Wednesday, July 21, 2010

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Events July 21 - August 8

Book Discussion and Signing: The Eyes of Willie McGee at the Main Library - July 21

NashvilleCyclist.com Criterium Race Series at LP Field - July 21

S.O.L. at Legends Corner - July 21

Gallery Talk: The Golden Age of Couture at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts - July 22

7th Birthday Celebration at Posh Hair Design - July 22

Joshua DuPre with Like Candy Red and Reed Pittman at 12th & Porter - July 22

Leigh Brandon Houison Birthday Jam at the Listening Room Cafe - July 22

Bluegrass Night featuring Earl Scruggs with Family and Friends at the Ryman Auditorium - July 22

Chatham County Line at the Station Inn - July 22

The Wheels at 3rd and Lindsley - July 22

Doing More with Less: Dale Carnegie Workshop at the Better Business Bureau - July 23

The Seam, Robby Hecht, and Justin Caldwell at the Hard Rock Cafe - July 23

The Steeldrivers at the Station Inn - July 23

Grand Ole Opry featuring Cherryholmes and more at the Ryman Auditorium  - July 23

Miranda Cosgrove and Kris Allen at the Cannery Ballroom - July 23

Mid-South Krav Maga Weapon Defense Seminar at FIT Nashville - July 24

Grand Ole Opry with Heidi Newfield, Marty Stuart, and more at the Ryman Auditorium - July 24

The Scarletta Band at Sambuca - July 24

Far Cry at Second Fiddle - July 24

Knowing Me Knowing You Abba Tribute at 3rd and Lindsley - July 24

Swagger at Mulligan's Irish Pub & Restaurant - July 24

Songwriter Session: Marla Cannon-Goodman with Keith Litteral at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - July 24
 

NashvilleCyclist.com Criterium Race Series at LP Field - July 24 - 25

Zachapalooza: A Benefit for the Nashville Rescue Mission at the Rutledge - July 24 - 25

Melissa Etheridge at the Ryman Auditorium - July 25

Music City Triathlon at LP Field - July 25

3rd Annual Mayor's Home Ownership Fair at Bridgestone Arena - July 25

Banjo Demonstration with Ned Luberecki at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - July 25

Bluegrass Jam at the Station Inn - July 25

Buck McCoy at Legends Corner - July 25

Film Screening: Hank Williams Jr.: Full Access at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - July 25

CREED at the Hard Rock Cafe - July 26

Paul McCartney at the Bridgestone Arena - July 26

Randy Nations at The Stage - July 26

The Dean Martinis at Sambuca - July 26

The Time Jumpers at The Station Inn - July 26

Galen Griffin at Legends Corner - July 27

Grand Ole Opry with Steel Magnolia, Rhonda Vincent and more at the Ryman Auditorium - July 27

The Jack Pearson and Friends Pickin' Party at 3rd and Lindsley - July 27

Ben Graves at Sambuca - July 28

Chuck Mead & The Grassy Knoll Boys at Station Inn - July 28

Familiar Faces at the Hard Rock Cafe - July 28

Kevin F & The Temangerines, The Dead Towns, and Kat Smo at the Rutledge - July 28

Matt Mason at The Stage - July 28

NashvilleCyclist.com Criterium Race Series at LP Field - July 28

Becki McLeod at Legends Corner - July 29

Chris Scruggs Band at the Station Inn - July 29

Michelle's Angels Benefit Concert at Rutledge - July 29

Paris Delane at the Hard Rock Cafe - July 29

The Del McCoury Band with Steep Canyon Rangers at the Ryman Auditorium - July 29

William Topley at 3rd and Lindsley - July 29

A Midsummer's Cabaret at the Rutledge - July 30

The Diggy Band at Sambuca - July 30

Frist Friday featuring The Breakfast Club at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts - July 30

Grand Ole Opry with Restless Heart, The Isaacs and more at the Ryman Auditorium - July 30

Valentine Saloon at Mercy Lounge - July 30

9th Annual Music City Brewers Festival at Hilton Park - July 31

Grand Ole Opry with Tim O'Brien and more at the Ryman Auditorium - July 31

Mike Farris and the Roseland Rhythm Revue at the Mercy Lounge - July 31

Mitchel Oglesby at The Stage - July 31

Songwriter Session with Wynn Varble at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - July 31

Freedy Johnston with Bill Miller and Brett Rosenberg at 3rd and Lindsley - August 1

Instrument Demonstration by Fats Kaplin at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - August 1

Weddings the Bridal Show at the Nashville Convention Center - August 1

Clemency, Caleb, Lanae Hale, and Sara Beth Geoghegan at the Rutledge - August 1

The Bart Walker Band at B.B. King's Blues Club & Restaurant - August 1

Crowded House at the Ryman Auditorium - August 2

Stacy Mitchart at B.B. King's Blues Club & Restaurant - August 2

Grand Ole Opry with Diamond Rio, Del McCoury Band and more at the Ryman Auditorium - August 3

Hanson at the Wildhorse Saloon - August 3

Stacy Mitchart at B.B. King's Blues Club & Restaurant - August 3

Burning Las Vegas at B.B. King's Blues Club & Restaurant - August 4

Amanda Broadway, Adlai Waxman, and Leigh Brandon Houison at the Hard Rock Cafe - August 5

B.B. King All Stars featuring Herchal Bailey at B.B. King's Blues Club & Restaurant - August 5

The Scott Holt Band at 3rd and Lindsley - August 5

5th Annual Boots, Bubbles & Barbecue Dinner at The Palm - August 6

B.B. King All Stars featuring Herchal Bailey & Natasha Young at B.B. King's Blues Club & Restaurant - August 6

Primus with the Dead Kenny G's at the Ryman Auditorium - August 6 - 7

Sacred Soul Space: Tales of an Angel, a Snake, a Rat and a Whale at Christ Church Cathedral - August 6

Super T and The Tyrone Smith Revue 45 Years Event at 3rd and Lindsley - August 6

Boomerang: 60's Cover Band at the Listening Room Cafe - August 7

Cocktails and Couture at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts - August 7

Dave Pahanish and The Rust Belt at 3rd and Lindsley - August 7

Grand Ole Opry with Steep Canyon Rangers, Radney Foster and more at the Ryman Auditorium - August 7

Nashville Rollergirls vs. Ft. Wayne Derby Girls at Municipal Auditorium - August 7

Songwriter Session with Tony Haselden at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - August 7

Zach Spencer Band, Stephen Garrett, and Jessica Dawn at the Hard Rock Cafe - August 7

Fiddle Demonstration by Buddy Spicher with Chris Scruggs at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - August 8

Summer Events in Downtown Parks!

Downtown parks continue to host a number of events through this summer. Mark your calendar for these festivals and celebrations!

- Music City Brewers Festival: Saturday, July 31 (Hilton Park)
- Dragon Boat and River Festival: Saturday, August 14 (Riverfront Park)

- Music City BBQ Festival: Friday, August 27 - Saturday, August 28 (Riverfront Park)
- Great Nashville Duck Race: Saturday, September 18 (Riverfront Park)

Clean and Safe Request Form

If you notice something amiss while walking downtown, please let us know about it! Report graffiti that needs to be removed, public sidewalks that need pressure washing, weeds, trash and other unsightly items! Use this form to send a request directly to our Clean and Safe Team manager. NOTE: these services are only available in the CBID and the GBID (maps of these areas are provided on the form page).

Convention Update

Large groups and events that are downtown July 21 - August 4 include Kentucky Tennessee Water Environment Association (800, July 18 - 21), International Council of Shopping Centers (700, July 20 - 21), American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (1,000, July 25 - 31), Music City Triathlon (800, July 25), National Association of School Psychologists (300, July 26 - 28), the United Methodist Church (1,000, July 28 - August 1), National Electronics Service Dealers Association (450, August 3 - 8), and Sports, Inc. (600, August 4 - 7). For information concerning conventions call 259-4782. Click here for a complete listing of Nashville conventions: visitmusiccity.com/conventions/.

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