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Wednesday, May 7, 2008 |
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Events May 7 - 25
Twelve Angry Men at TPAC - through May 11
The Reluctant Dragon at the Nashville Children's Theatre - through May 12
Special Streetcar Workshop Presentation at the Nashville Civic Design Center - May 7
O'More College of Design Student Fashion Show at TPAC - May 8
Def Leprechaun at Mulligan's Pub - May 8 - 10
Bike To Work Day at Symphony Place - May 9
Outlaws with Kingbilly & Blackberry Smoke at the Wildhorse Saloon - May 9
Autovaughn, De Novo Dahl, and Pink Spiders at the Cannery Ballroom - May 9
Guerrero Unveils Verdi at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - May 9 - 10
The Bravery at the Wildhorse Saloon - May 10
Denny Diamond and the Long Fellows at Mercy Lounge - May 10
Frist Center Kids Club: Surreal Dreamscapes at the Frist Center - May 10
MAZE featuring Frankie Beverly at the Municipal Auditorium - May 11
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at TPAC - May 13 - 14
Electronics Recycling Event at LP Field - May 14 - 17
Side-by-Side at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - May 15
French Impressionism Lecture at the Frist Center - May 15
The Hives at the Wildhorse Saloon - May 16
2nd Annual Nashville Crawfish Boil in Riverfront Park - May 16 - 17
Postcard Collecting Workshop with C. Michael Norton at the Main Library - May 17
Jeff Dunham at TPAC - May 17
Frist Center Kids Club: Surreal Dreamscapes at the Frist Center - May 17
NPT 8K Run in Bicentennial Capitol Mall - May 17
Warrant at the Wildhorse Saloon - May 17
5th Annual Tour de Nash around downtown - May 17
George Jones with Jason Byrd at the Ryman - May 18
Central South Art Exhibition Opening and Award Ceremony at Tennessee Art League - May 18
Dobro and Guitar Demonstration with Mike Webb and Charlie Collins at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - May 18
Hope for the Future Gala Dinner at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - May 19
KT Tunstall at the Ryman - May 20
The Kids in the Hall at the Ryman - May 21
Ace Frehley at the Wildhorse Saloon - May 22
Bank of America Pops: Maureen McGovern at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - May 22 - 24
Here Come the Mummies at the Cannery Ballroom - May 23
Richard Marx and Matt Scannell at the Wildhorse Saloon - May 23
Puppet Show at the Main Library - May 23 - 24
Frist Center Kids Club: Surreal Dreamscapes at the Frist Center - May 24
Honky Tonk Tailgate Party at the Wildhorse Saloon - May 24 |
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News & Information
New Gallery - The Showroom! 77 Arcade. 347-306-1859. Another gallery has opened upstairs at the Arcade. Sera Davis also operates Davis Art Advisory from this space. Hours are Tues - Sat, 10 am - 5 pm.
New Retail - Eden! 174 A 2nd Avenue N. 736-7540. This small shop sells gifts, jewelry and home decor. Hours are Wed - Sun, 3 pm - 9 pm.
New Retail - French's Shoes & Boots Bargain Basement! 126 B 2nd Avenue N. 736-2934. This store sells boots, shoes, and purses at bargain prices. They are located in the basement level. Hours are Mon - Thurs, 10 am - 7 pm; Fri - Sat, 10 am - 8 pm; and Sun, noon - 6 pm.
Events this Week
Franklin Conaway: Making the Case for a Return of Streetcars in Nashville Wed, May 7. Nashville Civic Design Center. 138 2nd Avenue N. #106. 248-4280. 5:15 pm. Free. Franklin Conaway, a national consultant specializing in urban redevelopment and passenger rail planning, will make his case for streetcars to return to Nashville at this special workshop presentation.
TDEC Great American Cleanup Clothing Drive Wed, May 7 - Thurs, May 8. Bicentennial Mall, near the fountains. 862-8414. Donate good, unused clothing items from 7 - 9 am and 3 -5 pm. Volunteers will help unload cars and provide tax receipts. Additional donation drop-off days are Wednesday, May 14 and Thursday, May 15 with the same hours.
Bike to Work Day Fri, May 9. Schermerhorn Symphony Center plaza. One Symphony Place. 7:30 am. Free. Bikers across Nashville will commute in to downtown and meet at the Schermerhorn plaza for free refreshments. Go to the Walk/Bike Nashville website to find out more about the various start locations and the corresponding schedule. Results from this week's great commuter race are also posted on their website. Everyone is encouraged to use alternative transportation to get to work on Friday!
Nashville Ballet's Big City Bop Sat, May 10. Main Library's Auditorium. 615 Church Street. 862-5800. 10:30 am and 11:30 am. Free. Ballet performance designed especially for grades 5-8. Exposure to the audience to the art of dance in an abstract form.
Works with Words: Type Walk Sat, May 10. Main Library. 615 Church Street. 862-8500. 11 am. Free. Join Works with Words artists Griffin Norman and Dan Brawner for a "type walk" around downtown as they point out interesting uses of words and typefaces. The tour begins in the Fine Art Gallery.
Art Opening at Crema Sat, May 10. Crema. 15 Hermitage Avenue. 255-8311. Free. 6 - 9 pm. Art opening featuring new illustrations by Nashville artist J.K. Lee.
Mother's Day Champagne Brunch Sun, May 11. The Bridge at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. 611 Commerce Street, 3rd Floor. Reservations: 493-4050. 11 am - 4 pm. $35.95 for adults, $14.95 for children ages six to twelve, free for children five and under. Treat Mom to a bountiful brunch. Complimentary valet parking.
Mother's Day Brunch at
the Hilton
Mother's Day Brunch at
the Union Station Hotel
Mother's Day Brunch at Sambuca Sun, May 11. Sambuca. 601 12th Avenue South. 248-2888. 10:30 am - 3 pm. $30 for adults, $10 for children 10 and under. Featuring live music and a carving station, omelet station, Belgian waffles and more.
Alvin Ailey's American Dance Theater Tues, May 13 - Wed, May 14. TPAC's Jackson Hall. 8 pm. $30 - $65. Blending familiar music with different styles of dance, this company founded by the late Alvin Ailey performs shows that are not to be missed.
Enter Estelle's Ugly Lamp Contest Entries received through May 14. Estelle's Consignment Furniture & Antiques. 601 8th Avenue South. 259-2630. Entry fee is $10 with proceeds benefiting the Regens Hollow Animal Rescue. The winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to Estelle's and will be named on Saturday, May 17 at 2 pm. Call the store for complete contest rules. |
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Salons and Barber Shops
Looking for a hair stylist or barber? Look no further than downtown! Check out the eleven barber shops and salons listed on our website (select Barbers/Hair Salons from the drop-down menu). Some salons offer nail and spa services, too. Check their websites or call for more info. |
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 May 7 - 21 include: Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (550, May 6 - 9), Ernst & Young (250, May 7 - 8), Tennessee Education Association (1,150, May 9 - 10), Next Level Games (300, May 10 - 11), Environmental Systems Corporation (490, May 11 - 13), Electric Power Research Institute (455, May 13 - 16), Helms Briscoe/The Creative Suite Conference (400, May 19 - 21) and Noria Corporation (1,500, May 19 - 23). For more information concerning conventions call 259-4719. For a complete listing of Nashville conventions visit visitmusiccity.com/meetings/ConventionCalendar. |
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