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THE LEGEND OF ZELDASymphony of the Goddesses Master Quest with the Nashville SymphonyJanuary 21 & 22
KENNY ROGERSwith the Nashville SymphonyJanuary 15 to 17
ÇA IRA with Roger Waters and the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and ChorusJanuary 30
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GREGORY PORTERJanuary 23
DVORÁK’S NEW WORLDFebruary 5 to 7
VALENTINE’S WITH PATTI LABELLEand the Nashville Symphony February 13 & 14
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Mega-hits including “The Gambler,” “Lady,” “Lucille,” “She Believes in Me” and “Islands in the Stream.”
Rogers Waters, the creative force of Pink Floyd, narrates his epic opera set during the French Revolution.
Old World meets New World in this instantly recognizable classic. With Bernstein’s Symphony No. 2.
Treat your sweetheart to the ultimate date with hits like “If You Only Knew,” “On My Own” and more.
Featuring 28 years of music from Nintendo’s phenomenal video game series, with video projected in HD on giant screens.
One of today’s hottest new jazz artists, this GRAMMY®-winning singer makes his first Nashville appearance.
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THIS MONTH’S FEATURES:
Fridays & Saturdays – Opry at the RymanRyman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North. The Grand Ole Opry moves downtown to its most famous former home, the historic Ryman Auditorium, for the winter months, and shows are per-formed every Friday and Saturday in January. 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, com-edy, and more. 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 The Henningsens, Larry Gatlin, Lauren Alaina, Marty Stuart, Hal Ketchum, Pure Prairie League, The Swon Brothers, Deana Carter, Chris Young, Darryl Worley, Ronnie Milsap, Vince Gill (pictured), and more! For Opry tickets and information visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
Daily – Ryman Auditorium Tours116 Fifth Avenue North, downtown. This National Historic Landmark is most famous 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. Be sure to visit the Hatch Show Gallery and the Gift Shop. Self-guided tours are $15 for adults, and $10 for children ages 4–11. Backstage tours are $20 and $15. To buy tour tickets, go to ryman.com or call (615) 889-3060.
Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum222 Fifth Avenue South. You haven’t seen Nashville if you haven’t visited the Country Music Hall of
Fame® and Museum, the largest popular music museum in the world. Experience the history of America’s music through exciting new exhibits, en-tertaining films, interactive displays, and an incred-ible array of costumes and instruments. Sing Me Back Home, the museum’s permanent exhibit, tells the story of country music from its pre-commercial roots in the nineteenth century through its vibrant life today. Kenny Rogers: Through the Years, provides a comprehensive tour through Rogers’s acclaimed musical phases and other artistic out-lets. The exhibit will feature artifacts including costume pieces from the Gambler, original sheet music, numerous awards, and other items that reflect Rogers’s longtime status as a pop culture icon. Tanya Tucker: Strong Enough to Bend cov-ers highlights of Tucker’s colorful career. Gorgeous stage costumes and gowns worn at award shows contrast with her numerous National Cutting Horse Association awards and a Harley-Davidson 1992 Screamin’ Eagle, customized in her special hue of pink paint. Alan Jackson: 25 Years of Keepin’ It Country will give fans a deep look into Jackson’s career and personal life, showcasing awards, in-struments, clothes, personal mementos, albums and music videos. Open daily 9 am–5 pm. 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, where Elvis and oth-ers recorded over 35,000 songs. Then shop at the Museum Store and savor a made-from-scratch meal at Two Twenty•Two Grill and Catering. Call (615) 416-2001 for more information or log onto country musichalloffame.org.
January 2-3 – Brides Against Breast CancerSheraton Music City Hotel, 777 McGavock Pike. Brides and their guests may browse through hun-dreds of new designer and gently worn wedding gowns in all shapes and styles. Proceeds help fund education, nutrition, exercise, support and therapy, among many other programs and services designed to help cancer patients, their families and caregivers. You’ll find a fabulous selection of dresses that will fit any budget, and layaway is
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eventsavailable. The average price of a dress is $600. The event opens with a VIP event on Friday 6–9:30 pm, $20/ticket. Be the first to try on and purchase your dream gown, before general admission. Enjoy light bites, signature beverages, entertainment and giveaways. Saturday 10 am–4 pm, admission $5. bridesagainstbreastcancer.org
January 3-4 – Monster Jam Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. The stars of this show are the biggest performers on four wheels: the Monster Jam trucks! The twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over – or smash through. The 2015 touring season brings more Monster Jam excitement providing entertain-ment tailored perfectly for your family’s budget, and these colorful, larger-than-life beasts are sure to capture the hearts of both young and old. monsterjam.com
January 6, 8, 13, 16, 27 – Nashville Predators Home GamesBridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Enjoy NHL hockey in Smashville! All games start at 7 pm. This month, the Predators play against the Carolina Hurricanes on January 6; the Dallas Stars on January 8; the Vancouver Canucks on January 13; the Washington Capitals on January 16; the Colorado Avalanche on January 27. 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 am–5 pm, Monday–Saturday. For more informa-tion, visit predators.nhl.com.
January 8-10 – Battle of New Orleans Anniversary at The Hermitage4580 Rachel’s Lane. The Hermitage begins each year with a commemoration of General Andrew Jackson’s victory over the British Army at the Battle of New Orleans, and a variety of exciting programs are planned for visitors of all ages. Families be sure to collect a haversack and use its contents to expe-rience the life of a soldier under General Jackson’s leadership. At 7 pm each night, grab a coke and popcorn and enjoy a classic film. Thursday: The Buccaneer (1958) starring Charleton Heston and Yul Brynner; Friday: Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World; Saturday: The Buccaneer (1938) starring Fredric March. Tickets are $10 and include a beverage and snack. Online purchases recom-
mended. As part of the Bicentennial celebration, a new exhibit, Andrew Jackson: Born for a Storm will be unveiled. This state-of-the-art exhibit brings the rich story of Andrew Jackson’s meteoric rise from humble beginnings to his presidency through bold visuals and a series of interactive displays. We promise – he’ll change your ideas about America. Check the website for more program details. thehermitage.com
January 8-11 – Nashville Boat and SportshowMusic City Center, 201 Fifth Avenue South. Tennessee’s premier boat and sportshow is dock-ing at Nashville’s Music City Center for four days of winter relief, featuring fun seminars and workshops covering fishing, boat and motor maintenance, repair and upgrades, and much more. Learn the fundamentals of boating safety and have fun with top-notch mariners as they share tips on the water with a boating simulator experience. It’s all about summer with the return of popular features and the addition of new attractions including Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel, Wake Zone Trampoline Wall and Kids Trout Pond. Anyone age 10 and older can discover the fun and exciting sport of scuba diving in the comfort of a tropically warm pool. Not only can you try scuba diving for free, but you can also test some of the latest scuba equipment and have a photo of yourself taken underwater as a keep-sake of your “diving adventure.” Wet suits will be provided. Please bring a swimsuit and towel. It’s enjoyable and educational for the whole family! Hours: Thursday 2–9 pm; Friday 12–9 pm; Saturday 10 am–9 pm; Sunday 11 am–5 pm. Daily admis-sion: $12 adults (16 and older); free for children 15 and under. Free for active military with military ID. Check the website for tickets and daily promo-tions. nashvilleboatshow.com
January 9 – Harlem GlobetrottersNashville Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Avenue North. Since forming in the 1920s, the Harlem Globetrotters have entertained millions of fans around the world for 88 consecutive seasons with a trademark blend of athletic precision and razzle-dazzle showmanship. Audiences of all ages continue to delight in the antics of these innova-tors of the alley-oop, 3 man weave, slam dunk and 4 point shot,. Game time begins at 7 pm. Tickets are $18–$120. nashvilleauditorium.com
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January 10 – Second Saturday Laser Shows at Sudekem PlanetariumAdventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. After-hours showings of stunning planetarium and special laser music shows, with millions of stars and digital visual effects. Join us for Summer Laze at 8:30 pm; That (mostly) 70’s Laser Show at 9:30 pm; Laser Led Zeppelin at 10:30 pm. Tickets available at the door, at the ad-mission desk on the day of the event or online at sudekumplanetarium.com.
January 10-11 – Intergalactic Bead ShowTennessee State Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Avenue. Some of the finest exhibitors in the busi-ness will be on hand to answer your questions and delight your eyes with their many intricate pieces of art. 10 am–5 pm
January 15 – Passion For FashionMarathon Music Works, 1402 Clinton Street. Fashion, art, music and dance come together for one stylish evening featuring special guest host Quintavious Johnson, a Franklin, Tennessee na-
tive and finalist from America’s Got Talent, as well as the talented musical group Fabrizio and The Fever. Sip on cocktails with Nashville’s most styl-ish, shop ’til you drop at the silent auction, and enjoy the main event – a fashion show showcasing the hottest trends for the year 2015. 6–11:30 pm. Admission $35. bootstrapsp4f.org
January 17 – 13 Most Beautiful: Songs for Andy Warhol’s Screen TestsOZ, 6172 Cockrill Bend Circle. Andy Warhol is widely regarded as one of the most important artists of the second half of the 20th century. His Screen Tests are revealing portraits of hundreds of individuals – both famous and anonymous – who were visitors to his studio, The Factory, between 1964 and 1966. Each subject was asked to pose, lit with a strong keylight, and filmed by Warhol with his stationary 16mm Bolex camera. Each screen test lasted only as long as the 100-foot roll of film. 13 Most Beautiful is a selection of Warhol’s four-minute, silent film portraits set to music performed by Dean Wareham and Britta Phillips, both former-ly of the indie NYC downtown band, Luna. Tickets $30. (615) 350-7200, www.oznashville.com
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January 17-18 – Nashville Auto FestNashville Expo Center, 625 Smith Avenue. A com-bination show and swap meet, this event featur-ing original hot rods, trucks and bikes in a variety of categories brings in car lovers and classic cars from all over the country. The Car Corral presents a showcase for buying and selling collector’s cars; the Car Show offers plaques and a total of over $2,500 in cash awards, and the Swap Meet of-fers a place to find or sell rare parts. Admission is $12 for adults; children 12 and under get in free. Hours: Saturday 8 am–7 pm; Sunday 9 am–4 pm. nashvilleautofest.com
January 19-25 – Restaurant Week Located at 40+ restaurants throughout Nashville and Franklin. Twice a year, Nashville Originals, a group of Nashville independent restaurants rang-ing from casual eateries to acclaimed fine dining establishments, offer discounted menus to show-case their unique style and flavors. Restaurants participating offer three- and four-course dinners as well as specials on lunches, breakfasts, and even coffee. Participating restaurants include 55 South, Alegria, Blue Moon Waterfront Grille, Boundr’y, The Bunganut Pig, Cabana, Caffe Nonna, Chago’s
Cantina, Copper Kettle, Cork & Cow, Cross Corner Bar & Grill, Crow’s Nest, Elliston Place Soda Shop, Fido, Fleet Street Pub, Flyte World Dining and Wine, Germantown Cafe, GRAY’S on Main, Holland House, Jimmy Kelly’s Steakhouse, McCabe Pub, Mere Bulles, Midtown Cafe, Nonna’s Pizzeria and Wine Bar, Noshville Delicatessen, The Pineapple Room at Cheekwood, Pizza Perfect, PM Restaurant, Provence Breads & Cafe, Puckett’s Boat House, Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant, Red Pony, Rumours Wine Bar, Saffire, Solé Mio, Sunset Grill, Suzy Wongs, Table 3, Tin Angel, Urban Grub, Valentino’s Ristorante, Watermark Restaurant, Wild Iris, and The Yellow Porch. To view the menus, go to nashvilleoriginals.com.
January 22 – Master Distiller Series: Jefferson’s BourbonCapitol Grille at The Hermitage Hotel, 231 Sixth Avenue North. Master distiller Trey Zoeller will guide participants through a tasting of some of the rarest small batch bourbons produced. The Capitol Grille’s culinary team led by chefs Tyler Brown, Andrew Klamar and Richard Neal will pair the bour-bon tastings with cuisine that highlights the best of the season. $150/person, 6:30–9:30 pm.
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January 23-25 – Nashville Flea MarketTennessee State Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue, (615) 862-5016. You’ll find a huge variety of gifts, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, arts and crafts, tools, housewares, handmade clothing, and hundreds of thousands of other items each month, at one of the top ten flea markets in the country. Dealers and vendors from 30 states offer their wares to the buying public. Admission is free; parking $5. Friday 8 am–5 pm; Saturday 7 am–6 pm; Sunday 7 am– 4 pm; nashvilleexpocenter.org
January 24 – Gigi’s Playhouse Gala and AuctionHutton Hotel, 808 West End Avenue. Enjoy a din-ner, silent and live auctions, games, music, and a raffle to help raise money for GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville, a nonprofit achievement center for Down syndrome. 7–11 pm; $125, gigisplayhouse.org/nashville/gala
January 24 – Zoo Run Run Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, 3777 Nolensville Pike. Join a herd of more 2,000 runners and celebrate Nashville Zoo’s new Spider Monkey exhibit, open-ing fall 2015. This winter race takes runners and walkers on a 5K adventure throughout the Zoo’s
property, including areas not available to the pub-lic. Families and children are encouraged to bundle up as they hit the trail, and strollers with all-terrain tires are recommended. Event schedule: 1:30 pm registration and check-in; 3 pm race begins; 4 pm awards and refreshments. More details available at nashvillezoo.org.
January 29-February 1 – Antiques & Garden Show of NashvilleMusic City Center, 201 Fifth Avenue South. The Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville is the larg-est in the country with more than 150 vendors showing spectacular garden spaces, fine antiques, and horticultural items at one outstanding three-day show. Diane Keaton, Academy Award winner for best actress, director, producer and bestsell-ing author, will be the keynote speaker. Two of Keeton’s books are on unique residential design. Other featured speakers will include culinary re-treat Blackberry Farm’s Kreis Beall, and Suzanne Kassler, one of America’s top interior designers. In addition to the main show, there are several special events. Check the website antiquesand gardenshow.com for the most current schedule.
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Mike Farris & THIRD DAY on January 11; Gregg Allman with SIMO on January 13 and 14; Country Showdown on January 21; John Mellencamp with Carlene Carter on January 27 and 28. Buy tickets at Ryman box office, ryman.com, ticketmaster.com, ticketmaster outlets or call (615) 458-8700.
January at the Wildhorse Saloon120 Second Avenue North. Three floors of fun with five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. The Wildhorse boasts extraordinary tal-ent, fine house bands and memorable perform-ers. Fun, complimentary line dancing lessons are offered daily. For venue info or show tickets call (615) 902-8200 or buy online at ticketmaster.com or wildhorsesaloon.com.
January 3, 10 17, 23, 31 – Bye Bye Liver: The Nashville Drinking PlayBlue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fast-paced sketch comedy takes a satirical look at the drinking culture. Audience members choose sides in a game of Would You Rather, guess songs in Name That Tune, or find love as different contes-tants are tested in Match Maker. Tickets are $12 each. Must be 21 or over. Call 1-800-650-6449 or go to byebyeliver.com/nashville.
January 4, 11, 18, 25 – Sunday Bluegrass JamStation Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. Free admission every Sunday evening at Nashville’s premiere lis-tening room for bluegrass and roots music. “Cold beer, hot pickin’ and friends you won’t meet until you get here.” The evening entertainment begins at 8 pm. (615) 255-3307, stationinn.com
January 6-11 – Blue Man GroupAndrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally unique form of en-tertainment. Although it is impossible to describe, people of all ages agree that Blue Man Group is an intensely exciting and wildly outrageous show that leaves the entire audience in a blissful, euphoric state. With no spoken language, Blue Man Group is perfect for people of all ages, languages, and cultures. This unique experience is a form of en-tertainment like nothing else; guaranteed to be an outing you will never forget. tpac.org
January at the Nashville SymphonySchermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place. Packages may be purchased from the Patron Services hotline at (615) 687- 6401. Concerts this month are Beethoven’s Seventh on January 8 at 7 pm, January 9 and 10 at 8 pm; Kenny Rogers on January 15 at 7 pm, January 16 and 17 at 8 pm; Let Freedom Sing! on January 18 at 7 pm; The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses – Master Quest with the Nashville Symphony and Chorus on January 21 and 22 at 7 pm; GRAMMY-winning Jazz Vocalist Gregory Porter on January 23 at 8 pm (without orchestra); The House That Music Built: A Night of Music and Storytelling on January 25 at 7 pm; Roger Waters Presents Ça Ira (U.S. Premiere) on January 30 at 8 pm. For tickets and showtimes, call the box office at (615) 687- 6400 between 10 am and 6 pm Monday through Friday or 10 am and 2 pm Saturday, or go to the website at nashvillesymphony.org.
January at the Ryman Auditorium116 Fifth Avenue North. This stellar venue is a six-time winner of Pollstar’s Concert Theatre of the Year award and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy
of Country Music’s Venue of the Year. Opry at the Ryman takes place every Friday and Saturday in January, and the talent changes each night. This month’s oustanding lineup in-cludes The Henningsens, Larry
Gatlin, Randy Montana, Marty Stuart, The Swon Brothers, Hal Ketchum, Pure Prairie League, The Willis Clan, Mickey Guyton, Joel Crouse, Deana Carter (pictured), Chris Young, Darryl Worley, Ronnie Milsap, Vince Gill, and more to be added. Ryman concerts and events this month are Sam’s Place: Music for the Spirit featuring Craig Morgan, Deana Carter, Michael W. Smith,
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January 6, 20, 27 – The Doyle and Debbie ShowStation Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. This hilarious love letter to the country music community and its stars is hysterical, and the music is finely-crafted. The two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton, have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off beautifully. Tickets are $20 and the show begins at 7 pm. For more information and to hear the music, visit doyleanddebbie.com.
January 7, 14, 21, 28 – Music City RootsThe Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. Jim Lauderdale hosts Wednesday night’s weekly, two-hour live radio show, showcasing Nashville’s rich music scene, from country to Americana. $15 gen-eral admission; free for 5 and under; $10 students 19 and older with valid college ID. Get details and tickets at musiccityroots.com.
January 15 – Lisa Fischer & Grand BatonCity Winery Nashville, 609 Lafayette Street. Grammy-winner Lisa Fischer (Best Female R&B performance for her hit single “How Can I Ease the Pain”) is a singer who has been on tour with the Rolling Stones, Sting, Chris Botti and Nine Inch Nails. Her astonishing range, spot-on intonation, mastery of the stage and beautiful tone wraps itself around your heart and won’t let go. The YouTube version of her duet with Mick Jagger on ‘Gimme Shelter’ has millions of hits. Showtime is 8 pm, doors open at 6 pm. citywinery.com/nashville
January 15-18, 20-25, 37-31 – Elephant and Piggie’s We Are In a Play!Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton Street. When Elephant Gerald and his perky, smiley friend Piggie receive an invitation to the Squirelles party, they find themselves in a predicament. Is it a fancy party? A pool party? A costume party? A fancy pool costume party!? Whatever will our beloved characters do? Based on author and playwright Mo Willems’ own award-winning series of cartoon books for early readers, this musical is part vaude-ville, part absurd, and entirely hilarious. As these two best-bestus beasties don their finest finery, trendiest trunks, and most marvelous masks, they find themselves singing and dancing their way through plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense. For families with children of all ages. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org
January 15-18, 22-25 – Ragtime, the MusicalCox-Lewis Theatre, TSU Performing Arts Center, 3500 John A. Merritt Boulevard. Based on the 1975 novel by E. L. Doctorow, Ragtime tells the story of three groups in the United States in the early 20th century: African Americans, represented by Coalhouse Walker Jr., a Harlem musician; upper-class suburbanites, represented by Mother, the matriarch of a white upper-class family in New Rochelle, New York; and Eastern European immi-grants, represented by Tateh, a Jewish immigrant from Latvia. The music includes marches, cake-walks, gospel and ragtime, and the show is mostly
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sung-through. The production is presented by the Circle Players, Nashville’s oldest community theatre organization. Tickets are $16.50–$22, and are avail-able online or at the door. circleplayers.net
January 16-31 – Daddy’s Dyin’, Who’s Got the WillDarkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. Presented by ACT 1 (Artists’ Cooperative Theatre), a non-profit organization dedicated to bring-ing theatrical gems, both classic and modern, to Nashville audiences. Now in its twenty-fifth sea-son, ACT 1 has presented productions of more than a hundred of the world’s greatest plays, and continually receives high praise from critics and audience members alike. The intimate space of the Darkhorse Theater offers state-of-the-art sound and lighting. In Daddy’s Dyin’, bickering siblings are reunited at their Texas home as their father lies on his deathbed in this black comedy. Evening performances are at 7:30 pm, Sunday matinees are at 2:30 pm. Free, convenient park-ing. darkhorsetheater.com
January 17 – The Beegie Adair TrioThe Jazz Cave Listening Room, 1319 Adams Street. Beegie Adair has been an important part of Nashville’s musical fabric for more than 40 years. She was a sought after studio musician in the late 60’s and early 70’s, and a session musician working on WSM-TV and the Johnny Cash Show. She has accompanied many legendary performers in many different genres. Awarded as a 2013 “Jazz Hero” by the Jazz Journalist Association, Beegie is one of the most accomplished and highly re-garded musicians in Music City. Showtime is at 7 pm, doors open at 6:15 pm. General admission is $20, $10 for students with ID. The Jazz Cave is a BYOB establishment, with no alcohol or food ser-vice. You are free to bring alcoholic beverages and snacks. Soft drinks and bottled water will be for sale. nashvillejazz.org
January 23, 25, 27 – Nashville Opera presents Florencia en el AmazonasJames K. Polk Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Inspired by the writ-ings of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, this ravishingly beautiful romantic opera is an examination of love in all of its joys and folly. In 1910, seven people board a small steamboat for a voyage down the
Amazon River toward an unexplored jungle para-dise. But soon the characters find themselves on a surreal journey that dares to venture deep into the mysteries of the human heart. Among all the pas-sengers, Florencia seeks the most desperate love of all – lost love. A true love she long ago let slip through her fingers, and now vows to find again. Join us as we take a voyage into the sensual world of “magic realism,” overflowing with a vibrant or-chestral score inspired by the lush romanticism of Puccini and Ravel, and featuring a poignant story that will touch your heart and make your soul soar like an emerald jungle butterfly amid the foli-age of the tropical rain forest. Sung in Spanish with easy-to-read projected English supertitles. nashvilleopera.org
January 23, 30 – Hansel and Gretel Puppet ShowNashville Public Library Children’s Theater, 615 Church Street. Wishing Chair Productions tells the classic Brothers Grimm tale with the charm-ing Peeko Puppets and Danke, a handmade wooden marionette and gift to the library from the Magdeburg Puppet Theater in Germany. The free hour-long show starts at 10:30 am. Free park-ing for 1-1/2 hours in the library’s parking garage. nashvillepubliclibrary.org
January 24, 31 – Chicken LittleBelcourt Theatre, 2202 Belcourt Avenue. Olde Worlde Theatre presents the folk tale about a chicken who believes the sky is falling and the world is coming to an end. Colorful effects and characters, audience interaction, special effects, and whimsical humor for all ages. Saturday morn-ings at 10 am, $8 general admission. Advance tickets at belcourt.org. For groups and parties, call (615) 300-0374. oldeworldetheatre.com
January 30, 31 – Suite SurrenderPull-Tight Theatre, 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin. Banish the winter doldrums and check into the Palm Beach Royale Hotel, circa 1942, where two of the most demanding divas in Hollywood arrive to perform a joint wartime show, amid a coterie of as-sistants, bellhops, sailors, a socialite, a gossip col-umnist, a hotel manager on the brink – and a lap dog named Mr. Boodles. When the two megastars are assigned the same hotel suite, their legendary feud takes center stage and throws the hotel into delightfully farcical chaos! pull-tight.com
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S P O RT I N G E V E N T S T I C K E T SNashville Predators NHL . . . . . . . . . .(615) 770-PUCK (7825)
Bridgestone Center, 501 BroadwayNashville Sounds Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (615) 242-4371
Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut StreetTennessee Titans NFL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (615) 565-4200
The Coliseum, One Titans Way
V I S I T O R I N F O R M AT I O N C E N T E R S 501 Broadway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (615) 259-4747
(in the glass tower of the Bridgestone Arena at Fifth and Broadway)
150 Fourth Avenue North . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (615) 259-4700(One Nashville Place, in the lobby of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau)
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diningAquarium RestaurantOpry Mills Mall. Sensational seafood in a unique setting. Dine around a 200,000 gallon tank featur-ing more than 100 species of colorful tropical fish including sharks and stingrays. Delicious menu se-lections from burgers to seafood platters. After your meal, visit the Treasure Chest Gift Shop. You can make Aquarium part of your next field trip, birthday party or special event. Reservations recommended. (615) 514-FISH, aquariumrestaurants.com
Cantina Laredo592 12th Avenue South. Delicious margaritas, fresh guacamole made at the table, and authentic Mexican food prepared with the freshest and fin-est ingredients make this restaurant in the Gulch a great destination for lunch, dinner or special events. (615) 259-9282, cantinalaredo.com
Claim JumperOpry Mills Mall. Celebrate special occasions, host a business lunch or gather with friends and family. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with a vast selec-tion of freshly prepared items including fish, rotis-serie chicken, baby-back pork ribs, freshly baked pot pie, specialty salads, pizzas, burgers and our fa-mous Six-Layer Chocolate Motherlode Cake. Relax in the saloon with cocktails and Claim Jumper’s own craft beers. (615) 649-0785, claimjumper.com
Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater2416 Music Valley Drive, Music Valley Village, across from Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. Nashville’s premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show, with songs made famous by legendary artists and today’s super-stars. See stars including Opry Star Jeannie Seely, “The Fiddle Man” Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and others. Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Reservations recommended. Dinner and show is $43.95, show only is $26. Tour groups welcome. (615) 885-4747, nashvillenightlife.com
2213 8th Ave. S.
(615) 891-4488
Open lunch and dinner—Mon.-Fri.
Open for dinner Sat.
SOUTHERN SMOKEHOUSE CUISINELIVE ENTERTAINMENT
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WildhorseSaloon.com | 615-902-8200 GeneralJackson.com | 615-458-3900
DYNAMIC ENTERTAINMENTBREATHTAKING VIEWS
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Two Twenty • Two Grill and Catering222 Fifth Avenue South, in the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. 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 am–2:30 pm. Two Twenty • Two 2Go offers soups, salads, sandwiches, bakery items and beverages seven days a week from 9 am–5 pm. The 2Go bar accepts orders by phone and fax. Call (615) 291-6759 or fax (615) 291-6761.
Wildhorse SaloonLocated on historic Second Avenue, downtown. The Wild-horse offers three floors of ac-tion-packed fun, five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. 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 or go to wildhorsesaloon.com. Hours subject to change due to private events.
Opry Backstage GrillThe show that made country music famous is now making its mark on Southern cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner, as well as after the show. Now open across from the Gaylord Opryland Resort at the Inn at Opryland. Visit oprybackstagegrill.com for more information.
Rainforest CaféThis unique dining concept located in Opry Mills is an adventure through a realistic indoor rainfor-est with lush foliage, cascading waterfalls and gi-ant aquariums. The menu has Mexican, Italian, Cajun and Caribbean flavors, ranging 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! (615) 514-3000, rainforestcafe.com
The Smiling Elephant2213 8th Avenue South. A gem of a Thai restaurant regaled by the locals. The specialty of the house is Pad Thai. All dishes use the freshest ingredients. Enjoy exquisite food and the gentle spirit that you feel upon entering. Open for lunch and din-ner Monday through Friday. Open for dinner on Saturday. (615) 891-4488, thesmilingelephant.com
where the locals go > > >
360 BistroGreat wine and food6000 Highway 100(615) 353-5604
The 404 KitchenEats with local flair404 12th Avenue South(615) 251-1404
EtchUnique delicious creative303 Demonbreun Street(615) 522-0685
Giovanni RistoranteSplurge worthy Italian909 20th Avenue South(615) 760-5932
HuskBrilliant fresh food37 Rutledge Street(615) 256-6565
JosephineAmerican bistro cuisine2316 12th Avenue South(615) 292-7766
Luigi’s City Pizza105 Third Avenue SouthNY homemade pizza from scratch(615)742-9099
MargotDining fabulous –five stars1017 Woodland Street(615) 227-4668
MielFresh French cuisine343 53rd Avenue North(615) 298-3663
MerchantsVestige of generations past401 Broadway(615) 254-1892
Rolf And DaughtersInnovative brilliant food and wine700 Taylor Street(615) 866-9897
SiloGourmet farm food1121 Fifth Avenue North(615) 750-2912
Silly GooseFresh & Delicious1888 Eastland Avenue(615) 915-0757
The Southern Steak & OysterDelish150 Third Avenue South #110(615) 724-1762
Table 3 Restaurant & MarketFabulous French3821 Green Hills Village Drive(615) 739-6900
ViragoSushi gets stylish 1126 McGavock Street(615) 254-1902
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The Cat Shoppe2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. Unique toys, the world’s strongest catnip cigars, handmade dragon-fly toys, locally made cat-scratching posts (recom-mended by feline behaviorist). For cat lovers: jew-elry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceramics, books and frames. Be sure to visit the rescued cats await-ing adoption. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am– 6 pm; Sunday 1–4 pm. Call (615) 297-PURR (7877).
Cotton-Eyed JoeLocated on the corner of Second Avenue and Broadway in the District, Nashville’s easy-to-find tourist hot spot. On the main floor, you are sur-rounded by a vast selection of gifts, souvenirs, T-shirts, jewelry and novelties at low prices. The Bargain Attic Area upstairs has close-out souve-nirs, gifts, jewelry and T-shirts priced 50% off. Visit the Gift Gallery section, featuring new and unusual home decor and gift items. Tour buses welcome. Call (615) 726-3302 for more information.
Country Music Hall of Fame Museum Store222 Fifth Avenue South. There’s no admission fee to shop the Museum Store. Here you’ll find auto-graphed items, apparel, books, DVDs and CDs, souvenirs, Hatch Show Prints, and exhibit related merchandise. To participate in autograph signings, you must purchase artist-related product as speci-fied by the signing guidelines.
The Dog Store2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. A large selec-tion of gifts for people in your favorite breed in-cluding mugs, frames, statues, and books. And for the special dog in your life, all natural treats, leath-er collars, bowls, toys and food. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am–6 pm and Sunday 1–4 pm. Call 279-WAGS (9247).
Gas Lamp Antique Mall100 Powell Place, across from 100 Oaks Mall in Berry Hill. 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 fur-niture and home accessories are all featured. Call (615) 297-2224. The second location, Gas Lamp 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 EscapeFeaturing 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 Avenue (includes their outlet store, The Great Escape 1/2-Price-Or-Less Store), (615) 385-2116; and near Opry Mills at 111-B Gallatin Road North at Old Hickory Boulevard, (615) 865-8052. Open 10 am–9 pm, Monday–Saturday and 11 am–7 pm, Sunday. Need cash? The Great Escape also buys!
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The Hermitage Museum StoreHome of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, (615) 889-2941. A lovely selection of decora-tive accessories, books and videos, toys and col-lectibles, home décor, and gourmet gifts including Hermitage preserves and Lynchburg BBQ sauce. All proceeds from the sale of merchandise sup-port the activities and programs of the museum.
The Johnny Cash Museum Store119 Third Avenue South. Featuring Johnny Cash merchandise including T-shirts and other apparel, mugs, backpacks, tote bags, and more. Call (615) 256-1777 or visit johnnycashmuseum.com.
Opry Mills MallTennessee’s largest outlet and value retail shopping, dining and entertainment desti-nation with more than 200 stores, including several first-in-market name-brand additions. Opry Mills’ impressive roster of designer outlet stores in-clude: 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 in-clude 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 entertain-ment venues: Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest Cafe, Claim Jumper and Dave & Buster’s. And in true Nashville fashion, live performances and musi-cal entertainment are regularly provided on Opry Mills’ Entertainment Stage.
65 SouthLocated in Opry Mills Mall just steps away from the
permanent home of the Grand Ole Opry, 65 South has everything Nashville all in one place, including items from The Bluebird Café, the Nashville televi-sion show and, of course, fashion apparel and ac-cessories you need to outfit your southern style.
Opry OriginalsLocated in the heart of downtown at 300 Broadway (Broadway at Third Avenue). 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.
The Opry Shop2804 Opryland Drive. 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.
Ryman Auditorium Gift Shop116 Fifth Avenue North, (615) 458-8700. A great spot for music gift items and souvenirs including CDs, DVDs, posters, prints, books and apparel.
Wildhorse Saloon Gift Shop120 Second Avenue North, (615) 902-8200. This nationally recognized store offers a vast selec-tion of shirts, hats, hard goods and Nashville memorabilia.
Woodcuts Gallery and Framing1613 Jefferson Street, (615) 321-5357 telephone and (615) 321-2134 fax. Offering hundreds of open and limited edition prints, serigraphs, original pieces, framed art, cards, figurines, and fast cus-tom framing. See woodcutsfineart.
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ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER800 Fort Negley Boulevard. Ignite your curios-ity in science! From the child-sized Curiosity Corner to ever-changing blockbuster exhibits, the Adventure Science Center provides unique op-
portunities for discovery for both children and adults. With 44,000 square feet of exhibit space, the Center features nearly 200 hands-on exhibits
focused on biology, physics, visual perception, listening, mind, air and space, energy and earth science. Award-winning programs include daily science demonstrations, Discovery Cart activi-ties, workshops, lectures, camps, Science Cafes and other special events. 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 am–5 pm daily. The Sudekum Planetarium features state-of-the-art digital pro-jection and surround sound to present programs on a wide range of sciences, history, culture and laser shows. Planetarium tickets are $6, or $4 with a Science Center ticket. For more information, call (615) 862-5160 or see adventuresci.org. See page 6
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BICENTENNIAL MALL STATE PARK600 James Robertson Parkway. The Bicentennial Mall is a public park with statues, monuments, fountains, trails, bell towers, an amphitheater and home to the Nashville Farmers’ Market. The scenery and atmosphere give visitors a taste of Tennessee’s history, geology, and scenic wonder. Walk along a timeline inscribed with tidbits of
Tennessee history. The wall of history breaks up during the Civil War, representing the breakup of the United States. Then, in 1865, the wall lines back up again, showing reunification after the
war ended. Each of the 31 erupting geyser foun-tains represent one of Tennessee major rivers. The war monument, an 18,000-pound granite globe, floating on water and rotating, pays tribute to the Tennessee World War II veterans. Free park tours Monday and Wednesday at 10 am, 1 and 3 pm. (615) 741-5280 or 888-TNPARKS.
CARNTON PLANTATION1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. 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 am–5 pm on Monday–Saturday and noon–5 pm on Sunday. Closed most major holidays. For more information, visit BattleofFranklinTrust.org.
CENTENNIAL PARK2500 West End Avenue. Nashville’s premier park features the iconic Parthenon, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, arts activity centers, beautiful gardens, a band shell, a dog park, and an exercise trail.
CHEEKWOOD BOTANICAL GARDEN AND MUSEUM OF ART1200 Forrest Park Drive. Beautiful botanic gardens located on a 55-acre estate with a residence listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The mansion houses American and European art and a newer building is dedicated to presenting contem-porary art. Themed art installations in the gardens change annually. Open Tuesday–Sunday 9 am–5 pm. Call (615) 353-9827, or visit cheekwood.org.
COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM222 Fifth Avenue South. You haven’t seen Nashville if you haven’t visited the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, the largest popular music museum in the world. Experience the history of America’s music through excit-
ing new exhibits, entertaining films, interactive displays, and an incredible array of costumes and instruments. Sing Me Back Home, the museum’s permanent exhibit, tells the story of country music from its pre-commercial roots in the nineteenth cen-tury through its vibrant life today. Kenny Rogers: Through the Years (pictured), provides a compre-hensive tour through Rogers’s acclaimed musical phases and other artistic outlets. The exhibit will feature dozens of artifacts including costume piec-es from the Gambler, First Edition paraphrenalia,
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One of America’s premier National Historic Landmarks,just 15 minutes from Downtown Nashville, TN.
615.889.2941www.TheHermitage.com
Encounter, experience, explore...history at Andrew Jackson’s presidential home.
From mansion to slave cabin—and throughout 1120 acres of “much more” at the home of America’s
seventh pres-ident—you’ll be
face-to-face with the times, the challenges, and the contradictions, that shaped our young nation. Yesterday is always present at The Hermitage.
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original sheet music, a handmade tambourine with Kenny Rogers’s logo burned into the wood, similar to the ones he throws into the crowd at his con-certs, numerous awards, and other items that re-flect Rogers’s longtime status as a pop culture icon. Tanya Tucker: Strong Enough to Bend covers highlights of Tucker’s colorful career, told through a collection of artifacts that illustrate her tough and tender duality and ahead-of-her-time tenure as a female country crossover star. Gorgeous stage costumes and gowns worn at award shows con-trast with her numerous National Cutting Horse Association awards and a Harley-Davidson 1992 Screamin’ Eagle, customized in her special hue of pink paint. Alan Jackson: 25 Years of Keepin’ It Country will give fans a deep look into Jackson’s career and personal life, showcasing awards, in-struments, clothes, personal mementos, albums and music videos. Open daily 9 am–5 pm. 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, where Elvis and others recorded over 35,000 songs. Then shop at the Museum Store and savor a made-from-scratch meal at Two Twenty•Two Grill and Catering. Call
(615) 416-2001 for more information or visit country musichalloffame.org.
FRANKLIN ON FOOT TOURSDowntown Franklin. Join one of our dynamic tour guides and explore Franklin’s fascinating history and sometimes scandalous past, either by foot or on two wheels. Various tours are available, in-cluding the most popular Ghost Tour. Franklin is just crawlin’ with ghosts – and we’re the ones who know the stories behind each tragic tale. For reser-vations call (615) 400-3808. franklinonfoot.com
GENERAL JACKSON SHOWBOATClimb aboard the General Jackson Showboat for a unique entertainment experience! This 300-foot paddlewheel riverboat cruises the Cumberland River offering fantastic shows and delicious meals. Sumptuous Southern fare as well as an entertain-ing show are included on the evening cruise. For tickets and more information call (615) 458-3900 or buy online at generaljackson.com.
GRAND OLE OPRY The world’s longest-running live radio show features the best in country, bluegrass, com-edy and more. Being held at the historic Ryman
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ryMAN AuDiToriuM2003 and 2004 Pollstar Concert Industry Awards "Theater Of The Year". Located in downtown Nashville, 116 Fifth Avenue North. A National Historic Landmark, the Ryman continues its more-than-100-year music tradition by offering the best in entertainment. Built as a church in 1892, the Ryman famously served as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943-1974, and was completely renovated in 1994. By day, you can take a museum tour that showcases the legend-ary stars who have graced its stage. Then in the evening, you can return to the premier performance hall for one of many shows and concerts scheduled year-round. Travelocity has named the Ryman one of the "10 coolest venues in the world," and CitySearch.com has voted it one of the five "Best Places to Hear Live Music" in America for the third year in a row. Call (615)889-3060, or log onto www.ryman.com for an event schedule.
SECONd FIddLE Tradition lives at Second Fiddle. One step inside this Lower Broadway Honky Tonk and you know you're in Nashville. This is what you've imagined Nashville to be, great country music and friendly people. Antique radios and memorabilia from the old Country Music Hall of Fame line the walls of this real deal country music honky tonk. CMT filmed their show "40 Greatest Drinking Songs" staring Wynonna Judd here at The Second Fiddle. And Second Fiddle was the loca-tion used by Tim McGraw’s Monday Night Football Halftime Show for the NFL 2006 season. Visit the website at www.thesecondfiddle.com.
ThE STAGE oN broADwAyThe Stage On Broadway is Lower Broadway’s hottest, edgiest place to party hard with all your rowdy friends. See and be seen at The Stage where there’s live country music daily and never a cover charge. Check out the huge mural of great country music legends. And be sure to look at the original oil painting of The Highwaymen that hangs over the front door. Hank Williams, Jr., Pam Tillis, Brooks & Dunn, Montgomery Gentry and many more of Country Music’s greatest have used The Stage for filming videos and TV specials. You never know who'll show up tonight at The Stage On Broadway. Visit the web site at www.TheStageOnBroadway.com.
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Auditorium in downtown Nashville during the winter months, artists scheduled to appear this month include The Henningsens, Larry Gatlin (pictured), Lauren Alaina, Marty Stuart, Hal Ketchum, Pure Prairie League, The Swon Brothers, Deana Carter, Chris Young, Darryl Worley, Ronnie Milsap, Vince Gill, and more! Shows: Friday and Saturday at 7 pm; Tuesday shows March through December at 7 pm. For tickets, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
THE HERMITAGEHome of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s Lane. A tour of this 1837 mansion by guides in peri-od costume will enchant you. The tombs of Andrew and Rachel are located in the beautiful heirloom garden. Other historic buildings include slave quar-ters and the church that Jackson 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. Admission is $19 for adults, $16 for seniors, $14 for students 13–18, $9 for children 6–12 and children under 6 are 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 RCA STUDIO B1611 Roy Acuff Place, Music Row. Known as one of the world’s most important re-cording 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.
JOHNNY CASH MUSEUM119 Third Avenue South. Featuring the largest collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia in the world, the museum has everything from his earli-est childhood artifacts to the last song he wrote. Exhibits chronicle The Man in Black’s life with stunning graphics, artifacts and interactive tech-nology and include stage costumes, instruments, personal letters, artwork and handwritten songs as well as artifacts from family members and no-table friends. Experience a three-dimensional walk through the life and legend of this interna-tional icon. From handwritten lyrics for “I Walk the
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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. Open 11 am –7 pm seven days a week. For more information call (615) 256-1777 or see johnnycashmuseum.com.
LANE MOTOR MUSEUM702 Murfreesboro Pike. 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. “100 Years of Leyat”, is a fascinating exhibit that explores the many ideas of Marcel Leyat – from propeller-driven cars and flight trainers to his invention of an alter-native method to musical notation – is on perma-nent display. “Made in the USA” exhibit (not your typical American made cars) and will be on display through January 12. Over 45 marques representing North and South America, Asia, and Europe – not your typical car museum! Open Thursday–Monday, 10 am–5 pm. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for se-niors (age 65+), $3 for ages 6–17, and free for kids 5 and under. Call (615) 742-7445 for more informa-tion or visit the website lanemuseum.org.
THE LOTZ HOUSE1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin. 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. For more information, call (615) 790-7190 or visit LotzHouse.com.
NASHVILLE NIGHTLIFE DINNER THEATER2416 Music Valley Drive, in Music Valley Village, across the street from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. 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 ap-pear 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 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Admission for the dinner and show is $43.95, show only is $26. Don’t miss this Nashville tradi-tion. Tour groups are welcome. Reservations rec-ommended. Call (615) 885-4747 or go to nashville nightlife.com.
NASHVILLE ZOO AT GRASSMERE3777 Nolensville Road. From African elephants and Caribbean flamingos to Bengal tigers and red pan-
das, Nashville Zoo is home to more than 2,100 animals from all over the world. Spend a day enjoying mam-mals, 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. Go for a spin on the Wild Animal Carousel and run wild on the humongous Jungle Gym playground. Step back in time and tour the 19th century Grassmere Historic Home and Farm and then take a break and enjoy one of the educational animal shows. Call (615) 833-1534 or visit the website at nashvillezoo.org.
THE PARTHENON Located in Centennial Park off of West End Avenue, this Nashville treasure is recognized as one of the world’s most impressive scale reproductions of an ancient classic. It houses Alan LeQuire’s magnifi-cent 42-foot statue of Athena, the largest indoor sculpture in North America. There are also fine art exhibits in the Parthenon Museum.
RADNOR LAKE STATE PARK1160 Otter Creek Road. A great place for an energetic hike up steep ridge trails, or a leisurely walk along paved roads, Radnor has some of the highest hills in the Nashville Basin. There are challenging hikes for a day hiker plus flat, mulched and 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 see deer, heron, ducks, turkeys and turtles during your walk. The park is about a 5-minute drive from I-65, Exit 78, Harding Place.
RYMAN AUDITORIUM116 Fifth Avenue North. Six-time winner of Pollstar’s Theatre of the Year and 2012, 2010 and 2008
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Academy of Country Music’s Venue of the Year. The Ryman continues its more than 100-year music tradition by offering the best in entertainment. Built as a church in 1892, the Ryman famously served as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974, and was completely renovated in 1994. The premier performance hall has many shows and concerts scheduled year-round. For tickets, call (615) 889-3060, visit the Ryman Box Office, or ryman.com.
RYMAN AUDITORIUM TOURS116 Fifth Avenue North, downtown. This National Historic Landmark is most famous 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. Be sure to visit the Hatch Show Gallery and the Gift Shop. Self-guided tours are $15 for adults, and $10 for children ages 4–11. Backstage tours are $20 and $15. To buy tour tickets, go to ryman.com or call (615) 889-3060.
TENNESSEE STATE CAPITOLCharlotte Avenue, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. 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 re-stored to their 19th-century, Greek Revival appear-ance. Free guided tours leave from the Information Desk on the first floor of the Capitol every hour, on the hour; with the first tour at 9 am, and the final tour at 3 pm. Self-guided tours are also available at the Information Desk.
TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUMFifth Avenue and Deaderick Street, downtown. 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. Open Tuesday–Saturday, from 10 am–5 pm and 1– 5 pm on Sundays. Closed on Mondays. Admission is free. Paid parking on weekdays. Free weekend parking at the State Employee parking lots west of the State Capitol, off Charlotte Avenue. For more information, call (615) 741-2692, 1-800-407-4324 or at the website tnmuseum.org.
THE UPPER ROOM1908 Grand Avenue, mid-town. 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. Come experience the tran-quility of the Upper Room amid the city’s tumult. Open Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm. Closed holidays and weekends. Call (615) 340-7207 or visit upperroom.org/chapel.
WILDHORSE SALOONSecond Avenue, downtown. 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 cur-rent concert information, call (615) 902-8200 or go to the website at wildhorsesaloon.com.
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Home of the world-renowned wood carving of “The Last Supper”1908 Grand Avenue • 615-340-7207 • www.upperroom.org
$4 admission/donation – children 12 and under freeFree Parking • OPen MOn-Fri 8 aM-4:30 PM, clOsed weekends & hOlidays
See “The Night of the Child” Annual Nativity ExhibitOver 100 international nativity scenes representing over 30 cultures
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New Madonna and Child Gallery open through February
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nashville art events this month:
January 2 – First Friday Art CrawlDowntown Franklin. Charming shops and galleries, live music and refreshments make Franklin a great place to be from 6 to 9 pm. The event is free, but a $5 unlimited trolley ticket runs all night to take guests from spot to spot. Many of the locations serve complimentary wine and hors d’ouevres and are within walking distance. franklinartscene.com
January 3 – First Saturday Art CrawlDowntown Nashville. Presenting local and world-renowned artists and artwork, various galleries offer rare opportunities to view diverse
exhibitions featuring every genre of art. The fes-tive atmosphere and participating venues locat-ed along Fifth Avenue of the Arts to the Historic Arcade to 8th Avenue to Broadway welcome you to experience downtown Nashville as a center for art. 6–9 pm. nashvilledowntown.com/play
January 3 – Arts & Music at Wedgewood/HoustonDrop by Nashville’s fastest growing neighborhood for a free arts and music walk beginning at 6 pm. Minutes from downtown, Wedgewood/Houston is rich with art and music culture. An historic home to many artist studios in the city, there are loads of venues where you can check out groundbreaking art from the artist run spaces on Chestnut Street to the commercial galleries on Hagan Street and the pop ups along the way. am-wh.com
museums & galleries:
Through January 17 – Stasis: Heavenly Bodies by Carla CiuffoTinney Contemporary, 237 Fifth Avenue North. Ciuffo’s photo art incorporates digitally manipulat-ed images printed on archival papers and mounted on sleek surfaces of crystal-like polished acrylic. (615) 255-7816, tinneycontemporary.com
Through January 24 – Michael Weintrob’s Portrait Series of Iconic MusiciansThe Arts Company, 215 Fifth Avenue North.
In this intriguing exhibit, “InstrumentHead/Nashville,” photographer Michael Weintrob has captured uniquely intimate expressions of musi-cal artists’ identities without ever showing their faces. His subjects include “InstrumentHead” portraits of approximately 50 Nashville musi-cians. In preparation, he asked each subject, “How are your fans going to know that it’s you without seeing your face?” (615) 254-2040, theartscompany.com
Through February 7 – The Imagemaker – The Art of Arden von HaegerGallery 121, Leu Center for the Visual Arts, 1989 Belmont Boulevard. This collection of artwork cre-ated by illustrator and Belmont University profes-sor Arden von Haeger, represents a career of pro-fessional art and is the culmination of his Masters of Fine Art in Illustration degree from the University of Hartford Art School, Hartford, CT. The show covers a variety of me-diums, subjects and technique, captured in book and editorial projects including two children’s picture books. Above: “Mechanical Bull”, 1st Award of Excellence, 2014 Pastel Society of Southwest. Join us on January 22, 5–7 pm, for a special Artist Reception. (615) 460-5476, belmont.edu/art
Centennial Art Center25th Avenue North & Park Plaza in Centennial Park. The gallery showcases the art of local and regional professional and emerging artists. Admission is free and open to the public Monday–Thursday 9 am–5 pm. (615) 862-8442, nashville.gov/cac
Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art1200 Forrest Park Drive. Fine art collection includes American art, American and British decorative arts, outdoor Woodland Sculpture Trail, and the Cheek Mansion itself. Patrick Dougherty: Little Bitty Pretty One are large-scale temporary sculptures from sticks, created on location, and will remain at Cheekwood through March 31. (615) 356-8000, cheekwood.org
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The Frist Center for the Visual Arts919 Broadway. Kandinsky: A Retrospective fea-tures more than 100 paintings, watercolors, draw-ings and a reconstituted mural. The exhibition also surveys Kandinsky’s work during his time in Russia through World War I, his Bauhaus years, and late works he created in Paris. Helen Pashgian: Light Invisible explores the nature of perception by us-ing natural and artificial light to illuminate reflec-tive, translucent or transparent industrial materials such as fiberglass, polyester resin, plastic, glass and other substances. Both exhibits run through January 4. Sanctity Pictured: The Art of the Dominican and Franciscan Orders in Renaissance Italy, on display through January 25, explores the role of the two major new religious orders in the revival of the arts in Italy during the period 1200 to 1550. The exhibition presents drawings, illumi-nated manuscripts, liturgical objects, paintings, prints and sculptures from major American and European libraries and museums, many never before displayed in the U.S. Tina Barney: The Europeans opens January 19, and presents a se-lection of 21 sumptuous photographs of images renowned for their seductive beauty and poignant insight. Between 1996 and 2004, Barney gained ac-cess to the inner circle of the European Old World elite, working closely with her subjects devising scenes and relationships, colors and patterns that lead the eye through the image while engendering narratives both melancholic and endearing. (615) 244-3340, fristcenter.org
Haynes Galleries1600 Division Street, Suite 140. A full-service fine art gallery specializing in American Realism. The galleries offer a distinguished list of important American artists from three centuries – 19th centu-ry artists such as John Singer Sargent and William McGregor Paxton, as well as 20th and 21st century masters including Yousuf Karsh and the legendary Wyeth family. (615) 312-7000, haynesgalleries.com
LeQuire Gallery4304 Charlotte Avenue. Contemporary painting and sculpture are featured at this gallery and studio of sculptor Alan LeQuire, who is best known for his monumental “Athena” and “Musica” statues. The gallery maintains an important inventory of figura-tive work from many present day American painters and sculptors. (615) 298-4611, lequiregallery.com
Local Color Gallery1912 Broadway. Since 1990, Local Color Gallery in midtown Nashville has been a popular venue for Tennessee art. More than 40 regional artists work-ing in a variety of media and styles are showcased. localcolornashville.com
Tennessee Executive ResidenceTennessee’s Executive Residence, a classic ex-ample of stately Georgian architecture, was origi-nally known as “Far Hills” because of the beautiful view from the home’s 10-acre site. The three-story, 16-room home became the Volunteer State’s of-ficial governor’s home when the state purchased it in 1949. Tours of the residence and grounds are offered free of charge on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, depending on house availability. The Tennessee Residence has a collective display of antiques and artwork that demonstrate the rich and robust history of the state. Tour requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance online at tn.gov/firstlady/residence.
Tennessee State Museum505 Deaderick Street. Open Tuesday–Saturday 10 am–5 pm, Sunday 1–5 pm. (615) 741-2692. What Is To Become of the People, an exhibition explor-ing the experiences of Tennesseans during the Civil War and Reconstruction, is part the city-wide commemoration of the Battle of Nashville. Many rare artifacts will be showcased, telling the per-sonal stories of individuals who lived during these tumultuous times. Visitors will learn about the lives of civilians during military occupation, how women confronted challenges on the home front, and about soldiers fighting in pivotal conflicts such as the Battle of Nashville. The exhibit will also ex-amine how many African Americans freed them-selves during the war and how the state officially ended slavery. It will also show the ways in which Tennessee’s Reconstruction story was different from the rest of the South, with former Confederates, African Americans, and Unionists struggling to cre-ate a new kind of state.tnmuseum.org
York & Friends Fine Art107 Harding Place. The gallery features a fresh, eclectic blend of artwork, artisan jewelry and pot-tery with a broad spectrum of styles including im-pressionistic, contemporary, whimsical, folk art and plein air. The vitality of fine southern living wraps these gallery walls, located in the heart of city’s his-toric Belle Meade area. yorkandfriends.com
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