Convos Stories

September 13, 2016

Red Baraat Connects People Through Music

For Global Fest 2016, Red Baraat will lead the Opening Night Dance Party September 16. Watch how they connected people through music with an NPR Field Recording.

For Global Fest 2016, Red Baraat will lead the Opening Night Dance Party September 16. Watch how they connected people through music with an NPR Field Recording.

September 9, 2016

Dirty Dancing Holds Residency at Purdue

Dirty Dancing opens its North American tour from Elliott Hall of Music on Saturday, September 10 at 8:00 PM. The production has been in residence at Purdue for two weeks as it prepares for the upcoming tour. As part of...

September 8, 2016

Kevin Locke visits South Newton Elementary

Students were eager audience members and hoop dancing participants in two school performances by Kevin Locke, a Lakota flute player and Hoop Dancer.

Students were eager audience members and hoop dancing participants in two school performances by Kevin Locke, a Lakota flute player and Hoop Dancer.

August 22, 2016

L.A. Theatre Works Announces Cast for JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG

L.A. Theatre Works has announced the excellent cast for their upcoming national tour of Judgment at Nuremberg. Directed by Brian Kite (The Graduate) and includes recognizable and respected television, theater, and film actors as well as several up and coming young performers.

L.A. Theatre Works has announced the excellent cast for their upcoming national tour of Judgment at Nuremberg. Directed by Brian Kite (The Graduate) and includes recognizable and respected television, theater, and film actors as well as several up and coming young performers.

August 16, 2016

‘Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage’ at Purdue Sept. 10

Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage - the staged production of the worldwide hit film with live music will be at 8 p.m. Sept. 10 at Purdue's Elliott Hall of Music. This performance is presented by Purdue Convocations with...

August 5, 2016

“Dirty Dancing” North American tour launching from Purdue

The production crew and cast of Dirty Dancing will be in residence for two weeks at Purdue as they prepare to launch the North American tour from Elliott Hall of Music.

The production crew and cast of Dirty Dancing will be in residence for two weeks at Purdue as they prepare to launch the North American tour from Elliott Hall of Music.

August 2, 2016

“Moving Images” Collection Focuses on Powerful Imagery

The “Moving Images” platform includes a compelling investigation of powerful images and ideas that have shaped culture and society.

The “Moving Images” platform includes a compelling investigation of powerful images and ideas that have shaped culture and society.

July 29, 2016

Donny McCaslin Group – David Bowie’s ‘Blackstar’ Band – to Release Tribute Album

Saxophonist Donny McCaslin and his quartet to release “Beyond Now,” a highly anticipated album dedicated to David Bowie, on October 14.

Saxophonist Donny McCaslin and his quartet to release “Beyond Now,” a highly anticipated album dedicated to David Bowie, on October 14.

July 1, 2016

Director’s Notes for the 2016-17 Season

Purdue Convocations Executive Director Todd Wetzel discusses what’s in store for the 2016-17 season of arts, culture, and discourse at Purdue University.

Purdue Convocations Executive Director Todd Wetzel discusses what’s in store for the 2016-17 season of arts, culture, and discourse at Purdue University.

June 17, 2016

Purdue Convocations 2016-17 Season Announced

Purdue Convocations’ 2016-17 season will feature more than 30 events, including an array of Broadway musicals, lectures, theatre, music and concerts.

Purdue Convocations’ 2016-17 season will feature more than 30 events, including an array of Broadway musicals, lectures, theatre, music and concerts.

June 17, 2016

Mamma Mia! is a truly original musical

Mamma Mia!’s creator Judy Craymer tells how this magnificent record-breaking musical first triumphed in London and then conquered the world…

Mamma Mia!’s creator Judy Craymer tells how this magnificent record-breaking musical first triumphed in London and then conquered the world…

May 3, 2016

2016-17 School Matinee Program Announced

School programming for 2016-17 includes Pete the Cat, Energy & Electricity by ArcAttack, Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live, and Indiana Bicentennial Programs.

School programming for 2016-17 includes Pete the Cat, Energy & Electricity by ArcAttack, Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live, and Indiana Bicentennial Programs.