Nashville KEY December, 2013 Issue

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE WORLD-FAMOUS WILDHORSE SALOON!

COME IN OUT OF THE COLD.

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Holidays with the

Nashville Symphony The Irish Tenors

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The Snowman December 7

Handel’s Messiah December 11-13 A Holiday Music Experience with

KEM December 22

Christmas with

Amy Grant & Vince Gill December 19-21

Matinee show added on Dec. 21!

Presented without orchestra

BUY TICKETS AT: NashvilleSymphony.org 615.687.6400

THIS MONTH’S FEATURE: December 31 – the Wildhorse Saloon 120 Second Ave. N. Come in out of the cold and celebrate at the world-famous Wildhorse Saloon located on historic Second Ave in the heart of downtown Nashville. Celebrate the holidays by checking out the December 19 concert A Steel Magnolia Christmas with guest Lyndsey Highlander, or come by for lunch or dinner to enjoy the flavors of the Southern smokehouse cuisine. Keep it low key perfecting your form at the free billiards tables or work up a sweat at dance lessons learning how to scoot your boots around the floor doing the Texas Two Step. Take home great souvenirs from the gift shop to remind you of your trip to Nashville and the Wildhorse Saloon. For more information call (615) 902-8211 or visit wildhorsesaloon.com or on Facebook at wildhorseTN.

­Daily – Tours of the Ryman Auditorium Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North. A must-see for anyone visiting Nashville, this National Historic Landmark is best known as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943-1974. The guided backstage tour takes you through dressing rooms dedicated to the stars of the Ryman's rich musical past including Minnie Pearl and Hank Williams.

These same dressing rooms are used by all the biggest stars performing today from Brad Paisley to Bruce Springsteen. Be sure to visit the Hatch Show Gallery and the Gift Shop. The self-guided tour is $14 for adults and $9 for children ages 4-11. The backstage tour is $18 for adults and $13 for children ages 4-11. For more information, see ryman.com or call (615) 889-3060.

Fridays and Saturdays – Opry at the Ryman Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in December. Since 1925, country’s best have mesmerized audiences at the Opry, the show that made country music famous. While performances from both legendary entertainers and the latest country music acts are the norm, when you go to the Opry, you’ll also enjoy bluegrass bands, comedy, and more. The show moves downtown to its most famous former home, the historic Ryman Auditorium, for the winter months. See the new stars, superstars, and legends of country music on the stage where many of them got their start and some are experiencing the thrill for the very first time. Artists scheduled to appear this month include Rascal Flatts, Little

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Big Town, Del McCoury Band, Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell, Radney Foster, Jonathan Jackson, The Willis Clan, and more. For Opry tickets and information visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.

Through June 8 – Reba: All the Women That I Am Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, 222 5th Ave. S. The exhibit Reba: All the Women That I Am chronicles the life of one of country music's most successful Renaissance women, from childhood performances through her induction in the Country Music Hall of Fame®. The highlight of the exhibit is a collection of Reba's costumes, spanning her entire career. Several of these, including personal clothing, stage wear and costumes worn on Broadway and in movies, have never been on display before.

Other items on view include personal items such as a check stub to The McEntires for a performance in 1971; report cards; dozens of awards ranging from ribbons for childhood athletic competitions to a selection of Grammy, CMA and ACM trophies; and items reflecting her status as an icon, including a Reba Barbie and Reba lunchbox. Open daily from 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m., closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Tickets are $24 for adults and $17 for youth (ages 6 to 17) for the Gold Package and $35 for adults and $26 for youth for the Platinum Package, which also includes a tour of Historic RCA Studio B.

Through December 31 – Holidays at Cheekwood Cheekwood Museum and Gardens, 1200 Forrest Park Dr. Come to Cheekwood to see lavishly decorated grounds and artfully trimmed trees. This year, in the Museum of Art the theme is Christmas in Color in which Christmas trees are decorated in the many shades of the season. On Saturdays, drop in to visit Santa in his workshop between 10:00a.m. and 2:00p.m, to meet live reindeer, make

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a holiday craft and decorate a Christmas cookie.

Top it off with a photo with Santa, all in the Frist Learning Center. Photo packages begin at $10.

There is holiday storytelling from 11:00a.m. - noon.

Hours are 9:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. Tuesday - Saturday and 11:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. Sunday. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors over 65, $ for college students with IDs and children 3-17 and free for children 2 and younger. There is a 50% discount for active military with valid ID. For more information on holiday activities at Cheekwood, call (615) 356-8000 or see cheekwood.org.

a ShrekFeast complete with Shrek, Princess Fiona and Puss and Boots giving tableside hugs and photos; a DreamWorks themed Scavenger Hunt; a DreamWorks Character Holiday Meet and Greet with Shrek characters as well as some from the Madagascar series and Po, the Kung Fu Panda and finally Gingy's Gingerbread Decorating. Families may choose to decorate either a cookie family, house or snowman. For more information on these events and packages, call (615) 871-6950 or see gaylordhotels.com/gaylord-opryland/a-countrychristmas.

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Through January 1 – Ice! Featuring Frosty the Snowman

Opryland Hotel and Convention Center, 2800 Opryland Dr., Music Valley. The festivities, as always, include more than two million lights decorating the exterior of the resort. Other highlights include more than a dozen shows and attractions, featuring Lorrie Mandrell's Enchanted Christmas Dinner & Show™, the Radio K SS O ON N S H OChristmas G EE N NE ER RCity AL L JJ A ARockettes CK W B G A C BO OA AT Spectacular ®; and ICE! featuring Frosty The OF Snowman. For those who would like to spend time with their favorite animated characters, there is the Christmassy DreamWorks Experience that includes

Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, 2800 Opryland Dr. One of Nashville's most popular Christmas attractions, Ice! is an interactive world of colorful ice sculptures and incredible 20-foottall ice slides carved entirely from two million pounds of ice by 40 artisans from Harbin, China.

This year's exhibit features Frosty the Snowman and his friends on their journey to the North Pole, the iconic holiday sights and sounds of New York City and a full Nativity of stunning crystal clear ice.

Hours are 10:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. Sunday - Thursday;

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Saturday. Admission Monday - Friday is $24.99 plus tax for adults; $17.99 plus tax for children ages 4 - 11 and free to children 3 and under. Weekend rates are $26.99 plus tax for adults and $19.99 plus tax for children. There are VIP packages available for $39.99 plus tax for adults and $32.99 for children.

Through December 25 – General Jackson Holiday Riverboat Cruises This 300 foot paddle wheel riverboat is one of the largest showboats in the country. A beautiful twostory Victorian Theater located in the center of the boat hosts live music shows. The holiday midday show playing through December 25 is Steve Hall and the Shotgun Red Christmas Show; the holiday evening show running through December 23 (no evening show on Mondays) is The Spirit of Christmas. Midday cruises depart at noon and return at 2:15p.m. Evening cruises depart at 7:00p.m. and return at 9:45p.m. For tickets and schedules for cruises, visit generaljackson.com or call 615-458-3900.

December 3, 5, 12 ,14, 17, 21, 23, 28 and 30 – Nashville Predators Home Games

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Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. This month's Predators' home games are: December 3 vs. the Vancouver Canucks, December 5 vs. the Carolina Hurricanes, December 12 vs. the Dallas Stars, December 14 vs. the San Jose Sharks, December 17 vs. the Chicago Blackhawks, December 21 vs. the Montréal Canadiens, December 23 vs. the Boston Bruins, December 28 vs. the Los Angeles Kings, and December 30 vs. the Detroit Red Wings.

All games begin at 7:00p.m. except the December 21 game, which begins at 6:00p.m. For single game tickets, call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000, or go to ticketmaster.com. You may also purchase tickets at the Bridgestone Arena Box Office, open 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m., Monday - Saturday. For more information, see the team site at predators.nhl.com.

December 6 – 61st Annual Christmas Parade Juvenile Justice Center at LP Field, 100 Woodland St. The Annual Christmas Parade begins at LP Field at 7:00p.m., following the Mayor's tree lighting at 6:30p.m. The parade makes its way down Woodland St. across the river to 2nd Ave., then down Broadway. For more information, see nashvillechristmasparade.com.

December 6 - Rudolph's Red Nose 5K Run Starts at LP Field, 1 Titans Way. Rudolph’s Red Nose Run starts at LP Field, traces the Christmas Parade route through downtown past thousands of cheering parade-goers, and arrives back at the stadium just in time for the city’s holiday fireworks display.

The race begins at 6:00p.m. and has a one hour course limit. Early packet pickup and registration lasts from 4:30p.m. - 5:45p.m. at race headquarters on Victory Avenue, near the South End Zone of LP Field. Enter from Shelby Ave. Admission is $40 per runner. For more information call (615) 6781023 or see whatdoyourunfor.com and search for the Rudolph Red Nose 5K. No strollers or animals (except service dogs) are allowed in this race. This run in the cold helps keep our neighbors in need warm this winter by benefiting NeedLink Nashville, which offers emergency assistance and holiday food delivery programs. See needlink.org for information on the charity.

December 14 – 4th Annual Miracle on Music Row O.liv Body Bar, 1200 Villa Pl., Edgehill Village. This pet adoption extravaganza, features a holiday dog parade, photos with Santa, a silent auction and live performances by Emmylou Harris, who is the host, as well as Sam Bush, Rodney Crowell, Mike Farris, John Hiatt, Buddy Miller and Kimmie Rhodes. The event takes place from 10:00a.m. - 3:00p.m., and has free admission, although there is a suggested donation of $20. There will also be delicious food and drink on sale from local restaurants. Proceeds benefit Bonaparte's Retreat, an organization started by Emmylou Harris to provide foster care and find permanent homes for shelter dogs in jeopardy of being euthanized. For more information, see bonapartesretreat.org.

December 14-15– 29th Annual A Dickens of a Christmas Main Street, Franklin. The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County recreates a Victorian Christmas in historic downtown Franklin, complete with costumed dancers and street musicians, costumed characters from Dickens' stories interacting with the crowd, authentic Victorian treats such as fish ‘n’ chips to turkey legs, roasted nuts, kettle corn, roasted corn, roasted pork, sausages and sugar plums., a holiday bazaar arts and crafts area and a Town Sing at the Public Square around the city Christmas tree at 4:30p.m. Sunday, with candles and song sheets. Horse-drawn carriage

rides will also be given for $2 during the festival.

The event is free. Hours are 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m., Saturday and noon - 5:00p.m., Sunday. Call (615) 591-8500 or see historicfranklin.com for more information.

December 15 and 29 – Tennessee Titans Home Games LP Field, 1 Titans Way. The Titans play two home games this month: December 15 vs. the St. Louis Cardinals and December 29 vs. the Houston Texans.

Both games begin at noon. For more information and tickets, go to titansonline.com or ticketmaster. com.

December 24 - Christmas Eve Carillon Concert Belmont University Bell Tower, Belmont University, 1900 Belmont Blvd. From 2:00 - 3:00p.m., the concert features traditional Christmas music played on the tower’s 42-bell carillon. For more information, call (615) 460-6408.

December 30 – Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl LP Field, 1 Titans Way. This year's Music City Bowl is the eighth annual meeting of the Atlantic Coast Conference and the Southeastern Conference in Nashville. The game begins at 2:15a.m. Tickets are $71.66 for the Lower Level, $92.31 for the Club Level and $27.35 and $50 for the Upper Level. There are also Premium Ticket Packages designed for corporations and families. Buy tickets from any Ticketmaster location or online at ticketmaster.com.

For more information and tickets, go to musiccitybowl.com or call (615) 743-3130.

December 31 - Music City New Year's Eve Bash on Broadway Lower Broad, downtown. Bring your friends downtown for the New Year's Eve block party and ring in 2014 the Nashville way, with live music, fireworks, confetti cannons and a midnight "Music Note Drop®". Brett Eldredge and Blackberry Smoke will will play earlier in the evening, leading up to the headlining act, Hank Williams Jr. Other acts will be announced later in the season. The show, which is free to the public, will take place on Broadway between 1st and 4th Avenues, beginning at 7:00pm on New Year’s Eve. Things you cannot bring to the party are: food, beverages, coolers, pets, drugs, fireworks and weapons. For more information on the event, please see visitmusiccity.com/newyearseve. ­7

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December Events at the Nashville Symphony Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place. Packages may be purchased from the Patron Services hotline at (615) 687-6401. This month's events are The Irish Tenors Christmas Show on December 5 at 7:00p.m.; The Snowman on December 7 at 11:00a.m.; Handel's Messiah on December 11-12 at 7:00p.m. and December 13 at 8:00p.m.; Christmas with Amy Grant and Vince Gill on December 19 at 7:00p.m., December 20 at 8:00p.m., December 21 at 2:00p.m. and December 21 at 8:00p.m. and A Holiday Music Experience with KEM and Friends on December 22 at 7:30p.m.

For tickets, call the box office at (615) 687-6400 between 10:00a.m. and 6:00p.m. Monday - Friday or 10:00a.m. and 2:00p.m. Saturday, or go to the website at nashvillesymphony.org.

December Events At The Ryman Auditorium The historic Ryman Auditorium is located downtown at 116 Fifth Avenue North and has been named Pollstar's Concert Industry Theatre of the Year three times, most recently in 2011, and was voted 2009 Venue of the Year by the Academy of Country Music. Concerts this month at the Mother Church of Country Music are Martina McBride The Joy of Christmas on December 4 at 7:30p.m.; Nashville in Harmony TENsational: Sugar Plums on December 5 at 7:30p.m.; The Brian Setzer Orchestra with Firebird on December 8 and 9 at 7:30p.m.; Andrew Peterson and Special Guests on December 11 and 12 at 7:30p.m.; Brendan Benson & Friends on December 18 at 7:30p.m.; Old Crow Medicine Show with Dale Watson on December 30 at 7:30p.m. and Old Crow Medicine Show with Parker Millsap on December 31 at 9:00p.m. Buy tickets from any Ticketmaster location, the Ryman box ­8

office or online at ticketmaster.com or ryman.com.

Call (615) 458-8700.

December at the Wildhorse Saloon Located on historic 2nd Avenue in downtown Nashville, the Wildhorse offers three floors of fun with five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. This month's concert is: A Steel Magnolia Christmas with special guest Lyndsel Hylander on December 19. Doors open at 6:00p.m.; dinner available. Tickets are $10 general admission on second and third floors, $25 for reserved seating on main floor or 2nd floor rail and $55 for reserved seats on the front row with a meet and greet. No video or cameras without media credentials. Meet and greet ticket holders need to arrive early. Call (615) 9028211 or go to ticketmaster.com or wildhorsesaloon. com for tickets.

Through December 31 – A Sanders Family Christmas Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Highway 100. It’s Christmas Eve 1941 and the Reverend Oglethorpe has invited the Sanders Family to the Baptist church to sing and witness before the boys of Mount Pleasant, NC are shipped off to war. Over two dozen Christmas carols, many of the old hymns, and hilarious Yuletide stories from the Sanders family keep every audience enchanted with this bluegrass musical. Dinner buffet is 6:00p.m. 7:30p.m. performances begin at 8:00p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Lunch buffet is noon - 1:30p.m. and performance is at 2:00p.m. for the Sunday matinée.

Tickets for dinner and show are $60 for adults, $40 for children ages 13-18 and $30 for children ages 12 and under. Tickets for shows only are $40 for adults, $30 for students and $25 for children ages 12 and under. Senior matinées are $19 for Brown Bag with a box lunch available for an extra $8.50. Box lunch must be ordered when making reservation.

December 1 – Schoolhouse Rock Live!

Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton.

Adults of a certain age will be singing along with Conjunction Junction, Just a Bill and Unpack Your Adjectives, songs teaching grammar and government that are so much fun that kids don't even realize they are learning. Performances are Saturday and Sunday at 2:00p.m., with an open-captioned performance on November 3. Tickets are $20 for adults; $17 for seniors over 65 and military or educators; $14 for children or

students with valid IDs; $12 for groups of 10 or more and Thursday night previews are $14 for adults and $7 for children. Tickets are available from the Box Office at (615) 252-4675 or online at nashvillechildrenstheatre.org.

December 1-22 - A Christmas Story Andrew Johnson Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick St. For 30 years Jean Shepherd's autobiographical story about a special Christmas when his life revolved around receiving a Red Ryder BB gun has entertained viewers as a movie. Now they can watch it as live theatre.

Performances are 6:30p.m. Wednesday - Thursday; 7:30.p.m. Friday; 2:30p.m. and 7:30p.m. on Saturday and 2:30p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $47.50 plus processing fees, and are available by calling (615) 782-4040 between 6:00a.m. and 9:00p.m., going online at tpac.org or at the TPAC Box Office Monday through Friday between 10:00a.m. 5:00p.m. For more information, see tpac.org.

December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 – The Doyle and Debbie Show Zanies Comedy Club, 2025 8th Ave. S. The Doyle and Debbie Show is a hilarious love letter to the

country music community and its stars. Not only is the script hysterical, but so are the finely-crafted country songs, such as Whine Whine Twang Twang and Fat Women in Trailers. And the two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton, have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off beautifully. Tickets are $20 with a two item minimum. It is an 18 and over show that begins at 7:00p.m. Call (615) 2690221 for reservations or go to zanies.com. For more information and to hear songs, visit doyleanddebbie.com.

December 7-22 – Nashville's Nutcracker Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick St. Set in Nashville with local historic characters, Nashville's Nutcracker takes young Clara on an enchanted adventure with her Nutcracker. Her visit to the Tennessee Centennial Exposition in 1897 is only the beginning of her magical journey through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets. Almost 200 dancers perform to the famous music of Tchaikovsky’s in this ballet classic featuring the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Mouse King, the Nutcracker, the Dancing Bear and historic characters from Nashville’s past. Performances are 2:00p.m. and 7:00p.m. Friday, Saturday and

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Sunday. There is also one Thursday performance on December 19 at 7:00p.m. Tickets are $35 -$84 plus processing fees, and are available by calling (615) 782-4040 between 6:00a.m. and 9:00p.m., going online at tpac.org or at the TPAC Box Office Monday through Friday between 10:00a.m. 5:00p.m. For more information, see nashvilleballet. com.

December 7, 14, 21 and 28 - Bye Bye Liver: The Nashville Drinking Play Blue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. Whether it's the girl we all know that should never, ever drink liquor, the mind-reading piano player who can make or break an evening with a song, or the pack of girls who always go to the bathroom in a group, it's all in this fast-paced sketch comedy that takes a satirical look at the drinking culture.

The show includes audience participation as well: games have audience members choosing sides in Would You Rather, guessing songs in Name That Tune, or even finding love as the compatibility of different contestants is tested in Match Maker. It is "2 parts comedy, 1 part social games, mixed and served". Tickets are $12 each. Must be 21 or over.

For tickets, call 1-800-650-6449 or go to byebyeliver. com/nashville.

December 11 – A John Waters Christmas War Memorial Auditorium, 301 6th Avenue N. John Waters, best known for his movies Hairspray and Pink Flamingos pokes fun at the holiday season “putting the X in Xmas,” with a show for the open minded and slightly left-of-center audience.

He shares his obsession with Santa Claus and his delight with real life holiday horror stories. The performance begins at 8:00p.m. Tickets are $51 plus processing fees and taxes. There are a limited number of cabaret tables for that price, and a VIP package for $115 that provides premium cabaret seating and a meet-and-greet with John Waters. Tickets are available by calling (615) 782-4040 between 6:00a.m. and 9:00p.m., going online at tpac.org or at the TPAC Box Office Monday through Friday between 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

December 6-22 – Scrooge, The Musical Boiler Room Theatre, The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Bldg 6. The familiar tale of Ebeneezer Scrooge's transformation from penny-pinching curmudgeon to generous philanthropist via three Christmas ghosts is enhanced with music and ­1 0

dance. Performances are 8:00p.m. Tuesday and Thursday - Saturday, and 2:00p.m. Sunday. Ticket prices are $27 for adults, $25 for seniors over 60 and students and $21 for children ages 12 and under.

For Sunday matinées, prices are $25 for adults; $23 for seniors and students and $19 for children 12 and under. Prices are $17 on Thrifty Thursdays and $27 for two or $13.50 for one on Two-for-Tuesdays.

For more information and tickets, call (615) 7947744 or see the website at boilerroomtheatre.com.

Box office hours are 11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

December 4-8 – Hair Street Theatre, 1933 Elm Hill Pike. Set in the late 1960s and early 1970s, Hair epitomizes the sexual freedom and political rebellion of the youth with now classic songs such as Aquarius, Good Morning Starshine, Let The Sun Shine In and Hair.

Performances are at 8:00p.m. Wednesday through Saturday with a 2:00p.m. matinée on Saturday and 5:00p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $18 for adults and $16 for students and seniors. For tickets, go to streettheatrecompany.org or ticketsnashville.com or call (615) 554-7414 and leave a message. Your call will be returned in 24 hours.

December 5-22 – White Christmas The Larry Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike.

Based on the classic Christmas film, this musical is set right after WWII at a lodge opened by a former

general. When the lack of snow makes it seem that the business will fail, two song-and-dance men who were in the general's platoon bring their show to the lodge to attract customers. Performances are at 8:00p.m. Wednesday through Saturday with a 2:00p.m. matinée on Saturday and 5:00p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $18 for adults and $16 for students and seniors. For tickets, go to streettheatrecompany.org or ticketsnashville.com or call (615) 554-7414 and leave a message. Your call will be returned in 24 hours.

December 22-23 – Studio Tenn's A Christmas Carol James K. Polk Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick St. Fusing classical and current aesthetics and theatrical techniques, Studio Tenn’s innovative re-imagining of this holiday favorite transforms the familiar tale of Ebenezer Scrooge into a fresh, enthralling and unforgettable experience – a contemporary triumph for a truly timeless piece. Performances are at 7:00p.m. Thursday - Friday and 2:00p.m. and 7:00p.m. Saturday and 2:00p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $25 -$52 plus processing fees, and are available by calling (615) 7824040 between 6:00a.m. and 9:00p.m., going online at tpac.org or at the TPAC Box Office Monday through Friday between 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. For more information, see tpac.org.

Blair School of Music Concert Series December 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Ingram Hall The Vanderbilt Steel Bands program takes you away to the islands December 4 at 8:00 p.m. in Ingram Hall Sankofa, Vanderbilt's African drum and dance ensemble, provides adventures in rhythm, movement and music

information: blair.vanderbilt.edu

December 5 at 8:00pm in Ingram Hall Ticketed event: Blair Big Band and Nashville Jazz Orchestra warm up the winter night with cool, hot jazz December 8 at 8:00pm in Ingram Hall The Blair Children's Choruses take to the stage for a season-ending extravaganza

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shopping and services THE CAT SHOPPE 2824 Bransford Ave. in Berry Hill. Unique toys, the world's strongest catnip cigars, handmade dragonfly toys, locally made cat scratching posts (recommended by feline behaviorist). For cat lovers: jewelry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceramics, books and frames. And don't forget to visit the rescued cats awaiting adoption. Open Monday - Saturday 10:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.; Sunday 1:00 - 4:00p.m. Call 297-PURR (7877).

COTTON-EYED JOE Located on the corner of Second Ave. and Broadway in the District, Nashville’s easy-to-find tourist hot spot. Main floor, street level: you are surrounded by a vast selection of gifts, souvenirs, t-shirts, jewelry and novelties at low prices.

Upstairs: The Bargain Attic Area has close-out souvenirs, gifts, jewelry and t-shirts priced from 50% off original price.

Upstairs and to the left: the Gift Gallery section, with new and unusual home decor and gift items. Tour buses welcome. Call 726-3302 for more information.

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tions. Opry Mills’ impressive roster of designer outlet stores include: Coach Factory Store, G by GUESS, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Vera Bradley and more.

Other popular value retailers include Bed Bath & Beyond, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Disney Store Outlet, LEGO, RCC Western Wear and Under Armour Factory House. Opry Mills is home to a variety of family dining and entertainment venues: Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest Cafe, Claim Jumper and Dave & Buster’s. And in true Nashville fashion, live performances and musical entertainment are regularly provided on Opry Mills’ Entertainment Stage.

Opry Originals Located in the heart of downtown Nashville’s famous “Lower Broadway” area known around the world for its honky tonks and one-of-a-kind authentic country music attractions, Opry Originals brings together the iconic roots of the Grand Ole Opry and country music’s contemporary culture for a shopping experience like no other. Located at 300 Broadway (Broadway at 3rd Avenue).

2824 Bransford Ave. in Berry Hill. A large selection of gifts for people in your favorite breed: mugs, frames, statues, and books. And for the special dog in your life, all natural treats, leather collars, bowls, toys and food. Open Monday - Saturday 10:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.; Sunday 1:00 - 4:00p.m. Call 279-WAGS (9247).

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Gas Lamp Antique Mall

An award-winning music producer offering promotion for talent to achieve record contracts and radio play. Call (615) 369-1366 or go to soundstarentertainment.com or visionwayrecords.com.

100 Powell Place, across from 100 Oaks Mall. Voted "Nashville's Best Antique Mall" for the past six years in the Nashville Scene's Best of Nashville poll, Gas Lamp Antique Mall houses 160 dealers in 25,000 square feet of space, and is open seven days a week. Antique, retro and vintage furniture and home accessories are all featured.

Call (615) 297-2224. The second location, GasLamp Too, is located at 128 Powell Place, less than a half mile down the same street in the last building, with parking in front and also under the I-65 overpass. Call (615) 292-2250. For more information, go to the website at gaslampantiques.com.

THE GREAT ESCAPE Featuring a huge selection of current and out-of-print DVDs, CDs, video games, comic books, records, CCG and role-playing items, posters, books, memorabilia and more. Low, low prices! Two locations: Superstore in West Nashville at 5400 Charlotte Ave. (which includes our outlet store, The Great Escape 1/2-Price-Or-Less Store), 3852116; and near Opry Mills at 111-B Gallatin Rd. N. at Old Hickory Boulevard, 865-8052. Open 10:00a.m. - 9:00p.m., Monday - Saturday and 11:00a.m. - 7:00p.m., Sunday.

Need cash? The Great Escape also buys!

OPRY MILLS MALL Tennessee’s largest outlet and value retail shopping, dining and entertainment destination with more than 200 stores, including several first-in-market name-brand addi12

Enjoy the Grand Ole Opry experience anytime with a stop at The Opry Shop, located within the Grand Ole Opry House. It’s the place for great Opry gifts and collectibles for all ages. Open seven days a week.

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WOODCUTS gallery AND FRAMing 1613 Jefferson St., (615) 321-5357 telephone and (615) 3212134 fax. Offering hundreds of open and limited edition prints, serigraphs, original pieces, framed art, cards, figurines, and fast custom framing. See www.woodcutsfineart.

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dining AQUARIUM Aquarium offers sensational seafood in a unique setting – guests dine around a 200,000 gallon tank featuring more than 100 species of colorful tropical fish including sharks and stingrays. Menu selections range from burgers to seafood platters. After your meal, visit the Treasure Chest Gift Shop. You can also make Aquarium part of your next field trip, birthday party or special event. Reservations are recommended at any time. Call 514-FISH, visit aquariumrestaurants.com or become a fan on Facebook.

CLAIM JUMPER Claim Jumper is ideal for celebrating special occasions, hosting a business lunch or gathering with friends and family. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with a vast selection of freshly prepared items including fish, rotisserie chicken, baby back pork ribs, freshly baked pot pie, specialty salads, pizzas, burgers and our famous Six-Layer Chocolate Motherlode Cake. Or relax in the saloon to enjoy cocktails and Claim Jumper’s own craft beers. See website at claimjumper.com.

Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater Nashville's premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show, with songs made famous by legendary artists and today's superstars. Many guest stars appear such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely, "The Fiddle Man" Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and others. The Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30p.m. and show time is 6:30p.m.

Dinner and show is $39.95, show only is $26. Located at 2416 Music Valley Dr., Music Valley Village, across from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. Call (615) 885-4747 for information and reservations or go to nashvillenightlife.com. Tour groups are welcome.

entering. Open lunch and dinner, Monday - Friday. Open for dinner Saturday. See thesmilingelephant.com

Two Twenty • Two Grill and Catering

Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S. Serving Southern comfort food with a twist, made from fresh, mostly local foods. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, both with great views of downtown. Open Monday - Saturday, 11:00a.m. - 2:30p.m. Two Twenty • Two 2Go offers soups, salads, sandwiches, bakery items and beverages seven days a week from 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. The 2Go bar accepts orders by phone and fax. Call (615) 2916759 or fax (615) 291-6761.

WILDHORSE SALOON Located on 2nd Ave., downtown. The Wildhorse offers three floors of action packed fun, five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week and is the place to hear the hottest bands and learn the latest dance steps, with complimentary dance lessons nightly. Open for lunch every day except Monday. Open for dinner nightly. Try the award-winning barbecue and world famous fried pickles. For current concert information call (615) 902-8211. Hours subject to change due to private events. www.wildhorsesaloon.com.

Opry Backstage Grill The show that made country music famous is now making its mark on Southern cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner, as well as after the show. Now open across from the Gaylord Opryland Resort at the Inn at Opryland. Visit oprybackstagegrill.com for more information.

RAINFOREST CAFÉ This unique dining concept located in Opry Mills is an adventure through a realistic indoor rainforest with lush foliage, cascading waterfalls and giant aquariums. The menu has Mexican, Italian, Cajun and Caribbean flavors, and ranges from exotic to traditional. The children’s menu will please your little “wild ones”. Don’t forget to stop by the Retail Village for a wide selection of unique souvenirs! Call 514-3000. www.rainforestcafe.com.

the smiling elephant 2213 8th Ave. S., (615) 891-4488. A gem of a Thai restaurant regaled by the locals. The specialty of the house is Pad Thai. All dishes use the freshest ingredients. Come to enjoy exquisite food and the gentle spirit that you feel upon 14

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RASCAL FLATTS December 3 & 10

LITTLE BIG TOWN December 6

EMMYLOU HARRIS & RODNEY CROWELL December 14

JONATHAN JACKSON December 21

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attractions ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER 800 Fort Negley Blvd. With the child-sized Curiosity Corner and ever-changing blockbuster exhibits, the Adventure Science Center provides unique opportunities for discovery for both children and adults. Admission is $13 for adults and teens, $11 for children ages 2-12, $12 for seniors (65+) and free for toddlers under age 2. Open 10:00a.m.

– 5:00p.m. daily, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, see adventuresci.org.

BELLE MEADE PLANTATION Listed as one of America’s grandest mansions by Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel magazine, this 1853 Greek Revival mansion only minutes from downtown is the place where the bloodlines of Seabiscuit, Secretariat, War Admiral and Funny Cide started. Living History programs are featured daily. Most of the demonstrations will center around Frontier Life – 1790-1820. Demonstrations will vary and will include gardening, blacksmithing and cooking. Restaurant and Museum store on property. Located at 5025 Harding Road, an easy seven miles from downtown. Call (615) 3560501 or log on to www.bellemeadeplantation.com.

BELMONT MANSION Belmont College Campus. This 1850’s Italianate villa has long been recognized as one of the most elaborate and unusual homes in the South. Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m., Sunday, 1:00p.m. - 4:00p.m., closed all major holidays. (615) 460-5459.

BICENTENNIAL MALL STATE PARK 741-5280 or 888-TNPARKS (888-867-2757, toll free). James Robertson Parkway. A 19-acre outdoor Tennessee history museum north of the State Capitol. Cost: free; except special events. Hours: daylight - midnight.

CARNTON PLANTATION 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin, TN, 37064. Carnton Plantation, home of The Widow of the South, was a field hospital following the Battle of Franklin, fought in 1864.

Plantation includes a home tour, museum, The McGavock Confederate Cemetery, a fully restored garden and slave quarters. Open 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m., Monday - Saturday and noon - 5:00p.m., Sunday. Closed most major holidays. For more information, see the webpage BattleofFranklinTrust. org.

CHEEKWOOD BOTANICAL GARDEN and MUSEUM OF ART Beautiful botanic gardens located on a 55 acre estate with a residence listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The residence houses American and European art and a newer building is dedicated to presenting contemporary art. In the summer and fall months there are themed art installations in the gardens that change annually. Art

education classes are offered for children on Saturday and Tuesday. 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Open Tuesday - Saturday 9:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. and Sunday 11:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.

cooter's place Enjoy Cooter's fabulous display of props, costumes and memorabilia from the Dukes of Hazzard TV show. There are regular appearances by Ben "Cooter" Jones and other cast members. See the General Lee "01" car from the show, and purchase treats like Daisy's Homemade Country Honey, Uncle Jesse's Finest Batch of Apple Cider, along with Dukes Of Hazzard hats, T-shirts, DVDs, CDs, pictures and diecast General Lee cars. Located at Exit 12 off Briley Pkwy, 2613 - B McGavock Pk., across from Opryland Hotel. Open daily at 9:00a.m. Call (615) 872-8358 for more information or directions, or see them on the web at cootersplace.com.

Country Music Hall of Fame ® and Museum You haven’t seen Nashville if you haven’t visited the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Visit the largest popular music museum in the world, and experience the history of America’s music through exciting new exhibits, entertaining films, interactive displays, and an incredible array of costumes and instruments. Plus, take a tour of historic RCA Studio B – where Elvis and others recorded over 35,000 songs. Shop at the Museum Store and savor a made-from-scratch meal at Two Twenty•Two Grill and Catering. Museum open daily 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. 222 Fifth Avenue South. Call (615) 416-2001 for more information or log onto their website at www.countrymusichalloffame.com.

THE FRIST CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS The downtown attraction features many traveling exhibitions, and focuses on art education for the community, for children and adults alike. Located at 919 Broadway. Open Monday - Wednesday and Saturday 10:00a.m. - 5:30p.m., Thursday and Friday 10:00a.m. - 9:00p.m. and Sunday 1:005:30p.m. For more information, call 244-3340 or log on to www.fristcenter.org.

FORT NASHBOROUGH 255-8192. This reconstruction of the original settlement of Nashville is authentic in many details, reflecting the lifestyle of frontier pioneers in the late 1700s. Located in Riverfront Park, the self-guided tour facility is convenient to shopping, restaurants, hotels and museums in downtown Nashville.

GENERAL JACKSON SHOWBOAT Climb aboard the General Jackson Showboat for a unique entertainment experience! This 300 ft paddlewheel riverboat cruises the Cumberland River offering fantastic shows ­2 1

and delicious meals. Sumptuous Southern fare as well as an entertaining show are included on the evening cruise down the Cumberland. For tickets and more information call (615) 458-3900 or buy on line at generaljackson.com.

The Grand ole opry The world’s longest-running live radio show features the best in country, bluegrass, comedy and more. live radio show features the best in country, bluegrass, comedy and more. Being held at the historic Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville during the winter months, artists scheduled to appear this month include Rascal Flatts, Little Big Town, Del McCoury Band, Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell, Radney Foster, Jonathan Jackson, The Willis Clan, and more. Shows: Friday 7:00 p.m.; Saturday 7:00p.m. and 9:30p.m. Tuesday shows March through December at 7:00 p.m. For tickets, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.

The Hermitage 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville 37076. A tour of this 1837 mansion by guides in period costume will enchant you.

The tombs of Andrewv and Rachel are located in the beautiful heirloom garden. Other historic buildings include slave quarters and the church that Andrew built for his family.

Special garden and farm tours are given seasonally as well as tours through active archaeology sites. Shop the museum store for unique gifts and dine in the delightful restaurant. Operating hours: April 1 - November 15, 8:30a.m.

- 5:00p.m.; November 16 through March 31, 9:00a.m. 4:30p.m. Admission is $19 for adults; $16 for seniors; $14 for students 13-18; $9 for children 6-12 and children under 6 free. A family pass for 2 adults and 2 children is $45. Active military are admitted free (ID required). (615) 889-2941, thehermitage.com.

HISTORIC MANSKER’S STATION FRONTIER LIFE CENTER Located in Moss-Wright Park on Caldwell Rd. in Goodlettsville, TN. A staffed, living history site maintained by the City of Goodlettsville, the site represents the station built by Kasper Mansker in the late 18th century. Six times a year, artisans, craftsmen and volunteers populate the station for a weekend, giving a true representation of pioneerlife. Also located in Manskers Station is the Bowen House, a plantation house of the era. A tour of the house and the Station begins inside the house with a short film which gives the history of both of the sites. Tours of the house and station are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. Group rates are also available. Call (615) 859-FORT (3678) for more information.

HISTORIC RCA STUDIO B Known as one of the world's most important recording studios where more than 35,000 songs were brought to life, like Dolly Parton's "Jolene" and many hits by Elvis. Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum today to learn how you can experience historic RCA Studio B. Call 615-416-2001 or visit the website at countrymusichalloffame.com.

Jack Daniels Distillery tour 182 Lynchburg Highway, Lynchburg, TN. Between 9:00a.m. and 4:30p.m. daily, tours last an hour and fifteen minutes and start anywhere from every fifteen minutes to an hour,

depending on the crowds. For a nominal fee, Jack Daniel’s is now offering Distillery tours, which include a sampling of the hometown product. Be sure to ask about these enhanced tours upon arriving at the Visitor Center. End the tour with lunch at Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House, in operation since 1908. Reservations are recommended.

JOHNNY CASH MUSEUM 119 3rd Ave S. in downtown Nashville. Featuring the largest collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia in the world, the museum has everything from his earliest childhood artifacts to the last song he wrote. Exhibits chronicle The Man in Black's life with stunning graphics, artifacts and interactive technology and include stage costumes, instruments, personal letters, artwork and handwritten songs as well as artifacts from family members and notable friends. Experience a three dimensional walk through the life and legend of this international icon. From handwritten lyrics for I Walk the Line and Folsom Prison Blues, to a stone wall from Johnny and June's home in Hendersonville, this museum holds the very essence of the man. The Museum Store features the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, apparel and rare collectibles. Staff members include Cash family members and friends who love to share stories with guests. No trip to Nashville would be complete without a visit to the Johnny Cash Museum. Hours are 11:00a.m. to 7:00p.m. seven days a week. Closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving. For more information call 615-256-1777 or see johnnycashmuseum. com.

LANE MOTOR MUSEUM 702 Murfreesboro Pike. 742-7445. Discover unique vehicles from A to Z at Lane Motor Museum. One of the few museums in North America to specialize in European cars, with over 150 cars and motorcycles on display from all over the world! Over 45 marques representing North and South America, Asia, and Europe – definitely not your typical car museum! Open Thursday through Monday, 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for seniors (age 65+), $3 for youth (ages 6-17) and free for kids ages 5 and under. Call for more information or visit the website lanemuseum.org.

The lotz house Come to The Lotz house for the compelling story of the Battle of Franklin, the Lotz family and the fine antiques of the Civil War era. Trip Advisor’s #1 attraction in Franklin features guided tours daily. There is a value ticket available which includes Carnton Plantation and The Carter House.

Located across the street from The Carter House at 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN 37064. For more information, call( 615) 790-7190 or visit LotzHouse.com.

Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater Nashville's premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show. Voted Nashville's #1 Dinner Show, the show features songs made famous by legendary artists and today's superstars. Many guest stars appear such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely, "The Fiddle Man" Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and others. There is entertainment for the entire family. The Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30p.m. and show time is 6:30p.m. Admission for the dinner and show is $39.95, show only is $26. Located at 2416 Music Valley Dr., in Music Valley Village, across the street ­23

from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry.

Don't miss this Nashville tradition. Tour groups are welcome. Call (615) 885-4747 for information and reservations or go to nashvillenightlife.com.

NASHVILLE ZOO AT GRASSMERE 3777 Nolensville Road, (615) 833-1534. Come experience our new Lorikeet Landing and feed Australian parrots. You can walk into their habitat and lorikeets will actually land on your arms and shoulders and feed from your fingertips.

Take a spin on our Patton Family Wild Animal Carousel and ride several hand-carved animals like a giant anteater, red river hog, komodo dragon, or a clouded leopard cub.

Spend a day at the park enjoying mammals, amphibians, reptiles, insects and birds and learning about their habitats. Savor the sights by exploring Gibbon Islands, Bamboo Trail, Critter Encounters, three-acre beautiful African Elephant Savannah, and many other exhibits. Step back in time and take a tour of the 19th century Grassmere Historic Home and Farm. If you still have energy, run wild on the humongous Jungle Gym playground, which offers 66,000 square feet of fun. If you’re tired, take a break and enjoy one of the educational animal shows. Visit the Zoo's website at nashvillezoo.org for more information.

RADNOR LAKE STATE PARK 1160 Otter Creek Road. A great place for an energetic hike up steep ridge trails, or a leisurely walk along paved roads, Radnor has some of the highest hills in the Nashville Basin, and the Ganier Ridge and South Cove trails are nice, challenging hikes for a day hiker, but there are also flat, paved

trails for those who want to just stroll and see the scenery.

Wildlife and plants are abundant: it is not unusual at all to come across deer, heron, turkeys and turtles during a walk around Radnor Lake. The park is about a 5-minute drive from I-65, Exit 78, Harding Place.

THE PARTHENON Located in Centennial Park off of West End, this building is recognized as one of the world’s most impressive scale reproductions of an ancient classic. It houses Alan LeQuire’s magnificent 42 ft. statue of Athena, the largest indoor sculpture in North America. There are also art exhibits showcased there.

Ryman Auditorium 2003, 2004 and 2011 Pollstar Concert Industry Awards "Theater Of The Year" and 2009 Academy of Country Music's "Venue of the Year". Located downtown at 116 Fifth Avenue North, the Ryman has your summer entertainment line up covered. The Ryman is open daily for tours from 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. Tickets for all shows and a full event schedule are available on ryman.com.

Ryman Tours Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue N. This National Historic Landmark is most famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 -1974. Take the self-guided tour where you'll discover the divine inspiration behind the building's construction as the Union Gospel Tabernacle in the 1880s in the welcome video. Self-guided tours are $14 for adults; $9 for children ages 4-11. Backstage tours are

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$18 and $13. To buy tour tickets, go to ryman.com or call (615) 889-3060.

TENNESSEE STATE CAPITOL Charlotte Ave, between 6th and 7th Ave. The historic Tennessee State Capitol stands today much as it did when completed in 1859. Several areas, including the first floor hallway, library and Supreme Court chamber, have been restored to their 19th century, Greek Revival appearance. Free guided tours are provided by Tennessee State Museum. Tours leave from the Information Desk on the first floor of the Capitol every hour, on the hour; with the first tour at 9:00a.m., and the final tour at 3:00p.m. Self-guided tours are also available at the Information Desk.

TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUM The museum’s Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation. Of special interest are Sam Davis’ boot (cut open to search for hidden papers when he was charged with spying for the Confederate Army); and an 1864 presidential campaign poster for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.

The museum is open Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. and 1:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. on Sundays. It is closed on Mondays. Admission is free. It is located at Fifth and Deaderick in downtown Nashville. Parking is at paid lots on weekdays. Visitors park free-of-charge on weekends at the State Employee parking lots located to the west of the State Capitol, off of Charlotte Ave. For more information, call (615) 741-2692, toll free at 1-800-407-4324 or at the website: tnmuseum.org.

TOOTSIE'S ORCHID LOUNGE No visit to Music City is complete without a stop at the worlds most famous honkytonk. Legendary stars like Roger Miller, Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline, Waylon Jennings , Faron Young, Tom T. Hall, Kris Kristofferson, Hank Cochran and Mel Tillis sang and wrote songs there and the tradition continues to this day. Continuous live music with the big stars performing at Midnight Madness every Tuesday night starting at 10pm. Hosted by John Stone. Downtown at 422 Broadway. 615-726-0463; tootsies.net.

The upper room An active chapel and museum, The Upper Room features a nearly-life-size wood carving of da Vinci’s The Last Supper.

There are permanent exhibits, as well as a peaceful garden. Special seasonal exhibits include an exhibit of 100 nativity scenes during the Christmas holidays, a Madonna and Child Gallery exhibit, and a Ukrainian egg display during Lent and Easter. Through November, see an exhibit of Warner E. Sallman's work, best know for The Head of Christ, one of the world's most recongnizable paintings, seen on page 26. Come experience the tranquility of the Upper Room amid the city's tumult. Open Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m. Closed holidays and weekends. 1908 Grand Ave., 340-7207. upperroom.org/chapel.

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERs There are two Visitor Information Centers in Nashville.

One is at 5th and Broadway downtown in the glass tower of the Bridgestone Arena, (615) 259-4747. Open 8:00a.m. 5:30p.m Monday-Saturday; 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m. on Sundays providing museum displays, maps, information and dis-

counted tickets to all attractions and Nashville souvenirs.

The second Visitor Information Center is at 1 Nashville Place, 150 4th Ave. N. in the lobby of the Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau, (615) 259-4700. Open 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Monday-Friday, this visitor center offers upscale souvenirs that are exclusively music-related, along with maps, attractions information and discounted tickets.

WARNER PARKS Located off Highway 100, Edwin and Percy Warner Parks offer some of the city's best do-it-yourself recreational opportunities, with trails for riding horses and hiking and paved roads for biking, walking, running or exploring in a car. There is also plenty of open space for playing frisbee, picnicking, or just getting some fresh air. Dogs are welcome in the parks. In May, Edwin Warner Park is host to the Iroquois Steeplechase, run since the 1930s, which has one of the richest purses in the country.

Wildhorse saloon Located on 2nd Avenue in downtown Nashville, the Wildhorse offers three floors of action-packed fun, five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. The Wildhorse is the place to hear the hottest bands and learn the latest dance steps with complimentary dance lessons nightly. Be sure to try the award winning barbecue and world famous fried pickles. For current concert information, call (615) 9028200 or go to the website at wildhorsesaloon.com.

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“The Night of the Child” Annual Nativity Exhibit Over 100 international nativity scenes representing over 30 cultures are on display through January Special Museum Exhibit Through December His work is famous, but he is not. Artist Warner E. Sallman. Come see Christ Knocking at Heart’s Door, The Good Shepherd, Christ the Pilot and many more 1908 Grand Avenue • 615-340-7207 • chapel.upperroom.org $4 admission/donation - children 12 and under free - Free Parking Open Mon. - Fri. 8:00am - 4:30pm, closed weekends & holidays

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Through December 29 – Shooting Stars: Celebrity Portraits by Photographer Russ Harrington Tennessee State Museum, 505 Deaderick St. Born and raised in Nashville, Harrington has been devoted to photographing musicians since the night he borrowed his brother’s camera to shoot a Molly Hatchet concert. More than 500 album covers later, Harrington has captured revealing images of some of the world’s most popular musicians and performers. These include his famed portrait of iconic country superstar Loretta Lynn and celebrated guitarist/garage band rocker Jack White (the cover of the Van Lear Rose album). Along with Harrington’s images, the exhibit will include several objects such as one of the photographer’s vintage cameras, and a guitar given to him by recording artist Brian Setzer. Several celebrity costumes will also be on view. Museum hours are 10:a.m. - 5:00p.m. Tuesday - Saturday and 11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Sunday. Closed on Mondays and Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter. Admission is free.

Through January 12 – 30 Americans Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway. This exhibition is composed of more than 70 objects – paintings, sculptures, photographs, and multimedia installations – created by many of the most important African American artists working over the last 30 years. The artists range from well-known, established figures such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kerry James Marshall, and Carrie Mae Weems to emerging younger ones like Kehinde Wiley, Hank Willis Thomas and Mickalene Thomas. The Frist Center offers special pricing for guided and selfguided tour groups. Parental advisory: Some content in this exhibition may not be appropriate for all audiences. Visitor discretion is advised.

Open 10:00a.m. - 5:30p.m. Monday - Wednesday; 10:00a.m. - 9:00p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10:00a.m.

- 5:30 Saturday and 1:00 - 5:30p.m. Sunday.

Admission is $10 for adults; $7 for college students with ID, seniors over 65 and active military with ID. For information, call (615) 244-3340 or see the website at fristcenter.org.

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of Oscar Niemeyer and the other utopian modernists of Brazil. Airports and departure lounges, places that symbolize exit from everyday life, are a recurrent theme in her work. The centerpiece of this exhibition is her four-sided immersive video, Airshaft (to Piranesi), completed in 2008, comprising sequences of elaborate interiors as seen from multiple perspectives in constant motion. The Frist Center offers special pricing for guided and selfguided tour groups. Open 10:00a.m. - 5:30p.m.

Monday - Wednesday; 10:00a.m. - 9:00p.m.

Thursday and Friday; 10:00a.m. - 5:30 Saturday and 1:00 - 5:30p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults; $7 for college students with ID, seniors over 65 and active military with ID. For information, call (615) 244-3340 or see the website at fristcenter.org.

Through February 9 – American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway.

Known for his Saturday Evening Post cover illustrations with their sentimental, highly idealized style, Norman Rockwell was a master storyteller. This exhibit features over 40 paintings and a selection of drawings, tear-sheets, and other related works which trace the arc of his career. Open 10:00a.m.

- 5:30p.m. Monday - Wednesday; 10:00a.m.

- 9:00p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10:00a.m. - 5:30 Saturday and 1:00 - 5:30p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults; $7 for college students with ID, seniors over 65 and active military with ID. For information, call (615) 244-3340 or see the website at fristcenter.org.

Through January 12 – Ana Maria Tavares: Deviating Utopias

Through December 11 – From Pit to Pedestal: The Art of Julie Warren Conn

Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway. Ana Maria Tavares uses materials such as glass, steel and mirrors to create structures that evoke the feeling of the architecture of modern cities, specifically those

Leu Art Gallery, Belmont University, 1900 Belmont Blvd. Kentucky-based sculptor Julie Warren Conn takes her creative cues from the natural shape of her materials. She creates hand-sculpted works ­27

from stone as well as cast-bronze works and sand blasted granite bas-relief drawings. Hours in December are noon - 11:00p.m. seven days a week.

Exceptions are December 1, when the hours are 5:00p.m. - 11:00p.m.; December 10 when they are noon - 2:00p.m. and December 11 when they are 7:30a.m. - 11:00p.m. No admission is charged. For information, call (615) 460-5476 or see juliewarrenconn.com.

Through December 7 – Works by Patrick DeGuira and Gleves Anderson Zeitgeist Gallery, 516 Hagan St., Suite 100. Shade Models, a body of work by DeGuira including paintings, collage, and sculpture explores the concepts of memory, time, and language through free association. Reckonings, by Gleves Anderson, is a series of photographic images of wet paint. Essentially the artist captures the medium in a state of transformation, the instant before the paint changes from a wet, pliable substance that is brought to life by light to one that is set and reacts much differently to light. Hours are 11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m., December 3-7. Admission is not charged. See zietgeist.com for more information.

Through December 5 - Difficult Art and the Liberal Arts Imagination Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery, Cohen Memorial Hall, 1220 21st Avenue S. Comprised of works that are part of the gallery's permanent collection, this exhibit was curated to confront the viewer with questions about the status of art, its meaning, and its purpose. Artists whose works are in the exhibit include Salvador Dali, Eugène Delacroix, Donna Ferrato, Jean Hélion, Lee Krasner, Robert Rauschenberg, Gerhard Richter, Rembrandt van Rijn, Auguste Rodin, Edward Steichen, and Kara Walker. Vanderbilt faculty and staff selected several of the works in the show, and some are presented with commentary explaining why the work was chosen to represent “difficult” art. Hours during the school year are 11:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. Monday Thursday and 1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. weekends. There is no admission charged. A wheelchair accessible entrance with power assist doors can be found on the West entrance of Cohen Memorial Hall. For information, call (615) 322-0605 or see the website at vanderbilt.edu/gallery.

December 5 – Hillsboro Village Art Walk Hillsboro Village shops and restaurants. Held on the first Thursday of each month, Hillsboro Village 28

restaurants, galleries and boutiques host an assortment of artists, bands, raffles and other events in the evening from 5:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. There is free parking after 6:00p.m. behind the Cornerstone Financial building and free street parking after 6:00p.m. For more information, call (615) 294-5441 or see the Facebook page Hillsboro Village Events.

December 6 – Franklin Art Crawl Historic downtown Franklin. $5 Trolley rides, charming shops and galleries, live music and refreshments make Franklin a great place to be from 6:009:00p.m. on the first Friday of the month. For more information, see franklinartscene.com.

December 7 – The First Saturday Art Crawl Downtown galleries. One of the major monthly visual art events in downtown Nashville, First Saturday Art Crawl, a free event, continues to offer more artistic experiences with more venues participating, including The Arts Company, Frist Center for the Visual Arts, The Rymer Gallery, Tennessee Art League, Tinney Contemporary and Art at the Arcade. Presenting local and world-renowned artists and artwork, the galleries offer rare opportunities to view diverse exhibitions featuring every genre of art. The Nashville Downtown Partnership provides two free shuttles among the galleries until 10:00p.m.

Hours are from 6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. To see the gallery list and shuttle map, go to the website nashvilledowntown.com/play.

December 2-7 – Holiday Arts Festival Sarratt Gallery, Vanderbilt University, 207 Sarratt Student Center. Come to Sarratt Gallery to find unique holiday gifts, including pottery, jewelry, fiber and visual arts. Hours are 11:00a.m. - 7:00p.m.

Admission is free. Call (615) 343-0491 or see the website at vanderbilt.edu/sarrattgallery.

December 14 - Second Saturday at 5 Points 5 Points, 1024 Woodland St. East Nashville galleries and merchants on Woodland St., Holly St., Forrest Ave., South 11th St. and Fatherland St. stay open late each second Saturday of the month to offer guests a celebration of the arts. The shops at 1108 Woodland have a DJ providing a great soundscape for the event, and a different food truck is on hand each month for mobile snacks. The event lasts from 6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m., but check individual galleries for hours. For updates, see their Facebook page at facebook.com/5points2saturday#!/5points2satu rday.

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