Monday, August 27, 2012

Musician's Corner

Saturdays, Sept 1st-Oct 27th
FREE Live Music!

3pm-6pm

Location:
Musician's Corner, Centennial Park
2600 West End Ave
(Across from Holiday Inn & McDonalds)

For a list of artists check out the calendar

Songwriters in the Park

First Saturday of each month
August & September
Coincides with First Saturday Art Crawl
6pm-9pm
Location:
Church Street Park

Centennial Art Center

August 3rd-September 26th
then again
Holiday Season
November 2nd-December 12th

Gallery Hours
Mon thru Thur - 9:30am-4:30pm


Bartender Bash

Wednesday, August 29th
Tickets are $25 @ ticketsnashville
or $30 at the door
Includes one complimentary and tasting of all cocktails

Hors d'oeuvres and Live Music!
Location:
Union Station Hotel Lobby


Zoovie Nights

Friday, August 31st
Movie: "Horton Hears a Who"
6:00pm-9:30pm

Activities
Games, inflatables, music, face painting, concessions, and a carousel

Cost: $5 per person after 6pm
Location: Festival Field

Lappy Hour

First Thursday of Every Month
4pm-6pm
BRING YOUR DOG...
for $5 drinks and apps!

Located at:
Eastland Cafe
97 Chapel Avenue (five points)

From Nashville to Paris and Back

Classic Ed Clark Photography

Saturday, September 1st
Opening Reception 6pm-9pm
Free Admission

Regular Gallery Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm

Location:
215 Fifth Avenue N.

Nashville Food Trucks

September 1st
Nashville Street Food Awards
11am-6pm

Over 20 mobile vendors & 11 awards!

Location:
Centennial Park

Monday, August 20, 2012

Predators Zoo Day

Sunday, August 26th
1:00pm-5:00pm

Games and Giveaways
Meet the players (2-3) @ Jungle Terrace Pavilion

Free with Zoo Admission
($15 each, $5 parking fee)

Shakespeare in the Park

Much Ado About Nothing
August 16 - September 16
Thursdays through Sundays and Labor Day Monday


6:30pm - Pre-Show Entertainment
7:30pm - Show
$10 Suggested Donation
Food and Drink available on site.


Location
Centennial Park Bandshell


Music City Festival...

& BBQ Competition

August 24th 4pm-11pm 
August 25th 11am-11pm

Live Music and Swine!
Also a "Cool Cars & Hot Bikes Show"

Tickets:
 (can be purchased at the gate)
2-day $30
Friday only $15, Saturday only $20

Location:
First Avenue @ Riverfront

Monday, August 13, 2012

Franklin Food Tours

Third Saturday of Each Month
2pm-5pm
for groups of six to 20
Explore Southern Staples at six restaurants on a five block tour.

Tickets: $45


Location:
Historic Downtown Franklin
Main Street

Highballs & Hydrangeas

Friday, August 17th
7:00pm-10:oopm

Live Music, food, and cash bar
Music by Regi Wooten & Friends


Admission
$25 in advance, $30 at the door
Buy Online

Location
Cheekwood
1200 Forest Park Drive

Wilson County Fair

August 17th - 25th
  
Animal shows, crafts, food contests, pageants, talent contest, square dancing, carnival rides and more...

Admission:
Adults $7, Children $5
Special Deals & Discounts

Hours:
Mon-Fri @ 5pm/ Saturday @ 10am/ Sunday @ Noon

Location:
Wilson County Fairgrounds
945 East Baddour Parkway
Lebanon, TN

Frist Free Concerts

FREE Live Music!
@ the Frist Center

Schedule
July 26, 2012 - Lindsay George
August 2, 2012 - Prattle On, Rick
August 3, 2012 - Kristen Hubbard Jazz Trio
August 10, 2012 - Derek Lorin, Jazz Singer
August 16, 2012 - Contrarian Ensemble
August 23, 2012 - Serenatta - Romantic Latin Ensemble
August 30, 2012 - Amanda Contreras and Friends
August 31, 2012 - Fuzzmuzz
September 6, 2012 - Jazz Vocalist and Pianist Diane Marino
September 21, 2012 - Terree McCormick,  Jazz Vocalist
September 27, 2012 - Songwriters In The Round with Ronny Criss & Friends

Location:
Frist
919 Broadway



KDSML

Friday, July 27, 2012
FREE!!!
21+ @ 8pm

KDSML Review Series
June 23rd, July 27th, and August 17th

Location:
Exit In
2208 Elliston Place

Art Among Us

June 2nd-September 15th
Photographic Portraits
by
Juan Pont Lezica
Redone iconic images with Nashvillians

Admission is $6

Hours
Tuesday-Saturday 9am-4:30pm
Sundays 12:30-4:30pm
1st Thursday of the month open til 7pm

Location:
Parthenon
Centennial Park

Midnight Movie

Belcourt Theatre
Showing select movies on select dates
@Midnight
August 18-19: Xanadu
August 31-September 1: Tron
September 14-15: Videodrome
They could add more dates on the website.

The Theater does have a full bar inside...

Location:
2102 Belcourt Avenue

Monday, August 6, 2012

Music in the Cedars

Saturdays @6pm
June 9th to September 1st
Live Music! FREE!

Location:
Cedars of Lebanon State Park
328 Cedar Forest Road
Camp Store Stage

Snacks for Snacks

Friday, August 10th
Supporting the Boys & Girls Club
8pm-Midnight

Tickets $40 (Not sold at the door)
After Party @ Paradise Park

Location:
Ariel Rooftop Lounge
411 Broadway

Parachute

Sunday, August 12th

Parachute & The Cab

Tickets sre $15
Doors open @ 6:00pm

Location:
Mercy Lounge
1 Cannery Row

Speedway

1 Saturday a month
All Regular Divisions & Open Wheel Modified "Six Pack" Series
Main Gates open @3pm, Green Flag waves @ 5pm

Race Dates
April 14th/ May 5th/ June 9th/ July 14th/ August 11th/ Sept 8th
Special 3 Day All American Weekend - Oct 4th, 5th, 6th

Admission:
General $10 & Children $8

All Pro Star Series Racetrack
Location:
Tennessee State Fairgrounds
625 Smith Avenue

Bill Ferrari at the Piano

Not much to do on Tuesday...
Go to the Piano Bar and hear
Bill Ferrari

FREE!

Location:
Loew's Vanderbilt

Wild Impressions

Thursday, August 9, 2012

6:30pm-10:00pm

Animal art, live music, cash bar, carousel rides and door prizes

Cost
$25 for non-members
$20 for members



Tales at Twilight

Every Friday in August
FREE!
7pm-8pm

Location
Bellevue Red Caboose Park Amphitheatre
656 Colic Jeanne RD
Nashville, TN 37221

Schedule
August 3rd: Dennis Scott, Just Imagine
August 10th: The Zinghoppers
August 17th: Farmer James
August 24th: Nashville Ballet




Summer Star Party

Saturday, August 11th
Time: 8:30pm-10:30pm
Starry sky and the last Perseid meteors

Location:
Warner Parks Nature Center
7311 Highway 100
@ the Special Events Field

Tomato Art Fest


August 8th-11th
Make sure to make reservations!
 
Tomato Themed Food, Drinks & Art

8th: Tomato Wine Dinner
Marche Artisan Foods @6:30 for $50

9th: Tomato Art Fest Wine Supper
Rumours East @7:00 for $25

10th: Tomato Art Preview Party

11th: Full Day of Events
7:30am - tomato 5K (corner of Woodland and 10th Street)
8am-8pm - tomato treats (Turnip Truck / 970 Woodland Street)8:30am - tomato fairy/elf costume contest (Fairy Tales Bookstore)
9:ooam - Parade (Bongo Java)
9:30am - pet & wildlife Demonstration (5 Points Animal Hospital)
10am to noon - tomato crafts (Faity Tales Bookstore)
10:30 to 11:30: Faux Paw Fashion Show (The Clearview Stage)
(Need to register your pet with a $10 fee)
10am to 8pm - Free Art Show (Art & Invention Gallery)
12:30 - pet & wildlife Demonstration (5 Points Animal Hospital)
2:00pm - Red Head Competition (The Clearview Stage)

3:00pm - pet & wildlife Demonstration (5 Points Animal Hospital)
Wet Burrito Contest (Nuvo Burrito)
Tomatoes and Wine @ Rumours East All Day