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Wednesday, September 30, 2009 |
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Events September 30 - October 18
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer at the Nashville Children's Theatre - through October 11
Fish Michie & Friends at Swank's Martini & Wine Bar - September 30
11th Annual Predators Faceoff Luncheon at the Wildhorse Saloon - October 1
Art After Hours at various downtown art galleries - October 1
LiveOnTheGreen Free Concert Series featuring Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings, The Dynamites featuring Charles Walker, and Maureen Murphy in Public Square Plaza - October 1
Light the Night Walk benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at LP Field - October 1
Women Rock for the Cure featuring Mindy Smith, Veronica Ballestrini, and Coldwater Jane at 3rd & Lindsley - October 1
IBMA Awards Show hosted by Kathy Mattea and Hot Rize at the Ryman - October 1
Soul Asylum at the Wildhorse Saloon - October 1
Greensky Bluegrass at the Mercy Lounge - October 1
Mozart & Shostakovich at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - October 1 - 3
Disney on Ice at the Sommet Center - October 1 - 4
Al Menah Shrine Circus at Municipal Auditorium - October 1 - 4
Def Leprechaun at Mulligan's Pub and Restaurant - October 1 - 4
First Friday Sacred Soul Space: Canticle of Creation at Christ Church Cathedral - October 2
Snow Patrol with Plain White T's at the Ryman - October 2
Chris Stuart with Janet Beazley at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - October 3
Blessing of the Animals at Christ Church Cathedral - October 3
Artist's Perspective: Oliver Herring at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts - October 3
Kid Flix: Coraline at the Main Library - October 3
First Saturday Art Crawl at various downtown art galleries - October 3
SoundCrawl:Nashville at various downtown art galleries - October 3
The Midnight Riders Allman Brothers Revue and Jack Pearson at 3rd & Lindsley - October 3
Southeast Missouri State vs. Tennessee State University at LP Field - October 3
Tennessee Repertory Theatre presents Steel Magnolias at TPAC - October 3 - 24
Fiddle Demonstration with David Coe at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - October 4
Shaun Murphy at Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar - October 5
Third Eye Blind at the Cannery Ballroom - October 5
Nashville's Grocery Forum at the Nashville Civic Design Center - October 6
Summer Concert Series featuring Radio Daze at the Main Library - October 6
David Bradley Tuesday Night Jam at the Listening Room Cafe - October 6
Thinking Out of the Lunch Box "Air and Dreams" at the Main Library - October 7
"Recipes for Feeding America" Reception at Morton's the Steakhouse - October 7
LiveOnTheGreen Free Concert Series featuring Citizen Cope, Ricky Young, Courtney Jaye and Playing by Air in Public Square Plaza - October 8
Melissa Ferrick, Maia Sharp and Tim Brantley at 3rd & Lindsley - October 8
Pink Out for the Cure at McFadden's - October 8
The Molly Ringwalds at the Wildhorse Saloon - October 8
Colorado Avalanche vs. Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - October 8
Opry Country Classics at the Ryman - October 8
Nashville Opera presents Puccini's Tosca at TPAC - October 8
Rock for the Walk, Alzheimer's Association benefit, featuring Jon Vezner, Barry Dean, and Neil Thrasher at the Listening Room Cafe - October 8
Magdeburg Puppentheater: Oscar and the Lady in Pink at the Main Library - October 8 - 10
Lecture: "Georgia O'Keefe: Photography and an American Icon" at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts - October 9
Lucero: The Ramblin' Road Show and Memphis Revue at the Cannery Ballroom - October 9
Casting Crowns at the Sommet Center - October 9
33 Black Angels at the Listening Room Cafe - October 9
The Walters Family at the Ryman - October 9
The Steel Drivers at the Station Inn - October 9
The Ordeal of Dr. Trifulgas at the Main Library - October 9 - 10
Southern Festival of Books at the War Memorial Plaza - October 9 - 11
Regions Free Day of Music at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - October 10
Hank Williams III at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - October 10
County Conquers COPD Festival in the Park at Hilton Park - October 10
Kids Club: BIG Hats at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts - October 10
Nashville Opera presents Puccini's Tosca at TPAC - October 10
The Shaun Murphy Band CD Release Party at Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar - October 10
Jason and the Argonauts at TPAC - October 10
Andrew Bird with St. Vincent at the Ryman - October 10
Dierks Bentley: Miles & Music for Kids in Riverfront Park - October 11
Steve Martin at the Ryman - October 11
Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans at LP Field - October 11
3rd Annual Musicians Hall of Fame Inductee Ceremony at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - October 12
Shaun Murphy at Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar - October 12
Edmonton Oilers vs. Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - October 12
We're All for the Hall featuring Keith Urban, Vince Gill, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum and Little Big Town at the Sommet Center - October 13
Julie Lee and Sarah Siskind at the Station Inn - October 14
Widespread Panic with The Allman Brothers Band at Riverfront Park - October 14
Creed at the Sommet Center - October 14
Inside Out of the Lunch Box: Soundscaping with Daniel Roumain at TPAC - October 15
Mat Kearney with Diane Birch at the Cannery Ballroom - October 15
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - October 15
Urban Arts Bizarre, an ARTDOCS Benefit, at various downtown art galleries - October 15
Classical Guitar and German Genius at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - October 15 - 17
Corey Smith with Sam Thacker at the Cannery Ballroom - October 16
Kings of Leon at the Sommet Center - October 16
The Ordeal of Dr. Trifulgas at the Main Library - October 16 - 17
Children's Concert: Bells & Whistles ... Pipes & Drums at Christ Church Cathedral - October 17
Marianne Faithful at TPAC - October 17
Family Program: Introduction to Square Dancing at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - October 17
Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan at TPAC - October 17
Dane Cook at the Sommet Center - October 17
Classic Rock All Stars at the Municipal Auditorium - October 17
Murray State vs. Tennessee State University at LP Field - October 17
Free Family Day at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts - October 18 |
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Events this Week
Thurs, Oct 1. 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. Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, The Dynamites featuring Charles Walker, and Maureen Murphy perform. Every Thursday through October 8 in Public Square Plaza adjacent to the Metropolitan Courthouse. $3 parking available at the Metro Courthouse/Public Square Garage.
Thurs, Oct 1. Various downtown art galleries. 5 - 8 pm. Free.* Nashville Association of Art Dealers presents a monthly event for art lovers and patrons to explore Nashville's diverse and growing art scene. On the first Thursday of each month participating galleries invite the public to enjoy art after work. Downtown galleries participating include Rymer Gallery, The Arts Company, Tinney Contemporary, Tennessee State University's Hiram Van Gordon Memorial Gallery, and the Frist Center for the Visual Arts (see exhibit details in the First Saturday Art Crawl article below). *Admission to the exhibition galleries at the Frist Center requires a fee for non-members.
Tucker Max at McFadden's Thurs, Oct 1. McFadden's. 134 2nd Avenue North. 256-9140. 9 pm. Tucker Max, author of I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell, will sign copies of his book, take pictures with fans and promote his new movie, I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell.
Thurs, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4. Municipal Auditorium. 417 4th Avenue North. 862-6390. Show times vary. $10 - $22. Featuring performances by the Marinof Duo, aerialists, Lloyd's Old English Sheepdogs, clowns and more.
Sat, Oct 3. Main Library. 615 Church Street. 862-5800. 1 pm - 4 pm. Free. Join the Nashville Shakespeare Festival to read from the works of William Shakespeare, specifically A Midsummer Night's Dream. All voices, ages and dialects are welcome. Listeners are also encouraged.
Sat, Oct 3. Various downtown venues. 6 - 9 pm. Free. A sound art festival in conjunction with the First Saturday Art Crawl. One of the first festivals of this type in the country. This international festival brings new compositions from all over the world. Sound installations will be on display at Twist Art Gallery, The Showroom, MIR Gallery, Bel Arts Studio and the Downtown Presbyterian Church.
Sat, Oct 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. Four 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, Oct 3. 215 5th Avenue North. 254-2040. 6 - 9 pm. Free. "By Design: Nashville's Architectural Treasures" features photographs by Bob Schatz and "New Narrative Paintings" by Charles Keiger. On display through October 31.
Sat, Oct 3. 79 Arcade. 554-1340. 6 - 9 pm. Free. "Seeing Ourselves: Photographs of Safe Haven" features photographs by residents from Safe Haven Family Shelter. Exhibit on display through October 31.
Sat, Oct 3. 115 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. 251-8997. 6 - 9 pm. Free. "Jibber Jabber" features wood sculptures by Sean O'Meallie. On display through November 7.
LeQuire Gallery Annex Sat, Oct 3. 64A Arcade. 298-4611. 6 - 9 pm. Free. "Nocturnes" features watercolors by Arthur Barnes.
Sat, Oct 3. 233 5th Avenue North. 752-6030. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Closing reception for "Posterna" which features paintings by Nashville native Julia Martin.
Sat, Oct 3. 808 Broadway. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Three exhibits on display including "An Evening in the Tennessee Countryside," "Works by Gayle Hagerty," and "Works by Mary Spelling." Exhibits on display through October 31.
Sat, Oct 3. 237 5th Avenue North. 255-7816. 6 - 9 pm. Free. "Of Sight and Sentiment" features works by Todd Gordon and Julyan Davis. On display through October 31.
Sat, Oct 3. 73 Arcade and 58 Arcade. 888-535-5286. 6 - 9 pm. Free. "Anthony Doling: Halfway Across a Bridge Super 8 Stills" and "Mandy Stoller: Party for My Mom". Exhibits on display through October 31.
Sat, Oct 3. 535 4th Avenue South. 256-8302. 6 - 9 pm. Free. The gallery features historic works by renowned music photographers Baron Wolman, Henry Diltz, Danny Clinch, and Jim McGuire. Musical icons captured in these images include Bruce Springsteen, Janis Joplin, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Jerry Garcia and many more. Exhibit on display through October 10. The Lost Boys Gallery is on the shuttle route this month.
Sat, Oct 3. Terrazzo. 700 12th Avenue South. 256-4805. 6 – 9 pm. Free. "Art in Open Spaces at Terrazzo" features the work of twelve painters who explore different approaches to abstract imagery. Artists include: Jimmy Abegg, Caroline Allison, Will Berry, Richard Feaster, John Folsom, Harry Gold, Brady Haston, Paul Harmon, Tim Hussey, James Perrin, Gene Wilken, and Lain York. On display through October, by appointment. Free garage parking (Division Street entrance). The Terrazzo in the Gulch is on the free shuttle route.
Sat, Oct 3. 401 Church Street #100. 252-2567. 7 - 9 pm. Free. Singer-songwriter Steve Roth (Hangman's Beautiful Daughter) will perform. Art on display includes works by Patricia Jordan, Rob Lindsay, Michael Bullis, and Kathryn Vago. On display through October 31.
Tues, Oct 6. Main Library, Courtyard. 615 Church Street. 862-5800. 11:45 am - 12:45 pm. Free. This weekly concert series concludes with the big band sounds of Radio Daze on October 6. Bring a lunch and enjoy the concert.
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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. |
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Convention Update Large groups and events that are downtown September 30 - October 14 include International Bluegrass Music Association (24,000, September 28 - October 4), Tennessee Chapter, American Landscape Architects Society (350, October 7 - 9), International Smart Tan Network (3,000, October 9 - 11), National Trust for Historic Preservation (2,000, October 13 - 17), and Jack Daniels Distillery (1,300, October 14 - 17). For more information concerning conventions call 259-4782. Click here for a complete listing of Nashville conventions: visitmusiccity.com/conventions/. |
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