Author: James Britton

How Diversity Has Shaped 20 Years of RENT

On April 29, 1996, a musical opened on Broadway that looked and sounded unlike anything that had come before it. It told a powerful, moving, heartbreaking and ultimately uplifting story of young, impoverished New York artists who were seeking to...
Weekly Culture

Culture of the Week (9.30.19)

Here at Purdue Convocations, we think it is important to stay updated with the latest music, lectures, and honor legends from the past. Take a look at our picks this week!   Twin Peaks’ new album, Lookout Low, was released last...

Los Angeles Guitar Quartet Program Notes

Los Angeles Guitar Quartet John Dearman | Matthew Greif | William Kanengiser | Scott Tennant Purdue Convocations Loeb Playhouse, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN September 29, 2019 at 3PM Pat Metheny: Road to the Sun (2016) was commissioned through the...

Convos Q&A with Margo Price

By Kristen Day Purdue Convocations is elated to kick off our 2019-2020 season with country songstress, Margo Price this Thursday in Loeb Playhouse! By now, you've definitely seen the posters, bought your tickets, and read up on the rising star....

Harlem 100: Artists that Steered the Harlem Renaissance

The Harlem Renaissance introduced America to a new style of music, dance and a way of life. It represented expression for Civil Rights in America through the arts. Harlem 100 brings together Michael Mwenso and The Shakes, Vuyo Sotashe, Brianna...

Watch Eric Carle Re-Create The Very Hungry Caterpillar

By Kristen Day Eric Carle is known the world over for his whimsical storytelling, simplistic style, and colorful approach to everything. Chances are, it's been a few years since you've read this timeless children's tale. So, in celebration of The...

5 Questions (Mostly About Puppets) With The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Jonathan Rockefeller

Here's how Eric Carle's beloved characters come to life off-Broadway. With over 75 puppets in its stable, off-Broadway's The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show features a new creation appearing nearly once a minute, including bears, ducks, fireflies, a bunny, a seahorse, and, of...

7 Novalima Songs to Keep You Dancing All Week

By Kristen Day Have you ever been to Peru? What about a dancefloor? Thanks to the eight-member Afro-Peruvian folk ensemble, Novalima, we're headed to both! Novalima is an eclectic mix of ancient indigenous inspiration, Afro-Latino soul, danceable rhythm, and percussive...

This Is How The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet Channels Its Inner Romero

Joaquin Rodrigo wrote Concierto Andaluz in 1967 for the Romero Quartet, an ensemble that's known as the "The Royal Family of the Guitar." WRTI's Susan Lewis spoke with the Grammy-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, whose members were mentored by the Romeros. The...

Nassim: Explore Themes of Language, Race and Gender through Total Improvisation

Imagine entering a theatre and the only set items on stage are a microphone and a sealed envelope with the actor’s name on it. You come to find out that you might know more about the program than the actor...

Get to Know Yi-Nuo Wang

Meet Concert Artist Guild's classical pianist Yi-Nuo Wang. From schools in different continents, apprenticeships with cellist Andres Diaz and the Escher String Quartet, and performing in chamber concerts, Wang is no normal pianist. At only 22 years old, she has...

5 Songs by Los Angeles Guitar Quartet for a Productive Week

We’ve all been there... It’s Wednesday at noon and your week is dragging on. You start scrolling through Spotify for something new and can’t find the right thing to get you going again. Sounds like you are in need of...