Don't Miss It!
February 9, 2015
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Soledad O'Brien |
Rethinking is a key element of creativity, efficiency and entertainment. Two familiar tales -- "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Tortoise and the Hare" -- look quite fresh with electroluminescent wire by Corbian/Lightwire Theater, a hit on TV's "America's Got Talent." Many events on Purdue's calendar invite us to rethink issues such as race, ambition or musical interpretation. Don't Miss It!
FEBRUARY 10
"Soledad O'Brien Presents 'Black in America.'" Featuring Soledad O'Brien, Benjamin Jealous and Julianne Malveaux with Daymond John via Skype -- all strong voices in making sense of the current scene. 6 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. Details
FEBRUARY 11
Oh, the places health and medicine can go, if social justice is part, says Carl Hart, a neuroscientist, author and associate professor in Department of Psychology, Columbia University. His lecture is titled "Promoting Justice Through a Neuropsychopharmacology Lens." 7 p.m. STEW, Fowler Hall. Details
FEBRUARY 12
Books and Coffee, in its 65th year, has long since settled comfortably into 4-5 p.m. Thursdays in February. It's almost as comfortable as an overstuffed chair, a pillow, and an afghan and a good book, with a warm drink nearby. Today's is the second of four gatherings to share refreshments, conversation and a book commentary; the others will be Feb. 19 and 26. Details
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Trio Voce |
Trio Voce features three classical musicians (piano, violin, cello) who are all sought-after soloists but find unmatched pleasure in blending their three voices. 7:30 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. $. Details
FEBRUARY 14
The annual Evening of Romance with the Purdue Jazz Band in conjunction with School of Hospitality and Tourism Management has music, dancing, food and ambience. It just needs you. 8 p.m. Marriott Hall. $. Details
FEBRUARY 11-15
Sports outlook. The winter seasons are reaching the point where teams feel the heat. It's time to put up or, well, resort to clichés.
* Women's basketball is aiming to declaw the Northwestern Wildcats. 7 p.m. Feb. 11. $. Women's basketball
* Track and field will have some amazing champion student-athletes in the Fred Wilt Invitational. 4 p.m. Feb. 13 and 10 a.m. Feb. 14. Lambert Fieldhouse. $. Track and field
* Wrestling is flexing its muscles in the terrifically tough Big Ten. This time, Michigan State. 1 p.m. Holloway Gymnasium, IAF. $. Wrestling
* Men's basketball hopes to husk some corn against Nebraska. 5:15 p.m. Feb. 15. Men's basketball
FEBRUARY 16
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Chinese New Year |
Chinese New Year (Year of the Sheep) and its associated festival are celebrated with a lively reception and a renowned movie. The reception, open to all, will have Chinese food, music and calligraphy demonstrations, and performance of folk and lion dances. 2 p.m. in PMU's South Ballroom. The film, "Red Sorghum," is a drama/romance. 6 p.m. Krannert Building, Krannert Auditorium (Room 140). Details
FEBRUARY 19
The Purdue Men’s Choral Festival concert. Just put down your electronic devices, your spoons and your cats, and go. These people bring it. 7 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. Details
FEBRUARY 20
"Macbeth" exposes the raw edges of human ambition in a rare, chilling way that just requires using the term "the bard." Bundle up and see one of the best plays in existence. Opening at 7:30 p.m.; evening shows and matinees through March 1. $. Details
FEBRUARY 20-22
Sports weekend. Besides good competition, this includes a celebration of Stephanie White.
* Wrestling enters a true grudge match: It's Indiana. 7 p.m. Friday. $. Wrestling
* Women's basketball will give away 2,000 Stephanie White bobbleheads to fans, and hopefully nothing to Illinois. Halftime will celebrate Purdue's championship star also. Game at 2 p.m. Saturday. $. Women's basketball
* Women's tennis will try to hit it where Memphis ain't. Noon Sunday. Women's tennis
FEBRUARY 21--22
Purdue Wind Works. This type of ensemble and band music ranges from tickling to stirring, all making for a rousing good time. On Saturday, 8 p.m. On Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Both at Long Center, 111 N. Sixth St., Lafayette. Details
FEBRUARY 22
"The Ugly Duckling & The Tortoise and the Hare" from Corbian/Lightwire Theater presents a visually intriguing take on classic tales with luminescent characters. 3 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. For all ages. $. Details
A PEEK AHEAD
FEBRUARY 25
Angela Davis, longtime activist and scholar, will speak on social justice and building communities. 5 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music.
FEBRUARY 26
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Compagnie Käfig |
Compagnie Käfig displays the vigorous and innovative world of Brazilian dance, bridging contemporary and street dance forms. 7:30 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. $. Details
FEBRUARY 27
"Sister Act," on its way to keeping someone from harm, takes a path through a convent, lots of laughs, a bit of inspiration and some really good Broadway music. 7 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. $. Details
FEBRUARY 28
Boilermaker Ball. The year's big bash by Purdue Alumni Association. In Indianapolis. Details
TEDxPurdueU breakout: "The Financial Crisis of 2008." Film and panel. 6:30 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Details
MARCH 6-7
"X Works." Student-choreographed works will shine light on the Purdue Contemporary Dance Company. 7 and 9 p.m. Friday; 5 and 7 p.m. Saturday. $. Details
MARCH 7
Concert: Timeflies (pop/hip-hop/electro) with Truslow (alternative pop/rock). 8 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. $. Details
These and other events, plus other timely information, are listed in the Purdue Today calendars under "Events" at www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday.
