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May 2013Greater Nashville
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MENDELSSOHN’S ‘ELIJAH’
LYLE LOVETT & HIS ACOUSTIC GROUP
CIRQUE MUSICA
TITANS
CLASSICAL SERIES
CLASSICAL SERIES
SPECIAL EVENT
Nashville Symphony Orchestra and Chorusperform Mendelssohn’s epic retelling of
the Old Testament story Elijah.
One of music’s most iconic performers returns to the Schermerhorn!
Blending the grace and thrills of the world’s greatest circus performers with stunning
music by the Nashville Symphony. You’ll be on the edge of your seat!
Two of the classical music world’s brightest stars, Edgar Meyer and Joshua Bell,
perform a brand-new double concerto. Prepare to be blown away!
BUY TICKETS AT:NashvilleSymphony.org 615.687.6400
Located in Downtown Nashville
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THIS MONTH’S FEATURE:
Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays – Grand Ole Opry Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in March. Since 1925, country’s best have mesmerized audiences at the Opry, the show that made country music famous. While performances from both legendary enter-tainers and the latest country music acts are the norm, when you go to the Opry, you’ll also enjoy bluegrass bands, comedy, and more. Artists sched-uled to appear this month include Little Big Town, Charlie Daniels Band, Kathy Mattea, Chris Young, Lee Greenwood, Steve Wariner, Dustin Lynch, Del McCoury Band 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 back-stage tour takes you through dressing rooms dedi-cated 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.
Mondays and Thursdays – A Tribute to the KING: 1953-1977The legend lives on in Nashville’s first and only con-tinuously running show paying tribute to the King in Music City, where he recorded over 300 songs. This high-energy, live musical biography starring John Beardsley features all six eras of the King's career, including over 30 songs and five costume changes, and has thrilled audiences of all ages from New York to Russia. “A great show, very authentic! I look forward to seeing it again!” raved DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime drummer. Audiences continue to give standing ovations at every show and they walk away excited and entertained. A must-see show while in Nashville; come see why. To order tickets and for information, show dates and times, call (615) 758-0098 or see thenashvilleking.com.
Thursdays – Opry Country ClassicsEmanating from the Ryman Auditorium during the
spring and fall seasons, Opry Country Classics fea-tures performances of the country music the world knows best performed by legends of the genre as well as the rising stars the legends have influenced. This month’s Spotlight Artists include Terri Clark, Lorrie Morgan, Oak Ridge Boys and more, including Grammy winning host Larry Gatlin. For tickets and information, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
Through June – Patsy Cline: Crazy for Loving YouCountry Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S. Using costumes, personal memora-bilia, vintage photographs, correspondence, career-spanning audio and video and more, this exhibit explores the life and impact of one of country music's legendary female artists. The cen-terpiece is a moving film that includes new inter-views with Country Music Hall of Fame members Harold Bradley, Brenda Lee, Willie Nelson and the Jordanaires' Ray Walker; archival performance footage; and audio clips from Owen Bradley's original recordings. For the first time, hear Cline's spine-tingling vocals, isolated without instrumental accompaniment on Crazy, Sweet Dreams and other classics. Free with admission to the museum. For more information, call (615) 416-2001 or see country-musichalloffame.org.
May 3-5 – 42nd Annual TACA Tennessee Craft FairCentennial Park, 2598 West End Ave. Almost 200 of the finest crafts people from across the state of Tennessee exhibit their handmade items at this three-day free festival. Perfect for gifts or collecting for yourself, the arts and crafts displayed are of all types including pottery, textiles, jewelry, furniture, paintings, photography, mixed-media, glass, sculp-ture, wood and more. Demonstrations, kids' activi-ties and food vendors are also part of the event.
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Hours are 10:00a.m. - 6:00p.m., Friday - Saturday and 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Sunday. Free admission and parking. For information, call (615) 385-1904 or go to the website tennesseecrafts.org.
May 4 – Sevier Park FestBetween Linden and Kirkwood on 12th Ave South. This free festival features food, beverages and boutique booths, all from businesses in the popu-lar 12 South neighborhood, where Sevier Park is located. Live music spices up the festival, as do the events scheduled for the day: the New Belgium Beer Garden, Katy K's Local Fahsion Designer Show featuring 5 up-and-coming designers; the Beard and Mustache Contest; Art and Soul's Open House and Kid's Art and the Recipe Contest. Hours are 11:00a.m. - 7:00p.m., and although it is a free event, there are some VIP tickets available for $65. These tickets entitle the bearer entrance to the VIP area with food from a Dream Come True Catering and drinks in a private tented area behind Summer Classics at 12th and Montrose as well as unlim-ited access to this area for food, drink or relaxation. Proceeds from the event are designated for Sevier Park's planned renewal.
May 4-27 – 26th Annual Tennessee Renaissance Festival2124 Newcastle Road just off Highway 96, east of Franklin, in Triune, TN. Weekends in May. Each year in May the 16th Century comes alive in a Renaissance marketplace, where over 60 artisans from across the nation display everything from swords to jewels. Other things the fair is noted for are wandering minstrels, specialty foods and drink, games of chance and skill and man-powered rides. Tour Castle Gwynn or watch knights joust to prove their skill and courage. Tickets are $20 for adults. $7 for children and $18 for seniors over 62 or active military personnel for a one-day pass. The price is $35 for adults and $12 for children for a weekend pass (not available for Memorial Day Weekend) and $80 for a season pass, which is good all festival days. Photo ID is required.
May 7-14 and 24-31 – Nashville Sounds Home GamesGreer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St. The Nashville Triple A franchise of the Milwaukee Brewers, the Nashville Sounds play home games May 7-10 vs. the Fresno Grizzlies; May 11-14 vs. the Sacramento River Cats; May 24-27 vs. the Albuquerque Isotopes
One of America’s premier National Historic Landmarks,just 15 minutes from Downtown Nashville, TN.
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and May 28-31 vs. the Iowa Cubs. Game times vary; please check the schedule for times. For tickets, go to nashvillesounds.com or call (615) 690-HITS.
May 11 – The 72nd Annual Iroquois SteeplechasePercy Warner State Park, 2500 Old Hickory Blvd. Nashville's prestigious equine event fea-tures hunter-jumper thoroughbreds racing over hedges and wood fences, with proceeds benefit-ting the Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. The total purses for the day are the richest on the National Steeplechase Association spring circuit. For gen-eral admission tickets on the hill, adults pay $15 and children ages 12 and under get in free. Tailgating tickets cost $550-600 per vehicle, which includes up to eight guests per space or up to ten guests per RV space. Tickets sold after April 24 are subject to an increased price. No tailgating armbands or spaces will be sold the day of the Steeplechase. Six races are run from 1:00 - 4:00p.m. Gates open at 8:00a.m. See the website mysteeplechase.com for tickets or more information.
May 11 - Eastside Brew Ha HaEast Centric Pavilion, 1006 Fatherland St. East-Centric Pavilion kicks off American Craft Brew Week with the Eastside Brew Ha Ha Craft Brew Festival, featuring craft beers from over 40 of America's finest breweries, local food truck goodies, cheese pairing options from East Nashville's cheese shop The Bloomy Rind, live music from the Granny Whites and Josh Farrow and more. Tickets are on sale now; and will NOT be sold at the door. This is a 21 and over event, with a valid ID required for entry. Re-entry is not permitted; the event is rain or shine and tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are $43.50 plus processing fee for General Admission which includes unlimited 4 oz. brew samplings and a commemorative glass; $58.50 plus processing fee for a ticket with Specialty Pairing Tent Pass, which includes unlimited 4 oz. brew samplings, commem-orative glass, fanned/tented seating and a specialty brew and cheese pairing from The Bloomy Rind; and $20 plus fees for a Designated Driver ticket. Proceeds go to benefit East C.A.N. and Nashville Cat Rescue and future arts and cultural events at East-Centric Pavilion. Hours are noon - 5:00p.m. Tickets are available from eastsidebrews.com.
May 16-18 – 64th Annual Franklin RodeoWilliamson County Agricultural Expo Park, 42156 Long Ln., Franklin. Professional events include steer
wrestling, bronco riding, barrel racing, calf rop-ing, and bull riding. Children's events are mutton busting and the calf scramble. Hours are 7:00p.m. - 9:30p.m. each night. Tickets are $17 for adults, $10 for children ages 12 and under. A fundraiser created by the Franklin Noon Rotary Club, proceeds go to everything from high school bands to scholarships to medical, dental and nursing schools. For more information and tickets, see the website at franklin-rodeo.com or call 1-877-987-6487.
May 17-19 – Goodguys 8th Annual Nashville National Car ShowLP Field, 1 Titans Way. This giant car show features over 2,000 pre-1972 hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks on display. Look for that hard-to-find part at the Swap Meet; watch the latest collector trends at the Vendor and Sponsor exhibits; invest in a vehicle at the Cars 4 Sale Corral; com-pete in the AutoCross timed racing competition; meet other collectors at the post-event parties or get the kids involved with the free Model Car Make 'n' Take or Coloring Contest. Hours are 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m., May 17-18 and 8:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. May 19. Tickets are $18 for adults; $6 for kids ages 7-12 and free for children 6 and under. Call (925) 838-9876 for more information or see good-guys.com.
May 18 – Grand Opening Historic CollinsvilleLocated 12 miles south of Clarksville off Hwy 48. Follow signs to site in Southside, TN. Grand Opening Saturday, May 18, from noon – 5:00p.m. will be an exciting day for children - no charge for children 12 and under, and a petting zoo, pony rides, hay rides and a young dance troupe will entertain. Celebrate with games and historic house tours. Step back in time to an era when the work was hard but satisfying and the fun was found in simple things. From the 1830s visitor center to the 1870s Double-Pen Dogtrot House and in between, see what life was like when time seemed to move at a slower pace. Sixteen separate, original, perfectly restored buildings are in a living history, nineteenth century 40-acre settlement. Self-guided tours and group and school tours are available. Special pro-grams and activities are offered throughout the year. Located 12 miles south of Clarksville off Hwy 48. Follow signs to site in Southside, TN. Phone is 931-648-9141. E-mail: [email protected]. Open Thursday through Sunday, 1:00-5:00p.m. through October 12. For more information, see the website historiccollinsville.com.
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May 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 concerts are: Debussy and Brahms on May 2 at 7:00p.m. and May 3-4 at 8:00p.m.; Mendelssohn's Elijah on May 9 at 7:00p.m. and May10-11 at 8:00p.m.; Lyle Lovett and His Acoustic Group on May 13 at 7:30p.m.; Brandi Carlile with the Nashville Symphony on May 17 at 8:00p.m.; Cirque Musica on May 23 at 7:00p.m. and May 24-25 at 8:00p.m.; Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers on May 29 at 7:30p.m. and Titans on May 30 at 7:00p.m. and May 31 - June 1 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.
May 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 Boz Skaggs on May 1 at 7:30p.m.; Opry Country Classics on May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 7:00p.m.; Honor Thy Song, A Night of Honoring the Songs of Songwriter Tim Johnson on May 7 at 6:00pm. (this show is free and open to the public); Il Divo on May 8 at 7:30p.m.; A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor on May 11 at 4:45p.m. (this show is sold out); Rodriguez with Jenny O. on May 13 at 7:30p.m. (this show is sold out); Kris Kristofferson on May 15 at 7:30p.m.; One Way Experience Gospel Concert taping on May 18 and 19 at 8:00p.m.; Ellie Goulding on May 20 at 7:30p.m.; Bryan Adams on May 21 at 8:00p.m.; Opry Country Classics on May 25 at 7:00p.m.; Frampton's
Guitar Circus featuring Peter Frampton and Robert Cray on May 28 at 7:30p.m. and Dispatch with Allen Stone on May 29 at 7:30p.m. Buy tickets from any Ticketmaster location, the Ryman box office or online at ticketmaster.com or ryman.com. Call (615) 458-8700.
June 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. Buy your tickets for the June con-certs now: Darius Rucker and Friends play from 6:00p.m. - 11:00p.m. on June 3 benefitting St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital and Pickin' for Prevention benefitting AFSP Suicide Prevention is from 6:00p.m. - 11:00p.m. on June 4. Doors open at 11:00a.m. Call (615) 902-8211 or go to ticketmaster.com or wildhorsesaloon.com for tickets.
May 1-4 – The ColumnistJames K. Polk Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick St. Tennessee Repertory Theater presents the regional premiere of David Auburn's play about the man who was one of the most powerful journalists in the country during the Cold War. As the country and the world moved into a time of changes, the intense political drama Alsop was embroiled in became deeply personal as well. Performances begins at 6:30p.m. Tuesday - Thursday, 7:30p.m. on Friday and 2:30p.m. and 7:30p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are $47.50 plus pro-cessing 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.
May 1-4 – Floyd CollinsBoiler Room Theatre, The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Bldg 6. This haunting musical tells the transcendent, but ultimately horrific, tale of a true American dreamer. In 1925, while chasing a dream of fortune by turning a Kentucky cave into a tourist attraction, Floyd Collins himself became the attrac-tion when he got trapped underground. Alone but for sporadic contact with the outside world, Floyd fought for his sanity and ultimately his life as the rescue effort above exploded into the first genuine media circus. Performances are 8:00p.m. Tuesday and Thursday - Saturday, and 2:00p.m. Sunday. Ticket prices are $27 for adults, $25 for seniors over 60 and students; $21 for children ages 12 and under or $25 for adults; $23 for seniors and students and
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$19 for children 12 and under for Sunday matinées. Prices are $17 on Thrifty Thursdays and $27 for two or $13.50 for one on Two-for-Tuesdays. For more information and tickets, call (615) 794-7744 or see the website at boilerroomtheatre.com. Box office hours are 11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
May 1-19 – Go, Dog, Go!Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton St. Allison Gregory and Steven Dietz's adapta-tion of one of the most beoved books for small children, P.D. Eastman's Go, Dog. Go!, is back by popular demand in an all-new produc-tion. Join Red Dog, Blue Dog, Yellow Dog and Green Dog as they bark, scoot, scratch, drive, and howl at the moon. Performances are Saturday and Sunday at 2:00p.m., with an open-captioned performance on May 18. Tickets are $19 for adults; $12 for children or students with valid IDs or seniors over 65; $11 for groups of 10 or more and Thursday night previews are $12 for adults and $6 for children. Tickets are available from the Box Office at (615) 252-4675 or online at nashvillechildrenstheatre.org.
May 3-12 – Band Geeks!The Fortress, Marathon Village, 1500 Clinton St. This is a high-stepping tribute to high school marching bands and their unique culture of quirky, talented, fun kids who march to their own beat. With a rous-ing score, Band Geeks! portrays a down-on-its-luck high school band whose members are looking for acceptance, romance, and pride as they struggle with teen challenges and budget cuts. When a troubled athlete is relegated to their ranks, Elliott (the tuba-playing band captain) and his best friend, Laura, must find a way to unite the band and restore their spirit. Performances are 7:30p.m. Thursday - Saturday with a matineé on Saturday May 11 at 3:00p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for stu-dents and seniors over 60. Tickets are available by calling (615) 332-7529 or e-mailing [email protected]. For more information, see circle-players.net
May 4 , 11, 18 and 25 – Babes in ToylandBelcourt Theatre, 2202 Belcourt Ave. A fantasy in which children are transported to the magical land of Toyland where they meet living toys, spiders, bears and other creatures. Performances are on Saturdays at 10:00a.m. Tickets are $8, and are avail-able by calling (615) 300-0374 or at belcourt.org.
For more information, see oldeworldtheatre.com or belcourt.org.
May 7-June 2 – Disney's The Lion KingAndrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick St. Julie Taymor's spectacu-lar set design and costumes will transport you to an African savannah, and Tim Rice and Sir Elton John's beautiful, moving music will touch your soul. Performances are Thursday at 7:00p.m. and Saturday at 8:00p.m. Tickets are $47.50 -$97.50 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 at the TPAC Box Office Monday through Friday between 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. For more information, see tpac.org.
May 10-26 – Spring AwakeningStreet Theatre, 1933 Elm Hill Pike. Winner of eight Tony Awards®, including "Best Musical", Spring Awakening is a rock musical that celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, poignancy, and passion that is hard to forget. Set in late-19th century Germany and featur-ing the pop rock music of Duncan Sheik, Spring Awakening presents teenagers who are discover-ing the inner and outer turmoil of their awakening
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sexuality. Performances are at 8:00p.m. Friday and Saturday and 5:00p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $18 for adults and $16 for students and seniors. For tickets, go to streettheatrecompany.org or tick-etsnashville.com or call (615) 554-7414 and leave a message. Your call will be returned in 24 hours.
May 11-12 – Erth's Dinosaur Petting ZooJames K. Polk Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick St. Erth's realistic prehistoric creatures range from cute babies to teeth-gnashing giants and come to life in an eye-popping display in this interactive journey through prehistoric ages in which audiences have the opportunity to feed, water and care for these prehistoric marvels. Show times are 11:00a.m. and 2:00p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $15 - $25 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.
May 16 - June 2 – My Fair LadyThe Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin, TN. Studio Tenn presents Lerner and Lowe's Tony Award®-winning musical based on George Bernard
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Shaw's classic book, Pygmalion, in which an arro-gant professor of liguistics decides to reinvent a poor flower girl simply by teaching her how to speak with a cultured accent. Ultimately, both instructor and student learn big lessons about life and love. Many of the songs in the musical have become classics, such as Wouldn't It be Loverly, Get Me To The Church, I Could Have Danced All Night, On The Street Where You Live and With a Little Bit of Luck. Performances are 7:00p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2:00p.m. and 7:00p.m. Saturday and 2:00p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $342.50 - $52.50 plus processing fees, and are available by calling (615) 538-2076, going online at franklintheatre.com or by e-mailing the box office at [email protected].
May 17-18 – Spank! The Fifty Shades ParodyJames K. Polk Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick St. Spank! is the hilarious new comedy that brings all the naughty fun of the best-selling book to life. The new imagining of the characters will unleash your inner desire to laugh with its sharp-witted comedy, musical numbers, steamy performances from the handsome lead-
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ing man, and lots of surprises. Get there early for pre-show cocktails, then stay to meet the cast after the show, and pose for a photo with the fetch-ing star himself. Show times are 8:00p.m. Friday and 4:00p.m. and 8:00p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $20 - $37.50 plus processing fees, and are avail-able 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.
May 31 - June 15 – A Doll's HouseDarkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Ave. Henrick Ibsen's A Doll's House is considered one of the most influential plays of the theatre world. Controversial at the time of its premiere (1879), it criticized the traditional roles of men and women and the institution of marriage, which at the time was considered sacrosanct. Performances are 7:30p.m. Thursday - Saturday and 2:30p.m. Sunday. Tickets for adults are $12, with free admission for students of high school age or younger. Tickets are available on ticketsnashville.com or on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/act1theatre/app_390059501073010. For more information, see actIonline.com.
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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 TN Highway Patrol ........................................741-2060
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONMetropolitan Transit AuthorityBus Schedules and Information .................862-5950
SPORTSNashville Predators NHL Tickets ....... 615-770-PUCK (7825), Press Option #1 Sommet Center, 501 BroadwayNashville Sounds Baseball Tickets ..... 615-242-4371 Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St. Nashville Superspeedway ...............1(866) RACE-TIX 4847-F McCrary Rd., LebanonTennessee Titans NFL Tickets ............ 615-565-4200 The Coliseum, One Titans Way
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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. Our 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, Coach Mens Factory, 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 entertainment 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..
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.com for more information.
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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.
CANTINA LAREDOThe Gulch, 592 12th Avenue South. Delicious margaritas, top shelf guacamole made at the table, and authentic Mexican food prepared with the freshest and finest ingre-dients make this restaurant in the Gulch a great destination for week day dinners or special events. For more informa-tion call (615) 259-9282 or see cantinalaredo.com.
CLAIM JUMPEROpening Spring 2012 in Opry Mills, Claim Jumper is ideal for celebrating special occasions, hosting a business lunch or gathering with friends and family. 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 salads, 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 claimjumper.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.
SITAR116 21st. Avenue North, just off West End Avenue. Voted Nashville’s Best Indian Restaurant since 1995. Great food and service, moderately priced. Catering any size party. Also in Knoxville. Takes major credit cards. (615) 321-8889.
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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KEY TO ADVERTISERS The Upper Room Sitar Cotton Eyed Joe Woodcuts Gallery The Smiling Elephant The Wildhorse Saloon Two Twenty • Two Grill and Catering Nashville Dinner Theatre Adventure Science Museum POINTS OF INTEREST LP Field Bicentennial Mall Chamber of Commerce The Bridgestone Arena and Nashville Visitors Information Municipal Auditorium Nashville Convention Center Ryman Auditorium TPAC/TN State Museum Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum The Frist Center for the Visual Arts Schermerhorn Symphony Center
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Through May 19 – Camille Utterback: Tracing Time/Marking MovementFrist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway. Internationally acclaimed artist Camille Utterback uses her own software programming to link human movement and gesture in layered and often humor-ous interactive pieces. This exhibition presents four interactive digital installations, including the land-mark work Text Rain (1999), created in collaboration with the Israeli artist Romy Achituv. In this work, letters, words, and phrases from Evan Zimroth’s poem Talk, You cascade onto the projected image of the viewer. 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.
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Through August 25 – Permanent Residents: Artists from Cheekwood's CollectionCheekwood Museum and Botanic Gardens, 1200 Forrest Park Dr. Cheekwood is known for its extensive collection of American art. Permanent Residents includes examples of nineteenth-cen-tury American painting from landscapes in the tradition of the Hudson River School to portraits, genre scenes, and still life settings. Also included is Cheekwood's portrait miniature collection, one of the finest in the country. The early twentieth century is represented by Robert Henri, John Sloan, and George Luks. Highlights from the later twentieth-century include paintings by Larry Rivers, Andy Warhol and Jamie Wyeth. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-17. Hours are 9:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. Sunday. Go to www.cheekwood.org or call (615) 356-8000.
May 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.
May 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.
May v4 – First Saturday Art CrawlDowntown galleries. The first Saturday of every month, downtown art galleries stay open late to showcase new and existing exhibits, many pro-viding wine and snacks for visitors. The Nashville Downtown Partnership provides two free shuttles among the galleries from 6:00p.m. - 10:00p.m. To see the gallery list and shuttle map, go to the web-site nashvilledowntown.com/play.
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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 discovery for both children and adults. Admission is $12 for adults and teens, and $9 for seniors, military with active ID, col-lege students with IDs, and children ages three to twelve. The Adventure Science Center is open Monday through Saturday 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. and Sunday 12:30p.m. - 5:30p.m. 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 Carnton Lane, Franklin, TN. 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 - Saturday 9:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. and Sunday 11:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.
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 1:00-5:30p.m. For more information, call 244-3340 or log on to www.fristcenter.org.
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THE GRAND OLE OPRY The world’s longest-running live radio show features the best in country, bluegrass, comedy and more. Artists sched-uled to appear this month include Artists scheduled to appear this month include Little Big Town, Charlie Daniels Band, Kathy Mattea, Chris Young, Lee Greenwood, Steve Wariner, Dustin Lynch, Del McCoury Band and more. Shows: Friday, 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tuesday shows March through December at 7:00 p.m. For tickets, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE BACKSTAGE PASS TOURSGuided tours of the Grand Ole Opry House offer visitors an up-close look at the celebrated 4,400-seat venue and coun-try's most famous show, including themed dressing rooms, the artists’ entrance, the Opry stage, and more, featuring Blake Shelton as your video tour guide. Daytime tours are available seven days a week February-October. Tours are also available following most Opry performances. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, try our Behind the Curtain VIP tour. For more information, 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 Andrewv and Rachel are located in the beau-tiful 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 COLLINSVILLEGrand Opening Saturday, May 18, from noon – 5:00p.m. will be an exciting day for children - no charge for children 12 and under, and a petting zoo, pony rides, hay rides and a young dance troupe will entertain. Celebrate with games and historic house tours. Step back in time to an era when the work was hard but satisfying and the fun was found in simple things. From the 1830s visitor center to the 1870s Double-Pen Dogtrot House and in between, see what life was like when time seemed to move at a slower pace. Sixteen separate, original, perfectly restored buildings are in a living history, nineteenth century 40-acre settlement. Self-guided tours and group and school tours are available. Special programs and activities are offered throughout the year. Located 12 miles south of Clarksville off Hwy 48.
Follow signs to site in Southside, TN. Phone is 931-648-9141. E-mail: [email protected]. Open Thursday through Sunday, 1:00-5:00p.m. through October 12. For more infor-mation, see the website historiccollinsville.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 sta-tion built by Kasper Mansker in the late 18th century. Six times a year, artisans, craftsmen and volunteers populate the station for a weekend, giving a true representation of pioneerlife. 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 stu-dents. 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. Available between 9:00a.m. and 4:30p.m. daily, tours last about an hour and fifteen minutes and start anywhere from every fifteen min-utes to an hour, depending on how big the crowds are. For a nominal fee, Jack Daniel’s is now offering Distillery tours, which include a sampling of thehometown product. Be sure to ask about these enhanced tours upon arriving at the Visitor Center. Cap off the tour with lunch at Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House, in operation since 1908. Reservations are recommended.
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.
LEGENDS CORNER MSN.com recently named Legends Corner one of America's Top Ten Best Music Venues calling it a “classic Music City hotspot, it’s fun to patronize a bar so lovingly committed to the music scene”. When you walk in the door of Legends Corner you’ll see a huge collection of albums on the wall and unusual musical instruments from all over the world. But it’s the music that makes this Music City Honky Tonk special. Even Rachel Ray, star of the Food
Channel, enjoyed the entertainment and a Legends Honky Tonk Lemonade while filming an episode here. Visit the website at LegendsCorner.com.
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-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 nashtrash.com.
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. Where can an ani-mal lover, a history buff, and a dare-devil all have the time of their lives? At Nashville Zoo! Come experience our 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 our 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. If you still have energy, run wild on the humon-gous 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 nash-villezoo.org for more information.
THE PARTHENONLocated in Centennial Park off of West End, this building 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 largest indoor sculp-ture 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,a 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 has your summer entertainment line up covered. The Ryman is open daily for tours from 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. Tickets for all shows and a full event schedule are available on ryman.com.
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 $13 for adults; $6.50 for children ages 4-11. Backstage tours are $17 and $10. To buy tour tickets, go to ryman.com or call (615) 889-3060.
SECOND FIDDLE Tradition lives at Second Fiddle. One step inside this Lower Broadway Honky Tonk and you know you're in Nashville. This is what you've imagined Nashville to be, great country music and friendly people. Antique radios and memorabilia from the old Country Music Hall of Fame® line the walls of this real deal country music honky tonk. CMT filmed their show "40 Greatest Drinking Songs" staring Wynonna Judd here, and it was the location used by Tim McGraw’s Monday Night Football Halftime Show for the NFL 2006 season. Visit the website at thesecondfiddle.com.
THE STAGE ON BROADWAYThe Stage On Broadway is Lower Broadway’s hottest, edgiest place to party hard with all your rowdy friends. See and be seen at The Stage where there’s live country music daily and never a cover charge. Check out the huge
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mural of great country music legends. And be sure to look at the original oil painting of The Highwaymen that hangs over the front door. Hank Williams, Jr., Pam Tillis, Brooks and Dunn, Montgomery Gentry and many more of Country Music’s greatest have used The Stage for filming videos and TV specials. You never know who'll show up tonight at The Stage On Broadway. Visit the web site at TheStageOnBroadway.com.
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 may 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 informa-tion, 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 garden. Special seasonal exhibits include an exhibit of 100 nativ-ity scenes during the Christmas holidays, a Madonna and Child Gallery exhibit, and a Ukrainian painted egg display during Lent and Easter. 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. Visit the website at 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 welcome in the parks.
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. Make sure to try the award winning barbecue and world famous fried pickles. For current concert information see page 8, or call (615) 902-8200 or go to the website at wild-horsesaloon.com.
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(615) 758-0098 www.thenashvilleking.com
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“Great job, heck of a performance! You just go all out to make sure you do everything just right!”
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• 2 hour musical biography• 3 decades (50s, 60s, 70s) • 6 eras of the KING's career
• 30 songs
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"You were AWESOME.I had so much fun tonight!" Wynonna
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NEAR OPRY MILLS111-B Gallatin Rd. N.
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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
