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Wednesday, June 30, 2010 |
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Events June 30 - July 18
Nashville Symphony Community Concert in Bicentennial
Mall - June 30 NashvilleCyclist.com Criterium Race Series at LP Field - June 30
Les Richardson at the Wildhorse Saloon - June
30
Angel Snow, Korby Lenker, and Victor Krauss at 3rd &
Lindsley - July 1
Chuck Wicks in concert and General Jackson's 25th Anniversary Celebration in Riverfront Park - July 2
Open House Honoring Today's Veterans at the Main
Library - July 3 First Saturday Art Crawl at various downtown art galleries - July 3
Julianne Hough in concert at Riverfront Park - July 3
Volume Five at The Station Inn - July 3
Old Time Banjo Demonstration with Rebekah Weiler at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - July 4
Great American Melting Pot July 4th Celebration at The Melting Pot - July 4
National Hot Dog Month Kickoff Party at Mercy Lounge
- July 4
Nashville Predators Skate of the Union at the
Bridgestone Arena - July 8 Worldwide Gospel Tour: An Evening with Dr. Marvin Sapp at the Municipal Auditorium - July 9
Nashville Rollergirls vs. Ft. Wayne Derby Girls at the Municipal Auditorium - July 10
Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman - July 10
Band of Horses at TPAC - July 12
Taking Nashville's Table to Higher Ground at the Cannery Ballroom - July 13
Playing By Air: A Symphony of Action and Comedy at the
Nashville Children's Theatre - July 17 - 18 |
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Downtown News & Information
Reopened after renovations - Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar! Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar. 220 Printers Alley. 242-5937. Reopened after extensive renovations. Same great live music! Plus, now serving lunch. The lunch and dinner menus include Cajun and American food. Featuring live music every night and during lunch on weekdays. Hours are Mon - Sun, 11 am - 3 am.
4th of July Weekend Events
Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th Celebration
In addition, events are planned in Riverfront Park for Friday and Saturday - a full long weekend featuring events three days in a row! Friday (July 2) is a celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the General Jackson. Excursion cruises beginning at 1:30 pm for only $8. The day ends with a concert by Chuck Wicks at 8 pm and fireworks. Saturday (July 3) is a "Prelude to the 4th" with activities in the park beginning at noon. The day ends with a concert by Julianne Hough at 8 pm and fireworks. Click here for more details about the events on Friday and Saturday.
Sun, July 4. Hilton Park. 225 5th Avenue South. 832-7649. 7 am. 10K run and a 5k run/walk. $35 registration in advance. The downtown route includes sights like the Bridgestone Arena, crossing over the Cumberland River on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge, Broadway's honky-tonks, LP Field, The Hermitage Hotel, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and more. Wear your favorite patriotic outfit to compete for a prize for the best costume!
Rooftop 4th of July Party at Aerial Sun, July 4. Aerial (rooftop venue above Paradise Park and Big Bang). 411 Broadway. 251-9882. Doors open at 7 pm. $50 in advance. Cover charge includes a rooftop view of the fireworks, a complimentary cocktail, champagne toast, and dessert bar. Plus, cash bar and entertainment by guest DJs. Click here to purchase tickets
Rock 4th of July on The Ledge at the Hard Rock Cafe Sun, July 4. Hard Rock Cafe. 100 Broadway. 742-9117. 7:30 pm. $25+tax per person. Enjoy Music City's 4th of July Celebration at the Hard Rock Cafe on The Ledge, the cafe's awesome new outdoor deck. The $25 fee includes reserved seating at 7:30 pm with a limited view of the fireworks and the Hard Rock's exclusive All Access membership. Details about this great membership are online here. Membership privileges include "rock star" treatment and priority seating at Hard Rock Cafes worldwide! A minimum of one entree per person is required. Space is limited, call 742-9117 for reservations!
Fondue and Fireworks at The Melting Pot Sun, July 4. The Melting Pot. 742-4970. Doors open at 1 pm, last seating for full dinner at 9:30 pm. Four-course featured menus begin at $38 per person. Fireworks at 9:30 pm directly behind the restaurant. Reservations highly recommended.
Laser Quest July 4th Specials Sun, July 4. Laser Quest. 166 2nd Avenue N. 256-2560. Open from noon to 1 am. All games are $6.50 or play all day for only $35. The facility will close during the fireworks show.
Graham Central Station July 4th Rooftop Party Sun, July 4. Graham Central Station. 128 2nd Avenue N. 251-9593. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Watch the concerts and fireworks on Graham Central Station's rooftop party deck - a front row view! Beer specials all night.
Looking for additional places to grab lunch or dinner before the big show on the 4th? Check out our online downtown dining guide.
Additional Events this Week
Nashville Symphony: Regions Free Community Concert Wed, Jun 30. Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. 600 James Robertson Parkway. 8 pm. Free. Pack a picnic dinner, bring friends and family and celebrate summertime with a great evening of music by the Nashville Symphony.
Sat, Jul 3. 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. Two 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, Jul 3. 59 Arcade. 347-819-3030. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Jul 3. 57 Arcade. 931-446-2337. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Jul 3. 215 5th Avenue North. 254-2040. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Art on 5th Sat, Jul 3. 219 5th Avenue North. 482-6118. 6 - 9 pm. Free.
Sat, Jul 3. 79 Arcade. 554-1340. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Jul 3. 77 Arcade. 347-306-1859. 6 - 9 pm. Free. 416-2537. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Jul 3 115 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. 251-8997. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
The Ha Factory Sat, Jul 3. 238 5th Avenue North. 718-930-3905. 6 - 10 pm. Free.
Sat, Jul 3. 44 Arcade. 522-8908. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Jul 3. 42 Arcade. 416-2537. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Ronell & Co. Sat, Jul 3. 83 Arcade. 776-7868. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Jul 3. 233 5th Avenue North. 752-6030. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Jul 3. 69 Arcade. 479-5133. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Jul 3. 808 Broadway. 736-5000. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Jul 3. 237 5th Avenue North. 255-7816. 6 - 9 pm. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Jul 3. 73 Arcade. 888-535-5286. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Seeking the perfect place to park for the art crawl? Use our online interactive parking map!
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Attention: Road Closures Galore!
Road closures are progressive and are phased in beginning Friday, July 2: Beginning at 6 am: - 1st Avenue North between Church and Broadway (West lane only) Beginning at 8:15 am: - Riverfront Park Court of Flags Saturday, July 3: Beginning at 6 am: - 1st Avenue North and South between Church and Demonbreun - Broadway between 1st and 2nd Avenues Sunday, July 4:
Beginning at 6 am: - 2nd Avenue North and South between Church and Demonbreun - 1st Avenue North and South between Union and Church Street - Gay Street Connector between 1st and 2nd Avenues - Bank Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues - Church Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues - Commerce Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues Beginning at 8 pm: - Woodland Street Bridge - Union Street from 2nd Avenue to the bridge - Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge
All roads will re-open no later than 5 am on Monday, July 5. |
WeCar in Nashville!
Car sharing has arrived in downtown Nashville! Great for those who take public transportation to work and occasionally have a need for a car for an appointment or meeting. Perfect for downtown residents who have eliminated one or two cars. Sign up now for this program and receive $50 in driving credits! More info on our website. |
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Convention Update Large groups and events that are downtown June 23 - July 7 include the Presbyterian Church of America (4,000, June 28 - July 1), Moose International (10,000, July 1 - 7), and Little People of America (1,600, July 3 - 8). For information concerning conventions call 259-4782. Click here for a complete listing of Nashville conventions: visitmusiccity.com/conventions/. |
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Sun, July 4.
Riverfront Park. Activities start at noon, fireworks show at 9:30 pm.
FREE.
Hailed as one of the best fireworks displays in the nation, this event attracts more than 100,000 spectators each year. Festivities begin at
noon with the free Family Fun Zone, featuring fun inflatables. Pre-show live
music from 1:30 pm - 7 pm featuring Damien Horne, Jessie James and more. The
official main stage concert will begin at 7 pm with Trace Adkins, Julianne
Hough, Jaci Velazquez, and the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. This great
party will conclude with the South's largest fireworks show at approximately
9:30 pm. Click 
