October 17, 2016

Don't Miss It!

Sullivan Fortner Sullivan Fortner

Friendly relationships set up great possibilities. Ask Sullivan Fortner, a rising New Orleans jazz pianist who will play at Purdue with three Indy-scene musicians. Or examine nations' alignments of friends and foes with presidential historian Michael Beschloss or by seeing the tense drama of "Judgment at Nuremberg." Just a friendly reminder.  Don't Miss It!

OCTOBER 18

The Purdue Libraries Distinguished Lecture Series will present Michael Beschloss, an author, columnist and highly regarded historian of the U.S. presidency, talking about this year's election. 7 p.m. STEW, Fowler Hall. Details

 

judgement at Nuremberg 'Judgment at Nuremberg'

OCTOBER 18-19

"Judgment at Nuremberg," one of those important dramas where knowing the outcome doesn't lessen the suspense, comes to Purdue for two shows by L.A. Theatre Works. Both shows are at 7:30 p.m. in STEW, Loeb Playhouse; the first has a pre-show discussion drawing on faculty expertise about the trials. $. Tuesday  |  Wednesday  |  News release

OCTOBER 19

Purdue Varsity Glee Club Encore performance. Purdue Musical Organizations. 7 p.m. Steps of Hovde Hall. Free. Details

OCTOBER 20

The Discovery Park Distinguished Lecture Series will bring Lynn J. Good, chairman, president and CEO of Duke Energy, speaking on "Evolving Expectations and the Energy System." 1:30 p.m. Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, Room 121. Details

The first of two election perspectives lectures will feature Rolfe Peterson, assistant professor of political science at Susquehanna University, speaking on the tone of the 2016 presidential campaigns. 6 p.m. Honors College and Residences, North, Room 1066 (Honors Hall). Other lecture Nov. 3. Details

 

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OCTOBER 22

Sullivan Fortner & Friends will join a rising New Orleans jazz piano star with three faves from the Indianapolis music scene. Fortner will give the first jazz performance on Purdue's Steinway D concert piano. 8 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. $. Details

OCTOBER 21-22

Sports weekend. It's time to kick big.
* Swimming and diving. The men and women will aim to soak Miami (Ohio) at 5 p.m. Oct. 21 and will host the Indiana Intercollegiates at noon Oct. 22. Women's  |  Men's 
* Women's soccer. It's the Golden Boot grudge match against Indiana at 7 p.m. Oct. 22. Women's soccer

OCTOBER 24-25

Purdue University Galleries will open two exhibitions. On Monday, "Robert Pruitt: Escape Velocity" will open in the Robert L. Ringel Gallery in Stewart Center. On Tuesday, "Jean Koeller: Under the Sky" will open in the Fountain Gallery, 330 Main St., Lafayette. Details 

OCTOBER 26

Black historian and author Art Burton will speak on "African American Presence on the Western Frontier." 7 p.m. STEW, Room 206.

OCTOBER 27

The Purdue Farmers Market will have its final 2016 session, a sure sign that some people expect winter to come. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Memorial Mall. Details  |  Facebook updates

OCTOBER 26-30

Sports week. Fall seasons are winding down and winter seasons are winding up. Some of us feel a bit winded.
* Women's soccer. The home season closes with a visit by Michigan State at 7 p.m. Oct. 26. $. Women's soccer
* Men's tennis. The Old Gold & Black Classic will see a lot of racket Oct. 28-31. Men's tennis
* Women's volleyball. The heavy-duty Big Ten schedule moves on with Michigan at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 and Michigan State at 7 p.m. Oct. 29. $. Women's volleyball
* Football. The quest continues as Penn State, looking all nittany, comes to town Oct. 29. Time TBA. $. Football
* Wrestling. A very competitive team will figure out more about who gets to compete in its Wrestle-Offs. 2 p.m. Brees Center, Holloway Gymnasium. Free. Wrestling


A PEEK AHEAD

NOVEMBER 4

Mavis Staples, a gospel and R&B legend, will bring "Livin' on a High Note" to Purdue. 8 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. $. Details

NOVEMBER 11

Purdue Theatre will open its late fall production, "The Secret in the Wings," directed by Amy Lynn Budd. Through Nov. 20. $. Details


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


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