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            <author>gary@garyashton.com (Gary Ashton: RE/MAX)</author>
            <title>Saturday Art Crawl in Downtown Nashville</title>
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Every month, on the first Saturday, residents of Nashville can enjoy the Art Crawl from 6pm to 9pm. This is a free event and allows the public with the opportunity to take in the many art galleries and sip on complimentary beverages. Many of the art galleries are found on the "Avenue of the Arts", which is 5th avenue, while others are throughout the rest of downtown. If you want to see all that's offered, you can take advantage of the free shuttles to get to around.



Upcoming Dates for the Crawl




July 6th


August 3rd


September 7th


October 5th


November 2nd


December 7th




With plenty of galleries displaying plenty of great art, you may need to attend more than once to get the full experience. Some of the galleries you can enjoy at the Art Crawl include:




The Arts Company - 215 5th Avenue North


Blend Studio - 79 Arcade


The COOP - 75 Arcade


Nashville Lines - 58 Arcade


OPEN - 57 Arcade


The Rymer Gallery - 233 5th Avenue North


Tinney Contemporary - 237 5th Avenue North


40AU - 69 Arcade


Frist Center for the Visual Arts - 919 Broadway


Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission - 800 2nd Avenue South


UltraViolet Gallery &amp; Photography - 59 Arcade


And More!




There are a total of 20 different galleries involved in the Art Crawl and many provide complimentary drinks as you enjoy the many different types of art. The free shuttle will make its way between all the different galleries from the Music City Center to the Fifth Avenue galleries. Whether you decide to walk from one gallery to another or you take the shuttle, you can enjoy plenty of great art all in one area from 6pm to 9pm on the first Saturday of every month.
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:06:44 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Celebrating The Man in Black</title>
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Recently opened, the Johnny Cash Museum is one more thing every visitor and local to Nashville must add to their list. This museum is a celebration of the life of Johnny Cash and features a huge collection from founder, Bill Miller. Bill has collected everything he could find associated with Cash for many years and has opened this museum as a tribute to The Man in Black.


Items found in the museum include:




Historical documents and letters


Awards


Costumes


Instruments


A handwritten manuscript of Cash's last song ever written


Interactive exhibits


Pictures


Videos


Records


And so much More!




With the help of friends, colleagues, family members and many others. Miller was able to bring this collection to the public. Not only can fans enjoy a look into the life of Johnny Cash as a music start, but they can also enjoy many items from his life before he became famous. Many items from the old House of Cash in Hendersonville are featured in the museum, along with artifacts from other museums around the country.


An entire section is dedicated to the time Cash spent in the Air Force. You can view his uniform, transmitter and service papers, along with many other items never released for public viewing before.


Another section labeled the Memphis/Sun Records section features a J-200 Gibson guitar, many 45 r.p.m. and 78 r.p.m. from Cash. Enjoy everything from the awards he won to the different formats he charted in, ranging from records all the way to digital downloads.


The museum is found on Third Avenue South in Nashville and opens daily at 11am. It stays open until 7pm and you enter and exit through a gift shop with some of the coolest Johnny Cash t-shirts and souvenirs you can find. Admission is $14 and discounts are provided for students and active military personnel with an ID.
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:00:11 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Getting Back to the Roots</title>
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Music City Roots is one of the most popular radio shows in Nashville. It comes to you live every Wednesday night from 7pm to 9pm as a celebration of the music scene in the city. The show comes from The Loveless Cafe, which brings together fans of music. Whether you enjoy country music or any other genre, this is a radio show you will fall in love with.


Nashville is known as the epicenter for country music and the Music City Roots show embraces this foundation. Even though the show is broadcast all over the world, its tradition comes from the roots of Nashville tradition. Each week, a handful of artists will be interviewed for about 20 minutes each and a jam session will follow. Often, the artists on the show will collaborate, which adds to the excitement.


Upcoming Guests




June 19th - Marshal Chapman, Old Man Luedecke, The Amigos Band, The G2 Bluegrass Band and Songs of the Fall


July 10th - New Country Rehab, Cereus Bright, Mandolin Orange, Eric Brace, Peter Cooper and Amber Digby


July 17th - Susan Werner, Randall Bramblett, Strung Like a Horse, James Wallace &amp; The Naked Light, Kristi Rose and Fats Kaplin


July 24th - The Oh Hellos, Red June, Daniel Ellsworth &amp; The Great Lakes, John Jorgenson Trio and Claire Lynch




The Host - Jim Lauderdale


Jim is a performer/songwriter and considered one of the "A" list of Nashville. He's worked with many top artists including Patty Loveless, The Dixie Chicks, Vince Gill, Gary Allen, Blake Shelton and many others. With two Grammies under his belt and plenty of other accolades, Jim is the perfect choice for a show like Music City Roots


Attending the Show


If you live in the Nashville area or will be visiting, you can get an up-close and personal look at the Music City Roots radio show by attending it live. The show is for all ages and tickets can be purchased at the Loveless Cafe, at Grimey's or online. Many of the shows sell out, so make sure you get your tickets early. Seating is first-come, first-served and the doors open at 6pm.


Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 to 18. Students 19 and older get in for $5 with a valid student ID and other discounts are available for tours and special groups.
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Celebrate Food in the Afternoon</title>
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Neighborfood in The Gulch is scheduled for Saturday, June 15th and will provide a great way for those in this neighborhood to celebrate food from local restaurants. Six area restaurants will be involved and they're all within walking distance. Of course, this isn't just a celebration of food, but also an event to help local non-profits, such as East C.A.N. and Hands On Nashville. The event will be held during the afternoon from 2pm to 5pm.


This is an event for the entire family and kids are welcome to attend. Kids only need a ticket if they're eating and one ticket per two children is recommended. This will provide one dish at each restaurant for the two children to share.


The event is put on by Dishcrawl. They're responsible for many of the food tours and events in the area with a goal of exploring restaurants, neighborhoods and many different foods throughout Nashville. Dishcrawl wants to change the way you experience food and drink in your local community.


How it Works


With your ticket, you're invited to dine at all of the participating locations. You will receive a map of the dinner spots when you check-in. After you purchase your ticket, a meeting place will be revealed a few days prior to the event. If you need to cancel you reservation, it must be done at least 48 hours in advance. The event will be held regardless of weather.


Tickets are available online for $29 and will be available the day of the event for $35. Vegetarians are welcome and there may be dishes specifically for vegetarians at the various dining locations. However, there's no guaranteed of a vegetarian option or options fitting any other dietary restriction.


Come out on Saturday, June 15th and enjoy this one-of-a-kind food event from 2pm to 5pm. For more information, visit the website at, http://www.dishcrawl.com/gulchneighborfood/.
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Public Libraries Found in Nashville</title>
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Throughout Nashville, many public libraries serve the community with internet services, movies, music and, of course, books. Many of these libraries also host different events and classes throughout the year. Nashville public libraries include:




The Main Library on Church Street with service for the Deaf &amp; Hard of Hearing


Bellevue on Colice Jeanne Road


Bordeaux on Clarksville Pike


Donelson on Lebanon Road


East Library on Gallatin Road


Edgehill on 12th Avenue South


Edmondson Pike on Edmondson Pike


Goodlettsville on Rivergate Parkway


Hadley Park on 28th Avenue North


Hermitage on James Kay Lane


Inglewood on Gallatin Road


Looby on Rosa L. Parks Boulevard


Madison on Gallatin Pike south


North Library on Monroe Street


Old Hickory on Jones Street


Pruitt on Charles E. Davis Boulevard


Richland Park on Charlotte Avenue


Southeast Library on Hickory Highlands Drive


Thompson Lane on Thompson Lane


Watkins Park on 17th Avenue North




The public libraries hold all types of classes and events including:




Book Binding: Cress Structure Binding


June movie Time


Safari Greg


Hula Hooping for Teens


Movie Nights and Movie Days


The Magical World of Books with Scott Cantrell


Book Clubs


And More!




Concerts happen often at the libraries and range from Hip Hop with Onlya Williams to African Drummers. There are classes and events for children, teens and adults, along with many community events and festivals for the entire family.


The Kids Zone


With colored dots, it's easy to find the right books for your children. The kid’s zone is split into books for up to 2 years old, 2-3 years old, 4-5 years old and grades 1 through 6. This makes it easy for your children to find the right books for their reading level. The kid’s zone also features story time and many events specifically for younger children.
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:30:42 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>gary@garyashton.com (Gary Ashton: RE/MAX)</author>
            <title>Discover Horses, Hospitality and History</title>
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The Belle Meade Plantation is the perfect place to enjoy plenty of history and fun. The plantation was founded by John Harding back in 1807 and since has become a historic landmark with a Greek-Revival mansion and so much more. If you love history or you're looking for the perfect place for your next event, this might be the right choice.


Group Tours


Many different group tours are offered for both children and adults. Whether you want to bring your class for a field trip or you have a group of adults ready for a tour, you have plenty of choices here. Adult tours include:




Regular Group Tours - A guided tour of the mansion, plantation and more. This tour has a minimum of 15 guests and the rate is $13 per person.


Lunch Tours - Enjoy a tour, along with delicious lunch for a minimum of 20 people or dinner for a minimum of 40 people. This tour is perfect for rehearsal dinners and other events. This tour is $34 per person, which includes the meal and a wine tasting.


Culinary Tours - If you love to cook, this is the tour for you. Along with a tour of the plantation, you get to cook in the plantation kitchen and use the smoke house. This tour is $40 per guest with a minimum of 15 guests. If you want to include lunch, the price is $55 per guest.




Other tours include the Progressive Plantation Tour, the Holiday Wassail Tour and the Lemonade Tour. All tours need to be booked in advance.


If you just want to come out and enjoy the plantation on your own, you can. Regular admission includes a guided tour of the mansion and the rate is $26 for adults, $19 for students and $8 for children ages 6 to 12. A family pass is $45 and includes two adults and up to four children ages 6 to 18.
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2013 09:15:11 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>gary@garyashton.com (Gary Ashton: RE/MAX)</author>
            <title>The Zoo and a Movie</title>
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If you want to enjoy plenty of great family fun, you can at the Zoo. GooGoo presents Zoovie Nights and two dates still remain. This is more than just a night at the zoo watching a moving, however. These nights include inflatables, music, games, access to the carousel and so much more. When the sun sets, the feature film will be played on a huge screen and you may want to bring a blanket.


Families can enjoy an entire day at the Zoo before Zoovie night starts, which makes this the perfect way to spend the day with your kids. Enjoy all the animals throughout the zoo and when 6pm hits, you can relax and enjoy the events of the night.


The night will kick off with plenty of inflatable fun, a DJ and games on the Festival Field. Your kids can enjoy face painting, grab snacks and food from the concessions and even ride on the Carousel. The movie doesn't start until sunset, so you have plenty of time to enjoy the festival-like atmosphere before relaxing for the movie.


The entire day can be a family day with an event like this. Sometimes you have to plan special time for your family to be together and these two dates give you the perfect opportunity.


Zoo Admission and Hours


The zoo is $15 for adults and $10 for children 2 to 12 years of age. You can start your adventure early at 9am or arrive anytime in the afternoon for a day at the zoo. Spend time enjoying the animals and all the zoo offers until 6pm.


Zoovie Nights Admissions and Hours


If you spend the day at the zoo, you don't have to pay for Zoovie Night. It's included, but those just coming out for the night can get in for $5 per person. The night will last until 9:30pm with the show starting when the sun goes down.


June 28th will feature the movie Madagascar and September 13th will feature Paranorman.
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2013 13:18:50 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>gary@garyashton.com (Gary Ashton: RE/MAX)</author>
            <title>The Best Music in Nashville</title>
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If you want to enjoy the best Music City offers, Grand Ole Opry is the place for you. Many top artists are members of the Grand Ole Opry and perform regularly here. From Carrie Underwood to Vince Gill, you'll find some of today’s top stars and some of the best from yesterday.


Touring the Grand Ole Opry


Taking a tour of the venue is a great way to enjoy all that's offered here. There are three ways to tour the Grand Ole Opry.




Daytime Tour - Walk where some of the legends of country music have been with this exclusive backstage tour. Your guide will share stories and show you everything you've always wanted to see.


Post Show Tour - This tour is a special treat for those wanting to see the Grand Ole Opry right after a show. Backstage access is something everybody dreams of and this tour provides exactly what you're looking for.


VIP Tour - If you want to spend time backstage during the show, this is the tour for you. Many have said the real show happens behind the scenes and this tour puts you right in the middle of it.




Upcoming Shows




Darryl Worley, Ricky Skaggs, Poco, Elizabeth Cook and more on Saturday, June 1st


Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Kellie Pickler and more on Tuesday, June 4th


Carrie Underwood, Josh Turner, Charley Pride and more on Friday, June 7th


Scotty McCreery, Charley Pride, Roy Clark and more on Saturday, June 8th


Rascal Flatts, Diamond Rio and more on Tuesday, June 11th


Patty Loveless, Vince Gill and more on Friday, June 14th and Saturday June 15th




Tickets for most shows range from $35 to $57 for adults and $25 to $57 for children ages 4 to 11. The price depends on where you sit and all shows start at 7pm.
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            <pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2013 14:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Do You Love Puppets and Music?</title>
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The Nashville International Puppet Festival is coming to the Nashville Public Library June 21st through 23rd. Some of the activities are free and will feature colorful story telling with hand puppets, rod puppets, marionettes, shadow puppets and more. This festival will feature all types of activities including:




String city - Thursday, June 20th at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum starting at 7pm. Tickets are $30 per person.


TPAC presents Martinis &amp; Marionettes - Saturday, June 22nd at TPAC's Johnson Theater starting at 7pm. Tickets are $30 in advance or $40 the night of the event.


Puppet Parade - Saturday, June 22nd at 9am. The parade starts in front of the library and will march down Church Street.




Other events happening throughout the festival include a children’s area with entertainment such as jugglers, face painting, balloon artists, uni-cyclists and more. This is a free event with performances by Wishing Chair Productions. Children can even make their own puppet in the craft room.


The Church Street Park Music Stage will also feature entertainment free of charge with many local food trucks on hand. The WannaBeatles will be on the state at the end of the parade and many other acts will take the stage throughout the events.


Performers include:




Kawasemi-Za


Velo Theatre


Sombrias Chinas


Dresdner Figuretheater


Dragon Art Studio


Phillip Huber, Huber Marionettes


Lee Bryan, That Puppet Guy


Bob and Elise Nathanson, Puppets to Go


Kathleen Lynam, Crafty Characters


Wishing Chair Productions &amp; The Puppet Truck


Wild Goose Chase Puppet Theatre


Coal Train Railroad


Davey Ukelele and the Gag Time Gang


Professor Smarty Pants


Rachel Sumner


The WannaBeatles




Festival performances are free and tickets can be picked up the day of the events at the library. You can reserve your tickets ahead of time online for $2.50.
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2013 12:07:19 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Calling All Dukes of Hazzard Fans</title>
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The Dukes of Hazzard Fan Fair is coming to Nashville on June 8th. This event features all types of entertainment and fun. It's limited to only 600 people, so you want to get your tickets as soon as possible. The entire cash from the show will be in attendance and the event will coincide with the CMA Music Festival. The place is Cooter's Place on McGavock Pike, which provides a great location for this type of event.


Cast on Site


The cast will be there including:




John Schneider (Bo)


Sonny Shroyer (Enos)


Tom Wopat (Luke)


Rick Hurst (Cletus)


James Best (Rosco)


Catherine Bach (Daisy)


Ben Jones (Cooter)




The entire cast hasn't been together since the DukeFest of 2007 and this doesn't happen often. This was one of the most popular shows of its time and the festival will give you the opportunity to meet the cast and get autographs.


Along with celebrating the show and cast, there will be a Hazzard County Car Show and Swap Meet. It will feature all kinds of memorabilia and car parts for sale and plenty of great cars on hand for the show. If you've been searching for a specific part for your hot rod, this might be the perfect place to find it.


Ticket Prices


If you want to enjoy the Dukes of Hazzard Fan Fair events, admission is $10. This admission price doesn't include the concert, however. The Nashville Palace Duke's Concert will be held Saturday Night and admission is $25, but tickets are limited.


Tickets for seniors and active military with ID are only $5. In addition, those with Dukes replica cars can drive them to the events and receive two free passes. You need to register online and check in at the gate for this offer and it doesn't include the concert.
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            <pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2013 08:08:22 -0500</pubDate>
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