Works of Everett Gee Jackson are on display at Georgia Museum of Art Everett Gee Jackson/San Diego Modern, 1920–1955, will be on display through Oct. 26 at the Georgia Museum of Art. Organized by the San Diego Museum of Art, this traveling exhibition recognizes and commends the work of noted artist, educator and illustrator Everett Gee Jackson and serves as a re-introduction to modernism in American art. This major retrospective features more than 50 images that span Jackson’s most significant and productive years as an artist. “The Georgia Museum of Art is interested in the connections among artists, and there are parallels between the works by Everett Gee Jackson and those by artists such as Jean Charlot in our collection,” said Paul Manoguerra, curator of American art. “Jackson uses social realism and shows the artistic interest in everyday subject matter.” Born in 1900 in Mexia, Texas, Jackson showed strong interest in the Southwest early in his career through his use of earth tones and color choices. As one of the first American artists to visit Mexico after its social and cultural revolution, Jackson was heavily influenced by Mexican painters Diego Rivera and José Clemente Orozco. His stylized form and Mexican motifs form the basis of his modernist style. A gifted artist and popular teacher, Jackson’s legacy in San Diego parallels the long-lasting impact of Lamar Dodd in Georgia. This exhibition is sponsored by Yellow Book USA, the Fort Foundation Trustee Fund of the Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley, the W. Newton Morris Charitable Foundation and the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art. —Ebuni Ogbechie

Art exhibitions.
Project Riverway 2008. Through Aug. 29. Reception Aug. 26: 5–7 p.m. Circle Gallery, G14 Caldwell Hall. Sponsored by the School of Environmental Design. (706) 542-8292.

Students from landscape architecture, historic preservation, journalism, forestry, graphic design and law combined efforts to address the needs of communities spanning from Columbus to Apalachicola, Fla. Through their designs, the students strived to embrace the culture and history of the individual regions while suggesting solutions for economic improvement.

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

Le Regard: Photographs of Women. Through Sept. 23. Georgia Museum of Art.
(706) 542-4662, www.uga.edu/gamuseum.

Blossoms of Morality: Intended for the Amusement and Instruction of Young Ladies and Gentlemen–Containing Books for the Instruction, Edifications and Entertainment of Children. Through Sept. 26. Turner Gallery, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library (third floor, main library). (706) 542-7123, mebrooks@uga.edu

If a child born before 1750 received education, his scholastic diet consisted of reading and repeating moralistic orations and tracts excerpted from adult writings.

Those stories, fables and songs with which children were familiar were mostly sanitized versions of the songs of troubadours of the Middle Ages, now a part of the oral tradition.

The Authority of the Mexican Muralists. Through Sept. 28. Georgia Museum of Art. (706) 542-4662, www.uga.edu/gamuseum.

Transitions: Photographs by Robert Creamer. Through Oct. 6. Visitor Center and Conservatory, State Botanical Garden. Sponsored by the Friends of the Garden. (706) 542-6130, villella@uga.edu.

Created by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the National Museum of Natural History, the exhibition features 39 high-resolution images showcasing beauty found in unexpected places.

Everett Gee Jackson/San Diego Modern, 1920-1955. Through Oct. 26. Georgia Museum of Art. (706) 542-4662, www.uga.edu/gamuseum. (See story above).

Highlights from the Permanent Collection. Through Oct. 26. Georgia Museum of Art.
(706) 542-4662, www.uga.edu/gamuseum.

Monday, August 18
fall semester classes begin.

Wednesday, August 20
Blood Drive.
11 a.m. –5 p.m. Second floor, Memorial Hall Ballroom. (678) 227-4650.

Blood Drive.
Noon–5 p.m. Ramsey Student Center. (678) 227-4650.

Film.
Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay. 8 p.m. Tate Student Center Theater. (706) 542-8539, www.uga.edu/union.

A preview of the video release for the 2008 comedy. T-shirts and posters will be distributed. Seating is limited to 500.

Thursday, August 21
Blood Drive.
Noon–5 p.m. Hill Atrium, Georgia Center. (678) 227-4650.

Advanced Beekeeping class.
Learn to perform a 24-hour Varroa mite count. $16 ($14 members). 1–3 p.m. Shade Garden Arbor, State Botanical Garden. (706) 542-6156, ckeber@uga.edu.

Guided Tour.
Highlights from the Permanent Collection. 2 p.m. Georgia Museum of Art. www.uga.edu/gamuseum.

Rock Comedy starring Brian Posehn.
8 p.m. Legion Field. Free for students with valid UGACard, $10 in advance ($15 day of the show) for all others. Tickets available at the Tate Student Center cashier’s window. Sponsored by the University Union Student Programming Board and the Department of Campus Life. (706) 542-6396, www.uga.edu/union.

Comedian and sitcom star Brian Posehn (The Bernie Mac Show, Just Shoot Me, The Sarah Silverman Program) joins Hard ’n Phirm and Bo Burnham for a night of comedy and music.

Friday, August 22
Coffee Hour.
Experience new cultures and meet new people while sampling food from around the world. 11:30 a.m. Memorial Hall Ballroom. Sponsored by Intercultural Affairs. (706) 583-0271.

Student Employment Fair.
1–5 p.m. Ramsey Student Center. Sponsored by the UGA Career Center. (706) 542-8829 or (706) 542-8429.

An opportunity for local businesses and university departments to meet and collect résumés from qualified, job-seeking UGA students. Businesses and university departments seeking to participate should register in advance at www.career.uga.edu/studentemploymentfair.html.

Soccer.
vs. Mercer University. 7 p.m. Turner Soccer Complex. www.georgiadogs.com.

Dawgs After Dark.
$5 (free for students with valid UGACard). 8 p.m.–2 a.m. Tate Student Center Plaza. Sponsored by the University Union Student Programming Board and the Department of Campus Life. (706) 542-6396, www.uga.edu/union.

The first late-night student entertainment event of the new school year includes local bands, laser tag, inflatables and food as well as other games and activities.

Saturday, August 23
Annual Flea Market.
8 a.m.–2 p.m. Visitor Center and Conservatory, State Botanical Garden. Sponsored by Friends of the Garden. www.uga.edu/botgarden/specialcalendar.html.

Family Day at the GMOA.
“Creating Colors.” 10 a.m.–noon. Georgia Museum of Art. (706) 542-4662, www.uga.edu/gamuseum.

Visit the galleries to complete an interactive guide using colors from works of art in the
museum’s collection, then come to the classroom to mix different colors with paints and look at how colors can convey different moods. Also make your own self-portrait.

Sunday, August 24
Spotlight Tour.
Giancarlo Fiorenza, Pierre Daura curator of European art, will discuss European paintings from the permanent collection. 3 p.m. Georgia Museum of Art. (706) 542-4662, www.uga.edu/gamuseum.

Monday, August 25
Blood Drive.
2:30 –7:30 p.m. Catholic Student Center. (678) 227-4650.

Coming up
Lecture.
Aug. 26. “The Evolution of Rap and Hip-Hop,” Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels, pioneering hip-hop recording artist. $5 (free for students with valid UGACard). 7:30 p.m. Theater, Tate Student Center. (706) 542-6396, www.uga.edu/union.

SUNFLOWER MUSIC SERIES CONCERT.
Aug. 26. Performances by hope for agoldensummer and Jean Spencer. $15
($10 members). 7–9 p.m. International Garden lawn, State Botanical Garden. (706) 542-1244, garden@uga.edu.

The indie-folk band hope for agolden-summer creates an eclectic sound with the pairing of their harmonious voices with a wide variety of instruments, including guitar, piano, accordion, singing saw and old Coke bottles.

Attendees may bring blankets to sit on.

In the event of inclement weather or saturated grounds, the concert will take place inside the garden’s Visitor Center and Conservatory.

UGA-Gwinnett Campus Dedication.
Aug. 27. 4:30 p.m. 2530 Sever Road (on I-85 at Old Peachtree Road exit), Lawrenceville.

First Friday Pep Rally.
Aug. 29. “Day with the Dawgs.” Special guests include Hairy Dawg, the Pep Band and UGA cheerleaders. Autographs, photos and games: 2 p.m. Pep rally: 8 p.m. Tate Student Center Plaza. Sponsored by the Alumni Association. (706) 542-8199, www.uga.edu/alumni.