Events Archive - Purdue Convocations

Written 200 years ago, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein has inspired countless adaptations and an essential question about the nature of innovation: It can be done, but should it be done? Aquila Theatre offers a bold, thrilling production of Shelley’s classic.

Frankenstein

Tuesday, October 2, 2018 - Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Loeb Playhouse

Written 200 years ago, Mary Shelley’s...

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88Rising

Thursday, October 11, 2018 / 7:30 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

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88rising - the pioneering music and arts collective who have the most groundbreaking artists from Asia bridging Eastern and Western youth culture.

88Rising

Thursday, October 11, 2018 / 7:30 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

88rising - the pioneering music...

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Jeremy Camp and Matthew West

Sunday, October 14, 2018 / 7:00 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

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One show: Two incredible artists. Don’t miss a chance to see both Lafayette-native Jeremy Camp and Matthew West live at Purdue!

Jeremy Camp and Matthew West

Sunday, October 14, 2018 / 7:00 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

One show: Two incredible artists....

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Les Violons du Roy

Sunday, October 21, 2018 / 3:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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Les Violins du Roy, joined by acclaimed countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo,
perform Handel arias and Glass songs in “a unique, refined, and explosive concert.”

Les Violons du Roy

Sunday, October 21, 2018 / 3:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Les Violins du Roy, joined by...

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Circa

Friday, October 26, 2018 - Saturday, October 27, 2018

Loeb Playhouse

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In Humans, Circa—one of Australia’s most in demand circus arts companies—tests the limits of the body's ability to carry the weight of life.

Circa

Friday, October 26, 2018 - Saturday, October 27, 2018

Loeb Playhouse

In Humans, Circa—one of Australia’s...

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I’m With Her

Thursday, November 1, 2018 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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Folk supergroup I’m With Her (Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz, and Aoife O’Donovan) delivers indelibly pure vocal harmony, familial chemistry, and nimble instrumental interplay.

I’m With Her

Thursday, November 1, 2018 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Folk supergroup I’m With Her...

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Dawn or Doom 2018

Monday, November 5, 2018 - Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Loeb Playhouse

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Purdue University’s Dawn or Doom conference explores the effects of rapidly emerging technologies by bringing together leading national experts and star Purdue researchers.

Dawn or Doom 2018

Monday, November 5, 2018 - Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Loeb Playhouse

Purdue University’s Dawn or...

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The Westerlies

Friday, November 9, 2018 / 8:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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The Westerlies, a self-described “accidental brass quartet,” bring a signature blend of jazz, roots, rock, and chamber music.

The Westerlies

Friday, November 9, 2018 / 8:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

The Westerlies, a self-described...

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Danny Carmo’s Mathematical Mysteries

Sunday, November 11, 2018 / 3:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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Theatre, technology, and mathematics come together in this fun, interactive performance from Northern Ireland’s premier children’s theatre company.

Danny Carmo’s Mathematical Mysteries

Sunday, November 11, 2018 / 3:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Theatre, technology, and mathematics...

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Gabriel Royal

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 - Thursday, November 15, 2018

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From “Brooklyn’s best busker” to collaborations with high profile pop powerhouses, Gabriel Royal will perform multiple shows in different places on campus.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14
6PM | Greyhouse Coffee

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15
12PM | Purdue University's Ford Dining Court (Meal swipe required for entry)
3PM | Main Lounge in the Purdue Memorial Union
7PM | Purdue Memorial Union's 1869 Taproom

Gabriel Royal

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 - Thursday, November 15, 2018

From “Brooklyn’s best busker”...

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Flor de Toloache

Thursday, December 6, 2018 / 7:30 pm

Purdue Memorial Union Ballrooms

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New York's first and only all-woman mariachi group, Flor de Toloache, creates an edgy, versatile sound with a fresh take on tradition.

Flor de Toloache

Thursday, December 6, 2018 / 7:30 pm

Purdue Memorial Union Ballrooms

New York's first and only all-woman...

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Cinderella

Saturday, January 12 / 7:00 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

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CINDERELLA is the Tony Award®- winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale.

Cinderella

Saturday, January 12 / 7:00 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

CINDERELLA is the Tony Award®-...

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Kinky Boots

Thursday, January 17 / 7:30 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

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With songs by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, Kinky Boots is the six-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical with high heels and a huge heart.

Kinky Boots

Thursday, January 17 / 7:30 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

With songs by pop icon Cyndi Lauper,...

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Stefon Harris + Blackout

Friday, January 18 / 8:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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Stefon Harris’s ensemble, Blackout, rejects traditional jazz definitions in favor of sleek, slinky soul, funk, hip-hop, and go-go.

Stefon Harris + Blackout

Friday, January 18 / 8:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Stefon Harris’s ensemble, Blackout,...

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Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live!

Sunday, January 27 / 3:00 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

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Daniel Tiger learns what it takes to be King of the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. This grrr-ific musical based on the PBS Kids series is tiger-tastic!

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live!

Sunday, January 27 / 3:00 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

Daniel Tiger learns what it takes...

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Banda Magda

Friday, February 1 / 8:00 pm

Carnahan Hall

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Banda Magda, fresh off their Grammy® winning collaboration with Snarky Puppy, embraces multiple musical styles to match their multicultural ensemble.

Banda Magda

Friday, February 1 / 8:00 pm

Carnahan Hall

Banda Magda, fresh off their Grammy®...

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Two Pints

Tuesday, February 5 - Sunday, February 10

Nine Irish Brothers East

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Two Pints is a hilarious, bittersweet, innovative work from Dublin’s celebrated Abbey Theatre and Roddy Doyle, the poet laureate of Ireland’s working class.

Two Pints

Tuesday, February 5 - Sunday, February 10

Nine Irish Brothers East

Two Pints is a hilarious, bittersweet,...

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Béla Fleck + Abigail Washburn

Friday, February 8 / 8:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn, the “king and queen of the banjo” (Paste
Magazine), simultaneously showcase banjo heritage while exploring new musical realms.

Béla Fleck + Abigail Washburn

Friday, February 8 / 8:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn,...

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Richard Goode

Sunday, February 10 / 3:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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In this dynamic performance, Grammy®-winning pianist Richard Goode will illuminate works from Classical masters Haydn and Mozart, and Romantic works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Janáček.

Richard Goode

Sunday, February 10 / 3:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

In this dynamic performance, Grammy®-winning...

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David Finckel, cello + Wu Han, piano

Thursday, February 21 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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At any given time, Finckel and Wu Han are collaborating on 20 projects, including serving as the creative directors for Lincoln Center.

David Finckel, cello + Wu Han, piano

Thursday, February 21 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

At any given time, Finckel and...

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Young the Giant

Thursday, February 21 / 7:30 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

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“(Young The Giant) gobbles up bits of several segments of rock history — prog-rock, boogie metal, Southern rock, soft rock, new wave, dance-rock, and more — and claims ownership of them.”
– New York Times

Young the Giant

Thursday, February 21 / 7:30 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

“(Young The Giant) gobbles up...

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STOMP

Friday, February 22 / 8:00 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

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Explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, utterly unique—STOMP is an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.

STOMP

Friday, February 22 / 8:00 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

Explosive, inventive, provocative,...

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Call of the Wild

Sunday, February 24 / 3:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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Author Jack London’s Call of the Wild is a thrilling tale of courage and survival that is now a beautiful, live multimedia storytelling adventure.

Call of the Wild

Sunday, February 24 / 3:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Author Jack London’s Call of...

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Black Violin

Thursday, February 28 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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Hip-hop on strings? Classical training remixed with contemporary beats? Black Violin does both in a distinctive kaleidoscope of sound, style, and swagger.

Black Violin

Thursday, February 28 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Hip-hop on strings? Classical...

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Peg + Cat Live!

Sunday, March 3 / 3:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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Get ready for Peg + Cat Live!: The Big Dog Problem, a musical with wild comedy, fun songs, and an appearance from the coolest pals ever, Ramone!

Peg + Cat Live!

Sunday, March 3 / 3:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Get ready for Peg + Cat Live!:...

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Sin Salida

Saturday, March 23 / 8:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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Union Tanguera and Kate Weare Company present Sin Salida, a dynamic collaboration between the French-Argentinian tango company and choreographer Kate Weare.

Sin Salida

Saturday, March 23 / 8:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Union Tanguera and Kate Weare...

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Spamalot

Thursday, March 28 / 7:30 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

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Monty Python's Spamalot is the outrageous musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Go see it, or we shall taunt you a second time!

Spamalot

Thursday, March 28 / 7:30 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

Monty Python's Spamalot is the...

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Veronica Swift feat. the Emmet Cohen Trio

Thursday, April 11 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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By age 23, jazz vocalist Veronica Swift has already performed with Michael Feinstein, Chris Botti, Esperanza Spalding, and Danilo Pérez and regularly holds court at Birdland in NYC.

Veronica Swift feat. the Emmet Cohen Trio

Thursday, April 11 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

By age 23, jazz vocalist Veronica...

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Caleb Kopta and MŌZI

Thursday, April 18 / 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Purdue Student Concert Committee presents Caleb Kopta and MŌZI live at Greyhouse Coffee & Supply Co. on April 18 from 7-9PM. Free entry with donation of one non-perishable item.

Caleb Kopta and MŌZI

Thursday, April 18 / 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Purdue Student Concert Committee...

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Mahan Esfahani

Thursday, April 25 - Friday, April 26

Duncan Hall

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Harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani presents an extraordinary recital experience for a limited engagement in Duncan Hall. Ticket requests will be filled in Friends Priority Point order.

Mahan Esfahani

Thursday, April 25 - Friday, April 26

Duncan Hall

Harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani...

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2019/20 Party of the Season

Friday, June 14 / 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

PMU South Ballroom

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You're invited to join Purdue Convocations as we unveil our 2019/20 lineup of culture and ideas!

2019/20 Party of the Season

Friday, June 14 / 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm