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There are many reasons for this fear. Usually by the time we see the children they have already been poked and prodded many times by well-meaning people in white coats. The fears of the parents are also transferred to the children. When they finally do make it to our office and they see other happy children playing games and watching the fish in the fish tank some of these fears are abated. The office’s bright colors; the staff’s cheerful attitude; and a dentist in blue jeans (no white) also helps. I’ve also found that very young children can carry on quite a conversation if one will simply take the time to listen.
My child’s lower front permanent teeth are coming in behind the baby teeth. Is this a source of concern in which I need to consult our pediatric dentist?
John T. King Pediatric Dentist
This is a common concern which the pediatric dentist sees just about every day in their practices. This phenomenon is called prolonged retention. Many times the primary teeth have undergone extensive root resorption and may be held in only by so foliate in a timely manner. Prolonged retention can occur in patients with an arch length deficiency and in children with an adequate amount of spacing of the baby incisors. Is this a concern that needs to be evaluated immediately? Yes, as soon as this is detected by you, the dentist needs to examine your child in order to decide if treatment is necessary. In many cases there is justification for removal of the baby tooth or teeth in order to help alleviate crowding and allow the permanent tooth or teeth to align themselves spontaneously in a more favorable position over time.
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Dear Editor, I just want to thank you so much for the “Family Fun Outdoor Round Up” article in your April 2010 issue of Williamson Parent. How wonderfully convenient for us as we were planning a camping trip for spring break with our 6- and 12-year-old children. Your list of campsites with phone numbers came in so handy, that I will save it and use it again and again. We were able to call a bunch of local places to see who still had room available for us to pitch our tent. It was great! We were also able to punch the address into our GPS since you also gave out all that info. We ended up at Cedars of Lebanon State Park and had a wonderful camping experience! Thanks again for the handy guide. We can’t wait to try out another state park. We can always count on you to help us plan our fun weekends with the kids! Lee and Allison O’Dell Franklin, Tenn.
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Dear Editor, As a Christian mom who has read Twilight, I support your inclusion of the convention in your things to do section and in no way feel it was offensive. While reader Ms. Kelisa feels the book — which she hasn’t read — is Satanic, I completely disagree and hope parents and children who read the book can have meaningful dialogues because of it. There are actually many Christian themes in the book that can provide a great discussion with children such as faith and the afterlife — even the vampires discussing God. I wonder if Ms. Kelisa is aware that Stephenie Meyer, the author of the Twilight series, is a Mormon and has stated that she feels her faith has guided her work. There are no swear words, sex scenes or devil worship in Twilight. While there certainly are Satanic vampire novels out there, Twilight is not one of them. I would like to remind Ms. Kelisa that books should be read to form an opinion, rather than simply bashing them on what you have “heard.” Just think about how many people say negative things about the Bible without reading it!
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We saw your article on ice skating and decided to take our kids to Circus World so they could ice skate for the first time. I was very disappointed and upset; it is not real ice skating! It was synthetic ice which was basically some kind of plastic that was very hard to move around on. It was terrible, and worst of all they would not refund our money. I just wanted to give parents a heads up before they waste their time and money. Stacy Mitchell
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t’s springtime, and parents everywhere are busy packing post-game snacks and drinks to satisfy their ball players. Yet many of us unknowingly give our pint-sized athletes snack bars and energy drinks containing enough carbohydrates, salt and sugar to refuel an NFL football player or an Ironman triathlete. Snacking like a pro means that kids ingest more calories than their bodies require. So instead of getting fit from playing sports or playing outside, they wind up uninterested in their dinner or overweight by the end of summer.
Sports Drinks We’ve got kids — eight of them — so we know that children love the bright colors and the fruity taste of sports drinks. Too bad it isn’t made for them. Gatorade was invented at the University of Florida to replenish the sugars and electrolytes of 300 pound football players during pre-season training camp conducted in the scorching Florida sun. It’s delicious, but it has more sugar and sodium than a 5-year-old needs after a pee-wee football practice — it’s not an appropriate drink for Mom to enjoy after her Friday morning Zumba class either. Why? If you burned about 400 calories during a 45-minute class, do you really want to gulp down 100 calories and 50 percent of your daily recommendation of sugar immediately afterward? Kids playing sports burn even fewer calories than an adult at a fitness class, so giving them sugar and salt-filled beverages actually makes them less healthy! The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services states in the Dietary Guidelines that a child between the ages of 4 - 8 should consume around 1200 calories per day. A snack bar plus an energy drink or typical juice pouch equals about 300 calories. That’s a quarter of a child’s daily calories! While there are lower calorie sport drink options, the best beverage to keep an amateur exerciser healthy and hydrated is good old water.
Energy Bars Energy bars are aptly named because they were originally designed for marathoners and triathletes who spend hour after grueling hour in the sun and wind. The Cliff Bar package even reads, “The inspiration to create an energy bar occurred during a day-long 175 mile bike ride with my buddy.” They were never intended for elementary school basketball players running up and down an air conditioned court for four eight-minute quarters or as after-school snacks. Most bars contain exceedingly high levels of sugar, carbohydrates and salt (sodium), which is exactly what you need … if you’re biking 175 miles or training for the Olympics! If you’re a mere human, like most of us, or a child playing soccer, all those carbs and sugars won’t give you a burst of athletic performance, but they might burst the seams of your pants.
Keep It Simple Post-workout and post-game snacks should ideally contain one ingredient: banana, orange, grapes, watermelon, pineapple or nuts. Two ingredients are fine too: turkey and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, strawberries and yogurt. If the snack requires a label and includes ingredients not found in your fridge, it’s been created in a factory and probably isn’t the best choice for your body’s needs or your child’s. If you want your kids to make it to the pros, feed ’em like a kid instead! Personal trainers Deborah Bohn and Amy Cotta are two moms with eight kids and one goal — family fitness. They live with their families in Franklin.
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the ticker... FREE DAY IN MAY, sponsored by the Rutherford Chamber of Commerce, is an event that offers free admission to Cannonsburgh Village, Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, The Heritage Center, Oaklands Historic House Museum, Sam Davis Home and Museum, and Stones River National Battlefield will be open free of charge. Learn more by calling the Chamber of Commerce at 8936565 or visiting rutherfordchamber. org FRIENDS OF BARK SPRINGS, a local group aimed at raising money for a new dog park in Smyrna, is seeking donations by selling bricks for $85 in memory/ honor of a pet or family member.
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The park needs to raise $30,000 in order to construct the new dog park at Sharp Springs on Espy Drive. You can donate or purchase a brick by mailing said donations to Friends of Bark Springs, P.O. Box 41, Smyrna, Tenn. 37167.
PREPPING FOR SUMMER READING: La Vergne Public Library needs volunteers for their summer reading program. Volunteers ages 12 - 18 are eligible and should fill out an application from the YA section of the library by Saturday, May 15. For questions, call 793-7303 or email hfach@ lavergne.org. Also, Smyrna Public Library’s spring storytimes end on Friday, May 7. Their summer reading programs run June 1 - July 23.
GRACE PEDIATRICS, a new pediatric clinic, recently opened by Mark Hughes, M.D., a board certified pediatrician. Located at 699 President Place in Smyrna, the office provides treatment to infants, children and adolescents and also offers sick and well waiting rooms for its patients. Call 459-5252 or visit gracepeds.com.
TENNIS LESSONS are now being offered in Smyrna by Lindsay Wayne, a tennis coach and teacher at Stewarts Creek Middle School. Private and group lessons to all ages and levels will be held at the Smyrna Towne Center tennis courts (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy.). Lessons are $36 per hour for private lessons and $16 per hour per person for
group lessons. Summer camps and clinics will also be available this summer, dates are yet to be determined. Call Lindsay Wayne (785-0447), Smyrna Parks Athletics Office (459-9742 ext. 2612) or visit townofsmyrna.org.
GANACHE DESSERTS recently opened in Murfreesboro and offers cakes, tarts, cookies, brownies and cupcakes. You can special order items or walk in and buy a single item up to a dozen. Located at 1103 N.W. Broad St., Ste. B in Murfreesboro. Store hours are Tue - Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sat 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Prices vary. Call 962-7150 or visit ganachedesserts.com.
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utherford County YMCA’s Community Action Program (Y-CAP) now offers SummerStars, a new after-school program designed for at-risk children in grades 6 - 8 that need extra guidance and a positive role model, beginning Tuesday, June 1. “Rutherford County, like most communities, has a large number of at-risk youth,” says William Pippen, director of the Y-CAP SummerStars program and former MTSU and Harlem Globetrotters basketball player. “I wanted a program that would really reach out and change some lives. The youth chosen for my program will be a select few so that we can focus our time on making a difference in their lives. As the program grows, we will hopefully be able to reach out to more kids.” The three-hour program includes an hour of homework help from volunteers and a healthy snack, an hour of speakers and projects aimed to strengthen character development and a discussion on youth obesity with various exercises and projects. The children who participate in this program are chosen through a recruitment process where Pippen has talked to several resources including school guidance counselors, resource officers, parents and more — it is free to the selected participants. The program will be offered on alternating days at Rutherford County YMCA locations: 205 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro (895-5995) and 2001 Motlow College Blvd., Smyrna (220-9622). Donations and volunteers are also sought. To learn more about SummerStars, call Pippen at 220-9622.
pamper mom on mother’s day This Mother’s Day, treat your mom with something special. Doubletree Hotel in Murfreesboro (1850 Old Fort Pkwy.) offers a Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet (by reservations only) on Sunday, May 9th, from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. A picture of mothers and their family is also included. Price is $17.99 adults, $15.99 seniors, $8.99 ages 5 - 11 and free for ages 5 and younger. To make reservations and learn about the menu items, call 895-5555. For a complete list of Mother’s Day offerings at other Middle Tennessee hotels, go to parentworld.com and click on “Mother’s Day Specials” under “Online Exclusives.”
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growing greenway Murfreesboro is growing faster and the Parks and Recreation Department is working to keep up with the Murfreesboro Greenway System. The new Cason Trailhead (1100 Cason Trail) is now open and features one large and two small pavilions, restrooms and a children’s playground with a cushy, padded surface. Rent the large pavilion; others are first come first served. There is also another trailhead, West College Street Trailhead (1902 W. College St.) that connects to the Gateway Trailhead. Before you know it, the greenway system will completely surround Murfreesboro. For more information, call 893-2141 or visit murfreesborotn. gov.
new theater offers a diverse lineup Out Front on Main, a new theater group in Murfreesboro, opened its doors in April and has it’s first year’s season lined up. Family-friendly shows such as Dear Edwina in July, Footloose in November, Miracle on 34th Street in December as well as many other plays throughout the year. Shows run Thu - Sat at 7:30 p.m. and Sun at 2 p.m. for three weeks each. Ticket prices are $10 for a show or $15 for a musical. Out Front on Main is located at 1511 E. Main St. in Murfreesboro. Call 896-8617or visit outfrontonmain.com.
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motherhood minutiae
nashville children’s choir hosts auditions
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Year American abolitionist and suffragist Julia Ward Howe called for a Mother’s Day for Peace, which became the forerunner of Mother’s Day:
1872 Percent of women in the United States, 40 to 44, who are mothers:
81 Percent in that age group in 1976 who were mothers:
90 Percent of female U.S. Olympic Team who were moms during in the 2008 summer games:
7 Time it takes the average mother to change a diaper:
2 minutes, 5 seconds Time it takes the average father:
1 minute, 36 seconds Hours per year mothers spend changing diapers:
120 Sources: rediscovermothersday.org, U.S. Census Bureau, Sports Illustrated, Newsweek, CNN, Associated Content
Members of the Nashville Children’s Choir.
cheekwood’s new summer concert series Pack a picnic basket, bring a blanket and hit the lawn and enjoy live music with your kids during Cheekwood’s inaugural summer concert series, that runs June - October. Grammy-winning artist Shawn Colvin kicks off the series on Thursday, June 10, followed by Joan Baez on Thursday, July 29; remaining artists are to be determined. Grounds open at 5 p.m. and the concerts start at 8 p.m. General admission tickets are $40, or purchase all five for $175. VIP tickets are also available, which include preferred seating and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
urrent second - sixth graders who love to sing can audition for the 2010/2011 Nashville Children’s Choir Program on May 11 and 12 at Belmont University (1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville). Nashville Children’s Choir consists of three different choirs: the touring choir, concert choir and preparatory choir. The audition will include singing familiar songs and vocal exercises both individually and as a group. Parents and kids interested in the program can attend the final performance of the 2009/2010 season on Friday, May 7 at 7 p.m. in the university’s Massy Concert Hall. Admission is free. To request an audition time, call 460-5400, ext. 1862, or visit http:// ncc.belmont.edu. Another popular choral program, the Blair Children’s Chorus, offers six opportunities for kids in grades 1 - 12. Auditions take place in late August, and the final performance of its current season takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Ingram Hall (2400 Blakemore Ave., Nashville). Admission is free. Learn more at 480-6248 or at blair. vanderbilt.edu. Click on “Ensembles,” then on “Pre-College Ensembles.”
new preschool enrolling now Middle Tennessee families have a new preschool option with Micah Children’s Academy, operated by Congregation Micah, a Reform Jewish synagogue located at 2001 Old Hickory Blvd., Brentwood. The school accepts children ages 6 weeks - 5 years with two-, three- or five-day per week options from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. for ages 5 and younger; 5-year-olds have four- or five-day options during the same times. The school opens Monday, Aug. 16, but enrollment takes place now. The preschool’s capacity is 83 children. To learn more or for a school tour, call 377-9799. Applications are available online at micahchildrensacademy.org.
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This brain teaser is calling out to you. This is an example of cognitive brain training, and shows how unlike schoolwork training is. This exercise develops divided, selective, and sustained attention, working memory, math computation, and processing speed. PREPARATION: Grab a partner and toss around a few numbers to work out your brains. DIRECTIONS: One person (the Pitcher) calls off numbers (see purple numbers below) one at a time. The second person (the Batter) adds the last two numbers that the pitcher says and answers out loud. For example, in the first row below, the pitcher says, “1, 4” the batter answers, “5” (by adding 1 and 4). Next, the pitcher says, “2” and the batter correctly answers, “6” because he must Excercise (with Addition Answers)
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add the last two numbers that the pitcher speaks (4 and 2), not the last two numbers in the sequence (5 and 2). Therefore, the answer of “7” that he was tempted to give is incorrect. Batter up. Give it a try…(Next, swap roles and try again.) To add difficulty (like it wasn’t already challenging enough!) have the batter subtract the numbers instead of adding… not hard enough? Try multiplying. Ready for the big leagues? Now make up your own series using double-digit numbers. “Pitcher” calls out...(numbers in purple each exercise)
1 4 2 3 3 5 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 2 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 6 5 6 8 7 5 7 5 3 5 7 9 7 7 7 3 6 7 3 “Batter” says...(correct Addition Answers in red)
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by Deborah Bohn
jo dee’s in love For this country music star, the love for her child is one that she never knew existed.
J
o Dee Messina orders coffee. She’s been up all night with a sick baby and looks like every other exhausted mother who’s paced the floor with a feverish child in her arms — a labor of love. The Grammy nominee and artist voted Billboard magazine’s “Most Played Female on Country Radio” says the biggest surprise in motherhood is, “The kind of love and the amount of love you have for that child. It’s a love I never knew existed. It sounds cliché, but now I get it. It’s amazing to be in awe of something so tiny.”
How did you feel when you learned you were expecting? My husband, Chris, and I knew we wanted to have kids but it was always “someday,” so when I found out I was expecting, it was a shock. That’s when I realized I had to give my parents a break because, like us, they were just two people trying to get through life when I showed up. We think parents are supposed to have all the answers, but they don’t. God, don’t let me screw it up too bad!
How was your pregnancy? I was sleepy, but never nauseous. My biggest sin was green mint ice cream with chocolate chips from Maggie Moos once a week.
How did you choose your son’s name? In the Bible, Noah was ridiculed for building the ark but he followed his faith no matter what everyone else thought. I want my son to have the courage to follow his faith and his beliefs.
Do you keep him on a schedule? I’m flexible about eating, but I’m strict about sleep. He goes to bed at 8 p.m. every night. The more he sleeps during the day, the better he sleeps at night. The bus leaves according to his sleep schedule; we take flights on his schedule. Everything is scheduled around him.
What’s Noah’s favorite toy? Not a single thing you buy at the store! He loves the broom or the empty paper towel roll.
How is Noah like you? He’s got a mind of his own; you tell him to leave the dog bowls alone and he’ll look at you, smile, and go right back and touch it!
If you were stranded on a desert island and could only bring a few baby things what would they be? I would bring Scout the Playskool dog that knows Noah’s name, sings songs to him and talks to him. He’s got a Bugaboo Bee stroller, which we love. That thing rules. He’d really want his Baby Einstein videos, too.
Do you want more children? Ask me after I lose this baby weight!
What values will you try to instill in him? To put God first, to help others and to be the best person you can be.
Country singer Jo Dee Messina and her son, Noah.
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hen 12-year-old Spring Hill resident Zack Griffith was 6, he found out he had type 1 diabetes after having an abscessed tooth and cellulitis in his face. Six years later, the sixth grader says he’s very active, and his dream is to be a pro baseball player. “As long as I take care of my diabetes, I can do anything I want.” Griffith serves as the youth ambassador for the Nashville area Tour de Cure bike-riding fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association (ADA) on Saturday, May 22. The ride consists of five different course options, ranging from four - 100 miles. The four- and 10-mile courses are specifically designed for families, and anyone riding who has diabetes is designated a “red rider” and gets to wear a special jersey to represent the 23.6 million Americans living with diabetes; 600,000 Tennesseans have diabetes and a new diagnosis occurs nationwide every 20 seconds. Money raised during Tour de Cure will help fund further research in hopes of finding a cure, boosting advocacy and preventive education. Part of the money will also go to Camp Sugar Falls, Middle Tennessee’s only day camp for diabetic children ages 6 - 12. The camp takes place the first week in August at Camp Widjiwagan. Nashville Parent has a riding team, and you can join it and help raise money or make a donation. To join the team, visit diabetes. org/tour, click on “Register,” then “Join a Team,” and enter our team name: Nashville Parent Magazine. If you’d like to make a donation on behalf of our team, go to the Web site, click “donate,” then enter Team Captain Chad Young’s name in the next field. For more information about the ADA, call 298-3066 or visit diabetes.org.
Twelve-year-old Spring Hill boy Zack Griffith is this year’s Tour de Cure youth ambassador for the Nashville-area ride for the American Diabetes Association.
fair benefits southern starrs Southern Starrs is a therapeutic horseback riding program for special needs children and adults provided at no cost. On Saturday, May 22, the nonprofit’s biggest fundraiser takes place: the Celtic Country Faire. Activities include a 5K run, chili cook off, silent auction, live entertainment, vendor booths, inflatables, pony rides and the Fairest Baby Contest. The fair takes place at the Wilson County Fairgrounds (945 E. Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon) from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Admission is $15 adults, $10 students, free ages 12 and younger. The Fairest Baby Contest requires a $10 entry fee by Wednesday, May 19, and the 5K is $25 in advance, $30 day of event. For more info, call 286-2635. Download registration forms at southernstarrs.org.
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room remains for bereaved campers Alive Hospice’s annual Camp Forget-Me-Not takes place June 16 - 18 for ages 6 - 14 in Murfreesboro. The camp is designed to help kids identify with their feelings after the loss of a family member or friend. It also teaches coping skills and how to celebrate their loved ones through remembrance. Artistic and recreational group activities also take place. Space is still available, and cost is $30. For more information or to register, call Alive Hospice at 907-1677. — by Chad Young
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For a limited time, when you spend $50 mall-wide, receive a complimentary Tea Tree Service at Paul Mitchell The School Murfreesboro.* Enjoy the relaxation and invigoration of a professional shampoo and scalp massage with high quality, beautifully fragranced products. Blow dry and style included. It’s a great excuse to spend the day at the mall. * Present mall-wide receipts to Customer Service or the Management Office. One Tea Tree Service voucher, per customer, per day while supplies last. Voucher is not redeemable for cash. Valid at Paul Mitchell The School Murfreesboro only. Must be 18 years or older to receive gift. 1720 Old Fort Parkway | Murfreesboro, TN 37129 | 615.896.4486 | www.stonesrivermall.com
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what say YOU? My 9-year-old is a night owl! She stays up well past her bed time. What do I do to get her to sleep?
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earlier bedtime helps
Find out exactly what keeps her up. Is she just too tempted to watch TV, play a video game or read a book? If that is the case, then remove all of those temptations. Will her brain just not turn off? My daughter and I both have that problem and have found that actually having something boring on for our brains to focus on helps us get to sleep. It is something like mellow music or a show that isn’t too engaging. Good luck!
During the week, it’s important to start the bedtime process as early as possible. Move it an hour back if necessary — start turning the lights down, turning off the TV and computer and move to the bedroom to settle her down with storytime, prayer and talking so she feels like she’s had some of your full attention for the day. Often kids keep getting up after they’ve been put down to get the attention that they crave. Also, as an incentive to stay down, offer her one weekend night each week to stay up late, camp out in the living room, watch movies, play games as a family and possibly drink the forbidden fruit — a caffeinated beverage! Even if you let her stay up later on the weekend, re-package it and re-sell it, make it a special family event that she’ll want to earn!
— Vilara Morris, Murfreesboro, mother of two
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eat dinner earlier Your child may be wound up from eating dinner too late. She may need more time to fully digest her food. Certain foods can make kids hyper or maybe even cause heartburn, which can keep anyone at any age up all hours of the night. Pay attention to what she eats and try to avoid any foods that may cause her to be hyper or have heartburn. — Tammy Hornsby, Smyrna, mother of three
enforce the rules If she is just not going to bed because she doesn’t want to, then you must enforce the rules. Take away special privileges if she doesn’t go to bed when she is told. Don’t give in and let her stay up, she will only learn that you will continue to allow her to play into the night until SHE is ready for bed. — Johnathan Lyons, La Vergne, father of one
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strict parents = overweight kids?
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esearch from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) shows that parents who are strict disciplinarians are more likely to have overweight children than parents who are respectful of their child’s opinion. The study, from the Boston University School of Medicine, analyzed parenting styles such as authoritarian (strict), authoritative (sensitive to child’s needs), permissive and neglectful and determined out of 872 children that authoritarian parents are about five times more likely to have overweight children. Strict parenting without flexibility results in children creating negative associations with food, researchers say. When authoritarian parents demand how much a child should eat and follow it up with consequences (“you must eat your meal or you cannot play”), children begin to listen to their parent’s demands over their internal hunger cues, ultimately resulting in weight issues. Food for thought.
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Keep young kids thinking healthy with the new book, My Silly Body Book (Workman; $13.95), by P. Hanson and Eric Nagourney. The lively 64-page illustrated guide to the body (inside and out) for kids ages 4 and older includes an illustrated jumbo figure for kids to hang on their bedroom wall as a handy daily reminder to eat right. Pick it up, post it on the wall, talk about it, and start encouraging healthy eating, fitness and care of that amazing thing called the human body! Your child will thank you for it!
• STAY POSITIVE
Avoid making negative comments about your child’s or your own body. Instead, focus on healthy eating and getting some physical activity into your lifestyle.
“I hate my thighs.” “My arms are too fat.” “I wish I was skinny!”
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hese are the kinds of comments that parents can hear as their children reach the pre-teen years ... or earlier. According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), having a negative body image can lead to everything from not wanting to put on a bathing suit to depression, low selfesteem and more. Here are tips to help you keep your child feel better about his body:
Encourage your children to see what their bodies can do: Our bodies are capable of running, jumping, skipping, swimming and more. Always use health — not weight loss — as the reason you give for your child to grab an apple and NOT a bag of chips when he’s hungry.
• LOOK FOR ROLE MODELS
Discover who your child’s physically fit heros are and post a large poster of that hero in your child’s room.
• SEEK HELP IF NEEDED
Talk to your child’s pediatrician if you are concerned about your child’s weight. — Susan Day
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season! Make water safety a top priority during the summer keep this As school ends and pools open Memorial Day, of injuryfact in mind — drowning is the 2nd leading cause related death in children ages 1 to 14.
FOLLOW THESE SAFETY TIPS to keep your children safe around water: Always watch children near water and never leave them unattended—even with a flotation device Use locked fences and gates to keep children away from ponds and bodies of water Empty and turn over all water containers after use Teach children to swim when ready (usually after age 4) Teach children to never swim alone When traveling, always survey the area where your family is staying to be aware of potential hazards Make sure a phone is always nearby in case of emergency For more information about keeping your child safe in and around the water, including available safety products, contact Kohl’s Safety Central at Children’s Hospital at 615.936.SAFE (7233) or visit www.vanderbiltchildrens.org/safetycentral.
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Blamtastic makes lip balm fun for girls and boys with wild flavors like OMG (Oh, My Grape), Strawberry Shake, Brain Squeeze Sour Cherry and Alien Invasion Green Apple. Each balm is petroleum and paraben free and is made with SPF 15. Available for $2.99 at Learning Express in Franklin or online at blamtastic.com.
es, Coppertone has always provided top-selling sun tan lotions and screens (since 1944!), but this year, Coppertone is upping the ante. On shelves now, find the Coppertone Kids line with replenishing antioxidants, protective vitamins and more. This year, Coppertone has replaced all SPF 50 products to provide even higher protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays.
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Keep the sun off little noggins and out of the eyes with this comfy, stylish Brim Hat from The Purple Alex Collection. These handmade hats come in sizes x-small, small, medium, large and x-large in a variety of colors and patterns. Available for $35 at purplealex.com.
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Protecting young eyes from the sun’s harmful rays is as vital as sunscreen on the skin. Kids of all ages can enjoy 100-percent UVA and UVB protection with stylish Real Kids Shades. The selections for babies feature wrap around frames and soft bands to keep them secure on Baby’s head. Available for $14.99 - $19.99 at realkidsshades.com.
Read more about these products and additional related Hot Stuff items at parentworld.com! — Products reviewed by Kiera Ashford, Susan Day and Chad Young
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family getaway by Kiera Ashford
adventures in the smokies Gatlinburg, Tenn., is booming with excitement at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies.
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re we there yet?” asks 4-year-old Lilliana. She has been on the edge of her seat since we told her we were going to the aquarium. She has no idea about the excitement she is in for! Little animal lovers everywhere have something new to look forward to in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Marking the Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies’ 10th birthday, it has added the new exhibit Ripley’s Penguin Playhouse to its already impressive lineup. It features African black footed penguins. Ripley’s Aquarium recently received an award from TripAdvisor claiming it the “Number One Aquarium in the United States.” The best part, it’s only about a four-hour drive from Nashville.
Your Adventure Awaits There are more than 10,000 exotic sea creatures for you to gaze upon in this fabulous award-winning aquarium. From tiny sea horses to 12-foot sharks, there is something for everyone. Exhibits include an underwater Tropical Rainforest, Gallery of the Seas, Systems Control, Coral Reef, Ocean Realm, Stingray Bay, Touch-a-Ray Bay and more. One of the most awesome exhibits is Shark Lagoon. You venture into Shark Lagoon under the water via a 345-foot tunnel (part of it is a moving walkway), and see sharks, fish and the occasional divers. Although Lilliana was a bit frightened by the sheer size of the sharks, she was able to find something about them that intrigued her. Being able to see them from underneath, she saw how many of them had silly faces. The sawshark was the first she was unsure of, but when she saw it’s mouth she exclaimed,
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“Look, it has big lips!” Even the stingrays showed their faces as they floated overhead.
The Penguins are HERE! This grand, new exhibit creates a fantastic adventure for all ages — including the penguins! After enriching your minds with the breath-taking underwater creatures of the rest of the aquarium, you are left with the most intriguing and interactive exhibit yet. Enter and look down! That’s right, there is a solid sheet of acrylic beneath you in a portion of the walkway that lets you view the penguins as they swim beneath. In this wonderful habitat, the penguins are free to choose indoors or out — not a choice given to all penguins around the world. A platform also allows them to get right up to the window so you can get an extra close look at them. But, if you really want to get beak-to-beak with these marvelous animals, take your turn crawling through the acrylic tunnel in The Penguin Playhouse. The first part of the crawl-through tunnel is completely surrounded by water! This fantastic feature allows the penguins to see you making it interactive for both parties. After you’re done viewing the penguins from the inside, pop outside on the patio and see them in action in their outdoor habitat. It’s a whole new world for them out there. For an additional small fee, visitors can also get hands-on interaction with an African black footed penguin — with the help of a marine biologist. With all the original exhibits and the new addition of The Penguin Playhouse, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies makes for one super fun and wonderfully educational family getaway for families.
booynage! v Sink into history at the brand new Titanic museum.
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Where to Stay After a long day of walking and site seeing in downtown Gatlinburg, what better way to rest your tired body than in a cozy cabin? Mountain Rentals of Gatlinburg offers a two-bedroom log cabin called “Bird’s Eye View” — literally on the side of a mountain. Along with the usual amenities, it had Jacuzzis in both rooms, full bathrooms in both rooms, a full kitchen, living room with a doublesided fireplace, pool table, hot tub and a large back deck that overlooked the side of the mountain. The driveway to the cabin was a little on the tricky side; make sure your car has a good emergency break. A great ending that makes for a relaxing family vacation. J Kiera Ashford is associate editor for this publication and a mother of one with one more on the way!
more gatlinburg info ... Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies 88 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 1-888-240-1358 • ripleysaquariumofthesmokies.com Hours: Sun - Thu 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Fri - Sat 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. Admission: $19.99 adults, $10.99 ages 6 - 11 and $4.99 ages 2 - 5
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ou will be in awe as you approach the massive, new museum, Titanic: World’s Largest Museum Attraction — it’s half of the ship at 50 percent to scale from the original! Aside from the artifacts, the many hands-on interactive features, timeless photos and knowledgeable crew, you are given the opportunity to hear and even experience what the passengers of the Titanic felt on that fateful night back in April 1912. Visitors receive a boarding pass (your ticket) that has a name of an actual passenger from the ship. As you tour the museum, you learn how members of each class went about their day aboard this jewel of the ocean. The captain’s bridge was a favorite part among the many aspects of the museum. Listen to the captain tell his story and relive that historical night. Walk up and take the helm. As you exit the bridge, you will go “outside” onto the deck into a glistening winter night and a sky filled with stars. You will notice a dramatic drop in temperature. Hear how the crew reacted to the coming iceberg, feel how cold the water was that night and touch an “iceberg” — yes, an actual growing ice wall. At one point of the tour as you walk the halls of the ship, there is a change in the lights and sound and you will experience what it was like to see the water come crashing down the stairs — but it stops short as it slams against the thick glass. It’s an adrenaline rush you won’t be expecting. Your experience doesn’t end there. View the different quarters of the first class to the third-class and even the grand staircase to scale. But, you must visit this magnificent museum for yourself and witness what simply took my breath away. As you come to the end of your tour, take a moment in the remembrance room. Here, you will learn the fate of the passenger whose name you hold in your hand. A memorable moment that just may bring a tear to your eye ... an experience you don’t want to miss.
Titanic: World’s Largest Museum Attraction 2134 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 1-800-381-7670 • titanicpigeonforge.com Hours: Sun - Sat 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Advance Reservation: $20.58 adults, $9.84 ages 5 - 12; $57.27 for a family pass (two adults, four children), free for ages 4 and younger
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iddle Tennessee’s premier water park, Nashville Shores, opens Saturday, May 22, and this year there’s even more fun to be had with the addition of two new big attractions. A 400,000 gallon Wave Pool will create five different patterns with waves up to four feet. The Lazy River is 1,000 feet long and 17 feet wide, the widest in the state. The river ride can accompany 470 guests at a time. The park also opens a new lounge and food deck this season. Nashville Shores is located at 4001 Bell Road, Hermitage. Hours are Sun - Thu 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (the park is open May 22 - 23, then full time beginning Saturday, May 29). General admission tickets are $21.99 - $26.99; season passes are $59.99. We’re giving away three pairs of tickets! Log in to our site and click on “Giveaways” under the “Activities” tab. A local mom and her son zip down the Big Scream at Nashville Shores.
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birthday bonanza! by Penny Warner
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e all want to give our kids memorable birthday parties. Here are unique ways to celebrate this special day, with quick and easy tips.
Storybook Party
Turn your child’s favorite book into a birthday fantasy world and watch the “characters” come to life!
Invitations: Photocopy the cover of your child’s favorite book, such as Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire or Harriet the Spy. Replace the title with the name of your party, such as “Luke Melvin and the Goblet of Fire Party” or “Stephanie the Spy Party.” Add party details in the empty spaces or around the edges. Ask the kids to come dressed as a favorite character from the selected book.
Decorations: Check out a bunch of similar books from the library and set them around the room. Reproduce items or scenes from the story using construction paper, posterboard and markers. Inflate helium balloons, download and photocopy the faces of the characters and tape them to the balloons so they float around the room. Hang pictures or phrases from the book on the wall or use them as place mats.
Games and Activities: What’s My Line? Read first lines from a variety of favorite stories and have kids guess the titles. Or, read lines of dialogue from the book and have the kids guess who’s talking. Trivia Quiz: Ask trivia questions about the featured book and have teams race to answer. Write It Yourself: Have the kids brainstorm a new plot for the featured book or turn it into a comic book. Scene It: Act out a favorite scene from the book, with lines and parts for everyone.
Refreshments: Choose foods from the book or make your child’s favorite foods and give them names inspired by the book, such as “Potter’s Pot Pies” or “Spy Soup.”
Birthday Cake: Make a rectangular cake and decorate it to look like the book cover (you can have a photo cake made at the bakery if you prefer).
Favors: Send the kids home with a copy of the featured book, or a goody from the book, such as a Harry Potter wand or Harriet the Spy magnifying glass.
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Balloons are a fun and festive way to celebrate a birthday. Kids love helium balloons — and parents love how easy and inexpensive a balloon party can be!
Invitations: Inflate balloons with helium, write the party details on balloon in permanent marker, put balloons in individual boxes, and hand deliver them to guests for a surprise inside.
Decorations: Greet the guests and set the stage by first decorating the front of your home with bazillions of helium balloons. Tie them to the mailbox, float them from the trees, line the driveway or walkway, and surround the door with balloons. Next, decorate the party room with even more helium balloons — tied to furniture, attached to door handles, around doorways and tied to lighting fixtures. Don’t forget to fill the entire ceiling with balloons for a dramatic look! (Tip: Buy a Balloon Time Helium Balloon Kit as they typically help save both time and money.)
Games and Activities: Step-and-Pop: Tie a helium balloon to one ankle on each player. At the word “Go!” have the kids try to step on and pop each other’s balloons — while keeping their own balloons safe! Stuff a Superhero: Blow up a bunch of balloons. Divide into teams and have teams choose one superhero from their group. Have the superhero put on a large set of sweatpants and a sweatshirt. On the word “Go!” have the kids stuff as many helium balloons as they can into the superhero’s outfit within a two-minute time limit. Count how many balloons were stuffed to find the winner. Balloon Monsters: Buy a balloon animal kit, give the kids some long, thin balloons, and let them make their own balloon monsters. Provide stickers, markers and other decorations and let the kids embellish their balloons.
Refreshments: Make balloon-shaped snacks, such as cheese and round crackers, round sandwiches, spaghetti-os or veggie rounds. Then serve a “round” of drinks. Birthday Cake: Make a balloon cake using round pans, frost it with your child’s favorite color and insert the end of a licorice whip on the side for the string. Decorate the balloon with mini-balloons (available at party stores.)
Favors: Send the kids home with a bag of balloons, a balloon animal kit or their own balloon bouquet. J Penny Warner has more than 25 years of experience as an author and party planner. She has published more than 50 books, including 16 specific to parties.
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Keep it Calm for Baby! Let us grant your wish for a sweet first party.
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Keep guest list under control — The fewer people at a first birthday party, the better. First, it’s less preparation for you. Second, you want to invite people your baby is comfortable with. Keep the number at 10 to 20 close family members and friends.
Plan around naptime — Schedule the party at a time when your child is likely to be in a good mood. Make sure you get plenty of rest for the big day, too. You don’t want a cranky baby ... or party host.
Keep menu simple — There’s no need for a big spread at a first birthday party; simple foods are easy to prepare and easy to eat. Cut down on prep time by picking up a sandwich tray at a local shop. Finger foods are good, too. Keep it short — Specify a time frame on the invitation and keep the party to two hours or less. Otherwise, a 1-year-old will get overstimulated, overtired and will be ready to go over the edge. If that happens before the party is over, put the baby down for a rest and let the party continue until the time is up.
Baby takes the cake — Keep a watchful eye on little guests itching to blow out baby’s candle. You don’t want a 6-year-old blowing out the first candle. And let the birthday child eat his cake — he’ll make a mess — great photo op!
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our child’s first birthday is a momentous occasion, but the party should be like her — gentle, peaceful and loving. Little Sally won’t remember the bounce house or the decorations or even the gifts, so plan a relaxing party to celebrate her first birthday. Here are some do’s and don’ts for a hassle-free party.
Don’ts
Don’t overwhelm your child — Your home or another place your child is very familiar with is a good choice for the party setting. Don’t take him out and expect him to sit through opening presents and eating cake. Don’t go overboard — If you choose a theme for your party, keep it simple. The first birthday is for the parents, grandparents and the child. Your child is not going to know how much you spent, how many people came or how many presents he got.
Don’t be afraid to limit gifts — Not everyone knows what makes an appropriate gift for a 1-year-old. If you are asked for suggestions, give a few. If you want to limit gifts, include that on the invitations. Don’t forget the camera — You don’t want to miss your baby poking at the cake or grinning at the gifts, so make sure someone has a camera pointed his way at all times. Make sure your memory card is cleared or you have enough rolls of film on hand. You may also consider purchasing a few inexpensive disposable cameras and having guests take random party shots. Don’t forget to have fun — Keep things simple and you’ll be able to enjoy the party. The memories made on this day are for the parents, so you want to have fun, too. Have a little food, eat cake, open a few gifts and snap lots of pictures. J Tiffani Hill-Patterson is a freelance writer.
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celebrate Don’t over-think the next birthday party, just grab a hold of a can-do attitude and let the good times roll.
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hildren’s birthday parties don’t have to be stressful, time consuming and expensive ... in fact, today especially, they shouldn’t be! In order to have a fun party for your child that doesn’t cost a lot, a little creativity and a lot of willing-
ness is in order. Here are suggestions from moms who have done it:
Gross Out!
one to bring their own brush. After gussying up, turn it into a dance party. A bottle of nail polish makes an affordable favor.
Fire Safety
If their schedule’s clear, ask the local fire department to stop by for your child’s party. The firefighters may bring coloring books, helmets and information for the guests. The kids may be able to sit in the truck, try on equipment and touch stuff.
Hollywood Party
Kids who love the holidays will welcome this fun twist especially in summer months. You can get holiday decorations on discount now. Little girls will love dressing up in their Christmas dresses. Wrap gifts in holiday paper, serve Christmas cookies, make a craft and sing carols!
Invite guests to come as their favorite rock or movie star and take their picture as they arrive on the red carpet (a borrowed red sheet, blanket, or roll of paper). Play the “paparazzi dance” — fall to the ground to hide from the photographers when the music stops. The music can be from famous movies. Also play Hollywood charades: each child pulls a star’s name out of the hat and has to act that person out while the others guess. You can even hold an Oscars ceremony. Purchase mini trophies (eight to a pack) at the Dollar Store and give out awards for best dressed, funnniest, etc. Favors can include popcorn balls and cheap sunglasses.
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Helpful Tips
Have a Fear Factor party for an older set of kids. Pick up “left over” meats like eyeballs and other gross stuff from a local butcher. The kids can touch, smell and sometimes even taste to figure out what the items were.
Christmas in July
Sleepovers can be hard since no one actually sleeps so a pajama brunch is just the right thing! Invite friends to come over around 10 a.m. in pajamas for dancing, a story circle, a pillow fight and breakfast, which can be anything from pancakes to bagels and fruit.
Indiana Jones in the Park
A local park makes the perfect location for an Indiana Jones party! Find compasses and whistles at a dollar discount store. Encourage guests to come in adventure wear and take them on an adventure through park trails.
Spa Party for Any Age
Enlist the help of your friends to do a spa party for girls 8 and older. Do their fingernails, toes and makeup with supplies you have on hand, but ask every-
Use household items, like your child’s toys, to decorate the party area. Make the cake yourself and let the birthday child decorate it. Take a photo of your party guests and send the prints (usually less than 20 cents each) with a note on the back as the thank you card. You can also print the photos during the party, put them in inexpensive frames from a discount store and send them home with the guests as the party favor. Most parents prefer for their children to not have small trinkets that will just be thrown away or candy. Stop by a discount store to find one nicer item to give each child. A bug catcher from the dollar store would be perfect for a bug or outdoor-themed party. A nail file and hand lotion is great for almost any girl party. A party should be fun for the birthday child, the guests and the parents, and it doesn’t need to break the bank. So start thinking outside the box and have a blast planning your child’s next big party! J Gina Holt is a mother and freelance writer.
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Bounce U is the largest indoor inflatable playground in Rutherford County. BounceU offers one-of-a-kind birthday parties that are completely private and are assisted by wonderful party pros who help with every party detail. The whole meaning of having a party for your child is to enjoy it with them, and at BounceU we allow you do that. We also offer open bounce sessions and summer camps. Call today for more information.
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The original glow-in-the-dark party place. Glow Galaxy delivers awesome parties in our glow-in-the-dark play area, featuring the famous Glow Galaxy Party Pros, glow-in-the-dark inflatables, glow miniature golf, interactive lighted dance/game floor, along with soccer, football, basketball and air hockey games.
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Now open in Franklin. A totally new, totally fun, totally goofy place to play – and party! 12,000 sq. ft. of indoor fun including Laser Frenzy, bumper cars, Route 66 bowling lanes and a state-of-the-art arcade. And we’re parent friendly, providing you with free WiFi and a parents lounge.
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Providing a safe and clean environment for the whole family. Our indoor play center has awesome inflatables and a friendly staff. We specialize in hosting custom private birthday parties. We welcome church groups, sports teams and mommy groups. Open play time all day Mon. – Fri. so you’re sure to have a fun place for your little jumper anytime. Located in Smyrna on Murfreesboro Road past Nissan. Come jump with us!
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Outdoor laser tag is only at Drake’s Creek Activity Center. This new and exciting sport is like paintball without the pain and mess. Also at Drake’s Creek: mini golf, aeroball, batting cages and the best ice cream around. DCAC – where fun and energy meet.
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Monkey Joe’s is an indoor, inflatable-filled party and play center that provides families with engaging, interactive activity and entertainment. We offer wild inflatable slides, jumps and obstacle courses to keep kids happy and healthy – plus a parent’s lounge equipped with televisions, computer stations, and free WiFi.
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A unique and fun place for kids 10 and under to celebrate their birthday. Multi-level climbing structures, grocery store, kitchen, theater/dress up, dinosaurs, trains and toddler play area. Private parties by appointment and weekday birthday parties starting at only $99. Call for more information.
Children experience one hour of rocket blaster, rope swing, zip line, star castle, trampolines and more, led by an energetic coach. The next 45 minutes is in a party room you can decorate. We provide invitations, ribbons, clean up and a t-shirt and picture for the birthday child.
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Pump it Up, now with two locations, is an indoor inflatable party place filled with enormous inflatable slides, obstacle courses, bouncers and a state-of-the-art climbing wall. All parties are supervised and are completely private. See our ad for open jump times, parent’s night out and summer camp info.
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Kids love painting pottery! Several packages range from $12 - $22 per child and include invitations, balloons, commemorative birthday handprint plate, party assistant and a free painting coupon for each guest. All items glazed, fired, gift-wrapped and ready for pick up in one week. Discounts available on pizza and ice cream cakes.
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330 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN 37027 371-KIDS (5437) • my-gym.com/brentwood –or– 206 N. Anderson Lane Hendersonville, TN 37075 824-8002 • my-gym.com/hendersonville
Celebrate your child’s birthday with captivating, age-appropriate games, organized activities, rides, songs, puppets and more! All parties are designed and supervised by our caring staff, ensuring a fun, safe and enriching experience. Pick a date, send invitations and grab a cake. It will be a blast!
Entertainers Copycats for Kids
865-5336 • copycatsforkids.net
Since 1995 we have provided clowns, superheroes, princesses and TV and movie look-alikes for birthday parties, company picnics, grand openings, corporate events and church functions. Activities include face painting, balloon animals, parachute games and magic. We also have costume rentals, bounce houses and do singing telegrams.
Great Scott Magic (Scott Cantrell) 730-7785 • greatscottmagicclub.com
Give your child an unforgettable birthday! Free magic set for the birthday child and magic gifts for all the kids. Balloons are available and every show has a 100% guarantee! “... beyond anything we could have dreamed of!” - Diane, parent.
Magic by Tyree
681-1958
The instructors at Creative Me Gymnastics host children’s birthday parties on Saturdays. Choose the Tumblebear party for ages 3 - 5 or the Superstar party for ages 6 - 12. More details available on our website. Book your party now to secure your party date before it’s gone!
Eric Tyree has been entertaining crowds for over a decade. He loves to make them laugh and make them wonder too! Don’t miss the party or you’ll miss one of the best.
David Deaton Karate Studios
622-2337 • mrwizmagic.com
761 W. Main Street, Hendersonville, TN 37075 824-9111 –or– 330 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN 37027 377-1100 –or– 1249 Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 377-1100
Party includes an instructional full karate lesson, games, gift certificates (karate passes) to all party attendees and a t-shirt to the birthday child! We do all the work (sending invitations and making confirmation calls) ... you have all the fun.
Mr. Wiz Entertainment
Magic shows for your events. Specializing in children’s shows. Customized shows to fit your event theme. Customize to express the message you want to get across. Top quality entertainment with audience participation and live animal appearances.
Party Pals
730-8584
Party Pals offers all your favorite TV and movie lookalikes, including superheroes. Available for birthday parties, festivals, picnics, church functions and corporate events.
Scott Tripp
438-7347 • lifeofthepartytn.com
Nashville’s complete birthday party entertainer! Scott’s unique combination of juggling, magic, unicycling and balloon twisting will delight and amaze your guests. Every show focuses on audience interaction and gets all the children involved. Call today! (please turn the page)
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589-1968 • supersciencetn.com
Exciting science show with bubbling potions, explosions, chemical reactions and rocket launches! Kids participate in all the experiments. Everyone loves our parties where kids learn amazing science secrets.
Wayne Clemmons, Magician
418-4635
Slight of hand street magic that’s sure to entertain kids and adults. Great for birthday parties, corporate events, picnics, restaurant magic, close-up magic and more.
Fashion/Tea Party Divas & Dudes – the family hair salon 430 Cool Springs Blvd., Ste. 100 Franklin, TN 37064 771-0707 • divasanddudessalon.com
Stuffing your favorite buddy, creating your own candy necklace, an in-store scavenger hunt, a gyro wheel relay race – these are just a few of the exciting activities that make our party packages one of a kind! Ask about our custom candy cakes. Hundreds of different candies, gourmet chocolates and Smokey Mountain taffy. Gift cards and gift baskets are also available.
of $10 per person (plus $50 rental fee) means tons of fun at a little price. Conveniently located at I-24 and Sam Ridley Pkwy.
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Making children and adults smile since 1997. Trackless train, fire truck and trolley that are perfect for birthday parties, fairs, festivals, church and social events, or any occasion. To tantalize your taste buds we have a snoball (shaved ice) concession trailer with more than 30 New Orleans flavors to choose from. Serving the Nashville and surrounding areas seven days a week. Call now to book your event.
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Rentals/Inflatables Astro Events/Grand Central Party Rental 868-3747
Nashville’s best party rental source. Inflatable jumps, obstacle courses, water slides, boxing, games, concessions, party planning, tables, chairs, tents and more. Rental includes free delivery and set up in Nashville area.
Divas & Dudes signature party packages give your child the party of their dreams! Featuring themes such as: Enchanted Tea Party, Divas & Dolls, Night at the Spa, Glamour Girl, 50’s Sock Hop, Scrumptious Spa and Create-Your- Own. Each party is concluded with fun, cake and presents in Cake Place. Visit our website for details!
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Balloon Media means selection and service. We offer extreme sports, such as rock wall and bungee power jump, as well as slides, jumps, multi-piece obstacle courses, slip-and-slides and professionalism that is second to none. Our trained, uniformed site managers, liberal rain policy and two million dollar insurance policy are designed to put your mind at ease. Call for our FREE party-planning guide.
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A-Game Sportsplex
215 Gothic Court, Franklin, TN 37067 771-2444 • goagame.com Email: pward@goagame.com Director: Paul Ward A-Game in Cool Springs is offering youth camps and Kindy Fitness camps. Activities include basketball, volleyball, soccer, fitness games, yoga, tumbling, ice skating, Laser Chase, arts and crafts and more. KindyFit half-day camps are open to ages 3 - 5, Youth Fit day camps are for ages 6 - 12. Extended care available.
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Adventure Science Center Camp Quest
800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville, TN 37203 862-5160 • adventuresci.com Email: camps@adventuresci.com Director: Libby Staley A summer’s worth of hands-on labs, experiments and just plain fun for budding scientists in grades K - 6. Weekly themes from Jun. 1 - Aug. 20. Member discounts offered.
Adventure Treks
270 Seaboard Lane, Franklin, TN 37067 771-2898 • academychilddevelopment.com Discover the Adventures of Summer -- with themes like Outdoor Adventures, Wee Chefs, Fiesta Amigos and History Hopping, we’ll have a blast and learn cool stuff, too! Kids will also enjoy weekly water play days, visits from special guests and much, much more. A summer program like no other that’s jam-packed and fun-filled for ages 2 - 5 yrs.
P.O. Box 1321, Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-698-0339 • adventuretreks.com Email: info@adventuretreks.com Director: John Dockendorf See summit peaks you’ve only seen in postcards. Get soaked shooting towering rapids. Sleep under stars that you never knew existed. And laugh more than you ever have before. Join Adventure Treks on two- and three-week adventure programs in the southeast, west coast, northwest and northeast.
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The Academy of McKay’s Mill
1401 Baffin Lane, Franklin, TN 37067 771-1131 • academychilddevelopment.com Discover the Adventures of Summer -- with themes like Outdoor Adventures, Wee Chefs, Fiesta Amigos and History Hopping, we’ll have a blast and learn cool stuff, too! Kids will also enjoy weekly water play days, visits from special guests and much, much more. A summer program like no other that’s jam-packed and fun-filled for ages 2 - 5 yrs.
The Academy of Heritage Commons
4615 Thompsons Ridge Road Thompsons Station, TN 37179 591-4040 • academychilddevelopment.com Discover the Adventures of Summer -- with themes like Outdoor Adventures, Wee Chefs, Fiesta Amigos and History Hopping, we’ll have a blast and learn cool stuff, too! Kids will also enjoy weekly water play days, visits from special guests and much, much more. Don’t forget about our one-of-a-kind school-age program, TASK. A summer program like no other that’s jam-packed and fun-filled for ages 2 - 12 yrs.
Portland, TN 715-0326 • shannonsallabouthorses.com Director: Shannon McBride Join us for a week of fun! Offering 5 weeks of fun-filled horse camp (May 31 - Jun. 4, Jun. 14 - 18, Jun. 28 - Jul. 2, Jul. 12 - 16 and July 26 - 30). Lots of daily activities to help campers learn more about horses including riding, grooming, games and arts and crafts. There are a limited number of spots available so we can offer more individual attention to each child. Sign up today. Just minutes from I-65.
Ann Carroll School of Dance
1121 Harpeth Industrial Court Franklin, TN 37064 790-6468 • anncarrollschoolofdance.com Email: di@anncarrollschoolofdance.com Director: Ann Carroll Offering dance, voice and acting Jul. 5 - 29, Mon. - Thu. from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for children grades 1 - 12. Students study ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, voice, monologue and a play. Guest teachers teach vocal and acting audition training and more.
Bachman Academy SummerQuest
414 Brymer Creek Road, McDonald, TN 37353 423-479-4523 • bachmanacademy.org Email: admissions@bachmanacademy.org Director: Mark Frizzell Overnight camp for boys and girls grades 6 - 12 with learning differences. Academic remediation in reading, writing and math in the mornings, exciting outdoor activities in the afternoons on the 200-acre campus or at local attractions. Weekly sessions Jun. 7 - Jul. 23. Register by Apr. 1 for $100 discount.
Baker Performance Academy
1411 Mark Allen Lane, Unit D Murfreesboro, TN 37129 867-2290 • bakerperformanceacademy.com Email: missbecca@bakerperformanceacademy.com Sing, dance, act! BPA offers an exciting and educational way to experience the performing arts. Dance, musical theater and acting classes are taught by professionally-trained instructors in a safe and fun environment. Enroll now for our summer session. We are offering seven week-long musical theater camps and a Broadway dance and theater camp. Ages preK - grade 12. See our ad in this issue for camp themes. Call or visit our web site for more information.
Barfield School of Dance
2298 Barfield Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37128 896-3118 • barfieldschoolofdance.com Email: mail@barfieldschoolofdance.com Director: Bonnie Nemeth Meet new friends as you enjoy a fun-filled week of ballet, tap and jazz. Activities include ballet, tap and jazz technique, lyrical, hip-hop, choreography, creative dance, dance history and appreciation, drama, nutrition, arts and crafts. Overnight camp includes all of the above plus, swimming,water ballet, movies, outdoor games, putt-putt golf. Day camps 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Mon. - Fri. Overnight camp Mon. 9 a.m. Fri. 5 p.m. Plan to enjoy the fully-costumed performance on Friday!
Battle Ground Academy - Discover Summer at BGA
336 Ernest Rice Lane, Franklin, TN 37069 567-9010 • battlegroundacademy.org Offering half- and full-day summer camps for students ages 5 - adult. Sports camps for boys and girls, as well as arts and academics camps. Do you want to learn to build a roller coaster, speak French or Spanish, or take recycled materials and make a treasure? Come Discover Summer at BGA and experience a wide range of opportunities.
Baylor Summer Programs
171 Baylor School Road Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-267-8506 x336 • baylorschool.org Email: carol_huckaby@baylorschool.org Director: Carol Huckaby Baylor Summer Programs offer campers many choices for the summer: a hands-on, intensive leadership program for rising grades 10 - 12; sports academies in golf, wrestling and boys’ lacrosse for ages 9 - 18 yrs.; and Team Baylor, an all sports camp for boys and girls for ages 10 - 16 yrs. Visit our website for more information.
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5016 Twin Lakes Drive, Old Hickory, TN 37138 847-0371 • beaconliteracy.com Email: info@beaconliteracy.com Providing one-on-one, individualized reading lessons for students ages 6 - adult. As America’s literacy specialists, we have the expertise to help with every type of literacy problem. We assist students with dyslexia, LD, autism, speech and language difficulties, developmental delays and more. Screening for Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome (Irlen Syndrome) is also available. Guaranteed improvement in 20 sessions!
Bellevue Dance Center
7907-J Old Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37221 662-8553 • bellevuedancecenter.com Email: contact@bellevuedancecenter.com Director: Lauri Gregoire This summer the Bellevue Dance Center is offering Dance Crew HipHop camp, Princess and the Frog camp and Broadway Beginner musical theater camp. A 6-week session combining ballet and tap will also be offered for ages 3 - 8. A full range of adult classes are also offered. Visit our website or call for more information and to register.
Bill Rice Ranch Day Camp
627 Bill Rice Ranch Road Murfreesboro, TN 37128 893-2767 • brrdaycamp.org E-mail: daycamp@billriceranch.org Jun. 21 - 25. Exciting one-week experience for boys and girls ages 7 - 11. Beautiful 1,300 acre ranch on Hwy 96, west of Murfreesboro. Kids will enjoy daily horse rides and swimming, a delicious lunch, fun camp games, clear Bible teaching, putt-putt golf, obstacle course, hikes and more. Experience Cowboy Town, an 1880’s western town with snacks, souvenirs, games and lots of fun! Over 55 years of Christian camping experience and more than 100 staff members providing a safe and fun environment. Save $20 if registered by Apr. 30.
Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate
1911 Business Campus Drive Murfreesboro, TN 37129 890-6755 –and– 1820 NW Broad St., Murfreesboro, TN 37129 893-6003 bskonline.com Email: bushido96@aol.com The Bushido School of Karate Summer Camp runs from Jun. 1 - Jul. 31. Camp is open to ages 3 - adult. It is a great opportunity to try a new activity with your child! Class opportunities are from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and half-day on Saturday. We have two locations within 5 minutes of anywhere in Murfreesboro. After-school and evening classes also available
Boiler Room Theatre
230 Franklin Road, Bldg. 6, Franklin, TN 37064 794-7744 • boilerroomtheatre.com Email: sondra@boilerroomtheatre.com Director: Sondra Morton-Chaffin Williamson County’s only professional theater offers a variety of week-long summer theater performance camps for ages 7 - 18. Also offering a two-month musical theater intensive culminating in a fully-staged production of Beauty and the Beast. Camps run between Jun. 7 and Jul. 25 and focus on music performance, dance and acting techniques in a fun and educational environment led by Nashville theater professionals. Camps held in Brentwood and Franklin.
Camp Broadstone
1431 Broadstone Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604 828-963-4640 • campbroadstone.com Email: bevanjk@appstate.edu Director: Judith Bevan
Summer enrichment for academically gifted youth. The program combines academic pursuits with a fun and exciting camp experience. Enrichment classes in science, environmental studies, arts, music, creative writing and cultural studies. Adventure activities include canoeing, high ropes course, climbing wall, hiking, Alpine tower, group problem solving and a 4-day camping and rafting trip for older campers.
Camp Idyllwild
3139 Blue Buck Creek Road Duck River, TN 38454 383-0589 • campidyllwild.com Email: campidyllwild@gmail.com A unique day camp to inspire children with a love for nature. Eco-science and nature-based programs as well as traditional summer activities. Learn about animal habitats and ecology. Arts and crafts, organic gardening, archery, wall climbing, rappelling, pottery, wood and leather working, and caring for the camp’s three Alpacas. Bus transportation from Nashville and Franklin. Wholesome (natural or organic) snacks. Two optional Friday overnight camp-outs. Spring Break Camp during the Davidson and Williamson County spring breaks. Come play outside with us!
Camp Laney
916 West River Road, Mentone, AL 35984 256-634-4066 • camplaney.com Email: rmhammond@mindspring.com Director: Rob Hammond Camp Laney is an independent, traditional boys’ camp located on Lookout Mountain in northeastern Alabama. Camp Laney is accredited by the ACA and offers four two-week sessions for ages 8 - 14 and a one-week junior camp session for boys finishing grade 2. Activities include canoeing, water slide, swimming, team sports, ropes course, climbing wall, mountain biking, bouldering, archery, riflery and tennis. continued on page 58...
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Listings in RED are away/residential camps. • Listings in BLUE are local/day camps. • Listings in GREEN are classes/after-school programs. Camp Riverside at Stones River Church
2315 Joe B. Jackson Pkwy. Murfreesboro, TN 37127 895-3590 Email: campriversidesrc@yahoo.com Director: Kenesha Harper We offer academic enrichment along with fun, stimulating activities. Designed to provide an ideal environment and unique opportunity for children to learn valuable skills through programs that are challenging, educational and fun. Field trips and themed weekly events. Camp begins Jun. 1. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Light breakfast and snack provided. Open House May 31. Sign up today to receive $20 off registration fees.
Camp Woodmont
381 Moonlight Drive, Cloudland, GA 30731 706-398-0833 • campwoodmont.com Email: infonew@campwoodmont.com Directors: Tyran Bennett, Alyson Bennett Gondek Atop beautiful Lookout Mountain in northwestern Georgia. Coed ages 6 - 14. Just two hours south of Nashville. Deepseated traditions and close, family atmosphere. Horseback riding, high-ropes, climbing, sports, dance, crafts, canoeing, archery and more. Caring counselors and a warm, Christian environment. ACA accredited. Open House May 16.
Camp Y.I. (Youth Inc.) (both residential and day camps)
599 Jones Mill Road, La Vergne, TN 37086 459-3971 • campyi.org Email: camp@youthincorporated.org Director: Kim Hutchison RESIDENTIAL: Since 1945 we have been “building leaders
for tomorrow.” Outdoor activities such as water skiing, horseback riding, swimming, rope courses, climbing tower, archery, arts and crafts and more provide campers a fun, safe and non-competitive environment to build self confidence and leadership skills. Give your child the gift that will last a lifetime. Conveniently located in Rutherford County. $375 one week, $675 two weeks. DAY CAMP: For ages 7 - 10. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with extended hours available. $185, lunch included. Begins Jun. 7. Swimming pool, waterfront activities, horseback riding, zip line, climbing tower, arts and crafts and more. Conveniently located in La Vergne. Your campers will enjoy a fun-filled summer in a safe and non-competitive environment. Open houses: April 18 and 25, May 2 from 1:00 - 4:00.
Camp U-Grow
4092 Carters Creek Pike, Franklin, TN 37064 595-0356 • u-growadventures.org Email: jrmullin0440@live.com Director: Judy Mullin On a farm west of Franklin. Six one-week camps (rising K - grade 7). Activities centered around character education. Horseback riding, climbing wall, animal care, BB guns, archery, waterslide, water games, nature hikes and activities, arts and crafts, archeological dig, fishing and pedal boats, dunking booth, creek play and more. Transportation provided from Harpeth Valley School (Hwy 100 - Bellevue area). Limited to 50 children per camp.
Casa dei Montessori Summer Camp
7646 Hwy 70 S, Nashville, TN 37221 673-8000 • casadeimontessori.com Director: Amber Jennings Offering a fantastic summer program for children ages 2 - 12. In addition to our Montessori curriculum, we offer opportunities for tie dying, sewing, pottery, knitting, crochet-
Horton Haven Christian Camp
ing, cooking, Spanish, fitness fun, beading and academic assistance. New this summer: Hands-on gardening on site with our partner Good Food for Good People. Extended care available.
Cedar Tree Day Camp
645 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville, TN 37082 353-0007 • agapefellowshipchurch.com Email: cedartree@agapefellowshipchurch.com Director: Elizabeth Strunk Cedar Tree Day Camp is on the grounds of Agape Fellowship Church, located on 30 beautiful acres in Bellevue. We have been in operation since 1988. Hours are 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., Mon. - Fri., beginning May 26. Open to children rising K - grade 6. Daily activities include arts and crafts, outdoor games, chapel, water play, swimming and field trips.
Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art
1200 Forest Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37205 356-8000 • cheekwood.org Email: hsteinwinder@cheekwood.org With classes focusing on everything from painting and clay to photography and gardening, campers will enjoy fun art and outdoor adventures at Cheekwood.
Chess Camp and Game Builder Camp
at Battle Ground Academy 336 Ernest Rice Lane, Franklin, TN 37069 888-65-CHESS (652-4377) chesscamp.com • gamebuildercamp.com/video.htm Email: info@usachess.com Chess Camp: Chess is a great way to hone strategic thinking skills! Co-ed, ages 5 - 16 yrs. Morning, afternoon and all-day camp sessions are available. Jun. 21 - 25. Anyone including complete beginners are welcome. Visit our website to register.
Bill Rice Ranch Over 55 Years of Christian Camping Experience
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Game Builder Camp: Create your own oneof-a-kind video game! Our camp uses stateof-the-art computers and software combined with expert instruction. Co-ed, ages 8 - 16 yrs. New for 2010 - 3D Animation Creation Camp. Car Race Video Game Creation Camp too! Jun. 21 - 25. Visit our website to register.
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Cox Family Martial Arts Summer of Champions Enrichment Camp
2227-B Southpark Drive Murfreesboro, TN 37128 893-4567 • coxfamilyma.com Director: Mari Cox Voted #1 day camp 7 consecutive years. Themed weeks include martial arts, tumbling, dance, sign language, fitness/nutritional enhancement, multicultural activities and random acts of kindness. Experienced staff lead campers in life skill, team building and leadership activities. Innovators of after-school martial arts (we transport from 14 schools). “We Build Champions For Life.”
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Creative Me Gymnastics
871 Seven Oaks Blvd. Smyrna, TN 37167 459-5512 • cmegym.com Email: cmegym@aol.com Summer camps include games, sports, swimming and gymnastic lessons. Girls camp Jun. 21 - 25 and Jul. 19 - 23. Boys camp Jun. 28 - Jul 2 and Jul. 26 - 30. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. $160 per week. Registration begins Mar. 1 on our web site.
Creekside Riding Academy and Stables
2359 Lewisburg Pike Franklin, TN 37064 595-7547 creeksideridingstables.com Email: kris@creeksideridingstables.com Director: Kris Moore Day campers will learn safe horse handling and how to groom. Daily riding lesson, trail rides and playing games on horseback. Workshops teach beginning to advanced riders ages 5 - 15 new techniques and horsemanship. Camps are held each week in June and July. Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Early drop off and late pick up available during June. For more information call or visit our website. continued on page 61 ...
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Listings in RED are away/residential camps. • Listings in BLUE are local/day camps. • Listings in GREEN are classes/after-school programs. Currey Ingram Academy 6544 Murray Lane, Brentwood, TN 37027 507-3242 • curreyingram.org Email: bev.fulkerson@curreyingram.org Director: Bev Fulkerson
Spend your summer in Beech Creek Valley on 83 gorgeous acres, complete with a creek, hiking trail, playing fields, farm animals and a new athletic facility, theater and commercial sound studio. You won’t believe that you’re just 11 miles from downtown. Theater, rock-and-roll, basketball, soccer and the day camp experience of a lifetime – we have it all! Ages vary by camp. Before- and after-care and bus service from Green Hills.
David Deaton Karate Studios
Brentwood • 377-1100 Hendersonville • 824-9111 Mt. Juliet • 754-6878 daviddeaton.com Voted Best Martial Arts Studio by Nashville Parent readers. Fiveweek sessions begin in June with classes in the morning, afternoon or evening. Martial arts practice will enable a student to achieve worthwhile goals and to meet life’s challenges with total confidence, conquering obstacles with a “Yes, I Can” attitude.
Deer Run Christian Camps at Deer Run Retreat (both residential and day camps)
3845 Perkins Road Thompson’s Station, TN 37179 794-2918 • camps.deerrunretreat.org Email: registration@deerrunretreat.org Director: Fred Reyes A top quality camp at an affordable price! Over 100 beautiful acres just 10 miles south of downtown Franklin and fifteen minutes from Spring Hill. Registration includes a camp t-shirt and DVD of the week!
RESIDENTIAL: For pre-teens (grades 3 - 5) and teenagers (grades 6 - 12). Five-night camps offering exciting recreation, a daily Bible study and evening worship. Adventure recreation includes ropes courses, 45 ft. climbing tower, paintball, swimming with sand beach, Aqua Park, zip-line, canoeing, kayaking, archery, BB guns, wiffle ball, volleyball and crazy games. DAY CAMP: Five-day camps offering games, crafts, daily Bible story, lake swimming, zip line, Aqua Park, canoeing, kayaking (life jackets required and provided for all water recreation), climbing tower, BB guns, archery and more. Four weeks to choose from, register for one or more. Transportation and extended care available.
Discovery Center of Murfree Spring
502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130 890-2300 • discoverycenteronline.org Discovery Center offers hands-on, minds-on and fun summer camps for kids from K - grade 7. Discovery Center camps broaden your child’s interest in the world around them and inspire their imagination and creativity.
E.T.C. Gymnastics
1137 Haley Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 867-6900 • etcgymnastics.com Email: coachken@etcgymnastics.com E.T.C. Gymnastics is dedicated to bringing a new standard of excellence in gymnastics through Him. We offer classes in gymnastics for boys and girls ages 2 years and older. We also offer cheerleading and tumbling, as well as competitive teams. Call and ask about our free trial class. We also do parties, field trips and parents’ nights out.
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EBDT - Eccentrique Backbone Dance Theater
103 Confederate Drive, Ste. 1 Franklin, TN 37064 599-7003 • eccentriquebackbone.com Email: ebdtdance@eccentriquebackbone.com Promoting adult dance, fitness and the performing arts for ages 2 70+. Small classes, economical fee, workshops and loft-style classrooms with sprung floors. Faith-based, non-recital school. Non-mandatory in-school dance concerts to teach performance skills. Summer sessions begin Jun. 7. Auditions for the EBDT Youth Dance Ensemble will be held in August. Schedules and more information on our website.
Elite Dance
7177 Nolensville Road, Ste. B1 Nolensville, TN 37135 776-4202 • danceatelite.com Director: Cheri Urie Now registering for summer classes and camps! Themes include Beauty and the Beast, Tinkerbell, Little Mermaid and Butterfly Ballerinas. Acting workshops, hip-hop dance camp and a dance intensive also offered. Guest instructors include Broadway cast members from Beauty and the Beast, and dancers from America’s Best Dance Crew and Veggie Tales national stage tour!
Elite Martial Arts Warrior Camp
6940 Moores Lane, Brentwood, TN 37027 661-5595 • elitemartialarts.org Email: emabrentwood@bellsouth.net Director: Daniel Klapheke Kids learn skills of the samurai and ninja warrior. Includes martial arts, tumbling, archery, throwing stars, blow guns, jousting, padded weapons, stealth games, obstacle courses and more. Ages 5 - 12 yrs. Jun. 7 11, Jun. 21 - 25 and Jul. 19- 23, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $219. continued on page 63 ...
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Listings in RED are away/residential camps. • Listings in BLUE are local/day camps. • Listings in GREEN are classes/after-school programs. Ensworth Summer Camps
Red Gables Campus (P1-8) 211 Ensworth Ave., Nashville, TN 37205 301-5353 • ensworth.com Email: hooperc@ensworth.com Director: Chelsey Hooper –and– Devon Farm Campus (9-12) 7401 Hwy 100, Nashville, TN 37221 301-5425 • ensworth.com Email: smithh@ensworth.com Director: Hubie Smith At the Red Gables campus campers swim, create art, write, knit, take terrific day trips and more. Join the varsity staff for expert sports instruction at the Devon Farm campus. Director Hubie Smith brings 20+ years of coaching and teaching experience, and the conviction that sports are fun! EHS academic courses offer review and enrichment, too. We can’t wait to see you this summer!
Expressways To Learning - TN
Franklin, Goodlettsville and Hendersonville Locations 851-9703 • expresswaystolearningtn.com Email: etltn@aol.com Director: Lucy Karen Clay Expressways to Learning (ETL) teaches reading, writing and math skills. ETL offers testing with immediate same-day results for “learning differences” including dyslexia, ADD and ADHD. Also, test prep for ACT, SAT and ISEE. Since 1988, ETL has provided multi-sensory learning for ages 5 - adult. Call today to receive special discounts for classes and initial testing.
For Kids Only
3421 Old Anderson Road, Antioch, TN 37013 366-1750 forkidsonlychildcare.com Come and explore during our Summer Quest 2010! With themes like Carnival Fun, Mini Maestros and Young Authors, we’ll have a blast and learn cool stuff, too! Kids will also enjoy weekly water play days, visits from special guests and much, much more. Don’t forget about our one-of-a-kind school-age program, Discovery Kids. A summer program like no other that’s jam-packed and fun-filled for ages 2 - 12 yrs.
Franklin Road Academy
4700 Franklin Road, Nashville, TN 37220 831-0769 • franklinroadacademy.com Email: martinj@franklinroadacademy.com FRA offers day camps, academic and cultural opportunities and sports camps for ages preK - high school. Day camps (1st - 7th) include nature, drama, sports, crafts, swimming, and field trips. There are opportunities in the fine and performing arts, science and academics.
Franklin School of Performing Arts
1746 Gen. George Patton Drive, Ste. 104 Brentwood, TN 37027 377-9606 • franklinschoolofperformingarts.com Email: fspaoffice@bellsouth.net Director: Kaylee Cahoon Ballet Princess Camps for ages 4 - 6 and 6 - 9 introduce lead characters and stories of four ballets. Students have daily technique, explore hair, makeup, shoes and costuming of the prima ballerina. Also offering dance sampler camp, boys hip-hop, creative drama, and creative movement for ages 3 and up. See website for details.
Franklin Tae Kwon Do
1010 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin, TN 37064 599-0050 • franklintaekwondo.com Now enrolling for 2010-11 school year martial arts after school program. Week-to-week program for grades 1 - 8. Family discount rates, no contracts, free transportation. $10 off for first 20 registrants. Free uniform with registration. Kid-Fit Boot Camp: Jun. 7 - 25, Jul. 5 - 30 and Aug. 2 - 6. 8:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. $99 any one week, $30 any one day. Ages 6 - 12. Current membership not required. Two free trial classes for any program.
Gilda’s Club of Nashville
708 Division St., Nashville, TN 37203 329-1124 • gildasclubnashville.org Offering Kid Support™ camps for children ages 5 - 11 affected by cancer – whether they have cancer themselves, have a family member or friend who has cancer or have lost a family member or friend to cancer. One-week camps in July. Expressive activities and games, facilitated by licensed mental health professionals help children feel safe to identify and share feelings while learning new methods of coping with life and family changes. Camps are always free of charge. Pre-registration is required.
Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee
383-0490 • gsmidtn.org Email: vcraighead@gsmidtn.org Camp Sycamore Hills and Camp Holloway offer fun for girls in grades 2 - 12. Two to nine nights. Build new friendships, face new challenges and have life-changing experiences. Learn outdoor skills with a twist of creative arts at Camp Holloway and enjoy horse programs at Camp Sycamore Hills. Activities include arts and crafts, rock climbing, rappelling, obstacle courses and canoeing. Based on Girl Scout core values such as leadership, friendship and making the world a better place. continued on page 64 ...
Performing Arts Summer Camps Broadway Round Beauty & the Beast Camp June 14-18 | Ages 5-14
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Featuring 2 hour workshops with real broadway cast members! Camp Tinkerbell: June 28-July 2, Ages 3-5 Little Mermaid Camp: July 12-16, Ages 3-5 Butterfly Ballerina Camp: Aug 2-6, Ages 3 & 4 Stage Starz Performing Arts: Aug 2-6, Ages 5-7 & 8-12 Dance Crew Kidz: July 5-9, Ages 5-7 & 8-12 Acting Intense: July 21-25, Ages 8-13 Summer Dance Intense: July 19-23, Ages 8-18
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Listings in RED are away/residential camps. • Listings in BLUE are local/day camps. • Listings in GREEN are classes/after-school programs. Glow Galaxy
121 Seaboard Lane, Ste. 8 Franklin, TN 37067 370-4FUN (4386) • glowgalaxy.com Exciting summer programs with activities like arts, games, inflatable and sports challenges for ages 5 - 12. Daily schedules include organized art/crafts/performance workshops, free play/play groups and organized games to help physical, mental and social development. Performing arts such as drama or magic and sports are also featured as many of our staff are athletes or involved in drama.
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Hardin’s Hills Summer Day Camp
1575 Campbell Road, Goodlettsville, TN 37072 851-6872 sites.google.com/site/goodlettsvillehorses Email: annekhardin@yahoo.com Director: Anne K. Hardin Hardin’s Hills is a family horse farm offering summer day camps Jun. 14 - 18 and Jul. 19 - 23 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kids ages 7 - 11 can come join us for days filled with horseback riding, swimming, arts and crafts, nature hikes and creek/pond exploration. Horse riding lessons and boarding also available. References available upon request.
1101 Moher Blvd., Franklin, TN 37069 595-2525 • goddardschools.com Email: franklintn@goddardschools.com –and– 108 Cinema Drive, Hendersonville, TN 37075 822-9300 • goddardschools.com Email: hendersonvilletn@goddardschools.com Whether gently holding infants, encouraging toddlers to share or providing preschoolers with enriching activities, The Goddard School supports the healthy development of children from 6 wks. - 6 yrs.
The Hermitage
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Hermitage Dance Academy
80 Percy Warner Blvd., Nashville, TN 37205 356-7170 • nashvillejcc.org/camp Email: ryan@nashvillejcc.org Director: Ryan Seiberling “Gettin’ kids dirty since 1930!” Whatever a camper’s interest may be, we’ve got a camp for that. In addition to a variety of camps, campers spend time playing on pristine athletic fields and in the 50-meter pool on campus. One-week sessions available Jun. - Aug. make planning easy. Open to all faiths.
4580 Rachel’s Lane, Hermitage, TN 37076 889-2941 • thehermitage.com Email: jyasko@thehermitage.com Director: James Yasko Hone your research skills with our very first Andrew Jackson Research Camp, examine how to perform valid research! Grades 7 - 11, Jun. 7 - 11. Discover from the professionals what it takes to create a play, from script-writing to costumes, music to set design with “Lights, Camera, Jackson!” Grades 4 - 9, Jun 14 - 18. 275 Jackson Meadows Drive Hermitage, TN 37076 231-7100 • hdadance.com Email: mrs.a@hdadance.com Located on Jackson Meadows Drive in Hermitage next to Super Wal-Mart, HDA offers the highest quality instructors along with a brand new beautiful, spacious studio featuring video monitor viewing of all classes, computers utilized in all dance rooms and a playroom for siblings. We also offer ballroom, drama, voice and karate lessons along with our dance programs.
New classes are forming now so don’t miss out on this opportunity to get in on the fastest growing studio in Nashville.
Holly Tree Christian Preschool
1384 Holly Tree Gap Road Brentwood TN 37027 377-6636 • hollytreechildcare.com –and– 122 Seaboard Lane, Franklin, TN 37067 371-8091 • hollytreechildcare.com Come and explore during our Summer Quest 2010: Adventures in Faith! With exciting faith-focused themes, we’ll have a blast and learn lots, too! Kids will also enjoy weekly water play days, visits from special guests, weekly chapel and much, much more. A summer program like no other that’s jam-packed and fun-filled for ages 2 - 5 yrs.
Horton Haven (both residential and day camps)
3711 Reed Harris Road, Lewisburg, TN 37091 931-364-7656 • hortonhaven.org Email: info@hortonhaven.org Director: Kevin King Conveniently located just one hour south of Nashville. Bible lessons are taught daily. Visit our website for more information and to register. RESIDENTIAL: One-week sessions for ages 8 - 11, 12 - 14 and 15 - 18. Campers experience archery, air rifles, horseback riding, canoeing, crafts, swimming and many other exciting activities. Teens can experience our 45-ft. high zip line which spans 600 feet. We now offer three-week camp sessions for ages 6 - 11. DAY CAMP: Come experience exciting games, crafts, bible lessons, swimming and much more. Get away from the TV, video games and iPods. It’s a great way to see what camp life is all about. Three weeks to choose from: Jun. 28 - Jul. 2, Jul. 5 - 9 and Jul. 19 - 23. Space is limited so register early.
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888-709-8324 • idtechcamps.com Email: info@internaldrive.com Experience North America’s most reputable summer technology program. Over 100,000 kids and teens worldwide have learned to create video games, websites with Flash®, digital movies, C++ and Java programs, iPhone® and Facebook® apps, robots, 3D models and more. Ages 7 - 17 enroll in these fun and challenging, week-long, day and residential summer camps. Camps held at local venues. Save with code TN22.
J Kelley Studios Inc.
230 Franklin Road, Ste. 903 Franklin, TN 37064 599-1757 • jkelleystudios.com Email: info@jkelleystudios.com We offer singing and performance classes for all ages including preschool. Building confidence on stage! Check out the video on our website for more details.
Jan Williams School of Music and Theatre
500 Wilson Pike Circle, Ste 104. Brentwood, TN 37027 371-8086 • janwilliamsmusic.com Serving Middle Tennessee since 1984. Kindermusik Adventure camps for ages infant - 5 yrs. (Maestro level program, top 5% in the nation). Keyboard camps for ages 4 and 5 yrs. Music theater camps for ages 4 yrs. - teens (in-partnership with Boiler Room Theatre). Complete musical shows!
Kids-N-Technology Summer Camp
901-576-6985 • kidsntechnology.net One Session only, Jun. 14 - Jul. 2 on the Vanderbilt University campus. Science, math and engineering camps for ages 8 - 18. KNT’s “Build Your Own PC and Keep It” camp only
$1450. Some kids play on computers, our kids build their own!
Marianne P. Sperry and Associates “Chat” Camp
5819 Old Harding Road, Ste. 215 Nashville, TN 37205 356-6339 • mpsperry.com Email: mariannesperry@comcast.net Developing social language skills for children. Pull your child away from the cell phone or computer screen and equip them to communicate in person with friends and adults. In this fun, interactive camp, students will learn about starting conversations, eye contact, personal space, the appropriate uses of texting and more. Call or visit our website to register.
McCallie Sports Camp
500 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404 423-493-5886 • sportscamp.mccallie.org Email: mwood@mccallie.org Director: Mike Wood An action-oriented boarding camp for boys. We emphasize fun, sportsmanship, friends and participation regardless of a boy’s athletic ability. Sports are the tool we use to help boys become more confident, grow as leaders, learn teamwork, enjoy physical activity and make friends. Sportsmanship and personal growth are highlighted. Campers enjoy a variety of team and individual sports and benefit from a 3:1 camper to counselor ratio.
Mobile Music Academy
301-8589 • mobilemusicacademy.com Email: info@mobilemusicacademy.com We bring high-quality music instruction from fun, energetic, qualified teachers directly to you. We provide lessons throughout the day and evening for piano, guitar, bass, drums, voice, band and orchestral. Special rates available for lessons before 3 p.m. We teach ALL ages!
Montessori Academy
6021 Cloverland Drive, Brentwood, TN 37027 833-3610 • montessoriacad.org Email: kwalther@montessoriacad.org Director: Korine Walther Our Summer Zone programs begin Jun. 1 and run through Jul. 30. We will offer water days, crafts, weekly themes, community visitors and field days for the day camp students. Call or visit our web site for more information.
Montgomery Bell Academy
4001 Harding Road, Nashville, TN 37205 298-5514 • montgomerybell.edu Email: mike.martin@montgomerybell.edu Director: Mike Martin More than 100 sports, enrichment and academic camps and classes allow rising first graders to high school boys and girls to fill their summer with activities. Offering sports, outdoor adventure, art, leadership, study skills, science, crafts, computer and more. Faculty, staff and students work with campers, providing a glimpse of the MBA community. Visit our website and click on the Summer Programs button for more information or to register.
Mpact Sports - Camp Mpact 2010
1647 Mallory Lane, Ste. 102 Brentwood, TN 37027 377-3444 • mpactsportstraining.com Email: info@mpactsportstraining.com Director: Dee Ann Melton It’s tie for summer fun again at Mpact Martial Arts, Gymnastics and Cheer! Come join us as we play hard and learn fun new skills. Enjoy weekly themed events, games and outings as we flip and kick our way through the summer. Best bang for you buck with flexibility to meet your needs. continued on page 69 ...
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Nashville Children’s Theatre
2552 S. Church Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37127 893-2313 • cityschools.net Providing a safe, educationally enriching, fun and rewarding experience for elementary school age children. Expanded experiences in fine arts, music, science, technology, language arts, math, sports, health and wellness, and other areas of interest to children. We also provide a variety of life and cultural activities through field trip experiences.
724 Second Ave. S, Nashville, TN 37210 254-9103 • nashvillechildrenstheatre.org Email: jbrooks@nashvillechildrenstheatre.org Director: Julee Brooks NCT offers a range of drama camps for students pre-K - 12. Most camps are 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Mon. - Fri., with before- and after-care available. Older students can specialize in stage combat, behind the scenes (technical theater), circus arts and musical theater.
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Nashville Dance Center (NDC)
509-1753 • musicstarstudios.com 2010 Summer Music Camps are almost here! Campers strengthen their knowledge of music theory through cooperative games, learn how to play various rock styles and elements, sing their Broadway heart out, learn to play as an ensemble and take their musical ability to the next level. Experience the internationally renowned methods we use and have fun at the same time.
My Gym
4004 Hillsboro Road, Nashville, TN 37215 385-7997 • nashvilledancecenter.com Email: info@nashvilledancecenter.com NDC was voted one of the best dance studios in Nashville by the readers of Nashville Parent magazine, and was voted one of the top 50 schools in the U.S. by Dance Spirit magazine! Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced student who is dancing for fun or training for a professional career, you will enjoy taking classes at NDC.
Summer @ MBA
330 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN 37027 NewPoint Learning Center 371-5437 • my-gym.com/brentwood 2207 Crestmoor Road., Ste. 205 Email: link available on web site Nashville, TN 37215 —and— 298-4112 • newpointlearning.com 204 N. Anderson Lane Email: esevits@newpointlearning.com Hendersonville, TN 37064 Director: Ellen Brackin Sevits NewPoint offers a variety of exciting academic summer programs for 824-8002 • my-gym.com/hendersonville K - 12 students. Elementary and middle school booster camps, high Email: link available on web site We build strong, healthy bodies through tumbling, relays, music and school courses for credit and a wide range of enrichment programs gymnastics. High-energy, structured classes help students improve including college planning and essay workshops, test prep, language balance, agility and build self-confidence. Our immaculate facilities arts, study skills, creative writing, music and foreign languages. and unparalleled student-teacher ratios help children 3 mos. - 13 Nike Tennis Camps yrs. develop excellent fitness habits in a fun, non-competitive way. Williamson Parent1 magazine #1! 1 at MTSU, Murfreesboro Come see whyPage_Layout ParentHalf 4/8/10 readers 11:22voted AMusPage 800-NIKE-CAMP (645-3226)
ussportscamps.com Because tennis is serious fun! Boys and girls. Overnight camps for ages 9 - 18. Day camps for ages 5 - 18. All ability levels welcome.
Oak Hill Day Camp
4815 Franklin Road, Nashville, TN 37220 298-9527 • fpcnashville.org Email: lgreen@fpcnashville.org Director: Letitia Green Day camp for children ages 3.5 yrs. - grade 6. Horseback riding, swimming, theater, art, archery, ropes course, games and so much more. Early and extended child care available. Financial assistance available.
O’More College of Design - Summer Studio at O’More
423 S. Margin St., Franklin, TN 37064 794-4254 • omorecollege.edu/summerstudio Email: breckonpennell@comcast.net Offering digital media, design and fine art summer sessions for students grades 7 - 12. Courses include gaming development, sculpture, fashion design, drawing and painting, print making, mixed media and more. Weekly sessions of half- or full-day camps. Materials included. Scholarships available.
PB&J Day School
120 Werthan Circle, Franklin, TN 37064 599-6999 • pbjdayschool.com Email: jwalker@pbjdayschool.com Director: Jennifer Walker From exploring the world of camping to becoming a Knight in the middle ages, our summer program offers something for everyone. Our program is open to children ages 1 - 5. Program hours are from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. with before- and after-care available. continued on page 69 ...
More than 100 camps, courses, and creative ways to spend a summer: All-sports Camp • Summer League Lacrosse • Theater Outdoor Adventure • Football • Computer Skills • Baseball Leadership • Music PSAT/SAT Prep • Grammar • Basketball Soccer • Debate • Wrestling • Latin • Tennis • Science Camp Math, Writing, & Study Skills • Driver’s Education Reading Comprehension • Rifle • Track
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Listings in RED are away/residential camps. • Listings in BLUE are local/day camps. • Listings in GREEN are classes/after-school programs. Peachtree Farms Horsemanship Camp
4819 Hwy 96 E, Arrington, TN 37014 419-1089 • peachtreefarms.com Email: polly@peachtreefarms.com Director: Polly Grammer Our camp provides extensive time with horses. Campers learn life skills through caring for and communicating with horses. We teach safe and correct riding skills. Beginner to advanced, English or Western. Half-day camps for ages 4 - 8, full-day for ages 6 and older. Aftercare available. Weekly camps in June and July. CHA approved facility and U.S. Pony Club Center offer a chance to excel in competition.
Pope John Paul II High School - Camp JP II
117 Caldwell Drive, Hendersonville, TN 37075 822-2375 • jp2hs.org Camp JP II offers students a wide range of academic, art and athletic camps. Our academic camps include math, science, creative writing, Model UN and history. The fine arts classes are offered in dance, music, visual arts and performing arts. Athletic camps include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, golf, soccer, softball and more. Camps are both half- and full-day. Breakfast and lunch plans are available.
Prairie Life Fitness
300 Shingle Way, Franklin, TN 37067 764-3984 • prairielife.com An upscale family fitness club. Offering summer camps for kids including basketball, cheerleading, science, cooking, dance, karate, crafts and Kids Bootcamp. Camps run from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (extended care available). We have the finest instructors and the cleanest facility in Tennessee. Counselors are infant and child CPR certified and are experts in their field. Day camp pricing is also available. Camps are open to members and non-members. Ask about our early-bird discount. See you this summer!
Pump it Up
7104 Crossroad Blvd., Ste. 128 Brentwood, TN 37027 373-8340 –and– 1279 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 758-5126 pumpitupparty.com Email: pumpitupcamp@comcast.net Pump It Up offers a summer camp experience for ages 4 - 10. It’s a new adventure every day with different themes so the kids are sure to have a blast! Camp consists of organized activities, crafts and snacks and children are divided by age group. Space is limited.
Racheal Hunt Training and Sales Summer Horseback Riding Camp
3815 Woodbury Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37127 556-4774 • rhtrainingandsales.com Email: rachealehunt@yahoo.com Fun and affordable horseback riding camp! Ages 7 and up. Full- and half-day weekly sessions in June and July. English and Western style riding lessons. Visit our website for more info or call us today to sign up.
Riverview Camp for Girls
757 CR 614, Mentone, AL 35984 800-882-0722 • riverviewcamp.com Email: info@riverviewcamp.com Director: Susan Hooks Voted #1 sleep-away camp six years in a row in the Best of Parenting reader’s poll. Only two hours away from Nashville. One- and two-week sessions available for girls 6 - 16. Members of Christian Camping International and accredited by AEE and ACA. Traditional camp activities offered and facilities include a heated pool, tennis courts, climbing tower, horseback riding,
bathrooms and showers in all cabins and more. Campers select six activities to take daily. 5:1 camper-to-counselor ratio.
Robinson Taekwondo
230 Franklin Road, Ste. 809, Franklin, TN 37064 791-6655 • ita280.itaonline.com Email: wrobin@comcast.net Tiger Rock Taekwondo is a great way for children to gain confidence, coordination and mental strength. Our parents report that their children often increase their grades by one to two levels. We specialize in training leaders of the future. Register now for classes that will have lasting positive effects on your child’s self-esteem and success.
School of Dance (Green Hills, Mt. Juliet)
2001 Blair Blvd., Nashville, TN 37215 298-5271 • danceinnashville.com –and– 2228 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 754-9186 • danceinnashville.com Email: link available on web site 38 years of dance. State-of-the-art facilities and top quality teachers. Call our 24-hour info line (292-4488) to find out four things you should know before choosing a dance studio. Classes in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, lyrical, tumbling and more. Ages 18 mos. - adult, boys and girls. Voted #1 dance studio by Nashville Parent readers for ten consecutive years.
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Listings in RED are away/residential camps. • Listings in BLUE are local/day camps. • Listings in GREEN are classes/after-school programs. School of Nashville Ballet
3630 Redmon St., Nashville, TN 37209 297-2966 ext. 20 –and– 500 Wilson Pike, Brentwood, TN 37027 661-0460 • nashvilleballet.com School of Nashville Ballet offers all new full-day options for dance camp! Our full-day (ages 7 and up) and half-day (ages 4 and up) summer dance camps offer a fun variety of dance, workshops and performance opportunities. Your child will experience professional dance training in a cheerful, nurturing environment.
Shamburger Productions Summer Theatre Camp 2010
at First United Methodist Church 265 W. Thompson Lane Murfreesboro, TN 37130 shamburgerproductions.com Email: dksham@yahoo.com Directors: David and Kristi Shamburger Two unique theater opportunities this summer for children ages 5 - 16. The Theatre Experience – Children will learn theater techniques, play theater games, work age-appropriate scenes and experience drama. $150. Jun. 1 - 17, 12:30 2:30 p.m., Mon. - Fri. Summer Theatre Camp – Features a performance of Seussical, The Musical, Jr. $195 (register before Jun.11). Jun. 28 - Jul. 17, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., Mon. - Fri.
Sports Kids Academy
Located at WestSide Soccer Center 423-7839 A soccer based child development program for athletically oriented children ages 5 - 7 years that includes a variety of games and skill work.
St. Cecilia Academy – Camp St. Cecilia
4210 Harding Road, Nashville, TN 37205 298-4525 • stcecilia.edu Email: landersj@stcecilia.edu Director: Jerry Landers St. Cecilia Academy has been educating young women in Nashville for 150 years. Camp St. Cecilia is a way for girls to join in the St. Cecilia experience with camps offered in athletics, fine arts, academics and more. For girls in grade 1 - 8.
StageWorks Summer Performance Camps
5641 Meadowcrest Lane, Nashville, TN 37209 948-4298 • stageworkscamp.com Email: info@stageworkscamp.com StageWorks offers the best theater camp experience in Nashville. Our musical theater camps give children ages 8 - 14 the opportunity to work with some of Nashville’s best professional performers on a variety of scenes, songs and dances from the golden age of Broadway. If your child likes to do it all, they’ll love StageWorks.
Stonywoods Art Center
204 Rivergate Parkway, Goodlettsville, TN 496-2100 • stoneywoodsgallery.com misscarlascharmschool.com Summer classes and camps forming now. Classes include Miss Carla’s Charm School for Young Ladies, printmaking, art instruction and “Back to the Future” crafts and models class. Charm School classes taught by Carla Duffy, a former broadway and film talent agent and pageant judge and will educate young women in the social graces and build self confidence. Art classes by Steve Duffy, college instructor, professional designer and artist, as well as other local talented artists.
University School of Nashville (USN) Summer Camps
2000 Edgehill Ave., Nashville, TN 37212 321-8000 • usn.org Email: jkleiner@usn.org Director: John Kleiner USN offers a variety of camps for kids of all ages. From traditional sports and arts camps to unique offerings such as stopmotion animation, rock‘n roll camp, science exploration, nutrition, computer camps, themed library programs and several foreign languages. Most camps are week-long sessions. Half- and full-day options available. We even have programs for adults.
Vanderbilt Football Camp
2601 Jess Neely Drive, Nashville, TN 37212 322-2251 • vanderbilt.edu Email: michael.hazel@vanderbilt.edu High-energy, non-contact football camp allows younger players to develop and learn techniques at all positions. Passing, blocking, running, tackling, catching, returning and defending are emphasized. Campers learn the value of teamwork as they utilize their new skills and compete in our fast-paced games of Dore-Ball. No pads needed, just workout clothing (shirt, shorts, cleats and shoes).
Vanderbilt Tennis Camps
2601 Jess Neely Drive, Nashville, TN 37212 322-4193 • vucommodores.com/tenniscamps Email: meggie.butzow@vanderbilt.edu Director: Meggie Butzow Four one-week camps: May 31- Jun. 4; Jun. 7 - 11; Jun. 14 - 18; Jun. 21 - 25. Taught by Vanderbilt varsity tennis coaches. Open to ages 7 - 17. 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Mon. - Fri. $350 per week. NashvilleParent1.qxd
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Watkins College of Art and Design Summer of the Arts and Pre-College Programs
4330 Mecklinburg, Bolivar, TN 38008 731-659-2880 • victoryranch.org Email: smith@victoryranch.org Director: Dennis Smith Christian (non-denominational), co-ed residential camp featuring one of the best facilities in the nation. Includes an incredible outdoor adventure course, 20-stall barn, water activities and more on 500 beautiful acres. Lodges are air-conditioned and incredibly comfortable. Camp staff hand-selected with a ratio of 3:1. Campers are loved, nurtured, challenged and have the time of their lives. Visit our website to see what everyone is talking about! Space is limited.
2298 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville, TN 37228 383-4848 • watkins.edu/community Email: community@watkins.edu Dedicated to providing the finest art instruction, our program sets the stage for students of all ages to learn the process of creating art in a variety of fascinating mediums. Week-long summer camps and a pre-college program emphasize the process of thinking, designing, communicating and creating. Adult courses are also offered.
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114 S. Maple Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 849-8140 • yeahintheboro.org tntrockcamp.org • sgrrc.org Tennessee Teens Rock Camp: Jun. 21 - 26 at University School Nashville (on the Vanderbilt Campus). Southern Girls Rock and Roll Camp: Jul. 26 - 31 at MTSU in Murfreesboro. Camper registration is open! Apply online today.
2444 Morris Gentry Blvd., Antioch, TN 37013 399-3992 —and— 406 Two Mile Pike, Goodlettsville, TN 37072 859-9473 —and— 667 Presidents Place, Smyrna, TN 37167 399-3992 wadokaratecenters.com Email: taylorhayden@msn.com Two-week “Quick Start Program” for $19.95. For ages 3 - adult. Designed to instill self-control, self-confidence and boost self-esteem. Our classes are the product of more than 40 years of refinement and offer life skills along with karate skills. Call or email for more information or to register.
YMCA Camp Carson
2304 E. Lake Road, Princeton, IN 47670 812-385-3597 • campcarson.org Email: campinfo@ymca.evansville.net Director: Mark Scoular Join us for a week of summer fun and design your own activity schedule with campers and staff from over 25 states and seven countries! Make new friends, flying from “The Blob,” sliding down the water zip-lines, YMCA Camp Carson has it all. Horseback, motorized dirt bikes, archery, canoeing, sailing, swimming, kayaking, archery, marksmanship, climbing, pottery, woodworking and the camp radio station. New for 2010 – mountain bikes! All multi-week
Chess Camp 14th Annual USA Chess National Summer Chess Camp Tour USA Chess is the largest and premier summer camp organizer for children in the U.S. with more than 100 schools nationwide. Our staff is comprised of the finest children’s chess instructors. Campers experience a fun filled week while learning the skills needed to play casual and/or competitive chess.
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YMCA Camp Ocoee
301 W. Sixth St., Chattanooga, TN 37402 423-265-0455 • campocoee.com Email: info@campocoee.com Located in the mountains of Southeast Tennessee, Camp Ocoee offers a wide range of programs. Traditional as well as specialty camps. One-week sessions. 4:1 camper-to-staff ratio. Strong Christian environment. Activities include traditional camp activities and adventure programs such as whitewater rafting, kayaking, climbing, backpacking, mountain biking and caving. June - August. Co-ed ages 7 - 17.
YMCA Camp Widjiwagan
3088 Smith Springs Road, Antioch, TN 37013 360-2297 • ymcacampwidjiwagan.org Email: dlogsdon@ymcamidtn.org Voted #1 overnight camp by Nashville Parent magazine readers. Offering one- and two-week sessions for campers rising grade 3 - grade 9. Serving young men and young women. At Widjiwagan campers will strengthen confidence, forge friendships and sharpen character through programs and activities that build independence and social skills. Activities include: water skiing, Wet Willy water slide, The Blob, sailing, soccer, basketball, alpine tower, zip line, archery, horseback riding and much more.
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3088 Smith Springs Road Antioch, TN 37013 360-2297 ymcacampwidjiwagan.org Voted #1 Day Camp by Nashville Parent readers 12 years in a row! Camp Widjiwagan is just minutes from downtown Nashville. Bus transportation is available. Activities include water skiing, banana boating, swimming, canoeing, sailing, kayaking, Tom Sawyer swing, The Blob, 150 ft. Wet Willy water slides, equestrian school, street hockey, alpine tower, zip line, fishing, tennis, basketball, soccer, crafts, lacrosse, archery and much more.
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camps.ymcamidtin.org Offered at select area YMCAs, these camps fill each day with exciting adventures, fast friendships and lasting memories. Choose from specialty camps, sports camps or a traditional day camp format. Ages 5 - 12. Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Before- and after-care available. Visit our website for locations and camp schedules.
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259-3418 • ymcafunco.org Email: cgale@ymcamidtn.org Held at area schools, YMCA Summer Odyssey offers the ultimate Y experience. Campers stay close to home while having far-flung adventures. There’s no limit to the fun that will be had. Weekly activities include science, math, arts and crafts, cooking, daily fitness and specialty classes including sports, dance, painting, outdoor fun and more.
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at St. Bernard Academy 2020 24th Ave. S Nashville, TN 37212 414-5871 • skydivefilms.com E-mail: zac@skydivefilms.com Director: Zac Adams An exciting hands-on production workshop where students make their own 15 minute movie. Students write, produce, direct, act and film the movie. A professional editor pieces the movie together with special effects, credits and music. Students receive a DVD of their film. Taught by award-winning filmmaker Zac Adams. Cost is $150. Camp runs Jun. 21 - 25. All video equipment supplied. Ages 8 - 11 meet from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and ages 12 - 15 meet from 1 - 4 p.m.
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Crievewood Baptist Church
480 Hogan Road, Nashville, TN 37220 832-5968 • crievewood.org Email: info@crievewood.com Dates: Mon. - Fri., Jun. 7 - 11 Hours: 8:55 a.m. - 12 noon Ages: 4 yrs. (completed a pre-K program ) – completed grade 6 Theme: Saddle Ridge Ranch, Drivin’ Home Answers™ - James 1:5 Religious Affiliation: Southern Baptist We’ll be roundin’ up some of life’s biggest questions and drivin’ home answers as we explore the wide open spaces on Saddle Ridge Ranch. Join us as we discover who we are, that God cares for us, God has a plan for us, how we can be like Jesus, and what we do with all we’ve learned. During the day, the kids will enjoy rotations from Worship Rally Valley, to Bible Study Bunkhouse as well as recreation, snacks, missions and music or crafts. We’re located in Crieve Hall, just northeast of Brentwood.
First Baptist Murfreesboro
200 E. Main St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130 893-2514 • fbcmboro.org Email: kbrown@fbcmboro.org Dates: Jun. 7 - 11 Hours: 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon Ages: 4 yrs. - grade 6 Religious Affiliation: Baptist Theme: Hero Headquarters. Register on our website. Also check out our website for more information about daily afternoon field trips (limited enrollment).
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Kids can strengthen their relationship with God and have a fun time doing it! These churches offer Bible school programs that include games, sports, music and more. To have your Vacation Bible School program listed here, call Dallas at 256-2158 x132.
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108 7th Ave. S, Nashville, TN 37203 664-6000 • firstbaptistnashville.org/vbs2010 Email: shannon.meadors@firstbaptistnashville.org Dates: Jun. 14 - 18 Hours: 9:00 a.m.- 12:20 p.m. Ages: K - grade 6 Religious Affiliation: Southern Baptist Yee-haw! Its time to move’em out to Saddle Ridge Ranch, where kids will be ridin’ the range and roundin’ up life’s biggest questions. At the end of the day, we’ll discover that God’s word has all the answers! Need more time at the ranch? Join us at VBS-Plus and Cowboy Camp for an all-day adventure. Check out our website for more information about how your kids can saddle up for Saddle Ridge Ranch! 785 S. Lowry St., Smyrna, TN 37167 459-4071 • highlandheights.net Email: tngardener@comcast.net Dates: Jun. 5 - Aug. 29 Ages: K - grade 5 (5 - 12 yrs.) Religious Affiliation: Christian Come join us for a fabulous all-summer Bible vacation! Children moving up to K - grade 5 will take a virtual vacation this summer. They will visit six different destinations every three weeks on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights, from June through August. Learn about God’s wonderful plan and purpose for you, from the very beginning! Registration and sneak preview on Sat., Jun. 5 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., and the adventure begins Jun. 6 at 9 a.m.
410 W. McKnight Drive Murfreesboro, TN 37129 893-8192 • 3bconline.com Email: karen@3bconline.com Dates: Jun. 7 - 11 Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 noon Ages: K - grade 6 Religious Affiliation: Baptist VBS @ 3BC! Giddy up! We are heading down to Saddle Ridge Ranch where we will be rounding up questions and driving home answers. Our VBS includes our Wednesday night Open House on Jun. 9 at 6:00 p.m. and our Family Night Pool Party at the YMCA’s outdoor pool, Sun. Jun. 13 at 5:00 p.m. 2100 Woodmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37215 297-5303 • woodmontbaptist.com Email: barbarav@woodmontbaptist.com Dates: Jun. 7 - 11 Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Ages: 3 yrs. - grade 5 Religious Affiliation: Baptist Need answers? Ask God! Come join us on our adventure to Saddle Ridge Ranch. Through Bible study, music, missions, crafts, recreation and snacks we will ask God questions like “Who am I?” or “What is God’s plan for me?” and look for answers in the Bible. It will be a fun and fabulous week with friends and teachers.
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Jousting knights are one of the main attractions at the Tennessee Renaissance Festival.
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edieval magic mystifies the grounds of Castle Gwynn during the annual Tennessee Renaissance Festival. Knights, maidens, fairies and other fantasy characters from the grounds entertain young and old alike every weekend this month, plus Memorial Day. Each weekend highlights a different theme. Opening weekend (May 1 - 2) is the Family Celebration sponsored by Nashville Parent. This weekend only, two grandparents and all children 12 and younger are admitted free with two paid adult tickets. Remaining weekend themes are Love and Romance Weekend (May 8 - 9), Silver Jubilee Weekend (May 15 - 16), Pirate Invasion Weekend (May 22 - 23) and International Jousting Tournament Weekend (May 29 - 31). The festival is located at 2124 New Castle Road, Arrington-Triune. Hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission is $18 adults, $7 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger. Weekend passes (not available Memorial Day weekend) are $35 adults, $12 ages 6 - 12. Season passes are $70. Call 395-9950 or visit tnrenfest.com.
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A local girl and her golden retriever pose in the Pet Photo Booth during last year’s Bark in the Park. This year’s festivities take place Saturday, May 1.
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and more. Belmont University, 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville; 12 - 7 p.m.; 460-6908 or latinstreetfair.com.
Wilma-Rudolph Blvd., Clarksville; 12 - 5 p.m.; $25 autographs, $40 photos (cash only); 931-552-0289 or governorssquare.net.
Bark in the Park Dogs and their families can enjoy an afternoon of contests, vendors, food, activities, a pet photo booth, demonstrations, agility course and more. The first 500 attendees receive a goody bag. Proceeds benefit New Leash on Life. Wilson Bank & Trust, 623 W. Main St., Lebanon; 1 - 5 p.m.; $5 adults, free ages 12 and younger; newleashonline.org.
FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop Ages 5 - 12 can make
Purple Cow Moograss Jam Demetria Kalodimos emcees
picket fence planters from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. To find a store near you, visit homedepot.com.
FREE Kristen Kay Hunter Scholarship Fund Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet View all kinds of motorcycles,
FREE Charlotte’s Web Storytime Nashville Children’s
enjoy live music, door prizes, food and more. Sumner Crest Winery, 5306 Old Hwy. 52, Portland; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 325-4086 or sumnercrestwinery.com.
FREE Cheekwood’s 50th Birthday Party Celebrate
May Day Plant Swap Bring at least two potted perennial plants, one to swap and one to donate to the grounds (herbs and heirloom plants are needed for the gardens). Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 890-0355.
Theatre cast members perform scenes from this children’s story. Davis-Kidd Booksellers, 2121 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m.; 385-2645 or daviskidd.com. Cheekwood’s birthday with free admission, treats, art activities, an extended Saturday AM program where kids can create party favors and more. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
FREE Children’s Picnic Families can pack a basket (or purchase a picnic at the park) and enjoy a day of puppet shows, games, crafts, face painting, scavenger hunts, hikes and more. Live performances include Kevin Kidd and Youngtown. Warner Parks Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 11, Nashville; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; admission is free, although there is a suggested donation of $5 per person ($20 per family) to benefit Friends of Warner Parks’ programs; 370-8053 or friendsofwarnerparks.com. FREE Clifford Storytime All ages can hear Clifford tales and
meet him afterward. Barnes & Noble, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Ste. 340, Hendersonville; 11 a.m.; 264-0183 or bn.com.
FREE Fiesta Belmont Ages 4 and older can enjoy a Latin street fair featuring live music, food, dance groups, inflatables
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FREE Nashville in Harmony One of Music City’s most accomplished choral ensembles performs its spring concert. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 3 p.m.; 244-3340 or fristcenter.org. New Balance Girls on the Run 5K Participate in a race
benefiting Girls on the Run Nashville, a 12-week after school program that uses the power of running to prepare girls in grades 3 - 6 for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. Shelby Park, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 7:30 a.m.; $25 ($60 for a family of three); gotr5k.com.
Peter Facinelli Meet and Greet The actor who portrays
Carlisle Cullen in the Twilight series is in Middle Tennessee for autographs and photos. A portion of the proceeds benefits Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Governors Square Mall, 2801
the festivities for this fundraiser for Radnor Lake State Natural Area that includes live music and children’s activities. Granny White Market, 5301 Granny White Pike, Nashville; 4 - 10 p.m.; $15; 373-1395 or randorlake.org.
Quarterfest Celebrate the American quarter horse through
rail rides, seminars, clinics, children’s activities and more. Miller Coliseum, 304 W. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; event times vary today and tomorrow; $20 adults, $15 children; 376-4811 or aqha.com/quarterfest.
Race to Victory Derby Day Party Soroptimist International of Franklin hosts this adults-only event to raise money for the Columbia State Community College women’s scholarship and BRIDGES of Williamson County. Watch the derby simulcast, enjoy derby fair, mint juleps, music and a silent auction with equine art and hats from celebrities including Faith Hill and Reese Witherspoon. Franklin Men’s Club, 130 Eighth Ave. S., Franklin; 4 - 8 p.m.; $60 per person, $115 per couple; 599-0185 or sifranklin.org.
FREE Shakespeare Allowed Participate in (or just listen
to) a live reading of Julius Caesar. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St.; 1 - 4 p.m.; nashvilleshakes.org.
FREE Sisters Grimm Party Ages 8 and older can celebrate the release of the new book in the Sisters Grimm series, The Inside Story, with games, a scavenger hunt and treats. Barnes & Noble, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Ste. 340, Hendersonville; 12 p.m.; 264-0183 or bn.com. Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they
the dailies challenge the Memphis Redbirds. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; $8 - $12 in advance, $10 - $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
Spring Dogwood Festival Excursion Train Enjoy a
216-mile round trip train ride to Monterey, Tenn., for its spring Dogwood Festival. Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St., Nashville; 8 a.m. departure, 7 p.m. return; $25 - $60; 244-9001 or tcry.org.
Spring Hollow Family Concert and Fun Day Explore the school, listen to music from Kevin Milner, participate in a drum circle, play games, enjoy food and more. Proceeds benefit the non-profit preschool. Spring Hollow Early Learning Center, 4207 Arno Road, Franklin; 4 - 6:30 p.m.; $5 per person, $20 family cap; 794-9343 or springhollowschool.com.
Tennessee Renaissance Festival Please see page 79.
sunday 2 Cool Springs Youth Symphony Orchestra Enjoy
an evening of Beatles music featuring the youth symphony with special guest The WannaBeatles. Liberty Hall at The Factory, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; 7 p.m.; $10 in advance, $12 at the door; 375-6724 or coolspringsyouthorchestra.com.
FREE Jazz on the Move: Ellingtown This puppet show for children of all ages introduces them to the music of American jazz master Duke Ellington.. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 2 and 3:30 p.m.; 244-3340 or fristcenter. org. FREE Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra: A Musical Pastiche Take in an afternoon of music featuring works by
Rossini, Ravel, Saint-Saens and more. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St., Nashville; 3 p.m.; nashvillephilharmonic.org.
A Night on Broadway The Williamson County Youth
Orchestra performs an evening of Broadway music featuring works from Jesus Christ Superstar, Phantom of the Opera and Wicked. Lipscomb University’s Willard Collins Alumni Auditorium, 1 University Park Drive, Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 12 and younger; 888-400-9296 or wcyo.info.
Quarterfest Please see Saturday, May 1 listing.
monday 3 FREE Exhibit Opening All Aboard! Nashville Railroads: Past, Present and Future, an exhibit featuring artifacts, documents and photographs centered on trains and train service in and around Nashville from the mid-1800s to present, opens today and continues through Thursday, Sept. 30. Metro Archives, 3801 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville; Tue - Sat 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; 862-5880. Parents and Tots Preschoolers and their parents can participate in an “up, down and around” program. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. Snack Attack! All ages can make a Cinco de Mayo treat (ole frijoles dip). Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Memphis Redbirds. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 2:05 p.m.; $8 - $12 in advance, $10 - $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
Tennessee Renaissance Festival
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FREE Williamson County Community Band Enjoy an afternoon of music featuring
marches, show tunes, patriotic numbers, jazz melodies and more. Longview Recreation Center, 2909 Commonwealth Drive, Spring Hill; 3 p.m.; 302-0971, ext. 10.
Peter Facinelli (aka, Carlisle Cullen from the Twilight series), signs autographs and poses for pictures for charity on Saturday, May 1 at Governors Square Mall in Clarksville.
tuesday 4 Animal Antics All ages can meet the resident birds. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. Parents and Tots Please see Monday, May 3 listing. Tuesdays for Tots Preschoolers and their parents can make a Mother’s Day present. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($10 adults, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
wednesday 5 Historic Rural Life Festival All ages can see and touch farm animals including cows, calves, pigs, sheep, goats, horses and mules, then enjoy farm-life demonstrations like butter churning, quilting, crosscut sawing, spinning, storytelling and more. Individuals should note there are many school groups in attendance. Tennessee Agricultural Museum, 440 Hogan Road, Nashville; Wed - Fri 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $2; 837-5197 or tnagmuseum.org. Snack Attack! Please see Monday, May 3 listing.
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FREE Fairytales Storytime Stories and crafts Mon - Fri at 3:30 p.m. and Sat at 10:30 a.m. Fairytales Bookstore, 1603 Riverside Drive, Nashville; 915-1960 or fairytalesbookstore. com.
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FREE Barnes & Noble Storytime Stories and related activities for all ages every Mon and Sat at 11 a.m. at 515 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville; 514-5000 or bn.com.
Bellevue Community Center Ongoing art classes and recreation take place at 656 Colice Jeanne Road, Nashville; 862-8435. FREE Davis-Kidd Booksellers Storytime All ages can enjoy book readings and activities every Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat at 10 a.m. at 2121 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville; 385-2645 or daviskidd.com.
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Plantation Station Stories and crafts for ages 1 - 4 with
their parents. Belle Meade Plantation, 5025 Harding Road, Nashville; Wednesdays at 10 and 11 a.m.; $3 per child, free for adults; 356-0501, ext. 31, or bellemeadeplantation.com.
FREE Pottery Barn Kids Preschoolers can participate
in Book Club every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at 2126 Abbott Martin Road, Nashville; 385-2567 or potterybarnkids.com.
FREE Radnor Lake Natural Area Nature programs at
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rutherford county FREE Barnes & Noble Storytime Stories and related
activities for all ages every Mon and Sat at 11 a.m. and family game night every Fri at 6 p.m. at 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 895-8580 or bn.com.
FREE Books-A-Million Preschool storytime for ages 2 - 7 is every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at 1720 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 995-7112.
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thursday 6 11th Annual Special Kids Golf Classic Tee up and raise money for special needs children served at Special Kids. Indian Hills Golf Club, 405 Calumet Trace, Murfreesboro; 11 a.m. registration, 1 p.m. shotgun start; $125; 893-4892 or specialkidstn. com. 39th Annual Days on the Farm PreK students and older
can learn about farm life 100 years ago through living history demonstrations like blacksmithing, sheep herding, spinning, butter churning, lye soap making and more. Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna; Thu - Fri 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; $5; 459-2341 or samdavishome.org.
Bank of America Pops Series: Christopher Cross
Adult contemporary star Christopher Cross joins the Nashville Symphony for a night of hits from the ’80s, including “Sailing” and “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do).” Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; Thu 7 p.m., Fri - Sat 8 p.m.; $40 - $125; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
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hree mall carnivals take place this month:
CoolSprings Galleria (May 20 - 29) and RiverGate Mall (May 6 - 15) Mon - Thu 5 - 11 p.m. Fri 5 p.m. - 12 a.m. Sat 12 p.m. - 12 a.m. Sun 2 - 10 p.m. Hickory Hollow Mall (May 3 - 17) Mon - Fri 5 - 11 p.m. Sat - Sun 1 - 11 p.m. For admission and further details, visit each mall’s Web site: coolspringsgalleria.com, hickoryhollowmall.com and rivergate-mall.com.
Nashville-area kids provide musical entertainment during the Children’s Picnic at Warner Parks Nature Center on Saturday, May 1. Creation Station All ages can create Shrinky Dinks. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Historic Rural Life Festival Please see Wednesday, May
5 listing.
FREE Ultimate Frisbee Ages 13 - 17 can participate in pickup games of this sport combining features of soccer, basketball and football. North Creek Park, 1001 Jackson Road, Goodlettsville; 4 p.m.; 851-2255 or cityofgoodlettsville.org.
friday 7 39th Annual Days on the Farm Please see Thursday, May
FREE 39th Annual TACA Tennessee Craft Fair View
and buy the works of 160 of Tennessee’s best craft artists, enjoy demonstrations, have fun in the children’s tent with hands-on activities and more. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; tennesseecrafts.org.
Bank of America Pops Series: Christopher Cross Please see Thursday, May 6 listing.
FETCH Fun Fridays Preschoolers can explore math and sci-
ence by conducting activities and experiments from the TV show FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman. Discovery Center, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300.
Historic Rural Life Festival Please see Wednesday, May
5 listing.
6 listing.
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classes & activities, cont’d McFadden Community Center Located at 211 Bridge
Ave. in Murfreesboro. Call 893-1802. Ongoing: • FREE Academic Club: All ages can participate in various activities pertaining to subjects learned in school every Tuesday through May; 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. • FREE Homework Help: Students in all grade levels can find help with homework assignments Mon - Fri; 3 - 5:30 p.m. • FREE Youth Basketball: Kids can practice their skills and participate in full-court scrimmages every Mon, Wed and Fri; 3 - 5 p.m.
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Sports*Com 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 895-5040. Ongoing programs are: • Toddler Time with Thomas: Ages 5 and younger can participate in motor-skill development activities every Friday; 10 - 11 a.m.; $3 • Youth Volleyball: Ages 11 - 18 can build their skills every Thursday; 4:30 - 6 p.m.; $3 • Water Polo: Ages 13 and older play water polo every Tuesday; 7 - 8:45 p.m.; $3 adults, $2 youth FREE Strollercoasters Parents with kids 5 and younger
can enjoy a stroller power walk at a different location in Murfreesboro every Thursday at 10 a.m. For location details, visit murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
sumner county FREE Barnes & Noble Storytime Stories and related activities for all ages every Mon and Sat at 11 a.m. at 300 Indian Lakes Blvd., Hendersonville; 264-0183 or bn.com.
FREE North Creek Park Ages 13 - 17 can play ultimate Frisbee every Thursday, beginning May 6, at 4 p.m. at the park on 1001 Jackson Road, Goodlettsville; 851-2255 or rbrigham@ cityofgoodlettsville.org.
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The 69th running of the Iroquois Steeplechase takes place Saturday, May 8.
barfield beach party friday, may 7
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ou don’t have to head to Florida to enjoy beach activities today! The annual Barfield Beach Party features more than 60 tons of sand trucked in that will be used throughout Murfreesboro Parks, but today, it becomes the focal point of family fun with music, dancing, games and activities. The event takes place at 5 p.m. at Barfield Crescent Park, 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro. Admission is free. Call 867-4913 for more info.
iroquois steeplechase saturday, may 8
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ony up for the 69th annual running of the Iroquois Steeplechase, Middle Tennessee’s premier equestrian event that doubles as a major fundraiser for Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. The race takes place at Percy Warner Park’s stable area on Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville. Gates open at 8 a.m., and the first race begins at 1 p.m. General admission is $15 general admission (tailgating passes and box seats are sold out), free ages 12 and younger. Don’t forget your stylish hats and plenty of sunscreen! Call 343-4231 or visit iroquoissteeplechase.org.
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(please turn the page) FREE Walking Club All ages, including moms with strollers
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and Sat at 10:30 a.m. at 1040 Crossings Blvd., Spring Hill; 931-486-0113.
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BounceU Bounce on inflatables at 2990 Sidco Drive; 2551422; bounceu.com. Visit Web site for open bounce times. • Cosmic Open Bounce: Enjoy glow-in-the-dark bouncing every Frida from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $8 ($7 siblings)
FREE Borders Books Children’s storytime activities take place every Friday at 10 a.m. at 330 Franklin Road, Brentwood (221-8805), and 545 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin (771-2870).
Adventureworks The Eco-Zip Line Adventure allows
classes & activities, cont’d FREE Books-A-Million Preschool storytime is every Tue
FREE Taekwondo for Preschoolers Ages 3 - 5 can
learn self-defense, self-discipline and safety during an introductory lesson the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday every month at 11 a.m. Robinson Taekwondo at The Factory, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg. 8, Ste. 809, Franklin; 791-6655.
can walk every Mon, Wed and Fri at 9 a.m. Brenthaven Church, 516 Franklin Road, Brentwood; 373-4826.
cheatham county participants to glide through the forest on eight zip lines. Guides point out native trees, plants and wildlife during the hour-and-a-half tour at 1300 Narrows Road, Kingston Springs; $49.20 adults, $38.27 youth (family discounts available); to make reservations, call 297-2250 or visit adventureworks.com.
Centennial Sportsplex Fitness, ice skating, swimming and more at 222 25th Ave. N., Nashville; times and prices vary; 862-8480 or nashville.org/sportsplex. FREE Family Bike Ride Enjoy an hour-long bike ride
through East Nashville every Saturday at 9 a.m. Depart from Eastside Cycles, 1012 Woodland St., Nashville; 469-1079 or eastside-cycles.com.
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For May events requiring advance registration, turn to page 104. FREE JazzFest Local, regional and nationally known jazz
artists perform along with local high school jazz bands. The Kids Alley area on Saturday features a variety of hands-on activities for all ages. Downtown Square in Murfreesboro; Fri 6 - 10:30 p.m., Sat 12 - 10 p.m. (the children’s area is open 12 - 6 p.m. on Saturday); 895-1887 or mainstreetjazzfest.com.
saturday 8 FREE 39th Annual TACA Tennessee Craft Fair Please see Friday, May 7 listing.
FREE American Girl Book Club Elementary and middleschool children can enjoy a mother/daughter tea services while trying to solve Molly’s mystery, Clues in the Shadows. Barnes & Noble, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Ste. 340, Hendersonville; 12 p.m.; 264-0183 or bn.com. FREE Author Reading Patrick and Heather Doughtie will
read their children’s book, Letters to God. Barnes & Noble, 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 11 a.m.; 377-9979 or bn.com.
Bank of America Pops Series: Christopher Cross Please see Thursday, May 6 listing.
FREE Clifford Storytime All ages can listen to a reading of
Clifford’s Mother’s Day followed by an appearance by Clifford and a Mother’s Day card craft. Barnes & Noble, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 11 a.m.; 895-8580 or bn.com.
FREE Family Program: Introduction to Square Dancing Ages 7 - 18 can learn square-dancing fundamentals, from
history to basic steps. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 1 p.m.; 416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
Re-enactors interpret state history during the Tennessee State Museum’s Family Day.
tennessee history comes alive on family day saturday, may 8
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n celebration of the Tennessee State Museum’s current special exhibit, Tennessee History Comes Alive, this family day celebration features costumed interpreters portraying individuals from our state’s past who will interact with museum guests throughout the exhibit. Children can have fun playing games and participating in hands-on activities. The museum is located at 505 Deaderick St., Nashville. Hours are 1 - 4 p.m., and admission is free. Call 741-2692 or visit tnmuseum.org.
FREE Franklin Rodeo Parade Enjoy a parade commemorating the 61st annual Franklin Rodeo (taking place May 13 - 15). Historic Downtown Franklin; 12 p.m.; 478-2451 or franklinrodeo. com. FREE Herb Fair Learn about herbs through seminars, ven-
dors, children’s activities and more. First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1808 Woodmont Blvd., Nashville; 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.; 3835760 or firstuunashville.org.
International Migratory Bird Day All day long, guests can enjoy special keeper chats, activity stations and amphitheater shows focusing on our feathered friends. Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Road; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; free with zoo admission ($14 adults, $9 ages 3 - 12, free ages 2 and younger); 833-1534 or nashvillezoo.org.
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outings, cont’d Nashville Ghost Tours Learn the historical, haunted
heritage of Music City during a 90-minute guided tour of downtown. Tour begins at the corner of Sixth Avenue North and Union Avenue; Wed - Mon 8 p.m.; $15 adults, $8 ages 7 11, free ages 6 and younger; for reservations, call 884-3999 or visit nashvilleghosttours.com.
Nashville Shores Cool off with water slides, pools,
beaches, the new wave pool and lazy river, lake activities and more at 4001 Bell Road, Hermitage; Sun - Thu 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (park opens Saturday, May 22, but is closed May 24 - 28); $21.99- $26.99 ($59.99 season pass); 889-7050 or nashvilleshores.com.
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Wave Country Enjoy the wave pool, water flumes,
playground, volleyball and new speed slides at 2320 Two Rivers Pkwy., Nashville; Opening Saturday, May 29, hours are Mon - Thu 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $10 adults, $8 ages 3 - 12, free ages 2 and younger (season passes are $75 adults, $65 children); 8851052 or nashville.gov/parks/wave_country.asp.
rutherford county BounceU Bounce on inflatables at 1222 Park Ave., Murfreesboro; 893-8386 or bounceu.com. Open bounce times: • Family Bounce Night: Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.; $8.95 first bouncer, $7.95 additional bouncers (includes pizza and a drink), $3 non-bouncing parents who want to eat • Open Bounce: Ages 2 and older; Tue and Fri 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.; $6.95 ($5.95 siblings)
• Preschool Playdate: Ages 6 and younger; Wed - Fri 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $6.95 ($5.95 siblings)
Jumper’s Playhouse Inflatable fun at 6600 New Nashville Hwy., Smyrna; 220-7575 or jumpersplayhouse.com. • Open Bounce: Mon - Thu 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fri 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., check Web site for Sat and Sun availability; $6.33 ($5.42 siblings) children, parents bounce free • Storytime: Every Monday in May at 10 a.m., includes stories, coloring and bouncing; $3
Skate Center West 849 W. College St., Murfreesboro.
Public skate times are Tue 6 - 8:30 p.m., Fri 7:30 - 11 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 - 11 p.m., Sun 2 - 6:30 p.m.; $3 - $7 plus rental; 895-1403 or skateandplay.com.
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FREE Main Street Jazz Fest Please see Friday, May 7
listing.
Meet Clifford All ages can meet Clifford the Big Red Dog.
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2:30 and 3;30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Saturday AM: A Mother’s Memento All ages can visit the studio to make a present for their moms. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($10 adults, $5 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org. Tennessee Renaissance Festival Please see page 79. FREE Works in Progress Dancers from Nashville Ballet 2
present a new series of choreography. Martin Center for Dance, 3630 Redmon St., Nashville; 3 p.m.; 297-2966 or nashvilleballet. com.
sunday 9 Happy Mother’s Day!
Local kids enjoy hands-on fun in the Children’s Tent at the TACA Craft Fair at Centennial Park, May 7 - 9. 13th Annual Dragon’s Concert Ages 16 and older can
enjoy this benefit concert for Nashville Children’s Theatre (NCT) starring Jamie O’Neal, Lari White, Victor Krauss, Angel Snow, and Doyle and Debbie. The evening includes a silent auction; VIP attendees can enjoy a catered reception with a live auction and priority concert seating. NCT, 25 Middleton St., Nashville; 6:30 p.m. VIP reception, 8 p.m. concert; $30 concert only, $125 VIP ticket; 254-9103 or nashvillechildrenstheatre.org.
FREE 39th Annual TACA Tennessee Craft Fair Please see Friday, May 7 listing.
Community Hymn Sing Join Melinda Doolittle, Travis Cottrell, The Nashville Choir and more to sing along with inspirational hymns. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; $10 - $50; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org. Mother’s Day Special All moms get $1 off admission, and kids can meet Clifford the Big Red Dog at 2:30 p.m. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 1 - 5 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. Tennessee Renaissance Festival Please see page 79. Jamie O’Neal headlines the Dragon’s Concert at Nashville Children’s Theatre on Sunday, May 9.
outings, cont’d
monday 10 FREE Clifford Storytime Preschoolers can hear a reading of Clifford’s Good Deeds and meet Clifford after the story. Barnes & Noble, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 11 a.m.; 895-8580 or bn.com.
Parents and Tots Preschoolers and their parents can
participate in a gardening program. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Snack Attack! All ages can make cheese quesadillas with
salsa dip. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
tuesday 11 Animal Antics All ages can meet the corn snake. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. (“The Dailies continue on page 90)
Glow Galaxy Weekly open play times feature inflatables,
sumner county
Laser Adventure Laser tag, aeroball and a rock-climbing wall at 511 RiverGate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; Mon - Thu by reservation only, Fri 3:30 - 10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 12 - 9 p.m.; prices vary by activity; 859-7753 or laseradventure.net.
Drakes Creek Activity Center Laser Adventure, mini golf, batting cages, game room and more at 130 Cherokee Road N., Hendersonville; Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat - Sun 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.; 822-0232 or funandenergy.com.
My Gym Pay-to-play, open gym and Saturday morning classes take place at 206 N. Anderson Lane, Hendersonville; call 824-8002 or visit my-gym.com/hendersonville for a complete schedule and fees.
Jump!Zone Open play is Tue, Wed and Fri 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Thu 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 4 - 7 p.m.; $7 per session. 1725 Columbia Ave., Franklin; 866-2021 or jumpzoneparty.com.
FREE Hendersonville Cruise-In View retro cars,
participate in games, enjoy shopping and more every Friday from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Glenbrook Shopping Center, 1030 Glenbrook Way, Hendersonville; hendersonvillecruisein.com.
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New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville; Mon - Fri 10 a.m. 5 p.m.; $5; 826-8010.
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Bowie Park and Nature Center Nature programs and
mini-golf, air hockey, an interactive game floor, football toss, soccer kick and basketball in a glow-in-the-dark setting at 121 Seaboard Lane, Ste. 8, Franklin; $8 per child (adults are free); for times, call 370-4386, opt. 2.
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Parents and Tots Please see Monday, May 10 listing. A Spring Concert The Music City Youth Orchestra and
Nashville School of the Arts Choral Ensemble present an evening of music featuring works by Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, Brahms, Purcell and more. TPAC’s Polk Theater, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $12 adults, $7 students; 782-4040 or tpac.org.
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Tacoma Rainiers. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $8 - $12 in advance, $10 $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
Tuesdays for Tots: Stamp It! Preschoolers and their parents can create personalized stamps. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($10 adults, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
wednesday 12 FREE Rachel Sumner Award-winning children’s enter-
tainer Rachel Sumner performs for preschoolers. Goodlettsville Branch Library, 106 Old Brick Church Pike; 10:30 a.m.; 862-5862 or library.nashville.gov.
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ome of the preschool crowd’s favorite characters join forces and share the stage during Storytime Live! produced by Nickelodeon. The show includes characters like Dora the Explorer, The Backyardigans, Wonder Pets and Ni Hao, Kai-lan. Each character has its own story to tell, taking the audience through a diverse amount of places, from Fairytale Land to the Purewood Forest. The fun takes place at TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville. Show times are Wed 7 p.m., Thu 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 - $40. Call 782-4040 or visit tpac.org. We’re giving away a family four-pack of tickets to the opening night performance. Log in to parentworld.com and click on “Giveaways” in the Activities tab. The winner will be notified on Friday, May 7.
Snack Attack! Please see Monday, May 10 listing. Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Tacoma Rainiers. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 11:05 a.m.; $8 - $12 in advance, $10 $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
thursday 13 Bookworms Ages 3 - 5 with a parent can visit different stations for stories, crafts and snacks. MGL Library, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10 - 10:45 a.m.; $3; 893-7439. Creation Station All ages can create Shrinky Dinks. Dis-
covery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $5; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Franklin Rodeo Professional cowboys and cowgirls com-
pete in bronco riding, roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing and bull riding. Proceeds benefit charities in Williamson County. Williamson County Ag Expo Center, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin; Thu - Sat 7 - 10 p.m.; $10 - $15 adults, $5 - $8 children; 5917959 or franklinrodeo.com.
FREE MOMS Club Open House The Murfreesboro North chapter of Moms Offering Moms Support hosts an open house for Rutherford County moms to learn more about the organization. First United Methodist Church, 265 W. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 867-9735 or momsclub.org.
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Tacoma Rainiers. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $8 - $12 in advance, $10 $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com. FREE Storytime Preschoolers can enjoy a reading of Z is for Zookeeper along with songs and crafts. Brenthaven Church, 516 Franklin Road, Brentwood; 10 a.m.; 373-4826. FREE Ultimate Frisbee Please see Thursday, May 6
listing.
friday 14 FREE American Girl Club All ages can celebrate American Girl Felicity with activities and crafts. Barnes & Noble, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 7 p.m.; 895-8580 or bn.com.
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sites davidson county Adventure Science Center The interactive BodyQuest explores the human body, and the Adventure Tower provides hands-on activities in areas like earth science, sound, light and health. Also home to the Sudekum Planetarium, now showing Stars, narrated by Mark Hamill. 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 12:30 5:30 p.m. (the planetarium is open from 6 - 9 p.m. on the second Saturday each month for after-hours showings); $11 adults, $9 ages 3 - 12; free for ages 2 and younger; Planetarium tickets are $4 members, $6 non-members on top of museum admission (laser shows are $2 more); 8625160 or adventuresci.com.
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Belle Meade Plantation Early 1800s house and stud farm at 5025 Harding Road, Nashville; Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (final tour at 4 p.m.); $14 adults, $10 seniors, $6 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 3560501 or bellemeadeplantation.com. Belmont Mansion Tour the summer home of Joseph and Adelicia Acklen, built in 1853, at 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 1 - 4 p.m.; $8 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12; 460-5459 or belmontmansion.com. Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art
1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; Tue - Thu 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri - Sat 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (beginning Thursday, May 27, Cheekwood will remain open until 10 p.m. on Thu and Fri); $10 adults, $5 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger (admission May 25 Oct. 31 during the Chihuly exhibit is $15 adults, $8 ages 6 - 17); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
• Abstract Visions: 20th Century American Art is on display through Monday, May 3 • The American Impressionists in the Garden exhibit is on display through Monday, Sept. 6 • Abstract Visions: 20th Century American Art is on display through Monday, May 3 • Chihuly at Cheekwood is on display May 25 - Oct. 31 • The Matilda Geddings Gray Collection of Fabergé exhibit is on display through 2012 • Temporary Contemporary — Virginia Overton is on display through Sunday, June 13 • Soaps, Flukes & Follies is on display through Sunday, Sept. 12 • William Edmondson: The Hand and the Spirit is on display through Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011
Isn’t quality, trustworthy children’s television worth seven cents a day? Sesame Street. Super Why. Martha Speaks. Between the Lions. Fetch. Electric Company. When it comes to quality children’s TV programs, there’s no better place for children than NPT, Nashville Public Televisision. If you value the programs too, we’d like to ask for your support — of just 7 cents a day, 49 cents a week, $25.55 a year for 12 hours a day five days a week, plus weekend mornings. Please send your contribution to 7 Cents a Day, NPT, 161 Rains Avenue, Nashville, TN, 37203, or online at www.wnpt.net.
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FREE Blair Children’s Chorus The Blair Children’s Concert Choir, Young Men’s Chorus, Choristers, Nashville Boychoir at Blair and Young Singers of Blair perform an evening of music. Ingram Hall, 2400 Blakemore Ave., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; 322-7651 or blair.vanderbilt.edu. FREE Classic Movie Night All ages can enjoy a classic flick outside. Lawnchair Theatre, 4144 Old Hillsboro Road, Leiper’s Fork; movie starts at dusk; 870-8870 or jailhouseindustrys.com.
Franklin Rodeo Please see Thursday, May 13 listing. FETCH Fun Fridays Please see Friday, May 7 listing.
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how Hope, the adoption and orphan care organization founded by local parents Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman, presents a concert production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center featuring the Nashville Symphony. The all-star cast including Alli Mauzey, Jodi Benson, BeBe Winans, Heather Headley and Jake Speck. In addition to the event giving back to the community and serving as a platform to celebrate and illuminate the mission of Show Hope and for orphan care, the concert will also honor the life of the Chapmans’ adopted daughter, Maria, who died tragically in 2008. The performance takes place at 7 p.m., and tickets are $30 - $130. The Schermerhorn is located at 1 Symphony Place, Nashville. For tickets, call 687-6400 or visit nashvillesymphony.org. To learn more about Show Hope, visit showhope.org. Broadway star Alli Mauzey stars as Cinderella. Prior roles include Glinda in Wicked, Lenora in Cry-Baby, Brenda in Hairspray and more.
sites, cont’d FREE Cooter’s Place Memorabilia representing Dukes of
Hazzard at 2613 McGavock Pike, Nashville; Mon - Thu 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fri - Sat 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 8728358 or cootersplace.com.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum A variety of exhibits featuring stage costumes, instruments, art, photographs and multimedia displays at 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $19.99 adults, $11.99 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger; 416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.com. • Family Tradition: The Williams Family Legacy is on display through Dec. 31.
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FREE Fort Negley Visitors Center Self-guided exhibits
Lane Motor Museum More than 150 unique cars and
and interactive stations detail Nashville’s Civil War history. 1100 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; Tue - Sat 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; 862-8470 or nashville.gov/parks.
motorcycles at 702 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville; Thu - Mon 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $7 adults, $2 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger; 742-7445 or lanemotormuseum.org.
Frist Center for the Visual Arts Local to international art, plus hands-on fun in ArtQuest at 919 Broadway, Nashville; Mon - Wed and Sat 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Thu - Fri 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; $10 adults, free ages 18 and younger; 244-3340 or fristcenter.org. Ongoing:
Nashville Zoo Animals from around the world at 3777
• FREE Music in the Grand Lobby every Thu 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. and every Fri 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
The Hermitage Home of President Andrew Jackson. 4580
Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $15 adults, $11 ages 13 - 18, $7 ages 6 - 12; 889-2941 or thehermitage.com.
Nolensville Road, Nashville; daily 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $14 adults, $9 ages 3 - 12, free ages 2 and younger; 833-1534 or nashvillezoo.org.
FREE Tennessee Agricultural Museum Home and farm artifacts at the Ellington Agricultural Center, 440 Hogan Road, Nashville; Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 837-5197 or tnagmuseum. org. • May’s theme for educational programs is “Country Kitchens, Spring Greens and Other Things”
Jerry Seinfeld America’s premier comedian comes to Music City during his stand-up tour. TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $47.50 - $77.50; 782-4040 or tpac.org. Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville
The best in early learning.
Sounds when they challenge the Tacoma Rainiers. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $8 - $12 in advance, $10 - $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
saturday 15 FREE Bellevue Community Picnic
Enjoy a day of food, artisans and craftsmen, rides and games, children’s activities and fireworks. Red Caboose Park on Highway 70 South, Nashville; 9 a.m. - 9 pm.; 662-2737 or thebellevuechamber.com.
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FREE Dog Day in May Families can bring their furry members for contests, obedience demonstrations, information, socializing, treats and more. Moss-Wright Park, 745 Caldwell Lane, Goodlettsville; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 851-2253 or cityofgoodlettsville.org.
FREE Festival of Artists & Performers
Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Hendersonville Arts Council with live entertainment and artists showing their art, pottery, photography, jewelry and more. Historic Monthaven, 1154 W. Main St., Hendersonville; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 822-0789 or hendersonvillearts.org.
Franklin Rodeo Please see Thursday,
May 13 listing.
FREE Free Day in May Enjoy Rutherford County’s attractions free of charge today, including Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Sam Davis Home and Oaklands Historic House Museum. Call 893-6565 or visit rutherfordchamber.org.
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Green Tea Event This benefit for the
Make-A-Wish Foundation includes a kidfriendly tea party with finger food, storytelling, face painting, craft activities and a focus on healthy, green living. Fairytales Bookstore, 1603 Riverside Drive, Nashville; 2 - 5 p.m.; $5 in advance, $9 at the door; 915-1960 or fairytalesbookstore.com.
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FREE Hershey’s Track and Field Local Meet Ages 9 - 14 can compete in track and field sports to qualify for state and North American finals. Riverdale High School Track, 802 Warrior Drive, Murfreesboro; 8 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. track meet; 6423725.
Los Angeles Philharmonic with Gustavo Dudamel One of the world’s leading
orchestras comes to town for an evening of classical music. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $35 - $105; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony. org.
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Celebrate one of nature’s fine fruits during the Strawberry Festival in Portland on Saturday, May 15.
sites, cont’d Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
College football and basketball exhibits, sports videos, interactive games, NASCAR video games and more at 501 Broadway, Nashville (in the Sommet Center); Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $3 adults, $2 children; 242-4750 or tshf.net.
FREE Tennessee State Museum Explore the history of Tennessee at 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; Tue - Sat 10 a.m. 5 p.m.; Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; 741-2692 or tnmuseum.org. • We Shall Not Be Moved: The 50th Anniversary of Tennessee’s Civil Rights Sit-Ins continues through Sunday, May 16 Travellers Rest Judge John Overton’s 1799 plantation at 636 Farrell Pkwy., Nashville; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 1 - 4 p.m.; $10 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12; 832-8197 or travellersrestplantation.org.
rutherford county FREE Cannonsburgh Village A re-creation of Rutherford County’s historic village at 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; Tue - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; self-guided tours are free, guided tours are $2.50 adults, $1.50 ages 6 - 12; 890-0355. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring Hands-on
activities for all ages at 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; $6 ages 2 and older; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. • The Bone Zone: Carnival of Healthy Choices is on display through Monday, May 31.
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FREE The Heritage Center Rotating exhibits of Rutherford
FREE Monthaven A Greek Revival plantation house at
County history at 225 W. College St., Murfreesboro; Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 217-8013.
1154 W. Main St., Hendersonville; Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 822-0789.
FREE MTSU Mineral, Gem and Fossil Museum
Rock Castle Early 1800s historic house at 139 Rock Castle
Displays of gems, minerals, fossils, petrified wood and fluorescent specimens. Room 122 in Ezell’s Hall, Blue Raider Drive, Murfreesboro; Sat 1 - 5 p.m.; mtsu.edu/~mineral/.
Oaklands Museum Historic plantation home from the 1800s at 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro; Tue - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 1 - 4 p.m.; $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger; 893-0022 or oaklandsmuseum.org. Sam Davis Home Historic home dedicated to the Tennessee Civil War hero at 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun 1 - 4 p.m.; $8.50 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12; 459-2341 or samdavishome.org. FREE Stones River National Battlefield The
battleground museum is open daily 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Bring your bikes and helmets for free bike tours every Saturday, through October, from 8:45 - 10 a.m. at 3501 Old Nashville Hwy., Murfreesboro; 893-9501.
Lane, Hendersonville; daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $5 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12; 824-0502 or historicrockcastle.com.
williamson county Carnton Plantation This home was a field hospital during the Civil War at 1345 Carnton Lane, Franklin; Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; $12 adults, $10 seniors; $5 ages 6 12, free ages 5 and younger; 794-0903 or carnton.org. Carter House A Battle of Franklin museum at 1140
Columbia Ave., Franklin; Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun 1 - 4 p.m.; $8 adults, $7 seniors, $3 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 791-1861 or carterhouse1864.com.
Rippavilla Plantation 5700 Main St., Spring Hill; Thu - Fri 3 - 10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 12 - 6 p.m.; $7 adults, $5 ages 6 - 12; 931-486-9037 or rippavilla.org.
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Cragfont This historic, late Georgian period home is located
FREE City of Lebanon Museum Take a visual tour of the history of Lebanon and hear audio descriptions by famous residents at 200 Castle Heights Ave. N., Lebanon; Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 443-2839 or lebanontn.org.
at 200 Cragfont Road, Castalian Springs; Tue - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m. (by appointment); $5 adults, $3 ages 6 12, free ages 5 and younger; 452-7070.
Mansker’s Station A reconstructed 1779 log station and the Bowen Plantation House at 705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; Tue - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $8 adults, $6 ages 6 - 12; 859-3678 or manskersstation.org.
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evening of music under the stars with selections referencing the beauty of the skies and nature. Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 6 p.m.; $20 - $100; 832-5242 or nashvilleopera.org.
Saturday AM: American Impressionism Families can
make an impressionist work of art. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($10 adults, $5 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
School of Nashville Ballet Spring Concert Students
of the School of Nashville Ballet showcase their fancy footwork. Troutt Theater, 2100 Belmont Blvd., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $10; 2972966, ext. 20, or nashvilleballet.com.
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Portland Beavers. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; $8 - $12 in advance, $10 - $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com. FREE Strawberry Festival Celebrate the strawberry with a
parade, children’s activities, live entertainment, food and more. Highway 109 in downtown Portland; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; admission is free, but the children’s inflatables/rock climbing/trampoline activities are $5 for the day; 325-9032 or portlandtn.com/strawberry_festival.htm.
Tennessee Renaissance Festival Please see page 79. A Toast to Tennessee Wine Festival Sample fine wines,
enjoy live music, sample gourmet food, participate in free seminars, embark on a lake cruise and more. Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Road, Hermitage; 12 - 6 p.m.; $20 in advance/$25 at the gate adults, $10 designated drivers and ages 13 - 20, free ages 12 and younger; 758-3478 or atoasttotennessee.com.
Train Robbery Excursion Train Ride the rails to Watertown and back and enjoy a mock train robbery along the way. Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St., Nashville; 8:30 a.m. departure, 3:15 p.m. return; $20 - $70; 244-9001 or tcry.org.
monday 17 FREE Biscuit Visits Biscuit the puppy makes an appearance
at storytime. Barnes & Noble, 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 11 a.m.; 377-9979 or bn.com.
sunday 16 Middle Tennessee Ride for Kids This escorted motorcycle
ride raises money for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Jim Warren Park, 705 Boyd Mill Ave., Franklin; 8 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. ride begins; $35; 800-253-6530 or rideforkids.org.
FREE Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra: A Musical Pastiche Take in an afternoon of music featuring works by
Rossini, Ravel, Saint-Saens and more. The Temple, 5015 Harding Road, Nashville; 4 p.m.; nashvillephilharmonic.org.
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they
challenge the Portland Beavers. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 2:05 p.m.; $8 - $12 in advance, $10 - $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
FREE Sunday Pickins’ All ages can bring their favorite acoustic guitars and participate in an in-the-round performance. The Wilderness Station, 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 3 p.m.; 217-3017. Sunday Series of Fun Families can enjoy a Grossology program. Old Fort Park Pavilion 3, 1720 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; admission is a bag of non-perishable food items; 893-2141.
FREE Girl Scout Storytime Girls Scouts of Middle Tennessee will read a story and show girls what being a scout is all about. Davis-Kidd Storytime, 2121 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m.; 385-2645 or daviskidd.com. Parents and Tots Preschoolers and their parents can learn about farm animals. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. Snack Attack! All ages can create trail mix. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Portland Beavers. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $8 - $12 in advance, $10 - $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com. FREE Storytime Preschoolers can enjoy stories and activities. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 244-3340 or fristcenter.org.
FREE Turtle Time Ms. Rachel from the Wilderness Station
brings a resident turtle along with turtle tales to storytime. Barnes & Noble, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 11 a.m.; 895-8580 or bn.com.
Tennessee Renaissance Festival Please see page 79. (please turn the page)
! U N E M Friday, May 28 at 11:00 a.m. Entertainment Stage
Join us for a fun morning of games, activities and cooking demonstrations for kids by Rainforest Café and Aquarium restaurants. For more information, call 615-514-1000 or visit us at www.oprymills.com. Find us on Facebook/oprymills. Follow us on Twitter/shOpryMills.
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tuesday 18 thursday 20 Animal Antics All ages can meet the
blue-tongued skink. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
FREE La Leche League of Williamson County Expectant mothers
can learn more about breastfeeding and the services provided by La Leche League. Grace Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1154 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin; 6:15 p.m.; 834-3287.
Parents and Tots Please see Monday,
May 17 listing.
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville
Sounds when they challenge the Portland Beavers. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $8 - $12 in advance, $10 - $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds. com.
Tuesdays for Tots: Growing and Growing and Growing Preschoolers and their parents
can create charts to keep track of their growth and accomplishments. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($10 adults, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood. org.
wednesday 19 FREE Girl Scout Storytime Please see Monday, May 17 listing.
FREE Rachel Sumner Award-winning
children’s entertainer Rachel Sumner performs for preschoolers. Edgehill Branch Library, 1409 12th Ave., Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 862-5861 or library.nashville.gov.
Snack Attack! Please see Monday, May 17 listing.
Creation Station All ages can make organizing scoops.
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
SunTrust Classical Series: Bluebeard’s Castle Vocal-
ists Denyce Graves and Peter Fried join the Nashville Symphony to bring to life Bartok’s fairy tale music, with a set design created by renowned artist Dale Chihuly. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; Thu 7 p.m., Fri - Sat 8 p.m.; $35 - $105; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
FREE Ultimate Frisbee Please see Thursday, May 6 listing.
friday 21 FREE Artist Lecture Renowned artist Dale Chihuly talks about his glass installations around the globe. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 12 p.m.; admission is free, but an RSVP is suggested at nashvillesymphony.org. FETCH Fun Fridays Please see Friday, May 7 listing. FREE Music at the Mill Enjoy an evening of music featuring the Nick Carver Band, and kids can have fun with inflatable games. Gregory Mill Park, 390 Enon Springs Road E., Smyrna; 6:30 p.m.; 459-9773 or townofsmyrna.org. FREE Pajama Party All ages can wear their favorite PJs and
listen to bedtime stories. Barnes & Noble, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Ste. 340, Hendersonville; 6 p.m.; 264-0183 or bn.com.
SunTrust Classical Series: Bluebeard’s Castle Please see Thursday, May 20 listing.
TN52 Yard Sale Tennessee’s second longest yard sale features approximately 500 vendors, spanning 95 miles and four counties, from Portland to Celina, along Highway 52; hours are up to individual sellers, but more are set up from early morning to late afternoon; tn52.com.
saturday 22 FREE 2010 Beach Bash Families can enjoy grape-stomping fun, live music and more. Sumner Crest Winery, 5306 Old Hwy. 52, Portland; 3 - 6 p.m. grape stomping, 6 - 9 p.m. music; 3254086 or sumnercrestwinery.com.
FREE Author Signing Author Whitney Ferre speaks and
signs her new book, 33 Things to Know About Raising Creative Kids. Davis-Kidd Booksellers, 2121 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville; 2 - 3 p.m.; 385-2645 or daviskidd.com.
Celtic Country Faire Please see “Giving Back,” page 28. Kids can get hands-on introductions to musical instruments during the Country Music Hall of Fame’s musical petting zoo at the Hands Together in Flatrock and Music Festival on Saturday, May 29.
FREE Curious George Storytime All ages can enjoy
stories featuring Curious George and meet the monkey afterward. Barnes & Noble, 515 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville; 11 a.m.; 514-1000 or bn.com.
FREE Music Storytime Ms. Angie from Sumner Music Together shares silly songs and stories. Barnes & Noble, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Ste. 340, Hendersonville; 11 a.m.; 264-0183 or bn.com. SunTrust Classical Series: Bluebeard’s Castle Please see Thursday, May 20 listing.
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See the work of renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly at Cheekwood, May 25 - Oct. 31. Tennessee Renaissance Festival Please see page 79. TN52 Yard Sale Please see Friday, May 21 listing. Tour de Cure Please see “Giving Back” on page 28. FREE Williamson County Community Band Enjoy an evening of jazz and concert pieces. Aspen Grove Park, 3200 Aspen Grove Drive, Franklin; 6:30 p.m.; 790-5719, ext. 30.
FREE World Turtle Day Celebrate shelled friends and learn how to increase turtle conservation around the world. Activities include the World’s Slowest Hike, turtle stations, crafts, ice cream and more. Murfree Springs at the Discovery Center, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; 217-3017.
sunday 23 FREE Sunday Pickins’ All ages can bring their favorite
acoustic guitars and participate in an in-the-round performance. The Wilderness Station, 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 3 p.m.; 217-3017.
Tennessee Renaissance Festival Please see page 79.
monday 24 FREE Curious George Storytime Please see Saturday, May 22 listing.
Parents and Tots Preschoolers and their parents can
discover nursery rhymes. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Snack Attack! All ages can make red, white and blue treats.
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
on creating an interaction between nature and art. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; Tue - Thu 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri - Sat 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (beginning Thursday, May 27, Cheekwood will remain open until 10 p.m. on Thu and Fri); $15 adults, $8 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger; 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
Parents and Tots Please see Monday, May 24 listing. Tuesdays for Tots: Welcome Chihuly! Preschoolers and their parents can create a Chihuly-inspired project. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($15 adults, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
FREE Storytime Preschoolers can enjoy stories and activities. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 244-3340 or fristcenter.org.
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Snack Attack! Please see Monday, May 24 listing.
Animal Antics All ages can meet Bert, the bearded dragon. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
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Exhibit Opening: Chihuly at Cheekwood This exhibit by renowned artist Dale Chihuly features indoor and outside installations creating a wonderland of color, light and form with intent
Creation Station All ages can make organizing scoops.
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. (please turn the page)
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the dailies friday 28 FREE Classic Movie Night All ages can enjoy a classic flick outside. Lawnchair Theatre, 4144 Old Hillsboro Road, Leiper’s Fork; movie starts at dusk; 870-8870 or jailhouseindustrys.com. FETCH Fun Fridays Please see Friday, May 7 listing. Full Moon Pickin’ Party Bluegrass pickers jam under the light of the moon while headliners take the stage. Warner Parks Equestrian Barn, 2500 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 7 - 11 p.m.; $15 adults in advance/$20 at the gate, $10 ages 7 - 15, free ages 6 and younger, $5 pickers with bluegrass instrument; 370-8053 or friendsofwarnerparks.com. FREE Kidgits Super Duper Mini Chefs Preschoolers and
elementary age children can participate in food-focused activities. Opry Mills Entertainment Court, 433 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m.; 514-1000 or oprymills.com.
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Iowa Cubs. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $8 - $12 in advance, $10 - $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
saturday 29 FREE Hands Together in Flatrock Art and Music Festival All ages can experience live music, art and hands-
on activities, including the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s musical petting zoo. Coleman Park, 384 Thompson Lane, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; flatrockfestival.com.
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For May events requiring advance registration, turn to page 104. FREE Peek-a-boo Playtown Grand Opening Families
with children 10 and younger can check out the new play center and what it offers, enjoy ice cream and win prizes. Peek-a-boo Playtown, 300 Indian Lakes Blvd., Hendersonville; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 822-7099 or peekabooplaytown.com
Saturday AM: Chihuly Art! All ages can learn about the
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Iowa Cubs. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 2:05 p.m.; $8 - $12 in advance, $10 - $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com. Tennessee Renaissance Festival Please see page 79.
inspiration behind glass artist Dale Chihuly’s work. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($15 adults, $8 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
Voices of Spring The Nashville Symphony chorus performs an afternoon of choral music. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 3 p.m.; $10 - $35; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Iowa Cubs. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; $8 - $12 in advance, $10 - $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
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Tennessee Renaissance Festival Please see page 79.
Memorial Day
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Memorial Day Madness All ages can enjoy swimming, music, games, contests, prizes and more. Pleasant Green Pool, 360 Pleasant Green Drive, Goodlettsville; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $5 ages 13 and older, $4 ages 4 - 12, $3 age 3 and younger; 8512218 or cityofgoodlettsville.org.
Grassmere Bicentennial Picnic Celebration This oldfashioned celebration of the Historic Grassmere Home features live music, special animal programs, birthday cake, speakers and more. A barbecue picnic is available for an additional fee of $9.50, and reservations are required for the picnic. Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Road; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; free with zoo admission ($14 adults, $9 ages 3 - 12, free ages 2 and younger); 833-1534 or nashvillezoo.org. FREE Music in the Park Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment featuring the Travis Mann Band. The Avenue Murfreesboro, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy.; 2 - 5 p.m.; 893-4207.
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Iowa Cubs. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 2:05 p.m.; $8 - $12 in advance, $10 - $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com. Tennessee Renaissance Festival Please see page 79.
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Olde Worlde Theatre presents Peter Pan at The Belcourt May 1, 8 and 15. See listing below and learn how to win tickets. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (continues through Sunday, May 2; Ages 15 and older) Street Theatre Company (call for venue location); Fri - Sat 8 p.m., Sun 5 p.m.; $15 adults, $10 students; 554-7414 or streettheatrecompany.org. Arsenic and Old Lace (May 6 - 22; Ages 9 and older) Old
School Theatre at Spring Hill Arts Center, 1250 School Street, Spring Hill; Thu (May 6 only) 7 p.m., Fri - Sat 7 p.m.; $10 adults, $8 students, free ages 5 and younger; oldschooltheatre.org.
Brighton Beach Memoirs (May 7 - 29; Ages 12 and older) Boiler Room Theatre, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; Tue 8 p.m., Thu 8 p.m. (May 13 and 27 only); Fri - Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. (May 16 and 23 only); $25 adults, $23 students, $19 ages 11 and younger; Sunday matinees are $2 off, Tuesday tickets are two for $25, all tickets on Thursdays are $15; 794-7744 or boilerroomtheatre.com. The Butler Done It (continues through Saturday, June 5; Ages
10 and older) Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Hwy. 100, Nashville; Tue - Sat 6 p.m. doors open for dinner, 8 p.m. show begins; $50 adults, $35 ages 13 - 18, $25 ages 12 and younger; 646-9977 or dinnertheatre.com.
FREE The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County (continues through Saturday, May 22; All ages) Wishing
Chair Productions at Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St.; Fri Sat 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.; 862-5800 or library.nashville.gov.
Charlotte’s Web (continues through Sunday, May 16; All ages)
Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton St., Nashville; Tue Fri 10 and 11:45 a.m.; most Sat - Sun 2 p.m.; $17 adults, $12 children; 254-9103 or nashvillechildrenstheatre.org.
A Chorus Line (May 4 - 9; All ages) Broadway Series at TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; Tue - Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 and 8 p.m., Sun 1 and 6:30 p.m.; $25 - $70; 782-4040 or tpac.org.
The Conscientious Objector (continues through Saturday, May 8; Ages 13 and older) GroundWorks Theatre at Darkhorse
Theater, 4610 Charlotte Ave., Nashville; Thu - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $15 adults, $12 students; 262-5485 or groundworkstheatre.com.
High School Musical (May 7 - 8; All ages) Bradley Academy Players at The Theatre at Patterson Park, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 7 p.m.; $5 adults, $4 ages 5 - 18; 895-2672. I Remember Mama (continues through Saturday, May 1; Ages 9 and older) Towne Centre Theatre, 136 Frierson St., Brentwood; Thu - Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $20 adults, $16 students; 2211174 or townecentretheatre.com. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
(continues through Saturday, May 1; Ages 10 and older) Pull-Tight Theatre, 112 Second Ave. S., Franklin; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $16 adults, $12 students; 790-6782 or pull-tight.com.
Mark Twain’s Is He Dead? (continues through Saturday, May
1; Ages 8 and older) The Arts Center of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Hwy., Woodbury; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $12 adults, $10 students; 563-2787 or artscenterofcc.com.
Mixed Nuts (May 6 - 29; Ages 10 and older) 3Ps Productions at
Chaffin’s Barn’s Back Stage, 8204 Hwy. 100, Nashville; Tue - Sat 8 p.m.; $20; 646-9977, ext. 0, or 3psproductions.com.
The Odd Couple (continues through Sunday, May 2; Ages 12
and older) Encore Theatre Company, 6978 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $15 adults, $10 students; 598-8950 or encore-theatre-company.org.
Oh, What a Lovely War! (May 14 - 29; Ages 13 and older) Act 1 at Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Ave., Nashville; Wed - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $15 adults, $12 students; 726-2281 or act1online.com. Oliver! (continues through Sunday, May 2; All ages) Center for
the Arts, 110 W. College St., Murfreesboro; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $14 adults, $12 students, $10 ages 11 and younger; 904-2787 or boroarts.org.
The Passage to Fey (continues through Saturday, May 8;
Ages 8 and older) Lakewood Theatre Company, 2211 Old Hickory Blvd., Old Hickory; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; 847-0934 or lakewoodtheatre.com.
Peter Pan (Saturdays, May 1, 8 and 15; All ages)
win tickets!
Olde Worlde Theatre at Belcourt Theater, 2102 Belcourt Ave., Nashville; 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.; $7; 300-0374 or oldeworldetheatre.com. Win tickets! We’re giving away a pair of tickets each show on May 8 and 15. Log-in to parentworld.com and click on “Giveaways.”
Playboy of the Western World (May 14 - 23; Ages 13 and older) Murfreesboro Little Theatre, 702 Ewing Blvd., Murfreesboro; Fri - Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 students; 893-9825 or mltarts.com. The Rainmaker (May 7 - 16; Ages 4 and older) Lamplighter’s
Theatre, 14119 Old Nashville Hwy., Smyrna; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 4 p.m.; $10 adults, $8 students, $5 ages 4 - 12, ages 3 and younger not permitted; 852-8499 or lamplighterstheatre.net.
Rumpelstiltskin (continues through Sunday, May 2; Ages 9 and older) Steeple Players Community Theatre, 260 W. Main St., Hendersonville; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $15 adults, $12 students, $10 ages 9 and younger; 826-6037 or steepleplayers. org. Titanic the Musical (continues through Sunday, May 2; All ages) Senior Center for the Arts at Nashville Dinner Theater, 108 Donelson Pike, Nashville; Thu - Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $25 - $30 adults, $15 children ($5 off without dinner); 883-8375. Topdog/Underdog (Friday, May 21; Ages 10) Amun Ra
Theatre at TPAC, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $22.50 - $100; 782-4040 or tpac.org.
Waiting for Godot (continues through Sunday, May 9; Ages 13 and older) Amun Ra Theatre Playhouse, 2508 Clifton Ave., Nashville; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 3 p.m.; $15; 329-4228 or theamunratheatre.org. (please turn the page)
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be a film fest FAMILY Encourage your kids toward the art of filmmaking.
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am a big-time film buff. Last month’s 41st anniversary of the Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) was the best one yet. NaFF continues its tradition of outdoing itself from the previous year, and it is great to experience continual growth. It’s always fun and inspiring to see moms and dads who bring their kids to the film festival. While there were a fair share of children and young teens in attendance this year, there should have been more. The arts are SO important, no matter what genre they represent. Filmmaking is an art, too, you know. I always love checking out the Young Filmmakers Showcase every year at NaFF. The film shorts in that showcase summer film camps for kids are created by kids ages 17 and younger. The ones this year were incredible, Help your child get started in filmmaking with one ranging from humorous to kind of weird, and it is wonderful to experience of these upcoming opportunities (registration is young imaginations flourishing. That’s what creativity is all about. Telling a required by the beginning of June): story and enabling an audience’s reaction. If someone of any age can take an audience to the depths of his imagination and strike a chord, then he’s found Filmmaking Boot Camp at Watkins success. Bravo to the kids whose work made it to NaFF’s big screen! June 21 - July 2 It’s all about nurturing the art of imagination. If you don’t engage kids 383-4848 • watkins.edu Ages 10 - 14 will work together to write, direct, produce when they’re young, they’ll lose out. They need to realize just how far they and create a 10- to 15-minute film while learning basic can go when they allow their minds to run free, whether it’s movie making, film language, story, pre-production and production. acting on stage, finger painting or molding objects out of Play-Doh. In this Participants receive a fully edited and credited DVD, and day and age, with all things technological, what can be more fun to a kid than the film is submitted to the Nashville Film Festival. Cost is $600, which covers all supplies. making his own movie and discovering the art of storytelling that is indeed about telling a story without the need for fancy special effects and CGI bells Young Filmmakers Camp and whistles? at St. Bernard Academy NaFF begins accepting submissions for next year’s festival in the late fall. June 21 - 25 Wouldn’t it be great for your kids to enter their own work in consideration of the 414-5871 • skydivefilms.com Ages 8 - 15 will learn to write, produce, act and film their 2011 film festival? Now’s the time to get started! All your youngster needs is a own 15-minute movie, and they’ll receive a DVD of their camera, his imagination, and of course, some filmmaking know-how. In June, work. All equipment is supplied, and cost is $150. Watkins College of Art, Design & Film offers a two-week “Filmmaking Boot Camp” for ages 10 - 14, and St. Bernard Academy hosts a “Young Filmmakers Camp” for ages 8 - 15. Both opportunities give kids basic tools and knowledge and the chance to create a film. Each winter prior to the festival, NaFF offers a Kids on Camera workshop for ages 8 - 16. Kids on Camera allows young participants to learn everything from hair and makeup to handling the audition process to staging combat moves to acting for a commercial and learning to sell a product in front of a camera. You can learn more about the festival itself and other NaFF events at nashvillefilmfestival.org. One of the best things you can do as a parent is to encourage your child to never hold back what’s swirling around in his head, regardless of whether it’s something funny, campy or even a little strange and off the beaten path. Be the cheerleader, engage them while they’re young and enjoy watching their creative minds unfold. Keep in mind, in 1958 there was a 12-yearold boy named Steven Spielberg who borrowed his father’s movie camera and made his first nine-minute 8 mm film entitled “The Last Gunfight.” The rest, as they say, is history, and what an amazing one it’s been for Mr. Spielberg. Who knows, maybe someday you’ll be the proud parent of an Academy Award winner!
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parent PLANNER Advance Registration required for these events !
Unless otherwise noted, registration is ongoing until programs are full.
Blue Heron Nature Cruises 110 Old River Road, Ashland City; 385-7007 or blueheroncruises.com
• Springtime Nature Cruise Wed - Sun. All ages. View wild birds and waterfront homes along the Cumberland during a 90-minute pontoon boat cruise. Morning and afternoon cruises available (call for schedule) $10 adults, $8 ages 2 - 12
Bounce U 1222 Park Ave., Murfreesboro; 893-8386 or murfreesboro.tn@bounceu.com
• Parents’ Night Out Saturday, May 15. Ages 4 - 12 (must be potty trained). Enjoy a night on the town while your kids enjoy inflatable fun and games. 6 - 9:30 p.m. $18.95 ($15.95 siblings)
Brentwood Barnes & Noble 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 377-9979 or bn.com • FREE American Girl Club Friday, May 21. Registration deadline is Thursday, May 20. All ages. This month’s featured American Girl is Kit. 7 p.m.
Boys and girls can make picture frames to celebrate their siblings during Brothers & Sisters Day at the Longview Recreation Center on Saturday, May 1.
Brentwood Library 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 371-0090, ext. 851, or zandir@brentwood-tn.org
• FREE Movie Matinee Saturday, May 8. All ages. Enjoy a screening of Grand Hotel, starring Greta Garbo and John Barrymore. 1 p.m.
Delmas Long Community Center 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville; 851-2255 or goodlettsvilleparks.com
• April Showers Bring May Flowers Friday, May 7. Registration deadline is Monday, May 3. Ages 3 - 5. Paint a flower pot, plant a flower and learn how rain makes flowers grow. 10 a.m. $5
Dyer Observatory 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 373-4897 or dyer.vanderbilt.edu
• Bluebird on the Mountain Saturday, May 22. All ages. An evening of music under the stars featuring local singer/ songwriters. 5:30 p.m. gates open, 7 p.m. concert. $95 per car (up to eight passengers) • Kids’ Stellar Night Friday, May 7. Ages 6 and older. Learn about astronomy and view the heavens through the giant telescope. 7 - 9 p.m. $5 per person, $10 per family • FREE Open House Telescope Night Friday, May 14. View the night sky through telescopes. 7 - 9 p.m. • Scout Night Tuesday, May 4. All ages. Boy and girl scouts can learn about astronomy. 7 p.m. $5 per person, $10 per family • Stellar Night Tuesday, May 18. Ages 12 and older. Learn about astronomy and view the heavens through the giant telescope. 7 - 9 p.m. $5 per person, $10 per family
Fairview Recreation Complex 2714 Fairview Blvd.; 799-9331 or wcparksandrec.com
• American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Saturday, May 22. Ages 11 - 15. Learn to become good babysitters. 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (bring a sack lunch). $45. Call 585-9055 to register • Jujitsu Fridays, May 7 - 28. Ages 6 - 11. Learn the fighting system of Jujitsu. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. $40 • Kid’s Scrapbooking Album Saturday, May 8 or Monday, May 17. Ages 8 - 12. Make a one-of-a-kind 12-page scrapbook. Sat 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Mon 6 - 8 p.m. $25 • Little One’s Imagination Tuesday, May 4. Ages 3 - 6. Explore many different art forms. 1 - 2:30 p.m. $4
First Baptist Church of Hendersonville 106 Bluegrass Commons Blvd., Hendersonville 537-2508 or buddybreakhendersonville@gmail.com
• FREE Buddy Break Friday, May 21. Ages 5 - 16 with special needs. Parents of special needs kids can drop their children off for fun and recreation while they enjoy some respite time. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Franklin Recreation Complex 1120 Hillsboro Road; 790-5719, ext. 10 or wcparksandrec.com
• FREE Fit Tots Sample Session Thursday, May 13. Ages 5 and younger (must be potty trained). Stretch like cats and jump like kangaroos in this preschool fitness class. 9 - 9:45 a.m. • Sticky Fingers Preschool Club Mon, Wed or Fri or Tue and Thu, May 3 - 20. Ages 3 - 6 (must be potty trained). Enjoy a variety of crafting experiences designed to enhance fine motor and development skills. Mon, Wed or Fri 9:30 11 a.m., Tue and Thu 8:45 - 10:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. $18 Mon, Wed or Fri; $36 Tue and Thu • Sticky Fingers Preschool Club: Free Choice Fridays May 7 and 14. Ages 3 - 6 (must be potty trained). Participate in craft experiences that enhance fine motor and development skills. 9:30 - 11 a.m. $12
Frist Center for the Visual Arts 919 Broadway, Nashville; 744-3357 or fristcenter.org
• FREE Frist Center Kids Club: Kinetic Creatures Saturday, May 8. Ages 5 - 10. Inspired by the sculptures of contemporary artist U-Ram Choe, participants can build their own new species of moving creatures. 10:30 a.m., 1 or 3 p.m.
Gaylord Springs Golf Links 18 Springhouse Lane, Nashville; 458-1734 or gaylordopryland.com
• Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 9. All ages. Celebrate Mom’s special day with a feast that includes everything from tropical fruit to shrimp cocktail and omelets to braised short ribs. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. $34.95 adults, $15.95 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger
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Jumper’s Playhouse Indoor Party & Play Center 6600 New Nashville Hwy., Smyrna; 220-7575 or jumpersplayhouse.com
• Daddy and Kids Mother’s Day Workshop Monday, May 3. All ages. Dads can bring their kids for inflatable fun and making a craft and custom card for Mother’s Day. 5 p.m.; $14 ages 2 and older, $10 ages 2 and younger
Life Assembly 555 Pleasant Grove Road, Mt. Juliet; 758-7779 or buddybreak@lifeassembly.com
• FREE Buddy Break Friday, May 21. Ages 2 - 16 with special needs. Parents of special needs kids can drop their children off for fun and recreation while they enjoy some respite time. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Longhunter State Park 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage 885-2422 or thenaturecircle@hotmail.com
• FREE The Nature Circle Every Monday. Ages 3 - 5 with a parent. Enjoy nature-theme stories and hands-on craft activities. 10 a.m. May’s themes are: • May 3: I Want to be a Park Ranger • May 10: Animal Parents • May 17: Seeds Sure Do Travel! • May 24: Calling all Frogs and Toads
Longview Recreation Center 2909 Commonwealth Drive, Spring Hill 302-0971, ext. 10 or wcparksandrec.com
• American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Saturday, May 1. Ages 11 - 15. Learn the skills and confidence to become a great babysitter. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (bring a sack lunch). $50. To register, call 585-9055 • Brother & Sister Day Saturday, May 1. Ages 3 and older. Create a picture frame to celebrate siblings. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. $10 • Creative Kids Saturdays, May 8 - 29. Ages 5 and older. Explore creativity while painting and decorating wood objects, making pictures with felt, designing bracelets and creating crafts. 10 - 11 a.m. $10 each class • Deb’z Doodlez Thursdays, May 6 - 27. All ages. Transform a drawing into a work of art. 6 - 7:30 p.m. $45 • Introduction to Manga Drawing May 4 and 6. Ages 8 and older. This beginner’s course covers the basics of drawing Manga characters in the traditional “big eyed” style of Japanese cartooning. 4 - 5:30 p.m. $25 • Make Your Own Pinata Saturday, May 1. Ages 5 and older. Choose a shape and design, then create, decorate and fill a pinata for Cinco de Mayo. 12 - 4 p.m. $20 • Manga Drawing May 11 and 18. Ages 8 and older. This intermediate course covers body proportion, facial expression, clothing and costumes in the traditional “big eyed” style of Japanese cartooning. 4 - 5:30 p.m. $25 • May Day Basket Saturday, May 1. Ages 5 and older. Make your own May Day flower basket. 10 - 11 a.m. $10 • Mother’s Day: Kid’s Flower Arranging Saturday, May 8. Ages 4 and older. Make a unique flower arrangement for your mother. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $5 plus a $15 - $25 supply fee • Polynesian Dancing Wednesdays, May 5 - 26. Ages 5 - 12. Learn to dance like the island natives of Hawaii, Samoa, New Zealand and Tahiti. 6 - 7 p.m. $40 • Scrabble Pendant May 7 and 14. Ages 5 and older. Make a pendant on a Scrabble tile. 3 7 p.m. $10 • Sewing and Growing Saturdays, May 15 - 29. Ages 8 - 11. Learn simple sewing techniques and complete a project. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. $60
Nashville Superspeedway 4847-F McCrary Road, Lebanon; 864-329-1919 or streetsurvival.org
• Tire Rack Street Survival Workshop Saturday, May 15. Ages 16 and older. Learn how to successfully navigate a variety of driving hazards through a controlled, simulated course with driving instructors. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $75
Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville; 833-1534 or nashvillezoo.org
• Backstage Pass: Anteater Barn Saturday, May 1. Ages 5 and older (children must be accompanied by a parent). Join zoo staff on a behind-the-scenes tour of the anteater barn where you can learn about animal care, behavior and conservation. 9:30 - 11 a.m. Members: $25 per person (limit two children per adult); Non-members: $50 per person • Homeschool Afternoons May 20 and 21. Ages 4 and older. Registration deadline is Friday, May 14. Learn to identify evidence of an animal’s presence. 1 - 4:15 p.m. $3 members, $10 non-members (students and adults), $3 observing siblings • Sketch Safari May 16, June 27 and Sept. 9. Ages 13 and older. Sketch the zoo’s elephants from an exclusive area not open to the public. 4 - 5:30 p.m. $15 members, $25 non-members • Yoga Kids Saturday, May 22. Ages 4 and older. Learn an animal pose and then meet that animal up close and personal. 2 p.m. $10 members, $25 non-members • Zzzoofari Slumber Saturday, May 29. Families with children ages 4 - 12. This overnight camp session includes traditional camp fare along with games, outdoor play, animal encounters and more. 4 p.m. - 9 a.m. $30 per person members, $40 non-members
Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 370-4672 or owlshill.org/programregistration
• Boomerang’s Birthday Saturday, May 15. All ages. Celebrate Boomer the great horned owl’s birthday with nature and gardening programs. 1 - 4 p.m. $7 in advance, $10 at the gate • Homeschool Day: Life in the Water Tuesday, May 18. Grades 3 and higher. Learn about watersheds, pond life and the importance of water in the ecosystem, and be prepared to wade in the walker and walk in the mud. 10 - 11:30 a.m. $7 in advance, $10 at the gate • Mommy and Me: Frogs, Toads, Turtles and SSSSnakes! May 5 or 6. Ages 3 - 5. Learn about reptiles and amphibians. 10 - 11 a.m. $25 per child/adult couple, $10 each additional person • Mommy and Me: Furry Friends May 19 or 20. Ages 3 - 5. Explore the world of mammals. 10 - 11 a.m. $25 per child/ adult couple, $10 each additional person • Mommy and Me: How Many Legs? May 12 or 13. Ages 3 - 5. Learn about insects. 10 - 11 a.m. $25 per child/adult couple, $10 each additional person
Patterson Park Community Center 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks
• A, B, C, 1, 2, 3 ... Let’s Go Tue and Thu through May. Ages 2 - 5. Sing songs, play games, hear stories and do crafts. 10 - 10:45 a.m. $3 • Busy Bees Every Tue and Thu. Ages 3 - 5. This class focuses on following directions, participating in a group environment, improving coordination and practicing good sportsmanship. 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. $3 • Homeschool P.E. Mon - Thu through May 27. Grades 1 9. Participate in physical education activities. 1 - 2 p.m. $3 (please turn the page)
mother & daughter tea
sunday, may 2
Moms and their daughters can wear their favorite hats (and be entered into prize drawings every hour) and enjoy tea, finger sandwiches and pastries. Prizes include a hotel robe, massage, a free night’s stay and more. Hermitage Hotel, 231 Sixth Ave. N., Nashville; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; $35 adults, $25 ages 12 and younger; 345-7116.
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Advance registration is required for these events!
Kids can bring their dogs for a walk on the greenway at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center on Friday, May 21. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St., Nashville 862-8539 or nashville.gov/parks
• FREE Doggie Nature Hike Friday, May 21. All ages. Bring your leashed dog and walk the greenway. 5 - 6 p.m. • FREE Fairytales and Nature Children’s Picnic Saturday, May 22. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy puppets shows, face painting and crafts. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. • FREE Have a Hopping Good Time with Herps Saturday, May 15. All ages. Learn how to entice frogs, lizards, turtles, salamanders and snakes to your yard. 2 - 3 p.m. • FREE May Flowers Spring Wildflower Walk Saturday, May 1. All ages. Embark on a guided hike and discover spring wildflowers. 2 - 3 p.m. • FREE Shelby Park Discovery Garden Planting Saturday, May 8. Ages 8 and older. Participate in planting the Shelby community garden. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. • FREE Sunset Hike at the Bottoms Tuesday, May 25. All ages. Stroll through the bottoms while spring is still in season. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Sports*Com 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 895-5040 or nwilliams@murfreesborotn.gov
• FREE Mud Pies for Little Guys Friday, May 21. Ages 3 - 5. Wear old clothes and play in the mud. 10 - 11 a.m. or 1 - 2 p.m. • FREE Nature Meditation Walk Saturday, May 22. All ages. Embark on a meditative hike with a naturalist. 1 - 2 p.m. • FREE Picnic at the Hodge House Saturday, May 29. Bring a picnic lunch, tour the grounds and hear stories about the families who lived in the Hodge House. 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. • FREE Stay FOUND in the Woods Saturday, May 8. All ages. Learn about summer safety, basic family hiking and camping and staying found in the woods. 10 - 11 a.m. • FREE Storytime Under the Beech Tree Friday, May 14. Ages 3 - 5. A storytime program under the Nature Center’s big beech tree. 10:30 - 11 a.m.
The Wellness Center at Baptist Hospital 2021 Church St., Nashville; 284-2348 or baptisthospital.com • Strong Mommy Tuesdays and Thursdays. Expectant moms. This pre-natal fitness/wellness program includes water aerobics, personalized fitness coaching sessions, preand post-natal massages, fitness workshops, a three-month center membership and more. 5:30 p.m. $125
The Wilderness Station 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks • Butterfly Egg Hunts May 4, 13 and 15. All ages. Search for monarch eggs in the butterfly garden at Shelter 9. 1 p.m. $3 per child (adults free with kids) • Campfire Circle Friday, May 28. All ages. Participate in campfire fun, including treats, songs, skits and more. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $3 • The Great Family Campout Experience Friday, May 7. Enjoy overnight camp activities, including guided night hikes, owl prowls, games, campfire fun, music and more (tents and other supplies available). Check-in time is 4 - 6:40 p.m. $8 adults, $4 ages 5 - 12, free ages 4 and younger • Growing Up Wild Every Tuesday. Ages 3 - 6 with a parent. Nature activities to engage children’s interest in the natural world. 10:30 a.m. $3 • Sunset Hike Saturday, May 1. Ages 8 and older. Embark on a sunset stroll while learning about the sun. 7 p.m. $3 • Wild Things Every Wednesday. Ages 1 - 4 with a parent. Toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy programs to spark a love for the wilderness. 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. $3
• Tumbleweeds Every Mon and Wed. Ages 3 - 5. Learn basic tumbling techniques. 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. $3
Warner Parks Nature Center 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks/wpnc
• FREE The Colors of Spring Friday, May 7. Ages 3 - 5. Search high and low for yellow, blue, purple and green during a search for sping colors. 10 - 11 a.m. or 1 - 2 p.m. • FREE Creek Walk for Kids Saturday, May 15. All ages. Don your creek-walkin’ shoes for a watery hike with a naturalist. 10 - 11 a.m. • FREE Full Moon Night Hike Thursday, May 27. All ages. Celebrate the end of school with a family hike at night. 7:30 - 9 p.m. • FREE Geocaching in Warner Parks Saturday, May 22. All ages. Join Middle Tennessee Geocachers Club and search for hidden treasures (GPS units provided). 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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