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February – Black History Month at The this month’s features Hermitage Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays – 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Home of President Andrew Grand Ole Opry Jackson. Black History Month provides The Hermitage with a special opportunity to examine, 2804 Opryland Drive. Grand Ole Opry shows explore, and share stories of its enslaved people are performed every Friday and Saturday in with a wide audience. Join us for weekly programs February, plus Tuesdays beginning February that will run throughout the month. They con- 16. Since 1925, country’s best have mesmer- clude on February 20 with a memorial concert and ized audiences at the Opry, the show that wreath-laying commemorating the lives of the 150 made country music famous. While perfor- men, women and children who were enslaved at mances from both legendary entertainers and The Hermitage. thehermitage.com the latest country music acts are the norm, when you go to the Opry, you’ll also enjoy February 2, 4, 6, 9, 15, 18, 20, 27 – bluegrass bands, comedy, and more. See the Nashville Predators Home Games new stars, superstars, and legends of coun- Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Enjoy NHL try music on the stage where many of them hockey in Smashville as the Predators take on the St. Louis Blues on February 2; Philadelphia Flyers on February 4; San Jose Sharks on February 6; Washington Capitals on February 9; Dallas Stars on February 15; Boston Bruins on February 18; Los Angeles Kings on February 20; St. Louis Blues on February 27 at 2 pm. All games at 7 pm unless otherwise noted. predators.nhl.com got their start and some are experiencing the thrill for the very first time. Artists sched- February 7 – Zooperbowl uled to appear this month include Little Big Nashville Zoo, 3777 Town, Ronnie Milsap (pictured), Terri Clark, Nolensville Pike. With less Chris Janson, Lorrie Morgan, Joe Diffie, crowds and more active and more! For Opry tickets and information animals, winter is a won- visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. derful time to explore the Zoo. Weather permitting, Daily – Grand Ole Opry House visitors can enjoy rides on Backstage Pass Tours the Wild Animal Carousel Guided tours of the Grand Ole Opry House and Wilderness Express offer visitors an up-close look at the cele- Train. During Zooperbowl, brated 4,400-seat venue and country’s most animals normally seen famous show, including themed dressing A barn owl cocks her during this time of year will rooms, the artists’ entrance, the Opry stage, head to better assess be on exhibit as well as an- her object of inter- and more. Daytime tours are available sev- imals in the indoor Unseen est. Owls don’t have en days a week featuring Blake Shelton as New World. The café and the ability to move your video tour guide. Tours are also avail- their eyes and must Jungle Gym playground able following most Opry performances with move their whole will also be open. The an- video tour guide Darius Rucker. For a once- heads to get a differ- nual warm-up to the Super ent perspective. Zoo in-a-lifetime experience, try our Behind the Bowl offers half price guest photo by Rachel Curtain VIP tour. For more information, visit admission. 9 am–4 pm. Hudgens. opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. nashvillezoo.org

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4 February 7 – Family Program: Make events Letterpress Art with Hatch Show Print This informal event will offer a deeper Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum 222, understanding of the culinary traditions of Greece, Fifth Avenue South. Kids get hands-on with let- Turkey, Italy and Spain. The program will begin at terpress in this unique workshop at Hatch Show 6 pm, followed by a tasting reception of wine and Print, one of the oldest working letterpress print small bites to entice your palate. Tickets: $50 each, shops in the U.S. Learn about letterpress printing benefiting The Conservancy for the Parthenon and from Hatch Show Print staff, then create your very Centennial Park. conservancyonline.com own letterpress art using carved wood, linoleum, and metal block images from the Hatch collection. February 13 – Second Saturday Laser This activity takes place in the Hatch Space for Shows at Sudekem Planetarium Design and is designed for guests ages 5 and up Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley and their accompanying adults. Attendees must Boulevard. After-hours showings of stunning have a Program Pass, distributed 30 minutes prior planetarium and special laser music shows, with to each session at Hatch Show Print Design studio millions of stars and digital visual effects. See a on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating is lim- single show or make it a full evening and buy tick- ited. Sessions take place 12–12:45 pm; 1–1:45 pm; ets for all three shows! Laser Beatles at 8:30 pm; 2–2:45 pm. countrymusichalloffame.org ElectroPop at 9:30 pm; Laser Queen at 10:30 pm. February 12-14 – Antiques & Garden sudekumplanetarium.com Show of Nashville February 13 – Public Star Party February Music City Center, 201 Fifth Avenue South. More Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson than 150 vendors will show spectacular garden Street. Join the Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical spaces, fine antiques, horticultural items, and Society as they set up telescopes for everyone to more. Honorary Chair Bunny Williams is a design- enjoy the view of the winter night sky! This year er with a modern vision, a sense of history, and the features the planet Jupiter. (Cancelled for clouds confidence to take the unexpected path. Both a or inclement weather.) bsasnashville.com trailblazer and a tastemaker, Williams’ style is classic, but never predictable. In addition to the main February 13 – Nashville Rollergirls show, there will be several special events. Featured Nashville Expo Center, Sports Arena, 625 keynote speaker Gwyneth Paltrow will host a lively Smith Avenue. The Rollergirls begin the sea- discussion on interior design on February 12 at 11 son with a Scrimmage-A-Thon and pre-season am. antiquesandgardenshow.com Doubleheader. Doors open at 4:30 pm; Bouts begin at 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Admission: $15 February 12-14 – Tennessee Boat & ages 13+; $7 seniors 62+; military and children Fishing Expo 7-12; free for children 6 and under; $5 parking. Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood thefairgrounds.com Avenue. The top boat and tackles dealers will be on hand with something for everyone! Check out Nashville Chili Festival – February 14 all the hottest new boats with dealer incentives Yazoo Brewing Company, 910 Division Street. and load up on tons of tackle with discount pric- Locals are invited to enter their best chili recipes ing. Stick around for hourly door prizes and enjoy to be tasted by an esteemed panel of judges. a walk down memory lane viewing the antique While the chili is the star of the event, guests can lure display. Admission: $7 adult, $3 children also enjoy live musical performances and brave a 6-14, free for 5 and under. Hours: Friday 12–9 pm, pepper-eating contest, and the younger guests Saturday 9 am–8 pm, Sunday 10 am–5 pm; $5 can participate in various kid’s activities. 12–3 pm. parking. tnboatexpo.com nashvillechilifestival.com

February 13 – Sip & Savor: Tastes & February 14 – Disney Live! Mickey & Traditions of The Mediterranean Minnie’s Doorway to Magic Inside the Parthenon, 2500 West End Avenue. Join Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Join Mickey us for a tasting journey of the Mediterranean with Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy as 25 international food expert Mara Papatheodorou. of your favorite Disney characters surprise and

5 events Sun Tzu’s Art Of War Conference – February 27 captivate at every turn! See the Fairy Godmother Vanderbilt University, Owen Graduate School of transform Cinderella’s rags into a beautiful ball Management, 401 21st Ave South. Legendary gown in a split second; the Toy Story gang defy the Chinese general and philosopher Sun Tzu wrote dimensions of Andy’s toy box with the help of the The Art of War over 2,500 years ago, yet his book green army men; and the spectacular stage debut remains relevant and timely today all around of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider as they rise into the sky the world. The first annual Sun Tzu’s Art of War amidst the floating lanterns. With special appear- Conference features a full day of nine thought- ances by Snow White, Tinker Bell and Aladdin’s provoking speakers, from 8am–4pm. Perfect for Genie, you never know what to expect or who executives, professionals, and students. Your $88 might join in the fun. In Disney Live! Mickey and ticket will include breakfast, lunch, coffee, snacks, Minnie’s Doorway to Magic you hold the ultimate and camaraderie. sonshi.com key to unlocking your imagination. Shows at 3 and 6 pm. bridgestonearena.com February 27 – Sister’s Voices The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane. Celebrate February 16 – GnashVegas Casino Night Black History Month with a dynamic multimedia & Auction program that will explore the music and voices of Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Nashville women known to have been trapped by the bonds Predators fans are invited to mix and mingle at of slavery. Dr. Naima Bush weaves historical narra- casino tables with the Nashville Predators play- tive and musical performance for an unforgettable ers, coaches and personalities who serve as guest journey into the lives and experiences of these re- dealers. Enjoy delicious food from Nashville res- markable women. The program is family-friendly taurants and delightful beverages from an open and free to the public. Performances at 11 am and bar. This exciting event will feature one-of-a-kind 1:30 pm. thehermitage.com auction packages and experiences. VIP guests will be invited to a reception with the team before the event begins. Proceeds from GnashVegas will benefit hundreds of non-profits in the middle art crawls Tennessee community. Attire is “fire and ice” (cocktail attire). For more information and tickets go to predators.nhl.com and select Gnash Vegas. pend your evening at an art crawl! Various area galleries offer rare op- February 17 – Beaman Park Night Hike portunities to view diverse exhibi- Beaman Park Nature Center, 5911 Old Hickory stions featuring many genres of artwork the first Boulevard. The moon is bright and the trails beck- Friday or Saturday of the month. The events on. Enjoy the magic and mystery of the woods are free, and some venues serve complimenta- at night as we hike the Henry Hollow Loop trail. ry wine and light hors d’oeuvres. These month- 5:30–7:30 pm. All ages are welcome. Call to regis- ly gatherings are an opportunity to meet the ter (615) 862-8580. artists, buy and support their work.

February 26-28 – Nashville Flea Market February 4 – Downtown Franklin Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue, Friday Art Crawl (615) 862-5016. Indoors and outdoors! You’ll find Charming shops and galleries, live music and a huge variety of gifts, antiques, collectibles, refreshments make Franklin a great place to jewelry, arts and crafts, tools, housewares, hand- be 6–9 pm. A $5 unlimited trolley ticket runs made clothing, and hundreds of thousands of all night to take guests from spot to spot. other items each month, at one of the top ten franklinartscene.com flea markets in the country. Dealers and vendors from 30 states offer their wares to the buy- February 5 – Downtown Nashville ing public. Admission is free; parking $5. Friday Saturday Art Crawl 8 am–5 pm; Saturday 7 am–6 pm; Sunday 7 am– Fifth Avenue of the Arts, Historic Arcade, 4 pm. nashvilleexpocenter.org Eighth Avenue, Broadway. Various galleries

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Frist Center for the Visual Arts antebellum homes in the South, with 36 rooms and 919 Broadway. Guido van der Werve: Nummers 19,000 square feet, boasting an exquisite collection 2 6 8 14 presents four films incorporating classi- of artifacts and art. Guided tours Monday–Saturday cal music and the artist’s own compositions. He 10 am–4 pm, Sunday 1–4 pm, last tour 3:30 pm. wittily explores subverting relationships between Above: detail of a portrait of Nashville socialite time, nature, culture, and the body in a hypnotic Adelicia Acklen. www.belmontmansion.com and open-ended narrative. Treasures from the House of Alba: 500 Years of Art and Collecting Centennial Art Center is from one of the oldest and most significant 301 25th Avenue North in Centennial Park. private collections in Europe, featuring works by The CAC gallery Goya, Murillo, Rubens, Titian, and more from the showcases the art splendid palaces of the Alba dynasty in Spain. The of local and re- House of Alba was a prominent Spanish noble gional profession- family with ties to the monarchy since the fifteenth al and emerging century. (Both open February 5) fristcenter.org artists. Opening February 5 with Belmont Mansion an evening recep- 1700 Acklen Avenue. Belmont Mansion was tion 5–7 pm: Black designed and constructed in the mid-1800s as History Month an Italianate villa. It is one of the most elaborate – A Celebration, featuring the Sinner Man, oil on canvas work of 14 local by Michael McBride offer rare opportunities to view diverse exhibi- African-American tions featuring every genre of art. The festive artists. Gallery hours: Monday–Thursday 9 am–5 pm. atmosphere and participating venues located nashville.gov/cac along Fifth Avenue of the Arts to the Historic Arcade to Eighth Avenue to Broadway wel- Nashville Public Library Art Gallery come you to experience downtown Nashville Main Library, 615 Church Street. Estamos as a center for art. Galleries open 6–9 pm, with Aquí: Voces Contemporáneas | We Are Here: trollies making a continuous loop 6–10 pm. Contemporary Voices presents the art and sculp- nashvilledowntown.com/play ture of Tennessee Hispanic artists whose work de- scribes the immigrant experience, alongside per- February 5 – Arts & Music at sonal narratives locally collected from foreign-born Wedgewood/Houston residents as part of the New Faces of Nashville Minutes from downtown, Wedgewood/ Collection. The Aesthetic of a Book shows that Houston is rich with art and music culture. though a book’s illustrations are commonly as- Check out groundbreaking art from the artist sumed to be its main artwork, there is still more run spaces on Chestnut Street to the commer- beauty to be found throughout the book’s design. cial galleries on Hagan Street along with pop- library.nashville.org ups, beginning at 6 pm. am-wh.com Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery February 13 – East Side Art Stumble Cohen Memorial Hall, 1220 21st Avenue South. East Nashville. Be part of the art scene in East The Last Laugh: Selections from Michael Nashville at this Saturday event from 6-9, rain Aurbach’s Secrecy Series is an artistic commen- or shine. The galleries, businesses, and stu- tary on individuals’ use and abuse of power. The dios stretch across the neighborhoods of East artworks are characteristically imbued with wit and Nashville and Inglewood. satire, each large-scale sculpture a kind of stage. vanderbilt.edu/gallery

7 February 12; Sam’s Place: Music for the Spirit, performing featuring Fisk Jubilee Singers, Dave Barnes, Love & Theft and more! on February 14; Tommy arts Emmanuel with special guest Paul Thorn on February 27; 2 Cellos (pictured), on Feburary 28. Buy tickets at Ryman box office, ryman.com, ticketmaster.com, ticketmaster outlets or call (615) 458-8700.

February at the Wildhorse Saloon 120 Second Avenue North. Three floors of fun with five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. The Wildhorse boasts extraordinary tal- February at the Nashville Symphony ent, fine house bands and memorable perform- Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony ers. Fun, complimentary line dancing lessons are Place. Packages may be purchased from the offered daily. For venue info or show tickets call Patron Services hotline at (615) 687- 6401. (615) 902-8200 or buy online at ticketmaster.com or Concerts this month: Diana Ross with the wildhorsesaloon.com. Nashville Symphony on February 2 and 3 at 7:30 pm; The B-52s with the Nashville Symphony on February 2 – LookIn: Good Monsters February 4 at 7:30 pm, February 5 at 8 pm; Willie Rehearsal Hall, Nashville Public Television, Studio Nelson & Family on February 11 at 7:30 pm, A, 161 Rains Avenue. LookIns are a fun way to see February 12 at 8 pm; Valentine’s with Sheryl what goes on behind the scenes and before the Crow and the Nashville Symphony on February curtain goes up. Each event features remarks by 13 at 8 pm, February 14 at 7:30 pm; Pictures at the play’s director, an in-rehearsal scene with the an Exhibition and Beethoven’s Fourth Piano actors, meet-and-greet with cast and creative staff Concerto on February 18 at 7 pm, February 19 and other Nashville Rep supporters, plus food and and 20 at 8 pm; Coffee & Classics: Pictures at drinks provided by Nashville Rep volunteers. Free, an Exhibition on February 19 at 10:30 am; The reservations required, 6pm, tpac.org Music of the Eagles with the Nashville Symphony on February 25 at 7 pm, February 26 and 27 at February 2, 9, 23 – The Doyle and 8 pm; Get Wild with the Nashville Symphony Debbie Show featuring “Carnival of the Animals,” with visu- Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. This hilarious als from the Nashville Zoo on February 27 at 11 love letter to the country music community and its am; Experience Hendrix on February 29 at 7:30 stars is hysterical, and the music is finely-crafted. pm, with performers Billy Cox, Buddy Guy, The two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton, Zakk Wylde, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jonny have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off Lang, Dweezil Zappa, Eric Johnson, and more! beautifully. Tickets are $20 and the show begins at For tickets, call the box office at (615) 687- 6400 7 pm. doyleanddebbie.com between 10 am and 6 pm Monday through Friday or 10 am and 2 pm Saturday, or go to the website February 3, 10, 17, 24 – Music City Roots at nashvillesymphony.org. The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. Jim Lauderdale hosts Wednesday night’s weekly, two- February at the hour live radio show, showcasing Nashville’s rich Ryman Auditorium music scene, from country to Americana. $15 re- 116 Fifth Avenue North. served seats; $10 general admission; free for 5 and This stellar venue is a six- under. musiccityroots.com time winner of Pollstar’s Concert Theatre of the February 4, 11, 18, 25 – Fontanel Year award and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy of Thursday Night Fishing Club Country Music’s Venue of the Year. This month’s Cafe Fontanella, 4225 Whites Creek Pike. Studio outstanding lineup includes Peppa Pig Live! musicians will perform timeless classics and cover Peppa’s Big Splash on February 5; Beth Hart on tunes from 6-8 pm. fontanelmansion.com

8 February 4, 12, 25 – Music at the Frist February 6, 13, 20, 27 – Bye Bye Liver: Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway. Enjoy The Nashville Drinking Play free music in the Cafe or Grand Lobby, at 6 pm. Blue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fast- Master guitar designer, builder and visionary Keith paced sketch comedy takes a satirical look at the Medley on February 4; Vocal duo Duette, an alter- drinking culture every Saturday night. Audience native acoustic band of ukulele, guitar, and tight members participate in Would You Rather, Name harmonies on February 12; Original, contemporary That Tune, and more. Tickets: $12. 21 or over. and traditional bluegrass music from Stone Soup byebyeliver.com/nashville on February 25. fristcenter.org February 6, 20, 27 – Saturday February 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19 & 20 – Songwriter Salute and Sessions Southern Fried Funeral Ford Theater, Country Music Hall of Fame. 222 112 Second Avenue South, Franklin. Families re- Fifth Avenue South. A salute to legendary song- veal their real selves in light of a crisis, and the zany writer Al Anderson begins at 1:30 pm on February southern Frye family is no exception. They paint 6, illustrated with vintage photos, film footage, and the occasion with their true colors as they lay dear- recordings. Anderson, BMI’s Country Songwriter ly departed Dewey Frye to rest. An entertaining of the Year 2000, will perform briefly.Songwriter show from the Pull-Tight Players. pull-tight.com Sessions are on February 20 and 27 at 11:30 am, where songwriters perform and invite questions February 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 – from the audience. Casey Beathard, Jeff Hyde, Tall Tale Circus Luke Laird and Jeremy Spillman will perform Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street. and share stories behind the hits they crafted with Wishing Chair Productions invites you to see Eric Church as part of Writers’ Round: The Songs Pecos Bill, Calamity Jane, John Henry and Johnny of Eric Church on February 20; Steve Dorff on Appleseed – live and in person, in this musi- February 27. countrymusichalloffame.org cal extravaganza for the whole family. The free hour-long show starts at 10:30 am. Free parking February 7, 14, 21, 28 – Bluegrass Jam for 1-1/2 hours in the library’s parking garage. Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. Free admis- nashvillepubliclibrary.org sion on Sunday evening at Nashville’s premiere listening room for bluegrass and roots music. “Cold February 6 – The NICkey Mouse Show beer, hot pickin’ and friends you won’t meet until Bongo After Hours Theatre, 2007 Belmont you get here.” The evening entertainment begins Avenue. Be a NICkey Mouse Show guest and our at 8 pm. (615) 255-3307. stationinn.com Improv’kateers will bring a spoonful of your favorite classic improv games sprinkled with extra mag- February 11 – The Olate Dogs ic. Bring friends and family to the show where we Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin. The will create a whole new world of laughter together. winners of America’s Got Talent Season 7 are a Tickets are $10. nashvilleimprovcompany.com high-energy, fast-paced canine theatrical act filled with amazing dog tricks, human acrobatics and February 6, 7 – Cinderella humor. Showtime at 7 pm. franklintheatre.com Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton. You will not want to miss NCT’s breathtaking new February 11-14, 18-21, 25-28 – Funny production of the most beloved fairytale of all Valentine time. This sparkling confection brims with hu- Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Highway 100. mor, magic, and spectacular theatrical effects. Nashville’s original barn and most unique dining Hilarious stepsisters, wise fairy godmother, amaz- and entertainment experience offers a premium ing transformations, delicate pumpkin coach, buffet and professional theater. Funny Valentine is the ball gown, a handsome prince, the striking a comedy about love and relationships. Children’s clock, a desperate flight and, of course, a delicate book author Andy Robbins has been an unhappy glass slipper left behind in the snow are all lov- bachelor since his divorce eight months before ingly designed, carefully crafted, and beautifully from his former collaborator, Ellen. On one in- played by extraordinary artists and performers. credible day, Ellen re-enters his life eight months nashvillechildrenstheatre.org pregnant; his agent arrives with a TV contract that

9 performing arts Hasn’t Spoiled Me Yet with the hit “Don’t Talk To Strangers.” Doors open at 6 pm and the show needs both Andy’s and Ellen’s approval, a beautiful starts at 7:30 pm. Dinner will be available. Tickets: lawyer appears to seduce Andy, and Ellen’s mother $47.50–$190. wildhorsesaloon.com makes an unexpected appearance. Completely rattled, Andy begins a string of lies while he’s try- February 12-14 – Attitude ing to get Ellen to sign a contract she opposes. James K. Polk Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Will Andy grow up just enough to straighten out Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Nashville Ballet’s ac- the mess and win back his wife? Performances claimed annual series, Attitude, brings the best Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; Thursday of Nashville’s thriving arts community together and Sunday matinees. dinnertheatre.com to highlight some of the most unique and inspi- rational collaborations in Music City, including February 11-13, 16-20, 23-27 – Good thought-provoking works from contemporary cho- Monsters reographers and live music from local musicians. Andrew Johnson Theater, Tennessee Performing Attitude features a collaboration with The Bluebird Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Nashville Cafe, the revival of Petite Mort and the Nashville Repertory Theatre’s newest production is a stun- premiere of Chopin Tributes from renowned cho- ning psychological drama, exploring how human reographer James Sewell. February 12 at 7:30 pm, beings maneuver through earth-shattering trage- February 14 at 2 pm. nashvilleballet.com, tpac.org dy, with intense focus on the human side of a situa- tion gone horribly wrong. Frank is a Gulf War veter- February 16-21 – Motown The Musical an and police officer who moonlights as a security Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts guard to make ends meet. Safira was a shoplifter. It Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Motown The Musical was dark. Frank thought she had a gun. She didn’t. is the true American dream story of Motown found- Now Frank’s the guy who shot an unarmed teen- er Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer ager, with ramifications for his wife, his best friend, to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the Safira’s father, and a media spin doctor looking careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey for a story. While he waits for the grand jury, Safira Robinson, and many more. Motown shattered bar- haunts Frank every night and soon she begins to riers, shaped our lives and made us all move to the make terrifying demands of him. nashvillerep.org same beat. Featuring classic songs such as “My Girl” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” ex- February 12 – Snap on 2&4 perience the story behind the music in this record- The Jazz Cave, 1319 Adams Street. Performances breaking smash hit! Recommended for ages 10 are by Nashville’s top jazz artists, many of whom and up. tpac.org are Nashville Jazz Workshop faculty. Trumpeter George Tidwell will perform with the NJW All- February 18-21, 25-28 – Sunset Blvd. Stars, including Denis Solee (saxophone), Roy The Larry Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike. Agee (trombone), Lori Mechem (piano), Roger Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated musical tells Spencer (bass), and Duffy Jackson (drums). It will the tale of aging, famed silent movie star, Norma swing! Soft drinks and bottled water available. Desmond, eternally living in the past and waiting BYOB and snacks. Doors open at 7:15 pm. The for her next starring role, when she crosses paths show starts at 8 pm. Tickets: $25, High School & with a hapless screenwriter. Thursday–Saturday College Students: $15. nashvillejazz.org shows start at 7 pm, Sunday matinee at 2 pm. thelarrykeetontheatre.org February 12, 13 – Rick Springfield Wildhorse Saloon. 120 Second Avenue North. Rick February 18-21, 25-28 – The Glass Springfield came to the U.S. from Australia in the Menagerie early 70’s to record and learn to speak English with Jamsion Hall, The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin an American accent to further his acting career. Road, Franklin. A keepsake centerpiece of Shortly after landing the role as Dr. Noah Drake American drama, Tennessee Williams’ breakout on General Hospital in 1980, his single “Jessie’s play “The Glass Menagerie” is as haunting and Girl” became a #1 record in the U.S. He continued treasured as memory itself. This season Studio to star on GH while touring and releasing Success Tenn remounts its award-winning 2011 produc-

10 tion, complete with the full original cast. This deli- to be a tipping point in American history, inspir- cately crafted presentation allows the script’s full ing Montgomery’s African-American citizens to spectrum of emotion to shine, from its shimmer- organize in non-violent protest under the lead- ing moments of warmth and humor to its arresting ership of a new young pastor, Dr. Martin Luther scenes of shattering heartbreak. StudioTenn uses King, Jr. A 13-month boycott of Montgomery’s a rich combination of talent from Nashville and public transit system resulted in a landmark U.S. Broadway to bring classic works of drama and mu- Supreme Court decision striking down segrega- sical theater to life in middle Tennessee, and each tion on public busses as unconstitutional. 60 years production promises the audience a fully immer- after the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Rosa Parks is sive, emotional experience. studiotenn.com remembered as “the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement.” With deep intensity and uplifting February 19, 20 – A 24-Decade History of songs of the struggle, this play tells her uniquely Popular Music: 1806-1836 w/ Taylor Mac moving American story. Everyone makes a differ- OZ, 6172 Cockrill Bend Circle. OZ Arts is ence. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org Nashville’s destination for innovative contemporary art experiences. Taylor Mac is playwright, ac- tor, singer-songwriter, cabaret performer, director and producer, and has embarked on a mam- moth musical journey to chart the 24-decade history of popular music from 1776–2016. OZ Arts will present three decades, 1806-1836 over two nights. Backed by a 5-piece band, incorporating special guests and leaving no stone unturned in his adaptation, Mac re-interprets history’s popular music and totally redefines stage presence. Doors open at 6 pm for 7 pm performance. Wine, beer, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages and light concessions pre- and post-show. oznashville.com

February 25 – Poet’s Corner Featuring Sandy Coomer Scarritt-Bennett Center, Fondren Hall, 1008 19th Avenue South. Join fellow poetry enthusiasts for a free monthly reading by a featured local poet at Scarritt Bennett Center’s Poet’s Corner. 7–8 pm. Free and open to the public. This month features Sandy Coomer, a poet, artist, and en- durance athlete. Her mixed media art creations combine her love of visual art with her love of words. She explores the sound, meaning, and emotional context of words through color, struc- ture and design within her art. Prepare to be in- spired as Sandy has completed the full distance Ironman Chattanooga in 2014, plus five half- Ironman and a multitude of other challenges. SOUTHERN SMOKEHOUSE CUISINE DYNAMIC ENTERTAINMENT scarrittbennett.org LIVE ENTERTAINMENT BREATHTAKING VIEWS February 25, 28 – Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott LINE DANCING MOUTHWATERING CUISINE Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton. In 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks, a black woman, refused to surrender her seat on a public bus to a white man. Her arrest proved WildhorseSaloon.com | 615-902-8200 GeneralJackson.com | 615-458-3900

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Air Canada ��1-888-247-2262 Metropolitan Transit Authority American Airlines ��1-800-433-7300 Bus Schedules and Information ��(615) 862-5950 American Eagle ��1-800-433-7300 Continental Airlines ��1-800-525-0280 SPORTING EVENTS TICKETS Corporate Airlines ��1-800-555-6565 Nashville Predators NHL ��(615) 770-PUCK (7825) Delta Express ��1-800-221-1212 Bridgestone Center, 501 Broadway Frontier Airlines ��1-800-432-1359 Nashville Sounds Baseball ��(615) 242-4371 Delta Airlines ��1-800-221-1212 Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut Street Jet Blue Airlines �� 1-800-JET-BLUE Tennessee Titans NFL �� (615) 565-4200 Northwest Airlines ��1-800-225-2525 The Coliseum, One Titans Way Southwest Airlines ��1-800-435-9792 United Airlines ��1-800-241-6522 VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS United Express ��1-800-241-6522 501 Broadway ��(615) 259-4747 US Airways ��1-800-428-4322 (in the glass tower of the Bridgestone Arena at US Airways Express ��1-800-428-4322 Fifth and Broadway) 150 Fourth Avenue North ��(615) 259-4700 IMPORTANT NUMBERS (One Nashville Place, in the lobby of the Nashville Police non-emergency ��(615) 862-8600 Convention & Visitors Bureau) Fire non-emergency ��(615) 862-5421

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Aquarium Restaurant Cantina Laredo Opry Mills Mall. Sensational seafood in a unique 592 12th Avenue South. Delicious margaritas, setting. Dine around a 200,000 gallon tank featur- fresh guacamole made at the table, and authentic ing more than 100 species of colorful tropical fish Mexican food prepared with the freshest and fin- including sharks and stingrays. Delicious menu se- est ingredients make this restaurant in the Gulch lections from burgers to seafood platters. After your a great destination for lunch, dinner or special meal, visit the Treasure Chest Gift Shop. You can events. (615) 259-9282, cantinalaredo.com make Aquarium part of your next field trip, birthday party or special event. Reservations recommended. Claim Jumper (615) 514-FISH, aquariumrestaurants.com Opry Mills Mall. Celebrate special occasions, host a business lunch or gather with friends and family. Café Lula at the Ryman Open daily for lunch and dinner, with a vast selec- 116 Fifth Avenue North. 615-458-8700. Café Lula tion of freshly prepared items including fish, rotis- is now open! Located just outside the Ryman’s serie chicken, baby-back pork ribs, freshly baked main entrance with floor to ceiling glass windows pot pie, specialty salads, pizzas, burgers and our fa- on three sides and a covered patio, Café Lula puts mous Six-Layer Chocolate Motherlode Cake. Relax you in the middle of the excitement. The menu in the saloon with cocktails and Claim Jumper’s features fresh, healthy fare with an emphasis on own craft beers. (615) 649-0785, claimjumper.com rotisserie cooking and locally sourced ingredients available for both dine-in and grab-and-go service. Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater Open daily 7 am to 7 pm with extended hours dur- 2416 Music Valley Drive, Music Valley Village, across ing nighttime Ryman events. ryman.com from Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry.

14 Nashville’s premier Country Music Dinner Theater both with great views of downtown. Open Monday features The Best of Country Music Show, with songs –Saturday, 11 am–2:30 pm. Two Twenty • Two 2Go made famous by legendary artists and today’s super- offers soups, salads, sandwiches, bakery items and stars. See stars including Opry Star Jeannie Seely, beverages seven days a week from 9 am–5 pm. “The Fiddle Man” Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and The 2Go bar accepts orders by phone and fax. Call others. Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show (615) 291-6759 or fax (615) 291-6761. time is 6:30 pm. Reservations recommended. Dinner and show is $43.95, show only is $26. Tour groups Wildhorse Saloon welcome. (615) 885-4747, nashvillenightlife.com Historic Second Avenue, downtown. Three floors of action-packed fun, five bars and live entertain- Rainforest Café ment seven nights a week. Hear the hottest bands This unique dining concept located in Opry Mills and learn the latest dance steps, with complimen- is an adventure through a realistic indoor rainfor- tary dance lessons nightly. Open for lunch every est with lush foliage, cascading waterfalls and gi- day except Monday. Open for dinner nightly. Try ant aquariums. The menu has Mexican, Italian, the award-winning barbecue and world famous Cajun and Caribbean flavors, ranging from exotic fried pickles. For current concert information call to traditional. The children’s menu will please your (615) 902-8211 or go to wildhorsesaloon.com. little “wild ones.” Don’t forget to stop by the Retail Hours subject to change due to private events. Village for a wide selection of unique souvenirs! (615) 514-3000, rainforestcafe.com 2213 8th Ave. S. Open lunch and dinner— The Smiling Elephant (615) 891-4488 Mon.-Fri. Open for dinner Sat. 2213 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 dinner Monday through Friday. Open for dinner on Saturday. (615) 891-4488, thesmilingelephant.com Two Twenty • Two Grill and Catering 222 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,

360 Bistro Josephine Silo Great wine and food American bistro cuisine Gourmet farm food 6000 Highway 100 2316 12th Avenue South 1121 Fifth Avenue North (615) 353-5604 (615) 292-7766 (615) 750-2912

The 404 Kitchen Margot Silly Goose >>> 2213Eats 8th with Ave. local S. flair OpenDining lunch fabulous and dinner— – five stars Fresh and delicious (615)404 891-4488 12th Avenue South 1017 WoodlandMon.-Fri. Street 1888 Eastland Avenue (615) 251-1404 Open(615) 227-4668for dinner Sat. (615) 915-0757 Etch Miel The Southern Steak & Oyster Unique delicious creative Fresh French cuisine Delish 303 Demonbreun Street 343 53rd Avenue North 150 Third Avenue South #110 (615) 522-0685 (615) 298-3663 (615) 724-1762 Giovanni Ristorante Merchants Table 3 Restaurant & Market Splurge worthy Italian Vestige of generations past Fabulous French 909 20th Avenue South 401 Broadway 3821 Green Hills Village Drive (615) 760-5932 (615) 254-1892 (615) 739-6900 Husk Rolf And Daughters Virago Brilliant fresh food Innovative brilliant food and wine Sushi gets stylish 37 Rutledge Street 700 Taylor Street 1126 McGavock Street (615) 256-6565 (615) 866-9897 (615) 254-1902 the locals go where

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KEY TO ADVERTISERS 1 The Upper Room 2 Johnny Cash Museum 3 Cotton Eyed Joe 4 Woodcuts Gallery 5 The Smiling Elephant 6 The Wildhorse Saloon 7 Two Twenty • Two Grill and Catering 8 Cantina Laredo POINTS OF INTEREST A Nissan Stadium B Bicentennial Mall C Chamber of Commerce D The Bridgestone Arena and Nashville Visitors Information African American Art E Municipal Auditorium Custom-Made Picture Frames F Nashville Convention Center “A Cut Above the Rest” in offering you the best custom framing. G Ryman Auditorium H TPAC/TN State Museum We also offer greeting cards, prints, and original fine art. I Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum Located on Historic Jefferson Street, J The Frist Center for the Visual Arts just minutes from downtown, next to Fisk University K Schermerhorn Symphony Center L Music City Center 1613 Jefferson St. 321-5357 www.woodcutsfineart.com

OPEN DAILY 9 AM - 4 PM “SOUL OF NASHVILLE” NOW PLAYING! Be immersed in the Ryman’s magical history during this one-of-a-kind theater experience which puts the spotlight on legendary performances and showcases a new collaboration with Darius Rucker, The Fisk Jubilee Singers, Sheryl Crow and Vince Gill.

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Nashville has various shopping pockets Country Music Hall of Fame Museum all around the city. Store In addition to great vacation memories, you’ll 222 Fifth Avenue South. There’s no admission fee be itching to buy something to take home from to shop the Museum Store. Here you’ll find auto- Nashville! Visit the gift shops located in muse- graphed items, apparel, books, souvenirs, Hatch ums, venues and other memorable attractions. Show Prints, and exhibit related merchandise. Check out the different indoor and outdoor malls, and enjoy shopping Downtown, Midtown, in the The Dog Store Gulch, Marathon Village, Elliston Place, 12South, 2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. A large selec- 8th Avenue, Hillsboro Village, Green Hills, Sylvan tion of gifts for people in your favorite breed in- Park, Berry Hill, East Nashville, Music Valley, and cluding mugs, frames, statues, and books. And for more areas throughout and surrounding Music the special dog in your life, all natural treats, leath- City. er collars, bowls, toys and food. Open Monday– Saturday 10 am–6 pm and Sunday 1–4 pm. Call The Cat Shoppe 279-WAGS (9247). 2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. Unique toys, the world’s strongest catnip cigars, handmade dragon- The Great Escape fly toys, locally made cat-scratching posts (recom- Featuring a huge selection of current and out- mended by feline behaviorist). For cat lovers: jew- of-print DVDs, CDs, video games, comic books, elry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceramics, books records, CCG and role-playing items, posters, and frames. Be sure to visit the rescued cats await- books, memorabilia and more. Low, low prices! ing adoption. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am– Two locations: Superstore in West Nashville at 6 pm; Sunday 1–4 pm. Call (615) 297-PURR (7877). 5400 Charlotte Avenue, (615) 385-2116; and near Opry Mills at 111-B Gallatin Road North at Old Cotton-Eyed Joe Hickory Boulevard, (615) 865-8052. Open 10 am–9 Located on the corner of Second Avenue and pm, Monday–Saturday and 11 am–7 pm, Sunday. Broadway in the District, Nashville’s easy-to-find Need cash? The Great Escape also buys! tourist hot spot. On the main floor, you are sur- rounded by a vast selection of gifts, souvenirs, Hatch Show Print Store t-shirts, jewelry and novelties at low prices. The 224 Fifth Avenue South. You’ll find a wide assort- Bargain Attic Area upstairs has close-out souve- ment of iconic and newly designed prints and nirs, gifts, jewelry and t-shirts priced 50% off. Visit posters, as well as other paper goods, Hatch logo the Gift Gallery section, featuring new and unusual apparel, and more. hatchshowprint.com home decor and gift items. Tour buses welcome. Call (615) 726-3302 for more information.

VISIT NASHVILLE’S LEGENDARY DVD, RECORD & COMICS SHOP! The GREAT ESCAPE

DVDs CDs Games Comics Used-New-Collectible! Low, low prices! Also: Records, Toys, more... Mon-Sat 10-9 Sun 11-7 WEST NASHVILLE NEAR OPRY MILLS VANDY/MUSIC ROW NEED CASH? We \ 5400 Charlotte Ave. 111-B Gallatin Rd. N. Merged w/West Nashville PAY TOP DOLLAR 385-2116 615-865-8052 Superstore; see info at left. FOR YOUR ITEMS!

The Hermitage Museum Store The Opry Shop Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s 2804 Opryland Drive. Enjoy the Grand Ole Opry Lane, (615) 889-2941. A lovely selection of decora- experience anytime with a stop at The Opry Shop, tive accessories, books and videos, toys and col- located within the Grand Ole Opry House. It’s the lectibles, home décor, and gourmet gifts including place for great Opry gifts and collectibles for all Hermitage preserves and Lynchburg BBQ sauce. ages. Open seven days a week. All proceeds from the sale of merchandise support the activities and programs of the museum. Ryman Auditorium Gift Shop 116 Fifth Avenue North, (615) 458-8700. Find exclu- The Johnny Cash Museum Store sive Ryman merchandise you can’t get anywhere 119 Third Avenue South. Featuring Johnny Cash else including CDs, DVDs, posters, prints, books merchandise including t-shirts and other apparel, and apparel. Make your own custom t-shirt at the mugs, backpacks, tote bags, and more. Call (615) all new activity station! Open seven days a week. 256-1777 or visit johnnycashmuseum.com. Wildhorse Saloon Gift Shop Opry Mills Mall 120 Second Avenue North, (615) 902-8200. This Tennessee’s largest outlet and value retail shop- nationally recognized store offers a vast selec- ping, dining and entertainment destination with tion of shirts, hats, hard goods and Nashville more than 200 stores, including several first-in- memorabilia. market name-brand additions. Opry Mills’ impressive roster of designer outlet stores include: Woodcuts Gallery and Framing Coach Factory Store, G by GUESS, Michael Kors, 1613 Jefferson Street, (615) 321-5357 telephone Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue and (615) 321-2134 fax. Offering hundreds of open OFF 5TH, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Vera Bradley and limited edition prints, serigraphs, original and more. Other popular value retailers include pieces, framed art, cards, figurines, and fast cus- Bed Bath & Beyond, Build-A-Bear Workshop, tom framing. woodcutsfineart.com 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 • Hard to find toys Mills’ Entertainment Stage. • Books, purses, statues 65 South Located in Opry Mills Mall just steps away from the Purr-fect permanent home of the Grand Ole Opry, 65 South has everything Nashville all in one place, including Gifts for items from The Bluebird Café, the Nashville televi- Cats & sion show and, of course, fashion apparel and ac- their • Toys cessories you need to outfit your southern style. People • Breed Specific Gifts Opry Originals Rescued Where all the Located in the heart of downtown at 300 Broadway Cats & (Broadway at Third Avenue). Nashville’s famous Kittens cool dogs and “Lower Broadway” area known around the world for their people go. for its honky tonks and one-of-a-kind authentic adoption country music attractions, Opry Originals brings GS 9.WA ) together the iconic roots of the Grand Ole Opry 615.297 615.27 and country music’s contemporary culture for a PURR (9247 shopping experience like no other. (7877) 2824 Bransford Avenue

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ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER CARNTON PLANTATION 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. Ignite your curiosity in 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. Carnton science! From the child-sized Curiosity Corner to Plantation, home of The Widow of the South, was ever-changing blockbuster ex- a field hospital following the Battle of Franklin, hibits, the Adventure Science fought in 1864. Plantation includes a home tour, Center provides unique op- museum, The McGavock Confederate Cemetery, portunities for discovery for a fully restored garden and slave quarters. Open both children and adults. With 9 am–5 pm on Monday–Saturday and noon–5 pm 44,000 square feet of exhibit space, the Center on Sunday. Closed most major holidays. For more features nearly 200 hands-on exhibits focused on information, visit BattleofFranklinTrust.org. biology, physics, visual perception, listening, mind, air and space, energy and earth science. Award- CENTENNIAL PARK winning programs include daily science demon- 2500 West End Avenue. Nashville’s premier park strations, Discovery Cart activities, workshops, features the iconic Parthenon, a one-mile walking lectures, camps, Science Cafes and other special trail, Lake Watauga, Centennial Art Center, historical events. Admission is $13 for adults and teens, $11 monuments, arts activity centers, beautiful gardens, for children ages 2–12, $12 for seniors (65+) and band shell, dog park, exercise trail and much more. free for toddlers under age 2. Open 10 am–5 pm CHEEKWOOK BOTANICAL GARDEN AND daily. The Sudekum Planetarium features state-of- MUSEUM OF ART the-art digital projection and surround sound to 11200 Forrest Park Drive. Beautiful botanic gar- present programs on a wide range of sciences, dens located on a 55-acre estate with a residence history, culture and laser shows. Planetarium tick- listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ets are $6, or $4 with a Science Center ticket. (615) The mansion houses American and European art 862-5160 adventuresci.org and a newer building is dedicated to presenting contemporary art. Themed art installations in the BICENTENNIAL MALL STATE PARK gardens change annually. Open Tuesday–Sunday 600 James Robertson Parkway. The Bicentennial 9 am–5 pm. (615) 356-8000, cheekwood.org Mall is a public park with statues, monuments, fountains, trails, bell towers, an amphitheater and COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM home to the Nashville Farmers’ Market. Get a taste 2222 Fifth Avenue South. You haven’t seen of Tennessee’s history, ge- Nashville if you haven’t visited the Country Music ology, and scenic wonder Hall of Fame® and Museum, the largest popular as you walk along a time- music museum in the world. Experience the his- line inscribed with tidbits of tory of America’s mu- Tennessee history. The wall sic through exciting of history breaks up during new exhibits, enter- the Civil War, representing taining films, interac- the breakup of the United tive displays, and an States. Then, in 1865, the incredible array of wall lines back up again, showing reunification af- costumes and instru- ter the war ended. Each of the 31 erupting geyser ments. Sing Me Back Home, the museum’s per- fountains represent one of Tennessee major riv- manent exhibit, tells the story of country music ers. The war monument, an 18,000-pound granite from its pre-commercial roots in the nineteenth globe, floating on water and rotating, pays tribute century through its vibrant life today. Dylan, Cash, to the Tennessee World War II veterans. Free park And The Nashville Cats: A New Music City will tours Monday and Wednesday at 10 am, 1 and 3 explore the magical time of the late 1960s and ear- pm. (615) 741-5280 or 888-TNPARKS. ly ’70s. Flyin’ Saucers Rock & Roll: The Cosmic

23 attractions Museum Store and savor a made-from-scratch meal at Two Twenty •Two Grill and Catering. (615) Genius of Sam Phillips will take an in-depth look 416-2001, countrymusichalloffame.org at the social and cultural impact of the music from the innovative Sam Phillips, Sun Records, and the FRIST CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS Memphis recording era. Eric Church: Inside the 919 Broadway. The Frist Center hosts a spectacu- Outsider (through February 21) will feature stage lar array of art from the region, the country, and wear, guitars, song manuscripts, photos and more around the world. With an exhibitions schedule from Eric’s personal collection. Keith Urban So that has new art flowing through the magnificent Far… will examine the four-time Grammy winner’s art deco building every 6 to 8 weeks, no matter extraordinary drive and exceptional talents as an how often you visit, there is always something new entertainer, musician, and songwriter. In addition, and exciting to see in the spacious galleries. Stop the exhibit will emphasize his passionate commit- by the gift shop where you’ll find a fabulous ar- ment to music education and the arts. American ray of art prints, books, educational materials, art Sound and Beauty: Guitars from the Bachman- supplies, clothing, blown glass, pottery, and jew- Gretsch Collection will provide a visually stun- elry made by local and regional artisans. The café ning window into the evolution of the instrument, is open for brunch, lunch, afternoon snacks, and from the early 1930s to the early 1980s. This will dinner on Thursday and Friday evenings when the be the largest exhibition of stringed instruments Frist Center stays open until 9 pm, serving a variety ever mounted by the museum. Open daily 9 am–5 of delicious soups, desserts, salads, and sandwich- pm. Admission: $24.95 ages 13+; $14.95 ages 6-12; es. fristcenter.org free for children 5 and under; $22.50 seniors (ages GENERAL JACKSON SHOWBOAT 6 0+), students, AAA; $21.50 military. Upgrade to Climb aboard the General Jackson Showboat for a Gold (audio tour) or Platinum package, and in- a unique entertainment experience! This 300-foot clude a tour of historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis paddlewheel riverboat cruises the Cumberland and others recorded over 35,000 songs. Shop the River offering fantastic shows and delicious meals.

24 Sumptuous Southern fare as well as an entertain- cluding themed dressing rooms, the artists’ en- ing show are included on the evening cruise. For trance, the Opry stage, and more. Daytime tours tickets and more information call (615) 458-3900 or are available seven days a week February-October buy online at generaljackson.com. featuring Blake Shelton as your video tour guide. Tours are also available following most Opry per- GRAND OLE OPRY formances with video tour guide Darius Rucker. 2804 Opryland Drive. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, try our Behind The world’s longest-run- the Curtain VIP tour. For more information, visit ning live radio show fea- opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. tures the best in country, bluegrass, comedy and THE HERMITAGE more. Artists scheduled Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s to appear this month Lane. A tour of this 1837 mansion by guides in include Little Big Town, period costume will enchant you. The tombs of Ronnie Milsap, Terri Andrew and Rachel are located in the beautiful Clark (pictured), Chris heirloom garden. Other historic buildings include Janson, Lorrie Morgan, slave quarters and the church that Jackson built for Joe Diffie, and more. Shows: Friday and Saturday his family. Special garden and farm tours are given at 7 pm; Tuesday shows February 16 through seasonally as well as tours through active archaeol- December, 7 pm. For tickets, visit opry.com or call ogy sites. Shop the museum store for unique gifts (615) 871-OPRY. and dine in the delightful restaurant. Admission is $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, $15 for students 13– GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE BACKSTAGE PASS 18, $10 for children 6–12 and children under 6 are TOURS free. A family pass for 2 adults and 2 children under Guided tours of the Grand Ole Opry House offer age 18 is $54. Active military are admitted free (ID visitors an up-close look at the celebrated 4,400- required). (615) 889-2941, thehermitage.com seat venue and country’s most famous show, in-

25 HISTORIC RCA STUDIO B 1611 Roy Acuff Place, Music Row. Known as one of the world’s most important recording studios where more than 35,000 songs were brought toRANCH life, DRESSING including Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” and many hits by Elvis. Tours depart hourly Unique Gift Items between 10:30 am–2:30 pm dailyRetro from the Clothing Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.Star Call Treatment (615) 416- Western Wear 20012407 or 12th go to Ave. countrymusichalloffame.com. South (615) 297-4242 Stage Wear Be on the forefront of the anti- [email protected] JOHNNYwww.katyk.com CASH MUSEUM Open 7 Days a Week aging movement! Join a company 119 Thirdphoto: Carie Avenue Thompson South. 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Trip Advisor’s #1 attraction Avenue, this Nashville treasure is recognized as in Franklin features guided tours daily. There is one of the world’s most impressive scale reproduc- a value ticket available which includes Carnton tions of an ancient classic. It houses Alan LeQuire’s Plantation and The Carter House, located across magnificent 42-foot statue of Athena, the largest the street. For more information, call (615) 790- indoor sculpture in North America. There are also 7190 or visit LotzHouse.com. fine art exhibits in the Parthenon Museum.

NASHVILLE NIGHTLIFE DINNER THEATER RADNOR LAKE STATE PARK 2416 Music Valley Drive, in Music Valley Village, 1160 Otter Creek Road. A great place for an ener- across the street from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel getic hike up steep ridge trails, or a leisurely walk and Grand Ole Opry. Nashville’s premier Country along the lake. There are challenging hikes for a 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 5:30 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 tradition. Tour groups are welcome. Reservations recommended. Call (615) 885-4747 or go to nashvillenightlife.com.

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28 day hiker plus flat, attractions mulched and paved trails for those who Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and want to just stroll must-see for any Nashville visitor. Most famous as and see the scenery. the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974, Wildlife and plants the Ryman is the very epicenter of Music City. Take are abundant – it is a self-guided tour and learn the fascinating story of not unusual at all to see deer, heron, ducks, turkeys the building’s construction as you peruse artifacts and turtles during your walk. from more than a century of entertainment history. Guided Backstage Tours are available on a limited RYMAN AUDITORIUM basis, check the box office for details. New ex- 116 Fifth Avenue North. Six-time winner of panded Gift Shop with exclusive Ryman merchan- Pollstar’s Theatre of the Year and 2012, 2010 and dise, make-your-own t-shirt activity station as well 2008 Academy of Country Music’s Venue of the as Café Lula at the Ryman are now open! Open Year, The Ryman continues a more than 100-year seven days a week. ryman.com music tradition by presenting a wide variety of world-class entertainment year round. Established TENNESSEE STATE CAPITOL in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, Ryman Charlotte Avenue, between Sixth and Seventh Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and Avenues. The historic Tennessee State Capitol must see for any Nashville visitor. Most famous as stands today much as it did when completed in the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974. 1859. Several areas, including the first floor hallway, For tickets, call (615) 889-3060, visit the Ryman Box library and Supreme Court chamber, have been re- Office, or ryman.com. stored to their 19th-century, Greek Revival appearance. Free guided tours leave from the first floor RYMAN AUDITORIUM TOURS Information Desk every hour, with the first tour at 116 Fifth Avenue North, downtown. Established 9 am, and the final tour at 3 pm. Self-guided tours in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, Ryman are also available at the Information Desk.

From mansion to Encounter, experience, explore... slave cabin—and history at Andrew Jackson’s presidential home. throughout 1120 acres of “much more” at the home of America’s seventh president—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. One of America’s premier National Historic Landmarks, just 15 minutes from Downtown Nashville, TN. 615.889.2941 www.TheHermitage.com

29 attractions life-size wood carving of da Vinci’s The Last Supper. There are permanent exhibits, as well as a peace- TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUM ful garden. Special seasonal exhibits include an Fifth Avenue and Deaderick Street, downtown. exhibit of 100 nativity scenes during the Christmas The museum’s Civil War holdings of uniforms, holidays, a Madonna and battle flags and weapons are among the finest Child Gallery exhibit, and a in the nation. Of special interest are Sam Davis’ Ukrainian egg display dur- boot (cut open to ing Lent and Easter. Come search for hid- experience the tranquility den papers when of the Upper Room amid the city’s tumult. Open he was charged Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm. Closed holi- with spying for the days and weekends. Call (615) 340-7207 or visit Confederate Army), upperroom.org/chapel. and an 1864 presi- WILDHORSE SALOON dential campaign poster for Abraham Lincoln and Second Avenue, downtown. The Andrew Johnson. Open Tuesday–Saturday, from Wildhorse offers three floors of 10 am–5 pm and 1– 5 pm on Sundays. Closed on action-packed fun, five bars and Mondays. Free admission. Paid parking on week- live entertainment seven nights days. Free weekend parking at the State Employee a week. Hear the hottest bands parking lots west of the State Capitol, off Charlotte and learn the latest dance steps Avenue. For more information, call (615) 741-2692, with complimentary dance les- 1-800-407-4324. tnmuseum.org sons nightly. Be sure to try the award winning bar- THE UPPER ROOM becue and world famous fried pickles. For current 1908 Grand Avenue, midtown. An active chapel concert information, call (615) 902-8200 or go to and museum, The Upper Room features a nearly wildhorsesaloon.com. The tone here is tranquility and meditation.

Home of the world-renowned wood carving of “The Last Supper” and hand designed Ukrainian Eggs, The Upper Room Chapel, Museum, and Bookstore welcomes individuals, groups, and families.

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