Jeffrey Brown from PBS NewsHour and cellist and humanitarian Yo-Yo Ma sit on stage in chairs having a discussion, microphones in hand. Large panels display scenic images of Purdue University, highlighting Purdue Convocations. The stage is simply decorated, with cords and a small table between them.

Convos Stories

The most inspiring arts and culture stories from Purdue Convocations.

Candy Corn - Alton Brown Halloween Candy Recipes

October 21, 2017

Alton Brown’s Homemade Halloween Treats

Alton Brown has some homemade Halloween treats to make at home. See Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science at Purdue’s Elliott Hall, Sunday, Oct. 22.


Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

October 11, 2017

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with André Watts, piano

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with André Watts will perform at Loeb Playhouse on Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. This performance is presented by Purdue Convocations with support from Mike and Pam Luenz, Ginny Tyler and the...
A young person with medium-length dark hair, wearing blue glasses, a light denim shirt over a white t-shirt, and dark pants, sits with hands clasped and smiles at the camera against a plain dark background.

October 10, 2017

The Joey Alexander Trio

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Joey Alexander Trio will perform at Loeb Playhouse on Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. This performance is presented by Purdue Convocations with support from the Robert B. and Patricia Peyton Truitt Piano Performance Endowment, Purdue...
Gina Cuffari, bassoonist

October 3, 2017

Top 5: Gina Cuffari, bassoonist for Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

Gina Cuffari, bassoonist for Orpheus Chamber Orchestra (Oct. 15 / Loeb Playhouse), selected the top five albums she’s currently listening to.


André Watts playing piano

October 3, 2017

Q&A with André Watts

Q&A with Grammy®-winning pianist André Watts, who will perform with Orpheus Chamber Orchestra in Purdue University’s Loeb Playhouse Oct. 15, 2017.


Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

October 3, 2017

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Program Notes

Program by Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with André Watts features new compositions from jazz pianist Vijay Iyer, along with works by Mozart and Beethoven – Oct. 15, 2017 / Loeb Playhouse


ensemble 4.1

October 2, 2017

ensemble 4.1 Program Notes

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


Global Fest 2017 Pascuala Ilabaca y Fauna

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.


Rhiannon Giddens

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.


All tickets now on sale! Diavolo: L.O.S.T. 9/28/17

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


Lucinda Williams

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...
rendering of Pat McAfee's Barstool Heartland headquarters in Indianapolis

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.