Spotlight on the Arts: Day 8

Jazz Combos

2 p.m., Hugh Hodgson School of Music, Edge Hall

Free

This recital will feature two jazz combos playing arrangements specifically for small group setting, for piano, bass, drums and four saxophones. Music will cover a variety of styles in the jazz context, including swing, latin and ballads.

Lecture: Elizabeth Catte

5 p.m., Georgia Museum of Art

In her talk entitled “Seeing Appalachia,” writer and public historian Elizabeth Catte will take a critical look at representations of the region in contemporary writing, photography and reporting, underscoring how the visual archive of Appalachia often renders a diverse and complicated place into a series of problems that threaten the nation's progress. Catte is author of What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia and is currently co-editing 55 Strong: Inside the West Virginia Teachers’ Strike.

Shouky Shaheen Distinguished Lecture: Drawing as Dialogue: Fragonard in Tivoli

5:30 p.m., Lamar Dodd School of Art, S151

Free

Ewa Lajer-Burcharth, the William Dorr Boardman Professor of Fine Arts in the department of history of art and architecture at Harvard University, will discuss Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s extraordinary series of views from the Villa d’Este in Tivoli, which has been described as “one of the most beautiful red chalk drawings ever made.” This lecture is generously sponsored by the Lamar Dodd School of Art, Doris and Shouky Shaheen and the Willson Center for Humanities and Arts. 

Teen Studio: Doris Ulmann

5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Georgia Museum of Art

Teens ages 13 – 18 are invited to this studio-based workshop led by local artist and educator Kristen Bach. The group will draw inspiration from special gallery activities that focus on works of art from Vernacular Modernism: The Photography of Doris Ulmann. Teens will then create their own photography-based work of art. Includes a pizza dinner. This program is free, but space is limited. Please email sagekincaid@uga.edu or call 706-542-8863 to reserve a spot.

St. EOM of Pasaquan Opening Reception and Book Signing

6 — 8 p.m., Lyndon House, 211 Hoyt St.

Free

An opening reception and book signing celebrating an exhibition featuring artifacts, paintings, sculpture, wearable costumes and garments all created by Eddie Owens Martin aka St. EOM of Pasaquan. Pasaquan is Martin's visionary artist environment recently restored by the Kohler Foundation. Pasaquan is located in Buena Vista Georgia and is overseen by Michael McFalls, professor of art at Columbus State University. This exhibit and events is made possibly through a Public Impact Grant from the Willson Center for Humanities and Arts and is a partnership with the University of Georgia Press, which is launching the re-print of Tom Patterson's St. EOM in the Land of Pasaquan.  

Student Night

6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Georgia Museum of Art

Join the Student Association of the Georgia Museum of Art for a night of music, food, fun and themed activities to celebrate the latest exhibitions. Student Night is generously sponsored by UGA Parents Leadership Council.

VOCES8 

7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Hodgson Concert Hall 

Tickets start at $20, $6-$10 with a valid UGA student ID

The British a cappella vocal ensemble VOCES8 inspires people everywhere through the performance of elevated music and the pure joy of singing. From London to Beijing, the ensemble tours extensively throughout Europe, North America and Asia with repertoire ranging from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary commissions and arrangements. VOCES8’s concerts celebrate versatility with an unparalleled diverse musical expression.

Equus, directed by Ray Paolino

8 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.

Young Choreographers Series: Senior Exit and Emerging Choreographers Concert

8 p.m., New Dance Theatre, Dance Building

$12 general admission, $8 student/senior

Choreography and production by graduating senior dance majors completing their senior projects and by second- and third-year dance majors. These student choreographic works display a variety of different dance techniques and styles, expressing their own uniqueness and flair, and are performed by dance majors and minors selected by audition.