Spotlight on the Arts: Day 4

Music of Appalachia

2 p.m., Georgia Museum of Art

The Athens Chamber Singers will present a special program of choral and instrumental pieces from Appalachia, including folksongs, spirituals, blues and coal mining songs. The concert will feature a bluegrass band. Stick around after the music for a special tour of Vernacular Modernism: The Photography of Doris Ulmann led by curator of American art Sarah Kate Gillespie.

Equus, directed by Ray Paolino

2:30 p.m., Fine Arts Theatre

$16, $12 for Students

The violent blinding of six horses is the incident that brings disillusioned psychiatrist Martin Dysart in contact with 17-year-old Alan Strang. Puzzled by what led the seemingly well-adjusted boy to commit such a horrifying crime, Dysart is forced to contend with his own beliefs, leading to a disturbing confrontation. Visit ugatheatre.com/equus for more information.

Georgia Brass Band

3 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Hodgson Concert Hall

Free

The Georgia Brass Band is a talented group of Atlanta-area freelance and amateur musicians dedicated to performing the dynamic British-style brass band repertoire. The program includes works by Grieg, Verdi, Shostakovich, and many more.

Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy

3 p.m., Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries Auditorium

Free

The Georgia Writers Hall of Fame celebrates the life of Pat Conroy, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2004. The panel discussion features Our Prince of Scribes contributors Terry Kay, Cynthia Graubart and Cliff Graubart, and is moderated by the book’s editor, Jonathan Haupt. The University of Georgia Press will have books available for sale.

Georgia Writers Hall of Fame Author Discussion

5 p.m. Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries Auditorium

Free

Featuring science fiction and fantasy author Michael Bishop and novelist Cynthia Shearer. Reception to follow