Author: James Britton

Sun Studio: The Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll

It was on a tiny corner in Memphis, Tennessee, that Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis came together for a legendary impromptu jam on December 4, 1956, at Sun Studio. When owner Sam Phillips called the...
Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott

PURDUE CONVOCATIONS ANNOUNCES RESCHEDULED DATE FOR YO-YO MA

Purdue Convocations is pleased to announce the new date for the previously cancelled performance with Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott. The concert will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. in Loeb Playhouse in Purdue's Stewart Center....

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater performance at Purdue cancelled

Purdue Convocations announced on Tuesday (Dec. 10) the cancellation of this season's Popovich Comedy Pet Theater performance. The performance was scheduled for March 2-3 in Loeb Playhouse. Due to health issues, Gregory Popovich must cancel his spring 2014 tour. Purdue Convocations...

Happy Thanksgiving!

We’re incredibly thankful for your participation in the Convos cultural community. At this season of Thanksgiving, we wanted to be sure to extend our appreciation to you for being our patrons, donors, students, and advocates. Thank you for being wonderful...

Theme Gift Idea: Shakespeare Sweets

  Theme Gift Idea: Shakespeare Sweets 2 tickets to see The Acting Company's Hamlet / March 29 / 8 PM /Loeb Playhouse (Buy tickets now!) Hamlet (Starring Mel Gibson) on DVD  A pair of Hamlet pants! A tin of delightful English scones Need...

Theme Gift Idea: Fit for a King

Theme Gift Idea: Fit for a King 2 tickets to see Million Dollar Quartet / January 30 / 7:30 PM / Elliott Hall of Music (Buy tickets now!) Blue suede shoes salt and pepper shakers. Million Dollar Quartet Sun Studios recording Make some...

Theme Gift Idea: Russian Tea Room

Theme Gift Idea: Russian Tea Room 2 tickets to see the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra / February 21 / 8 PM / Elliott Hall of Music (Buy tickets now!) Holiday tin filled with Russian Tea Cakes. (Here's a fun recipe you can make...

SCC Student of the Week: Brandon Hughes

Name: Brandon Hughes Major: Communication -- PR/Advertising Greek/Club Affiliation: PSUB Concerts Committee, Boiler Communication Favorite Musician: Patrick Stump is hands down my favorite musician. He has an incredible range and stage presence like no other. He takes influence from Prince, Michael Jackson, and other...

The Singing Revolution

You say you want a revolution Well, you know We all want to change the world. The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, which performs at Purdue on November 20, represents a proud tradition that really did change the world—the Singing Revolution...

The Power of the Arts (and the Cello)

I recently attended this year’s National Arts Marketing Project conference, where I was immersed in new ideas and practices. One session in particular hit home when the speaker asked, “What was the moment that hooked you to the arts and...

What is Carnatic Singing?

So you want to see Abhishek Raghuram at Purdue University on November 10, but don’t know anything about the Southern Indian Carnatic music he sings? Rohith Chandrasekar, president of the Indian Classical Music Association of Purdue and a Carnatic singer...

Found at the Fringe

Choosing just the right performances for our audience at Purdue Convocations is a challenge and a privilege we’re always happy to take on. And we can’t deny it—it’s also a lot of fun! But where do we find fresh, innovative,...