Don't Miss It!

Many students contribute to the broad range of artistic quality on campus, whether in music, drama, dance, visual arts or other genres. Their late spring performances and exhibitions are exciting but bittersweet for many as they have that last moment as students giving art to their university. Don't Miss It!

APRIL 20

In a Discovery Lecture Series event, Richard E. Thorsten, director of international programs at Water.org, will speak on "Water in the Developing World." 7-8:30 p.m. STEW, Fowler Hall. Details

APRIL 21

A special Sears Lecture Series event will bring four noted speakers, each addressing an aspect of a broader theme, "Women's Rights Have No Country: National, Transnational and International Politics of Women's Human Rights." 5:30 p.m. PMU, West Faculty Lounge. Details

APRIL 22-26

"Good Kids" by Purdue Theatre

"Good Kids" by Naomi Iizuka continues its premiere run in Purdue Theatre, directed by Joel Ebarb. The play explores college-age attitudes toward sexuality and relationships, so it's rated R. $. Details

APRIL 22-29

Sports scene. Baseball and softball require making contact. Fans can make contact with some tradition and lively fun.
* Baseball: April 22 (5:30 p.m. vs. Ball State); weekend series vs. Maryland (April 24 at 5:30 p.m.; April 25 at 2 p.m.; April 26 at noon); April 28 (5:30 p.m. vs. Illinois State). $. Baseball
* Softball: April 29 vs. Indiana State (5 p.m.). $. Softball

APRIL 24-26

The Spring Showcase Concert from Purdue Bands and Orchestras is actually three concerts featuring guest conductor Col. Thomas Palmatier, leader and commander of the U.S. Army Band. The weekend also is a scholarship fundraiser. Details

APRIL 25

58th Purdue Grand Prix. It's still a scholarship benefit and still the Greatest Spectacle in College Racing. $. The venue opens at 8:30 a.m.; feature race at 2:30 p.m. Grand Prix track, west of McCormick Road near Cherry Lane. Note: There is no public parking at the track on race day. See website for shuttle facts, ticket facts and full schedule. Details

The Purduette Spring Spectacular features the varied repertoire and striking harmonics of PMO's women's vocal ensemble. 7:30 p.m. Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N. Sixth St., Lafayette. $. Details

APRIL 28 and 30

In two evenings, the Chamber Ensembles Concert from Purdue Bands and Orchestras will testify to the wide range of musicianship on campus. Each concert at 7 p.m. STEW, Fowler Hall. Details

APRIL 29

Purdue's Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center will open officially with a ceremony with various remarks and a Japanese drumming and dance performance. 4:30 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Reception following. Details

Spring Works dance concert

MAY 1-2

Sports scene. Track and field (men and women) will host the Dave Rankin Invitational. This sport offers bursts of excitement in a way no other does, and Purdue has some record breakers. All day. Rankin Track. $. Track and field

In Spring Dance Works, the vision of faculty choreographers leaps to life in the students of the Purdue Contemporary Dance Company. May 1 at 7:30 p.m.; May 2 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Pao Hall, Nancy T. Hansen Theatre. $. Details

MAY 3

Jazz on the Hill combines some of Purdue's favorite bands with one of its favorite places to be on a spring afternoon. 2:30 p.m. Slayter Center. URL: Details

A PEEK AHEAD

MAY 7

Purdue Farmers Market. The season opener. Fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, freshly prepared lunches, more. Mmm, mmm. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays at the north end of Memorial Mall to begin with; as of May 21, in center of Memorial Mall.

MAY 14-16

Purdue Farmers Market

Baseball wraps up the home season with a series against Penn State (May 14 at 6:30 p.m.; May 15 at 6:30 p.m.; May 16 at 1 p.m.). Alexander Field. $. Baseball

MAY 16

The Purdue Varsity Glee Club caps another busy year with its traditional End of Season Concert. 7:30 p.m. Long Center, 111 N. Sixth St., Lafayette. $ (call 765-494-3941). Details

MAY 21

Spring Fling again will offer lunch and a smorgasbord of activities to employees as an annual expression of gratitude. 11:30 a.m. Córdova Recreational Sports Center. Some events require advance registration. Details

MAY 23

The "All American" Marching Band again will enliven the Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade, which starts at noon at North and Pennsylvania. $ for seating; free for standing room. Details

These and other events, plus other timely information, are listed in the Purdue Today calendars under "Events" at www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday.