Historic Athens Preservation Celebration

First Christian Church of Athens 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

After the 56th Preservation Awards ceremony, enjoy a self-guided tour of historic church architecture and a VIP reception with hors d’oeuvres. 12:30–8:30 p.m. $35–80. bit.ly/springshowcase25

UGA Choral Project

First Christian Church of Athens 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

6 p.m. music.uga.edu

UGA CHORAL PROJECT "Two Streams" is a cantana in 14 movements for choir and string orchestra that incorporates elements of Chant, Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic and contemporary styles.

Tu Sei Amore: Music in My Heart

First Christian Church of Athens 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

4 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.amethystbaroque.com

TU SEI AMORE: MUSIC IN MY HEART A concert held in celebration of Mother's Day.

Author Talk & Book Signing

First Christian Church of Athens 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Author Dana Trent will read from her book Between Two Trailers: A Memoir. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Concertos and Cantatas

First Christian Church of Athens 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

4 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.amethystbaroque.com

CONCERTOS AND CANTATAS Concertos by Vivaldi, Telemann and others, as well as rare chamber selections. Tonight's performance includes Adrin Akins (countertenor), Jody Miller (recorder), Marcy Jean Brenner (viola da gamba) and Alexandra Dunbar (harpsichord and organ).

An Advent Songfest

First Christian Church of Athens 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

4 p.m. $10–20 requested donation. www.amethystbaroque.com

AMETHYST BAROQUE ENSEMBLE The ensemble presents "An Advent Songfest," a program that includes Advent music, Baroque repertoire and more recent hymn tunes.