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Wednesday, February 18, 2009 |
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Events February 18 - March 8
Tennessee Repertory Theatre presents Glengarry Glen Ross at TPAC - through February 21
The Giver at Nashville Children's Theatre - through February 21
Nashville Ballet presents Twyla Tharp's Sinatra Suite at TPAC - through February 21
The Pajama Game at TPAC - through February 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
Def Leprechaun at Mulligan's Pub - February 19 - 21
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
Banjo Demonstration with Pam Gadd at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - February 22
WWE/RAW at the Sommet Center - February 23
Peter Moon Band at Sambuca - February 23
Eric Hutchinson at 3rd & Lindsley - 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
Ash Wednesday Service at Christ Church Cathedral - February 25
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
The Wooten Brothers at 3rd & Lindsley - 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
Empty Orchestra Band at the Wildhorse Saloon - 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
The Nashville Nightlife Awards at Mercy Lounge - February 27
"Creation and Care of the Earth: A Theological Approach to Environmental Concern" Winter Symposium at Christ Church Cathedral - February 27 - 28
The Diggy Band at Sambuca - February 27 - 28
Family Program: Making Records at Historic RCA Studio B at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - February 28
Pierce & Company Open House at ICON - February 28
Rocketown 6th Anniversary Celebration at Rocketown - February 28
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
Edmonton Oilers vs. Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - March 3
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - March 5
Doc Severinsen at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - March 5 - 7
Lunchtime Organ Recital with Andrew Risinger at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - March 6
KC & The Sunshine Band at the Wildhorse Saloon - March 6
Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band at the Cannery Ballroom - March 6
OVC Basketball Tournament at the Sommet Center - March 6 - 7
Guilty Pleasures at Mercy Lounge - March 7
Rickey Smiley at the Ryman - March 7
The Gruffalo at TPAC - March 7
Knoxville Thunderbolts vs. Nashville Broncs at the Municipal Auditorium - March 8
Love Overboard at TPAC - March 7
Nashville Predators Foundation Disco Ball at the Sommet Center - March 8 |
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Events this Week
Give a Darn Wednesday Concert Series Wed, Feb 18. 12th & Porter. 114 12th Avenue North. Music starts at 8 pm, doors open at 7:15 pm. $5. Kyle Wyley, Nathan Lee and Travis Howard perform. Proceeds benefit MusiCares. Series continues on Wednesday, February 25.
Jammin' at Hippie Jack's TV Taping Thurs, Feb 19. Tennessee State Museum. 505 Deaderick. 741-2692. 6 - 9 pm. Free. A television taping for the public television series, Jammin' at Hippie Jack's featuring a musical showcase. This series is filmed and produced by noted Cumberland Plateau photographer Jack Stoddart. Enjoy refreshments and exhibits, including Pleasant Journeys and Good Eats along the Way: A Retrospective Exhibition of Paintings by John Baeder.
Thurs, Feb 19. B.B. King's Blues Club & Restaurant. 152 2nd Avenue North. 256-2727. 7 pm. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Thomas Cain will perform. Concert series continues with Tommy Sims on February 26.
Last Weekend for The Giver at Nashville Children's Theatre Performances through Feb 21. Nashville Children's Theatre. 25 Middleton Street. 254-9103. $12 - $17. The last weekend for The Giver, based on the book by Lois Lowry.
Spin-a-thon for Childhood Cancer Research at FIT Nashville Sat, Feb 21. FIT Nashville. 125 12th Avenue South. 712-7340. 8 am - noon. Indoor cyclers ride in teams of four. Each team member spins (cycles) for one hour and competes to raise the most money for childhood cancer research. Teams raise money by getting sponsors and making pledges. Register: www.raceinplace.org.
Sat, Feb 21. Encore Rooftop Pool and Amenity Deck. 301 Demonbreun. 2 pm - 6 pm. $10. The Nashville Junior Chamber of Commerce will host an afternoon of food, drinks and networking. Those inclined may participate in the "Polar Bear Plunge" in the swimming pool. An after-party at Paradise Park will immediately follow. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nashville.
Sun, Feb 22. LP Field Club Level West. 341-4917. 11 am - 2 pm. $17 adults, $10 children and students, $35 for a family (two adults plus children). Sample delicious soups from over 50 local restaurants and vote for your favorite. Also, enjoy entertainment by magicians, balloon artists, caricaturist and more. Event benefits Our Kids Center.
Blood Drive Tues, Feb 24. L&C Tower, 17th Floor. 401 Church Street. 532-9105. 7 am - 1 pm. The State Department of Environment and Conservation will host an American Red Cross blood drive. All walk-ins are welcome. For more information or to register in advance, call 532-9105.
Nashville Technology Council TechNet Event Tues, Feb 24. The aVenue. 120 3rd Avenue South. 5 pm – 7 pm. TechNet is designed to help job seeking technology workers find new jobs, present options for further education, provide technology entrepreneurs with the tools needed to start a new business, and offer networking opportunities. Click here for registration information.
Legal Professionals Night Out: Music City Mardi Gras
Tues, Feb 24. Vowell & Jennings. 214 2nd Avenue North #207. 256-1125. The
Association of Legal Professionals Nashville Chapter presents this event.
Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and libations. Costumes and masks are
encouraged and free parking is provided. Champions for Children Benefit Concert Wed, Feb 25. Wildhorse Saloon. 120 2nd Avenue North. 902-8211. 7 pm. $15 - $35. Performers include Jimmy Wayne, Kip Winger, Buddy Jewell, Rachel Williams, Chasing Dixie, Six Wire, Liz Davis, and Eric Lee Beddingfield. Also, a silent auction will be held. Click here to purchase tickets.
United Way's R.H.
Boyd Leadership Society presents "Higher Education in the African-American
Community" Panel Discussion
Downtown Discounts
Downtown Wellness Special Pricing Downtown Wellness Chiropractic & Therapeutic Massage. 500 Church Street #180. 255-7900. Offering 35% off all supplemental vitamins through February 28. |
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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 18 - March 4 include Mega Group USA (750, February 19 - 22), North American Association of Commencement Officers (300, February 22 - 26), Automotive Distribution Network (1,200, February 26 - 27), Log & Timber Home Show (4,000, February 27 - March 1), Country Radio Broadcasters (2,200, March 3 - 7). For more information concerning conventions call 259-4782. For a complete listing of Nashville conventions see visitmusiccity.com/meetings/ConventionCalendar. |
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