Spotlight on the Arts: Day 5

Georgia Writers Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony

10 a.m., Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries Auditorium

Free

Inductees include the late newspaper columnist Furman Bisher, science fiction and fantasy author Michael Bishop, novelist Tayari Jones, the late novelist Frances Newman and novelist Cynthia Shearer.

Jazz Ensembles I & II

5:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Ramsey Hall

Free

This concert features both intro level and advanced big bands playing jazz ensemble music of composers and arrangers of the past and present. Styles will be swing, Latin jazz and standard ballads. Student soloists within the ensembles will be featured in a variety of selections.

Literary Arts at UGA: A Showcase

7 – 9 p.m., Ciné

Free

The Georgia Review and the creative writing program are pleased to present a creative writing showcase. This event will feature readings by The Georgia Review editors, creative writing program faculty, creative writing program graduate students, and English department undergraduate students affiliated with Stillpoint Literary Magazine. Copies of The Georgia Review and Stillpoint Literary Magazine will be available at the event.