Art Gallery

By Kevin Lee Associate Editor

The truth is in the eye

Descriptions of “Life is But a Dream: Contemporary Figurative Photography” revolve “the subtext of ‘truth’ in photographs and the way it folds itself into our personal experience and visual culture.” Inspiration was provided by an incident whereby an altered photo was made a Pulitzer Prize finalist before the resulting furor ended with resignations and disgrace.

On Sunday, Aug. 12 a “conversation” between local photo-journalists and attendees will be moderated by curator Clayton Colvin. The panel discussion begins at 2 p.m.

For more info call 208-5671 or go

American icon in the park

This satire on American society is set in 1958 and centers hip-swiveling, teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie and his rapidly approaching army enlistment. Birdie’s agent Albert Peterson and Peterson sweetheart Rose Alvarez concoct a publicity stunt to send the superstar off in style on national television. But things don’t go exactly as planned and reveal some surprising private sides of the characters.

The original Broadway hit spawned a hit movie, a recent television remake and a catalogue of familiar tunes into the American songbook.

Evening shows begin at 7: 30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Entrance is $15.

For more info call 602-0630 or go to www.mobilepip.org

Graphic novelist on hand

Graphic novelist Scott Brown has recently released his latest work, Nightfall and will be on hand for discussion and autographs. The award-winning writer’s previous works include Death Valley, Shadowcast, Flying the Standard and Second Soul

The work revolves right-wing survivalist David Paxton who is sentenced to a tough Texas prison, but has no idea it’s secretly run by vampires who use the inmates for sustenance. Paxton’s one hope of escape is a desperate prison riot and an uneasy alliance with a ruthless killer named Robbart.

For more info, call 432-9796 or go to www.mobilearts.org

Kevin Lee is Lagniappe associate editor. Contact him at klee@lagniappemobile.com.

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