Wednesday, September 9, 2009

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Events September 9 - 27

Wicked at TPAC - through September 20

Doolin' Bonfire at Mulligan's Pub - September 9

LiveOnTheGreen Free Concert Series featuring Here Come the Mummies, Space Capone, and H-Beam in Public Square Plaza - September 10

Tim O'Brien and Friends at the Station Inn - September 10

Writers' Night featuring Cameron Dobb, Amanda Broadway, Jessica Rae, and Jessi Kettering at the Copper Kettle - September 10

Jimmy Jam III featuring Super T and The Tyrone Smith Revue, Hal Newman and The Mystics of Time, and The Rosedale Rhythm Revue at 3rd & Lindsley - September 10

Joe Byrne and Trooperstown at Mulligan's Pub - September 10 - 12

Curator's Perspective: The City in Twilight: Surrealism, Photography, and Paris at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts - September 11

Buzzfest '09 in Riverfront Park - September 11

Phil Vassar at the Wildhorse Saloon - September 11

Off The Wagon at the Station Inn - September 11

Andy Davis and Friends at 3rd & Lindsley - September 11

Writers' Night featuring Scott FM and friends at the Copper Kettle - September 11

All-Beethoven Opening Gala with Lang Lang at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - September 11

The Importance of Bein' Earnest at Christ Church Cathedral - September 11 - 12

Cinderella at the Main Library - September 11 - 12

Diggy Band at Sambuca - September 11 - 12

26th Annual Home Decorating and Remodeling Show at the Nashville Convention Center - September 11 - 13

Frist Center Kids' Club: Cityscapes that Pop! at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts - September 12

Songwriter Session: Jeff Dayton and Sarah Darling at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - September 12

Classical Americana at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - September 12

Shelly Fairchild and the People at the Mercy Lounge - September 12

Taylor Swift at the Sommet Center - September 12

Mandolin Demonstration with Bob Grant at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - September 13

Mad Men Viewing Party at The Oak Bar - September 13

Mike Farris at the Station Inn - September 13

Florez with Chris Nathan at 3rd & Lindsley - September 13

Girls' Night Out Breast Cancer Fundraiser at the Melting Pot - September 14

Shaun Murphy at Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar - September 14

The Wanna Beatles at Sambuca - September 14

Metallica at the Sommet Center - September 14

Shaun Murphy at Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar - September 14

Summer Concert Series featuring Serenatta at the Main Library - September 15

Medeski, Martin & Wood at the Cannery Ballroom - September 15

Art Making: Surrealist Dreamscapes at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts - September 16

10th Annual Americana Music Festival & Conference at the Nashville Convention Center and various downtown live music venues - September 16 - 19

100th Anniversary Celebration Ice Cream Social at The Hermitage Hotel - September 17

LiveOnTheGreen Free Concert Series featuring The Derek Trucks Band, Jack Pearson, Homemade Water and Rhythmystik in Public Square Plaza - September 17

Art Makes Place: Gift of Understanding at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts - September 17

Writers' Night featuring Melissa Pierce, Jennicer Schott, and Lila McCann at the Copper Kettle - September 17

Wildhorse Saloon House Band Search Competition Winner Showcase at the Wildhorse Saloon - September 17

Atlanta Thrashers vs. the Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - September 17

Mike Birbiglia at TPAC - September 17

Perfect Pairings at The Wine Loft - September 17

Americana Music Association's 8th Annual Honors and Awards ceremony at the Ryman Auditorium - September 17

Preds Fest, a three-day fan-appreciation event, at the Sommet Center - September 17 - 19

Russia's Greatest Hits at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - September 17 - 19

Writers' Night featuring Steve Beniot, Darryl MacQuarrie, Kim Richardson, and Gary Hundley at the Copper Kettle - September 18

Jonny Lang with Michael Logen at the Ryman - September 18

Cinderella at the Main Library - September 18 - 19

Shariff Iman and the Revival at Sambuca - September 18 - 19

Wine on the River on the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge - September 19

2nd Annual Great Nashville Duck Race in Riverfront Park - September 19

Songwriters in the Park featuring Rick Tiger, Matt Willis, Frank Taylor, Jeremy Rash and The Unlawful Kings in Church Street Park - September 19

James Agee at 100: His Life, Legend and Artistic Achievement at the Main Library - September 19

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. the Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - September 19

Banjo Demonstration with Ned Luberecki at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - September 20

Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans at LP Field - September 20

Mad Men Viewing Party at The Oak Bar - September 20

Jackopierce at 3rd & Lindsley - September 20

Shaun Murphy at Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar - September 21

Boz Scaggs with John Hiatt at the Ryman - September 21

Summer Concert Series featuring David Tanner at the Main Library - September 22

Merle Haggard at the Ryman - September 22

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer at the Nashville Children's Theatre - September 22 - October 11

Art Making: Standing Mobile at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts - September 23

Clutch with Wino & Revolution Mother at the Cannery Ballroom - September 23

Indigo Girls with Alison Brown at the Ryman - September 23

LiveOnTheGreen Free Concert Series featuring Dave Barnes and Matthew Perryman Jones in Public Square Plaza - September 24

Rick Huckaby at 3rd & Lindsley - September 24

Writers' Night featuring Molly Reed and friends at the Copper Kettle - September 24

Miranda Lamber at the Ryman - September 24

The Disco Biscuits at the Cannery Ballroom - September 24

Glen Campbell & Jimmy Webb at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - September 24 - 26

Surreal to Reel: Paris on Film Un Chien Andalou and L'Atalante at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts - September 25

Lunchtime Organ Recital with Andrew Risinger at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - September 25

Delta Blues with Mississippi Millie and Tiger Gagan at the Flying Saucer - September 25

Eric Brace, Peter Cooper, Lloyd Green, and Mike Auldridge at the Station Inn - September 25

Pat Green and The Dirt Drifters at the Wildhorse Saloon - September 25

Nashville Ballet presents Ferdinand the Bull at the Main Library - September 26

The Black Crowes with Truth & Salvage Co. at the Ryman - September 26

Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - September 26

Guilty Pleasures at Mercy Lounge - September 26

Pat Buchanan, Katie Herzig and Bleu at 3rd & Lindsley - September 26

Not Just Country presents Poetry & Music Vol. 2 at The Rutledge Live Music Venue - September 26

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons at TPAC - September 27

Blues Traveler at the Wildhorse Saloon - September 27

The Decemberists with Laura Veirs and the Hall of Flames at the Ryman - September 27

Mad Men Viewing Party at The Oak Bar - September 27

Events this Week

Live On the Green

Thurs, Sept 10. Public Square. 100 Courthouse Plaza. Gates open at 5 pm, music starts at 6 pm. Free. This weekly event highlights local artists and national acts with roots in Music City. Here Come the Mummies, Space Capone, H-Beam, and The Spinderellas perform on Thursday, September 10. This free concert series continues every Thursday through October 8 in Public Square Plaza adjacent to the Metropolitan Courthouse. $3 parking available at the Metro Courthouse/Public Square Garage.

Buzzfest '09
Fri, Sep 11. Riverfront Park. Gates open at 3 pm. $29. 102.9 The Buzz's annual music festival. Featuring performances by Alice in Chains, Mudvayne, Chevelle, Cage The Elephant, Cavo, and Framing Hanley. ROAD CLOSURES: 1st Avenue from Broadway to Church Street will be closed from 8 pm on Thursday, September 10 until 5 am on Saturday, September 12.

26th Annual Home Decorating and Remodeling Show

Fri, Sept 11 - Sun, Sept 13. Nashville Convention Center. Fri: noon - 9 pm, Sat: 10 am - 9 pm, and Sun: 10 am - 6 pm. $8. Featuring over 600 exhibition booths showcasing home remodeling and decoration trends, designs, and more.
 

Classical Americana at the Symphony

Sat, Sept 12. Schermerhorn Symphony Center. One Symphony Place. 687-6400. 8 pm. $15 - $65. This concert will explore the strong links between classical music and American roots music. Performances by Alison Brown. Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Byron House, Buddy Miller, Karen Parks and Abigail Washburn.

Downtown Promotions

Salons and Barber Shops

Looking for a hair stylist or barber? Look no further than downtown! Check out the eleven barber shops and salons listed on our website (select Barbers/Hair Salons from the drop-down menu). Some salons offer nail and spa services, too. Check their websites or call for more info.  

Ongoing Events

Click here for a list of ongoing happy hours, specials, events and promotions at some of downtown's best places to play!

Continuing Exhibits

Click here to find out what major art shows, museum exhibitions and other displays are currently on view downtown.

Convention Update

Large groups and events that are downtown September 9 - 23 include Kenneth Copeland Ministries (700, September 11 - 12), Home Decorating & Remodeling Show (5,000, September 11 - 13), Americana Music Association (850, September 16 - 19), Flat Creek Management (250, September 18 - 19), International Public Management Association for Human Resources (700, September 19 - 23), ESRI (400, September 20 - 23), HVAC/Comfortech (3,000, September 23 - 26). and Contracting Business Magazine (775, September 23 - 26). For more information concerning conventions call 259-4782. Click here for a complete listing of Nashville conventions: visitmusiccity.com/conventions/.

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