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Artober 2012 Artober 2012 Presented by Metro Arts October 1-October 31, 2012 In recognition of National Arts and Humanities Month, the Metro Nashville Arts...	Metro Arts	10/01/12 - 10/31/12
Clarksville Writers Conference Clarksville Writers Conference Presented by Clarksville Arts and Heritage Development Council at Austin Peay State University June 7-June 8, 2012 The Eighth Annual Clarksville Writers Conference features two days of excellent writing workshops and presentations with MARSHALL CHAPMAN, TRACY BARRETT, ALICE RANDALL, SENA JETER NASLUND, AMANDA AUCHTER, PEGGY DeKAY, KEVEN McQUEEN, A. SCOTT PEARSON, CHUCK SAMBUCHNIO and MARIANNE WALKER; a keynote banquet with Pulitzer Prize-winner ALEX S. JONES; and consultations with literary agents DEBBIE CARTER and BARBARA SCOTT. For...	Clarksville Arts and Heritage Development Council	06/07/12 - 06/08/12	Austin Peay State University, Clarksville
Nashville Ballet Storytime Nashville Ballet Storytime Presented by Nashville Ballet at Belle Meade Children's Center June 22, 2012 HONK! The Story of a Prima Swanerina Based on the light-hearted tale of Mimi the dancing swan by Pamela Duncan Edwards, this interactive story engages all ages with a humorous tale of a ballet smitten swan that gets an unexpected moment to shine onstage with a group of prima ballerinas, who, in Mimi's mind, are simply pretending to be her!	Nashville Ballet	06/22/12	Belle Meade Children's Center, Nashville
An Evening with Colin Powell An Evening with Colin Powell Presented by Nashville Public Library Foundation at Belmont University - Massey Performing Arts Center (MPAC) May 30, 2012 Parnassus Books, Humanities Tennessee, the Nashville Public Library and Foundation, and Belmont University present an evening with Colin Powell. Colin Powell is a United States statesman and a retired four-star general in the United States Army.He was the 65th United States Secretary of State (20012005),...	Nashville Public Library Foundation	05/30/12	Belmont University - Massey Performing Arts Center (MPAC), Nashville
Author! Author! Luncheon Author! Author! Luncheon Presented by Literacy Council of Williamson County at Brentwood Country Club June 21, 2012 Three outstanding authors will be honored: Stuart Dill, author of Murder on Music Row; Ruta Sepetys, author of Between Shades of Gray; and Mary Kay Andrews, author of Spring Fever. The writers will share their personal writing journeys with the audience and, after lunch, will sign copies of their books. Wine experts and authors The Saucy Sisters will emcee.	Literacy Council of Williamson County	06/21/12	Brentwood Country Club, Brentwood
Annotations: Authors @Cheekwood Annotations: Authors @Cheekwood Presented by Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art at Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art May 27, 2012 Gary Slaughter, Cottonwood Summer ’45 an·no·ta·tion - to furnish a literary work with critical commentary or explanatory notes In celebration of the opening of the Sigourney Cheek Literary Garden, Cheekwood invites Nashville’s community of readers and book lovers to visit each month for a series of literary events in the garden. Join us as celebrated local authors share their stories, describe their process, and offer...	Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art	05/27/12	Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art, Nashville
Sleeping Giant Creative Writing Camp Sleeping Giant Creative Writing Camp Presented by Sleeping Giant Creative Journeys for Kids at Christ Community Church June 4-June 15, 2012 Sleeping Giant classes and workshops are taught by children's book author Jennifer Trafton. From the first spark of an idea through setting, character, and conflict, the Sleeping Giant summer camp is a fun exploration of stories for elementary and middle-school students. This year's camp has a special artistic twist: each student will walk away with a book they have written,...	Sleeping Giant Creative Journeys for Kids	06/04/12 - 06/15/12	Christ Community Church, Franklin
The Heart of Future Break The Heart of Future Break Presented by Southern Word at Darkhorse Theater May 24-May 27, 2012 In Future Break, Nashville's writers, musicians, & thinkers come together for 7 unique performances to determine the city's future 10 to 10,000 years from now. Presented by Southern in collaboration with the Frist Center for Visual Arts, Nashville Public Library, Sigourney Cheek Literary Garden at Cheekwood, and Dark Horse Theater, the performances will be a series of staged monologues, readings, essays, songs, and spoken word pieces featuring more than 65 writers, musicians, and thought...	Southern Word	05/24/12 - 05/27/12	Darkhorse Theater, Nashville
Franklin on Foot "The Widow of the South" Tour Franklin on Foot "The Widow of the South" Tour Presented by Franklin on Foot at Franklin on Foot August 9, 2011 - Ongoing 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. To learn about the people and places in The Widow of the South, we offer, in conjunction...	Franklin on Foot	08/09/11 - Ongoing	Franklin on Foot, Franklin
Killer Nashville Guests of Honor: Peter Straub and C.J. Box Killer Nashville Guests of Honor: Peter Straub and C.J. Box Presented by Killer Nashville at Hutton Hotel August 24-August 26, 2012 Killer Nashville is proud to announce our 2012 Guests of Honor: New York Times bestselling mystery and thriller author C.J. Box and legendary horror and thriller author Peter Straub. C.J. Box is the author of thirteen novels, including several standalone thrillers and a popular series featuring heroic park ranger Joe Pickett. A Wyoming native and avid outdoorsman, Box uses his knowledge of the great outdoors to bring his books to life. He has won the Edgar Alan Poe Award...	Killer Nashville	08/24/12 - 08/26/12	Hutton Hotel, Nashville
Christian Scholars Conference Christian Scholars Conference Presented by Lipscomb University at Lipscomb University - Collins Auditorium June 6-June 9, 2012 Welcome to the Thomas H. Olbricht Christian Scholars’ Conference whose mission is: “To create and nurture an intellectual and Christian community that joins individuals and institutions to stimulate networks of scholarly dialogue and collaboration.” Our annual conference was created in 1981 under the direction of Thomas H. Olbricht, and is now hosted by Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. On June 7-9, 2012 the CSC theme will be “Reconciliation: At...	Lipscomb University	06/06/12 - 06/09/12	Lipscomb University - Collins Auditorium, Nashville
Ingram New Works Festival: Rancho Mirage by Ingram New Works Fellow Steven Dietz Ingram New Works Festival: Rancho Mirage by Ingram New Works Fellow Steven Dietz Presented by Tennessee Repertory Theatre at Nashville Children's Theatre June 7-June 9, 2012 Rancho Mirage is a bitingly funny black comedy about what happens when the fictions that hold our lives together are exposed. In 2012 America--where affluence is perhaps our greatest mirage--three couples, long-time friends, find themselves at a dinner party where everyone finally decides to tell the truth. What's left when youth, dreams and the last bottle of wine is gone? The Martha R. Ingram New Works Fellowship was created by Tennessee Rep co-founder...	Tennessee Repertory Theatre	06/07/12 - 06/09/12	Nashville Children's Theatre, Nashville
Weekly Reader Weekly Reader Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Edmondson Pike Branch January 27, 2011-May 31, 2012 Our Weekly Reader school age program includes books, crafts, activities, and other fun events.	Nashville Public Library	01/27/11 - 05/31/12	Nashville Public Library - Edmondson Pike Branch, Nashville
Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Edmondson Pike Branch January 26, 2011-May 30, 2012 Features picture books, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and other activities. For group reservations and scheduling, please call (615) 880-3957.	Nashville Public Library	01/26/11 - 05/30/12	Nashville Public Library - Edmondson Pike Branch, Nashville
Shakespeare Allowed: The Comedy of Errors Shakespeare Allowed: The Comedy of Errors Presented by The Nashville Shakespeare Festival at Nashville Public Library - Main Library June 2, 2012 *The Nashville Shakespeare Festival invites you to read Shakespeare's play, The Comedy of Errors* out loud in a reading circle at Nashville's Downtown Library.** There will be 16 chairs in a circle, and whoever wants to read out loud can choose one of the 16. There will be additional seating available for anyone who wants to read along silently. The play should not take longer than 3 hours to...	The Nashville Shakespeare Festival	06/02/12	Nashville Public Library - Main Library, Nashville
Shakespeare Allowed: The Taming of the Shrew Shakespeare Allowed: The Taming of the Shrew Presented by The Nashville Shakespeare Festival at Nashville Public Library - Main Library July 14, 2012 *The Nashville Shakespeare Festival invites you to read Shakespeare's play, The Taming of the Shrew* out loud in a reading circle at Nashville's Downtown Library.** There will be 16 chairs in a circle, and whoever wants to read out loud can choose one of the 16. There will be additional seating available for anyone who wants to read along silently. The play should not take longer than 3 hours...	The Nashville Shakespeare Festival	07/14/12	Nashville Public Library - Main Library, Nashville
Nashville Public Library Literary Award Gala Nashville Public Library Literary Award Gala Presented by Nashville Public Library Foundation at Nashville Public Library - Main Library October 27, 2012 Each year the Nashville Public Library Literary Award brings an outstanding individual to Nashville to honor his or her achievements, to benefit the library and to promote books, literacy and reading.	Nashville Public Library Foundation	10/27/12	Nashville Public Library - Main Library, Nashville
2012 Literary Award Public Lecture 2012 Literary Award Public Lecture Presented by Nashville Public Library Foundation at Nashville Public Library - Main Library October 27, 2012 The Nashville Public Library Literary Award Public Lecture presents a talk by the 2012 Literary Award honoree, free to the public at Main Library.	Nashville Public Library Foundation	10/27/12	Nashville Public Library - Main Library, Nashville
Richard Ford -Salon @615 Richard Ford -Salon @615 Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Main Library June 14, 2012 Author of seven novels, and four short story collections. Compared to John Updike, William Faulkner, and Ernest Hemingway.	Nashville Public Library	06/14/12	Nashville Public Library - Main Library, Nashville
Jeff Shaara -Salon @615 Jeff Shaara -Salon @615 Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Main Library June 5, 2012 Son of Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Shaara, writer of historical fiction, twelve novels, eight of which were New York Times Best Sellers.	Nashville Public Library	06/05/12	Nashville Public Library - Main Library, Nashville
Chris Cleave -Salon @615 Chris Cleave -Salon @615 Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Main Library July 24, 2012 Son of Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Shaara, writer of historical fiction, twelve novels, eight of which were New York Times Best Sellers.	Nashville Public Library	07/24/12	Nashville Public Library - Main Library, Nashville
Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Old Hickory January 10, 2011-January 30, 2013 Age 3 and up. Group or school visits, please contact us at 862-5869 to place a reservation.	Nashville Public Library	01/10/11 - 01/30/13	Nashville Public Library - Old Hickory, Old Hickory
Toddler Time Toddler Time Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Old Hickory January 5, 2011 - Ongoing Stories, songs, fingerplays and socialization through play. For ages 12 to 24 months	Nashville Public Library	01/05/11 - Ongoing	Nashville Public Library - Old Hickory, Old Hickory
Booksigning with cookbook author John T Edge Booksigning with cookbook author John T Edge Presented by Parnassus Books at Parnassus Books May 29, 2012 Join us for a delicious author event with John T. Edge, who will be talking about his new cookbook, The Truck Food Cookbook: 150 Recipes and Ramblings from America's Best Restaurants on Wheels.	Parnassus Books	05/29/12	Parnassus Books, Nashville
Booksigning with Nashville author Jeanne Ray Booksigning with Nashville author Jeanne Ray Presented by Parnassus Books at Parnassus Books May 31, 2012 Nashville author Jeanne Ray will read from and sign Calling Invisible Women.	Parnassus Books	05/31/12	Parnassus Books, Nashville
More Than a Book! Women's Book Club at Scarritt-Bennett Center More Than a Book! Women's Book Club at Scarritt-Bennett Center Presented by Scarritt-Bennett Center at Scarritt-Bennett Center February 13-June 11, 2012 Women of all ages, faiths and ethnicities are invited to become members of the inaugural Scarritt-Bennett book club. This book club provides a wonderful opportunity to meet new people, enrich your reading experience, and expand your perspective of the issues that are raised in the selected books. Lively conversation and fellowship guaranteed.	Scarritt-Bennett Center	02/13/12 - 06/11/12	Scarritt-Bennett Center, Nashville
Sunland: a modern immersion into the World of Ancient Women Sunland: a modern immersion into the World of Ancient Women Presented by Scarritt-Bennett Center at Scarritt-Bennett Center June 2, 2012 Sunland explores the land of the voices of women from the ancient text, enabling them to be thoroughly modern while not sacrificing their mystery and intrigue. You’ll hear from Rahab, the harlot; Deborah the judge and prophetess of Israel and others. The voices of these women are timeless and were not meant to be locked up inside the text. This is a new hearing for the modern age. Come along on the journey to Sunland. Listen to the songs from the CD,...	Scarritt-Bennett Center	06/02/12	Scarritt-Bennett Center, Nashville
Poets Corner: Brad Bisio Poets Corner: Brad Bisio Presented by Scarritt-Bennett Center at Scarritt-Bennett Center June 28, 2012 Join fellow poetry enthusiasts for a monthly reading by a featured local poet. The environment is informal and conversation between the poet and audience is encouraged. Location: The Front Porch @ Scarritt-Bennett	Scarritt-Bennett Center	06/28/12	Scarritt-Bennett Center, Nashville
Poets Corner: Jamie Givens Poets Corner: Jamie Givens Presented by Scarritt-Bennett Center at Scarritt-Bennett Center July 26, 2012 Jamie Zoe Givens grew up on her family’s ranch next to the Snake River in Owyhee County, Idaho. She won her first prize in poetry at the age of seven for her recital of I Know an Old Woman who Swallowed a Fly. After attending Gonzaga University and Boise State University, she traveled throughout the western United States. Jamie taught in California, and was awarded for her commitment and dedication to the excellence of students. ...	Scarritt-Bennett Center	07/26/12	Scarritt-Bennett Center, Nashville
Ingram New Works Festival: Larries by Nate Eppler Ingram New Works Festival: Larries by Nate Eppler Presented by Tennessee Repertory Theatre at Tennessee Rep Rehearsal Hall May 30, 2012 Wanda sends her husband Larry an ultimatum by email; she wants to have another baby or she wants a divorce. Larry doesn’t respond to the email and when Wanda gets home to find out why, she discovers more than one Larry. And then another Larry shows up. And then another. The multiverse is cracking like a windshield, and there are Larries everywhere. Which Larry is her Larry? And if she finds him, does she still want him? The Martha R. Ingram New Works...	Tennessee Repertory Theatre	05/30/12	Tennessee Rep Rehearsal Hall, Nashville

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