Wednesday, June 16, 2010

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Events June 16 - July 4

 

Disney's Beauty and the Beast at TPAC - through June 20

 

Play On Nashville at 3rd & Lindsley - June 16

The Bicho Brothers and King of the Disco at the Hard Rock Cafe - June 16

Matt Mason at The Stage - June 16

Mike Siler at Legends Corner - June 16

All About the Music, TV & Film Showcases at the Rutledge - June 16 - 18

Les Richardson at the Wildhorse Saloon - June 16 - 18

Brian Ashley Jones at Sambuca - June 17

Musical Petting Zoo at the Main Library - June 17

 

Healing Sound Journey at Estel Gallery - June 17

 

Fusion and After 9 After Party at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - June 17

Opry Country Classics featuring Rebecca Lynn Howard and more at the Ryman Auditorium - June 17

 

Jason Jones at Nashville Crossroads - June 17

Barefoot Justice at Second Fiddle - June 17

 

Richie McDonald at First Baptist Nashville - June 18

The BIG Gear Giveback at the Hard Rock Cafe - June 18

Drive-By Truckers at the Cannery Ballroom - June 18

Curator's Perspective: The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947 - 1957 at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts - June 18

Grand Ole Opry featuring the Charlie Daniels Band and more at the Ryman Auditorium - June 18

Miss Nelson is Missing at the Nashville Children's Theatre - June 18

 

Nashville Predators Dancers and Liquid Ice Girls Auditions at the Bridgestone Arena - June 18 - 19

 

Def Leprechaun at Mulligan's Pub and Restaurant - June 18 - 19

 

Photography and Documentation Clinic at Davis Art Advisory - June 19

 

Nashville Pride Festival in Riverfront Park - June 19

 

Charlotte's Web at the Nashville Children's Theatre - June 19

Muriel Anderson's All Star Guitar Night at the Wildhorse Saloon - June 19

Grand Ole Opry featuring Jo Dee Messina, Robert David Hall, Restless Heart and more at the Ryman Auditorium - June 19

The Vespers at 3rd & Lindsley - June 19

Kimberley Locke's Disco Diva Bash at War Memorial Auditorium - June 19

 

Whitney Layne's CD Release Party at the Listening Room Cafe - June 19

Space Capone with Gurufish at 12th & Porter - June 19

 

The Queen Is Risen: A Tribute to the Smiths at Mercy Lounge - June 19

 

DADDY featuring Will Kimbrough, Tommy Womack, Dave Jacques, and Paul Griffith at 3rd & Lindsley - June 19

Stacey Scruggs at The Stage - June 19

Jason Link at Nashville Crossroads - June 19

Jackson Delaney at Second Fiddle - June 19

Shawn Mayer at Legends Corner - June 19

 

Benefit for the ASPCA featuring Absynthe Junk, Jonesworld, Voodoo Prophet, Rikk Beatty, and Tony Pasko at the Rutledge - June 19

The Wood Brothers with Joe McGuiness at 3rd & Lindsley - June 20

Dallas Starke at Sambuca - June 20

Traditional Country Music Demonstration at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - June 20

 

Urban Residents Association Residential Mixer at Sambuca - June 21

 

Jonalee White and McGuffey Lane at the Hard Rock Cafe - June 21

Amy Acklyn at the Wildhorse Saloon - June 21

Grand Ole Opry with Kellie Pickler, Chris Young and more at the Ryman Auditorium - June 22

Nashville Rising at the Bridgestone Arena - June 22

Dog and Pony at Sambuca - June 22

Andrew Pearson Industry Showcase at the Rutledge - June 22

Martin McDaniel at Nashville Crossroads - June 22

Corbett Jackson at Legends Corner - June 22

 

The Doyle and Debbie Show at The Station Inn - June 22
 

NashvilleCyclist.com Criterium Race Series at LP Field - June 23

 

Shawn & Hobby Band at Second Fiddle - June 23

Bluegrass Nights with Vince Gill at the Ryman Auditorium - June 24

Farewell Drifters CD Release Show at The Station Inn - June 24

Jami Groomes at the Wildhorse Saloon - June 24

Shawn & Hobby at The Stage - June 24

Modeling Couture featuring supermodel Karen Elson at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts - June 24

 

Arts and Flowers ALIAS Chamber Ensemble Benefit at Terrazzo - June 25

 

Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman Auditorium - June 25

Charlotte's Web at the Nashville Children's Theatre - June 25

Josh Hoge and Joe Firstman at 3rd & Lindsley - June 25

Kassie Jordan at Nashville Crossroads - June 25

Allen Duhon at Legends Corner - June 25

 

Jerry Butler and The J's with Bobby Clark at the Station Inn - June 25

Frist Friday at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts - June 25

Halo Stero, Newmatic, and A Friend Called Fire at the Rutledge - June 25
 

Flood Relief Benefit at Riverfront Tavern - June 26

 

Miss Nelson is Missing at the Nashville Children's Theatre - June 26

Ira Dean and Mirage at the Hard Rock Cafe - June 26

Brother Trouble at the Wildhorse Saloon - June 26

Songwriter Session with Rachel Thibodeau at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - June 26

Grand Ole Opry with Loretta Lynn, Steel Magnolia, Sarah Jarosz and more at the Ryman Auditorium - June 26

Melissa Paige at The Stage - June 26

Far Cry at Second Fiddle - June 26

Jason Link at Legends Corner - June 26

 

Trial By Fire: A Tribute to Journey at the Mercy Lounge - July 26

The Steeldrivers at The Station Inn - June 26

Matt Ramsey at the Wildhorse Saloon - June 27

 

Seth Walker at the Station Inn - June 27

Travis Birch at The Stage - June 28

Martin McDaniel at Second Fiddle - June 28

Raul Malo at the Station Inn - June 29

Juke Joint Jam Night with Terri Brinegar and Secrets at the Hard Rock Cafe - June 29

Grand Ole Opry with Dailey & Vincent, Chris Young, Marty Stuart and more at the Ryman Auditorium - June 29

Hole with Foxy Shazam at the Cannery Ballroom - June 29

Becky McLeod at Second Fiddle - June 29
 

NashvilleCyclist.com Criterium Race Series at LP Field - June 30

 

Les Richardson at the Wildhorse Saloon - June 30

James Watkins at Nashville Crossroads - June 30

Craig Curtis at Legends Corner - June 30

Bluegrass Nights featuring Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder at the Ryman Auditorium - July 1

Grand Ole Opry with Emmylou Harris and more at the Ryman Auditorium - July 2
 

First Saturday Art Crawl at various downtown art galleries - July 3


Grand Ole Opry with Wynonna, Emmylou Harris, Thom Bresh, and more at the Ryman Auditorium - July 3

Architecture Tour of the Frist Center for the Visual Arts - July 3

Songwriter Session with Erin Enderlin at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - July 3

Henry Rollins' Frequent Flyer Tour at TPAC - July 3

The 400 Unit at 3rd & Lindsley - July 3

 

Music City July 4th: Let Freedom Sing! in Riverfront Park - July 4

 

Old Time Banjo Demonstration with Rebekah Weiler at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - July 4
 

Events this Week

 

Nashville Electric Service Announcement

Construction activity related to the Music City Center project could cause momentary power outages this Thursday and Friday for customers who served by the Demonbreun substation. While it is not likely, some customers may experience brief outages from 6 am - 7 am. The majority of buildings downtown will not be affected.

 

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Through Sun, Jun 20. TPAC's Jackson Hall. 505 Deaderick Street. Performance times vary. $25 - $63. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including "Be Our Guest" and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Beauty and the Beast at TPAC!

 

Healing Sound Journey

Thurs, Jun 17. Estel Gallery. 115 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. 943-1557. 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. $30. Join Kaaren Engel and Thomas Anderson for an evening of sound healing, with singing bowls, didjeridu, gong, flute and other ancient instruments. Brought to you by the creators of Healing Sound Journey, an album designed for meditation and relaxation. Please bring a blanket or cushion to sit on, wear comfortable clothing and bring a pair of socks. Call 943-1557 to reserve a spot.

 

22nd Annual Nashville Pride Festival

Sat, Jun 19. Riverfront Park. 11 am - 6 pm. $5. VIP tickets available for $50 including all food and drink. Live music, entertainment, vendors, and food to celebrate with the local GLBT community. Performances by Vanessa Carlton, Megan McCormick, Space Capone, Knowing Me Knowing You ABBA Tribute, and many more!

 

PLEASE NOTE - road closure: 1st Avenue will be closed from Church Street to Demonbreun on Saturday, June 19 between 4 am and 9 pm.

 

NAMM's Wanna Play Music Sunday

Sun, Jun 20. Nashville Convention Center. $20. Session and performance times vary. For the first time, NAMM (the trade association of the international music products industry) welcomes the public to experience the final day of their trade show and conference. Education sessions from master clinicians including Victor Wooten, Doyle Dykes, Eric Struthers and more. Wanna Play Celebrity Jam featuring performances by Aaron Tippin, Louise Mandrell, John Anderson and Gov. Mike Huckabee. Click here for the full schedule.

 

Nashville Predators Father's Day Package
There are no ties in hockey, so why give one this Father's Day? Get Dad what he really wants – the excitement of Predators hockey! Purchase a Father's Day package today and receive ten ticket vouchers that can be used for any Preds home game(s) during the 2010-11 regular season, a Preds hat and a Father's Day card. Click here for details or call 615-770-PUCK. Offer expires June 20, 2010.
 

Downtown Discounts

 

Sale at The Shoe Boutique

Thurs, Jun 17. The Shoe Boutique and Accessories. 200 Church Street, Suite 101. 401-7151. 20% off any purchase of $50 or more from 11 am to 3 pm on Thursday.

 

Miss Jeanne's Dinner Theatre - New Name and Discount!

600 9th Avenue S. 902-9566. The dinner theatre formerly known as Miss Marple's has a new name and a new address! This Saturday's show is "The Gimme Awards" and fathers receive $10 off the ticket price to help celebrate Father's Day. Show time is 7 pm.

 

Road Closures and Metro Water Work!

 

2nd Avenue North and South from Union Street to Korean Veterans Boulevard will be closed Sunday, June 20 - Monday, June 21 for milling to prepare for re-paving. Click here to get more information about the Metro Water construction projects.

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Convention Update

Large groups and events that are downtown June 16 - 30 include NAMM International Music Products Association (13,000, June 16 - 20) and the Presbyterian Church of America (4,000, June 28 - July 1). For information concerning conventions call 259-4782. Click here for a complete listing of Nashville conventions: visitmusiccity.com/conventions/.

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