Author: James Britton

Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage

‘Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage’ at Purdue Sept. 10

Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage - the staged production of the worldwide hit film with live music will be at 8 p.m. Sept. 10 at Purdue's Elliott Hall of Music. This performance is presented by Purdue Convocations with...
Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage

“Dirty Dancing” North American tour launching from Purdue

The production crew and cast of Dirty Dancing will be in residence for two weeks at Purdue as they prepare to launch the North American tour from Elliott Hall of Music.

The Triplets of Belleville, Ken Burns, Safety Last

“Moving Images” Collection Focuses on Powerful Imagery

The “Moving Images” platform includes a compelling investigation of powerful images and ideas that have shaped culture and society.

Todd Wetzel speaking at the Season Launch Party

Director’s Notes for the 2016-17 Season

Purdue Convocations Executive Director Todd Wetzel discusses what’s in store for the 2016-17 season of arts, culture, and discourse at Purdue University.

Ashley Bathgate paddling a canoe with a cello

Purdue Convocations 2016-17 Season Announced

Purdue Convocations’ 2016-17 season will feature more than 30 events, including an array of Broadway musicals, lectures, theatre, music and concerts.

Mamma Mia! The smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA

Mamma Mia! is a truly original musical

Mamma Mia!’s creator Judy Craymer tells how this magnificent record-breaking musical first triumphed in London and then conquered the world…

Educational programming for 2016-17 includes Pete the Cat, Energy and Electricity presented by ArcAttack, Erth's Dinosaur Zoo Live, and Indiana Bicentennial Programs by storyteller Doyne Carson

2016-17 School Matinee Program Announced

School programming for 2016-17 includes Pete the Cat, Energy & Electricity by ArcAttack, Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live, and Indiana Bicentennial Programs.

thank you day of giving Convos

Thank you! We DOUBLED last year’s giving!

Your support is vital to making the arts accessible in our community. Thank you!

support Purdue Convos on Day of Giving

Support Purdue Convos on #PurdueDayofGiving!

Make your 2016-17 season gift today!

day of giving 2016

Support #PurdueConvos on Day of Giving

Support the arts at Purdue with your #PurdueDayofGiving gift to #PurdueConvos!

Coming in April to Purdue

Dance, Music, Broadway, and lectures in April at Purdue

April features NYC’s Mark Morris Dance Group, Once the Musical, Canada’s Les Violons du Roy, members of British Parliament, Panic! at the Disco, and more!

George Shultz and John Schnatter - The Presidential Lecture Series

John Schnatter, George Shultz to speak in Presidential Lecture Series

John Schnatter, founder and CEO of Papa John’s Pizza, and four-time U.S. Cabinet member George Shultz will speak in Presidential Lecture Series with Mitch Daniels