February 24, 2020
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This scene from Purdue Theatre’s production of “Angels in America, Part One: “Millennium Approaches” depicts a homeless woman. The production has shows this week on Feb. 27 through March 1. (Photo provided by Purdue Theatre)
“Angels in America,” the multiple prize-winning drama that moved gay realities and issues further into public attention, is playing on the Purdue Theatre stage. The production is “Part One: Millennium Approaches,” which traces several lives and the way they are caught up in political, intellectual and spiritual themes — themes that still resound in U.S. society. This week, Purdue also will have a musical drama depicting another individual-social situation, that of Rosa Parks and the quest for civil rights. Art at Purdue has a contemporary feel. Don’t Miss It!
Art and Design Undergraduate Exhibition
FEBRUARY 24
The annual Art and Design Undergraduate Exhibition opens in the Robert L. Ringel Gallery in Stewart Center. It’s a stimulating adventure worth taking. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday (except holidays). Reception and awards 5:30 p.m. Feb. 28.
FEBRUARY 26
A staged reading of “Angels in America, Part Two: Perestroika” will complement Purdue Theatre’s stage production of Page One. The reading is directed by Ann M. Shanahan, associate professor and chair in the Department of Theatre. 7 p.m. Pao Hall, Carole and Gordon Mallett Theatre. Tickets free but available to reserve a seat. Also Feb. 26. Website
FEBRUARY 27
Books and Coffee moves on to its final Thursday of four in February. Each session offers informal time, refreshments and a 25-minute talk about a book of current interest. 4-5 p.m. STEW, Rooms 302-306. Week 4 will feature Brian Leung, professor of English, on Rebecca Makkai's “The Great Believers.” Series with links to weekly details
The Brother Brothers, artists-in-residence
FEBRUARY 27-28
The Brother Brothers will be Purdue’s outreach artists-in-residence for two days at various time and places on campus. Event
FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 1
Purdue Theatre will continue its production of the earthshaking "Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches" by Tony Kushner. The production is by Richard Stockton Rand, professor of theatre and coordinator of undergraduate theatre studies. This powerful drama touched political, social and spiritual nerves when introduced with its intertwining of lives involving gay identities and AIDS. 7:30 p.m. Pao Hall, Nancy T. Hansen Theatre. Performances also at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28-29; also at 2:30 p.m. March 1. Tickets: public, $19.50; student, $12.50; senior (62+), $15.50. Theatre season (See also related listing at Feb. 26.)
FEBRUARY 28
Purdue jazz bands in concert. Featuring American Music Repertory Ensemble (AMRE) and the Purdue Tower of Power Band. 8-9:30 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Free. Purdue Bands & Orchestras
FEBRUARY 29
Purdue’s Philharmonic Orchestra in concert. 8-9:30 p.m. Long Center, 111 N. Sixth St., Lafayette. Free. Purdue Bands & Orchestras
MARCH 1
Purdue’s Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra in concert. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Long Center, 111 N. Sixth St., Lafayette. Free. Purdue Bands & Orchestras
“Walk On: The Story of Rosa Parks”
“Walk On: The Story of Rosa Parks,” using music and drama in a family event, will evoke the meaning of Parks’ bus protest and much more she did to promote civil rights. 3 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Tickets $12-$17. Pre-show activities with Black Cultural Center and the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana at 2 p.m. in Stewart Center west lobby. Event
The Purdue Varsity Glee Club Specialties Concert, rather obviously, will be special. 7 p.m. STEW, Room 218 ABC. Free. PMO
A PEEK AHEAD
MARCH 3
“Beyond Labels: Addressing the Grand Challenge of Democracy Together” will place President Mitch Daniels in armchair discussion with two former U.S. senators, Evan Bayh of Indiana and Joe Lieberman of Connecticut. The event, organized by the Division of Diversity and Inclusion, is a feature event under the semester theme of “Democracy, Civility, and Freedom of Expression.” 6-7:30 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Admission: Free but general admission ticket needed; available at STEW and Pao Hall box offices. News release on semester theme events
MARCH 5
Casting Crowns, one of the premier groups in contemporary Christian music, will come calling with its Only Jesus Tour. The concert also will feature Matthew West. 7 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. Single-ticket price: public, $25.50-$85; discount for students. Event | News release
MARCH 6
Third Coast Percussion: “Paddle to the Sea.” Organizer: Purdue Convocations. Performance of original compositions and water-inspired works from composers and folk traditions. 8 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Tickets $22-$28. Pre-show discussion with ethnomusicologist and percussionist Nolan Warden at 7 p.m. in Stewart Center, Room 310. Event
SPORTS IN SEASON
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Women's swimming and diving | Free admission | Information for attending
Men's swimming and diving | Free admission | Information for attending
Wrestling | Free admission | Information for attending
Men’s basketball | Tickets
Women’s basketball | Tickets
Track and field | Free admission | Information for attending
Women’s tennis | Free admission | Information for attending
Men’s tennis | Free admission | Information for attending
Baseball | Tickets
Softball | Tickets
These and other events including varsity sports events, plus other timely information, are listed in the Purdue Today calendars under "Events" under the Campus News pulldown at www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday.
