Events Archive - Purdue Convocations

Thursday, September 19 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Rising star Margo Price fuses Nashville country, Memphis soul and Texas twang while challenging country conventions through brutally honest, beautifully poetic portraits of everyday life.

Margo Price

Thursday, September 19 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Rising star Margo Price fuses...

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24th Annual Global Fest

Saturday, September 21 / 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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Presented by the City of West Lafayette, Purdue Convocations and the International Center of West Lafayette

24th Annual Global Fest

Saturday, September 21 / 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Presented by the City of West...

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Cameron Graves

Thursday, September 26 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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Hailed by Rolling Stone as “the house pianist for the party at the end of the universe,” Cameron Graves is revitalizing funk, jazz, soul and fusion with kaleidoscopic, kinetic energy.

Cameron Graves

Thursday, September 26 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Hailed by Rolling Stone as “the...

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Los Angeles Guitar Quartet

Sunday, September 29 / 3:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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Since 1980, the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet has embraced the diverse, adventurous spirit of guitar virtuoso Andreś Segovia and infused new vigor into canonical classics while bridging classical, jazz, rock and pop in contemporary explorations.

Los Angeles Guitar Quartet

Sunday, September 29 / 3:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Since 1980, the Los Angeles Guitar...

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Condoleezza Rice

Wednesday, October 9

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Sixty-sixth Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice sits down with Purdue President Mitch Daniels as part of the Giant Leaps Series, a year-long lecture series as part of Purdue’s 150th Anniversary.

Condoleezza Rice

Wednesday, October 9

Sixty-sixth Secretary of State...

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Rent

Sunday, October 13 / 7:00 pm

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The 20th anniversary of this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters—love.

Rent

Sunday, October 13 / 7:00 pm

The 20th anniversary of this timeless...

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The Odyssey

Tuesday, October 15 / 7:30 pm

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Across centuries and civilizations, The Odyssey remains a testament to the human spirit, the will to wander and the yearning for home.

The Odyssey

Tuesday, October 15 / 7:30 pm

Across centuries and civilizations,...

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1984

Wednesday, October 16 - Thursday, October 17

Loeb Playhouse

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How far are we from Orwell's dystopian nightmare...or in what ways are we already there?

1984

Wednesday, October 16 - Thursday, October 17

Loeb Playhouse

How far are we from Orwell's dystopian...

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Camille Thomas, cello

Thursday, October 24 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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Paris-born Camille Thomas is a rising-star cellist delivering dynamic virtuosity on her 18th-century Gagliano cello, while letting breathe her blend of verve, intimacy, and tenderness on works from Brahms, Beethoven and more.

Camille Thomas, cello

Thursday, October 24 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Paris-born Camille Thomas is a...

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Harlem 100

Friday, November 1 / 8:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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Harlem 100 presents sounds and ideas from Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes, Billie Holiday and more in a modern-day variety-show homage to the Harlem Renaissance.

Harlem 100

Friday, November 1 / 8:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Harlem 100 presents sounds and...

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The Color Purple

Sunday, November 3 / 7:30 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

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Heralded by New York Magazine as, “one of the greatest revivals ever,” 2016 Tony® Award winner The Color Purple stunningly reimagines Alice Walker’s American classic and reinforces the power of perseverance and hope.

The Color Purple

Sunday, November 3 / 7:30 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

Heralded by New York Magazine...

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One Small Step

Tuesday, November 5 - Saturday, November 9

Loeb Playhouse

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This action-packed tale about the “space race” includes dozens of characters—all played by two extraordinary actors from Oxford Playhouse in England. Check your oxygen, adjust your space suit and buckle up for the biggest mission of all time!

One Small Step

Tuesday, November 5 - Saturday, November 9

Loeb Playhouse

This action-packed tale about...

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Yi-Nuo Wang, piano

Thursday, November 14 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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Fresh off her first place finish at the Concert Artists Guild Victor Emaleh Competition, pianist Yi-Nuo Wang makes her Purdue debut.

Yi-Nuo Wang, piano

Thursday, November 14 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Fresh off her first place finish...

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Novalima

Friday, November 15 / 8:00 pm

Carnahan Hall

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Blending electronica beats with traditional instruments and tempos of Afro-Peruvian folk, Novalima conjures the soundtrack to both contemporary midnight mysteries and cultures that have endured for hundreds of years.

Novalima

Friday, November 15 / 8:00 pm

Carnahan Hall

Blending electronica beats with...

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Nassim

Tuesday, November 19 - Saturday, November 23

Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette

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Nassim is an exhilarating, playful and soulful work about how an open mind for spontaneity and camaraderie keeps us human.

Nassim

Tuesday, November 19 - Saturday, November 23

Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette

Nassim is an exhilarating, playful...

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

Sunday, November 24 / 3:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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Ready to wriggle its way into your heart with a sweet and gentle show featuring a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

Sunday, November 24 / 3:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Ready to wriggle its way into...

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Artemis

Friday, January 17, 2020 / 8:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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The Artemis sextet gathers their genius for selections spanning Theolonius Monk to the Beatles – presented with passion, power and sensitivity.

Artemis

Friday, January 17, 2020 / 8:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

The Artemis sextet gathers their...

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Neyla Pekarek

Thursday, January 23, 2020 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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Cellist/vocalist Neyla Pekarek—formerly of the Grammy®️-nominated indie-folk band the Lumineers – combines Americana, blues, 60s pop and more on her 2019 solo debut Rattlesnake.

Neyla Pekarek

Thursday, January 23, 2020 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Cellist/vocalist Neyla Pekarek—formerly...

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Alice in Wonderland

Sunday, January 26, 2020 / 3:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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This innovative interpretation of the beloved classic remains faithful to Lewis Carroll’s lively humor while springing several surprises of its own. Join Alice at the gateway to imagination.

Alice in Wonderland

Sunday, January 26, 2020 / 3:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

This innovative interpretation...

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Guangdong Modern Dance Company

Saturday, February 8, 2020 / 8:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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Founded in 1992, Guangdong Modern Dance Company explores China’s modern identity, cultural history and social perspectives through contemporary dance.

Guangdong Modern Dance Company

Saturday, February 8, 2020 / 8:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Founded in 1992, Guangdong Modern...

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Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure

Sunday, February 9, 2020 / 3:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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In this immersive production, you'll jump in and explore unknown depths of the ocean–where prehistoric marine reptiles lived eons ago...and perhaps still exist today!

Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure

Sunday, February 9, 2020 / 3:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

In this immersive production,...

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Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin

Wednesday, February 12, 2020 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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Founded in 1982, this Grammy-winning chamber orchestra is bringing the Baroque to life with lesser known works by composers like Vivaldi, Handel, Bach and more.

Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin

Wednesday, February 12, 2020 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Founded in 1982, this Grammy-winning...

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Blue Man Group

Thursday, February 20, 2020 / 7:30 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

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Back at Purdue for the first time since 2013, this Blue Man Group performance is infused with new music, fresh stories, custom-built instruments, sensory-stimulating graphics and unforgettable entertainment.

Blue Man Group

Thursday, February 20, 2020 / 7:30 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

Back at Purdue for the first time...

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TEDxPurdueU

Saturday, February 22, 2020

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How do we choose the paths we take in life? Is there a better way? Does a balanced life mean a happy life?Join us for a discussion of Ikigai—a Japanese concept that translates to “a reason for being”—and discover how its principles can shape our lives.

TEDxPurdueU

Saturday, February 22, 2020

How do we choose the paths we...

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The Brother Brothers

Thursday, February 27, 2020 - Friday, February 28, 2020

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After making their Purdue debut last year opening for I’m With Her, the Brother Brothers are back for more as the Outreach Artists-in-Residence.

The Brother Brothers

Thursday, February 27, 2020 - Friday, February 28, 2020

After making their Purdue debut...

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Walk On: The Story of Rosa Parks

Sunday, March 1, 2020 / 3:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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Exciting and inspirational, Walk On: The Story of Rosa Parks shows how individual determination makes a difference in freedom and equality for all.

Walk On: The Story of Rosa Parks

Sunday, March 1, 2020 / 3:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Exciting and inspirational, Walk...

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Third Coast Percussion

Friday, March 6, 2020 / 8:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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Accompanying the Oscar®-nominated film Paddle to the Sea live, Third Coast Percussion interweaves original compositions with water-inspired works to create a piece both spirited and serene.

Third Coast Percussion

Friday, March 6, 2020 / 8:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Accompanying the Oscar®-nominated...

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DÖKK by fuse*

Thursday, March 26, 2020 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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DÖKK uses software to synthesize real-time data that is visualized through a 3-D projection environment to create a daring, dynamic journey into the subconscious.

DÖKK by fuse*

Thursday, March 26, 2020 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

DÖKK uses software to synthesize...

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A Bronx Tale

Wednesday, April 1, 2020 / 7:30 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

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On the streets of the Bronx in the 1960s, a young man finds himself caught between the working-class father he loves and the high-rolling mob boss he’d love to be.

A Bronx Tale

Wednesday, April 1, 2020 / 7:30 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

On the streets of the Bronx in...

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Soyeon Kate Lee and Ran Dank

Thursday, April 2, 2020 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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Soyeon Kate Lee and Ran Dank put four hands on one piano for duets The New York Times praised for “a huge, richly varied sound, a lively imagination and a firm sense of style.”

Soyeon Kate Lee and Ran Dank

Thursday, April 2, 2020 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Soyeon Kate Lee and Ran Dank put...

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Waitress

Thursday, April 23, 2020 / 7:30 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

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Waitress is the Tony®-nominated musical about Jenna, an expert baker searching for the perfect recipe for happiness.

Waitress

Thursday, April 23, 2020 / 7:30 pm