Detours: April 4-10, 2008

Friday, April 4
The apocalypse can be funny
Brian Ralph Lecture

Norris Hall  Room 101
548 E. Broughton St.
Eisner-nominated cartoonist Brian Ralph stops by on his way to bigger things to give a lecture about self-publishing in the comics industry. His work in Daybreak highlights a personal story of a one-armed man surviving after the end of civilization. It should be a blast. 1 p.m.

Saturday, April 5
Keep yourself up
Sleepy Horses; Gift Horse show

Jinx
127 W. Congress St.
Country music sounds a little different with this mellow, melodious band. Come and dance to steel guitar played in a new way, with guy and gal vocals. 11 p.m.

Sunday, April 6
Classical Country
Meagan Jean and the Klays Family Band

Sentient Bean
13 E. Park St
Classically trained musician Meagan Jean inspires Bean audiences with her re-interpreted country style boogie.  Don’t be late. 8 p.m.

Monday, April 7
Denture dreams of old Kentucky
Old Time Jam Session

Sentient Bean
13 E. Park St.
Join in, whether you’re musically inclined or not, for an hour or two of that old timey music.  Banjos welcome, turntables not so much. 6 p.m.

Tuesday, April 8
Student Workshop: writing an artist statement
Jen Library Room 220
201 E. Broughton St
This student workshop focuses on the different types of artist statements available and discusses the different approaches students may take when composing an artist statement to make it informative and unique. Registration is required and seating is limited. To register, call 912.525.4707 or e-mail the Writing Center. 5 p.m.

Wednesday, April 9
Ode to Joy Division
Psychotronic Film Society presents: Control

Sentient Bean
13 E. Park St.
This award-winning documentary celebrates the life and music of Ian Curtis, the troubled mind behind seminal dark rock band Joy Division.  Come and learn about the music and make your friends promise not to spoil the ending. $6 cover. 8 p.m.

Thursday, April 10
“Co-laboratory”
Society of North American Goldsmiths juried exhibition

La Galerie Bleue
3515 Montgomery St.
Get your gold on during this juried exhibition featuring artists working in the under-appreciated media of precious metals. Come show your support for metal-smiths of all kinds who create works of art that are more than just decoration.

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