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Power sometimes lurks in the shadows and sometimes blazes away. Historian and noted author Douglas Brinkley will bring insights into power and other subjects March 1 in the Presidential Lecture Series. That is less than a week after Chicago dance troupe the Seldoms presents "Power Goes" evoking Lyndon Johnson's ways with power. Powerful concerts by Purdue and St. Petersburg orchestras are coming too. Power up. Don't Miss It!

FEBRUARY 22

"Cabaret" from Purdue Theatre continues its production directed by Amy Lynn Budd (rated PG-15) with shows of this blockbuster musical through Feb. 26. Purdue Theatre

FEBRUARY 23

Books and Coffee continues with faculty talks about currently talked-about books. This year the schedule has a gap -- Feb. 23 then closing 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

Global Movie Fest will have one of its busier days among a half-dozen or so showing acclaimed recent movies from Hollywood and other less strange places. Oscar-nominated shorts at 6 p.m., the warmly received "Buen Día, Ramón" at 7:30 p.m. STEW, Fowler Hall. All fest screenings are free. Website | Facebook for updates

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

Purdue's American Music Repertory Ensemble, blending voice and instruments, will be in concert. 8 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Free. Details

"Mamma Mia!" on farewell tour. Broadway musical. 8 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. Pre-show dinner available for ticketholders. $. Details

FEBRUARY 25

At the BCC Coffee House, ensembles of the Black Cultural Center will be serving up entertaining and thoughtful fare. 7 p.m. At BCC. Free.

Christian music group Casting Crowns, on its "The Very Next Thing" tour and featuring Danny Gokey and Unspoken, will bring its very next concert. 7 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. $. Details

The Purdue Philharmonic and Symphony orchestras in concert will string together a wonderful program. 8 p.m. Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N. Sixth St., Lafayette. Free. Details

FEBRUARY 26

"Pete the Cat" by Theatreworks USA, a family musical, brings a favorite frisky feline to campus. 3 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Pre-show activities and photo op at 2 p.m. in STEW, west lobby. Best for ages 8+. $. Details

FEBRUARY 25-26

Sports week. A lot of Purdue teams are out there being ambassadors. Here's who is at home.
* Women's swimming is hosting the ominously titled Boiler-Make-It NCAA Last Chance meet all day Feb. 25. Women's swimming and diving

* Men's tennis has a Feb. 25 doubleheader, so they'll need both sides of their rackets -- for DePaul at 1 p.m. and IUPUI at 5 p.m. Men's tennis
* Women's basketball will have senior day and tangle with Northwestern's Wildcats at 4 p.m. Feb. 26. Women's basketball

MARCH 1

The Presidential Lecture Series welcomes Doug Brinkley, professor and historian/author, for a conversation with President Mitch Daniels and the audience. 6:30-7:30 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Details

MARCH 2

The St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Purdue with guest solo pianist Nikolai Lugansky for a concert stunningly rich in talent, tradition and goodwill. 7:30 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. $. Details

MARCH 4

Rock band Cage the Elephant will entertain and perhaps explain its name. 7 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. $. Details

FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 5

Sports week. Tread carefully: March has a way of conjuring up madness.
* Men's basketball will welcome Indiana, perhaps for a nice biggie cup of tea, in the home finale at 7 p.m. Feb. 28. $ but sold out. Men's basketball
* Women's basketball will head to Indy for the Big Ten tournament March 1-5; seedings and games TBD. $. Tournament

A PEEK AHEAD

MARCH 6-7

Exhibition openings arrive for Purdue University Galleries ("Sonja Peterson: Transverse Travesties" on March 6, Ringel Gallery; and "Color Expressions: Art and Design Perspectives" on March 7, Fountain Gallery) and for the Black Cultural Center ("Mouride Muslims in South Africa" on March 6-10 at BCC). Galleries | BCC

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.