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SUMMARY:Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
DESCRIPTION:“The ensemble is superb—it’s as much fun to watch these performers listen to one another as it is to hear them play.” — Boston Globe \nBaroque music is a deep\, vast treasure chest of astonishing virtuosity. On its sixth tour of the United States\, the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin—or Akamus—is letting stateside audiences in on Secrets of the Baroque. Founded in 1982\, the Grammy®️-winning Akamus is among the world’s leading chamber orchestras. This program features lesser-known works by major names like Antonio Vivaldi (an extravagant\, bizarre La Stravaganza concerto)\, George Handel (an operatic\, dramatic Concerto Grosso selection)\, C.P.E. Bach (an oboe concerto) and Georg Philipp Telemann (the internationally influenced Sinfonia Melodica). It also features such nearly forgotten composers as Francesco Maria Veracini\, Alessandro Scarlatti and Dutch nobleman Unico Wilhelm von Wassenaer—no end of baroque riches repurposed\, ripe for joyous rediscovery. \nPROGRAM\nVeracini: Overture No. 6 in Gm \nVan Wassenaer: Concerto Armonico No. 5 in Fm CPE \nBach: Oboe Concerto in B-Flat Major\, Wq. 164 \nIntermission\nTelemann: Sinfonia Melodica\, TWV 50:2 \nA. Scarlatti: Concerto Grosso No. 5 in Dm \nVivaldi: Concerto for violin in Dm\, Op. 4\, No. 8\, RV 249 \nHandel: Concerto Grosso in Dm\, Op. 3\, No. 5\, HWV 316 \nPRE-SHOW TALK | 6:30PM | Stew 310\nJoin musicologist Dr. Daniel Guberman for discussion about the evening’s performance.
URL:https://convocations.purdue.edu/event/akademie-fur-alte-musik-berlin/
LOCATION:Loeb Playhouse\, 128 Memorial Mall\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber
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SUMMARY:Erth's Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure
DESCRIPTION:From The Creators of Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live \nThe creators of Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live want to take your family on an all new adventure – this time to the bottom of the ocean. Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure is an immersive experience that invites you to jump in and explore unknown ocean depths where prehistoric marine reptiles lived eons ago – and maybe live still today!  Erth shows are at the forefront of family entertainment\, using actors\, technology\, puppets\, science and imagination to create an amazing visual experience that connects young audiences to the real science of paleontology. \nPRE-SHOW ACTIVITIES | 2PM | STEWART CENTER LOBBY\nJoin the Columbian Park Zoo for pre-show activities.
URL:https://convocations.purdue.edu/event/prehistoric-aquarium-adventure/
LOCATION:Loeb Playhouse\, 128 Memorial Mall\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Youth Series
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SUMMARY:Guangdong Modern Dance Company
DESCRIPTION:LIU QI Choreography \nGuangdong Province is a bridge to inland China\, a gateway through which the world saw China “open up” during economic reforms and one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions. It’s also a thriving hub of modern-dance movement\, education and opportunity\, led by the 1992 inception of the Guangdong Modern Dance Company as China’s first modern-dance ensemble. Hailed by The New York Times as “a pacesetter with a difference\,” GMDC explores China’s modern identity\, cultural history and social perspectives through contemporary dance. GMDC’s Beyond Calligraphy is a two-episode work channeling the flowing\, detailed grace of Chinese calligraphy as both inspiration and point of departure for dialogue about ancient and modern culture. It’s a performance The Washington Post described as “full of meditative grace (and) sharp\, cut-crystal physicality.” \nPRE-SHOW TALK | 7PM | STEWART CENTER 310\nJoin Guangdong Modern Dance Company’s choreographer\, Mrs. LIU Qi\, for a discussion about the evening’s performance. \n  \nPurdue University and Purdue Convocations are actively monitoring the outbreak of respiratory illnesses caused by the novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan\, Hubei Province\, China. The members of the Guangdong Modern Dance Company (GMDC) successfully passed their health screening upon entering the United States approximately two weeks ago\, and their health continues to be monitored throughout their tour in the US. Convos\, Purdue\, and the GMDC are committed to the safety of our patrons\, colleagues\, and talent\, and will continue to insure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://convocations.purdue.edu/event/guangdong-modern-dance-company/
LOCATION:Loeb Playhouse\, 128 Memorial Mall\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47907\, United States
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SUMMARY:Alice in Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:A production of Tout à Trac\nWritten and directed by Hugo Bélanger \nTranslated by Maureen Labonté  \nWhile hiding in her father’s study one day\, Alice encounters a strange rabbit who loves to eat books. After chasing him into his hole\, Alice discovers Wonderland—a world of strange creatures both friend and foe. Experience Alice in Wonderland with a unique new twist—set in a library full of pop-up books\, where each new title unlocks a door to exciting adventure! Since 1998\, Tout à Trec has dazzled nearly a half-million audience members across North America\, Europe and Asia with its creative use of masks\, storytelling and puppetry. This innovative interpretation of the beloved classic remains faithful to Lewis Carroll’s lively humor while springing several surprises of its own. Join Alice at the gateway to imagination. Will you follow the White Rabbit? \nPRE-SHOW ACTIVITIES | 2PM | STEWART CENTER LOBBY\nEnjoy magical activities inspired by Alice herself!
URL:https://convocations.purdue.edu/event/alice-in-wonderland/
LOCATION:Loeb Playhouse\, 128 Memorial Mall\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Youth Series
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SUMMARY:Neyla Pekarek
DESCRIPTION:Cellist / vocalist Neyla Pekarek—formerly of the Grammy®️-nominated indie-folk band the Lumineers—certainly chose a compelling muse for her 2019 solo debut\, Rattlesnake. While on horseback with her son in 1925\, Kate Slaughterback confronted a sudden\, terrifying advance of rattlesnakes. First\, she used her gun to fend them off. When the bullets ran out? She fashioned a makeshift club. After two hours\, 140 snakes were dead and the Rattlesnake Kate legend was forged. Pekarek envisions Kate’s life surrounding this incident through a rollicking\, expansive song cycle of Americana\, blues\, ’60s pop\, Tin Pan Alley and doo-wop. From Kate’s story\, Pekarek has created a cathartic battle cry about asserting identity\, refusing to capitulate and defying expectations. Sometimes you need to show them all the poison you possess inside.
URL:https://convocations.purdue.edu/event/neyla-pekarek/
LOCATION:Loeb Playhouse\, 128 Memorial Mall\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Student Concert Committee
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SUMMARY:Artemis
DESCRIPTION:“Their set played like an expertly crafted mixtape\, moving from a knotty version of Thelonious Monk’s Brilliant Corners to a surprisingly dramatic arrangement of the Beatles’ ‘Fool on the Hill.’” – Rolling Stone \nTrue to its Greek goddess namesake\, the all-star jazz supergroup Artemis draws back its bow and strikes true at high-wire interplay and pure joy. Hailing from America\, Canada\, Israel\, Chile and Japan\, the sextet features Renee Rosnes (piano / musical director)\, Ingrid Jensen (trumpet)\, Anat Cohen (clarinet)\, Noriko Ueda (bass)\, Allison Miller (drums) and tenor saxophonist Melissa Aldana\, the latter of whom Convocations presented to sold-out Carnahan Hall crowds in 2014. Regularly leading their own bands\, the artists of Artemis gather their genius for selections spanning Thelonious Monk to the Beatles—presented with passion\, power and sensitivity. This performance represents Convocations’ kick-off contribution to the 30th annual Purdue Jazz Festival\, a Purdue University Bands event bringing more than 2\,500 middle- and high-school students to campus for clinics and concerts.  \nPRE-SHOW TALK | 7PM | STEWART CENTER 310\nJoin composer\, jazz pianist and music educator Dr. Judd Danby for a pre-show discussion.
URL:https://convocations.purdue.edu/event/artemis/
LOCATION:Loeb Playhouse\, 128 Memorial Mall\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
DESCRIPTION:The Very Hungry Caterpillar has delighted children around the world for a half-century. Now\, he’s bringing his best animal friends with him in an all-new show that features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets live on stage! Created by Jonathan Rockefeller\, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show brings to life four of author-illustrator Eric Carle’s timeless tales: Brown Bear\, Brown Bear; 10 Little Rubber Ducks; The Very Lonely Firefly; and\, of course\, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Following extended runs in the United Kingdom\, Australia\, New Zealand and New York\, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is ready to wriggle its way into your heart with a sweet and gentle show that the Huffington Post praised as a “colorful\, engaging and charming production.” \nPRE-SHOW ACTIVITIES | 2PM | STEWART CENTER LOBBY\nThe Purdue Department of Entomology will present the lifecycle of a caterpillar.
URL:https://convocations.purdue.edu/event/the-very-hungry-caterpillar-show/
LOCATION:Loeb Playhouse\, 128 Memorial Mall\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Youth Series
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SUMMARY:Yi-Nuo Wang\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Purdue Convocations has long been honored to present classical artists as their careers accelerate under auspices of the Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition. Fresh from her first-place finish in 2018\, Chinese pianist Yi-Nuo Wang continues that tradition\, as well as the continued animation of Convocations’ exploration of piano repertoire on a Steinway Concert Grand Piano gifted by Janet and John Nine. Wang began playing at age 4 in Beijing\, won her first competition at age 5 and studied at Beijing’s prestigious Central Conservatory of Music. Now an active performer alongside ensembles in Asia\, Europe and the United States\, Wang lives in New York—where she is pursuing her undergraduate degree at The Juilliard School and making her New York recital debut this season at Carnegie Hall.
URL:https://convocations.purdue.edu/event/yi-nuo-wang/
LOCATION:Loeb Playhouse\, 128 Memorial Mall\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber,Music
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191110
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SUMMARY:One Small Step
DESCRIPTION:Oxford Playhouse\nWritten by David Hastings \nThe “space race” between the United States and the Soviet Union to send the first man to the moon captured the world’s imagination and attention. Experience the 20th century’s most epic adventure in One Small Step\, the smash hit from Oxford Playhouse in England. This action-packed tale includes dozens of characters—from German scientists\, Russian cosmonauts and American astronauts (including plenty of Purdue’s own) to JFK and Walter Cronkite—all played by two extraordinary actors. Surrounded by vintage electronics and flea-market finds\, they deliver inventive visual theatre as comically low-tech as Apollo 11 was high-tech—all while celebrating mankind’s unbridled creativity. Check your oxygen\, adjust your space suit and buckle up for the biggest mission of all time! \nPERFORMANCES \nNov. 5 at 7:30PM\nNov. 7 at 7:30PM\nNov. 8 at 8PM\nNov. 9 at 4PM & 8PM \nPurdue Convocations is pleased to welcome back Oxford Playhouse after its successful run of One Small Step in October 2010!
URL:https://convocations.purdue.edu/event/one-small-step/
LOCATION:Loeb Playhouse\, 128 Memorial Mall\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Harlem 100
DESCRIPTION:The Harlem Renaissance represented an explosively creative\, resolutely empowering era—a cornucopia of expression and entertainment that formed America’s music and pursuit for Civil Rights. Today’s performers stoke this wildfire’s embers to spark new innovation in the iconic neighborhood. Created in collaboration with the National Jazz Museum\, Harlem 100 presents sounds and ideas from Fats Waller\, Duke Ellington\, Langston Hughes\, Billie Holiday\, and more in a modern-day variety-show homage to evenings at the Apollo\, Cotton Club or Alhambra. Dubbed a “full-bore entertainer” by The New York Times\, Michael Mwenso and his backing band\, the Shakes\, are joined by special-guest vocalists Vuyo Sotashe and Brianna Thomas and tap dancer Michela Marino Lerman. Harlem 100 is certain to satisfy your soul and let the good times roll. \nShow Time: 80-90 minutes with no intermission. \nPRE-SHOW TALK | 7PM | STEWART CENTER 310\nJoin Dr. Cornelius Bynum\, an Associate Professor in the Department of History\, for a discussion about the evening’s performance. \n  \n 
URL:https://convocations.purdue.edu/event/harlem-100/
LOCATION:Loeb Playhouse\, 128 Memorial Mall\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Camille Thomas\, cello
DESCRIPTION:“Camille Thomas…has all the requisite technique and produces a sound I can only liken to drinking hot chocolate: delicious\, warming\, full of flavour.” — Gramophone Magazine \nFrom nature’s unpredictable whims to impeccable human craftsmanship\, the creation of a fine wine and a timeless cello have much in common. When the alchemy is just right\, the results are warm\, vibrant\, life-affirming. Such are the commanding sounds of Paris-born Camille Thomas\, a rising-star cellist delivering dynamic virtuosity on her 18th-century Gagliano cello\, nicknamed the Château Pape-Clément after Bordeaux’s oldest wine estate. Thomas earned a first-prize finish at 2014’s European Broadcasting Union Competition and a spot on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. Here\, she’ll let breathe her blend of verve\, intimacy and tenderness on a Brahms sonata with otherworldly overtones\, Beethoven’s variations on music from The Magic Flute\, a movement from Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time\, and a soulful\, radiant Franck cello sonata. \nPROGRAM\nBrahms: Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor\, Op. 38 \nBeethoven: 7 Variations on Bei Männern\, welche Liebe fühlen \nINTERMISSION\nMessiaen: Louange à l’éternité de Jésus \nFranck: Cello Sonata in A Major\, M. 8 \nPRE-SHOW TALK | 6:30PM | STEWART CENTER 310\nJoin cellist and executive director of the Tippecanoe Chamber Music Society Margot Marlatt for a discussion about the evening’s performance.
URL:https://convocations.purdue.edu/event/camille-thomas/
LOCATION:Loeb Playhouse\, 128 Memorial Mall\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber,Music
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SUMMARY:1984
DESCRIPTION:For 70 years\, George Orwell’s uneasily prescient novel 1984 has both unmoored readers from recognizable reality and helped them ruminate on the society they see. An influential\, evocative work of fiction that’s timeless and timely\, 1984 finds everyman Winston Smith unexpectedly challenging a world in which totalitarian government reigns supreme\, technology is a weapon of propaganda and control\, and Big Brother is always watching. It’s a story suited to the bold\, ensemble-driven physicality of Aquila Theatre\, which will stage a ferocious\, provocative and critically praised adaptation of Orwell’s work from award-winning playwright Michael Gene Sullivan. As does the novel\, the Aquila Theatre’s production forces its audience to consider: How far are we from Orwell’s dystopian nightmare…or in what ways are we already there? \nPERFORMANCES \nOct. 16 at 7:30PM\nOct. 17 at 7:30PM \nPurdue Convocations is pleased to welcome back Aquila Theatre Company after its successful run of Frankenstein at Purdue University in October 2018.  \nPRE-SHOW DISCUSSION | 6:30PM | BOTH NIGHTS | STEWART CENTER 310\nJoin Dr. Swati Srivastava\, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science\, for a discussion about the evening’s performance.
URL:https://convocations.purdue.edu/event/1984/
LOCATION:Loeb Playhouse\, 128 Memorial Mall\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20191015T193000
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SUMMARY:The Odyssey
DESCRIPTION:“Of the many things hidden from the knowledge of man\, nothing is more unintelligible than the human heart.” Legendary poet Homer uttered those words\, even as his literary works disproved them. Across centuries and civilizations\, his epic poem The Odyssey became one of the world’s most famous tales. This mighty\, moving story follows Odysseus on his decade-long journey home from war—using skill\, strength and intellect to survive a fantastical array of creatures\, sorcerers\, monsters and divine forces. In the tradition of oral performance by skilled bards across the Mediterranean\, Aquila Theatre brings The Odyssey to life onstage. A tree of life from which Western fiction grew\, The Odyssey remains a testament to the human spirit\, the will to wander and the yearning for home. \n\nThis performance is part of a two-production mini-residency with Aquila Theatre Company. Following Aquila’s dynamic production of Frankenstein last season\, Convocations will again engender deep curricular engagement across campus with stage adaptations of the iconic literary works\, Homer’s Odyssey and Orwell’s 1984. \nPRE-SHOW TALK | 6:30PM | STEWART CENTER 279\nJoin Dr. Mike Johnston\, an Associate Professor in the Department of English\, and Dr. Daniel Conner\, Assistant Professor of Teaching in the School of Languages and Cultures\, for a discussion about the evening’s performance. \nPLEASE NOTE:  \nThe Aquila Theatre production of The Odyssey will include simulated gunshots (audio) and replica/dummy firearms.  \n2019/20 BIG READ\nPurdue’s Big Read is designed to enrich Purdue and Greater Lafayette through literature. Each year we select a great book\, create a calendar of engaging events\, including lectures\, book group discussions\, performances\, workshops and author visits\, and then provide free copies of the text to the community. Studies show that book ownership contributes to academic achievement\, educational attainment\, and economic development. \nThe 2019-2020 selection is Emily Wilson’s splendid translation of The Odyssey. Learn more… \n  \n 
URL:https://convocations.purdue.edu/event/the-odyssey/
LOCATION:Loeb Playhouse\, 128 Memorial Mall\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
DESCRIPTION:“The world’s hottest classical ensemble or its tightest pop band? However it helps you to think about the LAGQ\, keep the emphasis on superlatives for its unrivaled joy\, technical elan and questing spirits.” – Los Angeles Times \nGuitar virtuoso Andrés Segovia likened his instrument to a small orchestra\, “every string a different color\, a different voice.” Since 1980\, the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (LAGQ) has embraced that diverse\, adventurous spirit—infusing new vigor into canonical classics while bridging classical\, jazz\, rock and pop in contemporary explorations. For its American Guitar Masters program\, the LAGQ celebrates U.S. guitar innovators\, including selections from Chet Atkins\, Jimi Hendrix\, Frank Zappa\, and Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs\, guitar settings of Sousa and Copland\, chorales and chaconnes\, and the centerpiece “Road to the Sun.” Jazz legend Pat Metheny wrote this melodic\, groove-filled tone poem specifically for the LAGQ\, whom the Los Angeles Times hailed as “one of the wonders of the chamber music scene rooted in the West.” \nPRE-SHOW DISCUSSION | 2PM | STEWART CENTER 310\nJoin Los Angeles Guitar Quartet member Bill Kanengiser and composer\, jazz pianist and music educator Dr. Judd Danby for a pre-show discussion.
URL:https://convocations.purdue.edu/event/los-angeles-guitar-quartet/
LOCATION:Loeb Playhouse\, 128 Memorial Mall\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Cameron Graves
DESCRIPTION:“His contrastingly romantic and ardent chord-work suggest what Rachmaninoff might have sounded like if he’d played in a contemporary fusion band.” — The Guardian \nHailed by Rolling Stone as “the house pianist for the party at the end of the universe\,” Cameron Graves is revitalizing funk\, jazz\, soul and fusion with kaleidoscopic\, kinetic energy. After cutting his teeth on Chopin\, Coltrane and Van Halen\, Graves co-founded L.A.’s West Coast Get Down (WCGD) alongside the supernova saxophone of Kamasi Washington. Known as the Wu-Tang Clan of jazz\, the WCGD collective is prolific when united or untethered. Graves’ 2017 debut album\, Planetary Prince\, emerged from a marathon WCGD recording session. Whether turning Ellington on its ear or achieving supersonic speeds typically reserved for prog rock and metal\, Graves transposes a fretboard ferocity and fluidity to 88 keys—music to quicken your pulse as easily as it broadens your consciousness.
URL:https://convocations.purdue.edu/event/cameron-graves/
LOCATION:Loeb Playhouse\, 128 Memorial Mall\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Margo Price
DESCRIPTION:“One of the most compelling country talents to come out of Nashville in recent memory” — Vulture \nIn 2015\, Margo Price called it a win if she had enough gas in the tank to make her next gig. By 2016\, she was among country music’s most celebrated new artists. Price’s debut album\, Midwest Farmer’s Daughter\, made numerous top-10 lists; NPR called it “the hard-won arrival of an artist who feels like she’s always been here.” Her 2017 follow-up\, All American Made\, earned widespread acclaim and a 2019 Grammy® nomination for Best New Artist. Price’s voice is a brassy\, sassy clarion call to wry\, weary\, and wise stories of heartache and determination. Fusing Nashville country\, Memphis soul and Texas twang\, she tips her cap to Waylon\, Willie\, Loretta and Dolly while challenging country conventions through brutally honest\, beautifully poetic portraits of everyday life. \nPRE-SHOW TALK | 6:30PM | PMU West Faculty Lounge\nJoin McKenzie Isom\, a  Ph.D. student in the Department of History\, for a discussion about the evening’s performance.
URL:https://convocations.purdue.edu/event/margo-price/
LOCATION:Loeb Playhouse\, 128 Memorial Mall\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Country,Music,Student Concert Committee
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