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Wednesday, June 2, 2010 |
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Events June 2 - 20
The Matt Martino Band, Ashley McBryde and Heidi Burson at the Hard Rock Cafe - June 2
Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville's Arts Immersion at the
ICON - June 3
Interview with The Statler Brothers at the Country
Music Hall of Fame and Museum - June 3
Style & Sound Fashion Show at Mercy Lounge -
June 3
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
Music in the Grand Lobby featuring Stefanie Wienecke at the
Frist Center for the Visual Arts - June 4
Stephen Salyers, Tyler McCullom, Lance Kotara, Jeremy Bussey, and Mike Willis at the Listening Room Cafe - June 4
Kina Grannis and Landon Austin at 3rd & Lindsley
- June 4
5th Annual Walk Like MADD in Bicentennial Mall
- June 5 8th Annual Nissan Taste of Music City along Deaderick Street and in Public Square Park - June 5
Grand Reopening Ceremony at the Wildhorse Saloon - 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
Imogen Heap at the Ryman - June 5
Dobro and Bass Demonstration with Mike Webb and Kent Blanton at the
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - June 6
Pechakucha at the Rutledge - June 7
Glassblowing Demonstration with Ryan Gothrup at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts - June 7 - 8
EQUIP at First Baptist Nashville - June 8
Chely Wright's 10th Annual Reading, Writing & Rhythm Concert at
TPAC - June 8
Chase Coy at 3rd & Lindsley - June 8
The Wooten Brothers at 3rd & Lindsley - June 9 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
CMA Music Festival at LP Field, Riverfront Park,
Bridgestone Arena Plaza, Public Square, and
Hilton Park - June 10 - 13
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
Matt Stillwell at the Rutledge - June 12
Phil Vaught at the Wildhorse Saloon - June 13 -
15 Sheri Nichols' Le Miracle de Piaf at the Station Inn - June 15
Disney's Beauty and the Beast at TPAC -
June 15 - 20
Nashville Predators Dancers and Liquid Ice Girls Auditions at the Bridgestone Arena - June 18 - 19
Nashville Pride Festival in Riverfront Park - June 19
Charlotte's Web at the Nashville Children's
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News & Information
New gallery: Animal Art Photography! 59 Arcade. 347-819-3030. Hours are Saturdays, 11 am - 6 pm and First Saturday Art Crawl Saturdays, 11 am - 9 pm.
Events this Week
Nissan Taste of Music City: An Evening with the Wines of Robert Mondavi Fri, Jun 4. Public Square Park. Corner of 3rd Avenue N. and Union Street. 5 pm - 8 pm. $25. The Robert Mondavi "Discover Wine Tour" will kick off the festival weekend with this Friday preview. There will be various wine selections onsite for sampling and appetizers provided by Cabana Restaurant.
Nissan Taste of Music City Festival Sat, Jun 5. Deaderick Street and Public Square Park. 11 am - 9 pm. An all day festival with free admission. Attendees will purchase tasting tickets at ticket booths located throughout the event to exchange at participating vendors for samples of food, wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and more. Click here for a list of participating restaurants. Live music by the San Rafael Band, Mike Bauer, Rebecca Moreland and more. A benefit for the Martha O'Bryan Center.
Grand Reopening Ceremony at the Wildhorse Saloon Sat, Jun 5. Wildhorse Saloon. 120 2nd Avenue North. 902-8200. 2 pm - 3 pm. Free. Ceremony featuring an equine drill team, line dancing lesson, performance by Gaylord STARS, live music by Brother Trouble and Jeffrey Steele. Plus, ribbon cutting and speech by Pete Weien of the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. PLEASE NOTE: Road closure: 2nd Avenue North from Broadway to Commerce Street will be closed from noon to 5 pm on Saturday.
Sat, Jun 5. Various locations. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Art galleries throughout downtown host receptions and art openings every month. Most galleries serve free wine and other refreshments. Three free shuttles provide transportation among the galleries from 6 pm to 10 pm. See the shuttle map and gallery listing here. Listings below include additional information about some of the openings.
Sat, Jun 5. 59 Arcade. 347-819-3030. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Jun 5. 57 Arcade. 931-446-2337. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Jun 5. 215 5th Avenue North. 254-2040. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Art on 5th Sat, Jun 5. 219 5th Avenue North. 482-6118. 6 - 9 pm. Free.
Sat, Jun 5. 79 Arcade. 554-1340. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Jun 5. 77 Arcade. 347-306-1859. 6 - 9 pm. Free. 416-2537. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Jun 5. 115 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. 251-8997. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
The Lost Boys Center & Gallery Sat, Jun 5. 535 4th Avenue South. 256-8302. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information. Live music and free parking! Also on the shuttle route.
Sat, Jun 5. 44 Arcade. 522-8908. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Jun 5. 42 Arcade. 416-2537. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Ronell & Co. Sat, Jun 5. 83 Arcade. 776-7868. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Jun 5. 233 5th Avenue North. 752-6030. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Jun 5. 69 Arcade. 479-5133. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Jun 5. 808 Broadway. 736-5000. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Jun 5. 237 5th Avenue North. 255-7816. 6 - 9 pm. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Jun 5. 73 Arcade. 888-535-5286. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Additional Businesses Open during the Crawl:
Book Signing at Sherlock's Sat, Jun 5. Sherlock's Bookstore. 235 5th Avenue N. 248-1962. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Book signing and discussion with author Faye Aldridge who will sign copies of A Fax From Heaven. Complimentary wine and beer.
417 Union Art Event Sat, Jun 5. 417 Union Restaurant & Bar. 417 Union Street. 401-7241. 6 - 9 pm. Free. An evening of art, music, wine and appetizers. New art on display in the upstairs gallery by Rick Millward, Lisa Stevens, Alicia Raney and Molly Jenson. Exhibit runs through September 1.
Euro Decor Open House Sat, Jun 5. Euro Decor. 531 4th Avenue S. 255-10010. 6 - 9 pm. Open house featuring a collection of jewelry, art and lighting. Also open on Sunday, June 6 from 1 pm - 4 pm.
Songwriters in the Park Tues, Jun 8. Church Street Park. Church Street between 6th Ave. N. and Capitol Boulevard. 5 pm - 9 pm. Free. Friends of Church Street Park presents Songwriters in the Park featuring live performances by local songwriters. Tuesday night's performers include Les Kerr, Philip Austin Mikula, Heath Forbes, Zach Broocke, Rick Tiger, Jason Daniels, Frank Taylor, Jeremy Rash and Matt Willis. Bring a picnic and blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the live music! Dogs are welcome, too. This concert benefits Second Harvest of Middle Tennessee. Bring non-perishable food donations to the concert. |
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Summer Events in Riverfront Park!
Riverfront Park will host a number of events over the summer. Mark your calendar for these festivals and celebrations! - CMA Music Festival: Thursday, June 10 - Sunday, June 13
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Nashville Pride Festival: Saturday, June 19 -
Soul Food Festival:
Saturday, July 17
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Music City BBQ Festival:
Friday, August 27 - Saturday, August 28 - Great Nashville Duck Race: Saturday, September 18 |
Music City Circuit Two routes now serving downtown Nashville Monday through Saturday. Hop a ride to the Farmers' Market to shop for produce, catch happy hour in The Gulch, see the newest exhibit at the Frist, attend a concert at the Ryman ... the possibilities are endless. Music City Circuit makes it even easier to travel to destinations around downtown! Click here for a route map (shuttle stops have been added to the map!). The best part? This service is free. |
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Convention Update Large groups and events that are downtown June 2 - 16 include Milsoft (300, June 7 - 10), CMA Music Festival (30,000, June 10 - 13), and NAMM International Music Products Association (13,000, June 16 - 20). For information concerning conventions call 259-4782. Click here for a complete listing of Nashville conventions: visitmusiccity.com/conventions/. |
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