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Wednesday, February 25, 2009 |
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Events February 25 - March 15
Riverdance: Farewell Engagement at TPAC - through 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
Def Leprechaun at Mulligan's Pub - February 26 - 28
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
Club Party Live: Big John from VH1's Rock of Love at McFadden's - 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
Music-Inspired Art at The Lost Boys Center - February 28
Songwriter Session with Erin Enderlin and Shane McAnnally 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
Music-Inspired Art at the Lost Boys Center & Gallery - 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
Interview with Ray Price at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - March 7
Can You Duet? Casting Call at the Wildhorse Saloon - March 7
9th Annual Equinox Ball at the Hermitage Hotel - March 7
Guilty Pleasures at Mercy Lounge - March 7
Rickey Smiley at the Ryman - March 7
The Gruffalo at TPAC - March 7
Love Overboard at TPAC - March 7
Knoxville Thunderbolts vs. Nashville Broncs at the Municipal Auditorium - March 8
2009 Sugar Is Art Gallery at the Cannery Ballroom - March 8
Prayers for World Peace in the Taize Tradition at Christ Church Cathedral - March 8
Nashville Predators Foundation Disco Ball at the Sommet Center - March 8
The Women's Fund presents the 11th Annual Power of the Purse Luncheon at the Hilton Nashville Downtown - March 9
Mariza at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - March 9
Washington Capitals vs. Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - March 10
Lilly's Plastic Purse at the Nashville Children's Theatre - March 10 - April 9
Harlem Globetrotters at the Sommet Center - March 11
N.Y. Rangers vs. Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - March 12
Menopause the Musical at TPAC - March 12 - 15
Barely Legal One Night Only Art Exhibit at the ICON - March 13
Madeleine Peyroux at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - March 13
Sister Hazel at the Wildhorse Saloon - March 13
How I Became the Bomb EP Release Show at Mercy Lounge - March 13
Acquire the Fire: Here Comes Trouble at the Municipal Auditorium - March 13 - 14
Family Program: Nashville Opera presents The Magic Flute at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - March 14
Brad Paisley at the Sommet Center - March 14
CityThink: Infrastructure Investments for a Sustainable Downtown at the Nashville Civic Design Center - March 15
Atlanta Vision vs. Nashville Broncs at the Municipal Auditorium - March 15
Winter Jam 2009 at the Sommet Center - March 15 |
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Events this Week
Wed, Feb 25 - Sun, Mar 1. TPAC. 505 Deaderick Street. 255-2787. Performance times vary. $27 - $70. The celebration of Irish music, song and dance will play TPAC for eight farewell performances.
Urban Sun Customer Appreciation Party Thurs, Feb 26. Urban Sun. 209 10th Avenue South #227. 291-6800. Free. 5 - 8 pm. Customer appreciation party featuring refreshments, lotion samples, prizes, and special discounts. Specials include 25% off lotions, 30 days for $30 and any 6 UV sessions 50% off.
Gallery Talk:
Medieval Treasures from the Cleveland Museum of Art
Thurs, Feb 26. B.B. King's Blues Club & Restaurant. 152 2nd Avenue North. 256-2727. 7 pm. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Tommy Sims will perform.
NBC's The Biggest Loser Tryouts Sat, Feb 28. Wildhorse Saloon. 120 2nd Avenue North. 902-8200. 10 am - 5 pm. Casting for individuals and teams for Season 8 of The Biggest Loser.
Rocketown's 6th Anniversary Party Sat, Feb 28. Rocketown. 401 6th Avenue South. 843-4000. 11 am - 11:30 pm. $10. Over 30 bands will perform, plus a dodgeball tournament, a video game tournament, fashion show and skatepark competition.
Pierce & Company Open House at ICON Sat, Feb 28. ICON in the Gulch. 600 12th Avenue South. 770-7040. 1 pm - 4 pm. Free. Pierce & Company will unveil their latest high-rise flat concepts at the ICON. Tour designer model units and register for a free design consultation. Complimentary valet parking.
Sat, Feb 28. The Lost Boys Center & Gallery. 535 4th Avenue South. 256-8302. 3 pm - 11 pm. $7. Watch area artists as they create unique works of art inspired by live music. The Lost Boys of Sudan will demonstrate their craft of making masks, pottery and sculptures.
Mercury Records' Artist Jamey Johnson in Concert Wed, Mar 4. Corner of 4th Avenue North and Commerce Street. Noon. Free. Jamey Johnson will perform a lunchtime concert. See below for road closures associated with this event.
Downtown Discounts
Efficient Fitness Special Discount Now through Mar 13. Efficient Fitness. 618 Church Street #110. 330-3107. 10% off all 12-session packages for first time clients who mention this listing. Packages include body composition testing, nutritional counseling, and progressive strength training over 4 - 6 weeks. Offer valid through March 13. |
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Attention: Road Closure!
The following road will be closed from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm on Wednesday, March 4: Commerce Street - from 4th to 5th Avenues |
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 25 - March 11 include 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 (1,100, March 3 - 7), American Subcontractors Association (420, March 5 - 6), Public Library Association (700, March 5 - 7), OVC Basketball Championship (5,000, March 6 - 7), Youth Evangelism Conference (4,000, March 6 - 7), and Tractor Supply Company (1,500, March 7 - 14). For more information concerning conventions call 259-4782. For a complete listing of Nashville conventions see visitmusiccity.com/meetings/ConventionCalendar. |
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