Wednesday, October 14, 2009

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Events October 14 - November 1

Steel Magnolias at TPAC - through October 24

Julie Lee and Sarah Siskind at the Station Inn - October 14

Widespread Panic with The Allman Brothers Band at Riverfront Park - October 14

Missy Roberts and friends at the Copper Kettle - 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

Erin Ashleigh and friends at the Copper Kettle - October 15

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - October 15

Urban Arts Bizarre, an ARTDOCS Benefit, at the 5th Avenue and Arcade galleries - October 15

The Duhks with The Wheels at 3rd & Lindsley - October 15

Classical Guitar and German Genius at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - October 15 - 17

Mark Harriman and Swagger at Mulligan's Pub - October 15 - 17

Ty Brando at the Copper Kettle - October 16

Corey Smith with Sam Thacker at the Cannery Ballroom - October 16

Charlene Robinson at Atlantis Ultralounge - October 16

Kings of Leon at the Sommet Center - October 16

The Ordeal of Dr. Trifulgas at the Main Library - October 16 - 17

Ellingtown! at the Main Library - October 16 - 17

Children's Concert: Bells & Whistles ... Pipes & Drums at Christ Church Cathedral - October 17

Family Program: Introduction to Square Dancing at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - October 17

BarCamp Nashville at Cadillac Ranch - 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

Night of Reggae with Milele Roots, A.K.A. Rudie, and Paradise Daze at The Rutledge - October 17
 

Free Family Day at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts - October 18

Dobro and Bass Demonstration at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - October 18

Swing Dancing at the Farmers' Market - October 18

Bob Schneider with The Civil Wars at 3rd & Lindsley - October 18

Jewels Hanson, Felicia King, Lisa Montes at the Listening Room Cafe - October 19

Shaun Murphy at Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar - October 19

Metro Police Department hosts a Gang Awareness Seminar at the Main Library - October 20

Exhibition Opening "The Plan of Nashville: Avenues to a Great City - Celebrating Five Years" at the Main Library - October 22

Twangtown Paramours and Dave Isaacs at the Copper Kettle - October 22

Young Nonprofit Professionals Event "Educational Deli: Your Career" at the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce - October 22

The DISTRICT's Progressive Party at the Encore, Ryman Alley and Aerial - October 22

Curious George Live! at TPAC's Jackson Hall - October 22 - 25

Sweet Adelines International Free Concert and Mass Sing in the Sommet Center Plaza - October 23

Nashville Urban Residents Association's Bridge Ball on the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge - October 23

The Land of Cause Nashville on the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge - October 23

Shinedown at the Municipal Auditorium - October 23

Kelly Moreland at the Copper Kettle - October 23

The Gaslight Anthem at Mercy Lounge - October 23

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at the Main Library - October 23 - 24

Ellingtown! at the Main Library - October 23 - 24

Nashville Ballet presents Giselle at TPAC's Polk Theater - October 23 - 25

Ghost Story Festival at the Tennessee State Museum - October 24

Nashville Oyster Adventure Race at Hall of Fame Park - October 24

Cheersport: Nashville Grand Championship at the Municipal Auditorium - October 24

Jim Gaffigan at the Ryman - October 24

Mandolin and Flatpick Guitar Demonstration at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - October 25

A Fine Frenzy with Landon Pigg and Oak & Ash at 3rd & Lindsley - October 25

Silent Movie with Organ at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - October 26

Lenny Kravitz at the Ryman - October 26

Shaun Murphy at Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar - October 26

Hanson at the Wildhorse Saloon - October 27

REDC Home Auction at the Municipal Auditorium - October 27

Little House on the Prarie at TPAC's Jackson Hall - October 27 - November 1

KISS at the Sommet Center - October 28

White Owls at Mercy Lounge - October 28

Here Come the Mummies at the Wildhorse Saloon - October 28

Barktober Festival at the Downtown Y - October 29

Shelly Colvin at the Copper Kettle - October 29

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - October 29

Lewis Black at the Ryman - October 29

Tim Tyler and Group Therapy at 3rd & Lindsley - October 29

Hawaii: 50 at 50 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - October 29 - 30

Arthritis Foundation's Bone Bash at the Cannery Ballroom - October 30

Combine Chiefs at the Copper Kettle - October 30

Roger Daltrey at the Ryman - October 30

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at the Main Library - October 30 - 31

Ellingtown! at the Main Library - October 30 - 31

Halloween on the High Seas at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - October 31

Ghost Stories! at the Main Library - October 31

The Very Hungry Caterpillar at TPAC's Polk Theater - October 31

Eddie Griffin at the Municipal Auditorium - October 31

Dallas Stars vs. Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - October 31

Nightmare in Music City 2009 at Mercy Lounge and the Cannery Ballroom - October 31

Haunted Valley Halloween Block Party at 12th & Porter and Mai - October 31

The Avett Brothers at the Ryman - October 31

3rd Annual Halloween Party featuring JC Andersen at the Wildhorse Saloon - October 31

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans at LP Field - November 1

News & Information

New restaurant: Taste of Italy!

Taste of Italy. 208 4th Avenue North. 732-2000. Menu features salads, pizza, pasta, seafood, calzones, stromboli, and much more. Take out and delivery are also options. BYOB is also permitted. Hours are Mon - Thurs, 10 am - midnight; Fri - Sat, 10 am - 2 am; and Sun, noon - 11 pm.

Taste of Italy joins a list of over 30 new restaurants and retailers that have opened downtown in 2009. See the list of the most recent twelve retailers here and the nineteen retailers that opened during the first half of 2009.

Events this Week

Widespread Panic and Allman Brothers Band Concert MOVED to Municipal Auditorium

Wed, Oct 14. Municipal Auditorium. 417 4th Avenue North. 7 pm. $49.50. Tonight's concert originally scheduled for Riverfront Park has been moved to the Municipal Auditorium due to inclement weather. Tickets are still available for purchase.

Steel Magnolias at TPAC

Now through Sat, Oct 24. TPAC's Johnson Theater. Performance times vary. $41.50 - $46.50. Set in Truvy's beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are "anybody" come to have their hair done. Based on the popular movie by the same name.

ArtDocs Nashville Urban Arts Bizarre

Thurs, Oct 15. 5th Avenue and Arcade galleries. 6 - 9 pm. $10. An art auction that benefits artists without health insurance. Performances and appearances by the Nashville Roller Girls, Nashville Burlesque, graffiti artists, fire jugglers, and more. Food from Mas Tacos Por Favor, Bongo Java coffee, beer, and wine. Admission wristbands sold at the Arcade.

First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

There is only a short time left to qualify for the first-time home buyer tax credit. Consider downtown in your search for a new home! A wide range of condos and lofts are available for purchase. Search for your perfect place here and here.

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 October 14 - 28 include National Trust for Historic Preservation (2,000, October 13 - 17), Jack Daniels Distillery (1,300, October 14 - 17), Sweet Adelines International (7,000, October 18 - 24), and National Truck Carriers Association (800, October 19 - 21). For more information concerning conventions call 259-4782. Click here for a complete listing of Nashville conventions: visitmusiccity.com/conventions/.

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