February 6, 2016
Don't Miss It!
Like any ensemble or band, Purdue's Wind Works performers rely on the interplay of unison, harmony and variety. The same is true regardless -- with a robot as in Shimon Robot and Friends, in a theatrical production such as the coming "Cabaret" or in dance. Beauty and artistic success arise from teamwork based on talent and discipline. Don't Miss It!
FEBRUARY 9
Books and Coffee brings its annual dose of relief from winter with faculty talks about currently talked-about books. This year has a schedule variation: Sessions will be Feb. 9, 16 and 23, then March 23 so President Daniels can fit a turn as speaker into his calendar. 4-5 p.m.; locations vary. Series with links to book details
The annual Men's Choral Festival again will feature the Purdue Varsity Glee Club and high school groups. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. Free. Details
FEBRUARY 11
The Evening of Romance featuring Purdue Jazz Band returns, blending music, dance, food and drink. 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Marriott Hall. Tickets (on sale and expected to go fast): $25; important to review event information regarding ticket, seating and alcohol information. Questions: Jaclyn Heinz at 765-496-6785
FEBRUARY 8-12
Sports week. The key word may be perseverance in building toward tournaments or strong seasons.
* Women's basketball will hope to claw Michigan's Wolverines at 6 p.m. Feb. 8. $. Women's basketball
* Women's tennis will serve up a welcome to Ole Miss at 3 p.m. Feb. 10 and to DePaul at noon Feb. 12. Women's tennis
* Wrestling will meet Wisconsin in another rugged Big Ten match at 7 p.m. Feb. 10. $. Wrestling
FEBRUARY 17
"Cabaret" from Purdue Theatre opens in a production directed by Amy Lynn Budd (rated PG-15). Shows Feb. 17-26. Purdue Theatre
Wind Works featuring the Purdue Wind Ensemble and University Band. 8 p.m. Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N. Sixth St., Lafayette. Free. Details
FEBRUARY 18
"Shimon Robot and Friends: Musical Robots and Cyborgs from Room 100." Robot marimba player improvises with bandmates in jazz and hip-hop, using artificial intelligence. 8 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Pre-show discussion with faculty experts at 7 p.m. in STEW, Room 214. Post-show discussion also. Admission: Free, no ticket required. DetailsWind Works featuring the Concert Band and Collegiate Band. 8 p.m. Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N. Sixth St., Lafayette. Free. Details
FEBRUARY 19
Wind Works featuring the Symphonic Band and Varsity Band. 8 p.m. Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N. Sixth St., Lafayette. Free. Details
FEBRUARY 14-19
Sports week. Hoops are hot but hosting Big Ten women's swimming and diving is pretty darn cool.* Men's basketball will seek to detail Rutgers at 7 p.m. Feb. 14 and Michigan State at 4 p.m. Feb. 18. $.
* The Big Ten Women's Swimming & Diving Championships will be here Feb. 15-18. $. Meet
* Women's tennis will face Arkansas at 3 p.m. Feb. 17 and Maryland at noon Feb. 19. Women's tennis
* Women's basketball gets Iowa at noon Feb. 19. $. Women's basketball
FEBRUARY 23
The Seldoms dance company in "Power Goes," a startling exploration of power in terms of Lyndon Johnson's presidential style. 7:30 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. See link for pre-show, post-show and workshop facts. $. Details
FEBRUARY 24
"Mamma Mia!" on farewell tour. Broadway musical. 8 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. Pre-show dinner available for ticketholders. $. Details
FEBRUARY 25
Casting Crowns, a prominent Christian music group, visits on its "The Very Next Thing" tour and featuring Danny Gokey and Unspoken. 7 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. $. Details
MARCH 1
The Presidential Lecture Series welcomes Doug Brinkley, professor and historian, and his insights. 6:30-7:30 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Details
These and other events, plus other timely information, are listed in the Purdue Today calendars under "Events" under the Campus News pulldown at www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday.