March 6, 2017
Don't Miss It!
"Color Expressions" at Purdue Galleries
"Taj Express," coming just after spring break, will be among the most colorful and dynamic shows of the year. Woven into its story using film, music and dance is the dazzling history of Bollywood, India's world-famous film industry. Color itself, like "Taj," expresses the value of diversity. Three new exhibitions also will evoke the excitement of color. Don't Miss It!
MARCH 6
Exhibition opening for "Sonja Peterson: Transverse Travesties" by Purdue University Galleries. Through April 22 in STEW, Ringel Gallery. Also opening reception at 5:30-7 p.m. March 6. Galleries
Exhibition opening for "Mouride Muslims in South Africa" by Iris Dawn Parker presented by the Black Cultural Center. March 6-10 at BCC. BCC
MARCH 7
Exhibition opening for "Color Expressions: Art and Design Perspectives" by Purdue University Galleries. Through April 22. Fountain Gallery, 330 Main St., Lafayette. Opening reception 5:30-7 p.m. March 9. Galleries
MARCH 8-12
Sports week. Heading into spring break, it's all hoops and hollers.
* Men's basketball stands to earn at least one day's bye in the Big Ten tournament, which opens March 8. It's at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. $. Tournament
MARCH 15-18
Sports week. Just attend this excellent meet or watch TV sports. It's spring break. But soon after, outdoor competition will be here.
NCAA swimming and diving
* Women's swimming and diving will have the NCAA Championships on March 15-18 in Indianapolis. $. Women's swimming and diving | Championships (men's championships March 22-25 at same site)
A PEEK AHEAD
MARCH 22
"Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue" brings a lively jaunt into the dance, music and theatre of India. 7:30 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. With pre-show talk, 6:30 p.m. in Lawson Computer Science Building, Room 1142. $. Tickets: $22-$38. Details
MARCH 23
Books and Coffee will close its 67th annual series with President Mitch Daniels on "Alexander Hamilton" by Ron Chernow.
"Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue "
Reception at 4 p.m. in STEW, Ringel Gallery; talk at 4:30 p.m. in STEW, Fowler Hall. Series with links to book details.
MARCH 30
Tenthing, the all-female Norwegian brass ensemble, will offer its unique tone, technique and versatility. 7:30 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Pre-show dinner available to ticketholders. $. Details
MARCH 31
Phenomena, the annual student-run rock concert from Purdue Musical Organizations, takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. in Elliott Hall of Music. Free. 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.
