Author: Mollie Siu-Chong

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‘Annie’ will make a triumphant return to Purdue

Leapin’ Lizards! ‘Annie,’ the world’s best-loved musical, returns to Purdue in time-honored form with a brand new incarnation of the iconic original.

Tian Jianan is a 21-year-old virtuoso of the bayan, a chromatic button-keyboard accordion. Her performance is part of the 2016 Chinese New Year celebration at Purdue.

Celebrate the Chinese New Year at Purdue

Here are some handy recipes to help you celebrate the Chinese New Year at home with your loved ones.

Five women musicians pose together with their instruments, including a double bass, trumpet, saxophone, and drumsticks, against a plain white background. They are smiling and dressed in black and white attire.

Take 5 with DIVA Jazz Orchestra

Learn 5 new things about the group before their Purdue Jazz Fest headlining performance on Friday, January 22nd.

DIVA Jazz Orchestra kicks off Purdue Jazz Festival

The DIVA Jazz Orchestra will let the music speak for itself as they help ring in the 2016 Purdue Jazz Festival with their roaring sound and sublime swing.

10 artists that have featured the accordion

Tian Jianan isn’t a lone accordionist. Here’s a list of 10 bands and singers that use the accordion from time to time to create new sounds.

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Five classic holiday favorites

Happy Holidays from the 2015-16 Season artists! Here are some classic songs to get you into the Holiday spirit from some of this Season’s featured artists.

Thank you for being a part of the Convocations community!

THANK YOU to our loyal audience members, who have purchased more than 26,000 tickets and counting for the 2015-16 season.

George Will: Purdue Presidential Lecture Series

Columnist George Will to visit Purdue

Purdue President Mitch Daniels will lead a discussion in December with Washington Post columnist George Will as part of the Presidential Lecture Series.

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‘The Lightning Thief’ will bring the book to the stage

Imaginatively adapted from author Rick Riordan’s popular book series, The Lightning Thief is a musical adventure about discovering your potential.

Spend a Sunday at a Family Matinee

3 Family Matinee performances will be on stage this Convocations season: The Lightning Thief, Peter Rabbit, and Junie B.’s Essential School Survival Guide.

An illustration of Peter Rabbit in a blue jacket, surrounded by green leaves, with the text Peter Rabbit Tales based on The Original Peter Rabbit Books by Beatrix Potter and a bee flying nearby.

Hop along with Peter Rabbit and his Friends

Peter Rabbit lives in the forest with a colorful cast of characters. Meet everyone from the sly Mr. Tod to the kindly Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle to Peter himself.

Violinist In Mo Yang holds his instrument

Program Notes for In Mo Yang’s Performance at Purdue

Violinist, In Mo Yang, will perform at Purdue University on November 13. His performance will include works by: Mozart, Grieg, Ravel and more!