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All performances are in Hodgson Concert Hall, UGA Performing Arts Center.

Enjoy West Africa's Music, Dance, and Traditions The Song and Dance Ensemble of West Africa FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2008, 8PM The countries of West Africa have united behind their rich musical and dance traditions to form this unique ensemble. Comprised of singers, dancers, and musicians, this company combines the traditional instruments, folklore, and mythology of nations such as Togo, Senegal, Guinea, Ghana, Benin, the Ivory Coast, and Mauritania to paint a colorful and exciting picture of the oral and musical traditions of these diverse peoples. More about this artist SPONSORED BY The Ploughman Foundation MEDIA SPONSOR WUGA 91.7/97.9 fm
"They manage to entertain while presenting music of real depth."—Minneapolis Star Tribune Cantus A CAPPELLA MALE CHOIR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2008, 8PM Cantus enjoys a reputation as one of America's finest professional male vocal ensembles. The first half of the program features All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914. This work recalls the remarkable and spontaneous World War I truce between Allied forces and German soldiers on Christmas Day, 1914 with 28 carols and war songs. The second half of the program features Cantus's varied fare of Gregorian chants, contemporary music, folk music, spirituals, and pop tunes. More about this artist SPONSORED BY The Trashy Book Club of Athens
Darrow v. Bryan: Evolution v. Creationism The Great Tennessee Monkey Trial L.A. Theatre Works SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2009, 3PM This superb theater company presents the characters at the center of one of the great debates of American society. The Scopes trial features Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan and sets the stage for an ongoing national debate that continues today—evolution versus creationism. The script is drawn from the original transcripts of the 1925 trial of Tennessee teacher John Scopes. More about this artist SPONSORED BY Paul & Carol Kurtz
"Chris Thile may well be the most virtuostic American ever to play the mandolin."—Washington Post Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile, mandolin THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009, 7:30PM Within a year of their formation, Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile are already playing to sold-out crowds across the US and embarking on their second recording project. Their first album, How to Grow a Woman from the Ground, received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Country instrumental Performance. Chris Thile has recorded five solo albums and has collaborated with various artists such as Mike Marshall, Bela Fleck, Glen Phillips, and Edgar Meyer as well as various bands including Nickel Creek. More about this artist SPONSORED BY Brad & Vera Tucker MEDIA SPONSOR WUGA 91.7/97.9 fm Four performances for only $80 (orchestra/front balcony), $70 (rear balcony)