January 25, 2016
Don't Miss It!
Tian Jianan playing the bayan |
A creative mixing of talents and interests is often intriguing, as with Harpeth Rising, coming Feb. 5-6, which draws on various genres so much that the trio has been termed "chambergrass." A lot of music is included in a creative February at the West Lafayette campus. Don't Miss It!
JANUARY 25
The Rueff Galleries open a video exhibition, "Still Moving," curated by Min Kim Park, assistant professor, and Joseph Mogul. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; until 7 on Thursdays (except holidays). Details
JANUARY 30
Tian Jianan, a remarkable young player of the bayan (chromatic accordion), will help Purdue appreciate the celebration of the Chinese New Year. 8 p.m. PMU, Ballrooms. $. Details
JANUARY 30-FEBRUARY 2
Sports week. As always, it's time to play hard.
* Men's tennis takes on Wichita State at noon Jan. 30. Men's tennis
* Men's basketball aims to munch on Nebraska's Cornhuskers at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 30. Men's basketball
* Wrestling continues through the super tough Big Ten schedule with Ohio State at 1 p.m. Jan. 31. Wrestling
* Women's basketball tangles with Maryland's highly ranked Terrapins at 6 p.m. Feb. 2. Women's basketball
Purdue wrestling |
FEBRUARY 4
Books and Coffee opens its 66th annual series, in which faculty members will discuss books of interest and the sponsors will offer refreshments and prizes of interest. Each Thursday in February. Refreshments at 4 p.m.; talk at 4:30 p.m. STEW, Rooms 302-306. Details
FEBRUARY 5
Swing Dance with vocal and instrumental ensembles from Purdue Bands & Orchestras is a place to let your feet do some swingin' steps. 8 p.m. Córdova Recreational Sports Center, Feature Gym. Details
FEBRUARY 5 and 6
Harpeth Rising, a "chambergrass" trio, will present four shows with violin, banjo, cello and a pleasing way of blending genres. 7 and 9:30 p.m. each night (four shows). Carnahan Hall, 800 Main St., Lafayette. $. Details
FEBRUARY 6
The Purdue Varsity Glee Club, renowned far and wide, gives a near-home concert at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral, 1207 Columbia St., Lafayette. This is a benefit for the church's Haiti ministry. $. Details
A PEEK AHEAD
FEBRUARY 8
The Chinese New Year's Reception is fun for the entire campus, so don't monkey (hint, hint) around. Plan to attend at 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the PMU South Ballroom. Details
Evening of Romance |
FEBRUARY 11
"Annie" will make the sun come out when the musical's national tour comes at 7 p.m. in Elliott Hall of Music. $. Details
FEBRUARY 13
It's an Evening of Romance featuring the Purdue Jazz Band and cabaret-themed atmosphere plus hors d'oeuvres and dessert buffet, all 8-10 p.m. in Marriott Hall. $. Details
FEBRUARY 19
Purdue Theatre brings on the opening night of "The Liar," which truly is filled with laughs. $. Details