JANUARY I FEBRUARY

JANUARY

MUSIC
ITR with Suzy Boggus, Doug Crider, Kathy Mattea, Jon Vezner at The Bluebird Cafe on January 8
Music in the Lobby featuring Teri Reid at Frist Center for the Visual Arts on January 8
Opry at the Ryman featuring Loretta Lynn, Vince Gill and more at Ryman Auditorium on January 9
Sprint Sound & Speed Concert featuring Montgomery Gentry, Rodney Atkins and Julianne Hough at Sommet Center on January 9
Songwriter Session: Tim Buppert at Country Music Hall of Fame on January 10
A Solo Acoustic Evening with Bryan Adams at Ryman Auditorium on January 11
Jazz in the Movies with Beegie Adair and George Yanok at Frist Center for the Visual Arts on January 11
Blair Nightcap Series: All in the Family at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music on January 12
Celine Dion at Sommet Center on January 13
Vince Gill at Schermerhorn Symphony Center on January 15 – 17
Music in the Lobby featuring Kristi Sibley at Frist Center for the Visual Arts on January 16
24th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Grand Ole Opry House on January 17
Opry at the Ryman featuring Mel Tillis, Marty Stuart and more at Ryman Auditorium on January 17
Songwriter Session: Marc Beeson and Mike Reid at Country Music Hall of Fame on January 17
Let Freedom Sing! at Schermerhorn Symphony Center on January 18
Nashville Lifestyles' 5th Annual Music in the City at Tin Roof on January 20
Cross Canadian Ragweed with Scott Miller and The Common Wealth at Mercy Lounge and Cannery Ballroom on January 22
Music in the Lobby featuring Sutton and Graves Duo at Frist Center for the Visual Arts on January 22
Nashville Symphony at Columbia State Community College on January 22
Blair Signature Series: Vanderbilt Voices at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music on January 23
Concert Art Series – Imani Winds at APSU's Music/Mass Communication Building on January 23
ITR with Thom Schuyler, Fred Knobloch, Don Schlitz and Jelly Roll Johnson benefiting Alive Hospice at The Bluebird Cafe on January 23
Opry at the Ryman featuring Darryl Worley, Marty Stuart and more at Ryman Auditorium on January 24
Songwriter Session: John Ford Coley at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on January 24
Blair Signature Series: The Blakemore Trio at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music on January 26
Disco Biscuits with Future Rock at Mercy Lounge and Cannery Ballroom on January 29
Music in the Lobby featuring Vanderbilt Blair School of Music at Frist Center for the Visual Arts on January 29
Dave Koz – At the Movies at Schermerhorn Symphony Center on January 30
AC/DC Black Ice World Tour at Sommet Center on January 31 \
Blair Global Music Series presents Candace Kerr Johnson, soprano at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music on January 31
Family Program: Musical Petting Zoo and Instrument Demonstration at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on January 31
Songwriter Session: Becky Hobbs with Duane Sciacque at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on January 31
The Killers at Grand Ole Opry House on January 31
The St. Olaf Choir, Anton Armstrong, Director at TPAC's War Memorial Auditorium on January 31

FESTIVALS
Enchanted Brides Bridal Show at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on January 9
Sprint Sound & Speed Fan Festival with Driver and Artist Appearances at Nashville Municipal Auditorium on January 10
Appleton Bike Show and Swap Meet at Tennessee State Fairgrounds on January 10 – 11
18th Annual Nashville Auto Fest at Tennessee State Fairgrounds on January 17 – 18

DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE
Nissan Concert Series presents Cheech and Chong at Ryman Auditorium on January 8
Special Engagement: Bruce Bruce at Zanies Comedy Night Club on January 9 – 11
The Wizard of Oz at TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall on January 13 – 18
Richard the Third at Belmont University's Troutt Theater on January 15 – February 1
Pinnochio at Roxy Regional Theatre – Clarksville on January 17 – 31
Rodney Carrington at TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall on January 23 – 24
Great Performances at Vanderbilt: Tango Fire (Estampas Portenas) at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music on January 29
Special Engagement: Robert Schimmel at Zanies Comedy Night Club on January 29 – 31
Bye, Bye, Birdie at Steeple Players Community Theatre on January 30 – February 15

KIDS & FAMILIES
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory at Nashville Children's Theatre through January 10
Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring on January 19
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: Over the Top at Sommet Center on January 23 – 25

SPORTS & RECREATION
23rd Annual Nashville Boat and Sportshow at Nashville Convention Center on January 7 – 11
Nashville Broncs vs. Cleveland Rockers at Nashville Municipal Auditorium on January 9
AFC Divisional Playoff Game: Tennessee Titans vs. Baltimore Ravens at LP Field on January 10
General Jackson Tailgate Cruise to Titans Playoff Game on General Jackson Showboat on January 10
Nashville Predators vs. Atlanta Thrashers at Sommet Center on January 17
Nashville Broncs vs. Houston Takers at Nashville Municipal Auditorium on January 18
Nashville Predators vs. New Jersey Devils at Sommet Center on January 19
Zoo Run Run at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere on January 24

MUSEUMS & VISUAL ARTS
Battle of New Orleans Commemoration at The Hermitage on January 8
Lecture Series: Unspoken Words: Contemporary Women Artists from the Middle East and North Africa at Frist Center for the Visual Arts on January 8
Happy Holidays Remembered at Nashville's Main Public Library through January 11
ARTini: The Best of Photography and Film from the George Eastman House Collection at Frist Center for the Visual Arts on January 16
Collectors' Event at Customs House Museum and Cultural Center on January 24
Gallery Talk: Paint Made Fresh at Frist Center for the Visual Arts on January 29
 

FEBRUARY

MUSIC
Artist-in-Residence: Vince Gill at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on February 3
Music in the Lobby featuring Teri Reid at Frist Center for the Visual Arts on February 5
Ax Plays Brahms at Schermerhorn Symphony Center on February 5 – 7
Blair Signature Series: Blair String Quartet at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music on February 6
Music in the Lobby featuring Mario DaSilva at Frist Center for the Visual Arts on February 6
Yonder Mountain String Band at TPAC's War Memorial Auditorium on February 7
An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt at Schermerhorn Symphony Center on February 11
ALIAS Chamber Ensemble Winter Concert with Chris Farrell and Melissa Rose at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music on February 12
Music in the Lobby featuring Tennessee State University Students at Frist Center for the Visual Arts on February 12
Nissan Concert Series presents B.B. King with Buddy Guy at Ryman Auditorium on February 12
Sing-Along Love Songs at Renaissance Center of the Jackson Foundation on February 13
Valentine Dinner Concert featuring The Heartbreakers at Arts Center of Cannon County on February 13
Michael W. Smith Valentine's Weekend Concert at Grand Ole Opry House on February 13 – 14
70's Rock and Soul Valentines Classic featuring Little Richard, Little Anthony and The Imperials at Grand Ole Opry House on February 14
Josh Hoge, Serena Ryder and Rob Blackledge at 3rd and Lindsley on February 14
Valentine's Special with Itzhak Periman at Schermerhorn Symphony Center on February 14 – 15
Slipknot with Coheed and Cambria and Trivium at Sommet Center on February 15
Artist-in-Residence: Vince Gill at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on February 17
Nashville Celebrates The KING at Ryman Auditorium on February 17
Great Performances at Vanderbilt: Blue Note Records 70th Anniversary at Vanderbilt University's Langford Auditorium on February 18
Riders in the Sky at Schermerhorn Symphony Center on February 19 – 21
Blair Signature Series: Craig Nies, Piano at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music on February 20
Fourth Annual Music City Mardi Gras at The Mercy Lounge and Cannery Ballroom on February 20
Belmont University Country Showcase at Belmont University's Curb Event Center on February 21
Motley Crue Saints of Los Angeles Tour 2009 with Hinder and Theory of a Deadman at Sommet Center on February 21
Blair Nightcap Series presents Three for Two: Sonatas for Solo Brass Instrument and Piano or Marimba at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music on February 23
Artist-in-Residence: Vince Gill at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on February 24
Nickelback with Seether and Saving Abel at Sommet Center on February 25
Mozart in Wonderland at Schermerhorn Symphony Center on February 26 – 28
Joan Baez at James K. Polk Theater on February 27

FESTIVALS & SEASONAL
The Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville – Sustaining Beauty at Nashville Convention Center on February 5 – 8
Nashville Area Career Fairs: College to Career Fair and Teacher Recruitment Fair at Tennessee State Fairgrounds on February 10
Tailgate Antique Show/Antiques at Music Valley at Tennessee State Fairgrounds on February 19 – 22
Flea Market: Spring Is In The Air at Tennessee State Fairgrounds on February 27 – March 1

DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE
Special Engagement: Kathleen Madigan at Zanies Comedy Night Club on February 5 – 7
Molly Sweeney at Belcourt Theatre on February 5 – 14
My Fair Lady at Boiler Room Theatre on February 6 – March 7
Circus INcognitus at TPAC's James K. Polk Theater on February 7
Steve Harvey Live with Nephew Tommy at Sommet Center on February 7
Glengarry Glen Ross at TPAC's Andrew Johnson Theater on February 7 – 21
Winter Series: Sinatra Suite and Jungle at TPAC's James K. Polk Theater on February 13 – 21
The Pajama Game at TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall on February 17 – 22
Riverdance: Farewell Engagement at TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall on February 27 – March 7

KIDS & FAMILIES
Zooperbowl Sunday at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere on February 1
The Giver at Nashville Children's Theatre on February 6 – 21
Frist Center Kids Club: Personality Portraits at Frist Center for the Visual Arts on February 7 – 28
Engineering Day at Adventure Science Center on February 21
Young at Art Series: The Velveteen Rabbit at Arts Center of Cannon County on February 27 – 28

SPORTS & RECREATION
Nashville Predators vs. Phoenix Coyotes at Sommet Center on February 3
Nashville Broncs vs. San Diego Wildcats at Nashville Municipal Auditorium on February 6
Nashville Predators vs. St. Louis Blues at Sommet Center on February 12
Predators Fangtastic 5K Run/Walk & High Heel Race at Sommet Center on February 14
Nashville Predators vs. Ottawa Senators at Sommet Center on February 16
2009 Polar Plunge: Freezin' for a Reason at Nashville Shores on February 21
Thunder Slam Monster Truck Spectacular at Nashville Municipal Auditorium on February 21
Nashville Broncs vs. Southeast Texas Mustangs at Nashville Municipal Auditorium on February 27

MUSEUMS & VISUAL ARTS
Super Free, Super Sunday at Lane Motor Museum on February 1
Artist's Forum: Jodi Hayes and Michael Baggarly at Frist Center for the Visua Arts on February 5
Architecture Tour at Frist Center for the Visual Arts on February 6
Curator's Perspective: Reflections of the Medieval World: Masterpieces from Cleveland Museum of Art at Frist Center for the Visual Arts on February 13
Artist's Perspective: Mike Hoolboom at Frist Center for the Visual Arts on February 14
ARTini: Paint Made Fresh at Frist Center for the Visual Arts on February 20
An Unbending Spirit: Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of President Andrew Johnson's Birth at Tennessee State Museum through June 28