tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713408469802909912012-01-28T04:12:43.292-06:00Bringing Middle Tennesseans your Local Nashville & Middle Tennessee NewsJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.comBlogger16621100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-49304945603900071592012-01-27T06:00:00.001-06:002012-01-27T06:00:12.012-06:00

College-to-Career Fair and Teacher Recruitment Fair - now open for registration of local employersRecent college grads leave college more skilled than ever before, say recruitment experts The Nashville Area Career Fairs Consortium, a cooperative effort of local colleges, universities, employers, and the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, announce open registration for the 2012 annual College to

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“Collective Color” Douses Nation’s Largest Antiques and Garden Show with Vivacity and Optimism 22nd annual Show partners with 1stdibs to respond to new trends in antiquing Featured lecturers include Miles Redd, creative director of Oscar de la Renta Home, and Nancy Power, the internationally renowned landscape designer The Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville has unveiled the theme and line-up

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Nashville Zoo will offer half-price admission to all guests on Feb. 5 (Super Bowl Sunday) during the annual Zooperbowl promotion. Before sitting down for the big game, families can explore the Zoo for $7 for adults, $4.50 for children 2-12, and $6 for seniors 65 or older. Nashville Zoo has a $5 parking fee per vehicle. As always, Zoo members and children under two will be admitted free. At

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90 Middle Tennessee art students took home Gold Key medals, 96 Silver Key medals and 177 Honorable Mentions in the most recent Scholastic Art Awards competition, on display in Cheekwood’s Botanic Hall January 27th through February 19th, 2012. Five students, Max Caswell of Ensworth School, Elizabeth Farr of University School of Nashville, George Rayson of University School of Nashville, Allison

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The Parthenon’s Saturday Series 2012Ancient Greek Philosophers: The Foundation of Western Intellectual History To help chase away the blahs of mid-winter the Parthenon resumes its well-regarded Saturday Series, scheduled for Saturday mornings in February from 10:30 – noon. This year’s classes cover the philosophers whose work provides the underpinning for the past two millennia of western

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Curb Records offers an adrenaline rush to country music’s new year with the January 24th release of Tim McGraw’s latest album, Emotional Traffic—a studio project the iconic performer named ‘Artist of the Decade’ by Nielsen BDS proclaims as a ‘best ever’ creative effort in his more than three decades of hit music. Creatively collaborating on the production with Bryon Gallimore his longtime

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2012 Mr. Bond, Science Guy Camps Summer Science Programs at MBA, Harding Academy and GJCC Nashville’s future scientists will be excited to learn Mr. Bond, Science Guy is holding a minimum of 11 camps with 6 different themes to choose from this coming summer. Montgomery Bell Academy, Harding Academy and Gordon Jewish Community Center are confirmed for camps starting June 4, 2012 through August 3

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Nashville Zoo is hosting an open house for prospective docents on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. in the Zoo’s Croft Center. Docents are specialized volunteers committed to educating the public about the Zoo's animals through the use of fossils, live animals and other hands-on materials. “The docent program at Nashville Zoo focuses on getting our guests excited about conservation and our natural

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Rip Ryman Named 2012 “Mr. Baseball” RecipientDean Nichols Nashville Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee Nashville's Old Timers Baseball Association president Tommy Parker announces that Rip Ryman has been named 2012 “Mr. Baseball” honoree, and former amateur player Dean Nichols has been elected to the organization’s prestigious Nashville Baseball Hall of Fame. Ryman and Nichols will be honored at the

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Rascal Flatts To Debut New Single "Banjo" at Country Radio This Month New Album Due Out This Spring Super group Rascal Flatts and Big Machine Records will release a brand new single, titled “Banjo”, to Country radio today for airplay impact beginning January 17. The song will serve as the first single off the band’s forthcoming album due out this spring. Fans will get the chance to hear their

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-4399463045868992432012-01-13T06:00:00.010-06:002012-01-13T06:00:03.791-06:00

Popular Children’s Ballet Returns to Stage for One PerformanceNarration, Interactive Elements Introduce New Audiences to Classical Music and Dance Nashville Ballet will present Peter and the Wolf to an all-ages crowd for a one-time engagement Saturday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. in TPAC’s Polk Theater, after performing the beloved narrated fable to a sold-out audience in February 2011. In the classic

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 Country singer, songwriter and musician Jo Dee Messina and her husband Chris Deffenbaugh welcomed their second son to the family on Wednesday afternoon. 6-pound, 13-ounce Jonah Christopher Deffenbaugh was born at 2:43 PM Central time and joins three-year-old brother Noah. Jo Dee reported in from a Nashville hospital that everyone is doing wonderfully. “Noah couldn’t wait to hold his little

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Music City's finest student musicians will once again take to the Schermerhorn Symphony Center's stage during CMA's Third Annual Keep the Music Playing All Stars Concert on Tuesday, Jan. 31 (6:30 PM/CT). Hosted by RCA recording artist and two-time CMA Award nominee Chris Young, CMA's Keep the Music Playing All Stars Concert will honor several of the brightest music groups from Metro Nashville

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Scotty McCreery’s Album, Clear As Day, Certified PlatinumBillboard’s Top New Country Artist of 2011 Begins Tour with Brad Paisley on Thursday Scotty McCreery’s debut album, Clear As Day, has been certified platinum for sales of more than 1 million in just three months after its release. In addition, he was named No. 1 on Billboard magazine’s list of Top New Country Artists for 2011. He also won

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Olde Worlde Theatre proudly presents "Humpty Dumpty", the Iconic Character of the Mother Goose Realm Humpty journeys through the country of "EGGLAND" and during his adventures he encounters the diabolical chef and his helper, who have special plans for Humpty. This show is a colorful, whimsical and magical adaptation of a time honored nursery rhyme and is well suited for all ages. The

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Join Nashville Zoo for stories, crafts and animal guests at Wild and Crafty Animal Tales, a special education program held Jan. 17, 24 and 31 in the Zoo’s Croft Center. During Wild and Crafty Animal Tales, kids will listen to an animal story, make an animal craft and meet a special animal visitor. The program is designed for children ages 3 – 5, but all are welcome. Wild and Crafty Animal Tales

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Jackalope Brewing Company Launches Distribution Services to Nashville-Area Bars & RestaurantsNashville’s Newest Craft Brewery Expands Taproom Hours and Keg Distribution Jackalope Brewing Company, LLC proudly announces the launch of keg-based distribution to metro Nashville area bars, restaurants and event venues as of the second week in January. Operated by Bailey Spaulding, Robyn Virball, and

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  Another series from Gabriel Communications’ ever-popular Country’s Family Reunion will premiere on RFD-TV beginning on Friday, January 6 at 7 P.M. CST/8 P.M. Eastern.* “Country’s Family Reunion Salute to the Kornfield,” features the beloved cast members from the long-running television show HEE HAW with Roy Clark, Buddy Alan (Owens) and Bill Anderson, and of course, a stellar line-up of iconic

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This Friday, January 6th, a concert based on the music written about in the Little House on the Prairie series of books by author Laura Ingalls Wilder, will be filmed at the Loveless Barn  before a live audience, for broadcast by the PBS television network. Pa's Fiddle: America's Music will broadcast first during the June pledge-drive season on PBS stations throughout the nation, and be

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-22613833499229374862012-01-03T06:00:00.000-06:002012-01-03T06:00:10.331-06:00

The Arts Company and Owner Anne Brown welcome the New Year to the gallery by presenting a two-month celebration of photography, featuring eight photographers from the South Light Salon in an exhibition, The South Through Eight Lenses & A Code. The exhibition will be accompanied by a Festival of Salon Saturdays at The Arts Company designed to expand the gallery experience through poetry, film,

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*Free Admission *Free Parking *Free Seminars*Free Family Activities *Free Giveaways Nothing beats the winter blues better than looking at new boats and thinking about long, lazy days at the lake. Head to Bass Pro Shops at 323 Opry Mills Drive in Nashville and start dreaming about spring at their FREE Boat Show going on January 6th through the 15th. The Boat Show is the best place and time

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There’s no better way to end the holiday season than with a trip to Nashville for the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl on December 30th . Mississippi State University will represent the Southeastern Conference (SEC) as they take on the Atlantic Coast Conference’s (ACC) Wake Forrest University. Follow it up with a rockin’ New Year’s Eve in downtown Nashville and you’ve got the making of

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Wynonna Engaged Over Holidays! Country music icon Wynonna Judd and musician boyfriend Cactus Moser, of award-winning country group Highway 101, got engaged on December 24th. Wynonna and Cactus are presently touring together as Wynonna and The Big Noise. About Wynonna Judd Five-time GRAMMY Award winning artist and New York Times best-selling author Wynonna Judd first gained fame as part of one

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Davidson County residents will be able to recycle their live Christmas trees at several Metro sites again this holiday season, including a new drop-off location in Lakewood. Metro Public Works will collect the trees for mulching at the city’s Bordeaux Mulch Facility. All trees must be free of lights, ornaments, icicles, all tinsel and garland. No flocked trees will be accepted. WHO: Metro

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Jett Williams, Daughter of Hank Williams,Hosts Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree on the Anniversary of Her Father’s DeathWith Specials Guests David Frizzell and Jeremy Parsons Jett Williams, daughter of Hank Williams, will host the second-longest running radio show in history, Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree on the anniversary of her father’s untimely death in Oak Hill, WV on Sunday, January 1st, 1953.

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Watkins College of Art, Design & Film presents the 15th annual Interior Design Student Exhibit, a juried show featuring works by Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design degree candidates, from January 10-29 in the Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. Gallery on campus. All Watkins Interior Design majors are eligible to submit projects (created since Spring 2011) in eight categories: Residential, Commercial,

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Montgomery Gentry Teams With The Professional Championship Bullriders For 2012 Co-Headline Tour Award-winning country duo Montgomery Gentry built a legion of fans through their music and their rebel lifestyle that recently caught the attention of The Professional Championship Bullriders, and now the two powerhouses have teamed up for a multi-city arena tour beginning in January 2012. The

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DARRYL WORLEY VOLUNTEERS TO HELP AMERICA'S FISH AND WILDLIFEText-To-Give Campaign Uses Popular Song to Raise Money for Wildlife Agencies What started as a simple fishing promotion with one of the world's most recognizable songs, has led Country music star Darryl Worley to become an outdoor ambassador for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and other similar state organizations across the

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There’s room on the dance floor for fans of West Coast Country, Americana and maybe mellowed-out punk whenever Nick 13 takes to the stage. You may recognize this L.A.-based singer/ songwriter from his run as founder and core member of the psychobilly mainstay Tiger Army. But on his self-titled solo debut, he draws more from the ‘billy than the psycho side of his past, with intriguing results.

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T.J. Martell Foundation Kicks Off 'My New Year's Wish' CampaignThe T.J. Martell Foundation, the music industry’s largest foundation that supports Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research, is proud to unveil the “My New Year’s Wish” campaign in time for the holiday season. By logging onto www.mynewyearswish.com, donors have the opportunity to make a tax deductible contribution, upload their photo and

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Hunters for the Hungry Can Accept Hundreds of Deer for FreeSeveral Counties Have Funding to Process Deer, Deliver Meat to Food Banks in Time for Christmas The Tennessee Wildlife Federation's Hunters for the Hungry program is inviting hunters across the state to donate harvested deer, so that food banks and soup kitchens have meat to serve hungry Tennesseans through the colder months. Between now

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Give the Gift that Money Can’t BuyHelp Save Lives this Holiday Season by Donating Blood Think outside the box this holiday season. The perfect gift is at your nearest American Red Cross blood drive or blood donation center. And, unlike the latest fashion trend, video game or golf club, it costs nothing but an hour of your time. When you donate blood, you give the perfect gift – another hug,

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National Teen Scholarship Pageant Calls for Tennessee EntrantsState Competition Set for March 2012 at MTSU The Tennessee chapter of the America’s National Teenager Scholarship Organization (ANTSO) Pageant invites young ladies across the state to enter its 2012 competition, which will be held at MTSU on March 9-10. The state pageant will crown winners in six divisions: Miss (ages 19-24), Senior (

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This month's Frist Seniors Day includes a special presentation from FiftyForward Music for Seniors as they present a festive holiday concert featuring harp duo Holiday Harps, followed by a sing-along of seasonal favorites with Sarah Martin McConnell. This performance will take place in the Frist Center Auditorium at 1:30 p.m. and is free to attend.  Senior Monday in December is being held on

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Nashville Zoo will be teaming up with the American Red Cross Blood Drive for a blood drive on Monday, Dec. 12th, 2011 at the Zoo’s Croft Center Gallery from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. All presenting blood donors will receive one free zoo admission for use on or before February 29, 2012 and a specially designed t-shirt from the American Red Cross. According to the American Red Cross, someone in the United

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Amore Mondays’ Italian Christmas Dinner Show Coco’s Italian Market & Restaurant Celebrates the Holidays with Music, Food and Fun Coco’s Italian Market & Restaurant offers a “Christmas Dinner Show” as part of their “Amore Mondays” series on Monday, December 12th beginning at 6:30pm at their Italian-owned and operated establishment at 411 51st Ave N. Nashville, TN (37209). This holiday event is

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Support Second Harvest Food Bank and Save at Gaylord Opryland's ICE! This SundayReceive ‘Buy One, Get One Half Off’ ICE! Adult Admission on Dec. 11 with Donation of Canned Items Gaylord Opryland Resort is teaming up with Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee with an exclusive offer that will help provide 9 million meals to the hungry men, women and children as part of the organization’s

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Nashville's UNTITLED Artists Group welcomes you to its 2011 Winter show "ANTI-FREEZE,” Friday, December 9 from 6 to 10 p.m. This free, all-ages, one-night-only art event will take place at Marathon Village, located at 1305 Clinton Street near downtown Nashville. It’s time to enjoy great art, cocktails, and fascinating people in a relaxed non-traditional environment and unique venue. Join

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The following performers were honored last night at the second annual AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS broadcast live on FOX from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Fans logged on to www.theacas.com to cast votes in support of their favorite country music artists. The awards include traditional categories, as well as previously unrecognized areas of the business such as touring, encompassing the

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Belmont Mansion is inviting local families to experience winter wonderland at its 6th annual free day, Christmas with the Acklens, on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live harp music and warm refreshments will accompany the day’s events and activities. Children can also participate in scavenger hunts and make a variety of holiday crafts, from snow globes and holiday cards to terrariums

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Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam will begin a new holiday tradition Monday, December 5 when they host “Tennessee’s Home for the Holidays,” a free open house event at the executive residence during the first two weeks in December. Tennesseans from across the state are invited to take self-guided tours and enjoy the holiday decorations at the Tennessee Residence and

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The Tennessee Department of Education today released complete results from the 2011 state Report Card. Today’s release includes district- and school-level data on a variety of indicators, from student achievement and growth on standardized tests, to attendance and behavior. This is the department’s fourth major data release this year, following the summer release of statewide Tennessee

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A Skaggs Family Christmas Brings Magic Of The Season To Schermerhorn On Thursday, December 22Ensemble Performance Features Extended Family Plus Members of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra A Skaggs Family Christmas brings the magic of the holiday season to Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Thursday, December 22 at 7 p.m. The ensemble performance features the combined members of the

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Looking back into history to the year 1000, we count 23 years of peace in the world. In the remaining 1011 years, one or more wars have been taking place at any given time. To us peace is the normal state of being. But peace is a state of absence – the absence of strife and discord – the absence of war. To have an exhibition about peace is impossible without also addressing war. As we approach

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-5866659590236707772011-11-30T06:00:00.001-06:002011-11-30T06:00:05.065-06:00

The Porter Flea team is excited to announce the final vendor lineup at the second modern market event of 2011, Porter Flea: Handmade Holiday Market. The artisan market will be held on Saturday, December 3rd, from 12-8 PM indoors at the East Park Community Center, 600 Woodland Street, located in East Nashville. Porter Flea: Holiday will feature handmade gifts from over 60 local and regional

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-52058953237082975152011-11-29T09:06:00.000-06:002011-11-29T09:06:17.674-06:00

Toy Drive Offers Free Zoo TicketsMetro’s Mounted Patrol Holds 50th Annual Toy Drive at the Zoo Metro Nashville Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Division will collect donated toys for its annual Christmas Basket Program on Dec. 3 and 4 at Nashville Zoo. As an added incentive, the Zoo is offering a complimentary admission ticket for every new toy donated. Metro police officers will collect the

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-42337727070198932792011-11-29T06:00:00.000-06:002011-11-29T06:00:00.180-06:00

Nashville’s Nutcracker Brings Holiday Dreams Back to StageBallet Stages Traditional Story with New Tricks, Dancers  One of Nashville’s newest holiday traditions, Nashville’s Nutcracker, will return to TPAC’s Jackson Hall December 9-18 with additional performances and new surprises to accompany its beloved characters and story. “So many Nashvillians make Nashville’s Nutcracker part of their annual

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-45223339542705673222011-11-28T06:00:00.001-06:002011-11-28T06:00:13.081-06:00

Celebrate Christmas On The WaterGeneral Jackson Showboat Offers Two Shows This Holiday Season This Christmas, those looking for a unique way to celebrate the holidays won’t have to look any further than the General Jackson Showboat. The iconic paddle-wheel riverboat will offer two cruises that showcase the magic and joy of the “most wonderful time of the year.” New this holiday season is the

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-73897285439795081822011-11-27T06:31:00.000-06:002011-11-27T06:31:04.475-06:00

Piedmont Natural Gas 59th Annual Nashville Christmas Parade Celebrating “Christmas Around the World” and featuring Vince Gill as Grand Marshal With December right around the corner, there’s no better way to kick-off the holiday season than by attending the 59th Annual Nashville Christmas Parade! This year’s festive “Christmas Around the World” parade is set for Friday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m.

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-36764145297876294322011-11-25T06:00:00.000-06:002011-11-27T06:10:32.176-06:00

The Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is announcing its 5th Annual Music City Songwriting Competition with country music star and TV host Craig Morgan serving as the honorary ambassador. The competition will accept entries from November 1, 2011-January 31, 2012 and is open to amateur songwriters only. Songs may be submitted on CD to Music City Songwriting Competition, P.O. Box 190633,

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-9802178101172133472011-11-24T06:00:00.002-06:002011-11-24T06:00:08.117-06:00

Belmont Mansion Celebrating the Grand Opening of the Formal Dining Room!  Join Belmont Mansion in Sunday, Nov. 27 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. to experience the completion of a restoration project 12 years in the making. Executive Director Mark Brown will answer questions and discuss the details of the project. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments of almond tarts, finger foods and

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-91112695786692063372011-11-23T06:00:00.002-06:002011-11-23T06:00:07.032-06:00

Cheekwood Debuts "Santa Saturdays" as Part of  2011 Holiday at CheekwoodThere’s a new place in town to go and get your photograph made with Santa: Cheekwood!  Beginning November 26 and running every Saturday through December 17 Santa will be in a custom designed and built workshop at Cheekwood. Children will be able to visit with Santa and will leave with a 5 x 7 professional photo souvenir.

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-67100328763819883272011-11-22T06:00:00.001-06:002011-11-22T06:00:09.899-06:00

On Thursday and Friday evenings from November 1 through December 30, 2011, visitors to the Frist Center for the Visual Arts are invited to create masks in the Grand Lobby using various materials and inspiration from To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum, which is on view in the Ingram Gallery from October 7, 2011 to January 8, 2012. Mummy Mask Making has been developed in

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-4224551921257153952011-11-21T06:00:00.000-06:002011-11-21T06:00:09.336-06:00

Let Tennessee State Parks Do the Cooking this Thanksgiving Tennessee State Park restaurants will be open Thursday, November 24, serving a traditional Thanksgiving Day feast. Turkey and all the traditional trimmings, along with an assortment of desserts, will be available beginning at 11:00 a.m. until closing at state parks restaurants across Tennessee. Parks Serving Include: Cumberland

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-67972815797858389592011-11-18T06:00:00.001-06:002011-11-22T05:09:45.442-06:00

Tracy Lawrence Performs With The Nashville SymphonyJoins Friends To Perform “Paint Me A Birmingham” Benefiting The Nashville Rescue Mission Just last month Tracy Lawrence treated an audience to a special rendition of “Paint Me A Birmingham”performed with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and friends Restless Heart to benefit the Nashville Rescue Mission at the Schermerhorn in Nashville. Lawrence

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-43672068409366472352011-11-17T19:00:00.000-06:002011-11-17T19:00:04.115-06:00

Gaylord Opryland Resort Marks Start of 28th Annual A Country Christmas Now Featuring the Christmassy DreamWorks ExperienceVacation with America’s Most Loveable DreamWorks Animation Characters This Holiday Season Nashville’s iconic Gaylord Opryland Resort kicked off its 28th annual A Country Christmas tonight in a festive celebration featuring Shrek, Alex the Lion, King Julien, Po the Panda, Puss

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-75361074541026924502011-11-17T04:08:00.000-06:002011-11-17T04:08:00.134-06:00

Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge 51st Birthday Bash will take place on Wednesday, November 23rd in association with Kid Rock, who is performing that evening at the Ryman Auditorium as part of his nationwide tour giving money to and raising awareness for people in need. “We couldn't be happier that Kid Rock is working with us to make the Tootsie’s Birthday Bash a ‘rockin’ good time for everyone in

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-56332892467455114632011-11-16T06:00:00.000-06:002011-11-16T06:00:18.698-06:00

Origins of Nashville Parthenon New permanent exhibition exploring the history of Nashville’s beloved landmarkOpening  November 18th, 2011 One of the first questions visitors and newcomers to Nashville have is “Why does Nashville have a replica of the ancient Parthenon?” This building, so beloved by the city, has a fascinating history. It’s hard to imagine Nashville without the Parthenon, but

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-74098666352636490612011-11-15T06:00:00.000-06:002011-11-15T06:00:07.047-06:00

Watkins Photography Thesis Exhibition Opens November 18 Three Senior Shows in Currey Gallery Watkins College of Art, Design & Film presents Photography Thesis Exhibitions 2011, featuring works by Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography degree candidates Lauren Elizabeth Heine, Camille Perreault and Patrick Sheehan, from November 18 through December 16 in the Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. Gallery on campus

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-47416778708969052742011-11-14T06:00:00.000-06:002011-11-14T06:00:10.059-06:00

Street Theatre Company presents the second show in its “In Concert” Series, Ragtime in Concert!Six shows only, Wednesday through Sunday, November 16-20. Following the sold-out success of Street Theatre Company’s local premiere of Chess in Concert this past February, November brings the award-winning Broadway musical, Ragtime, for an In Concert performance. Ragtime is based on Mr. Doctorow's

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-72728027417277181822011-11-12T06:00:00.001-06:002011-11-12T06:00:09.710-06:00

 As part of its traffic safety education campaign, the Tennessee Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to be vigilant of deer on the roadways. The fall is the most active time of the year for deer due to mating and hunting season, and State Troopers caution that an increase in deer-related crashes is likely through December. “As the weather turns colder, the chances of seeing deer on or near our

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-12629868954635255192011-11-11T06:00:00.003-06:002011-11-11T06:00:18.779-06:00

Lipscomb University and David Lipscomb Campus School hold two household waste collections to celebrate America Recycles DayCommunity invited to bring e-waste, household products on Nov. 12, Nov. 15 To celebrate America Recycles Day, Nov. 15, David Lipscomb Elementary School and Lipscomb University are hosting household and e-waste collections on Saturday, Nov. 12, and Tuesday, Nov. 15. Student

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-23308818437841584042011-11-10T06:00:00.006-06:002011-11-10T06:00:00.048-06:00

Nashville Children’s Theatre (NCT) will hold the 13th Annual Grand Day on Saturday, November 12. On this unique day, guests can enjoy a performance of Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! and a grand carnival. Special honorees at Grand Day are long time performing arts sign interpreters, Harriet Harms and Karla Cooper Kelso. Grand Day begins with an 11 am performance of Junie B. in Jingle

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-39037736248811104862011-11-09T06:00:00.000-06:002011-11-09T06:00:26.127-06:00

Mr. Bond, Science Guy Gives Away Free Tuition at Winter Camp Science Programs at MBA, JCC,  & Discovery Center East Nashville’s own ‘Bill Nye’ returns to Montgomery Bell Academy, 4001 Harding Rd. for winter break 2011. Local Mad Scientist, Mr. Bond, Science Guy and assistants will hold a Science Camp from noon until 3 p.m., December 19 through 23.  Campers will do a DNA analysis, lift

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-1719303561050222252011-11-08T06:00:00.001-06:002011-11-08T06:00:27.797-06:00

Area humane societies and animal shelters are partnering with Nashville Zoo for the second annual Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo presented by PEDIGREE®. On Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., the Zoo’s parking lot will be an adoption destination with dogs and cats ready for their forever home. During Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo, staff from participating organizations will be on hand

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-68408984345437253082011-11-07T11:42:00.001-06:002011-11-07T11:44:00.962-06:00

For more than 60 years "Nashville's Veterans Day Parade" has been a Tennessee Capitol celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. The parade's organizers, the Davidson County Veterans Coordinating Council (DCVCC), have proudly been recognized as a Department of Defense designated Regional Veterans

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-37920351059006513892011-11-07T06:00:00.001-06:002011-11-07T06:00:01.193-06:00

Metro Parks' Centennial Art Center Gallery presents: Holiday Season Art Exhibition and Sale:Works by Staff and Students of Metro Parks’ Visual Arts Classes - A Benefit for Arts in the ParksNovember 4 – December 14 Metro Parks’ Centennial Art Center is hosting their annual Holiday Season Art Exhibition and Sale, November 4th through December 14th. This exhibit features works by Metro Parks’ Visual

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-17477925290143136302011-11-06T07:48:00.002-06:002011-11-06T07:51:13.257-06:00

Santa’s Wonderland Event Kicks Off New this year! FREE Craft Activities 7 Days a Week Popular outdoor retailer, Bass Pro Shops presents their fourth annual “Santa’s Wonderland—A Classic Christmas”—an event that has already become a family Christmas tradition. This year, the magic returned with Santa’s arrival, Saturday. Families can enjoy the wonder of Christmas inside every Bass Pro Shops

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-56983784997133922742011-11-04T06:00:00.006-05:002011-11-04T06:00:11.366-05:00

Nashville Mayor Karl Dean has announced that Country Music Hall of Fame legend Vince Gill will serve as Grand Marshal for the 59th Annual Nashville Christmas Parade on December 2nd. The parade, a longtime Music City tradition, officially kick starts the holiday season downtown with the lighting of the city Christmas tree at the Public Square Plaza where Gill will be joined by Mayor Dean and

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-6968795171367353802011-11-03T06:00:00.001-05:002011-11-03T06:00:16.450-05:00

Spectacular Production of Christmas ClassicA Christmas Carol, The Musical Presented by The Renaissance Players The Renaissance Players are excited to present a musical extravaganza of a Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol, The Musical, December 2 – 18 in the Anne Deason Performance Hall at The Renaissance Center. The Charles Dickens' classic gets the full Broadway treatment with music by Alan

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-41863903656422747302011-11-02T06:00:00.000-05:002011-11-02T06:00:07.816-05:00

Watkins YART Sale Offers Original Art Treasures from Students & Faculty November 17 & 19 Watkins College of Art, Design & Film hosts the fall edition of its YART Sale on Thursday, November 17, from 1 to 5 p.m., and on Saturday, November 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Cecy Reed Student Center. One of the visual arts college’s most popular community events, the YART Sale will feature original

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-51954066026006120442011-11-01T06:00:00.000-05:002011-11-01T06:00:08.956-05:00

Belmont Mansion, The Battle of Nashville Preservation Society and the Lotz House have teamed up to bring a significant symposium on the Civil War to Middle Tennessee November 11 and 12. The symposium will launch with an opening night reception at the Lotz House in Franklin, Tennessee on Friday, November 11. The reception will be hosted by BONPS President Phillip Duer and Thomas Flagel, author of

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-38721958494270046732011-10-31T06:00:00.001-05:002011-10-31T06:00:03.111-05:00

Active military personnel, military veterans and their immediate families will receive free admission to Nashville Zoo during Regions Bank’s Military Appreciation Day on Sunday, Nov. 13th, 2011. Military Appreciation Day is offered in gratitude for the commitment, bravery and sacrifices made by those who serve our country. In addition to regular Zoo activities, a special children’s fun zone

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-41124884709045508412011-10-28T06:00:00.000-05:002011-10-28T06:00:13.556-05:00

Purlieu means “a piece of land on the edge of a forest,” but also has the connotation of a person’s usual haunts. In the case of painters Sharon Charney and Anne Williams, both definitions apply to the land behind their suburban homes in West Meade. Both painters interpret and protect their natural world. Sharon Charney’s bold, realistic images are often spontaneous and colorful. She paints

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-47926808697239896002011-10-27T06:00:00.000-05:002011-10-27T06:00:14.062-05:00

Symmetry Welcomes Progressive Veterinarian to All-Day Community Wellness Event Dr. Marc Smith of Natchez Trace Veterinary Services provides progressive pet education at Symmetry’s upcoming Holistic Health Expo at its wellness center on Saturday, November 12th from noon until 6pm. His educational demos include natural veterinary medicine, pet acupuncture and laser therapy for pets. Admission is

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-36933256510114892132011-10-26T06:00:00.001-05:002011-10-26T06:00:00.180-05:00

Princess and the Pea, and Tea, at Belmont Mansion!This princess has never had a worse night’s sleep – 20 of the softest feather mattresses and she can still feel that annoying lump! “The Princess and the Pea” comes to Belmont Mansion Saturday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon. Join the sleepless princess, along with her prince and the royal court, for a mini-performance of the classic children’s

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-91326019486890966562011-10-25T06:00:00.001-05:002011-10-25T06:00:03.072-05:00

Belk Famous Charity Sale Coming November 5thPrivate sale benefits local non-profits and schools company-wide while ticket holders save 20-70 percent off Bargain hunters—start your engines and get ready to race to your nearest Belk store to shop to help raise money for non-profit organizations in your community. On Saturday Nov. 5 from 6-10 a.m. all Belk stores will welcome shoppers to take

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-9457849110814454992011-10-24T06:00:00.001-05:002011-10-24T06:00:02.825-05:00

Pianist, composer and Dove Award winner Rollie Mains, and two of his talented musical friends will provide an hour of meditative music Sunday, October 30. The trio will freely improvise from 6-7 PM, creating a contemplative space for audience members to go “wherever the music leads them.” Audience members are encouraged to enjoy the music in their own way, even to bringing a blanket and pillow

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-17810558340077730452011-10-21T06:00:00.001-05:002011-10-25T06:26:38.602-05:00

The Inspirational Country Music Association is this year moving to a new level of Nashville humanitarianism with a “Turning Nashville Pink” theme being embraced both during Inspirational Country Music Week, October 24-27th and the ICM Faith, Family, & Country Awards presentation October 28 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Numerous businesses throughout downtown Nashville will display pink in

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-74308212397607606152011-10-20T06:00:00.000-05:002011-10-20T06:00:15.217-05:00

“Unplugged & Uncorked” to Benefit Local Veterans Lexus of Nashville will serve as the host for the 4th Annual “No Veteran Left Behind” event, benefiting We Are Building Lives. The special event which includes a wine tasting and live musical entertainment will take place Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. VIP ticketholders will enjoy a special vintner tasting of some of the most

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-27306754491778368312011-10-19T06:00:00.002-05:002011-10-19T06:00:16.138-05:00

University School of Nashville (USN) presents Artclectic, one of Nashville’s most anticipated annual art shows, Oct. 20-23. Celebrating its 15-year anniversary, Artclectic will feature a juried art show with work by more than 50 artists, special events, family activities and more. To commemorate Artclectic’s 15 years as one of the Southeast’s pre-eminent art shows, famed Nashville printmakers

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-30987376267976161202011-10-18T06:00:00.001-05:002011-10-18T07:45:53.794-05:00

Halloween, one of autumn’s most colorful and fun festivities, is eagerly anticipated by most children. This year, bring the kids and have a Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus and Lucy Halloween as the Great Pumpkin comes to your local Bass Pro Shops. Free kids’ activities including fun crafts, a costume parade and “Trick-or-Treating” will be available at 53 Bass Pro Shops retail locations in the

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-56925908674093835672011-10-17T06:00:00.001-05:002011-10-17T06:00:02.739-05:00

October 22 Marks Opening of Masterpieces Exhibition from Buffalo Bill Historical Center Vast Collection Showcases the Mythic West through Art, History, and Culture In a landmark collaboration, Cheekwood and the Buffalo Bill Historical Center (BBHC) bring the epic romance and adventure of the American West to Nashville in Visions of the American West: Masterworks from the Buffalo Bill Historical

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-25030480840611413652011-10-14T06:00:00.004-05:002011-10-14T06:00:11.669-05:00

Country Comes to Town at the Music & Molasses Arts & Crafts Festival Thousands of visitors will head for Ellington Agricultural Center in Nashville on Oct. 15 and 16 for the 19th Annual Music & Molasses Arts & Crafts Festival. This year’s festival honorary chair is Tennessee Department of Agriculture Commissioner Julius Johnson. "This is a huge weekend of family fun," said Anne Dale, director of

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-91920095646184049172011-10-13T06:00:00.001-05:002011-10-13T06:00:12.244-05:00

MUSIC CITY WALK OF FAME INDUCTION OF PETER FRAMPTONGrammy® Award-Winning Music Icon Earns Star Among Nashville’s Greatest  Music City, Inc. today announced the newest inductee into the Music City Walk of Fame, presented by founding sponsor Gibson Guitar: Grammy®-winning guitarist and songwriter Peter Frampton. Frampton will be recognized officially with the unveiling of a commemorative sidewalk

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-50840298864629141462011-10-12T06:00:00.001-05:002011-10-12T06:00:13.210-05:00

Deborah Allen Releases Children’s Christmas Book, “The Loneliest Christmas Tree”Inspirational story written 25 years ago, newly illustrated by Molly Brooks Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and performer Deborah Allen has released her first book, a children’s Christmas story titled “The Loneliest Christmas Tree.” Originally written by Allen in 1986 but unreleased until now, “The Loneliest

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-54417698833539285682011-10-11T06:00:00.000-05:002011-10-11T06:00:17.915-05:00

It’s Heeere! Nashville Zoo’s 14th Annual Ghouls at Grassmere Hair-raising haunts and frightful delights await you at Ford Motor Company’s Ghouls at Grassmere. Nashville’s favorite Halloween celebration is back with nine nights of spooktacular fun, October 14 – 16, 21 – 23 and 28 – 30 from 5 – 9 p.m. each night. Ghouls at Grassmere is community favorite designed to appeal to families with

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-5634697794242434812011-10-10T06:00:00.000-05:002011-10-10T06:00:12.728-05:00

The popular Latin American family celebration, El Dia de los Muertos, will be held at Cheekwood on Saturday, October 29 with activities including live performances, a Mexican marketplace, and interactive art activities for everyone. Now in its twelfth year at Cheekwood, the day-long celebration is a premiere community event for Nashville’s Hispanic population as well as for families throughout

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11808027687294163870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271340846980290991.post-31550225142046018562011-10-07T06:00:00.001-05:002011-10-07T06:00:04.560-05:00

Big Machine Records and Colonial Candle today announced an exciting partnership just in time for the holiday season. An all-star lineup of Country artists singing their favorite Christmas carols – coupled with the magical scent of a yuletide fire and fresh cut pine – provides a perfect transition into the holiday season. The new luxury boxed gift set features an exclusive holiday CD packaged

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Olde Worlde Theatre CompanyPresents the Time Honored Classic - "The Adventures of Tom Thumb" Olde Worlde Theatre Company proudly brings to life the magic of beloved fairy tale hero Tom Thumb in a time when wishing made a difference. A tale of epic proportion, the production will feature mystery, wizardry and an array of spellbinding creatures. This re-telling is done in "Olde Worlde" style using

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Award-winning Nashville singer/songwriter/producer Regie Hamm has a dream....A dream of a world where special needs children and the families that love them have an “Angel Center” in Middle Tennessee where comprehensive therapy, diagnosis, and support is available for those children most profoundly challenged with mental disabilities. To help turn that dream into reality, on Thursday, October

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The Goats, Music and More Festival has been honored by the Southeast Tourism Society as a Top 20 Event for October twice with its unique southern flavor, top-notch free musical entertainment, goat shows that celebrate fainting and Boer goats, barbecue, food of every description, arts and crafts and kids games and activities. The festival that began in honor of those famous fainting goats of

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Nashville’s historic Germantown is gearing up for the 32nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration to take place on Saturday, October 8th. The city’s original and longest running cultural festival will again entertain, regale, and delight thousands from around the region with its unique brand of traditional German revelry. This colorful, family friendly, autumn festival attracts over 25,000 guests.

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Scotty McCreery Releases Debut Album, Clear As Day, on Oct. 4He Will Make Several National TV Appearances Before Returning to North Carolina To Celebrate His 18th Birthday and Album Release with Fans Mercury Nashville/19 Recordings/Interscope artist Scotty McCreery will release his debut album, Clear As Day, on Oct. 4 during a week that will include several national television appearances and a

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On Wednesday, October 12, Mountain Heart will perform at The Rutledge (410 4th Ave. South) in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., with Mountain Heart taking the stage at 10:00 p.m. Their performance follows country icons, Marty Stuart and Connie Smith and prior to David Mayfield Parade, also on the bill for the evening.  The concert is part of the 12th Annual Americana Music

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Quadraphonic sounds at Schermerhorn Symphony Center make for a fun-filled Regions FREE Day of MusicContinuous musical entertainment to be presented on four stages from morning till night Photo Credit: Jan Duke  A morning performance by the Nashville Symphony, an outdoor stage on Symphony Place and nighttime salsa dancing are just some of the highlights of the Regions FREE Day of Music, taking

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“Bouquets for Breast Cancer” Reception on October 6 Will Benefit Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition The 4th Annual “Bouquets for Breast Cancer” champagne and strawberries complimentary reception will be presented on Thursday, October 6, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Rebel Hill Florist to benefit the Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition (TBCC). The complimentary reception will be hosted by Anna

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Nashville Venue Set to Rock to Favorite ‘80s & ‘90s Hits World-Famous Wildhorse Saloon’s Fall Line-Up Released Starting this month, the Wildhorse Saloon will be the host site to several concerts flashing back to the last three decades. The world-famous venue will celebrate hit pop and heavy metal songs from the ‘80s and ‘90s with a line-up including Hanson, the B-52s, Queensryche, Sister Hazel

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Nashville Symphony invites community to May 2012 Carnegie Hall ConcertPerformance will be the finale of the national Spring for Music Festival The Nashville Symphony invites members of the community join the orchestra when it performs at Carnegie Hall on May 12, 2012. The Saturday-night concert will be the finale of the Spring for Music festival, a celebration of America’s most innovative

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Nashville Zoo’s Annual Harvest Days event is scheduled for September 24 and 25. Taking place at the Zoo’s Historic Grassmere Home and Farm, the two day festival will feature activities, crafts and displays highlighting American culture of the 19th century. Take a step back in time at Nashville Zoo’s Harvest Days, Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 25 from 1 – 5 p.m.

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