Convos Stories

October 2, 2017

ensemble 4.1 Program Notes

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

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

September 11, 2017

Global Fest plans expanded lineup; event free and open to public

Global Fest 2017 will rock Columbia Street in West Lafayette on September 16 with extended hours and an impressive lineup of international and local performers.

Global Fest 2017 will rock Columbia Street in West Lafayette on September 16 with extended hours and an impressive lineup of international and local performers.

September 11, 2017

Rhiannon Giddens to perform at Purdue University on Sept.15

Musician Rhiannon Giddens will bring her “Freedom Highway Tour” to Purdue University’s Loeb Playhouse on September 15 at 8PM.

Musician Rhiannon Giddens will bring her “Freedom Highway Tour” to Purdue University’s Loeb Playhouse on September 15 at 8PM.

August 1, 2017

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

All single show tickets for the 2017-18 Purdue Convocations season are now on sale. Featuring Broadway musicals, lectures, dance, theatre, music, and concerts

June 1, 2017

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...

May 24, 2017

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.

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.

March 24, 2017

Verona String Quartet and pianist Daniel Hsu to perform April 23

These 2015 Concert Artists Guild Competition winners will perform Franck’s Quintet in F Minor-an urgent work with one emotional height after another.

These 2015 Concert Artists Guild Competition winners will perform Franck’s Quintet in F Minor-an urgent work with one emotional height after another.

March 17, 2017

Pippin the musical brings high-flying acrobats on April 15

The Broadway revival of this enchanting musical incorporates Bob Fosse-style choreography, a big top set, and high-flying circus acrobatics.

The Broadway revival of this enchanting musical incorporates Bob Fosse-style choreography, a big top set, and high-flying circus acrobatics.

March 9, 2017

David Bowie’s ‘Blackstar’ band, Donny McCaslin Quartet, performs April 6

The saxophonist and his group surged into the mainstream with David Bowie’s Blackstar. But the jazz world had long known and celebrated the work of McCaslin.

The saxophonist and his group surged into the mainstream with David Bowie’s Blackstar. But the jazz world had long known and celebrated the work of McCaslin.

March 2, 2017

Norwegian brass ensemble tenThing to perform March 30

The all-female Norwegian brass ensemble has rewritten the rules in brass repertoire with stylistic explorations of tone, technique, and versatility.

The all-female Norwegian brass ensemble has rewritten the rules in brass repertoire with stylistic explorations of tone, technique, and versatility.

March 1, 2017

The 20th anniversary tour of ‘RENT’ comes to Elliott Hall March 29

The 20th anniversary of this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters—love.

The 20th anniversary of this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters—love.

February 23, 2017

“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.

Carrie Hanson from Chicago-based dance company The Seldoms conducted the “Bodies on the Gears” dance workshop at Purdue.