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p in a family space at our house that we loftily call “the library” I have lots of shelves of books. They are nothing but pure comfort. On one of the shelves are the journals I scribbled in as I grew up — the diaries. They are filled with my testimony of days in and days out, moments of yearning and want, teardrops and hope. I wanted a lot as a kid, I still do. The theme of my life, I suppose, could be “more, please.” I am the daughter of a writer and so I write. Simply can’t help it. The other thing I love to do is press buttons. We joked as a family when I was a kid that all Susie wanted was an adding machine so she could press buttons all day long — one of those old-fashioned adding machines that long-ago accountants used. I have a Pinterest board filled with old adding machine pictures. Quirky, I know, but it is what it is and that’s that. Writing is the second life-saver I have in my personal arsenal; I wrote about reading last month. Growing up I wrote out my problems. I wrote about being angry at my mother, furious with my older sister. I wrote about my devastation when my best friend who lived next door broke her arm right in front of me on a make-shift gymnastics bar we’d erected between two trees. I remember not being able to keep up with how fast I scribbled down my worry for her. I loved Carole — I still do. Over the years the diaries filled up with anecdotes about friends or people who weren’t my friends and whom I could not figure out. I wrote about boyfriends and broken hearts, rejections and the wonderment of small triumphs like getting a lead in a school play.
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I tried to give my daughter a journal once. Put it on her bed with a note I’d written on one of the first pages saying something like, “Hi! This is for you to write down any and everything, and I promise I’ll never read it ever, ever.” And I never would have. Only she never wrote in it. She DID, however, write in her own diary, one she found herself for herself. Writing about your life and experiences is deeply personal — she didn’t even want my words to be in a journal she started. Anyway. When one of my boys was going through some emotional upheaval in school I discovered that he’d started writing in a Moleskin someone had given him at Christmas time. I know he was writing because I was still changing the sheets on his bed myself and saw the Moleskin open and inky on his desk. His rushed, emotional cursive tempted me. I did not. Years ago, I snuck into my big sister’s room and read her diary. I didn’t like the way I felt doing that. I couldn’t stop reading, and then hated myself for invading her so. I am now of the absolute school of thought that if your child keeps a diary, you should never, ever read it. Pawing through your child’s cell phone for clues to what’s going on is NOT the same thing. But diaries? Something’s gotta be sacred in this world. And that thing is trust. Diaries are personal lifesavers for kids as they grow. Hands off, mom and dad.
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feed back Force-Reader? Dear Editor, Thank you for the work that you’ve done with this publication. Though I may not always agree with everything I read here, I appreciate your “voice.” When my family moved to Franklin four years ago from Austin, Texas, Williamson Parent quickly became a treasured go-to source for picking family activities. I still cannot skip a month — thank you for this wonderful community asset! My “two cents worth” about children reading [Editor’s Note: “Should I Be a Force-Reader?,” July 2015] ... like you, I never needed encouragement to read. As a child, my parents threatened me with having to miss out on going to the library (horrors!). But my younger brothers were clearly far more interested in Atari, Nintendo and various afternoon cartoons and sitcoms (Brady Bunch and such). I always thought my mom used a brilliant approach with my younger brothers. She never forced them to read; she gave them a choice and allowed them the privilege to earn screen time, up to a maximum of two hours per day whether games or shows. They earned screen time corresponding to time spent reading with double time counted if their choice was the Bible (so for instance, every 30 minutes spent reading the Bible earned an hour of games or TV). She didn’t monitor it too strictly, she mostly just wanted to make sure they read daily. And they all turned out pretty well: two civil engineers and an electrical engineer. But if it’s any consolation, I don’t think I read much at 19 either, probably after mind-numbing required reading in high school. So, now I’d like to re-read some of the classics with new eyes ... thus the request for the recommended book list. I apologize for rambling now, but I want to mention that I also have on my “wish list” a book about discussing the moral themes of certain classics with your
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children: Tending the Heart of Virtue: How Classic Stories Awaken a Child’s Moral Imagination, by Vigen Guroian, which was highly recommended by a dear and very literate friend. Thinking on this makes me want to have a sort of book club with my kids when they are a bit older, at their pace, and discuss themes and such over popcorn weekly or something. I can dream, right?
The main thing that has eased the torture for him is Audible. He has the app on his own device and uses it for every single book. I have to remember, though, that I didn’t start reading until adulthood, except for required novels at school. Our persistence will pay off eventually, right? I’d like to see the grandfather’s list. Could you shoot me a copy?
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Dear Editor, I just finished your Editor’s Note about your reluctant readers and couldn’t help but think about my own kids. As a reading teacher, I know the value of independent reading. Unfortunately, my kids are just like yours ... and I’ve tried everything! Luckily, my son’s teachers require keeping a 900page log each quarter, so he at least reads for that reason. But he HATES it most of the time. Sure, he’s stumbled upon a few books he can’t put down: Maze Runner, Hardy Boys, Sounder.
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DIAPER RASHES — SOLVED. That uncomfortable, sore, prickly stuff happens, and both you and Baby HATE it. So, what have you found that works best? Find a dirt dobbers’ nest. My grandmother told me about old dirt dobbers’ nests. Crush them into a powder and sprinkle it on the diaper rash; the rash is guaranteed to be gone by the next diaper change. Used it on all three of my kids, works wonders! Also the cream for breastfeeding mothers works wonders as well. Misti Voorhies
When creams fail, try a diaper rash bath. I tried Happy Hiney, and it literally blistered his bottom. Triple Paste works well, but I have recently fallen in love with Butt Paste — the extra strength in the red tube. It’s 40 percent zinc oxide and works. Also, Aveeno makes a diaper rash bath that works wonders! Best of luck to Mommy and baby. Diaper rash is the worst. Kendra Hermon
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If you mix Aquaphor and Neosporin together and apply a thin layer onto the rash it will get dramatically better overnight. You can also mix in an antacid like Maalox and it will help as well. Jami Waller
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If it’s from a yeast infection, add about a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a couple of cups of warm water and sponge on. Then, dry with a cool blow dryer (cool, NOT hot) with each diaper change. It’s a remedy from an old pediatrician from more than 20 years ago, and it works great. Also works for adults with yeast on skin (between skin folds, etc.).
My daughter was allergic to most creams. Her diaper rash got so bad it was cracked and bleeding. I tried coconut oil, breastmilk, airing it, nystatin and almost every cream out there, but what finally worked was Bag Balm. It comes in a green tin and is made for cow utters. Yep, had to go to Tractor Supply Company for my baby, but it was a miracle worker for only about $6.
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CHANGES IN CEREAL SHOULD YOU CARE ABOUT GENERAL MILLS’ INTENTION TO MAKE CEREALS WITH MORE NATURAL INGREDIENTS? “We should all care! I am very excited.” Jessica Swift
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“That has been one of our biggest struggles this summer. We have a 9-, 7- and 4-year-old who are constantly throwing each other under the bus and minimizing their roles. It’s very tough because it’s very deceitful and we’re trying to teach them that’s not OK. Getting in a little trouble for breaking a rule is better than getting in a lot of trouble for lying.” Amanda Lopez
“My kids (son, age 9; daughter, age 5) do the same thing. All I hear is, “MOM! he/she did it and I wasn’t doing anything!” Mommy knows better than that. LOL. And it can’t be that the sibling just did something wrong: they have to scream it to me as if I’m across the country!” Jessica Bynum
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“Some people don’t take to change very well considering it’s something they’ve known for years. Some formula changes just ruin the taste. It’s good in a way since it seems like every other kid is being diagnosed with some kind of food allergy or special restrictions now. My husband and I eat cereal on occasion, and if the flavor or textures change then my husband will no longer eat it (and he loves Reese’s Puffs). Plus, I’m concerned with some recipes I have that use the cereals. How will the new formulations affect the recipes? I think cereal should be for a treat, but not every single morning. It is convenient, but it is still a processed food.” Amanda Price
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breast-feeding Getting started with breastfeeding can be hard, but that magic moment will come. That moment — perhaps in the middle of the night — holding your infant, when everything’s working, and you realize that you’re providing him the very best start ... and you couldn’t possibly love anyone or any thing more.
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reastfeeding may be one of the most beautiful experiences in life. The intimacy, the emotions it can produce, the falling in love with your baby. But it doesn’t always begin that way. Padding down the hall exhausted in the middle of the night toward the sound of your crying baby can make you want to cry. The first three months of having a newborn are hard enough for all of the changes you’ve gone through, and many new moms who were determined to breastfeed will just give up — before the magic moment arrives when your infant, satisfied and thriving, is asleep in your arms, head back, lips slightly open, holding in a burp that will eventually bubble up. That’s when you tenderly kiss the tip of his sweet nose. That moment of pure contentment when you stroke his soft little head and hold his teeny baby hand. Nurses, doctors and well-intentioned family and friends may inadvertently instill fear in your heart with talk of supplementing just as you’re trying to make breastfeeding work. Unless something’s not working (your baby’s not wetting up to eight diapers a day; not latching on; has a medical issue that prevents him from nursing — in which case “they” will tell you to pump, pump, pump, which for many women can be crazy boring), you should fight to stay the course. Often first-time moms who say they want to breastfeed hear worst-case scenarios even before they start, undermining their confidence and instilling an “out” even before Baby’s born. I’ve read too many articles about defiant women who gave up on breastfeeding, claiming they couldn’t take it anymore; it was just so easy to start making bottles. I hear about their fatigue, nipple soreness, clogged milk ducts and emotional drain, and I feel
bad for them. But I always kind of feel they’re slightly “off.” Breastfeeding is not about you. It’s about the baby. You have to learn how to do it, and you can. Once a baby comes into your life, living is no longer the same, but I think lots of women want it to be and spend a great deal of time griping and fussing trying to get things back to “normal.” Having an infant is the new normal, though. New moms have crawl at first with breastfeeding, then walk before they can run. It’s definitely an exercise in patience. You’ve already heard about why breastfeeding is best. I just want to tell you why breastfeeding is joy. Once you get it — middle of the night or otherwise — it becomes second nature. Yes, you may feed your little baby 14 times a day and wonder where your own self goes. Yes, you will feel at times like a sacrificial lamb. But for me, around week four with my infant, after nights and days of different struggles, breastfeeding became a pleasure. It became a gift instead of a sacrifice. Loving work instead of burdensome task. Worth your tears, your complaints and worth everything for that little love who belongs to no one else but you. Marnie Jackson is a local mother of two. She breastfed both of her children for as long as they wanted.
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Dress up your locker or create a fun notebook with these fun crafts for kids — and find more crafts online!
Locker Curtain
Pencil Pouch
Fuzzy Wuzzy Notebook
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Handkerchief, stapler, ribbon, roll of sticker magnetic strip
Envelope (or craft paper), roll of sticker magnetic strip, scissors, markers
Notebook with a board or sturdy cover, colorful pipe cleaners, hot glue, scissors, duct tape in a cool color or pattern
What You Do • Fold to pleat the fabric and staple in place. Repeat until it has all been pleated and staples line the top. It’s a “no-sew” approach. • Cut off a length of the magnetic strip to fit the length of the top of the curtain. Pull the paper backing off and stick it to the top of the curtain over the staples. • Gather it at about the middle and tie with a ribbon. You might want to add another strip of the magnet to the side of the ribbon so that when you hang it along the top of the locker, the magnet will help hold it to the side.
What You Do • Fold craft paper to form a slim envelope. Something simple, nothing fancy. Or, just get a regular envelope.
What You Do
• Decorate the envelope with markers.
• With your hot glue gun on low heat (with parental help), add one strip down the length (or width) of the notebook as straight as you can.
• Apply a strip of the sticker magnet down the middle of the back of the envelope, leaving the opening at the top, to stick it to the inside of your locker.
• Quickly place a pipe cleaner on the glue strip allowing the pipe cleaner to hang off both ends. Repeat until the cover is full of pipe cleaners.
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• After the cover is full, bend the edges over the cover and then put a piece of colorful duct tape over the edges. This will help hold them on as well as cover the points.
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DAYTONA BOUND! By Kiera Ashford
From the tallest lighthouse in Florida to unique places to eat and fun spots to visit, your family can make one unforgettable trip to Daytona Beach.
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aytona Beach is filled with soft, but hard-packed sand along the shore enticing families to build sand castles and more in sunny Florida ... an 11-hour drive from Nashville. Walk along the beach, gaze at the ocean, watch birds, read the speed limit sign ... um, what? Yeah, there are speed limit signs on the beach because visitors drive right on it and ... well, it IS Daytona! This beach was once the spectator spot for races, so drivable sections are still available to honor the tradition. Don’t worry, you can find plenty of traffic-free spots, too. I mean, the beach is what you came for right? Maybe.
HAVING FUN YET? After building umpteen sand castles, take your family over to the Daytona
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Beach Boardwalk and Pier (386-253-0254; daytonabeachboardwalk.com). You’ll get an amazing view of the area from the beach-side Ferris wheel. Kids can enjoy the roller coaster, nostalgic arcade and midway games as well as fishing off the pier. This is a popular spot to be during the night as the adjacent laid back ocean meshes perfectly with the lights and sounds of nearby attractions. If you’re looking to have a sand-free day, go to The Marine Science Center (386304-5545; marinesciencecenter. com). This facility rehabilitates sea birds and sea turtles while teaching the ecology behind the area’s delicate marine environment. On my visit, I got to watch a gigantic sea turtle feeding. It was a sad and lovely moment all at the same time. Soon, that turtle will be well enough to be released back into the ocean.
Admission is $5 adults, $2 ages 3 - 12, free ages 2 and younger. For those with older, more adventurous kids, you’ll want to visit Tuscawilla Park’s Zoom Air Adventure Park (386569-3519; zoomair.us). Get up into the canopy with the ropes course woven in the trees and filled with different challenges that test the strength and skills of anyone 54 inches and taller. If it’s your first time — like it was for me — don’t worry. Everyone’s required to participate in a ground-level trial run to get familiar with the mechanics. There are a lot of steps involved, and you’ll want to be comfortable doing them. I didn’t care too much for the ropes, but zipping through the trees was exhilarating! Tickets start at $19.75, and you can add to your adventure package as you wish.
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GET SOME GRUB Walking around in the Florida sun makes me hungry. For breakfast or lunch, check out The Dancing Avocado (386-947-2022; facebook.com/ DancingAvocadoKitchen). It’s vibe is laid back, and I was eager to see the menu because I’m an avocado-loving girl. It was hard to choose from the variety of dishes they create using hundreds of pounds of fresh-from-Florida fruits and vegetables, but I ended up with the Dancer sandwich (sliced avocado, three melted cheeses, sliced tomato, sprouts and onions on toasted multigrain bread). It had an unusual seasoning added to it that was surprisingly delightful. I learned that it was called Dancer Dust (which is also sold in the retail shop) — it’s known to be a blend of 11 herbs and spices with a zest to complement any dish. It was so good I bought some to bring home with me! Now that your belly is full and you find yourself craving
something sweet, visit Angell and Phelps Chocolate Factory (1-800-969-2634; angellandphelps.com) to enjoy all the chocolatey wonders! Browsing the store is not a good idea if you love chocolate — you’ll want one of everything! They have all kinds of traditional old-fashioned candy and chocolates. The fudge is mouth-watering good, too. You’ll be astonished by the different chocolate molds they use to make all those detailed shapes and animals. That can make for a hard decision when you’ve got to choose what to get the kids. I realized, a little too late, that there was also a tour available to see what goes on in the making of their chocolates. Be sure to visit the website to see when the tours happen in order to check it out.
WHERE TO STAY Kids will be delighted to find the s’mores kit on the bed upon check in at The Shores Resort & Spa (386767-7350; shoresre-
HEY, LOOK UP HERE! Get a birds-eye view of the area at Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse (386-761-1821; ponceinlet.org). This brick red lighthouse is the tallest in Florida and is only 10 miles south of Daytona Beach. Climb the 203 steps of this 175-foot tower (because of it’s so tall, children must be able to ascend and descend on their own without being carried). They don’t want parents toppling over! If you opt to stay grounded, check out the rest of the museum. You’ll be amazed by a unique collection of makeshift Cuban rafts that landed ashore in the area. Admission to the lighthouse is $6.95 adults, $1.95 ages 11 - 3, free ages 2 and younger.
GET YOUR DAYTONA 500 TICKETS NOW! sort.com). Walking through the newly redecorated lobby of this resort, you’ll find comfort and friendliness is a top priority. As I waited in line to check in, another staff member popped up out of nowhere to take care of me. The Shores is known for their comfy striped cabanas by the salt water, ocean-front pool — great for families to rent to keep everyone and everything together. More offerings include The Shores Kid’s Club activity programs, kids’ night out programs and more. Once you’ve had dinner, grab your complimentary s’mores kit (remember? it’s in your room!) get a roasting skewer from the bar and enjoy your sweet treat with your family at one of the many fire pits available pool side. From the large-scale customer amenities to the smallest of details — like salt scrubs in the public bathroom — Shores Resort aims to delight. They want to keep you busy (if you’re up to it) and having fun. Kiera Ashford is associate editor for this publication and mom of two, ages 5 and 9.
Of course, one of the main reasons Tennesseans go to Daytona is to enjoy the races at Daytona International Speedway (1-800-PIT-SHOP; daytonainternationalspeedway. com). If you haven’t been in a while, you’re in for a real treat come January, 2016 when the $400 million DAYTONA Rising frontstretch redevelopment project is completed. With the mark of the new development, 2016 is also the 58th DAYTONA 500, which is set for Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016. I had the chance to visit the speedway during the expansion and took a tour — experiencing firsthand the excitement of being on the pavement, up in the box seats, standing at Victory Lane where the champions get their photos taken, seeing the garages and more. I had no idea that the track was so steep, and the tour was a pleasant surprise. With the completion Daytona Rising, the speedway will become the first-ever motor sports stadium featuring 40 escalators, 101,500 new seats, twice as many restrooms, three times as many concession stands and more. DAYTONA 500 tickets start at $95, and there are still a limited number of seats available. The Speedway Tour is $16 adults, $10 ages 6 - 12, free for ages 5 and younger (lasts 30 minutes). The VIP Tour is $50 per person (lasts 180 minutes).
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he next installment of Nashville/Sumner Parent’s Kids Fun Club teams up with RiverGate Mall’s free Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 1. Captain America, Thor and Iron Man will be on site to meet kids for an afternoon of festivities including the wildly popular new Bubble Ball craze in Middle Tennessee. Have fun playing other games along with face painting, a balloon artist, inflatables, a magician and more. Bring school
supplies to donate to local schools in need. A book bag giveaway for students in grades 1 - 5 takes place at 4 p.m., and students must have a wristband and be present to get one — wristbands will be available at 12 p.m. while supplies last. The bash takes place from 1 - 4 p.m. The mall is located at 1000 RiverGate Pkwy., Goodlettsville. For more info, visit rivergate-mall.com.
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Children’s Nutcracker Auditions This Month
Sumner Children’s Clinics Welcome New Providers
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Local kids audition for roles in Nashville Ballet’s Nashville’s Nutcracker in 2014. Auditions for this year’s show take place this month for ages 8 and older. Photo by Tim Broekma.
and affiliated with Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt — welcomes two new providers. Marlon Shell, M.D., hails from Michigan where he is an alumnus of the University of Michigan. His family has been in Middle Tennessee where he’s been practicing since 2010. Laura Bowling, PNP, is a recent graduate from the Pediatric
See a sensory friendly screening of the new Fantastic Four movie on Saturday, Aug. 8 at NCG Cinema in Gallatin.
Nurse Practitioner program at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Bowling is a former volunteer at a children’s clinic in Guatemala and says she’s excited to work with the Spanishand English-speaking families of Sumner County. Hendersonville Children’s Clinic is located at 262 New Shackle Island Road (615-8241142). Portland Children’s Clinic is at 105 Red Bud Drive #D (615-323-1640). Learn more about both locations at vipmidsouth.com.
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Quick Bits: NCG Gallatin Cinema offers a sensory friendly screening of the new movie FANTASTIC FOUR on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. There are no previews, the sound is turned down and the lights are a bit brighter. Tickets are $6. The theater is located at 1035 Greensboro Drive, Gallatin. Call 615-451-9500 or visit ncgmovies.com/ gallatin ... EXPERIENCE GOODLETTSVILLE on Saturday, Aug. 29 at Moss-Wright Park features free music, inflatables, food vendors, a kickball tournament, talent show, business expo and community showcase. The event takes place from 2 - 8 p.m. Call 615-8512234 or visit cityofgoodlettsville.org ... Remington College Nashville Campus (441 Donelson Pike) offers FREE HAIRCUTS FOR KIDS ages 17 and younger from Aug. 3 - 31 during its Seventh Annual Cuts for Kids program. Hours are Tue - Thu 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Fri 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. In addition, anyone 18 and older can get a free cut in exchange for a donation of school supplies that will go to local schools. Walk-ins are welcome, but the college recommends scheduling an appointment by calling 615-493-9390. Learn more at remingtoncosmo.com.
The most wonderful time of the year brings the Nashville Ballet’s holiday tradition of Nashville’s Nutcracker, on stage at TPAC this year from Dec. 5 - 23. One of the charming aspects of the production is the large cast of local children who share the stage in various roles alongside Nashville Ballet’s professional dancers. Kids ages 8 - 12 can audition for the show on Sundays, Aug. 23, 30 and Sept. 13. Prior dance experience is not a requirement as performance training will be provided. Boys’ auditions are from 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Girls’ audtion times are 12 - 1 p.m. (ages 8 - 9; 7-year-olds can try out as long as they turn 8 by Dec. 31) and 1 - 2 p.m. (ages 10 - 11). Ages 12 and older must be School of Nashville Ballet students; their audition time is 2 - 3 p.m. All auditioning kids must bring a 4” x 6” full-body photo, and there is a $10 audition fee. Decision letters will be sent on Sept. 18. Auditions take place at The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet, 3630 Redmon St., Nashville. Call 615-2972966 or visit nashvilleballet. com/youthcast.
more ballet! The School of Nashville Ballet’s fall semester starts Monday, Aug. 3 with a new Studio Division for ages 8 - 18 with classes in ballet, jazz, hip hop and musical theater within a flexible schedule. Call 615-297-2966 or visit nashvilleballet.com.
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takes place in Shelbyville Aug. 26 - Sept. 5. Watch more than 2,000 horses compete during the 10-day-and-night event where only one horse will emerge proudly on the Saturday night before Labor Day as the World Grand Champion Tennessee Walking Horse. The show takes place at 1110 N. Evans St. General admission tickets vary from $5 - $12 per person per night depending upon night attending, free for ages 6 and younger. Get your tickets by calling 931-6845915, ext. 104 or 109, or before the show. Visit twhnc.com for more show information.
Family Fun at The Streets There’s free family fun this month at The Streets of Indian Lake. Every Thursday from 6:30 - 9 p.m. enjoy the Summer Concert Series featuring a different local band each week. Fridays from 6 - 9 feature the Hendersonville Cruise-In with kids’ activities, classic cars and hot rods, and live music. The Hendersonville Farmers Market is 9 am. - 2 p.m. every Saturday. Family Fun Day at the Market is Aug. 29 featuring live entertainment and children’s activities. Learn more at streetsofindianlake.com.
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The 77th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration takes place Aug. 26 - Sept. 5 in Shelbyville.
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t might be back-to-school time right now, but the holidays will be here
before we know it, and it’s never to early to plan ahead and have something fun for your family to look forward to in the near future. Gaylord Opryland’s annual “A Country Christmas” celebration returns for the 2015 season on Friday, Nov. 20, and there are two brand-new features for your family to enjoy. The chilly and popular ICE! exhibit features The Nutcracker story this year. Remember that 2014 was the final year of The Rockettes’
Kids can look forward to seeing Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical during “A Country Christmas” this year at Gaylord Opryland Resort. Tickets for the show are on sale now.
long-running show at the Grand Ole Opry House? Replacing it this year is the Broadway show,
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Save some dough on those back-to-school supplies, fall wardrobe and more during the 2015 SALES TAX HOLIDAY. From 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7 - 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, you can shop tax-free for clothing ($100 or less per item), school supplies ($100 or less per item) and computer equipment ($1,500 or less per item). For a list of all tax-exempt items, visit the Tennessee Department of Revenue at tn.gov/revenue/article/sales-tax-holiday ... La Leche League hosts the SUMNER COUNTY LIVE, LOVE, LATCH! event on Saturday, Aug. 15. This family event celebrating breastfeeding features a potluck brunch — bring a dish to share! (beverages and paper products provided)— along with door prizes, gift bags, a silent auction, kids’ activities, yoga and more. It takes place at Municipal Park, 160 Municipal Park Drive, Gallatin, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Call 615-3237158 or visit lllofkytn.org/portland.
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Prep for Private School Fair Pondering the private school option for your child’s education? On Saturday, Sept. 19, Nashville Parent’s annual Private School Fair takes place at Adventure Science Center (ASC) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Representatives from several independent schools in Middle Tennessee will be on site to speak one-on-one with parents and prospective students about everything their institutions offer — from academics and athletics to arts and financial aid. The Private School Fair is free (regular admission applies to ASC exhibits). Are you a school wanting to secure a booth at the fair? Call 615-256-2158, ext. 142, or e-mail teresa@ daycommedia.com.
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New kids, new town ... yikes! Squelch your child’s back-to-school butterflies with these tender-loving tips.
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don’t want to be the new kid!” your child wails, faced with the prospect of starting a new school in a place he doesn’t know filled with people he’s never seen. And it’s no wonder. Who likes walking into a room full of strangers? If you’re new in town, you’ve got to make quick business of allaying your child’s new-kid butterflies. But how? Help him. Be there for him. Confront and conquer newschool jitters together and this too shall pass. Here are 10 ways to help kids get comfortable.
Find Friends. “Don’t make your child go in cold,” says early childhood education specialist Maureen Taylor, Ed.D.
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“Spend your summer finding and introducing your kids to students his age or younger who will attend the same school.” One familiar face can go a long way toward increasing a kid’s confidence.
Check Yourself. “Sometimes kids pick up on parents’ worries about sending the child to a new school,” says clinical psychologist Lawrence Levy. Monitor your anxiety and be vigilant of the signals you send. Talk with your new principal, teacher and other parents to help calm your fears and prevent them from amplifying your child’s schoolrelated stress.
Visit the School. Walk around the school and grounds
with your child before school starts. Give him a campus map if one is available. If your child has to walk from one class to another between periods, practice the shortest route together so he knows he can get from gym to English class in the time allotted. Attend orientation with your child, be friendly and reach out to those who are warm to you.
Talk it Up. The stories kids tell themselves about their newschool transition have a major impact on their emotions. Create a sense of happy anticipation for your child by being positive. Use optimistic words and phrases to help him adopt a positive tone himself in telling about himself.
Meet the Staff. Head to school before it starts (during
in-service days) to meet the principal, teachers and other personnel. They will reassure you that your child will be connected up with other friendly kids to ease his transition.
Be a Player. Pack a picnic lunch and go to the school playground just for fun. Spend unstructured time in your child’s soon-to-be stomping grounds. Familiarity with the outdoor environment and play equipment makes recess and lunch time less intimidating for school-age kids.
Team Up. “Make your child a participant in back-to-school preparations, instead of doing things for him,” says Levy. Shop together for supplies, clothing and athletic gear. Let him express his personal style and favorite
hobbies with a special backpack or book covers. Kids gain a sense of control and independence when they assist with back-toschool prep.
Stack the Deck. Work with your child to list appropriate get-to-know-you questions and personal facts he can use during early (and sometimes awkward) peer interactions. Favorite movies, hobbies, sports and magic tricks are interesting things to share with new friends. Knowing what to say eases fears about the social scene.
Anticipate Academic Challenges. The level of difficulty, class schedule or homework load may be different at your child’s new school. Stay in friendly touch with his teachers so you can support him.
Take a Token. Kids feel more secure when they have a comfort object tucked away in their book bag or locker. Let him select a small token to take with him to school — it can be his secret worry-busting weapon. A tiny toy, a favorite piece of clothing or a silly photo of the family dog can bring a smile to your nervous new student. New school transitions are harder for some students than others — you know your child’s temperament best. “Some kids breeze into a new classroom as if they do it every day,” says Taylor. “Others are anxious and withdrawn whether they’re 5 or 11.” Offer extra reassurance and be patient while your student adjusts. Before long, he’ll be singing the school fight song and looking forward to the upcoming carnival. J Heidi Smith Luedtke is a psychologist, former educator and mom of two eager learners. She is the author of Detachment Parenting.
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2. EXPECT GREAT THINGS. Set high but realistic expectations for your child that are consistent with his age and ability and share them with the teacher. His expectations are likely to rise in response.
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3. CONFRONT PROBLEMS EARLY. If you notice changes in behavior, grades, etc., alert the teacher. Working together, you may be able to avert problems before they grow more complicated.
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4. RESPECT TEACHERS’ LIMITS. Your child isn’t the only kid in the class, and teachers have a responsibility to ensure everyone gets the attention they deserve. Don’t ask to make exceptions that interfere — ask for additional resources and provide extra tutoring at home. 5. SPEND TIME IN THE CLASSROOM. If you can, volunteer in your child’s class. Your presence shows him you believe education is important. You’ll see first hand how the teacher works with him and how relationships with other kids affect his learning. 6. VOLUNTEER TIME OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL DAY. Offer to prepare project materials or do research for an upcoming unit. Provide supplies for a class lesson or help grade papers in the evenings. 7. ESTABLISH A FAMILY ROUTINE. Build time into kids’ schedules for reading and study in a designated, distraction-free location. Homework is much easier to accomplish at the same time and place each day instead of on the fly between soccer and piano lessons. Routines help kids manage stress and maintain healthy habits. 8. REINFORCE LEARNING IN REAL LIFE. Find teachable moments outside of school. Test math skills at the grocery store. Read books together and point out spelling words or parts of speech. 9. WATCH YOUR TONE. Be calm and respectful if you have a complaint. Use specific examples and ask for the teacher’s ideas about what can be done. Remember, even if you disagree, you’re both on the same side. Your child is likely to lose if you get adversarial or aggressive. 10. SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION. Send an e-mail to say how much your child enjoyed last week’s science experiment or write a note to the principal to compliment a job well done. Partnerships flourish when people feel appreciated. — Heidi Smith Luedtke, Ph.D.
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1. Get a Game Plan. The most common mistake shoppers make is buying too much on impulse when faced with a large selection or buying too much of the wrong thing. Before leaving home, know what your child needs and what you want to purchase. Otherwise, you’ll be overwhelmed when you get to the stores.
2. Take Inventory. Make a shopping list of the basic items needed based on your closet inventory. Though this list should be your guide, leave some room for flexibility. Your child may see an extra-special sweater that matches two or more basics in her wardrobe. 3. Establish a Budget. While not every family can spend hundreds of dollars on back-toschool clothes, it’s important that you decide what your budget is before you go. Equally important is knowing your price point – are you going to spend $40 or $80 for that pair of jeans?
4. Consider Gender Differences. Statistics show that parents tend to spend more on girls’ clothing than boys’. This is due, in part, to girls’ higher interest in apparel, although boys can be clothes horses too. Girls’ clothing tends to be slightly higher-priced than boys’ due to special details, such as lace, buttons and fancy collars.
5. Anticipate Budget Hikes. Keep in mind that as a child’s age increases, so does the price. As children move into adolescence, expect a gradual 25 percent hike in clothing prices. The combination of increased peer awareness and pure size — more fabric, construction and fashion features — adds to the bottom line. Older children also tend to have a wider variety of social activities that require a more diverse wardrobe.
6. Spread it Out & Change it Up. With growing kids, it’s actually best to spread purchases across a longer period of time. And don’t overlook alterations. Those too-little pants or jeans can be easily made into shorts or capris.
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• DURABILITY: Look for good enough quality to withstand repeated laundering while remaining colorfast without shrinking. Check for reinforced stitching and well-sewn buttons and buttonholes. When purchasing knits, go with fabric that’s more dense than loose, with limited stretching. Keep in mind growth features such as elastic waistbands, adjustable straps and longer shirt tails.
• VERSATILITY: Staples, such as jumpers for girls and khakis for boys, are great dress-it-up or dress-it-down pieces, as are various colored T-shirts. Mixing and matching with the basics — jeans, tops, and other pants or skirts — make a wardrobe work harder.
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• QUALITY: Getting the most value for your money means budgeting for quality. Backpacks and jackets, for example, are likely candidates for heavy wear and tear. For items like these, it’s a good idea to buy brands you trust. Some items, such
as backpacks, even come with warranties. • COMFORT: Children need to be comfortable when they’re in a learning environment. When trying on clothes in the dressing room, have your child sit, kneel, twist around and bend over. Are the clothes tight anywhere? Do they ride up or fall down? Are they itchy? If so, it may distract him while he’s trying to learn.
8. Turn Opposition into Teachable Moments. There may be times when your child wants something more than your budget allows, or it’s an item you simply find inappropriate. If you have a game plan before leaving home, you both will know what the expectations are, and you may be able to avoid an argument. When conflicts do arise, seize the opportunity to discuss the reason for spending limits with him. This is usually tied to parents’ personal convictions about what is and isn’t extravagant. It’s an important way to impart values and introduce ideas that will make him a competent money manager as he grows up.
9. Consider a Compromise. If the situation warrants, negotiate. This keeps fun and
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camaraderie in the picture as parents and kids plan for back to school. One idea is to set aside at least 10 percent of the overall budget for the unexpected. That way, when you encounter an item that isn’t essential, but extra special, your child has some freedom of choice.
10. Let Them Buy It. Another option is to let children use their own money to buy that “must-have” item. Kids these days are spending more and more of their own money on back-to-school clothes. If they find something they want and it isn’t in your budget, let them purchase it themselves. Overall, preparing a back-toschool wardrobe can be a fun and rewarding experience. The key is to plan ahead, establish a budget, and keep an open line of communication with your child. Then you can shop for style with savings in mind. J Denise Yearian is the former parenting editor and the mother of three children and four grandchildren.
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CAN YOU HEAR ME? Listening to Tweens and Teens Prevents Problems By Laura Reagan-Porras, M.S.
If you want your older kids to hear you and what you counsel, you must make extra time (and energy) to listen to them. A few simple skills can help.
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on suicide prevention. Aside from seeking
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Laura Reagan-Porras, M.S., is a family sociologist, parenting coach and writer. More importantly she is a mother of two. She has the opportunity to practice communication strategies with tweens daily.
listening.
ACTIVE LISTENING. Passive listening is simply hearing what your tween has to say without a response from you. Active listening involves reflecting back the feeling of what your child is communicating to you, like a type of conversational mirror. Tweens feel valued
PUTTING THE STEPS TOGETHER: A SAMPLE CONVERSATION
MOM: “TELL ME ABOUT AMY.” (Conversation starter with an open ended request.) ASHLEY: “SHE’S OK, BUT SHE’S ALWAYS WITH HER NEW BOYFRIEND, MATT, NOW. HE’S COOL, BUT THEY’RE JUST SO INTO EACH OTHER.”
when adults actively listen to them. When there’s a natural pause in her conversation with you, simply repeat the last few words of her last sentence. It may feel mechanical at first, but it shows her that you’re really listening to her and are trying to understand her meaning. Active listening also sends the message that you’re interested
MOM: “SO, THEY’RE REALLY INTO EACH OTHER?” (Active listening.) ASHLEY: “YEAH, I FEEL LIKE THE THIRD WHEEL ON A LOPSIDED TRICYCLE. IT SORT OF MAKES ME MAD.” MOM: “YOU’RE ANGRY BECAUSE YOU FEEL LEFT OUT?” (Confirmation of meaning.)
in learning more.
RESTATE OR REPHRASE TO CHECK MEANING. Don’t assume understanding. Check it out. This step requires a little bravery because you risk rejection, and if she is particularly hormonal or in a rebellious or angry mood, it can hurt. Being willing to check out my interpretation of my daughter, Grace, requires vulnerability. Over the years, I’ve seen her respond by opening up more.
SUMMARIZE. When the conversation starts winding down, summarize the essence of the conversation to confirm meaning and build trust. This may be the hardest part of active listening, but with practice, skills grow. David Brashear, a licensed clinical social
ASHLEY: “YES, ESPECIALLY AT LUNCH.” (Pause in the conversation. Resist the temptation to fill it with words.) ASHLEY: “I GUESS I COULD GO EAT AT ABBIE AND MADDY’S TABLE.” MOM: “YOU FEEL LEFT OUT BECAUSE OF HOW AMY AND MATT RELATE TO EACH OTHER, ESPECIALLY AT LUNCH. BUT YOU ARE WILLING TO EAT WITH OTHER FRIENDS.” (Summarizing.) ASHLEY: “YES, BUT I REALLY MISS AMY.” MOM: “I KNOW YOU MISS YOUR PRIVATE TIME WITH AMY, BUT I’M REALLY PROUD OF YOU FOR TRYING NEW THINGS.” Affirmation. ASHLEY: “THANKS, MOM.”
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Get That Kid an Agent!
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magine being 10 years old, but instead of just worrying about the swim team or a math quiz, you’re working twice as hard to keep up in school so you can ditch class to attend auditions on demand. That’s the way it is for a determined number of kids across the nation trying to break in to the movie and TV business. Theater auditions are small fries compared to what it takes to get into big films. In fact, for kid actors who make it onto the big screen, in say, a blockbuster smash hit like the summer of 2015’s Jurassic World, it’s about beating out thousands of other competitors. But how? “A one-hundred-and-ten percent commitment,” says Ariel Winter, star of TV’s hit Modern Family and sister of Gray Studio Nashville owner (and actor) Shanelle Gray. “Hard work is key,” Winter says, “and you have to go in and wow them and show them something amazing,” she adds. Both Ariel and Shanelle have been working since they were little. Shanelle starred as the very first Young Cosette in the original Broadway production of Les Miserables. She’s been working ever since, but started Gray Studios — a premier acting program for children and adults based in Los Angeles with satellite locations across the country and now here. Classes are taught exclusively by professional working actors. And training, Shanelle Gray says, is the key to getting your child started in the TV/film industry. Training, an agent, luck ... and talent. “They have to have some level of innate talent,” Gray says, “and then we can help mold their talent to help them make outstanding
choices at auditions in order to book jobs,” she adds. Gray Studios is fully committed to working with kids — and parents — to help them fully learn about today’s acting business — an industry that is changing rapidly with technology. Here in Middle Tennessee, there’s an explosion of musical theater opportunities for children — isn’t that training enough? Gray says both yes and no. “Disney and maybe Nickelodeon takes broad acting — not as broad as musical theater — but really, kids need to learn comedic timing and how to work with cameras. In film you can speak volumes by not talking ... on
Audition Advice for Kids From a Big-Time Working Kid Actor “Just go in there and own it like you own the job already. You just have to say, ‘I’m going to get this, I’m going to get this.’ Be optimistic about everything, and then believe what’s on the page.” — Ty Simpkins, star of Jurassic World and Iron Man 3
stage you really can’t,” she says, acknowledging however, that musical theater is beneficial and tremendously fun for kids. GETTING KIDS STARTED So what does it really take to get your child working in the industry? How do you land an agent for your child and, well, what IS the business of TV and film acting? “First, you need a great headshot for your child,” says Brentwood resident Leah Clo, mom to three working-actor kids, Ryan, Carly and Josie. They’ve booked videos, commercials and some low-budget films and have come close to bigger ones. “It used to be that you could use any good picture of your child,” Clo says, “but everything’s on computers now. You need a great headshot that will really help your child get noticed, because the headshots are submitted for work by their agent,” she says. Clo says parents should expect to pay anywhere from $50 - $250 for headshots in Nashville for their child, although in other markets such as Los Angeles, parents can pay upward of $350 or more. Getting your kids with a reputable agency (who works with casting directors in the Southeast and — preferably — Los Angeles) is essential. A word of caution here: Beware agencies that ask for money up front. It’s not legal and it’s not legit, Gray says. Agents only make money when your child makes money. The Clo kids are with Talent Trek, and they are sent out for auditions weekly, sometimes landing jobs, sometimes not. They have (please turn the page)
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learned not to get cut up about rejection. Something Winter knows a lot about. “For many years I went in and didn’t get the job,” Winter says. “The key to surviving rejection is to just forget about it. It’s not that you were terrible, it’s just that it’s a long process and the casting people are going after a specific need — an exact need. That’s their job.” Winter says training with Gray Studios’ professional coaches helped her to hone her technique and to learn all of the things that could help her stand out. “You have to keep working, get your coaching and be very serious about it ... and you have to make sure it’s your dream,” she adds. That’s because there are thousands of other young actors who go after the jobs your kids want. WHOSE DREAM IS IT, ANYWAY? Leah Clo, a former actor herself, said her daughter Carly came to her when she was 4 and announced that she wanted to play Annie in the smash Broadway musical. Carly, a strong singer — she recently starred as Liesl in Act Too’s The Sound of Music, along with sister Josie who played Brigitta — was determined, assuring her mother she wanted to try. Clo says at first they just went after theater roles, but once she felt confident the kids were having fun, decided to pursue TV and film, too. And they’re still having fun. “It’s not necessarily a time commitment,” Clo says. “It’s a lifestyle commitment. You’re either in 100 percent or you’re not. And I decided not to send them out for anything they didn’t want to go for.” THE NEW INDUSTRY In the old days — before everyone had smartphones and computers — mothers dragged kids all across town on what were known as “go sees.” They’d knock on agency doors and deliver headshots, trying to get their darlings seen by agents — and often the headshots went straight to the waste basket. It was a frustrating prospect to get seen and it bred the stage mom stereotype. Today, young actors are selected for auditions by their agent-submitted headshots. If chosen, they’re either asked to physically go or submit a videotaped audition (which is becoming more the norm). Audition tapes are either shot by the child’s agent or parent (depending on capabilities). Videotape auditions are then uploaded and downloaded, and it happens all across the nation, nowhere more so than in Los Angeles — it’s how today’s acting jobs get booked. If your child’s lucky enough to be called back after viewing the vid-
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eotape, that’s when a vital in-person audition will happen, and your young actor needs to be ready to shine. That’s why training gives kids an edge. Gray Studios Nashville offers once-a-month eight-hour weekend intensive workshops where kids get big doses of what it takes to stand out in auditions. “A lot of times we’ll coach a child and he’ll say, ‘They made me do it four different ways!’ and that’s the way it is,” says Gray. “We teach kids how to do things in different ways, making decisions, because in an audition situation they will be asked to change things up.” Gray Studios’ first session in Nashville took place last July. The studio is prepping now for the August 22 - 23 workshop coming up (keep up to date with info on that on Facebook at Gray Studios Nashville), but certainly if you have a child eager to get out there and be seen, don’t wait to get started — someone else is already ahead of you! “There’s lots of work available for kids,” says Gray. “Really, it may be even better to be with an Atlanta agent more than a Nashville one because work is just exploding there,” she adds. It’s tricky to understand the business of TV, film, voice overs, industrials, commercials, videos and animation. Sometimes it can seem overwhelming. That’s why it’s important to get a team behind your child. “We’ll 100 percent help parents navigate the business,” says Gray. “Kids will get training, make connections and take those important steps toward auditioning,” she adds. For Clo and her kids, they’ve learned all about the industry together and with training workshops with local casting director Regina Moore. “The main reason you can live here in Nashville and audition for jobs all over the country are casting websites that agencies register you on,” Clo says. But kids — and parents — have to be ready to go to auditions at any time. “Most kids are homeschooled,” says Clo, referring to the ease of setting your own schedule. Another thing that helps with making things easier on you? “Having a good stage mom friend,” says Clo. “We are there for each other through joys and heartbreaks. We route each other’s kids and when we share successes, it’s not boastful, we get it. When people ask me why we do this, I say, ‘My kids have dreams! I’m just helping them reach them.’” J Susan Swindell Day is the editor of this publication and the mom of four great kids.
Tips for Today’s Stage Moms BE PROFESSIONAL Being professional means showing up for auditions on time (15 minutes early). It means you and your young actor look and feel your best, butterflies aside. Things can happen on the way — traffic, flat tires, getting lost— the list that can derail you is endless. Budget extra time.
BE PREPARED Have everything ready for your child’s audition in advance. Run lines with your child before you get to the casting director’s office. Bring your smartphone and your calendar, and make sure you don’t have any conflicts. Have extra copies of your child’s resumé and headshots. Auditions often run late, so bring a discreet snack for your child if you end up sitting around for a long time.
DRESS THE PART Your child should be dressed appropriately for the role he’s auditioning for, but more importantly, he should feel great in what he’s wearing. When you speak to your child’s agent or the casting director, politely inquire as to appropriate attire if you’re not sure. Try to indicate the character without going overboard, i.e., a clean button-down shirt, jeans and cowboy boots is better for the role of a young cowboy rather than chaps and spurs. NEVER try too hard. Note, too, that YOU are playing a role as well: the role of the parent who can manage her child, doesn’t get in the way and isn’t a distraction or an impediment.
IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU Bring a book. Bring your knitting. Download that Angry Birds app. Don’t drill lines at the audition because he’s already prepared, remember? Don’t badger the receptionist for information that will give your child an edge. Try to remember that this is about your child following his own dream and doing something fun, and for THAT you need to be calm and relaxed. Treat acting just like other after-school activities your child may have. Pretend you’re at soccer practice. Source: smartstagemomblog.com
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he competitive dance rage has become an obsession for many young girls and their moms across the nation with myriad companies producing hundreds of dance contests across America. Competitions unfold over long days in auditoriums, halls and hotels revolving around individual and group dance numbers rehearsed by girls and boys from participating studios. The competitions (pay-to-play) provide a fascinating subculture of glitter and glam (as seen on the reality TV show Dance Moms), but there’s no doubt kids who participate in competitive dance often thrive on the pressure. Thinking of getting on the competitive circuit with your child? Here are a few survival tips for a first-time competitive dance mom from a mom who has been there: 1) The glitter and glam is for YOU, too. Don’t dress down when you’re on the road with your child. Spring for a blinged-out jacket with your dance studio’s name on it. 2) No, you cannot shoot video or take pictures at the event. You’ll be accused of stealing choreography. 3) Be prepared for sitting around. You’ll be at your hotel for long stretches of time (especially if your child’s competition is in the morning and the awards ceremony is in late afternoon). 4) Everyone ignores instructions. Especially “minimal makeup,” and “costumes not judged.” You will lug around an enormous suitcase of cosmetics and the biggest, bedazzled costume you can find. 5) Like fluffy curls on your child? Stop it during competitions. You’ll be literally shellacking her hair so not a strand falls out of place. — Shannon Wallace, recovering dance mom
Me and My Shadow from Australia’s Patch Theatre Company is one of the many shows made available to students through H.O.T.
Curriculm-based education programs through The Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) make arts education outreach possible for kids. A few of the programs are: H.O.T. (HUMANITIES OUTREACH TENNESSEE): The largest branch of TPAC’s arts education, H.O.T. brings students to TPAC for artistic productions. Reservations for the 2015 - 16 season begin Tuesday, Aug. 4. Productions are paired with curriculum (see ArtSmart below). Student admission prices are $8, and groups must purchase a minimum of 10 seats. See all the productions and find answers to your questions at tpac.org/education/HOT. ARTSMART: Classroom study units for teacher/teaching artist classroom partnerships that build upon the H.O.T. season performances. The units prepare students for performances as they learn how the production they will see relates to their own lives and learning. DISNEY MUSICALS IN SCHOOLS: Partnering with TPAC, this program builds sustainable theater programs in under-resourced Davidson County public elementary schools. It provides a free performance license, free performance materials and free professional development to participating teachers, helping to launch new theater programs. Now a nationwide endeavor, contact Disney Musicals in Schools (disneymusicalsinschools.com) to inquire how to bring the program to your county and school. Learn more about TPAC’S art outreach at tpac.org/ education.
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our child is learning to play an instrument, only he doesn’t want to practice ... oh, the headache of it all! But why pay for lessons if he won’t? Here are some common practicing complaints and solutions:
WHINING: Make regular practice non-negotiable. Just like homework and teeth-brushing, music practice needs to get done. Professional violist Amanda Lawrence says, “Don’t ask them when or if they want to practice.” Instead, let them choose between two times and then help them follow through. Remind your child how far he has come by reviewing songs that have already been mastered. Ask periodically, “Do you remember when that song was so hard?” Listen to songs he will be learning soon to help him connect to where he is going.
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he largest and most prestigious songwriting competition in the world — the International Songwriting Competition — is now accepting applications for the 2015 awards. While it’s a long, long shot that a teenager might be one of the lucky winners to share in more than $150,000 in cash and prizes, you just may have an aspiring songwriter in your home and can encourage him to reach out and try. Last year, a total of 68 people from 118 countries were winners from more than 18,000 entries. The 2014 Grand Prize ($25,000) went to Australian singer/songwriter Vance Joy for his song, “Riptide,” which has become an instant classic. Winners are selected from an impressive panel of professional musicians. The 2015 panel includes Pat Methany, Lorde, Sara Evans, Robben Ford, Casting Crowns, Boys II Men, Darryl McDaniels, Kesha, Tom Waits, Jon Secada and others. The regular entry fee per song or category is $30, and entries will be accepted through September 10, 2015. Songs can be entered through mail, online or via sonicbirds. Learn more about the competition categories and what songs are judged by at songwritingcompetition.com.
NO TIME: Make it a daily thing. “Try to find a consistent time to practice each day to make it a habit,” says Lawrence. Do you have an early riser? His best practice time may be before school. Try breaking the practice into two short sessions at different times of day. “Even if he’s not practicing anything specific, he can just get into the instrument,” Lawrence says. Let go of the assumption that your child has to get through everything in one session – just make sure he covers different material each time. HELPING YOUR CHILD: Ask the teacher for specific instructions on weekly assignments. Susan Riggs, a piano teacher for more than 20 years, says to ask specific questions about technique or what is required in each piece. Kids like to plow through a piece at top speed, which is fine — once. Let him get it out of his system, then help him take it apart and focus on tough spots. Have your child explain his assignments to you before he begins. This shows him you’re interested and reinforces what he will do in his practice. STAYING ON TASK: Sit with him during practice. You will be on hand to help him focus and to offer encouragement. Work on a craft or pay the bills in the same room, and your young musician won’t feel isolated. This is vital for children younger than the age of 10, to keep them on track, but don’t be surprised if your older child appreciates it as well. Don’t let your presence be a distraction. Consistently help him re-focus and he will gradually settle into a routine. DO THE RECITALS: Find performance opportunities so he has something to reach for. Arrange musical play dates with a friend who plays an instrument, or volunteer to play at church or a nursing home. If your child’s teacher offers group classes, take advantage of them. When ready, consider having your child join a local youth orchestra. — Heather Leap
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Committed to helping all ages and backgrounds become more familiar with, knowledgeable and appreciative of art. The center’s ArtQuest offers 30 hands-on art stations, each focusing on a specific art concept. Programs include films, lectures, concerts, gallery talks, storytelling for kids and other youth and family programs, which present perspectives on current exhibitions and related topics.
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Located just of I-40W in Bellevue, Dance in Bloom offers classes for ages 2 and up in the disciplines of ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, acro, cheer and new athletic boys dance. Classes are up-beat and fun! Ask about our birthday parties!
Elite Dance of Nolensville 7177 Nolensville Road, Ste. B1, Nolensville elitedanceandfitness.com
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Easily accessible from Williamson, Rutherford and Davidson counties. Tap, ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, hiphop, musical theater and acrobatics for ages 2 yrs. - adult. We also offer an after-school program with transportation to and from local elementary schools and a Talented Tots Pre-K program 3 days per week. Music program includes private lessons in piano, violin, fiddle and voice. Our goal is to inspire students with positive teaching methods that build character and self assurance. Extensive adult fitness program featuring Zumba six days per week. Adult tap and ballet classes. Ask about our birthday parties!
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The Music House, Nashville 2706 Greystone Road, Nashville themusichousenashville.com • info@themusichousenashville.com
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THEATER Gray Studios LA graystudiosla.com • info@graystudiosla.com
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Come see why Brooke Anderson of Entertainment Tonight called Gray Studios the ”child star making machine.” Gray Studios offers classes and monthly intensive film/TV curriculum to compliment theater training, with agents, managers, celebrities and special guests.
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Founded in 1931, NCT is the country’s oldest professional theater for youth and was ranked as one of the top five children’s theaters by Time magazine. NCT presents age-appropriate plays from the classics to contemporary. Saturday and Summer drama workshops are offered for children of various ages. For a complete listing of the 2015-2016 season or for more information about drama workshops, visit our website or call the theater.
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Bolton Music Therapy is now offering Music Together , an early childhood music program for children ages birth to five years. Our mixed-age, inclusive classes provide a rich, active music making experience. Each family receives a songbook and two recordings each semester. Contact us to attend a free demo class! Please call for locations or visit our website. ®
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Fall Activities & After-School Programs ACADEMICS Brain Balance Achievement Centers 790 Jordan Road, Ste. 110, Franklin brainbalancecenters.com
Academics (p. 55) Animals, Horseback Riding (p. 59) Arts (p. 59) Fitness/Sports (p. 62) Science/Technology (p. 66) Traditional Camps (p. 66)
615-224-6625
A cutting-edge, drug-free approach to help children improve their ability to learn academically, socially and emotionally. We don’t just work with your child’s strengths or compensate for a weakness. We tackle your child’s issue head on, by addressing the root cause at the most fundamental level. The Brain Balance Program® integrates three key pillars of brain development – sensory motor exercises, cognitive activities and nutritional guidance – to address the root cause of most learning and developmental issues.
City of Life Corp. (C.A.R.E Core) 4300 Clarksville Pike, Nashville cityoflifecdc.org • info@cityoflifecdc.org
615-299-0520
The summer enrichment program operates for seven or more weeks during the summer as a full-day summer camp. Fun activities include arts education (music, dance, drama, speech and visual), sports (tennis, swimming, soccer) and education (such as foreign languages and cooking) with related field trips. Ages 6 - 12 yrs.
LearningRx 5554 Franklin Pike, Ste. 200, Nashville 2044 Lascassas Pike, Murfreesboro learningrx.com/nashville-brentwood • learningrx.com/murfreesboro
615-953-8899 615-867-8717
LearningRx specializes in making kids measurably smarter through research-based programs that train the brain. Our unmatched results speak for themselves. In fact, students test higher in IQ – an average of 15 points higher – after completing our brain training programs.
Sylvan Learning Center 810 Medical Center Pkwy., Ste. C, Murfreesboro sylvanlearning.com
615-893-3542
Sure, you could sign up for karate or dance, but if you’re looking for another fun activity that’s educational too, why not sign up for Robotics? Specially designed for kids in grades 2 - 6, our programs use creative and challenging activities (building robots!) to encourage a love of STEM at an early age. Your child will love creating robots with LEGO® bricks and animating robots using LEGO Education’s award-winning WeDo™ software. continued on page 59 ...
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Camps run through August 17th BounceU.com/nashville-tn • (615) 255-1422 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville, TN 37204 ©2014 BU Holdings, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Characters and the creative execution of alll are trademarks of BU Hold Holdin inggs, LL LLC C.
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GET ACTIVE, HAVE FUN, AND MAKE FRIENDS WHILE PLAYING ON A TEAM! REGISTER NOW FOR RALLY CATS Rally Cats provides 4 to 10 year olds athletic and skill development, along with team play opportunities. Ages: 4-10 • Duration: 4-6 weeks • Cost: $75 Registration Ends September 6th Practices begin week of Sept. 14th • Matches begin Sept. 19th Location: Nashville and surrounding areas For more information or to register visit: www.rallycatstennis.com or contact Tyler Strong at rallycatstennis@gmail.com • 615-636-4556 PARENT VOLUNTEER CAPTAINS NEEDED! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! For more junior tennis opportunities visit: www.ustatn.com
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Creekside Riding Academy 2359 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin creeksideridingstables.com • creeksidestables@gmail.com
615-595-7547
Where horse lovers come to camp! Daily mounted riding lessons, games on horseback or trail rides. We focus on safety, proper riding techniques, grooming, care, tacking and leading. Day camps throughout June and July for beginners to advanced riders, ages 6 and up.
Franklin Riding Academy 4468 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin franklinridingacademy.com
615-790-0312
Franklin Riding Academy is the only Saddle Seat focused riding program in the area. We focus on teaching correct riding position and control in order to create an effortless communication between horse and rider. We teach lessons for beginning, intermediate and advanced levels of riding. All ages and experience levels. It is never to early or to late to learn to ride! Ask us about our youth club, camps and parties.
Harris Riding Academy 9068 Franklin Road, Murfreesboro harrisridingacademy.com • brittany@harrisridingacademy.com
1113 Murfreesboro Road, Ste. 119, Franklin acttooplayers.com • info@acttooplayers.com
615-294-0667
Each summer, Act Too Players offers a combination of week-long performance camps and our full production summer intensives taught by some the best in the Nashville theatre industry. Every student gets the opportunity to rehearse with the best directors, musical directors, and technical staff. Our goal is to instruct your child on the art of theatre while providing a fun, safe, environment.
Ann Carroll School of Dance 1121 Harpeth Industrial Court, Ste. 500, Franklin 321 Liberty Pike, Ste. 111, Franklin anncarrollschoolofdance.com • di@anncarrollschoolofdance.com
615-790-6468
Specializing in all dance styles ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop and contemporary, as well as a musical theater program with private and group vocal, acting and musical theater dance. Catering to ages 2 - 18.
Bounce U of Nashville 615-556-7370
Harris Riding Academy offers riding and driving lessons, camps (spring, summer, fall and winter), youth club, birthday parties and more! Riding and driving lessons are available for anyone interested in showing or just looking to have fun. Contact us for more info on lesson types – mommy & me, tiny tot, hands on horse learning and more!
Tap Root Farm 4104 Clovercroft Road, Franklin taprootfarm.com
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2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville bounceu.com/nashville-tn
615-255-1422
Create and Bounce Camp now through Aug. 17 with exciting weekly themes and daily fun for ages 3 - 12. Kids get to create art and bounce in a spectac-U-lar indoor play arena featuring warehouse-sized giant inflatables including our exclusive 18 ft. Spider Climb with an 18 ft. Mountain Slide, Dodge Ball City and 38 ft. obstacle course.
The Center for the Arts 615-794-3358
Children will learn about farm life… where real food comes from and how it grows. They will work with large and small animals, understanding what it takes and how to care for them. Campers will be a member of a farm family team in which they will have responsibilities. Camp is about young people taking an opportunity to get back in touch with themselves.
110 W. College St., Murfreesboro boroarts.org
615-904-2787
Summer day camp for children preschool - grade 12 that focuses on aspects of technical acting skills, costumes, props and sets. Two-week sessions begin Jun. 1. Call or visit our website for more information on available sessions. No experience necessary Come have fun and learn the basics.
Dance Star Studio 2395 New Salem Hwy, Murfreesboro dancestardancers.com • cole@dancestardancers.com
931-619-1923
Dance Star Studio offers ballet, tap, jazz, tumbling, twirling, pointe, hip-hop, toning and Zumba for ages 18 months and older. Also now offering special needs dance classes at no cost to families. Call today to register for our fun summer camp sessions starting in July. Be sure to mention our ad in this magazine to receive $10 0ff!
The Dancer’s School 2159 N. Thompson Lane, C-5, Murfreesboro thedancersschool.com • thedancersschool@live.com
615-907-1155
The Dancer’s School has designed a fun, creative summer schedule with six different weeks to choose from that will fit your needs. Offerings include ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, hip-hop, adult classes and our ever-popular pre-K themed classes for ages 3 - 6. Visit our website for registration information.
Frist Center for the Visual Arts 919 Broadway, Nashville fristcenter.org/summerartcamp
615-244-3340
Sculpture, drawing, animation, photography, and so much more. Our week-long, age-appropriate classes are designed to be fun and educational for kids ages 5 - 18. No art-making experience is necessary.
Gray Studios LA graystudiosla.com • info@graystudiosla.com
818-582-3943
Come see why Brooke Anderson of Entertainment Tonight called Gray Studios the ”child star making machine.” Gray Studios offers classes and monthly intensive film/TV curriculum to compliment theater training, with agents, managers, celebrities and special guests.
Gymboree Play & Music 4004 Hillsboro Pike, Ste. 180, Nashville nashvilletn@gymboreeclasses.com
615-221-9004
Inspire your child’s imagination and self-expression with a world of hands-on art activities. Through painting, sculpture, drawing, collage, dramatic play, and more, our art classes encourage confidence and support artistic potential. Enhance your child’s development with a love of music through song, dance, movement games and instruments. With an array of styles, our music classes help children explore the power of rhythm, melody, tonality and beat while nurturing key physical, social and intellectual skills. continued on page 62 ...
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COME ENJOY DINNER AND FIND OUT WHAT WE’RE ALL ABOUT! We have doubled our size & doubled our opportunities with the merging of our taekwondo school and Franklin Taekwondo, the addition of HisTown Dance Studio and Shawn Hammonds JiuJitsu.
Eric Melton is our resident Dragon Warrior and his imaginative & inspirational character rubs off on everyone during play! The Fall Family Festival will conclude with FREE Nerf Wars wishing all to participate!
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Now in their 14th year of operation, Mpact Sports recently moved to the old Cool Springs YMCA location on Seaboard Lane. With renovations complete, Mpact is now ready to show off its facility to the community. Offering a wide variety of quality sports and arts, we aim to accommodate different levels of abilities, all with Moms & their busy schedules in mind! Owned by World Champion Kickboxer & 1996 Olympic Torch runner Eric Melton, Mpact Sports offers Martial Arts, Gymnastics, XTreme Tumbling, Tumbling, Boxing, Fight Club (Taebo-style class), Weapons, Self-Defense, Privates, Parties & NERF WARS!
Since 2001, owner and 4th Dan Black Belt Jack Smithson has been the force behind Franklin taekwondo. As the oldest established martial arts instructor in Williamson County since 1981 and US National Champion, Smithson has dedicated his life to teaching the art of Taekwondo. The best of both worlds is created with the merging of his school and Mpact Taekwondo. Bringing Smithson’s love of the art and traditional knowledge with world class curriculum combined with Melton’s street savvy approach creates a perfect environment to develop the best well-rounded students in this area!
Histown is a Christian dance studio offering ballet, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, modern, musical theater and tap for ages 3 and up. With an emphasis on strong technique, students are able to dance in a safe environment where they can learn, grow and make new relationships. In its 12th year under the direction of Ken and Teresa Farley, their new location has 5 dance studios. Parents love being able to bring all of their kids and knock out more classes at once, allowing them more time to get on with their busy schedule. Home school classes offered earlier in the day. HisTown.com - 615-840-8849
World Champion martial arts instructor Shawn Hammonds is moving to Cool Springs! Tennessee’s best Boys and Girls competition Brazilian Jujitsu instructor is now in the Mpact Sports facility. A North American Grappling Association Coach of the Year, IBJJF Champ, and Brazilian Jiujitsu Black Belt, Shawn has 14+ years of experience and one of the most competitive and respected Youth Jiujitsu and Grappling Teams in the nation. An effective confidence building/stop bullying defense system, the Cool Springs location will now be the epicenter of Brazilian Jiujitsu, joining Nashville MMA & Guardian MMA M’boro.
NEW LOCATION RECENTLY RENOVATED! 121 Seaboard Lane Franklin, TN 615-377-3444 mpactsports.com
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MET Choral Camp
improvisation and music theory, we emphasize universally applicable skills such as collaboration, creative problem solving and presentation. It is our goal to impart a passion for learning and music.
Performing Arts Center at Tennessee State University choralartslink.org
MET Choral Camp, presented in partnership with National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM), is a singing camp for public, private, charter and homeschooled children, as well as students who participate in the MET Singers. Designed as a two-week choral retreat, singers encounter choral and vocal performance training, varieties of musical styles, and tips from special guest artists from NMAAM, Barbershop Harmony Society, the Nashville Symphony, the Nashville Public Library and more!
The Music Class 5000 Thoroughbred Lane, Brentwood Satellite locations in West Meade and Franklin themusicclass.com/nashville • info@themusicclass.com
615-777-9314
Early childhood music program for parents and children ages birth - 5 yrs. Help your young child achieve his or her full musical potential with this innovative, developmental music and movement program. Parent and child classes are playful and creative and each family receives the acclaimed CDs and song books. Classes meet weekday and weekend mornings. Call or visit our website for current schedule and session pricing or to find out about our birthday parties and moms’ group events.
Nashville Children’s Theatre 25 Middleton St., Nashville nashvillechildrenstheatre.org
615-254-9103
Founded in 1931, NCT is the country’s oldest professional theater for youth and was ranked as one of the top five children’s theaters by Time magazine. NCT presents age-appropriate plays from the classics to contemporary. Saturday and Summer drama workshops are offered for children of various ages. For more information about drama workshops, visit our website or call the theater.
Nashville Piano Academy 330 Mayfield Drive, Franklin nashvillepianoacademy.com
615-943-3690
We specialize in providing students with fun, engaging and flexible piano lessons that result in a wellrounded and comprehensive music education. In addition to traditional music concepts such as reading,
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FITNESS/SPORTS The Ascent 831 Park Ave., Murfreesboro climbyourrock.com • info@climbyourrock.com
615-796-6545
The Ascent is proud to introduce Kids Rock, an instructional program offered once a week to grades 1 - 5, which focuses them both mentally and physically. Participants actively learn self-confidence, problem solving, focus, determination through various goals and challenges, while also having fun and staying fit. Visit our website for more information and to register.
ATA Karate 1724 Carothers Pkwy., # 300, Brentwood 8163 Hwy 100, Nashville atanashville.com
615-370-7027 615-646-3838
Lee’s ATA Karate is the premier family martial arts program in Nashville. We pride ourselves on not being just another sport but a character development school that gives students the tools to be successful in life both mentally and physically. With numerous awards, we are recognized as one of the most successful martial arts program in Tennessee. Join us in celebrating our 10th anniversary with 10 classes for $10.
Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate 1911 Business Campus Drive, Murfreesboro 1820 NW Broad St., Murfreesboro bskonline.com • bushido96@aol.com
615-890-6755 615-893-6003
Let martial arts take your kids to new heights! Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate offers programs in traditional karate from age 3 - adult. Call now to find out how to get one month free with uniform.
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Showtime Sports Academy is a 35,000 square foot training facility for athletes. At Showtime we are creating a new and exciting atmosphere for young athletes to take their skills to the next level through intense one-on-one personal training. Our goal is to help each athlete reach his/her greatest potential, while preparing them to be a complete player and person. Summer and No-School Day Camps Birthday Parties Baseball/Softball Lessons & Golf Lessons Facility Rental Travel Baseball Pro Shop 119 Seaboard Lane #402 Franklin, TN 37067 615-373-1105 www.showtimesportsacademy.com
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Blooma Nashville 4107 Charlotte Ave., Nashville bloomanashville.com • hello@bloomanashville.com
615-797-8064
A new yoga, wellness, and education studio for moms-to-be, mamas and families. Weekly drop-in classes include Prenatal Yoga, Mama-Baby Yoga, Mama-Crawlers Yoga, Babywearing Barre, Postnatal Yoga for Mom, Vinyasa Yoga for Everyone and kids classes from tots to tweens. Blooma offers childbirth education, massage, new mama support groups and women’s circles.
Boost Gymnastics 11 Vaughns Gap Road, Nashville boostgymnastics.com
615-352-8533
Summer camps every week May 26 - Aug 7. Gymnastics, arts and crafts, music time, games, swimming (for children ages 5 - 14), fieldhouse play and more. Birthday parties are also available!
615-867-6900 615-617-7644
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.
615-584-8989
Ready, Set, GET UP! (Ultimately Physical) is the first camp of its kind combining speed development, karate, tumbling and hip-hop dance. These four components have proven to set a very strong and complete foundation for young athletes who desire to be successful in all sports both individual or team. Taught by masters of their discipline, GET UP will introduce tools that are sure to lead to a lifetime of power, speed, coordination and body awareness. Come and be a part of a disciplined approach to fitness and fun.
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Line Drive Nation 4220 Midland Road, Christiana linedrivenation.com • support@linedrivenation.com
615-410-6205
Offering baseball and softball hitting instruction, camps, clinics and Rutherford County’s only pre-K developmental program – Junior Sluggers helps pre-K (4 - 5 yrs.) boys and girls get started off on the right foot fundamentally in baseball and softball in a fun and exciting way. Sessions available Mon. - Fri. Also offering summer clinic sessions for children ages 6 - 12 during June and July. Call today to register.
121 Seaboard Lane, Franklin mpactgymnastics.com
615-377-3444
Come visit our newly renovated facility! We have doubled our size and opportunities with the merging of our taekwondo school and Franklin Taekwondo, the addition of HisTown Dance Studio and Shawn Hammonds JiuJitsu. Offering a wide variety of sports and arts, we accommodate different levels of abilities, all with moms and busy schedules in mind. Martial arts, gymnastics, Xtreme tumbling, tumbling, boxing, Fight Club (a Taebo-style class), weapons, self-defense, privates, parties and Nerf Wars!
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iStep Kidz is providing an affordable summer option that guarantees that your child has fun while pushing their creativity to the max! We offer basketball skills training, hip-hop dance, art and step. At the end of our camps, there will be a family day to showcase your child’s accomplishments.
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E.T.C. Gymnastics 1137 Haley Road, Murfreesboro 1932 Almaville Road, Smyrna etcgymnastics.com • coachken@etcgymnastics.com
info@istepkids.com 216-712-2061
330 Franklin Road, Brentwood 204 N. Anderson Lane, Hendersonville my-gym.com/brentwood • my-gym.com/hendersonville
615-371-5437 615-824-8002
We build strong, healthy bodies through tumbling, relays, music and gymnastics. High-energy, structured classes improve balance, agility and build self-confidence. Our immaculate facilities and low studentteacher ratios help children 3 mos. - 13 yrs. develop excellent fitness habits in a non-competitive way. continued on page 66 ...
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4468 MURFREESBORO RD (HWY 96 EAST) FRANKLIN, TN 37067 4 MILES EAST OF I-65
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931-619-1923 • www.dancestardancers.com
2395 New Salem Highway, Ste F Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Harris Riding Academy, LLC Middle Tennessee’s Premier Choice for Saddleseat Instruction
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Nashville Sailing Foundation
Deer Run Camps & Retreats – Overnight Camps
nashvillesailingfoundation.org
Our day camp operates the four full weeks of June at Harbor Island Yacht Club on Old Hickory lake. Kids ages 7 - 14 learn the joy of sailing, the wonder of the water on a hot summer day and to master nautical terminology, knot tying and fun stuff like making tie-died tee shirts. Camps are 1 - 6 p.m. each day. Snacks are provided. We do off the water drills, games and exercises on rain days. Counselors are US Sailing Certified Small Boat Instructors and most are camp alumni. The fee is $255 per week.
One Goal Sports Murfreesboro onegoalsports.net • admin@onegoalsports.net
615-896-7309
A non-profit, community-based sports league existing to provide quality sports programming for families in a fun, Christian environment. Now registering for spring soccer, summer t-ball, summer coach pitch, summer flag football and others. Visit our website for more information.
Showtime Sports Academy 119 Seaboard Lane, Franklin showtimesportsacademy.com • jimmy@showtimesportsacademy.com
615-373-1105
Showtime Sports Academy is Middle Tennessee’s largest indoor sports training facility. We offer multiple camps throughout the year designed to give kids a fun and active experience.
United States Tennis Association (USTA) Rally Cats Nashville and surrounding areas rallycatstennis.com
615-636-4556
Rally Cats provides 4 - 10 year olds athletic and skill development, along with team play opportunities. Offering 4 - 6 week programs, practices begin the week of Sep. 14. Last day to register is Sep. 7. Parent volunteers captains needed – no experience necessary!
Wado Karate Centers 2444 Morris Gentry Blvd., Antioch (ages 5 and up) 406 Two Mile Pike, Goodlettsville (ages 3 and up) 550 Sam Ridley Pkwy. W, Smyrna (ages 5 and up) wadokaratecenters.com • orileykarate.com
615-399-3992 615-859-9473 615-399-3992
Kids and adults. 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. Check us out on the web or call for more information.
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY Engineering for Kids Various locations in the greater Nashville area 615-261-9937 engineeringforkids.net/location/nashville • nashville@engineeringforkids.net
Engineering for Kids brings science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to kids ages 7 - 14 in a fun and challenging way. We are proud to inspire children to build on their natural curiosity by teaching engineering concepts through hands-on learning. Engineering is, after all, one of the fastest growing industries in the world!
Mr. Bond and the Science Guys mrbondscienceguy.com
615-573-2702
Mr. Bond and the Science Guys bring you another great summer of hands on science camps. We have locations all over town with themes ranging from Space to Crazy Chemistry. Check out our new robot camps and our environmental theme. We have added new locations and full-day options. Cheers!
TRADITIONAL CAMPS A New Leaf Nashville 6501 Pennywell Drive, Nashville anewleafnashville.org • coordinator@anewleafnashville.org
615-585-9790
Celebrating 10 years of camp by offering 8 amazing weeks of creative adventure for ages 3 - 12! Come explore the outdoors, flight, oceans, art, movie-making, storytelling, puppets, biology and more. Each week includes lots of outside time, math, science, arts and crafts, and fun with friends. Choose your week on our website.
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3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station camps.deerrunretreat.org • contact@deerrunretreat.org
615-794-2918
DEEPER FAITH. GREATER ADVENTURES. Traditional camp on 100 acres of private wooded property. Mature young-adult camp staff lead a well-organized camp experience which builds character and confidence. Preteens (grades 3 - 5), Middle School (grades 6 - 8), High School (grades 9 - 12). Campers unplug from distractions of technology. All-inclusive activities with registration: horseback riding, climbing tower, paintball, archery and BB guns, rec games, obstacle course, low or high ropes, leap of faith, giant swing, lake (water slide, aqua park, swimming, kayaks, canoes, zip line), cardboard boat regatta races, wiffle ball, small group Bible study, nightly speaker and worship. Tracks to choose from: cooking, music, drama, sports, archery and more.
Deer Run Camps & Retreats – Day Camps 3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station camps.deerrunretreat.org • contact@deerrunretreat.org
615-794-2918
DEEPER FAITH. GREATER ADVENTURES. Voted best day camp. Day Camps (grades K - 5). Adventure Day Camps (grades 6 - 8). Traditional camp on 100 acres of private wooded property. Mature young-adult camp staff lead a well-organized camp experience which builds character and confidence. Campers unplug from distractions of technology. All-inclusive activities with day camp registration: lake (water slide, aqua park, swimming, kayaks, canoes, zip line), kickball, games, wiffle ball, BB guns, archery, crafts, face painting, climbing tower, creek wading, skits, fun songs, worship, small group Bible study. Adventure camps include outdoor education, paintball, archery tournament, lake activities (listed previously), kickball, wiffle ball, BB guns, climbing tower, worship, small group Bible study, survival skills including compass orienteering, tomahawk throwing, hut building, fire starting and knot tying. Extended care and bus transportation options.
Riverview Camp for Girls 757 CR 614, Mentone, AL riverviewcamp.com • info@riverviewcamp.com
800-882-0722
Award-winning camp for girls is now accepting applications for 2016! The Riverview campus is also the site for Nature’s Classroom Atop Lookout Mountain, an exciting experiential education program that has existed on a national level for 21 years and in Alabama since 1991. As a member of the Association for Experiential Education, the program provides an individually tailored format for each group’s needs.
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WILSON COUNTY FAIR
Aug. 14 - 22 Wilson County Fairgrounds, Lebanon See page 79
SWEET CORN FESTIVAL Saturday, Aug. 29 Lucky Ladd Farms, Eagleville See page 91
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TITANS TRAINING CAMP Aug. 1 - 16 St. Thomas Sports Park, Nashville See page 76
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FATHER-SON WEEKEND TOMATO ART FESTIVAL Saturday, Aug. 8 Five Points, East Nashville See page 82
Saturday, Aug. 29 CoolSprings Galleria, Franklin See page 91
Aug.21 - 23 Deer Run Retreat Thompson’s Station See page 98
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daily activities Sat 1 FREE Animal Encounters
Learn about a native Tennessee animal during an up-close encounter. All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 1:30 - 2 p.m.; 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
FREE Bicycle Tour of the Battlefield
Bring your bikes and helmets for a 90-minute guided tour of the battlefield with a ranger. All ages. Stones River National Battlefield, 1563 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 615-893-9501 or nps.gov/stri.
FREE Big Band Dance
Take an introductory tango lesson then dance to live music by The Jerry Vinett Big Band. All ages. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 -10 p.m.; 615862-8440 or nashville.gov/ parks.
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See “On Stages,” page 93.
Family Program: Fiddle 101
Fiddler Brandon Godman leads this hands-on workshop where kids will learn the history of the fiddle along with playing techniques. Ages 7 and older. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
Healthy Lifestyles
The NashWell Group leads this program where you can learn the keys to building a healthy lunch. All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.; free with gate ($14 adults, $11 ages 2 - 12); 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org.
FREE Hike Day
Join a staff member on a guided hike through the property and
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into the woods. The hike is two to three miles with moderate hills. All ages. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 1 - 3 p.m.; 615-370-4672 or owlshill.org.
Hot Chicken, Whiskey and Bourbon Festival
This inaugural fundraiser for the Nashville Predators Foundation features the Nashville area’s best hot chicken restaurants (and vote for a festival winner) along with unlimited bourbon/ whiskey tastings from local and national distilleries. Admission to the festival includes a ticket to a Nashville Predators game. Adults. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 1 p.m.; $60 ($40 for food-only ticket); 615-770-2352 or nashvillepredators.com/hotshots.
FREE Jazzy Bottoms Sunset Soiree
Take in Mother Nature’s ambiance while listening to live jazz musicians. All ages. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 7 p.m.; 615-862-8539 or nashville. gov/parks.
FREE Kids Fun Club & Back-to-School Bash
Enjoy an afternoon of festivities including Bubble Ball activities, inflatables, games, a meet and greet with Captain America, Thor and Iron Man, face painting, a magic show, balloon artist and more. Students in grades 1 - 5 can get a free book bag at 4 p.m. Pick up a book-bag wristband while supplies last starting at 12 p.m. All ages. RiverGate Mall, 1000 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; 1 - 4 p.m.; rivergate-mall.com.
FREE Main Street Storytime
Meet Belle from Beauty and the Beast as she reads her favorites stories and poses for photos. All ages. Franklin Visitor Center, 400 Main St., Franklin; 1 p.m.; 615-591-8514 or visitfranklin. com.
FREE Murfreesboro Bird Club Hike
Search for summer migrants and resident birds of Tennessee. All
ages. Old Fort Park Pavilion 3, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 615217-3017 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.
FREE Nashville Symphony Chorus Auditions
Try out for a spot with the Nashville Symphony Chorus. Auditionees should prepare a solo selection (art song or from an oratorio) no more than 2 - 3 minutes long. Visit website for audition requirements. Ages 18 and older. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; nashvillesymphony.org/ about/chorus/auditions.
FREE Puppets on the Porch
Animal puppets teach kids about the daily lives and habitats of critters in the wild. All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 3 p.m.; 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Repticon
Vendors sell reptile pets and supplies, and your family can see a variety of presentations throughout the day. All ages. The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 2 - 12; 863-268-4273 or repticon.com.
Roller Derby
Cheer for the Nashville RollerGirls during a double header against Demolition City. All ages. Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Ave. N., Nashville; 5:30 p.m.; $15 adults, $10 students, $7 ages 7 - 12, free ages 6 and younger; nashvillerollergirls.com.
FREE Shakespeare Allowed
Participate in (or just listen to) a complete reading of Titus Andronicus. All ages. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St., Nashville; 12 - 3 p.m.; nashvilleshakes.org.
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ootball season’s right around the corner, and your family can get into the spirit of the game this month by attending the Titans Training Camp at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville’s Metro Center. During the training camp, you and your kids can watch Titans players practice. It’s FREE and the only time that Titans fans get to observe practices. The schedule is as follows: Aug. 1, 6, 12, & 16 3:10 - 5:20 p.m. Aug. 2, 7 & 11 9:20 - 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3 6:50 - 9 p.m. The nighttime session on Monday, Aug. 3 includes fan giveaways and special prizes, so arrive early! Free parking for is available across the street from the sports park at CVS/Caremark offices (460 Great Circle Road, Nashville). Once inside the gates of the Titans complex, you can watch from the perimeter of the practice field, but seating (and shade) is extremely limited, so dress appropriately for the summer heat. You can also get a jump start on your Titans shopping for the season. A Titans Locker Room merchandise trailer will be on site with a selection of apparel and game-issued items. Cold, non-alcoholic drinks are also available to purchase. Learn more at titansonline.com. — Chad Young
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Rim Distillers vs Phoenix of East Nashville at 2:30 p.m. All ages. Bicentennial Mall State Park, 600 James Robertson Pkwy., Nashville; tennesseevintagebaseball.com.
FREE Vintage Baseball During this double header 1860s-style baseball game, see the Knoxville Holstons play the Stewart’s Creek Scouts at noon followed by the Franklin Farriers vs Oak Hill Travellers at 2:30 p.m. All ages. Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna; tennesseevintagebaseball.com.
Mon 3 Early Explorers Kids can meet lizards, snakes and other reptiles when Repticon returns to the Factory at Franklin, Aug. 1 - 2. Smyrna Parks 5K Challenge/The Monty Mile/Family Fun Run
Participate in a 5K run/walk with awards given in five-year increments. A one-mile fun run follows for cash prizes. All ages. Sharp Springs Park, Espey Drive, Smyrna; 7:30 a.m.; $25; townofsmyrna.org.
Third Annual Duck Derby
This fundraiser for the Gabe’s Chemo Duck Program features games and activities throughout the day followed by the duck derby in the lazy river with 2,500 rubber ducks. Ducks are $5 each, and the owner of the winning duck receives $1,000. All ages. Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Road, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $19.99 (use promo code DUCK); chemoduck.org.
Sun 2 Commodores Fan Appreciation Day
Celebrate the Vanderbilt Commodores upcoming football season with inflatables and sports activities (wear Vandy branded attire for discounted admission). All ages. Nashville
Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville; 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; free with gate admission ($15 adults, $10 ages 2 - 12); 615833-1534 or nashvillezoo.org.
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FREE Main Street Storytime
an oratorio) no more than 2 - 3 minutes long. Visit website for audition requirements. Ages 18 and older. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 1 - 4 p.m.; nashvillesymphony.org/about/ chorus/auditions.
Repticon
Meet Belle from Beauty and the Beast as she reads her favorites stories and poses for photos. All ages. Franklin Visitor Center, 400 Main St., Franklin; 1 p.m.; 615-591-8514 or visitfranklin. com.
Vendors sell reptile pets and supplies, and your family can see a variety of presentations throughout the day. All ages. The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 2 - 12; 863-268-4273 or repticon.com.
FREE Make Letterpress Art with Hatch Show Print
Sundays LIVE! The History of Chocolate
Get creative by making prints while exploring old-school letterpress art making. All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 12 1 and 2 p.m.; 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
FREE Nashville Symphony Chorus Auditions
Try out for a spot with the Nashville Symphony Chorus. Auditionees should prepare a solo selection (art song or from
Sample the tastes and smells of authentic 19th-century drinking chocolate and learn the history of this sweet treat. All ages. The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; 12 - 5 p.m.; $20 adults, $10 children ($54 for family of four); 615-889-2941 or thehermitage.com.
FREE Vintage Baseball During this double header 1860s-style baseball game, see the Emmett Machinists play the Nashville Maroons at noon followed by the Highland
Visit the preschool area for breakfast, see a planetarium show, then enjoy a storytime activity. Ages 3 - 5. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 5 and younger; Discounted admission applies to arrivals prior to 9:45 a.m., regular rates apply thereafter; 615-8625160 or adventuresci.org.
Tue 4 FREE National Night Out
Join neighbors in your community for food, fun and games celebrating a night out against crime. Events take place in Franklin, Gallatin, Goodlettsville, Hendersonville, Hermitage, La Vergne, Lebanon, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Smyrna, Spring Hill and Woodbury. Visit the website for details. All ages. Middle Tennessee Communities, 5 - 8 p.m.; natw.org.
Murfreesboro; 2 p.m.; $3; 615867-7244 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.
FREE Kid’s Hour
Mare Wakefield performs music for children. Ages 10 and younger. Whole Foods, 1566 W. McEwen Drive, Franklin; 9:30 a.m.; 615-550-5660.
Sounds Baseball
Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Memphis Redbirds. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $7 - $32; 615-6904487 or nashvillesounds.com.
Thu 6 Nashville’s Ink-N-Iron Festival
This tattoo convention features seminars, contests, vintage fashion, live concerts and more. Ages 14 and older. Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Ave. N., Nashville; 5 - 11 p.m.; $25 - $360; nashville.ink-n-iron. com.
Sounds Baseball
Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Memphis Redbirds. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $7 - $32; 615-6904487 or nashvillesounds.com.
FREE Theater Audition
Audition for a touring production of The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe. Fill out audition form at the website. All ages. Nashville location TBA; 5 p.m.; lionontour.com.
Fri 7 1964 “The Tribute”
Wed 5 Homeschool Creativity Class
Supplement your home-school art curriculum in a hands-on environment where students can study an artist each week and create a related project. All ages. McFadden Community Center, 211 Bridge Ave.,
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Family Fun at the Williamson County Fair in Franklin Aug. 7 - 15 A week’s worth of festivities awaits your family during the Williamson County Fair, taking place Aug. 7 - 15 at the Williamson Ag Expo Park (4215 Long Lane, Franklin). There are lots of fun things for your little ones to enjoy like the Children’s Barnyard where they can pet an array of animals from rabbits to goats. There’s a Birthing Pigs exhibit this year. That’s right. A momma pig is going to have piglets, so swing by her area in hopes of seeing her give birth! The ever-popular Little 1’s Farming interactive area returns. Here, wee ones can have fun playing farmer for a while and learning the process from planting seeds to harvesting to selling their crops (here, it’s in exchange for a frozen treat before you exit). New this year for families is the Lego Extravaganza. On Saturdays, Aug. 8 and 15, your family can enter as a team and build an original model for a chance at winning a prize. The fair also features several 4-H exhibits, livestock shows, live entertainment and a variety of contests, including the “Sing Your Heart Out” vocal competition for kids on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. Returning this year by popular demand is the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist show featuring two Elvis Presley Enterprises-sanctioned winners. This is a show true fans of “The King” won’t want to miss on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Thirtynine rides make up the Midway this year, and several are suitable for young kids. Don’t forget the funnel cake! Fair hours are Mon - Fri 6 - 10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 12 - 10 p.m. (Midway closes later each night). Tickets are $6 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger. Midway tickets are $1.25 each, and there are special discounts if you buy in bulk. Learn more at 615-794-4386 or williamsoncountyfair.org. — Chad Young
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Fairs! Wilson County Fair in Lebanon Aug. 14 - 22
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When it comes to county fairs in Middle Tennessee, the Wilson County Fair just can’t be beat! It’s the biggest and longest running of them all, ranking high on the family fun factor with new attractions and returning favorites. The fair boasts a gigantic Midway. This year, there are 50 thrill rides — six are brand new to the fair, and 31 in total are designed specifically for small children. So, no worries, your little ones will have plenty to keep ‘em excited! Live entertainment takes place nightly, and the offerings are plentiful, ranging from music acts like the Zach Allen Band, Four Tops and Sawyer Brown to stage hypnotist Michael Blaine. New this year is Wade Henry “The Highroller.” Henry’s show combines comedy, juggling, tall unicycling, fire eating and more. Take the kids to the new Train Museum to see several models chugging around different tracks. The Circle R Racing Pigs return, and kids can squeal with delight there. Your family’s trip to the Wilson County Fair isn’t complete without a mosey into the Ag-Venture Barn where children can learn about farming while petting — or hugging! — friendly farm animals. The fair also includes several livestock shows, contests — there’s an all ages rooster crowing contest on Sunday, Aug. 16 at 3 p.m. — and lots of tasty fare. Gates open Mon - Fri 5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m., Sun 12 p.m. Tickets are $8 adults, $6 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger. Season passes are $33. The Wilson County Fairgrounds are located at 945 E. Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon. Find the complete schedule of events at wilsoncountyfair.net. — Chad Young
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Creative Zone: Drivable Designs, Elvis Style
Examine the King’s personalized limo in the museum, then
create your own design to fit your personality. All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 11 a.m.;
free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
FREE Friday Night Live Concert Series Bring lawn chairs and enjoy music from local bands. All ages. Public Square, Murfreesboro; 6:30. - 9:30 p.m.; 615-895-1887 or downtownmurfreesboro.com.
FREE Friday Night Movie
Bring lawn chairs and blankets for a family-friendly movie outdoors. All ages. Lawnchair Theatre, 4144 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 8 p.m.; 615870-8870 or jailhouseindustrys. com.
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e love free family fun, and the Big Band Dance series at Centennial Park doesn’t disappoint. Each Saturday through the end of August, you can take your kids to the Event Shelter (located near the train engine) for an evening of dancing and live music. Starting at 7 p.m., a dance instructor invites those who want to learn to the pavilion floor for 30 minutes of dance instruction focusing on a particular style (on the night we went, it was the rumba). Young and old can learn several steps and moves by yourselves and with your partners. At 8 p.m. a live band strikes up playing festive tunes while you dance the night away. Be sure to wear loose, comfy clothing because it’s August in Nashville, which means it’s HOT outside. You will be sweating! You can bring a cooler with food and non-alcoholic beverages, but be sure to have cash in your pocket because you’ll probably want to cool off with the kids with a snow cone or other frozen treat from one of the nearby food trucks. This month, the dances you can learn are the tango (Aug. 1), rumba (Aug. 8), foxtrot (Aug. 15), waltz (Aug. 22) and swing (Aug. 29). The Big Band Dances are free. Learn more in the “Things To Do” listings or visit nashville.gov/ parks. — Chad Young
Heart of Tennessee Farm Toy Show
Vendors from four states will have farm toys as well as toy trucks and construction toys. All ages. Lane Agri Park, 315 John Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro; 5 - 8 p.m.; $5 adults, free ages 9 and younger; 518-307-2864.
Movies in the Park
Enjoy inflatables and activities prior to a screening of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day. All ages. Rotary Soccer Park, Soccer Way, Smyrna; 5:30 p.m.; $1; 615-459-9773 or townofsmyrna.org.
Nashville’s Ink-N-Iron Festival
This tattoo convention features seminars, contests, vintage fashion, live concerts and more. Ages 14 and older. Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Ave. N., Nashville; 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; $25 - $360; nashville. ink-n-iron.com.
FREE Smokin’ in McMinnville Barbecue Festival
This family festival features live entertainment, food, sports competitions, a children’s play zone, several vendors and access to the Gilley Swimming Pool. All ages. McMinnville Civic Center, 500 Garfield St.,
McMinnville; 4 p.m.; 931-4736611 or smokininmcminnville. com.
Front St., Murfreesboro; 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 615-890-0355 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Spanish Nights
FREE Dance Star Open House
See Jaume Plensa’s Human Landscape installations at night with special programming that includes Spanish music, poetry, dancing and more. All ages. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 6 - 10 p.m.; free with gate admission ($14 adults, $7 ages 3 - 17); 615356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
FREE Theater Audition
Audition for a touring production of The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe. Fill out audition form at the website. All ages. Nashville location TBA; 5 p.m.; lionontour.com.
FREE Tomato Art Fest Concert
See “On Stages,” page 94.
Sat 8 FREE Animal Encounters
Learn about a native Tennessee animal during an up-close encounter. All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 1:30 - 2 p.m.; 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
FREE Bicycle Tour of the Battlefield
Bring your bikes and helmets for a 90-minute guided tour of the battlefield with a ranger. All ages. Stones River National Battlefield, 1563 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 615-893-9501 or nps.gov/stri.
FREE Big Band Dance
Take an introductory rumba lesson then dance to live music by Radio Daze. All ages. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 - 10 p.m.; 615862-8440 or nashville.gov/ parks.
FREE Community Yard Sale
Find bargains while shopping more than 50 booths. All ages. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S.
Meet the staff, take a trial class, enjoy refreshments and more. All ages. Dance Star Studio, 2395 New Salem Road, Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; 931619-1923 or dancestardancers. com.
DelMonaco Winery Summer Excursion Train
Ride the rails to DelMonaco Winery with wine tastings on the train, winery tours, live music, door prizes and more. Ages 21 and older. Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St., Nashville; 8:30 a.m.; $60 - $125; 615-2410436 or tcry.org.
FREE Dog Days of Summer Fest
Bring your family’s four-legged friend for an open house style event honoring dogs. The event features a story station, photo booth for a family pic with Fido, treats and more. All ages. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 12 - 3 p.m.; 615-862-8539 or nashville.gov/parks.
Dome Club
Experience Pink Floyd in a fulldome experience with “Wish You Were Here” at 6 p.m. and “The Wall” at 10:30 p.m. (the latter features adult subject matter). All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 6 p.m.; $8; 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org.
Family Program: Embellished Instruments
Choose a paper cutout of a banjo, fiddle, or guitar and decorate it with color, rhinestones or sequins. Ages 5 and older. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org. (please turn the page)
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H.O.M.E. Bound Bowling Tournament
Participate in a bowling tournament to raise money for the non-profit H.O.M.E. Bound Program. Ages 5 and older. Murfreesboro Strike and Spare, 941 N.W. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 6 p.m.; $12; homeboundtn.org.
Heart of Tennessee Farm Toy Show
Vendors from four states will have farm toys as well as toy trucks and construction toys. All ages. Lane Agri Park, 315 John Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro; 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.; $5 adults, free ages 9 and younger; 518-3072864.
Nashville’s Ink-N-Iron Festival
This tattoo convention features seminars, contests, vintage fashion, live concerts and more. Ages 14 and older. Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Ave. N., Nashville; 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; $25 - $360; nashville. ink-n-iron.com.
FREE Puppets on the Porch
Animal puppets teach kids about the daily lives and habitats of critters in the wild. All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 3 p.m.; 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Rock ‘N Soul Wine Tour
Sample 24 wines from three wineries during this 17-hour round trip to Memphis that includes stops at a few sights. Adults. Departs from Downtown Nashville, 615 Church St., Nashville; 8:30 a.m.; $79; 615-856-6311 or nashvillewinetours.com.
Second Saturday
Enjoy after-hours planetarium and laser shows including “Skies Over Nashville” (7 p.m.), “The Other Side of Pink Floyd” (8:30 p.m.) and “Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon” (9:30 p.m.). All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; $6 members, $8 non-members per show; 615862-5160 or adventuresci.org.
The Little 1’s Farming area is a long-running popular attraction for young children at the Williamson County Fair. Here, they can have fun playing farmer for a while. This year’s fair is Aug. 7 - 15. Find event details on page 79. FREE Second Saturday Outdoor Cinema Enjoy an outdoor screening of the 1955 film classic, Kiss Me Deadly. All ages. Belcourt Theatre, 2102 Belcourt Ave., Nashville; 8:15 p.m.; 615383-9140 or belcourt.org.
Sensory Friendly Movie
Enjoy a screening of the new movie, Fantastic Four, without previews, softer sound and lights not as dim. Children are free to make noise and run around. All ages. NCG Cinema, 1035 Greensboro Drive, Gallatin; 10 a.m.; $6; 615-451-9500 or ncgmovies.com.
Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer
Have fun ice skating during this fundraiser for the Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation. All ages. Ford Ice Center, 5264 Hickory Hollow Pkwy., Nashville; 1:30 p.m.; $10 plus personal fundraising goal; scottcares.org.
FREE Smokin’ in McMinnville Barbecue Festival
This family festival features live entertainment, food, sports competitions, a children’s play zone, several vendors and access to the Gilley Swimming Pool. All ages. McMinnville Civic Center, 500 Garfield St., McMinnville; 10 a.m.; 931-473-6611 or smokininmcminnville.com.
Sounds Baseball
Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Memphis Redbirds. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson St., Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; $7 - $32; 615-6904487 or nashvillesounds.com.
Steely Dan with Elvis Costello
See “On Stages,” page 94.
Sunrise Saturday Bounce
Kids can start the day with energetic bouncing fun. All ages. BounceU, 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville; 8:30 - 10 a.m.; $7.95 ($6.95 siblings);
615-255-1422 or bounceu. com/nashville-tn.
FREE Tomato Art Fest
Your whole family can enjoy this costume-friendly event celebrating all-things tomato. Festivities include children’s activities and contests, a parade, live music, a recipe contest, booths featuring local artisans and businesses, and more. All ages. East Nashville’s Five Points, 1106 Woodland St., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; 615-226-2070 or tomatoartfest.com.
UFC Fight Night
Experience a battle of top-10 light heavyweights during this mixed martial arts event. All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $44.75 - $265; 615-7702000 or bridgestonearena.com.
Undy Run/Walk
Participate in a 5K or onemile fun run to raise money for the Colon Cancer Alliance. All ages. Shelby Park, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 8 a.m.; $35 in advance/$40 race day
adults, $30 in advance/$35 race day ages 6 - 13 and the one-mile run; undy5000.org.
Sun 9 Creative Zone: Drivable Designs, Elvis Style
Examine the King’s personalized limo in the museum, then create your own design to fit your personality. All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 11:30 a.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
Nashville’s Ink-N-Iron Festival
This tattoo convention features seminars, contests, vintage fashion, live concerts and more. Ages 14 and older. Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Ave. N., Nashville; 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; $25 - $360; nashville. ink-n-iron.com. (please turn the page)
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and one jar of canned goods included. All ages. Tap Root Farm, 4099 Clovercroft Road, Franklin; 5 - 9 p.m.; $65; 615594-3210 or taprootfarm.com.
Wed 12 Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam 40th Anniversary
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Homeschool Creativity Class
Supplement your home-school art curriculum in a hands-on environment where students can study an artist each week and create a related project. All ages. McFadden Community Center, 211 Bridge Ave., Murfreesboro; 2 p.m.; $3; 615867-7244 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.
FREE Kid’s Hour
SUMNER SPOTLIGHT:
Free Sensory Friendly Family Film Festival Aug. 1 - Sept. 13 All ages
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very Friday - Sunday from Aug. 1 - Sept. 13, your family can enjoy the FREE Family Film Festival at NCG Cinema (1035 Greensboro Drive, Gallatin). The movies are shown in a sensory friendly environment, meaning there are no previews, the sound is not as loud as regular screenings, the lights aren’t as dim, and the best thing ... kids are free to run around and make all the noise they want! It’s perfect for kids with autism or other sensory issues. Here’s the movie lineup: Aug. 1 - 2: Penguins of Madagascar; Aug. 7 - 9: SpongeBob: Sponge Out of Water; Aug. 14 - 16: Horton Hears a Who; Aug. 21 - 23: How to Train Your Dragon; Aug. 28 - 30: Space Jam; Sept. 4 - 6: Dolphin Tale 2; Sept. 11 - 13: Yogi Bear. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., with movies starting at 10 a.m. The free tickets are available on the day of show on a firstcome first-served basis. Learn more at 615-4519500 or ncgmovies.com/gallatin.
Sounds Baseball
Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Memphis Redbirds. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson St., Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; $7 - $32; 615-6904487 or nashvillesounds.com.
Sunday Funday
Enjoy an afternoon of inflatables, face painting, games, crafts and meeting Curious George. All ages. Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville; 1 - 5 p.m.; free with gate admission ($15 adults, $10 ages 2 - 12); 615-833-1534 or nashvillezoo.org.
Sundays LIVE! Meet the Carriage Horses
Meet and greet the friendly carriage horses and hear stories of Hermitage horses during the past 200 years. All ages. The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; 12 - 5 p.m.; $20 adults, $10 children ($54 for family of four); 615-889-2941 or thehermitage.com.
FREE Vintage Baseball
The Franklin Farriers challenge the Highland Rim Distillers during this 1860s-style baseball game. All ages. Mansker’s
Station, 705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; 12 p.m.; tennesseevintagebaseball.com.
FREE Vintage Baseball During this double header 1860s-style baseball game, see the Lightfoot Club of Chattanooga play Phoenix of East Nashville at noon followed by the Nashville Maroons vs Stewart’s Creek Scouts at 2:30 p.m. All ages. Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna; tennesseevintagebaseball.com.
Mon 10 Early Explorers
Visit the preschool area for breakfast, see a planetarium show, then enjoy a storytime activity. Ages 3 - 5. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 5 and younger; Discounted admission applies to arrivals prior to 9:45 a.m., regular rates apply thereafter; 615-8625160 or adventuresci.org.
Food Preservation Class
Award-winning artist Ginger Sands performs music for children. Ages 10 and younger. Whole Foods, 1566 W. McEwen Drive, Franklin; 9:30 a.m.; 615-550-5660 or gingersands.com.
Macy Gray
See “On Stages,” page 93.
FREE Shelby Bottoms Storytime
Visit the little library for a naturebased story and learn about the characters from it followed by a snack. All ages. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 10 10:30 a.m.; 615-862-8539 or nashville.gov/parks.
Thu 13 FREE Nature Play Day
Build a fort, play in water and have fun getting dirty. Activities include mud painting, clay sculpting, chalk art and more. Ages 1 and older with a parent. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m.; 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
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Hear keynote speakers and participate in meetings during the 42nd annual Tennessee Al-Anon/Alateen conference with A.A. participation (continues through Sunday). Ages 13 and older. Embassy Suites, 1200 Conference Center Blvd., Murfreesboro; 4 p.m.; $27; middletnalanon. org/2015-tennessee-al-anonstate-convention.
Creative Zone: Drivable Designs, Elvis Style
Examine the King’s personalized limo in the museum, then create your own design to fit your personality. All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 11 a.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
FREE Friday Night Movie
Bring lawn chairs and blankets for a family-friendly movie outdoors. All ages. Lawnchair Theatre, 4144 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 8 p.m.; 615870-8870 or jailhouseindustrys. com.
The Hank and Cash Legacy
See “On Stages,” page 93.
FREE Music at the Mill
Enjoy live music by local bands, inflatables and food vendors. All ages. Gregory Mill Park, 390 Enon Springs Road E., Smyrna; 6:30 p.m.; 615-459-9773 or townofsmyrna.org.
Music City Hot Wing Festival
Enjoy live music, hot wings, beer and more. Proceeds benefit the Bootstraps Foundation. All ages. Riverfront Park, 100 First Ave. N., Nashville; 4 p.m.; $15 (gen. adm.) - $150 (VIP); 615-321-3211 or musiccityhotwingfestival.com.
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Sat 15 FREE Animal Encounters
Learn about a native Tennessee animal during an up-close encounter. All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 1:30 - 2 p.m.; 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
FREE Back-to-School Bash
Murfreesboro City Schools hosts this event featuring live entertainment, games, giveaways and more. All ages. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 615-893-2313 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
FREE Bicycle Tour of the Battlefield
Bring your bikes and helmets for a 90-minute guided tour of the battlefield with a ranger. All ages. Stones River National Battlefield, 1563 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 615-893-9501 or nps.gov/stri.
FREE Big Band Dance
Take an introductory foxtrot lesson then dance to live music by The South Jackson St. Band. All ages. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 - 10 p.m.; 615862-8440 or nashville.gov/ parks.
Bluebird on the Mountain
See “On Stages,” page 93.
FREE Dance Store Grand Opening
Check out the area’s newest shop for specialty dance wear, shoes and accessories. During the day, you can win giveaways and register for a $150 gift card grand prize. The Dance Store, 1602 W. Northfield Blvd., Ste. 501, Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; thedancestoretn.com.
FREE Harvest Party
Enjoy a day of food, wine tastings and a concert by Kix Brooks at 6 p.m. Proceeds from food and drink sales benefit Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. All ages. Arrington Vineyards, 6211 Patton Road, Arrington; 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; 615-395-0102 or arringtonvineyards.com.
Idina Menzel
See “On Stages,” page 93.
FREE Kids’ Karaoke Contest
Kids can show off their singing/ performance skills during a competition to win a 32-inch TV. Ages 6 - 12. RiverGate Mall, 1000 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; 2 - 4 p.m.; 615859-3458 or rivergate-mall. com.
Music City Hot Wing Festival
Enjoy live music, hot wings, beer and more. Proceeds benefit the Bootstraps Foundation. All ages. Riverfront Park, 100 First Ave. N., Nashville; 12 p.m.; $15 (gen. adm.) - $150 (VIP); 615-321-3211 or musiccityhotwingfestival.com. (please turn the page)
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he 2015/2016 season at Nashville Children’s Theatre (NCT) cranks up next month, but your family can get a sneak
peek at all the shows on Saturday, Aug. 15 during the NCT Fall Open House & Season Preview. From 12 - 2 p.m., you and your kids can tour the NCT facility and participate in activities around the theater. At 2 p.m., you’ll get to experience short exerpts and songs from all of the upcoming season’s shows — Einstein is a Dummy (Sept. 17 - Oct. 4), Charlotte’s Web (Oct. 29 - Dec. 6; pictured is the 2010 production), Cinderella (Jan. 14 - Feb. 7), Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott (Feb. 25 - March 13) and A Year with Frog and Toad (April 14 - May 15). Admission is free, but you’ll need to register in advance for the season preview. For more info, reservations or to purchase season tickets, call 615-252-4675 or visit nashvillect.org.
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This family festival features indoor and outdoor art activities designed to spark creativity, activity and interaction. Dozens of local artists and community organizations host activity stations. The centerpiece of the day is the Paul Dresher Ensemble’s Sound Maze, an experience of sound and mechanics consisting of 15 newly invented instruments and sound sculptures that you can interact with. All ages. OZ Arts Nashville, 6172 Cockrill Bend Cir., Nashville; 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $25 adults, free ages 11 and younger; 615-350-7200 or ozartsnashville.com.
Preschool Program: Song and Story Time — Elvis Presley
Learn about Elvis Presley and the impact he had on music history through a story, sing-along and art project. Ages 3 - 5 with a parent. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
FREE Puppets on the Porch
Animal puppets teach kids about critters in the wild. All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 3 p.m.; 615-217-3017.
Shark Week Celebration
Dive into the depths of the science behind the ocean’s most exciting and terrifying creatures. All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; free with gate ($14 adults, $11 ages 2 - 12); 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org.
FREE Smyrna Depot
Cruise-In Enjoy live music by local bands. All ages. Smyrna Depot, 100 Front St., Smyrna; 6 - 9:30 p.m.; 615-459-9773 or townofsmyrna.org.
Sounds Baseball
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Paso Chihuahuas. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson St., Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; $7 - $32; 615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
FREE Sumner County Live, Love Latch!
This family event celebrating breastfeeding features a potluck brunch — bring a dish to share! (beverages and paper products provided)— along with door prizes, gift bags, a silent auction, kids’ activities, yoga and more. Municipal Park, 160 Municipal Park Drive, Gallatin; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 615-3237158 or lllofkytn.org/portland.
Sunrise Saturday Bounce
Kids can start the day with energetic bouncing fun. All ages. BounceU, 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville; 8:30 - 10 a.m.; $7.95 ($6.95 siblings); 615-255-1422 or bounceu. com/nashville-tn.
Tim McGraw
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FREE Wild Arts Day
Enjoy student art, professional art, art by animals, puppet shows, an art scavenger hunt walking trail, wild animals, crafts, live music and more. All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 615-867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Sun 16 FREE Artful Tales: “More Than a Match”
Listen and play along as a story comes to life about cooperation, failure and how a wise old man solves a problem for a king. Then, create a sculptural family portrait using modeling tools and quick-drying clay. Ages 3 and older. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 2 - 3 p.m.; 615-2443340 or fristcenter.org.
Creative Zone: Drivable Designs, Elvis Style
Examine the King’s personalized limo in the museum, then
Kids can explore the Sound Maze during Oz Family Day at OZ Arts Nashville on Saturday, Aug. 15. Sound Maze is accessible to the public through Tuesday, Aug. 18. create your own design to fit your personality. All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 11:30 a.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
Give Freely Zip Day
Enjoy all of the adventure park’s features — zip lines, ropes courses and quantam leap — for a pay-by-donation basis of any amount. Proceeds will help build a house for a family in Uganda who are caring for orphans. All ages. Adventureworks, 1300 Narrows of the Harpeth Road, Kingston Springs; 1 - 4 p.m.; 615-2972250 or adventureworks.com.
Grease Sing-Along
Relive the memories of Rydell High when this 1970s movie musical about the 1950s returns to the big screen for a singalong version. Ages 14 and older. Regal Opry Mills, 570 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville and Green Hills 16, 3815 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville; 2 and 7 p.m.; $13.66; fathomevents.com.
Sound Maze
An experience of sound and mechanics consisting of 15 newly invented musical instruments and sound sculptures that you can interact with. All ages. OZ Arts Nashville, 6172 Cockrill Bend Cir., Nashville; 1 - 5 p.m.; $5 adults, free ages
12 and younger; 615-3507200 or ozartsnashville.com.
Sounds Baseball
Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the El Paso Chihuahuas. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson St., Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; $7 - $32; 615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
Sundays LIVE! Woodworking
Local expert Bill Maddox demonstrates the process of crafting 19th-century household furnishings on the frontier. All ages. The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; 12 - 5 p.m.; $20 adults, $10 children ($54 for family of four); 615889-2941 or thehermitage. com.
Mon 17 Early Explorers
Visit the preschool area for breakfast, see a planetarium show, then enjoy a storytime activity. Ages 3 - 5. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 5 and younger; Discounted admission applies to arrivals prior to 9:45 a.m., regular rates apply thereafter; 615-8625160 or adventuresci.org.
Sound Maze
An experience of sound and mechanics consisting of 15 newly invented musical instruments and sound sculptures
that you can interact with. All ages. OZ Arts Nashville, 6172 Cockrill Bend Cir., Nashville; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $5 adults, free ages 12 and younger; 615350-7200 or ozartsnashville. com.
Sounds Baseball
Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the El Paso Chihuahuas. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $7 - $32; 615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
Tue 18 Def Leppard
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Sound Maze
An experience of sound and mechanics consisting of 15 newly invented musical instruments and sound sculptures that you can interact with. All ages. OZ Arts Nashville, 6172 Cockrill Bend Cir., Nashville; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $5 adults, free ages 12 and younger; 615350-7200 or ozartsnashville. com.
Sounds Baseball
Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the El Paso Chihuahuas. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $7 - $32; 615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
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Wed 19 Grease Sing-Along
Relive the memories of Rydell High when this 1970s movie musical about the 1950s returns to the big screen for a singalong version. Ages 14 and older. Regal Opry Mills, 570 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville and Green Hills 16, 3815 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville; 2 and 7 p.m.; $13.66; fathomevents.com.
Homeschool Creativity Class
Supplement your home-school art curriculum in a hands-on environment where students can study an artist each week and create a related project. All ages. McFadden Community Center, 211 Bridge Ave., Murfreesboro; 2 p.m.; $3; 615867-7244 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.
FREE Kid’s Hour
Multi-instrumentalist Jacob Johnson entertain kids. Ages 10 and younger. Whole Foods, 1566 W. McEwen Drive, Franklin; 9:30 a.m.; 5505660.
Little Labs
Participate in age-appropriate lab activities, science craft, movement activity and storytime with an engineering theme. Ages 3 - 5 with a parent. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 11 a.m.; $5 per child in addition to gate admission ($14 adults, $11 ages 2 - 12); 615862-5160 or adventuresci.org.
Sounds Baseball
Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Albuquerque Isotopes. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $7 - $32; 615-6904487 or nashvillesounds.com.
Thu 20 FREE Live on the Green Music Festival See “On Stages,” page 93.
FREE Science Cafe
Aaron Deter-Wolf of the Tennessee Division of Archaeology discusses the prehistoric archaeological record of Middle Tennessee, focusing on major sites in Davidson and Williamson Counties. Adults. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org.
Sounds Baseball
Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Albuquerque Isotopes. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $7 - $32; 615-6904487 or nashvillesounds.com.
Fri 21 Creative Zone: Drivable Designs, Elvis Style
Examine the King’s personalized limo in the museum, then create your own design to fit your personality. All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 11 a.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
FREE Friday Night Movie
Bring lawn chairs and blankets for a family-friendly movie outdoors. All ages. Lawnchair Theatre, 4144 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 8 p.m.; 615870-8870 or jailhouseindustrys. com.
PBR Jack Daniels Music City Knockout
This Professional Bull Riders event features the top 35 riders in the world against the best bulls in the industry. All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $18.20 - $104.50; 615-7702000 or bridgestonearena.com.
Sat 22 FREE Animal Encounters
Learn about a native Tennessee animal during an up-close encounter. All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 1:30 - 2 p.m.; 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
FREE Barbecue Festival
Enjoy barbecue, live entertainment and more. All ages. The Depot, 100 Front St., Smyrna; 5 - 10 p.m.; 615-4599773 or townofsmyrna.org.
Best Buddies 5K
This run/walk features chip timing and a Kid Zone. Proceeds benefit Best Buddies Tennessee, a nonprofit that creates opportunities for one-toone friendships between people with intellectual disabilities and their non-disabled peers. All ages. Highwood Complex, 701 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin; 7:30 a.m.; $40 in advance, $45 race day adults, free ages 12 and younger; bestbuddiestennessee.org/5k.
FREE Bicycle Tour of the Battlefield
Bring your bikes and helmets for a 90-minute guided tour of the battlefield with a ranger. All ages. Stones River National Battlefield, 1563 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 615-893-9501 or nps.gov/stri.
FREE Big Band Dance
Take an introductory waltz lesson then dance to live music by Rory Partin & His All Star Band. All ages. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 - 10 p.m.; 615-862-8440 or nashville. gov/parks.
Cornelia Fort Picking Party
This family-friendly bluegrass series features the Vickie Vaughn band along with local food trucks, craft beer and plenty of space for kids to run around. All ages. Cornelia Fort Airpark, 2640 Airpark Drive, Nashville; 5 - 10 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 children; friendsofshelby.org.
FREE Discover India Day
Learn about India through activities like yoga, dancing, food sampling, art projects, dress-up play and more. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.
Family Program: Guitar 101 — Elvis Presley
This hands-on group workshop will teach the basics of guitar, including strumming and reading chord charts, through the songs of Elvis Presley. Ages 7 and older. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
Family Program: Guitar 102 — Elvis Presley
Musician and teacher Todd Woolsey will lead this hands-on group workshop to learn a classic Elvis Presley rockabilly song. Ages 7 and older. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 2 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
FREE HEART Back-toSchool Picnic
Homeschool families and those considering homeschooling can learn about the Home Education Association of Rutherford Tennessee (HEART), meet other families, connect with resources and more. Guests are asked to bring food and drinks to share. All ages. Barfield Park, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 4 p.m.; rutherfordheart.com.
It’s Just a 10K
There’s a 1.5-hour time limit for this 10K on a certified flat and fast course. Strollers and leashed dogs allowed. All ages. Shelby Park, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 7 a.m.; $40
in advance, $45 race day; whatdoyourunfor.com.
Little Labs
Participate in age-appropriate lab activities, science craft, movement activity and storytime with an engineering theme. Ages 3 - 5 with a parent. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 11 a.m.; $5 per child in addition to gate admission ($14 adults, $11 ages 2 - 12); 615862-5160 or adventuresci.org.
FREE MPACT Sports Family Fall Festival
Open play, face painting, coach-led classes, balloon artists, food trucks, a “Nerf Wars” competition and more. MPACT Sports, 121 Seaboard Lane, Franklin; 4 - 7 p.m.; 615377-3444 or mpactsports.com.
FREE National Honeybee Day
Learn about honeybees and their role in nature while viewing hives, sampling local honey and more. All ages. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 1 - 3 p.m.; 615862-8539 or nashville.gov/ parks.
PBR Jack Daniels Music City Knockout
This Professional Bull Riders event features the top 35 riders in the world against the best bulls in the industry. All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 6:50 p.m.; $18.20 - $104.50; 615770-2000 or bridgestonearena. com.
FREE Puppets on the Porch
Animal puppets teach kids about the daily lives and habitats of critters in the wild. All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 3 p.m.; 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Sounds Baseball
Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Albuquerque Isotopes. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson St., Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; $7 - $32; 615-6904487 or nashvillesounds.com. (please turn the page)
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daily activities Sunrise Saturday Bounce
Kids can start the day with energetic bouncing fun. All ages. BounceU, 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville; 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.; $7.95 ($6.95 siblings); 615-255-1422 or bounceu.com/nashville-tn.
Sun 23 Children’s Nutcracker Auditions
Local kids can bring a 4x6 full body photo and try out for a role in Nashville Ballet’s 2015 production of Nashville’s Nutcracker. Boys ages 7 - 11 audition from 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Girls ages 8 - 9 are from 12 - 1 p.m.; girls 10 - 11 are from 1 - 2 p.m. The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet, 3630 Redmon St., Nashville; $10; 615-297-2966 or nashvilleballet.com/youthcast.
Creative Zone: Drivable Designs, Elvis Style
Examine the King’s personalized limo in the museum, then create your own design to fit your personality. All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 11:30 a.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
Gin Blossoms
See “On Stages,” page 93.
FREE Local Author Book Fair
Meet a variety of local authors who will be selling their books. All ages. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 1 - 5 p.m.; 615371-0090 or brentwood-tn. org/library.
Sundays LIVE! Celtic Connections
Ever wonder how to tie on a kilt? Or play the bagpipes? Or throw a log across a field? Celebrate the Jackson and Donelson Family’s Celtic heritage with members of
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Middle Tennessee Highland Games. All ages. The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; 12 - 5 p.m.; $20 adults, $10 children ($54 for family of four); 615-889-2941 or thehermitage.com.
Titans Football
Cheer for the Tennessee Titans when they challenge the St. Louis Rams during this preseason game. All ages. Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $45 - $285; 615-565-4200 or titansonline. com.
Mon 24 FREE American Heritage Girl Info Meeting
Parents can learn about this faith-based scout-type program for girls ages 8 - 18, while their girls participate in the American Heritage Girls 20th anniversary party. Forest Hills Baptist Church, 2101 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; 615-373-8074 or ahgonline. org.
Early Explorers
Visit the preschool area for breakfast, see a planetarium show, then enjoy a storytime activity. Ages 3 - 5. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 5 and younger; Discounted admission applies to arrivals prior to 9:45 a.m., regular rates apply thereafter.; 615-8625160 or adventuresci.org.
Tue 25 Gallagher
The famous stand-up comedian brings his “Jokes on You” tour to Music City, including his watermelon-smashing SledgeO-Matic. Ages 14 and older due to mature content. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.; $43 - $55; 615-5382076 or franklintheatre.com.
FREE RiverGate Storytime
Come dressed as your favorite prince, princess or storybook character and join Ms. Katia from the Madison Public Library for a themed reading. All ages. RiverGate Mall, 1000 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; 11 a.m.; 615-859-3458 or rivergatemall.com.
FREE Salon@615: Dav Pikley
Author Dav Pilkey reads from and signs Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot. To get priority placement in the signing line, you must purchase a copy of the book at Parnassus Books. All ages. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St., Nashville; 6:15 p.m.; admission is free but you must have an advance ticket to get seats; nashvillepubliclibrary.org/ salon615.
Wed 26 Cirque du Soleil: Varekai
FREE Shelby Bottoms Storytime
Visit the little library for a naturebased story and learn about the characters from it followed by a snack. All ages. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 10 10:30 a.m.; 615-862-8539 or nashville.gov/parks.
Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
Enjoy a variety of Tennessee Walking Horse competitions and shows. All ages. Calsonic Arena, 1110 N. Evans St., Shelbyville; 9 a.m.; $7 - $20; 931-684-5915 or twhnc.com.
Thu 27 Cirque du Soleil: Varekai
This Cirque installment pays tribute to the nomadic soul. All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $39.15 - $124.50; 615770-2000 or bridgestonearena. com.
This Cirque installment pays tribute to the nomadic soul. All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $39.15 - $124.50; 615770-2000 or bridgestonearena. com.
FREE Live on the Green Music Festival
Homeschool Creativity Class
Enjoy a variety of Tennessee Walking Horse competitions and shows. All ages. Calsonic Arena, 1110 N. Evans St., Shelbyville; 9 a.m.; $7 - $20; 931-684-5915 or twhnc.com.
Supplement your home-school art curriculum in a hands-on environment where students can study an artist each week and create a related project. All ages. McFadden Community Center, 211 Bridge Ave., Murfreesboro; 2 p.m.; $3; 615867-7244 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.
FREE Kid’s Hour
Award-winning family entertainer Rachel Sumner performs interactive music. Ages 10 and younger. Whole Foods, 1566 W. McEwen Drive, Franklin; 9:30 a.m.; 550-5660 or rachelsumner.com.
See “On Stages,” page 93.
Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
Fri 28 Cirque du Soleil: Varekai
This Cirque installment pays tribute to the nomadic soul. All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $39.15 - $124.50; 615770-2000 or bridgestonearena. com.
Creative Zone: Drivable Designs, Elvis Style
Examine the King’s personalized limo in the museum, then create your own design to fit your personality. All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 11 a.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
FREE Friday Night Movie
Bring lawn chairs and blankets for a family-friendly movie outdoors. All ages. Lawnchair Theatre, 4144 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 8 p.m.; 615870-8870 or jailhouseindustrys. com.
Frist Fridays
See “On Stages,” page 93.
Full Moon Pickin’ Party
See “On Stages,” page 93.
FREE Jazzy Bottoms Sunset Soiree
Take in Mother Nature’s ambiance while listening to live jazz musicians. All ages. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 7 p.m.; 615-862-8539 or nashville. gov/parks.
Keb’ Mo’
See “On Stages,” page 93.
Nashville Japanese Film Festival
Eight films will be shown, all of which are unrated and some are family friendly. All films have subtitles. Ages 12 and older. Watkins College of Art, Design and Film, 2298 Rosa L Parks Blvd., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $10 per film; nashvillejapanesefilmfestival. org/2015-films.
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Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
Enjoy a variety of Tennessee Walking Horse competitions and shows. All ages. Calsonic Arena, 1110 N. Evans St., Shelbyville; 9 a.m.; $7 - $20; 931-684-5915 or twhnc.com.
Sat 29 FREE 16th Annual Grape Stomp
Kids and adults can have fun stomping grapes during a contest from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m., then enjoy live music by the Body & Soul Band from 6:30 -
9:30 p.m. Bring picnic baskets, lawn chairs and blankets. All ages. Sumner Crest Winery, 5306 E. Old Hwy. 52, Portland; 615-325-4086 or sumnercrestwinery.com.
for a 90-minute guided tour of the battlefield with a ranger. All ages. Stones River National Battlefield, 1563 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 615-893-9501 or nps.gov/stri.
FREE Animal Encounters
FREE Celebrate Hummingbirds
Learn about a native Tennessee animal during an up-close encounter. All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 1:30. - 2 p.m.; 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
FREE Bicycle Tour of the Battlefield
Bring your bikes and helmets
Bid farewell to these tiny birds as they migrate away. Activities include crafts, games, puppet shows and more. All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 615-3526299 or nashville.gov/parks.
Cirque du Soleil: Varekai
This Cirque installment pays tribute to the nomadic soul. All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 4 and 7:30 p.m.; $39.15 $124.50; 615-770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com.
Family Program: Design Your Own Record Label
SPOTLIGHT:
Williamson Parent’s Back-to-School Fair Saturday, Aug. 29 All ages
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his fun, family event helps you get your kids in the groove for another year of learning as you take in a fashion show, discover after-school enrichment programs (including music, dance, tutoring, sports and more) and see live performances by local arts schools. Children can enjoy face painting and a balloon artist as well as showing off their talent during a kids’ karaoke contest. While you’re there, sign up for giveaways. There will be lots of goodies up for grabs at CoolSprings Galleria,1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin. The fair is from10 a.m. - 2 p.m., and admission is free. Call 615-256-2158 or visit nashvilleparent.com.
Learn about Sam Phillips and Sun Records, then create your own record label and design an iconic logo and image for a 45-rpm release. Ages 5 and older. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
Nashville Japanese Film Festival
Eight films will be shown, all of which are unrated and some are family friendly. All films have subtitles. Ages 12 and older. Watkins College of Art, Design and Film, 2298 Rosa L Parks Blvd., Nashville; 11 a.m.; $10 per film; nashvillejapanesefilmfestival. org/2015-films.
Playing What We Want LIVE
See “On Stages,” page 94.
FREE Puppets on the Porch
Animal puppets teach kids about the daily lives and habitats of
critters in the wild. All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 3 p.m.; 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Sunrise Saturday Bounce
Kids can start the day with energetic bouncing fun. All ages. BounceU, 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville; 8:30 - 10 a.m.; $7.95 ($6.95 siblings); 615-255-1422 or bounceu. com/nashville-tn.
Sweet Corn Festival
Enjoy a day of farm fun with a variety of activities, corn-themed contests, roasted corn off the grill and more. All ages. Lucky Ladd Farms, 747 Chapel Hill Pike, Eagleville; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $13 adults, $11 ages 2 - 12; 615-274-3786 or luckyladdfarms.com.
Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
Enjoy a variety of Tennessee Walking Horse competitions and shows. All ages. Calsonic Arena, 1110 N. Evans St., Shelbyville; 9 a.m.; $7 - $20; 931-684-5915 or twhnc.com.
FREE Big Band Dance
Take an introductory swing lesson then dance to live music by The Moonlighters. All ages. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 - 10 p.m.; 615862-8440 or nashville.gov/ parks.
Sun 30 Children’s Nutcracker Auditions
Local kids can bring a 4x6 full body photo and try out for a role in Nashville Ballet’s 2015 production of Nashville’s Nutcracker. Boys ages 7 - 11 audition from 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Girls ages 8 - 9 are from 12 - 1 p.m.; girls 10 - 11 are from 1 - 2 p.m. The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet, 3630 Redmon St., Nashville; $10; 615-297-2966 or nashvilleballet.com/youthcast.
Cirque du Soleil: Varekai
This Cirque installment pays tribute to the nomadic soul. All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 1:30 and 5 p.m.; $39.15 $124.50; 615-770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com.
Creative Zone: Drivable Designs, Elvis Style
Examine the King’s personalized limo in the museum, then create your own design to fit your personality. All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 11:30 a.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
Glitter & Glam
This annual fundraiser for Agape Animal Rescue features a fashion show by Glitz Nashville, wine, food, silent and live auctions, and more. Adults. Hutton Hotel, 1808 West End Ave., Nashville; 5 - 8 p.m.; $70; glitterandglam.org.
Nashville Japanese Film Festival
Eight films will be shown, all of which are unrated and some are family friendly. All films have subtitles. Ages 12 and older. Watkins College of Art, Design and Film, 2298 Rosa L Parks Blvd., Nashville; 1 p.m.; $10 per film; nashvillejapanesefilmfestival. org/2015-films.
Predators Day
Celebrate the Nashville Predators’ upcoming hockey season by getting autographs from team members (from 2 - 3 p.m.) along with games and activities like youth hockey challenges, an inflatable obstacle course, a saber tooth tiger slide and more. All ages. Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville; 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.; free with gate admission ($15 adults, $10 ages 2 - 12); 615-833-1534 or nashvillezoo.org. (please turn the page)
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Explore the Native American heritage of the Tennessee region The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; 12 - 5 p.m.; $20 adults, $10 children ($54 for family of four); 615-8892941 or thehermitage.com.
Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
Enjoy a variety of Tennessee Walking Horse competitions and shows. All ages. Calsonic Arena, 1110 N. Evans St., Shelbyville; 9 a.m.; $7 - $20; 931-684-5915 or twhnc.com.
FREE Vintage Baseball
The Franklin Farriers challenge the Nashville Maroons during this 1860s-style baseball game. All ages. Bicentennial Mall State Park, 600 James Robertson Pkwy., Nashville; 12 p.m.; tennesseevintagebaseball.com.
Mon 31 Early Explorers
Visit the preschool area for breakfast, see a planetarium show, then enjoy a storytime activity. Ages 3 - 5. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 5 and younger; Discounted admission applies to arrivals prior to 9:45 a.m., regular rates apply thereafter; 615-8625160 or adventuresci.org.
Sounds Baseball
Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Round Rock Express. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $7 - $32; 615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
Enjoy a variety of Tennessee Walking Horse competitions and shows. All ages. Calsonic Arena, 1110 N. Evans St., Shelbyville; 9 a.m.; $7 - $20; 931-684-5915 or twhnc.com.
ON STAGES
Music and theater this month!
music 1964 “The Tribute”
Friday, Aug. 7; All ages Enjoy a night of Beatles music from the early 1960s. Concert presented without orchestra. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $29 - $49; 615-6876400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
Australian Pink Floyd & Led Zeppelin 2
Saturday, Aug. 22; All ages A night of rock music by tribute bands. Ascend Amphitheater, 301 First Ave. S., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $10 - $55; 615-999-9000 or ascendamphitheater.com.
The Bellamy Brothers
Friday, Aug. 14; All ages A night of country and pop/ rock music. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.; $39 - $50; 615-538-2076 or franklintheatre.com.
Bluebird on the Mountain
Saturday, Aug. 15; All ages Enjoy a night of local singer/ songwriters performing outside. All ages. Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 8 - 10 p.m.; $120 per carload of eight; 800-745-3000 or dyer.vanderbilt.edu.
FREE Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series
Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Cir., Franklin; 6 - 8 p.m.; $10 in advance/$12 at the gate adults, $5 ages 6 - 12; battleoffranklintrust.org.
Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam 40th Anniversary
Wednesday, Aug. 12; All ages Enjoy a night of music featuring Charlie Daniels, Montgomery Gentry, Billy Ray Cyrus, Kentucky Headhunters, Travis Tritt and more. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $17.68 - $500; 615-770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com.
Chicago
Saturday, Aug. 1; All ages A night of pop/rock music with special guest Earth, Wind & Fire. Ascend Amphitheater, 301 First. Ave. S., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $39.50 $175; 615-999-9000 or ascendamphitheater.com.
Chubby Checker & The Wildcats
Thursday, Aug. 27; All ages Twist the night away with oldies music from the ‘50s and ‘60s with special guests Charlie Thomas’ Drifters & The Duprees. Concert presented without orchestra. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $17 - $65; 615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
Counting Crows
Friday, Aug. 7; All ages A night of rock music. Ascend Amphitheater, 301 First Ave. S., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $20 $99.50; 615-999-9000 or ascendamphitheater.com.
Thursdays, Aug. 13 and 27 All ages Bring your lunch and enjoy live musical entertainment. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; nashville.gov/parks.
Deep Purple
Carnton Sunset Concert Series
Tuesday, Aug. 18; All ages A night of rock music with special guests Styx and Tesla. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $29.50 - $125; 615-7702000 or bridgestonearena.com.
Sunday, Aug. 30; All ages Bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy live music by the 7 Bridges Band. All ages. Carnton
Sunday, Aug. 2; All ages A night of hard rock music. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $55 - $95; 615-889-3060 or ryman.com.
Def Leppard
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FREE Friday Night Live Concert Series Friday, Aug. 21; All ages Bring lawn chairs and enjoy music from local bands. Public Square, Murfreesboro; 6:30 9:30 p.m.; 615-895-1887 or downtownmurfreesboro.com.
Frist Friday
Friday, Aug. 28; All ages An evening of live music featuring acts that celebrate personal style in conjunction with the summer exhibit, Italian Style: Fashion Since 1945. All ages. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 6 - 9 p.m.; $12 adults, free ages 18 and younger; 615244-3340 or fristcenter.org.
Full Moon Pickin’ Party
Friday, Aug. 28; All ages Enjoy live bluegrass music under the light of the full moon featuring Johnny Campbell & The Bluegrass Drifters, Boy Named Banjo, and The Farmer & Adele. Percy Warner Park Equestrian Center, 2500 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; $20 adults in advance/$25 at the gate, $10 ages 7 - 17, free ages 6 and younger; 615-370-8053 or friendsofwarnerparks.com.
Gin Blossoms
Sunday, Aug. 23; All ages A night of rock music. City Winery, 609 Lafayette St., Nashville; 6 and 9 p.m.; $38 - $45; 615-324-1010 or citywinery.com.
Grand Ole Opry
Tue, Fri & Sat; All ages Enjoy classic and country artists performing together live. Grand Ole Opry House, 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $46.50 - $58.50; 800-7336779 or opry.com.
Gypsy Kings
Sunday, Aug. 16; All ages A night of flamenco, rumba, salsa and pop music with special guests Nicholas Reyes and Tonino Baliardo. Concert presented without orchestra. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $39 - $104; 615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
The Hank and Cash Legacy
Friday, Aug. 14; All ages Enjoy music selections from Studio Tenn’s productions The Hank Legacy (2013) and The Cash Legacy (2015). Concert presented without orchestra. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $29 - $89; 615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
Idina Menzel
Saturday, Aug. 15; All ages A night of pop music and Broadway show tunes. Ascend Amphitheater, 301 1st Ave. South, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $22 - $99.50; 615-999-9000 or ascendamphitheater.com.
FREE Jazz on the Cumberland
Sunday, Aug. 16; All ages Enjoy an afternoon of live jazz music. Cumberland Park, 592 S. First St., Nashville; 5:30 - 8 p.m.; 615-862-8440 or nashville.gov/parks.
John Hiatt & The Combo
Sunday, Aug. 23; All ages A night of rock music with special guest The Taj Mahal Trio. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $35.50 - $59.50; 615889-3060 or ryman.com.
Keb’ Mo’
Friday, Aug. 28; All ages A night of blues and American roots music. Concert presented without orchestra. All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $39 - $79; 615-6876400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
FREE Live on the Green Music Festival
Thursdays, Aug. 20 - 27 Bands from a variety of genres perform. Visit the website for artist roster. All ages. Public Square Park, Nashville; 6 - 11 p.m.; liveonthegreen.net.
Macy Gray
Wednesday, Aug. 12; All ages A night of R&B. City Winery, 609 Lafayette St., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $40 - $60; 615-3241010 or citywinery.com. (please turn the page)
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Every Wednesday; All ages Jim Lauderdale hosts this evening of live music featuring bands of different genres. Liberty Hall at The Factory, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; 7 p.m.; $15 adults, $10 students; musiccityroots. com.
FREE Music in the Vines
Fri - Sun in August; All ages Bring a picnic and enjoy live outdoor jazz music by local bands. Arrington Vineyards, 6211 Patton Road, Arrington; Fri - Sat 5 - 9 p.m., Sun 2 6 p.m.; 615-395-0102 or arringtonvineyards.com.
NEEDTOBREATHE
Friday, Aug. 14; All ages A night of Christian rock and rock music with guests Switchfoot and Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors. Ascend Amphitheater, 301 First Ave. S., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $31 $56.75; 615-999-9000 or ascendamphitheater.com.
Old Crow Medicine Show
Friday, Aug. 28; All ages A night of alternative country music with special guest The Devil Makes Three. All ages. Ascend Amphitheater, 301 First Ave. S., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $29.50 - $39.50; 615-9999000 or ascendamphitheater. com.
Peter Frampton & Cheap Trick
Sunday, Aug. 16; All ages A night of rock music. Ascend Amphitheater, 301 First Ave. S., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $15 - $99.50; 615-999-9000 or ascendamphitheater.com.
Playing What We Want LIVE
Saturday, Aug. 29; All ages JackFM hosts this concert featuring Sugar Ray, Uncle Kracker, Better Than Ezra and Eve 6. Ascend Amphitheater, 301 First Ave. S., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $9.63 $35; 615-999-9000 or ascendamphitheater.com.
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Point of Grace
Sunday, Aug. 30; All ages A gospel brunch outing. City Winery, 609 Lafayette St., Nashville; 1 p.m.; $15; 615324-1010 or citywinery.com.
Rob Thomas
Friday, Aug. 28; All ages A night of pop/rock music with special guest Plain White T’s. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $60 - $125; 615-889-3060 or ryman.com.
FREE Second Saturday at Fiddler’s Grove
Saturday, Aug. 15; All ages Enjoy live bluegrass music by Sugar Ridge. All ages. Fiddler’s Grove, 945 E. Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon; 6 - 9 p.m.; 615-4432626 or fiddlersgrove.org.
Social Distortion
Saturday, Aug. 29; All ages A night of punk, rock and outlaw country music with special guests Nikki Lane and Drag the River. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $32.50 $37.50; 615-889-3060 or ryman.com.
Steely Dan with Elvis Costello
Saturday, Aug. 8; All ages A night of rock music. Ascend Amphitheater, 301 First Ave. S., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $40 - $150; 615-999-9000 or ascendamphitheater.com.
FREE Third Friday Night Concert Series
Friday, Aug. 21; All ages Bring lawn chairs and blankets for a night of live music and dancing. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 7 p.m.; 615890-5333 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Tim McGraw
Saturday, Aug. 15; All ages A night of country music with special guests Billy Currington and Chase Bryant. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $29.75 $69.75; 615-770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com.
FREE Tomato Art Fest Concert
Friday, Aug. 7; All ages Start the tomato-themed weekend with games, activities and music by The Future, Nuelore, and Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes. Eleventh Street between Holly and Woodland in East Nashville; 6 p.m.; tomatoartfest.com.
FREE Williamson County Community Band
Sunday, Aug. 16; All ages Enjoy an afternoon of music featuring marches, show tunes, patriotic favorites, jazz standards and more. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 3 p.m.; 615302-0971, ext. 2216, or wcparksandrec.com.
theater August: Osage County
Aug. 7 - 22 Ages 14 and older (mature content) Encore Theatre Company, 6978 Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet; Fri Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m. (no shows July 4 weekend); $15; 615-598-8950 or encoretheatre-company.org.
All Shook Up
Through Sunday, Aug. 30 Ages 10 and older Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Hwy. 100, Nashville; Thu - Sat 6 - 7:30 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show, Sun 12 - 1:30 p.m. lunch, 2 p.m. show; $60 adults, $40 ages 13 - 18, $30 ages 12 and younger; dinnertheatre.com.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Aug. 1 - 2; All ages Act Too Players at the Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 2 and 7 p.m.; $13 - $25; 615-538-2076 or franklintheatre.com.
An Evening with the Stars: The Story of Broadway
Aug. 14 - 23; All ages Center for the Arts, 110 W. College St., Murfreesboro; Fri - Sat 6 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m.
Olde Worlde Theatre presents The Ugly Duckling at The Belcourt Saturdays through Aug. 15. show; $35 adults, $30 students (show only tickets are $15 adults, $13 students); 615-9042787 or boroarts.org.
Ghost the Musical
Aug. 7 - 22 Ages 10 and older The Arts Center of Cannon, 1424 John Bragg Hwy., Woodbury; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $15; 615-5632787 or artscenterofcc.com.
Henry V
Aug. 13 - Sept. 13; All ages Nashville Shakespeare Festival at Centennial Park Bandshell, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; Thu - Sun 7:30 p.m. (pre-show entertainment starts at 6:30 p.m.); nashvilleshakes.org.
Legally Blonde the Musical
Through Sunday, Aug. 2 Ages 12 and older Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton St., Nashville; Fri Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $12; 615-252-4675 or nashvillect. org.
Mama Won’t Fly
Aug. 7 - 22 Ages 12 and older Towne Centre Theatre, 136 Frierson St., Brentwood; Thu - Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $20 adults, $16 students; townecentretheatre.com.
Mary Poppins the Musical
Aug. 18 - 23; All ages AT Pro at the Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; Tue, Wed & Fri 7 p.m., Sat - Sun 1 and 7 p.m.; $15 - $49; 615538-2076 or franklintheatre. com.
Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr.
Aug. 7 - 9; All ages Center for the Arts, 110 W. College St., Murfreesboro; Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 children; 615-904-2787 or boroarts.org.
The Ugly Duckling
Saturdays, through Aug. 15 All ages Olde Worlde Theatre at Belcourt Theater, 2102 Belcourt Ave., Nashville; 10 a.m.; $8; 615-383-9140 or belcourt.org.
West Side Story
Through Sunday, Aug. 2 Ages 10 and older Center for the Arts, 110 W. College St., Murfreesboro; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $15.50 adults, $13.50 students, $11.50 children; 615904-2787 or boroarts.org.
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Rutherford County kids in a recent production of Winnie the Pooh.
Perform Murfreesboro
Formerly known as The Sunshine Players, Perform Murfreesboro is the newly expanded cultural arts program in Rutherford County.
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or 26 years, Murfreesboro Parks and Rec offered children ages 7 and older the opportunity to participate in the theatrical arts by way of The Sunshine Players with Terry Ann Womack leading the program. After Womack’s recent retirement and upon going into the 27th season, the program boasts an expansion to a wider level with a new leader and a new name. Pam Williams is the new cultural arts coordinator for what is now known as Perform Murfreesboro. “My vision is to grow this into something that’s all-encompassing of performing arts ... more than just theater,” Williams says. “We’ll still do plays and musicals,” Williams assures, “but we feel the need to give it a fresh coat of paint so to speak.” While there’s still a strong focus on young children, Perform Murfreesboro now offers wider opportunities for teens as well as adults to participate. Perform Murfreesboro operates as
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a membership program. For $25 per year (you can join any time of the year), members get free admission into an ever-expanding offering of performing arts classes, workshops and beyond that include singing, dancing, poetry and the newly added set design option. Aside from the four theatrical shows Perform Murfreesboro mounts each year, students in the choir and dance classes will have additional performance opportunities around Rutherford County. Williams says there are free orientation sessions to learn more about the program prior to auditions for each theater show. Next up will be Oct. 13 and 15 from 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. prior to auditions for A Charlie Brown Christmas. To learn more about Perform Murfreesboro, contact Williams at 615-8677244 or e-mail her at culturalarts@murfreesbortn.gov. Find full class descriptions in the Rec Connection at murfreesborotn. gov/parks.
Perform Murfreesboro August Opportunities ABCs of Emotion — Ages 2 - 5 Fridays, Aug. 7 - 28 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Acting Club — Ages 13 - 17 Thursdays, Aug. 16 - 27 5 - 6 p.m. Beginners Set Design — Ages 8 & older Tuesdays, Aug. 6 - 27 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Builders & Makers Set Making Ages 12 & older (inc. adults) Thursdays, Aug. 6 - 27 7 - 8 p.m. Children’s Choir — Ages 6 - 11 Mondays, Aug. 10 - 31 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Dance Class — Ages 7 - 17 Thursdays, Aug. 6 - 27 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Poetry Club — Ages 13 - 17 Tuesdays, Aug. 4 - 25 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Youth Choir — Ages 12 - 17 Monday’s Aug. 10 - 31 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
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Also see THE PARENT PLANNER on page 98 to register for future events
ONGOING davidson county Adventure Science Center
Laser shows in Sudekum Planetarium take place every Saturday through Aug. 29 from 7 - 11:30 p.m. at 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; $6 members, $8 non-members per show; 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org.
BounceU
Bounce on inflatables at 2990 Sidco Drive; 615-255-1422 or bounceu.com. Open play times are Tue - Fri 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 3 - 6 p.m., Sat 8:30 - 10 a.m. Cost is $7.95 ($6.95 siblings); cosmic glow-in-the-dark bounces are Mon 3 - 6 p.m. and Fri 6:30 p.m. Cost is $8 ($7 siblings).
FREE Brilliant Sky Storytime
Stories and sing-alongs take place every Friday at 10:30 a.m. at 2002 Richard Jones Road, Ste. B-100, Nashville; 615-800-7754 or nashvilletoystore.com.
Centennial Sportsplex
Public skate sessions, classes, aquatics and more at 222 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; times and prices vary; 615-862-8480 or nashville.org/sportsplex.
Ford Ice Center
The Learn to Skate program is available to all ages. Eight-week sessions take place Tue or Thu at 5:30 p.m. or Sat at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $120. Public iceskating sessions takes place Saturdays from 12:45 - 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 - 11 p.m. as well as Sundays from 12:15 - 3:30 p.m. and 6:15 - 9:30 p.m. Cost is $7 adults, $6 youth ($3 skate rental). Located at 5264 Hickory Hollow Place, Antioch; 615-742-4399 or fordicecenter.com.
Gymboree Play & Music
A variety of classes for ages birth - 5 years include playtime, music, art, fitness and more at 4004 Hillsboro Pike, Ste. 180, Nashville; 615-221-9004 or gymboreeclasses.com.
Monkey Joe’s
This inflatable play center is located at 1580 Gallatin Pike N., Madison; Mon - Thu 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. 6 p.m.; $9 Mon - Thu, $10 Fri - Sun (ages 2 and younger are $5.50); 615-915-0561 or monkeyjoes.com.
Nashville Shores
Open daily through Aug. 9. Located at 4001 Bell Road, Hermitage. The park opens at 10 a.m.; closing hours vary. Admission is $46.99 those 52 inches and taller, $28.99 those 51 inches and shorter; 615889-7050 or nashvilleshores. com.
FREE Parnassus Storytime
All ages can enjoy storytime activities every Thursday at 3:30 p.m. and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville; 615-953-2243 or parnassusbooks.net.
Wave Country
This water park operated by Metro Parks is open through Aug. 7 at 2320 Two Rivers Pkwy., Nashville; Mon - Thu 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $12 adults, $10 ages 3 - 12; 615-885-1052 or nashville. gov/parks.
rutherford county FREE Barnes & Noble Storytime
Stories and related activities for all ages every Mon and Sat at 11 a.m. at 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 615-895-8580 or bn.com.
FREE Books-A-Million
Preschool storytime is the first Friday at 10:30 a.m.; members of the Linebaugh Library present a story and puppet show on the first Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at 1720 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 615-995-7112 or booksamillion.com.
BounceU
Bounce on inflatables at 1222 Park Ave., Murfreesboro; 615893-8386 or bounceu.com. Call for open bounce and preschool play date times.
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring
502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; $8; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org; Ongoing programs: • Animal Antics Wed at 4:15 p.m. All ages. Meet one of the center’s resident animals • Crafternoons Thu at 3:30 p.m. All ages. Supervised art activities • Nature Nuts Thu at 4 p.m. All ages. Enjoy nature activities • Science a la Carte Tue at 3:30 p.m. All ages. Conduct science experiments with the staff • Shake, Rattle & Roll Fri at 3:30 p.m. All ages. Explore percussion instruments • Snack Attack Mon at 4 p.m. All ages. Healthy snack making in the kitchen • SPARK! Mon - Tue at 9 a.m. Ages 5 and younger. Stories and learning programs. $1 extra • Wetland Walks Fri at 4 p.m. All ages. Tour the Murfree Spring Wetland with a guide
Jumper’s Playhouse
Inflatable fun at 6600 New Nashville Hwy., Smyrna; 615-220-7575 or jumpersplayhouse.com. Call for open bounce and toddler storytime information.
Lucky Ladd Farms
largest petting farm located at 4364 Rocky Glad Road, Eagleville; Wed - Thu 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $13 adults, $11 ages 2 - 12; 615-274-3786 or luckyladdfarms.com.
sumner county FREE Barnes & Noble Storytime
Stories and related activities for all ages every Tue and Sat at 11 a.m. at 300 Indian Lakes Blvd., Hendersonville; 615-2640183 or bn.com.
Hoppity Hop Inflatable Play Center Bounce on inflatable structures at 143 New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville; call or check website for open play times; $6 ages 1 - 3, $8 ages 4 and older; 615-265-8020 or hoppityhopinflatableplaycenter. com.
My Gym Hendersonville
Pay-to-play, open gym and Saturday morning classes take place at 206 N. Anderson Lane, Hendersonville; 615824-8002 or my-gym.com/ hendersonville.
williamson county A-Game Sports Complex
Open skate lessons, laser chase, special events, fitness classes and sports for kids with two ice rinks, 12 volleyball courts, six basketball courts and outdoor fields. Located at 215 Gothic Court, Franklin; 615771-2444 or goagame.com.
FREE Barnes & Noble Storytime
Stories and related activities for all ages every Mon and Sat at 11 a.m. at 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 615-377-9979 or bn.com.
FREE Books-A-Million
Preschool storytime is Tue and Sat at 10:30 a.m. at 1040 Crossings Blvd., Spring Hill; 931-486-0113.
Franklin on Foot Children’s Tours
The “I Spy Downtown Franklin” scavenger hunt takes place at Franklin’s Public Square by appointment; $11; 615-4003808 or franklinonfoot.com.
FREE Lifeway Christian Store
Ages 2 - 8 can enjoy stories and songs every Friday at 10 a.m. at 1725 Galleria Blvd., Franklin; 615-771-9050.
Monkey Joe’s
This inflatable play center is located at 1648 Westgate Cir., Brentwood; Mon - Thu 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. ($9), Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. ($10), Sun 12 - 6 p.m. ($10); ages 2 and younger are $6; 615-377-5900 or monkeyjoes.com.
Monkey’s Treehouse
An indoor play center located at 91 Seaboard Lane, Brentwood; open play times are Mon/ Wed/Fri 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Thu 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $8 ages 1 - 8; 615-942-7911 or themonkeystreehouse.com.
My Gym Brentwood
Pay-to-play, open gym and Saturday morning class times at 330 Franklin Road, call 615-371-5437 or visit my-gym. com/brentwood.
Pump It Up Play Time
Open jump times are Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. for preschoolers, Thu 5 - 8 p.m. and Fri 1 - 4 p.m. ages 12 and younger, and all school holidays 1 - 4 p.m. ages 12 and younger. Pump It Up, 7104 Crossroads Blvd., Ste. 128, Brentwood; $8 per child; 615373-8340 or pumpitupparty. com.
Unlimited play includes more than 70 activities at Tennessee’s
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• FREE Grand Opening Saturday, Aug. 1. Tour the new birthing facility, meet the certified nurse midwives, win prizes, receive goody bags, participate in children’s activities and more. 12 - 4 p.m.
Beaman Park Nature Center 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City 615-862-8580 • nashville.gov/parks
• FREE Bird Hike Friday, Aug. 28. Join a naturalist during a search for early northern nesting migrants. All ages. 8 - 10 a.m. • FREE Full Moon Hike Saturday, Aug. 29. Embark on a stroll through the woods under the light of the full moon. All ages. 7:30 - 9 p.m. • FREE Hummingbirds Friday, Aug. 14. Learn about humminbirds during a banding demonstration and see them up close. All ages. 8 - 10 a.m. • FREE Stream Stroll Saturay, Aug. 1. Stroll through Henry Creek during a water excursion. All ages. 10 - 11 a.m. • FREE Trees of Summer Friday, Aug. 28. Learn about Nashville’s native trees while they still have their leaves. You’ll ID them by bark and early fruit. All ages. 10 - 11:30 a.m.
These events require advance registration. Call ahead to reserve your child’s spot!
• FREE Star Party Friday, Aug. 14. Gaze as stars and other celestial sights through telescopes alongside local astronomers. All ages. 8:30 - 10 p.m.
Blue Heron Cruises at Riverbluff Park 175 Old Cumberland St., Ashland City 615-385-7007 • blueheroncruises.com
• Nature Cruise Aug. 2 - 30. Enjoy a 90-minute cruise on the Cumberland River viewing birds and other wildlife. All ages. Wed - Sat 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Sun 2 and 4 p.m. $10 ages 2 - 12, $12 ages 13 and older
BounceU 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville 615-255-1422 bounceu.com/nashville-tn
• Parents’ Night Out Friday, Aug. 28. Kids can have fun bouncing and playing while Mom and Dad enjoy a night out. Ages 3 - 12 (must be potty trained). 6 - 9 p.m. $18 ($15 siblings)
Cheekwood 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville 615-356-8000 • cheekwood.org
• FREE Yoga Saturdays in August. Enjoy a morning yoga session outside in the Paradise Ridge environment. Ages 18 and older. 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
• Lunch & Lecture: The Art of Seeing Thursday, Aug. 20. Enjoy lunch while photographer Paul More discusses who to look at the world through the eyes of a photographer and how to find inspiration in the tiniest details. All ages. 12 - 1 p.m. $18 members, $30 non-members
Belle Meade Plantation 110 Leake Ave., Nashville 615-291-1912 bellemeadeplantation.com/nerd-night
• Spanish Wine & Tapas Friday, Aug. 7. This dining experience features the distinct flavors of Spain, including Spanish wines paired with tapas. Adults. 6 and 7:45 p.m. $60
• Nerd Night Thursday, Aug. 20. Enjoy a pickin’ party and jam session with music historian Matt Klinedinst while learning about 19th century music. Adults. 6 - 8 p.m. $15
Bells Bend Outdoor Center 4187 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville 615-862-4187 • nashville.gov/parks
• FREE Archery Saturday, Aug. 15. Learn archery basics including safety, gear and general principles. All ages. 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. • FREE Fall Gardening Thursday, Aug. 27. Learn tips for growing lettuce, spinach, kale, broccoli, carrots and other autumn veggies. All ages. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. • FREE Gardens of the Native Americans Saturday, Aug. 15. Learn about the crops, tools and growing techniques practiced by different Native American groups. All ages. 1 - 2 p.m. • FREE Hummingbird Banding Wednesdays, Aug. 5, 12 & 19. Learn about the world’s tiniest backyard birds. All ages. 8:30 - 10 a.m. • FREE Hummingbird Open House Saturday, Aug. 15. Learn about nature’s lightweight speedsters. All ages. 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
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Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville 615-416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org
• Family Program: Making Records at Historic RCA Studio B. Saturday, Aug. 15. Visit and record a song as a group at the former recording home of Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, the Everly Brothers, and many more. Ages 5 and older. 3 p.m. $8 (transportation to the studio provided)
Curious Kitchen 1602 W. Northfield Blvd., Murfreesboro 615-956-6077 • thecuriouskitchen.net • The Best of Brunch Saturday, Aug. 8. Learn to make Belgian waffles, bacon and sausage, French toast, omelettes and other brunch goodies. Ages 6 - 15. 10 am. - 12 p.m. $50 • Mamma Mia! Saturday, Aug. 22. Learn to make Italian fare like spaghetti and meatballs, creamy sodas, garlic bread, souble chocolate brownies and more. Ages 6 - 15. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. $50
Dalewood United Methodist Church 2300 Ridgecrest Drive, Nashville 615-226-6316 • dalewoodumc.org
• Men’s Event: Are You Ready for a Second Chance? Saturday, Aug. 15. Author Andy Peterson shares the story of how he survived a mountain lion attack and how it changed his life. Ages 12 and older. 10 a.m. 1 p.m. $15 (includes lunch)
Deer Run Camps & Retreats 3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station 615-794-2918 deerrunretreat.org/upcomingevents
• Father-Son Adventure Weekend Aug. 21 - 23. Dads and their boys can enjoy bonding time through activities including fishing, football challenges, archery, hiking, swimming, zip lining and more. All ages. $109 - $219 (dependent on lodging choice)
Dyer Observatory 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood 615-373-4897 • dyer.vanderbilt.edu
• FREE Open House Day Tuesday, Aug. 4. Tour the facility and ask astronomers questions. All ages. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. • Telescope Night Friday, Aug. 14. View celestial sights through giant telescopes and ask astronomers questions. All ages. 8 - 10 p.m. $6.27
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• FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop Saturday,Aug. 1. Create a chalkboard door hanger. Ages 5 - 12. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Indoor Sports Complex 920 Heritage Way, Brentwood wcprathletics.org
• Fins & Feet Aquathlon Sunday, Aug. 30. Registration deadline is Thursday, Aug. 20. Participate in a swim, bike and run competition. Ages 6 - 14. $25
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• FREE Build and Grow Kids Clinic Saturday, Aug. 8. Celebrate the Avengers by building Hulk’s tank. Ages 5 - 12. 10 a.m.
Music City Archery 5011 Walkup Road, Pegram 615-566-5187 • musiccityarchery.com • Archery Homeschool Day Friday, Aug. 7. Learn archery with certified instructors at the indoor range. Ages 8 and older. 2 - 3 p.m. $8
Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville 615-833-1534 • nashvillezoo.org
• Bugs, Biomes and Badges Girl Scout Campout Saturday, Aug. 22 - Sunday, Aug. 23. Brownies can
earn their Bug Badge while Juniors earn their Animal Habitats Badge. Other activities include animal presentations and campfire fun; includes zoo admission on Sunday. 4:30 p.m. check in. $30 scouts, $20 adults
Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood 615-370-4672 • owlshill.org
• Knee-High Naturalist: Reptiles Rock Aug. 3 or 4. Explore the world of reptiles including snakes, alligators, turtles, crocodiles and lizards. Ages 3 - 5 with a parent. 10 - 11:30 a.m. $10 adult/child pair, $7 each additional person • Music in the Meadow Saturday, Aug. 22. A night of musical theater standards featuring works by Gershwin. All ages. 7 p.m. (gates open at 5:30 p.m. for picnics, hike and meeting the owls). $20 per person, $75 per carload of six • Summer Night Hike Thursday, Aug. 20. Bring a picnic to enjoy before the hike where you can enjoy naked-eye astronomy and learning about critters that create a chorus of sound at night. Ages 9 and older. 6 p.m. gates open for picnics, 7:30 - 9 p.m. program. $10
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• Raise the Roofs Saturday, Aug. 15. This fundraiser for the park includes food from area restaurants, tours of the historic barn and Hayes Home, live entertainment and more. Adults. 5 - 8 p.m. $75
Patterson Park Community Center 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro 615-893-2141 murfreesborotn.gov/parks
• Movers and Shakers Mon, Wed and Fri. This parent-tot class is designed to get you moving while engaging gross motor skills. Ages 9 months - 2 years. 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. $3 • Twist and Shout Mon, Wed and Fri. Run, jump and play while learning balance, coordination, listening and taking turns. Ages 3 - 5. 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. $3
River of Life Church 596 Sam Ridley Pkwy. W., Smyrna 615-459-2533 • riveroflifegives.com
• FREE Community Back-to-School Rally Sunday, Aug. 9. Enjoy food, inflatables, free school supplies, free haircuts, prizes and more. All ages. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St., Nashville 615-862-8539 • nashville.gov/parks • FREE Bird Walk Saturday, Aug. 8. Walk the hills and waterways looking for woodland and aquatic feathered friends. All ages. 8 - 9 a.m.
• FREE Dusk Walk Thursday, Aug. 20. Walk around the Cornelia Fort trailhead and learn about birding
opportunities. All ages. 7 - 8 p.m. • FREE Edible Native Plants Saturday, Aug. 8. Hike through the park to learn about healing plants, then participate in a taste testing. All ages. 10 - 11 a.m. • FREE Feeding Frenzy Bike Ride Thursday, Aug. 6. Enjoy a bike ride while viewing birds along the Cumberland River. All ages. 7 - 8:30 p.m. • FREE Meadow Walk Friday, Aug. 28. Stroll around the meadows to view late summer wildflowers and the insects that frequent them. All ages. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. • FREE plein-air translations Opening Reception Saturday, Aug. 1. See paintings representing the Nashville area and other locations that celebrate spiritual light. All ages. 4 - 6 p.m. • Sunset Painting Party: Nature Painting Night Series Wednesday, Aug. 5. Capture the sunset on canvas. Ages 21 and older. 6 - 8 p.m. $25 materials fee • FREE Urban Wildlife: A Story of Survival, Adaptation and How We Can All Get Along Saturday, Aug. 15. Learn about the wildlife living among us and how we can all thrive together. All ages. 2 - 3 p.m. • FREE Wildlife: The Tragedy of the Trade Friday, Aug. 21. Learn how the wildlife trade is bringing some species to the brink of extinction. All ages. 6 - 8 p.m.
Sports*Com 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro 615-895-5040 murfreesborotn.gov/parks
• Jedi Training Saturday, Aug. 1. Little Padawans can learn to strengthen their bodies with activities that include running, jumpikng, kicking, punching and even a little use of the Force. Ages 3 - 7. 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. $3 • TryBoro Kids Triathlon Saturday, Aug. 22. Kids can compete in an endurance event that includes swimming, biking and running. Ages 7 - 14. 7 a.m. $30 • Tumbleweeds Mondays and Wednesdays. Learn tumbling basics. Ages 3 - 5. 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. $3
Tap Root Farm 4099 Clovercroft Road, Franklin 615-594-3210 • taprootfarm.com
• Farm Tour Thursday, July 2. Experience a 1907 Victorian farmhouse, barns, tools, tractors and a wagon ride with a full explanation of the farm’s history. Learn about large animal care, home canning/freezing, conservation and more. All ages. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. $6 ages 2 and older
Warner Park Nature Center 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville 615-352-6299 • nashville.gov/parks • FREE Dragons, Damsels and Monarchs Saturday, Aug. 22. Observe “royal” flying insects. All ages 9:30 - 11 a.m.
• FREE Growing in the Garden Saturday, Aug. 8. Taste garden goodies like tomatoes, peppers and herbs. All ages. 10 - 11 a.m. • FREE Homeschool Journeys: Reptiles Thursday, Aug. 13. Participate in a science-based field experience focusing on observation, identification and habitats of
snakes, turtles and lizards. Ages 6 - 12. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 1:30 - 3 p.m. • FREE Know Your Naturalists Saturday, Aug. 22. Learn about becoming a naturalist and making a difference in the world by sharing your love of nature. Ages 9 - 12. 1 - 3 p.m. • FREE Our Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds Saturday, Aug. 29. Learn about hummingbirds through a Q&A session. Ages 8 and older. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. • FREE Snake and Salamander Hunt Saturday, Aug. 15. Get wet while exploring Vaughn Creek for sankes, zigzag salamanders and broad-head skinks. All ages. 10 - 11 a.m. • FREE Summer Salsa Friday, Aug. 14. Create a garden-fresh salsa and have fun tasting it. All ages. 5:30 - 7 p.m.
The Wilderness Station 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro 615-217-3017 murfreesborotn.gov/parks
• The Garden Fest Saturday, Aug. 1. Use garden items to make treats like fresh salsa, cucumber salad and guacamole. Ages 7 - 12. 10:30 a.m. $3 • Tales and Trails Every Wednesday. Enjoy stories about Tennessee wildlife while hiking the trails. Ages 4 - 7 with a parent. 10:30 a.m. $3 • Wild Things Every Wednesday. An introduction to the wonders of nature through songs, hikes, crafts and more. Ages 1 - 4 with a parent. 9:30 a.m. $3
Williamson County Recreation Complex 7250 Nolensville Road, Nolensville 615-786-0200, ext. 2410 wcparksandrec.com • Hawaiian Luau Family Night Saturday, Aug. 8. This family pool-side party features a barbecue dinner, contests, Polynesian dancers and more. All ages. 6:30 - 9 p.m. $6
• Nolensville Kids Triathlon Sunday, Aug. 16. BEAT presents this inaugural children’s triathlon where participants will run, bike and swim. Ages 5 - 15. 7 a.m. $30. To register, call 615-915-4419 or visit tribeat. org/beat-nolensville-kids-triathlon
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