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Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays – Grand Ole Opry2804 Opryland Drive. Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Since 1925, country’s best have mesmerized au-diences at the Opry, the show that made country music famous. While performances from both leg-endary entertainers and the latest country music acts are the norm, when you go to the Opry, you’ll also enjoy bluegrass bands, comedy, and more. See the new stars, superstars, and legends of country mu-sic on the stage where many of them got their start and some are experiencing the thrill for the very first time. Artists scheduled to appear this month include Rascal Flatts, Crystal Gayle (pictured), Old Crow Medicine Show, Charlie Daniels Band, Steven Curtis Chapman, Thompson Square, MercyMe, Dailey & Vincent, and more! For Opry tickets and information visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.

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Thursdays – Opry Country ClassicsEmanating from the Ryman Auditorium during the spring and fall season, Opry Country Classics is hosted by Opry member Larry Gatlin and fea-tures 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. The spring run begins March 9. For tickets and in-formation, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.

March 1-17 – Music City Irish FestivalFor the first 17 days of March, Nashville and Ireland will come together to celebrate the holi-day that makes the whole world want to be Irish for a day. Music City, USA will embrace its heritage and explore its cultural and musical roots bring-ing two iconic genres together for more than 2 weeks of authentic Irish events for the whole family. musiccityirishfest.com

March 2-5 – Nashville Lawn and Garden ShowThe Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue. Escape the end of winter and walk through interactive displays from some of middle Tennessee’s top landscape and gardening companies at the state’s largest and most popular annual gardening event. This year’s theme is Plant a Forest: Gardening for the Future. Home décor, gardening equipment, vari-ety of plants, seeds, books, lectures, and advice for your next gardening project will be available. Admission per day: $12 adults; $11 seniors; $2 children under 12; 4-day passes also available. Hours: Thursday–Saturday 10 am–8 pm, Sunday 10 am–5 pm. Saturday offers a One Day Wine Festival for ages 21+ in an area separated from the gardens. A wrist band will allow the purchaser a complimentary wine glass to enjoy wine tast-ings and the opportunity to purchase wine pro-duced in Tennessee from a variety of vineyards. nashvillelawnandgardenshow.com

March 4 – Nashville Rollergirls Nashville Expo Center, Sports Arena, 625 Smith Avenue. Please join us at our 3rd annual Hit It and Quidditch Tournament, a Harry Potter Themed Roller Derby Bout. Skaters such as

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Tribute To The King 1953–1977Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Drive. On Mondays and Thursdays, Celebrating the 1000th show! This high-energy, live musical biography starring John Beardsley features all six eras of the King’s ca-reer, including over 30 songs and five costume changes, and has 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 stand-ing ovations at every show. A must-see show while in Nashville. To order tickets, please call us directly (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

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eventsHarry Slaughter, Hermione Danger, Dumblegore, Drew Blood Prince, among others will be sorted into House Teams by a very special sorting hat ceremony that will begin at 5:20 p.m. There will be a costume contest as well as other fun Harry Potter surprises. Doors open at 4:30 pm; Bouts begin at 5:30 pm and 7:15 pm. Admission: $15 ages 13+; $7 seniors 62+; military and children 7-12; free for children 6 and under; $5 parking. nashvillerollergirls.com

March 4 – Public Star PartyShelby Bottoms Nature Center, 900 Davidson Street. Join the Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society as they set up telescopes for everyone to enjoy the view of the winter night sky! Cancelled for

clouds or inclement weather. bsasnashville.com

March 4, 13, 20, 23, 25, 30 – Nashville Predators Home GamesBridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Enjoy NHL hockey in Smashville as the Predators take on the Chicago Blackhawks on March 4; Winnipeg Jets on March 13; Phoenix Coyotes on March 20; Calgary Flames on March 23; San Jose Sharks on March 25, Toronto Maple Leafs on March 30. All games at 7 pm. predators.nhl.com

March 5 – GnashVegas Casino Night & AuctionBridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Nashville Predators fans are invited to mix and mingle at casino tables with the Nashville Predators play-ers, coaches and personalities who serve as guest dealers. Enjoy delicious food from Nashville res-taurants and delightful beverages from an open bar. This exciting event will feature one-of-a-kind auction packages and experiences. VIP guests will be invited to a reception with the team be-fore the event begins. Proceeds from GnashVegas will benefit hundreds of non-profits in the middle Tennessee community. Attire is boots, jeans & bling. For more information and tickets go to predators.nhl.com and select Gnash Vegas.

March 8-12 – 2016 SEC Men’s Basketball TournamentBridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. This post-sea-son tournament will consist of five rounds and will include all 14 SEC teams. Seeds 5 through 10 will receive a first-round bye, and the top four seeds will receive a “double bye” through the first round and second round. bridgestonearena.com

March 11 – Whiskey Warmer1001 Westhaven Boulevard, Franklin. Cozy up with a few of your closest friends over a glass of whiskey, some great local food, and live music from 6–9 pm. Learn about over thirty types of whiskey with tast-ings from some of the best in the country. Enjoy sampling and discussion with master distillers and tasty food from local food trucks. This is an out-door event, so bundle up! whiskeywarmer.com

March 11 – Second Saturday Laser Shows at Sudekem PlanetariumAdventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. After-hours showings of stunning plan-etarium and special laser music shows, with mil-lions of stars and digital visual effects. See a single show or make it a full evening and buy tickets for all three shows! ElectroPop at 8:30 pm; Electrolaze at 9:30 pm; Hypnotica Electronica at 10:30 pm. sudekumplanetarium.com

March 11 – Main Street BrewfestDowntown Franklin. Beer lovers will have the opportunity to taste some of the latest local, national and international additions to an ex-ploding micro-brewery market while exploring downtown Franklin’s historic retail district. Expect (lots) of beer, live music, food trucks, merriment and more! This is a rain-or-shine event, 5–8 pm! downtownfranklintn.com

March 12 – Full Moon HikeEdwin Warner Park Picnic Site #9, 86 Vaughn Road. See the woods under a full-moon glow. Since 2001, Michael Hughes has been leading the Full Moon Hikes at Warner Parks where he’s hosted as few as two and as many as 100+ hiking lovers. Bring your flashlight or headlamp, water and walking shoes for a 4.25 miles hike on easy, paved trails. Kids, strollers, and leashed dogs welcome. Meet at 7:30 pm. nashville.gov

March 15 – President Jackson’s 250th Birthday Celebration The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane. Join us for a half-price admission day celebrating Andrew Jackson’s milestone birthday. The full day, 8:30 am–5 pm, will begin with the annual wreath-laying ceremony at the tomb of General Andrew Jackson, followed by complimentary birthday cake, a con-cert of patriotic music performed by the Tennessee

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National Guard Band, a book-signing with Judge Andrew Jackson VI, and an authentic 19th-cen-tury steeplechase. You’ll also explore some of Jackson’s favorite things, including a presentation of Chocolate in America. thehermitage.com

March 17 – Nashville Farmers’ Market Night Market900 Rosa Parks Boulevard. Experience the Farmers’ Market for one of the most unique Friday night experiences in Nashville on the third Friday of each month, 5–8 pm. Enjoy a shopping and din-ing experience with lots of local food artisans, lo-cally owned restaurants and shops, locally raised meats, freshly baked desserts, seasonal cocktails, craft beer, local wine, and more! Free admission. nashvillefarmersmarket.org

March 18 – Music City Half MarathonEast Bank Landing, Nashville Riverfront. This year’s event will take you along the banks of the winding Cumberland River that flows through and around downtown Nashville. Then reward your efforts with delicious post-race food and drinks. Bring the whole family for an active day! team-magic.com

March 24-26 – Nashville Flea MarketTennessee State Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue, (615) 862-5016. Indoors and outdoors! You’ll find a huge variety of gifts, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, arts and crafts, tools, housewares, hand-made clothing, and hundreds of thousands of other items each month, at one of the top ten flea markets in the country. Dealers and ven-dors from 30 states offer their wares to the buy-ing public. Admission is free; parking $5. Friday 8 am–5 pm; Saturday 7 am–6 pm; Sunday 7 am– 4 pm. nashvilleexpocenter.org

s pend your evening at an art crawl! Various area galleries offer rare op-portunities to view diverse exhibi-

tions featuring many genres of artwork the first Friday or Saturday of the month. The events are free, and some venues serve complimenta-ry wine and light hors d’oeuvres. These month-ly gatherings are an opportunity to meet the artists, buy and support their work.

March 3 – Downtown Franklin Friday Art CrawlCharming shops and galleries, live music and refreshments make Franklin a great place to be 6–9 pm. A $5 unlimited trolley ticket runs all night to take guests from spot to spot. franklinartscene.com

March 4 – Downtown Nashville Saturday Art CrawlFifth Avenue of the Arts, Historic Arcade, Eighth Avenue, Broadway. Various galleries offer rare opportunities to view diverse exhibi-tions featuring every genre of art. The festive atmosphere and participating venues located along Fifth Avenue of the Arts to the Historic

Arcade to Eighth Avenue to Broadway wel-come you to experience downtown Nashville as a center for art. Galleries open 6–9 pm, with trollies making a continuous loop 6–10 pm. nashvilledowntown.com/play

March 4 – Arts & Music at Wedgewood/HoustonMinutes from downtown, Wedgewood/Houston is rich with art and music culture. Check out groundbreaking art from the artist run spaces on Chestnut Street to the commer-cial galleries on Hagan Street along with pop-ups, beginning at 6 pm. am-wh.com

March 11 – East Side Art StumbleEast Nashville. Galleries, businesses, and stu-dios stretch across the neighborhoods of East Nashville and Inglewood. Saturday event from 6-9, rain or shine. eastsideartstumble.com

March 25 – Jefferson Street Art CrawlThe crawl happens up and down Jefferson, starting at the Garden Brunch Cafe near Rosa Parks and ending at One Drop Ink Tattoo at Jefferson and 28th. The monthly event engag-es community and highlights art along this his-toric art corridor as well as the North Nashville Community. facebook.com/jsactn

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& Martin Short (Opry House); March 20: Regina Spektor; March 24-25: Steve Miller Band; March 29: The Rides. Buy tickets at Ryman box office, ry-man.com, ticketmaster.com, ticketmaster outlets or call (615) 458-8700.

March 1-4 – Detroit ’67Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. Presented by Actors Bridge, a professional theatre company dedicated to telling the stories that need to be told in Nashville. Set against a backdrop of historic social unrest, Detroit ’67 tells the story of siblings Chelle and Lank who make ends meet by hosting late-night parties in the basement of their childhood home. The basement is full of love and laughter but the risk of their unofficial nightclub is high, given an intensifying police presence in the neighborhood. When Lank comes to the aid of a battered white woman, dangers increase, and re-lationships between black and white, brother and sister, friend and stranger begin to shift. Free park-ing. actorsbridge.org, darkhorsetheater.com

March 1, 22, 29 – 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 re-served seats; $10 general admission; free for 5 and under. musiccityroots.com

March 2-4 – My Fair Lady The Larry Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike. Dedicated to the presentation of high-quality productions suitable for family audiences at an af-fordable price, The Larry Keeton Theatre presents thrilling performances and scrumptious dining. Thursday–Saturday shows start at 7 pm, Sunday matinees at 2 pm. Dinner seating is one hour prior to start of show. thelarrykeetontheatre.org

March 2-5 – Sistas: The MusicalZ. Alexander Looby Theater, 2301 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. Three sisters, a granddaughter, and a sister-in-law sort through the attic of their recently de-parted family matriarch, in search of inspiration for her memorial service. They unearth trials and tears, love and laughter, and perform the music of iconic artists from Bessie Smith to Beyoncé. Sistas traces the musical history of black women, with songs including “Oh, Happy Day,” “Mama Said,” “I Will Survive,” “A Woman’s Worth,” and many more. twtp.org

March at the Nashville SymphonySchermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place. Packages may be purchased from the Patron Services hotline at (615) 687- 6401. Concerts this month: March 1, 2, 7: Young People’s Concerts presents The Power of Percussion with the full orchestra; March 3: Ronnie Milsap with the Nashville Symphony; March 9-11: The Chieftains – A St. Patrick’s Pops with the Nashville Symphony; March 16-18: Ravel’s Boléro and Edgar Meyer World Premiere with the Nashville Symphony; March 20: Drumline Live presented without orchestra; March 24: Ballet at the Schermerhorn featuring the Nashville Ballet and Nashville Symphony performing Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, excerpts from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, and Copland’s Appalachian Spring: Suite; March 25: Reach for the Stars – A sen-sory friendly concert with the Nashville Symphony March 26: Peter Frampton Raw: An Acoustic Tour presented without orchestra; March 31: Guerrero Conducts Bernstein with the Nashville Symphony.For tickets, 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.

March 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: March 1: Norah Jones; March 2-4: Tedeschi Trucks Band; March 10: Beth Hart; March 12: Gordon Lightfoot; March 14-17: An Evening with Carol Burnett (pictured); March 18: Norah Jones; March 19: Fisk Jubilee Singers; March 19: Steve Martin

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March 3 – Street Corner SymphonyFranklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin. Street Corner Symphony is an a cappella group based out of Nashville. The group were 2010 runners up on NBC’s all vocal competition, The Sing-Off. Doors open at 7 pm for showtime at 8 pm. Tickets $26-$36. franklintheatre.com

March 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 – Tall Tale CircusMarch 25, 31 – The StonecutterNashville Public Library, 615 Church Street. Nashville’s year-round, talented resident puppet troupe, Wishing Chair Productions, invites you to enjoy enchanting productions, free of charge. Come see Pecos Bill, Calamity Jane, John Henry, and Johnny Appleseed in Tall Tale Circus, a mu-sical extravaganza for the whole family! You may even see a big blue ox, if you’re lucky! 40 minutes, showtimes 10:30 and 11:30 am. The Stonecutter is based on a traditional Asian folktale and fea-tures Bunraku puppetry. This story teaches two life lessons: be happy with who you are and make your wishes carefully! Presented in the Children’s Theater, 30 minutes, showtimes 10:30 and 11:30 am. Free parking for 1-1/2 hours in the library’s parking garage. nashvillepubliclibrary.org

March 4, 5, 8, 11, 12 – And In This Corner: Cassius ClayNashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton. “He who is not courageous enough to take risks will ac-complish nothing in life.” What kind of fights are you going to fight and what are you going to fight for? Before he was real-life superhero Muhammad Ali, he was Cassius Clay, a black teenager grow-ing up in segregated Louisville, Kentucky. Against all odds, the young boxer pursues and achieves his dream of Olympic Gold, but finds his triumph hollow when faced with the realities of segregated Jim Crow America. Vowing to never be treated as a second-class citizen again, Cassius decides he is going to be the type of person who fights not only for himself, but for others too. In this corner, ignorance, bigotry, poverty and injustice. And in this corner...Cassius Clay! Ages 10 and up. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org

March 4, 11, 18, 25 – Kidsville Story time at the ParthenonInside The Parthenon, 2500 West End Avenue. Every Saturday from 11–11:45 am, ages 12 and younger will explore a different theme and create a related piece of art. March 4: the artistic style

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of Impressionism. March 11: a Centennial Park version of a classic tale, The Three Little Geese. March 18: Join us as violinist Alicia Enstrom from Intersection, Nashville’s contemporary classical music ensemble, shows us how new music can ex-pand our minds and ears. March 25: the Greek Myths. conservancyonline.com

March 4, 11, 18, 25 – 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 every Saturday night. Audience members participate in Would You Rather, Name That Tune, and more. Tickets: $12. 21 or over. byebyeliver.com/nashville

March 5, 12, 19, 26 – Bluegrass JamStation Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. Free admis-sion on 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

March 7, 14 – 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 beautifully. Tickets are $20 and the show begins at 7 pm. doyleanddebbie.com

March 10, 18 – After Hours TheatreBongo After Hours Theatre, 2007 Belmont Avenue. Nashville Improv has been entertaining audiences nationwide with their unique brand of high energy improvised comedy. Each exciting one-of-a-kind improv show will be themed, featuring over a doz-en unique and original improv games completely inspired by you. Great for families, a perfect date night, or a fun way to hang out with friends. Tickets are $10. nashvilleimprovcompany.com

March 12,13 – The Final Days Of Wolfe ToneAndrew Johnson Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Ciaran Sheehan (star of Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables)

leads a cast of Broadway veterans in a new dra-ma that chronicles the final days of “the George Washington of Ireland,” who led the Irish Rebellion of 1798 against the British. As one of the found-ing fathers of the Irish revolution, Wolfe Tone rubbed elbows with such historical luminaries as Napoleon, George Washington and Alexander Hamilton and proceeds to chronicle his dealings with each of them and their respective roles in his story. Their saga is full of colorful historical char-acters as well as hilarious anecdotes about great historical figures, all told with that unique Irish dra-matic charm. tpac.org

March 15 – Banff Mountain Film FestivalJames K. Polk Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Climb Nashville is bringing the spirit of outdoor adventure and mountain culture to Music City. The World Tour features the best of mountain films this year, show-casing amazing filmmaking talent from the world over to an audience that spans the globe. Journey to exotic locations, paddle the wildest waters and climb the highest peaks. tpac.org

March 17-19, 23-26, 30, 31 – Clybourne ParkZ. Alexander Looby Theater, 2301 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. A spin-off of Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun, this razor-sharp satire takes a jab at race and real estate in a fictional Chicago neighbor-hood. Act One takes place in 1959, as white com-munity leaders anxiously try to stop the sale of a home to a black family. Act Two is set in the same house in the present day, as the now predominantly African-American neighborhood battles to hold its ground in the face of gentrification – and the roles are reversed. Winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize and the 2012 Tony Award for Best Play. Evening per-formances at 7:30 pm, Sunday matinees at 3 pm. circleplayers.net

March 23 – Poet’s CornerScarritt-Bennett Center, Fondren Hall, 1008 19th Avenue South. Join fellow poetry enthusiasts for a free monthly reading by a featured local poet at Scarritt Bennett Center’s Poet’s Corner. 7–8 pm. Free and open to the public. This month features Tennessee poet Bill Brown. scarrittbennett.org

March 23-25, 29-31– A Raisin in the SunAndrew Johnson Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street.This American

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classic was first produced in 1959, and was a pio-neering work – the first play written by an African American woman to appear on Broadway. Three generations of the Younger family live in a “rat trap” of an apartment in Chicago that they’ve been renting for always. With the passing of the patriarch, a life insurance check of significant value arrives. How will the money best be spent for the benefit of the family? Should a home be purchased, a business venture be invested in, or medical school be paid for? And whose decision is it? Whose dream gets deferred? nashvillerep.org

March 23-26, 30, 31 – The NerdChaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Highway 100. Nashville’s original barn and most unique dining and entertainment experience offers a premium buffet and professional theater. Set in Terre Haute, Indiana in 1979, The Nerd presents the story of Willum Cubbert, an aspiring young architect. Cubbert has often told his friends about a debt he owes to Rick, a fellow ex-GI who saved his life in Vietnam. He has written to Rick to say that, as long as he is alive, “you will have somebody on Earth who will do anything for you” so Willum is delight-ed when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his 34th birthday party. But his delight soon fades as it be-comes apparent that Rick is a hopeless “nerd” with no social sense, little intelligence and less tact. As Rick stays, his continued presence among Willum and his friends lead to one uproarious incident after another. Performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; Thursday and Sunday matinees. dinnertheatre.com

March 24 – Ballet at the Schermerhorn One Symphony Place. It’s a night at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center as you’ve never experienced before, as company dancers and or-chestra explore the exquisite beauty of movement and sound in Prokofiev’s lush and dramatic Romeo and Juliet, Vivaldi’s instantly recognizable The Four Seasons, and Copland’s Appalachian Spring, presented here in its original instrumentation for chamber ensemble. Paul Vasterling’s original cho-reography will bring each of these masterpieces brilliantly to life. nashvillesymphony.org

March 24, 25, 30, 31 – Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin. Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where they bicker and

complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy-toy, Spike. Old resentments flare up, eventually leading to threats to sell the house. Also on the scene are sassy maid Cassandra, who can predict the future, and Nina, a lovely, young as-piring actress whose prettiness somewhat worries the imperious Masha. This is a sophisticated, clever, contemporary comedy which won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play. Rated PG-13. pull-tight.com

March 28-April 1 – Tin Pan SouthVarious Venues throughout Music City. Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival is the world’s larg-est all-songwriter festival. Nearly 350 songwriters and more than 90 performances are featured at Nashville’s top venues. The talented artists that penned your favorite songs tell the stories behind those songs, and perform them in their original form. You’ll hear music in its most raw and original form. Passes for multiple performances available. Tickets are available at the door for each show. tinpansouth.com

March 30 – LookIn: CarmenNoah Liff Center, 3622 Redmon Street. LookIns are a fun way to see what goes on behind the scenes and before the curtain goes up. Walk into the pri-vate world of rehearsal and learn about the creative process of the director, set designer, and costume designer. View an excerpt of the performance as it is being shaped in the rehearsal process. Free, 6:30 pm. tpac.org

March 31 – Dueling Piano NightCafe Fontanella, 4225 Whites Creek Pike. Join lo-cal favorites Erik Blue & Teri Reid for an interac-tive night of music that will be one for the record books. Food and drinks will be available for pur-chase, $10 cover, advance tickets available, seat-ing first-come first-serve. fontanelmansion.com

March 31-April 2 – Nashville Elvis FestivalFranklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin. Celebrate the music and legacy of the King of Rock & Roll at this premier Elvis event. Fans from around the world will gather in middle Tennessee for 4 days of celebrity appearances and live mu-sic events. Tom Brown, a longtime host of select Elvis Week events and one of the hosts of the Gates of Graceland web series will host on-stage interviews with Elvis’ friends and band members. franklintheatre.com

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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 selections from burgers to seafood platters. After your meal, visit the Treasure Chest Gift Shop. You’ll want to make Aquarium part of your next outing, field trip, birthday party or special event. Reservations recommended. (615) 514-FISH, aquariumrestaurants.com

Café Lula at the Ryman116 Fifth Avenue North. 615-458-8700. Café Lula is now open! Located just outside the Ryman’s main entrance with floor to ceiling glass win-dows on three sides and a covered patio, Café Lula puts you in the middle of the excitement. The menu features fresh, healthy fare with an em-phasis on rotisserie cooking and locally sourced ingredients available for both dine-in and grab-and-go service. Open daily 7 am to 7 pm with

extended hours during nighttime Ryman events. ryman.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 fam-ily. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with a vast selection of freshly prepared items including fish, rotisserie chicken, baby-back pork ribs, freshly baked pot pie, specialty salads, pizzas, burgers and our famous Six-Layer Chocolate Motherlode Cake. Relax in the saloon with cocktails and Claim Jumper’s own craft beers. (615) 649-0785, claimjumper.com

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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 restau-rant regaled by the locals. Their mission is to serve healthy, authentic Thai cuisine at a reasonable price. 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 enter-ing. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. Open for dinner on Saturday. (615) 891-4488, thesmilingelephant.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 to-day’s superstars. See stars such as “Opry Star” Jeannie Seely, “Hee Haw’s” Shotgun Red, “Rising Star” Zach Janson, 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 $45.95, show only is $28. Tour groups welcome. (615) 885-4747, nashvillenightlife.com

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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 ar-eas 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.

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 105 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 prints and posters, as well as other paper goods, Hatch logo apparel, and more. hatchshowprint.com

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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.

The Nashville Collection120 Second Avenue North. Your shop for great gifts and Nashville collectibles for all ages.

Opry Mills MallTennessee’s largest outlet and value retail shopping, dining and entertainment destination with more than 200 stores, including 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 fam-ily dining and entertainment venues: Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest Cafe, Claim Jumper and Dave & Buster’s. And in true Nashville fashion, live performances and musical entertainment are regu-larly 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 tele-vision show and, of course, fashion apparel and accessories 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. Find ex-clusive Ryman merchandise including CDs, DVDs, posters, prints, books and apparel. Make your own custom t-shirt at the activity station! Open seven days a week.

The Tennessee Museum StoreFifth Avenue and Deaderick Street. The perfect place to shop for Tennessee crafts, jewelry, books, toys and other items. Discount offered to museum members, state employees and military personnel.

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 custom framing. woodcutsfineart.com

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ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER800 Fort Negley Boulevard. Ignite your curiosity in science! From the seven-story Adventure Tower to ever-changing blockbuster exhibits, the Adventure Science Center provides unique opportunities for discovery for both children and adults. With 44,000 square feet of exhibit space, the Center features

nearly 175 hands-on exhibits fo-cused on biology, physics, visual perception, listening, mind, air and space, energy and earth sci-ence. Award-winning programs

include daily science demonstrations, workshops, lectures, camps, Science Cafes and other special events. Admission is $14 adults and teens; $11 children ages 2–12; $13 seniors (65+); free for tod-dlers under age 2. Open 10 am–5 pm daily. The Sudekum Planetarium features state-of-the-art digital projection and surround sound to present programs on a wide range of sciences, history, cul-ture and laser shows. Planetarium tickets are $6, $3/members. (615) 862-5160 adventuresci.org

BICENTENNIAL MALL STATE PARK600 James Robertson Parkway. The Bicentennial Mall is a public park with statues, monuments, fountains, trails, bell towers, an amphitheater and home to the Nashville Farmers’ Market. Get a taste of Tennessee’s history, geology, and scenic wonder as you walk along a timeline inscribed with tidbits of Tennessee history. The wall of history breaks up during the Civil War, representing the breakup of the United States. Then, in 1865, the wall lines back up again, showing reunification after the war end-ed. Each of the 31 erupting geyser fountains repre-sent one of Tennessee major rivers. The war monu-ment, an 18,000-pound granite globe, floating on water and rotating, pays tribute to the Tennessee World War II veterans. Free park tours Monday and Wednesday at 10 am, 1 and 3 pm. (615) 741-5280 or 888-TNPARKS.

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. boft.org

CENTENNIAL PARK2500 West End Avenue. A designed landscape on one hundred twenty-two acres in midtown Nashville. The city’s premier park features the icon-ic Parthenon and statue Athena, a one-mile walk-ing trail, Lake Watauga, Centennial Art Center, his-torical monuments, beautiful gardens, band shell, dog park, exercise trail and much more.

CHEEKWOOD BOTANICAL GARDEN AND MUSEUM OF ART11200 Forrest Park Drive. Beautiful botanic gar-dens located on a 55-acre estate. The mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, houses American, European, and contemporary art. Themed art installations in the gardens change annually. Open Tuesday–Sunday 9 am–5 pm. (615) 356-8000, cheekwood.org

FRANKLIN ON FOOT TOURSDowntown Franklin. Join one of our dynamic tour guides and explore Franklin’s fascinating history and sometimes scandalous past, either by foot or on two wheels. Various tours are available, in-cluding the most popular Ghost Tour. Franklin is just crawlin’ with ghosts – and we’re the ones who know the stories behind each tragic tale. For reser-vations call (615) 400-3808. franklinonfoot.com

FRIST CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS919 Broadway. There is always something to marvel over in the spacious galleries of this magnificent art deco building and museum. Visit the Gift Shop and grab a bite at the Cafe. Free music Thursday and Friday evenings. fristcenter.org

GRAND OLE OPRY2804 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 in-clude the Rascal Flatts, Crystal Gayle, Old Crow

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Medicine Show (pictured), Charlie Daniels Band, Steven Curtis Chapman, Thompson Square, MercyMe, Dailey & Vincent, and more! Shows: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 7 pm. For tickets, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.

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 featuring Blake Shelton as your video tour guide. Tours are also available following 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 information, 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 $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, $15 for students 13–18, $10 for children 6–12 and children under 6 are free. A family pass for 2 adults and 2 children under age 18 is $54. Active military are admitted free with ID. (615) 889-2941, thehermitage.com

HISTORIC RCA STUDIO B1611 Roy Acuff Place, Music Row. Known as one of the world’s most important recording studios where more than 35,000 songs were brought to life, including Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” and many hits by Elvis. Tours depart hourly between 10:30 am–2:30 pm daily from the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. For ticket information call (615) 416-2001 or go to countrymusichalloffame.com.

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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 appear such as “Opry Star” Jeannie Seely, “Hee Haw’s” Shotgun Red, “Rising Star” Zach Janson, 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 $45.95, show only is $28. Don’t miss this Nashville tradition. Tour groups are welcome. Reservations recommended. Call (615) 885-4747 or go to nashvillenightlife.com.

NASHVILLE ZOO3777 Nolensville Road. Add some exotic to the ev-eryday with Nashville Zoo at Grassmere. Wander through a lush canopy of bamboo, come face to face with a clouded leopard, feed Australian par-rots, and pet a kangaroo. Nashville Zoo is your ticket to African giraffes, poison arrow frogs, ze-bras, red pandas, kangaroos, gibbons and much more! In between your animal adventures, be sure to take a spin on our Wild Animal Carousel, get a new view of the Zoo from Soaring Eagle zip line, monkey around our 66,000-square-foot Jungle Gym, or even step back in time on the walking tour at our Grassmere Historic Home and Farm. (615) 833-1534, nashvillezoo.org

NUDIE’S HONKY TONK 409 Broadway. The world famous Nudie’s Honky Tonk on Broadway resides in a 100-year-old his-toric three-story building housing millions of dollars of rare country music memorabilia, cos-tumes, multiple bars, two stages featuring live music and Southern style comfort food for guests. Open 11 am–3 am daily, visitors can see pop culture iconic designs by designer Nudie Cohn like Elvis Presley’s gold lame’ suit and one of his $400,000 Cadillac El Dorado customized “Nudie Mobile” which hangs on the wall. This attraction features the longest bar in Music City at over 100 feet. nudieshonkytonk.com

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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,

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 leg-end of this international

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 true essence of the man. Find the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, ap-parel and rare collectibles in the Museum Store. 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. Bongo Java Cafe serves coffee and coffee drinks as well as gourmet cafe foods. Open 8 am–7 pm seven days a week. (615) 256-1777, johnnycashmuseum.com

LANE MOTOR MUSEUM702 Murfreesboro Pike. Discover unique vehicles from A to Z. 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 fas-cinating exhibit that explores the many ideas of Marcel Leyat – from propeller-driven cars and flight trainers to his invention of an alternative method to musical notation – is on permanent display. Over 45 marques representing North and South America, Asia, and Europe. This is not your typical car museum! Open Thursday–Monday, 10 am–5 pm. Admission: Adults (18–64) $12; Seniors 65+ $8; Youth (6–17) $3; free for 5 and under. (615) 742-7445, 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

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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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OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS Downtown (See map pages 18-19). Don’t Just Visit Nashville…Relive It! Join Old Town Trolley Tours for a 12 mile, Hop On – Hop Off Tour of Music City. Enjoy colorful anecdotes, humorous stories and well researched historical facts on the 100 minute tour. With 15 convenient stops along the route, guests can disembark and enjoy attractions, shop-ping and dining. Discover Music Row, Marathon Motor Works, the Riverfront, Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, Broadway – Honky Tonk Row, the Parthenon and much, much more! Old Town Trolley Tours is the “attraction that takes you to the attractions.” 100% Money Back Guarantee. 201 Broadway, (615) 258-5924. trolleytours.com

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 reproduc-tions of an ancient classic. It houses Alan LeQuire’s magnificent 42-foot statue of Athena, the largest indoor sculpture in North America. There are also fine art exhibits in the Parthenon Museum.

THE PATSY CLINE MUSEUM119 Third Avenue South. Though she left the world tragically at the age of 30 in 1963, Patsy Cline made an indelible mark on Country Music and remains one of the biggest names in Country history. The Patsy Cline Museum celebrates the life of the leg-endary songstress and features hundreds of never before seen artifacts, personal belongings, videos and much more. Located on the second level of the Johnny Cash Museum building.

RADNOR LAKE STATE PARK1160 Otter Creek Road. A great place for an energetic hike up steep ridge trails, or a leisurely walk along the lake. There are challenging 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. radnorlake.org

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RYMAN AUDITORIUM116 Fifth Avenue North. Six-time winner of Pollstar’s Theatre of the Year and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy of Country Music’s Venue of the Year, The Ryman continues a more than 100-year music tradition by presenting a wide variety of world-class entertainment year round. Established in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, Ryman Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and a must-see for any Nashville visitor. If the hallowed walls could talk, the remarkable story they would tell is unmatched in entertainment history. For tick-ets call (615) 889-3060, visit the Ryman Box Office, or ryman.com.

RYMAN AUDITORIUM TOURS116 Fifth Avenue North. Most famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974, the Ryman is the very epicenter of Music City. Take a self-guided tour and learn the fascinating story of the building’s construction as you

peruse artifacts from more than a century of en-tertainment history. Dubbed “The Mother Church of Country Music” by Nashvillians, it’s well known by this moniker today. Guided Backstage Tours are available on a limited basis, check the box office for details. New expanded Gift Shop with exclusive Ryman merchandise, as well as Café Lula at the Ryman are now open! Open seven days a week. ryman.com

SOAR ADVENTURE TOWER3794 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin. Only 15 miles south of downtown Nashville, SOAR Adventure Tower is the ideal destination for your next adventure. Our unique tower creates a safe and interactive at-

mosphere that features 4 levels and over 110 climbing elements that will challenge kids and adults both mentally and physi-cally. Throughout the Tower you will find one of a kind mu-sic themed elements that em-brace the culture of Music City. Fun for all ages! (615) 721-5103, soaradventure.com

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TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUMFifth Avenue and Deaderick Street, downtown. The museum’s Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation. Of special interest are Sam Davis’ boot (cut open to search for hidden papers when he was charged with spying for the Confederate Army), and an 1864 presidential campaign poster for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Open Tuesday–Saturday, from 10 am–5 pm and 1– 5 pm on Sundays. Closed on Mondays. Free admission. Paid parking on weekdays. Free weekend park-ing at the state employee parking lots west of the State Capitol, off Charlotte Avenue. For more information, call (615) 741-2692, 1-800-407-4324. tnmuseum.org

TRIBUTE TO THE KING 1953–1977Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Drive. On Mondays and Thursdays, Celebrating the 1000th show! This high-energy, 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 thrilled audi-ences of all ages from New York to Russia. The

legend lives on in Nashville’s first and only continu-ously 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 drum-mer. Audiences continue to give standing ovations at every show. A must-see show while in Nashville. To order tickets, please call us directly (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 chapel and muse-um, The Upper Room features a nearly life-size wood carving of da Vinci’s The Last Supper, permanent and seasonal exhibits, as well as a peaceful garden. View Christian artwork dating back to the 12th century, a Madonna and Child Gallery exhibit, 100 nativity scenes during the Christmas holidays, and a Ukrainian egg dis-play during Lent and Easter. Come experience the tranquility 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 chapel.upperroom.org.

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