Wednesday, May 26, 2010

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Events May 26 - June 13


Gabe Dixon and Dylan Altman at 3rd & Lindsley - May 26

Flood Benefit featuring KingBilly, Josh Bartholomew, The Pistols, Rebecca Lynn Howard and more at 12th & Porter - May 26

Alan Duhon at Nashville Crossroads - May 26

Barefoot Bluegrass at The Station Inn - May 26
 

Ladies Night Out: Movie Premiere at The Melting Pot - May 26

 

Celtopia at Mulligan's Pub - May 26

 

Opry Country Classics with performances by John Anderson, Chris Young and more at the Ryman Auditorium - May 27

Allen Duhon at Second Fiddle - May 27

Lewis Copeland at The Stage - May 27

 

Food For Thought with Hyrkamonsta and Storm Kings at Hard Rock Cafe - May 27

 

Paper Route, Kink Ador, The Vespers and more at the Mercy Lounge - May 27

 

Swagger at Mulligan's Pub - May 27 - 29

Frist Friday featuring The Dirt Drifters at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts - May 28

 

Grand Ole Opry featuring Old Crow Medicine Show, John Michael Montgomery, Mel Tillis and more at the Ryman Auditorium - May

28

Jiva, Brent James & The Contraband and Danielle Bloom at Hard Rock Cafe - May 28


Songwriter Session with Alan Rhody at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - May 29

David Peterson and 1946 at The Station Inn - May 29

 

Grand Ole Opry featuring Jaron & The Long Road To Love, Dan Tyminski, Ronnie Bowman and more at the Ryman Auditorium - May 29


Todd Sansom at Legends Corner - May 29

Jackson Delaney at Second Fiddle - May 29

Jason Link at Nashville Crossroads - May 29

 

Eric Paslay at 3rd & Lindsley - May 29

Stacey Scruggs at The Stage - May 29

 

Moustache May 2010 Celebration featuring Uncle Skeleton, Shaboi and more at the Mercy Lounge - May 29

Mother Father at 12th & Porter - May 29

Melissa Paige at Legends Corner - May 30

Shawn & Hobby at Second Fiddle - May 30

Chris Weaver at The Stage - May 30

Zack Neil at Nashville Crossroads - May 30

Fiddle Demonstration with David Coe at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - May 30

Daughtry at the Bridgestone Arena - May 30

 

Grand Ole Opry featuring Justin Moore, Cherryholmes and more at TPAC's Jackson Hall - June 1

The Rescues with Garrison Starr at 3rd & Lindsley - June 1

 

Luminoth, Me Talk Pretty, and SevenFall at the Rutledge - June 1

Neil Young Solo with Bert Jansch at the Ryman - June 2

Russell Dickerson with the Carter Twins and special guests at 12th & Porter - June 2

Peter Moon Band at Sambuca - June 2


United Way Fundraiser for Flood Victims featuring Tim Voegele at the Rutledge - June 2

Opry Country Classics featuring Aaron Tippin, Riders In The Sky, Bobby Bare and more at the Ryman - June 3

 

Interview with The Statler Brothers at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - June 3

Kristin Cothron, Tori Sparks and Treva Blomquist at the Rutledge - June 3

Grand Ole Opry featuring Gene Watson, Jason Crabb and more at the Ryman - June 4

 

Nissan Taste of Music City preview: An Evening with the Wines of Robert Mondavi in Public Square Park - June 4

 

Knowing Me Knowing You ABBA Tribute at 3rd & Lindsley - June 4

Miss Nelson is Missing at the Nashville Children's Theater - June 4

SAE Band Battle at the Rutledge - June 4

Puddle of Mudd with Saliva at the Wildhorse Saloon - June 4

Laura Vida at Sambuca - June 4 - 5
 

8th Annual Nissan Taste of Music City along Deaderick Street and in Public Square Park - June 5

 

First Saturday Art Crawl at various downtown art galleries - June 5

 

Art Opening at 417 Union Restaurant & Bar - June 5

 

Shoney's 2010 5K Family Fun Run and Festival at LP Field - June 5

 

Charlotte's Web at the Nashville Children's Theatre - June 5

United Way Fundraiser for Flood Victims featuring Missy Johnson, Eyes Around Shotgun Diary and more at the Rutledge - June 5
 

Imogen Heap at the Ryman - June 5

Benefit for the United Way at the Rutledge - June 5

Tesla Rossa at 12th & Porter - June 5

 

Dobro and Bass Demonstration with Mike Webb and Kent Blanton at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - June 6

The Rutledge Indie Live with Ashley Thomas, Steven Sebastian, Manic Bloom, The Kingston Springs, and Kris Bell at the Rutledge - June 6

Paris Delane CD Release at Hard Rock Cafe - June 6

Dallas Starke at Sambuca - June 6

 

Pechakucha at the Rutledge - June 7

Darius Rucker and Friends Benefit Concert for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at the Wildhorse Saloon - June 7

Craig Moritz Showcase at 12th & Porter - June 7

 

Chely Wright's 10th Annual Reading, Writing & Rhythm Concert at TPAC - June 8

Steve Mahan Industry Showcase at the Rutledge - June 8

Grand Ole Opry featuring performances by Carrie Underwood, Josh Turner, Trisha Yearwood, and more at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium - June 8

Country Weekly Fashion Show benefit concert for Musicians on Call at the Wildhorse Saloon - June 8

 

Chase Coy at 3rd & Lindsley - June 8

The Wedding and House of Heroes at the Rutledge - June 9

CMT Music Awards at the Bridgestone Arena - June 9

The "Brasher/Bogue Real Friends" Event Series at Hard Rock Cafe - June 9

Marty Stuart's Late Night Jam at the Ryman Auditorium - June 9

CMT Awards viewing party at the Wildhorse Saloon - June 9
 

EQUIP at First Baptist Nashville - June 8

 

Public Art Dedication: Citizen in Public Square with Mayor Dean - June 10

 

Opry Country Classics featuring performances by the Gatlin Brothers, Oak Ridge Boys, Neal McCoy and more at the Ryman Auditorium - June 10

Minnie Murphy at Sambuca - June 10

 

CMA Music Festival at LP Field, Riverfront Park, Bridgestone Arena Plaza, Public Square, and Hilton Park - June 10 - 13

Charlotte's Web at the Nashville Children's Theatre - June 11

CMT Fan Social Benefit Concert to help Second Harvest Food Bank featuring Chuck Wicks and the Carter Twins at the Rutledge - June 11

Grand Ole Opry featuring performances by Charley Pride, Roy Clark, and more at the Ryman Auditorium - June 11

After Midnight with Blair Garner at the Wildhorse Saloon - June 11

Songwriter Session with Jeffrey Steele at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - June 12

Miss Nelson is Missing at the Nashville Children's Theatre - June 12

Andy Davis, Andrew Belle and Trent Dabbs at 3rd & Lindsley - June 12

Diggy Band at Sambuca - June 12

Grand Ole Opry featuring Charley Pride, Terri Clark, Mel Tillis and more at the Ryman Auditorium - June 12

Country New Faces Show at the Wildhorse Saloon - June 12

 

Pamela Williams and the Steve Roper Band at B.B. King's Blues Club - June 12

 

After the Love Has Gone at the Municipal Auditorium - June 12

Landon Pigg with Madi Diaz at 3rd & Lindsley - June 13

31st Annual Sunday Morning Country at TPAC - June 13

News & Information

 

New Retailer: Big Time Boots!

410 Broadway. 254-7798. Downtown's newest retailer features a large selection of boots, hats and apparel. Hours are Mon - Thurs, 11 am - midnight; Fri - Sat, 11 am - 2 am; and Sun, noon - 6 pm.

 

Hooters' Renovation Complete

Hooters Nashville. 184 2nd Avenue North. 244-4668. Hooters temporarily closed in mid-March for renovations and re-opened this week! New floors, new furniture and more.

 

Events this Week

 

Urban Sun Customer Appreciation Party

Thurs, Apr 29. Urban Sun. Cummins Station - 209 10th Avenue South #227. 291-6800. 5 pm - 7 pm. Free. Customer Appreciation Party featuring refreshments and tanning specials. Specials include 50% off all UV packages and lotions, 30 days for $30 membership special, and Versa Spa Sunless: three for $60. Plus, free aqua massage and free lotion samples.

 

Frist Friday

Fri, May 28. Frist Center for the Visual Arts. 919 Broadway. 244-3340. 6-9 pm. The popular summer concert series begins this Friday! The Dirt Drifters will perform in the courtyard. Light appetizers are provided and there is a cash bar. No admission charge for members, and non-members pay $10.00. Admission includes entrance to the current exhibits including Chihuly at the Frist. The Frist Friday concert series will continue on June 25 and July 30.

 

Strawberry Jubilee

Sat, May 29. Nashville Farmers' Market Farm Sheds. 900 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. 880-2001. 10 am - 1 pm. Free. A Strawberry Jubilee to celebrate the strawberry! The Green Bag Lady kicks off the event at 10 am by handing out her free reusable bags (while supplies last). Special treats from many of the Farmers' Market merchants (strawberry milk, cupcakes, strawberry shortcake, etc.), community supported agriculture from Delvin Farms, and Fleur de Lis Flavors will be open in their mobile truck. Plus, live music!

Affordable Monthly Parking

 

Looking to cut your monthly parking costs? Consider using our LP Field Parking Option. Park at LP Field and ride our convenient Park It! Express shuttle to your office building. Parking is free with a permit and shuttle passes are only $25/month. Click here to sign-up and here for the shuttle route map.

Salons and Barber Shops

 

Looking for a hair stylist or barber? Look no further than downtown! Check out the thirteen 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.

Convention Update

Large groups and events that are downtown May 26 - June 9 include CS Week (1,200, May 25 - 28), Tennessee Bar Association (550, June 1 - 5), and Milsoft (300, June 7 - 10). For information concerning conventions call 259-4782. Click here for a complete listing of Nashville conventions: visitmusiccity.com/conventions/.

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