Three acclaimed authors to appear at SCAD's Ivy Hall

Thomas Mullen will discuss his recently released novel, "The Revisionist," Thursday night at the Midtown facility.

The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) presents the “Ivy Hall Writer’s Series,” on Jan. 31, Feb. 7 and Feb. 28, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. Each event will include a lecture and book signing held at Midtown's Ivy Hall by celebrated authors: Thomas Mullen, Richard Ford and Calvin Ramsey. Ivy Hall is located at 179 Ponce de Leon Avenue. Orginally built 1883, Ivy Hall re-opened as the SCAD Writing Center in October 2008. On Thursday, Jan. 31, Mullen, who was awarded “Best Debut Novel of 2006” by USA Today for his first authorship, “The Last Town on Earth,” will discuss recently released novel, "The Revisionist," which Publisher's weekly calls an “excellent thriller." Pulitzer Prize and PEN/Faulkner award-winning author, Ford, will appear on Feb…

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Ivy Hall Writers Series presents Camille Paglia Thursday

Social critic and best-selling author will be discussing her latest book, "Glittering Images: A Journey Through Art from Egypt to Star Wars."

Camille Paglia, esteemed social critic and best-selling author of "Sexual Personae and Break, Blow, Burn," presents her latest foray into the world of Western art with "Glittering Images: A Journey Through Art from Egypt to Star Wars." From Queen Nefertari's ancient tomb to George Lucas's "Revenge of the Sith," Paglia examines more than two dozen paintings, sculptures, architectural styles, performance pieces, and digital art work that have influenced what and how we see.  Paglia will speak on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the SCAD Atlanta, Events Space, 4th floor, Building C, 1600 Peachtree Street. Admission is free with the purchase of the book ($32 tax included) or $10 without. Free for SCAD employees and students with proper ID. …

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Police release video of tattooed SCAD robbery suspect

One of the two alleged suspects in last week's on-campus robbery has a PacMan symbol tattooed to his neck, and the Falcons logo tattooed between his eyes.

SCAD Seen Gala Wednesday with honorary chairs Isabel and Ruben Toledo

The annual gala supports the SCAD scholarship fund for current and future students; design expert Ty Pennington to be honored with an honorary doctorate at SCAD Atlanta’s commencement ceremony

Fashion designer Isabel Toledo and artist Ruben Toledo have been named honorary chairs of the SCAD Seen Gala in Atlanta on May 23. As the premier fundraiser for SCAD Atlanta, the evening will feature a silent auction of original artwork and a one-of-a-kind fashion showcase from the university’s student designers. All proceeds from the evening go to the university's scholarship fund, which supports both existing and new scholarships. SCAD has enjoyed a meaningful friendship with the pair since they were presented with an André Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award at the university’s annual fashion show in 2009. Perhaps best known for designing Michelle Obama’s presidential inauguration ensemble, designer Isabel Toledo’s look is stunning, …

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