Jupiter String Quartet to perform Feb. 16 as part of Franklin College series The UGA Performing Arts Center presents the award-winning Jupiter String Quartet on Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. in Hodgson Concert Hall as part of the Franklin College Chamber Music Series. The series is celebrating its 30th anniversary season of presenting the finest chamber music concerts free of charge as the university’s gift to the community. In January 2007, the Jupiter String Quartet won the Cleveland Quartet Award from Chamber Music America, a prize which “honors and promotes a rising young string quartet whose artistry demonstrates that it is in the process of establishing a major career.” The members of the Jupiter String Quartet are Nelson Lee (violin), Megan Freivogel (violin), Elizabeth Freivogel (viola) and Daniel McDonough (cello). —Bobby Tyler

Art exhibitions.
The Times of Dave Brubeck. Through Feb. 15. Hodgson School of Music. (706) 542-3737, www.music.uga.edu.

The Georgia Museum of Art will display the works of prominent 20th-century African-American artists until March 16 in the exhibition I am in the garden…: African-American Art from the Collections to celebrate Black History Month.

Using a title that borrows from a Romare Bearden poem, the exhibition includes select works of art from the museum’s permanent collections, including works by two of the most famous African-American artists of the last century, Romare Bearden and Jacob Lawrence. Both artists were influenced by the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, a period when African-American culture flourished. The exhibition includes Bearden’s 1979 color lithograph In the Garden. Bearden’s memories of a family garden in Charlotte, N.C., inspired his work.

Other works by accomplished artists Sam Gilliam and Richard Hunt showcase the rise of abstract expressionism. Gilliam investigates abstract forms in his renowned color field paintings, while Hunt creates large-scale, linear sculptures. I am in the garden… also features contemporary works by socially conscious artists Kara Walker and Lorna Simpson. Known for her distinctive, laser-cut silhouettes, Walker creates images that address race, sex and identity. Simpson also critiques society’s engagement with these issues in her thought-provoking sculptural pieces enhanced by text., www.uga.edu/gamuseum.

From Russia with Love. Through Feb. 24. State Botanical Garden. (706) 542-6130, villella@uga.edu.

Etern-a-Sin-e-Plex. Through Feb. 29. Main Gallery, Lamar Dodd School of Art. (706) 542-0069, www.art.uga.edu.

Burying the Differences: Cultural Typology in African-American and Anglo-American Cemetery Landscapes, a photography exhibition by David Berle, horticulutre. Through Feb. 29. Reception and gallery talk: Feb. 14, 5-7 p.m. Circle Gallery, G14 Caldwell Hall. (706) 542-8292, rds@uga.edu.

Shaping the Silhouette: A Glimpse into 20th-Century Fashion. Through March 10. Georgia Museum of Art.
(706) 542-3254, www.uga.edu/gamuseum.

Devotional Prints from Germany and the Netherlands. Through March 16. Georgia Museum of Art.
(706) 542-4662, www.uga.edu/gamuseum.

A Sinner’s Progress: The Artist’s Books of David Sandlin. Through March 23. Georgia Museum of Art.
(706) 542-4662, www.uga.edu/gamuseum.

New Discoveries in Georgia Painted Furniture. Through April 27. Georgia Museum of Art. (706) 542-4662,
www.uga.edu/gamuseum.

Selections from the Permanent Collection: Georgia Decorative Arts Highlights. Through April 27. Georgia Museum of Art. (706) 542-4662, www.uga.edu/gamuseum.

Collecting European Art. Through April 27. Georgia Museum of Art. (706) 542-4662, www.uga.edu/gamuseum.

Southern Memories. Through Aug. 31. 232 Aderhold Hall. (706) 542-5889, mdchilds@uga.edu.

Monday, February 11
Film.
Emotional World of Farm Animals. Author Jeffrey Masson discusses his book The Pig Who Sang to the Moon. 7:30 p.m. 101 Student Learning Center. In conjunction with the Animals and Society Film Fest. www.uga.edu/sos/filmfest, sos@uga.edu.

Tuesday, February 12
relationship Seminar.
“Love Don’t Hurt,” a discussion of emotional abuse in dating and non-dating relationships. Noon. 407 Memorial Hall. Sponsored by the Office for Violence Prevention. (706) 542-7233.

ecology Seminar.
“When and Why Species Matter–Ecosystem Function, Freshwater Mussel Communities and Conservation,” Caryn Vaughn, University of Oklahoma. 4 p.m. Reception: 3:30 p.m. Ecology Auditorium. (706) 542-6013, anisaj@uga.edu.

HIV/Aids Lecture.
Jim Yong Kim, Harvard. 4 p.m. Chapel. Reception will follow in Demosthenian Hall. Global Diseases: Voices from the Vanguard Lecture Series. (706) 542-5038, murrayd@uga.edu.

LGBT Safe Space Training.
5:30–9 p.m. Register at www.uga.edu/safespace. (706) 542-4077, safe@uga.edu.

Wednesday, February 13
Diversity Seminar.
“West Africa Study-Abroad Program: Opportunities and Benefits for Students and Faculty,” Bettye Smith, Tony Lowe, Patti Hunt-Hurst and Cheryl Dozier. Noon–1 p.m. G23 Aderhold Hall. (706) 542-6446.

APERO Africana Brown Bag Lecture.
“Educating Black Youth in Athens,” Maxine Easom and Robbie Hooker. 12:15 p.m. African-American Cultural Center (fourth floor, Memorial Hall). fsgiles@uga.edu.

Bulldog Book Club.
A discussion of Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude. 3:35 p.m. Jittery Joe’s, Student Learning Center. fteague@uga.edu.

Genetics Seminar.
“Finding Functional Natural Variation by Association Mapping of Maize,” Ed Buckler, Cornell. 4 p.m. B118 Life Sciences Building. (706) 542-8000.

Scuba Certification.
6 p.m. Ramsey Student Center pool. Through March 7. Sponsored by Georgia Outdoor Recreation. choppie2@uga.edu.

Film screening.
Darius Goes West: The Roll of His Life. 94 minutes. $15. 7 p.m. Georgia Museum of Art. Film followed by a Q&A with Darius Weems and other cast members. Proceeds benefit Charley’s Fund. (706) 613-7237, collardj@uga.edu.

Men’s Basketball.
vs. South Carolina. $15. 7:30 p.m. Stegeman Coliseum.

Performance.
“40th Anniversary Concert: Time with Dave Brubeck: The Light in the Wilderness.” Dave Brubeck, pianist, Russell Gloyd, conductor, and the Dave Brubeck Quartet perform with Frederick Burchinal, baritone and UGA’s Wyatt and Margaret Anderson Professor in the Arts, the Concert Choir, University Chorus and Symphony Orchestra. $20 and $25 (half price for UGA students). 8 p.m. Hodgson Concert Hall. (706) 542-4400, jpowell@uga.edu.

Thursday, February 14
Annual Public Service and Outreach Meeting and Awards Luncheon.
“University Civic Engagement: Enhancing the State’s Economic Development,” Martin C. Jischke, Purdue. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Georgia Center. Sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach. (706) 542-6045, dempsey@uga.edu.

Clips for a Cause.
For Valentine’s Day, Athens hair stylists donate their time by giving $10 cuts. All proceeds donated to AIDS Walk/Run Athens. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Tate Plaza. Sponsored by AIDS Walk/Run Athens. aidswalkrunathens@gmail.com.

relationship Seminar.
“Creating a Healthy Relationship.” Noon. 407 Memorial Hall. Sponsored by the Office for Violence Prevention. (706) 542-7233.

FILM.
The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow: Part 2. Noon–1:15 p.m. African-American Cultural Center (fourth floor, Village Library). In conjunction with Black History Month. (706) 542-8468.

Gallery Talk.
“Collecting European Art,” Giancarlo Fiorenza, Pierre Daura Curator of European Art. 2 p.m. Georgia Museum of Art. collardj@uga.edu.

Lecture.
“Experience in the Music Business,” Russell Gloyd, conductor, and Dave Brubeck, jazz pianist. 3:30 p.m. Hugh Hodgson School of Music. www.music.uga.edu.

Informational Meeting.
The Georgia Intern-Fellowships for Teachers or GIFT program is looking for UGA faculty to provide K-12 science and math teachers with a month-long research opportunity this summer. This program qualifies as a research experience for teachers at NSF. 3:30–5 p.m. 103 Conner Hall. (229) 386-3050, www.ugastars.org/gift.htm, slr@uga.edu.

First Aid Class.
$25 for students, faculty and staff. 5–8:30 p.m. University Health Center. Register in advance. (706) 542-8695.

Women’s Basketball.
vs. Florida. $5. 7 p.m. Stegeman Coliseum.

Performance.
Love Jones. Share an evening of love through poetry, song, spoken word and dance. Desserts and finger foods served. 7–8:30 p.m. Fireside Lounge, Rooker Hall, East Campus Village. Sponsored by the Black Theatrical Ensemble. alm24@uga.edu.

Films.
The Emperor’s Crown and Antonia. 7–9 p.m. 213 Student Learning Center. African Diaspora Film Festival. Sponsored by the Institute for African-American Studies. (706) 542-5197, kkmfree@uga.edu.

Guest artist concert.
Jazz Valentine with the Dave Brubeck Quartet. $40 and $45 (half price for UGA students). 8 p.m. Hodgson Concert Hall. Opening acts: UGA Jazz Band and UGA Classic City Jazz. jpowell@uga.edu, www.music.uga.edu.

Friday, February 15
conifer Symposium.
Garden Design Seminar and Workshop. $45 (members $40). Includes box lunch. 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Callaway Building, State Botanical Garden. (706) 542-6156, ckeber@uga.edu.

Lecture.
“The Sacred Choral Music of Dave Brubeck,” Russell Gloyd, conductor, and Dave Brubeck, jazz pianist. 10:10 a.m. Hugh Hodgson School of Music. www.music.uga.edu.

Campus Coffee Hour.
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Memorial Hall Ballroom. Hosted by International Student Life. (706) 542-7911.

IWS Friday Speaker Series.
“From Bloomers to Fatigues,” Patricia Hunt-Hurst, textiles, merchandising and interiors. 12:20–1:10 p.m. 148 Student Learning Center. Sponsored by the Institute for Women’s Studies. momolly@uga.edu.

Opera Radio Performance.
“Love Conquers All,” Hugh Hodgson Opera Ensemble. 4 p.m. WUGA 91.7 FM. Robb Holmes hosts.

Saturday, February 16
Tree Trail Ramble.
A walk through the State Botanical Garden to help identify trees native to the southeastern U.S. 10 a.m. Shade Garden Arbor. (706) 542-6156, ckeber@uga.edu.

Equestrian Meet.
vs. Oklahoma State. 2 p.m. Equestrian Complex.

Men’s Basketball.
vs. Tennessee. $15. 3 p.m. Stegeman Coliseum. Lincoln Financial TV.

auction.
Provides support for veterinary students pursuing advanced degrees through the College of Veterinary Medicine. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Admission includes dinner and live entertainment. Silent auction bidding at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. Live auction at 8 p.m. State Botanical Garden. Sponsored by the student chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association. (803) 571-0376, rbodifor@uga.edu.

Performance.
Jupiter String Quartet. 8 p.m. Hodgson Concert Hall. Franklin College Chamber Music Series. (706) 542-4400, www.uga.edu/pac. (See story above)

Sunday, February 17
Equestrian Meet.
vs. Baylor. 10 a.m. Equestrian Complex.

gallery talk.
“I am in the garden . . . ”: African-American Art from the Collections. Paul Manoguerra, curator of American art. 3 p.m. Georgia Museum of Art. In conjunction with Black History Month. collardj@uga.edu.

Performance.
The UGA Performing Arts Center presents the Israel Chamber Orchestra on Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Hodgson Concert Hall. Gil Shohat, music director, will conduct the orchestra with guest violinist David Garrett in a program featuring Shohat’s own Symphony No. 3, Symphony of Fire, along with Felix Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, Yehezkel Braun’s Serenade No. 2, Pablo de Sarasate’s Zigeunerweisen and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. Tickets are $25 and $30; they are half-price for UGA students.

A pre-concert lecture will be given by Bret Pimentel, a music student at UGA, 45 minutes prior to the concert. The lecture is free and open to the public.. (706) 542-4400, www.uga.edu/pac.

Monday, February 18
Film.
A Fall from Freedom. Discussion led by Lori Marino, Emory. 7:30 p.m. 101 Student Learning Center. Animals and Society Film Fest. Sponsored by Speak Out for Species. www.uga.edu/sos/filmfest, sos@uga.edu.

Physics Workshop.
21st Center for Simulational Physics International Workshop. Through Feb. 22. Highlights recent advances in the study of condensed matter systems. Sessions start at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Physics Building conference room. Sponsored by the Center for Simulational Physics. (706) 542-2909.

Concert.
Symphonic Band, Concert Band I. 8 p.m. Hodgson Concert Hall. www.music.uga.edu.

Coming Up
Performance.
Feb. 21. “The Great Romantic Quintets.” Levon Ambartsuminan, Evgeny Rivkin, Shakhida Azimkhodjaeva, Mark Neumann, David Starkweather and Milton Masciadri perform. $15/$7 (half price for students). 8 p.m. Hodgson Concert Hall. 2nd Thursday Concert Series. (706) 542-4400, www.music.uga.edu, jpowell@uga.edu.

Performance.
Feb. 21–23, 26-29, March 1. The Misadventures of Uncle McBuck. 8 p.m. March 2 2:30 p.m. $12 students and those older than 60. $15 all others. 8 p.m. Cellar Theatre, Fine Arts Building. (706) 542-2838, (706) 542-2093, dinac@uga.edu.