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The readiness of Purdue alumni, in attitude and in preparation, to step beyond ordinary will be in evidence as two alumni, TV’s Ted Allen and pilot Capt. “Sully” Sullenberger, speak on campus. Allen currently hosts “Chopped” on Food Network. Sullenberger safely landed a commercial airliner on the Hudson River, potentially saving 155 lives. It’s time to hear stories – and the stories behind the stories. Don't Miss It!

FEBRUARY 20

An interactive presentation, "Bryant Terry, Chef Food Justice: At the Intersection of Food, Politics, Poverty, and Public Health," will bring Terry, an African-American eco-chef and author, and his insights into how healthful eating, poverty, sustainability and structural racism connect. 6-8 p.m. Marriott Hall, Demo Kitchen. Event

“An Evening with Ted Allen” will bring the Purdue alumnus and host of Food Network’s “Chopped” for a moderated conversation with audience Q&A. The event is part of the 150th year Giant Leaps Series. 6:30-8 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. News release

It’s a collaboration concert with harmony to the power of two: Students in Purdue Musical Organizations’ University Choir with the St. Tom’s Chorale. 7 p.m. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center, 535 W. State St. Free. PMO

FEBRUARY 21

The Books and Coffee series comes to its third week of four in its 69th year. Janet Alsup, professor and department head of curriculum and instruction, will speak on Tara Westover's "Educated: A Memoir." Refreshments and networking time is 4-4:30 p.m. The talk will be at 4:30-4:55 p.m. STEW, Rooms 302-306. Prize drawing at end of each event available to those present. Series with links to weekly details

David Finckel, cello, and Wu Han, piano, who also serve as creative directors for the Lincoln Center, will provide some of their exquisite chamber music. 7:30 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Tickets $22-$28. Pre-show discussion with WBAA’s Greg Kostraba at 6:30 p.m. in PMU, 1869 Tap Room. Event

Purdue Theatre’s production of "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" by William Shakespeare enters its second and final week. Directed by Richard Sullivan Lee, associate professor of theatre, this early comedy shows two young men, at court to learn mannerly ways, competing for the ruler's daughter. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21, 22, 23; also at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 24. Pao Hall, Nancy T. Hansen Theatre. Tickets: public, $19.50; student, $12.50; senior (62+), $15.50. Theatre season

Young the Giant stops in on its Mirror Master Tour, with Sure Sure. Various types of rock music. 7:30 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. Tickets: $25-$35; VIP, $139. Event

FEBRUARY 22

The BCC Coffee House is in the house, featuring the Black Cultural Center Performing Arts Ensembles. 7 p.m. At BCC, Room MP1. Also on Saturday. News release listing BCC events | BCC Cultural Arts Series

"Stomp," the Broadway music, dance, family show that chooses bang over whimper, will beat a path to Purdue. 8 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. Tickets: $25-$45. Event

It’s time to go with the flow when the Guitar & Saxophone Ensemble, Purdue Tower of Power Band, and AMRE take the stage. AMRE is American Music Repertory Ensemble, adding vocals to the Purdue Bands & Orchestras lineup. 8-10 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Free.

FEBRUARY 24

Jack London’s “Call of the Wild,” a family theatre event with multimedia, brings to life a famous story of the far north. 3 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Tickets: $10-$15. Pre-show activity at 2 p.m. in STEW, west lobby; learn about the story, meet trained service dogs through the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Pets for People Club. Event

“208 Seconds: A Lifetime of Lessons” sums up the heroic action and reaction of Capt. “Sully” Sullenberger, alumnus and pilot in the “Miracle on the Hudson” emergency landing of a commercial airliner with 155 aboard. This Giant Leaps Series event is one of many in Purdue’s 150 Years of Giant Leaps sesquicentennial celebration. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.; event at 6:30 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. NOTE: Security will check all bags. News release

A PEEK AHEAD

FEBRUARY 25

The “Art and Design Undergraduate Exhibition 2019” opens for a run Feb. 25-March 8. It offers works by students in Integrated Studio Arts; the exhibition is juried by faculty. STEW, Robert L. Ringel Gallery. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday (except holidays). Reception and awards at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 28. Purdue University Galleries

FEBRUARY 26

“What IF Food Was Digital?” marks the second appearance this year by Miles O’Brien, science correspondent for “PBS NewsHour,” this time with Caleb Harper, principal investigator and director of the Open Agriculture Initiative at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab. They will address issues in relation to how food and technology may intersect in the future. This event addresses the theme “Toward a Sustainable Economy & Planet: Innovative Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow,” one of four themes of the Ideas Festival, the centerpiece of Purdue’s yearlong Giant Leaps Sesquicentennial Campaign. 6:30 p.m. STEW, Fowler Hall. News release | Livestreaming

FEBRUARY 27

The Concert Jazz Band and Lab Jazz Band I will get together and get it together. 6-8 p.m. PMU, Room TBA. Free.

FEBRUARY 28

The 69th annual Books and Coffee series will reach its final chapter with Brian Leung, professor of English, on Andrew Sean Greer’s “Less.” Organizers: Department of English and Purdue Student Union Board. 4-4:30 p.m.: Refreshments. 4:30-4:55 p.m.: Talk. STEW, Rooms 302-306. Prize drawing at end of each event available to those present. Series with links to weekly details

Black Violin, which blends classical technique informing hip-hop, contemporary performance, will perform and share the stage with high school musicians. 7:30 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Tickets $22-$28. Pre-show discussion with WBAA’s Greg Kostraba at 6:30 p.m. in PMU, 1869 Tap Room. Event

MARCH 1

Purdue’s Philharmonic Orchestra will be in concert to show what it means to love harmony. 8 p.m. Long Center, 111 N. Sixth St., Lafayette. Free.

MARCH 2

Purdue’s Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra will be in concert with strings attached, most assuredly. 8 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Free.

MARCH 3

"Peg + Cat Live! The Big Dog Problem" apparently believes that not every dog problem is big, but it’s still delightful family musical theatre with a math twist. 3 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Tickets: $10-$15. Pre-show fun at 2 p.m. in STEW, west lobby; College of Education's math education students will present creative problem-solving activities. Event

SPORTS IN SEASON

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Men's swimming and diving | Free admission | Information for attending
Women's swimming and diving | Free admission | Information for attending
Men's basketball | Tickets
Women's basketball | Tickets
Wrestling | Free admission | Information for attending
Track and field (indoor and outdoor) | Free admission | Information for attending
Women's tennis | Free admission | Information for attending
Men's tennis | Free admission | Information for attending
Baseball | Tickets | Home season March 12-May 18
Softball | Tickets | Home season March 22-April 28

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.