Author: James Britton

All tickets now on sale! Diavolo: L.O.S.T. 9/28/17

17-18 single show tickets now on sale!

All single show tickets for the 2017-18 Purdue Convocations season are now on sale. Featuring Broadway musicals, lectures, dance, theatre, music, and concerts

Lucinda Williams

Grammy-winning musician Lucinda Williams to perform at Purdue University

Three-time Grammy® winner Lucinda Williams will perform at Purdue University’s Loeb Playhouse on Saturday, August 5 at 8PM. The performance is presented by Purdue Convocations, True Endeavors and Frank Productions. After 11 highly acclaimed studio albums, Williams is in the...
rendering of Pat McAfee's Barstool Heartland headquarters in Indianapolis

Pat McAfee to open ‘Barstool Heartland’ headquarters in Indianapolis

The most successful punter in Indianapolis Colts history—Pat McAfee—has turned his mind toward comedy and now he’s creating a media empire in downtown Indianapolis with Barstool Heartland.

Dancer and founder of The Seldoms Carrie Hanson conducted

“Bodies on the Gears” offers Purdue dance students chance to learn with pros

Carrie Hanson from Chicago-based dance company The Seldoms conducted the “Bodies on the Gears” dance workshop at Purdue.

Chicago-based dance group The Seldoms offer Purdue students workshops

As part of The Seldoms dance company artist residency, Purdue Modern Dance and Ballet classes participated in master class workshops ahead of “Power Goes”.

How to Get Power

WHAT I BELIEVE IS ALWAYS TRUE ABOUT POWER IS THAT POWER ALWAYS REVEALS. —Robert Caro, Lyndon Baines Johnson biographer This essay by Michael J. Kramer was originally published by Purdue Convocations in Spring 2016. Lyndon Baines Johnson was an imposing man....
Donny McCaslin and band members accepted GRAMMY awards for their work on David Bowie's Blackstar

Donny McCaslin accepts “Blackstar” GRAMMYs on behalf of David Bowie

David Bowie’s Blackstar swept all five of its nominations at the 2017 GRAMMYs last night in Los Angeles. Donny McCaslin Quartet performs at Purdue April 6.

Clark Wilson, theatre organist

Organist Clark Wilson brings sound to “Safety Last!”

Biography of organist Clark Wilson, who will bring sound to the 1923 silent film era classic “Safety Last!” at The Long Center for the Performing Arts.

Cellist Ashley Bathgate

Ashley Bathgate: Bach Unwound program notes

Ashley Bathgate, in collaboration with composer collective Sleeping Giant, creates a new experience in Bach Unwound – a radical deconstruction and re-imagination Bach’s Cello Suites.

Sunny Jain of Red Baraat

Your Generosity Makes our Season Bright

Make your end of year gift to Purdue Convocations before December 31, 2016 so that we may continue to bring world-class arts, culture, and ideas to Purdue.

Thanksgiving Music Playlist: Various artists from NPR's World Cafe playlist

Thanksgiving Family Jams Playlist

Here are 10 modern music families to listen to for the perfect Thanksgiving family playlist

Inon Barnatan at Steinway and Sons factory

Inon Barnatan to perform on Purdue’s Steinway D concert grand

Pianist Inon Barnatan will perform at Purdue’s Loeb Playhouse Thursday, November 17 at 7:30 PM.