Convos Stories

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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...