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Spotlight on the Arts

This November, Dive into the World of Arts at the University of Georgia

Join us for a monthlong celebration of creativity and culture with the annual Spotlight on the Arts Festival!

Each November, UGA comes alive with a dynamic showcase of literary, visual, and performing arts. Enjoy a rich lineup of events and exhibitions, all highlighting the vibrant arts and humanities community on campus.

Stay just footsteps away from the Performing Arts Center and all the venues where this cultural action unfolds. Plus, take advantage of our complimentary shuttle transportation to and from most venues, so you can focus on enjoying the experience without the hassle of parking.

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Featured Events Include:

 

9 to 5 The Musical - Spotlight of the Arts at UGA - Photo of a purple typewriter

Maxim Vengerov, and Polina Osetinskaya,

American Railroad: Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens

UGA African American Choral Ensemble Fall Concert

 

UGA Theatre: 9 to 5 | Opening Night

Nov. 15, 8 p.m.
Fine Arts Theatre

Inspired by the legendary Dolly Parton’s music and lyrics, 9 to 5: The Musical follows three women who devise a plan to turn the tables on their dishonest and self-centered boss, Franklin Hart. With Hart out of the picture, Violet, Judy, and Doralee set out to transform their office, taking charge of the company that has long held them back. Based on the iconic 1980 film, this Rolodex-era musical brings the same bold humor, insight, and uplifting spirit as the original.

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Maxim Vengerov, violin and Polina Osetinskaya, piano

Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m.
Hodgson Concert Hall

Grammy Award-winning violinist Maxim Vengerov is celebrated worldwide as one of the most sought-after soloists, while pianist Polina Osetinskaya, who began performing at the age of five in the former Soviet Union, has grown from a child prodigy to an acclaimed international concert artist. Together, this dynamic duo will grace Hodgson Concert Hall, showcasing their exceptional talent with pieces by Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, Brahms, and Prokofiev.

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American Railroad: Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens

Nov. 17, 7 p.m.
Hodgson Concert Hall

Conceived by Yo-Yo Ma, the genre-crossing Silkroad Ensemble brings together exceptional musicians from around the world. Their performance blends the music and instruments of African American, Chinese, Indigenous, Irish, and other cultures, tracing the spread of these traditions across the country. The result is a vibrant tapestry of lesser-known stories, illuminating the origins of the American landscape, the formation of diverse American identities, and their associated costs.

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UGA African American Choral Ensemble Fall Concert

Nov. 25, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Hodgson Concert Hall

The African American Choral Ensemble will offer a more personal and contemplative performance. Audience members are invited to share in this intimate gathering as the musicians express what they are genuinely grateful for. The program features spirituals, hymns, and gospel pieces by African American composers. This concert is generously supported by Rhonda Lucile Hicks.

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Other Events Include

Jazz Musician Playing the Trumpet
  • UGA Opera Gala
  • The Dancer’s Voice: Author Rumya Putcha in Conversation with Jared Holton
  • University of Georgia Wind Ensemble Chamber Winds present “Old Wine, New Bottles”
  • An Evening of Poetry with Coleman Barks
  • CED Fall Lecture Series: “The Seventh Bardo” Gallery Talk
  • British Brass Band Fall Festival
  • Contemporary Chamber Ensemble presents “The Vanishing Dark” along with new compositions by UGA Students
  • Spotlight on the Arts Trivia Night
  • Ciné-Mercredi French Movie Night: Aline: The Story of Céline Dion
  • 4 Minutes, 33 Seconds Contest
  • Yoga in the Galleries
  • UGA Annual Holiday Concert
  • Arts Collaborative Conversation: Organoids
  • Cinema Roundtable – “At the Movies in 1924: Hollywood vs. European Modernism”
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