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arts for kids!

40 tots at home:

self-sufficiency

In an effort to get things done quickly, you may be missing out on important lessons for your toddler.

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Nurture creativity in your child now, and he’ll thank you for it later.

tips and tricks

Manage the mornings, handle homework and get kids organized.

That was easy!

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The city’s offerings in art, music, theater and dance.

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28 giving back

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SEVEN YEARS IN A ROW!!!

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My insurance company only pays for one fluoride treatment a year. Is that enough for my child?

David J. Snodgrass Pediatric Dentist

The answer is a simple “No”. Topical Fluoride must be administered every six months in order to be effective. There are two types of fluoride: Systemic fluoride and Topical fluoride. Your child receives systemic fluoride in their drinking water. Systemic fluoride is ingested into the stomach; absorbed by the bloodstream; and incorporated by the developing tooth buds into their enamel structure. It works from inside the tooth making enamel harder and more resistant to cavities.

Topical fluoride affects the tooth from the outside by coating the enamel surface. It can be obstained in a diluted form by using a fluoride-releasing toothpaste daily or it can be administered in a highly concentrated form by the dentist every six months. Every scientific study has shown that in order to maximize the effects of topical fluoride it must be administered every six months.

What kind of toothbrush is best for my child?

John T. King Pediatric Dentist

The selection of a toothbrush depends on your child’s developmental stage. All toothbrushes should have soft, rounded bristles. You should never buy the medium, hard, or extra-hard bristled brushes. These bristles will abnormally wear enamel and enamel does not replenish itself. Infant toothbrushes should have small heads and be easy for the parent to hold and use. Toddlers need big-handled brushes with soft grips.

Middle-aged and teenage children should use brushes designed to clean the teeth without damaging gingival structures.

Dr. Oakes, my child got braces about six months ago and I can’t help but notice that her teeth seem dingy. Should she get them bleached?

Wendy A. Oakes Orthodontist

I have many parents who ask me about teeth bleaching while their child is in braces and the best thing to do is to wait until the braces come off to have teeth whitened or bleached. A lot of the “dinginess” that you are seeing is due to the braces themselves.

Braces can be clear or metal. The metal braces tend to make teeth appear darker than they really are because they occupy some of the tooth structure and this makes the teeth appear grayish in color. My advice is to make sure that your child brushes her teeth at least three times a day and gets her teeth cleaned professionally ever three to six months while orthodontic treatment is being rendered. Should the teeth still appear dark when the braces are removed then a bleaching alternative can be sought.

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hen kids or adults use the word “weird” to describe someone, that almost always implies that someone’s not good. To use the word weird is to insert a put down, an insult ... in the most off-putting way. “You’re weird,” is what a kid might say to another kid when he doesn’t understand the other’s sense of humor, or when the child does something not considered “normal” or “cool.” My own mother used the word weird to describe someone in a derogatory way. If a boy was “weird,” it meant he was the “wrong” kind of boy. If she said I was acting “weird,” it meant she was worried about me.

But weird is often a shield against what we don’t understand. My oldest child described a girl in her sixthgrade class as weird and all of the kids thought she was, too, and then something ... well, weird happened. They all discovered what an incredible talent the girl had for drawing. And suddenly she wasn’t so weird. She was a gifted artist. No one else could draw like her, and the teacher gave her the utmost respect for it. Soon all the kids did, too. Weird became good.

My nephew, Randall — who has also been called weird — is preparing to embark on a national tour with his rock band, Ensphere. They’ve been signed to a label. Ensphere bought a 1989 Bluebird bus, painted it the colors of their band, and are prepping it for the launch this month. Randall has tattoos, piercings and a penchant for pyrotechnics on stage, but he is also a health nut, in-touch with current events and one of the most self-realized 23-year-olds I know. Again, weird is good.

Kids described as weird are the recipients of an age-old sterotype that continues to work itself into our homes.

Long ago, and still today, parents refuse to allow their children to go into the arts as a vocation for fear of a life of squalor and ill repute. The catch here is that artistic hopefuls have to start out in the arts as a nobody in order to make it. The fact that artists (actors, musicians, painters, dancers and all of the various forms in between) must attempt to achieve success when there’s very little room at the top makes it a risky endeavor indeed. There are plenty of kids who say they love art and plenty of parents who say their child is artistic ... and we all have various aptitudes for the arts, but genuine talent is another thing altogether. When it’s genuine, weird is good.

Yet the arts are for ALL children. Childhood is the most creative time of life. Learning happens fast, nothing is yet determined for a future pathway and anything goes. As much as we sign our kids up for soccer or baseball we should sign them up for arts because they deserve the chance to discover what they’ve got and how to think about life in an individual way. In academic settings we have to follow the rules of the classroom, the rubric, the plan. On the playing field, again, there are rules of play that must be followed. While any art as a profession involves highlyachieved craftsmanship, initially, in childhood, they are simply a means for finding out about yourself. There are no rules. The answer to all of the early questions is simply YOU. So watch out for “weird,” because it is often good. Careful to judge another by how he looks, because he just might be the next Grammy winner. And when it comes to the arts for your children, know that some of the happiest, most fulfilled souls walking the Earth are the creative ones who know themselves best.

Ensphere’s promotional photo. That’s my nephew, Randall, second from the left.

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Age-Appropriate: Too Harsh Dear Editor, I read your article in July’s Nashville Parent (“Chadderbox”) about the situation at the Beauty and the Beast performance, and I just wanted to respond by saying that although the adult attendees were definitely wrong to not remove their kids from the performance for misbehaving and didn’t need to respond negatively to other patrons, it was not necessarily wrong of them to bring the kids in the first place. I fully understand age issues and concerns, but every kid is different, and only the caregiver of that child knows what he can handle. Obviously, those kids could not handle it, but since their behavior occurred at the beginning of the show, I doubt that it was due to attention span, and although bedtime could have been the issue, it may not have been since all kids go to bed at different times, depending on their home situation.

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Perhaps my daughter is unique and is the exception, but she has been attending shows, rehearsals, symphony performances and movies since she was 4 months old. And yes, as the adult in the situation, I always plan in advance, making sure we get seats near a door or on the aisle just in case. But we have never had any problems. She is now 2-and-a-half years old, and in the past year, we have attended three symphony performances. And on the musical side, I took her to see Into the Woods. She had the option to leave at intermission, but she wanted to stay — her choice. We did, and she loved it. She was 26 months old at the time we went to the show, and because she liked it so much, I plan on taking her to more shows. I’d love to have taken her to Beauty and the Beast, but unfortunately, we just couldn’t afford to go, which I’m guessing was probably the reason the woman with the kids was so adamant to stay in her seats.

All that to say, age is only part of the story regarding a child’s behavior; personality, temperament and upbringing are also all factors, albeit ones that you can’t quantify. I try very hard to get other moms out to cultural events with me and my family, and almost all of them say “no’” either because of bedtime or because they feel their kids are too young. And all of those reasons are legitimate, but I believe many of the kids would be able to handle events of this sort without any problem whatsoever, and it seems to me that the parents just feel it’s socially unacceptable for young children to participate in many of these activities.

Anyway, you seemed kind of harsh, or at least strong-minded, in some of your statements, and I just wanted to let you know that there are kids (and parents) out there who would be just fine and who would do the right thing in a situation like that. I wish all venues had a “cry” room.

Sincerely, Justin Near

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NP/RP/SP/WP: What is your favorite color?

Isabella: Red. NP/RP/SP/WP: What game do you like to play the most?

Isabella: Hide and Seek.

NP/RP/SP/WP: What is your favorite toy?

Isabella: Doggie.

NP/RP/SP/WP: What snack or treat do you like best?

Isabella: Cheese.

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ne in three American children are overweight, and research shows the longer they remain heavy, the more likely they are to be overweight for life. That means one in three parents reading this column is worried about their child’s health and has probably wondered if putting the kids or even the entire family on a diet is a good idea.

It’s not.

Studies show that imposing a diet upon a child is often physically and emotionally harmful. And it usually doesn’t work in the long run. Kids tend to gain back even more weight once the dietary restrictions are lifted, but are left feeling ashamed about something that’s not their fault in the first place since parents are the ones buying and serving the food at home.

They’re Growing – You’re Not. Adult diets often involve drastic reductions in carbohydrates, fats or sugars. That’s OK for grown-ups because our energy needs are generally lower than children’s. Kids need carbs, fats and sugars to grow. While our bodies are slowly falling apart, theirs are still forming, and carbohydrates are necessary to fuel the growth of important stuff like new brain cells and heart muscle.

They Think Like Kids, Not Adults. Traditional diets often backfire on kids because successful weight loss requires a person to make tough decisions based on future results. We’ve got kids and we know that when they’re face to face with a cupcake, they don’t care how much sugar or fat is in there, they just want to eat it … now! Children’s brains are not mature enough to make sacrifices in the present for long-term rewards.

Kids Can’t Grasp Nutritional Guidelines. A person has to understand basic nutrition to make healthy food choices. Kids are still trying to understand concepts like subtraction. They can’t be expected to read the label on the box and deduce how many sugar grams are in their morning bowl of cereal. And if you take a stroll around the mall, it’s quickly apparent that most adults aren’t eating a balanced diet, so how can they teach their children healthy eating habits?

What’s The Answer? If you’re concerned about your child’s weight, pick up the phone and call your pediatrician or a pediatric nutritionist. A professional can help you examine your family’s eating and exercise patterns to identify areas for positive change without making anyone feel singled out, ashamed or deprived. Some of those changes may include replacing soda, juice pouches and apple juice with good old water. Or removing candy, crackers and chips from your pantry while keeping a wide variety of fresh fruits available for kids to snack on. The doctor may suggest cooking at home more and eating out less or serving fewer rolls and pastas as side dishes while increasing the number of veggies on the dinner plate. Swapping white bread for whole grain or breakfast cereal for oatmeal is another good suggestion.

A child’s unique caloric needs depend on his age, body mass index and activity level. One nutrition plan doesn’t fit every kid. That’s why excess body fat is a health issue that’s best addressed by medical professionals, not by Atkins, South Beach or Sugar Busters!

Personal trainers Deborah Bohn and Amy Cotta are two moms with eight kids and one goal — family fitness. They live with their families in Franklin.

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Head banging is typically considered a normal part of development for many infants and toddlers. It can be very disturbing for parents or caregivers and, as a pediatrician, I get many questions about this behavior.

Head banging is thought to be related to other movement behaviors like rocking that can provide children stimulation to the movement centers of their brain. These behaviors seem to happen most often around sleep time or when a young child is upset, which makes scientists think it has a comforting or self-soothing effect. Luckily, most children instinctively know not to bang so hard that they hurt themselves.

Even though this is a common behavior, most children also seem to outgrow this habit fairly quickly. As a father of three children, we have had numerous phases of head banging at our house, too!

If a child seems to be having other rhythmic movements of different body parts like arms, legs and eyes, or if the head banging seems to be increasing in frequency, then it’s worth discussing the situation with your pediatrician.

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My 9-year-old doesn’t want to wear her glasses anymore and is asking to have contact lenses like her older sister. At what age can kids start wearing contacts?

The age at which it is safe for a child to get contact lenses is different for each individual. A child’s maturity level and reason for wanting contacts are probably the two biggest factors to look at when deciding. A child must really want to wear the contacts and must be responsible enough to take care of them for this change to be successful.

Studies have shown that children as young as 8 can wear contacts safely. But, as many eye doctors will tell you that doesn’t mean that every 8-year-old is ready for contacts. Initially, most children will need their parents help to change their lenses daily. Most eye doctors recommend that a child first start with daily disposable contact lenses so that the cleaning step is initially eliminated. These contacts also decrease the risk of eye infections. Then as the child gets used to her contacts, a longer wear lens might be tried. Typically, your eye doctor will be more than happy to discuss moving to contact lenses and will spend plenty of time with your child making sure that it is the right decision.

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midst the hustle and bustle of back-to-school season, take some time to frolic with your family this month at one (or all!) of the five county fairs happening in Middle Tennessee. The granddaddy of them all — the Wilson County Fair — takes place Aug. 13 - 21 at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center (945 Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon). Boasting the biggest midway, thrill seekers can test their limits on this year’s new ride: The Extreme (a high velocity experience that spins riders up to four Gs). Every night features live entertainment, animal shows, a wide array of competitions, exhibits and more. With all the fair has to offer, it’s not surprising that more than 505,000 folks attended last year! Thursday, Aug. 19 is Kids Night, featuring the annual Battery Power Ride Toy Race and the Pedal Push Tractor Pull Ride. Gates open at 5 p.m. opening night, 10 a.m. Aug. 14 and 21, 12 p.m. Aug. 15 and 5 p.m. Mon - Fri. Ride tickets are $1 a pop, and rides require between two and five tickets each (your best bet is an unlimited ride armband, which is $16 - $20 depending on the day). Gate admission is $7 adults, $5 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger. Season tickets are $30. Learn more about the Wilson County Fair at wilsoncountyfair.net. Find more county fair festivities on page 82 in “The Calendar.”

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he annual Back-to-School Fair presented by Williamson Parent magazine takes place Saturday, Aug. 21 at Cool Springs Galleria from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Students (and their parents) can enjoy a fashion show, learn about after-school activities and programs, take in a variety of family entertainment and demonstrations, visit more than 50 vendor booths and register for thousands of dollars in giveaways.

“Right now, parents are looking for the best and more affordable products and services to help their children,” says Williamson Parent Publisher Stewart Day. “The Back-toSchool Fair provides a perfect environment for moms and dads to meet one on one with the very best programs available in Williamson County and the surrounding areas. And the best part is the price — FREE!” Cool Springs Galleria is located at 1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin. Learn more at 256-2158 or at parentworld.com.

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WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR offers some new fun this year, including sand sculpting. A sand-sculpting artist will sculpt a barnyard scene from 35 tons of sand which will be housed in the tractor supply area. Kids will be able to make their own sand sculptures in shelled corn boxes.

Read more about what’s happening at the Williamson County Fair by turning to page 82 in “The Calendar.”

LEARN HOW TO HELP YOUR FAMILY LIVE GREEN during the Living Green Expo taking place at the Factory at Franklin on Saturday, Aug. 28 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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provide information, samples and demonstrations for everything you could possibly need for transitioning to a green life. The Factory at Franklin is located at 230 Franklin Road. To learn more, contact Keep Williamson Beautiful at 790-5848.

FAMILIES WHO LOVE TO HUNT will want to check out the Tennessee Wildlife Extravaganza at the Williamson County Ag Expo Aug. 27 - 29. The event aims to provide families the best available wildlife information and education.

Admission is $7 adults, $5 youth.

The Ag Center’s located at 4215 Long Lane in Franklin.

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Moms can enjoy a free class, prizes, refreshments and more starting at 9:15 a.m. River Park is located at 1100 Knox Valley Dr. Don’t forget your stroller!

PEEK-A-BOO PLAYTOWN, Williamson’s newest indoor playground designed for children up to age 8 has added open play hours from 12 - 5 p.m. on Sundays. Located at 3252 Aspen Grove Road in Franklin, the cost is $7 per child and it’s good for the whole day. Call 771-8099 or visit peekabooplaytown.com

THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY YOUTH ORCHESTRA HOLDS AUDITIONS for the 2010 - 1011 concert season on Aug. 14 and 21.

All string players entering grades 5 - 12 can register to audition online at wcyo.info. Audition requirements are posted on the site.

THE SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE BALLET hosts an open house on Sunday, Aug. 1 from 2 - 4 p.m. at 3630 Redmon St., Nashville. Prospective students can tour the studios, meet the teachers and sign up for classes.

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ark your calendars for the inaugural Sweet Tea Festival at Homestead Manor in Thompson’s Station slated for Saturday, Aug. 28. The event will feature plenty of fun for the family, and it aims to preserve the quality of life outdoors for citizens in Williamson County through benefiting Outdoor Encounter and a Thompson’s Station Battlefield Park currently in the planning stages. Outdoor Encounter aims to preserve greenways and other land for public use.

Activities planned for the festival include fun for kids like arts and crafts, a storytelling booth and a petting zoo. Girls ages 6 - 20 can participate in the Sweet Tea Pageant (age divisions are 6 - 9, 10 - 12, 13 - 16 and 17 - 20). To participate in the pageant, you must complete an entry form (available online at sweetteafestival.com/pageant).

For Mom, Dad and the rest of the family, expect a cornhole competition, a Civil War re-enactment, antique cars, a sweet tea competition, live performances (Kids on Stage will perform and others) and plenty of food including a roasted whole hog.

The festival takes place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Manor located at 4683 Columbia Pike in Thompson’s Station. To learn more, contact Executive Director Rebecca Wynd at 612-9432 or email info@outdoorencounter.org.

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Are uncooperative, whiny kids wearing you down? Learn how to take control through the Love, Limits & Lessons parenting class led by Bill Corbett, parent educator and author of the awardwinning book, Love, Limits & Lessons: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Cooperative Kids (Cooperative Kids; $15). The class takes place Aug. 27 - 29 at Woodmont Christian Church (3601 Hillsboro Road, Nashville). The interactive class aims to help parents rebuild their “discipline toolbox” with step-by-step techniques for rearing cooperative kids. Class hours are Fri 6 - 9 p.m., Sat 8 - 11 a.m. and Sun 1 - 4 p.m. Cost is $199 per person, and space is limited. To reserve a spot, call 866-570-6824 or visit stopthetantrums.com.

Nashville Shakespeare Festival continues its commitment of sharing with the community when it presents a live reading of Twelfth Night during Shakespeare Allowed! at the Brentwood Library. Taking place Saturday, Aug. 21 from 1 - 4 p.m., organizers set up 16 chairs and if you want to read one of the characters, you sit in one of chairs. If you prefer to read along silently, additional seating is provided. A 15-minute break takes place between acts three and four. Learn more at nashvilleshakes.org.

For 25 years, Willow Hall Academy, located in Franklin, has been serving the needs of children with average and above average IQs who learn differently. Now, Director Cavalyn Muller is taking her vision for the academy a step further.

Adopting a “one-room school house” concept, the program mixes small class size and all grades.

In 2010, Muller’s class of 10 students included kids in grades 3 - 9. “The single classroom came about quite by chance,” says Muller. “But it has certainly been a rewarding experience for our students and the school,” she adds. Willow Hall is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Academy is located at 4092 Carters Creek Pike in Franklin. To learn more, contact Muller at 790-1975 or visit willowhallacademy.com.

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randmas, grandpas and their little prides and joys can frolic and make memories during Grandma’s Camp taking place Sept. 17 - 19 at the Youth Incorporated Ranch Camp in La Vergne. Registration is underway, and space is limited. The camp emphasizes bonding activities between grandparents and grandkids, and the kiddos aren’t allowed to bring electronic games, computers, iPods or cell phones. Activities include hiking, tribal competition, treasure hunts, canoeing, swimming, learning about horses, arts and crafts, campfire fun and more. Cost is $65 per person, which includes two nights of lodging, five meals, activities and a camp T-shirt.

Scholarships are available. For more info or to register, call 631-6268 or visit grandmascampusa.com.

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Eco-savvy parents and kids who aspire for agency action have a new option in town. BNA Kids is the Nashville area’s first paperless talent agency whose green initiative focuses on getting gigs for children in music videos, commercials and print work. “BNA Kids is innovative and completely electronic,” says Josh Robbins, owner and agent.

“Beyond being conscious of the environment, being electronic is the way agencies outside of Nashville are adopting. I’m proud we are the first completely electronic kids agency in Nashville.”

BNA Kids works with babies through teens. Learn more at bnakids.com.

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ahmard hall Tennessee Titans fullback Ahmard Hall says, “If you have discipline, you can get anywhere in life.”

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hmard Hall is a man who makes things happen. At just 30 years old, he’s already served his country as a Marine sergeant in Afghanistan, helped the University of Texas win a national championship, and played fullback for the Tennessee Titans. Described as a thunderous blocker and explosive runner on the field, Ahmard is actually outgoing and funny in person. Despite his impressive resumé, Ahmard says his greatest accomplishment to date is his family which includes his wife and high school sweetheart, Joanna, and sons, Mason (age 7) and Preston (age 2) You’re a fullback at work, what’s your position at home?

I’m a hands-on dad. Joanna and I work in shifts to balance it out. We had Mason during my sophomore year in college, so I’d go to work and school on one day while she took care of the baby. The next day she’d go to work and school and I’d be home with him. At night, I’d take the first shift from 10 p.m. 3 a.m. if he woke up, then we’d switch off.

How did you feel when you held your son for the first time?

Man, it’s such an unbelievable feeling. That life you created ... that looks just like you. I didn’t want to give him to the nurses. I couldn’t put him down.

What’s the evening routine at the Hall house? During the season, I get home around 4:30 or 5 p.m. I’ll watch a show with the boys or go over homework with Mason and keep Preston busy with some building blocks while Joanna cooks dinner. We always eat at the table and talk about the day.

After dinner, I’ll take Preston because he’s more work for Joanna during the day. I bathe him, give him his milk and put him to bed. Then I’ll read Mason a story and put him to bed at 8.

Who’s the tough parent at your house? Both of us, but I’m the tougher one. I was a sergeant in the Marines, steeped in discipline. If you have discipline you can get anywhere in life.

With a dad in the NFL, do your children want to be football players, too? I would love it, of course, but I definitely won’t pressure them to do it. I’ve seen so many overbearing parents use their sons to complete the dad’s dream of making it big. The kids end up hating football altogether. My boys already have the pressure being my son, when really I just want them to become productive citizens, go to college and take their own path. I’ll support them in whatever they do.

Ahmard Hall and his family.

What was your childhood like? I grew up with five male cousins, and we played basketball and tackle football all day without coming back inside. It made us better at sports because day after day we were outside playing. I was raised by a single mom, so I started working at age 14 as a dishwasher at Golden Corral … the worst job I ever had in my life!

What big mistake did you make as a kid? I was 16 and was allowed to drive my cousin’s sports car to go to a concert. I knew I was supposed to go straight home, but I went to an after party. I was driving fast, hit a bump and smashed it into a tree. There were five people in the car, but when I looked up after the crash, there were zero people in the car. They ran off and left me!

How would you handle the same situation if one of your kids did the same thing? I’m going to be a little more calm with them because my mom tells me not to sweat the small stuff. I don’t want to sweat the small stuff because I’ve seen people that get on their kids about every little thing, then never have a long-term relationship with them. I want to have a good relationship with my sons for their whole lives.

If you had a parenting “do over” what would you do differently? With Mason, we’d probably start letting him do things like learning to ride a bike earlier. With a first child, you’re so protective. If we could do it over, we wouldn’t shelter him so much. I see Preston out there just doing everything, and he’s having a great time.

What do you like about living in Nashville? Nashville is a great place to raise a family. It’s the best of both worlds. You have the city with music and restaurants. But there are parks and churches on every corner. And the neighbors are great. I know all my neighbors and talk to them every day.

Nashville also has high quality schools. Mason attends Granberry Elementary School, a great public school with the quality of a private. J Deborah Bohn writes Busy Bodies for this publication in addition to celebrity profiles.

She lives in Franklin with her family.

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Children in need of foster homes do so because of abuse, neglect, abandonment or other issues. Youth Village’s mission is to eventually reunite foster children with their birth families if possible or to find adoptive families.

When children become available for adoption, foster parents usually have the first right to adopt. Youth Villages supplies a monthly stipend to foster parents to offset the costs of adding a child to their home. Prospective foster parents must go through a training program which runs Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 3 - Sept. 16 from 6 - 9 p.m. For more information, call 250-7318 or visit youthvillages.org.

bowl for big brothers, big sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee helps vulnerable, at-risk youth reach their potential by pairing them up with adult mentors in the community. On Tuesday, Aug. 10, you can participate in the nonprofit’s biggest fundraiser, The Big Bowl. Bowlers raise money by garnering pledges from friends and family, and they can register as individuals or teams.

The event takes place at Hillwood Strike & Spare (3710 Annex Drive, Nashville) from 5:30 - 9 p.m. Funds raised go directly toward matching children with carefully screened Big Brother and Big Sister volunteers. To register for the event, visit tnbowling.org. For information about becoming a mentor volunteer, visit bbbsmt.org.

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My 5-year-old daughter still wets the bed. I’ve tried waking her up at night to go and cutting back on drinks, but to no avail.

How have other parents dealt with this problem?

no rush Three of my four sleep through the night without wetting the bed. I think there is more harm than help in pressuring my middle daughter, who is now 6, to reach this milestone. So, we have resigned to just budgeting for pull-ups until she seems ready to try again. I hear that peer pressure is pretty good and when she wants to do sleep overs and sees that all of her friends sleep without a pull-up, my daughter will likely take on the issue herself then.

— Judi Knecht, Franklin

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get a special potty I think you are doing great things now, so keep that up. If you haven’t already done so, get your girl a check-up with her pediatrician to ensure there is nothing medical going on. If that goes well, try putting a special potty in her room and offering her a reward for waking up to go potty on her own. You can save the mattress by adding a waterproof pad under her sheet. Time is also a healer, so don’t worry, she will grow out of it soon.

The hard part is on you having to do the extra laundry.

— Kisha G., mother of five

My daughter is 4 and she has been dry since the age of 3. What I did was let her potty before bed and stopped the juice and water one hour before she went to bed. What helped her stay dry was me telling her that she is a big girl and big girls go to the bathroom.

— Winifred Cottrell, Madison

celebrate the good days Provide incentives rather than consequences.

Don’t punish her for waking up wet; instead, celebrate the good days. Hugs and high-fives will go far to encourage her, but if you want to have a special incentive, you might try a quarter or a small reward for dry days.

— Bonnie McCarty, Murfreesboro, mother of two

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kids’ health mom’s back-to-school lunch to-dos pack up on supplies • insulated cooler • refreezable ice • resealable plastic bags or plastic boxes with lids • plastic spoons and forks • mark items to bring home with black permanent marker • plastic wrap • napkins

create a list of her favorite foods Chat with her about healthy nutrition and what is good for her body as well as for your peace of mind!

• meats and cheeses • bread choices • desserts • beverages • salads • fruits

determine what’s available at school

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he snack parade that goes on outside your home’s healthy haven makes you nuts, right? Donuts at class parties, pizza in the cafeteria, sugary snacks after soccer — how can you get your kid to take healthy eating seriously? First, think of it as a battle and second, don’t give up the fight.

Insist on and pack healthy choices for your children’s school lunches: fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meat or peanut butter sandwiches on whole-grain bread, low- or nonfat dairy products and one percent milk starting at age 5. Also, keep sugar intake to a minimum.

Too much of a good thing is bad for your body and teeth. Teach her that. And teach her how to read a label. It’s only a matter of time before they are designed for kids especially.

• can your child use the microwave?

• are single items available for purchase?

Tell your child what saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol and sugars are, and that they take away nutritional value and cause weight gain.

teach healthy choices • help her pack her own lunch • explain what healthy bodies need: fruit, veggies and a sandwich on wheat bread (whole grain is even better!)

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Pack your child’s lunch with an awareness for the earth.

Visit kidskonserve.com to order a back-to-school lunch set that will teach her responsibility and conservation.

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— Susan S. Day

Every year an estimated 37 children die in the U.S. after being left in a car on a warm day. Be alert and protect your child by following these life-saving tips: * Never leave an infant or child in a car unattended—even if they are napping * As a reminder, keep a stuffed animal in the car seat, placing it on the front seat once the child is buckled in—or, place a sticky note on the dashboard * Every time you exit your vehicle, check to make sure everyone is out * When you’re home, get children out of the car first, then unload the car * Always lock your car and secure the keys to prevent children from climbing in without your knowledge. Warn them about playing in the car without adult supervision * Install a trunk release in your car to prevent children from getting trapped inside * If a child is missing, check the car and trunk of any nearby vehicles immediately * Be alert for cars that may have an unattended child inside, call 911 if you see a child alone in a car

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family getaway may the force be with you in

huntsville A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, or, actually, right now through Sept. 6 in a city not so distant, your family can enjoy a Star Wars exhibit that is out of this world ... and take in other fun sites Rocket City has to offer.

The cockpit inside the Millenium Falcon Theater.

Children love getting up close with the many animals at the Tennessee Aquarium.

Come face to face with the orginal Darth Vader costume from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.

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K, I’ll admit it. I’ve lived in Nashville for 21 years thus far, and until last month, I have never traveled to wonderful Huntsville, Ala., which is only a two hour drive from our fair city. Despite the fact that I’ve always wanted to explore the U.S. Space and Rocket Center (USSRC, the biggest attraction there, which gives credence to the city’s nickname, Rocket City), it took my hard-core Star Wars passion to finally get me off my duff and go. At the USSRC through Monday, Sept. 6 is an incredible Star Wars exhibit, and while I was in Huntsville, I discovered even more fun and fabulous places you can enjoy with your family.

Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination is every boy’s (at whatever age) dream come true. Girls will enjoy it, too, but this exhibit experience lends itself to major father-and-son bonding time. The exhibit operates on a timed admission basis, with chunks of visitors given access every 30 minutes. Your best bet is to reserve tickets online for the time you want prior to your visit. Once there, guests are ushered in to a small theater where a high-tech hologram guide talks about some of what visitors are about to experience, because it encompasses more than getting to see Star Wars artifacts from the movie sets. The traveling exhibit cleverly explores actual scientific elements stemming from pieces of the storyline. For instance, if you’re a well-seasoned Star Wars fanatic, then you know that Darth Vader was “more machine than man” and even Luke Skywalker wound up with a bionic arm at the end of The Empire Strikes Back. Luke’s prosthetic hand is on display, and nearby there’s a case dedicated to real life technology and exploration of the science behind robotic implants and limbs and how they integrate with the human body. Two major themes that the overall exhibit explores is mobility and robots.

All of that is really cool, but it’s getting to see more than 80 costumes, props and Star Wars memorabilia that is so spectacular. Several costumes are on display, and these are the real things, not replicas. Darth Vader’s menacing costume

was used in the first Star Wars movie, A New Hope. Other costumes everyone in your family will marvel at include a Stormtrooper, Chewbacca, C-3PO, the Wampa from Hoth, Yoda, a Jawa and original wardrobe worn by human characters including Princess Leia, Han Solo, Anakin Skywalker, Padme and more.

Several droids await as well, including R2-D2, the “naked” C-3PO puppet used in The Phantom Menace, the Interrogator Droid, Trade Federation Battle Droid and more.

Luke’s landspeeder from A New Hope is on display, and nearby, kids can explore the science of hovercrafts by actually riding and maneuvering one then visiting the Maglev Engineering Design Lab to create floating vehicles and test them on a magnetic track. More hands-on fun awaits in the Robot Engineering Design Lab, where youngsters can choose different components and sensors to build a programmable mini robot.

Visit the Robot Object Theater, a large-scale model of a Jawa sand crawler, where C-3PO and a real-world robotics engineer discuss the world of robots and the challenge of duplicating human traits.

My favorite part of the experience is the Millenium Falcon Theater (MFT), a full-size replica of the ship’s cockpit. Four people at a time can enter and enjoy a four-and-a-half minute simulated ride into outer space while experiencing the breathtaking jump to light speed, complete with beeping cockpit instruments and the roar of passing spaceships. Narrated by Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), this is a popular piece of the attraction, and you can expect a long, slow-moving line.

The MFT requires an additional $5, and my best advice is plan to go the Space Center when it opens at 9 a.m. and visit the MFT first. Don’t forget your camera, because your kids will certainly want to grab a photo-op with roving characters including Stormtroopers and Darth Vader!

More Huntsville Hot Spots Located close to the Space Center is Sci-Quest, a fun, hands-on science museum that lets kids explore all sorts of subjects like magnetism, electricity, water, machines, bodily functions and more. The two giant Playmotion screens are fascinating for all ages, and the Early Childhood House caters to wee ones who enjoy imaginative play.

The Early Works Children's Museum, located in the heart of downtown Huntsville explores Alabama's history and heritage through various interactive exhibit areas. Learn about the state's music traditions, Indian life, Civil War history and pioneer life. Several "buildings" exist where children can play, including an old-time general store, a log cabin and a riverboat. A favorite here is the animated, robotic storytelling tree that shares oral traditions with visitors. Toddlers will have the most fun in Biscuit's Backyard, a special area that features a soft-play area, a water play structure, puppets, a farmyard set-up and more.

Your family's visit to Rocket City isn't complete without a trip to the magnificent Huntsville Botanical Garden, one of the biggest and most beautiful in the country. Several colorful gardens adorn the 120-acre property, and the current Tremendous Treehouses exhibit give kids fun places to play while Mom and Dad relax. Eleven themed treehouses are loThe storytelling tree at the Early Works Children’s cated throughout the Museum. grounds. “Not in Kansas Anymore,” is a fun journey through the Land of Oz. The Children’s Garden actually comprises eight gardens in one, and this area is perfect for sparking imagination and fun playtime. Be sure to head inside the Butterfly House — it’s the largest one in the United States, boasting more than 2,000 butterflies happily fluttering around a variety of flowering plants and waterways.

Huntsville is perfect for your family’s next getaway. Learn about even more attractions and things to do by visiting huntsville.org. J Chad Young is managing editor for this publication and wanted to be a Jedi knight when he was a young boy.

points of interest Early Works Children’s Museum 404 Madison St. S.E. 256-564-8100 earlyworks.com

Sci-Quest 102-D Wynn Drive 256-837-0606 sci-quest.org

Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Ave. 256-430-3572 hsbv.org

U.S. Space & Rocket Center 1 Tranquility Base 800-63-SPACE spacecamp.com

where to stay

Kids enjoy the cutout characters in the Children’s Garden at the Huntsville Botanical Garden.

The Westin, Alabama’s newest four-star hotel, located in the back of the Bridge Street Town Centre (BSTC), is the perfect place for your family to stay while visiting Huntsville. The comfy beds will lull you to a relaxing night’s sleep after a long day of site seeing.

Kids will enjoy the indoor/outdoor pool and taking in a movie at the luxurious Monaco Pictures theater next door (the theater features reserved seating — cool!). BSTC comprises more than 70 upscale shops and restaurants. Cool off with ice cream from Maggie Moos while enjoying outdoor entertainment ... don’t forget to take a spin on the festive carousel while there. The Westin is located at 6900 Governors West Road NW. Call 256-428-2000 or visit westin.com.

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The adult passes are good through Friday, Oct. 1; ages 18 and younger get in free.

We’re also giving away five copies each of DreamWorks’ Shrek Forever After: The Final Chapter and Activision’s Blur, both for the Xbox 360. If you have NASCAR-loving boys ages 5 and older, register to win both the K’NEX 24 Pepsi Car Building Set (Jeff Gordon) and the 88 National Guard Car Building Set (Dale Jr.).

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BIG BOY!

lessons at home in self-sufficiency Preschool experts agree: kids are typically able to do more than many of us think. Here’s how you can encourage them.

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“Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.” - Maria Montessori

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our little one is big and getting bigger at age 3, and he’s ready for new and exciting things to happen to him — are you? According to Sharon L. Ramey, Ph.D., author of Going to School (Goddard; $19.95), children learn best when they are having fun. If you have older kids, once they start back to school, you can implement a strategy of your own for your toddler: Operation Self-Sufficient!

He craves independence, so give it to him. Here are strategies to help you move forward:

1. Expect more.

Humans have a way of living up (or down) to expectations and the same can be said for your toddler. Allow him to experiment with pouring his own water — use appropriately sized containers. Expect him to hang up his own jacket and do as much for himself as he wants. Raise the bar and your child will probably stretch to meet it — the road to independence begins.

2. Resist doing for him what he can do for himself.

While you may want to do things more quickly than he can, it won’t make your child self-sufficient if you always take over the task. Ask, “Do you want me to help you or can you do it yourself?” These magical words will show you what you may not already know: kids almost always want to do things themselves. “Cherish your sense of wonder at your child’s remarkable growth and learning,” says Ramey.

3. Don’t redo what he’s done.

If he tries to make his bed, resist the urge to smooth over his messy blankets. If he dresses himself in mismatched clothing, compliment his imaginative style. Unless there’s a need, don’t “fix” your child’s accomplishments. You want to encourage his efforts and show him you are proud of him.

4. Encourage exploration.

Get used to saying things to your child like, “Let’s go find out about ...,” “I wonder what would happen if we ...” and “Let’s look over here, too,” says Ramey. Curiosity leads to learning. Toddlers will need guidance with exploration in some settings, but remember, great thinkers all love to learn and keep on exploring.

5. Assign a chore.

Put your little guy in charge of a regular, simple task to help him build confidence and competency. A child who is entrusted to water a plant or put away the spoons will soon learn he can dress himself and more. Make your child feel like a capable, contributing member of your family.

While you work hard and patiently to meet your child’s needs, what do you do when he’s an unwilling child?

Catch him being good.

He’ll repeat behaviors that get attention.

Develop routines.

Kids cooperate when they learn what’s expected of them the first time and then parents keep consistent. When they quickly learn what they are supposed to do, after a while they barely need reminding. The more consistent you are at home, the more cooperative your child is likely to be: dress before breakfast, wash before meals, etc.

Lighten up.

If your child refuses to do something, turn it into a game.

Warn of transitions.

If your child loses it whenever you announce it’s time to change activities — whether that means leaving a friend’s house or coming to dinner — it may be that he needs more notice.

Give him 15 minutes notice before a change, and then five minutes before a final move.

Provide no “ifs.”

Make requests that assume cooperation.

“When you put your crayons away, we’ll go to the park.”

Leave time for play.

Make sure he has items like dress-up clothes, paint and paper, a big cardboard box, and Play-Doh or clay. That way, when he finishes something you’ve requested, you can say easily, “Now you can go play!”

Source: Your Child by the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (Harper Collins: $15)

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SAMPLE SCHOOL-DAY HOME SCHEDULE 6 a.m.

Throw on your morning outfit and grab your coffee ... and if you must: check your e-mail quickly, the top news of the day and then stop. Do not succumb to the black hole! Get things ready for your child’s breakfast instead — items that are OK with you and things they like. Know that it’s OK to have peanut butter on toast.

6:30 a.m.

Wake the kids. If you have a sleepy head who causes the household to be late, though — start earlier.

6:50 Eat, pack lunches and do a rundown: Spelling homework?

Check. Permission slip? Check. Keys? Oh no!

HOW TO MAKE IT BETTER Lay out the morning plans the night before. Always double check that homework is complete and in the backpack.

Have the kids choose what they are wearing to school and prethink what they want in their lunch. Put your keys where they should be before going to bed!

Success with Homework Preview the courses. Teachers hand out overviews and you should find time to go over them with your child, says Donna Goldberg, author of The Organized Student (Fireside; $14.95).

Allow music. Goldberg says music can act as white noise and actually help kids focus better than silence does.

Start strong. Tackle hardest homework first, says Goldberg.

“You need the most energy to finish what’s hard for you.” If your son waits to complete his book report on World War II until 10 p.m., after already plowing through two hours of other work, it won’t get done.

Turn the page for the 101 on getting your kids ORGANIZED!

Say TTYL (Talk To You Later). “Kids have no idea how much time they lose through instant messaging, texting, e-mailing and Facebook,” Goldberg says. If each communication takes about a minute, that’s up to two hours of wasted time. Turn off the phones and monitor the computer use. But be realistic and allow breaks for checking in with pals from time to time.

Use flash cards. They’re still a great study tool for learning quick facts.

Break it up. Divide the material into chunks so the load feels less intimidating. For example, work on math from 4:30 - 5 p.m., take a break and tackle the English next.

Know their learning styles. If she’s auditory, talk through the material with her or quiz her aloud. If she’s visual, try reading, taking notes and using flash cards.

Source: The Organized Student

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ear the groaning noises over at the kitchen table, already?

That’s the sound of your son unloading his already spilling over backpack. Homework, class reminders, past due assignments, team schedules, face it: kids generate a lot of paperwork. But by figuring out a good system that works for him — and for you — you’ll save time, energy and headaches.

Tame the Paper Tiger ... and the paperless one Easiest for kids: The-one-folder-holds-what-I need-now technique. Have him keep his key work in this folder in his backpack. That way he always knows where to put it and where to find it — until it gets to the teacher. By getting used to a simple system like this, he’ll learn an easy lesson: when the teacher gives me something it goes here.

Easiest for you: Identify a convenient spot (many moms prefer the kitchen) to keep a simple file system. Even a basic file box on the counter works just fine. Each child gets a folder within that file. All relevant school information for each child — extra classes, teacher information, field trips, permission slips, order forms — gets tossed in that folder.

Many parents give each activity its own folder to help them quickly

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by Laura Amann find the soccer team roster, dates for Sunday school or the rehearsal times for The Nutcracker. “My filing box keeps me sane,” explains busy mom Laura Rehling. “It’s my go-to spot for anything important.

I don’t know what I’d do without it.”

Next, create a special folder in your mailbox to hold e-mails needing follow up.

But what about if you think your child should be in charge of everything himself?

“You can try letting him sink or swim at first,” says Martin Kutscher, a pediatric neurologist and co-author of the book, Organizing the Disorganized Child (Harper Collins; $12.99).

“Let him go to school without his homework and face the consequences,” he says. But if that doesn’t help, Kutscher adds, “stop letting him sink.”

Maintain a Family Calendar

It may seem old fashioned with all the new technology out there, but a good wall calendar can change your life — and kids need the visuals. School dates, deadlines and the family’s extracurricular activities can all be seen at a quick glance by everyone. You may know that your son has karate every Wednesday at 5, but the karate kid himself needs to be aware of it.

Easiest for kids: Assign each of your kids a pen color so they can look at the calendar and know what’s going on in their schedules.

“My kids are so conditioned,

they often ask to look at my calendar before they make plans,” says Nashville mom-of-three Julie Leary.

The Hot Spot

Designate a “hot spot” for papers that need a quick turnaround.

Easiest for kids: Do a backpack check nightly, at the same time, and put permission slips, photo and book orders, etc., in the hot spot.

Easiest for you: Remember to get papers out of this pile/file as soon as possible.

Computers, Web Sites and Passwords

School textbooks are online and most teachers have their own Web sites. Keep a small notebook near your computer to jot down those Web sites and passwords.

When your child is in the throes of homework anxiety, show him where to access what he needs.

If you need a quick password, you know where to find it now.

Easiest for kids: Create folders on your computer desktop for each of your kids. This is where they can create subfolders for their different classes to hold essays, PowerPoints, photos and other things they need for each subject.

Whew! Now you can concentrate on other challenges of raising kids. J Laura Amann is a mother and freelance writer.

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Raising your child’s creativity during her toddler years is one of the best gifts you can provide.

t’s 7:30 p.m. and the kids are happily whipping their ice cream in their bowls. “I’m making a cake!” your youngest cries happily, his spoon flying rapidly around the creamy goo. “I’m making a tornado!” the older one challenges. They are happily occupied with their imaginative experiments, so let them be, in fact, encourage it, current research says. Kids don’t have enough unstructured play time, so when they get it — even for a moment over dessert — let ’em go.

“Nurturing creativity is one of the most important things you can do for your child,” says Wendy Masi, Ph.D., author of Toddler Play (Creative Publishing; $16.99). “You want your child to be an original thinker, to understand that there isn’t always one right answer to every situation,” she adds.

But with academics and structured activities playing such a large part in children’s lives, often there’s not enough time to just play.

“Yet children crave it,” Masi says. And they can become whiny if their lives become too structured to the extent of shutting playtime out. To that end, the American Academy of Pediatrics recently issued a report calling for parents to spend more time playing with their kids — and to focus on simple, old-fashioned toys that encourage imaginative play rather than tech toys that do everything for you.

If unstructured playtime is at a deficit in your home, a few easy steps will bring the balance — and important creativity and imaginative ideas — back into your child’s life. (please turn the page)

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the most creative time of life Make Family Life Adventurous Literally build unstructured play into your child’s life — at least 45 minutes a day, Masi says, without TV, computer or any hand-held. Also, do things at home in an unusual way. Life does not have to be perfect and nothing needs to be done exactly the same way all of the time. Encourage your family to try things in new ways, no matter what it is, from folding clothes to stacking the dishwasher to walking the dog.

Reinvent Everyday Objects For instance, collect empty milk cartons and use them for building. Put dried beans in a bottle and use for a noisemaker, or make a puppet out of an old sock.

Put on a Show Encourage your kids to perform an improvised play. “I like the fact that they’re using their imaginations, not just to make up characters and stories but also to figure out what they’re going to wear and use as props,” says Masi. “I think the main benefit is that doing these shows gives them the confidence to express their own ideas.”

Have Arts Day Make a commitment to creativity by clearing off your kitchen table and turning it into an art center. Load it up with supplies and let your children choose what to do. To spark creativity, put on music, read a story and decide what kind of image you want to make or build. After lunch, go to a museum and look at art together.

Tell the Story of Your Lives Learning about one’s place in the world is pure fascination for children. For instance, at bedtime, as you are snuggling with your child, say, “This is the story of Max: He is 3 years old, and he was born in Nashville. He loves to ...” and let him take over. Let him add to his story each night and don’t make any rules to his story.

Give Kids Choices Take them to a music class or a book-making class or a tie-dye workshop. Just try it. Do it for a couple of times and see if they click with it. If they don’t, then don’t push it, but keep on trying other things until he finds something he loves.

Encourage Expansive Thought When you find a open moment, such as driving in the car or waiting for an appointment, hold up an object and ask your child how many different ways he could use the object. For example, a piece of paper can be written on, be used to wrap a small box or become a boat or plane. This activity encourages kids to think creatively about everyday objects.

Ask Open-Ended Questions When your child asks you what something is or why something is, hold your answer. Often your child has an idea already. Ask, “What do you think?” He may have the “right” answer, or he may have a more unique idea. If he offers you a creative theory, ask a few questions. J Susan Day is editor-in-chief of this publication and is the mother of four creative kids.

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10 Lessons the Arts Teach 1. The arts teach children to make good judgments about qualitative relationships. Unlike much of the curriculum in which correct answers and rules prevail, in the arts, it is judgment rather than rules that prevail.

2. The arts teach children that problems can have more than one solution and that questions can have more than one answer.

3. The arts celebrate multiple perspectives. One of their large lessons is that there are many ways to see and interpret the world.

4. The arts teach children that in complex forms of problem solving, purposes are seldom fixed, but change with circumstance and opportunity. Learning in the arts requires the ability and a willingness to surrender to the unanticipated possibilities of the work as it unfolds.

5. The arts make vivid the fact that neither words in their literal form nor numbers exhaust what we can know. The limits of our language do not define the limits of our cognition.

6. The arts teach students that small differences can have large effects. The arts traffic in subtleties.

7. The arts teach students to think through and within material. All art forms employ some means through which images become real.

8. The arts help children learn to say what cannot be said.

When children are invited to disclose what a work of art helps them feel, they must reach into their poetic capacities to find the words that will do the job.

9. The arts enable us to have experiences we can have from no other source and through such experience to discover the range and variety of what we are capable of feeling.

10. The arts’ position in the school curriculum symbolizes to the young what adults believe is important.

Source: The Arts and the Creation of Mind by Elliot W. Eisner

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Greater Nashville Art Brushfire Pottery Studio

4004 Hillsboro Pike #150, Nashville, TN 37215 385-5334 • brushfirepottery.com Brushfire is a paint-it-yourself pottery studio with over 400 items ranging from $3 - $50. A flat $6 per person studio fee includes instruction, supplies, paints, glazing, firing, and all the time needed to create your masterpiece. Weekly discount days and group/party discounts with pizza and ice cream cake specials are available.

Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art

1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37205 353-9827 • cheekwood.org Make learning fun at Cheekwood! Cheekwood offers a variety of classes in art, horticulture, pottery and more. Classes offered year-round for all ages. If you would like a complete listing of youth and adult classes, call 353-9827. Only at Cheekwood.

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 244-3340 • fristcenter.org 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.

Rhythm and Rhymes Family Enrichment Classes

Locations throughout Middle Tennessee 946-5107 • r-n-rchildcare.com Our unique “kreative” classes tap into your child’s artistic talent, strengthen self-image and social skills, and establish a solid foundation for learning. Strengthen family bonds, have fun and increase flexibility, coordination and rhythm in each four-week session. Tumbling, dancing, sign language and arts and crafts classes are all offered.

Watkins College of Art, Design and Film

Community Education Program Young Artists and Adults 2298 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville, TN 37228 383-4848 • watkins.edu/community Email: community@watkins.edu Watkins College of Art & Design’s Community Education Program brings the finest art instruction to ages 4 - 18. Small classes focus on developing students’ artistic skills, emphasizing both the finished product and the process of thinking, designing, communicating and creating.

Community Education courses offered for adults and youth year round.

Dance Dance in Bloom

7982 Coley Davis Road, Nashville, TN 37221 662-4819 • danceinbloom.com Email: info@danceinbloom.com 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,

tumbling, pointe, modern/lyrical, pom and yoga. Classes are up-beat and fun! Summer class registration is going on now. A dancewear boutique is located on-site. Ask about our birthday parties!

Dancer’s E.d.g.e.

5024 Thoroughbred Lane Brentwood, TN 37027 377-0272 Email: the-dancers-edge@comcast.net Director: Beth Bryson “For where your treasure is, there your heart will also be.” Matt 6:21. Summer sessions for dancers preschool through adult.

Dance Theatre of Tennessee Academy of Performing Arts

2710 Old Lebanon Rd., Nashville, TN 37214 391-5500 • dancetheatretn.org Our mission is to educate and expose the local community to the beauty, richness, and diversity of the performing arts.

DTT offers world-class performances, facilitates the exchange of performance artists from around the world, and trains local youth in both the art of dance and performance theater.

Elite Dance of Nolensville

7177 Nolensville Road, Ste. B1 Nolensville, TN 37135 776-4202 • elitedanceandfitness.com Easily accessible from Williamson, Rutherford and Davidson County.

Disciplines offered: tap, ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, musical theatre and acrobatics for ages 2 yrs. - adult. We offer quality training with an emphasis on proper technique and terminology.

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 as well as Pilates, adult tap and adult ballet classes. Ask about our birthday parties! (please turn to page 55)

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Hermitage Dance Academy

275 Jackson Meadows Drive Hermitage, TN 37076 231-7100 • hdadance.com Email: mrs.a@hdadance.com Director: Andrea Woodward Located on Jackson Meadows Drive in Hermitage next to Super Wal-Mart, HDA offers the highest quality instructors along with a brand new beautiful, spacious studio featuring video monitor viewing of all classes, computers utilized in all dance rooms and a playroom for siblings. We also offer ballroom, drama, voice and karate lessons along with our dance programs.

New classes are forming now so don’t miss out on this opportunity to get in on the fastest growing studio in Nashville.

Nashville Dance Center (NDC)

4004 Hillsboro Road, Nashville, TN 37215 385-7997 • nashvilledancecenter.com Email: info@nashvilledancecenter.com Director: Terry Tomlinson Nashville Dance Center offers classes for girls and boys ages 2 adult in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop and tumbling. Specializing in preschool combination classes and nationally-ranked competitive dance companies. Beginner to advanced level of instruction for all ages.

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Nashville School of Dance

2001 Blair Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212 298-5271 • danceinnashville.com Email: frontdesk@danceinnashville.com In business for over 40 years. State-of-the-art facility, top quality teachers and excellent customer service. Call our 24 hour info line at 292-4488 to find out four things every parent should know before choosing a dance studio. Offering classes in ballet, pointe, jazz, hip-hop, tap, lyrical, tumbling and more for ages 18 mos. - adult, boys and girls. Voted #1 dance

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School of Nashville Ballet

Main Campus: 3630 Redmon St., Nashville, TN 37209 Brentwood Campus: 500 Wilson Pike Circle, Ste. 119 Brentwood, TN 37027 297-2966 ext. 20 • nashvilleballet.com School of Nashville Ballet offers the highest quality of training for children and adults of all ages. Artistic director Paul Vasterling leads an outstanding faculty comprised of highly respected professional teachers from around the world, providing a complete dance experience that is challenging and fun for all students, whether they simply love to dance or aspire to a professional career. Students may have the opportunity to perform in Nashville Ballet productions.

Spell’s Dancewear/Activewear

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tar, percussion, woodwinds, brass, banjo, mandolin, harp and all vocal styles for all ages. Group classes, including group and private Suzuki violin, are now available! Please see our website for more information. Fall registration is now open.

Mobile Music Academy

1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212 460-6346 • belmontacademy.net Belmont Academy offers private instruction in piano, strings, gui-

301-8589 • mobilemusicacademy.com Email: info@mobilemusicacademy.com Mobile Music Academy offers private music instruction from fun, qualified teachers in your own home. We teach piano, guitar, bass, voice, strings, brass, and most other instruments. We offer competitive rates and flexible scheduling with special daytime rates available.

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Theater 25 Middleton St., Nashville, TN 37210 254-9103 • nashvillechildrenstheatre.org 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 2009-2010 season or for more information about drama workshops, visit our website or call the theater.

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Dance With Stacey

1450 Hazelwood Drive, Smyrna, TN 37167 220-5120 • dancewithstacey.com Email: info@dancewithstacey.com Director: Stacey Beck We offer a variety of dance programs to fit every family’s needs. We have a traditional once-a-week class for ages 2 - adult. Our most unique opportunity is our afterschool program. We transport from six area schools for weekly classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, tumbling, drama and music/voice.

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and other events – ask for Jordan Tate. Serving our community for over 30 years, what matters to you matters to us!

Leslie Hall School of Dance

1431 Battleground Drive Murfreesboro, TN 37129 849-7886 • lesdance.com Email: lesdance@comcast.net Director: Leslie Hall Leslie Hall School of Dance is a fun, safe and nurturing environment for your dancer. Offering day and evening classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, pre-pointe and pointe for ages 3 to adult on our 1,200 square foot floating dance floor and our new pre-school dance studio. Private classes available. Kindermusik for infants and toddlers. Dancewear available on premises.

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The Dancer's School

2159 N. Thompson Lane, C-5 Murfreesboro, TN 37129 907-1155 Excellence in dance education and performance. Educated, experienced adult teaching staff. Structured, stimulating classes.

Age-appropriate music, with clean lyrics. Cost effective costume pricing. In-town recitals featuring our ever-popular “Wee-cital” for preschoolers. Classes include ballet, pointe, lyrical, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, contemporary, zumba and featuring The Dancers’ Wee-School. Ages 3 - adult. Boys and girls. Call to enroll, classes being Aug. 30. More information on our web site.

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2298 Barfield Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37128 896-3118 • barfieldschoolofdance.com Email: mail@barfieldschoolofdance.com Director: Bonnie Nemeth

Kindermusik at Leslie Hall School of Dance 1431 Battleground Drive Murfreesboro, TN 37129 849-7886 • lesdance.com Email: lesdance@comcast.net Director: Leslie Hall

Mobile Music Academy

301-8589 • mobilemusicacademy.com Email: info@mobilemusicacademy.com Mobile Music Academy offers private music instruction from fun, qualified teachers in your own home. We teach piano, guitar, bass, voice, strings, brass, and most other instruments. We offer competitive rates and flexible scheduling with special daytime rates available.

We teach all ages, styles, and abilities. Serving the Middle TN Area.

Music Playhouse

777-9314 • themusicplayhouse.com Email: rachel@themusicplayhouse.com Director: Rachel Hoffman The Music Playhouse offers high-quality, high-energy and fun music classes for children ages birth - 7 to enjoy with a parent or caregiver. Most offerings are mixed-age so children of different ages (such as siblings) can enjoy the benefits of class together. To schedule your free visit to a “Bunny” class (birth to 10 mos.), “Pups” class (birth through 4 yrs.), “Cats” calss (4 yrs. - 6 yrs.) or keyboarding class (5 yrs. - 7 yrs.), call our office.

Music Star Studios

509-1753 • musicstarstudios.com Music Star Studios offers quality in-home lessons for most major instruments. Our teachers come to you. It’s easy and convenient.

We are committed to two ideals. First, we believe in making the music learning experience a positive one. Second, we believe in a high standard of learning and the joy of realizing achievements accomplished through hard work and dedication. Give us a try and see why Music Star Studios’ quality in-home lessons are the choice of over 100 students in the Greater Nashville area.

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Baker Performance Academy

1411 Mark Allen Lane, Unit D Murfreesboro, TN 37129 867-2290 • bakerperformanceacademy.com Email: missbecca@bakerperformanceacademy.com BPA offers an exciting and educational way to experience the performing arts. Dance, musical theater and acting classes are taught by professionally-trained instructors, in a safe and fun environment. Enroll now for fall classes. Please call or visit our website for more information and a brochure. Ask about our multi-class, refer-a-friend and sibling discounts.

Stonywoods Art Center

204 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville, TN 37075 496-2100 • stonywoodsgallery.com Director: Steve Duffy Changing the world, one young artist at a time. Summer art camps for youth ages 8 - 12 and teens 13 - 18. Choose from Making Art, Back to the Future - Model Building and Stonywoods Artisians. Classes taught by talented local artist and by Steve Duffy, college instructor, professional designer and artist. Registration information and forms available at youngartmakers.com. Before and after care available.

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123 Stadium Drive, Hendersonville, TN 37075 824-7400 • smarttstepsdance.com Email: alsmartt@gmail.com Director: Shauna Smartt-Hopkins Smartt Steps – voted one of Sumner County’s best – offers day and evening classes in ballet, tap, pointe, hip-hop, jazz, modern, ballroom and all-boys hip-hop. For ages 2 - adult. Our emphasis is teaching the correct technique in a fun, nurturing environment. We also have award-winning competition teams.

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Music Star Studios

509-1753 • musicstarstudios.com Music Star Studios offers quality in-home lessons for most major instruments. Our teachers come to you. It’s easy and convenient.

We are committed to two ideals. First, we believe in making the music learning experience a positive one. Second, we believe in a high standard of learning and the joy of realizing achievements accomplished through hard work and dedication. Give us a try and see why Music Star Studios’ quality in-home lessons are the choice of over 100 students in the Greater Nashville area. (please turn the page)

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are in class. Starting Jul. 13, kids can enjoy Art Park. Ages 3 - 8 can drop in for fun and experience art. 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon. Tue. - Sat.

loft-style classrooms with sprung floors make your dance experience like a home away from home. Register now for summer classes.

Third Coast Clay

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230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN 37064 599-2200 • thirdcoastclay.com Email: deb@thirdcoastclay.com Come to the coast ... where imagination rules and everyone’s an artist. We are a drop-in ceramic studio with over 200 fun and functional items to paint. We specialize in painting parties and field trips for kids of all ages. Visit our website for more information.

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Ann Carroll School of Dance

1121 Harpeth Industrial Court Franklin, TN 37064 790-6468 • anncarrollschoolofdance.com Email: di@anncarrollschoolofdance.com Director: Ann Carroll Offering dance, voice and acting for children grade 1 - college. Students study ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, voice, monologue and a play. Guest teachers teach vocal and acting audition training and more.

Williamson County Art Firstlight Arts Academy

EBDT - Eccentrique Backbone Dance Theater

1710 Gen. George Patton Dr., Ste 108 Brentwood, TN 37027 202-6426 • firstlightaa.org After-school and in-home instruction in drawing, painting and cartooning for ages 4 - adult. Parents can take a class while their kids

103 Confederate Drive, Ste. 1 Franklin, TN 37064 599-7003 • eccentriquebackbone.com Email: ebdtdance@eccentriquebackbone.com A family dance center promoting adult dance, fitness and the performing arts for ages 2 - 70+. Small classes, economical fee, workshops,

Suzuki & Basic Piano Voice • Drums • Guitar Kindermusik (Infants - 4 yrs)

7177 Nolensville Road, Ste. B1 Nolensville, TN 37135 776-4202 • elitedanceandfitness.com Easily accessible from Williamson, Rutherford and Davidson County.

Disciplines offered: tap, ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, musical theatre and acrobatics for ages 2 yrs. - adult. We offer quality training with an emphasis on proper technique and terminology.

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 as well as Pilates, adult tap and adult ballet classes. Ask about our birthday parties!

1746 Gen. George Patton Drive, Ste. 104 Brentwood, TN 37027 377-9606 franklinschoolofperformingarts.com Director: Kaylee Cahoon FSPA offers dance, drama and movement education for ages 3 and up. Professional marley, sprung, floating floors and a fully-equipped Pilates studio. Featuring the highest caliber faculty teaching acting, classical ballet, creative movement, modern, jazz, tap and hip-hop for boys, girls and teens. Classes designed and scheduled to support all levels of interest. Fall class schedule and registration on our web site.

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The Dancer’s School

2159 N. Thompson Ln. C-5&6 - Murfreesboro www.thedancersschool.com - 907-1155 - Call today to enroll Classes begin August 30 - Ages 3-adult/guys & gals

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330 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN 37027 371-1661 • genefordmusic.com Email: geneford@genefordmusic.com Director: Gene Ford The premiere studio for musical instruction in Brentwood. Tots ‘N Tunes preschool enrichment program. Highly qualified instructors, guitar, bass, keyboards, drums and voice.

J Kelley Studios, Inc.

230 Franklin Road, Ste. 903 Franklin, TN 37064 599-1757 • jkelleystudios.com Singing, acting and dance classes for all ages. Preschool through high school. Convenient class times are available for busy families. Regular performance opportunities for students. Visit our web site to see a video that takes you inside our studio for live performances and testimonials. Register now for Fall Classes!

Jan Williams School of Music and Theatre

500 Wilson Pike Circle, Ste. 104 Brentwood, TN 37027 371-8086 • janwilliamsmusic.com Email: jwsm88@bellsouth.net Director: Jan Williams Serving the community since 1984 with a staff of professional musicians. We offer private instruction in Suzuki, basic piano, voice, guitar and drums. We also offer innovative group classes including ZOOM & STOMP rhythm classes, Kindermusik (infants - 5

yrs.), Broadway Babies (4 - 6 yrs.), Glee Club classes (14 and up), group voice lessons (8 - 12 yrs.) and Theatre - Act Too Players.

Mobile Music Academy

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301-8589 • mobilemusicacademy.com Email: info@mobilemusicacademy.com Mobile Music Academy offers private music instruction from fun, qualified teachers in your own home. We teach piano, guitar, bass, voice, strings, brass, and most other instruments. We offer competitive rates and flexible scheduling with special daytime rates available.

We teach all ages, styles, and abilities. Serving the Middle TN Area.

Music Playhouse

777-9314 • themusicplayhouse.com Email: rachel@themusicplayhouse.com Director: Rachel Hoffman The Music Playhouse offers high-quality, high-energy and fun music classes for children ages birth - 7 to enjoy with a parent or caregiver. Most offerings are mixed-age so children of different ages (such as siblings) can enjoy the benefits of class together. To schedule your free visit to a “Bunny” class (birth to 10 mos.), “Pups” class (birth through 4 yrs.), “Cats” class (4 yrs. - 6 yrs.) or keyboarding class (5 yrs. - 7 yrs.), call our office.

Music Star Studios

509-1753 • musicstarstudios.com Music Star Studios offers quality in-home lessons for most major instruments. Our teachers come to you. It’s easy and convenient.

We are committed to two ideals. First, we believe in making the music learning experience a positive one. Second, we believe in a high standard of learning and the joy of realizing achievements accomplished through hard work and dedication. Give us a try and see why Music Star Studios’ quality in-home lessons are the choice of over 100 students in the Greater Nashville area.

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Shuff’s Piano Showroom

127 Second Ave. N., Franklin, TN 37064 261-8888 • shuffsmusic.com Shuff’s Music has built a reputation for instrument sales, rentals and lessons with highly qualified teachers. Shuff’s Piano Showroom, the exclusive dealer for Kawai pianos in the Middle Tennessee area, offers new and used pianos. Lessons on piano, guitar, bass guitar, banjo, fiddle, violin, woodwinds, brass, drums and voice are tailored to each student’s needs and interest. (please turn the page)

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Train Triumph Academy of Performing Arts (official school)

2710 Old Lebanon Rd., 25B Nashville, TN 37214

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Jan Williams School of Music and Theatre

500 Wilson Pike Circle, Ste. 104 Brentwood, TN 37027 371-8086 • janwilliamsmusic.com Email: jwsm88@bellsouth.net In addition to our piano, guitar and voice lessons, Kindermusik, and keyboard classes, we also offer performing arts instruction. This includes: drama, musical theatre, improvisation, monologues, Broadway Babies and Act Too Players. Our instructors are professional actors with many years of experience in theatre. Serving the community since 1984.

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230 Franklin Road, Ste. 903 Franklin, TN 37064 599-1757 • jkelleystudios.com Singing, acting and dance classes for all ages. Preschool through high school. Convenient class times are available for busy families. Regular performance opportunities for students. Visit our web site to see a video that takes you inside our studio for live performances and testimonials. Register now for Fall Classes!

1275 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 758-4993 Mt. Juliet’s finest educational supply and toy store is also your first stop for art supplies. We carry supplies for students, teachers, homeschoolers and crafty Moms. Featuring products by Melissa & Doug, we stock crayons, clay, art kits, finger paints, poster paints, watercolors, markers and easels. We special order hard to find products.

Belmont Academy Preparatory Division of Belmont University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts

Private Music Lessons and Group Classes for Adults and Children Piano Piano Theory Suzuki Strings Traditional Strings Traditional Strings Woodwinds and Brass Woodwinds and Kindermusik Brass

Harp Musical Theater Suzuki Violin (group & private) Voice: Commercial & Voice: Commercial & Classical Classical Guitar, Guitar,Banjo, Banjo,&&Mandolin Mandolin

Belmont Academy strives to provide an environment in which students of all ages have the opportunity to explore their unique musical talents and mature as well-rounded musicians and individuals.

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Dance Mt. Juliet School of Dance

2228 N Mt. Juliet Rd., Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 754-9186 • danceinnashville.com Email: frontdesk@danceinnashville.com Offering classes in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, pointe and tumbling for ages 18 mos. - adult, boys and girls. Mt. Juliet School of Dance provides top quality instruction and excellent customer service in the Mt. Juliet area. Voted #1 dance studio by Nashville Parent readers for eight consecutive years. Teaching the art of dance for over 40 years.

Royalty Athletics

3761 Hwy. 109 N, Ste. D, Lebanon, TN 37087 547-4248 Serving Mt. Juliet, Lebanon, Hermitage and beyond. Offering ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, tumbling and cheer. You can feel confident that your child will get the best instruction possible. With our experienced and talented staff, we can assure you that your child will always leave here feeling like they have learned something.

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Summer Activities & AfterSchool Programs All About Horses Summer Horse Camp

Portland, TN 715-0326 • shannonsallabouthorses.com Director: Shannon McBride Join us for a week of fun! Offering 5 weeks of fun-filled horse camp (May 31 - Jun. 4, Jun. 14 - 18, Jun. 28 - Jul. 2, Jul. 12 - 16 and July 26 - 30). Lots of daily activities to help campers learn more about horses including riding, grooming, games and arts and crafts. There are a limited number of spots available so we can offer more individual attention to each child. Sign up today. Just minutes from I-65.

Ann Carroll School of Dance

1121 Harpeth Industrial Court Franklin, TN 37064 790-6468 • anncarrollschoolofdance.com Email: di@anncarrollschoolofdance.com Director: Ann Carroll Offering dance, voice and acting for children grades 1 - college. Students study ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, voice, monologue and a play. Guest teachers teach vocal and acting audition training and more.

Baker Performance Academy

1411 Mark Allen Lane, Unit D Murfreesboro, TN 37129 867-2290 • bakerperformanceacademy.com Email: missbecca@bakerperformanceacademy.com Sing, dance, act! Offering an exciting and educational way to experience the performing arts. Dance, musical theater, acting and voice classes taught by professionally-trained instructors in a safe and fun environment. Ages 2 - adult. Enroll now for our fall session. New Baker Babies morning class and GLEEful Workshop on Aug. 21, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Ages 8 and up.

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Cox Family Martial Arts - Summer of Champions Enrichment Camp

2298 Barfield Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37128 896-3118 • barfieldschoolofdance.com Email: mail@barfieldschoolofdance.com Director: Bonnie Nemeth Meet new friends as you enjoy a fun-filled week of ballet, tap and jazz. Activities include ballet, tap and jazz technique, lyrical, hip-hop, choreography, creative dance, dance history and appreciation, drama, nutrition, arts and crafts. Overnight camp includes all of the above plus, swimming,water ballet, movies, outdoor games, putt-putt golf.

Day camps 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Mon. - Fri. Overnight camp Mon. 9 a.m. Fri. 5 p.m. Plan to enjoy the fully-costumed performance on Friday!

5016 Twin Lakes Drive, Old Hickory, TN 37138 847-0371 • beaconliteracy.com Email: info@beaconliteracy.com Providing one-on-one, individualized reading lessons for students ages 6 - adult. As America’s literacy specialists, we have the expertise to help with every type of literacy problem. We assist students with dyslexia, LD, autism, speech and language difficulties, developmental delays and more. Screening for Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome (Irlen Syndrome) is also available. Guaranteed improvement in 20 sessions!

Bellevue Dance Center

7907-J Old Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37221 662-8553 • bellevuedancecenter.com Email: contact@bellevuedancecenter.com Director: Lauri Gregoire The Bellevue Dance Center offers excellent training in hip-hop, tap, jazz, pointe and modern dance as well as musical theater classes for students ages 3 - adult. Adult classes are offered on a pay-by-class basis. All classes are taught by degreed, professional teachers who strive to teach the art of dance in a loving, nurturing environment. Call us or visit our web site for more information.

1911 Business Campus Drive Murfreesboro, TN 37129 890-6755 –and– 1820 NW Broad St., Murfreesboro, TN 37129 893-6003 bskonline.com Email: bushido96@aol.com Let martial arts take your kids to new heights. Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate offers programs in traditional karate from age 3 to adult. Call now to find out how to get two months free!

2227-B Southpark Drive Murfreesboro, TN 37128 893-4567 • coxfamilyma.com Director: Mari Cox Experience the ultimate in family martial arts classes! We offer classes for ages 2 and older. Classes include after-school martial arts, adult classes, self-defence classes and more.

Come get fit while you learn the great art of Tae Kwon Do.

Creative Me Gymnastics

871 Seven Oaks Blvd., Smyrna, TN 37167 459-5512 • cmegym.com Email: cmegym@aol.com Summer camps include games, sports, swimming and gymnastic lessons. Girls camp Jun. 21 - 25 and Jul. 19 - 23.

Boys camp Jun. 28 - Jul 2 and Jul. 26 - 30. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. $160 per week. Registration begins Mar. 1 on our web site.

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5024 Thoroughbred Lane Brentwood, TN 37027 377-0272 Email: the-dancers-edge@comcast.net Director: Beth Bryson “For where your treasure is, there your heart will also be.” Matt 6:21. Summer sessions for dancers preschool through adult.

Deer Run Christian Camps at Deer Run Retreat

Classes begin Aug. 23 and parent/child classes begin in Oct.

E.T.C. Gymnastics

1137 Haley Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 867-6900 • etcgymnastics.com Email: coachken@etcgymnastics.com E.T.C. Gymnastics is dedicated to bringing a new standard of excellence in gymnastics through Him. We offer classes in gymnastics for boys and girls ages 2 years and older. We also offer cheerleading and tumbling, as well as competitive teams. Call and ask about our free trial class. We also do parties, field trips and parents’ nights out.

3845 Perkins Road Thompson’s Station, TN 37179 794-2918 • camps.deerrunretreat.org Email: registration@deerrunretreat.org Director: Fred Reyes A top quality camp at an affordable price! Over 100 beautiful acres just 10 miles south of downtown Franklin and fifteen minutes from Spring Hill. Registration includes a camp t-shirt and DVD of the week! Five-day camps offering games, crafts, daily Bible story, lake swimming, zip line, Aqua Park, canoeing, kayaking (life jackets required and provided for all water recreation), climbing tower, BB guns, archery and more. Four weeks to choose from, register for one or more. Transportation and extended care available.

EBDT - Eccentrique Backbone Dance Theater

103 Confederate Drive, Ste. 1 Franklin, TN 37064 599-7003 • eccentriquebackbone.com Email: ebdtdance@eccentriquebackbone.com Promoting adult dance, fitness and the performing arts for ages 2 - 70+. Small classes, economical fee, workshops and loftstyle classrooms with sprung floors. Faith-based, non-recital school. Non-mandatory in-school dance concerts to teach performance skills. Fall session begins Aug. 16 and runs through Oct. 17. Auditions for the EBDT Youth Dance Ensemble will be held in August. Schedules and more information on our website.

Expressways To Learning - TN

Franklin, Goodlettsville and Hendersonville Locations 851-9703 • expresswaystolearningtn.com Email: etltn@aol.com Director: Fulton Greer Owner: Lucy Karen Clay Expressways To Learning (ETL) teaches reading, writing and math skills. ETL offers testing with immediate same-day results for “learning differences” including dyslexia, ADD and ADHD. Also, test prep for ACT, SAT and ISEE. Since 1988, ETL has provided brain fitness for ages 5 - adult. Call today to receive special discounts for classes and initial testing.

Cheer and Dance 1 Nashville

7657 Hwy 70 S, #101, Nashville, TN 37221 969-9955 • cheernashville.com Email: contact@cheeranddance1.com For school-age students. We offer classes in cheerleading, tumbling, private lessons and squad training. Our preschool program, Junglenastics, offers classes in gymnastics, tumbling, cheer, creative movement and ballet/tap/tumble.

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1101 Moher Blvd., Franklin, TN 37069 595-2525 • goddardschools.com Email: franklintn@goddardschools.com –and– 108 Cinema Drive, Hendersonville, TN 37075 822-9300 • goddardschools.com Email: hendersonvilletn@goddardschools.com Whether gently holding infants, encouraging toddlers to share or providing preschoolers with enriching activities, The Goddard School supports the healthy development of children from 6 wks. - 6 yrs.

Mpact Sports - Camp Mpact 2010

1647 Mallory Lane, Ste. 102 Brentwood, TN 37027 377-3444 • mpactsports.com Director: Dee Ann Melton It’s tie for summer fun again at Mpact Martial Arts, Gymnastics and Cheer! Come join us as we play hard and learn fun new skills. Enjoy weekly themed events, games and outings as we flip and kick our way through the summer. Best bang for you buck with flexibility to meet your needs.

J Kelley Studios Inc.

230 Franklin Road, Ste. 903 Franklin, TN 37064 599-1757 • jkelleystudios.com Email: info@jkelleystudios.com Singing, acting and dance classes for all ages. Preschool through high school. Convenient class times are available for busy families. Regular performance opportunities for students. Visit our web site to see a video that takes you inside our studio for live performances and testimonials. Register now for Fall Classes!

My Gym

330 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN 37027 371-5437 • my-gym.com/brentwood Email: link available on web site —and— 204 N. Anderson Lane Hendersonville, TN 37064 824-8002 • my-gym.com/hendersonville Email: link available on web site We build strong, healthy bodies through tumbling, relays, music and gymnastics. High-energy, structured classes help students improve balance, agility and build self-confidence. Our immaculate facilities and unparalleled student-teacher ratios help children 3 mos. - 13 yrs. develop excellent fitness habits in a fun, non-competitive way.

Come see why Williamson Parent magazine readers voted us #1!

Miss Carla’s Charm School

204 Rivergate Pkwy.

Goodlettsville, TN 37075 496-2100 • misscarlascharmschool.com Summer camp and spring classes now enrolling. Teen workshop and audition skills for TV, theater and film. For younger students, table manners and self presentation skills. Classes and workshops taught by Carla Duffy, a former Broadway and film talent agent in New York City as well as a pageant judge for many years. Before and after care available. continued on page 68 ...

Watkins Community Education Program empowers youth, teens and adults to embrace their creativity through classes that emphasize the process of thinking, designing, communicating and creating art. Explore and experience drawing, painting, digital art, photography, clay, and more.

Visit watkins.edu for more information.

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4004 Hillsboro Road, Nashville, TN 37215 385-7997 • nashvilledancecenter.com Email: info@nashvilledancecenter.com NDC was voted one of the best dance studios in Nashville by the readers of Nashville Parent magazine, and was voted one of the top 50 schools in the U.S. by Dance Spirit magazine! Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced student who is dancing for fun or training for a professional career, you will enjoy taking classes at NDC.

NewPoint Learning Center

2207 Crestmoor Road., Ste. 205 Nashville, TN 37215 298-4112 • newpointlearning.com Email: esevits@newpointlearning.com Director: Ellen Brackin Sevits NewPoint offers a variety of exciting academic summer programs for K - 12 students. Elementary and middle school booster camps, high school courses for credit and a wide range of enrichment programs including college planning and essay workshops, test prep, language arts, study skills, creative writing, music and foreign languages.

PB&J Day School

120 Werthan Circle, Franklin, TN 37064 599-6999 • pbjdayschool.com Email: jwalker@pbjdayschool.com Director: Jennifer Walker From exploring the world of camping to becoming a Knight in the middle ages, our summer program offers something for everyone.

Our program is open to children ages 1 - 5. Program hours are from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. with before- and after-care available.

Peachtree Farms Horsemanship Camp

4819 Hwy 96 E, Arrington, TN 37014 419-1089 • peachtreefarms.com Email: polly@peachtreefarms.com Director: Polly Grammer Our camp provides extensive time with horses. Campers learn life skills through caring for and communicating with horses. We teach safe and correct riding skills. Beginner to advanced, English or Western. Half-day camps for ages 4 - 8, full-day for ages 6 and older. Aftercare available. CHA approved facility and U.S. Pony Club Center offer a chance to excel in competition.

four things you should know before choosing a dance studio.

Classes in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, lyrical, tumbling and more.

Ages 18 mos. - adult, boys and girls. Voted #1 dance studio by Nashville Parent readers for ten consecutive years.

Robinson Taekwondo

230 Franklin Road, Ste. 809 Franklin, TN 37064 791-6655 • ita280.itaonline.com Email: wrobin@comcast.net Tiger Rock Taekwondo is a great way for children to gain confidence, coordination and mental strength. Our parents report that their children often increase their grades by one to two levels. We specialize in training leaders of the future. Register now for classes that will have lasting positive effects on your child’s self-esteem and success.

School of Dance (Green Hills, Mt. Juliet)

2001 Blair Blvd., Nashville, TN 37215 298-5271 • danceinnashville.com –and– 2228 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 754-9186 • danceinnashville.com Email: link available on web site 38 years of dance. State-of-the-art facilities and top quality teachers. Call our 24-hour info line (292-4488) to find out continued on page 70 ...

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WHERE OLYMPIC DREAMS BEGIN We provide fantastic gymnastic-related programs that are safe, healthy and glorifying to God. We utilize cutting-edge techniques with qualified instructors in a state-of-the-art facility, using motivation as the primary tool.

• Boys & Girls Gymnastics • Kindergym • Cheerleading & Tumbling • Parents Night Out every third Friday of the month 7:00 - 10:30 • USAG Safety Certified Instructors • Ask About Our Birthday Parties!

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2010 Guide to Summer Activities and After-School Programs University School of Nashville (USN) Summer Camps

2000 Edgehill Ave., Nashville, TN 37212 321-8000 • usn.org Email: jkleiner@usn.org Director: John Kleiner USN offers a variety of camps for kids of all ages. From traditional sports and arts camps to unique offerings such as stopmotion animation, rock‘n roll camp, science exploration, nutrition, computer camps, themed library programs and several foreign languages. Most camps are week-long sessions. Half- and full-day options available. We even have programs for adults.

Wado Karate Centers

2444 Morris Gentry Blvd., Antioch, TN 37013 399-3992 —and— 406 Two Mile Pike, Goodlettsville, TN 37072 859-9473 —and— 667 Presidents Place, Smyrna, TN 37167 399-3992 wadokaratecenters.com Email: taylorhayden@msn.com Two-week “Quick Start Program” for $19.95. For ages 3 - adult. Designed to instill self-control, self-confidence and boost self-esteem. Our classes are the product of more than 40 years of refinement and offer life skills along with karate skills. Call or email for more information or to register.

Watkins College of Art and Design - Summer of the Arts and Pre-College Programs

2298 Rosa L. Parks Blvd.

Nashville, TN 37228 383-4848 • watkins.edu/community Email: community@watkins.edu Dedicated to providing the finest art instruction, our program sets the stage for students of all ages to learn the process of creating art in a variety of fascinating mediums. Week-long summer camps and a pre-college program emphasize the process of thinking, designing, communicating and creating. Adult courses are also offered.

Westside Gymnastics

11 Vaughns Gap Road (at Hwy 100) Nashville, TN 37205 352-8533 • wactn.com Westside Gymnastics classes are designed to motivate and challenge school-age children to develop specific skills. Our emphasis is to promote discipline, self-confidence, strength, agility and coordination in a wholesome atmosphere while introducing the sport of gymnastics. Classes promote strength, coordination and agility through positive reinforcement and active coaching.

Gynasts participate in theme activities combining education and fun on all four Olympic events (uneven bars, balance beam, floor exercise and vault) as well as trampoline. Your child will achieve a sense of accomplishment as her talents improve and her skill level progresses.

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Many summer programs run continuously up to the start of the new school year and some evolve into an after-school program once school has started. Just because it’s August doesn’t mean you can’t get your child into a new program or class. Be sure to call and ask about openings and late registration.

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3088 Smith Springs Road Antioch, TN 37013 360-2297 • ymcacampwidjiwagan.org Email: dlogsdon@ymcamidtn.org Voted #1 overnight camp by Nashville Parent magazine readers. Offering one- and two-week sessions for campers rising grade 3 - grade 9. Serving young men and young women. At Widjiwagan campers will strengthen confidence, forge friendships and sharpen character through programs and activities that build independence and social skills. Activities include: water skiing, Wet Willy water slide, The Blob, sailing, soccer, basketball, alpine tower, zip line, archery, horseback riding and much more.

YMCA Camp Widjiwagan

3088 Smith Springs Road, Antioch, TN 37013 360-2297 • ymcacampwidjiwagan.org Voted #1 Day Camp by Nashville Parent readers 12 years in a row! Camp Widjiwagan is just minutes from downtown Nashville. Bus transportation is available. Activities include water skiing, banana boating, swimming, canoeing, sailing, kayaking, Tom Sawyer swing, The Blob, 150 ft. Wet Willy water slides, equestrian school, street hockey, alpine tower, zip line, fishing, tennis, basketball, soccer, crafts, lacrosse, archery and much more.

YMCA Day Camp

camps.ymcamidtin.org Offered at select area YMCAs, these camps fill each day with exciting adventures, fast friendships and lasting memories. Choose from specialty camps, sports camps or a traditional day camp format.

Ages 5 - 12. Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Before- and after-care available. Visit our website for locations and camp schedules.

YMCA Summer Odyssey

259-3418 • ymcafunco.org Email: cgale@ymcamidtn.org Held at area schools, YMCA Summer Odyssey offers the ultimate Y experience. Campers stay close to home while having far-flung adventures. There’s no limit to the fun that will be had. Weekly activities include science, math, arts and crafts, cooking, daily fitness and specialty classes including sports, dance, painting, outdoor fun and more.

Don’t let your child fall victim to “brain-drain” this summer. Keep them active and help them learn something new!

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You can listen to the amazing sounds of Donal Hinely on the glass harmonica and try your hand at playing this instrument, watch a demonstration of the ancient art of glass blowing in the Turner Courtyard, create a Chihuly-inspired macchia bowl, become a design diva and create your own fashions for a gingerbread paper doll, and create your own footwear fashions!

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bieber at bridgestone

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ixteen-year-old Canadian pop/R&B sensation Justin Bieber brings the My World Tour — his first headlining tour of North America — to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena in support of his new CD, My World 2.0. Joining Bieber are Sean Kingston and Jessica Jarrell. If your kids have “Bieber fever,” this is a live event they won’t want to miss. The arena is located at 501 Broadway, Nashville. The show takes place at 7 p.m., and tickets are $32 - $52. Call 800-745-3000 or visit bridgestonearena.com.

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monday 2 Crowded House Enjoy an evening of music from the ’80s and ’90s. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $37.50 - $54.50; 800-745-3000 or ryman.com.

Parents and Tots Preschoolers and their parents can enjoy

pint-sized activities. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

Snack Attack! All ages can prepare a dipping snack with

hummus. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Round Rock Express. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $8 - $12 advance, $10 - $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.

tuesday 3 Animal Antics All ages can meet the ferret. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

FREE Make It and Take It All ages can make pencil cases.

Delmas Long Community Center, 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville; 4 p.m.; 851-2250 or cityofgoodlettsville.org/parks.

Music Mania All ages can explore the elements of music while listening to a live demonstration. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 11 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

FREE National Night Out The cities of Antioch, Hermitage, La Vergne, Murfreesboro and Nashville will all participate in this national event stressing crime and drug prevention along with strengthening neighborhood spirit from 6 - 9 p.m. Contact your local City Hall or parks and recreation office for details, or visit nationalnightout.org.

Outlaws Baseball Root for the Nashville Outlaws when they challenge the Richmond River Rats. Hawkins Field, 2601 Jess Neely Drive, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $8 in advance, $9 game day; nashvilleoutlaws.com.

View a collection of Wizard of Oz dolls and other memorabilia at the Green Hills Library Aug. 1 - 31.

sunday 1 FREE Books and Dolls and The Wizard of Oz, Oh My: Dolls from the Collection of Shirley Jaeger View a collection of dolls and other Wizard of Oz memorabilia from a private collection today through Aug. 31. Green Hills Branch Library, 3701 Benham Ave., Nashville; Mon - Thu 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 2 - 5 p.m.; 862-5863.

Outlaws Baseball Root for the Nashville Outlaws when they

challenge the Dubois County Bombers. Hawkins Field, 2601 Jess Neely Drive, Nashville; 6 p.m.; $8 in advance, $9 game day; nashvilleoutlaws.com.

FREE School of Nashville Ballet Open House Prospective students can tour the studios, meet the teachers and sign up for classes. There is no cost to visit, but there is a $25 deposit required if signing up for classes. School of Nashville Ballet, 3630 Redmon St., Nashville; 2 - 4 p.m.; 297-2966.

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Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Round Rock Express. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; $8 - $12 advance, $10 - $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.

FREE Sunday Gospel Jazz Event Take in an evening

of gospel music jazz. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 4 - 7 p.m.; 485-4570.

Sundays Live! This costumed program’s topic is “Swamps, Snakes and Seminoles: The Second Seminole Year.” The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($17 adults, $11 ages 13 - 18, $7 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger); 889-2941 or thehermitage.com.

Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Round Rock Express. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $8 - $12 advance, $10 - $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.

wednesday 4 Outlaws Baseball Root for the Nashville Outlaws when they challenge the Richmond River Rats. Hawkins Field, 2601 Jess Neely Drive, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $8 in advance, $9 game day; nashvilleoutlaws.com.

Snack Attack! All ages can prepare a dipping snack with

hummus. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

The Zinghoppers Preschoolers can enjoy character ap-

pearances and live music. Whole Foods, 1735 Galleria Blvd., Franklin; 9:30 a.m.; 636-5343 or zinghoppers.com.

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Nashville Sounds’ shortstop Ray Olmedo turning a double play. Catch a home game this month Aug. 1 - 3, 13 - 20 and 25 - 29.

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Creation Station All ages can make a paper plate tambou-

FREE Coal Train Railroad All ages can enjoy jazz music written from a child’s perspective. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St.; Fri - Sat 10:30 a.m.; 862-5800 or library.nashville.gov.

rine. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline. org.

Outlaws Baseball Root for the Nashville Outlaws when they

challenge the Terre Haute Rex. Hawkins Field, 2601 Jess Neely Drive, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $8 in advance, $9 game day; nashvilleoutlaws.com.

classes & activities Classes listed here are free or nonprofit only.

davidson county Bellevue Community Center Ongoing art classes and recreation take place at 656 Colice Jeanne Road, Nashville; 862-8435.

FREE Davis-Kidd Booksellers Storytime All ages can

enjoy book readings and activities every Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat at 10 a.m. at 2121 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville; 385-2645 or daviskidd.com.

FREE Fairytales Storytime Stories and crafts Mon - Fri

Jumper’s Playhouse Back-to-School Bash All ages can

enjoy unlimited jumping and a drawstring sport pack with school supplies (while supplies last). Jumper’s Playhouse, 6600 New Nashville Hwy., Smyrna; 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; $6.33 ($5.42 each additional child); 220-7575 or jumpersplayhouse.com.

Metro Parks Cultural Arts Classes Visit nashville.

gov/parks/classes for a complete listing of visual arts, music, theater and dance opportunities.

Plantation Station Stories and crafts for ages 1 - 4 with

their parents. Belle Meade Plantation, 5025 Harding Road, Nashville; Wednesdays at 10 - 11 a.m.; $3 per child, free for adults; 356-0501, ext. 31, or bellemeadeplantation.com.

FREE Pottery Barn Kids Preschoolers can participate

in Book Club every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at 2126 Abbott Martin Road, Nashville; 385-2567 or potterybarnkids.com.

FREE Radnor Lake Natural Area Nature programs at

1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville. See complete schedule at radnorlake.org or call 373-3467.

LIVE! @ Cheekwood The Indigo Girls perform an evening of music under stars surrounded by the gardens. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; gates open at 5 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.; $40 general admission, $125 VIP tickets; 3568000 or liveatcheekwood.com.

FREE Main Street’s Friday Night Live The World Out-

reach Church Arts Team and special guests perform for families.

Public Square in Downtown Murfreesboro; 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.; 895-1887 or downtownmurfreesboro.com.

FREE Movie in the Park All ages can enjoy a screening of

Planet 51. Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin; 8 p.m.; 550-6947 or franklintn.gov. (please turn the page)

rutherford county FREE Barnes & Noble Storytime Stories and related

activities for all ages every Mon and Sat at 11 a.m. and family game night every Fri at 6 p.m. at 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 895-8580 or bn.com.

FREE Books-A-Million Preschool storytime for ages 2 - 7 is every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at 1720 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 995-7112.

Patterson Park Community Center Ages 8 - 15 can

participate in Table Talk, featuring group activities, sports and games every Monday, beginning Aug. 9 at 4 p.m. 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; $3; 893-7439.

at 3:30 p.m. and Sat at 10:30 a.m. Fairytales, 1603 Riverside Drive, Nashville; 915-1960 or fairytalesbookstore.com.

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For August events requiring advance registration, turn to page 104.

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Outlaws Baseball Root for the Nashville Outlaws when they challenge the Terre Haute Rex. Hawkins Field, 2601 Jess Neely Drive, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $8 in advance, $9 game day; nashvilleoutlaws.com.

FREE Red Caboose Concert All ages can enjoy live music

by Brenda Russell and Rock ‘n Roll Royalty. Red Caboose Park, Highway 70 South, Bellevue; 7 - 9 p.m.; 862-8424.

Wetland Walk All ages can embark on a guided walk through

the wetlands. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 10:30 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

The Zinghoppers Preschoolers can enjoy character ap-

pearances and live music. Whole Foods, 4021 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville; 9:30 a.m.; 636-5343 or zinghoppers.com.

saturday 7 FREE Alert CDC Back-to-School Bash Students of all ages can enjoy music, food, inflatables, free haircuts, giveaways and more. The first 1,000 K - 12 students will receive backpacks filled with school supplies. Living Truth Christian Center, 102 Ridley St., Smyrna; 5 - 8 p.m.; 459-9017 or livingtruthcc.org.

FREE Author Signing Children’s authors Jamina Carter and Kaaren Engel read and sign copies of their book, Herman’s Journey. Davis-Kidd Booksellers, 2121 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m.; 385-2645 or daviskidd.com.

FREE Big Band Dance All ages can learn to tango with live music by The Usual Suspects. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 - 10 p.m.; 862-8424.

FREE Butterfly Day All ages can explore live butterfly exhibits, hold butterflies inside the live butterfly tent, learn about their behaviors, go on a caterpillar hunt in the garden and more. The Wilderness Station, 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 217-3017.

FREE Coal Train Railroad Please see Friday, Aug. 6 listing.

FREE Diabetes NOW! This community outreach event

focuses on diabetes prevention, management and research.

The interactive experience includes guest speakers, workshops, entertainment, a youth zone, active living demonstrations, health screenings and more. LP Field, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 10 a.m.

- 3 p.m.; vanderbilthealth.com/diabetes/29491.

Take in a free screening of Planet 51 at Pinkerton Park in Franklin on Friday, Aug. 6.

classes & activities, cont’d

sumner county FREE Barnes & Noble Storytime Stories and related

Sports*Com 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 895-5040.

Ongoing programs are: • Early Bird Swim: All ages can participate in long course lap swimming every Tuesday through Aug. 6; 8 - 10 a.m.; $3 adults, $2 youth • Toddler Time with Thomas: Ages 5 and younger can participate in motor-skill development activities every Friday; 10 - 11 a.m.; $3 • Water Polo: Ages 13 and older play water polo every Tuesday; 7 - 8:45 p.m.; $3 adults, $2 youth

FREE Strollercoasters Parents with kids 5 and younger

activities for all ages every Mon and Sat at 11 a.m. at 300 Indian Lakes Blvd., Hendersonville; 264-0183 or bn.com.

(please turn the page) FREE Borders Books Children’s storytime activities take place every Friday at 10 a.m. at 330 Franklin Road, Brentwood (221-8805), and 545 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin (771-2870).

FREE Taekwondo for Preschoolers Ages 3 - 5 can

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learn self-defense, self-discipline and safety during an introductory lesson the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday every month at 11 a.m. Robinson Taekwondo at The Factory, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg. 8, Ste. 809, Franklin; 791-6655.

FREE Barnes & Noble Storytime Stories and related

FREE Walking Club All ages, including moms with strollers

activities for all ages every Mon and Sat at 11 a.m. at 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 377-9979 or bn.com.

can walk every Mon, Wed and Fri at 9 a.m. Brenthaven Church, 516 Franklin Road, Brentwood; 373-4826.

FREE Books-A-Million Preschool storytime is every Tue and Sat at 10:30 a.m. at 1040 Crossings Blvd., Spring Hill; 931-486-0113.

can enjoy a stroller power walk at a different location in Murfreesboro every Thursday at 10 a.m.; 890-5333.

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FREE Firstlight Open House Meet instructors, tour the facility and register your child for classes beginning the week of Aug. 23. Firstlight Arts Academy, 1710 Gen. George Patton Drive, Franklin; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 202-6426 or firstlightaa.org.

FREE Arts in the Park All ages can participate in hands-on arts and crafts activities. Barfield Crescent Park, 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; 893-7439.

FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop Ages 5 - 12 can make school bus pencil holders from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. To locate a store near you, visit homedepot.com.

monday 9 Introduction to Recording Ages 10 - 17 can learn how to record their own music in a professional studio. YEAH, 910 Ridgely Road, Murfreesboro; 4 - 6 p.m.; $10; 849-8140 or yeahintheboro.org.

Parents and Tots Preschoolers and their parents can enjoy

FREE KidFlix All ages can view a screening of Bedtime

pint-sized activities. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

Stories. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St.; 12:30 p.m.; 862-5800 or library.nashville.gov.

FREE Movies in the Park Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks for an outdoor screening of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Moss-Wright Park, 745 Caldwell Lane, Goodlettsville; movie starts at dusk; 851-2253 or cityofgoodlettsville.org/ parks.

Snack Attack! All ages can make trail mix. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

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Saturday AM: Marvelous Macchias All ages can view Dale

Animal Antics All ages can meet the hedgehog. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

Chihuly’s Macchia series then create their own interpretation of his spotted masterpieces. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m.

- 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($15 adults, $8 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

FREE KidKraft: Juicy Fruit Preschoolers can enjoy a piece of watermelon while making a watermelon craft to take home.

Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St.; Tue and Wed 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m.; 862-5800 or library.nashville.gov. (“The Dailies” continue on page 88)

FREE Shakespeare Allowed

All ages can participate in (or just listen to) a reading of Twelfth Night. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St.; 1 - 4 p.m.; nashvilleshakes.org.

Smyrna Parks Bill Nash Dash for Cash Mile and 5K Challenge All ages can participate in this annual race that

has awards in different categories. Sharp Springs Park, 1000 Espey Drive, Smyrna; 7:30 a.m.; $15 in advance, $20 race day; 459-9742, ext. 2612, or monty.perkins@townofsmyrna.org.

sunday 8 FREE 11th Annual Mayor’s First Day Festival Join Mayor Karl Dean for this annual back-to-school celebration that features free school supplies, educational activities, live entertainment and more. Guests are asked to bring a canned item for Second Harvest Food Bank.

Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 2 - 5 p.m.; nashville.gov/mocy/firstday/2010/index.asp.

outings cheatham county Adventureworks The Eco-Zip Line Adventure allows

participants to glide through the forest on eight zip lines.

Guides point out native trees, plants and wildlife during the hour-and-a-half tour at 1300 Narrows Road, Kingston Springs; $49.20 adults, $38.27 youth (family discounts available); to make reservations, call 297-2250 or visit adventureworks.com.

davidson county BounceU Bounce on inflatables at 2990 Sidco Drive; 2551422; bounceu.com. Visit Web site for open bounce times.

• Bounce & Learn Class: Ages 2 - 6 can participate in

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tudents can gear up for another year of learning at Rutherford Parent’s Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 7 at Stones River Mall. Families can visit several booths offering products and services, learn about local after-school programs, check out what’s hot this season during two fashion shows (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.) and enjoy live entertainment. Children can have fun on inflatables, participate in hands-on activities and meet costumed characters. Be sure to register for a bevy of prizes and giveaways. Stones River Mall is located at 1720 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro. The bash takes place from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., and admission is free. Learn more at 256-2158 or rutherfordparent.com.

structured activities, bouncing, arts and crafts, and a snack Thu and Fri 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (beginning Aug. 19); $25 per class, or $80 for four consecutive sessions • Cosmic Open Bounce: Enjoy glow-in-the-dark bouncing every Friday from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $8 ($7 siblings) • Open Bounce: Tue - Fri 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 3 - 5 p.m., Thu 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Sat 8:30 - 10 a.m. $6.95 ($5.95 siblings)

FREE Music Lawn Party Families can enjoy live music outdoors every Saturday through Oct. 16 from 3 - 6 p.m. at Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; musicianscornernashville.com.

Nashville Ghost Tours Learn the historical, haunted

Centennial Sportsplex Fitness, ice skating, swimming and more at 222 25th Ave. N., Nashville; times and prices vary; 862-8480 or nashville.org/sportsplex.

heritage of Music City during a 90-minute guided tour of downtown. Tour begins at the corner of Sixth Avenue North and Union Avenue; Wed - Mon 8 p.m.; $15 adults, $8 ages 7 11, free ages 6 and younger; for reservations, call 884-3999 or visit nashvilleghosttours.com.

FREE Family Bike Ride Enjoy an hour-long bike ride

Nashville Shores Cool off with water slides, pools,

through East Nashville every Saturday at 9 a.m. Depart from Eastside Cycles, 1012 Woodland St., Nashville; 469-1079 or eastside-cycles.com.

beaches, the new wave pool and lazy river, lake activities and more at 4001 Bell Road, Hermitage; Sun - Thu 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; $21.99- $26.99 ($69.99 season pass); 889-7050 or nashvilleshores.com.

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Music Mania All ages can explore the elements of music as they sing songs, make music with boom whackers and more.

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 11 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

wednesday 11 FREE KidKraft: Juicy Fruit Please see Tuesday, Aug. 10

listing.

Justin Bieber Please see page 79.

Screen Printing Class Ages 10 - 17 can build their own

screens, design artwork, learn how to run the print and create a screen printed T-shirt. YEAH, 910 Ridgely Road, Murfreesboro; 4 - 6 p.m.; $10; 849-8140 or yeahintheboro.org.

Snack Attack! All ages can make trail mix. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

thursday 12 Bookworms Ages 3 - 5 with a parent can visit different sta-

tions for stories, crafts and snacks. MGL Library, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10 - 11 a.m.; $3; 893-7439.

FREE Brown Bag Lunch Special Concert Series Bring a lunch and enjoy the music of Tina Brown. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; 862-8424.

Creation Station All ages can make a paper plate tambou-

rine. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline. org.

Greater Tuna This Out Front on Main production opens today.

Please see “On Stage,” page 103, for details.

FREE Preschool Storytime Ages 3 - 5 can listen to a read-

ing of The Kissing Hand along with songs and crafts. Brenthaven Church, 516 Franklin Road, Brentwood; 10 a.m.; 373-4826.

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers Enjoy an evening of

live music that also includes Crosby, Stills and Nash. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $52 - $127.50; 770-2100 or bridgestonearena.com.

friday 13 FREE Classic Movie Night All ages can enjoy a classic film shown outside. Lawnchair Theatre, 4144 Old Hillsboro Road, Leiper’s Fork; 8 p.m.; 870-8870 or jailhouseindustrys. com.

FREE Duncan Hines Festival Enjoy live

music, a street dance, art auctions, pageants, recipe contests and a rubber duck derby.

Circus Square Park, College and State Streets, Bowling Green, Ky.; 5:30 - 11 p.m.; duck adoption is $5 each (winning ducks garner cash prizes); duncanhinesfestival.com.

FREE Films at the Frist All

ages can enjoy a screening of Billy Wilder’s 1954 classic, Sabrina, starring Audrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart and William Holden. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; 2443340 or fristcenter.org.

FREE Music at the Mill All ages can

enjoy the music of Bueller, a live tribute band to the music of the 1980s. Gregory Mill Park, 390 Enon Springs Road, Smyrna; 6:30 p.m.; 459-9773 or townofsmyrna.org.

FREE Red Caboose Concert All ages can enjoy live music by The Moonlighters.

Red Caboose Park, Highway 70 South, Bellevue; 7 - 9 p.m.; 862-8424.

Smoke on the Mountain This Arts

Center of Cannon County production opens today. Please see “On Stage,” page 103, for details.

Sounds Baseball Cheer for

the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Salt Lake Bees.

Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $8 - $12 advance, $10 - $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds. com.

All ages can get hands on with instruments at the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Musical Petting Zoo on Saturday, Aug. 14.

The Grapes of Wrath This Circle Players production opens today. Please see “On Stage,” page 103, for details.

The Imaginary Invalid This Act 1

production opens today. Please see “On Stage,” page 103, for details.

Les Miz! A Tale of Two Cities This

Boiler Room Theatre production opens today.

Please see “On Stage,” page 103, for details.

Many Moons

This Nashville Public Library production opens today.

Please see “On Stage,” page 103, for details. (“The Dailies” continue on page 90)

outings, cont’d Wave Country Enjoy the wave pool, water flumes,

playground, volleyball and new speed slides 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.; $10 adults, $8 ages 3 - 12, free ages 2 and younger (season passes are $75 adults, $65 children); 885-1052 or nashville.gov/parks/wave_country. asp.

rutherford county BounceU Bounce on inflatables at 1222 Park Ave., Murfreesboro; 893-8386 or bounceu.com. Open bounce times: • Family Bounce Night: Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.; $8.95 first bouncer, $7.95 additional bouncers (includes pizza and a drink), $3 non-bouncing parents who want to eat

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• Open Bounce: Ages 2 and older; Mon - Thu 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Mon - Fri 1 - 3 p.m.; $6.95 ($5.95 siblings) • Preschool Playdate: Ages 6 and younger; Fri 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $6.95 ($5.95 siblings)

Jumper’s Playhouse Inflatable fun at 6600 New Nashville Hwy., Smyrna; 220-7575 or jumpersplayhouse.com.

• Open Bounce: Mon - Thu 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fri 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., check Web site for Sat and Sun availability; $6.33 ($5.42 siblings) children, parents bounce free • Toddler Storytime: Every Monday at 10 a.m., ages 5 and younger can listen to a story, color and enjoy unlimiting bouncing; $3

Skate Center West 849 W. College St., Murfreesboro.

Public skate times are Tue 6 - 8:30 p.m., Fri 7:30 - 11 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 - 11 p.m., Sun 2 - 6:30 p.m.; $3 - $7

plus rental; 895-1403 or skateandplay.com.

sumner county Drakes Creek Activity Center Laser Adventure, mini golf, batting cages, game room and more at 130 Cherokee Road N., Hendersonville; Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat - Sun 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.; 822-0232 or funandenergy.com.

FREE Hendersonville Cruise-In View retro cars,

participate in games, enjoy shopping and more every Friday from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Glenbrook Shopping Center, 1030 Glenbrook Way, Hendersonville; hendersonvillecruisein.com.

Kids Party Jumps Kids can bounce on inflatables at 134 New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville; Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $5; 826-8010.

Celebration Includes: 25 minute ride with a full size Thomas the Tank EngineTM Meeting Sir Topham Hatt Storytelling, Live Music, Build with Mega Bloks速 and Much More!

Tennessee Central Railroad Museum 220 Willow Street - Nashville, TN 37210

September 4-5 & September 11-12 For tickets and information, visit www.ticketweb.com/dowt or call 866.468.7630 Tickets are $18 for ages 2 and up.

Advance purchase is recommended.

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Wetland Walk All ages can embark on a guided walk

through the wetlands. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 10:30 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

Touched by Grace Ministries and the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home. Maryland Farms, 5120 Virginia Way, Brentwood; 8 a.m. 5K, 8:30 a.m. kids fun run; $25 in advance/$30 day of event adults, $10 kids; brentwoodclassic.com.

FREE Dragon Boat and River Festival All ages can

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enjoy a day of boat races, river education, Chinese culture and more. Riverfront Park, downtown Nashville; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; nashvilledragonboat.com.

2010 Barn Party Enjoy an evening of barbecue, bluegrass music, dancing and more. Proceeds benefit the Heart of Tennessee Chapter of the American Red Cross. Womack Stables, 4024 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 6 p.m.; $50; 893-4272 or midtnredcross.org.

FREE Family Program: Musical Petting Zoo All ages can try their hand on a variety of instruments, with help from instructors along the way. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 1 p.m.; 416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

FREE Back-to-School Bash Students entering grades

K - 5 can have fun with inflatables, face painting, music, games and more. Proceeds from a silent auction will benefit Millersville Elementary and Goodlettsville Elementary schools.

Connell Memorial United Methodist Church, 113 Church St., Goodlettsville; 5 - 8:30 p.m.; 859-5915 or connellumc.org.

Professional Bull Riders The Professional Bull Riders return to Nashville for the Jack Daniels Invitational, featuring the top 40 bull riders in the nation. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; Sat 7:50 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $10.50 $102.50; 770-2100 or bridgestonearena.com.

FREE Rutherford County 4-H Fair View exhibits and shows featuring art, baking, clothing, gardening, photography, crafts, livestock and more. Rutherford County UT/TSU Extension Office, 315 John R. Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 898-7710 or http://rutherford.tennessee.edu.

Saturday AM: Back-to-School All ages can make a oneof-a-kind pencil topper. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($15 adults, $8 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Salt Lake Bees. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; $8 - $12 advance, $10 - $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.

FREE Big Band Dance All ages can learn the single time swing with live music by Rory Partin Big Band. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 - 10 p.m.; 862-8424.

FREE Tomato Art Festival This costume-friendly family

event features tomato-themed parades, children’s carnivals, live music, recipe contests, arts and crafts activities, and more.

Located in East Nashville’s Five Points area on Woodland Street; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 226-2070 or tomatoartfest.com.

FREE Williamson County Youth Orchestra Auditions String players in grades 5 - 12 can

audition for the 2010 - 2011 season. Poplar Grove School, 2959 Del Rio Pike, Franklin; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; wcyo.info.

FREE Blair Children’s Chorus Auditions Singing

enthusiasts in grades 1 - 12 can audition for all six choruses. Auditions are walk in and do not require a prepared piece. Blair School of Music, 2400 Blakemore Ave., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 322-7651 or blair.Vanderbilt. edu.

Celebrate all-things-tomato during the Tomato Art Festival in East Nashville on Saturday, Aug. 21.

Brentwood Classic Fun Run All ages can participate in a 5K run, children can opt for a 1/2 run, with proceeds benefiting

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outings, cont’d Laser Adventure Laser tag, aeroball and a rock-climbing wall at 511 RiverGate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; Mon - Thu by reservation only, Fri 3:30 - 10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 12 - 9 p.m.; prices vary by activity; 859-7753 or laseradventure.net.

williamson county Bowie Park and Nature Center Nature programs and

events at 7211 Bowie Lake Road, Fairview; Tue - Sat 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Sun 12 - 4 p.m.; 799-5544.

Glow Galaxy Weekly open play times feature inflatables,

My Gym Pay-to-play, open gym and Saturday morning

mini-golf, air hockey, an interactive game floor, football toss, soccer kick and basketball in a glow-in-the-dark setting at 121 Seaboard Lane, Ste. 8, Franklin; $8 per child (adults are free); for times, call 370-4386, opt. 2.

Peek-a-boo Playtown Open play hours are Mon - Fri 9

Jump!Zone Open play is Tue, Wed and Fri 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Thu 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 4 - 7 p.m.; $7 per session. 1725 Columbia Ave., Franklin; 866-2021 or jumpzoneparty.com.

classes take place at 206 N. Anderson Lane, Hendersonville; call 824-8002 or visit my-gym.com/hendersonville for a complete schedule and fees. a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m. at 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville; $7 per child; 822-7099 or peekabooplaytown.com.

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My Gym Brentwood For pay-to-play, open gym and

Saturday morning class times and fees at 330 Franklin Road, call 371-5437 or visit my-gym.com/brentwood.

Peek-a-boo Playtown Open play hours are Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m. at 3252 Aspen Grove Road, Franklin; $7 per child; 771-8099 or peekabooplaytown.com.

Pump It Up Play Time Pop-in playtime Tue, Wed and Fri

from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. for preschoolers, Tue 6 - 7:30 p.m. and Thu 1 - 3 p.m. for ages 2 - 12. Pump It Up, 7104 Crossroads Blvd., Ste. 128, Brentwood; $7 per child; 373-7867.

15% OFF ALL CHILDREN'S BOOKS! Now through Aug. 31st. (not to be combined with any other offers/coupons.)

Incredible Selection of Amazing and Wonderful Children's Books!

5207 Harding Rd, Nashville HOURS: 9-5:30, Monday thru Saturday

615-352-5363

www.phillipstoymart.com

• BOARD GAMES • BREYER • LEGOS

K ET TL ER • LIO N E L T R A IN S • H ELLO KIT T Y

• K I T E S • A I R P O G O • U G LY D O L L S • Z I P L I N E • A C T I V I T Y B O O K S •

• W E B K I NZ • FR I S BE ES • M A D L IBS • PUZZL ES • PLAYM OBIL • R IDE-O NS •

Tractor-pulled hayrides Corn maze

Ancient fish weir Corn cannon Pumpkin patch Shed with picnic tables

Cookout sites with fire pits 40” slides

Concessions

straw pyramid

Playground area

Fall decorations of pumpkins, straw, cornstalks, corn and mums

Ring Farm

2628 Greens Mill Road, Columbia, TN

(931) 486-2395 ringfarm.com Hours of Operation Sept. 17 - Oct. 31 Friday 3:00 PM-9:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM-9:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM-9:00 PM Groups of 20 or more by appt only, Mon-Fri.

General Admission (includes maze and hayride) Adults (13 and up) $7.00 Children (3-12 years old) $6.00 Children (2 and under) FREE Group rates for 20 or more by reservation.

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sunday 15 FREE My Gym Back-to-School Bash All ages can enjoy games, gymnastics, puppets, bubbles, giveaways and more while learning about My Gym’s fitness programs from 2 - 5 p.m.

My Gym of Brentwood, 330 Franklin Road (371-5437 or my-gym. com/brentwood) and My Gym of Hendersonville, 206 N. Anderson Lane (824-8002 or my-gym.com/Hendersonville).

Professional Bull Riders Please see Saturday, Aug. 14

listing.

Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they

challenge the Salt Lake Bees. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; $8 - $12 advance, $10 - $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.

Sundays Live! This costumed program’s topic is “Regulars By God: The U.S. Army in the War of 1812.” The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($17 adults, $11 ages 13 - 18, $7 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger); 889-2941 or thehermitage.com.

monday 16 Critical Listening Ages 10 - 17 can learn ear-training techniques that recording engineers must know. YEAH, 910 Ridgely Road, Murfreesboro; 4 - 6 p.m.; $10; 849-8140 or yeahintheboro. org.

Parents and Tots Preschoolers and their parents can enjoy pint-sized activities. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300.

Snack Attack! All ages can whip up vanilla popcorn. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they

challenge the Salt Lake Bees. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $8 - $12 advance, $10 - $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.

tuesday 17 Animal Antics All ages can meet the scorpion.

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300.

FREE La Leche League of Williamson County

Expectant mothers can learn more about breastfeeding and the services provided by La Leche League. Grace Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1154 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin; 6:15 p.m.; 834-3287.

Music Mania Explore the elements of music while listening to a live demonstration. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 11 a.m.; $6; 890-2300.

wednesday 18 Painting Class Ages 10 - 17 can paint their own still life portraits with acrylic paint. YEAH, 910 Ridgely Road, Murfreesboro; 4 - 6 p.m.; $10; 849-8140 or yeahintheboro.org.

Snack Attack! All ages can whip up

vanilla popcorn. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

Sounds Baseball Cheer

for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $8 - $12 advance, $10 - $14 game day; 6904487 or nashvillesounds. com.

Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $8 - $12 advance, $10 - $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.

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he annual Back-to-School Fair presented by Williamson Parent magazine takes place Saturday, Aug. 21 at Cool Springs Galleria from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Students of all ages — and their parents — can learn about area after-school programs, enjoy a fashion show, watch demonstrations from local dance, music and arts groups and visit more than 50 vendor booths. The outside Kids Party Zone features a climbing wall, jumps, games, FADDs Party Bus and a video game trailer. Cool Springs Galleria is located at 1800 Galleria Blvd., and the event is free. Call 256-2158 or visit williamsonparent.com.

sites davidson county Adventure Science Center Hands-on science activities.

Also home to the Sudekum Planetarium. 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 12:30 5:30 p.m. (the planetarium is open from 6 - 9 p.m. on the second Saturday each month for after-hours showings); $11 adults, $9 ages 3 - 12; free for ages 2 and younger; Planetarium tickets are $4 members, $6 non-members on top of museum admission (laser shows are $2 more); 862-5160 or adventuresci.com.

• Amazing Feats of Aging is on display through Monday, Sept. 6

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Belle Meade Plantation Early 1800s house and stud farm at 5025 Harding Road, Nashville; Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (final tour at 4 p.m.); $14 adults, $10 seniors, $6 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 356-0501 or bellemeadeplantation.com.

Belmont Mansion Tour the summer home of Joseph and Adelicia Acklen, built in 1853, at 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 1 - 4 p.m.; $8 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12; 460-5459 or belmontmansion.com.

Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; Tue and Sat 9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Wed - Fri 9:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; $15 adults, $8 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger; 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

• The American Impressionists in the Garden exhibit is on display through Monday, Sept. 6

• Chihuly at Cheekwood is on display through Sunday, Oct. 31 (Chihuly Nights take place Wed - Fri; experience the exhibit at night when it’s illuminated) • Lunch and Lecture: The Studio Glass Movement: History & Evolution takes place Thursday, Aug. 19 • The Matilda Geddings Gray Collection of Fabergé exhibit is on display through 2012 • Soaps, Flukes & Follies is on display through Sunday, Sept. 12 • William Edmondson: The Hand and the Spirit is on display through Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011

FREE Cooter’s Place Memorabilia representing Dukes of

Hazzard at 2613 McGavock Pike, Nashville; Mon - Thu 9 a.m.

- 5 p.m., Fri - Sat 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 8728358 or cootersplace.com.

MORE THAN A HAPPY FACE. – A BRIGHT FUTURE –

thursday 19 Creation Station All ages can create

tie-dyed T-shirts. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

FREE Love’s Labor’s Lost This Nash-

ville Shakespeare Festival production opens today. Please see “On Stage,” page 103, for details.

Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $8 - $12 advance, $10 - $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.

Thank you for voting us one of the best child care facilities/preschools in Williamson County.

friday 20 Full Moon Pickin’ Party Bluegrass pickers jam under the light of the moon while headliners take the stage. Warner Parks Equestrian Barn, 2500 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 7 - 11 p.m.; $15 in advance/$20 at the gate, $10 ages 7 - 15, free ages 6 and younger, $5 pickers with a bluegrass instrument; 370-8053 or friendsofwarnerparks.com.

216 Jamestown Park Road | Brentwood, TN 37027 Call today to schedule a tour. 615-373-3110. Or visit CambridgeAcademyPreschool.com Independently Owned and Operated National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited • State of Tennessee 3 star Rated

Play it Again Sam This Encore Theater Company production opens today. Please see “On Stage,” page 103, for details.

They’re sweet.

FREE Red Caboose Concert All ages

can enjoy live music by Boomerang. Red Caboose Park, Highway 70 South, Bellevue; 7 - 9 p.m.; 862-8424.

They’re smart.

They’re stylish.

Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville

Sounds when they challenge the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $8 - $12 advance, $10 - $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.

They’re going back to school with new haircuts from Snip-its.

Wetland Walk All ages can embark on a

guided walk through the wetlands. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 10:30 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

saturday 21 FREE Author Signing Children’s author Emily Norris reads and signs her book, The Three Little Lawnmowers. Davis-Kidd Booksellers, 2121 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m.; 385-2645 or daviskidd. com.

FREE Big Band Dance All ages can learn the triple time swing with live music by Music City Swing. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 - 10 p.m.; 862-8424.

$2 OFF Kid’s Regular Haircut

The Snip-its experience • Specially-trained stylists • Kid-friendly hair products • Parent chair at cutting stations • Animated shows & video games • Prizes from the “Magic Box” • Birthday parties, events and more …

Valid only at Cool Springs location. Limited time only. Expires 08/31/10.

Cannot be combined with any other offer. Code: P093$3.

$40 OFF Birthday Party Event

790 Jordan Rd • Cool Springs • Around the corner from Chuck E. Cheese’s • Few doors from Otter’s Chicken Tenders • (615) 771-3633 • snipits.com

Valid only at Cool Springs location. Limited time only. Expires 8/31/10.

Cannot be combined with any other offer. Code: MM4$40.

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FREE Dance Theatre of Tennessee Performing and Visual Arts Festival This grand opening festival begins with a ribbon cutting of the new facility, followed by dancing, music, food, pets available for adoption, children’s activities, paintings for sale and more. Dance Theatre of Tennessee, 2710 Old Lebanon Road, Ste. 25-B, Nashville; 2 - 8 p.m.; 391-5500 or dancetheatretn.org.

Saturday AM: Mosaic Magic All ages can drop by the studio to learn about design and composition while creating their own custom mosaics. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($15 adults, $8 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

Summer Festival Feast on grilled chicken sandwich or hamburger meals, homemade ice cream and more. The event includes a bake sale and a silent auction. Epworth United Methodist Church, 4241 Arno Road, Franklin; 3:30 - 5 p.m.; $8 adults, $4 children; 790-6695.

FREE Williamson County Youth Orchestra Auditions String players in grades 5 - 12 can audition for the 2010 - 2011 season. Poplar Grove School, 2959 Del Rio Pike, Franklin; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; wcyo.info.

sunday 22 FREE Family Day Enjoy a day of art fun including hands-on

art making activities, live music, glassblowing demonstrations, dance performances and strolling through the galleries to view the Chihuly at the Frist and Golden Age of Couture exhibits. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 1 - 5 p.m.; 244-3340 or fristcenter.org.

Herbie Hancock This 12-time Grammy winner performs an evening of music featuring jazz, classical, R&B, funk and pop.

Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $24 $109; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

monday 23 Introduction to Mixing Music Ages 10 - 17 can learn to

mix music and transfer it to CD, mp3 and other formats. YEAH, 910 Ridgely Road, Murfreesboro; 4 - 6 p.m.; $10; 849-8140 or yeahintheboro.org.

Parents and Tots Preschoolers and their parents can enjoy

A student from Dance Theatre of Tennessee. Stop by the school’s performing and visual arts festival on Saturday, Aug. 21 to watch dance demonstrations, tour the new facility, learn about class offerings and more.

sites, cont’d Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum A variety of exhibits featuring stage costumes, instruments, art, photographs and multimedia displays at 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $19.99 adults, $11.99 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger; 416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.com.

FREE Fort Negley Visitors Center Self-guided exhibits

and interactive stations detail Nashville’s Civil War history.

1100 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; Tue - Sat 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; 862-8470 or nashville.gov/parks.

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Frist Center for the Visual Arts Local to international art, plus hands-on fun in ArtQuest at 919 Broadway, Nashville; Mon - Wed and Sat 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Thu - Fri 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; $10 adults, free ages 18 and younger; 244-3340 or fristcenter.org. Ongoing: • Chihuly at the Frist is on display through Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011 • From Post Office to Art Center is on display through Sunday, Oct. 24 • George Rickey’s Three Red Lines is on display through Sunday, Dec. 27 • The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947 1957 is on display through Sunday, Sept. 12 • FREE Music in the Grand Lobby every Thu 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. and every Fri 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

pint-sized activities. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

The Hermitage Home of President Andrew Jackson. 4580

Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $17 adults, $11 ages 13 - 18, $7 ages 6 - 12; 889-2941 or thehermitage.com.

Lane Motor Museum More than 150 unique cars and

motorcycles at 702 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville; Thu - Mon 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $7 adults, $2 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger; 742-7445 or lanemotormuseum.org.

Nashville Zoo Animals from around the world at 3777

Nolensville Road, Nashville; daily 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $14 adults, $9 ages 3 - 12, free ages 2 and younger; 833-1534 or nashvillezoo.org.

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Titans Preseason Opener Cheer for the Titans when they

FREE Rachel Sumner Children’s entertainer Rachel Sumner leads tots in music and movement activities. Whole Foods, 1735 Galleria Blvd., Franklin; 9:30 a.m.; 778-1910 or rachelsumner. com.

Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville; 4 p.m.; 851-2250 or cityofgoodlettsville.org/parks.

FREE Preschool Storytime Ages 3 - 5 can listen to a

take on the Arizona Cardinals. LP Field, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $51.29 - $91.29; 800-745-3000 or titansonline.com.

Snack Attack! All ages can try a sunflower treat. Discovery

reading of The Little Engine That Could along with songs and crafts. Brenthaven Church, 516 Franklin Road, Brentwood; 10 a.m.; 373-4826.

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Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when

Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the New Orleans Zephyrs. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $8 - $12 advance, $10 - $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.

Animal Antics All ages can meet the birds. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

Music Mania All ages can explore the elements of music while

listening to a live demonstration. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 11 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

The Wiggles The popular preschool band brings its “Wiggly

Circus Live” tour to Music City. Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Ave. N., Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; $22.74 - $84.54; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

wednesday 25 Photography Class Ages 10 - 17 can conduct their own

photo shoot while learning about lighting and photography techniques. YEAH, 910 Ridgely Road, Murfreesboro; 4 - 6 p.m.; $10; 849-8140 or yeahintheboro.org.

Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

they challenge the New Orleans Zephyrs. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $8 - $12 advance, $10 - $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.

FREE Stroller Strides Open House The Nashville chapter of Stroller Strides celebrates its fifth anniversary by offering the community a free class, refreshments and an opportunity to win prizes. River Park, 1100 Knox Valley Drive, Brentwood; 9:15 a.m.; strollerstrides.net/nashville.

thursday 26 FREE Brown Bag Lunch Special Concert Series Bring a lunch and enjoy the music of Tyronne Hamilton. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.; 862-8424.

Creation Station All ages can create tie-dyed T-shirts. Dis-

covery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

friday 27 FREE Classic Movie Night All ages can enjoy a classic film shown outside. Lawnchair Theatre, 4144 Old Hillsboro Road, Leiper’s Fork; 8 p.m.; 870-8870 or jailhouseindustrys.com.

FREE PJ Party Kids can come in their jammies for cookies,

milk, lullabies and bedtime stories. Davis-Kidd Booksellers, 2121 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m.; 385-2645 or daviskidd.com.

FREE Red Caboose Concert All ages can enjoy live music by the Blues Brothers. Red Caboose Park, Highway 70 South, Bellevue; 7 - 9 p.m.; 862-8424.

Seussical the Musical This Pull-Tight Theatre production opens today. Please see “On Stage,” page 103, for details.

FREE Make It and Take It All ages can make back-to-school friendship bookmarks. Delmas Long Community Center, 200

Farm Out Remember that party? You know the one we’re talking about—the one where the kids ran wild, everybody spilled something at least once, and the activities kept the mob’s attention just long enough for them to make a huge mess before they got bored and then whined to do something else?

You wondered, Where were these kids raised—in a barn?

Turns out, a local barn or farm is exactly the right spot for birthday parties, scout troop outings and any number of gatherings, especially in autumn. During fall, many local farms offer hay rides, campfires, farm animal petting, corn mazes, pumpkin picking and all sorts of activities guaranteed to please. Who cares if somebody spills his juice out in a pasture? And who’ll notice the effect of

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those sugary cupcakes when everybody can work off all that extra energy running through a hay bale maze or a pumpkin patch?

Most “fun farms” are happy to work with you to create an event tailor made to your needs. Many will host private parties even when the farm is closed to the public, and offer group rates for large parties. A typical fun farm has a range of opportunities to suit every age, from a toddler’s private birthday party to busloads of school groups coming to pick pumpkins and learn about where their food comes from.

Find farms near you at www.PickTnProducts.org . Just go to the Pick Tennessee Products website and click on “Farm Fun and Education” in the green menu bar on the upper left side of the screen.

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Kids and their parents can have fun with hands-on art activities during the Frist Center for the Visual Arts’ free Family Day on Sunday, Aug. 22. Sponsored by Nashville Parent, other activities includes glass-blowing demonstrations, story readings and self-guided tours of the museum’s exhibits.

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sites, cont’d FREE Tennessee Agricultural Museum Home and farm artifacts at the Ellington Agricultural Center, 440 Hogan Road, Nashville; Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 837-5197 or tnagmuseum. org.

Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame and Museum

College football and basketball exhibits, sports videos, interactive games, NASCAR video games and more at 501 Broadway, Nashville; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $3 adults, $2 children; 242-4750 or tshf.net.

FREE Tennessee State Museum Explore the history of Tennessee at 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; Tue - Sat 10 a.m. 5 p.m.; Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; 741-2692 or tnmuseum.org.

Travellers Rest Judge John Overton’s 1799 plantation at 636 Farrell Pkwy., Nashville; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 1 - 4 p.m.; $10 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12; 832-8197 or travellersrestplantation.org.

rutherford county FREE Cannonsburgh Village A re-creation of Rutherford County’s historic village at 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; Tue - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; self-guided tours are free, guided tours are $2.50 adults, $1.50 ages 6 - 12; 890-0355.

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring Hands-on

activities for all ages at 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; $6 ages 2 and older; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

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• Making America’s Music: Rhythm, Roots & Rhyme is on exhibit through Sunday, Sept. 5

FREE The Heritage Center Rotating exhibits of Rutherford County history at 225 W. College St., Murfreesboro; Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 217-8013.

FREE MTSU Mineral, Gem and Fossil Museum

Mansker’s Station A reconstructed 1779 log station and the Bowen Plantation House at 705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; Tue - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $8 adults, $6 ages 6 - 12; 859-3678 or manskersstation.org.

FREE Monthaven A Greek Revival plantation house at

1154 W. Main St., Hendersonville; Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 822-0789.

Displays of gems, minerals, fossils, petrified wood and fluorescent specimens. Room 122 in Ezell’s Hall, Blue Raider Drive, Murfreesboro; Sat 1 - 5 p.m.; mtsu.edu/~mineral/.

Rock Castle Early 1800s historic house at 139 Rock Castle

Oaklands Museum Historic plantation home from the 1800s at 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro; Tue - Sat 10 a.m.

- 4 p.m., Sun 1 - 4 p.m.; $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger; 893-0022 or oaklandsmuseum.org.

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Sam Davis Home Historic home dedicated to the Tennessee Civil War hero at 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun 1 - 4 p.m.; $8.50 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12; 459-2341 or samdavishome.org.

FREE Stones River National Battlefield The

battleground museum is open daily 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Bring your bikes and helmets for free bike tours every Saturday, through October, from 8:45 - 10 a.m. at 3501 Old Nashville Hwy., Murfreesboro; 893-9501.

sumner county Cragfont This historic, late Georgian period home is located

at 200 Cragfont Road, Castalian Springs; Tue - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m. (by appointment); $5 adults, $3 ages 6 12, free ages 5 and younger; 452-7070.

Lane, Hendersonville; daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $5 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12; 824-0502 or historicrockcastle.com.

Carnton Plantation This home was a field hospital during the Civil War at 1345 Carnton Lane, Franklin; Mon - Sat 9 a.m.

- 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; $12 adults, $10 seniors; $5 ages 6 12, free ages 5 and younger; 794-0903 or carnton.org.

Carter House A Battle of Franklin museum at 1140

Columbia Ave., Franklin; Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun 1 - 4 p.m.; $8 adults, $7 seniors, $3 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 791-1861 or carterhouse1864.com.

Rippavilla Plantation 5700 Main St., Spring Hill; Thu - Fri 3 - 10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 12 - 6 p.m.; $7 adults, $5 ages 6 - 12; 931-486-9037 or rippavilla.org.

wilson county FREE City of Lebanon Museum Take a visual tour of the history of Lebanon and hear audio descriptions by famous residents at 200 Castle Heights Ave. N., Lebanon; Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 443-2839 or lebanontn.org.

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Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the New Orleans Zephyrs. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $8 - $12 advance, $10 - $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.

Wetland Walk All ages can embark on a guided walk through the wetlands. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 10:30 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

saturday 28 FREE 11th Annual Grape Stomp Festival More than two tons of grapes await families for stomping, along with children’s activities, live music, wine tasting and more. Sumner Crest Winery, 5306 Old Hwy. 52, Portland; 3 - 5:30 p.m. stomp, 6 - 9 p.m. entertainment; 325-4086 or sumnercrestwinery.com.

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FREE Belle Meade Book Club Students in Grades 2 - 12 can participate in book discussions and related activities. Belle Meade Plantation, 5025 Harding Road, Nashville; 3 - 4 p.m.; 3560501, ext. 48, or bellemeadeplantation.com.

Best Buddies 5K Participate in a 5K race that benefits Best Buddies Tennessee, a nonprofit that provides opportunities for one-to-one friendship between individuals with intellectual disabilities and their non-disabled peers. McKay’s Mill Community, 1400 Liberty Pike, Franklin; 7:30 a.m.; individual registration is $25 advance/$30 race day, family registration is $60 advance/$70 race day; 483-3177 or bestbuddiestennessee.org.

FREE Big Band Dance All ages can dance with live music

by The Moonlighters. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 - 10 p.m.; 862-8424.

Boro Kids Triathlon Ages 7 - 14 can compete in swimming,

bike riding and running events. All participants in two divisions will be professionally timed and receive a medal and T-shirt.

McKnight Park, 120 DeJarnette Lane, Murfreesboro; 7:15 10 a.m.; $25; info@tryborokidstri.org.

FREE English Country Dance Workshop All ages can learn country dancing from the 1500s to the 1800s.

Visitor Center at Moss-Wright Park, 745 Caldwell Lane, Goodlettsville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 859-3678 or cityofgoodlettsville.org/parks.

Fest de Ville Gala 2010 Adults can enjoy cocktails and dinner, a silent auction, live entertainment and an after-party. Proceeds benefit TPAC Education.

TPAC’s Jackson Hall Lobby and Stage, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 5 p.m.; $400; 782-4040 or tpac.org.

FREE Jane Austen Book Club Age-

appropriate readers can participate in a book discussion with tea. Belle Meade Plantation, 5025 Harding Road, Nashville; 4 - 5 p.m.; 3560501, ext. 48, or bellemeadeplantation.com.

FREE Living Green Expo More than 60 local businesses showcase their environmentally friendly products and services. The Factory, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; 790-5848 or keepwilliamsonbeautiful.org.

Natalie Merchant Enjoy an evening of pop music. Ryman

Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $34.50 - $45.50; 800-745-3000 or ryman.com.

Saturday AM: Painting Possibilities All ages can get messy learning about Dale Chihuly’s unique painting style and techniques. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($15 adults, $8 ages 6 17, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the New Orleans Zephyrs. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; $8 - $12 advance, $10 - $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.

FREE Sweet Tea Festival This inaugural event feature a sweet tea competition, corn hole tournament, three-hole disc golf, kids’ crafts, educational booths, a petting zoo and more.

Homestead Manor, 4683 Columbia Pike, Thompson’s Station; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; sweetteafestival.com.

The Wiggles perform for preschoolers at Municipal Auditorium on Tuesday, Aug. 24.

Taste of Stones River More than 40 Rutherford County restaurants join forces to raise money for the Primary Care & Hope Clinic by offering food samples and a children’s area with inflatables, face painting, cotton candy, balloon animals and more. The Avenue Murfreesboro, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy.; 4 - 8 p.m.; tickets are 50 cents each (food stations require between one and five tickets each; the children’s activities require tickets as well); tasteofstonesriver.org. (please turn the page)

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Nashville Predators Day Kick off the 2010 - 2011 hockey

FREE Music in the Park All ages can enjoy live music by The WannaBeatles and sample food from Which Wich. The Avenue Murfreesboro, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy.; 2 - 5 p.m.; shoptheavenue. com.

season with the Nashville Predators with games, giveaways, an obstacle course, youth hockey and more. Predators players will be at the Jungle Terrace from 2 - 3 p.m. to meet and greet with fans. Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Road; 1 - 5 p.m.; free with gate admission ($14 adults, $9 children); 833-1534 or nashvillezoo.org.

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Sounds when they challenge the New Orleans Zephyrs. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; $8 - $12 advance, $10 $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds. com.

Sundays Live! This costumed program’s

topic is “The Hero of New Orleans: How Andrew Jackson Formed an Army and Saved the United States.” The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($17 adults, $11 ages 13 - 18, $7 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger); 889-2941 or thehermitage.com.

monday 30 Introduction to Mixing Music Ages 10 - 17 can

learn to mix music and transfer it to CD, mp3 and other formats. YEAH, 910 Ridgely Road, Murfreesboro; 4 - 6 p.m.; $10; 849-8140 or yeahintheboro.org.

Parents and Tots Preschoolers and their parents can enjoy

pint-sized activities. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

Snack Attack! All ages make chocolate cake in a cup. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

Sunset Concert Series Enjoy an evening of pop music featuring the Seven Bridges Band. Carnton Plantation, 1345 Carnton Lane, Franklin; 6 - 8 p.m.; $15; 794-0903 or carnton.org.

tuesday 31 Animal Antics All ages can meet the corn snake. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

Music Mania All ages can explore the elements of music while listening to a live demonstration. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 11 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

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will never forget the day I burst into tears in Mrs. Fravle’s classroom when the first-grade theatrical production assignments were announced. It was a big musical revue broken down into various themes. My best friend, Ginger, got to be a cowgirl; my other best friend, Darla, was cast as one of the coveted lions … I was cast as a square dancer and wasn’t happy about it. I wanted to be one of the lions because they got to wear cool costumes, and I, too, wanted to prance around on the stage twirling a tail. In the midst of my meltdown, Mrs. Fravle told me how important the square dancers were to the show and the reason she gave me that role was because she knew I could do that best if only I’d allow my imagination to run free and embrace it. She said to me, “I’m counting on YOU to make that number successful!”

Since August brings with it all-things back to school, I find it only appropriate to give a shout out to my favorite elementary school teacher, Mrs. Winnie Fravle.

Last month, I took a long weekend vacation to go back to my original home territory in the St. Louis area to visit Ginger and Darla, whom I’ve known and been friends with since kindergarten. The three of us were big buds back in 1976 when we collectively entered the realm of education.

A few weeks prior to my trip, Ginger e-mailed Darla and me stating that she tracked down Mrs. Fravle and asked if we wanted to go visit her while I was in town.

YES! Of course! She turned 89 at the end of July, and while she deals with some Your’s truly with my square-dancing partner, Laura, prior to our physical challenges these days, her mind is still sharp as a tack. She remembered first grade stage production. the three of us — particularly, I think she remembered having to separate Ginger and me from sitting next to each other in her classroom (we liked to chat and snicker, a LOT) — and we enjoyed a wonderful visit with a tremendous woman who was instrumental in our early education.

Mrs. Fravle retired from teaching children in 1993, and spent the following 10 years teaching illiterate adults how to read. She shared with us her life’s philosophy, and it really struck a chord: “At the moment you stop learning is when you die.”

Walking away from that heartfelt reunion, I started thinking about “the art” of things. That phrase gets tossed around a lot. The art of acting, the art of painting, the art of musicianship, the art of being a shrewd salesperson, the subtle art of manipulation, the art of romancing someone, the art of “whatever anyone can learn to master” … After reminiscing with Mrs. Fravle and my grade-school chums, I couldn’t help but think about the art of teaching — REALLY teaching like was the norm back in the day. I’m sure you remember a specific teacher who made a difference in your life, who utilized a bevy of creative oomph to enable you to absorb the learning curve in a new, inventive, fun way.

It’s kind of ironic that I grew up and became a writer and editor for a magazine. Reading and writing were a struggle for me as a young child, and it was Mrs. Fravle who lovingly — and with much determination — pushed me over that hurdle. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for her existence. She made teaching an art form. Learning was fun in her classroom. She stimulated all of us little 6-year-olds in 1977 to think outside of the box and to embrace and enjoy the concept of discovering new things. She was a true artist in her craft, and she never failed in leading us beyond our own imaginations.

So, thank you, Mrs. Fravle, for inspiring me to embrace a love of learning and for being the first theatrical influence in my life. You served me well, as you did the thousands of other students who were privileged to know you as their beloved teacher.

Dear readers, taking into account the recent Newsweek article about “The Creativity Crisis” among our nation’s youth, I urge you to take a moment to give thanks to your child’s teachers who work hard to inspire, to encourage and to cultivate the creative spirit within them. That is just as important as learning how to read, write and do math.

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Olde Worlde Theatre’s production of Little Red Riding Hood continues on Saturday, Aug. 7.

Bye Bye Birdie (continues through Sunday, Aug. 15; Ages 10 and older) Center for the Arts, 110 W. College St., Murfreesboro; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $12 adults, $12 students, $8 ages 11 and younger; 904-2787 or boroarts.org.

Little Red Riding Hood (continues Saturday, Aug. 7; All ages) Olde Worlde Theatre Co. at the Belcourt Theater, 2102 Belcourt Ave., Nashville; 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.; $7; 300-0374 or oldeworldetheatre.com.

FREE Many Moons (Aug. 13 - Sept. 18; All ages) The Children’s Theater at Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St.; Fri - Sat 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.; 862-5800 or library.nashville. gov.

Cinderella 8.0 (continues Aug. 3, 4, 6 and 7; All ages) Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 11 a.m.; $8; 6469977 or dinnertheatre.com.

FREE Love’s Labor’s Lost (Aug. 19 - Sept. 12; All ages) Nashville Shakespeare Festival at the Centennial Park Bandshell, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 6:30 p.m. pre-show entertainment, 7:30 p.m. curtain; admission is free, but there is a $5 suggested donation; nashvilleshakes.org.

Play it Again Sam (Aug. 20 - Sept. 5; Ages 12 and older) Encore Theater Company, 6978 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet; Fri Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $15 adults, $10 students; 598-8950 or encore-theatre-company.org.

Exit the Body (continues through Saturday, Aug. 21; 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; 2211174 or townecentretheatre.com.

The Grapes of Wrath (Aug. 13 - 29; Ages 13 and older) Circle

Play it Again Sam (continues through Sunday, Aug. 1; 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; 2211174 or townecentretheatre.com.

Players at Keeton Theatre, FiftyForward Donelson Station, 108 Donelson Pike, Nashville; Thu Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $15 adults, $12 students, free ages 6 and younger (all tickets on Thursdays are $10); 332-7529 or circleplayers.net.

Smoke on the Mountain (Aug. 13 - 28; All ages) Arts Center

Greater Tuna (Aug. 12 - 29; Ages 10 and older) Out Front on

Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming (continues thruogh

of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Hwy., Woodbury; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $12 adults, $10 students; 800-235-9073 or artscenterofcc.com.

The Imaginary Invalid (Aug. 13 - 28; Ages 12 and older) Act

Saturday, Aug. 28; Ages 8 and older) Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Hwy. 100, Nashville; Tue - Sat 6 p.m. doors open for dinner, 8 p.m. show begins; $50 adults, $35 ages 13 - 18, $25 ages 12 and younger; 646-9977 or dinnertheatre.com.

Les Miz! A Tale of Two Cities (Aug. 13 - Sept. 4; Ages 12 and

Seussical the Musical (Aug. 27 - Sept. 18; Ages 8 and older) Pull-Tight Theatre, 112 Second Ave. S., Franklin; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $16 adults, $12 students; 790-6782 or pull-tight.com.

Main, 1511 E. Main St., Murfreesboro; Thu - Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $10; outfrontonmain.com.

1 at the Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Ave., Nashville; Wed Sat 7:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Sun; $15 adults, $12 students; 726-2281 or act1online.com.

older) Boiler Room Theatre, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; Tue 8 p.m., Thu 8 p.m. (Aug. 26 and Sept. 2 only); Fri - Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. (Aug. 22 only); $25 adults, $23 students, $19 ages 11 and younger; Tuesday tickets are two for $25, all tickets on Thursdays are $15; 794-7744 or boilerroomtheatre.com.

Seussical the Musical (continues through Sunday, Aug. 8;

Ages 6 and older) Senior Center for the Arts, 108 Donelson Pike, Nashville; Thu - Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $10 - $30; fiftyforward.org.

The Chaffin’s Barn children’s show, Cinderella 8.0, continues Aug. 3, 4, 6 and 7.

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Adventure Science Center 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 862-5160 or adventuresci.com

• Little Labs Saturdays, Aug. 7 and 21. Ages 3 - 5 and a parent. Dissect owl pellets on July 10 and learn about flowers on July 24. 11 a.m. $9 members, $13 non-members

Blue Heron Nature Cruises at River Bluff Park 175 Old Cumberland, Ashland City; 385-7007 or blueheroncruises.com

• Kids Adventure Cruise Wed - Sun. Ages 5 and older.

Three-and-a-half hours of fun includes a cruise down the Cumberland with bubble wands, water cannons, games and prizes. Bring a sack lunch, free drinks provided. 9:30 a.m. $10

Bounce U Nashville 2990 Sidco Drive; 255-1422 or bounceu.com

• Back to School Bash Friday, Aug. 20. All ages. Celebrate the beginning of a new school year with games, bouncing and a treat for each guest. 3 - 5 p.m. $6.95 ($5.95 siblings) • Parents’ Night Out Fridays, Aug. 6, 13, 20 and 27.

Registration deadline is the Wednesday prior. Ages 3 - 12 (must be potty trained). Drop off the kids while you enjoy a night out on the town. 6 - 9 p.m. $18 ($15 siblings)

Brentwood Barnes & Noble 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 377-9979 or bn.com • FREE American Girl Club Friday, Aug. 20. Registration deadline is Thursday, Aug. 19. All ages. This month’s featured character is Kayla. 7 p.m.

Brentwood Library 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 371-0090, ext. 851

• FREE Movie Matinee Saturday, Aug. 14. All ages. Watch a screening of The Greatest Show on Earth starring Betty Hutton and Charlton Heston. 1 p.m.

Delmas Long Community Center 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville; 851-2255 or cityofgoodlettsville.org/parks

• An Apple a Day Wednesday, Aug. 18. Registration deadline is Monday, Aug. 16. Ages 3 - 5. Enjoy back-to-school activities and games. 10 a.m. $5. To register, call 851-2218 • Beaded Rings Thursday, Aug. 12. Ages 10 and older.

Learn to make rings with a daisy pattern using beads and cord. 4 p.m. $5. To register, call 851-2250 • Hemp Jewelry Class Tuesday, Aug. 17. Ages 10 and older.

Learn to make an anklet, bracelet or necklace out of hemp using an easy knotting technique. 4 p.m. $5. To register, call 851-2250 • FREE Wacky Water Fun Thursday, Aug. 5. Registration deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 4. Ages 3 - 5. Play in the kiddie pools with wacky water toys. 10 a.m. To register, call 851-2218

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Dyer Observatory 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 373-4897 or dyer.vanderbilt.edu

• Bluebird on the Mountain Saturday, Aug. 21. All ages.

An evening of music under the stars featuring Marshall Chapman, Gary Nicholson and a surprise guest. 5:30 p.m. gates open, 7 p.m. concert. $95 per car (up to eight passengers) • FREE Open House Telescope Night Thursday, Aug. 12.

View the night sky through telescopes. 9 - 11 p.m.

• Scout Night Tuesday, Aug. 3. All ages. Scouts can learn about astronomy. $5 per person, $10 per family • Stellar Night Tuesday, Aug. 17. Ages 12 and older. Learn about the heavens and peek through the giant telescope. 7 p.m. $5 per person, $10 per family

Fairview Recreation Complex 2714 Fairview Blvd.; 799-9331 or wcparksandrec.com

• American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Saturday, Aug. 21. Ages 11 - 15. Learn to become good babysitters. 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (bring a sack lunch). $45. Call 585-9055 to register • Choose Your Own Ceramics Friday, Aug. 20. All ages.

Select a ceramic piece to paint. 5 - 6 p.m. $4 • FREE Cool Crafts Friday, Aug. 6. All ages. Beat the heat by making cool crafts. 4 - 4:45 p.m.

• Guitar Lessons Thursdays, Aug. 5 - 26. All ages. Bring a guitar and tuner and learn how to play. Classes are in onehour increments from 5 - 9 p.m. $80 • Kid’s Scrapbooking Album Saturday, Aug. 14 or Monday, Aug. 23. Ages 8 - 12. Make a one-of-a-kind 12-page scrapbook. Sat 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Mon 6 - 8 p.m. $25 • Little One’s Imagination Friday, Aug. 20. Ages 3 - 6.

Explore many different art forms. 1 - 2 p.m. $4 • Young Champions Thursdays, Aug. 26 - Dec. 9. Ages 4 15. Learn cheerleading techniques and jump as well as pom dance and parade routines. 5:30 - 8:15 p.m. $7 per week or $105 for the session, plus a $7 registration fee

First Baptist Church of Hendersonville 106 Bluegrass Commons Blvd., Hendersonville 537-2508 or buddybreakhendersonville@gmail.com

• FREE Buddy Break Friday, Aug. 20. Ages 5 - 16 with special needs. Parents of special needs kids can drop their children off for fun and recreation while they enjoy some respite time. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Franklin Recreation Complex 1120 Hillsboro Road; 790-5719, ext. 10 or wcparksandrec.com

• FREE How to Get Thousands of Dollars for Your Child’s Education Tuesday, Aug. 10. Parents can learn how to receive additional money for their child’s college fund. 7 8:30 p.m. To register, call 370-8015 • Piano Lessons Fridays, Aug. 6 - 27. Ages 4 and older.

Learn to play the piano through private lessons. Choose a 30-minute session between 2 - 7 p.m. $106.50 • Preschool Creative Movement Tuesdays, Aug. 3 - 24.

Ages 3 - 5. Improve motor skills, coordination, spatial awareness, rhythm and express creativity with work-out

routines centered on themes like colors, dinosaurs or outer space. 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. $25

Frist Center for the Visual Arts 919 Broadway, Nashville; 744-3357 or fristcenter.org

• FREE Frist Center Kids Club: Who is Chihuly? Saturday, Aug. 14. Ages 5 - 10. Explore the art of glassblower Dale Chihuly and create a colorful creation inspired by the artist.

10:30 a.m., 1 or 3 p.m.

Life Assembly 555 Pleasant Grove Road, Mt. Juliet; 758-7779 or buddybreak@lifeassembly.com

• FREE Buddy Break Friday, Aug. 20. Ages 2 - 16 with special needs. Parents of special needs kids can drop their children off for fun and recreation while they enjoy some respite time. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Longhunter State Park 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage; 885-2422 or thenaturecircle@hotmail.com

• FREE The Nature Circle Every Monday. Ages 3 - 5 with a parent. Enjoy stories with a nature theme and hands-on craft activities. 10 a.m. August’s themes are: • Aug. 9: Where in the Wild? (Camouflage) • Aug. 16: Totally Turtles • Aug. 23: Captivating Canoes • Aug. 30: Rowdy Raccoons

Longview Recreation Center 2909 Commonwealth Drive, Spring Hill 302-0971, ext. 10 or wcparksandrec.com

• Adventures in Sewing Saturdays, Aug. 14 - 28. Ages 9 12. Learn sewing machine basics like sewing straight lines, curved lines, button holes, zippers and more. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. $63 • Deb’z Doodlez Thursdays, Aug. 12 - 26. All ages.

Transform a drawing into a work of art. 6 - 7:30 p.m. $33.75 • Introduction to Manga Drawing Aug. 17 and 19. Ages 8 and older. This beginner’s course covers the basics of drawing Manga characters in the traditional “big eyed” style of Japanese cartooning. 4 - 5:30 p.m. $25 • Longview Martial Arts Mondays, Aug. 2 - 30. Ages 8 and older. This program combines judo and karate in an exercise program that builds confidence and self-esteem.

5:15 - 6:15 p.m. $40 • Longview Self-Defense Mondays, Aug. 2 - 30. Ages 8 and older. Learn the basics of self-defense through martial arts skills and their practical applications. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. $40 • Manga Drawing Aug. 24 and 31. Ages 8 and older.

This intermediate course covers body proportion, facial expression, clothing and costumes in the traditional “big eyed” style of Japanese cartooning. 4 - 5:30 p.m. $25 • Mighty Tikes Triathlon Saturday, Aug. 14. Ages 3 - 6. compete in a pint-sized triathlon by “swimming” (splashing through sprinklers), biking and running through an obstacle course. Each child receives a T-shirt and medal. 8 a.m. $5

(Longview Recreation Center, cont’d) • Poolapalooza: Battle of the Teen Bands Saturday, Aug. 21. Ages 13 and older. Enjoy an outdoor pool party while local teen bands jam. 6 - 10 p.m. $5 • Polynesian Dancing Wednesdays, Aug. 4 - 25. Ages 5 12. Learn to dance like the island natives of Hawaii, Samoa, New Zealand and Tahiti. 5:15 - 6 p.m. $40

Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville; 833-1534 or nashvillezoo.org

• Backstage Pass: Anteater Barn Saturday, Aug. 7.

Registration deadline is Friday, Aug. 6 at 12 p.m. Ages 5 and older (children must be accompanied by a parent).

Join zoo staff on a behind-the-scenes tour of the anteater barn where you can learn about animal care, behavior and conservation. 9:30 - 11 a.m. Members: $25 per person (limit two children per adult); Non-members: $50 per person

Oaklands Historic House Museum 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro; 893-0022 or oaklandsmuseum.org

• Days of Washing, Churning and Learning Sept. 23 and 24. Grades PreK - 6. Experience the chores of the mid1800s through demonstrations, hands-on activities, games, period crafts and tours of the mansion. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. $5

Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 370-4672 or owlshill.org

• Summer Nights at the Hill Friday, Aug. 13. Ages 5 and older. Bring a picnic and follow guides looking for nocturnal creatures. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (gates open at 6 p.m. for those wishing to picnic). $10 in advance, $15 at the gate

Patterson Park Community Center 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks

• A, B, C, 1, 2, 3 ... Let’s Go Every Tue and Thu. Ages 2 - 5.

Sing songs, play games, hear stories and do crafts. 10 10:45 a.m. $3 • Busy Bees Every Tue and Thu. Ages 3 - 5. This class focuses on following directions, participating in a group environment, improving coordination and practicing good sportsmanship. 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. $3 • Homeschool P.E. Mon - Thu (beginning Monday, Aug. 16).

Students in grades 1 - 9. Participate in physical education activities. 1 - 2 p.m. $3

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 862-8539 or nashville.gov/parks

• FREE The Art of Rappelling Friday, Aug. 13. All ages.

Learn about rappelling equipment, technique and safety.

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

• FREE Back-to-School Pond Adventure Friday, Aug. 20.

All ages. Hike down the Ecology Trail to the hidden pond and look for fish, frogs and turtles. 5 - 6 p.m.

• FREE Beekeeping 101 Saturday, Aug. 7. All ages. Meet at the Wedgewood Urban Garden to learn about bees, play games and taste honey. 9 - 10 a.m.

• FREE Brilliant Butterflies Saturday, Aug. 28. All ages.

Hike in search for butterflies. 2 - 3 p.m.

• FREE Creatures of the Night Friday, Aug. 27. All ages.

Explore the back trails to find nocturnal creatures. 7:30 - 9 p.m.

• FREE Discovering Archaeology Saturday, Aug. 14.

Adults (children welcome). A discussion of archaeological techniques and prehistoric people of Middle Tennessee and the Southeast. 2 - 3:30 p.m.

• FREE Dulcimer Campfire Friday, Aug. 6. All ages. The White House Dulcimer Players present folk songs around a campfire. 6 - 7:30 p.m.

A Williamson County girl competes in the Mighty Tikes Triathlon at the Longview Recreation Center.

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parent planner The Wellness Center at Baptist Hospital 2021 Church St., Nashville; 284-2348 or baptisthospital.com • FREE Neonatal Intensvile Care Unit Birthday Party Sunday, Aug. 15. All ages. Former patients of the NICU and their families can reunite with their care providers and celebrate the challenges they’ve overcome. The event also features children’s activities including balloon artists, face painting, cotton candy, art projects and more. 2 - 4 p.m.

• Strong Mommy Tuesdays and Thursdays. Expectant moms. This pre-natal fitness/wellness program includes water aerobics, personalized fitness coaching sessions, preand post-natal massages, fitness workshops, a three-month center membership and more. 5:30 p.m. $125

The Wilderness Station 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks • FREE Animal Encounters Every Saturday. All ages.

Meet a new resident animal each week and learn about the critters who call Tennessee home. 1:30 - 2 p.m.

• FREE Bug Club Saturday, Aug. 14. All ages. Learn about fun facts and behaviors found in the insect world. 2 p.m.

• FREE Butterflies of Murfreesboro Saturday, Aug. 7. All ages. Learn to identify different types of butterflies. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

• FREE Creatures of the Night: Summer Night Hikes Tuesdays, Aug. 10 and 24. All ages. Embark on a hike in search of critters who are active at night. 7:30 p.m.

• Growing Up Wild Every Wednesday. Ages 3 - 6 with a parent. Nature activities to engage children’s interest in the natural world. 10:30 a.m. $3 • FREE Under the Stars Slideshow Presentations Fridays, Aug. 6 and 20. All ages. Learn about birds and their habitats on Aug. 6 and mammals of Tennessee on Aug. 20.

8 p.m.

• Wild Things Every Wednesday. Ages 1 - 4 with a parent.

Toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy programs to spark a love for the wilderness. 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. $3

Kids can learn kite-building and flying basics at Warner Parks Nature Center on Tuesday, Aug. 3.

(Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, cont’d) • FREE Hummingbird Happy Hour Friday, Aug. 6. All ages.

Enjoy lemonade on the back porch while learning about hummingbirds. 5 - 6 p.m.

• FREE National S’mores Day Tuesday, Aug. 10. All ages.

Enjoy a campfire treat and participate in nature activities.

5 - 6 p.m.

• FREE National Weather Service Storm Spotter Training Saturday, Aug. 21. Ages 12 and older. Learn the basic skills needed to identify potentially life-threatening weather and how to warn fellow citizens via the National Weather Service.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• Rain Barrel Workshop Saturday, Aug. 7. Adults (children welcome). Learn how to capture rainwater to use on your landscaping and house plants. 10 - 11 a.m. $35 • FREE Stories by the River Saturday, Aug. 28. Ages 3 - 5.

Listen to stories while watching the river roll by. 10 - 11 a.m.

Stones River National Cemetery 3501 Old Nashville Hwy., Murfreesboro; 893-9501 or nps.gov/stri

• FREE Hallowed Ground Lantern Tour Aug. 7 and 21. All ages. Take a guided lantern tour of the cemetery and learn the stories of the men and women of the Civil War. 7:30 p.m.

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Warner Parks Nature Center 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks/wpnc

• FREE Canoe & Kayak the Harpeth River Saturday, Aug. 7.

Ages 12 and older. This introduction to the sport of paddling allows participants to explore a local river and learn basic skills and safety. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

• FREE Hummers Galore Saturday, Aug. 21. All ages.

Learn about hummingbirds and how much food they need to survive migration. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

• FREE Kite Flying 101 Tuesday, Aug. 3. Ages 8 - 14.

Learn the basics of building and flying a kite. 10 - 11 a.m.

• FREE Sizzling Summer Hike Saturday, Aug. 14. Learn how animals keep their cool on hot summer days. 9:30 10:30 a.m.

• FREE The Summer Games Saturday, Aug. 28. All ages.

Play bird feeder bingo, embark on a nature scavenger hunt, participate in a round of owls and crows along with other nature games. 10 - 11 a.m.

• FREE Summer Star Party Saturday, Aug. 14. All ages.

Enjoy a starry sky and the last of the Perseid meteors at the special events field. 8 - 10 p.m.

• FREE Volunteer Spirit Saturday, Aug. 7. All ages. Lend a hand and work on projects to restore and preserve the natural integrity of the parks. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Woodmont Christian Church 3601 Hillsboro Road, Nashville; 866-570-6824 or stopthetantrums.com • Love, Limits & Lessons Parenting Class Aug. 27 - 29.

Parents. Parent educator Bill Corbett leads an interactive class to help parents rebuild their “discipline toolbox” with step-by-step techniques for rearing cooperative kids. Fri 6 9 p.m., Sat 8 - 11 a.m., Sun 1 - 4 p.m. $199

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Music & Dance School Expands to Serve Community Better

Busy families benefit from extended hours and additional convenient class times

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Kelley Studios - School for the Performing Arts has expanded into a new location to offer more diverse programs and convenient class times.

According to School Director Kelley, the studio’s growth is due to providing top quality instruction to students at convenient times.

Expanded Class Choices Save Time for Busy Families Many of the parents have said they’ve chosen the school because in addition to having excellent teachers and programs it is possible to have one child in music or acting lessons while another child is in dance classes. The school also has many evening and weekend class times to accomodate more students. Between the pressures of homework, sports, and family time, a lot of parents can be overwhelmed trying to fit in all the activities.

Saving 45 minutes or an hour of commuting time per week between activities really helps the typical busy family’s schedule.

New Staff J Kelley Studios has added new teachers to the staff for the fall. All of the instructors are university trained and teach with the mind set of preparing each student for a performance. Although the students are not required to perform, the goal of needing to become “performance-ready” helps to keep students motivated and focused. Students tend to practice more if they know they are preparing themselves for a performance.

Facilities Offer Extra Benefits to Students J Kelley Studios is professionally equipped with a stage, sound, and lighting. Having a performance venue at the facility allows students the opportunity to perform regularly on stage throughout the year.

The students quickly learn how to handle themselves confidently in front of an audience.

One of the most important features of a dance studio is the type of flooring used. J Kelley Studios is equipped with foam based wooden floors helping to keep the students safe and able to dance longer without getting tired.

Students who have the opportunity to perform on stage regularly will see faster results and quickly learn to handle themselves on stage with confidence.

Small Friendly Classes Young students starting out can easily become overwhelmed and feel intimidated in a large class setting. At J Kelley Studios the classes average from 10 to 12 students. Keeping classes small creates more focus and attention in class and helps students feel more comfortable and at ease.

Kids Build Talent and Character Through Performing Arts “There are benefits that go beyond developing a child’s talent.”

Social Benefits There are significant social benefits to getting involved in music, dance and drama.

These performing arts are woven into the fabric of our society and now adults and children are coming together to enjoy and participate in the arts.

Personal Benefits The performing arts can a have a huge impact in developing kids’ self-confidence. Being in front of a large, or even a small crowd can be very daunting for children and adults. Overcoming this fear at a young age can be crucial as a child is developing their personality and character traits.

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Singing/Acting/Dance Lessons For All Ages Brand new to music or dance classes?

Call us at 615-599-1757 REASONS TO CHOOSE OUR PROGRAM 1. FACILITIES: Stage, Sound, & Lights providing a performance venue for regular showcases Foam based wooden dance floors

2. CONVENIENT CLASS TIMES: 2 or more kids in different classes at the same time

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See video that takes you inside the studio for live performances and testimonials

3. TRACKING RESULTS: Instructors track in detail every class to assure progress & results

DANCE CLASSES: ● Hip Hop ● Ballet

● Jazz ● Tap

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Educational Child Care For Infants through Private Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten

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