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Now in its second year, the annual Artober Nashville celebration is back and better than ever! Along with daily events hosted by the many arts and cultural organizations in Nashville, brand new signature and specialty events will be presented to inform and inspire participation in the arts throughout the city. Purchase an Artober VIP Pass to enjoy discounts at many of your favorite arts venues.

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Artober Nashville is an annual month-long celebration of arts and culture hosted by the Metro Nashville Arts Commission and NowPlayingNashville.com. Nearly two hundred arts and cultural organizations will highlight the depth and breadth of arts activities during the month of October through official Artober Nashville events. Activities will include visual and performing arts, music, crafts, film and more. Check the listing below for a comprehensive list of events as more and more activities are added throughout the year.

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Let's Go Innovate: Take Back Your Vision 2013 Conference

Presented by Hancock & Conley Shields Enterprise, LLC at Hotel Preston

May 25, 2013

Aspiring entrepreneurs, seasoned business professionals and college students are invited to the Let's Go Innovate Conference where they will learn successful innovation strategies from Nashville business leaders at the inaugural conference. Attendees will be able to work through their vision and goals, and leave with a concrete plan of action. Hosted by Fumi S. Hancock and Yolanda E. ...More

Let's Go Innovate: Take Back Your Vision 2013 Conference

	Western Wallflower Week Presented by Edgar Evins State Park at Edgar Evins State Park May 20-May 26, 2013 Join Park Rangers and the Seasonal Naturalist at Edgar Evins State Park for daily boat tours to view a magnificent display of this infrequent ...More
	Patsy Cline: Crazy for Loving You Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum August 24, 2012-June 10, 2013 ...More
	Music at the Frist: Robert Sebastian (Jazz vocalist) Presented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts June 14, 2013 Robert Sebastian has had a natural inclination to music and an ability to teach himself to play various instruments since childhood. However, in ...More
	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 ...More
	Barnes & Noble Jr. Presented by Barnes and Noble at Vanderbilt at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt February 23-June 29, 2013 Every Saturday morning at 10:00am, Barnes & Noble Vanderbilt hosts a fun filled childrens corner! With a new story and theme each week ...More
	ARTable 2013 Presented by ARTable/Leadership Donelson Hermitage and Picture This Creative Framing and Gallery Hermitage at DTT Center for Dance October 12, 2013 ARTable is an annual event that brings together extraordinary artists and their admirers for an evening of food, wine and ...More
	Jazzmania 2013 Presented by Nashville Jazz Workshop at Jamison Hall, The Factory October 20, 2013 Mark your calendars for the Jazz Party of the Year, JAZZMANIA 2013, the Nashville Jazz Workshop's annual jazz party & ...More

	Orionid Meteor Shower Presented by Team Green Adventures October 21, 2013 The Orionids is an average shower producing about 20 meteors per hour at their peak after midnight. One of the best viewing locations around Nashville for a show like this is along the Natchez Trace! Come on out and bring your family and friends, and even leased dogs -... Orionid Meteor Shower Presented by Team Green Adventures October 21, 2013
	Pumpkinfest Presented by The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County at Historic Downtown Franklin October 26, 2013 Pumpkinfest, the Heritage Foundation's annual fall festival, attracts a crowd of 50,000 local and out-of-town visitors for a full day of autumn-inspired food, children’s activities, music, storytelling, hayrides, a chili cook-off, a costume contest, All Things Pumpkin and outstanding arts and crafts from 50... Pumpkinfest Presented by The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County at Historic Downtown Franklin October 26, 2013
	The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde Presented by Tennessee Repertory Theatre at TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater October 10-October 26, 2013 The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde October 12–26, 2013 Previews: October 10-11 Dazzling wordplay, comic invention, sparkling dialogue, improbable plot twists, mistaken identities, and a sprinkling of romance–The Importance of Being Earnest has it all. Ernest loves Gwendolyn.... The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde Presented by Tennessee Repertory Theatre at TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater October 10-October 26, 2013
	Ghouls at Grassmere Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere October 18-October 27, 2013 Ghouls at Grassmere is celebrating another year of spooktacular family fun! This annual Zoo fundraiser is a community favorite boasting exciting Halloween activities designed to appeal to families with children ages 12 and under. Put on your costume and creep on over for a night of ghoulish fun. Frighteningly fun activities... Ghouls at Grassmere Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere October 18-October 27, 2013
	"Nashville": Like a Country Song Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum April 5-October 31, 2013 The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum unveils a special spotlight exhibition dedicated to ABC's hit television series "Nashville" on April 5. "Nashville": Like a Country Song, which will feature costumes, props and more from the acclaimed drama, will be located within the museum's permanent exhibition on the second... "Nashville": Like a Country Song Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum April 5-October 31, 2013
	Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour Exhibition Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum June 5-November 10, 2013 The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum explores superstar Carrie Underwood's critically acclaimed world tour with the exhibition Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour, which opens on June 5, 2013, and runs through November 10, 2013. The exhibition will include costumes, instruments, microphones, set pieces and more from the... Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour Exhibition Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum June 5-November 10, 2013
	Full Moon Hike Presented by Team Green Adventures at Edwin Warner Park January 26-December 17, 2013 Join Team Green Adventures and Cumberland Transit for a moonlight stroll at Edwin Warner park once a month during the full moon! We'll hike approximately 4.5 miles on a paved path, so bring your walking or hiking shoes, plenty of water, friends, and family. Strollers are... Full Moon Hike Presented by Team Green Adventures at Edwin Warner Park January 26-December 17, 2013
	Indoor Rock Climbing Presented by Team Green Adventures August 6-December 17, 2013 Join Team Green Adventures for our weekly, beginner friendly, indoor rock climbing at Climb Nashville. Come alone or bring friends. No experience necessary! Team Green’s indoor rock climbing is one of our best events for first timers. Meet fellow Team Greeners while fitting in a great workout. Even non-members get a great... Indoor Rock Climbing Presented by Team Green Adventures August 6-December 17, 2013
	The Bakersfield Sound: Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and California Country Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum March 23, 2012-December 31, 2013 The Bakersfield Sound story begins during the Great Depression, when Bakersfield's cotton farms and oil fields attracted a mass migration of Dust Bowl refugees from Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas. Born in Texas in 1929, Buck Owens moved with his sharecropping parents to Arizona before heading to Bakersfield in 1951. Merle... The Bakersfield Sound: Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and California Country Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum March 23, 2012-December 31, 2013
	30 Americans Presented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts October 11, 2013-January 12, 2014 30 Americans showcases works by many of the most important African American artists of the last three decades. This provocative exhibition focuses on issues of racial, sexual, and historical identity in contemporary culture while exploring the powerful influence of artistic legacy and community across generations. Drawn from the extensive... 30 Americans Presented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts October 11, 2013-January 12, 2014
	Ana Maria Tavares: Deviating Utopias Presented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts October 11, 2013-January 12, 2014 Ana Maria Tavares finds inspiration in the architecture of the modern city, particularly the stylistic grammar of Oscar Niemeyer and other utopian modernist Brazilian architects who have transformed urban Brazil in the post World War II years. She employs materials such as steel, glass, and mirrors, often alluding to building interiors and... Ana Maria Tavares: Deviating Utopias Presented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts October 11, 2013-January 12, 2014
	Lee Greenwood: American Patriot Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum May 10, 2013-April 25, 2014 The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum unveils a special spotlight exhibit dedicated to singer Lee Greenwood on May 10. Lee Greenwood: American Patriot, which will be located within the museum's permanent exhibit on the third floor, will incorporate costumes and other artifacts spanning Greenwood's 50 years of musical activity. The... Lee Greenwood: American Patriot Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum May 10, 2013-April 25, 2014
	Reba: All the Women I Am Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum August 9, 2013-June 8, 2014 Powerful, emotive recording artist. Dynamic, charismatic live performer. Acclaimed Broadway star. Successful film and television actress. With an unparalleled resumé that spans more than four decades and several entertainment genres, Reba is country music's ultimate Renaissance woman. The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum... Reba: All the Women I Am Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum August 9, 2013-June 8, 2014
	The First Tennesseans Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing Prehistoric Indian cultures existed in Tennessee through four evolving periods, beginning about 15,000 years ago, peaking between 800 and 1650 A.D. with the Mississippian people, and ending with the ascendancy of such modern tribes as the Cherokee and Chickasaw. Artifacts from the Paleolithic, Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian periods are... The First Tennesseans Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing
	KidZone Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Madison Branch January 21, 2010 - Ongoing Cool crafts, great games, special guests and more, all designed just for elementary school-age kids! There’s something different every week, so don’t miss it! KidZone Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Madison Branch January 21, 2010 - Ongoing
	Tulip Grove Mansion Guided Tour Presented by The Hermitage at The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson July 1, 2009 - Ongoing Originally the home of Jackson's protege, Andrew Jackson Donelson, Tulip Grove's private ownership was longer and more varied than the Hermitage mansion. Join a Hermitage interpreter for a tour of one of Tennessee's finest Greek Revival mansions and learn about cotton, cattle, and the Civil War. Tulip Grove Mansion Guided Tour Presented by The Hermitage at The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson July 1, 2009 - Ongoing
	The Hermitage - Andrew Jackson Presented by The Hermitage at The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson February 26, 2009 - Ongoing The Hermitage's new orientation film Andrew Jackson, narrated by Martin Sheen, is now playing on new state-of-the-art equipment in the Andrew Jackson Visitor Center theater. The film is one of the final components to a multi-year plan to enhance the guest experience throughout the site. In addition to the film, other enhancements include audio... The Hermitage - Andrew Jackson Presented by The Hermitage at The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson February 26, 2009 - Ongoing
	Permanent Exhibit: Hall of Fame Rotunda Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing Everyone recognized here is an equal. The members' plaques are placed randomly around the room - except for the newest members of the Hall of Fame,... Permanent Exhibit: Hall of Fame Rotunda Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing
	Permanent Exhibit: Sing Me Back Home - A Journey Through Country Music Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing Sing Me Back Home is the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum’s permanent exhibit, an exciting, multi-layered journey through the life of country music. Through artifacts, photographs, original recordings, archival video, newly produced films, touchscreen interactive media and beautifully rendered text panels, Sing Me... Permanent Exhibit: Sing Me Back Home - A Journey Through Country Music Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing
	The Age of Jackson Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing Between 1815 and 1850, Tennessee embodied the spirit of American expansion and politics, with President Andrew Jackson being the central character in the state's development. Displays on Jackson, David Crockett, Sam Houston, and President James K. Polk are included in this section of the museum. The Age of Jackson Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing
	The Civil War and Reconstruction Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing By 1860 the issue of slavery had become a tinderbox; a moral, social and economic issue which slowly divided the northern and southern states. Tennessee found itself divided when the General Assembly voted to secede. Many people in East Tennessee supported the Union and even fought in the Union Army. Tennessee was the primary battlefield of... The Civil War and Reconstruction Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing
	The New South Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing Between 1870 and the 1920's, Tennessee experienced great changes fueled by the post-Civil War industrial revolution. Exhibits on women's suffrage, Prohibition, and the Tennessee Centennial Exposition illustrate the state's involvement in social issues of the times. The New South Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing
	The Frontier Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing Spanish conquistadors were the first Europeans to reach Tennessee, followed by the French and English explorers, and then by the first white settlers. Armor and weapons from the Europeans and Daniel Boone's musket highlight this era. A frontier cabin, 200-year-old dugout canoe, a grist mill, and a Conestoga wagon all give testimony to life... The Frontier Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing
	Haunted Tavern Tours Presented by Nashville Ghost Tours April 2, 2008 - Ongoing From the people who brought you the critically acclaimed original Nashville Ghost Tours comes their newest creation, Haunted Tavern Tours. This unique haunted tavern tour will get you up close with the "spirits" of Nashville. In the tradition of English Pub Crawls, your tour guide will lead to... Haunted Tavern Tours Presented by Nashville Ghost Tours April 2, 2008 - Ongoing
	Haunted Downtown Nashville Tour Presented by Nashville Ghost Tours January 1, 2011 - Ongoing Explore the shadow-filled streets of downtown Nashville. Learn about the historical, haunted heritage of Music City from professional story tellers and tour guides during the comfortably paced 90 minute walking ghost tour. Your lantern-bearing guide will lead you through the dark mysteries and supernatural experiences of some of Nashville's... Haunted Downtown Nashville Tour Presented by Nashville Ghost Tours January 1, 2011 - Ongoing
	Antebellum Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing The Antebellum period of 1840 to 1860 was a time of prosperity and cultural development for many Tennesseans. (Antebellum is from the Latin words ante, before, and bellum, war. It is used to signify the period before the Civil War.) Cities and towns became trade centers, as railroads and steamboats drew people closer together. The... Antebellum Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee State Museum July 1, 2007 - Ongoing
	Stories from the Hermitage Slave Community Presented by The Hermitage at The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson July 1, 2007 - Ongoing The Hermitage story is not just about Andrew Jackson and his family. In fact, the Jackson family story cannot be told without the stories of the 150 enslaved Africans who lived and worked at The Hermitage. Whether house slave, skilled craftsmen, or field hand, each and every one made an important contribution to The Hermitage. From 1804 to... Stories from the Hermitage Slave Community Presented by The Hermitage at The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson July 1, 2007 - Ongoing
	Franklin on Foot Civil War Tour Presented by Franklin on Foot at Franklin on Foot August 9, 2011 - Ongoing Commemorate the Civil War Sesquicentennial on our Civil War tour. This two-hour tour explores Franklin's Civil War experience though the eyes of civilians as well as soldiers. Franklin on Foot Civil War Tour Presented by Franklin on Foot at Franklin on Foot August 9, 2011 - Ongoing
	Toddler Time Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Old Hickory January 5, 2011 - Ongoing Stories, songs, fingerplays and socialization through play. For ages 12 to 24 months. Toddler Time Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Old Hickory January 5, 2011 - Ongoing
	Opry Backstage Pass Tours Presented by Grand Ole Opry at Grand Ole Opry House February 23, 2012 - Ongoing PLEASE NOTE: Opry House Backstage Tours will not be available November 1 – January 31, 2013. Take a tour of the Grand Ole Opry® House! Experience a behind the scenes look at the show that made country music... Opry Backstage Pass Tours Presented by Grand Ole Opry at Grand Ole Opry House February 23, 2012 - Ongoing
	All Aboard for a Trains! Encore Presented by Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art at Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art September 22, 2012 - Ongoing If you loved last year’s Trains! exhibit at Cheekwood, you’re in for a treat this fall. We’re thrilled to have special selections from our wonderful garden railroad exhibition back again this year, on the lawn across from the Frist Learning Center. Explore all the details of three amazing outdoor model trains... All Aboard for a Trains! Encore Presented by Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art at Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art September 22, 2012 - Ongoing
	Ghost and Haunt Tours Presented by Ghost and Haunt Tours at Sheraton Nashville Downtown April 3, 2008 - Ongoing Come join us on the original walking ghost tour of downtown Nashville. Take the original full season ghost tour and visit the most haunted and paranormal filled locations in all of Nashville. Nothing hokey - NO costumes, lanterns or people jumping out to scare you. Find out why security guards at the State Capitol keep quitting on the... Ghost and Haunt Tours Presented by Ghost and Haunt Tours at Sheraton Nashville Downtown April 3, 2008 - Ongoing
	The Nash Trash Murder Mystery Tour Presented by Nash Trash Tours at Nash Trash Tours August 9, 2011 - Ongoing NashTrash Inc is proud to present our new series, The NashTrash Murder Mystery Dinner Tour! Climb aboard the Big Pink Bus for a rollicking adventure featuring a brand-new original show, "A Grand Ole Murder." Join an all-new outrageous cast of characters as they try to find out who committed a dastardly murder that happened... The Nash Trash Murder Mystery Tour Presented by Nash Trash Tours at Nash Trash Tours August 9, 2011 - Ongoing
	Historic RCA Studio B Tours Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum August 9, 2011 - Ongoing Historic RCA Studio B is one of the world's most important and successful recording studios. More than 35,000 songs were brought to life by the Studio B magic, including more than 1,000 American hits, 40 million-selling singles, and over 200 Elvis Presley recordings (by far more than any other studio). Step into the house of the hitmakers and... Historic RCA Studio B Tours Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum August 9, 2011 - Ongoing
	Ryman Auditorium Tours Presented by Ryman Auditorium at Ryman Auditorium August 9, 2011 - Ongoing The Ryman Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and must see for anyone visiting Nashville. Most famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 — 1974, its history as Nashville's premiere theater and central gathering place started even before construction was complete in 1892. It is truly the cultural epicenter of... Ryman Auditorium Tours Presented by Ryman Auditorium at Ryman Auditorium August 9, 2011 - Ongoing
	Tour the Schermerhorn Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center July 25, 2012 - Ongoing Hear the sounds, see the sights, and take a FREE tour of the Schermerhorn--home of the Nashville Symphony. Led by knowledgeable and welcoming docents, tours of Schermerhorn Symphony Center are offered free of charge at 11:00am on most Wednesdays and Saturdays, beginning in the West Atrium, adjacent to the Symphony Café. Tours last... Tour the Schermerhorn Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center July 25, 2012 - Ongoing	(1 attending)
	Tour the Belle Meade Plantation Presented by Belle Meade Plantation at Belle Meade Plantation July 28, 2012 - Ongoing Your visit to Belle Meade Plantation will include a tour led by a trained and costumed guide through the plantation’s beautiful Greek-Revival mansion commissioned by John Harding in 1845. Your ticket also includes access to Belle Meade’s many other historic buildings on the plantation grounds including a dairy, horse stable,... Tour the Belle Meade Plantation Presented by Belle Meade Plantation at Belle Meade Plantation July 28, 2012 - Ongoing

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Orionid Meteor Shower

Pumpkinfest

The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

Ghouls at Grassmere

"Nashville": Like a Country Song

Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour Exhibition

Full Moon Hike

Indoor Rock Climbing

The Bakersfield Sound: Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and California Country

30 Americans

Ana Maria Tavares: Deviating Utopias

Lee Greenwood: American Patriot

Reba: All the Women I Am

The First Tennesseans

KidZone

Tulip Grove Mansion Guided Tour

The Hermitage - Andrew Jackson

Permanent Exhibit: Hall of Fame Rotunda

Permanent Exhibit: Sing Me Back Home - A Journey Through Country Music

The Age of Jackson

The Civil War and Reconstruction

The New South

The Frontier

Haunted Tavern Tours

Haunted Downtown Nashville Tour

Antebellum

Stories from the Hermitage Slave Community

Franklin on Foot Civil War Tour

Toddler Time

Opry Backstage Pass Tours

All Aboard for a Trains! Encore

Ghost and Haunt Tours

The Nash Trash Murder Mystery Tour

Historic RCA Studio B Tours

Ryman Auditorium Tours

Tour the Schermerhorn

Tour the Belle Meade Plantation

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