Events Archive - Purdue Convocations

Thursday, September 19, 2019 / 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, 2019 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Rising star Margo Price fuses...

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24th Annual Global Fest

Saturday, September 21, 2019 / 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, 2019 / 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Presented by the City of West...

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Cameron Graves

Thursday, September 26, 2019 / 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, 2019 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Hailed by Rolling Stone as “the...

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Los Angeles Guitar Quartet

Sunday, September 29, 2019 / 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, 2019 / 3:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Since 1980, the Los Angeles Guitar...

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Condoleezza Rice

Wednesday, October 9, 2019 / 6:30 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

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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, 2019 / 6:30 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

Sixty-sixth Secretary of State...

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Big Gigantic

Friday, October 11, 2019 / 7:30 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

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Giant Leaps Free Fall Concert at Slayter Hill on Homecoming Weekend will feature Big Gigantic with special guest MadeinTYO.

Big Gigantic

Friday, October 11, 2019 / 7:30 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

Giant Leaps Free Fall Concert...

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Rent

Sunday, October 13, 2019 / 7:00 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

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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, 2019 / 7:00 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

The 20th anniversary of this timeless...

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The Odyssey

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

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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, 2019 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Across centuries and civilizations,...

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1984

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 - Thursday, October 17, 2019

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, 2019 - Thursday, October 17, 2019

Loeb Playhouse

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

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Camille Thomas, cello

Thursday, October 24, 2019 / 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, 2019 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Paris-born Camille Thomas is a...

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Harlem 100

Friday, November 1, 2019 / 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, 2019 / 8:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Harlem 100 presents sounds and...

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The Color Purple

Sunday, November 3, 2019 / 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, 2019 / 7:30 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

Heralded by New York Magazine...

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One Small Step

Tuesday, November 5, 2019 - Saturday, November 9, 2019

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, 2019 - Saturday, November 9, 2019

Loeb Playhouse

This action-packed tale about...

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Yi-Nuo Wang, piano

Thursday, November 14, 2019 / 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, 2019 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Fresh off her first place finish...

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Novalima

Friday, November 15, 2019 / 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, 2019 / 8:00 pm

Carnahan Hall

Blending electronica beats with...

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Nassim

Tuesday, November 19, 2019 - Saturday, November 23, 2019

A Purdue Convocations presentation at 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, 2019 - Saturday, November 23, 2019

A Purdue Convocations presentation at Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette

Nassim is an exhilarating, playful...

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

Sunday, November 24, 2019 / 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, 2019 / 3:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Ready to wriggle its way into...

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Artemis

Friday, January 17 / 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. Jazz Fest participants can order group tickets by calling 765-495-3933.

Artemis

Friday, January 17 / 8:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

The Artemis sextet gathers their...

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Neyla Pekarek

Thursday, January 23 / 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 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Cellist/vocalist Neyla Pekarek—formerly...

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Alice in Wonderland

Sunday, January 26 / 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 / 3:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

This innovative interpretation...

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Guangdong Modern Dance Company

Saturday, February 8 / 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 / 8:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Founded in 1992, Guangdong Modern...

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Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure

Sunday, February 9 / 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 / 3:00 pm

Loeb Playhouse

In this immersive production,...

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Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin

Wednesday, February 12 / 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 / 7:30 pm

Loeb Playhouse

Founded in 1982, this Grammy-winning...

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Jake Owen: Down to the Tiki Tonk Acoustic Tour

Saturday, February 15 / 7:30 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

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Featuring special guests Larry Fleet and Scotty Emerick

Jake Owen: Down to the Tiki Tonk Acoustic Tour

Saturday, February 15 / 7:30 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

Featuring special guests Larry...

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Blue Man Group

Thursday, February 20 / 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 / 7:30 pm

Elliott Hall of Music

Back at Purdue for the first time...

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