COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Live Music! Pilots of the Universe

at Cowboys - Cookeville

June 21, 2013

Join the Pilots of the Universe as they take flight on stage in Cookeville, TN!  These guys rock the house every show!  Named Nashville's best new band, these guys know how to play and how to draw a crowd to the dance floor.

 

The “Longest Day” Yard Sale

Presented by Bellevue Presbyterian Church at Bellevue Presbyterian Church

June 21, 2013

The “Longest Day” is a national Alzheimer’s Association event designed to raise money for Alzheimer’s care, support and research, but also to honor those living with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. People all over the country are organizing teams and doing some type of activity to raise money from sunup...

An Evening with Don McLean

Presented by The Franklin Theatre at The Franklin Theatre

June 21, 2013

Don McLean is one of America's most enduring singer-songwriters and is forever associated with his classic hits "American Pie" and "Vincent (Starry Starry Night)". Since first hitting the charts in 1971, Don has amassed over 40 gold and platinum records world-wide and, in...

Photos That Heal - Photography Exhibit

Presented by Scarritt-Bennett Center at Scarritt-Bennett Center

April 22-June 21, 2013

Ansel Adams once observed, “A photograph is usually looked at– seldom looked into.” Seldom do we pause long enough to become intimate with the photograph, to rest our eyes on the photograph, to be drawn into the setting of the photograph, or to take time to see what healing it has to offer us.

The photographs selected...

The Hair Ball - An 80s Extravaganza

Presented by Pet Community Center at The Factory at Franklin

June 21, 2013

Grab your most bodacious threads and head to the ultimate 80s party - The Hair Ball. Costumes are encouraged - the more outrageous the better - and J. Bangs Salon will be on hand to pump your hair sky-high. Skyline Drive will get your feet moving playing all the best tunes of the decade. The photo booth will give you an...

The Return of... Night Market!

Presented by Nashville Farmers' Market at Nashville Farmers' Market

June 21, 2013

Night Markets return in June for the 2013 season so if you have been waiting to experience the wonder, joy, and deliciousness of Night Markets now is the time!! Join us for this third Friday event from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Our farm side will be overflowing with delicious local produce, meats, cheeses, and more. Our Market House restaurants and shops...

Hats Off to Bordeaux!

Presented by FiftyForward at FiftyForward Patricia Hart Building

June 21, 2013

Join State Representative Brenda Gilmore as she hosts the Fourth Annual Hats Off to Bordeaux! Hat Fashion Show and Luncheon on Friday, June 21, 2013 at the FiftyForward/Patricia Hart Building, 174 Rains Avenue, Nashville, 37203. The event opens with a Silent Auction and Reception at 11 a.m. followed by the Luncheon and Hat Fashion Show at noon....

Wine on the WestSide

Presented by Bryan Symphony Orchestra and West Side Business Association - Cookeville at Historic West Side Cookeville

June 22, 2013

Everything about Cookeville’s Wine on the WestSide, the annual fund-raiser supporting the Bryan Symphony Orchestra and its neighbors from the WestSide Business Association, is home-grown. From Tennessee wines to local restaurants, live music and art – it’s all about embracing the diversity of products made and...

Walking with the Stars 5K

Presented by Morning Star Sanctuary at Centennial Park - Event Shelter

June 22, 2013

This is a family fun run/walk so everyone of all ages welcome. All proceeds go to benefit Morning Star Sanctuary, a Christian refuge for victims of domestic violence. Our mission is to provide refuge for victims & children who have fled abusive relationships & to help empower them to break the cycle of violence that controls their...

TFLI's Meet the Truck Party!

Presented by Tennessee Foreign Language Institute, Inc. at East-Centric Pavilion

June 22, 2013

Join the Tennessee Foreign Language Institute, community leaders, representatives from refugee service agencies, and international foodies alike for the unveiling of Tennessee’s first mobile English as a Second Language classroom, ESL to Go.

The Meet the Truck Party takes place just two days after World Refugee Day and will...

Rome to Naples

Presented by Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center at Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center

June 22, 2013

Join us at Ravello, our fine dining experience named for the beautiful little town on Italy's Amalfi Coast, for a culinary journey - beginning in Rome and migrating south to Naples.  Learn the art of making fresh Burrino cheese and how to prepare Southern Italy's famous Limoncello.  Once your appetite is fully intrigued, you'll savor...

David Wayne Alexander Scholarship Golf Tournament

Presented by RiverWatch Golf Club at RiverWatch Golf Club

June 22, 2013

4-Man Golf Scramble at RiverWatch Golf Club.

Shotgun start at 8:00. Entry fee is $300 a team ($75 a player) and includes lunch, mulligan and white tee. Cash Payout to 1st and 2nd place teams.

Cruise-In

at Downtown Monterey

June 22, 2013

Cruise-In to be held in Downtown Monterey. There will be a live DJ. Enjoy good music and cars all in one!

Live Music! Pilots of the Universe

at Cowboys - Cookeville

June 22, 2013

Join the Pilots of the Universe as they take flight on stage in Cookeville, TN!  These guys rock the house every show!  Named Nashville's best new band, these guys know how to play and how to draw a crowd to the dance floor.

 

Bike Shootout

at Middle Tennessee Dragway

June 22, 2013

Bike-only drag race in Buffalo Valley at Middle Tennessee Dragway. This event is sure to get the adrenaline running for both, the rider and spectators.

Top Gas - $1000 Pro E.T. - $1000 Street E.T. - $500 5.90 Indes - $500 Harley E.T. Street Rookie - $300 Pit Bikes - ATV's & Scooters - $250

 

Protecting Your Religious Freedom, A Talk by Dr. Paul Sharkey

Presented by Americans United for Separation of Church and State at Nashville Public Library - Green Hills Branch

June 22, 2013

The religion clauses of the First Amendment are brief, but to understand their importance, what they mean, and how they came about requires delving into history and Constitutional law.  That is what Dr. Paul Sharkey will do in his talk.  Following his talk, some of us will adjourn to a nearby restaurant for lunch and to honor Novia...

Religious Intolerance in Tennessee: A Luncheon Honoring Novia Sharkey

Presented by Americans United for Separation of Church and State at Jonathan's Grille

June 22, 2013

This luncheon is to give you an opportunity to honor Novia Sharkey and her stand for religious liberty as a teacher in Jamestown, Tennessee.  Novia will answer questions about what happened which resulted in her being placed on administrative leave for her protection. She was the subject of the cover story for the March issue of...

Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music

Presented by Bridgestone Arena at Bridgestone Arena

June 21-June 23, 2013

Mark your calendar for this once-in-a-lifetime event—monsters becoming musicians! Elmo, The Count, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Bert & Ernie and all their funny and furry friends are taking to the stage to share the magical world of music with children.

When

Flea Market

Presented by Tennessee State Fairgrounds at Tennessee State Fairgrounds

June 21-June 23, 2013

The Tennessee State Fairgrounds Flea Market is considered among the top ten flea markets in the country. Dealers and vendors from 30 states offer their wares to the buying public. Eager shoppers travel hundreds of miles, often by the bus load, to peruse the bargains and hard-to-find items offered for sale. You'll find a huge...

"Who's Got Next?" Youth & Adult Basketball Tournament

Presented by Midnight Basketball Program at A-Game Sportsplex

June 21-June 23, 2013

Featuring some of the best athletes in the nation, The 6th Annual Who's Got Next Classic of Nashville, TN, is a highly anticipated Youth and Adult Men and Women’s Basketball tournament. June 21st – 23rd held at A-Game, a multi-court facility in the Nashville area, you’ll see premiere players from future collegiate standouts to...

East Nashville Cooperative Ministry to Host “Hunger is Local” Open House

Presented by East Nashville Cooperative Ministry at East Nashville Cooperative Ministry

June 23, 2013

East Nashville Cooperative Ministry (ENCM) is an ecumenical nonprofit organization committed to improving the health and welfare of at-risk residents of East Nashville. The organization is fully funded by donations and works to both provide relief and education to those struggling with food scarcity and a lack of education about healthy eating...

The "Most Dangerous" Short Film in America? by Robert J. Pondillo, Ph.D.

Presented by Greater Nashville Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Greater Nashville Unitarian Universalist Congregation

June 23, 2013

Robert J. Pontillo, Ph.D., is Professor of Media and Culture at MTSU and also a narrative filmmaker.  He wrote and directed a short film, The Miracles on Honey Bee Hill, that got him in some big trouble last year.  It's essentially a film on marriage equality told as a fairy tale using child actors from the ages of 7-11.  It was...

HeirBorn Youth Weekend

Presented by Born Again Church at Born Again Church

June 21-June 23, 2013

Born Again Church presents HeirBorn Weekend.

Friday, June 21, 2013

6:00pm The Amazing G(race): This scavenger hunt will include life size chess pieces, with a life changing message! Follow the clues, obey the rules and your guaranteed to WIN and not lose. #CHECKMATE 7:00pm is HeirBorn Friday Night...

Harmony Golf Tournament

Presented by TuneTown Show Chorus at Old Natchez Country Club

June 24, 2013

This 7th annual Harmony Golf Tournament is a two-person scramble that includes lunch, green fees, range balls, cart, snacks and beverages - and a lot of fun. Hole in One opportunities include a shot at a car and another for $1 million. A silent auction, door prizes and cash...

Cookeville Community Band Summer Concert Series

Presented by Cookeville Community Band and Cookeville Regional Medical Center at Dogwood Performance Pavilion

June 24, 2013

The Cookeville Community Band presents a series of concerts each summer and a holiday concert.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: All summer concerts are free to the public and will take place every other Monday evening at the Dogwood Performance Pavilion located in Dogwood Park behind the Public Library and the Cookeville...

FiftyForward's Lunch and Learn

Presented by FiftyForward at FiftyForward Knowles Center

June 26, 2013

FiftyForward RSVP is hosting a "Lunch and Learn" for community members, age 55 and older, to find volunteer opportunities at the featured agency, the VA (Veterans Affairs) Medical Center.

The VA Medical Center is an RSVP community partner that provides healthcare services to all veterans in the Middle Tennessee Area....

Fantastic Forum

Presented by McKay Used Books

June 26, 2013

Our first of hopefully many discussions where people can come and talk about their interests. This one is focused on the sci-fi/fantasy genre. We will share some of our favorite books and movies with you, and hope you will share yours with us. We'll meet you by the elevator.

 

Nashville Dancin' featuring Delta Rae, The Vespers, and Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes

Presented by Kaleidoscope Media, LLC and Tomkats Inc. at Riverfront Park

June 27, 2013

Music City's FREE premier community event Nashville Dancin' presented by Dollar General is revving up for the summer. More than 25+ buzz-worthy local and national music acts will bring new life to Nashville's Thursday nights. Produced by TomKats Inc. and Kaleidoscope Media, LLC, the diverse lineup will incorporate genres across the board...

Watkins Summer Youth Art Camps

Presented by Watkins College Community Education Program and Watkins College of Art, Design & Film at Watkins College of Art, Design & Film

June 3-June 28, 2013

Our Multi-Arts Camps provide an enriching week for your 5-10 year old to experience the fun, stimulation, and joy of making art and friends in our state-of-the-art studios. Campers will work on age-appropriate projects in a variety of media including drawing, painting, clay, sculpture, collage, printmaking, textiles and more! Multi-Arts Camps...

Watkins Summer Teen Workshops

Presented by Watkins College Community Education Program and Watkins College of Art, Design & Film at Watkins College of Art, Design & Film

June 3-June 28, 2013

Teen workshops invite high school students to engage in a specific media or project for an intensive 1- or 2-day experience. Dress for mess and bring a bag lunch. All art supplies are included. Ages 14+

GUERILLA ART
Monday, June 3 (one-day workshop)
Teaching artist: Allison Jarrett
Guerilla artists create anonymous...

Watkins Summer Teen Workshops

Presented by Watkins College Community Education Program and Watkins College of Art, Design & Film at Watkins College of Art, Design & Film

June 3-June 28, 2013

Teen workshops invite high school students to engage in a specific media or project for an intensive 1- or 2-day experience. Dress for mess and bring a bag lunch. All art supplies are included. Ages 14+

GUERILLA ART
Monday, June 3 (one-day workshop)
Teaching artist: Allison Jarrett
Guerilla artists create anonymous...

Acrylic Paintings by Artist Olga Alexeeva

Presented by The University Club of Nashville at University Club of Nashville

May 15-June 28, 2013

Join us at The University Club for an art show featuring Olga Alexeeva. Olga has a dynamic style, using acrylics to capture her subjects with abstract flair. There will be an artist's reception on Friday, May 18, at 5:00pm, with live music and a cash bar.

Lunch & Learn Series: Compassion Fatigue

Presented by Alive Hospice at Alive Hospice Administrative Building

June 28, 2013

Alive Hospice’s Lunch and Learn Series will help participants take care of themselves as they care for others. This upcoming program, titled “Compassion Fatigue,”  will show attendees how to recognize the symptoms of compassion fatigue and what they can do to manage it. ...

Poverty and the Arts Gala

Presented by Poverty & The Arts at Main Street Gallery

June 29, 2013

Join us for our first ever Art Gala to raise funds for our organization and 501(c)3 status. Our gala will have art showcased both from our events by the homeless, as well as local Nashville artists. There will also be a jazz band, free drinks, and a silent auction.

Poverty and the Arts is a community organization that is...

Ashland City Summerfest

Presented by Town of Ashland City at Riverbluff Park

June 25-June 29, 2013

Ashland City Summerfest is a great family event with free music concerts, booths with activities and crafts, great food, and a Catfish Cook-off with judging at 7:00pm and free Fireworks on Saturday night at 9:00pm.

Independence Day Celebration

Presented by Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce at Town of Byrdstown

June 29, 2013

Come enjoy us for an evening of family fun and entertainment in downtown Byrdstown, TN. Cruise-In, Silent Auction (both benefit "Homes for Our Troops", DAV Opening Ceremonies, Old Fashioned Games, Performance by "Olds 88" and one of the best Fireworks displays around Dale Hollow Lake.

Nashville Symphony Free Community Concerts Series: Glasgow, Ky

Presented by Nashville Symphony at TBD

June 29, 2013

Enjoy the lazy days and warm summer nights of June, bring your favorite lawn chair, pack a picnic dinner and immerse yourself in an evening of popular classics and favorite movie themes. These Community Concerts are free and open to the public. Summer concerts in the park are an annual tradition and provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy the...

Kids Animal Art Photography Class (Ages 8-12)

Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

June 29, 2013

Join us for a photography class that teaches children to achieve the perfect animal photo. Children can use any type of digital camera for this class. Nashville Zoo’s official Zoo photographer, Amiee Stubbs, will share her techniques and experience with the photography class participants. Don't miss this great...

St. Philip's Episcopal Church Fish Fry & Yard Sale

Presented by St. Philip's Episcopal Church Nashville at St. Philips Episcopal Church

June 29, 2013

Join us for our Fish Fry and Yard Sale for the community.  Look for a good deal while feasting on catfish, hushpuppies, white beans, cole slaw and fries.

Teen Animal Art Photography Class (Ages 13-16)

Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

June 29, 2013

Join us for a photography class that teaches teens to achieve the perfect animal photo. Teens can use any type of digital camera for this class.

Nashville Zoo’s official Zoo photographer, Amiee Stubbs

, will share her techniques and experience with the photography class participants. Don't miss this great...

Safety Month Activities at ASC

Presented by Adventure Science Center at Adventure Science Center

June 7-June 29, 2013

June is National Safety Month, join us for these special activities and programs in June! Included with general admission.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1
Safety with Sports
11:00am–2:00pm
• Vanderbilt University’s Program for Injury Protection in Youth Sports
• Live Science: Preventing...

Cosmic Concerts Laser Shows - June

Presented by Adventure Science Center at Adventure Science Center

June 1-June 29, 2013

Join us every Saturday Night in June for a Cosmic Concert Laser Show:

8:30pm Cosmic Concerts don’t feature just rock and roll. Some of the greatest hits of country stars Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood, the Zac Brown Band, and many more will get your boots tappin’ as brilliant lasers, digital effects, and millions...

Dorothy O’Connor: Martin Shallenberger Artist in Residence in 2013

Presented by Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art at Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art

April 6-June 30, 2013

 

Cheekwood is pleased to present Dorothy O’Connor as the Martin Shallenberger Artist in Residence in 2013. O’Connor is a photographer whose work features thoughtfully composed scenes, combining elements of still-life, portraiture and landscape to produce unique and evocative works of art. For her photographs she creates...

Nashville Dancin' featuring Derek St Holmes Band and Phoenix Stone

Presented by Kaleidoscope Media, LLC and Tomkats Inc. at Riverfront Park

July 4, 2013

Music City's FREE premier community event Nashville Dancin' presented by Dollar General is revving up for the summer. More than 25+ buzz-worthy local and national music acts will bring new life to Nashville's Thursday nights. Produced by TomKats Inc. and Kaleidoscope Media, LLC, the diverse lineup will incorporate genres across the board...

Independence Day VIP (Very Important Public) Party in Pegram @ Fiddle & Pick

Presented by Fiddle & Pick at Fiddle and Pick

July 4, 2013

3-4pm Free "Hands on Instruments" activity for kids and all ages.  Come try a fiddle, mandolin, guitar, Irish drum and banjo.  4pm-9pm Pickin' Party.  Bring an instrument to play and sing in the air conditioned comfort of the Fiddle & Pick.  Plenty of outdoor kids and family activities all day at Pegram Caboose...

4th of July Celebration

at Whitaker Park

July 4, 2013

4th of July Celebration at Whitaker Park in Downtown Monterey will have a flea market, live music, food, and a fantastic firework show at dark! Plan on staying awhile and don't forget your chairs. Sponsored by Monterey area businesses and Monterey Commerce Association.

Jeanne Jolly

Presented by Performing Arts Alliance of Rural Tennessee at The Historic Palace Theatre - Crossville

July 5, 2013

Singer/songwriter Jeanne Jolly broke onto the music scene as the featured vocalist for Grammy Award winning jazz trumpeter Chris Botti. Touring all through North America she had the opportunity to sing with world renowned symphonies and perform at venues like Carnegie Hall and play marquee events such as the Monterey Jazz...

Shaunna Peterson's Pleasure Island Solo Exhibition

Presented by Octane Gallery at Octane! Gallery - Kustom Thrills Tattoo

May 19-July 5, 2013

Shaunna Peterson is a So-Cal based artist and illustrator. In her new show "Pleasure Island" she explores the many facets of indulgence. From booze-slurping sock monkeys to the House Band from Hell, she takes a look at the vices of this life and beyond. Her work is inspired by vintage advertising, humor, toys & pretty ladies....

An Evening of Jazz: The Leave

Presented by Granville Museum, Inc. at Sutton General Store

July 5, 2013

Enjoy An Evening of Jazz Friday, July 5 at T.B. Sutton General Store. Enjoy a live performance from The Leave on July 5 and a Southern Buffet Dinner with Great Country Cooking consisting of meat, 3 vegetables, bread, salad, homemade desserts and...

Live Music! Pilots of the Universe

at Cowboys - Cookeville

July 5, 2013

Join the Pilots of the Universe as they take flight on stage in Cookeville, TN!  These guys rock the house every show!  Named Nashville's best new band, these guys know how to play and how to draw a crowd to the dance floor.