Convos Stories

January 26, 2016

Harpeth Rising brings “chambergrass” to Carnahan Hall

Harpeth Rising, the self-styled “chambergrass” trio, will unite the violin, banjo, and cello to blend folk and rock with chamber and newgrass.

Harpeth Rising, the self-styled “chambergrass” trio, will unite the violin, banjo, and cello to blend folk and rock with chamber and newgrass.

January 26, 2016

‘Annie’ will make a triumphant return to Purdue

Leapin’ Lizards! ‘Annie,’ the world’s best-loved musical, returns to Purdue in time-honored form with a brand new incarnation of the iconic original.

Leapin’ Lizards! ‘Annie,’ the world’s best-loved musical, returns to Purdue in time-honored form with a brand new incarnation of the iconic original.

January 22, 2016

Celebrate the Chinese New Year at Purdue

Here are some handy recipes to help you celebrate the Chinese New Year at home with your loved ones.

Here are some handy recipes to help you celebrate the Chinese New Year at home with your loved ones.

January 19, 2016

Take 5 with DIVA Jazz Orchestra

Learn 5 new things about the group before their Purdue Jazz Fest headlining performance on Friday, January 22nd.

Learn 5 new things about the group before their Purdue Jazz Fest headlining performance on Friday, January 22nd.

January 13, 2016

DIVA Jazz Orchestra kicks off Purdue Jazz Festival

The DIVA Jazz Orchestra will let the music speak for itself as they help ring in the 2016 Purdue Jazz Festival with their roaring sound and sublime swing.

The DIVA Jazz Orchestra will let the music speak for itself as they help ring in the 2016 Purdue Jazz Festival with their roaring sound and sublime swing.

January 11, 2016

David Bowie, Philip Glass, and modern music influence

Philip Glass was inspired by David Bowie to compose two symphonies. The English rocker’s influence runs deep.

Philip Glass was inspired by David Bowie to compose two symphonies. The English rocker’s influence runs deep.

January 11, 2016

10 artists that have featured the accordion

Tian Jianan isn’t a lone accordionist. Here’s a list of 10 bands and singers that use the accordion from time to time to create new sounds.

Tian Jianan isn’t a lone accordionist. Here’s a list of 10 bands and singers that use the accordion from time to time to create new sounds.

January 10, 2016

Annie mobs the 2015 Lafayette Christmas Parade

That’s a lot of red hair!

That’s a lot of red hair!

December 23, 2015

Five classic holiday favorites

Happy Holidays from the 2015-16 Season artists! Here are some classic songs to get you into the Holiday spirit from some of this Season’s featured artists.

Happy Holidays from the 2015-16 Season artists! Here are some classic songs to get you into the Holiday spirit from some of this Season’s featured artists.

December 4, 2015

It’s the most generous time of the year!

Have a question about making your year-end gift to Convos? These guidelines were designed with you in mind.

Have a question about making your year-end gift to Convos? These guidelines were designed with you in mind.

December 3, 2015

Thank you for being a part of the Convocations community!

THANK YOU to our loyal audience members, who have purchased more than 26,000 tickets and counting for the 2015-16 season.

THANK YOU to our loyal audience members, who have purchased more than 26,000 tickets and counting for the 2015-16 season.

November 5, 2015

Columnist George Will to visit Purdue

Purdue President Mitch Daniels will lead a discussion in December with Washington Post columnist George Will as part of the Presidential Lecture Series.

Purdue President Mitch Daniels will lead a discussion in December with Washington Post columnist George Will as part of the Presidential Lecture Series.