Convos Stories

January 24, 2018

Q&A with “A Gentleman’s Guide To Love and Murder” director, Darko Tresnjak

Well, I thoroughly enjoyed the show and I think it’s quite safe to say that a great deal of the success of the show is in the staging and just the absolute fun of it. Why don’t we start with...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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...

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

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,...

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...

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.

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.

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