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Wednesday, December 9, 2009 |
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Events December 9 - 27
Tennessee Repertory Theatre presents A Christmas Story at TPAC's Jackson Hall - through December 19
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day at the Nashville Children's Theatre - through January 10, 2010
Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Extravaganza at the Ryman - December 9
Rob Bell at War Memorial Auditorium - December 9
5th Year Anniversary Party at Coyote Ugly Saloon - December 9
Four Roses Distillery Master Distiller at Whiskey Kitchen - December 10
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. the Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - December 10
Trooperstown at Mulligan's Pub - December 10 - 12
Nashville Business Journal's Best Places to Work Awards Luncheon at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel - December 11
2009 Artisan Fair at Cummins Station - December 11
Opry at the Ryman featuring Rascal Flatts, Chuck Wicks, Charley Pride, Steve Wariner and more - December 11
Black & White Affair for Show Hope at the Listening Room Cafe - December 11
Bill Monroe Appreciation Night at the Station Inn - December 11 - 12
Puppet Show: A Child's Calendar at the Main Library - December 11 - 12
Nashville Ballet presents Nutcracker at TPAC - December 11 - 20
A Crema Christmas Art Sale at Crema - December 12
Detroit Red Wings vs. the Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - December 12
Opry at the Ryman featuring Trace Adkins, Charley Pride, Marty Stuart and more - December 12
St. Louis Rams vs. Tennessee Titans at LP Field - December 13
Keyboards at Christmas at First Baptist Nashville - December 13
Homeless Benefit featuring performances by Riders In the Sky, Larry Stephenson and many more at the Station Inn - December 13
Star Wars in Concert at the Sommet Center - December 13
Neil Medley & Friends at the Listening Room Cafe - December 14
Merry TubaChristmas Nashville at First Baptist Nashville - December 15
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. the Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - December 15
Opry at the Ryman featuring Terri Clark, Chris Young, Darryl Worley, Jimmy Wayne and more - December 15
Country Indie Show featuring Rachel Williams, Sage Keffer and Kim McLean at the Wildhorse Saloon - December 15
Tuesday Night Jam with Aaron Benward at the Listening Room Cafe - December 15
Darrell Scott Plugged In at the Station Inn - December 16
Andrew Peterson & Behold the Lamb of God at the Ryman - December 17
Darrell Scott Unplugged at the Station Inn - December 17
Handel's Messiah at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - December 17 - 19
Artists' Open House Reception at the Downtown Presbyterian Church - December 18
Opry at the Ryman featuring Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Ralph Stanley and more - December 18
An Evening of Soul, Jazz, Urban and R&B with Berry Ladd at the Listening Room Cafe - December 18
Puppet Show: A Child's Calendar at the Main Library - December 18 - 19
Christmas Music by the Ben Graves Trio at Mulligan's Pub - December 18 - 19
12th & Porter Christmas Party at 12th & Porter - December 19
Terri Brinegar CD Release Party at the Hard Rock Cafe - December 19
Sarah Marince, Rachel Proctor & Friends at the Listening Room Cafe - December 19
Opry at the Ryman featuring Emmylou Harris, Ronnie Milsap, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings and more - December 19
Miami Dolphins vs. Tennessee Titans at LP Field - December 20
Carol-Candlelight Celebration at First Baptist Nashville - December 20
Tin Can Christmas featuring Daryl Singletary, Confederate Railroad, Lucas Hoge & The Pistols, a Second Harvest Food Bank fundraiser at the Wildhorse Saloon - December 20
Urban Residents Association Christmas Party at the Hard Rock Cafe - December 21
Skaggs Family Christmas featuring Ricky Skaggs & The Whites at the Ryman - December 22
Christmas Eve Communion at First Baptist Nashville - December 24
Christmas Eve at the Downtown Presbyterian Church - December 24
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at Christ Church Cathedral - December 24
Christmas Day Service at the Downtown Presbyterian Church - December 25
Christmas Service at Christ Church Cathedral - December 25
Tennessee Mafia Jug Band at the Station Inn - December 26
Chicago Blackhawks vs. the Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - December 26
Jeff Dunham at the Sommet Center - December 27
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News & Information
New hotel: Hotel 315! 315 Union. 891-6001. Downtown Nashville's newest hotel. An impressive rehab of the old American Trust building. 87 rooms and 18 extended stay suites. Great rate specials through the end of December: $89 weeknights and $99 weekends (with a few exceptions including the Music City Bowl and New Year's Eve).
New restaurant: Christie Cafe! Inside the downtown YMCA. 1000 Church Street. 401-7169. Serving smoothies, sandwiches, salads, soup, espresso, breakfast sandwiches, bagels, and more. Hours are Mon - Fri, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.
New store: Dolly's Trinkets & Treasures! 126 2nd Avenue North. 248-1033. This new store features everything Dolly Parton from music to clothing to DVDs, plus a full array of Nashville-branded gifts. Hours are Mon - Thurs, 10 am - 6 pm; Fri - Sat, 10 am - 8 pm; and Sun, noon - 6 pm.
New art gallery: O Gallery! 42 Arcade. 416-2537. The newest art gallery in the Arcade. Hours are first Saturdays from 6 pm - 9 pm and by appointment.
New salon: Cashmere Salonspa! 604 12th Avenue South (The ICON). 770-3065. This full service salon offers haircuts, color, straightening, and extensions, plus pedicures, manicures, facials, waxing, and more! Hours are Mon - Fri, 9 am - 7 pm; Sat, 9 am - 4 pm; and Sun, 1 pm - 5 pm.
Events this Week
State Museum Store and
Dunkin' Donuts Help Support Second Harvest Food Bank
Free Boot Camp! Fri, Dec 11 and Fri, Dec 18. Corner of Polk & Church Street. 424-3484. Noon. Free. Efficient Fitness presents two sessions of a free lunchtime outdoor boot camp with personal trainer Kristin Calpino. Dress for outside exercise. This is a preview of a paid boot camp that will be offered in 2010.
Cummins Station Annual Artisan Fair Fri, Dec 11. Cummins Station Main Lobby. 209 10th Avenue South. 259-0999. 11 am - 3 pm. Free. Unique gift items, handmade jewelry, food, art, and more by local artisans and businesses located in Cummins Station. Complimentary parking available.
Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 13 and Fri, Dec 18 - Sun, Dec 20. TPAC's Jackson Hall. Various show times. $23 - $77. Nashville Ballet's Nutcracker is a charming recreation of the beloved holiday classic. Set in 1897 in Nashville, when the Parthenon was just erected and cotton candy was becoming all the rage.
Sat, Dec 12. Crema. 15 Hermitage Avenue. 255-8311. 4 pm - 8 pm. Free. An art sale benefitting Safe Haven Family Shelter.
Keyboards at Christmas
Tues, Dec 15. First Baptist Nashville. 108 7th Avenue South. 664-6000. Concerts at 11 am and 12:30 pm. The 23rd annual Merry TubaChristmas concert features Christmas carols played by a mass choir of over 100 tuba players (ranging from school-age children to professional players). The concerts are free. But, donations will be collected to benefit the Wednesday lunches for the Homeless that Downtown Presbyterian Church provides.
The DISTRICT's Holiday Contest Winners! Congratulations to the winners of The DISTRICT's annual holiday decorations contest. Grayline Tours took 1st place for the decoration of their "Santa Express" trolley on 2nd Avenue, McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon won 2nd place, Butler's Run on 2nd Avenue placed 3rd and Tootsie's Orchid Lounge on Broadway earned honorable mention. Come out downtown and enjoy all of the beautiful holiday decorations!
Holiday Gift Card Special at The Body Geek Now through Thurs, Dec 24. The Body Geek. 162 4th Avenue North #104. 577-5400. Buy one $75 gift card and receive a $25 promotional gift card for free. Also, buy in bulk and save. six $75 gift cards for $300 (a savings of $150).
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Continuing Exhibits
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