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Widow of the South Tour

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 PST

Event name: Widow of the South Tour
event Date Begin: 01.05.2008
event Date End: 31.12.2008
org Name: Franklin on Foot
event Url: http://www.franklinonfoot.com/widow_of_the_south_tour.htm
venue Name: Historic Carnton Plantation
venue Address1: 1345 Carnton Lane
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venue City: Franklin
venue State: TN
venue Zip: 37064
event Ticket Info: $20/Ticket includes $2 off the regular price of $10 for the Franklin on Foot tour and $12 for Carnton
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event Start Time: Monday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm; Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm at Carnton, Call for times for the walking tour
event Type: tn_history

To learn about the people and places in The Widow of the South book, we offer, in conjunction with Carnton Plantation, a joint Widow of the South tour. The tour includes the 90-minute walking tour of downtown Franklin and an hour-long guided house tour of Carnton Plantation in one combined price. For the Carnton portion of the tour, a reservation is not required. Simply visit Carnton during its regular hours. Please note: The last tour of the day is at 4:00pm at Carnton. For the downtown portion of the tour, call us at 615-400-3808 for a reservation and time for your tour.

The Widow of the South, written by long-time Franklin resident and Historic Carnton Plantation Association board member Robert Hicks, centers on the life of Carrie McGavock, the mistress of Carnton before, during and after the Civil War. After the hardcover release in September, 2005, the book rose to #5 and spent eight weeks on the New York Times Bestseller list in the fall of 2005. Now in paperback and published in French, Spanish, Arabic and Mandarin, the book gives readers an understanding of the historical significance of the Battle of Franklin, described by National Geographic as "the most unjustly forgotten battle of the entire Civil War." (April, 2005)

Nashville Film Festival

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 PST

Event name: Nashville Film Festival
event Date Begin: 16.04.2009
event Date End: 23.04.2009
org Name: Nashville Film Festival
event Url: http://nashvillefilmfestival.org
venue Name: Regal Green Hills Stadium 16
venue Address1: 3815 Green Hills Village Drive
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venue City: Nashville
venue State: TN
venue Zip: 37215
event Ticket Info: $9/Nashville Film Circle Mambers, Students and Seniors; $10/ticket online; $11/ticket at box office. All-Festival Pass and Ten Pack Pass are available. Visit website for more details.
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event Start Time: Box office opens daily 30 minutes before the start of the first film. Please check nashvillefilmfestival.org regular updates and film dates/times.
event Type: festivals

Founded in 1969 as the Sinking Creek Film Celebration and one of the longest-running film festivals in the country, Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) is hosted by the Regal Green Hills Stadium 16. This annual mid-Tennessee film event attracts enthusiastic film lovers from the region and has been praised by filmgoers and filmmakers alike for its unique combination of big city film festival atmosphere and southern hospitality. With over 240 films from 44 countries, numerous industry panels, music showcases, and great parties every night, the 2007 NaFF drew over 20,000 attendees. With films crossing all genres from drama, comedy, animation, and family to experimental, foreign, documentaries and short films, the Festival has something for every filmgoer to enjoy. Voted as one of "20 film festivals worth the entry fee" by MovieMaker Magazine and highlighted for "One of the Best Film Festival Prizes" by Film Festival Today, it is one of the most acclaimed film festivals in the South. Schedule TBA

25th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 PST

Event name: 25th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
event Date Begin: 27.12.2008
event Date End: 27.12.2008
org Name: African American Cultural Alliance
event Url: http://www.aacanashville.org/
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event Start Time: Saturday 6:00pm
event Type: holiday

Come join us for our 25th celebration of the Kwanzaa holiday!

Note: The celebration will take place at Gordon Memorial Church.

Jules de Balincourt Retrospective

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: Jules de Balincourt Retrospective
event Date Begin: 23.10.2008
event Date End: 05.12.2008
org Name: Vanderbilt University
event Url: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/gallery
venue Name: Vanderbilt University - Fine Arts Gallery
venue Address1: 23rd and West End Avenue
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venue City: Nashville
venue State: TN
venue Zip: 37203
event Ticket Info: Free Admission
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event Start Time: Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 12noon-4:00pm Saturday-Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm Hours subject to change during campus holidays.
event Type: visual_art

The Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of Jules de Balincourt, a retrospective exhibition of works by the renowned New York-based artist, curated by Joseph Whitt. The work of Jules de Balincourt straddles a difficult line between the raw necessity of folk art and an unexpected mastery of abstraction's compositional complexities. The French-born, California-raised artist was recently dubbed by Artforum International magazine as "one of the most challenging painters working today." Drawing from several important private collections, this exhibition will present an overview of de Balincourt's artistic practice from 2002 to today.

Lecture: Jules de Balincourt will present a lecture about his work, Wednesday, October 22 , 7:00pm in Room 103 of Wilson Hall on the Vanderbilt campus.

Opening Reception: Thursday, October 23, 5:00pm-7:00pm

Nashville Lawn and Garden Show

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: Nashville Lawn and Garden Show
event Date Begin: 05.03.2009
event Date End: 08.03.2009
org Name: Horticultural Association of Tennessee
event Url: http://www.nashvillelawnandgarden.com
venue Name: Tennessee State Fairgrounds
venue Address1: 625 Smith Avenue
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venue City: Nashville
venue State: TN
venue Zip: 37203
event Ticket Info: $15/4-day pass, $10/adults, $9/seniors (age 65 & up), $1/children 12 and under.
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event Email: info@nashvillelawnandgardenshow.com
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event Start Time: Thursday through Saturday 10:00am - 8:00pm Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm
event Type: festivals

Nashville Lawn and Garden Show is the premier lawn and garden show. The centerpiece of the Nashville Lawn and Garden Show is a naturalized presentation of more than 20 outstanding live gardens created by professional landscape designers. A series of 20 free lectures is presented throughout the four-day show by expert horticulturists and garden designers. The show also includes 250 exhibit booths of horticultural products, services, and equipment for show and sale. The spectacular floral design gallery features the work of more than 25 of the best designers in the mid-south region.

Proceeds are used by the Horticultural Association of Tennessee to fund horticultural projects throughout Tennessee. More than 22,000 people annually attend this event.

Iconic Memory: Photographs by Herman Leonard

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: Iconic Memory: Photographs by Herman Leonard
event Date Begin: 08.11.2008
event Date End: 01.01.2009
org Name: Richter Gallery
event Url: http://www.richtergallery.com
venue Name: Richter Gallery
venue Address1: 4003 Hillsboro Road
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venue City: Nashville
venue State: TN
venue Zip: 37215
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event Start Time: Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm Exhibition Reception: Saturday, November 8, 6:00pm-10:00pm
event Type: visual_art

Richter Gallery is pleased to bring this important artist and exhibition to Nashville. In his forward to Jazz, Giants and Journeys: The Photography of Herman Leonard, Quincy Jones, wrote, "When people think of jazz, their mental picture is likely one of Herman's." In addition to the internationally known Jazz photographs, this exhibit will also feature Herman Leonard's rarely seen fashion work and behind-the-scenes photographs of such legends as Dizzy Gillespie, Nat King Cole and Billie Holiday. "I wanted to do with light what artists do with a line sketch, show the whole character," said Herman in an interview with Departures Magazine. And that is what Herman has done over his entire lifetime and continues to do at the age of 85. He elevated music photography into an art form. His use of lighting, atmosphere and a spirituality of sorts cannot be found elsewhere. Therefore it is only fitting that Herman will be presented with the Lucie Award for Outstanding Achievement in Portraiture in October of this year.

Exhibition Reception with the Artist: Saturday, November 8, 6:00pm-10:00pm in conjunction with Artrageous.

Free College Counseling with the Princeton Review

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

Event name: Free College Counseling with the Princeton Review
event Date Begin: 05.12.2008
event Date End: 05.12.2008
org Name: Nashville Public Library
event Url: http://www.library.nashville.gov
venue Name: Nashville Public Library - Main Library
venue Address1: 615 Church Street
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venue City: Nashville
venue State: TN
venue Zip: 37219
event Ticket Info: Free, but registration is required. To register contact Kyle.Barber@nashville.gov
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event Start Time: Friday, December 5, 3:00pm-5:00pm Saturday, January 31, 9:00am-12:30pm Friday, February 6, 3:00pm-5:00pm
event Type: class_workshop_lecture

Teens-get expert advice on college admissions and a personalized plan to get you into the college of your dreams!

Free ACT Practice Test on Saturday, January 31, 2009, 9:00am-12:30pm. Get test results on Friday, February 6, 3:00pm-5:00pm. Registration is required. To register contact Kyle.Barber@nashville.gov

Artwork Trunk Show Featuring Sarah Shearer and Laura Baisden

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

Event name: Artwork Trunk Show Featuring Sarah Shearer and Laura Baisden
event Date Begin: 06.12.2008
event Date End: 06.12.2008
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event Url: http://www.artbysarah.com
venue Name: Fire Finch
venue Address1: 305 Church St
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venue City: Nashville
venue State: TN
venue Zip: 37201
event Ticket Info: Free
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event Start Time: One night only! Saturday 6:00pm-9:00pm
event Type: visual_art

One Night Only Artwork Trunk Show! Sarah Shearer, known for her vibrant oil paintings, and Laura Baisden, a talented local printmaker, are presenting a collection of one of a kind, affordable art at the new Fire Finch on Church Street in conjunction with the First Saturday Art Crawl. Sarah Shearer's eclectic color combinations and passion for painting exotic and sometimes dark portraits have become a thematic strong point. Laura Baisden's multi-color prints feature whimsical characters who inspire you to feel as if you are watching part of a fantastic story play itself out on paper.

Young Women's MS Support Group

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

Event name: Young Women's MS Support Group
event Date Begin: 07.12.2008
event Date End: 07.12.2008
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venue Name: Cabana
venue Address1: 1910 Belcourt Ave
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venue City: Nashville
venue State: TN
venue Zip: 37212
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event Start Time: Sunday 5:30pm
event Type: community

The Nashville-Area Young Women's MS Support Group is in the works and currently looking for members. The group provides laid-back social interaction and support for young, professional, and positive-thinking woman who have been recently diagnosed or have been living with MS. Rather than meeting in the usual support-group environment, we will meet in the same kind of places where we meet our friends and live our lives.

Please note: This group will meet at Cabana in Hillsboro Village on December 7.

Algae: Our Next Biofuel

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

Event name: Algae: Our Next Biofuel
event Date Begin: 05.12.2008
event Date End: 05.12.2008
org Name: National Algae Association Mid-South Chapter
event Url: http://www.nationalalgaeassociation.com
venue Name: Scarritt-Bennett Center
venue Address1: 1008 19th Avenue South
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venue City: Nashville
venue State: TN
venue Zip: 37212
event Ticket Info: $200/Members; $250/Non-members; $50/Students with ID
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event Email: TFakhoorian@nationalalgaeassociation.com
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event Start Time: Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm
event Type: class_workshop_lecture

National Algae Association Mid-South Chapter's first conference invites all interested parties to learn the latest developments in algae for biofuel research, production and funding.

Adult Children of Bipolar Support Network

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

Event name: Adult Children of Bipolar Support Network
event Date Begin: 10.12.2008
event Date End: 10.12.2008
org Name: Children of Bipolar
event Url: http://www.childrenofbipolar.com
venue Name: Children of Bipolar
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venue City: Brentwood
venue State: TN
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event Ticket Info: $5/admission
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event Start Time: Wednesday 7:00pm
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Individuals are encouraged to call the Nashville-based Adult Children of Bipolar Support Network at 7 p.m. (CST) Dec. 10 (Wednesday) to link up with author/speaker Angela Grett and others who are learning to cope with the struggles of having a parent, sibling, spouse or partner with bipolar disorder. The conference call gives hurting people the opportunity to anonymously share their experiences, learn about educational resources, and receive encouragement from their peers. The networking session will be moderated by Valri Bromfield, a staff therapist and counselor for the Vanderbilt University Psychological and Counseling Center in Nashville. "The first ACB Support Network session in October was a great success," said Grett, network founder and author of the book My Mother's Bipolar, So What Am I?. "We laughed, we cried, we shared, and we listened. What became clear to me was that coming together as people with shared experiences and challenges is one of the most healing gifts one can give oneself." The toll-free conference calls, which last from one to two hours, are offered once a month. Grett also has established an on-line forum (blog) that allows ACBSN participants to discuss important topics on bipolar disorder anytime day or night. Individuals who are interested in calling into the Adult Children of Bipolar Support Network on Dec. 10 or subsequent dates are required to register at http://www.childrenofbipolar.com. A $5 registration fee covers the cost of the conference call service. For more information or to sign up for the next call, visit http://www.childrenofbipolar.com.