Around town

THIS WEEK

Terra Cognita Contemporary Artists Lecture Series: 6-8 p.m. today, Morris Museum of Art, 1 10th St.; sculptor Nene Humphrey will discuss her cloth creations; members, students and teachers admitted free; regular museum admission is charged for others; (706) 828-3815

Welcome Reception: 7-9 tonight, Paine College Candler Memorial Library; held by board of trustees for President George C. Bradley

Augusta Archaeological Society: 8 tonight, Famous Dave's Restaurant, 2821 Washington Road; Dr. Mark Barnes, guest speaker; free, open to the public

spring fling: Held by alumni and friends of Aquinas High School; 7 p.m. Friday, St. Mary on the Hill Parish Hall, 1420 Monte Sano Ave.; Patti M. Williams (706) 736-5516, pwilliams@aquinashigh.org; Kay Jesse (706) 738-1276, ksjawol@knology.net

BROADWAY AT THE BELL: Chicago, 8 p.m. Friday, Bell Auditorium, 712 Telfair St.; (877) 858-0300

Building a Strong Art Port-folio: 2 p.m. Saturday, Morris Museum of Art, 1 10th St.; Savannah College of Art and Design official talks to students, artists; members, students, teachers free, regular admission for others; (706) 828-3815

A.L. Williams honors day: 4 p.m. Monday, Academy of Richmond County baseball field; held by the Baseball Boosters Club; game vs. Westside 5 p.m.

UPCOMING

Cooking Camp Open House: Camp for ages 8-14; open house 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 24, VeryVera, 3113 Washington Road; for schedule and costs, Heather Braddock (706) 760-3492, www.veryvera.com

Powerfest 2008: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds, 202 Hale St.; $12; powerfest.info

Payback celebrates James Brown: Saturday, May 3, Augusta Common; Doobie Brothers; Emily Carder (706) 495-6885, ecarder@mac.com

following footprints is fun: Workshop on how to search for ancestors; registration 8:30-9 a.m., classes 8:55 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, May 3, Augusta Genealogical Society Adamson Library, 1109 Broad St.; $15 society members, $20 others, includes box lunch and how-to book; (706) 722-4073