As part of her Georgia Poetry Circuit tour, award-winning poet Rachel Eliza Griffiths will read work at the opening reception for the Georgia Review’s “Storytelling” exhibition. Light refreshments will be served, and the exhibition will be open for viewing. More information available at www.thegeorgiareview.com.

"Towards a Better Resolution of How Viruses Shape Marine Microbial Communities," Steven Wilhelm, Department of Microbiology, University of Tennessee

For more information, visit: http://mib.uga.edu/

Performances of solo and chamber music by UGA Faculty and Rote Hund Muzik featuring the work of Pulitzer-winning guest composer Melinda Wagner.

The Thalian Blackfriars along with The Black Theatrical Ensemble present Eclipsed, a play written by Danai Gurira (Michonne from The Walking Dead). It takes place in 2003 and tells the story of five Liberian women and their tale of survival near the end of the Second Liberian Civil War. It became the first play with an all-black and female creative cast and team to premiere on Broadway.

$5 (Students), $8 (Nonstudents)

Contact: Deja Preuitt 

For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/UGABlackTheatricalEnsemble/

"The Maya International Collaborative Biodiversity Group (ICBG): Exploring the challenges of international ethnobotanical research in the 21st century," by Dr. Paul 'Pablo' Ducan, Associate Director of UGA Latin American Studies Institute (LACSI), Curation Supervisor, Latin American Ethnobotanical Garden.

Imagine an artist creating a masterpiece before your eyes in mere moments. With a palette that also mixes captivating vocals and intricate choreography, Artrageous takes audiences on a one-of-a-kind visual journey packed with wild inspiration, creativity, and fun. The Artrageous artists, musicians, singers, and dancers pay tribute to a variety of art forms, pop icons, and musical genres throughout the evening. The result is a uniquely entertaining show culminating in a gallery of fabulous finished paintings.

Hear NFL player David Carter, "The 300 Pound Vegan," speak. Carter was a defensive end at UCLA and played in the NFL from 2011 to 2015. Carter will share his story of how a plant-based diet made him a healthier and stronger football player and the benefits of veganism for your health, the planet, and animals. 

Award-winning poet Jericho Brown will read work at the closing reception for the Georgia Review's "Storytelling" exhibition. Light refreshments will be served, and the exhibition will be open for viewing. This event is sponsored in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, visit: https://georgiamuseum.org/ or http://garev.uga.edu/

Exhibit on display through January 29.

In 2001, the United States Department of State and Department of Education created International Education Week (IEW) to promote the benefits of international education and worldwide exchange. Yeonmi Park, a North Korean defector and human rights activist, will deliver this year's International Education Week keynote speech.

The Hugh Hodgson School of Music's associate professor of viola, Maggie Snyder, is joined by a number of guest artists for a special recital. This recital will be streamed live via the School of Music's website: music.uga.edu/streaming.