Author: James Britton

Q&A with André Watts

Q&A with Grammy®-winning pianist André Watts, who will perform with Orpheus Chamber Orchestra in Purdue University’s Loeb Playhouse Oct. 15, 2017.

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Program Notes

Program by Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with André Watts features new compositions from jazz pianist Vijay Iyer, along with works by Mozart and Beethoven – Oct. 15, 2017 / Loeb Playhouse

ensemble 4.1 Program Notes

Program Notes for ensemble 4.1 / October 4, 2017 / Loeb Playhouse

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

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.

A ballet instructor and students from the Chicago-based dance group The Seldoms practice in a dance studio, all performing an arabesque pose with one leg raised behind them, arms extended gracefully among mirrors, ballet barres, and dancers in leotards and tights.

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.

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.

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.