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Music at the Frist: Kristie Sibley

05-23-2013 - 05-23-2013

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Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions#S=20130501&E=20130531&P=P0

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Concert

(615) 244-3340

Start Time(s):

Kristie Sibley is a motivational speaker and professional singer based out of Clarksville, Tenn Her diverse three-octave singing range gives Kristie an incredible musical versatility that allows her to dazzle in jazz, contemporary and traditional gospel, and popular music Her voice has been lauded as able to transcend to the heart and minister to the soul]]>

Family Science Lab - May

05-07-2013 - 05-23-2013

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Adventure Science Center

http://www.adventuresci.org/default.aspx?section=education&title=family science labs&page=48

Adventure Science Center - 800 Fort Negley Boulevard Nashville TN 37203

Admission: $8 per participant (lab fee includes general admission to the science center) Family Science Lab Registration and Payment Options Advance payment is required Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable to another date 1 <u><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://wwwmuseumtixcom/venue/venueinfoaspx?vid=862&amp;tab=E&amp;evw=1&amp;pvt=asc">Online registration</a></strong></u> is available (online ticketing fees will also apply) 2 Registration open Call reservations at (615) 862-5177 to pay by credit card

(615) 862-5160

Start Time(s): &nbsp;

Come to ASC with your home school group or your family  Senses Safari will be held on May 7 or 23, 2013, and is recommended for grades 3 to 8  Learn about the different senses needed for survival Using an interactive approach, families will get the chance to explore how our senses work together]]>

Music in the Lobby: Adie Grey

05-24-2013 - 05-24-2013

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Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/music-at-the-frist-adie-grey-and-dave-mackenzie

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Concert

(615) 244-3340

Start Time(s):

Adie Grey may well be one of the most versatile musicians in Nashville She has performed with Bonnie Raitt, Chaka Khan, Diane Shuur, Wynonna, Albert Lee, Pam Tillis, John Hartford and the Reverend James Cleveland Adie stepped away from her successful music business career for a few years, but happily, she’s jumping back in, and we’re proud to welcome her to Music at the Frist Adie moved to Nashville from Los Angeles in 1989 to pursue the kind of songwriting career only Nashville could support, and she came with credentials The story is best told in her own words She is, after all, a wordsmith "My Grandpa, Bill Lava, wrote music for movies and TV shows, so I sang my first demo for him at the age of 5 It was a tune he wrote for the Bugs Bunny show and I hear it every now and then on the Cartoon Network; he paid me off with a Martin ukulele that I still use sometimes in the studio Grandpa Bill was the inspiration for my song "Grandpa's Advice" that's been featured on the CarTalk radio program and on their anthology CD”]]>

Dane Carder: Proof of Ghosts

03-14-2013 - 05-24-2013

Belmont University - Leu Art Gallery

http://www.belmont.edu/art/leu_art_gallery1.html

Belmont University - Leu Art Gallery - 1900 Belmont Boulevard Nashville TN 37212

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 460-5476

http://www.belmont.edu/art/leu_art_gallery1.html

Start Time(s): Thursday, March 14, 5:30pm, Gallery Talk with the Artist

With paintings and photographs of Civil War reenactors and reenactments, Dane Carder explores the delicate balance of holding on and letting go in the process of dealing with loss In Proof of Ghosts, he offers a visual experience to to assist the notion that ghosts are every bit as real as our memory and our senses ghost ?g?st• as adj appearing or manifesting but not actually existing The exhibition continues through May 24]]>

Heritage Day

05-25-2013 - 05-25-2013

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Granville Museum, Inc

http://www.granvilletn.com/2013-heritage-day

Granville Museum - 175 Clover St Granville TN 38564

Admission: Free Admission; $5/Parking

(931) 653-4151

Start Time(s): 9:00am - 12:00pm Antique Car Show 10:00am - 3:00pm Antique Tractor &amp; Engine Show 2:00pm Parade 3:30pm Antique Car Show Awards Ceremony &nbsp;

Come out to the 2013 Heritage Day Celebration in Granville and an enjoy a wonderful festival on the beautiful banks of the Cumberland River! The celebration will include craft booths, an Arts Festival, a Parade, Civil War Living History Demonstrations, Craftsmen Demonstration, Sutton Homestead featuring Hats Off to Our Past, Sutton Homestead Pioneer Village, Antique Car Museum, great food vendors, children's rides, Special Tennessee State Museum War of 1812 Exhibit at Granville Museum, Special Exhibit at the Granville Museum - Bonnets of our Past, Sutton General Store and much more Craft Booths Applications are now being accepted for booths which cost $3500 - 12x12 size with no electricity - e-mail us or phone (615) 444-2975 or (931) 653-4511 Antique Car Show Registration at 6800 Granville Highway, Granville Forty-seven (47) classes of competition with trophies to first, second & third places Registration is $1500 per automobile, cars for sale $1500 Flea market booths $3500First 250 cars will receive a dash plaque Show located overlooking the Cordell Hull Lake Questions: (931) 653-4511 or rclemons@wilsonbankcom Antique Tractor & Engine Show Special awards to Oldest, Oldest Exhibitor, Longest Driven, Most Unique, Ugliest in memory of Randolph Kelley, Youngest Exhibitor (Must be able to drive alone), Jimmy Dillon John Deere Award, Hugh Dixon Farmall Award, Each person who enters will receive a dash plaque and special gift bag, questions on show call Paul Renfro at (931) 653-4534]]>

Cumberland Gallery presents works by John Fraser and Kit Reuther

04-13-2013 - 05-25-2013

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Cumberland Gallery

http://www.cumberlandgallery.com/Exhibit_Detail.cfm?ShowsID=67

Cumberland Gallery - 4107 Hillsboro Circle Nashville TN 37215

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 297-0296

Start Time(s): Saturday, April 13, 6:00pm-8:00pm Opening Reception &nbsp;

Cumberland Gallery is pleased to present What Remains by John Fraser and Recent Works by Kit Reuther on view April 13th - May 25th, 2013 This is John Fraser’s third solo exhibition at Cumberland Gallery and Kit Reuther’s seventh The opening reception will be held Saturday, April 13th, 6:00pm-8:00pm The event is free and open to the public John Fraser’s (Chicago, IL) quiet, geometric collages show remarkable restraint and evoke a serene purity in both structure and color Using the back pages of books and other found objects, he creates sublime works that address the formal relationships between structure, surface, form, material, and facture The drama of these collages is more a matter of subtle stains and discolorations that work in harmony with hard-edged geometrics Slight changes where graphite and/or paint are used to enhance stains already on the page imbue this work with a quiet strength that gently, quietly seduces He says of his work, “my objective continues to be offering to the prospective viewer an object worthy of study and reflection, to make something that can arrest time and to offer a place for contemplation” Kit Reuther’s (Nashville,TN) large scale abstract paintings continue to build and evolve thematically in her new body of work for this exhibition Using a restrained color palette and interweaving dark masses of pigment, loose scribbles, shapes, and swaths of found textiles, her work strives to achieve “a balance of intention and randomness” She does not hesitate to reveal her choices in editing by maintaining areas where marks have been rubbed out or erased and redrawn Thoughts are registered in a deliberately random order of gestural lines and intentional forms For Reuther, her work “continues to build on a primitive vocabulary of ideas rendered in shorthand, made up of bold strokes, meandering lines, smears and drips”]]>

Little Labs Spring 2013 Series: Germ-Fighters

05-22-2013 - 05-25-2013

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Adventure Science Center

http://www.adventuresci.com/default.aspx?section=programs&title=little labs&page=351

Adventure Science Center - 800 Fort Negley Boulevard Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Members: $8 per child or save&nbsp;and register for all three sessions for $20 per child Non-members: $15 per child&nbsp;or save&nbsp;and register for all three sessions for $41 per child Three ways to register: 1 <u><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://wwwmuseumtixcom/program/programaspx?vid=862&amp;pid=4108065&amp;pvt=asc">Register online now</a></strong></u> (it is only necessary to purchase tickets for any participating children Parents do not need to purchase tickets to the Little Labs) 2 Call Reservations at (615) 862-5177&nbsp; 3 Or stop by our front desk during regular hours to register

(615) 862-5177

Start Time(s): All labs begin at 11:00am and last approximately 45 minutes &nbsp;

You and your young scientist (age 3-5) are invited to participate in age-appropriate lab activities, science craft, a movement activity and story time -- all designed to strengthen emerging skills and ignite curiosity in young minds Each lab lasts approximately 45 minutes Germ-Fighters May 22 & 25 Bacteria, viruses, germs – Oh my! Learn what makes the human body sick, how to prevent illness, and how to fight the spread of germs Upcoming Little Labs: The Butterfly Effect June 26 & 29:  Winging, flinging, dancing and springing You were once a wiggly caterpillar and now a beautiful butterfly! Come experience the butterfly effect, the metamorphosis of the caterpillar to the butterfly, and other insects Sea Creatures July 17 & 20: Get on the water cycle and ride with “Drop” as he journeys to different environments and examines the animals that live in the water where he explores Little Labbers will experiment with water and discover how water creatures survive Register online]]>

Ginger Oglesby - A Brush With Dance

04-26-2013 - 05-25-2013

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LeQuire & Company - Green Hills

https://www.facebook.com/pages/LeQuire-Company/130224547034682

Paul LeQuire & Company - 3900 Hillsboro Pike Suite 34 Nashville TN 37215

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 739-6573

angelia@lequireandcompany.com

Start Time(s): Friday, April 26, 5:30pm-7:30pm, Opening Reception Exhibit on display April 26 through May 25, 2013

Ginger Oglesby received a BFA in studio art and a minor in dance from the University of Tennesee After college Ginger taught dance and joined a modern dance troupe called Sidewalk Dance Theater, with whom she toured and performed throughout the United States The group was successful in obtaining grants to visit schools and teach children about dance and movement Through working with children and dance Ginger developed a love for education As a result, she has spent 22 years in education and fostered a dance group at her school She is a native Tennessean, and began her art career studying with Juanita Green Parks She received a BFA from the University of Tennessee Ginger's creative careers include modern dance, education, and her first love painting Rich beautiful color set the tone of her paintings Layering and texture creates depth in her work Numerous works are in private collections in Miami, Dallas, Scottsdale, Nashville and other cities around the the United States "I love painting abstracts Abstracts allow the viewer to be the interpreter of the work Each person brings his or her own experiences, visions and meaning to each piece, making it uniquely their own My art evolves as I build multiple layers of texture, color and pattern Surprising and delightful discovery of things previously unseen then unfolds" Ginger Oglesby]]>

Songwriter Session: Don Schlitz

05-25-2013 - 05-25-2013

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

http://countrymusichalloffame.org/calendar/view/2167?month=05&day=25&year=2013

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - 222 Fifth Avenue South Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Admission to Museum members, included with Museum admission $22/Adult, $14/Youth(6-17), 20/Seniors(55+)/Students/Military, $20/AAA Adult, Free/5 years and under

(615) 416-2001

info@CountryMusicHallofFame.org

http://countrymusichalloffame.org/admission/

Start Time(s):

Don Schlitz launched his career by penning Kenny Rogers’s classic song “The Gambler” His catalog also includes “Forever and Ever, Amen” (Randy Travis); “Give Me Wings” (Michael Johnson); “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her” (Mary Chapin Carpenter); “On the Other Hand” (Randy Travis); “Rockin' With the Rhythm of the Rain” (The Judds); “Strong Enough to Bend” (Tanya Tucker); and “When You Say Nothing at All” (Alison Krauss, Keith Whitley) He is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and has won multiple ACM, ASCAP, CMA, and Grammy awards]]>

Community Outreach: Musical Petting Zoo at Hands Together in Flatrock Music and Arts Festival

05-25-2013 - 05-25-2013

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

http://countrymusichalloffame.org/calendar/view/2168?month=05&day=25&year=2013

Coleman Park - 384 Thompson Lane Nashville TN 37210

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 416-2001

info@CountryMusicHallofFame.org

http://countrymusichalloffame.org/admission/

Start Time(s):

  Bang a drum, strum an autoharp, and pick a banjo! Our Musical Petting Zoo offers budding musicians a chance to try new and familiar instruments Instructors will be on site to offer guidance   This festival showcases the unique cultural mix and history of South Nashville's Flatrock neighborhood through music, art, and food All ages Coleman Park Free  ]]>

The Rymer Gallery presents Prismatic, new works by Will Penny and Carly Witmer

04-23-2013 - 05-25-2013

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The Rymer Gallery

http://www.therymergallery.com/

The Rymer Gallery - 233 Fifth Avenue North Nashville TN 37219

Admission: Free Admission &nbsp;

(615) 752-6030

Start Time(s): Saturday, May 4,&nbsp;6:00pm-9:00pm, First Saturday Art Crawl The gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11:00am-5:00pm or by appointment

The Rymer Gallery presents Prismatic, new works by Will Penny and Carly Witmer  Each artist is exploring groundbreaking  techniques in exploding and reconstructing the traditional picture plane  Carly Witmer creates geometric shaped canvases with layers of stenciled paint that suggest the refraction of light through a fibonacci ribbon  Will Penn builds complex and subtle structures that pitch forward from the wall in surprisingly sophisticated tones  The exhibition will be on display from April 23 to May 25, 2013 ]]>

Contiguous States by Lauren Yeager

05-04-2013 - 05-25-2013

COOP Gallery

http://www.coopgallery.org/

COOP Gallery - 75 Arcade Nashville TN 37219

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s): Saturday, May 4, 6:00pm-9:00pm:&nbsp;Reception

Artist statement: Through my work I investigate my day-to-day, immediate environments I respond to the collective source, the seemingly mundane objects and forces that everyone may encounter on a daily basis, for example, parking lots, heat, pencils, cats, ventilation systems, and the sun, which are all consistently present in my life, and assumed to be generally predictable These stimuli constitute much of the visual and otherwise sensory information we encounter on a daily basis I am concerned with how the majority of this information becomes regarded as mundane It is often pushed to the background of our attentions, yet remains in a relationship of reciprocity with the imagination, positing conditions for our lives In my work I explore how mundane objects and commonplace forces may impact the imagination through their consistent nature and accumulation My goal is to regard my environments and my relationship to them as malleable In my current body of work I regard my surroundings as a set of infinite, potential data sets I apply conventional organizational systems, such as chronologies, temperature, and the alphabet, to present unconventional taxonomies The work takes the form of inconclusive charts, graphs, and modified representations of the familiar contents of my daily life With no apparent conclusions, the “data sets” encourage the self-reflective consideration of preferences and values, often posing the question of “What is ideal?”   Exhibit May 4 – 25, 2013]]>

Untitled presents "an Exhibition"

05-25-2013 - 05-25-2013

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Untitled Artist Group

http://www.untitlednashville.org/events/

East Room - 2412 Gallatin Road Nashville TN 37206

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s):

Untitled plays ringmaster to an evening of thrilling entertainment, uncensored art, and a variety of carnival desires at this free, 18-and-up art event in East Nashville’s majestic and mysterious East Room Untitled hosts periodic free art events that are both gratis–no cover is charged to attendees–and libre–all art is welcome regardless of medium or message "an Exhibition" is no exception, it will include a spectacular spectacle of varied entertainment–enough for three rings, at least Step right up for a thrilling evening where Cirque Du Burlesque will titillate with burlesque, thrill and awe with fire eating feats, ignite sparks with their grinding show, and endure the classic bed of nails; Blue Moves modern dance stylings and bellydancers Blaque Masque will mesmerize; Nashville Fire Tribe’s music, fire spinners and hula hoopers, and hula hoop artist Iggy will hypnotize; and Lela Sophina’s performance will no doubt leave us breathless Musical performances will include live sets from Kirabelle Frabotta, Fable Cry, and DJ Tha Blackheart Attendees can also seek a message from tarot reading medium Kiki, or delve into things aesthetic and cosmetic with body painter Tia Adams Turnip Green Creative Reuse, a local nonprofit dedicated to the creative and sustainable reuse of materials otherwise destined for landfills, will host a “make it and take it” station where show attendees can create juggling balls–and then try their hand, er hands, at keeping them aloft with the guidance of a professional juggler This one-night show is sponsored by The Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Bud’s Liquors, Jerry's Artarama, and Turnip Green Creative Reuse CALL FOR ARTISTS!  Registration for "an Exhibition" is open, SO GET TO IT!!!]]>

Oil Pastel 101 Class

05-25-2013 - 05-25-2013

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Plaza Artist Materials

http://www.plazaart.com/calendar.php?page=9&view=19212&calday=05/25/13#19212

Plaza Artist Materials - 633 Middleton Street Nashville TN 37203

Admission: $45/person, includes&nbsp;supplies

(615) 445-0935

www.artandrecycling@gmail.com

http://www.plazaart.com/calendar.php?page=9

Start Time(s):

Oil Pastels 101 with Instructor: Courtney Johnson Learn about the wonders of painting with oil pastels They are like no other medium You can blend them with oil paints and encaustics, and paint over your acrylics for a mixed media look This workshop will go over all the facts of oil pastels and applications while getting to try out different brands]]>

Stacked Box Mural Painting Party

05-25-2013 - 05-25-2013

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Picture This Creative Framing and Gallery Hermitage

https://www.facebook.com/events/546212592091965/

Picture This Creative Framing and Gallery Hermitage - 4674 Lebanon Pike Hermitage TN 37076

Admission: Free Admission; $5/per box donation

Start Time(s):

We are attempting to, create or set, a world's record and we would love for you to help Saturday May 25, 2013 10:00am - 4:00pm An artist will be available to help with painting, no experience needed We are asking for a $500 per box donation to help cover the cost of the boxes and help us provide FREE boxes to the Metro School kids in our cluster, so they can participate in this exciting community event We are asking the community to paint boxes that will become the blocks of a wall that will be built at "The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson", during their "Fall Fest at The Hermitage" this October 4-6, 2013 "Fall Fest at the Hermitage" is an Art's & Music Festival that will be held on the grounds of the Hermitage annually beginning this fall Be sure to "Like" us on Facebook https://wwwfacebookcom/StackedBoxCommunityMuralProject]]>

Resophonic Guitar Demonstration: Dave MacKenzie

05-26-2013 - 05-26-2013

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

http://countrymusichalloffame.org/calendar/view/2169?month=05&day=26&year=2013

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - 222 Fifth Avenue South Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Admission to Museum members, included with Museum admission $22/Adult, $14/Youth(6-17), 20/Seniors(55+)/Students/Military, $20/AAA Adult, Free/5 years and under

(615) 416-2001

info@CountryMusicHallofFame.org

http://countrymusichalloffame.org/admission/

Start Time(s):

Dave MacKenzie is a blues guitarist and songwriter who has recorded four critically acclaimed albums and performed at major blues festivals across the United States and Europe He is a two-time recipient of the Music City Blues Society's Acoustic Blues Act of the Year award and has opened for Muddy Waters, BB King, John Lee Hooker, and others His songs have been recorded by James Armstrong, Microwave Dave, Maria Muldaur, and Johnny Jones Made possible by Gibson Guitar Corporation]]>

art2wear Nashville!

05-24-2013 - 05-26-2013

Sarratt Art Studios

www.2wear.org

Vanderbilt University - Sarratt Student Center - 2301 Vanderbilt Place Nashville TN 37240

Admission: $30/advance or $35/at door for Preview Gala (Friday) $10/ticket&nbsp;(Saturday-Sunday)

(615) 343-0371

art2wearnashville.eventbrite.com

Start Time(s): Free Parking on campus: main garage, SE corner of 25th Avenue South and Highland Avenue, and at all campus meters

An expo of wearable art: jewelry, apparel, and accessories hand-crafted by scores of supremely talented artists at Vanderbilt University’s Commodore Ball Room, in the University’s Student Life Center Join us for the Preview Gala on Friday, May 24, 5:00pm-9:30pm Sumptuous Hors d’ oeuvres, cocktails, strolling musicians, and the first chance to see and buy incredible works of wearable art! Grand Showcases are on Saturday and Sunday with live demonstrations; surprise treats; door prize drawings and more!  Proceeds benefit Vanderbilt’s Sarratt Art Studios’ Summer Programs for Children Event staged by ArtWorks Foundation]]>

The Acropolis of Athens: The Photography of William James Stillman

03-09-2013 - 05-27-2013

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The Parthenon

http://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Parthenon.aspx

The Parthenon - 2600 West End Avenue Nashville TN 37203

Admission: $6/Adults $4/Children &amp; Seniors

(615) 862-8431

Start Time(s):

This exhibition explores William J Stillman’s contributions to 19th century travel photography and our historical knowledge of the Parthenon in Athens]]>

Gallery Opening: Biennial Art Show by the Nashville Calligraphers Guild

04-05-2013 - 05-29-2013

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Centennial Art Center

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Metro-Parks-Centennial-Art-Center/148443065274929

Centennial Art Center - 25th Avenue North & Park Plaza North Corner of Centennial Park Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free and Open to the Public

(615) 862-8442

Start Time(s):

Metro Parks’ Centennial Art Center Gallery announces its biennial art show by the Nashville Calligraphers’ Guild The exhibit will include the Guild’s collection entitled “26 Seeds, A Year to Grow”-- works made in response to a year-long workshop with internationally renowned calligrapher, Reggie Ezell Along with this new series, the Centennial Art Center will show blown glass vessels and sculptures by local artist Scott Hodes The show will open with an evening reception Friday, April 5 from 5:00pm-7:00pm The exhibit will continue through May 29, 2013 A longtime advocate of the arts, the Nashville Calligraphers’ Guild was founded in 1981 by eight ambitious women The initial function of the Guild was to promote community awareness of this ancient art form Heading into its 32nd year, the Guild is now blossoming with more than 80 members from Tennessee and neighboring states Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi The Calligraphers’ Guild is currently lead by Rose Wathen (President), Valerie Cypress (Vice President) and Ann Cobb (Workshop Chair) The Guild meets and hosts workshops several times per year to share techniques and new developments in this centuries-old practice With their crafted penmanship and mastery command of ink, the Guild members scribe words that come alive on the page The writings are so decorative; they are artworks themselves--much like the illuminated manuscripts of centuries ago The art of calligraphy may have been around for hundreds of years already, but in Nashville, it is here to stay Also on display in the gallery, the flowing blown glass forms by local artist Scott Hodes provide a fluid complement to the Guild’s calligraphy Scott Hodes, originally from Nashville, Tennessee is one of the region’s most prominent glass artists He is the owner of “Chaos Glass and Metalworks” in Bon Aqua, Tennessee—a business he established after earning a Master of Fine Arts degree from Kent State University (Ohio) in 1996 For his undergraduate studies, Scott attended the University of Wisconsin (Madison) He continued his education with post undergraduate studies in glass and blacksmithing at the Appalachian Center for Crafts in Smithville, Tennessee before applying to the MFA program at Kent State University Scott Hodes’ work has been shown at Disney’s Festival of the Masters and the Tennessee Governor’s Inaugural Ball He was also a featured artist on NPT’s Tennessee Crossroads television program His work can be found in many permanent collections including: the Tennessee Governor’s Residence, the Tennessee Arts Commission and the Tennessee State Museum Scott has served on numerous committees and on the board of TACA, Tennessee Association of Crafts Artists He currently sits on the board of the Arts Council of Williamson County as Director of Visual Arts In 2010, Hodes won a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission and TACA to participate as a “master” in the first Tennessee Master Craft Artist/ Apprentice program His list of accomplishments is impressive, and the ripple effect of his involvement in the arts can be seen throughout the region Scott says he is, “dedicated to a belief in the importance of art in everyone’s daily lives and strives to help foster this belief in others”]]>

Music at the Frist: TBA

05-30-2013 - 05-30-2013

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Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions#S=20130501&E=20130531&P=P0

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Concert

(615) 244-3340

Start Time(s):

Enjoy some of Nashville’s most accomplished and celebrated musicians as they perform at the Frist Center on Thursday and Friday evenings Artists performing classical, jazz, Latin, bluegrass, environmental electronic music, as well as some of the area’s accomplished singer/songwriters, contribute their talents to the Frist Center each week]]>

Emergence 2013

02-28-2013 - 05-31-2013

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Chromatics 2nd Floor Gallery

http://www.chromatics.com/Gallery.htm

Chromatics 2nd Floor Gallery - 625 Fogg Street Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 254-0063

janinotwell@chromatics.com

http://www.chromatics.com/Gallery.htm

Start Time(s): Thursday, February 28, 2013, the night of the opening reception&nbsp;we will close for one hour (from 5:00pm-6:00pm) to set up for the reception

Chromatics Gallery presents a juried show of regional collegiate artists in a variety of media and disciplines Opening Reception is on February 28, from 6:00pm-8:00pm and the public is welcome to attend]]>

Art Exhibits Feb - May 2013

02-16-2013 - 05-31-2013

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Renaissance Center of the Jackson Foundation

http://www.rcenter.org

Renaissance Center of the Jackson Foundation - 855 Highway 46 South Dickson TN 37055

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 740-5600, (615) 740-5572, (888) 700-2300

http://www.rcenter.org

Start Time(s): The art galleries are open whenever the center is open (Monday - Saturday, 8:00am - 9:00pm) - including during scheduled Sunday matinees for the Renaissance Players theatre

Art Exhibitions for Febrary - May, 2013 include: Alan LeQuire: Cultural Heroes Alan LeQuire’s Cultural Heroes features the first seven icons in an ongoing series of artists who were key role players for Civil Rights, putting their careers on the line The artist’s seven role models currently represented in the sculptures are Marian Anderson, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Lead Belly, Paul Robeson, Woody Guthrie, and Josh White Little Masters of Dickson County Schools Little Masters is an exciting annual exhibit that showcases artwork by elementary school students of Dickson County Inspired by Alan LeQuire’s Cultural Heroes, students worked together to create artwork based on influential artists and writers including Maya Angelou, Romare Bearden, Alberto Giacometti, Frida Kahlo, Faith Ringgold, and Alma Woodsey Thomas Civil Rights Photographs from the Nashville Public Library On loan from the Nashville Public Library, this exhibition includes a selection of photographs that capture some of the drama during a time when thousands of African-American citizens in Nashville sparked a nonviolent challenge to racial segregation in the city and across the South The display includes photographs from the Nashville Banner Archives (1957-1960) and rarely seen photographs taken by Harold Lowe, Jr for the Tennessean newspaper (1960-1964) Nathan Evans: Jazz Portraits Merging his passion for art and jazz, Nathan Evans creates strikingly detailed portraits of famous musicians such as Charlie Parker, Charles Mingus, and Chet Baker Evans is intrigued by the lives and stories of the individuals he paints He explains that “most jazz musicians have had really interesting lives You can see it in their faces They have so much depth and character”  Nan Kennedy: Sculptural Icons  Nan Kennedy creates fascinating mixed media works with carefully sculpted figures set against backgrounds of shimmering glass mosaic Her poignant narratives include saints, angels, the Savior, or ordinary mortals filled with a sense of trepidation and wonder at the world around them They are pondering a mystery – the nature of life, of love, suffering, joy, death, or the hereafter]]>

Artworks of Laura Hudson

05-01-2013 - 05-31-2013

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Healing Arts Project, Inc

Tennessee Art League and Galleries - 219 5th Avenue N Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 736-5000

Start Time(s):

The Tennessee Art League features the artworks of Laura Hudson in May 2013  Laura participates in the Healing Arts Project, Inc - HAPI - which provides an avenue for persons in mental health and addiction recovery to express their creativity through a wide range of artistic endeavors to raise awareness in the community and help combat stigma about these disorders, thus promoting understanding, acceptance and success Laura Hudson uses color to bring her ideas to life  She likes to put great detail in her pictures to tell a story  Her subjects have included beautiful flowers, birds, butterflies, tropical islands, Victorian era scenes, cartoon characters, and rural farm scenes]]>

Jeff Coffin Art Show

03-02-2013 - 05-31-2013

Nashville Jazz Workshop

http://www.nashvillejazz.org/EventDetails.php?eventID=241

Nashville Jazz Workshop - 1319 Adams Street Nashville TN 37208

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 242-JAZZ (5299)

info@nashvillejazz.org

Start Time(s): Exhibition is in the lobby daily while NJW is open

This Sunday, March 3, 3:00pm-6:00pm, is the opening reception for an exhibit of original photography from saxophone master Jeff Coffin Besides being a phenomenal musician, Jeff is a passionate and gifted photographer, and his exhibit, "Behind the Looking Glass," is sure to be a delight for the senses Of his photography Jeff says: "for me, taking pictures is a lot like musical improvisation in that they both contain those beautiful elements of surprise & the unexpected" The event is free and open to the public and will feature a live performance by Jeff Coffin & the Mu'Tet, featuring Felix Pastorius on bass, Bill Fanning on trumpet/space trumpet, Chris Walters on keys, and very special guest Roy “Futureman” Wooten of Bela Fleck & the Flecktones! Coffin's work will be on display in the Workshop's lobby gallery through the end of May -- be sure and check it out!]]>

Senior Art Crawl

04-22-2013 - 05-31-2013

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Belmont University - College of Visual and Performing Arts

http://www.belmont.edu/art/leu_art_gallery1.html

Belmont University - Leu Center for the Visual Arts - 1900 Belmont Boulevard Nashville TN 37212

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 460-5476

leuartgallery@belmont.edu

Start Time(s): Studio artwork remains on view in the through May 31, 2013 The Design Portfolio Event is on view one night only, during the Art Crawl on May 2, 2013 Summer hours for the Leu Center for Visual Art Lobby &amp; Gallery 121 are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm Closed on Memorial Day (May 27)&nbsp; &nbsp;

Belmont University’s graduating seniors present their thesis work during this annual exhibition and art crawl Participating artists and designers include: Design Communications Monica Boes Jessica Cohen Angelica Melgar Megan Phillips Thomas Wyatt Studio Art/Art Education Laura Early Catrina Engelby Sarah Beth Falbe Anna McKeown Monica Moynihan Caroline Nanson Tana Smith Kelsey A Taylor Kathryn Mary Digrappa Studio artwork remains on view in the through May 31, 2013 The show is on view in the Leu Art Gallery Foyer inside of the Lila D Bunch Library and the Leu Center for Visual Arts Lobby & Gallery 121 The Design Portfolio Event is on view one night only, during the Art Crawl on May 2, 2013]]>

Tennessee Art League May Shows

05-03-2013 - 05-31-2013

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Tennessee Art League and Galleries

http://www.tennesseeartleague.org

Tennessee Art League and Galleries - 219 5th Avenue N Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 736-5000

http://www.TennesseeArtLeague.org

Start Time(s): Friday, May 3,&nbsp;Watkins College Senior Show, 5:00pm-8:00pm Saturday,&nbsp;May 4, Artist Receptions 6:00pm-9:00pm &nbsp;

TAL has moved! Our new location is 219 5th Avenue North, in downtown Nashville's "Avenue of the Arts" We will be open for business starting Tuesday, March 26 in the new gallery, with exhibitions beginning April 6 While our dates of operation (Tuesday through Saturday) remain unchanged, we now offer expanded operating hours from 10:00am to 5:00pm We are very excited about the move and will be hosting a Grand Opening in July 2013 Nashville residents can expect a greatly expanded menu of offerings from the Art League, from opportunities to learn and create to exploration of new ideas through TAL's partnerships with other area arts groups Stay tuned for details as plans unfold from Nashville's premier member-owned and operated visual arts cooperative organization An opening reception for our May shows will be held Saturday, May 4, from 6:00pm-9:00pm as part of the Downtown Nashville Partnership's First Saturday Art Crawl Refreshments will be served Broadway Gallery - Watkins College Senior Show Watkins College of Art, Design & Film presents the BFA senior exhibition “Up, Up and Away,” featuring work by Bachelor of Fine Arts degree candidates Jordan Bickimer, Kellie Bornhoft, Ann Catherine Carter, Kristin Fowler, Rachel Growden and Pam Jolly Haile, on Friday, May 3, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Tennessee Art League The show, which is free and open to the public, will also be part of the downtown First Saturday Art Crawl on May 4 The evening will present thesis exhibition work in photography (Rachel Growden), fine art (Kellie Bornhoft, Ann Catherine Carter, Pam Jolly Haile) and graphic design (Jordan Bickimer, Kristin Fowler), introducing these artists and designers to the community through photography, sculpture, installation, mixed media, painting, and print and multimedia projects in advertising, packaging, web design, branding, digital publishing and illustration Adjunct Heather Dryden serves as project advisor on “Up, Up and Away,” with assistance from Dan Brawner, Chair of the Department of Graphic Design and Kristi Hargrove, Chair of Fine Art Image: Jordan Bickimer, "Kappa Sentai" Digital medium, 23" x 27" The Watkins College exhibition will hang through May 6, at which point the work will be supplanted with pieces from the TAL Membership Show Ethel Smith Gallery - TAL Membership Show Artwork by TAL's membership at large Many mediums will be featured - oil, pastel, watercolor, acrylics, and pen and ink, as well as selected sculptures Poston Gallery - Middle Tennessee Mental Health and Substance Abuse Coalition The Healing Arts Project, Inc (HAPI) sponsored by the Middle Tennessee Mental Health and Substance Abuse Coalition will exhibit artwork by over 30 participants The MTMHSAC provides the opportunity for persons with mental illness and addiction disorders to express creativity through art, increase self-esteem and self-confidence, and to combat stigma within the community about mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse by creating and displaying artwork This exhibit will include a variety of mediums and styles from artists across Middle Tennessee Laura Hudson will be the HAPI featured artist for May at TAL Laura, who lives in Nashville, has exhibited her work as part of community art exhibits since the project started in 2004 She uses color to bring her ideas to life as she draws with agility and confident speed She likes to put a lot of detail in her artwork and let her pictures tell a story She says, “God gave me this gift of creating art” Her subjects have included beautiful flowers, tropical island scenes, Victorian era scenes, and rural farm scenes Many pictures show activity around a beach or body of water Pirates appear in some of these pictures Her jungle pictures include lush tropical growth with creatures that inhabit the jungle Image: Laura Hudson, "Pirates of the Caribbean," approx 14" x 18", mixed media on paper Children's Gallery - The artEMBRACE After School Artwork Exhibit in the Children's Gallery will consist of mixed media including acrylic paintings on canvas from workshops taught by local artist, Richard Heinsohn; matted & framed prints from workshops taught by local artist and TAL Vice-President, Marlynda Augelli; and hand sculpted clay creations from workshops taught by local artist, Sophia Stevenson Image: Jacalyn Freeman (Meigs Middle School) – “Three Friends”, 11" x 14", acrylic on canvasOn-street parking is available as well as in area parking garages; the Nashville Downtown Library parking garage one block from TAL is recommended Founded in 1954 as a nonprofit organization, the Tennessee Art League's mission is to enrich the lives of artists and the community as a cultural center, educational facility and art gallery TAL strives to encourage and promote the visual arts through changing exhibitions, workshops, classes and community outreach, and aims to introduce art to non-artists; to excite them in their first experiences of creating and exhibiting art; and to encourage them in continuing and developing their artistic talent in a process of self-discovery Visit us on Facebook!]]>

Etruscan Echoes: Tanya Tewell

02-09-2013 - 06-01-2013

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The Parthenon

http://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Parthenon.aspx

The Parthenon - 2600 West End Avenue Nashville TN 37203

Admission: $6/adults; $4/seniors 62 and over;&nbsp; $4/children 4-17 Children under 4 are admitted free

(615) 862-8431

Start Time(s): Friday, February 8, 6:00pm-8:00pm Opening Reception

The Parthenon Museum continues to explore contemporary interpretations of classical themes with an exhibition of paintings by artist Tanya Tewell A professor of Art at Middle Tennessee State University, Tewell divides her time between Tennessee and Tuscania, Italy The exhibit will be on display February 9 - June 1, 2013 While abroad, the artist has visited Etruscan tombs and ancient sites, which have become the inspiration for her new work Tewell found herself strongly attracted to the degrading patina of the frescos that decorate the tombs at these sites, and her work evokes the tones and textures of these aged wall paintings She has also had a long-time interest in cultural mythology and her paintings are greatly influenced by dream images and magic realism Through her intense and evocative paintings, Tewell presents the story of the many unnamed Etruscan characters that haunt the tombs; the sorceress, the matriarch, the wounded pilgrim, and more Through their stories, Tewell attempts to relate humanity’s endless struggle with the cycle of life, change, spirituality, magic, and death]]>

I Am Art Nashville

06-01-2013 - 06-01-2013

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Radical Art and Promotions

http://iamartnashville.com

WO Smith Nashville Community Music School - 1125 8th Avenue South Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 891-1203

info@iamartnashville.com

http://iamartnashville.com

Start Time(s):

I am Art Nashville is a celebration of life thru the expressions of art, music and comedy  Held at W O Smith Music School 6-11 pm The same night as the downtown art crawl  We will be selling art and you can watch the perfomers on the stage, drink wine and share birthday cake]]>

First Saturday Art Crawl Downtown

06-01-2013 - 06-01-2013

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5th Avenue of the Arts

http://www.nashvilledowntown.com/play/first_saturday_gallery_crawl.php

Downtown Nashville - Nashville TN 37201

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s):

Mark your calendar for the first Saturday of every month when art galleries throughout downtown host receptions and art openings! Over 1,000 people attend this very popular monthly event Presenting local and world-renowned artists and artwork, the galleries offer rare opportunities to view diverse exhibitions featuring every genre of art Admission free, First Saturday Art Crawl is a festive atmosphere with participating venues from Fifth Avenue of the Arts to the Historic Arcade to 8th Avenue to Broadway – all welcoming the community to experience Downtown Nashville as a hub for art Most galleries serve free wine and other refreshments The gallery crawl is a great free night on the town! The galleries are open from 6:00pm-9:00pm and the Nashville Downtown Partnership provides two free shuttles among the galleries from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Click here to see the shuttle map and gallery listing For parking options, please use our online interactive parking map Exhibits change out each month, as well as, additional galleries are added to the list For an update, subscribe to Downtown Details our free weekly e-newsletter View a list of all the art galleries located downtown and look out for more galleries to open soon! This growing arts community is one of downtown Nashville's best treasures]]>

A Summer of Art on 5th Avenue of the Arts

06-01-2013 - 06-01-2013

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5th Avenue of the Arts

http://www.5thavenueofthearts.com

5th Avenue of the Arts - 5th Avenue, North Nashville TN 37219

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s):

5th Avenue of the Arts launches A Summer of Art on 5th Avenue of the Arts in the center of Downtown Nashville, during an expanded First Saturday Art Crawl June 1, with extended summer hours from 4:00pm to 9:00pm One of the first major art events of the summer will showcase 5th Avenue of the Arts literally moving in new directions, starting with this historic block being converted into a 2-way thoroughfare In addition, the new Streetscape between Church and Union will be unveiled featuring aesthetic and technological improvements; First Saturday Art Crawl will be expanded with more artistic experiences and more venues participating; and Mayor Karl Dean will be on hand to unveil the newly designed art block by turning on the street’s innovative one-of-a-kind draped lights (approximately 5:15pm)! Illuminating the street’s visionary influence, 5th Avenue of the Arts is moving forward in the 21st Century “Nashville already has a worldwide reputation for music, and this new arts district will bring greater attention to the abundance of talented, creative people in Nashville contributing to the arts well beyond just music,” Mayor Dean said “I am thrilled how 5th Avenue is being transformed into a space unlike anything else in Nashville, and I am confident this district will become an important center for the growing arts community in our city” Streetscape Unveiled  The transformation of the 5th Avenue of the Arts Streetscape is a welcomed update for 5th Avenue North, and it is being designated as a visual arts destination for downtown Nashville The streetscape will feature 16 new 30-foot light poles with a one-of-a-kind light canopy stretching across the street, enhancing nightlife for this artistic district The sidewalks have been expanded to accommodate sidewalk dining, and the direction of the street is being converted to 2-way traffic to allow for better traffic flow and easier accessibility to the art galleries and culinary venues 5th Avenue of the Arts will serve as a beacon for the business visitors at the new Music City Center, as well as Nashville residents First Saturday – June 1  First Saturday Art Crawl is the popular monthly art extravaganza featuring an alliance of diverse visual art galleries in proximity on one block After almost 7 years, this event, reaching approximately 1500+interested art patrons per month, is being expanded Beginning June 1, summer hours will be 4:00pm-9:00pm and the 5th Avenue of the Arts North block will be closed to traffic offering greater safety and more artistic possibilities, including culinary offerings from Puckett’s Trolley, Cupcake Collection Bus, to Signature Transportation having their party bus on the street, among others Mayor Karl Dean will turn on the lights at approximately 5:15pm, and The Downtown Partnership Performance Platforms will feature 12AM Band, Shagbark Trio and the Puppets from the Nashville Public Library (previewing the upcoming International Puppet Festival) The Lane Motor Museum will have three Art Deco-inspired cars on hand in support of Sensuous Steel: Art Deco Automobiles opening June 14 at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts Tennessee Performing Art Center and Tennessee State Museum will be represented on the street, and The Metro Arts Commission will present family-friendly, interactive art-making activities including chalk art and letterpress keepsakes from The Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum’s Hatch Show Print The art galleries on 5th Avenue will complete the artistic experience with special summer exhibitions: The Arts Company will present an inaugural series – Selected Contemporary Tennessee Artists: Five From Memphis – in association with the David Lusk Gallery; The Rymer Gallery will be presenting new original works by automotive fine artist Lory Lockwood; Tennessee Art League (the newest gallery on the block) will host The Chestnut Group’s Nashville Open Air exhibition; and Tinney Contemporary will welcome guest-curator Reni Gower with the powerful paper exhibit, Shadow and Light Art at the Arcade and Twist Gallery will also be presenting a variety of new exhibitions]]>

Summer Classes & Workshop Registration

05-13-2013 - 06-01-2013

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Renaissance Center of the Jackson Foundation

http://www.rcenter.org

Renaissance Center of the Jackson Foundation - 855 Highway 46 South Dickson TN 37055

Admission: Varies for each class or workshops In most cases classes are $10 or less and the summer semester is 8 weeks

(615) 740-5600, (615) 740-5572, (888) 700-2300

http://www.rcenter.org

Start Time(s): Registration is 24 hours/day via online or email For calls: The center is open 8:00am - 9:00pm

Registration for Summer Classes and Workshops is May 13 - June 1 and classes start the week of June 3 In most cases people can register through the 2nd week of class and get caught up Classes are offered for the following programs: art, drama, dance, performance, music, photography, fitness, computer skills, creative writing, song-writing, crafts and many others - for both adults and kids Most classes are the 8-week semester but some are offered as "camps" or week-long sessions Workshops are one-time classes that last for one to a few hours New workshops are posted throughout the season The Summer Semester line-up will be posted by May 13 If there is a particular class or workshop you want, just let us know and we may be able to create it!]]>

i am Art Nashville

06-01-2013 - 06-01-2013

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i am Art Nashville

http://www.iamartnashville.com

WO Smith Nashville Community Music School - 1125 8th Avenue South Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 423-3049

info@iamartnashville.com

http://www.iamartnashville.com

Start Time(s):

Join us for the inaugural show, i am Art Nashville, coincides with Nashville’s own First Saturday Art Crawl in June  i am Art Nashville is a celebration of life through art and art through life We invite you to attend our one-night only showcase of local artists, artisans, and performers This event is the brainchild of local arts lover and supporter, Tanya Radic of Radical Art She began with the aim of celebrating her 60th birthday - and the concept for the show was cultivated as a celebration of life through art and art through life Accordingly, there will be birthday cake! Tanya would like to transform this celebration into an annual Nashville arts event Refreshments will be offered by The Trailer Perk and Smoke Et Al East Nashville's own Myridia Restaurant & Lounge will be providing a cash and card bar, thanks to owner Kaz Hishida All of the participating artists are Nashvillians currently active in the arts community; many have independent shows and several participate frequently in group shows with Nashville’s Untitled artist group Performance Artists and Schedule: 6:00pm-7:00pm Americana music by Robyn Taylor & Guest 7:00pm-7:30pm Comedians Charlie McCoin & Cheryl Jackson 7:30pm-8:00pm Singer/Songwriter Ryan Harris Brown 8:00pm-9:00pm Contemporary dance by Bethany Miller, modern dance by Ann Law accompanied by violinist Malcolm Goldstein, and movement performance by salt space featuring Erin Law 9:00pm-9:15pm Comedian Joby Saad 9:15pm-9:45pm Singer/Songwriter Kirabelle Frabotta 9:45pm-10:45pm Belly dance performance by Umbra A'Shadi Artists & Artisans: Cynthia Birdsong – Painting Heather Brothers – Jewelry & Craft Christine Buchanan – Drawing and Painting Ed Cherniga - Illustration Weldon Godfrey - Photography Eric Hay – Mixed Media Painting Andrea Jacobson – Painting Jeremy Jones – Sculpture Samuel Lester - Sculpture LTR Pottery - Pottery Gwyneth McEuen – Jewelry & Craft Keely Moore – Mixed Media Painting Tanya Radic – Painting Denise Regan – Jewelry Lucie Rice – Illustrator Pablo Scruggs – Photography Southern Charms – Deb Radabaugh and Cody Hale Ash Sivils – Mixed Media Painting Lisa Stevens – Painting Toni Swarthout – Painting Jonathan Wheeler – Photography Plenty of free parking and cake while it lasts!]]>

June Pop-Up Art Show during the Art Crawl

06-01-2013 - 06-01-2013

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Untitled Artist Group

https://www.facebook.com/events/171419423023120/

CoLab Nashville - 230 N 4th Ave Nashville TN 37219

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 668-8495

Start Time(s):

Untitled's next Pop-Up during the First Saturday Art Crawl on 4th Ave is just around the corner! Currently the street-facing lobby at Colab Nashville, 230 4th Ave, is our home-base but we’ll spread into various locations inside the Arcade as more artists join in and the space is needed Help us take over the Crawl! We have great audience turnout and your work in the lobby can be seen from down the Arcade, so join us! - Open to all artists, of all levels with any media and subject matter - Un-censored, un-juried - One piece per artist - $15 registration - Your piece MUST be wired to hang according to the guidelines here Register your art online Art drop off will be at CoLab between 3:00pm-5:00pm on the day of the Crawl You MUST be present for the Crawl between 6:00pm-9:00pm, if not in the venue, then at the crawl to help promote yourself and Untitled Please email info@untitlednashvilleorg  to let us know if you're unable to do so We're not mean, we just want you to be able to promote yourself as well as possible!  Artists MUST take their art down at 9:00pm Registration closes May 30 Untitled takes no commission from any sale made during our shows]]>

Nashville Open Air Show at TAL

05-31-2013 - 06-01-2013

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The Chestnut Group

Tennessee Art League and Galleries - 219 5th Avenue N Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 736-5000

Start Time(s): &nbsp; &nbsp;

The Chestnut Group, a nonprofit group of plein air painters, will host the art show Nashville Open Air, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Frist Center The show will be on view at the Tennessee Art League’s new gallery space at 219 Fifth Avenue of the Arts, and will feature paintings of the Frist Center and other iconic sites around the city The event is free and open to the public, taking place May 31 and June 1 from 11:00am to 5:00pm On Saturday, June 1, the show will re-open from 4:00pm to 9:00pm for the Downtown First Saturday Art Crawl  ]]>

Metro @ 50: Progress, Problems, Projections

02-08-2013 - 06-02-2013

Nashville Public Library

http://www.library.nashville.org/artgallery/art_home.asp

Nashville Public Library - Main Library - 615 Church Street Nashville TN 37219

Admission: &nbsp;Free Admission

(615) 862-5800

Start Time(s): Library Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday 2:00pm-5:00pm

"Metro @ 50: Progress, Problems, Projections" includes selected items from the Beverly Briley Collection and the Jack Knox Political Cartoon Collection as well as works from the Special Collections Division and Metro Nashville Archives highlighting the history of Metro Government]]>

Frolic With the Fireflies - An Enchanted Evening of LIGHT: Bruce Munro at Cheekwood

06-02-2013 - 06-02-2013

Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art

http://www.hsmtn.org/frolicwithfireflies

Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art - 1200 Forrest Park Drive Nashville TN 37205

Admission: $75 per person ($30 tax deductible), Patron reservations $150 per person ($100 tax deductible)

(615) 353-6978

dpowell@cheekwood.org

http://www.hsmtn.org/frolicwithfireflies

Start Time(s):

Your chance to view Bruce Munro’s LIGHT exhibit under the stars and also enjoy a beautiful cocktail party - - there will be tasty hors d'oeuvres, fun cocktails, jazz music and you will be free to roam through the spectacular gardens and the Cheekwood mansion to view the entire breathtaking lighting installation We really hope you’ll be able to join us! Benefitting the Horticultural Society of Middle Tennessee and Cheekwood Garden chic attire and flat shoes encouraged]]>

Vintage Base Ball Game

06-02-2013 - 06-02-2013

Historic Carnton Plantation

http://www.carnton.org/events.htm

Historic Carnton Plantation - 1345 Carnton Lane Franklin TN 37064

Admission: Free admission and open to the public &nbsp;

(615) 794-0903

Start Time(s):

After nearly 150 years, a Civil War–era style of baseball will once again be played in Tennessee Vintage base ball (yes, it was two words in the 1860s) is a sport with strong support in the Midwest and Northeast but no teams in any state of the Mid-South until recently when the Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball was formed The Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball promotes living history by bringing the 19th century to life through base ball events that use the rules, equipment, costumes and culture of the 1860s–1880s Carnton Plantation is pleased to be the home field for the Franklin Farriers!]]>

Dedication of Public Art Project: Bellevue Bench Mark by Craig Nutt

06-02-2013 - 06-02-2013

Metro Arts

http://www.nashville.gov/Arts-Commission/Public-Art/Find-An-Artwork/Collection/Watermarks.aspx

Harpeth Knoll Park - 725 Harpeth Knoll Rd Nashville TN 37221

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s):

Please join us as we dedicate Bellevue Bench Mark by Craig Nutt For more information on the Watermarks public art project and to download the classroom guide, please visit wwwartsnashvilleorg  Watermarks is a series of public artworks located in Nashville neighborhoods affected by the 2010 flood and is a Public Art project of Metro Arts Through the Metro Arts public art process six artists were chosen to create artworks honoring the experiences of those touched by the flood Each artist participated in community meeting and input sessions that informed their final designs Our hope is that through beauty these works will show our resilience and spirit in the face of crisis Each piece will serve as a place for reflection, community interaction and renewal Watermark Dedication Dates: Bellevue Bench Mark by Craig Nutt: June 2, 1:30pm at Harpeth Knoll Park, Harpeth Knoll Rd Anchor in the Storm by Betty and Lee Benson: June 15, 11:00am at West Park, 6105 Morrow Rd Liquid 615 by Michael Allison: TBD at the Antioch Community Center, 5023 Blue Hole Rd]]>

Open Studio with Alan LeQuire

02-19-2013 - 06-04-2013

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LeQuire Gallery & Studio

http://www.lequiregallery.com

LeQuire Gallery - Charlotte Ave - 4304 Charlotte Avenue Nashville TN 37209

Admission: $25/class

(615) 298-4611

liza@lequiregallery.com

http://www.lequiregallery.com

Start Time(s):

Open studio with live model  All sclupting materials provided, if you want to paint or draw bring your own materials, easels provided]]>

Opening Reception for Artist Cynthia Birdsong

06-06-2013 - 06-06-2013

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Belle Meade Plantation

http://bellemeadeplantation.com/ai1ec_event/opening-reception-for-artist-cynthia-birdsong/?instance_id=185

Belle Meade Plantation - 5025 Harding Pike Nashville TN 37205

Admission: Free and open to public

(615) 356-0501 ext 34

Start Time(s):

Join us for a taste of wine and art   Each month The Shop at Belle Meade Plantation features works by a contemporary regional artist  This June we will feature the work of Nashville artist and educator Cynthia Birdsong  A tenured art specialist in Williamson County, Ms Birdsong is a Peabody and Belmont alum and her educational work includes many painting and art courses at the K-12 and higher education levels in both the public and private sectors  In her painting workshops at Harpeth Art Center and Plaza Artist Materials in Nashville she encourages students to develop their own individual style and push boundaries in their work The artists featured at the Shop at Belle Meade Plantation donate fifty percent of proceeds to the preservation of Belle Meade Plantation, a non-profit Chapter of the Association of the Preservation  of Tennessee Antiquities Opening receptions are held the first Thursday of each month 5:30pm-7:30pm and feature wines from West Meade Wine and Liquor Mart  West Meade Liquor Mart offers 10% off any wine featured at our opening receptions whenever you mention Belle Meade Plantation’s opening receptions ]]>

Music at the Frist: Contrarian Ensemble (Early music)

06-06-2013 - 06-06-2013

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Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/music-at-the-frist-the-contrarian-ensemble3

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Concert

(615) 744-3351

Start Time(s):

The delightful Contrarian Ensemble—Bruce Baxter (accordion), John Hedgecoth (mandolin), William Jefferies (guitar) and Svend Thomson (fiddle)—performs an eclectic variety of dance music from the 1300s to the present, including traditional tunes from the US, the British Isles and Europe, as well as original compositions The group performs reels, jigs, and waltzes for contra dances in the region Dancing is welcome and encouraged!]]>

Franklin Art Scene

06-07-2013 - 06-07-2013

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The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County

http://www.franklinartscene.com/

Historic Downtown Franklin - Main Street Franklin TN 37027

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 591-8500

http://www.franklinartscene.com/

Start Time(s):

Held the first Friday of every month, the Franklin Art Scene is a free tour in downtown Franklin, Tenn, featuring artists and working studios, with work ranging from handcrafted jewelry to antique prints and original art to mixed media and live music Wine, refreshments, and live music are often available at the locations A $5 trolley ticket will carry participants to dozens of art studios and alternative galleries  ]]>

Music at the Frist: Serenatta

06-07-2013 - 06-07-2013

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Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/music-at-the-frist-serenatta1

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Concert

(615) 244-3340

Start Time(s):

Serenatta, the first and only Romantic Latin Ensemble in Nashville, is a band with world appeal Through the sounds of the violin, vocals, Spanish guitars, upright bass, and percussion, Serenatta features the lush rhythms of tangos from Argentina, bossa novas from Brazil, pasillos and bambucos from Colombia, joropos from Venezuela, waltzes from Peru, boleros from Mexico, and guaranias from Paraguay, among others Serenatta's romantic style evokes the splendor and magic of the Latin spirit]]>

Sensuous Steel Film Series: The Great Gatsby

06-07-2013 - 06-07-2013

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Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/sensuous-steel-film-series-the-great-gatsby

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Gallery admission required; members free

(615) 244-3340

http://fristcenter.org/visit/tickets

Start Time(s):

Americans love cars We look to vintage vehicles with a sense of nostalgia This film series highlights the glamorous decades of the ’20s and ’30s and the luxury rides that became an emblem of modern society, some of which are included in the exhibition Sensuous Steel: Art Deco Automobiles Take a trip down memory lane as we revisit three great American classics and some even classier cars Produced in 1974, The Great Gatsby depicts the beloved story of F Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner, becomes captivated by the lavish lifestyle of his new neighbor, Long Island’s infamous Jay Gatsby We watch as Nick befriends Gatsby and narrates his tragic attempt to reclaim the love of married socialite Daisy Buchanan Stars Robert Redford, Mia Farrow, Sam Watterson, and Bruce Dern Directed by Jack Clayton, 1974 144 minutes 35 mm Rated PG]]>

Greg Pond: I'd Leave the Whole World Round

05-10-2013 - 06-08-2013

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Zeitgeist Gallery

http://www.zeitgeist-art.com

Zeitgeist Gallery - 516 Hagan Street Suite 100 Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 256-4805

Start Time(s): Artists' Reception will be Saturday, June 1, 4:00pm-7:00pm &nbsp;

Zeitgeist is pleased to present I’d Leave the Whole World Round, new work from Nashville based artist Greg Pond Using high and low technologies Pond produces sculpture, sound, and printed images made from software, 3D printed objects, electronics, and handcrafted materials I’d Leave the Whole World Round involves themes of utopian aspirations, self-imposed exile, incongruities within the built environment, wanderlust, and fantasies of foreign exoticism His art practice involves sculpture, sound installation and performance, video, documentary, electronics, and programming]]>

Second Saturday at 5 Points

06-08-2013 - 06-08-2013

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5 Points Second Saturday

https://www.facebook.com/5points2saturday#!/5points2saturday

5 Points East Nashville - 1024 Woodland Street East Nashville TN 37206

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s): <strong>NOTE: Check individual galleries for different or expanded hours</strong>

This great event takes place on the 2nd Saturday of Every Month in East Nashville's Historic 5 Points Several East Nashville Galleries and businesses have banded together to create a fun evening celebrating the arts, small business, and the joy of getting out of the house on a Saturday night (Merchants are located on Woodland St, Holly St, Forrest Ave, South 11th St and Fatherland St) Each month, we are showcasing many of the wonderful places there are to visit in East Nashville, and encourgage all of you to come out to discover the great community of East Nashville  The shops at 1108 Woodland will have a dj spinning the greatest tunes and a different food truck for your liking each month]]>

Group Show & Second Saturday @ 5 Points

06-08-2013 - 06-08-2013

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Bryant Gallery

http://www.bryantgallerynashville.com/

Bryant Gallery - 1113 Woodland Street Nashville TN 37206

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s): Second Saturday 6:00pm-9:00pm Gallery Hours: Saturdays 12:00pm-5:00pm, Sundays 12:00pm-4:00pm &nbsp;

Bryant Gallery celebrates June Second Saturday @ 5 Points with a group show featuring gallery favorite Solomon Behnke and new artist Kieran Kane Behnke contributes mixed media work on paper from his Finitude Series and singer/songwriter/painter Kane will be showing expressionistic oils on canvas Works in clay by Donna Rizzo and Timothy Weber will also be on view]]>

Resurrection Workshop for Artists

06-07-2013 - 06-09-2013

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Gail McDaniel Art

http://www.gailmcdanielart.com

Plaza Artist Materials - 633 Middleton Street Nashville TN 37203

Admission: $150

(615) 599-5115

gail@gailmcdanielart.com

http://www.gailmcdanielart.com

Start Time(s):

Watercolor and acrylic painters can bring their failed paintings back to life during artist/instructor Gail McDaniel's "Resurrection Workshop" McDaniel will show artists at all levels how to solve composition, value and color-related problems using her specially developed collage techniques McDaniel's process involves applying collage, incorporating fabric, and using painting touchups to create breathtaking mixed-media works of art Examples of the artist's rescue efforts can be found on her website "As far as we know, this technique has never been taught in Middle Tennessee," said McDaniel, who was named the PENCIL Foundation's "Volunteer of the Year" in 2012 "If you are an artist who's given up on a failed painting, don't despair Paintings can be rescued and transformed into something beautiful Artists who attend my workshop are always amazed" Participation is available on a first-come, first-served basis, with seating limited to 20 The workshop sold out with a waiting list when it was last offered in 2011 Attendees are encouraged to bring a sack lunch all three days]]>

Patsy Cline: Crazy for Loving You

08-24-2012 - 06-10-2013

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

http://countrymusichalloffame.org/recent-press-releases/view/1888

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - 222 Fifth Avenue South Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Admission to Museum members, included with Museum admission $20/Adult, $12/Youth(6-17), $18/Seniors(55+)/Students/Military, $18/AAA Adult, Free/5 years and under

(615) 416-2001

info@CountryMusicHallofFame.org

http://store.countrymusichalloffame.com/VisitTheMuseum.php

Start Time(s): Daily 9:00am-5:00pm

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum pays tribute to one of country music's most iconic artists, the inimitable Patsy Cline, with Patsy Cline: Crazy for Loving You, a biographical exhibit is open for a 10-month run in the museum's East Gallery through June 10, 2013 Employing costumes, personal possessions, vintage photographs, correspondence, career-spanning audio and video and more, Patsy Cline: Crazy for Loving You explores the life and impact of this incomparable artist The exhibition lets Cline tell her story largely in her own words, and its narrative draws extensively from the many letters Cline wrote to her family and her first fan club president, Treva Miller The correspondence offers a wealth of information about Cline's background, touring and recording activities, and the challenges of balancing life as a performer with her roles as wife and mother The centerpiece of the exhibit is a powerful and moving film, created by museum staff, that includes new interviews with four Country Music Hall of Fame members-Harold Bradley, Brenda Lee, Willie Nelson and the Jordanaires' Ray Walker-each of whom knew and worked with Cline; archival performance footage; and audio clips from Owen Bradley's original three-track recordings of some of Patsy's greatest performances For the first time, the public will be able to hear Cline's spine-tingling vocals, isolated without instrumental accompaniment, on "Crazy," "Sweet Dreams" and other classics]]>

Music at the Frist: Robert Sebastian (Jazz vocalist)

06-14-2013 - 06-14-2013

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Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/music-at-the-frist-robert-sebastian-jazz-vocalist

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 244-3340

Start Time(s):

Robert Sebastian has had a natural inclination to music and an ability to teach himself to play various instruments since childhood However, in his teens Robert was officially diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 2, more simply known as NF2, which caused him to suffer hearing loss and blindness However, Robert refuses to let this condition to claim his passion He moved forward with determination and he now plays over seven instruments and has studied voice with renowned vocal coach and artist, Ron Browning Robert is currently working on his debut swing record influenced by the American songbook and featuring standards "Sing Sing Sing" and "Mack The Knife" Robert also keeps busy with session work for various Nashville artists]]>

Curator and Collectors Perspectives: Behind the Headlights Presented by Ken Gross, guest curator

06-14-2013 - 06-14-2013

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Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/curator-and-collectors-perspective-behind-the-headlights

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Gallery admission required; members free

(615) 244-3340

http://fristcenter.org/visit/tickets

Start Time(s):

Ken Gross, former director of the Petersen Automotive Museum, along with several lenders to the exhibition, reveal the fascinating stories behind the creation of the stunning Art Deco-inspired machines in Sensuous Steel: Art Deco Automobiles Join us for a peek into the past and learn about the personalities who created these cars, the stylists and artisans who designed and built them, and the clientele who owned them Image: Edsel Ford's Model 40 Special Speedster, 1934 Collection of Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, Grosse Pointe Shores, Mich Photograph © 2012 Peter Harholdt]]>

Hands on History: Day Camp at Historic RippaVilla

06-10-2013 - 06-14-2013

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Rippavilla Plantation

http://www.rippavilla.org/specialevents.asp

RippaVilla Plantation - 5700 Main Street Spring Hill TN 37174

Admission: $TBA &nbsp;

(931) 486-9037

info@rippavilla.org

Start Time(s): Hours of the day camp will be announced soon

A day camp for young historians  More information to come!]]>

2nd Annual STEM Boot Camp at Adventure Science Center

06-03-2013 - 06-14-2013

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Adventure Science Center

http://www.adventuresci.com/default.aspx?section=programs&title=little labs&page=351

Adventure Science Center - 800 Fort Negley Boulevard Nashville TN 37203

Admission: $500 for a five-day workshop

(615) 862-5177

pd@adventuresci.org

http://www.adventuresci.com/UserFiles/File/Education%20forms/STEM%20Boot%20Camp%20registration%20form%202013.pdf

Start Time(s):

Join ASC educators for a week of STEM-focused activities that will help you go back to your classroom better prepared to integrate STEM into the curriculum Goals include increasing content knowledge, gaining experience in using science and engineering practices, and utilizing the exhibits and technology unique to the Science Center STEM Boot Camp is the same for both dates STEM Boot Camp 2013 daily experiences include: Science and engineering practices – We place you in the role of a student and facilitate your explorations using the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) models for practices How people learn – Explore techniques for evaluating how science research connects with the classroom and engage in activities that model effective communication skills Dynamic demonstrations – We share daily brief demos involving chemistry, energy, and much more Applicable technology and science tools – Gain experience in the use of probes, microscopes, webcams, flexible cameras, snap circuits and lots of other cool tools! Exhibit exploration – We send you out on daily focused challenges including a special “behind the dome” tour of the state-of-the-art Sudekum Planetarium to learn about the technology and show production methods used to create shows STEM Boot Camp Project Model – Teams work during the week on a STEM classroom activity The final inquiry projects are taken on the floor to share with ASC visitors using the skills and strategies of informal science to invite engagement and curiosity about science Dates and Fees: June 3-7 or June 10-14 $500 for a five-day workshop (Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm) Deadline to register: May 24 June 10-14 fills first and when a minimum of 14 is reached, the second date is opened We suggest you plan for either date with first preference of June 10-14, and we will notify you by May 24 or earlier if only one date is going to fill  Register online  Complete this form and mail in with payment/deposit A deposit of $100 is due with this form and the balance of $400 is due no later than May 24 Who should attend? Boot Camp is recommended for 3rd to 8th grade teachers What topics will be covered? Topics will cover the Disciplinary Core Ideas (NGSS) of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Earth and Space Sciences and Engineering, Technology and the Applications of Science Daily schedules will be finalized closer to the camp date Camp topics are the same for both weeks of camp]]>

Upstairs and Downstairs: Fashion, Photography, Sculpture & Painting

05-04-2013 - 06-14-2013

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The Arts Company

http://www.theartscompany.com/

The Arts Company - 215 Fifth Ave N Nashville TN 37219

Admission: Free Admission Gallery hours are during Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00am-5:00pm

(615) 254-2040

Start Time(s): Saturday, May 4, 6:00pm-9:00pm, Live Fashion Show during First Saturday Art Crawl

The Arts Company on 5th Avenue of the Arts presents Upstairs, Downstairs, Fashion, Photography, Sculpture & Painting Upstairs, The Arts Company celebrates The Art of Fashion through an innovative exhibition pairing vintage fashion photography by legendary photographer Norman Lerner with vintage fashion apparel and accessories presented by LollyDee Collections Norman Lerner’s Vintage Fashion Photography from the 1950s-70s and a New 21st-Century Fashion Collection by LollyDee, inspired by Mr Lerner’s Photographs A live fashion show opens the exhibit during the First Saturday Art Crawl in May Downstairs, Personal Geometries: Paintings & Sculptures: A Visual Journey by Brad Wreyford  This exhibit features his new series of wooden, painted wall sculptures linking the sharp geometric shapes and ideas he creates with the joys of his two creative pursuits being an artist and being a father of three very young children     Join us during the First Saturday Art Crawl on May 4, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and continues through June 14]]>

Calicos and Cadets Summer Camp - Session One

06-13-2013 - 06-15-2013

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Historic Carnton Plantation

http://www.carnton.org/events.htm

Historic Carnton Plantation - 1345 Carnton Lane Franklin TN 37064

Admission: $100 per child (non-members) or $90 per child (members with Trust Donor Membership+) <ul> <li>All materials included in the camp cost</li> <li>Payment due with reservations</li> <li>Additional required forms must be completed</li> <li><strong>Reservations are required</strong> Please contact Megan to reserve a spot today!</li> </ul> &nbsp;

(615) 794-0903

megan@battleoffranklintrust.org

http://www.battleoffranklintrust.org/calicos.htm

Start Time(s):

Join us for our annual summer camp and take a step back in time to learn about life during the Civil War We are looking for boys and girls between the ages of 8-12 who have an interest in history and the Civil War Camp will feature reenactors, crafts, activities, and of course the always popular drilling! See our Education Page for more information Register for June camp by June 7]]>

Nashville Pride Festival

06-15-2013 - 06-15-2013

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Nashville PRIDE

http://nashvillepride.org/

Riverfront Park - 100 First Avenue North Nashville TN 37201

Admission: $5/ticket

http://nashvillepride.org/festival/

Start Time(s):

GLBT Festival Celebration - This annual event is a chance for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community and its allies to gather in celebration of advances made for GLBT equality It’s a celebration of diversity and acceptance in a town where one might expect less Thousands from around the southeast clamor to Music City for the most talked about Pride festival in the region, with three stages of amazing entertainment, kids zone, more than one hundred vendors and so much more! Nashville Pride's mission is to educate and maintain a sense of pride, community, and awareness of, about, and for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people and culture in Middle Tennessee  ]]>

Global Water Dances - Nashville, TN USA

06-15-2013 - 06-15-2013

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Globa Water Dances - Nashville, TN USA

http://globalwaterdances.org/location/nashville.shtml

Cumberland Park (East Bank Cumberland River) - between Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge Nashville TN

Admission: Free Admission

thestonesare@comcast.net

http://globalwaterdances.org/location/nashville.shtml

Start Time(s):

Global Water Dances Nashville is a visionary artistic statement through dance and music to increase awareness of safe, clean water and sanitation for everyone  This event commemorates the three year anniversary of the Nashville May 2010 flood and the continuing struggle of those who suffered  This is a one hour 4 part dance/movement/music performance  The Opening ceremony and 2nd part will be presented by local choreographers, dancers, movement choir and music  The last 3rd and 4th part will be provided by global choreographers and music  The audience will be invited to participate in the 4th part of simple dance movements    ]]>

Four Hundred Years of British Art: Highlights from the Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery Collection

03-13-2013 - 06-15-2013

Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery

http://www.vanderbilt.edu/gallery/exhibits/exhibit_400_yrs_of_british_art.php

Vanderbilt University - Fine Arts Gallery - Cohen Memorial Hall, 1220 21st Avenue South Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free admission and open to the general public

Start Time(s): Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 12:00pm-4:00pm; Thursdays until 8:00pm; Saturday and Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm Beginning May 5, the Gallery will assume summer hours: Tuesday through Friday 12:00pm-4:00pm; Saturday 1:00pm-5:00pm; closed Sunday and Monday

The Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of Four Hundred Years of British Art: Highlights from the Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery Collection The exhibition will be on view from March 13, 2013 through June 15, 2013 A reception will be held in celebration of this exhibition on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm The Fine Arts Gallery is located in Cohen Memorial Hall, 1220 21st Avenue South, on the western edge of the Peabody College campus All events are free and open to the public  British art constitutes an important part of the Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery’s collections This comprehensive survey will be the first of its kind in over two decades to draw on the nearly 300 British objects held by the Gallery Four Hundred Years of British Art will include examples of eighteenth-century English portraiture by such noted artists as Benjamin Wilson and George Romney, along with a work attributed to the school of Sir Thomas Lawrence; a selection of engravings by the pictorial satirist and social critic William Hogarth; two biting satires of the English upper class by Thomas Rowlandson; early nineteenth-century prints by Joseph Mallord William Turner, and the master mezzotint printmaker Richard Earlom; paintings from the founder of the Norwich School of landscape painting, John Chrome; several examples of works by artists associated with the late-nineteenth-century etching revival such as Richard Samuel Chattock, Sir Francis Seymour Haden, Alphonse Legros, Samuel Palmer, and William Strang; selections from the Gallery’s large collection of etchings by one of the premier portraitists of the early twentieth century, Gerald Brockhurst; and modern and contemporary works by noted artists such as Patrick Caulfield, Bernard Cohen, Michael Craig-Martin, Lesley Foxcroft, Elisabeth Frink, Mona Hatoum, David Hockney, Henry Moore, and Roland Penrose Four Hundred Years of British Art  is organized by the Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery and curated by Joseph Mella, director The exhibition will feature the research and writing of Fine Arts Gallery interns Caroline Passano and Emma Trawick Four Hundred Years of British Art is also being presented in honor of Professor Robert L Mode, who will retire after forty-six years of teaching art history at Vanderbilt Much of his research and teaching focused on British art Image: Thomas Rowlandson, British, 1756 – 1827 Glow Worms,1805 – 1812 Ethching with watercolor 7-7/8" x 11-15/16" Gift of Philip Pinsof 2003049]]>

The Identity Sculptures Project exhibition

03-16-2013 - 06-15-2013

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Curb Creative Campus Vanderbilt

http://curbcreativecampus.org/project/identity-sculpture-project/

Vanderbilt University - Sarratt Student Center - 2301 Vanderbilt Place Nashville TN 37240

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 343-9045

Start Time(s): The Sarratt Student Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week when classes are in session The exhibition is open whenever the building is open

A Vanderbilt Curb Creative Campus Innovation Grant project led by visual artist and writer Lori Anne Parker-Danley, the Identity Sculptures Project is a public art collaboration that examines the relationship between writing and art and the ways language and storytelling shape (and are shaped by) our bodies and identities The exhibition consists of 11 sculptures and sculptural assemblages created by Parker-Danley in response to the poetic, fictional, and autobiographical writings of Vanderbilt faculty, students, and staff on the topic of “creative identities” The identity sculptures will be on display from March 16 to June 15, 2013 in the newly renovated Connector Space hallway on the third floor of the Sarratt Student Center Viewers will have the chance to interact with the sculptures clicking on the QR code (or going to the webpage) associated with each sculpture to “listen” to it—in the form of the voices of the writers themselves reading the associated with the sculptures After Sarratt, the exhibition will "travel" to the Stevenson Science and Engineering Library on the Vanderbilt Campus, where it will be on view through September  There will be a public reception at Sarratt on Thursday, April 11, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm]]>

Dedication of Public Art Project: Anchor in the Storm by Betty and Lee Benson

06-15-2013 - 06-15-2013

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Metro Arts

http://www.nashville.gov/Arts-Commission/Public-Art/Find-An-Artwork/Collection/Watermarks.aspx

West Park Community Park - 6105 Morrow Road Nashville TN 37209

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s):

Please join us as we dedicate Anchor in the Storm by Betty and Lee Benson For more information on the Watermarks public art project and to download the classroom guide, please visit wwwartsnashvilleorg  Watermarks is a series of public artworks located in Nashville neighborhoods affected by the 2010 flood and is a Public Art project of Metro Arts Through the Metro Arts public art process six artists were chosen to create artworks honoring the experiences of those touched by the flood Each artist participated in community meeting and input sessions that informed their final designs Our hope is that through beauty these works will show our resilience and spirit in the face of crisis Each piece will serve as a place for reflection, community interaction and renewal Watermark Dedication Dates: Anchor in the Storm by Betty and Lee Benson: June 15, 11:00am at West Park, 6105 Morrow Rd Liquid 615 by Michael Allison: TBD at the Antioch Community Center, 5023 Blue Hole Rd]]>

Artful Tales: Never Judge a Bird by Her Feathers

06-16-2013 - 06-16-2013

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/artful-tales-never-judge-a-bird-by-her-feathers

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Event

(615) 244-3340

Start Time(s):

Travel to a rainforest of green leaves, bright feathers, and girly-bird chatter as a wise owl and lively tree frogs choose a beauty queen in this colorful Maya fable After the story, make a decorative feather headdress inspired by Mesoamerican artwork This activity complements the exhibition Exploring Art of the Ancient Americas: The John Bourne Collection Artful Tales is a free family program geared toward everyone ages three and up! Listen and play along as an art-related story comes to life Then, head upstairs to the art studio and make an artwork that relates to the story]]>

James Thurman & Deanna Ooley Exhibition

05-09-2013 - 06-20-2013

Appalachian Center for Craft

http://www.facebook.com/ACCGallery

Appalachian Center for Craft - 1560 Craft Center Drive Smithville TN 37166

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s):

The duo installation exhibition entitled, Fabrications, is located in Gallery Two, a 1440 sq ft exhibition area of the Appalachian Center for Craft  It is a two part exhibition comprised of two-museum style installations with complimentary fictive themes The first installation is an updated version of Ancient Art-i-facts of the Early 21st Century by James Thurman The second installation, “The Penumbra Holding Group Collection, is by Deanna Ooley The Ancient Art-i-facts of the Early 21st Century is a fictitious museum of the 24th Century, titled the “McMuseum of Anthropological Archaeology” that has humorously misinterpreted “ancient artifacts ” The artifacts are actually components of an art installation Thurman has created that serves as a critique of contemporary consumerism In Thurman’s imaginary future, corporations have assumed control of all aspects of society and are using the discovery of these artifacts to support their consumption-based society]]>

Hands On History - Dig Into the Past

06-20-2013 - 06-20-2013

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Historic Carnton Plantation

http://www.carnton.org/events.htm

Historic Carnton Plantation - 1345 Carnton Lane Franklin TN 37064

Admission: $10/child <strong>Reservations are required</strong> Please contact Megan to reserve a spot today! &nbsp;

(615) 794-0903

megan@battleoffranklintrust.org

Start Time(s):

Children will learn about the importance of archaeology to the study of history They will even get a chance to dig! Please wear clothes that can get dirty and close toed shoes  Hands-on History These classes are designed to give children ages 5-10 a look at how people lived during the Civil War Children will learn about a particular topic and participate in an activity or craft related to that topic Classes are an hour long]]>

Curators Tour: Sensuous Steel: Art Deco Automobiles, Presented by Mark Scala, chief curator

06-20-2013 - 06-20-2013

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Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/curators-tour-sensuous-steel-art-deco-automobiles

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Gallery admission required; members free

(615) 244-3340

http://fristcenter.org/visit/tickets

Start Time(s):

Join Frist Center Chief Curator Mark Scala as he leads a tour linking Art Deco automotive design of the interwar periods to related aspects of architecture, fashion, and design Scala discusses the social and art historical reasons for the popularity of the style known for its classical elegance, luxurious materials, mannered forms, and a merger of primitivism and machine age aesthetics Image: Stout Scarab, 1936 Collection of Larry Smith Photograph © 2012 Peter Harholdt    ]]>

Music at the Frist: Ryan Coleman

06-20-2013 - 06-20-2013

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Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions#S=20130601&E=20130630&P=P0

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Concert

(615) 244-3340

Start Time(s):

Regular Music at the Frist visitors will recognize Ryan from his appearances with the popular Kristen Hubbard Jazz Trio Tonight, Ryan will showcase his solo talents as a singer songwriter Ryan Coleman is a 30-something American singer/songwriter from Murfreesboro,Tenn A life on the road comes naturally to him, considering his childhood as a military brat After graduating high school in Pelham, Ala, he moved to Murfreesboro to pursue a career in music In the intervening years he has toured with acclaimed artists, played endless dives, and even briefly road managed a troupe of wrestlers These experiences have proven to be fertile material for his songs]]>

Historic Belmont Mansion Art Tour with Mancil

06-06-2013 - 06-20-2013

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Belmont Mansion

http://belmontmansion.com/

Belmont Mansion - 1900 Belmont Boulevard Nashville TN 37212

Admission: $10/person,&nbsp;$5/members of&nbsp;BMA&nbsp; For more information or to make your reservation please call (615) 460-5459 or email <a href="mailto:katewilson@belmontedu">katewilson@belmontedu</a> &nbsp;

(615) 460-5459

kate.wilson@belmont.edu

http://belmontmansion.com/

Start Time(s):

This is the mansion tour NOT TO MISS! Many tourists and Nashville locals have had the opportunity to listen to Mancil discuss art at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, where he has gained quite a following during his ten years as a docent We are very pleased that he has volunteered to lead a special “art only” tour of our collection the first and third Tuesday of each month Of course, we want you to learn the history of this amazing place and it’s former owner, Adelicia Acklen, and by taking this tour you will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of her vast artistic tastes Adelicia was quite an unusual lady and her unique tastes are quite apparent once you first step in front of the mansion (This is not just an ordinary residence!) Each tour is personal and intimate You will closely examine each work of art Please feel free to ask questions]]>

Music at the Frist: Lindsay George

06-21-2013 - 06-21-2013

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Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/music-at-the-frist-jazz-vocalist-lindsay-george2

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Concert

(615) 244-3340

Start Time(s):

With a stunning voice, intense spirit, and honest lyrics, Belmont grad and Nashville Jazz Workshop alumna, Lindsay George has created a jazz pop sound for a new generation of listeners On her latest project, a pop CD titled “Who Would I Have to Be?” Lindsay embarked on a year-long collaboration with chart topping artist/producer Jamie Slocum They are a natural songwriting team—Lindsay writing unique, honest, and compelling lyrics, and Slocum bringing a natural talent for composing memorable melodies and innovative arrangements Slocum brings experience as an artist and writer in almost every genre of music Lindsay cites the jazz greats, Johnny Mercer and Duke Ellington, for her lyrical inspiration Lindsay’s pop influences come from all generations—the Beatles, to Sixpence None the Richer, to Stevie Wonder, and contemporary indie favorites like the Raveonettes and Band of Horses Expect to hear these influences woven together when she performs at the Frist]]>

Photos That Heal - Photography Exhibit

04-22-2013 - 06-21-2013

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Scarritt-Bennett Center

http://www.scarrittbennett.org

Scarritt-Bennett Center - 1008 19th Avenue South Nashville TN 37212

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 340-7500

jsohl@scarrittbennett.org

Start Time(s): Photographers Reception (open to the public) on Wednesday, May 1, 5:00pm-7:00pm &nbsp;

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 for this exhibition have been selected with the desire that the viewer will travel on a journey of seeing and exploring each photograph by noticing the designs, texture, composition, color, and pausing long enough to simply “be” with the photograph(s) and listen to what it has to say Photographers Sandy Burr Sharon Brown Christopher Susan Hay Sue Henry Renee Lowery Mary Rice Curated by Susan Hay Presented by The Femme Photogs Cooperative a community of women photographers committed to the enhancement of each other’s art through cooperative learning, resourcing, photography outings, and exhibitions The exhibit will be on display April 22 through June 22 with a Photographers Reception (open to the public) on Wednesday, May 1, 5:00pm-7:00pm The exhibit is located on the 2nd floor of the Laskey Building on the Scarritt-Bennett campus]]>

Camp Renaissance - Week 1

06-17-2013 - 06-21-2013

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Renaissance Center of the Jackson Foundation

http://www.rcenter.org

Renaissance Center of the Jackson Foundation - 855 Highway 46 South Dickson TN 37055

Admission: $175/Child, per week

(615) 740-5533

Laura.Jackson@rcenter.org

http://www.rcenter.org

Start Time(s): Check for pick-up time for bus from Bellevue or Kingston Springs

Camp Renaissance is an adventure day camp located on the historical Ruskin Cave property in western Dickson County Yellow Creek, gently winding through 67 rolling country acres and five natural caves, provides the backdrop for an unforgettable experience Campers participate in some unique offerings, in addition to the normal camp pastimes These activities include: rappelling, wall climbing, and zip-lining on a specially constructed 50-foot tower, swimming in the largest pool in Dickson County, skeet shooting, riflery, archery, fishing, hiking, visual arts, crafts, drama, music and much more The day camp is offered as week-long sessions for boys and girls ages 6 - 14 The 2013 camp weeks are June 17 - 21, June 24 - 28, July 8 - 12 and July 15 - 19 Week tuition is $175 with a $75 deposit for registration To register contact Laura Jackson, (615) 740-5533, LauraJackson@rcenterorg]]>

Exploring Art of the Ancient Americas: The John Bourne Collection

03-01-2013 - 06-23-2013

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/art-of-the-ancient-americas

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Adults $10 Students/Military/Seniors $7 18 and Younger FREE &nbsp;

(615) 244-3341

Start Time(s): &nbsp;

Assembled from the John Bourne collection of art of the ancient Americas at the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, this exhibition features 125 artworks from Mexico to Peru Organized thematically by culture, the artworks present more than 2,500 years of creativity in Mezoamerica, Central America and Andean South America from 1200 BC to AD 1520 The exhibition features artworks as illustrations of the societies’ fundamental principles such as the shamanic foundation of rulership in Mesoamerica, Costa Rica and Panama, and the cosmic principles embodied by gold and silver in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru Other artworks, from elaborate musical instruments to portrayals of dancers, explore the importance of performance in politics and religion throughout the ancient Americas This exhibition was organized by the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore  ]]>

No Army without Music with Michael Lasser

06-23-2013 - 06-23-2013

Tennessee State Museum

http://www.tnmuseum.org/custpage.cfm/frm/64856/sec_id/64856

Tennessee State Museum - 505 Deaderick Street Nashville TN 37243

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 741-2692

Start Time(s):

Syndicated radio personality, Michael Lasser, will present the stories behind some of the most famous songs of the Civil War He will present compelling stories about the songwriters who wrote them, their impact on the population, and how they reflected the changing view of war among Americans of both sides]]>

Seed Space presents Skitter Flutter

05-10-2013 - 06-27-2013

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Seed Space

http://seedspace.org/

Seed Space - 427 Chestnut Street Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 479-8623

Start Time(s): Friday, May 10, 6:00pm-8:00pm Opening Reception Gallery hours are open Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00am-2:00pm We are also open by appointment

 Seed Space presents Skitter Flutter, an interactive sound sculpture by Robbie Lynn Hunsinger with Patrick Becker and Steve Ghertner May 10th-June 27th  Skitter Flutter is a reactive sound sculpture built with sensors, microcontrollers and motors  A Raspberry Pi, webcam and light sensors take intentional and inadvertent input from those in the space - movement, sound, the casting of shadows - and feed that input to an Arduino microcontroller which in turn sparks the responsive mechanical soundscape "We are turning Seed Space into a sentient space that reacts to exploration with skitters and flutters of nearly invisible but audibly reactive objects" Skitter Flutter grew out of Hunsinger's Duet for Arduino & Soprano Sax, which features her robotic drummer, created with an Arduino microcontroller, an ultrasonic sensor and a motor It is also influenced by her years of early morning bird conservation work in the Chicago area She is Founder of The Chicago Bird Collision Monitors, a program in which volunteers rescue injured and stunned migratory birds in the early morning hours "I became fascinated with the idea of creating an environment of reactive sounds, similar in some ways to small mammals, insects or birds, which would be heard but not seen These creatures would react to our movements but stay hidden " Her new work attempts to keep its secrets Sounds pull the viewer in but then dissipate upon investigation, much as crickets grow quiet as we approach Hunsinger is excited to be working with Patrick Becker and Steve Ghertner, whom she met through the Middle Tennessee Robotic Arts Society, a free resource in Nashville for those interested in pursuing robotics, technology and programming Skitter Flutter project website Facebook event page]]>

Watkins Summer Youth Art Camps

06-03-2013 - 06-28-2013

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Watkins College Community Education Program

http://www.watkins.edu/community

Watkins College of Art, Design & Film - 2298 Rosa L Parks Blvd Nashville TN 37228

Admission: $300 Early Bird, $325 after March 4 Scholarships available

(615) 383-4848

community@watkins.edu

http://www.watkins.edu/community

Start Time(s): Registration open NOW!

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 are offered without duplication of projects, so campers can enroll in multiple sessions for something new and exciting each week For children ages 11+ we offer week long special topics classes that will focus on a specific media, project, or theme throughout the week Dress for mess and bring a bag lunch All art supplies are included unless otherwise noted Descriptions of weekly special topics available on our website]]>

Watkins Summer Teen Workshops

06-03-2013 - 06-28-2013

5

Watkins College Community Education Program

http://www.watkins.edu/community

Watkins College of Art, Design & Film - 2298 Rosa L Parks Blvd Nashville TN 37228

Admission: 1-day workshop: $100 Early bird rate (register by March 4): $90 2-day workshop: $150 Early bird rate (register by March 4): $140

(615) 383-4848

community@watkins.edu

http://www.watkins.edu/community

Start Time(s):

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 interventions in public spaces as a way of beautifying environments, questioning the status quo, and interacting with people and places Take your artwork out of the studio and into the world as you create your own boundary-breaking artwork using printmaking, stenciling, and more PHOTOGRAMS Friday, June 7 (one-day workshop) Teaching artist: Heather Hilley Experiment with this alternative process that allows you create photographic images without a camera using found objects placed directly on light-sensitive papers Participants will learn how to compose their own photograms and develop them using traditional darkroom processes SILKSCREEN PRINTING Tuesday, June 11 and Wednesday, June 12 (two-day workshop) Teaching artist: Allison Jarrett From rock posters to t-shirts to stationery, silkscreen printing is everywhere Come learn the basics of this exciting and versatile technique! Participants will leave with hand-printed posters, t-shirts and more featuring their very own designs DIY SKETCHBOOK Wednesday, June 19 and Thursday, June 20 (two-day workshop) Teaching artist: Katie Gonzalez The sketchbook is an important part of the creative process for an artist Work with a professional bookbinder to create your own and learn ways to put it to use in everyday life with drawings, text, photographs, collages, and more You’ll leave with a durable, functional, portable sketchbook and inspiration for ways to fill it MIXED MEDIA PAINTING Tuesday, June 25 (one-day workshop) Teaching artist: Carmen Mims Express, experiment, and enjoy the creative options that mixed media painting offers! Participants will work in acrylics, exploring a variety of painting techniques plus methods for enhancing and layering using found objects, textures, transfers, and text SELF-PUBLISHING: ZINES Wednesday, June 26 (one-day workshop) Teaching artist: Amelia Garretson-Persans From zany photo collages to poetic rants to comic illustrations, anything goes in these do-it-yourself mini-magazines Come learn the ins and outs of developing the content, layout, printing, and distribution of your very own zine]]>

Watkins Summer Teen Workshops

06-03-2013 - 06-28-2013

5

Watkins College Community Education Program

http://www.watkins.edu/community

Watkins College of Art, Design & Film - 2298 Rosa L Parks Blvd Nashville TN 37228

Admission: 1-day workshop: $100 Early bird rate (register by March 4): $90 2-day workshop: $150 Early bird rate (register by March 4): $140

(615) 383-4848

community@watkins.edu

http://www.watkins.edu/community

Start Time(s): Registration open now!

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 interventions in public spaces as a way of beautifying environments, questioning the status quo, and interacting with people and places Take your artwork out of the studio and into the world as you create your own boundary-breaking artwork using printmaking, stenciling, and more PHOTOGRAMS Friday, June 7 (one-day workshop) Teaching artist: Heather Hilley Experiment with this alternative process that allows you create photographic images without a camera using found objects placed directly on light-sensitive papers Participants will learn how to compose their own photograms and develop them using traditional darkroom processes SILKSCREEN PRINTING Tuesday, June 11 and Wednesday, June 12 (two-day workshop) Teaching artist: Allison Jarrett From rock posters to t-shirts to stationery, silkscreen printing is everywhere Come learn the basics of this exciting and versatile technique! Participants will leave with hand-printed posters, t-shirts and more featuring their very own designs DIY SKETCHBOOK Wednesday, June 19 and Thursday, June 20 (two-day workshop) Teaching artist: Katie Gonzalez The sketchbook is an important part of the creative process for an artist Work with a professional bookbinder to create your own and learn ways to put it to use in everyday life with drawings, text, photographs, collages, and more You’ll leave with a durable, functional, portable sketchbook and inspiration for ways to fill it MIXED MEDIA PAINTING Tuesday, June 25 (one-day workshop) Teaching artist: Carmen Mims Express, experiment, and enjoy the creative options that mixed media painting offers! Participants will work in acrylics, exploring a variety of painting techniques plus methods for enhancing and layering using found objects, textures, transfers, and text SELF-PUBLISHING: ZINES Wednesday, June 26 (one-day workshop) Teaching artist: Amelia Garretson-Persans From zany photo collages to poetic rants to comic illustrations, anything goes in these do-it-yourself mini-magazines Come learn the ins and outs of developing the content, layout, printing, and distribution of your very own zine]]>

Frist Fridays

06-28-2013 - 06-28-2013

5

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free/Frist Center Members (not a member, <a href="http://fristcenterorg/join-support/membership"><strong>join today</strong></a>!) $10/General Admission $7/College Students*, Seniors&nbsp;(65+) and Military (w/ ID) * The free college night offer does not apply for Frist Fridays

(615) 244-3340

Start Time(s):

Frist Fridays has become one of Nashville’s most popular summertime activities, and it’s back for another year! Make plans to join your friends and fellow Frist Center members in the Turner Courtyard for live entertainment, great art and cash bars under the stars The festivities start at 6:00pm and conclude at 9:00pm It’s the best way to start the weekend Rain or shine Performing: TBA  ]]>

Camp Renaissance - Week 2

06-24-2013 - 06-28-2013

5

Renaissance Center of the Jackson Foundation

http://www.rcenter.org

Renaissance Center of the Jackson Foundation - 855 Highway 46 South Dickson TN 37055

Admission: $175/Child, per week

(615) 740-5533

Laura.Jackson@rcenter.org

http://www.rcenter.org

Start Time(s): Check the schedule for the bus from Bellevue or Kingston Springs

Camp Renaissance is an adventure day camp located on the historical Ruskin Cave property in western Dickson County Yellow Creek, gently winding through 67 rolling country acres and five natural caves, provides the backdrop for an unforgettable experience Campers participate in some unique offerings, in addition to the normal camp pastimes These activities include: rappelling, wall climbing, and zip-lining on a specially constructed 50-foot tower, swimming in the largest pool in Dickson County, skeet shooting, riflery, archery, fishing, hiking, visual arts, crafts, drama, music and much more The day camp is offered as week-long sessions for boys and girls ages 6 - 14 The 2013 camp weeks are June 17 - 21, June 24 - 28, July 8 - 12 and July 15 - 19 Week tuition is $175 with a $75 deposit for registration To register contact Laura Jackson, (615) 740-5533, LauraJackson@rcenterorg]]>

Acrylic Paintings by Artist Olga Alexeeva

05-15-2013 - 06-28-2013

5

The University Club of Nashville

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University Club of Nashville - 2402 Garland Avenue Nashville TN 37212

Admission: Free viewing, open to the public

(615) 322-8564

contactus@uclubnashville.org

Start Time(s): The Club closes at 8:00pm nightly

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]]>

Poverty and the Arts Gala

06-29-2013 - 06-29-2013

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Poverty & The Arts

http://povertyandthearts.org

Main Street Gallery - 625 Main Street @ Paro South Creative Suites Nashville TN 37206

Admission: $25/advanced&nbsp;tickets; $30/tickets at door

(502) 600-1221

nicole@povertyandthearts.org

http://povertyandthearts.ticketleap.com/artgalatickets/

Start Time(s):

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 currently filing for 501(c)3 nonprofit status We use the arts as a means of reconciliation, believing that instead of serving the homeless, greater change happens when we create with them By purchasing a ticket for our fundraiser, you have entrusted us to carry out our mission of restoring community and empowering individuals Your contribution, although not yet tax-deductible, will be used for the fees regarding the filing of the 501(c)3 status, as well as for our organization to pour back into the homeless community through the arts]]>

Little Labs Spring 2013 Series: The Butterfly Effect

06-26-2013 - 06-29-2013

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Adventure Science Center

http://www.adventuresci.com/default.aspx?section=programs&title=little labs&page=351

Adventure Science Center - 800 Fort Negley Boulevard Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Members: $8 per child Non-members: $15 per child&nbsp; Three ways to register: 1 <u><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://wwwmuseumtixcom/program/programaspx?vid=862&amp;pid=4108065&amp;pvt=asc">Register online now</a></strong></u> (it is only necessary to purchase tickets for any participating children Parents do not need to purchase tickets to the Little Labs) 2 Call Reservations at (615) 862-5177&nbsp; 3 Or stop by our front desk during regular hours to register

(615) 862-5177

Start Time(s): All labs begin at 11:00am and last approximately 45 minutes &nbsp;

You and your young scientist (age 3-5) are invited to participate in age-appropriate lab activities, science craft, a movement activity and story time - all designed to strengthen emerging skills and ignite curiosity in young minds Each lab lasts approximately 45 minutes  The Butterfly Effect June 26 & 29: Winging, flinging, dancing and springing You were once a wiggly caterpillar and now a beautiful butterfly! Come experience the butterfly effect, the metamorphosis of the caterpillar to the butterfly, and other insects Upcoming Little Labs:  Sea Creatures July 17 & 20: Get on the water cycle and ride with “Drop” as he journeys to different environments and examines the animals that live in the water where he explores Little Labbers will experiment with water and discover how water creatures survive Register online]]>

23rd Anniversary Gala featuring new works from Darryl Steele

05-09-2013 - 06-29-2013

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Local Color Gallery

http://www.localcolornashville.com

Local Color Gallery - 1912 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 321-3141

localcolorgallery@gmail.com

Start Time(s): Thursday, May 9, 5:00pm-7:00pm, Anniversary Gala Reception Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00am-5:00pm

Please join us for our 23rd Anniversary Gala featuring exciting new works from Darryl Steele  The show will hang from May 9 to June 29, 2013 Since 1990 Local Color Gallery has been Nashville's leading source for Tennessee art More than 40 regional artists working in a variety of media and styles are represented currently Local Color has received numerous 'Best Gallery' awards throughout the years The Gallery has been recognized by many different publications including the Nashville Scene newspaper, Greater Nashville House and Home, and Nashville Life magazines]]>

Tinney Contemporary presents "Shadow and Light" Guest Curated by Reni Gower

05-18-2013 - 06-29-2013

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Tinney Contemporary

http://www.tinneycontemporary.com/

Tinney Contemporary - 237 5th Ave North Nashville TN 37219

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 255-7816

Start Time(s): Friday, May&nbsp;31, 6:00pm - <strong>Collectors Art Night</strong> Saturday, June 1,&nbsp;4:00pm-9:00pm -&nbsp;<strong>Opening Reception</strong> Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00am to 5:00pm, and by appointment &nbsp;

Tinney Contemporary is pleased to present Shadow and Light, an exhibition guest curated by Reni Gower Born in Australia, France, Czech Republic, Canada, and the United States, the artists (Jaq Belcher, Béatrice Coron, Michelle Forsyth, Reni Gower, Lenka Konopasek, Lauren Scanlon, and Daniella Woolf) bring a broad range of international perspectives to the contemporary art of paper cutting Using all manner of tools and paper, the artists create works that range from narrative commentaries to complex structural abstractions Their works are bold contemporary statements that celebrate the subtle nuance of the artist's hand through a process that traces its origins to 6th century China Light, shadow, and color play key roles, transforming this ancient technique into dynamic installations filled with delicate illusions   Each artist contributes a unique sensibility within a complex (often installation based) construct that has hand cut paper at its core Whether manifested as silhouettes, romanticized fictions, enigmatic reenactments, cryptic scripts, or poetic abstractions, the artists address historical, cultural, and personal identity By encrypting their content through arduous and obsessive processes (cutting, rolling, punching, folding, pinning) these meditative works are charged with narrative, metaphor, and beauty   “Laboriously cut by hand, the works in the exhibition are poetic interplays of light and shadow” Reni Gower, curator]]>

The Rymer Gallery presents Mechanical Paradise: Art and the Automobile

06-01-2013 - 06-29-2013

2

The Rymer Gallery

http://www.therymergallery.com/

The Rymer Gallery - 233 Fifth Avenue North Nashville TN 37219

Admission: Free Admission &nbsp;

(615) 752-6030

Start Time(s): Saturday, June 1,&nbsp;6:00pm-9:00pm, First Saturday Art Crawl The gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11:00am-5:00pm or by appointment

The Rymer Gallery presents Mechanical Paradise: Art and the Automobile  Exhibit on display June 1 through June 29 with an Opening Reception on Saturday, June 1, during the First Saturday Art Crawl]]>

Dorothy O'Connor: Shelter

04-06-2013 - 06-30-2013

Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art

http://www.cheekwood.org

Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art - 1200 Forrest Park Drive Nashville TN 37205

Admission: $12 - Adults $10 - Seniors (65 +) $5 - College Students w/ ID $5 - Youth (3 - 17) Free - 2 and Under

(615) 356-8000

Start Time(s): Closed Mondays

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 installations or “scenes” that center largely around transforming spaces, often a room, into landscapes which frequently utilize elements of nature and the natural world to tell a story The scenes are in the style of a tableau vivant, or living picture, including a model that seems to set the scene into motion For her residency at Cheekwood, O’Connor proposes to create a multilayered exhibition for indoor and outdoor spaces For the Courtyard Gallery, she will build a forest of trees made from the pages of books to serve as the setting of a larger scene This “forest” will also include handmade animals and other handmade props to help further create a completely different environment within the gallery O’Connor also envisions a sculptural piece outdoor, a tornado sculpture, possibly integrating it into the Carell Woodland Sculpture Trail or another location The artist has also agreed to working with Cheekwood staff on the design of the central garden at the 2013 Antiques & Garden show The total length of her residency would be approximately three months, January through March, 2013 Photographer Dorothy O’Connor graduated from Georgia State University with degrees in Literature and Studio Arts She continued her education at The Creative Circus, a commercial art school in Atlanta Her work has been included in numerous group and solo exhibitions, and she has received a number of awards]]>

Dorothy OConnor: Martin Shallenberger Artist in Residence in 2013

04-06-2013 - 06-30-2013

Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art

http://cheekwood.org/Calendar/Event_Details.aspx?d=2013.04.06&e=2e9f768a-682f-4357-b03a-53d5caeca010

Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art - 1200 Forrest Park Drive Nashville TN 37205

Admission: <u><i>Cheekwood Admission</i></u> $12/Adults $10/Seniors (65+) $5/Youth (3-17) $5/College Student (with current ID) Free/Children Ages 2 &amp; under 50% Military Discount with current ID Parking: $3/car For membership information please visit <a href="https://wwwcheekwoodorg/Membership/Join_Renew_or_Give_a_Gift_of_Membership_Nowaspx" target="_blank">Cheekwoodorg</a>

(615) 356-8000

Start Time(s):

  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 installations or “scenes” that center largely around transforming spaces, often a room, into landscapes which frequently utilize elements of nature and the natural world to tell a story The scenes are in the style of a tableau vivant, or living picture, including a model that seems to set the scene into motion   For her residency at Cheekwood, O’Connor proposes to create a multilayered exhibition for indoor and outdoor spaces For the Courtyard Gallery, she will build a forest of trees made from the pages of books to serve as the setting of a larger scene This “forest” will also include handmade animals and other handmade props to help further create a completely different environment within the gallery O’Connor also envisions a sculptural piece outdoor, a tornado sculpture, possibly integrating it into the Carell Woodland Sculpture Trail or another location The artist has also agreed to working with Cheekwood staff on the design of the central garden at the 2013 Antiques & Garden show The total length of her residency would be approximately three months, January through March, 2013 Photographer Dorothy O’Connor graduated from Georgia State University with degrees in Literature and Studio Arts She continued her education at The Creative Circus, a commercial art school in Atlanta Her work has been included in numerous group and solo exhibitions, and she has received a number of awards  ]]>

Carnton Summer Concert Series

06-30-2013 - 06-30-2013

Historic Carnton Plantation

http://www.carnton.org/events.htm

Historic Carnton Plantation - 1345 Carnton Lane Franklin TN 37064

Admission: TBA

(615) 786-1864

Start Time(s): Doors open at 4:30pm

Carnton Plantation serves as a unique venue for friends and families to relax on the lawn and listen to some of area’s most talented musicians  Tickets may be purchased either in advance or at the door Guests are welcome to pack picnic dinners or take advantage of on-site food and beverage vendors ]]>

Cirque Du Soleil: Quidam

06-26-2013 - 06-30-2013

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Bridgestone Arena

http://www.bridgestonearena.com/event.php?event_id=620

Bridgestone Arena - 501 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: $3915-$9950/ticket; tickets on sale Friday, April 12 at 10:00am

(615) 770-2000

http://www.ticketmaster.com/search?tm_link=tm_homeA_header_search&=&user_input=cirque+nashville&q=cirque+nashville&search.x=63&search.y=16

Start Time(s):

Quidam had its world premiere in Montreal under the Big Top in April 1996 Since that time, the production has toured on five continents and been experienced by millions of people  Quidam has embarked on a new journey, performing the same captivating production, but now in  arenas throughout North America The international cast features 52 world-class acrobats, musicians, singers and characters Unlike any other Cirque du Soleil show, Quidam does not take spectators to an imaginary realm of fanciful, larger-than life characters Rather, it is an examination of our own world – inhabited by real people with real-life concerns Young Zoé is bored; her parents, distant and  pathetic, ignore her Her life has lost all meaning Seeking to fill the void of her existence, she slides into an imaginary world – the world of Quidam – where she meets characters who encourage her to free her soul Quidam : a nameless passer-by, a solitary figure lingering on a street corner, a person rushing past and swallowed by the crowd It could be anyone, anybody Someone coming or going at the heart of our anonymous society A member of the crowd, one of the silent majority The one who cries out, sings and dreams within us all This is the “quidam” whom this show allows to speak This is the place that beckons—a place for dreaming and genuine relations where all quidams, by proclaiming their individuality, can finally emerge from anonymity]]>

Franklin Art Scene

07-05-2013 - 07-05-2013

5

The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County

http://www.franklinartscene.com/

Historic Downtown Franklin - Main Street Franklin TN 37027

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 591-8500

http://www.franklinartscene.com/

Start Time(s):

Held the first Friday of every month, the Franklin Art Scene is a free tour in downtown Franklin, Tenn, featuring artists and working studios, with work ranging from handcrafted jewelry to antique prints and original art to mixed media and live music Wine, refreshments, and live music are often available at the locations A $5 trolley ticket will carry participants to dozens of art studios and alternative galleries  ]]>

Shaunna Peterson's Pleasure Island Solo Exhibition

05-19-2013 - 07-05-2013

6

Octane Gallery

http://kustomthrills.com/events/

Octane! Gallery - Kustom Thrills Tattoo - 1000 Main St Nashville Tennessee 37206

Admission: Free admission and open to the public

Start Time(s):

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 C'mon out and enjoy! Artist Shaunna Peterson will be in attendance at the opening on Sunday, May 19, at 8:00pm]]>

An Evening of Jazz: The Leave

07-05-2013 - 07-05-2013

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Granville Museum, Inc

http://www.granvillemuseum.com/index.htm?id=14125

Sutton General Store - 169 Clover St Granville TN 38564

Admission: Free Admission; A collection will be taken for the performers

(931) 653-4151

http://granvilletn.com/manage-events/icalevent.detail/2013/07/05/100/-

Start Time(s): 6:00pm Dinner served

Enjoy An Evening of Jazz Friday, July 5 at TB 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 drinks THE LEAVE Dayv Sweetland, Nathan Presley, Pongo, Shane Malugin & Malcom Williams The Band has great chemistry, crafting a unique sound that definitely commands its own sonic elbow room Comprised of members who have individually toured the Nation having the pleasure of working with some legendary names in music, collectively The Leave are embarking on an audio odyssey of infinite scale  ]]>

War of 1812 Exhibit

05-22-2013 - 07-06-2013

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Granville Museum, Inc

http://www.granvilletn.com

Granville Museum - 175 Clover St Granville TN 38564

Admission: Free Admission

(931) 653-4151

http://www.granvilletn.com

Start Time(s):

The Granville Museum will host the War of 1812 Exhibit The exhibition marks the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 and the role Tennessee played in the conflict The War of 1812 was fought by the United States against Great Britain just a few decades after the American Revolution It's often remembered for the January 1815 Battle of New Orleans at which Andrew Jackson was the American military commander The Tennessee resident rode that military success into the presidency It's also the war in which Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star Spangled Banner" during the British attack of Baltimore's Fort McHenry So many Tennesseans volunteered for military service that the state earned its "Volunteer State" nickname The "Becoming a Volunteer State" exhibit includes art, uniforms, weapons, era artifacts, portraits and maps There's a dueling pistol owned by Jackson aide Samuel G Smith, a sword presented to Jackson and a Tennessee iron foundry mold used to make cannonballs for the American artillery The Tennessee State Museum collaboration with Jackson's home, The Hermitage, in Nashville, the Tennessee Historical Society, the State Library and Archives, the East Tennessee Historical Society and the Tennessee War of 1812 Bicentennial Committee to create the display]]>

First Saturday Art Crawl Downtown

07-06-2013 - 07-06-2013

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5th Avenue of the Arts

http://www.nashvilledowntown.com/play/first_saturday_gallery_crawl.php

Downtown Nashville - Nashville TN 37201

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s):

Mark your calendar for the first Saturday of every month when art galleries throughout downtown host receptions and art openings! Over 1,000 people attend this very popular monthly event Presenting local and world-renowned artists and artwork, the galleries offer rare opportunities to view diverse exhibitions featuring every genre of art Admission free, First Saturday Art Crawl is a festive atmosphere with participating venues from Fifth Avenue of the Arts to the Historic Arcade to 8th Avenue to Broadway – all welcoming the community to experience Downtown Nashville as a hub for art Most galleries serve free wine and other refreshments The gallery crawl is a great free night on the town! The galleries are open from 6:00pm-9:00pm and the Nashville Downtown Partnership provides two free shuttles among the galleries from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Click here to see the shuttle map and gallery listing For parking options, please use our online interactive parking map Exhibits change out each month, as well as, additional galleries are added to the list For an update, subscribe to Downtown Details our free weekly e-newsletter View a list of all the art galleries located downtown and look out for more galleries to open soon! This growing arts community is one of downtown Nashville's best treasures]]>

Architecture Tour

07-06-2013 - 07-06-2013

6

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/architecture-tour

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free&nbsp;Tour

(615) 244-3340

Start Time(s):

Coming downtown to the First Saturday Art Crawl? Then start your evening at the Frist Center on the first Saturday of each month “When was the Frist Center built? Who was the architect? Can you tell me about the floors in the galleries?” These are just some of the questions answered in the Frist Center’s popular monthly architecture tours Stroll around the Frist Center as you learn more about our landmark building from one of our always-engaging docents Sponsored by: Messer Construction Co ]]>

Watercolor Painting Classes - Brentwood

04-30-2013 - 07-09-2013

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Gail McDaniel Art

http://www.gailmcdanielart.com

Brentwood United Methodist Church - 309 Franklin Road Brentwood TN 37027

Admission: $150 (all eight class sessions) Both check and credit card payments are accepted For more information or to register, contact the artist by phone or email&nbsp;

(615) 599-5115

gail@gailmcdanielart.com

http://www.gailmcdanielart.com

Start Time(s):

Gail McDaniel, an acclaimed watercolor artist/instructor who has served as an associate member of the Winsor & Newton Creative Artist Network in London, England, will teach a series of watercolor painting classes for artists of all levels this spring and summer in Brentwood, Tenn Two separate watercolor painting classes will be offered to beginning, intermediate and advanced artists on selected Tuesdays beginning April 30  Because space is limited for the classes, reservations are required ]]>

Watercolor Painting Class - Nashville

05-01-2013 - 07-10-2013

3

Gail McDaniel Art

http://www.gailmcdanielart.com

Plaza Artist Materials - 633 Middleton Street Nashville TN 37203

Admission: $165 (all eight class sessions) Because space is limited for the classes, reservations are required Both check and credit card payments are accepted For more information or to register, contact the artist by phone&nbsp;or&nbsp;e-mail

(615) 599-5115

gail@gailmcdanielart.com

http://www.gailmcdanielart.com

Start Time(s):

Gail McDaniel, an acclaimed watercolor artist/instructor who has served as an associate member of the Winsor & Newton Creative Artist Network in London, England, will teach a watercolor painting class starting this spring and summer in downtown Nashville A watercolor painting class will be offered to intermediate and advanced artists on selected Wednesdays at Plaza Artist Materials beginning May 1 The class will meet from 9:30am-1:00pm on May 1, 8, 22 and 29; June 5 and 19; and July 3 and 10]]>

Music at the Frist: Meet the Seavers

07-11-2013 - 07-11-2013

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Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/music-at-the-frist-meet-the-seavers-jazz-duo

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Concert

(615) 244-3340

Start Time(s):

Husband and wife duo Jace K Seavers and Dorothy Gilmore-Seavers comprise the elegant jazz duo Meet the Seavers With music and lyrics composed by Jace, the compositions are rooted in swing but rarely follow the traditional chord changes and rhythms familiar to swing purists Critics have called his thoughtful lyrics, complex time signatures and bubble-off-center chordings "ambitious," "insightful" and "brilliant" The Scene's Jack Silverman said of Meet the Seavers: "Husband-and-wife duo Jace Seavers and Dorothy Gilmore-Seavers have taken the stripped-down approach about as far as it can go: upright bass, a few finger snaps and a couple of human voices With Dorothy’s sultry singing and Jace’s slinky bass lines and supporting vocals, the duo weave a sound somewhere between old-school swing and film-noir jazz Add in their theatrical attire and stage antics, and Meet the Seavers performances become the closest thing Nashville has to a vintage vaudeville act" The majority of Meet the Seavers' performances employ only upright bass and vocals, making them one of the most original and musically daring groups currently performing in Nashville]]>

Music at the Frist: John Richards

07-12-2013 - 07-12-2013

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Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions#S=20130701&E=20130731&P=P0

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Concert

(615) 244-3440

Start Time(s):

John Richards is a Nashville, Tenn born-and-raised legendary jazz and blues artist who began his career playing as a teen on the famed Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree He has backed many legends, including Tanya Tucker and Barbara Mandrell and was recently named the Marion James Blues Society's Guitar Player of the Year for 2012 His work has been featured on NPR, and on the PBS series, Jazz John is at home in multiple musical genres, including country, pop, rock, blues and his true love, jazz, for which he is known worldwide He has been compared to Django Reinhart, George Benson, Lenny Breau and Chet Atkins]]>

Artist's Perspective: Beyond the Surface presented by Jack Spencer

07-12-2013 - 07-12-2013

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Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/artists-perspective-jack-spencer-beyond-the-surface

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Gallery Admission Required (Free-$10) Members Free

(615) 244-3440

http://fristcenter.org/visit/tickets

Start Time(s):

In this lecture, artist Jack Spencer discusses his interest in myth, mystery, and the ephemeral nature of existence beyond the surface A resident of Nashville whose work has been exhibited and collected internationally, Spencer alters the surfaces of his photographs with techniques suggestive of painting to create images with rich tones and colors, softly-focused or veiled forms, and traces of the artist’s hand, as seen in imperfections, marks, and painterly textures This program is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Jack Spencer: Beyond the Surface, on view at the Frist Center July 12 through October 13, 2013 Image: Jack Spencer Niñas, Día de los Muertos, 2000 Archival pigment print, 24 x 24 in Courtesy of the artist © Jack Spencer]]>

Camp Renaissance - Week 3

07-08-2013 - 07-12-2013

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Renaissance Center of the Jackson Foundation

http://www.rcenter.org

Renaissance Center of the Jackson Foundation - 855 Highway 46 South Dickson TN 37055

Admission: $175/Child, per week

(615) 740-5533

Laura.Jackson@rcenter.org

http://www.rcenter.org

Start Time(s): Check the schedule for bus from Bellevue or Kingston Springs

Camp Renaissance is an adventure day camp located on the historical Ruskin Cave property in western Dickson County Yellow Creek, gently winding through 67 rolling country acres and five natural caves, provides the backdrop for an unforgettable experience Campers participate in some unique offerings, in addition to the normal camp pastimes These activities include: rappelling, wall climbing, and zip-lining on a specially constructed 50-foot tower, swimming in the largest pool in Dickson County, skeet shooting, riflery, archery, fishing, hiking, visual arts, crafts, drama, music and much more The day camp is offered as week-long sessions for boys and girls ages 6 - 14 The 2013 camp weeks are June 17 - 21, June 24 - 28, July 8 - 12 and July 15 - 19 Week tuition is $175 with a $75 deposit for registration To register contact Laura Jackson, (615) 740-5533, LauraJackson@rcenterorg]]>

Calicos and Cadets Summer Camp - Session Two

07-11-2013 - 07-13-2013

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Historic Carnton Plantation

http://www.carnton.org/events.htm

Historic Carnton Plantation - 1345 Carnton Lane Franklin TN 37064

Admission: $100 per child (non-members) or $90 per child (members with Trust Donor Membership+) <ul> <li>All materials included in the camp cost</li> <li>Payment due with reservations</li> <li>Additional required forms must be completed</li> <li><strong>Reservations are required</strong> Please contact Megan to reserve a spot today!</li> </ul> &nbsp;

(615) 794-0903

megan@battleoffranklintrust.org

http://www.battleoffranklintrust.org/calicos.htm

Start Time(s):

Join us for our annual summer camp and take a step back in time to learn about life during the Civil War We are looking for boys and girls between the ages of 8-12 who have an interest in history and the Civil War Camp will feature reenactors, crafts, activities, and of course the always popular drilling! See our Education Page for more information Register for July camp asap!]]>

Swanky Plank Vintage Marketplace at Historic RippaVilla

07-11-2013 - 07-13-2013

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Rippavilla Plantation

http://www.rippavilla.org/specialevents.asp

RippaVilla Plantation - 5700 Main Street Spring Hill TN 37174

Admission: Sneak Peek Admission: $2000 and includes weekend pass Advance purchase required Friday and Saturday Admission: $600; $1000 admission to the sale and tour the mansion &nbsp;

(931) 486-9037

info@rippavilla.org

Start Time(s): Hours will be announced soon

Join us for this special marketplace with repurposed items; hand-made items; hand-made jewelry; vintage clothing, shoes, accessories and handbags; boutique clothing, shoes, accessories and handbags and antiques Take a sneak peek on Thursday, July 11  Your ticket includes a weekend pass Advance purchase required The sale takes place on Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13 and tours will be available for an additional price Vendor information, click here Vendor application, click here Food vendor information, click here Food vendor application, click here You will need to print the application in order to fill it out and submit    ]]>

Haynes Galleries presents Carl Sublett's Retrospective

05-24-2013 - 07-13-2013

Haynes Galleries

http://www.haynesgalleries.com

Haynes Galleries - 1600 Division Street Suite 140 Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free

615-312-7000

http://www.haynesgalleries.com

Start Time(s): Friday, May 24, 6:00pm-8:00pm, Opening Reception Gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm and by appointment &nbsp;

Haynes Galleries is pleased to present a retrospective of works by master watercolorist Carl Sublett The artist, who died in 2008 at the age of 89, breathed motion and texture into his watercolors He flourished in the rural, natural solitude of Tennessee and the coast of Maine, each of which had a unique quality of light that imbued his work The exhibit runs May 24 to July 13, 2013]]>

Second Saturday at 5 Points

07-13-2013 - 07-13-2013

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5 Points Second Saturday

https://www.facebook.com/5points2saturday#!/5points2saturday

5 Points East Nashville - 1024 Woodland Street East Nashville TN 37206

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s):

This great event takes place on the 2nd Saturday of Every Month in East Nashville's Historic 5 Points Several East Nashville Galleries and businesses have banded together to create a fun evening celebrating the arts, small business, and the joy of getting out of the house on a Saturday night (Merchants are located on Woodland St, Holly St, Forrest Ave, South 11th St and Fatherland St) Each month, we are showcasing many of the wonderful places there are to visit in East Nashville, and encourgage all of you to come out to discover the great community of East Nashville  The shops at 1108 Woodland will have a dj spinning the greatest tunes and a different food truck for your liking each month]]>

Michael Norton Exhibition: Postage Stamp Collages

05-28-2013 - 07-16-2013

Appalachian Center for Craft

http://tntech.edu/craftcenter

Appalachian Center for Craft - 1560 Craft Center Drive Smithville TN 37166

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 597-6801

Start Time(s):

The Appalachian Center for Craft is hosting  Michael Norton's Postage Stamp Collages: Explorations in Color and Design in the Craft Center's 300 sq ft North Windows Gallery  Michael Norton’s collages focus on color and design The collages that Norton constructs begin with a design, some geometric-some not, but each design is fully conceived before the first stamp in placed Color is provided by the postage stamps that Norton obtains, touching every part of the color wheel They can be arranged in an infinite variety of designs and patterns These designs can suggest movement, suggest patterned confusion, carry a message or exist as a purely aesthetic object Pictured:  Untitled, decoupage collage of stamps]]>

Hands On History - Hardtack and Haversacks

07-18-2013 - 07-18-2013

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Historic Carnton Plantation

http://www.carnton.org/events.htm

Historic Carnton Plantation - 1345 Carnton Lane Franklin TN 37064

Admission: $10/child <strong>Reservations are required</strong> Please contact Megan to reserve a spot today! &nbsp;

(615) 794-0903

megan@battleoffranklintrust.org

Start Time(s):

What was life like for a soldier? Children will learn what soldiers carried with them, what they ate, and see a demonstration of a Civil War gun We will have a snack of hardtack and jerky (Please note, children will not have access to the gun, it is for demonstration purposes only Blanks rounds will be used)  We will meet at the Carter House Hands-on History These classes are designed to give children ages 5-10 a look at how people lived during the Civil War Children will learn about a particular topic and participate in an activity or craft related to that topic Classes are an hour long]]>

Music at the Frist: Ryan Coleman

07-18-2013 - 07-18-2013

4

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions#S=20130701&E=20130731&P=P0

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Concert

(615) 244-3440

Start Time(s):

Regular Music at the Frist visitors will recognize Ryan from his appearances with the popular Kristen Hubbard Jazz Trio Tonight, Ryan will showcase his solo talents as a singer/songwriter Ryan Coleman is a 30-something American singer/songwriter from Murfreesboro,Tenn A life on the road comes naturally to him, considering his childhood as a military brat After graduating high school in Pelham, Ala, he moved to Murfreesboro to pursue a career in music In the intervening years he has toured with acclaimed artists, played endless dives, and even briefly road managed a troupe of wrestlers These experiences have proven to be fertile material for his songs]]>

Lecture: On the Sunny Side of the Street: Escapism in the Soundtrack of the Art Deco Movement

07-18-2013 - 07-18-2013

4

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/lecture-on-the-sunny-side-of-the-street-escapism-in-the-soundtrack-of-the-a

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Gallery Admission Required (Free-$10) Members Free

(615) 244-3440

http://fristcenter.org/visit/tickets

Start Time(s):

Presented by Robert Fry, senior lecturer in Music History and Literature, Blair School of Music, Vanderbilt University The Art Deco movement, embodied in our exhibition Sensuous Steel: Art Deco Automobiles, coincided with the birth of modern popular music and the development of the recording industry The newly formed recording industry, like the emerging film and broadcasting industries, provided powerful and much needed escape during the Depression era From the outspoken voice of the classic blues singers, to the “modern” sounds of swing, to the intimate sounds of the crooners, popular music served an important role as a form of sonic escapism and as an optimistic performance of the present and future Through an analysis of the sounds and images associated with the popular music of the era, this presentation gives insight into the soundtrack of the Art Deco movement and illustrates the importance of both sonic and visual escapes from the harsh realities of the 1930s]]>

Historic Belmont Mansion Art Tour with Mancil

07-18-2013 - 07-18-2013

4

Belmont Mansion

http://belmontmansion.com/

Belmont Mansion - 1900 Belmont Boulevard Nashville TN 37212

Admission: $10/person,&nbsp;$5/members of&nbsp;BMA&nbsp; For more information or to make your reservation please call (615) 460-5459 or email <a href="mailto:katewilson@belmontedu">katewilson@belmontedu</a> &nbsp;

(615) 460-5459

kate.wilson@belmont.edu

http://belmontmansion.com/

Start Time(s):

This is the mansion tour NOT TO MISS! Many tourists and Nashville locals have had the opportunity to listen to Mancil discuss art at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, where he has gained quite a following during his ten years as a docent We are very pleased that he has volunteered to lead a special “art only” tour of our collection Of course, we want you to learn the history of this amazing place and it’s former owner, Adelicia Acklen, and by taking this tour you will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of her vast artistic tastes Adelicia was quite an unusual lady and her unique tastes are quite apparent once you first step in front of the mansion (This is not just an ordinary residence!) Each tour is personal and intimate You will closely examine each work of art Please feel free to ask questions]]>

Sensuous Steel Film Series: Speedy

07-19-2013 - 07-19-2013

5

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/sensuous-steel-film-series-speedy

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Gallery Admission Required (Free-$10) Members Free

(615) 244-3440

http://fristcenter.org/visit/tickets

Start Time(s):

Americans love cars We look to vintage vehicles with a sense of nostalgia This film series highlights the glamorous decades of the ’20s and ’30s and the luxury rides that became an emblem of modern society, some of which are included in the exhibition Sensuous Steel: Art Deco Automobiles Take a trip down memory lane as we revisit three great American classics and some even classier cars In Ted Wilde’s Speedy, we watch as Harold “Speedy” Swift attempts to save the last horse-drawn streetcar in New York City Stars Harold Lloyd, Ann Christy, Bert Woodruff, and Babe Ruth Directed by Ted Wilde, 1928 86 minutes 35mm Unrated ]]>

Music at the Frist: Contrarian Ensemble

07-19-2013 - 07-19-2013

5

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions#S=20130701&E=20130731&P=P0

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Concert

(615) 244-3440

Start Time(s):

The delightful Contrarian Ensemble performs an eclectic variety of dance music from the 1300s to the present, including traditional tunes from the US, the British Isles and Europe, as well as original compositions The group often performs reels, jigs, and waltzes for contra dances in the region Dancing is welcome and encouraged!]]>

Camp Renaissance - Week 4

07-15-2013 - 07-19-2013

5

Renaissance Center of the Jackson Foundation

http://www.rcenter.org

Renaissance Center of the Jackson Foundation - 855 Highway 46 South Dickson TN 37055

Admission: $175/Child, per week

(615) 740-5533

Laura.Jackson@rcenter.org

http://www.rcenter.org

Start Time(s): Check schedule for bus from Bellevue or Kingston Springs

Camp Renaissance is an adventure day camp located on the historical Ruskin Cave property in western Dickson County Yellow Creek, gently winding through 67 rolling country acres and five natural caves, provides the backdrop for an unforgettable experience Campers participate in some unique offerings, in addition to the normal camp pastimes These activities include: rappelling, wall climbing, and zip-lining on a specially constructed 50-foot tower, swimming in the largest pool in Dickson County, skeet shooting, riflery, archery, fishing, hiking, visual arts, crafts, drama, music and much more The day camp is offered as week-long sessions for boys and girls ages 6 - 14 The 2013 camp weeks are June 17 - 21, June 24 - 28, July 8 - 12 and July 15 - 19 Week tuition is $175 with a $75 deposit for registration To register contact Laura Jackson, (615) 740-5533, LauraJackson@rcenterorg]]>

The Arts Company presents Five From Memphis: Selected Contemporary Tennessee Artists

06-01-2013 - 07-19-2013

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The Arts Company

http://www.theartscompany.com/

The Arts Company - 215 Fifth Ave N Nashville TN 37219

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 254-2040

Start Time(s): Saturday, June 1, 4:00pm-9:00pm, Opens during the <u><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://wwwnashvilledowntowncom/play/first-saturday-art-crawl">First Saturday Art Crawl</a></strong></u>&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Arts Company on 5th Avenue of the Arts launches the gallery’s Summer of Art on 5th, with Five From Memphis, the inaugural invitational series of exhibitions, entitled Selected Contemporary Tennessee Artists This exhibition featuring West Tennessee artists is co-curated by The Arts Company with David Lusk Gallery in Memphis, TN The featured artists include Maysey Craddock, Hamlett Dobbins, Don Estes, Jared Small, and Twin (Jerry and Terry Lynn) Exhibition begins June 1, during the First Saturday Art Crawl, 4:00pm-9:00pm (New First Saturday Summer Hours), and continues through July 19]]>

4th Annual Arts & Flowers

07-20-2013 - 07-20-2013

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ALIAS Chamber Ensemble

http://www.aliasmusic.org

WO Smith Nashville Community Music School - 1125 8th Avenue South Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Advance tickets $35 Tickets at door $45 Patron tickets (2) $100

(615) 260-5968

jimgrobert@comcast.net

http://aliasmusic.org

Start Time(s): Saturday - Patrons Party 5:00pm -6:00pm, Open Event 6:00pm - 9:00pm

The event pairs stunning works of art with floral arrangements that have been designed to complement, contrast or simply inspire All art work and floral designs will be for purchase GRAMMY-nominated ALIAS Chamber Ensemble will perform]]>

Little Labs Spring 2013 Series: Sea Creatures

07-17-2013 - 07-20-2013

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Adventure Science Center

http://www.adventuresci.com/default.aspx?section=programs&title=little labs&page=351

Adventure Science Center - 800 Fort Negley Boulevard Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Members: $8 per child Non-members: $15 per child&nbsp; Three ways to register: 1 <u><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://wwwmuseumtixcom/program/programaspx?vid=862&amp;pid=4108065&amp;pvt=asc">Register online now</a></strong></u> (it is only necessary to purchase tickets for any participating children Parents do not need to purchase tickets to the Little Labs) 2 Call Reservations at (615) 862-5177&nbsp; 3 Or stop by our front desk during regular hours to register

(615) 862-5177

Start Time(s): All labs begin at 11:00am and last approximately 45 minutes &nbsp;

You and your young scientist (age 3-5) are invited to participate in age-appropriate lab activities, science craft, a movement activity and story time - all designed to strengthen emerging skills and ignite curiosity in young minds Each lab lasts approximately 45 minutes Sea Creatures July 17 & 20: Get on the water cycle and ride with “Drop” as he journeys to different environments and examines the animals that live in the water where he explores Little Labbers will experiment with water and discover how water creatures survive Register online]]>

Artful Tales: "How to Ride in an Art Car"

07-21-2013 - 07-21-2013

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/artful-tales-how-to-ride-in-an-art-car

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Event

(615) 244-3440

Start Time(s):

Enjoy a rhyming story about a boy who gets inspired after seeing the inside of a classic Art Deco car from the 1930s Let your imagination run wild and collaborate to create your own idealized automobile This program connects visitors to the exhibition Sensuous Steel: Art Deco Automobiles Artful Tales is a free family program geared toward everyone ages three and up! Listen and play along as an art-related story comes to life Then, head upstairs to the art studio and make an artwork that relates to the story]]>

Watkins' Student Collective Co H Curates Multi-Media 'Weight' Exhibition

05-24-2013 - 07-21-2013

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Watkins College of Art, Design & Film

http://www.watkins.edu

Watkins College of Art, Design & Film - 2298 Rosa L Parks Blvd Nashville TN 37228

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 383-4848

companyh@watkins.edu

http://www.watkins.edut

Start Time(s):

Watkins College of Art, Design & Film presents the 2013 student summer show, Weight, a group exhibition curated by the student collective Co H, from May 24 through July 21 in the Brownlee O Currey, Jr Gallery on campus The exhibition is free and open to the public Operating as a broad survey of current student work from Watkins, Weight will feature the work of more than a dozen fine art, graphic design and photography students from all levels The individual works, which address various themes, possess a reflective and thoughtful nature as well as certain physicality and presence in the work itself The exhibition serves as a 3-D snapshot, capturing current student artists as they continue to refine and cultivate their distinct styles and practices A complete list of particiapting artists is available on watkinsedu A collective of artists from various disciplines committed to advancing the visual arts Co H provides providing exhibition, collaborative and development opportunities for both students and professionals Founded at Watkins in 2011, Co H has hosted local artists and professionals lectures, held studio critiques and collaborated on multi-disciplinary performances within the community Currey Gallery’s hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 8 pm; Friday, 9 am to 6 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm; and Sunday, 2 to 4 pm]]>

ARTini: Sensuous Steel: Art Deco Automobiles

07-23-2013 - 07-23-2013

2

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/artini-sensuous-steel-art-deco-automobiles

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Gallery Admission Required (Free-$10) Members Free

(615) 244-3440

http://fristcenter.org/visit/tickets

Start Time(s):

Are you curious about art? Do you want to learn more about the content and concepts behind an artist’s work? If you answered yes to either of those questions, then the ARTini program is for you! ARTinis are designed for everyone—from the novice to the connoisseur—and include informal and insightful conversations that offer a deeper understanding of one or two works of art in an exhibition Join special guest Jeff Lane, president of the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville, for a discussion centered on the museum’s 1938 Tatra T97 on view in Sensuous Steel: Art Deco Automobiles Image: 1938 Tatra T97 Collection of Lane Motor Museum Photograph © 2013 Peter Harholdt]]>

Music at the Frist: TBA

07-25-2013 - 07-25-2013

4

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions#S=20130701&E=20130731&P=P0

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Concert

(615) 244-3440

Start Time(s):

Enjoy some of Nashville’s most accomplished and celebrated musicians as they perform at the Frist Center on Thursday and Friday evenings Artists performing classical, jazz, Latin, bluegrass, environmental electronic music, as well as some of the area’s accomplished singer/songwriters, contribute their talents to the Frist Center each week]]>

Curator's Tour: Jack Spencer: Beyond the Surface Presented by Mark Scala

07-25-2013 - 07-25-2013

4

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/curators-tour-jack-spencer-beyond-the-surface

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Gallery Admission Required (Free-$10) Members Free

(615) 244-3440

http://fristcenter.org/visit/tickets

Start Time(s):

Chief Curator Mark Scala leads a tour of the exhibition Jack Spencer: Beyond the Surface Scala discusses Spencer’s photography in the context of its relation to painting and literature, while focusing on themes of the transitory that have marked Spencer’s work throughout his career Image: Jack Spencer Yellowstone River, 2005 Archival pigment print, 44 x 63 in Courtesy of the artist © Jack Spencer]]>

Watkins 2013 Pre-College Program

07-08-2013 - 07-26-2013

5

Watkins College Community Education Program

http://www.watkins.edu/precollege

Watkins College of Art, Design & Film - 2298 Rosa L Parks Blvd Nashville TN 37228

Admission: $1500/program - all supplies and lunches included Scholarships available

(615) 383-4848

community@watkins.edu

http://www.watkins.edu/precollege

Start Time(s): Application form is available on the website All applications are due by April 26

Watkins College of Art, Design & Film offers highly-motivated high-school students the chance to experience the life and culture of an art college through a three-week intensive summer program Develop your art and hone your skills in a program that will challenge you to: Grow artistically and personally Learn new techniques and media Discover contemporary trends and potential career tracks Study with faculty who are practicing artists, designers and filmmakers Enhance your college portfolio Relate with other students who are inspired by art Earn college credit hoose between two tracks of study, Film or Fine Arts Within those tracks we offer six concentrations—Film Production, Film Editing, Drawing/Painting, Graphic Design, Interior Design, and Photography For more information and to download an application form please visit our website]]>

Frist Fridays

07-26-2013 - 07-26-2013

5

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free/Frist Center Members (not a member, <a href="http://fristcenterorg/join-support/membership"><strong>join today</strong></a>!) $10/General Admission $7/College Students*, Seniors&nbsp;(65+) and Military (w/ ID) * The free college night offer does not apply for Frist Fridays

(615) 244-3340

Start Time(s):

Frist Fridays has become one of Nashville’s most popular summertime activities, and it’s back for another year! Make plans to join your friends and fellow Frist Center members in the Turner Courtyard for live entertainment, great art and cash bars under the stars The festivities start at 6:00pm and conclude at 9:00pm It’s the best way to start the weekend Rain or shine Performing: TBA  ]]>

Lunchtime Architecture Tour

07-05-2013 - 07-26-2013

5

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/lunchtime-architecture-tour

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Tour

(615) 244-3440

Start Time(s):

Discover the Art Deco features of our building on a special architecture tour every Friday at noon during the Sensuous Steel: Art Deco Automobiles exhibition These free tours highlight the beautiful architecture of our building crafted during the same period as many of the vehicles on display in our gallery]]>

Gettysburg at 150: The Tennesseans of Archers Brigade with Tim Mulligan

07-27-2013 - 07-27-2013

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Tennessee State Museum

http://www.tnmuseum.org/custpage.cfm/frm/64856/sec_id/64856

Tennessee State Museum - 505 Deaderick Street Nashville TN 37243

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 741-2692

Start Time(s):

Renowned historian and researcher Tim Mulligan has turned his attention to Archers Brigade, the only brigade that included Tennesseans serving in the Army of Northern Virginia This Brigade saw some of the heaviest fighting of the war and fought in the infamous Pickett’s Charge This July marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and therefore provides a perfect opportunity to have Mulligan share his latest research about the Tennesseans at Gettysburg]]>

Modern Impressionists: Murat Kaboulov & Lori Putnam

05-11-2013 - 07-27-2013

6

LeQuire Gallery & Studio - Charlotte Ave

http://www.lequiregallery.com/home.html

LeQuire Gallery - Charlotte Ave - 4304 Charlotte Avenue Nashville TN 37209

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 298-4611

Start Time(s): Saturday, June 1, 5:00pm-8:00pm, Opening Reception

LeQuire Gallery is pleased to present "Modern Impressionists" as our main summer 2013 exhibit In it we are continuing our dissection of the many genres of Russian master Murat Kaboulov with a close look this year at his most impressionistic works We are honored the Kaboulov estate continues to partner with us to extend this master's legacy   We could think of no one better to pair with Kaboulov than plein air painter Lori Putnam, who in recent years has catapulted her skill level (and career) to much acclaim Having painted, competed, and taught all over the world has brought her repeated national recognition  She has won many awards and has gained the respect of peers and critics all over the country Lori will also be teaching an intensive 2-day workshop in Nashville in conjunction with this exhibit ]]>

Carnton Summer Concert Series

07-28-2013 - 07-28-2013

Historic Carnton Plantation

http://www.carnton.org/events.htm

Historic Carnton Plantation - 1345 Carnton Lane Franklin TN 37064

Admission: TBA

(615) 786-1864

Start Time(s): Doors open at 4:30pm

Carnton Plantation serves as a unique venue for friends and families to relax on the lawn and listen to some of area’s most talented musicians  Tickets may be purchased either in advance or at the door Guests are welcome to pack picnic dinners or take advantage of on-site food and beverage vendors ]]>

Opening Reception for Artist Mary Miller Veazie

08-01-2013 - 08-01-2013

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Belle Meade Plantation

http://bellemeadeplantation.com/ai1ec_event/mary-miller-veazie/?instance_id=176

Belle Meade Plantation - 5025 Harding Pike Nashville TN 37205

Admission: Free and open to public

(615) 356-0501 ext 34

Start Time(s):

Join us for a taste of wine and art  Each month The Shop at Belle Meade Plantation features works by a contemporary regional artist  This August we will feature the work of 2013 Belle Meade Plantation Juried Art Show Winner Mary Miller Veazie  A member of the Oil Painters of America and the American Impressionist Society, May’s work can be found in the permanent collection of Vanderbilt’s Monroe Carrell Children’s Hospital, Middle Tennessee Medical Center, Murfreesboro Medical Clinic, and the Brentwood Academy, in Tennessee The artists featured at the Shop at Belle Meade Plantation donate fifty percent of proceeds to the preservation of Belle Meade Plantation, a non-profit Chapter of the Association of the Preservation  of Tennessee Antiquities  Opening receptions are held the first Thursday of each month 5:30pm-7:30pm and feature wines from West Meade Wine and Liquor Mart West Meade Liquor Mart offers 10% off any wine featured at our opening receptions whenever you mention Belle Meade Plantation’s opening receptions ]]>

Historic Belmont Mansion Art Tour with Mancil

08-01-2013 - 08-01-2013

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Belmont Mansion

http://belmontmansion.com/

Belmont Mansion - 1900 Belmont Boulevard Nashville TN 37212

Admission: $10/person,&nbsp;$5/members of&nbsp;BMA&nbsp; For more information or to make your reservation please call (615) 460-5459 or email <a href="mailto:katewilson@belmontedu">katewilson@belmontedu</a> &nbsp;

(615) 460-5459

kate.wilson@belmont.edu

http://belmontmansion.com/

Start Time(s):

This is the mansion tour NOT TO MISS! Many tourists and Nashville locals have had the opportunity to listen to Mancil discuss art at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, where he has gained quite a following during his ten years as a docent We are very pleased that he has volunteered to lead a special “art only” tour of our collection Of course, we want you to learn the history of this amazing place and it’s former owner, Adelicia Acklen, and by taking this tour you will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of her vast artistic tastes Adelicia was quite an unusual lady and her unique tastes are quite apparent once you first step in front of the mansion (This is not just an ordinary residence!) Each tour is personal and intimate You will closely examine each work of art Please feel free to ask questions]]>

Space 204: Two exhibits showcase Vanderbilt's own talent

06-13-2013 - 08-01-2013

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Vanderbilt University Department of Art

http://www.vanderbilt.edu/arts/news.html#204-phillips-jones

Vanderbilt University - Space 204 - Ingram Studio Art Center 1204 25th Ave South at Garland Nashville TN 37240

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s): Both exhibitions open Thursday, June 13, and continue through Thursday, August 1, 2013 An opening reception for these two exhibitions will be held Thursday, June 13, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm &nbsp;

Soon to open in the Vanderbilt University Department of Art's Space 204 gallery are two exhibitions spotlighting the talents of two of its own Somehow, I Guess includes prints and drawings by Jerry Phillips, the Space 204 gallery assistant and building/studio manager for the Department of Art Where Do All The Memories Go? showcases the work of Jeremy Jones, sculpture and ceramics technician for the department In Where Do All The Memories Go?, Jeremy Jones often employs full-sized human figures and broad range of materials and processes, from fiberglass and castings to ceramics Frequently incorporating himself as the model, Jones says his work is based on the idea that the human body is in constant transformation, both physically and spiritually And perhaps, he says, "a non-ordinary reality resides on the cusp of our everyday perceptions," an idea that is obviously hard at play in his work Jones' sculptures have been displayed in numerous exhibitions and private collections throughout the US and his outdoor sculpture, Hover, is on public display as part of the juried exhibition Fifth Annual Outdoor Sculpture WalkAbout in the downtown area of Wichita, KS Other recent exhibitions include the The Todd Art Gallery at Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN; Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 6x6x2013, Rochester, NY; and the Lionheart Gallery and Tattoo Studio in Nashville, TN Additionally, his work will be featured locally in the upcoming WO Smith Music School I Am Art Nashville exhibition, and Arts at the Airport: Flying Solo Exhibit at the Nashville International Airport Jones received his BFA in ceramics and sculpture from the University of Wyoming in 2006 and his MFA from Wichita State University in 2012 For Somehow, I Guess, Jerry Phillips will exhibit recent drawings and prints which tackle the complex topic of opposing cultural identities Of strong Pacific Islander Heritage roots and raised in the US, Phillips describes himself as someone "somewhere between" Phillips creates whimsical imagery that seeks to calm the push and pull of these two often opposing identities Making his Nashville debut with Somehow, I Guess, Phillips has exhibited his prints and drawings in numerous national and international group exhibitions His work was recently included in the inaugural exhibition of the new Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria, IL, as well as the 311 Gallery in Raleigh, NC and the Washington Printmakers' Gallery, Silver Springs, MD Phillips received his BFA degree in printmaking and drawing from Murray State University and his MFA degree in printmaking from Bradley University He has taught as an adjunct instructor for Bradley University and a sabbatical instructor for Illinois Wesleyan University – Bloomington, Illinois Space 204 is located on the second floor of the E Bronson Ingram Studio Art Center at 25th Avenue South and Garland on the Vanderbilt campus Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm All exhibits are free and open to the public For more information, contact the Department of Art at (615) 343-7241 or visit the website wwwvanderbiltedu/arts]]>

Songwriters in the Round

08-01-2013 - 08-01-2013

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Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions#S=20130801&E=20130831&P=P0

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Concert

(615) 244-3341

Start Time(s):

Join songwriter Ronny Criss and his talented friends and collaborators for an evening of original music offered by some of Nashville’s most talented tunesmiths  ]]>

Franklin Art Scene

08-02-2013 - 08-02-2013

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The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County

http://www.franklinartscene.com/

Historic Downtown Franklin - Main Street Franklin TN 37027

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 591-8500

http://www.franklinartscene.com/

Start Time(s):

Held the first Friday of every month, the Franklin Art Scene is a free tour in downtown Franklin, Tenn, featuring artists and working studios, with work ranging from handcrafted jewelry to antique prints and original art to mixed media and live music Wine, refreshments, and live music are often available at the locations A $5 trolley ticket will carry participants to dozens of art studios and alternative galleries  ]]>

Craft Center Workshop Faculty Exhibition

05-17-2013 - 08-02-2013

Appalachian Center for Craft

http://tntech.edu/craftcenter

Appalachian Center for Craft - 1560 Craft Center Drive Smithville TN 37166

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 597-6801

Start Time(s):

An exhibition featuring extensive variety of works by visiting summer faculty will be on display through August 2, 2013 in the Craft Center’s Gallery One Artists from across the US is represented by a wide range of functional and conceptual fine craft in clay, glass, fibers, wood and mixed media The intensive summer workshop program accommodates all skill levels, from beginning to advanced Room and Board is available to workshop participants For more information about the workshop program, call the Craft Center at (615) 597-6801, or visit wwwtntechedu/craftcenter Pictured:  Lidded Vessel by Bryce Brisco stoneware,alkaline glaze and cullet, salt fired, cone 10]]>

Artist Directory Show: Works in 3-D

05-10-2013 - 08-02-2013

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Metro Arts

http://www.nashville.gov/Arts-Commission/Metro-Arts-Gallery.aspx

Metro Arts Gallery - 800 Second Avenue South 4th Floor Nashville TN 37219

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 862-6737

Start Time(s): Friday, May 10, 11:30am-1:30pm, Opening Reception&nbsp;

This summer Metro Arts will present an exhibit of 3-D works featuring Nashville artists exclusively from the Artist Directory on NowPlayingNashvillecom The free artist directory is a collaborative resource managed by Metro Arts and hosted by NowPlayingNashvillecom  The artists featured in the exhibit are: Edward Belbusti, Aletha Carr, Diana Johnson, Shana Kohnstamm, Troy Lacey, Anthony Novak, Elizabeth Sanford, and robert bruce scott  ]]>

"An Evening of Jazz" ft The Four Horns Combo

08-02-2013 - 08-02-2013

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Granville Museum, Inc

http://granvilletn.com/manage-events/icalevent.detail/2013/08/02/99/-

Sutton General Store - 169 Clover St Granville TN 38564

Admission: Free Admission; A collection will be taken for the performers

(931) 653-4151

http://granvilletn.com/manage-events/icalevent.detail/2013/08/02/99/-

Start Time(s): Dinner will be served starting at 6:00pm

Enjoy Tennessee's Best Bluegrass and Ole Time live music every Saturday night at Sutton General Store Enjoy a live performance from The Four Horns Jazz Combo on August 2 and a Southern Buffet Dinner with Great Country Cooking consisting of meat, 3 vegetables, bread, salad, homemade desserts and drinks  The Four Horns Jazz Combo Ed Grooms, Bill Riggs, Cherry Cole, Carroll Gotcher and Mike Chilcutt Sutton Ole Time Music Hour is sponsored by: Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Meadows Homes, Wilson Bank & Trust, Rocky Williams Motors and Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home    ]]>

Music at the Frist: Jazz vocalist Sylvia Thompson

08-02-2013 - 08-02-2013

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Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/music-at-the-frist-jazz-vocalist-sylvia-thompson

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Concert

(615) 244-3341

Start Time(s):

Sylvia Thompson is a newcomer to the professional music scene, after having grown up in a jazz-loving family Her father was a jazz pianist and vocalist in a local orchestra in Southeast Texas during the 1940s and ’50s Thompson decided to try her hand at jazz performing after relocating to Tennessee several years ago She has attended vocal sessions at the Nashville Jazz Workshop (NJW) for the past few years and performed in The Jazz Cave, the official Nashville music venue associated with the NJW She did a showcase performance in 2009 at Edgehill Studios Café, also in Nashville, produced by noted Nashville vocalist Christina Watson In 2008, her demo CD was produced by Derwin Daniels, saxophonist, who has toured with the band The Ohio Players]]>

ARTini: Vik Muniz Garbage Matters

08-02-2013 - 08-02-2013

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Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/artini-vik-muniz-garbage-matters

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: <u><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://fristcenterorg/visit/tickets">Gallery admission required</a></strong></u>; members free &nbsp;

(615) 244-3341

http://fristcenter.org/visit/tickets

Start Time(s): Meet at exhibition entrance

Are you curious about art? Do you want to learn more about the content and concepts behind an artist’s work? If you answered yes to either of those questions, then the ARTini program is for you! ARTinis are designed for everyone—from the novice to the connoisseur—and include informal and insightful conversations that offer a deeper understanding of one or two works of art in an exhibition Join Mark Scala, chief curator at the Frist Center, as he considers some of the works by Brazilian photographer Vik Muniz, who used castoff materials from a landfill in his native Rio de Janeiro to re-create art historical masterpieces ]]>

First Saturday Art Crawl Downtown

08-03-2013 - 08-03-2013

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5th Avenue of the Arts

http://www.nashvilledowntown.com/play/first_saturday_gallery_crawl.php

Downtown Nashville - Nashville TN 37201

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s):

Mark your calendar for the first Saturday of every month when art galleries throughout downtown host receptions and art openings! Over 1,000 people attend this very popular monthly event Presenting local and world-renowned artists and artwork, the galleries offer rare opportunities to view diverse exhibitions featuring every genre of art Admission free, First Saturday Art Crawl is a festive atmosphere with participating venues from Fifth Avenue of the Arts to the Historic Arcade to 8th Avenue to Broadway – all welcoming the community to experience Downtown Nashville as a hub for art Most galleries serve free wine and other refreshments The gallery crawl is a great free night on the town! The galleries are open from 6:00pm-9:00pm and the Nashville Downtown Partnership provides two free shuttles among the galleries from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Click here to see the shuttle map and gallery listing For parking options, please use our online interactive parking map Exhibits change out each month, as well as, additional galleries are added to the list For an update, subscribe to Downtown Details our free weekly e-newsletter View a list of all the art galleries located downtown and look out for more galleries to open soon! This growing arts community is one of downtown Nashville's best treasures]]>

ARTini: Vik Muniz: Garbage Matters

08-06-2013 - 08-06-2013

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Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/artini-vik-muniz-garbage-matters

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: <u><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://fristcenterorg/visit/tickets">Gallery admission required</a></strong></u>; Members free &nbsp;

(615) 244-3341

http://fristcenter.org/visit/tickets

Start Time(s): Meet at exhibition entrance

Are you curious about art? Do you want to learn more about the content and concepts behind an artist’s work? If you answered yes to either of those questions, then the ARTini program is for you! ARTinis are designed for everyone—from the novice to the connoisseur—and include informal and insightful conversations that offer a deeper understanding of one or two works of art in an exhibition Join Mark Scala, chief curator at the Frist Center, as he considers some of the works by Brazilian photographer Vik Muniz, who used castoff materials from a landfill in his native Rio de Janeiro to re-create art historical masterpieces ]]>

Summer 2013 Adult Classes and Workshops

04-15-2013 - 08-08-2013

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Watkins College Community Education Program

http://www.watkins.edu/community

Watkins College of Art, Design & Film - 2298 Rosa L Parks Blvd Nashville TN 37228

Admission: Tuition and materials fees vary

(615) 383-4848

community@watkins.edu

http://www.watkins.edu/community

Start Time(s): Registration opens at 8:00am on Mon, 04/15/13

We’re diving head-first into the summer term here at Watkins Community Education, and we hope you’ll help us celebrate this season of ADVENTURE The term kicks off in June, when you’ll have the chance to spend an afternoon in the great outdoors at our “ON LOCATION: Nature Photography” workshop Bring your camera to Radnor Lake for a photo hike, and leave with new tricks for composing beautiful images of wildlife Back at Watkins, the possibilities are endless for epic tales and ill-fated quests in the “Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Zine” class We can’t wait to see the narratives and images that unfold in your self-published mini-magazines If a night at the movies epitomizes summer for you, then you won’t want to miss our film screening class, “Music in Cinema” You’ll have the chance to watch—and listen to—some classic films on the big screen and consider how their musical scores played a part in transporting you to distant places and times Summer is also a time to relax and refresh If you feel like you need some time and space to refocus yourself, you’ll definitely want to check out our “Refueling Creativity” workshop in which artists of all disciplines are invited to reenergize their creative practices For first-time artists and regular “makers” who are itching to try something new, we have a line-up of introductory and multi-level courses in painting, drawing, graphic design, ceramics, printmaking, creative writing, and more! Come visit our Community Education Open House on Saturday, April 20 for some drop-in art activities and a preview of our summer offerings Watkins College students will be selling artwork at their annual YART Sale that afternoon as well Whether you want to screen print posters, shoot a film, build puppets, or bind your own sketchbook, we are thrilled to help you embrace your adventurous side and unleash your creativity this summer at Watkins Registration starts April 15 online, by phone or through the mail!  ]]>

Joshua Almond Exhibition

06-30-2013 - 08-09-2013

Appalachian Center for Craft

http://tntech.edu/craftcenter

Appalachian Center for Craft - 1560 Craft Center Drive Smithville TN 37166

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 597-6801

Start Time(s):

The Appalachian Center for Craft is hosting an exhibition by Joshua Almond entitled, "Nature (re)Constructed", in the 1400 sq ft Gallery Two of the facility  Almond creates abstract landscapes and large-scale sculptural forms that address themes of beauty, corruption and loss Informed by an interest in cell biology and genetic mutation, his work exists in the intersection between art, science, and philosophy Drawing upon nature for inspiration, Almond uses the abstracted morphology of biological structures as a vehicle for artistic expression Intentionally ambiguous, the expressive forms are at once familiar and exotic Often playing with the tension that exists in the struggle of opposites (positive & negative, constraint & abandon), he seeks to accentuate the tenuous balance between order & chaos Representational elements, such as maggots and grubs (serving simultaneously as metaphor for both sex and death), inhabit eroded, desiccated landscapes Negative spaces, reminiscent at times of riverbeds, veins, or root structures, often seem to struggle ineffectually against the precise, smooth areas surrounding them, while in other areas, thorn-like protrusions pierce the surface Through his work, Almond seeks to come to an alternative understanding of the contemporary sublime Pictured:  Of Sex and Death, Basswood]]>

Whispers from the Past - Be a Ghost Hunter for a Night

08-10-2013 - 08-10-2013

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Rippavilla Plantation

http://www.rippavilla.org/specialevents.asp

RippaVilla Plantation - 5700 Main Street Spring Hill TN 37174

Admission: $75/Includes evening meal and snacks

(931) 486-9037

info@rippavilla.org

Start Time(s):

Rippavilla regularly hosts overnight paranormal investigations throughout the year Dudley Pitts, residential paranormal investigator, leads the investigations Established paranormal groups and interested individuals are encouraged to attend Investigations begin Saturday evening and end at approximately 3:00am the following day Guests will have access to the mansion including the battlefield, the Freemans Bureau school house and the family and slave cemeteries Dudley Pitts has worked as a paranormal investigator for the past 10 years and is the founder of Innovative Paranormal Research known as IPR, an exclusive member of the famous TAPS organization featured on the popular television series Ghost Hunters shown on SyFy, a cable channel Under Dudley’s supervision, IPR has successfully investigated over 100 locations in Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky including such places as Octagon Hall, Sloss Furnace, Waverly Hills and many other private historic locations IPR has also been featured on Channel 8’s Tennessee Crossroads and has appeared on various radio shows in Tennessee and on the Nashville’s Channel 5 Morning Call-in Show Pitts has spoken at numerous Rotary clubs, high schools and other civic organizations in various locations in the Tennessee area Tickets are $75 per person and advance purchase is required Digital audio and video recorders are welcome; however cell phones are not permitted in the mansion during the investigation Guests must be at least 18 years of age to participate Limited number of tickets will be sold Participants are required to sign a waiver upon their arrival at Rippavilla Snacks are provided Please bring a flashlight and dress accordingly as part of the investigation is outside NO REFUNDS!! NO EXCEPTIONS!! Tickets may be purchased by calling (931) 486-9037 or by visiting the gift shop]]>

Second Saturday at 5 Points

08-10-2013 - 08-10-2013

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5 Points Second Saturday

https://www.facebook.com/5points2saturday#!/5points2saturday

5 Points East Nashville - 1024 Woodland Street East Nashville TN 37206

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s): <strong>NOTE: Check individual galleries for different or expanded hours</strong>

This great event takes place on the 2nd Saturday of Every Month in East Nashville's Historic 5 Points Several East Nashville Galleries and businesses have banded together to create a fun evening celebrating the arts, small business, and the joy of getting out of the house on a Saturday night (Merchants are located on Woodland St, Holly St, Forrest Ave, South 11th St and Fatherland St) Each month, we are showcasing many of the wonderful places there are to visit in East Nashville, and encourgage all of you to come out to discover the great community of East Nashville  The shops at 1108 Woodland will have a dj spinning the greatest tunes and a different food truck for your liking each month]]>

Oil Painting Classes at the GJCC

08-14-2012 - 08-13-2013

2

GJCC

http://www.nashvillejcc.org

Gordon Jewish Community Center - 801 Percy Warner Boulevard Nashville TN 37205

Admission: $100/month for non-members; $75/month for members

(615) 356-7170

Start Time(s):

Twice a week, local artist Rhonda Wernick teaches oil painting at the GJCC to non-painters and painters alike Perfect your skill or learn a new one]]>

Wesley Smith Exhibition: Biologic Symbiosis

07-18-2013 - 08-14-2013

Appalachian Center for Craft

http://www.tntech.edu/craftcenter/home/

Appalachian Center for Craft - 1560 Craft Center Drive Smithville TN 37166

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 597-6801

Start Time(s):

The Apppalachian Center for Craft is hosting an exhibition of Wesley Smith's latest work  The exhibtion entitled, Biologic Symbiosis, is shown in the 300 sq ft North Windows Gallery Wesley Smith’s work, as a whole, revolves around the influences of popular and specifically TV culture Cars, automotive parts, animals, science, science fiction, mainstream and B sci-fi movies, toys, tools and technology are all part of my visual influence These are basic to his thought and design process but they function as visual building blocks for reference to what Smith wants to communicate Often, the sci-fi and toy references are an allusion to Smith’s childhood These images, remembrances, references are all used as visual material to speak about the concerns he want to address Some are pleasant, even light hearted, while others are more socially charged and of more serious social overtones Pictured:  2 Become 1, ceramic, mexed media]]>

Permanent Residents: Artists from Cheekwoods Collection

03-31-2012 - 08-25-2013

Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art

http://cheekwood.org/Calendar/Event_Details.aspx?d=2012.03.31&e=aaee8cf4-c08d-49be-a570-9e1abb372e85

Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art - 1200 Forrest Park Drive Nashville TN 37205

Admission: $10/Adults $8/Seniors(65 +) $5/Youth(6 - 17), College Students, Active Military FREE for 5 and under $30/Household Cap

(615) 356-8000

Start Time(s): Closed Mondays

Within its historic walls, Cheekwood houses a Museum of Art especially known for its extensive collection of American art, including paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, and decorative arts Permanent Residents presents selected treasures by American artists who have become part of this collection The exhibition includes fine examples of nineteenth-century American painting from landscapes in the tradition of the Hudson River School to portraits, genre scenes, and still lifes In addition, Cheekwood will display its portrait miniature collection that is one of the finest in the country Moving into the twentieth century, there will be representative examples of works by The Eight, including Robert Henri, John Sloan, and George Luks Highlights from the later twentieth-century include paintings by Larry Rivers, Andy Warhol, and Jamie Wyeth The paintings will be complemented by a cross-section of American prints, drawings, and photographs Permanent Residents will dedicate special galleries to Red Grooms, William Edmondson, and art of the American West Nashville-born artist Red Grooms is represented in the collection with paintings, prints, watercolors, and one of the first of his large-scale picto-sculptoramas, Mr and Mrs Rembrandt Cheekwood is home to the largest public collection of works by the African-American sculptor William Edmondson A self-taught artist from Nashville, Edmondson is now considered a master in 20thAmerican art A special collecting focus at Cheekwood is art of the American West Given to Cheekwood by the John H Hill family, it is a fine survey of art inspired by the Western experience Cheekwood has a great tradition of collecting American art, both historic and contemporary Permanent Residents celebrates the artists whose works have come to stay with us to be enjoyed by our visitors]]>

Affectionately Yours: American Miniature Portraits and the Stories They Tell

02-14-2013 - 08-25-2013

Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art

http://cheekwood.org/Calendar/Event_Details.aspx?d=2013.02.14&e=fe244fb6-512c-4ba5-a3cb-afbe799d9d55

Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art - 1200 Forrest Park Drive Nashville TN 37205

Admission: $12/adults $10/seniors $5/children ages 3-17 Parking is $3 per car

(615) 356-8000

Start Time(s): &nbsp;Closed Mondays

The Raymond and Linda White Collection of American miniature portraits at Cheekwood is brimming with stories Of the 110 miniatures, many were painted as gifts from one person to another, paying tribute to family ties and close personal relationships This exhibition not only showcases the miniature artwork, but pieces together the stories that have stayed with these portraits as they were passed from generation to generation]]>

Carnton Summer Concert Series

08-25-2013 - 08-25-2013

Historic Carnton Plantation

http://www.carnton.org/events.htm

Historic Carnton Plantation - 1345 Carnton Lane Franklin TN 37064

Admission: TBA

(615) 786-1864

Start Time(s): Doors open at 4:30pm

Carnton Plantation serves as a unique venue for friends and families to relax on the lawn and listen to some of area’s most talented musicians  Tickets may be purchased either in advance or at the door Guests are welcome to pack picnic dinners or take advantage of on-site food and beverage vendors ]]>

Stop Take Notice!

04-26-2013 - 08-25-2013

2

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/stop.-take-notice

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Gallery admission required, members free

(615) 244-3340

http://fristcenter.org/visit/tickets

Start Time(s):

On September 19, 2012 Frist Center Educators launched a teen community art project called Stop Take Notice! Inspired by contemporary artist Carrie Mae Weems, teens from the Martha O’ Bryan Center, Nashville Public Library’s Main branch, the Oasis Center, and the YMCA Latino Achievers, worked with local teaching artists to create art pieces installed at each community partner organization Teen participants and facilitators from their sponsor organizations met with Carrie Mae Weems and learned about her socially motivated community art project Operation Activate The teens explored the exhibition Carrie Mae Weems: Three Decades of Photography and Video and discussed how the artist addresses questions of race, gender and identity Working closely with teaching artists Chris Cheney, Michael Lapinski, and Laura Wallace, teen participants brainstormed potential art materials and themes to create their interactive artworks Each of the four art works was designed to be manipulated by viewers, inspiring them to connect with the art and think about the topics being addressed Art works were installed at each of the community partner organizations to engage their neighbors and bring awareness to relevant community issues In response to the four art projects, teaching artists Cheney, Lapinski, and Wallace will reinterpret the artworks for a Frist Center Conté Community Art Gallery exhibition titled Stop Take Notice! The exhibition will recreate the teens’ collaborative artistic process, and use photographs and quotes for participant teens to document the project and demonstrate its impact on local communities]]>

Whimsical Summer Art Exhibit Opens "Whimsy, Wit, and Such"

05-30-2013 - 08-28-2013

5

Harpeth Hall School

http://www.harpethhall.org/podium/default.aspx?t=204&nid=853772&sdb=1&bl=/default.aspx

Marnie Sheridan Gallery at Harpeth Hall - 3801 Hobbs Road Nashville TN 37215

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 297-9543

faith@harpethhall.org

Start Time(s):

The Marnie Sheridan Gallery on the campus of The Harpeth Hall School is pleased to announce its summer art exhibit of three Nashville painters Each artist uses oil paints and deft craftsmanship to evoke mystery, humor, and humanity in these intimate and sumptuous paintings The exhibit, “Whimsy, Wit, and Such” features new paintings by Vicki Sawyer, Matthew Deric Gore, and Ev Niewoehner The exhibit will run from May 30 through Aug 28 An Artists' Reception is scheduled for Sunday, August 18, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm   The public is invited to view and purchase this amazing collection of unique paintings The Marnie Sheridan Gallery is open from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday The Harpeth Hall School is located at 3801 Hobbs Road, Nashville, 37206 Please enter the campus/gallery from Esteswood Drive]]>

Frist Fridays

08-30-2013 - 08-30-2013

5

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free/Frist Center Members (not a member, <a href="http://fristcenterorg/join-support/membership"><strong>join today</strong></a>!) $10/General Admission $7/College Students*, Seniors&nbsp;(65+) and Military (w/ ID) * The free college night offer does not apply for Frist Fridays

(615) 244-3340

Start Time(s):

Frist Fridays has become one of Nashville’s most popular summertime activities, and it’s back for another year! Make plans to join your friends and fellow Frist Center members in the Turner Courtyard for live entertainment, great art and cash bars under the stars The festivities start at 6:00pm and conclude at 9:00pm It’s the best way to start the weekend Rain or shine Performing: TBA  ]]>

CMHOF Membership: Summer Special

05-22-2013 - 08-31-2013

6

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

http://countrymusichalloffame.org/membership

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - 222 Fifth Avenue South Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Individual (In-State) - $40 National/International (Out-of-State) - $30 Friends &amp; Family - $100

(615) 416-2001

tickets@countrymusichalloffame.org

http://store.countrymusichalloffame.com/categories/Membership/

Start Time(s): Open Daily 9:00am-5:00pm

Your relationship with Nashville's crown jewel—the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum—begins with the purchase of a membership Our galleries are the heartbeat of a museum alive with America's musical legacy The exclusive packages will open a world to members that features more than our renowned treasures, it offers unlimited free admission, public programs, discounts, invitation-only events, and much more! 2013 Summer Concert Series HOT NIGHTS AT THE HALL 3 NIGHTS AMAZING MUSIC MEMBERS ONLY Ashley Monroe - Tuesday, June 4 Sarah Darling - Friday, July 19 Craig Campbell - Friday, August 9 Hot Nights at the Hall is a series of special evening events offered for Museum members, featuring: Exciting live musical performances in the Museum's Curb Conservatory Live From the Museum Store, presented by CMT autograph signings Food & Cash Bar Access to the Museum's exhibition and gallery space after hours Sneak peek of two upcoming exhibitions—Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour on June 4 and Reba: All the Women I Am on August 9 Admission to Hot Nights at the Hall is free to all Museum members BECOME A MEMBER NOW OR AT THE DOOR]]>

Discovering the Civil War

02-12-2013 - 09-01-2013

Tennessee State Museum

http://www.tnmuseum.org/custpage.cfm/frm/45806/sec_id/45806

Tennessee State Museum - 505 Deaderick Street Nashville TN 37243

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 741-2692

museuminfo@tnmuseum.org

Start Time(s): Closed: New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day

Discovering the Civil War, landmark exhibition from Washington DC’s National Archives at the Tennessee State Museum Layers of time and memory have obscured the American Civil War for many in a smoky haze The real human beings, military and civilian, who lived through these years of travail and sacrifice, are lost to us, but the objects and records they left behind do offer a window into the past The National Archives holds millions of records, both Union and Confederate Discovering the Civil War draws on these through letters, diaries, photos, petitions, and patents to give visitors a chance to walk in the shoes of scolars in unlocking secrets, solving mysteries, and uncovering unexpected events from this pivotal point in our nation’s history The exhibit is divided into 12 thematic areas that combine great original treasures, engaging touch screen interactive, and social media tools, all selected to illustrate the breadth of the conflict and to ask, "How do we know what happened?" The original Emancipation Proclamation will be on view for a limited time during the exhibition  "It is an incredible honor for Tennessee to host the Emancipation Proclamation, a document whose significance to the history of this country, and this region in particular, cannot be overstated," according to The Honorable Bill Haslam, govenor of the Volunteer State "This delicate manuscript represents America’s recognition that all are entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and we invite people from across the Southeast and the nation to see and celebrate with us the moment our country officially became the land of the free" The exhibition includes original treasures and several documents which will be on public view for the first time The Discovering the Civil War exhibit, which will continue well beyond the Emancipation Proclamation’s six day viewing, is the culmination of 150 years of analysis, interpretation, and opinion on the Civil War through lesser-known stories and perspectives Many items on display never have been publicly exhibited Highlights include the original copy of the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery along with South Carolina’s 1860 declaration of secession]]>

Mazes

05-11-2013 - 09-02-2013

6

Adventure Science Center

http://www.adventuresci.org/default.aspx?section=exhibits&title=coming soon&page=254

Adventure Science Center - 800 Fort Negley Boulevard Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Included in General Admission:&nbsp;$4-$12/ticket Free Admission for Members &nbsp;

(615) 862-5160

http://www.adventuresci.com/default.aspx?section=visit&title=hours & admission&page=14

Start Time(s): &nbsp;

Maneuver your way through this mind boggling collection of mind-bending adventures, 3-D puzzles and full-body games - an unforgettable adventure that's sure to challenge, entertain and amaze visitors of all ages This exhibit made possible through the generous support of The CarMax Foundation]]>

Arts at the Airport presents Flying Solo Series - Spring 2013

03-12-2013 - 09-03-2013

Arts at the Airport

http://www.flynashville.com/arts/crafts/flyingsolo.aspx

Nashville International Airport - 1 Terminal Drive Nashville TN 37214

Admission: Free Admission &nbsp;

arts@nashintl.com

Start Time(s): An Artists' Reception&nbsp;will be held at Nashville International Airport on March 27, 2013 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm To attend, RSVP with your full legal name and date of birth to <a href="mailto:arts@nashintlcom">arts@nashintlcom</a>&nbsp;by March 22

The spring installment of the art showcase at Nashville International Airport (BNA) opens March 12 The exhibit is part of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority’s (MNAA) Arts at the Airport program  Each season, the Flying Solo series offers gifted local artists an opportunity to exhibit their work at BNA Spring 2013 Flying Solo series artists include Heather Deyling, Martica Griffin, Judy Klich, Lauren Kussro and Peter Nash Conexión Américas will have a group show of photography Martica Griffin Ticketing Lobby South March 12 – Sept 3, 2013 Heather Deyling Ticketing Lobby North March 12 - Sept 3, 2013 Judy Klich Art Case at Concourse A/B Meeter-Greeter Area March 12 - June 2, 2013 Lauren Kussro Art Case at Concourse C Meeter-Greeter Area March 12 - June 2, 2013 Peter Nash Concourse C March 12 - June 2, 2013 Conexión Américas Art Case at Concourse A March 12 - Sept 3, 2013 Continuing exhibitions: • Guy Gilchrist: Nancy Loves Nashville • Scott Hodes: Encalmo in Shades of Red The Flying Solo Series is funded under an agreement with the state of Tennessee and the Tennessee Arts Commission Arts at the Airport's Spring Flying Solo exhibits run from March 12, 2013 through June 2, 2013 Ticketing Lobby exhibits run an additional 3 months (until September 3, 2013)]]>

A "Horsey" Show

09-05-2013 - 09-05-2013

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Belle Meade Plantation

http://bellemeadeplantation.com/ai1ec_event/a-horsey-show/?instance_id=177

Belle Meade Plantation - 5025 Harding Pike Nashville TN 37205

Admission: Free and open to public

(615) 356-0501 ext 34

Start Time(s):

Join us for our “Horsey Show” which will feature works by our Jr Docents and original animal artwork created by the horses here at Belle Meade Plantation! Our mission at Belle Meade Plantation is to educate visitors and community members of all ages  Each year Belle Meade Plantation's Education Department conducts a Jr Docent Program and Equine Camps meant to engage young historians and horse enthusiasts in our community  The Jr Docent program offers learners ages 10-14 an opportunity to explore history in an in depth manner and share their craft with our visitors  Our Equine camps teaches horse lovers ages 7-11 to safely lead and direct a horse with confidence and care   Our "Horsey Show" will feature original works created by the horses here at Belle Meade Plantation during Equine Camp as well as original works by young artists participating in our Jr Docent Program ]]>

Franklin Art Scene

09-06-2013 - 09-06-2013

5

The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County

http://www.franklinartscene.com/

Historic Downtown Franklin - Main Street Franklin TN 37027

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 591-8500

http://www.franklinartscene.com/

Start Time(s):

Held the first Friday of every month, the Franklin Art Scene is a free tour in downtown Franklin, Tenn, featuring artists and working studios, with work ranging from handcrafted jewelry to antique prints and original art to mixed media and live music Wine, refreshments, and live music are often available at the locations A $5 trolley ticket will carry participants to dozens of art studios and alternative galleries  ]]>

First Saturday Art Crawl Downtown

09-07-2013 - 09-07-2013

6

5th Avenue of the Arts

http://www.nashvilledowntown.com/play/first_saturday_gallery_crawl.php

Downtown Nashville - Nashville TN 37201

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s):

Mark your calendar for the first Saturday of every month when art galleries throughout downtown host receptions and art openings! Over 1,000 people attend this very popular monthly event Presenting local and world-renowned artists and artwork, the galleries offer rare opportunities to view diverse exhibitions featuring every genre of art Admission free, First Saturday Art Crawl is a festive atmosphere with participating venues from Fifth Avenue of the Arts to the Historic Arcade to 8th Avenue to Broadway – all welcoming the community to experience Downtown Nashville as a hub for art Most galleries serve free wine and other refreshments The gallery crawl is a great free night on the town! The galleries are open from 6:00pm-9:00pm and the Nashville Downtown Partnership provides two free shuttles among the galleries from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Click here to see the shuttle map and gallery listing For parking options, please use our online interactive parking map Exhibits change out each month, as well as, additional galleries are added to the list For an update, subscribe to Downtown Details our free weekly e-newsletter View a list of all the art galleries located downtown and look out for more galleries to open soon! This growing arts community is one of downtown Nashville's best treasures]]>

Second Saturday at 5 Points

09-14-2013 - 09-14-2013

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5 Points Second Saturday

https://www.facebook.com/5points2saturday#!/5points2saturday

5 Points East Nashville - 1024 Woodland Street East Nashville TN 37206

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s): <strong>NOTE: Check individual galleries for different or expanded hours</strong>

This great event takes place on the 2nd Saturday of Every Month in East Nashville's Historic 5 Points Several East Nashville Galleries and businesses have banded together to create a fun evening celebrating the arts, small business, and the joy of getting out of the house on a Saturday night (Merchants are located on Woodland St, Holly St, Forrest Ave, South 11th St and Fatherland St) Each month, we are showcasing many of the wonderful places there are to visit in East Nashville, and encourgage all of you to come out to discover the great community of East Nashville  The shops at 1108 Woodland will have a dj spinning the greatest tunes and a different food truck for your liking each month]]>

Sensuous Steel: The Art Deco Automobile

06-14-2013 - 09-15-2013

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/sensuous-steel

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: General admission required;&nbsp;free to members and&nbsp;those 18 years and younger &nbsp;

(615) 244-3341

http://www.nowplayingnashville.com/sensuoussteel

Start Time(s):

Inspired by the Frist Center’s historic Art Deco building, Sensuous Steel: The Art Deco Automobile will feature spectacular automobiles and motorcycles that exemplify the classic elegance, luxurious materials and iconography of motion characterizing vehicles influenced by the Art Deco style Fascination with automobiles transcends age, gender and environment While today automotive manufacturers often strive for economy and efficiency, there was a time when elegance reigned Influenced by the Art Deco movement that began in Paris in the early 1920s and propelled to prominence in 1927 with the success of the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, automakers embraced the sleek new streamlined forms and aircraft-inspired materials, creating memorable automobiles that still thrill all who see them The exhibition will feature 18 automobiles and three motorcycles from some of the most important collectors and collections in the United States Sensuous Steel is organized for the Frist Center by guest curator Ken Gross, a noted authority on automobiles who is the former director of the Petersen Automotive Museum A catalogue will accompany the exhibition]]>

Vik Muniz: Garbage Matters

06-14-2013 - 09-15-2013

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/vik-muniz

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Adults $10 Students/Military/Seniors $7 18 and Younger FREE &nbsp;

(615) 244-3341

Start Time(s): &nbsp;

Vik Muniz is celebrated for his photographs of everyday materials, which have been arranged to reveal provocative and delightfully unexpected images when viewed from a distance These transformative still lifes often relate to social concerns, as seen in the selections from the series Pictures of Junk and Pictures of Garbage on view in this exhibition Merging high and low cultures, Muniz used castoff materials to recreate such masterpieces as Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus and Jacques Louis David’s The Death of Marat By exploring the relationship between the supposedly timeless beauty of Western art and the grim realities of poverty and waste, Muniz reminds us that great cultural attainments throughout history have often been achieved in environments—and often as a consequence—of repression and economic disparity This does not alter the greater truth of Muniz’s vision: beauty, humanistic values, and spiritual aspiration can be found in the most abject of worlds This exhibition is organized by the Mint Museum in Charlotte, NC  ]]>

Art-Making in the Lobby: Garbage Galore!

05-23-2013 - 09-15-2013

5

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://www.fristcenter.org

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Event

(615) 244-3340

Start Time(s):

Through September 15, 2013, visitors are invited to create unique displays of artwork associated with Vik Muniz’s exhibition, Garbage Matters, which is on display in the Gordon Contemporary Artists Project Gallery from June 14 through September 15, 2013 Muniz employs the use of simple, everyday waste materials to construct beautiful images that relay messages of poverty and economic hardship Guests will have the opportunity to create a work based on the materials and values represented in the exhibition Dry erase boards and other supplies will be provided for the creation of their own unique scenes of garbage art Visitors will also be able to photograph their finished work with their smartphone and post to the Frist Center’s Facebook, Twitter or Instagram page]]>

Corks & Canvas Art Workshop

05-17-2013 - 09-20-2013

5

Renaissance Center of the Jackson Foundation

http://www.rcenter.org

Renaissance Center of the Jackson Foundation - 855 Highway 46 South Dickson TN 37055

Admission: $35/Person

(615) 740-5600, (615) 740-5572, (888) 700-2300

https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=abf8a3c4223c7ee972cc756c4d2d1690

Start Time(s): Corks &amp; Canvas workshops are available for groups and parties Non-alcoholic &quot;Cupcakes &amp; Canvas&quot; parties are also available as well as custom art parties

Corks & Canvas art workshop with Elizabeth Jackson is every month on a Friday Bring your favorite vino (or beer) and enjoy old and new friends as you paint you own special masterpiece to take home! The fee includes all materials and paint No art experience necessary - Elizabeth guides everyone through the process to finish the painting during the workshop Most designs can be painted in any desired color scheme! Workshops are scheduled for May 17, June 14, July 19, Aug 23 and Sept 20]]>

Dorothy McGuinnes: Beyond the Basket Form

08-12-2013 - 09-23-2013

Appalachian Center for Craft

http://www.tntech.edu/craftcenter

Appalachian Center for Craft - 1560 Craft Center Drive Smithville TN 37166

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 597-6801

Start Time(s):

The Appalachian Center for Craft is hosting an exhibition by Dorothy McGuinness entitled, Beyond the Basket Form This exhibition is in the 700 sq ft Gallery One of the Appalachian Center for Craft Traditional American and Native American styles have influenced Dorothy McGuinness work and her choice of materials This in turn dictated the styles of baskets she began weaving Using many traditional and native materials such as cedar and cherry bark, sweet grass & spruce roots, McGuinness studied basket weaving techniques that have been handed down through the centuries After studying extensively with Jiro Yonezawa, a Japanese bamboo basket maker and teacher, she became proficient in making Japanese-style baskets using their established weaving methods After taking a seminar on weaving with paper, watercolor paper quickly became McGuinness’s medium of choice Since then, she has combined her knowledge of traditional bamboo techniques with the paper techniques Starting with the traditional basket, she brings her own innovations to the process, using hand-painted papers to create baskets with more flexible properties Pictured:  Woven Paper Basket]]>

35th Annual TACA Tennessee Fall Craft Fair

09-27-2013 - 09-29-2013

Tennessee Association of Craft Artists - TACA

http://www.tennesseecrafts.org/craft-fairs.html

Centennial Park - 2598 West End Avenue Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Admission and Parking

(615) 385-1904

Start Time(s): Saturday 3:00pm - 6:00pm Live Music by Musicians Corner

The Tennessee Association of Craft Artists (TACA) celebrates its 35th anniversary of the annual TACA Fall Crafts Fair, beginning Friday, September 27 through Sunday, September 29 in Nashville’s Centennial Park Celebrate, preserve, and support Tennessee's rich craft heritage on the lawn of Nashville’s famed Parthenon No matter what you are looking for, you’ll be sure to find it among the artists participating in the always anticipated, juried fair Uncover a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted piece of American treasure The fine craft works on display are perfect for birthdays, weddings, and just because gifts for friends, family … and yourself! In addition to the array of high quality craft, visitors enjoy food from area vendors, family-friendly activities in our Publix Kids' Tent and demonstrations from artisans aimed to educate as they create pieces in front of your eyes Come out on Saturday for live music presented by Musicians Corner from 3:00pm - 6:00pm TACA is a nonprofit organization focused on encouraging, developing, and promoting crafts and craftspeople in Tennessee Through this event and other statewide programs, TACA works to preserve the tradition and heritage of Tennessee and American craft!]]>

Opening Reception for Potter and Artist Roy Overcast

10-03-2013 - 10-03-2013

4

Belle Meade Plantation

http://bellemeadeplantation.com/ai1ec_event/roy-overcast-opening-reception/?instance_id=179

Belle Meade Plantation - 5025 Harding Pike Nashville TN 37205

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 356-0501 ext 34

Start Time(s):

Join us for a taste of wine and art Each month The Shop at Belle Meade Plantation features works by a contemporary regional artist This October we will feature the work of Nashville potter Roy Overcast Over the last 40 years, Roy has produced both sculptural land utilitarian, including designing and producing a line of pottery for cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Bloomingdales, American Folk Art Museum and Opryland USA Roy’s works can be found in may international collections including the Tennessee State Museum and Standard Oil Company He is an honorary member of the Tennessee Artists and Craftsman’s Association The artists featured at the Shop at Belle Meade Plantation donate fifty percent of proceeds to the preservation of Belle Meade Plantation, a non-profit Chapter of the Association of the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities Opening receptions are held the first Thursday of each month 5:30pm-7:30pm and feature wines from West Meade Wine and Liquor Mart West Meade Liquor Mart offers 10% off any wine featured at our opening receptions whenever you mention Belle Meade Plantation’s opening receptions]]>

Franklin Art Scene

10-04-2013 - 10-04-2013

5

The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County

http://www.franklinartscene.com/

Historic Downtown Franklin - Main Street Franklin TN 37027

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 591-8500

http://www.franklinartscene.com/

Start Time(s):

Held the first Friday of every month, the Franklin Art Scene is a free tour in downtown Franklin, Tenn, featuring artists and working studios, with work ranging from handcrafted jewelry to antique prints and original art to mixed media and live music Wine, refreshments, and live music are often available at the locations A $5 trolley ticket will carry participants to dozens of art studios and alternative galleries  ]]>

ARTable 2013

10-12-2013 - 10-12-2013

6

ARTable/Leadership Donelson Hermitage

http://picturethis-gallery.com/?page_id=451

DTT Center for Dance - 2710 Old Lebanon Rd, 15 Nashville TN 37214

Admission: $40/ticket (Includes heavy appetizers/finger foods, beer and wine is extra)

(615) 889-5640

matt@picturethis-gallery.com

http://picturethis-gallery.com/?page_id=451

Start Time(s):

ARTable is an annual event that brings together extraordinary artists and their admirers for an evening of food, wine and conversation “Leadership Donelson Hermitage” and “Picture This Creative Framing & Gallery” are pleased to present “ARTable”, an annual event that brings together extraordinary local artists and their admirers for an evening of food, wine and conversation “ARTable” will enhance art and cultural awareness in our community We’ll gather at The Dance Theatre of Tennessee, 2710 Old Lebanon Road, Nashville, TN 37214, in the Donelson Plaza Shopping Center on Saturday, October 12, 2013 ARTable Program Guests will be divided into four groups; each group will be in a room with a different artist Guests will have the opportunity to hear a short presentation from each artist and learn about their vision as an artist Guests will then be given a chance to ask questions and view a selection of works for sale by the artists Guests will be rotated from one room to the next until every guest has had time with all four artists At the end of the rotation, each guest has the option to return and watch the artist of their choice work on and finish the piece of art that they have been working on throughout the course of the evening and at 8:30pm all guests will gather in one room where these four newly created pieces of artwork will be auctioned off to the highest bidder Tickets will go on sale July 1, 2013 Seating for this event is limited to 120 guests and it is anticipated to sell out quickly I am however, taking reservations now so if you would like to go ahead and reserve your seat, email matt@picturethis-gallerycom and I will place your name on the reservation list You will be invoiced on July 1, 2013 and can pay for your tickets at that time No reservations or money will be taken the night of the event and you must be pre-registered to attend]]>

Second Saturday at 5 Points

10-12-2013 - 10-12-2013

6

5 Points Second Saturday

https://www.facebook.com/5points2saturday#!/5points2saturday

5 Points East Nashville - 1024 Woodland Street East Nashville TN 37206

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s):

This great event takes place on the 2nd Saturday of Every Month in East Nashville's Historic 5 Points Several East Nashville Galleries and businesses have banded together to create a fun evening celebrating the arts, small business, and the joy of getting out of the house on a Saturday night (Merchants are located on Woodland St, Holly St, Forrest Ave, South 11th St and Fatherland St) Each month, we are showcasing many of the wonderful places there are to visit in East Nashville, and encourgage all of you to come out to discover the great community of East Nashville  The shops at 1108 Woodland will have a dj spinning the greatest tunes and a different food truck for your liking each month]]>

Jack Spencer: Beyond the Surface

07-12-2013 - 10-13-2013

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/jack-spencer

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Adults $10 Students/Military/Seniors $7 18 and Younger FREE &nbsp;

(615) 244-3341

Start Time(s):

A Nashville resident whose work has been exhibited and collected internationally, Jack Spencer alters the surfaces of his photographs with techniques suggestive of painting—rich tones and colors, softly-focused or veiled forms, slight imperfections and painterly textures Jack Spencer: Beyond the Surface is composed of approximately 70 photographs that exemplify the relationship between these compelling surfaces and Spencer’s interest in myth, mystery and the ephemeral nature of existence This exhibition is organized by the Frist Center for the Visual Arts and curated by Frist Center Chief Curator Mark Scala A catalogue published by Vanderbilt University Press will accompany the exhibition]]>

Cumberland Furniture Guild Exhibition

08-21-2013 - 10-23-2013

Appalachian Center for Craft

http://www.tntech.edu/craftcenter

Appalachian Center for Craft - 1560 Craft Center Drive Smithville TN 37166

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 597-6801

Start Time(s):

The Appalachian Center for Craft is proud to host a Furniture Exhibition for the Cumberland Furniture Guild  The exhibition is located in our 1400 sq ft Gallery Two and the 300 sq ft North Windows Gallery at the Center The Cumberland Furniture Guild was started in September 2000, when seven Middle Tennessee fine furniture makers, brought together by a common interest in studio furniture, joined forces to create an organization that would foster creative craft, artistic integrity and expanded opportunities for the fine furniture community in the Middle Tennessee region The decision was made to open the membership to any individual, group, or organization interested in our cause, including studio furniture makers, craft artists, hobbyists, and collectors Since its inception the Cumberland Furniture Guild has gone on to become an important resource for the furniture making community in our area, presenting biennial juried exhibitions, quarterly continuing education seminars, a quarterly newsletter, and a continually expanding membership base As we continue to build on these beginnings the Cumberland Furniture Guild will have even greater opportunities to influence the broader community’s awareness and understanding of fine furniture in our region Pictured:  Long Green Table by Kim Winkle]]>

"Nashville": Like a Country Song

04-05-2013 - 10-31-2013

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

http://countrymusichalloffame.org/recent-press-releases/view/2150

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - 222 Fifth Avenue South Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Admission to Museum members, included with Museum admission $22/Adult, $14/Youth(6-17), $20/Seniors(55+)/Students/Military, $20/AAA Adult, Free/5 years and under

(615) 416-2001

http://countrymusichalloffame.org/visit/

Start Time(s):

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 floor; the exhibit will run through October 31, 2013 "Nashville" airs on the ABC Television Network on Wednesdays, 10:00pm - 11:00pm, PT/ET and is executive produced by Dee Johnson ("Boss," "The Good Wife"), RJ Cutler ("The September Issue," "The War Room"), and Oscar®-winning screenwriter Callie Khouri ("Thelma and Louise") The weekly drama focuses on the lives and careers of country music rivals Rayna Jaymes and Juliette Barnes, played by Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere, respectively; the show also features a supporting cast of industry insiders, musicians, fledging artists and politicians Filmed on location in Music City, the series gives viewers a realistic look inside the music industry Khouri says the show "plays out like a country song There's heartbreak; there's cryin'; there's drinkin' The whole notion is to live in the world of country music, so you'll get everything that goes along with that" Each episode also features original songs, such as "Wrong Song" and "If I Didn't Know Better," performed by the actors Executive music producer, T Bone Burnett-in league with co-producer and musician Buddy Miller-keeps the show's tunes sounding authentic This winning mix of music and drama made the series the most anticipated new show of autumn 2012: Among its many accolades, "Nashville" was described by the Los Angeles Times as "big, bold, wildly ambitious and great fun"; and Entertainment Weekly declared it "the best new show of the fall season, boldly soapy, seamlessly musical" Artifacts on display in "Nashville": Like a Country Song include: A metallic-toned cocktail dress, with bronze paillette overlay and copper sequins and beading, and snakeskin-look platform peep-toe shoes, worn by Rayna Jaymes (Connie Britton) when she performed "Wrong Song" with Juliette Barnes A beaded, strapless mini-dress, worn by Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere) when she and Rayna Jaymes performed "Wrong Song" A 2009 Gretsch G6121-1955 Chet Atkins solid body guitar and personalized strap played by Deacon Claybourne (Charles Esten) in the pilot episode of "Nashville" A Boho-inspired black lace dress with silky skirt, worn by Scarlett O'Connor (Clare Bowen) A Gibson LG-2 guitar belonging to Gunnar Scott (Sam Palladio) Framed art featured in the episode "You Win Again," in which fictional record label Edgehill Republic throws a party to celebrate the platinum success of the Rayna Jaymes-Juliette Barnes duet "Wrong Song" A script of the "Nashville" pilot episode, autographed by cast members Powers Boothe, Clare Bowen, Connie Britton, Eric Close, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson, Sam Palladio, Hayden Panettiere and Robert Ray Wisdom]]>

Franklin Art Scene

11-01-2013 - 11-01-2013

5

The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County

http://www.franklinartscene.com/

Historic Downtown Franklin - Main Street Franklin TN 37027

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 591-8500

http://www.franklinartscene.com/

Start Time(s):

Held the first Friday of every month, the Franklin Art Scene is a free tour in downtown Franklin, Tenn, featuring artists and working studios, with work ranging from handcrafted jewelry to antique prints and original art to mixed media and live music Wine, refreshments, and live music are often available at the locations A $5 trolley ticket will carry participants to dozens of art studios and alternative galleries  ]]>

Whispers from the Past - Be a Ghost Hunter for a Night

11-09-2013 - 11-09-2013

6

Rippavilla Plantation

http://www.rippavilla.org/specialevents.asp

RippaVilla Plantation - 5700 Main Street Spring Hill TN 37174

Admission: $75/Includes evening meal and snacks

(931) 486-9037

info@rippavilla.org

Start Time(s):

Rippavilla regularly hosts overnight paranormal investigations throughout the year Dudley Pitts, residential paranormal investigator, leads the investigations Established paranormal groups and interested individuals are encouraged to attend Investigations begin Saturday evening and end at approximately 3:00am the following day Guests will have access to the mansion including the battlefield, the Freemans Bureau school house and the family and slave cemeteries Dudley Pitts has worked as a paranormal investigator for the past 10 years and is the founder of Innovative Paranormal Research known as IPR, an exclusive member of the famous TAPS organization featured on the popular television series Ghost Hunters shown on SyFy, a cable channel Under Dudley’s supervision, IPR has successfully investigated over 100 locations in Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky including such places as Octagon Hall, Sloss Furnace, Waverly Hills and many other private historic locations IPR has also been featured on Channel 8’s Tennessee Crossroads and has appeared on various radio shows in Tennessee and on the Nashville’s Channel 5 Morning Call-in Show Pitts has spoken at numerous Rotary clubs, high schools and other civic organizations in various locations in the Tennessee area Tickets are $75 per person and advance purchase is required Digital audio and video recorders are welcome; however cell phones are not permitted in the mansion during the investigation Guests must be at least 18 years of age to participate Limited number of tickets will be sold Participants are required to sign a waiver upon their arrival at Rippavilla Snacks are provided Please bring a flashlight and dress accordingly as part of the investigation is outside NO REFUNDS!! NO EXCEPTIONS!! Tickets may be purchased by calling (931) 486-9037 or by visiting the gift shop]]>

Second Saturday at 5 Points

11-09-2013 - 11-09-2013

6

5 Points Second Saturday

https://www.facebook.com/5points2saturday#!/5points2saturday

5 Points East Nashville - 1024 Woodland Street East Nashville TN 37206

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s):

This great event takes place on the 2nd Saturday of Every Month in East Nashville's Historic 5 Points Several East Nashville Galleries and businesses have banded together to create a fun evening celebrating the arts, small business, and the joy of getting out of the house on a Saturday night (Merchants are located on Woodland St, Holly St, Forrest Ave, South 11th St and Fatherland St) Each month, we are showcasing many of the wonderful places there are to visit in East Nashville, and encourgage all of you to come out to discover the great community of East Nashville  The shops at 1108 Woodland will have a dj spinning the greatest tunes and a different food truck for your liking each month]]>

ART Prowl 2013

11-08-2013 - 11-09-2013

5

Art 'Round Tennessee

http://artprowl.com/

Historic West Side Cookeville - 116 West Broad Street Cookeville TN 38501

Admission: Free Admission

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Cookeville's WestSide businesses open their doors to display works by a wide variety of artists working in assorted media Walk the sidewalks and explore the talents of Upper Cumberland artists Artists will be on hand for conversation and sales Area restaurants, businesses, and hotels have specials for Friday and Saturday and art activities for the kids will be available on Saturday!]]>

Light: Bruce Munro at Cheekwood

05-24-2013 - 11-10-2013

Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art

http://cheekwood.org/Art/Light_Bruce_Munro_at_Cheekwood.aspx

Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art - 1200 Forrest Park Drive Nashville TN 37205

Admission: <u><i>Cheekwood Admission</i></u> $12/Adults $10/Seniors (65+) $5/Youth (3-17) $5/College Student (with current ID) Free/Children Ages 2 &amp; under 50% Military Discount with current ID Parking: $3/car For membership information please visit <a target="_blank" href="https://wwwcheekwoodorg/Membership/Join_Renew_or_Give_a_Gift_of_Membership_Nowaspx">Cheekwoodorg</a>

(615) 356-8000

Start Time(s): Closed Mondays

CHEEKWOOD IS THRILLED to host the second-ever North American exhibition of Light, a stunning outdoor art installation by acclaimed British artist Bruce Munro Using an inventive array of materials and hundreds of miles of glowing optic fiber, Munro's fascination with light as an artistic medium will transform Cheekwood’s beautiful gardens into an enchanting, dream-like landscape This site-specific exhibition follows a wildly popular US debut at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, and has been uniquely designed by the artist to incorporate Cheekwood's gentle hills, expansive views and magnificent gardens At the center of the exhibition's many installations will be the Field of Light, which submerges the viewer within a landscape of 20,000 lighted glass spheres, each rising from the ground on a slender stem The sheer volume of spheres, the glow of the lights and the gentle shapes create an effect that is both natural and otherworldly Cheekwood will offer extended hours on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings until 10:00 pm to present this grand-scale exhibition in its most stunning state: under the night sky]]>

Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour Exhibition

06-05-2013 - 11-10-2013

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

http://countrymusichalloffame.org/the-news-room-archive/view/2118

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - 222 Fifth Avenue South Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Admission to Museum members, included with Museum admission $22/Adult, $14/Youth(6-17), $20/Seniors(55+)/Students/Military, $20/AAA Adult, Free/5 years and under

(615) 416-2001

http://countrymusichalloffame.org/visit/

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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 six-time Grammy winner's 2012-13 "Blown Away Tour," which is set to re-launch on February 13 and run through May 23 The 2012 leg of "The Blown Away Tour" entertained more than a half a million fans in 62 cities across three continents "Carrie Underwood's dynamic 'Blown Away Tour'-starring her peerless powerhouse vocals and featuring amazing special effects including a tornado- has been entertaining music fans around the globe," said Museum Director Kyle Young "It's easy to see why she was Pollstar's 2012 top female country touring artist Touring has always been a key element connecting music artists with their fans; those interactions help forge and strengthen the artist-fan relationship, and this exhibit speaks to that We are delighted to be able to show our visitors key elements from Carrie's show; whether re-living their favorite memories of the 'Blown Away' tour, or experiencing it for the first time via our exhibition, fans will enjoy this 'up close and personal' look at a world-class, superstar level music tour"]]>

Art Studio Tour 2013

11-15-2013 - 11-17-2013

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Stones River Crafts Association

http://www.artstudiotour.org/page9/page9.html

Various Venues - VARIES BY EVENT Nashville TN

Admission:

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The Stones River Craft Association promotes and preserves quality and excellence in the traditional and contemporary three dimensional arts of the Stones River region by supporting artists and providing our community with creative and cultural experiences We are represented by professional artists who believe in the integrity of their craft, the excellence of their design and the pursuit of the highest standards of craftsmanship Studio Tour The Studio Tour is a part of our purpose It is intended to showcase working studios in our city and surrounding area We place emphasis on educating the public to the processes, operations, locations and artistry of those professionals working in our community Further, we include other professionals as guests to place further emphasis on the diversity and abundance of the creativity available in our area  ]]>

Annual Stones River Crafts Association's Art Studio Tour

11-15-2013 - 11-17-2013

Stones River Crafts Association

http://www.artstudiotour.org/

Studio S Pottery - 1426 Avon Road Murfreesboro TN 37129

Admission: Free Admission

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Once a year our local craft artists of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, Tennessee will open their studios to the public, offering a unique and wide selection of artwork and demonstrations Whether you are a long time collector or new to appreciating fine craft, you will find some of the Stone River area's finest forged iron, pottery, stained glass, weaving, wood work, fine jewelry and functional home accessories We invite you to visit the studios to see how and where their artwork is designed and made The studio tour is a free community event; join the adventure finding the artists and studios that you never knew were there Welcome Take the journey!]]>

Senior Monday

05-20-2013 - 12-16-2013

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Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://www.fristcenter.org

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: On these days, gallery admission is $500 (1/2 price of regular admission) for seniors

(615) 244-3340

http://fristcenter.org/visit/tickets

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The Frist Center for the Visual Arts and WAMB-AM present Senior Mondays, a series of events for those who admit their “senior” status On these days, gallery admission is $500 (1/2 price of regular admission) for seniors and there is a special senior parking fee of $200 in the Frist Center lots as long as spaces are available Seniors receive a 15 percent discount on Frist Center Gift Shop purchases and on Frist Center Café refreshments purchased throughout the day Seniors are invited to enjoy a live radio broadcast by WAMB’s Harry Stephenson in the Grand Lobby and live music provided by Snappy Pappy from 12:30pm to 1:30pm Special gallery talks and other activities are scheduled throughout the day]]>

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

03-23-2012 - 12-31-2013

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

http://countrymusichalloffame.org/current/view/the-bakersfield-sound-buck-owens-merle-haggard-and-california-country

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - 222 Fifth Avenue South Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Admission to Museum members, included with Museum admission $20/Adult, $12/Youth(6-17), $18/Seniors(55+)/Students/Military, $18/AAA Adult, Free/5 years and under

(615) 416-2001

info@countrymusichalloffame.com

http://store.countrymusichalloffame.com/VisitTheMuseum.php

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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 Haggard's family, driven to the area from their east-Oklahoma farm, lived in an old converted railroad boxcar when Haggard was born, in a Bakersfield hospital, on April 6, 1937 The exhibit will explore Bakersfield's club scene where, in the 1940s and 1950s, the city's plethora of dance halls and honky-tonks provided respite for wall-to-wall, rambunctious workers eager for the boogiefied honky-tonk of the Maddox Brothers & Rose or the eclectic swing sound of Bob Wills Also on the bandstands were enormously influential musicians Wynn Stewart and Tommy Collins, whose classic honky-tonk songs Owens and Haggard would later record, and for whom they worked as sidemen before launching solo careers The exhibit also spotlights Bill Woods, widely regarded as "The Father of the Bakersfield Sound," and other musical architects, including "Cousin" Herb Henson, Ferlin Husky, Billy Mize, Fuzzy Owen, Bonnie Owens, Jelly Sanders, Jean Shepard, Red Simpson and Lewis Talley One of Bakersfield Sound's recurring themes is the connections between all of the artists making music during this fertile period This is epitomized by the careers of Bakersfield's greatest stars, Owens and Haggard As they came to prominence in the 1960s, their careers and personal lives were interwined not only with each other but with virtually all of the other major figures of the Bakersfield scene These two superstars remained faithful to the classic honky-tonk style and, at the same time, gave country music a harder edge in keeping with the drinking, loud talking, fist-fighting and romancing that characterized Bakersfield's nightclub culture Owens and his top-notch band, the Buckaroos, first popularized Bakersfield's amped-up hybrid of honky-tonk, rockabilly and western swing with 1960s chart-toppers like "Act Naturally," "Love's Gonna Live Here," "Together Again" and "I've Got a Tiger by the Tail" and Haggard and his equally stellar band, the Strangers, soon followed with the unforgettable gems "Sing Me Back Home," "Mama Tried," "Okie from Muskogee" and "The Fightin' Side of Me" These Bohemian originals scored nearly 60 #l hits between them and created a body of work that continues to influence artists today The exhibit will also focus on the Bakersfield music businesses that evolved in the 1960s, including publishing houses, recording studios, booking and management agencies, radio stations and performance venues, and particularly on Buck Owens Enterprises, the music empire owned and operated by the savvy Owens It will also explore the enduring impact of the Bakersfield Sound on subsequent generations of musicians, singers and songwriters, from country-rock pioneers the Flying Burrito Brothers to Dwight Yoakam and Brad Paisley, and many others Among other narrative elements, visitors will learn about the importance of Capitol Records producer Ken Nelson, who recorded numerous Bakersfield classics, including many of Owens' and Haggard's hits, and who has been elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame; and the role of the Buckaroos and the Strangers in developing the Bakersfield Sound, with emphasis on key sidemen such as steel guitar innovator Ralph Mooney, Telecaster ace Roy Nichols and lead guitarist and harmony vocalist Don Rich The Bakersfield-based Mosrite company, who manufactured instruments and issued recordings, also will be highlighted The Bakersfield Sound story will include hundreds of archival photos, audio and video clips, and a Fort Knox of rare, historic and visually stunning artifacts including: Stage costumes worn by the Maddox Brothers & Rose, featuring floral motifs, elaborate embroidery and fringe, created by famed Hollywood designer Nathan Turk; Wynn Stewart's understated Nudie suit with decorative straps and buckles; several Turk-designed suits worn by Buck Owens; a Nudie suit with motifs from the San Joaquin Valley, worn by Bobby Adamson of the Farmer Boys; and more A plethora of important instruments, including Telecasters belonging to Buck Owens and Don Rich; Speedy West's Bigsby 1948 steel guitar (its whereabouts a mystery for decades); Ralph Mooney's Fender double-neck pedal steel guitar; and Merle Travis's electric guitar - one of the first solid-body electric guitars, designed by Travis and built by Paul Bigsby Legal documents including the marriage license of Buck and Bonnie Owens; and the "Full Pardon for Crimes of Merle Haggard," signed March 1, 1972, by then-California Governor Ronald Reagan Weaving the expansive story together via video screens throughout the gallery is Yoakam, who created a one-of-a-kind oral history - with special guests Merle Haggard and Chris Hillman - especially for this exhibit; the interview was taped at Hollywood's Capitol Records Tower, where many Bakersfield Sound hits were made]]>

30 Americans

10-11-2013 - 01-12-2014

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/30-americans

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Adults $10 Students/Military/Seniors $7 18 and Younger FREE &nbsp;

(615) 244-3341

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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 Rubell Family Collection in Miami, the exhibition comprises over 70 works—including paintings, sculpture, photographs, videos, collages and multimedia works—from leading artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kara Walker, Nick Cave, Wangechi Mutu and Robert Colescott 30 Americans is organized by the Rubell Family Collection, Miami  ]]>

Ana Maria Tavares: Deviating Utopias

10-11-2013 - 01-12-2014

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/ana-maria-tavares

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Adults $10 Students/Military/Seniors $7 18 and Younger FREE &nbsp;

(615) 244-3341

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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 product design, to make structures that occupy the border between design and fine art Airports and departure lounges—places that symbolize exit from everyday life—are a recurrent theme in her work, evoking feelings relating to floating and falling, meditating, and the co-existence of the real and virtual The centerpiece of this exhibition is her four-sided immersive video, Airshaft (to Piranesi), 2008, comprising sequences of elaborate interiors as seen from multiple perspectives in constant motion This exhibition is organized by the Frist Center for the Visual Arts and curated by Frist Center Chief Curator Mark Scala]]>

American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell

11-01-2013 - 02-09-2014

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/norman-rockwell

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Adults $10 Students/Military/Seniors $7 18 and Younger FREE &nbsp;

(615) 244-3341

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Norman Rockwell, one of America’s most beloved and recognized artists, honed his visual storytelling abilities creating illustrations for some of the nation’s most prominent publications, and is fondly remembered for his emotionally appealing, idealized scenes of early 20th century American life Rockwell’s images portray scenes of human triumph and frailty with affectionate humor, dignity and kindness, often emphasizing the importance of tolerance and America’s democratic ideals Featuring over 40 paintings and a selection of drawings, tear-sheets, and other related works, including original Saturday Evening Post covers, American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell traces the evolution of Rockwell’s art and iconography throughout his career—from carefully choreographed reflections on childhood innocence to consciousness-raising images documenting the traumatic realities of desegregation in the South This exhibition was organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Mass]]>

Lee Greenwood: American Patriot

05-10-2013 - 04-25-2014

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

http://countrymusichalloffame.org/the-news-room-archive/view/2152

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - 222 Fifth Avenue South Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Admission to Museum members, included with Museum admission $22/Adult, $14/Youth(6-17), $20/Seniors(55+)/Students/Military, $20/AAA Adult, Free/5 years and under

(615) 416-2001

http://countrymusichalloffame.org/visit/

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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 exhibition will run through April 25, 2014 Lee Greenwood: American Patriot traces the artist's personal and professional life from his musical childhood in California to his award-winning music career The exhibit also places a special focus on Greenwood's most beloved song, "God Bless the USA," and his work with military and veterans organizations Melvin Lee Greenwood was born October 27, 1942, and raised by his grandparents on their farm near Sacramento, California He learned to play piano and saxophone as a child and quickly became a skilled entertainer By the time he graduated from high school, Greenwood had learned to play most of the instruments in the school band In the early 1960s, Greenwood began working the Nevada casino lounge circuit In 1979, Larry McFadden, Mel Tillis's bandleader, heard Greenwood perform McFadden arranged for Greenwood to record some demo sessions in Nashville, and that break led to Greenwood's recording contract with MCA Records in 1981 and his work with producer Jerry Crutchfield Greenwood scored 20 Top Ten hits between 1983 and 1990 Among them were the chart-toppers "Somebody's Gonna Love You," "Going, Going, Gone" and "Dixie Road" He has earned numerous industry awards, including Male Vocalist of the Year for the Academy of Country Music (1983), Male Vocalist of the Year from the Country Music Association (1983 and 1984) and a Grammy for Top Male Vocal Performance in 1985 for "IOU" He also took home the 1985 CMA Song of the Year award for "God Bless the USA" This year marks the 30th anniversary of "God Bless the USA" Composed in 1983, it became a Top Ten country hit for Greenwood in 1984 The tune is one of America's most popular and recognizable patriotic songs, thanks, in part, to its popularity during the 1991 Persian Gulf War and during the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America For his patriotic songs and his work with the armed forces, including more than 30 USO tours, Greenwood has been honored with the prestigious National Patriot's Award, presented by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society In November 2008, President George W Bush appointed Greenwood to a six-year term as a council member on the National Endowment for the Arts In the mid-1990s, Greenwood began performing almost daily at the Lee Greenwood Theater in Sevierville, Tennessee The residency lasted five years Since then, he continues to tour, record and write new material His latest EP, I Want to Be in Your World, was released in 2011 for Tate Music Group He also devotes substantial time to numerous charitable causes Among the artifacts on display in Lee Greenwood: American Patriot are: Awards presented to Greenwood from United States military units and veterans groups Stage wear, including a red, white and blue American-flag-design leather jacket, and a fringed leather jacket with Native American beadwork Letter from President George HW Bush, thanking Greenwood for participating in Bush's 1989 Inaugural ceremony Greenwood's Henri Selmer Paris saxophone, made in France Greenwood's Grammy, CMA and ACM awards Greenwood's honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from Cumberland University and his honorary Doctor of Public Service degree from Lincoln Memorial University]]>

Reba: All the Women I Am

08-09-2013 - 06-08-2014

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

http://countrymusichalloffame.org/the-news-room-archive/view/2148

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - 222 Fifth Avenue South Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Admission to Museum members, included with Museum admission $22/Adult, $14/Youth(6-17), $20/Seniors(55+)/Students/Military, $20/AAA Adult, Free/5 years and under

(615) 416-2001

http://countrymusichalloffame.org/visit/

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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 will pay tribute to this inimitable artist with the cameo exhibition Reba: All the Women I Am, which opens in the museum's East Gallery on August 9, 2013, and runs through June 8, 2014 "Reba is the most successful female country performer of her generation, and a major influence on many of the female recording artists who have followed her," said Museum Director Kyle Young "Her achievements and accolades are almost too numerous to mention: She has sold more than 40 million records, charted nearly 60 Top Ten singles and 24 #1 hits, and been honored with nearly 50 major awards, including two Grammy awards, the Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year award and the Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year award; she is also one of only four entertainers in history to receive the National Artistic Achievement Award from the US Congress And, of course, she was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2011 "It's impossible to overstate Reba's impact on country music, and her contributions go well beyond recording," Young continued "She heightened production values for country concerts, adding elaborate stages, video screens and multiple costume changes Such innovations are now de rigueur on the tours of top country artists Furthermore, through her work on Broadway, in film, and as the star of two television comedies, Reba has helped to heighten and expand the profile of country music, lifting all boats in her magnificent wake We are looking forward to telling the rich, inspiring and always entertaining story of one of country music's brightest lights" Reba Nell McEntire was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on March 28, 1955, and grew up in Chockie, Oklahoma, on a cattle ranch, traveling regularly to rodeos with her father, champion calf roper Clark McEntire Influenced by their mother, Jackie, who was a talented singer, Reba and her siblings Pake and Susie began performing as the Singing McEntires while in high school In 1974, Reba sang the national anthem at the National Rodeo Finals in Oklahoma City; cowboy singer Red Steagall heard her and financed a recording session, which led to her signing with Mercury Records in 1975 Reba began releasing singles in 1976, and two years later she scored her first Top 20 hit with "Three Sheets in the Wind," a duet with Jacky Ward In 1980, she notched her first Top 10 single, "(You Lift Me) Up to Heaven," and garnered her first #1s in 1982-83 with "Can't Even Get the Blues" and "You're the First Time I've Thought About Leaving" After a move to MCA Records in 1983, Reba took more control of her career and material and, over the next decade, produced a slew of now-classic country hits including "How Blue," "Somebody Should Leave," "Whoever's in New England," "The Last One to Know" and many more A series of groundbreaking headliner tours to support her hits consolidated Reba's status as a music superstar During this time, music videos became an important vehicle for reaching fans; Reba's clip for "Whoever's in New England" sparked an interest in acting, and in 1990 she appeared in her first film, Tremors She went on to appear in 10 more films, to date In March 1991, Reba suffered a personal tragedy when seven members of her band, her road manager, and the pilot and co-pilot of a chartered private jet were killed in a plane crash Reba took an extended break from touring and recorded the album For My Broken Heart The record, which contained a handful of hits, including the title song, "Is There Life Out There" and "The Greatest Man I Never Knew," became one of her best sellers Throughout the 1990s, Reba continued her chart success: Her many hits during the decade include "The Heart Won't Lie" (with Vince Gill), "Does He Love You" (with Linda Davis) and "The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter" In January 2001, Reba stepped into the title role of the Broadway musical Annie Get Your Gun Her bravura portrayal garnered universal critical acclaim, with the New York Times hailing the performance as "without qualification the best performance by an actress in a musical comedy this season" Fans of musical theater agreed, as the show was sold out through most of Reba's five-month run From 2001 to 2007, Reba starred in her own hit comedy series, Reba When the show ended, she refocused her efforts on touring and recording; in 2008, she left MCA Records and signed with Valory Music Group, a subsidiary of Big Machine Records Her first album for the label, Keep on Loving You, was released in August 2009; it debuted at #1 on both the Billboard country chart and the all-genre Billboard 200 album chart and featured the #1 single "Consider Me Gone" A savvy businesswoman, in 1988 Reba founded Starstruck Entertainment, a multi-dimensional corporation encompassing booking, management, music publishing, a recording studio and transportation services In 1989, she married her manager, Narvel Blackstock; he continues to oversee Starstruck's many enterprises Although Reba was awarded country music's highest honor in 2011 with her election to the Country Music Hall of Fame, her career shows no signs of slowing down: She is currently starring in the ABC comedy Malibu Country; her most recent album, All the Women I Am, spawned the #1 hit "Turn on the Radio" Reba: All the Women I Am will be accompanied by an ongoing series of programs throughout the exhibit's duration]]>

Inveterate Composition for Clare

03-18-2013 - 08-01-2014

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/rachel-owenss-inveterate-composition-for-clare

Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Located at the Demonbreun Street entrance to the Frist Center

(615) 244-3340

http://fristcenter.org/visit/tickets

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To be installed in March at the Demonbreun Street entrance to the Frist Center, Inveterate Composition for Clare (2011), by Brooklyn-based artist Rachel Owens, is composed of dismantled sections of two replica military Humvee shells, which have been reconstructed and welded together in a monumental, quasi-cubist form The central iconography of rebuilt military vehicles suggests the fragmentation of war, while alluding to the extra layers of metal that American soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan welded onto their Humvees and other transports to provide added protection from the improvised explosive devices (IEDs) used against them This work is at once a reflection of the horror of war and a memorial to those who have sacrificed their lives in its conduct A stereo system inside the sculpture initially hints at the music that soldiers riding in military vehicles might have used to calm themselves or psych themselves up for combat But instead of hip-hop or heavy metal, the soundtrack is composed of the songs of whales and crashes of glaciers; haunting sounds that make an emotional link between human conflict and environmental vulnerability Painted metallic white, the angular form of the sculpture suggests the jagged edges of an iceberg, establishing a connection between the global warming that is shrinking the ice pack and the consumption of fossil fuels that lies at the heart of many Middle Eastern conflicts With its whale songs, the hulking white form also brings to mind Moby Dick, the great white whale that has come to signify humanity’s blind ambition to control forces larger than itself, whether in the context of war or the struggle with nature The work was developed with the support of the late Clare Weiss, curator for the New York City Parks Department, who passed away in January 2010, after a long battle with breast cancer Rachel Owens is represented in New York City by ZieherSmith Gallery Image: Rachel Owens, Inveterate Composition for Clare, (Installation view, New York City) 2001 Repurposed replica Humvees (steel and fiberglass), humpback whale songs, and lights Courtesy of the artist and ZieherSmith New York Photography by Lisa Corson]]>

The First Tennesseans

07-01-2007 - 01-01-2037

Tennessee State Museum

http://www.tnmuseum.org

Tennessee State Museum - 505 Deaderick Street Nashville TN 37243

Admission: Free Admission

museuminfo@tnmuseum.org

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Prehistoric Indian cultures existed in Tennessee through four evolving periods, beginning about 15,000 years ago, peaking between 800 and 1650 AD 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 on exhibit The museum even has a display of bones from a mastodon that roamed Tennessee 10,000 years ago]]>

Lucy Dunwody Boehm Porcelain Collection

09-01-2009 - 01-01-2037

Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksv

http://customshousemuseum.org/permanent-exhibits/lucy-dunwody-boehm-porcelain-collection

Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville - 200 South Second Street Clarksville TN 37040

Admission: Free Museum members and children under 6 $7/Adults $5/Seniors 65 and up $5/College students with picture ID $3/Children ages 6-18

(931) 648-5780

Start Time(s): <strong>Note: Closed Mondays and major holidays</strong>

The Customs House Museum Boehm porcelain collection is one of the largest in the southeast It houses dozens of beautifully detailed birds and flowers, and is truly a must see sight for anyone who can appreciate the beauty of nature Helpful Information: Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and in all areas of the Museum Free parking for Museum visitors is available behind the Museum at the top of the hill off South Second Street Sundays are free for everyone!]]>

Tulip Grove Mansion Guided Tour

07-01-2009 - 01-01-2037

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The Hermitage

http://thehermitage.com/

The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson - 4580 Rachel's Lane Nashville TN 37076

Admission: $5/ticket

(615) 889-2941

info@thehermitage.com

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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]]>

The Hermitage - Andrew Jackson

02-26-2009 - 01-01-2037

The Hermitage

http://thehermitage.com

The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson - 4580 Rachel's Lane Nashville TN 37076

Admission: $17/Adult, $14/Seniors, $11/Students 13-18, $7/Children 6-12, Free/Under 5

info@thehermitage.com

Start Time(s): 9:00am to 4:30pm (October 16-March 31)

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 tours, informational signage, touch screen digital signage, on-site brochure, and an interactive website (coming soon!) This project was funded partly by the National Endowment for the Humanities]]>

Permanent Exhibit: Hall of Fame Rotunda

07-01-2007 - 01-01-2037

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

http://www.countrymusichalloffame.com/site/experience-events-detail.aspx?cid=2243

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - 222 Fifth Avenue South Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Admission to Museum members, included with Museum admission $20/Adult, $12/Youth(6-17), $18/Seniors(55+)/Students/Military, $18/AAA Adult, Free/5 years and under

(615) 416-2001

info@countrymusichalloffame.com

http://store.countrymusichalloffame.com/VisitTheMuseum.php

Start Time(s): Daily

The Hall of Fame Rotunda is a special room designed to recognize Hall of Fame members in a style befitting the high honor of membership 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, whose plaques can be found alongside Thomas Hart Benton's painting The Sources of Country Music The room is round to ensure that every Hall of Fame member has a place of equal importance]]>

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

07-01-2007 - 01-01-2037

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

http://www.countrymusichalloffame.com/site/experience-events-detail.aspx?cid=232

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - 222 Fifth Avenue South Nashville TN 37203

Admission: Free Admission to Museum members, included with Museum admission $20/Adult, $12/Youth(6-17), $18/Seniors(55+)/Students/Military, $18/AAA Adult, Free/5 years and under

(615) 416-2001

info@countrymusichalloffame.com

http://store.countrymusichalloffame.com/VisitTheMuseum.php

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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 Back Home immerses visitors in the history and sounds of country music, its meanings and the lives and voices of many of its honored personalities A self-guided tour covering two floors of the Museum, Sing Me Back Home tells the story of country music from its pre-commercial roots in the nineteenth century through its vibrant life in the twenty-first century Organized chronologically, the story moves through large subjects such as “Country During the War Years,” while each glass artifact case has a unique theme Visitors can read about the music and its makers or let the powerful photos, instruments, costumes - and especially the music - tell the story by themselves Throughout your journey you are able to see the two-floor, glassed-in central archives where the Museum’s vast collection is housed and where Museum staff are seen working with historical artifacts and recordings This unprecedented view into the core archives is like a window into a shared history and the processes from which the Museum exhibits emerge At the close of the journey, visitors enter the Hall of Fame Rotunda, the hallowed space where the Country Music Hall of Fame® members are honored alongside American master Thomas Hart Benton’s famous last painting, The Sources of Country Music Sing Me Back Home is just what the title suggests: an exploration of the power of music to make living history and to connect us to our deepest feelings]]>

The Age of Jackson

07-01-2007 - 01-01-2037

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Tennessee State Museum

http://www.tnmuseum.org

Tennessee State Museum - 505 Deaderick Street Nashville TN 37243

Admission: Free Admission

museuminfo@tnmuseum.org

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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]]>

Antebellum

07-01-2007 - 01-01-2037

Tennessee State Museum

http://www.tnmuseum.org

Tennessee State Museum - 505 Deaderick Street Nashville TN 37243

Admission: Free Admission

museuminfo@tnmuseum.org

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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 increasing prosperity manifested itself in several ways Artists, whether trained or self-taught, found a ready market for their skills as the rising middle and upper classes sought to have their portraits painted Silversmiths, gunsmiths, tailors, and other craftsmen established themselves in cities and towns Exhibits of Tennessee-made silver, firearms, and quilts attest to that prosperity Another display on African American life points out that one-fourth of Tennessee's population were blacks who not only did not share in the state's prosperity but also lived as slaves unable to control their own lives]]>

The Civil War and Reconstruction

07-01-2007 - 01-01-2037

Tennessee State Museum

http://www.tnmuseum.org

Tennessee State Museum - 505 Deaderick Street Nashville TN 37243

Admission: Free Admission

museuminfo@tnmuseum.org

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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 in the west, with more than 400 battles and skirmishes within its borders Each of the major battles in Tennessee is highlighted with artifacts from the battlefield The Tennessee State Museum's holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the best in the nation]]>

The New South

07-01-2007 - 01-01-2037

Tennessee State Museum

http://www.tnmuseum.org

Tennessee State Museum - 505 Deaderick Street Nashville TN 37243

Admission: Free Admission

museuminfo@tnmuseum.org

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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 Frontier

07-01-2007 - 01-01-2037

Tennessee State Museum

http://www.tnmuseum.org

Tennessee State Museum - 505 Deaderick Street Nashville TN 37243

Admission: Free Admission

museuminfo@tnmuseum.org

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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 on the frontier Handmade furniture, a woodworking shop, and a working printing press show the skill of early Tennessee craftspeople]]>

Stories from the Hermitage Slave Community

07-01-2007 - 01-01-2037

The Hermitage

http://thehermitage.com

The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson - 4580 Rachel's Lane Nashville TN 37076

Admission: $17/Adult, $14/Seniors, $11/Students 13-18, $7/Children 6-12, Free/Under 5

info@thehermitage.com

Start Time(s): 9:00am-4:30pm (October 16-March 31)

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 1865, slaves were born, purchased, lived, sold, and died on The Hermitage, but little is known about their story Only recently through scant documents, archaeology, and oral tradition has an image of the Hermitage slave community begun to emerge The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson is proud to present Stories from the Hermitage Slave Community Funds provided by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority helped make this exhibit possible Only a small number of photographs of Hermitage slaves are known to exist This temporary exhibit gives voice to the Hermitage Slave Community by combining images of the slaves weathered and worn hands and faces with personal information about them These stories and images reflect the struggle and contributions of individuals and families who supported the Hermitage plantation and the Jackson family Stories from the Hermitage Slave Community runs indefinitely Stories from the Hermitage Slave Community is included with regular admission to The Hermitage]]>

Memory Lane

03-04-2010 - 01-01-2037

Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville

http://customshousemuseum.org/permanent-exhibits/heritage-hall

Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville - 200 South Second Street Clarksville TN 37040

Admission: Free Museum members and children under 6 $7/Adults $5/Seniors 65 and up $5/College students with picture ID $3/Children ages 6-18

(931) 648-5780

Start Time(s): <strong>Note: Closed Mondays and major holidays</strong>

See the life and history of Montgomery County during the mid-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries Memory Lane features a re-built 1842 log cabin, and a historic Printmaker's Shop, Draper's Shop, and Tobacco Shop Antique fire trucks, wagons, and carts reveal transportation before the automobile Helpful Information: Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and in all areas of the Museum Free parking for Museum visitors is available behind the Museum at the top of the hill off South Second Street Sundays are free for everyone!]]>

Explorer's Gallery

03-04-2010 - 01-01-2037

Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville

http://customshousemuseum.org/exhibits/permanent-exhibits

Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville - 200 South Second Street Clarksville TN 37040

Admission: Free Museum members and children under 6 $7/Adults $5/Seniors 65 and up $5/College students with picture ID $3/Children ages 6-18

(931) 648-5780

Start Time(s): <strong>Note: Closed Mondays and major holidays</strong>

The Explorer’s Gallery is packed with fun, learning and fantasy In McGregor’s Market and Kitchen, Aunt Alice’s Attic, Raceways, and of course – the Bubble Room, children can learn through play! ( Note: The Bubble Room has been moved during construction of the new Bubble Cave, but is still open for fun and exploration) Helpful Information: Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and in all areas of the Museum Free parking for Museum visitors is available behind the Museum at the top of the hill off South Second Street Sundays are free for everyone!]]>

Challenges and Champions Sports Gallery

03-04-2010 - 01-01-2037

Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville

http://customshousemuseum.org/permanent-exhibits/challange-and-champions

Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville - 200 South Second Street Clarksville TN 37040

Admission: Free Museum members and children under 6 $7/Adults $5/Seniors 65 and up $5/College students with picture ID $3/Children ages 6-18

(931) 648-5780

Start Time(s): <strong>Note: Closed Mondays and major holidays</strong>

Challenges and Champions highlights amazing athletes who have come from Montgomery County See Jeff Purvis‘ racecar, Wilma Rudoph’s relay baton, Billy Copeland’s street luge, and other exciting mementos of sporting history Helpful Information: Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and in all areas of the Museum Free parking for Museum visitors is available behind the Museum at the top of the hill off South Second Street Sundays are free for everyone!]]>

Postmaster's Office

03-04-2010 - 01-01-2037

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Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville

http://customshousemuseum.org/permanent-exhibits/post-masters-office

Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville - 200 South Second Street Clarksville TN 37040

Admission: Free Museum members and children under 6 $7/Adults $5/Seniors 65 and up $5/College students with picture ID $3/Children ages 6-18

(931) 648-5780

Start Time(s): <strong>Note: Closed Mondays and major holidays</strong>

This exhibit shows a piece of the Museum’s history The building was designed in 1898 for use as a Federal Post Office and Custom House to handle the large volume of foreign mail coming up the river from t he city’s international tobacco business  Helpful Information: Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and in all areas of the Museum Free parking for Museum visitors is available behind the Museum at the top of the hill off South Second Street Sundays are free for everyone!]]>

Granville Museum Tours

01-01-2011 - 01-01-2037

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Granville Museum, Inc

http://granvilletn.com/

Granville Museum - 175 Clover St Granville TN 38564

Admission: Free Admission &nbsp;

(931) 653-4151

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The Granville Museum tells the story of the riverboat town of Granville, Tennessee The museum contains a great pictorial display of every aspect of the history of Granville Many historical items from homes, businesses, schools and the community are on display The museum features a military, school and music room and a room with furnishings depicting a home in the early 1900's Visitors will also enjoy a ten minute DVD on the history of Granville The museum also has a genealogy collection with many family records as well as cemetery documents of the Granville area We are a Blue Star Museum and have opened our doors to active duty military and their families through Labor Day, year round Bluegrass Music EVERY Saturday night at the Sutton General Store!]]>

Bubble Cave

08-27-2010 - 01-01-2037

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Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksv

http://customshousemuseum.org/permanent-exhibits/bubble-cave

Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville - 200 South Second Street Clarksville TN 37040

Admission: Free/Museum members and Children under 6 $7/Adults, $5/Seniors 55 &amp; up; College students with picture ID $3/Children ages 6-18

(931) 648-5780

Start Time(s): <strong>Closed Mondays and major holidays</strong>

The Bubble Cave is now open for exploration! Not only can you have some great bubbly fun, but you can also learn about the science of bubbles and caves How do bubbles work? Why do they pop? What exactly is a sink hole? All of your questions can be answered with some first hand experience and the Customs House Museum Bubble Cave! (Appropriate for children ages 2 to 102) Helpful Information: Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and in all areas of the Museum Free parking for Museum visitors is available behind the Museum at the top of the hill off South Second Street]]>

Indian Artifacts

08-27-2010 - 01-01-2037

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Sumner County Museum

http://www.sumnercountymuseum.org/ContentPage.aspx?WebPageId=16861&GroupId=3932

Sumner County Museum - 183 West Main Street Gallatin TN 37066

Admission: <strong>Self-Guided Tours:</strong> $3/Adults; $1/Children 6-12; Free/Children under 6 <strong>Schedule Guided Tours:</strong> $3/Adults: $2/Children <strong>Note: </strong>Guided tours MUST be scheduled in advance in order to have the Tour Guide available and arrangements made prior to the tour

(615) 451-3738

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A majority of these Indian artifacts have been found in Sumner County The Cherokee, Chickasaw, Creek, Shawnee and the Iroquois tribes used this area in Middle Tennessee as a neutral hunting ground The Shawnee were allow to hunt in here "only until the dogwoods begin to bloom" These Indian tribes were mobile and they did not live in tepees as the Indians of the west They lived in temporary huts made of cane stalks stuck deep in the ground and "daubed" with a mixture of mud and long grasses They followed the game that was abundant in this area and also were planters of crops They were not great pottery makers, but they were beginning to make and use pottery as you can see some of the items that have been found during excavations Many pieces are still covered with visible soot from the fire where they were baked in the fire pits]]>

Then and Now Photos of Gallatin, Westmoreland, Portland and Hendersonville

08-27-2010 - 01-01-2037

Sumner County Museum

http://www.sumnercountymuseum.org/ContentPage.aspx?WebPageId=16861&GroupId=3932

Sumner County Museum - 183 West Main Street Gallatin TN 37066

Admission: <strong>Self-Guided Tours:</strong> $3/Adults; $1/Children 6-12; Free/Children under 6 <strong>Schedule Guided Tours:</strong> $3/Adults: $2/Children <strong>Note: </strong>Guided tours MUST be scheduled in advance in order to have the Tour Guide available and arrangements made prior to the tour

(615) 451-3738

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This is a wonderful photographic display, featuring "then and now" photos of interest in Gallatin, Westmoreland, Portland and Hendersonville These are made by Allen Haynes There are three other photographers displayed here, EM Stark, Tippy Crutcher and JE Flanigan The display case shows some of the earlier cameras used by notable photographers]]>

Civil War Map

08-27-2010 - 01-01-2037

Sumner County Museum

http://www.sumnercountymuseum.org/

Sumner County Museum - 183 West Main Street Gallatin TN 37066

Admission: <strong>Self-Guided Tours:</strong> $3/Adults; $1/Children 6-12; Free/Children under 6 <strong>Schedule Guided Tours:</strong> $3/Adults: $2/Children <strong>Note: </strong>Guided tours MUST be scheduled in advance in order to have the Tour Guide available and arrangements made prior to the tour

(615) 451-3738

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James Willette, a cartographer of the US Army of the Cumberland drew the large map on the wall in 1864 It shows the small city of Gallatin and the surrounding area It is drawn on waxed linen and is a topographical map as well as showing the elevation in feet from sea level Look for the circles which indicate the crest of hills Houses, taverns, roads, churches, crops, cotton fields and timber areas are all shown on this detailed map But the most interesting thing about the map is: all the trees are shaded to 3 pm in the afternoon!]]>

Historic RCA Studio B Tours

08-09-2011 - 01-01-2037

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

http://countrymusichalloffame.org/studiob/

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - 222 Fifth Avenue South Nashville TN 37203

Admission: $1299/adult, $1099/youth ages 6-17, and are available only in conjunction with museum admission

http://store.countrymusichalloffame.com/VisitTheMuseum.php

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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 discover the legend of this Music Row landmark Come enjoy a personally guided tour through this world-famous studio located on renowned Music Row Studio tours depart daily from the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum and are sold only in conjunction with museum admission between 10:30am - 2:30pm]]>

Model Trains Every Sunday

01-08-2012 - 01-01-2037

Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksv

http://customshousemuseum.org/

Customs House Museum and Cultural Center - Clarksville - 200 South Second Street Clarksville TN 37040

Admission: Free for all ages with paid admission <strong>Regular Admission:&nbsp;</strong> Free/Museum members and children under 6 $7/Adults $5/Seniors 65 and up $5/College students with picture ID $3/Children ages 6-18

(931) 648-5780

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The Customs House Museum boasts one of the largest model railroad layouts in the region in our Kimbrough Gallery We invite you to interact with our exhibit, controlling the animation of action within the layouts Make the figures and automobiles move, and helicopters fly Be sure to visit Thomas the Tank Engine at the Island of Sodor, as well as the Hogwarts Express Check out the history of train travel with the museum’s historical railroad poster collection View the numerous static displays of collectable model locomotive engines and the many types of railroad rolling stock Helpful Information: Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and in all areas of the Museum Free parking for Museum visitors is available behind the Museum at the top of the hill off South Second Street Please call to verify that the trains will be running, if it's close to a holiday]]>

James K Polk Ancestral Home

06-13-2012 - 01-01-2037

Maury County CVB

http://www.jameskpolk.com

James K Polk Home - 301 West Seventh Street Columbia TN 38401

Admission: $7/Adult $6/Senior (60+) $4/Youth (6-18) Free/Children under 6 $20/Family Rate <strong>NOTE: Group rates are available</strong>

(931) 388-2354

jameskpolk@bellsouth.net

Start Time(s): Winter Hours (November - March), close at 4:00pm Closed thanksgiving, December 24, 25 &amp; January 1

The only remaining residence of James K Polk except the White House, the ca 1816 home was built by Polk’s father Samuel, and is one of the best examples of Federal style architecture remaining in Tennessee Today it houses over 1000 objects that belonged to President and Mrs Polk including furniture, paintings, china, and silver The James K Polk Ancestral Home in Columbia, Tennessee is the only surviving residence of the eleventh US President (excluding the White House) Samuel Polk, a prosperous farmer and surveyor, built the Federal-style brick house in 1816 while his oldest son James was attending the University of North Carolina When the future President graduated in 1818, he returned to Tennessee and stayed with his parents until his marriage to Sarah Childress in 1824 While living in his family's Columbia home, James practiced law and began his political career by successfully running for the State Legislature Today, the Home displays original items from James K Polk's years in Tennessee and Washington, DC including furniture, paintings, and White House china In addition to touring the main Home, guests may visit the adjacent ca 1820 Sisters' House where two of the President's married sisters lived at different times The Sisters' House offers a 12-minute orientation video, a museum room, temporary exhibits, and a shop The museum features some of the most unique and significant artifacts from the site's collections including daguerreotypes of President and Mrs Polk, White House gifts and mementos, campaign memorabilia from the Election of 1844, and Sarah Polk's Inaugural fan with miniature portraits of the first eleven Presidents The Polk Home's detached kitchen building was reconstructed in 1946 on the original foundation Visitors to the kitchen see period cooking implements and household accessories Demonstrations of early 19th century crafts and chores are presented here occasionally]]>

All Aboard for a Trains! Encore

09-22-2012 - 01-01-2037

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Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art

http://cheekwood.org/Public_Programs/Trains_Encore.aspx

Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art - 1200 Forrest Park Drive Nashville TN 37205

Admission: &nbsp;Free with admission <u><i>Cheekwood Admission</i></u> $12/Adults $10/Seniors (65+) $5/Youth (3-17) $5/College Student (with current ID) Free/Children Ages 2 &amp; under 50% Military Discount with current ID Parking: $3/car For membership information please visit <a target="_blank" href="https://wwwcheekwoodorg/Membership/Join_Renew_or_Give_a_Gift_of_Membership_Nowaspx">Cheekwoodorg</a>

(615) 356-8000

Start Time(s): Closed on Mondays

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 on three separate tracks— a treat for train enthusiasts and young conductors alike]]>

Tour the Belle Meade Plantation

07-28-2012 - 01-01-2037

Belle Meade Plantation

http://bellemeadeplantation.com/ai1ec_event/jane-austen-book-club-discussion-and-tea/?instance_id=41

Belle Meade Plantation - 5025 Harding Pike Nashville TN 37205

Admission: Adults $1600 Seniors (65+) $1400 Student (Ages 13-18)- $1000 Youth (Ages 6-12) &ndash; $800 Child (5 and under)-FREE Grounds Only- $1000 Family Rate -$4500 (includes 2 adults and up to 4 youth ages 6-18) &nbsp;

(615) 356-0501

Start Time(s): Monday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm (tours start at 9:30am) Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm (tours start at 11:30am)

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, carriage house, mausoleum, gardens, and a log cabin After you’ve completed your tour of the house and grounds, a free wine tasting at our winery awaits Don’t forget to visit our gift-shop for unique gifts and Harding House, our on-site restaurant Tours start at 9:30am Monday-Saturday and 11:30am on Sundays  Last tour starts daily at 4:00pm The Belle Meade Plantation is closed on Easter Sunday,Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day  ]]>

Appalachian Center for Craft -The Gallery

02-12-2013 - 01-01-2037

Appalachian Center for Craft

http://tntech.edu/craftcenter

Appalachian Center for Craft - 1560 Craft Center Drive Smithville TN 37166

Admission: Free Admission

(615) 597-6801

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Visit the gallery at the Appalachian Center for Craft and experience the art of contemporary fine craft This 2700 sq ft facility carries fine craft from over 100 regional and Craft Center affiliated artist Open daily From I-40 - exit 273, Smithville/McMinnville exit travel south 6 miles and turn turn left immediately at end of Hurricane Bridge Travel 1 mile to faciltiy  Pictured:  Glass Casting by Curtiss Brock]]>