Nashville singer-songwriter Guy Gilchrist has enjoyed a very colorful career—literally. An accomplished illustrator, Gilchrist got his first big break when Jim Henson hired him (along with brother Brad) onto The Muppets comic strip creative team. In 1995, he took over the popular American cartoon Nancy, sketching the daily antics of a curious girl recognized by her fringed halo of hair. The lifelong country music fan takes temporary leave from his desk to hit the stage and kick off a new local music series.
Saturday 9/5. Free, Ix Art Park, 955 Second St. www.ixartpark.com.