greater nashville key may, 2015 issue
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KEY Magazine, Nashville, Arts, Entertainment, Grand Ole Opry, Dining, Maps, Nightlife, Shopping, Attractions and Much More!TRANSCRIPT
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THIS MONTH’S FEATURES:
Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays – Grand Ole Opry2804 Opryland Drive. Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in May. Since 1925, country’s best have mesmerized audiences at the Opry, the show that made country music famous. While performances from both legendary entertainers and the latest country music acts are the norm, when you go to the Opry, you’ll also enjoy blue-grass bands, comedy, and more. Artists sched-uled to appear this month include Reba (pictured), Hunter Hayes, Trace Adkins, Craig Morgan, Kellie Pickler, and more! For Opry tickets and in-formation visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
Thursdays – Opry Country Classics 116 Fifth Avenue North, downtown. Emanating from the Ryman Auditorium during the spring and fall season, Opry Country Classics is hosted by Opry member Larry Gatlin and features performances of the country music the world knows best performed by legends of the genre as well as the rising stars the legends have influenced. Shows now through May 28. Among the Spotlight Artists appearing this month are the Charlie Daniels Band and the Oak Ridge Boys. For tickets and information, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
Daily – Grand Ole Opry House Backstage Pass ToursGuided tours of the Grand Ole Opry House offer visitors an up-close look at the celebrated 4,400-seat venue and country’s most famous show, in-cluding themed dressing rooms, the artists’ en-trance, the Opry stage, and more. Daytime tours are available seven days a week February–October featuring Blake Shelton as your video tour guide. Tours are also available following most Opry per-formances with video tour guide Darius Rucker. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, try our Behind the Curtain VIP tour. For more information, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
May 1-2 – Sevier Park Street Fest3012 Lealand Avenue, Sevier Park and along parts of 12th Avenue. Live entertainment on Friday 7:30–10:30 pm with JOHNNYSWIM and Penny and Sparrow; On Saturday there will be talent on 2 stages, 10 am–5 pm, with a long list of art-ists. Family fun events, food, and zany contests throughout the day, including Las Paletas Kids Area and Edley’s Hot Wing Eating Contest. 10 am–8 pm, sevierparkfest.com
May 1-3 – Southern Women’s ShowMusic City Center, 201 Fifth Avenue South. This annual event attracts thousands of local women each year with fashion shows, cooking demonstra-tions, beauty tips, health screenings, decorating ideas and personal growth opportunities – all tai-lored especially for women – as well as celebrity appearances. It’s the perfect opportunity to grab a girlfriend and try out new products and services, consult with experts and register for prizes and giveaways. southernshows.com/wna
May 1-3 – Tennessee Craft Spring FairCentennial Park, 2600 West End Avenue. One-of-a-kind, handcrafted works at this juried fair are perfect gifts for friends, family… and yourself! Enjoy food from area vendors, family-friendly activities in the Kids’ Tent and demonstra-tions from artisans aimed to educate as they create pieces in front of your eyes. Friday and Saturday 10 am–6 pm, Sunday 10 am–5 pm. A unique feature of Tennessee Craft Fairs re-quires artists to be on-site. While shopping, you’ll meet the artists, learn what inspires them and just how they take raw materials like clay, wood, metal and glass and transform them into fine craft. Free and open to the public. tennesseecrafts.org
May 2 – Kentucky Derby PartyBelle Meade Plantation, 5025 Harding Pike. Put on your best Derby hat and outfit and come out for the best Derby party in Tennessee. Watch the Derby on the big screen while enjoying our Derby buffet and sipping on Derby cocktails. Play your luck at our many game of chance tables and enter
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Events 3–7
Performing Arts 8–10
Key Info 13
Dining 14–15
Maps 16–18
Shopping & Services 20–21
Attractions 22–28
Galleries & Exhibits 30
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May 2 – Music City Derby DayCentennial Art Center, 25th Avenue North & Park Plaza. This fundraiser for Bridges will benefit over 208,000 people in middle Tennessee with hearing loss. Don your favorite spring apparel and best fan-cy hat, feast on finger foods and mint juleps, and join in lawn games and stick horse races with celeb-rity jockeys as we celebrate the greatest two min-utes in sports. Live music will be provided by the Tennessee Tornadoes, and complete coverage of the Kentucky Derby will be shown. Admission $75, VIP $130. 4 pm–8 pm, bridgesfordeafandhh.org
May 2 – Fairgrounds SpeedwayFairgrounds Speedway, 625 Smith Avenue. Come out and join us! Admission: $10; $8 seniors, kids 12 and under; $5 military. The pit ticket gate opens at 9:30 am, first practice at 12 noon, the grandstand officially opens at 3 pm, the green flag racing slat-ed for 4 pm. fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com
May 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-25 – Tennessee Renaissance Festival2124 New Castle Road, Arrington. Travel back to 16th century England with skilled artisans displaying their wares and specialty foods and drinks greet the festival-goer. Hear the sounds of Renaissance musicians and merrymakers as they echo through the trees. Color, movement, and peals of laughter welcome those who thrill to the challenges of games of skill and man-powered rides. Tours of the Castle Gwynn first floor and grounds are included with admission 11 am–3 pm (weather permitting). Hours: 10 am–6 pm. Free parking; free admission for children 5 and under. No pets. tnrenfest.com
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Songwriter SessionsFord Theater, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Avenue South. Songwriters perform in an intimate setting and invite ques-tions from the audience every Saturday at 11:30 am. Included with museum admission. Passes will be given out beginning two hours prior to the program on a first-come, first-served basis. countrymusichalloffame.org
May 4-11, 16-19, 29-31 – Nashville Sounds Home GamesFirst Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson Street. Take the
family out to the ballgame at the city’s new minor-league ballpark located in Sulphur Dell, north of downtown. The Nashville Sounds home games are May 4-7 vs. Iowa; May 8-11 vs. Round Rock; May 16-19 vs. New Orleans; May 29-31 vs. Las Vegas. This season, fans are encouraged to park at the Metro Courthouse Garage at 101 James Robertson Parkway ($5/parking, free shuttle). nashvillesounds.com
May 9 – Iroquois SteeplechasePercy Warner Park. The premier spring race in American steeplechasing and Music City’s tradi-tional rite of spring – typically attracting more than 25,000 spectators. Since being designated in 1981 as the official charity of the Iroquois Steeplechase, the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has received more than $9.5 million from the event proceeds. iroquoissteeplechase.org
May 9 – Second Saturday laser Shows at Sudekem PlanetariumAdventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. After-hours showings of stunning planetarium and special laser music shows, with millions of stars and digital visual effects. See a single show or make it a full evening and buy tickets for all three shows! Join us for “Summer laze,” featuring music from the Beach Boys, Johnny Cash, Black Eyed Peas, Ricky Martin, and others at 8:30 pm; the iconic music of The Beatles at 9:30 pm; Groove to the sounds of Kiss, Van Halen, Boston, AC/DC, Aerosmith, and Pink Floyd, at “That (Mostly) 70’s laser Show,” at 10:30 pm. Tickets available at the door, at the admis-sion desk on the day of the event or online at sudekumplanetarium.com.
May 9 – Franklin Rodeo Parade Downtown Franklin. Founded in 1949, the Franklin Rodeo brings over 18,000 screaming fans, year af-ter year, to enjoy the excitement of national rodeo competition events. The fun starts at noon in down-town Frankin with floats, horses, clowns and more!
May 9, 16, 23, 30 – Musicians Corner Centennial Park, 2600 West End Avenue. Free family-friendly weekly festival and giant lawn party with stellar music, a mix of Nashville’s best food trucks, free Kidsville activities, Dogville, and a Beer Garden serving Nashville’s local brews. 12–5 pm. musicianscornernashville.com
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May 14-16 – Franklin Rodeo Downtown Franklin. One of the largest rodeos east of the Mississippi! Enjoy the excitement of national rodeo competition events – bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie down roping, barrel racing, and bull rid-ing and more! Tickets $5–20. franklinrodeo.com
May 15-17 – Goodguys Nashville National Car ShowLP Field, Tennessee Titan Stadium, 1 Titans Way. Featuring over 2,500 hot rods, customs, classics, street rods, muscle cars and trick trucks through 1972 vintage. Vendor exhibits, swap meet, and Auto Trader Classics cars-for-sale area, special “themed” parking areas on Saturday, Goodguys Autocross to test vehicle agility and performance, lots of fun for the entire family! Friday and Saturday 8 am–5 pm, Sunday 8 am–3 pm. $20 admission; $6 for ages 7–12; Free for 6 and under; $5 active or retired military ID. Parking $5. good-guys.com
May 17, 24, 31 – Dragon Music SundaysFannie Mae Dees Park (Dragon Park) in Hillsboro
Village, 2400 Blakemore Avenue. Grab a blanket or some chairs and gather for this annual concert event where the local world-renowned musician/artists play for neighbors! 4–6:30 pm
May 17, 29 – Nashville venom Home GamesMunicipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Avenue North. Nashville’s professional indoor football league vs. Columbus on May 17 at 2 pm, and the Marion Blue Racers on May 29 at 7 pm. nashvillevenom.com
May 20 – Spring Outing at The Hermitage4580 Rachel’s Lane, Home of President Andrew Jackson. The Hermitage hosts a tented picnic, 11 am–1 pm, that dates back to the early days of The Ladies Hermitage Association. Guests are invited to join us for this time-honored tradition. thehermitage.com
May 21 – Yoga on the FieldLP Field, 1 Titans Way. Join hundreds of yogis at the home of the Tennessee Titans for the first an-nual Yoga on the Field. All levels welcome. Water will be provided, but please bring your own mat and towel. This twilight class will stretch from end
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zone to end zone, and please stick around after and enjoy a specialty cocktail from our cash bar. Registration starts at 6pm, class will begin prompt-ly at 6:30 and cocktail hour will be from 7:30-8:30. eh.xorbia.com/yoga
May 22-24 – Nashville Flea MarketTennessee State Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue, (615) 862-5016. You’ll find a huge variety of gifts, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, arts and crafts, tools, housewares, handmade clothing, and hundreds of thousands of other items each month, at one of the top ten flea markets in the country. Dealers and vendors from 30 states offer their wares to the buying public. Admission is free; parking $5. Friday 8 am–5 pm; Saturday 7 am–6 pm; Sunday 7 am– 4 pm; nashvilleexpocenter.org
May 23 – Identity: An Exhibition of You Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. Explore the physical, psychological and social elements in your life that make you tick in this interactive look at how much of who you are is genetically influenced. Explore the different lobes of your brain, test your taste buds, and leave wearing a necklace containing your own DNA, are
some of the special activities planned through-out the day! Included with general admission. adventuresci.org
May 29 – Brew at the ZooNashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Road. Animals, live music, local food trucks, and 100 craft beers are on tap at this unique after-hours, adults only event (age 21+). Free shuttle service will be provided. 6:30 –11 pm, nashvillezoo.org
May 29 – Full Moon Pickin’ PartyWarner Park Equestrian Center, 2520 Old Hickory Boulevard. Bluegrass and roots pickers jam in cir-cles under the trees and around the grounds, while three headlining acts perform on the main stage. No glass, large coolers, or alcohol. Bring blankets or camping chairs. Family-friendly. Dogs on a leash welcome. 7–11 pm, Tickets: $5–$20, include water, soft drinks and beer (adults 21+). Food available. friendsofwarnerparks.com
May 30 – Nashville RollergirlsNashville Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Avenue North. Doubleheader vs. Columbia Quad Squad. nashvilleauditorium.com
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Giraldo (pictured), on May 13; Nick Offerman & Megan Mullally on May 15; Tv On The Radio on May 16; For King & Country on May 22; Weird Al Yankovic: The Mandatory World Tour on May 23; The Tallest Man on Earth on May 27; Rickey Smiley & Friends on May 30. Buy tickets at Ryman box office, ryman.com, ticketmaster.com, ticketmaster outlets or call (615) 458-8700.
May at the Wildhorse Saloon120 Second Avenue North. Three floors of fun with five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. The Wildhorse boasts extraordinary talent, fine house bands and memorable performers. Fun, complimentary line dancing lessons are offered daily. wildhorsesaloon.com
May 1,2 – Shen YunAndrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Formed in 2006 in New York, Shen Yun strives to revive authen-tic Chinese culture and share its beauty with the world. Before the dawn of Western civilization, a divinely inspired culture blossomed in the East. Believed to be bestowed from the heavens, it val-ued virtue and enlightenment. Embark on an ex-traordinary journey through 5,000 years of glorious Chinese heritage, where legends come alive and good always prevails. tpac.org
May 1-3, 5-10, 12-17 – The Cat in the HatNashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton Street. For the 56 years the Cat’s been on the page, we could never get rights to put him on our stage. We’ve asked quite politely, we’ve pleaded just so, but the answer was always, no, no, NO! Now, thanks to the National Theatre of Britain, a stage version has finally been written – with no added text (lots of mime, dance and movement) and Seuss illustrations, which need no improvement! The Cat in the Hat will be bringing Dick, Sally, Thing One and Thing Two, they’ll all be here, so how about you? For families with children of all ages. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org
May 1-9 – Take Me OutDarkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. Presented by ACT 1 (Artists’ Cooperative Theatre), a non-profit organization dedicated to bring-ing theatrical gems, both classic and modern, to Nashville audiences. Now in its twenty-sixth sea-son, ACT 1 has performed productions of more than a hundred of the world’s greatest plays.
May at the Nashville SymphonySchermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place. Packages may be purchased from the Patron Services hotline at (615) 687- 6401. Concerts and events this month Symphony Spring Fashion Show featuring designer Brunello Cucinelli on May 5 at 6 pm; Kenny G on May 7 at 7 pm, May 8 and 9 at 8 pm; Natalie Cole with the Nashville Symphony on May 10 at 7 pm; ABBA The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA on May 12 at 7:30 pm (without orchestra); Symphonie Fantastique! & Sibelius’ violin Concerto on May 14 at 7 pm, May 15 and 16 at 8 pm; Morning Coffee & Classics Symphonie Fantastique! on May 15 at 10:30 am; Britten’s War Requiem with the Nashville Symphony & Chorus and Blair Children’s Chorus on May 29 and 30 at 8 pm. Take advantage of a free event this month – OnStage with Bob Marler & Xiao-Fan Zhang on May 13 at 5:30 pm, performing Dvorak, Shostakovich and Sibelius. For tickets and showtimes, call the box office at (615) 687- 6400 between 10 am and 6 pm Monday through Friday or 10 am and 2 pm Saturday, or go to the website at nashvillesymphony.org.
May at the Ryman Auditorium116 Fifth Avenue North. This stellar venue is a six-time winner of Pollstar’s Concert Theatre of the Year award and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy of Country Music’s Venue of the Year. This
month’s outstanding lineup includes Sam’s Place: Music for the Spirit featuring Brandon Heath, Crowder, Diamond Rio and Ray Stevens on May 3; Opry Country Classics hosted by larry Gatlin on May 7, 14, 21, and hosted by Bill Cody on May 28; Tame Impala with Mini Mansions on May 11; Georgia On My Mind with The Peach Pickers & Friends on May 12; Pat Benatar & Neil
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Performances on Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm. Tickets $15. act1online.com, darkhorsetheater.com
May 1, 2, 8 – Puss in BootsNashville Public Library Children’s Theater, 615 Church Street. Wishing Chair’s newest creation pays homage to Tom Tichenor’s first ever puppet show at the Nashville Public Library in 1938. This colorful show features an original jazzy score by Nashville singer/songwriter Chris Walters. Brand new marionettes created by Wishing Chair will tell the story of a clever cat, an innocent boy and one hungry ogre. Free parking for 1-1/2 hours in the library’s parking garage. library.nashville.org
May 2, 9, 16 & 23 – Jack and the BeanstalkBelcourt Theatre, 2202 Belcourt Avenue in Hillsboro Village. Fee–Fi–Fo–Fum! Come and enjoy Jack’s adventures as Olde Worlde Theatre takes you back in time on a magical journey. Expect color-ful characters, farcical whimsy, hysterical dialogue, and special effects. Performed in the spirit of a traditional English pantomime, the show is a lively interactive comedy for all ages. General admission $8. oldeworldetheatre.com
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Bye Bye Liver: The Nashville Drinking PlayBlue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fast-paced sketch comedy takes a satirical look at the drinking culture. Audience members choose sides in a game of Would You Rather, guess songs in Name That Tune, or find love as different contes-tants are tested in Match Maker. Tickets are $12 each. Must be 21 or over. Call 1-800-650-6449 or go to byebyeliver.com/nashville.
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – Bluegrass JamStation Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. Free admission every Sunday evening at Nashville’s premiere lis-tening room for bluegrass and roots music. “Cold beer, hot pickin’ and friends you won’t meet until you get here.” The evening entertainment begins at 8 pm. (615) 255-3307, stationinn.com
May 5, 12, 19, 26 – The Doyle and Debbie ShowStation Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. This hilarious love letter to the country music community and its stars is hysterical, and the music is finely-crafted. The two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton, have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off
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beautifully. Tickets are $20 and the show begins at 7 pm. doyleanddebbie.com
May 6, 13, 20, 27 – Music City RootsThe Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. Jim Lauderdale hosts Wednesday night’s weekly, two-hour live radio show, showcasing Nashville’s rich music scene, from country to Americana. $15 gen-eral admission; free for 5 and under; $10 students 19+ with valid college ID. musiccityroots.com
May 6-16 – Ingram New Works FestivalNashville Public Television’s Studio A, 161 Rains Avenue. 7 pm. Experience staged new plays from five unique voices, all read by top Nashville actors. The Ice Treatment by Nate Eppler on May 6 & 16; Showing by Gabrielle Sinclair on May 7 & 11; Simply Bess by Bianca Sams on May 8 & 12; Air Space by Tori Keenan-Zelt on May 9 & 15; Donald Margulies on May 13 & 14. nashvillerep.org
May 6-10, 12-17 – Motherhood the MusicalAndrew Johnson Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. This four- woman show shares the loving journey of Amy, a soon- to- be first- time mom; Barb, an over- worked, underpaid, stressed- out mother of five; Brooke, an overworked lawyer who barely sees her kids; and Tasha, a single mom struggling to balance work, family and a divorce. This hilarious musical that was first developed in Nashville covers the wonderful, crazy journey of being a mom. tpac.org
May 7 – Zappa Plays ZappaMarathon Music Works, 1402 Clinton Street. Dweezil Zappa performs with a fine assortment of hand-picked musicians, dedicated to preserving and performing the detailed music of his father, Frank Zappa. Doors open at 7 pm; Show at 8 pm. Tickets: $25–$75, 18 and over. marathonmusic-works.com
May 8-10, 14-16, 21-23 – Women’s WorkZ. Alexander Looby Theater, 2301 Rosa Parks Boulevard. Tennessee Women’s Theater Project will present this festival and celebration of works created by women. Each year, women playwrights, poets, singers, musicians, essayists, circus per-formers, painters, filmmakers, dancers, choreogra-phers, and photographers from across Tennessee and the country are showcased in this high-quality theatrical production. twtp.org
May 10, 16, 17 – Clowns and OthersThe Martin Center for Nashville Ballet, 3630 Redmon Street. Clown around with the Nashville Ballet and follow frolicking dancers through a se-ries of sweet, silly encounters that will leave you giggling in the aisles. This whimsical ballet is per-fect for even the youngest budding arts aficiona-dos and the young at heart. A cast of 14 dancers teach us to smile through the unexpected events that keep life interesting, and offer valuable les-sons for children of all ages. nashvilleballet.com
May 14, 16 – Trisha Brown Dance CompanyOZ Nashville, 6172 Cockrill Bend Circle. OZ Arts is a destination for innovative contemporary art ex-periences. OZ will present two distinct evenings of performance from avant-garde and postmodern-ist choreographer Trisha Brown. On May 14, the program will feature multiple, iconic works cre-ated for the theater. The May 16 production will employ the manicured grounds of OZ and then move into the Grand Salon, which will be trans-formed into a performance space with seating. ozartsnashville.org
May 15-30 – Starlite WaltzDarkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. GROUNDWORKS presents the charming story of Candy and Rhonda’s desire to sing in front of a live audience. For now the closest they can get to a stage is while they’re serving dinner at the Starlite Supper Club, next door to the Starlite Motel – their current home. See if their luck and lives can change after they’ve been given a chance to sing one number, because who knows who might be in the audience? groundworkstheatre.com
May 15, 28 – Music at the FristFrist Center Cafe, Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway. Duette (alternative acoustic band of ukulele, guitar, and tight irresistible harmonies) on May 15. Carolyn Martin Trio (Texas swing, and songs from the Great American Songbook) on May 28. fristcenter.org
May 26-31 – NewsiesAndrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. They delivered the papers, until they made the headlines…Newsies, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing musical from Disney. This Tony winner for best score and best choreography is a high-energy explosion of song and dance you don’t want to miss. tpac.org
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diningAquarium RestaurantOpry Mills Mall. Sensational seafood in a unique setting. Dine around a 200,000 gallon tank featur-ing more than 100 species of colorful tropical fish including sharks and stingrays. Delicious menu se-lections from burgers to seafood platters. After your meal, visit the Treasure Chest Gift Shop. You can make Aquarium part of your next field trip, birthday party or special event. Reservations recommended. (615) 514-FISH, aquariumrestaurants.com
Cantina laredo592 12th Avenue South. Delicious margaritas, fresh guacamole made at the table, and authentic Mexican food prepared with the freshest and fin-est ingredients make this restaurant in the Gulch a great destination for lunch, dinner or special events. (615) 259-9282, cantinalaredo.com
Claim JumperOpry Mills Mall. Celebrate special occasions, host a business lunch or gather with friends and family. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with a vast selec-tion of freshly prepared items including fish, rotis-serie chicken, baby-back pork ribs, freshly baked pot pie, specialty salads, pizzas, burgers and our fa-mous Six-Layer Chocolate Motherlode Cake. Relax in the saloon with cocktails and Claim Jumper’s own craft beers. (615) 649-0785, claimjumper.com
Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater2416 Music Valley Drive, Music Valley Village, across from Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. Nashville’s premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show, with songs made famous by legendary artists and today’s super-stars. See stars including Opry Star Jeannie Seely, “The Fiddle Man” Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and others. Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Reservations recommended. Dinner and show is $43.95, show only is $26. Tour groups welcome. (615) 885-4747, nashvillenightlife.com
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foods. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, both with great views of downtown. Open Monday –Saturday, 11 am–2:30 pm. Two Twenty • Two 2Go offers soups, salads, sandwiches, bakery items and beverages seven days a week from 9 am–5 pm. The 2Go bar accepts orders by phone and fax. Call (615) 291-6759 or fax (615) 291-6761.
Wildhorse SaloonLocated on historic Second Avenue, downtown. The Wild horse offers three floors of action-packed fun, five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. Hear the hottest bands and learn the latest dance steps, with complimentary dance lessons nightly. Open for lunch every day except Monday. Open for dinner nightly. Try the award-winning barbecue and world famous fried pickles. For cur-rent concert information call (615) 902-8211 or go to wildhorsesaloon.com. Hours subject to change due to private events.
Rainforest CaféThis unique dining concept located in Opry Mills is an adventure through a realistic indoor rainfor-est with lush foliage, cascading waterfalls and gi-ant aquariums. The menu has Mexican, Italian, Cajun and Caribbean flavors, ranging from exotic to traditional. The children’s menu will please your little “wild ones.” Don’t forget to stop by the Retail Village for a wide selection of unique souvenirs! (615) 514-3000, rainforestcafe.com
The Smiling Elephant2213 8th Avenue South. A gem of a Thai restaurant regaled by the locals. The specialty of the house is Pad Thai. All dishes use the freshest ingredients. Enjoy exquisite food and the gentle spirit that you feel upon entering. Open for lunch and din-ner Monday through Friday. Open for dinner on Saturday. (615) 891-4488, thesmilingelephant.com
Two Twenty • Two Grill and Catering222 Fifth Avenue South, in the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Serving Southern comfort food with a twist, made from fresh, mostly local
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360 BistroGreat wine and food6000 Highway 100(615) 353-5604
The 404 KitchenEats with local flair404 12th Avenue South(615) 251-1404
EtchUnique delicious creative303 Demonbreun Street(615) 522-0685
Giovanni RistoranteSplurge worthy Italian909 20th Avenue South(615) 760-5932
HuskBrilliant fresh food37 Rutledge Street(615) 256-6565
JosephineAmerican bistro cuisine2316 12th Avenue South(615) 292-7766
luigi’s City Pizza105 Third Avenue SouthNY homemade pizza from scratch(615)742-9099
MargotDining fabulous –five stars1017 Woodland Street(615) 227-4668
MielFresh French cuisine343 53rd Avenue North(615) 298-3663
MerchantsVestige of generations past401 Broadway(615) 254-1892
Rolf And DaughtersInnovative brilliant food and wine700 Taylor Street(615) 866-9897
SiloGourmet farm food1121 Fifth Avenue North(615) 750-2912
Silly GooseFresh & Delicious1888 Eastland Avenue(615) 915-0757
The Southern Steak & OysterDelish150 Third Avenue South #110(615) 724-1762
Table 3 Restaurant & MarketFabulous French3821 Green Hills Village Drive(615) 739-6900
viragoSushi gets stylish 1126 McGavock Street(615) 254-1902
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Nashville has various shopping pockets all around the city. In addition to great vacation memories, you’ll be itching to buy something to take home from Nashville! Visit the gift shops located in museums, venues and other memorable attractions. Check out the different indoor and outdoor malls, and enjoy shopping Downtown, Midtown, in the Gulch, Marathon Village, Elliston Place, 12South, 8th Avenue, Hillsboro Village, Green Hills, Sylvan Park, Berry Hill, East Nashville, Music Valley, and more areas throughout and surrounding Music City.
The Cat Shoppe2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. Unique toys, the world’s strongest catnip cigars, handmade dragon-fly toys, locally made cat-scratching posts (recom-mended by feline behaviorist). For cat lovers: jew-elry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceramics, books and frames. Be sure to visit the rescued cats await-ing adoption. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am– 6 pm; Sunday 1–4 pm. Call (615) 297-PURR (7877).
Cotton-Eyed JoeLocated on the corner of Second Avenue and Broadway in the District, Nashville’s easy-to-find tourist hot spot. On the main floor, you are sur-rounded by a vast selection of gifts, souvenirs, T-shirts, jewelry and novelties at low prices. The Bargain Attic Area upstairs has close-out souve-nirs, gifts, jewelry and T-shirts priced 50% off. Visit the Gift Gallery section, featuring new and unusual home decor and gift items. Tour buses welcome. Call (615) 726-3302 for more information.
Country Music Hall of Fame Museum Store222 Fifth Avenue South. There’s no admission fee to shop the Museum Store. Here you’ll find auto-graphed items, apparel, books, souvenirs, Hatch Show Prints, and exhibit related merchandise.
The Dog Store2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. A large selec-tion of gifts for people in your favorite breed in-cluding mugs, frames, statues, and books. And for the special dog in your life, all natural treats, leath-er collars, bowls, toys and food. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am–6 pm and Sunday 1–4 pm. Call 279-WAGS (9247).
The Great EscapeFeaturing a huge selection of current and out-of-print DVDs, CDs, video games, comic books, records, CCG and role-playing items, posters, books, memorabilia and more. Low, low prices! Two locations: Superstore in West Nashville at 5400 Charlotte Avenue, (615) 385-2116; and near Opry Mills at 111-B Gallatin Road North at Old Hickory Boulevard, (615) 865-8052. Open 10 am–9 pm, Monday–Saturday and 11 am–7 pm, Sunday. Need cash? The Great Escape also buys!
Hatch Show Print Store224 Fifth Avenue South. You’ll find a wide assort-ment of iconic and newly designed woodblock prints and advertising posters, as well as other pa-per goods, Hatch logo apparel and souvenirs, and more. hatchshowprint.com
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The Hermitage Museum StoreHome of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, (615) 889-2941. A lovely selection of decora-tive accessories, books and videos, toys and col-lectibles, home décor, and gourmet gifts including Hermitage preserves and Lynchburg BBQ sauce. All proceeds from the sale of merchandise sup-port the activities and programs of the museum.
The Johnny Cash Museum Store119 Third Avenue South. Featuring Johnny Cash merchandise including T-shirts and other apparel, mugs, backpacks, tote bags, and more. Call (615) 256-1777 or visit johnnycashmuseum.com.
Opry Mills MallTennessee’s largest outlet and value retail shopping, dining and entertainment destination with more than 200 stores, includ-ing several first-in-market name-brand additions. Opry Mills’ impressive roster of designer outlet stores include: Coach Factory Store, G by GUESS, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Vera Bradley and more. Other popular value retailers include Bed Bath & Beyond, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Disney Store Outlet, LEGO, RCC Western Wear and Under Armour Factory House. Opry Mills is home to a variety of family dining and entertain-ment venues: Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest Cafe, Claim Jumper and Dave & Buster’s. And in true Nashville fashion, live performances and musi-cal entertainment are regularly provided on Opry Mills’ Entertainment Stage.
65 SouthLocated in Opry Mills Mall just steps away from the permanent home of the Grand Ole Opry, 65 South has everything Nashville all in one place, including items from The Bluebird Café, the Nashville televi-sion show and, of course, fashion apparel and ac-cessories you need to outfit your southern style.
Opry OriginalsLocated in the heart of downtown at 300 Broadway (Broadway at Third Avenue). Nashville’s famous “Lower Broadway” area known around the world for its honky tonks and one-of-a-kind authentic country music attractions, Opry Originals brings together the iconic roots of the Grand Ole Opry
and country music’s contemporary culture for a shopping experience like no other.
The Opry Shop2804 Opryland Drive. Enjoy the Grand Ole Opry experience anytime with a stop at The Opry Shop, located within the Grand Ole Opry House. It’s the place for great Opry gifts and collectibles for all ages. Open seven days a week.
Ryman Auditorium Gift Shop116 Fifth Avenue North, (615) 458-8700. A great spot for music gift items and souvenirs including CDs, DVDs, posters, prints, books and apparel.
Wildhorse Saloon Gift Shop120 Second Avenue North, (615) 902-8200. This nationally recognized store offers a vast selec-tion of shirts, hats, hard goods and Nashville memorabilia.
Woodcuts Gallery and Framing1613 Jefferson Street, (615) 321-5357 telephone and (615) 321-2134 fax. Offering hundreds of open and limited edition prints, serigraphs, original pieces, framed art, cards, figurines, and fast cus-tom framing. woodcutsfineart.com
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ADvENTURE SCIENCE CENTER8800 Fort Negley Boulevard. With the child-sized Curiosity Corner and ever-changing blockbuster exhibits, the Adventure Science Center provides unique opportunities for discovery for both chil-dren and adults. Admission is $13 for adults and teens, $11 for children ages 2–12, $12 for seniors (65+) and free for toddlers under age 2. Open 10 am–5 pm daily. For more information, call (615) 862-5160 or see adventuresci.org
BIKE THE GREENWAY BICYClE RENTAlSBriley Parkway (TN-155) at Two Rivers Parkway (Exit 10). Two Rivers Park Trailhead is within min-utes of Gaylord Opryland Resort, Music Valley Drive Hotels, and Nashville Airport Hotels, and offers miles of dedicated greenway. Hourly or half-day rentals. Call (615) 920-1388 or visit bikethegreenway.net to arrange your bike rental and transfer to trailhead (if needed).
CARNTON PlANTATION1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. Carnton Plantation, home of The Widow of the South, was a field hospital following the Battle of Franklin, fought in 1864. Plantation includes a home tour, museum, The McGavock Confederate Cemetery, a fully restored garden and slave quarters. Open 9 am–5 pm on Monday–Saturday and noon–5 pm on Sunday. Closed most major holidays. For more information, visit BattleofFranklinTrust.org.
CENTENNIAl PARK2500 West End Avenue. Nashville’s premier park features the iconic Parthenon, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, arts activity centers, beautiful gardens, a band shell, a dog park, and an exercise trail.
CHEEKWOOD BOTANICAl GARDEN AND MUSEUM OF ART1200 Forrest Park Drive. Beautiful botanic gardens located on a 55-acre estate with a residence listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The mansion houses American and European art and a newer building is dedicated to presenting contem-porary art. Themed art installations in the gardens change annually. Open Tuesday–Sunday 9 am–5 pm. cheekwood.org
COUNTRY MUSIC HAll OF FAME® AND MUSEUM2222 Fifth Avenue South. You haven’t seen Nashville if you haven’t visited the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, the largest popular music museum in the world. Experience the history of America’s music through exciting new exhibits, entertaining films, interactive displays, and an in-credible array of costumes and instruments. Sing Me Back Home, the museum’s permanent exhibit,
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ryMAN AuDiToriuM2003 and 2004 Pollstar Concert Industry Awards "Theater Of The Year". Located in downtown Nashville, 116 Fifth Avenue North. A National Historic Landmark, the Ryman continues its more-than-100-year music tradition by offering the best in entertainment. Built as a church in 1892, the Ryman famously served as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943-1974, and was completely renovated in 1994. By day, you can take a museum tour that showcases the legend-ary stars who have graced its stage. Then in the evening, you can return to the premier performance hall for one of many shows and concerts scheduled year-round. Travelocity has named the Ryman one of the "10 coolest venues in the world," and CitySearch.com has voted it one of the five "Best Places to Hear Live Music" in America for the third year in a row. Call (615)889-3060, or log onto www.ryman.com for an event schedule.
SECONd FIddLE Tradition lives at Second Fiddle. One step inside this Lower Broadway Honky Tonk and you know you're in Nashville. This is what you've imagined Nashville to be, great country music and friendly people. Antique radios and memorabilia from the old Country Music Hall of Fame line the walls of this real deal country music honky tonk. CMT filmed their show "40 Greatest Drinking Songs" staring Wynonna Judd here at The Second Fiddle. And Second Fiddle was the loca-tion used by Tim McGraw’s Monday Night Football Halftime Show for the NFL 2006 season. Visit the website at www.thesecondfiddle.com.
ThE STAGE oN broADwAyThe Stage On Broadway is Lower Broadway’s hottest, edgiest place to party hard with all your rowdy friends. See and be seen at The Stage where there’s live country music daily and never a cover charge. Check out the huge mural of great country music legends. And be sure to look at the original oil painting of The Highwaymen that hangs over the front door. Hank Williams, Jr., Pam Tillis, Brooks & Dunn, Montgomery Gentry and many more of Country Music’s greatest have used The Stage for filming videos and TV specials. You never know who'll show up tonight at The Stage On Broadway. Visit the web site at www.TheStageOnBroadway.com.
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tells the story of country music from its pre-commercial roots in the nineteenth century through its vibrant life today. Kenny Rogers: Through the Years (pictured), provides a comprehensive tour
through Rogers’s acclaimed career. The exhibit will feature artifacts including costume pieces from the Gambler, original sheet music, numerous awards, and other items that reflect Rogers’s longtime sta-tus as a pop culture icon. Tanya Tucker: Strong Enough to Bend covers highlights of Tucker’s col-orful career. Gorgeous stage costumes and gowns worn at award shows contrast with her numerous National Cutting Horse Association awards and a Harley-Davidson 1992 Screamin’ Eagle, customized in her special hue of pink paint. Ronnie Milsap: A Legend In My Time will feature artifacts includ-ing stage costumes, various awards, rhinestone sunglasses, Braille labels, and much more. Dylan, Cash, And The Nashville Cats: A New Music City will explore the magical time of the late 1960s and early ’70s. Open daily 9 am–5 pm. Admission: $24.95 adults (ages 13+); $14.95 youth (ages 6-12); free for children 5 and under; $22.50 seniors (ages 6 0+), students, AAA; $21.50 military. Upgrade to a Gold package (audio tour) or Platinum package, which also includes a tour of historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis and others recorded over 35,000 songs. Then shop at the Museum Store and savor a made-from-scratch meal at Two Twenty•Two Grill and Catering. Call (615) 416-2001 for more infor-mation or log onto countrymusichalloffame.org.
GENERAl JACKSON SHOWBOATClimb aboard the General Jackson Showboat for a unique entertainment experience! This 300-foot paddlewheel riverboat cruises the Cumberland River offering fantastic shows and delicious meals. Sumptuous Southern fare as well as an entertain-ing show are included on the evening cruise. For tickets and more information call (615) 458-3900 or buy online at generaljackson.com.
GRAND OlE OPRY 2804 Opryland Drive. The world’s longest-running live radio show features the best in country, blue-grass, comedy and more. Artists scheduled to appear this month include Reba, Trace Adkins, Kellie Pickler, Craig Morgan, Hunter Hayes (pictured), and more! Shows: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 7 pm. For tickets, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
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GRAND OlE OPRY HOUSE BACKSTAGE PASS TOURS2804 Opryland Drive. Guided tours of the Grand Ole Opry House offer visitors an up-close look at the celebrated 4,400-seat venue and country’s most famous show, including themed dressing rooms, the artists’ entrance, the Opry stage, and more. Daytime tours are available seven days a week February-October featuring Blake Shelton as your video tour guide. Tours are also available follow-ing most Opry performances with video tour guide Darius Rucker. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, try our Behind the Curtain VIP tour. For more infor-mation, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
THE HERMITAGEHome of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s Lane. A tour of this 1837 mansion by guides in period costume will enchant you. The tombs of Andrew and Rachel are located in the beautiful heirloom garden. Other historic buildings include slave quarters and the church that Jackson built for his family. Special garden and farm tours are given seasonally as well as tours through active archaeol-ogy sites. Shop the museum store for unique gifts and dine in the delightful restaurant. Admission is $19 for adults, $16 for seniors, $14 for students
13–18, $9 for children 6–12 and children under 6 are free. A family pass for 2 adults and 2 children is $45. Active military are admitted free (ID required). (615) 889-2941, thehermitage.com.
HISTORIC RCA STUDIO B1611 Roy Acuff Place, Music Row. Known as one of the world’s most important re-cording studios where more than 35,000 songs were brought to life, like Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” and many hits by Elvis. Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum today to learn how you can experience historic RCA Studio B. Call (615) 416-2001 or visit the website at countrymusichalloffame.com.
JOHNNY CASH MUSEUM119 Third Avenue South. Featuring the largest collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia in the world, the museum has everything from his earli-est childhood artifacts to the last song he wrote. Exhibits chronicle The Man in Black’s life with stunning graphics, artifacts and interactive tech-nology and include stage costumes, instruments,
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personal letters, artwork and handwritten songs as well as artifacts from family members and no-table friends. Experience a three-dimensional walk through the life and legend of this interna-tional icon. From handwritten lyrics for “I Walk the Line” and “Folsom Prison Blues,” to a stone wall from Johnny and June’s home in Hendersonville, this museum holds the very essence of the man. The Museum Store features the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, apparel and rare collectibles. Staff members include Cash family members and friends who love to share stories with guests. No trip to Nashville would be complete without a visit to the Johnny Cash Museum. The Bongo Java Cafe serves coffee and coffee drinks as well as gourmet cafe foods. Open 8 am–7 pm seven days a week. For more information call (615) 256-1777 or see johnnycashmuseum.com.
lANE MOTOR MUSEUM702 Murfreesboro Pike. Discover unique vehicles from A to Z at Lane Motor Museum. One of the few museums in North America to specialize in European cars, with over 150 cars and motorcycles on display from all over the world. “100 Years of Leyat”, is a fascinating exhibit that explores the many ideas of Marcel Leyat – from propeller-driven cars and flight trainers to his invention of an alter-native method to musical notation – is on perma-nent display. Over 45 marques representing North and South America, Asia, and Europe – not your typical car museum! Open Thursday–Monday, 10 am–5 pm. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for seniors (age 65+), $3 for ages 6–17, and free for kids 5 and under. Call (615) 742-7445 for more information or visit the website lanemuseum.org.
THE lOTZ HOUSE1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin. Come to The Lotz House for the compelling story of the Battle of Franklin, the Lotz family and the fine antiques of the Civil War era. Trip Advisor’s #1 attraction in Franklin features guided tours daily. There is a value ticket available which includes Carnton Plantation and The Carter House, located across the street. For more information, call (615) 790-7190 or visit LotzHouse.com.
NASHvIllE NIGHTlIFE DINNER THEATER2416 Music Valley Drive, in Music Valley Village, across the street from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. Nashville’s premier Country
Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show. Voted Nashville’s #1 Dinner Show, the show features songs made famous by legendary artists and today’s superstars. Many guest stars ap-pear such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely, “The Fiddle Man” Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and others. There is entertainment for the entire family. The Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Admission for the dinner and show is $43.95, show only is $26. Don’t miss this Nashville tradition. Tour groups are welcome. Reservations recommended. Call (615) 885-4747 or go to nash-villenightlife.com.
NASHvIllE ZOO AT GRASSMERE3777 Nolensville Road. From African elephants and Caribbean flamingos to Bengal tigers and red pan-das, Nashville Zoo is home to more than 2,100 ani-mals from all over the world. Spend a day enjoying mammals, amphibians, reptiles, insects and birds and learning about their habitats. Savor the sights by exploring Gibbon Islands, Bamboo Trail, Critter Encounters, three-acre beautiful African Elephant Savannah, and many other exhibits. Go for a spin on the Wild Animal Carousel and run wild on the humongous Jungle Gym playground. Step back in time and tour the 19th century Grassmere Historic Home and Farm and then take a break and enjoy one of the educational animal shows. Call (615) 833-1534 or visit the website at nashvillezoo.org.
THE PARTHENON Located in Centennial Park off of West End Avenue, this Nashville treasure is recognized as one of the world’s most impressive scale reproductions of an ancient classic. It houses Alan LeQuire’s magnifi-cent 42-foot statue of Athena, the largest indoor sculpture in North America. There are also fine art exhibits in the Parthenon Museum.
RADNOR lAKE STATE PARK1160 Otter Creek Road. A great place for an en-ergetic hike up steep ridge trails, or a leisurely walk along paved roads, Radnor has some of the highest hills in the Nashville Basin. There are chal-lenging hikes for a day hiker plus flat, mulched and paved trails for those who want to just stroll and see the scenery. Wildlife and plants are abundant – it is not unusual at all to see deer, heron, ducks, turkeys and turtles during your walk.
RYMAN AUDITORIUM116 Fifth Avenue North. Six-time winner of Pollstar’s Theatre of the Year and 2012, 2010 and 2008
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attractionsAcademy of Country Music’s Venue of the Year. The Ryman continues its more than 100-year music tradition by offering the best in entertainment. Built as a church in 1892, the Ryman famously served as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974, and was completely renovated in 1994. The premier performance hall has many shows and concerts scheduled year-round. For tickets, call (615) 889-3060, visit the Ryman Box Office, or ryman.com.
RYMAN AUDITORIUM TOURS116 Fifth Avenue North, downtown. This National Historic Landmark is most famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974. The guided backstage tour takes you through dressing rooms dedicated to the stars of the Ryman’s rich musical past including Minnie Pearl and Hank Williams. Be sure to visit the Hatch Show Gallery and the Gift Shop. Self-guided tours are $15 for adults, and $10 for children ages 4–11. Backstage tours are $20 and $15. To buy tour tickets, go to ryman.com or call (615) 889-3060.
TENNESSEE STATE CAPITOlCharlotte Avenue, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. The historic Tennessee State Capitol stands today much as it did when completed in 1859. Several areas, including the first floor hallway, library and Supreme Court chamber, have been re-stored to their 19th-century, Greek Revival appear-ance. Free guided tours leave from the Information Desk on the first floor every hour, with the first tour at 9 am, and the final tour at 3 pm. Self-guided tours are also available at the Information Desk.
TRIBUTE TO THE KING 1953–1977Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Drive. On Mondays and Thursdays this high-ener-gy, live musical biography starring John Beardsley features all six eras of the King’s career, including over 30 songs and five costume changes, and has
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thrilled audiences of all ages from New York to Russia. The legend lives on in Nashville’s first and only continuously running show paying tribute to the King in Music City, where he recorded over 300 songs. “A great show, very authentic! I look forward to seeing it again,” raved DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime drummer. Audiences continue to give standing ovations at every show. A must-see show while in Nashville. To order tickets, which is recommended, call (615) 758-0098. Seating at 6:30 pm. Showtime is 7 pm. Box office opens at 10 am, day of show. Plenty of free parking! thenashvilleking.com
THE UPPER ROOM1908 Grand Avenue, midtown. An active cha-pel and museum, The Upper Room features a nearly life-size wood carving of da Vinci’s The Last Supper. There are permanent exhibits, as well as a peaceful garden. Special seasonal exhibits include an exhibit of 100 nativity scenes during the Christmas holidays, a Madonna and Child Gallery exhibit, and a Ukrainian egg display dur-ing Lent and Easter. Come experience the tran-quility of the Upper Room amid the city’s tumult. Open Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm. Closed holidays and weekends. Call (615) 340-7207 or visit upperroom.org/chapel.
WIlDHORSE SAlOONSecond Avenue, downtown. The Wildhorse offers three floors of action-packed fun, five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. The Wildhorse is the place to hear the hottest bands and learn the latest dance steps with complimentary dance lessons nightly. Be sure to try the award winning barbecue and world famous fried pickles. For cur-rent concert information, call (615) 902-8200 or go to the website at wildhorsesaloon.com.
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art events and art crawls:
Various area galleries offer rare opportunities to view diverse exhibitions featuring many genres of artwork the first Friday or Saturday of the month. The events are free, and some venues serve com-plimentary wine and light hors d’ouevres.
May 1 – Downtown Franklin Friday Art CrawlCharming shops, galleries and live music. A $5 un-limited trolley ticket will take guests from spot to spot, 6–9 pm. franklinartscene.com
May 2 – Downtown Nashville Saturday Art CrawlFestive atmosphere along Fifth Avenue of the Arts to the Historic Arcade to Eighth Avenue to Broadway, 6–9 pm.
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May 2 – Arts & Music at Wedgewood/HoustonMinutes from downtown, Wedgewood/Houston is rich with art and music culture. am-wh.com
May 8 - May 17 – A Retrospective 1960-2015: Works by Peter MaxMusic City Fine Art, 219 5th Avenue North. A nev-er-before-seen collection of artist legend, Peter Max’s exquisite paintings will be on exhibition and available for acquisition. Peter Max will make two very special appearances at the gallery on May 16, 6–9 pm and May 17, 1–4 pm. Free and open to the public. RSVP’S required at (931) 313-9613. music-cityfineart.com
museums, galleries & exhibits:
Centennial Art Center25th Avenue North & Park Plaza in Centennial Park. The gallery showcases the art of local and regional professional and emerging artists. Wanda McMahan clay vessels and Nashville Calligraphers’ Guild assorted works will be on display through May 27. Free admission, Monday–Thursday 9 am–5 pm. nashville.gov/cac
The Frist Center for the visual Arts919 Broadway. Tina Barney: The Europeans pres-ents a selection of sumptuous photographs of im-ages renowned for their seductive beauty and poi-gnant insight into the inner circle of the European
old world elite. Houghton Hall: Portrait of an English Country House showcases the art and architecture of one of England’s grandest country houses. Telling Tales: Stories and legends in 19th-Century American Art assembles paintings and sculptures from the collection of the New-York Historical Society that recount stories relating to American cultural aspirations and everyday life in the early to mid-nineteenth century. (615) 244-3340, fristcenter.org
leQuire Gallery4304 Charlotte Avenue. Contemporary painting and sculpture are featured at this gallery and studio of sculptor Alan LeQuire, who is best known for his monumental “Athena” and “Musica” statues. The gallery maintains an important inventory of figura-tive work from many present day American painters and sculptors. (615) 298-4611, lequiregallery.com
Tennessee State Museum505 Deaderick Street. Open Tuesday–Saturday 10 am–5 pm, Sunday 1–5 pm. (615) 741-2692. What Is To Become of the People explores the expe-riences of Tennesseans during the Civil War and Reconstruction, and ends June 7. In addition to rare artifacts, the exhibit examines personal sto-ries of civilians during military occupation, the challenges women confronted on the home front, soldiers fighting in pivotal conflicts, how many African Americans freed themselves during the war, and how the state officially ended slavery. It will also show the ways in which Tennessee’s Reconstruction story was different from the rest of the South, with former Confederates, African Americans, and Unionists struggling to create a new kind of state.tnmuseum.org
The ParthenonCentennial Park off of West End Avenue. To com-memorate the 150th anniversary of the end of America’s Civil War, the Parthenon is featuring the paintings of Nashville artist, Dane Carder. The ex-hibition includes thirteen interpretations of photo-graphs taken of patients by Civil War surgeon Reed Bontecou from 1863-1866, as well as a smaller se-ries focusing on popular 1863 wallpapers.
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