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January 19, 2018

“Freedom Riders” family matinee explores one of the most critical chapters of the civil rights movement

Freedom Riders is the newest play from Mad River Theater Works. It explores valiant and courageous personalities behind one of the most critical chapters in the history of the civil rights movement, the freedom riders.

ABOUT THE SHOW Freedom Riders is the newest play from Mad River Theater Works. It explores valiant and courageous personalities behind one of the most critical chapters in the history of the civil rights movement, the freedom riders. The play demonstrates the...
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January 8, 2018

Program Notes: Jiji, guitar

Jiji is an award-winning guitarist from South Korea. Her repertoire includes classical sonatas and electronically tinged soundscapes from her own works as a performer and DJ.

Jiji is an award-winning guitarist from South Korea. Her repertoire includes classical sonatas and electronically tinged soundscapes from her own works as a performer and DJ. Jiji, guitar Faces of Modernity FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2018 / 8:00 PM / LOEB PLAYHOUSE...
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January 8, 2018

Pre-Concert Reflection: wild Up’s FUTURE FOLK

What is folk music? Purdue instructional developer Daniel Guberman discusses the evolution of folk from Lomax’s field recordings to the instant gratification of the 21st century.

By Daniel Guberman, Ph.D. | Purdue University Instructional Developer | Center for Instructional Excellence What is folk music?  This should be an easy question for me, a music scholar, but in reality, the answer continues to elude me and become...
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January 5, 2018

What’s your FUTURE FOLK name?

wild Up creates a communal concert of sound/noise/experience by merging the old-world with the modern era. What does FUTURE FOLK mean to you?

wild Up is the go anywhere, play anything music collective led by Artistic Director/Conductor Christopher Rountree. With FUTURE FOLK wild Up creates a communal concert of sound/noise/experience that celebrates old-world ways of living in the modern era. wild Up and the audience will...
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December 19, 2017

Behind the scenes of Cabaret

Learn how the talented actors & musicians in Cabaret are one in the same. Go behind the scenes first, then reserve your seat at the Kit Kat Club January 11.

Go behind the scenes with "Fraulein Kost" of Cabaret to learn how these talented actors & musicians are one in the same. Cabaret national tour stops at Purdue's Elliott Hall of Music January 11 Reserve your spot at the Kit...
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November 20, 2017

The Steel Wheels to Perform at Carnahan Hall on Dec. 7

Sometimes referred to as a “museum of the managed American countryside,” Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains represent a balance of unspoiled nature and necessary industry. And though known for hazes tinted with their titular hue, this majestic range has inspired creative...
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November 18, 2017

Happy Thanksgiving

We are so thankful for all those who support us – from Friends of Convocations to our student organizations and educators. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

We are so thankful for the Friends of Convocations and Corporate Partners that support our amazing student outreach activities! Their generous gifts allow us to provide memorable and meaningful experiences to thousands of students each year. Our generous supporters fund...
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November 15, 2017

FRIENDS OF CONVOCATIONS PROFILE: Jim and Cadi Bien

How do you see Convocations impacting the Purdue and greater Lafayette communities? Convocations greatly enriches the community by bringing a broad spectrum of world-class entertainment for students and community members to enjoy. Since moving to West Lafayette 18 years ago,...
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November 15, 2017

Diavolo master class at Jefferson High impacts students and teachers

STUDENT PROFILE: SHANNON DAVIS, Lafayette Jefferson High Sophomore Explain the importance of the arts in your school career. I think bringing arts into schools and giving students the opportunity to choose and let their creativity roam is something that every...
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November 14, 2017

Graduate researcher will assist with nationwide performing arts education project

Our newly created graduate research assistant position will play an essential role in helping to organize and analyze data collected through our nationwide performing arts research project.

We are thrilled to welcome Bingxin (Bing) Fa to the Convos family. Bing is joining the staff to fill a newly created graduate research assistant position. She will play an essential role in helping to organize and analyze the data...
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November 14, 2017

Purdue Convocations announces national performing arts education research

Convocations is leading national study of more than 10,000 children to determine what impact live performance has on a student’s understanding of literature.

Convocations leading the way in performing arts research This is an exciting time of change at Purdue Convocations. We have embarked on an industry leading research agenda focused on understanding the impact the performing arts has on both our young...
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November 9, 2017

Program Notes: Christina and Michelle Naughton

Christina & Michelle Naughton, Piano Duo – November 10, 2017 | Loeb Playhouse

Christina and Michelle Naughton are an award-winning piano duo who have been described by the Philadelphia Inquirer as "paired to perfection." Pianists since age 4 and performers of individual renown before they paired up at age 18, the identical twin...
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