nashville key, january 2014 issue
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January 2014Greater Nashville
the nashville visitors guide ®
Arts Enterta inment
Dining Maps
Night l i fe Shopping
Attract ions
BUY TICKETS AT: NashvilleSymphony.org | 615.687.6400
Home of the GRAMMY® Award-winning Nashville Symphony
JANUARY 30
JANUARY 16-18JANUARY 10-11
GUERREROC O N D U C T S
MAHLER
JANUARY 24
JANUARY 29 JANUARY 31
ROBERTA FLACKwith the Nashville Symphony
GUERRERO CONDUCTS MAHLER
with the Nashville SymphonyKATHLEEN MADIGAN
MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER
with the Nashville Symphony
THE MUSIC OF LED ZEPPELIN
Performed by the Nashville Symphony
MARCUS ROBERTS TRIO Celebrates Monk & Coltrane
THE MUSIC OF
PERFORMED BY THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY
LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE
With Support From
JANUARY AT THE
this month’s events
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THIS MONTH’S FEATURE:
Fridays and Saturdays – Opry at the Ryman Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in January. Since 1925, country’s best have mesmerized audiences at the Opry, the show that made country music famous. While performances from both legend-ary entertainers and the latest country music acts are the norm, when you go to the Opry, you’ll also enjoy bluegrass bands, comedy, and more. The show moves downtown to its most famous for-mer home, the historic Ryman Auditorium, for the winter months. See the new stars, superstars, and legends of country music on the stage where many of them got their start and some are experiencing the thrill for the very first time. Artists scheduled to appear this month include Del McCoury Band, Charles Esten, Chris Carmack, Ashley Monroe, Eric Church, Hal Ketchum, The Black Lillies, and more. For Opry tickets and information visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
Daily – Tours of the Ryman AuditoriumRyman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North. A must-see for anyone visiting Nashville, this National Historic Landmark is best known as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943-1974. The guided backstage tour takes you through dressing rooms dedicated to the stars of the Ryman's rich musical past including Minnie Pearl and Hank Williams. These same dressing rooms are used by all the biggest stars performing today from Brad Paisley to Bruce Springsteen. Be sure to visit the Hatch Show Gallery and the Gift Shop. The self-guided tour is $14 for adults and $9 for children ages 4 -11. The backstage tour is $18 for adults and $13 for children ages 4 -11. For more information, see ryman.com or call (615) 889-3060.
Through June 8 – Reba: All the Women That I AmCountry Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, 222 5th Ave. S. The exhibit Reba: All the Women That I Am chronicles the life of one of country music's most successful Renaissance women, from child-hood performances through her induction in the Country Music Hall of Fame®. The highlight of the exhibit is a collection of Reba's costumes, span-ning her entire career. Several of these, including personal clothing, stage wear and costumes worn on Broadway and in movies, have never been on display before. Other items on view include per-
sonal items such as a check stub to The McEntires for a performance in 1971; report cards; dozens of awards ranging from ribbons for childhood athletic competitions to a selection of Grammy, CMA and ACM trophies; and items reflecting her status as an icon, including a Reba Barbie and Reba lunch-box. Open daily from 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m., closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Tickets are $24 for adults and $17 for youth (ages 6 to 17) for the Gold Package and $35 for adults and $26 for youth for the Platinum Package, which also includes a tour of Historic RCA Studio B.
January 1 – 30th Annual A Country ChristmasOpryland Hotel and Convention Center, 2800 Opryland Dr., Music Valley. January 1 is the last day to see Opryland decorated with more than two million lights on the exterior of the resort. For more information on the events and packages, call (615) 871-6950 or see gaylordhotels.com/gaylord-opryland/a-country-christmas.
January 1 – Ice! Featuring Frosty the SnowmanGaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, 2800 Opryland Dr. January 1 is the last day to see one of Nashville's most popular Christmas attrac-tions. Ice! is an interactive world of colorful ice sculptures and incredible 20-foot-tall ice slides carved entirely from two million pounds of ice by 40 artisans from Harbin, China. This year's exhibit fea-tures Frosty the Snowman and his friends on their journey to the North Pole, the iconic holiday sights and sounds of New York City and a full Nativity of stunning crystal clear ice. Hours are noon - 7:00p.m. Admission Monday - Friday is $24.99 plus tax for adults; $17.99 plus tax for children ages 4 - 11 and free to children 3 and under. There are VIP packages available for $39.99 plus tax for adults and $32.99 for children.
BUY TICKETS AT: NashvilleSymphony.org | 615.687.6400
Home of the GRAMMY® Award-winning Nashville Symphony
JANUARY 30
JANUARY 16-18JANUARY 10-11
GUERREROC O N D U C T S
MAHLER
JANUARY 24
JANUARY 29 JANUARY 31
ROBERTA FLACKwith the Nashville Symphony
GUERRERO CONDUCTS MAHLER
with the Nashville SymphonyKATHLEEN MADIGAN
MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER
with the Nashville Symphony
THE MUSIC OF LED ZEPPELIN
Performed by the Nashville Symphony
MARCUS ROBERTS TRIO Celebrates Monk & Coltrane
THE MUSIC OF
PERFORMED BY THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY
LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE
With Support From
JANUARY AT THE
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January 1-5 – 22nd Annual Country Dance World ChampionshipsGaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, 2800 Opryland Dr. This is the final and most pres-tigious event of the year on the UCWDC calendar where winners in each division will earn the title of country dance “World Champion”. The best of the best from over 20 countries compete in line danc-ing, couples dancing, formation teams, and Pro-Am dancing in every division. In addition to the compe-tition, there is social dancing: daytime open dance periods and three separate ballrooms, each with a dedicated deejay and hardwood dance floors open until late in the evening. A vendor area is open for UCWDC spectators and Opryland guests alike, and workshops in line and swing dancing with classes for all levels are taught each day by experts. Many of the classes will be included in the regular full week or weekend pass; others will require an extra fee. Spectator passes are available as are single workshop tickets, one-night passes and six- and three-day passes are also for sale; go to the web-site ucwdcworlds.com for more details or call Pam Butler at (817) 236-7791. She may also be e-mailed at [email protected].
January 3-4 – Brides Against Breast CancerSheraton Music City Hotel, 777 McGavock Pike. Brides and their guests may browse through hun-dreds of new and gently-worn designer and cou-ture wedding gowns, all at an incredible savings. Gowns range from $99 to $3,900, are available in all styles and in sizes 4-18. There will also be some of the area's top wedding vendors on hand, and exciting giveaways, all supporting a great cause. Brides Against Breast Cancer will contribute $2 million dollars this year to help people impacted by cancer. Among the numerous free programs supported are children's programs, support groups, exercise, and nutrition classes. Other programs include weekend family camps for families deal-ing with cancer, Cancer Education Series, and Ask the Doctor. The VIP reception is Friday, January 3 from 6:00 - 9:30p.m. and offers light bites, signature beverages, entertainment and giveaways. People attending the VIP reception will be the very first to browse through, try on and purchase selections from the large inventory of gowns. General admis-sion is Saturday, January 4 from 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. and features gowns to match any wedding theme or budget. Layaway is available with up to 12 month payment terms. Tickets to the VIP reception are $25 and general admission is $5, both of which are
tax deductible. For tickets and information, go to bridesagainstbreastcancer.org or call (407) 902-4320.
January 3-4 – Monster JamBridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Monster Jam® Trucks at this event include Grave Digger® driven by Carl Van Horn, Madusa®, Grave Digger The Legend® driven by Adam Anderson, Captain America driven by Chad Fortune, Bounty Hunter driven by Jim Creten, Scarlet Bandit driven by Dawn Creten and Predator and Prowler drivers to be announced. Gates open at 5:00p.m.; pit party is from 5:00 - 6:30p.m. and the show begins at 7:30p.m. Tickets are $25 - $50, plus taxes and fees. Tickets and pit passes ($10) are available at the Bridgestone Arena box office, all Ticketmaster retail outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or Charge by Phone at 800-745-3000. For more information, see monsterjam.com.
January 4 – Nashville Resolution 5K Run/WalkDowntown Nashville, beginning in front of the Country Music Hall of Fame. After you've counted down the last seconds of 2013 and watched the "Music Drop®" on another year, start your New Year with this 5K benefiting the United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee. Registration is $35 until race day, when it becomes $40. Every participant receives a shirt and collector's cup before the race and a complimentary Michelob Ultra (runners over the age of 21) at the end of the race. Race day packet pickup and registration is at 3:00p.m.; race begins at 4:00p.m. Awards given out are Overall: top 3 male and female participants; Masters: top 3 male and female participants over 40, and Best New Year's Costume. The Post Race Party begins immediately following the race at the Court of Flags (1st Avenue at Broadway). For more information, see irunfortheparty.com.
January 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 18, 20 and 31 – Nashville Predators Home GamesBridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. This month's Predators' home games are: January 7 vs. the San Jose Sharks, January 9 vs. the Anaheim Ducks, January 11 vs. the Ottowa Senators, January 12 vs. the Minnesota Wild, January 14 vs. the Calgary Flames, January 18 vs. the Colorado Avalanche, January 20 vs. the Dallas Stars and January 31 vs. the New Jersey Devils. Games begin at 7:00p.m. except on January 11 and 12, when the games begins at 6:00p.m. For single game tickets, call
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Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000, or go to ticket-master.com. You may also purchase tickets at the Bridgestone Arena Box Office, open 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m., Monday - Saturday. For more information, see the team site at predators.nhl.com.
January 10 – The Harlem Globetrotters - 2014 "Fans Rule" World TourNashville Municipal Auditorium. The Clown Princes of Basketball bring their entertaining and unique brand of basketball to Nashville once more, in their 86th consecutive season of play. Cheer them on to victory and laugh at the outrageous antics and amazing shots that have made them basketball’s favorite team. This year's tour is called "Fans Rule", because you, the fans, actually determine the new rule they add to Globetrotters basketball, a rule that could affect the outcome of the game. Vote online at harlemglobetrotters.com or tweet your choice. Choices for the new rule include: Make or Miss, Hot Hand Jersey, Trick Shot Challenge, 6 on 5 or Two Ball Basketball. Tickets range from $28.12 for the backboards to $128.96 for the floor.(these prices include fees and taxes). For an extra $24 (plus fees and taxes), you can purchase a Magic Pass for the thirty-minute, interactive pre-show. Get on the court with the Globetrotters, shooting, learning tricks and
getting autographs and photos. You must have a Magic Pass to attend this event, and be wearing soft or rubber-soled shoes to get on the court. The doors open for Magic Pass ticket holders at 5:00p.m.; the doors open for the game at 6:00p.m. and the game begins at 7:00p.m. For tickets, call ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 or go to the website at ticketmaster.com. For more information, see har-lemglobetrotters.com or nashvilleauditorium.com.
January 7 and 14 – Beer, Bands and Bingo!Tin Roof, 1516 Demonbreun St. Come out Tuesdays for some old-fashioned Bingo! Cards are free. There are drink specials. The games begin at 7:00p.m.; there is no admission charged.
January 18-19 – 23rd Annual Nashville Auto FestThe Nashville Expo Center (formerly Tennessee State Fairgrounds), 625 Smith Ave. A combination show and swap meet, this event featuring original hot rods, trucks and bikes in a variety of catego-ries is sponsored by O'Reilly Auto Parts. The Car Corral presents a showcase for buying and selling collector's cars; the Car Show offers plaques and a total of over $2,500 in cash awards in 16 cat-egories and the Swap Meet offers a place to find
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or sell rare parts. Special guests include Gordon Killebrew and Wil Cooksey, Jr. both of whom have extensive Corvette experience from years of work-ing at the Bowling Green plant. Admission is $12 for adults; children 12 and younger get in free. Hours are 8:00a.m. - 7:00p.m., Saturday and 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m., Sunday. For more information, call (502) 893-6731 or (270) 769-5686. Also, see the website at nashvilleautofest.com.
January 23-26 – Progressive Nashville Boat and SportshowMusic City Center, 201 5th Ave S. Showcasing the area’s best selection of new boats and the latest in marine gear, motors, electronics, tackle and accessories, as well as vacation information from charter companies and resorts. This year's features include a meet and greet with John Godwin from Duck Dynasty; a diving pool for people to expe-rience scuba diving and test some of the latest scuba equipment; the six-time World Champion Miss GEICO Racing Team along with their win-ning boat; different water and fishing seminars; the Kids Water Wise Program and the Bass Tub, a 50-foot, 5,000-gallon glass tank stocked with native fish species where professional anglers showcase their skills. Purchase everything you need for fun in the water, from wakeboard packages, waterskates and tubes to waterskis, trampolines, boat wraps, ropes and life jackets at the Water Sports Pro Shop. Boaters learn how to keep boats running smoothly at the DIY Boat Shop. Paddle enthusiasts can test kayaks, fishing kayaks, canoes and stand up paddle-boards in the free demos offered daily in the pool. Hours are Thursday, 2:00-9:00p.m.; Friday, noon - 9:00p.m.; Saturday 10:00a.m. - 9:00p.m. and Sunday, 11:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Tickets are $9 for adults, and free to children 15 and under, and active military with ID. Admission is $6 on Customer Appreciation Day, January 23, when you buy your ticket onsite at the box office. Buy tickets in advance at nashville-boatshow.com and pay $7 for adult tickets. Service dogs are the only animals allowed entrance to the show.
January 24-26 – Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents Built to AmazeBridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. This year's Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey's 143rd edition of the greatest show on earth is titled Built to Amaze: circus performers from across the globe create the perfect blend of athleticism and brav-
ery, where power meets fearlessness and amaze-ment has no bounds. Astonishing acrobats and awe-inspiring aerialists are engineered into one spectacular performance; surprise and delight audiences with over the top feats of strength, agil-ity and courage. As the momentum builds so does the anticipation! Show times are at 10:30a.m. and 7:00p.m. Friday, January 24; 11:00a.m., 3:00p.m. and 7:00p.m., Saturday, January 25 and 1:00p.m. and 5:00p.m. Sunday, January 26. Tickets are $15 - $100 plus taxes and processing fees. Go to tick-etmaster.com or call Bridgestone Arena box office on event days only at (615) 770-2040, Monday - Friday from 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m, and from 10:00a.m. Saturday. See more information about the show on ringling.com.
January 25 – Zoo Run RunNashville Zoo at Grassmere, 3777 Nolensville Rd. Keep pace with your New Year's resolutions at the Nashville Zoo's wildly fun 5K race. The Zoo Run Run celebrates the return of DinoTrek, a hair-rais-ing adventure featuring lifelike dinosaurs opening Spring 2014. The Zoo Run Run takes place on the Nashville Zoo’s property and leads participants throughout the park and on the back of the prop-erty, winding through some undeveloped areas as well as public pathways. The Run will be officially timed, so experienced runners are encouraged to participate. This is an actual 5K route; however, participants should be aware that several areas are gravel roads, dirt trails or otherwise unpaved paths. Families are welcome to come out for a brisk stroll through areas of the Zoo not open to the public. Have little ones? Grab your stroller and join the fun. Costumes in the spirit of the themes of Run For Your Life and the DinoTrek are encouraged; awards will be given for Best Dressed Adult Male, Best Dressed Adult Female, and Best Dressed Child. Dinner will be served to participants after they complete the course. Spectators are welcome to purchase a meal for a $10 donation to the Zoo. Registration on race day for those over the age of 13 is $42; it is $25 for children ages 5 to 12. If you want to add a ChronoTrack Chip, that is an extra $2 per registrant. Registration and late check-in begin at 1:30p.m. The race begins at 3:00p.m., is a rain-or-shine event and has a post-race celebration at 4:00p.m. There is a $5 parking fee for each vehicle. All proceeds benefit the Nashville Zoo. Please note: anyone who wants to visit the Zoo earlier in the day will need to pay admission prices. For more infor-mation, call (615) 833-1534.
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January Events at the Nashville SymphonySchermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place. Packages may be purchased from the Patron Services hotline at (615) 687-6401. This month's events are Guerrero Conducts Mahler on January 10 and 11 at 8:00p.m.; Roberta Flack with the Nashville Symphony on January 16 at 7:00p.m. and January 17 and 18 at 8:00p.m.; Kathleen Madigan on January 24 at 8:00p.m.; Mary Chapin Carpenter with the Nashville Symphony on January 29 at 7:30p.m.; The Music of Led Zeppelin Performed by the Nashville Symphony on January 30 at 7:30p.m. and Marcus Roberts Trio on January 31 at 8:00p.m. For tickets, call the box office at (615) 687-6400 between 10:00a.m. and 6:00p.m. Monday - Friday or 10:00a.m. and 2:00p.m. Saturday, or go to the web-site at nashvillesymphony.org.
January Events At The Ryman AuditoriumThe historic Ryman Auditorium is located down-town at 116 Fifth Avenue North and has been named Pollstar's Concert Industry Theatre of the Year three times, most recently in 2011, and was voted 2009 Venue of the Year by the Academy of Country Music. Concerts this month at the Mother Church of Country Music are Opry at the Ryman on January 3, 4, 10 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 7:00p.m. Ticket prices are $39.50, $46.50, $58.50 and $69.50. Buy tickets from any Ticketmaster location, the Ryman box office or online at ticketmaster.com or ryman.com. Call (615) 458-8700.
January at the Wildhorse SaloonLocated on historic 2nd Avenue in downtown Nashville, the Wildhorse offers three floors of fun with five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. This month's concert is: Onstage in the Off-Season: An Evening with Albert Pujols and Friends featuring Sam Bush, Rodney Atkins and
Little Texas on January 28. Doors open at 6:00p.m.; show starts at 7:00p.m. A number of the Major League Baseball athletes who call the Nashville area home will be trading some stories with Albert that are guaranteed to let you be a fly-on-the-wall like never before. Albert Pujols is the Los Angeles Angels All-Star First Baseman. In addition to being an All-Star, he also is a National League MVP, Gold Glove Winner, Silver Slugger Winner, 2008 Roberto Clemente Award Winner, Players Choice Player of the Year, and 2011 and 2006 World Series Champion. Onstage in the Off-Season is designed to increase awareness and support the work the Pujols Family Foundation is doing with individuals with Down Syndrome here in the United States and those who are impoverished in Albert’s native Dominican Republic. Tickets are $25 general admis-sion on the third floor, $50 for general admission on the 2nd floor and $100 for the back of the main floor and second floor rail. VIP tickets are available through the Foundation only: [email protected]. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Special needs seating will be taken care of at the door on the day of the show. Floor plans are subject to change. Call (615) 902-8211 or go to tick-etmaster.com or wildhorsesaloon.com for tickets.
January 4, 11, 18 and 25 - Bye Bye Liver: The Nashville Drinking PlayBlue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. Whether it's the girl we all know that should never, ever drink liquor, the mind-reading piano player who can make or break an evening with a song, or the pack of girls who always go to the bathroom in a group, it's all in this fast-paced sketch comedy that takes a satiri-cal look at the drinking culture. The show includes audience participation as well: games have audi-ence members choosing sides in Would You Rather, guessing songs in Name That Tune, or even finding love as the compatibility of different contestants is tested in Match Maker. It is "2 parts comedy, 1 part social games, mixed and served". Tickets are $12 each. Must be 21 or over. For tickets, call 1-800-650-6449 or go to byebyeliver.com/nashville.
January 7, 14 and 28 – The Doyle and Debbie ShowZanies Comedy Club, 2025 8th Ave. S. The Doyle and Debbie Show is a hilarious love letter to the country music community and its stars. Not only is the script hysterical, but so are the finely-crafted country songs, such as Whine Whine Twang Twang
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and Fat Women in Trailers. And the two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton, have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off beautifully. Tickets are $20 with a two item minimum. It is an 18 and over show that begins at 7:00p.m. Call (615) 269-0221 for reservations or go to zanies.com. For more information and to hear songs, visit doyleanddeb-bie.com.
January 8 – Jeff Dunham: Disorderly Conduct TourBridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. The nation’s number one comedian Jeff Dunham and his beloved cast of puppet characters announce the kick off of the winter leg of their “Disorderly Conduct” worldwide tour. Fans all over the world can look forward to a new jam-packed show with more laughs than ever before. Dunham’s famed troupe of sidekicks are back: Walter the Grumpy Retiree, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, the beer-fueled redneck Bubba J, the manic purple creature Peanut, the spicy pepper from south of the border José Jalapeño, and Peanut’s own ventriloquist dummy Little Jeff, a mini-version of the ringmaster himself. The show begins at 7:30p.m. and tickets are $51 plus taxes and fees. For tickets, call Ticketmaster
at 1-800-745-3000, or go to ticketmaster.com. You may also purchase tickets at the Bridgestone Arena Box Office, open 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m., Monday - Saturday. For more information, see bridge-stonearena.com.
January 10 - 25 – Two RoomsDarkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Ave. The two rooms mentioned in the title are a cell in Beirut where Michael, a U.S. citizen is being held prisoner and his living room at home where his wife, Lanie, desperately awaits his return. Ellen, a representative of the U.S. State Department who sees Michael as a pawn in her fight against terrorism is constant-ly in touch with Lanie, as is Walker, a newspaper reporter who is dying to interview her hoping for a career boost. The couple speak to each other as well, in hopeful, heartbreaking monologues. Lee Blessing's play demonstrates how easily our society extracts the human quotient from headline stories, effectively stripping them of all meaning. Performances by ACT I are Thursday - Saturday at 7:30p.m. and Sunday at 2:30p.m. All tickets are $15. Tickets are available at ticketsnashville.com, at ACT I's Facebook page or at the box office the day of the performance.
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January 11 – Ron WhiteAndrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC), 505 Deaderick St. "Tater Salad" White is best known as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking member of the Blue Collar Comedy tour. His humor is both self-deprecating and sarcastic. He has been nominated for two Grammy® Awards, is a platinum selling artist and has been featured in several movies such as Horrible Bosses, Sex and the City 2 and Jayne Mansfield's Car. The performance begins at 7:00p.m. Tickets are $50.75 plus process-ing fees, and are available by calling (615) 782-4040 between 6:00a.m. and 9:00p.m., going online at tpac.org or at the TPAC Box Office Monday through Friday between 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. There are also two VIP packages available: the 100 Proof VIP Experience costs $110.75 per ticket and includes a premium seat, an autographed copy of White's newest DVD A Little Unprofessional, a Margo Rey CD (White's wife who is a charting sing-er/songwriter) and a one-year Fan Club member-ship. The 200 Proof VIP Experience includes seats in the first five rows, a Q and A session with White, a photo with White, a VIP access pass signed by White and one month free Fan Club membership. For more information, see tpac.org.
January 14-26 - I Love Lucy: Live on StageJames K. Polk Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick St. Travel back in time and become an audience member awaiting the film-ing of two 1952 episodes of the television series I Love Lucy. A host explains the process behind the "new" technology of television and in between takes the Crystaltone Singers perform advertis-ing jingles. Performances are 7:30p.m. Tuesday - Thursday; 8:00.p.m. Friday; 2:00p.m. and 8:00p.m. on Saturday and 1:00p.m. and 6:30p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $45 - $55 plus processing fees, and are available by calling (615) 782-4040 between 6:00a.m. and 9:00p.m., going online at tpac.org or at the TPAC Box Office Monday through Friday between 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. For more information, see tpac.org.
January 16 - February 2 – Lilly's Purple Plastic PurseNashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton. Lily is a mouse who knows her own mind: she doesn't like her snooty Cousin Garland, and she's not so crazy about her new baby brother, but she adores her new purple plastic purse. She also loves her teacher, Mr. Slinger, until he takes her beloved
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Jan. 16 at 8:00 p.m. in Steve & Judy Turner Recital Hall BMI Nightcap Series: Cellist Felix Wang and pianist Mark Wait perform a pair of cello sonatas.
Jan. 21 at 8:00 p.m. in Ingram HallBlair Presents: Isabelle Faust, violin, with Alexander Melnikov, piano. A special evening with this highly acclaimed German violin virtuoso. Jan. 31 at 8:00 p.m. in Ingram HallThe music of BMI Composer-in-Residence Kevin Puts. Clarinetist Bil Jackson joins Vanderbilt University Orchestra to perform the Pulitzer-winning composer’s music.
Feb. 1 at 8:00 p.m. in Ingram HallBlair Presents: Stephanie Blythe, mezzo-soprano, and Warren Jones, piano. Metropolitan Opera star Blythe is currently appearing in The Met’s new production of Falstaff.
information: blair.vanderbilt.edu
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purse away. So she leaves a funny drawing of "Big, Fat Mr. Stealing Slinger" in his book bag. But then Lily discovers another thing she doesn't like very much: herself. Performances are Saturday and Sunday at 2:00p.m., with an open-captioned performance on January 26. Tickets are $20 for adults; $17 for seniors over 65 and military or edu-cators; $14 for children or students with valid IDs; $12 for groups of 10 or more and Thursday night previews are $14 for adults and $7 for children. The first performance is on January 16 at 6:30p.m. and has discounted tickets. Tickets are available from the Box Office at (615) 252-4675 or online at nashvillechildrenstheatre.org.
January 26 – Jon Batiste and Stay HumanIngram Hall, Blair School of Music, Vanderbilt University, 2400 Blakemore Ave. Born into the South’s largest musical family, Jon Batiste grew up in New Orleans as jazz royalty. After studying piano at Julliard, Jon became the youngest Associate Artistic Director at The National Jazz Museum in Harlem. He has performed vocals, piano and har-monaboard (mouth piano) in over 40 countries and in venues such as New York’s Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center. He has collaborated with such artists as Prince, Lenny Kravitz, Wynton Marsalis, Jimmy Buffett, Harry Connick Jr., Roy Hargrove, and Cassandra Wilson. He has also been a featured cast member on the HBO Television Show, Treme, and a lead in Spike Lee’s latest film, Red Hook Summer.
He and his extraordinary band Stay Human perform a virtuosic, improvisational brew of jazz, blues a funk. The performance starts at 6:00p.m. Tickets are $30 - $40 and are available at vanderbilt.edu/great-performances, ticketmaster.com or Sarratt Student Center open Sunday–Saturday 10:00a.m. – 8:00p.m. For tickets or more information, call (615) 322-4230. Students in elementary, junior, and high schools, and all colleges and universities may purchase tick-ets to Great Performances events at a discounted rate of $10 with a valid ID. These tickets are only available at Sarratt Box Office.
January 30 - February 1 – The Barber of SevilleAndrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC), 505 Deaderick St. Rossini's comic masterpiece features a beautiful girl who must enter an arranged marriage with old Doctor Bartolo. But she is in love with the handsome Count Almaviva. There’s only one man who can help them: can Figaro save the day? Will the young lovers be unit-ed? Will old Bartolo get his closest shave ever? The performances begins at 7:00p.m. on January 30 and 8:00p.m. on February 1. Tickets are $21.50 - $92.50 plus processing fees, and are available by calling (615) 782-4040 between 6:00a.m. and 9:00p.m., going online at tpac.org or nashvilleopera.org or at the TPAC Box Office Monday through Friday between 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. For more information, see tpac.org.
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AQUARIUMAquarium offers sensational seafood in a unique setting – guests dine around a 200,000 gallon tank featuring more than 100 species of colorful tropical fish including sharks and stingrays. Menu selections range from burgers to seafood platters. After your meal, visit the Treasure Chest Gift Shop. You can also make Aquarium part of your next field trip, birthday party or special event. Reservations are recommended at any time. Call 514-FISH, visit aquarium-restaurants.com or become a fan on Facebook.
CLAIM JUMPERClaim Jumper is ideal for celebrating special occasions, hosting a business lunch or gathering with friends and fam-ily. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with a vast selection of freshly prepared items including fish, rotisserie chicken, baby back pork ribs, freshly baked pot pie, specialty sal-ads, pizzas, burgers and our famous Six-Layer Chocolate Motherlode Cake. Or relax in the saloon to enjoy cocktails and Claim Jumper’s own craft beers. See website at claim-jumper.com.
NASHvILLE NIGHTLIFE DINNER THEATERNashville's premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show, with songs made famous by legendary artists and today's superstars. Many guest stars appear such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely, "The Fiddle Man" Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and others. The Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30p.m. and show time is 6:30p.m. Dinner and show is $39.95, show only is $26. Located at 2416 Music Valley Dr., Music Valley Village, across from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. Call (615) 885-4747 for information and reservations or go to nashvil-lenightlife.com. Tour groups are welcome.
OPRy BACKSTAGE GRILLThe show that made country music famous is now making its mark on Southern cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner, as well as after the show. Now open across from the Gaylord Opryland Resort at the Inn at Opryland. Visit opryback-stagegrill.com for more information.
RAINFOREST CAFÉThis unique dining concept located in Opry Mills is an adventure through a realistic indoor rainforest with lush foli-age, cascading waterfalls and giant aquariums. The menu has Mexican, Italian, Cajun and Caribbean flavors, and ranges from exotic to traditional. The children’s menu will please your little “wild ones”. Don’t forget to stop by the Retail Village for a wide selection of unique souvenirs! Call 514-3000. www.rainforestcafe.com.
THE SMILING ELEPHANT2213 8th Ave. S., (615) 891-4488. A gem of a Thai restaurant regaled by the locals. The specialty of the house is Pad Thai. All dishes use the freshest ingredients. Come to enjoy exquisite food and the gentle spirit that you feel upon
entering. Open lunch and dinner, Monday - Friday. Open for dinner Saturday. See thesmilingelephant.com
Two TwenTy • Two Grill and CaTerinGCountry Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S. Serving Southern comfort food with a twist, made from fresh, mostly local foods. Indoor and outdoor seat-ing is available, both with great views of downtown. Open Monday - Saturday, 11:00a.m. - 2:30p.m. Two Twenty • Two 2Go offers soups, salads, sandwiches, bakery items and beverages seven days a week from 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. The 2Go bar accepts orders by phone and fax. Call (615) 291-6759 or fax (615) 291-6761.
WILDHORSE SALOONLocated on 2nd Ave., downtown. The Wildhorse offers three floors of action packed fun, five bars and live enter-tainment seven nights a week and is the place to hear the hottest bands and learn the latest dance steps, with com-plimentary dance lessons nightly. Open for lunch every day except Monday. Open for dinner nightly. Try the award-win-ning barbecue and world famous fried pickles. For current concert information call (615) 902-8211. Hours subject to change due to private events. www.wildhorsesaloon.com.
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2213 8th Ave. S.
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THE CAT SHOPPE2824 Bransford Ave. in Berry Hill. Unique toys, the world's strongest catnip cigars, handmade dragonfly toys, locally made cat scratching posts (recommended by feline behav-iorist). For cat lovers: jewelry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceramics, books and frames. And don't forget to visit the rescued cats awaiting adoption. Open Monday - Saturday 10:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.; Sunday 1:00 - 4:00p.m. Call 297-PURR (7877).
COTTON-EyED JOELocated on the corner of Second Ave. and Broadway in the District, Nashville’s easy-to-find tourist hot spot. Main floor, street level: you are surrounded by a vast selection of gifts, souvenirs, t-shirts, jewelry and novelties at low prices. Upstairs: The Bargain Attic Area has close-out souvenirs, gifts, jewelry and t-shirts priced from 50% off original price. Upstairs and to the left: the Gift Gallery section, with new and unusual home decor and gift items. Tour buses wel-come. Call 726-3302 for more information.
THE DOG STORE 2824 Bransford Ave. in Berry Hill. A large selection of gifts for people in your favorite breed: mugs, frames, statues, and books. And for the special dog in your life, all natural treats, leather collars, bowls, toys and food. Open Monday - Saturday 10:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.; Sunday 1:00 - 4:00p.m. Call 279-WAGS (9247).
GAS LAMP ANTIQUE MALL100 Powell Place, across from 100 Oaks Mall. Voted "Nashville's Best Antique Mall" for the past six years in the Nashville Scene's Best of Nashville poll, Gas Lamp Antique Mall houses 160 dealers in 25,000 square feet of space, and is open seven days a week. Antique, retro and vintage furniture and home accessories are all featured. Call (615) 297-2224. The second location, GasLamp Too, is located at 128 Powell Place, less than a half mile down the same street in the last building, with parking in front and also under the I-65 overpass. Call (615) 292-2250. For more information, go to the website at gaslampantiques.com.
THE GREAT ESCAPE Featuring a huge selection of current and out-of-print DVDs, CDs, video games, comic books, records, CCG and role-playing items, posters, books, memorabilia and more. Low, low prices! Two locations: Superstore in West Nashville at 5400 Charlotte Ave. (which includes our outlet store, The Great Escape 1/2-Price-Or-Less Store), 385-2116; and near Opry Mills at 111-B Gallatin Rd. N. at Old Hickory Boulevard, 865-8052. Open 10:00a.m. - 9:00p.m., Monday - Saturday and 11:00a.m. - 7:00p.m., Sunday. Need cash? The Great Escape also buys!
OPRy MILLS MALLTennessee’s largest outlet and value retail shopping, din-ing and entertainment destination with more than 200 stores, including several first-in-market name-brand addi-
tions. Opry Mills’ impressive roster of designer outlet stores include: Coach Factory Store, G by GUESS, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Vera Bradley and more. Other popular value retailers include Bed Bath & Beyond, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Disney Store Outlet, LEGO, RCC Western Wear and Under Armour Factory House. Opry Mills is home to a variety of family dining and entertain-ment venues: Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest Cafe, Claim Jumper and Dave & Buster’s. And in true Nashville fashion, live performances and musical entertainment are regularly provided on Opry Mills’ Entertainment Stage.
OPRy ORIGINALSLocated in the heart of downtown Nashville’s famous “Lower Broadway” area known around the world for its honky tonks and one-of-a-kind authentic country music attractions, Opry Originals brings together the iconic roots of the Grand Ole Opry and country music’s contemporary culture for a shopping experience like no other. Located at 300 Broadway (Broadway at 3rd Avenue).
THE OPRy SHOPEnjoy the Grand Ole Opry experience anytime with a stop at The Opry Shop, located within the Grand Ole Opry House. It’s the place for great Opry gifts and collectibles for all ages. Open seven days a week.
SOUNDSTAR ENTERTAINMENT GROUPAn award-winning music producer offering promotion for talent to achieve record contracts and radio play. Call (615) 369-1366 or go to soundstarentertainment.com or vision-wayrecords.com. WOODCUTS GALLERy AND FRAMING1613 Jefferson St., (615) 321-5357 telephone and (615) 321-2134 fax. Offering hundreds of open and limited edition prints, serigraphs, original pieces, framed art, cards, figu-rines, and fast custom framing. See www.woodcutsfineart.
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VANDY/MUSIC ROW Merged w/West Nashville
Superstore; see info at left.
Used-New-Collectible! Low, low prices! Also: Records, Toys, more... Mon-Sat 10-9 Sun 11-7
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VISIT NASHVILLE’S LEGENDARY DVD, RECORD & COMICS SHOP!
GREAT ESCAPE
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NEAR OPRY MILLS111-B Gallatin Rd. N.
615-865-8052
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WEST NASHVILLE5400 Charlotte Ave.
385-2116
VANDY/MUSIC ROW Merged w/West Nashville
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NEAR OPRY MILLS111-B Gallatin Rd. N.
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AIRLINESAirCanada ............................................1-888-247-2262American Airlines ...............................1-800-433-7300American Eagle ..................................1-800-433-7300 Continental Airlines ............................1-800-525-0280 Corporate Airlines ..............................1-800-555-6565Delta Express ......................................1-800-221-1212Frontier Airlines .................................1-800-432-1359Delta Airlines .......................................1-800-221-1212 Jet Blue Airlines ...................................1-800-Jet-BlueNorthwest Airlines ..............................1-800-225-2525Southwest Airlines ..............................1-800-435-9792United Airlines ....................................1-800-241-6522United Express ....................................1-800-241-6522USAirways ............................................1-800-428-4322 US Airways Express ............................1-800-428-4322
IMPORTANT NUMBERSPolice non-emergency .................................862-8600Non-emergency fire ......................................862-5421
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONMetropolitan Transit AuthorityBus Schedules and Information .................862-5950
SPORTSNashville Predators NHL Tickets ....... 615-770-PUCK (7825), Press Option #1 Bridgestone Ceter, 501 BroadwayNashville Sounds Baseball Tickets ..... 615-242-4371 Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St. Tennessee Titans NFL Tickets ............ 615-565-4200 The Coliseum, One Titans Way
vISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS 501 Broadway downtown in the glass tower of the Bridgestone Arena at 5th and Broadway. ............................. 615-259-47471 Nashville Place, 150 4th Ave. N. also downtown in the lobby of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau. ............ 615-259-4700
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The UPPER ROOMChapel and Museum
The tone here is tranquility and meditation.
Home of the world renown wood carving of “The Last Supper”
1908 Grand Avenue • 615-340-7207 www.upperroom.org
$4.00 admission/donation - children 12 and under free Free Parking
Open Mon. - Fri. 8:00am - 4:30pm, closed weekends & holidays
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One of America’s premier National Historic Landmarks,just 15 minutes from Downtown Nashville, TN.
615.889.2941www.TheHermitage.com
Encounter, experience, explore...history at Andrew Jackson’s presidential home.
From mansion to slave cabin—and throughout 1120 acres of “much more” at the home of America’s
seventh pres-ident—you’ll be
face-to-face with the times, the challenges, and the contradictions, that shaped our young nation. Yesterday is always present at The Hermitage.
From mansion to slave cabin—and throughout 1120 acres of “much more” at the home of America’s
seventh pres-ident—you’ll be
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ADvENTURE SCIENCE CENTER800 Fort Negley Blvd. With the child-sized Curiosity Corner and ever-changing blockbuster exhibits, the Adventure Science Center provides unique opportunities for dis-covery for both children and adults. Admission is $13 for adults and teens, $11 for children ages 2-12, $12 for seniors (65+) and free for toddlers under age 2. Open 10:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. daily, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, see adventuresci.org.
BELLE MEADE PLANTATIONListed as one of America’s grandest mansions by Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel magazine, this 1853 Greek Revival mansion only minutes from downtown is the place where the bloodlines of Seabiscuit, Secretariat, War Admiral and Funny Cide started. Living History programs are featured daily. Most of the demonstrations will center around Frontier Life – 1790-1820. Demonstrations will vary and will include gardening, blacksmithing and cooking. Restaurant and Museum store on property. Located at 5025 Harding Road, an easy seven miles from downtown. Call (615) 356-0501 or log on to www.bellemeadeplantation.com.
BELMONT MANSIONBelmont College Campus. This 1850’s Italianate villa has long been recognized as one of the most elaborate and unusual homes in the South. Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m., Sunday, 1:00p.m. - 4:00p.m., closed all major holidays. (615) 460-5459.
BICENTENNIAL MALL STATE PARK741-5280 or 888-TNPARKS (888-867-2757, toll free). James Robertson Parkway. A 19-acre outdoor Tennessee history museum north of the State Capitol. Cost: free; except spe-cial events. Hours: daylight - midnight.
CARNTON PLANTATION1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin, TN, 37064. Carnton Plantation, home of The Widow of the South, was a field hospital following the Battle of Franklin, fought in 1864. Plantation includes a home tour, museum, The McGavock Confederate Cemetery, a fully restored garden and slave quarters. Open 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m., Monday - Saturday and noon - 5:00p.m., Sunday. Closed most major holidays. For more information, see the webpage BattleofFranklinTrust.org.
CHEEKWOOD BOTANICAL GARDEN AND MUSEUM OF ARTBeautiful botanic gardens located on a 55 acre estate with a residence listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The residence houses American and European art and a newer building is dedicated to presenting contem-porary art. In the summer and fall months there are themed
art installations in the gardens that change annually. Art education classes are offered for children on Saturday and Tuesday. 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Open Tuesday - Sunday 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. and every Friday May through October until 10:00p.m. Admission is $14 for adults; $12 for seniors (65 and over), $10 for college students with ID; $7 for chil-dren ages 3 to 17, and free to children ages 2and under. There is a 50% discount for military personnel with current ID. See the website at cheekwood.org.
COOTER'S PLACEEnjoy Cooter's fabulous display of props, costumes and memorabilia from the Dukes of Hazzard TV show. There are regular appearances by Ben "Cooter" Jones and other cast members. See the General Lee "01" car from the show, and purchase treats like Daisy's Homemade Country Honey, Uncle Jesse's Finest Batch of Apple Cider, along with Dukes Of Hazzard hats, T-shirts, DVDs, CDs, pictures and diecast General Lee cars. Located at Exit 12 off Briley Pkwy, 2613 - B McGavock Pk., across from Opryland Hotel. Open daily at 9:00a.m. Call (615) 872-8358 for more information or directions, or see them on the web at cootersplace.com.
COUNTRy MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUMYou haven’t seen Nashville if you haven’t visited the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Visit the larg-est popular music museum in the world, and experience the history of America’s music through exciting new exhib-its, entertaining films, interactive displays, and an incred-ible array of costumes and instruments. Plus, take a tour of historic RCA Studio B – where Elvis and others recorded over 35,000 songs. Shop at the Museum Store and savor a made-from-scratch meal at Two Twenty•Two Grill and Catering. Museum open daily 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. 222 Fifth Avenue South. Call (615) 416-2001 for more informa-tion or log onto their website at www.countrymusichallof-fame.com.
FORT NASHBOROUGH255-8192. This reconstruction of the original settlement of Nashville is authentic in many details, reflecting the lifestyle of frontier pioneers in the late 1700s. Located in Riverfront Park, the self-guided tour facility is convenient to shopping, restaurants, hotels and museums in downtown Nashville.
THE FRIST CENTER FOR THE vISUAL ARTSThe downtown attraction features many traveling exhibi-tions, and focuses on art education for the community, for children and adults alike. Located at 919 Broadway. Open Monday - Wednesday and Saturday 10:00a.m. - 5:30p.m., Thursday and Friday 10:00a.m. - 9:00p.m. and Sunday 1:00-
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5:30p.m. For more information, call 244-3340 or log on to www.fristcenter.org.
GENERAL JACKSON SHOWBOATClimb aboard the General Jackson Showboat for a unique entertainment experience! This 300 ft paddlewheel river-boat cruises the Cumberland River offering fantastic shows and delicious meals. Sumptuous Southern fare as well as an entertaining show are included on the evening cruise down the Cumberland. For tickets and more information call (615) 458-3900 or buy on line at generaljackson.com.
THE GRAND OLE OPRy The world’s longest-running live radio show features the best in country, bluegrass, comedy and more. live radio show features the best in country, bluegrass, comedy and more. Being held at the historic Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville during the winter months, artists scheduled to appear this month include Del McCoury Band, Charles Esten, Chris Carmack, Ashley Monroe, Eric Church, Hal Ketchum, The Black Lillies, and more! Shows: Friday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday shows March through December at 7:00 p.m. For tickets, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
THE HERMITAGE4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville 37076. A tour of this 1837 mansion by guides in period costume will enchant you. The tombs of Andrew and Rachel are located in the beauti-ful heirloom garden. Other historic buildings include slave quarters and the church that Andrew built for his family. Special garden and farm tours are given seasonally as well as tours through active archaeology sites. Shop the muse-um store for unique gifts and dine in the delightful res-taurant. Operating hours: April 1 - November 15, 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m.; November 16 through March 31, 9:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. Admission is $19 for adults; $16 for seniors; $14 for students 13-18; $9 for children 6-12 and children under 6 free. A family pass for 2 adults and 2 children is $45. Active military are admitted free (ID required). (615) 889-2941, thehermitage.com.
HISTORIC MANSKER’S STATION FRONTIER LIFE CENTERLocated in Moss-Wright Park on Caldwell Rd. in Goodlettsville, TN. A staffed, living history site maintained by the City of Goodlettsville, the site represents the station built by Kasper Mansker in the late 18th century. Six times a year, artisans, craftsmen and volunteers populate the sta-tion for a weekend, giving a true representation of pioneer-life. Also located in Manskers Station is the Bowen House, a plantation house of the era. A tour of the house and the Station begins inside the house with a short film which gives the history of both of the sites. Tours of the house and station are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. Group rates are also available. Call (615) 859-FORT (3678) for more information.
HISTORIC RCA STUDIO BKnown as one of the world's most important recording studios where more than 35,000 songs were brought to life, like Dolly Parton's "Jolene" and many hits by Elvis. Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum today to learn how you can experience historic RCA Studio B. Call
615-416-2001 or visit the website at countrymusichallof-fame.com.
JACK DANIELS DISTILLERy TOUR182 Lynchburg Highway, Lynchburg, TN. Between 9:00a.m. and 4:30p.m. daily, tours last an hour and fifteen minutes and start anywhere from every fifteen minutes to an hour, depending on the crowds. For a nominal fee, Jack Daniel’s is now offering Distillery tours, which include a sampling of the hometown product. Be sure to ask about these enhanced tours upon arriving at the Visitor Center. End the tour with lunch at Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House, in operation since 1908. Reservations are recommended.
JOHNNy CASH MUSEUM119 3rd Ave S. in downtown Nashville. Featuring the largest collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia in the world, the museum has everything from his earliest childhood artifacts to the last song he wrote. Exhibits chronicle The Man in Black's life with stunning graphics, artifacts and interactive technology and include stage costumes, instruments, per-sonal letters, artwork and handwritten songs as well as arti-facts from family members and notable friends. Experience a three dimensional walk through the life and legend of this international icon. From handwritten lyrics for I Walk the Line and Folsom Prison Blues, to a stone wall from Johnny and June's home in Hendersonville, this museum holds the very essence of the man. The Museum Store features the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, apparel and rare collectibles. Staff members include Cash family members and friends who love to share stories with guests. No trip to Nashville would be complete without a visit to the Johnny Cash Museum. Hours are 11:00a.m. to 7:00p.m. seven days a week. Closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving. For more information call 615-256-1777 or see johnnycashmuseum.com.
LANE MOTOR MUSEUM702 Murfreesboro Pike. 742-7445. Discover unique vehicles from A to Z at Lane Motor Museum. One of the few museums in North America to specialize in European cars, with over 150 cars and motorcycles on display from all over the world! Over 45 marques rep-resenting North and South America, Asia, and Europe – definitely not your typical car museum! Open Thursday through Monday, 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for seniors (age 65+), $3 for youth (ages 6-17) and free for kids ages 5 and under. Call for more information or visit the website lanemuseum.org.
THE LOTZ HOUSECome to The Lotz house for the compelling story of the Battle of Franklin, the Lotz family and the fine antiques of the Civil War era. Trip Advisor’s #1 attraction in Franklin features guided tours daily. There is a value ticket available which includes Carnton Plantation and The Carter House. Located across the street from The Carter House at 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN 37064. For more informa-tion, call( 615) 790-7190 or visit LotzHouse.com.
NASH TRASH TOURSFor an irreverent look at the "low lights" of Nashville, there is only one tour company to call: NashTrash. The Jugg sisters' big pink bus takes visitors past country music land-
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marks of the city, such as the Ryman, Country Music Hall of Fame, the Wildhorse Saloon and Printer's Alley while they give an hysterical account of country music legends and their not-so-proud moments. This 90-minute tour is performance as much as information, is best for adults, and BYOB coolers of wine or beer are permitted. Public tours usually run just once a day Tuesday through Friday and twice a day on Saturday. Tours do not run on Sundays, Mondays or major holidays. Call 615-226-7300 or 800-342-2132 for reservations, and call well ahead of time as the tour fills well in advance. For more information, see the website at nashtras
NASHvILLE NIGHTLIFE DINNER THEATERNashville's premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show. Voted Nashville's #1 Dinner Show, the show features songs made famous by legendary artists and today's superstars. Many guest stars appear such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely, "The Fiddle Man" Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and others. There is entertain-ment for the entire family. The Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30p.m. and show time is 6:30p.m. Admission for the din-ner and show is $39.95, show only is $26. Located at 2416 Music Valley Dr., in Music Valley Village, across the street from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. Don't miss this Nashville tradition. Tour groups are wel-come. Call (615) 885-4747 for information and reservations or go to nashvillenightlife.com.
NASHvILLE ZOO AT GRASSMERE3777 Nolensville Road, (615) 833-1534. Come experience the new Lorikeet Landing and feed Australian parrots. You can walk into their habitat and lorikeets will actually land on your arms and shoulders and feed from your fingertips. Take a spin on the Patton Family Wild Animal Carousel and ride several hand-carved animals like a giant anteater, red river hog, komodo dragon, or a clouded leopard cub. Spend a day at the park enjoying mammals, amphibians, reptiles, insects and birds and learning about their habitats. Savor the sights by exploring Gibbon Islands, Bamboo Trail, Critter Encounters, three-acre beautiful African Elephant Savannah, and many other exhibits. Step back in time and take a tour of the 19th century Grassmere Historic Home and Farm. DinoTrek, a hair-raising adventure featuring lifelike dinosaurs, returns Spring 2014. If you still have energy, run wild on the humongous Jungle Gym playground, which offers 66,000 square feet of fun. If you’re tired, take a break and enjoy one of the educational animal shows. Visit the Zoo's website at nashvillezoo.org for more information.
THE PARTHENONLocated in Centennial Park off of West End, this build-ing is recognized as one of the world’s most impressive scale reproductions of an ancient classic. It houses Alan LeQuire’s magnificent 42 ft. statue of Athena, the larg-est indoor sculpture in North America. There are also art exhibits showcased there.
RADNOR LAKE STATE PARK1160 Otter Creek Road. A great place for an energetic hike up steep ridge trails, or a leisurely walk along paved roads, Radnor has some of the highest hills in the Nashville Basin,
and the Ganier Ridge and South Cove trails are nice, chal-lenging hikes for a day hiker, but there are also flat, paved trails for those who want to just stroll and see the scenery. Wildlife and plants are abundant: it is not unusual at all to come across deer, heron, turkeys and turtles during a walk around Radnor Lake. The park is about a 5-minute drive from I-65, Exit 78, Harding Place.
RyMAN AUDITORIUM2003, 2004 and 2011 Pollstar Concert Industry Awards "Theater Of The Year" and 2009 Academy of Country Music's "Venue of the Year". Located downtown at 116 Fifth Avenue North, the Ryman continues its more-than-100-year music tradition by offering the best in enter tain-ment. Built as a church in 1892, the Ryman famously served as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943-1974, and was completely renovated in 1994. The premier perfor-mance hall has many shows and concerts scheduled year-round. For tickets, visit the Ryman Box Office, call (615)889-3060, or log onto ryman.com for an event schedule.
RyMAN TOURSRyman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue N. This National Historic Landmark is most famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 -1974. Take the self-guided tour where you'll discover the divine inspiration behind the building's construction as the Union Gospel Tabernacle in the 1880s in the welcome video. Self-guided tours are $14 for adults; $9 for children ages 4-11. Backstage tours are $18 and $13. To buy tour tickets, go to ryman.com or call (615) 889-3060.
TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTERLocated at 505 Deaderick St. downtown, TPAC is home to the Nashville Symphony, the Nashville Opera, the Tennessee Repertory Theatre, the Nashville Ballet and the Tennessee State Museum. There are three stages in the
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building for the performing arts. For tickets or schedule, call Ticketmaster at 255-ARTS (2787); for administration call 782-4000. Website is www.tpac.org.
TENNESSEE STATE CAPITOLCharlotte Ave, between 6th and 7th Ave. The historic Tennessee State Capitol stands today much as it did when completed in 1859. Several areas, including the first floor hallway, library and Supreme Court chamber, have been restored to their 19th century, Greek Revival appear-ance. Free guided tours are provided by Tennessee State Museum. Tours leave from the Information Desk on the first floor of the Capitol every hour, on the hour; with the first tour at 9:00a.m., and the final tour at 3:00p.m. Self-guided tours are also available at the Information Desk.
TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUMThe museum’s Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation. Of special interest are Sam Davis’ boot (cut open to search for hidden papers when he was charged with spying for the Confederate Army); and an 1864 presidential cam-paign poster for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. The museum is open Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. and 1:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. on Sundays. It is closed on Mondays. Admission is free. It is located at Fifth and Deaderick in downtown Nashville. Parking is at paid lots on weekdays. Visitors park free-of-charge on weekends at the State Employee parking lots located to the west of the State Capitol, off of Charlotte Ave. For more information, call (615) 741-2692, toll free at 1-800-407-4324 or at the website: tnmuseum.org.
TOOTSIE'S ORCHID LOUNGE No visit to Music City is complete without a stop at the worlds most famous honkytonk. Legendary stars like Roger Miller, Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline, Waylon Jennings , Faron Young, Tom T. Hall, Kris Kristofferson, Hank Cochran and Mel Tillis sang and wrote songs there and the tradition continues to this day. Continuous live music with the big stars performing at Midnight Madness every Tuesday night starting at 10pm. Hosted by John Stone. Downtown at 422 Broadway. 615-726-0463; tootsies.net.
THE UPPER ROOMAn active chapel and museum, The Upper Room features a nearly-life-size wood carving of da Vinci’s The Last Supper. There are permanent exhibits, as well as a peaceful gar-den. Special seasonal exhibits include an exhibit of 100 nativity scenes during the Christmas holidays, a Madonna and Child Gallery exhibit, and a Ukrainian egg display during Lent and Easter. Through December, see an exhibit of Warner E. Sallman's work, best know for The Head of Christ, one of the world's most recongnizable paintings, seen on page 26. Come experience the tranquility of the Upper Room amid the city's tumult. Open Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m. Closed holidays and weekends. 1908 Grand Ave., 340-7207. upperroom.org/chapel.
vISITOR INFORMATION CENTERSThere are two Visitor Information Centers in Nashville. One is at 5th and Broadway downtown in the glass tower of the Bridgestone Arena, (615) 259-4747. Open 8:00a.m. - 5:30p.m Monday-Saturday; 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m. on Sundays
providing museum displays, maps, information and dis-counted tickets to all attractions and Nashville souvenirs. The second Visitor Information Center is at 1 Nashville Place, 150 4th Ave. N. in the lobby of the Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau, (615) 259-4700. Open 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Monday-Friday, this visitor center offers upscale souvenirs that are exclusively music-related, along with maps, attractions information and discounted tickets.
WARNER PARKSLocated off Highway 100, Edwin and Percy Warner Parks offer some of the city's best do-it-yourself recreational opportunities, with trails for riding horses and hiking and paved roads for biking, walking, running or exploring in a car. There is also plenty of open space for playing frisbee, picnicking, or just getting some fresh air. Dogs are wel-come in the parks. In May, Edwin Warner Park is host to the Iroquois Steeplechase, run since the 1930s, which has one of the richest purses in the country.
WILDHORSE SALOON Located on 2nd Avenue in downtown Nashville, the Wildhorse offers three floors of action-packed fun, five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. The Wildhorse is the place to hear the hottest bands and learn the latest dance steps with complimentary dance lessons nightly. Be sure to try the award winning barbecue and world famous fried pickles. For current concert information, call (615) 902-8200 or go to the website at wildhorsesaloon.com.
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January 1-5 – More Love: Art, Politics and Sharing Since the 1990sCheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art, 1200 Forrest Park Dr. More Love gathers a diverse group of artists working in a range of media – video, photography, sculpture, sound, participatory art projects and choreographed events – to inves-tigate how such an integral part of our everyday lives works. The exhibit is dynamic in a number of ways. Some works invite the visitor to step beyond being viewers and become participants. They can set up an appointment with a forensic artist to sketch their first love, complete a work of art by taking a piece of candy, or document how they prove their love. Artists with pieces in the exhibit include Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Jennifer Allora, Guillermo Calzadilla, Janine Antoni, Gregory Sale, Louis Bourgeois, Tracey Emin, Sharon Hayes, Jim Hodges, Yoko Ono, Dario Robleto, Katerina Seda, and Gillian Wearing. Open Tuesday - Sunday 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. and every Friday May through October until 10:00p.m. Admission is $14 for adults; $12 for seniors (65 and over), $10 for college stu-dents with ID; $7 for children ages 3 to 17, and free to children ages 2 and under. There is a 50% dis-count for military personnel with current ID. See the website at cheekwood.org.
January 1-11 – Scenes by Dorothy O'ConnorTinney Contemporary, 237 5th Ave. N. Part of an ongoing series centered on transforming spaces into fantastical landscapes, each concept of Scenes is shaped predominantly by events in O’Connor’s life, an interpretation of her own dreams. Building these life-sized installations also allows her to literal-ly live inside her own imagination, if only for a short time. Each project takes months to complete, allow-ing O’Connor to fully immerse herself in its meticu-lous details. She enjoys creating many of the com-
ponents in each set by hand: crocheting the ocean, crafting hundreds of paper birds, hand-stenciling wallpaper, weaving roots from jute, etc. Learning a new skill each time she builds a new scene helps to keep her process fresh. For O’Connor’s installation at Tinney Contemporary, Ceiling of Blackbirds, she knew she wanted to make something out of paper, but the specific concept came to her in a dream. In the dream, someone turned to her and spoke the words, "don't forget your funeral." O’Connor woke with a start and within minutes the entire scene was laid out in her mind. The original scene took months to build and featured 220 handmade paper birds. O’Connor has remade the smaller birds for this version of the installation and they are available for purchase, with the proceeds benefitting animal charities in Nashville and Atlanta, as well as helping to defray the cost of recreating and transporting the work. Hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. and by appointment. Call Sarah Wilson at (615) 255-7816. Admission to the gallery is free. For more information, see tinneycontemporary.com.
January 1-11 – Workspaces: Artists' Studios IIThe Arts Company, 215 5th Ave. N. WorkSpaces: Artists’ Studios II is an exhibit by photographer Jerry Park of the intimate yet sometimes sprawling spaces used as working studios, including those of locally acclaimed gallery and independent art-ists Jane Braddock, Trey Gossett, Brady Haston, Marilyn Murphy, Roger Clayton, Brian Tull, and Vesna Pavlovic, among many more. In this year’s exhibition, experience an insider’s perspective of Nashville’s vibrant visual arts community through the photographer’s behind-the-scenes lens explor-ing the variety of studio settings, including home studios in kitchens, garages, and basements; out-door studios set up in trucks and tents; as well as university studios; and more. Open Tuesday - Saturday 11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. No admission is charged. See theartscompany.com or call (615) 254-2040 for more information.
January 1-12 – 30 AmericansFrist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway. This exhibition is composed of more than 70 objects – paintings, sculptures, photographs, and multi-media installations – created by many of the most important African American artists working over the last 30 years. The artists range from well-known, established figures such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kerry James Marshall, and Carrie Mae Weems to
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emerging younger ones like Kehinde Wiley, Hank Willis Thomas and Mickalene Thomas. The Frist Center offers special pricing for guided and self-guided tour groups. Parental advisory: Some content in this exhibition may not be appropri-ate for all audiences. Visitor discretion is advised. Open 10:00a.m. - 5:30p.m. Monday - Wednesday; 10:00a.m. - 9:00p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10:00a.m. - 5:30 Saturday and 1:00 - 5:30p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults; $7 for college students with ID, seniors over 65 and active military with ID. For information, call (615) 244-3340 or see the web-site at fristcenter.org.
January 1-12 – Ana Maria Tavares: Deviating UtopiasFrist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway. Ana Maria Tavares uses materials such as glass, steel and mirrors to create structures that evoke the feeling of the architecture of modern cities, specifically those of Oscar Niemeyer and the other utopian modern-ists of Brazil. Airports and departure lounges, places that symbolize exit from everyday life, are a recur-rent theme in her work. The centerpiece of this exhi-bition is her four-sided immersive video, Airshaft (to Piranesi), completed in 2008, comprising sequences of elaborate interiors as seen from multiple per-spectives in constant motion. The Frist Center offers special pricing for guided and self-guided tour groups. Open 10:00a.m. - 5:30p.m. Monday - Wednesday; 10:00a.m. - 9:00p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10:00a.m. - 5:30 Saturday and 1:00 - 5:30p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults; $7 for college students with ID, seniors over 65 and active military with ID. For information, call (615) 244-3340 or see the website at fristcenter.org.
January 1-25 - Works by Jamey Grimes and Charles ClaryThe Rymer Gallery, 233 5th Ave. N. Jamey Grimes and Charles Clary create works that are at once organic and synthetic. While Clary's vibrant paper sculptures evoke colorful floral shapes and geodes, playfully 'infecting' the spaces they inhabit, Grimes' whimsical corrugated plastic sculptures seem to be webs, worn driftwood pieces or even a moment of falling leaves caught in time. Hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. There is no admission charged to the gallery.
January 1 - February 8 – Kristin Llamas: The Socratic DialoguesThe Parthenon, 2600 West End Ave. The Parthenon
Museum is pleased to present the artwork of con-temporary artist, Kristen Llamas. Combining tradi-tional painting techniques with extensive research into social, historical, and political topics, Llamas creates what she refers to as “floating still lives.” In 2012 The Parthenon Museum and Llamas host-ed small gatherings around Nashville to discuss a series of questions posed by the ancient Greek phi-losopher Socrates. Each meeting focused on defin-ing one concept: What is beauty? What is justice? What is courage? The goal for each session was to arrive at consensus with a two-sentence definition of that night’s topic. Llamas listened and took notes but did not participate in the conversations. Her ten large paintings, born from those discussions, focus on the Socratic questions as they relate to current events. Llamas paints in a photo-realist style and each paintings is a visual conundrum of symbols. Llamas’ paintings are witty and eye catching, invit-ing the viewer to take part in the Socratic dialogues that inspired them. Admission to the Parthenon is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors 62 and over and for children ages 4 - 17. Children under the age of 4 are admitted for free. Hours are 9:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. Tuesday - Saturday and 12:30p.m. - 4:30p.m. Sunday. For information, call (615) 862-8431.
January 1 - February 9 – American Chronicles: The Art of Norman RockwellFrist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway. Known for his Saturday Evening Post cover illustra-tions with their sentimental, highly idealized style, Norman Rockwell was a master storyteller. This exhibit features over 40 paintings and a selection of drawings, tear-sheets, and other related works which trace the arc of his career. Open 10:00a.m. - 5:30p.m. Monday - Wednesday; 10:00a.m. - 9:00p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10:00a.m. - 5:30 Saturday and 1:00 - 5:30p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults; $7 for college students with ID,
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seniors over 65 and active military with ID. For information, call (615) 244-3340 or see the website at fristcenter.org.
January 2 – Hillsboro village Art WalkHillsboro Village shops and restaurants. Held on the first Thursday of each month, Hillsboro Village restaurants, galleries and boutiques host an assort-ment of artists, bands, raffles and other events in the evening from 5:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. There is free parking after 6:00p.m. behind the Cornerstone Financial building and free street parking after 6:00p.m. For more information, call (615) 294-5441 or see the Facebook page Hillsboro Village Events.
January 3 – Franklin Art CrawlHistoric downtown Franklin. $5 Trolley rides, charm-ing shops and galleries, live music and refresh-ments make Franklin a great place to be from 6:00-9:00p.m. on the first Friday of the month. For more information, see franklinartscene.com.
January 4 – The First Saturday Art CrawlDowntown galleries. One of the major month-ly visual art events in downtown Nashville, First Saturday Art Crawl, a free event, continues to offer more artistic experiences with more venues partici-pating, including The Arts Company, Frist Center for the Visual Arts, The Rymer Gallery, Tennessee Art League, Tinney Contemporary and Art at the Arcade. Presenting local and world-renowned art-ists and artwork, the galleries offer rare opportu-nities to view diverse exhibitions featuring every genre of art. The Nashville Downtown Partnership provides two free shuttles among the galleries until 10:00p.m. Hours are from 6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. To see the gallery list and shuttle map, go to the web-site nashvilledowntown.com/play.
January 6 - February 28 – Variance: Belmont Department of Art Adjunct FacultyLeu Art Gallery, Belmont University, 1900 Belmont Blvd. Exhibited works by Matt Chenoweth, Jennifer Haston, JC Johnson, Renee LaRose, Tammy Mercure, Colleen McCormick Metzger, Jessica Owings, Angelique Rabus and Mandy Rogers Horton showcase the diverse artistic interests of current Belmont Department of Art adjunct faculty. Hours in January are Sunday - Thursday 7:00a.m. - 11:00p.m.; Friday 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. and Saturday 9:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. The facility is closed January 1 and 4-5. The reception for this show is January 23.
No admission is charged. For information, call (615) 460-5476 or see belmont.edu/art/leu_art_gallery1.html.
January 4 - February 22 – Megan Lightell: Private Landscapes; Terry Rowlett: Nomads and Outsiders and Peter Monroe: Coney IslandZeitgeist Gallery, 516 Hagan St., Suite 100. Private Landscapes is from a series based on Megan Lightell's hometown of Coshocton, Ohio; a rural/farming community that is currently undergoing development. Private Landscapes is a "public" record of these "private" natural treasures that in some cases, escaped the notice of the landowners. Her aim, as a painter in the most basic and tradi-tional senses, is to focus our attention to the natural subtlety around us and the resources that all of us as individuals draw from natural, undeveloped environ-ments. Her canvases serve as quiet reminders of the time-honored themes surrounding our complicated symbiotic relationship to our natural environment and the need for being mindful of how important these sensibilities are to our very survival. Nomads and Outsiders focuses on tightly rendered figures in outdoor settings that function almost as backdrops or scenery in a theater production. Rowlett's land-scapes support a narrative the figures are acting out for the viewer. They are wonderfully open-ended and like classic Renaissance painting, are rich with details and clues to enhance personal narratives viewers might work out for themselves. The figures, female mainly, are self-assured, operating on the edges and exist in their own worlds that are out of step with contemporary society. Coney Island is an exhibit of select photographic images from a 1988 portfolio of Peter Alan Monroe's. The black and white images capture a very particular moment in time from a another world inhabited by carnies and characters from the margins of mainstream society. In many ways, these images (timeless as they are in the vernacular of Coney Island itself) are prescient in preserving that World that has been forever chang-es by development and 9/11. Hours are 11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m., Tuesday - Saturday. Admission is not charged. See zietgeist.com for more information or call (615) 256-4805.
January 9 - February 7 - Index: The Women of Auschwitz by Vanderbilt alumnus Hannah StahlSpace 204, E. Bronson Ingram Studio Art Center, Vanderbilt University, 1204 25th Ave. S. at Garland.
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Over the past year, Stahl participated in a seven week artist-in-residence program at The School of Art at Chautauqua Institution before embarking on a two-month solo trip to 17 cities in Europe. This trip included three Holocaust concentration camps and inspired her to produce her current body of work based on female victims of Auschwitz. Grappling with how to best represent these women, Stahl ultimately painted portraits she hopes will "leave a small sting." An opening reception will be held Thursday, Jan. 9, from 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. with a gallery talk at 5:00p.m., Hours are 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. Monday - Friday. There is no admission charged. For information, call (615) 343-7241 or see the website at vanderbilt.edu/arts.
January 11 - Second Saturday at 5 Points5 Points, 1024 Woodland St. East Nashville galleries and merchants on Woodland St., Holly St., Forrest Ave., South 11th St. and Fatherland St. stay open late each second Saturday of the month to offer guests a celebration of the arts. The shops at 1108 Woodland have a DJ providing a great soundscape for the event, and a different food truck is on hand each month for mobile snacks. The event lasts from 6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m., but check individual galleries for hours. For updates, see their Facebook page at facebook.com/5points2saturday#!/5points2saturday.
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Adventure Science Center800 Fort Negley Blvd. With the child-sized Curiosity Corner and ever-changing blockbuster exhibits, the Adventure Science Center provides unique oppor-tunities for discovery for both children and adults. Admission is $13 for adults and teens, $11 for chil-dren ages 2-12, $12 for seniors (65+) and free for toddlers under age 2. Open 10:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. daily, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, see adventuresci.org.
BOUNCE-U2990 Sidco Dr., off I-65. Have your children work off their excess energy in a safe, indoor setting of inflat-able slides, bouncing gyms and games. All ages are welcome on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. and Saturday morning from 8:30a.m. - 10:00a.m. for open bounce sessions for $6.95 per child, and $5.95 for each additional sibling. There are other events to choose from as well, such as Parents' Night Out on Friday from 6:00p.m.- 9:00p.m. and Preschool Playdates on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. Reservations are necessary; call (615) 255-1422.
Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Musuem of Art1200 Forrest Park Drive. As always, every Saturday from 10:00a.m. until noon there is an art activity for little ones that costs only $1 for the materials. These programs at Cheekwood are meant for casu-al dress so you can make stress-free messes. Open Tuesday - Saturday 9:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. and Sunday 11:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. Website at www.cheekwood.org. Admission is $10 for (non-member) adults, $5 for children 6-17; and no cost for children under 5.
Nashville Children's TheatreCelebrating its 76th anniversary this year, Nashville Children's Theatre provides imaginative and educa-
tional entertainment for children. For information on the current show, please see page 10.
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 3777 Nolensville Road, phone (615) 833-1534. Turn your day into an adventure at Nashville Zoo. Hang loose with gibbons, walk tall with giraffes and bask in the sun with our many meerkats. From alliga-tors and lorikeets to clouded leopards and zebras, the scaly, feathery and furry all call Nashville Zoo home. See animals from across the globe in natural habitats resembling the many environments of our world, like the plains of Africa and the rain forest of South America. Take a spin on our Wild Animal Carousel, and swing around our 66,000-square-foot Jungle Gym. Visit the Zoo's website at www.nash-villezoo.org for more information.
Natchez Trace Riding Stables12 miles south of Leiper's Fork and 3 miles of the historic Natchez Trace Parkway, Natchez Trace Stables is nestled in rolling green hills and crystal clear springs. The trails wind through woods, across meadows into Lick Creek and beyond. Offering riding experiences for everyone from beginners to expert riders. Horses are calm and friendly, and the guides are experienced. The most popular ride is the two hour ride. For more information, see the website at natcheztracestables.com. By reservation only; for reservations and rates, please call 931-682-3706.
Olde Worlde Theatre CompanyBelcourt Theater, 2102 Belcourt Ave. This theatre troupe presents fairly tales and other children's sto-ries using modern dance, ballroom dance, mime, experimental theater, ballet and a good dose of silliness. For more information, see oldeworldethe-atre.com.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame and MuseumMain floor of Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. See 7,200 square feet of sports-related exhib-its, get a chance to play virtual-reality basket-ball, experience the strength-training apparatus used by Olympic swimmers, and play an exciting NASCAR video game. There's also sports memora-bilia galore, so leave plenty of time for your kids to locate artifacts associated with their favorite sports hero. Tickets are $2 for a tour of the museum, and $10 for a behind-the-scenes tour of Bridgestone Arena.
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