Author: James Britton

Six women, dressed in black attire, pose together and smile in front of a plain black background, embodying the timeless elegance of the Goddesses of Jazz.

6 Facts about Artemis: The Godesses of Jazz

By Kristen Day There's always something new to love within the world of jazz. Wherever you fall on the spectrum of syncopation, it's time you meet Artemis. Named for the Greek goddess of the hunt, the all-female supergroup is tearing...

Three performers from the Blue Man Group, with blue-painted faces and black clothing, stand on stage under colorful lights, each raising a drumstick above a homemade drum set made of pipes and containers. Witness the chance to become a Blue Man.

Got What It Takes To Become a Blue Man?

By Kristen Day Blue Man Group is a world-famous performing arts ensemble marked by their blue-hued costumes, DIY instruments, and wide-eyed curiosity. The group is headed to Purdue on their Speechless World Tour and we couldn't be more excited! So...

Six women in formal black attire, members of Artemis, pose together and smile in front of a black backdrop—showcasing the strength and elegance of women in jazz. Four stand proudly behind while two are seated in the front row.

Women In Jazz? For Artemis, It’s Bigger Than A Cause

If the Avengers are the supergroup of the silver screen, then consider Artemis the super sextet of Jazz. The six powerhouse women that make up this group are world-renowned for their musical talents. Before you catch Artemis at Purdue on...

A women-empowering scene: a person in a patterned dress stands outdoors between two red curtains, greenery and trees in the background. Yellow flowers bloom on the left, evoking the spirit of Neyla Pekarek from The Lumineers.

Neyla Pekarek on Leaving the Lumineers and Her ‘Women-Empowering’ Solo Debut

“I feel really liberated to be releasing my own record and my own music,” says cellist and singer Neyla Pekarek, who, in October, announced her departure from folk band the Lumineers. Now signed to S-Curve Records as a solo artist, her debut album...

Intern Profiles – Meet Jannae

Today, we get to meet our graphic design intern Jannae! She is a senior in visual communication design in the College of Liberal Arts. This is her first year working at Convos! What does a typical day on the job...

Intern Profiles – Meet Kristen

Today we meet another one of our marketing interns, Kristen Day! She is a junior studying marketing with a minor in communication. Outside of Convos, she is an active member of Ad Liberation, an improv comedy troupe, and the Stand-Up...

Intern Profiles – Meet Alexa

It's time to meet another one of our 2019-2020 interns. Today we have our courier intern Alexa Binckes! Alexa is a senior in the Health Sciences pre-professional program. She is on the Purdue Softball Team. In her free time, she...

Intern Profiles – Meet Jordan

We are taking time to introduce you to our interns for the 2019-2020 school year. First, we have one of our marketing interns – Jordan! She is a senior studying public relations and strategic communication with a minor in global...

Three Blue Man Group performers with blue-painted faces and black clothing stand in a shower of colorful paint splatters, holding drumsticks under dramatic lighting—an unforgettable scene that captures iconic pop culture moments.

Blue Man Group’s 8 Biggest Pop Culture Moments

By Kristen Day Blue Man Group is one of the most iconic performance art groups in the world. Their cobalt blue faces, mischievous eyes, and percussive excellence have dazzled audiences for over 25 years. On top of that, they've become...

Drumroll for the Cast Announcement: Six people, including Nassim, are shown in individual, vertical portraits side by side. Each faces the camera with neutral or slight smiles in striking black and white.

Drumroll Please — Nassim Cast Announcement!

When it comes to live theatre, there are always a few surprises. Purdue Convocations is excited to present Nassim, a show where each night poses its own unique set of surprises. What makes Nassim so special is that it features...

Culture of the Week 11.4.19

“You Ain’t The Problem” by Michael Kiwanuka This song is featured from Michael Kiwanuka’s new album titled KIWANUKA. The album is his third since 2012. You can hear his musical influences loud and clear through his blues-folk sound; those influences include everyone...

A lively band of six musicians plays various instruments, including drums, tambourine, saxophone, trumpet, and upright bass, while smiling and clapping in a warmly lit room celebrating the spirit of Harlem 100.

Defining Centennial Anniversary in Harlem 100

After World War I, African-American neighborhoods in uptown Manhattan came together. Cities such as Detroit, Pittsburgh, and New York became a haven in the 1920’s it became a culprit for arts in African-American culture: this became the Harlem Renaissance. Imagine...