Artistic, Dramatic and Musical Arts are a vital part of the Purdue experience. Take in a play, spend time in an art gallery or watch one of the many bands perform throughout the year.

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The Purdue All-American Marching Band is the primary source of auxiliary entertainment for Purdue University football games. AAMB has been the host band of the Indianapolis 500 race every year the race has been held since 1927, owns the worlds largest drum and with over 300 members is one of the world's largest marching bands.

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1100 3rd Street, West Lafayette

Sponsors several outstanding Performing Arts Ensembles which consist of students and community members. The Performing Arts Ensembles include Black Voices of Inspiration (BVOI), Haraka Writers, Jahari Dance Troupe, and New Directional Players (NDP). In a workshop setting, artists-in-residence prepare each group for major performances.

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From Broadway productions to jazz ensembles to family adventures and special events, Purdue Convocations brings a variety of lively arts and entertainment to the community throughout the year. Facilities include; Elliott Hall of Music (pictured), Loeb Playhouse, Flower Hall, and off-campus in Downtown Lafayette, the Long Center for the Performing Arts.

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Robert L. Ringel Gallery
Purdue Memorial Union

Stewart Center Gallery

Patti and Rusty Rueff Galleries
Yue-Kong Pao Hall of Visual and Performing Arts

Purdue Galleries offer a variety of art forms and exhibits throughout the year. The Ringel and Stewart Galleries feature artwork from regional, national and international artists and the permanent collection. These exhibits rotate every 6 weeks through the school year. The Rueff Galleries present the works of students and faculty in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts and change every 1-3 weeks – so there is always something new to enjoy. Participatory art and writing opportunities are presented regularly, as well as lectures by artists and historians. All Galleries exhibitions and events are free and open to the public.

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Five performing ensembles make up PMO; Purdue Varsity Glee Club, Purduettes, Purdue Bells, Heart & Soul and All-Campus Chorale.

The annual Purdue Christmas Show is a Midwest holiday tradition that attracts thousands to Elliott Hall of Music.

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The Dance Division in the Department of Visual & Performaing Arts offers courses in modern, ballet, jazz and ethnic dance; the choreography of dance movement; dance performance and dance appreciation. Each semester culminates with the Repertory Dance Company Concert, one of the finest productions of dance in the area.

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Yue-Kong Pao Hall of Visual and Performing Arts
552 W. Wood Street, West Lafayette

Box Office: 765-494-3933 or 800-914-SHOW

Comedy, tragedy, Shakespeare and Shaw can be part of the yearly productions. See website for list of upcoming productions.