September 6, 2017
Don't Miss It!
Joseph Ellis, historian
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In a time of question about what this nation is to be, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Joseph Ellis has become a strong voice in interpreting its origin in biographical terms. Ellis will share insights from his perspective on American history Thursday (Sept. 7) in the Presidential Lecture Series. Don't Miss It!
SEPTEMBER 7
The Presidential Lecture Series opens for the year with Joseph Ellis, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian whose books include "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation." Also unveiling of "Washington Crossing the Delaware" painting in new location. Reception at 6 p.m. Discussion with Ellis and President Mitch Daniels at 6:30 p.m. Wilmeth Active Learning Center, Reading Room. Details
SEPTEMBER 8
Purdue football opens its Ross-Ade Stadium schedule with a historic Friday night game at 8 p.m. vs. Ohio. $. Tickets
SEPTEMBER 10
Picnic with the Purduettes is a true appeal to the senses -- fine music, the grassy slope of Slayter Hill, and a great chance to bring yourself a nice picnic and sit on your comfy, colorful blanket. 6 p.m. Slayter Center. Details
Rhiannon Giddens, roots and R&B
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SEPTEMBER 12
The World Film Forum opens a three-Tuesday run of excellent international films with themes of being on the margins of community. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12, 19, 26. West Lafayette Public Library, 208 W. Columbia St. Free. Details
SEPTEMBER 15
Rhiannon Giddens will bring vocals, banjo, fiddle and more to perform roots and R&B music on "The Freedom Highway Tour." 8 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. $. Details
Pascuala Ilabaca y Fauna, Chilean music at Global Fest
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SEPTEMBER 16
Global Fest 2017 will include acts brought by Purdue Convocations. The fest will run noon-10 p.m. at Columbia Street and Chauncey Avenue (Morton Community Center area). Music, dance, crafts, food from cultures around the world. Free to attend. Global Fest
SPORTS FOR SEPTEMBER 6-17
Friday night college football is coming -- if only it included an eclipse! But as the home season starts, remember that it does come with lots of band music and the pre-game Boilermaker Crossing. Scheduled (home events unless stated):
Football. Home games at Ross-Ade Stadium. $. Tickets | Fan guide
Sept. 8 vs. Ohio at 8 p.m.
Cross country. Home meets on cross country course, south of Schwartz Tennis Center at Northwest Athletics Complex. Sport
Sept. 15 hosting Indiana Intercollegiates. Time TBA.
Women's volleyball. Home games are on Belin Court in Holloway Gymnasium within the Brees Center. $. Sport | Tickets
Sept. 15-17 brings the Stacey Clark Classic, featuring three teams with one game on each of three days.
• Friday: 7 p.m. Purdue vs. Miami (Ohio).
• Saturday: 3 p.m. Miami (Ohio) vs. Loyola Chicago (free admission)
• Sunday: 1 p.m. Purdue vs. Loyola Chicago
A PEEK AHEAD
SEPTEMBER 22-OCTOBER 1
Purdue Theatre is staging "The Mousetrap," an Agatha Christie classic and a great stage success over the years. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 plus at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 24, 30; Oct. 1. Rated PG-13. $. Details
SEPTEMBER 23
Homecoming Day. Special events TBA; football vs. Michigan at 3:30 or 4 p.m. TBD.
"An Evening with Pat McAfee." Comedy with former Colts' punter. 8 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. $. Details
SEPTEMBER 26-27
Dawn or Doom conference on life, culture and technology. All day. Free. Event
SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 1
Purdue Bands & Orchestras will serve up a pair of concerts, first the orchestras at 8 p.m. Saturday, then the large traditional bands at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Bands & Orchestras events
These and other events, plus other timely information, are listed in the Purdue Today calendars under "Events" under the Campus News pulldown at www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday.
