Convos Stories

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.

February 22, 2017

‘Taj Express’ brings Bollywood to Elliott Hall March 22

The dazzling sights and sounds will take you on a live cinematic journey of India—evoking Bollywood’s rollicking energy and centuries of Indian culture.

The dazzling sights and sounds will take you on a live cinematic journey of India—evoking Bollywood’s rollicking energy and centuries of Indian culture.

February 21, 2017

Chicago-based dance group The Seldoms offer Purdue students workshops

As part of The Seldoms dance company artist residency, Purdue Modern Dance and Ballet classes participated in master class workshops ahead of “Power Goes”.

As part of The Seldoms dance company artist residency, Purdue Modern Dance and Ballet classes participated in master class workshops ahead of “Power Goes”.

February 17, 2017

How to Get Power

WHAT I BELIEVE IS ALWAYS TRUE ABOUT POWER IS THAT POWER ALWAYS REVEALS. —Robert Caro, Lyndon Baines Johnson biographer This essay by Michael J. Kramer was originally published by Purdue Convocations in Spring 2016. Lyndon Baines Johnson was an imposing man....

February 13, 2017

Donny McCaslin accepts “Blackstar” GRAMMYs on behalf of David Bowie

David Bowie’s Blackstar swept all five of its nominations at the 2017 GRAMMYs last night in Los Angeles. Donny McCaslin Quartet performs at Purdue April 6.

David Bowie’s Blackstar swept all five of its nominations at the 2017 GRAMMYs last night in Los Angeles. Donny McCaslin Quartet performs at Purdue April 6.