Larry the Cable Guy

Larry the Cable Guy

Git-R-Done. Not only is it a catchprase that fans of the “Blue Collar Comedy” team have embraced, it’s also a registered trademark for comedian Larry the Cable Guy. So every time you see it on a T-shirt or hat, he’s getting a kickback. Talk about Getting-R-Done. According to his Web site, the Nebraska native (real name Dan Whitney) is not only touring stadiums this month but he’s also working on some other projects. He says, “Grand Theft Auto is getting crap for being too violent, so I have come up with a few alternative games to make parents happier. Example: Minor Theft Hyundai, or how about Overdue Library Book”? Larry performs at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Topeka Expocenter, One Expocenter Drive.

Kronos Quartet

Archetype

With a unique artistic vision and fearless dedication to experimentation, Kronos Quartet has changed our perception of not just what a string quartet can be, but what music can be in the 21st-century global village. Throughout its 30-year history, Kronos has commissioned more than 450 new works, helping to give voice to a diverse array of artists representing many cultures. The quartet performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive.

Archetype CD Release

Local producer Nezbeat is the common thread of this tandem CD release party, which includes his hip-hop group Archetype and his rock/fusion band Blackout Gorgeous. Archetype pairs Nez with introspective lyricist ID (Isaac Diehl) to create a soulful and adventurous sound that incorporates a multitude of indie and mainstream hip-hop styles. Blackout Gorgeous brings a full-band attack punctuated by the deft programming of Nezbeat and the ethereal vocals of Erin Keller. Fans of Portishead or Blonde Redhead would do well to check out the group, which will also accompany Archetype for a selection of live hip-hop tracks. Kansas City’s namelessnumberheadman opens the show at 10 p.m. Saturday at The Bottleneck, 737 N.H.

'Gemini Imagery' by Virginia Garrison

‘Gemini Imagery’ by Virginia Garrison

After a morbid month at Olive Gallery and Art Supply – featuring the horror flick-inspired prints – the walls get livelier in November with an exhibition of acrylic paintings by Virginia Garrison. Primary hues finished with a thick, glassy epoxy coating lend a juicy quality to all her work. Garrison’s images are derived from her rural Kansas roots and her experiences in Latin America. She strives to express her emotions through vibrant color and design. Garrison is a graduate of Kansas State University, as well as a member of the Kansas Art Guild and Women in the Arts. “Gemini Imagery” opens with a reception from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and remains on view through Nov. 30. Sadie Mae McEniry will be featured in Kid’s Corner.

Wally Emerson & Harold Freedman

Wally Emerson & Harold Freedman

Wally Emerson began photographing the Baker Wetlands in 1992, finding it the perfect place for a contemplative approach to photographing the natural world. “I love to observe quietly with all my senses and then respond by organizing form and light into a picture to share some of my experience of the place,” he says. Harold Freedman’s approach to the creative process is to apply captured light, form and texture to a digital canvas, creating abstract interactions with worlds real and imaginary. “The final image evolves out of inspiration to combine elements of various individual photographs into a totally new vision,” he says. Work by both photographers will be on view at CornerBank, 4621 W. Sixth St., through Dec. 31. The artists will be at an opening reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today. Holiday decorations from Pendleton’s Country Market also will be on display.