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Rites of Spring Music Festival

Vanderbilt University

April 18-April 19, 2008

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For years now Vanderbilt has helped Nashville welcome warm weather and blue skies with its annual music festival Rites of Spring. This year will be no exception, so don't think twice about picking up a ticket. Join your favorite artists as they rock out under the warm spring sun.

The 2008 lineup consists of the following: Lil' Jon, Spoon, Feist, Old Crow Medicine Show, DJ Kool, Avett Brothers, Lady Antebellum, Wild Sweet Orange, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, Hill Country Revue (with members of North Mississippi Allstars), Randy Rogers Band, Colbie Caillat, Jeremy Lister and H-Beam.

Helpful Information: The event is held at Vanderbilt's Alumni Lawn, across from the Neely Auditorium.

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  Tickets: $15/Weekend Pass for Vandy Students, $35/Day Pass, $55/Weekend Pass

  Info Phone: (615) 225-9600

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• Dates & Times

  Dates:
  April 18-April 19, 2008

  Times:
  Friday and Saturday 3:00pm

• NOTE: We do our best to ensure the accuracy of information, however, it is a good idea to visit the official website or call the venue for possible schedule changes.

• Venue Info

  Vanderbilt University - Neely Auditorium

  2301 Vanderbilt Place Nashville, TN 37235

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• Parking Info

  Free parking for performances is available behind Vanderbilt/Barnard Halls and Kissam Quadrangle. The Theatre is then a two to five minute walk. Limited parking is also available on the circle in front of Kirkland Hall - the main administration building with the clock tower.
  
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  • Event Name: Black Grace Dance Company - Great Performances Series
    "Brilliant. Well Done. Hilarious."
    Review posted by: Leah from Destin, FL, Apr 11, 2008
    

    Truly a wonderful production. All accents were "Spot On". The cast has perfect comedic timing. I would gladly see it again.

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    Truly a wonderful production. All accents were "Spot On". The cast has perfect comedic timing. I would gladly see it again.

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  • Event Name: Black Grace Dance Company - Great Performances Series
    "Fantastic!!"
    Review posted by: Jay W from Nashville, TN, Apr 10, 2008
    

    Energetic, powerful, graceful ... stunningly beautiful!

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    Energetic, powerful, graceful ... stunningly beautiful!

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  • Event Name: Misalliance by George Bernard Shaw
    "The perfect cast"
    Review posted by: Paula McLure from Nashville, TN, Apr 09, 2008
    

    Opening night was wonderful! I can only imagine how much better and more comfortable they all get as they go along. Great job!

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    Opening night was wonderful! I can only imagine how much better and more comfortable they all get as they go along. Great job!

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