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Live Music, Broadway, Theatre, and Ideas at Purdue University

November 6, 2023

Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience Comes to Purdue on November 10

Johnny Cash is one of the most important, influential, and respected artists in the history of recorded music. From the monumental live prison albums to his extraordinary series of commentaries on the American spirit and human condition to a mesmerizing canon of gospel recordings to his remarkable and unprecedented late-life artistic triumphs of will and wisdom, his impact on our culture is profound and continuing.

Fans of Johnny Cash can experience his music in a whole new way with Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience (Nov. 10, Loeb Playhouse). This multi-media performance uses state-of-the-art technology as well as a live band and on-screen narration from...
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November 3, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: 50 Years of Musical Innovation with Kronos Quartet

Dive into the musical innovation of Kronos Quartet, celebrating 50 years of groundbreaking string quartet performances. Explore their diverse collaborations and pioneering compositions, and gain insights from founder David Harrington in an exclusive pre-show interview.

For five decades, San Francisco's Kronos Quartet—comprising David Harrington (violin), John Sherba (violin), Hank Dutt (viola), and Paul Wiancko (cello)—has pushed the boundaries of what a string quartet can achieve. Founded in 1973, at a time when the string quartet...
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November 1, 2023

Grandmaster Flash Comes to Purdue on November 4!

If it wasn’t for Grandmaster Flash, who knows what hip-hop would be like today? Emerging from the South Bronx in the early 1970s, Grandmaster Flash is inarguably one of Hip Hop’s original innovators.

Bear witness to living music history when rap pioneer Grandmaster Flash honors 50 years of hip hop during his audiovisual lecture/demonstration at Purdue on November 4. If it wasn’t for Grandmaster Flash, who knows what hip-hop would be like today?...
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October 30, 2023

Las Cafeteras Presents “Hasta La Muerte” at Purdue on November 3!

Hasta La Muerte is an enthralling new production rooted in the indigenous Mexican practice of celebrating Life and Death.

Las Cafeteras has made a significant impact on the music scene, captivating audiences with their exciting and contagious live performances. Their unique blend of genres and their dynamic sound and energy has earned them worldwide recognition. Hailing from the eastern...
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October 27, 2023

Circa Presents “Humans 2.0” at Purdue on October 28!

Circa’s new show “Humans 2.0” consists of tightly woven choreography of bodies where physical limits are pushed to the extreme.

Circa Contemporary Circus stands as a globally renowned performance company. Since its establishment in 2004 in Brisbane, Australia, the company has traversed the globe, captivating audiences in over 40 countries, totaling more than 1.5 million enthusiastic spectators. Their productions have...
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October 26, 2023

Mean Girls Comes to Purdue on October 26!

Mean Girls made its Broadway debut in 2018 and has been wowing audiences ever since. With a book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond, and lyrics by Nell Benjamin, this production successfully captures the essence of the film while adding a fresh, musical spin to the story.

Watch out Purdue, the Plastics are coming! Mean Girls made its Broadway debut in 2018 and has been wowing audiences ever since. With a book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond, and lyrics by Nell Benjamin, this production successfully...
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October 13, 2023

StairWELL: Art + Tech + Wellness at Purdue University

StairWELL is a groundbreaking art installation designed and built at Purdue that builds wellness through interactive art and technology. October 16-30, 2023 at Purdue’s Third Street Chill Zone.

StairWELLAn Innovative Fusion of Art, Tech, and Wellness at Purdue UniversityVisit StairWELL Collaborators from Purdue University and Innovators-in-Residence chromic duo are proud to announce the exciting arrival of StairWELL, a groundbreaking art installation designed and built at Purdue that builds...
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October 4, 2023

Briscoe Returns to Purdue University on October 12!

Briscoe gained 6,000 new fans at Purdue last March when the folk-rock duo opened for Noah Kahan’s show at Elliott Hall of Music. They left the sold-out crowd in awe of their incredible sound and talent. Since then, Briscoe has released their debut album “West of It All” and has taken off on their very own headlining tour, with a stop at Purdue on October 12.

Briscoe gained 6,000 new fans at Purdue last March when the folk-rock duo opened for Noah Kahan’s show at Elliott Hall of Music. They left the sold-out crowd in awe of their incredible sound and talent. Since then, Briscoe has...
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September 15, 2023

Grandmaster Flash Rescheduled For Saturday, November 4 at 7:30pm

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating 50 years of hip-hop with Grandmaster Flash. Witness the iconic DJ’s pioneering turntable techniques and learn about his role in shaping the genre. Experience a free lecture and demonstration on November 4th at 7:30 PM at Loeb Playhouse. Don’t miss this chance to be part of hip-hop history.

New date and time for Grandmaster Flash – The Birth of a Culture: Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop at Purdue University.  WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Due to an unforeseen artist conflict, Purdue Convocations will now present Grandmaster Flash – The...
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September 12, 2023

28th Annual West Lafayette Global Fest part of 2023 Purdue Family Weekend

The City of West Lafayette, The International Center of West Lafayette, and Purdue Convocations announce the 28th Annual West Lafayette Global Fest as part of 2023 Purdue Family Weekend

The West Lafayette Global Fest celebrates entertainment, food, and art from almost every continent. This year’s Global Fest will occur at Chauncey Plaza in downtown West Lafayette from 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 16. This free event,...
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August 11, 2023

Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop with Grandmaster Flash

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating 50 years of hip-hop with Grandmaster Flash. Witness the iconic DJ’s pioneering turntable techniques and learn about his role in shaping the genre. Experience a free lecture and demonstration on November 4th at 7:30 PM at Loeb Playhouse. Don’t miss this chance to be part of hip-hop history.

In honor of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, we are thrilled to present an extraordinary event that pays tribute to one of the genre's true pioneers—Grandmaster Flash. Join us on November 4th at 7:30 PM (NEW DATE) at Loeb Playhouse...
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July 6, 2023

Purdue Convocations announces its 121st season

Purdue Convocations announces its 121st seasonBroadway, dance, theatre, music, and ideas at PurdueTickets Now Available Purdue Convocations presents its 121st Season with a lineup of innovative projects and performances from around the world. The 2023-2024 Season includes the 28th West...
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