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Wednesday, August 4, 2010 |
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Events August 4 - 22
Burning Las Vegas at B.B. King's Blues Club & Restaurant - August 4
Red Cross Blood Drive at the L&C Tower - August
5 August 5
Grand Reopening Events and Concerts at Bourbon Street
Blues & Boogie Bar - August 5 - 8 Sacred Soul Space: Tales of an Angel, a Snake, a Rat and a Whale at Christ Church Cathedral - August 6
Groove with Coal Train Railroad at the Main Library
- August 6 - 7
Swagger at Mulligan's Pub and Restaurant - August 6 - 7
First Saturday Art Crawl at various downtown art galleries - August 7
Black 13 Tattoo Parlor Two Year Anniversary Party at the Mercy Lounge - August 7
Adult Workshop: Felted Couture at the Frist Center for
the Visual Arts - August 7 - 8
Arcade Fire at the Ryman Auditorium - August 9
Sunset Evening Reception on the Viridian Rooftop Terrance - August 9
CityTHINK: No Child Left Inside at the Nashville Civic Design Center - August 10
Grand Ole Opry with Jarrod Niemann, Desert Rose Band and more at the Ryman Auditorium - August 10
2nd Wednesday Book Club: The Help at the Main Library - August 11
Burning Las Vegas at B.B. King's Blues Club & Restaurant - August 11
Justin Bieber at the Bridgestone Arena - August 11
The Black Keys with the Morning Benders at the Ryman Auditorium - August 12
Starlume, Darling Parade, and Joshua Schiffman at the Hard Rock Cafe - August 12
Tom Petty with Crosby, Stills & Nash at the Bridgestone Arena - August 12
Films at the Frist: Sabrina at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts - August 13
Kids' Club: "Who is Chihuly?" at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts - August 14
4th Annual Dragon Boat Race and River Festival in Riverfront Park - August 14
Grand Ole Opry with Dailey & Vincent, Crystal Gale, Amber Digby, and more at the Ryman Auditorium - August 14
Professional Bull Riders at the Bridgestone Arena - August 14 - 15
Marcy Playground and The Delta Saints at 3rd and Lindsley - August 15
Rock and Roll Team Trivia at the Mercy Lounge - August 16
Urban Residents Association's August Mixer at Phi Bar - August 16
Heart at the Ryman Auditorium - August 17
Grand Ole Opry with Blake Shelton, Eric Church and more at War Memorial Auditorium - August 17
Burning Las Vegas at B.B. King's Blues Club & Restaurant - August 18
NashvilleCyclist.com Criterium Race Series at LP Field - August 18
Art Making in the Lobby: Corrugated Couture at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts - August 19
Downtown Neighbors & Local Flavors at TPAC - August 19
Heather Cohen at the Hard Rock Cafe - August 19
Great White at the Wildhorse Saloon - August 19
Soul Cages and Little Queen at the Hard Rock Cafe - August 20
Paramore with Tegan & Sara, New Found Glory, and Kadawatha at Nashville Municipal Auditorium - August 21
Family Day at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts - August 22
Coheed & Cambria and Porcupine Tree at War Memorial Auditorium - August 22
The Vespers with Catherine Feeny at 3rd and Lindsley
- August 22 Nashville Symphony presents Herbie Hancock at the Ryman Auditorium - August 22
David Gray and Ray LaMontagne at the Bridgestone Arena - August 22 |
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Events this Week
Sacred Soul Space: Tales of an Angel, a Snake, a Rat, and a Whale Fri, Aug 6. Christ Church Cathedral. 900 Broadway. 255-7729. 6 pm. Free. Tales of an Angel, a Snake, a Rat, and a Whale. Learn how these creatures bear strange witnesses to God's relationship with the men and women of the Old Testament. These artistic expressions will be presented in context of a worship service based on The Book of Common Prayer. Childcare is provided and a reception follows.
Sotheby's Urban Abode Art Crawl Sat, Aug 7. Bennie Dillon Lofts (700 Church Street) and The Cumberland (555 Church Street). 5 pm - 7 pm. Tour penthouse units and enjoy artwork by local artists and live music from local musicians. One penthouse will be open at the Bennie Dillon and two penthouses will be open at the Cumberland.
Nashville Rollergirls Final Home Games Sat, Aug 7. Municipal Auditorium. 417 4th Avenue N. Doors open at 4 pm, games start at 5 pm and 7:30 pm. $10 in advance, $15 at the door (ticket cost includes both games). The Music City All Stars take on the Ft. Wayne Derby Girls. Don't miss this chance to see Nashville's team tear up the track during their last two home games of the season.
Sat, Aug 7. 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, Aug 7. 59 Arcade. 815-4346. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Aug 7. 57 Arcade. 931-446-2337. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Aug 7. 215 5th Avenue North. 254-2040. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Aug 7. 79 Arcade. 554-1340. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Aug 7. 115 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. 251-8997. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
The Ha Factory Sat, Aug 7. 238 5th Avenue North. 718-930-3905. 6 - 10 pm. Free.
The Lost Boys Center & Gallery Sat, Aug 7. 535 4th Avenue South. 256-8302. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information. Free parking and on the shuttle route.
Sat, Aug 7. 44 Arcade. 522-8908. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Aug 7. 42 Arcade. 416-2537. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Ronell & Co. Sat, Aug 7. 83 Arcade. 776-7868. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Aug 7. 233 5th Avenue North. 752-6030. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Aug 7. 69 Arcade. 479-5133. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Aug 7. 808 Broadway. 736-5000. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Aug 7. 237 5th Avenue North. 255-7816. 6 - 9 pm. Click here for exhibit information.
Sat, Aug 7. 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!
Dunn Bros. Coffee Artist Reception Sat, Aug 7. Dunn Bros. Coffee. 401 Church Street. 252-2567. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Enjoy a reception for local artists including Duncan Ragsdale, Asia Emerson, and Anjeanette. Live music by Hangman's Beautiful Daughter from 7 - 9 pm. Plus, free coffee and snacks during the reception. Exhibits on display through September 30.
11th Annual Mayor's First Day Festival Sun, Aug 8. Bridgestone Arena. 501 Broadway. 2 - 5 pm. Free. Join Mayor Karl Dean for this free community celebration to welcome the beginning of a new school year. This year's festival features family fun, educational entertainment, and free school supplies. Plus, Mayor Dean is hosting a food drive to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. Please bring a non-perishable food item to help feed the hungry in Nashville.
Main Library Book Club: The Help Wed, Aug 11. Main Library. 615 Church Street. 862-5800. Noon. Free. The library hosts a 2nd Wednesday Book Club each month. This month's featured book is The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Attendees are welcome to bring a lunch. |
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Broadway Paving
Portions of Broadway will be re-paved from 2nd Avenue to 6th Avenue on Thursday, August 5. Broadway will remain open, but traffic lanes will be shifted during the process. Delivery trucks will not be allowed on the new pavement until it has properly cooled. Trucks are encouraged to utilize alleys. |
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 August 4 - 18 include National Electronics Service Dealers Association (450, August 3 - 8), Sports, Inc. (600, August 4 - 7), Garry Mason (400, August 14), and Brother International Corporation (265, August 17 - 19). For information concerning conventions call 259-4782. Click here for a complete listing of Nashville conventions: visitmusiccity.com/conventions/. |
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