Convos Stories

October 18, 2016

Judgment at Nuremberg Pre-Show Discussion

Purdue Faculty experts discussed the social, historical, and political questions surrounding the Nuremberg Trials.

Purdue Faculty experts discussed the social, historical, and political questions surrounding the Nuremberg Trials.

October 17, 2016

World Food Prize Laureate Catherine Bertini to speak at Purdue

Catherine Bertini will join Purdue President Mitch Daniels for an in-depth discussion on global food security during the Presidential Lecture Series.

Catherine Bertini will join Purdue President Mitch Daniels for an in-depth discussion on global food security during the Presidential Lecture Series.

October 11, 2016

Get to know jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner

Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz winner Sullivan Fortner started playing piano at age 7 and has worked with the Marsalis family, Stefon Harris, & Roy Hargrove.

Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz winner Sullivan Fortner started playing piano at age 7 and has worked with the Marsalis family, Stefon Harris, & Roy Hargrove.

October 10, 2016

Mavis Staples is Livin’ on a High Note

The Chicago native has had an incredible musical journey from a high school hit, to advancing the Civil Rights Movement with rallying anthems, and collaborating with modern artists.

The Chicago native has had an incredible musical journey from a high school hit, to advancing the Civil Rights Movement with rallying anthems, and collaborating with modern artists.

September 27, 2016

New Orleans jazz pianist, accompanied by Indy musicians, to perform Oct. 22 at Purdue

This New Orleans native and rising jazz-piano star, winner of the 2015 Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz, will be joined by three of the hottest Indy players for a performance on October 22nd at Loeb Playhouse.

This New Orleans native and rising jazz-piano star, winner of the 2015 Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz, will be joined by three of the hottest Indy players for a performance on October 22nd at Loeb Playhouse.

September 23, 2016

Jeanne Compton, supporter of the arts at Purdue, leaves a strong legacy

Jeanne Compton, who established a performance support endowment at Purdue Convocations, has passed. Her endowment supports artistic excellence at Purdue University.

Jeanne Compton, who established a performance support endowment at Purdue Convocations, has passed. Her endowment supports artistic excellence at Purdue University.

September 23, 2016

An Introduction to Jingju with the Actors and Musicians of The Revenge of Prince Zi Dan

World Music and Chinese Language and Culture Students Participate in a Lecture and Demonstration on the Art of Jingju (Peking Opera)

World Music and Chinese Language and Culture Students Participate in a Lecture and Demonstration on the Art of Jingju (Peking Opera)

September 23, 2016

‘Judgment at Nuremberg’ to be presented Oct. 18-19 at Purdue

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of World War II, L.A. Theatre Works brings their courtroom drama, ‘Judgment at Nuremberg’, to Loeb Playhouse.

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of World War II, L.A. Theatre Works brings their courtroom drama, ‘Judgment at Nuremberg’, to Loeb Playhouse.

September 21, 2016

The Revenge of Prince Zi Dan Coming to Purdue

Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company (Peking Opera) brings reimagined telling of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ to Purdue September 23 at 8 P.M. in Loeb Playhouse.

Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company (Peking Opera) brings reimagined telling of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ to Purdue September 23 at 8 P.M. in Loeb Playhouse.

September 20, 2016

Program: The Revenge of Prince Zi Dan

The Revenge of Prince Zi Dan – adapted from Zhu Sheng-Hao’s translation of Hamlet – by Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company, September 23, 2016, Loeb Playhouse

The Revenge of Prince Zi Dan – adapted from Zhu Sheng-Hao’s translation of Hamlet – by Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company, September 23, 2016, Loeb Playhouse

September 20, 2016

Theatre Students Experience Unique & Formative “Dirty Dancing” Tech Rehearsal

The cast and crew of Dirty Dancing was in residency for a 2 week time period leading up to their performance on Purdue’s campus. During that time period, theater and dance students were able to participate in master classes and attend a tech rehearsal.

The cast and crew of Dirty Dancing was in residency for a 2 week time period leading up to their performance on Purdue’s campus. During that time period, theater and dance students were able to participate in master classes and attend a tech rehearsal.

September 15, 2016

Fast 4: The Triplets of Belleville

From former Disney animator, Sylvain Chomet, comes this Oscar-nominated film accompanied by live music.

From former Disney animator, Sylvain Chomet, comes this Oscar-nominated film accompanied by live music.