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Wednesday, February 11, 2009 |
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Events February 11 - March 1
Tennessee Repertory Theatre presents Glengarry Glen Ross at TPAC - through February 21
Give a Darn Wednesdays featuring Kyle Wyley, Nathan Lee, and Travis Howard at 12th & Porter - February 11
An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - February 11
Earth Hour Kickoff Event at The Stage on Broadway - February 12
Nashville Symphony Orchestra League 2nd Annual Pictionary Party at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - February 12
Music City Soul Series featuring Damien Horne at B.B. King's Blues Club - February 12
College Night: St. Louis Blues vs. Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - February 12
B.B. King with Buddy Guy at the Ryman - February 12
Cheap/Sweet Lunch Show: Songwriters in the Round featuring Stephen Salyers, Lainey Edwards, Stacy Donahue and Billy Dawson at the Nashville Visitor Information Center - February 13
Torry Martin and Blue Eyed Grass at First Baptist Church - February 13
Curator's Perspective: "Reflections of the Medieval World: Masterpieces from the Cleveland Museum of Art" at the Frist Center - February 13
Fisk Jubilee Singers at Christ Church Cathedral - February 13
Virginia Outlaws vs. Nashville Broncs at the Municipal Auditorium - February 13
The Diggy Band at Sambuca - February 13
Katie Herzig, Sam & Ruby, Johnny Swim, Jackson Waters and more at the Mercy Lounge - February 13
Virginia Outlaws vs. Nashville Broncs at the Municipal Auditorium - February 13
Rick Springfield at the Wildhorse Saloon - February 13 - 14
Love is in the Air: Nashville Ballet presents Twyla Tharp's Sinatra Suite at TPAC - February 13 - 21
Fangtastic 5K Run/Walk beginning at the Sommet Center - February 14
Songwriter Session with Thom Schuyler at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - February 14
Jonell Mosser Valentines Event at 3rd & Lindsley - February 14
Minnie Murphy and The Diggy Band at Sambuca - February 14
Opry at the Ryman featuring Darryl Worley, Kathy Mattea, Restless Heart, Ray Stevens and more - February 14
Boston Bruins vs. Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - February 14
Valentines Day Stoplight Party at McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon - February 14
Rock & Roll Valentines Party at Windows on the Cumberland - February 14
Valentine's Special with Itzhak Perlman at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - February 14 - 15
Banjo Demonstration with David Talbot at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - February 15
Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show at the Frist Center - February 15
Slipknot at the Sommet Center - February 15
Military Monday: Ottawa Senators vs. Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - February 16
Annie Sellick at Sambuca - February 16
Vince Gill: Artist-in-Residence at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - February 17
Laura Vida at Sambuca - February 17
The Players at 3rd & Lindsley - February 17
Nashville Celebrates The King at the Ryman - February 17
The Pajama Game at TPAC - February 17 - 22
Give a Darn Wednesdays featuring Kyle Wyley, Nathan Lee, and Travis Howard at 12th & Porter - February 18
Inside Out of the Lunch Box: Spoken Word Poetry at TPAC - February 19
Urban Design Forum: Update on Nashville's Riverfront at the Nashville Civic Design Center - February 19
Music City Soul Series featuring Thomas Cain at B.B. King's Blues Club - February 19
The Enduring Chill: Remembering Flannery O'Connor featuring Over the Rhine, Mary Gauthier, Minton Sparks, Old Black Kettle and Denice Hicks at Mercy Lounge - February 19
College Night: St. Louis Blues vs. Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - February 19
Jammin' at Hippie Jack's TV Taping at the Tennessee State Museum - February 19
Riders in the Sky at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - February 19 - 21
4th Annual Music City Mardi Gras at the Cannery Ballroom - February 20
Spin-a-thon for Childhood Cancer Research at FIT Nashville - February 21
Songwriter Session with Marcus Hummon at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - February 21
Pied Piper Series: Stop the Music! at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - February 21
Interview: Nashville Cats: A Celebration of Music City Session Players with Jerry Carrigan at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - February 21
Thunder Slam Monster Truck Spectacular at the Municipal Auditorium - February 21
Jeffrey Steele at the Wildhorse Saloon - February 21
Motley Crue at the Sommet Center - February 21
Our Kids' 16th Annual Soup Sunday at LP Field - February 22
WWE/RAW at the Sommet Center - February 23
Peter Moon Band at Sambuca - February 23
Nashville Technology Council presents TechNet Event at aVenue - February 24
Stephen Salyers' Tuesday Night Social at the Listening Room Cafe - February 24
Legal Professionals Night Out: Music City Mardi Gras at Vowell & Jennings Court Reporting Services - February 24
Chicago Blackhaws vs. Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - February 24
Riverdance: Farewell Engagement at TPAC - February 24 - March 1
Champions for Children at the Wildhorse Saloon - February 25
Nickelback at the Sommet Center - February 25
Give a Darn Wednesdays featuring Kyle Wyley, Nathan Lee, and Travis Howard at 12th & Porter - February 25
United Way's R.H. Boyd Leadership Society presents Higher Education in the African-American Community Panel Discussion at Tennessee State University - February 26
Phoenix Coyotes vs. Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - February 26
Music City Soul Series featuring Tommy Sims at B.B. King's Blues Club - February 26
Olivia Newton-John at the Ryman - February 26
Mozart & Rachmaninoff at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - February 26 - 28
Joan Baez at TPAC - February 27
Southeast Texas Mustangs vs. Nashville Broncs at the Municipal Auditorium - February 27
Detroit Red Wings vs. Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - February 28
Opry at the Ryman featuring Vince Gill, Del McCoury Band, Ricky Skaggs, Charlie Haden with Jack Black and more - February 28
Playhouse Disney Live! at the Municipal Auditorium - March 1 |
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News & Information
New Coffee Shop & Café - Wild Bill's Beignets & Bikes! Wild Bill's Beignets & Bikes. 104 5th Avenue South. 255-1842. This new café serves beignets, hot dogs, New Orleans style coffee, traditional roast coffee and much more. Hours are Mon - Wed, 8 am - 10 pm; Thurs - Sat, 8 am - 11 pm; and Sun, 9 am - 8 pm.
New Art Gallery - Studio 83! Studio 83. 83 Arcade. 226-2003. This new gallery features fine art, textile art, crafts, jewelry, interior fabrications, and more. They also offer sewing and fine arts classes. Hours are Tues - Sat, 11 am - 5 pm.
Events this Week
Movie Screening and Reception Wed, Feb 11. Main Library. 615 Church Street. 862-5800. 5:15 pm. Free. A screening of Arusi Persian Wedding, a documentary by Iranian-American director Marjan Tehrani. The film from PBS' Independent Lens chronicles the return of the filmmaker's brother to Iran with his new American wife for a traditional Persian wedding ceremony. Reception features food from House of Kabob. The film screening begins at 6 pm, followed by a panel discussion. RSVP to rsvp@wnpt.net.
Thurs, Feb 12. The Stage on Broadway. 412 Broadway. 259-4000. 11 am. Free. Nashville's skyline will go dark for one hour on March 28 in honor of Earth Hour 2009. Join Mayor Karl Dean for the official kickoff event for Nashville's Earth Hour. Check Thursday's Tennessean for details on a special celebrity guest.
Thurs, Feb 12. B.B. King's Blues Club & Restaurant. 152 2nd Avenue North. 256-2727. 7 pm. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Damien Horne will perform. Concert series continues with Thomas Cain on February 19 and Tommy Sims on February 26.
Nashville Symphony Orchestra League's 2nd Annual Pictionary Tournament Thurs, Feb 12. Schermerhorn Symphony Center. One Symphony Place. 687-6541. 6:30 pm - 10 pm. Teams of four will have seven opportunities to average their best time and enter the tournament. An annual Orchestra League membership is $50 per person and includes entrance in the Pictionary tournament. Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and wine. The tournament's grand prize is box seats for eight at a SunTrust Classical Series Concert in the 2009/10 season, plus dinner at Arpeggio.
Cleveland Museum of Art Curator Discusses Medieval Treasures
Exhibition
Fisk Jubilee Singers at Christ Church Cathedral Fri, Feb 13. Christ Church Cathedral. 900 Broadway. 255-7729. 7:30 pm. $10. The Fisk Jubilee Singers will perform their signature spirituals.
Sat, Feb 14. Sambuca. 601 12th Avenue South. 248-2888. Three-course price fixed menu for $39.95. Musical entertainment by Minnie Murphy and The Diggy Band.
Valentine's with Miss Marple's Sat, Feb 14. Miss Marple's Dinner Theater. 164 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. 242-8000. 7 pm. $50. "The Castaways Reunion" will be performed. Complimentary flowers for the ladies. BYOB.
Hockey Love Sat, Feb 14. Sommet Center. 501 Broadway. 770-2162. $80 package. 7 pm. Valentine's Day game featuring the Preds vs. the Boston Bruins. Special ticketing and food discounts for two. Call 770-2162 for more info and to purchase.
Valentine's Special with Itzhak Perlman Sat, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 15. Schermerhorn Symphony Center. One Symphony Place. 687-6400. Performance times vary. $40 - $125. World-class violinist Itzhak Perlman makes a special Valentine's Day weekend appearance with the Nashville Symphony. In addition to the pre-concert buffet, Arpeggio will also offer February 14 concert-goers a unique six-course dining experience (reservations are limited, call 687-6619).
Downtown Discounts
OSHi International Floral Decor Studio. 206 Capitol Boulevard. 972-5425, 880-2310. Receive $5 off your order or free delivery if your order is delivered on Thursday, February 12 or Friday, February 13.
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Nightlife and Live Music Options
Downtown Music City boasts over 35 live music venues, plus additional nightlife options including bars and nightclubs. Plan your next night out by using our online guide. Click here to see a full list of the downtown clubs, bars and live music venues. |
Ongoing Events Click here for a list of ongoing happy hours, specials, events and promotions at some of downtown's best places to play!
Continuing Exhibits
Click here to find out what major art shows, museum exhibitions and other displays are currently on view downtown. |
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Convention Update Large groups and events that are downtown February 11 - 25 include Dairyman Supply Incorporated (230, February 13 - 14), World's Greatest Hobby on Tour (10,000, February 14 - 15), Mega Group USA (750, February 19 - 22), and North American Association of Commencement Officers (300, February 22 - 26). For more information concerning conventions call 259-4782. For a complete listing of Nashville conventions see visitmusiccity.com/meetings/ConventionCalendar. |
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