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MOZART’S PIANO A TRIBUTE TO BILLIE BERNADETTE PETERS HOLIDAY WITH with the Nashville Symphony MASTERPICE April 9 to 11 with Emanuel Ax & the CASSANDRA WILSON Nashville Symphony April 8 April 3 & 4 Amazing pianist Ax performs Timeless Billie Holiday classics The star of stage and Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. including “All of Me,” “The Way screen sings Rodgers and 14 and Strauss’ Burleske. Plus You Look Tonight,” “Strange Hammerstein, Sondheim and works by Haydn and Debussy. Fruit” and more. other Broadway hits.

MICHAEL DAUGHERTY FAMILY CONCERT WORLD PREMIERE THE MAGICAL GUERRERO KENNY G WORLD OF CONDUCTS with the Nashville Symphony TCHAIKOVSKY BEETHOVEN May 7 to 9 with the Nashville Symphony with the Nashville Symphony April 11 at 11 am April 17 & 18 Dancers and musicians bring Featuring Beethoven’s An evening of smooth jazz classics from Sleeping Beauty, landmark Symphony No. 1, as only this wonderful Swan Lake and Nutcracker plus new American classics by saxophonist can deliver — vividly to life. Michael Daugherty. with your Nashville Symphony.

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THIS MONTH’S FEATURES: Daily – Grand Ole Opry House Backstage Pass Tours Daily – Ryman Auditorium Tours Guided tours of the Grand Ole Opry House offer 116 Fifth Avenue North, downtown. This National visitors an up-close look at the celebrated 4,400- Historic Landmark is most famous as the home of seat venue and country’s most famous show, in- the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 –1974. The guided cluding themed dressing rooms, the artists’ en- backstage tour takes you through dressing rooms trance, the Opry stage, and more. Daytime tours dedicated to the stars of the Ryman’s rich musical are available seven days a week February–October past including Minnie Pearl and Hank Williams. Be featuring Blake Shelton as your video tour guide. sure to visit the Hatch Show Gallery and the Gift Tours are also available following most Opry per- Shop. Self-guided tours are $15 for adults, and $10 formances with video tour guide Darius Rucker. for children ages 4–11. Backstage tours are $20 For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, try our Behind and $15. To buy tour tickets, go to ryman.com or the Curtain VIP tour. For more information, visit call (615) 889-3060. opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.

Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays – Grand Mondays and Thursdays – A Tribute to Ole Opry the KING: 1953-1977 2804 Opryland Drive. Grand Ole Opry shows are Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley performed every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in Drive. On Mondays and Thursdays this high-ener- April. Since 1925, country’s best have mesmerized gy, live musical biography starring John Beardsley audiences at the Opry, the show that made coun- features all six eras of the King’s career, including try music famous. While performances from both over 30 songs and five costume changes, and has legendary entertainers and the latest country mu- thrilled audiences of all ages from New York to sic acts are the norm, when you go to the Opry, Russia. The legend lives on in Nashville’s first and you’ll also enjoy bluegrass bands, comedy, and only continuously running show paying tribute to more. Artists scheduled to the King in Music City, where he recorded over appear this month include 300 songs. “A great show, very authentic! I look Lauren Alaina (pictured), forward to seeing it again,” raved DJ Fontana, Jerrod Niemann, David Elvis’s longtime drummer. Audiences continue to Nail, John Conlee, Kristian give standing ovations at every show. A must-see Bush, Charlie Daniels show while in Nashville. To order tickets, which Band, Florida Georgia is recommended, call (615) 758-0098. Seating Line, Frankie Ballard, Craig Wayne Boyd, Jana at 6:30 pm. Showtime is 7 pm. Box office opens Kramer, and more! For Opry tickets and informa- at 10 am, day of show. Plenty of free parking! tion visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. thenashvilleking.com

Thursdays – Opry Country Classics Through April 26 – Cheekwood in Bloom Emanating from the Ryman Auditorium during Cheekwood Museum of Art, 1200 Forrest Park the spring and fall season, Opry Country Classics Drive. Waves of spring color emerge across the is hosted by Opry member Larry Gatlin and fea- grounds and gardens, starting with hyacinths, daf- tures performances of the country music the world fodils, and magnolias that soon give way to iris and knows best performed by legends of the genre dogwoods. This year’s spring blooms will deliver as well as the rising stars the legends have influ- a massive dose of one of spring’s classics – over enced. The spring run begins now through May 100,000 tulips. Enjoy live jazz in the garden on 28. Among the Spotlight Artists appearing this Saturdays and the Drawing Room Concert Series month are The Time Jumpers, Mel Tillis, and featuring Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music on Craig Morgan. For tickets and information, visit Sunday afternoons. cheekwood.org opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.

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4 April 3 – Howlin’ After Dark events Howlin’ Books, 1702 8th Avenue South. The Howlin’ We’ll be hiding over 30,000 eggs, including golden After Dark’s reading and new emerging writers eggs with prizes, so don’t forget to bring your series this month features Leesa Cross-Smith, basket! 10 am– 4 pm, cheekwood.org Flannery O’Connor Award finalist, reading from her collection, Every Kiss is War (2014), followed by April 4, 9 – Nashville Predators Home Tom Kimmel, Kenneth Robinson and Bob Bradley Games taking turns offering poems around the theme of Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Enjoy NHL “Searching the Shadows for New Light.” Free ad- hockey in Smashville! All games start at 7 pm un- mission, 7 pm. howlinbooks.com less otherwise noted. This month, the Predators April 3, 25 – Nashville Venom Home play against the Dallas Stars on April 4 and Games Minnesota Wild on April 9. For single game tickets, call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000, or go to tick- Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Avenue North. etmaster.com. Purchase tickets at the Bridgestone Nashville’s professional indoor football league vs. Arena box office, open 10 am–5 pm, Monday– Lehigh Valley on April 3, and Richmond on April 25. Saturday. predators.nhl.com Games start at 7 pm. nashvillevenom.com

April 4 – Fairgrounds Speedway April 4, 11, 18, 25 – Songwriter Sessions Ford Theater, Country Music Hall of Fame and Fairgrounds Speedway, 625 Smith Avenue. Come Museum, 222 Fifth Avenue South. Songwriters out and join us! Admission: $10; $8 seniors, kids 12 perform in an intimate setting and invite ques- and under; $5 military. The pit ticket gate opens at tions from the audience every Saturday at 9:30 am, first practice at 12 noon, the grandstand 11:30 am. Included with museum admission, officially opens at 3 pm, the green flag racing slat- and free to museum members. Program passes ed for 4 pm. fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com will be given out beginning two hours prior to April 4 – Annual Easter Eggstravaganza the program on a first-come, first-served basis. at The Hermitage countrymusichalloffame.org 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Home of President Andrew April 7-11 – Nashville Fashion Week Jackson. The Hermitage embraces spring with Various locations. A city-wide celebration of their annual Easter Egg Hunt. Rain date is April Nashville’s thriving fashion and its vast array of cre- 11. Additional games, activities, and light snacks atives – featuring local, regional and national de- will be included, and the Easter Bunny will be in at- sign talent in fashion events and shows. The week tendance! There will be three sessions: 10 am, 12 will kick off on April 7 with the Nashville Designer noon, and 2 pm, for children up to age 10. Tickets Showcase at Acme Feed & Seed downtown, are required for all participating children and adults: and end with the Annual Fashion Forward Gala. $10/child and $5/adult. All children must be accom- Buy an all access pass or individual event tickets. panied by an adult. thehermitage.com nashvillefashionweek.com April 4 – Eggstravaganzoo April 11 – Mid-Tenn Perennial Plant Sale Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Road. Meet the April 18 – Herb & Plant Sale Easter Bunny from 9 am– 4 pm at one of Nashville’s Tennessee State Fairgrounds Sports Arena, 625 most popular Easter events. Kids will enjoy getting Smith Avenue. 9 am–2 pm. Free admission, park- special treats and even a few to give to the animals ing $5. Experts will be on hand at both events, too. The annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place starting at 9 am. Come early for best selection. throughout the day, and eggs can be turned in for Perennial Plant Sale: ppsmt.org; Herb & Plant Sale: a variety of special prizes. nashvillezoo.org herbsocietynashville.org April 4 – Spring Art Hop April 11 – Second Saturday Laser Shows Cheekwood Museum of Art, 1200 Forrest Park at Sudekem Planetarium Drive. Egg hunts, crafts, performances, music, and Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley more at this special event packed full of activities Boulevard. After-hours showings of stunning and excitement for families and kids of all ages. planetarium and special laser music shows,

5 events and a variety of Japanese food, including special festival menus from some of Nashville’s favorite with millions of stars and digital visual effects. food trucks. Walk 9–10 am, Festival 10 am–5 pm. See a single show or make it a full evening and nashvillecherryblossomfestival.org buy tickets for all three shows! Join us for a variety of Michael Jackson’s musical masterpieces April 14 – EGGcellent Science Day at 8:30 pm; “Electropop,” featuring the music Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley of Katy Perry, Pharrell Williams, Lorde, Demi Boulevard. Test your egg engineering with our Lovato, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, and Lil Jon & egg drop challenge, discover how strong egg DJ Snake at 9:30 pm; “80’s Classics: She Blinded shells really are, and learn about different animal Me with Science,” with music from Duran Duran, eggs. Enjoy special eggciting activities through- Eurythmics, Tears for Fears, Thomas Dolby, INXS, out the day! Included with general admission. Frankie Goes to Hollywood, and more, at 10:30 adventuresci.org pm. Tickets available at the door, at the admission desk on the day of the event or online at April 15-19 – Wild West Comedy sudekumplanetarium.com. Festival Various venues including Ryman Auditorium, 116 April 11 – Nashville Cherry Blossom Fifth Avenue North; Tennessee Performing Arts Festival and Walk Center, 505 Deaderick Street; The Belcourt Theatre, Public Square Park, Deaderick Street. This family- 2102 Belcourt Avenue; City Winery Nashville, 609 friendly celebration of spring and Japanese culture Lafayette Street; Zanies, 2025 8th Avenue South; begins with the 2.5-mile Cherry Blossom Walk, Exit/In, 2208 Elliston Place. Some of the funniest led by Nashville Mayor Karl Dean and the Consul comedians in the world return to Nashville for General of Japan in Nashville. Highlights include five days of laughter and unique special events. live Japanese music and dance, martial arts dem- Platinum, gold and silver ticket packages are onstrations, children’s activities, artists, vendors available, or purchase a club pass. Single tickets

6 will be available only if the show has not sold out. thousands of other items each month, at one of wildwestcomedyfestival.com the top ten flea markets in the country. Dealers and vendors from 30 states offer their wares to the April 16-25 – The Nashville Film Festival buying public. Admission is free; parking $5. Friday Green Hills Regal Cinemas, 3815 Green Hills 8 am–5 pm; Saturday 7 am–6 pm; Sunday 7 am– Village Drive. A public festival attended by film- 4 pm; nashvilleexpocenter.org makers and industry insiders, and an Academy Award short films qualifying event. This 10-day April 25 – St. Jude Country Music celebration of film features competition films, Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K educational presentations, red carpet events, Downtown Nashville and surrounding areas. Music awards ceremony, and closing night party. Several makes up the heart and “sole” of this event. Live of Nashville’s famous food trucks will serve just bands will be performing a variety of music from outside the cinemas every day of the festival. alternative, classic and punk rock to blues, jazz and nashvillefilmfestival.org soul along each mile of the race course. The bands set the tempo for this marathon party, where run- April 17 & 18 – Rites of Spring Music ners and spectators alike will be “dancin’ in the Festival streets” to these mini-concerts. Extra activities are Vanderbilt University Alumni Lawn. The perfect planned around the marathon, including a Health way to enjoy the sun while listening to the hot- & Fitness Expo on April 23 and 24, a pre-race song- test talents in music today. Headliners Chance writers pasta party, post-race brunch, and more. the Rapper and Young the Giant join other artists The Kids Race on Sunday, April 26 starts at 2 pm at including Portugal. The Man, T-Pain, RAC, The LP Field. runrocknroll.com Lone Bellow, Matoma, Daniel Ellsworth and the Great Lakes and Louisa Wendorff. This year’s fes- April 25-26 – Franklin Main Street Festival tival will cover a wide range of genres and will have Downtown Franklin. Saturday 10 am–7 pm (Street something for everyone. Tickets $30–$50, available Dance continues until 10 pm), Sunday 10 am–6 at vanderbilt.edu/ros. pm. The two-day free weekend event will feature more than 200 artisans and crafters, three stages, April 17-24 – Nashville Sounds Home two carnivals and an international food court. Games downtownfranklintn.com First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson Street. Take the family out to the ballgame at the city’s new minor- April 29 – Go Red For Women league ballpark located in Sulphur Dell north of Music City Center, 201 Fifth Avenue South. This downtown. The Nashville Sounds home games are educational event from the American Heart April 11–20 vs. Colorado Springs, and April 21–24 Association brings together women (and men) vs. Oklahoma City. This season, fans are encouraged who are making heart health their number one pri- to park at the Metro Courthouse Garage at 101 ority for themselves, their families and the women James Robertson Parkway ($5/parking, free shuttle). in their lives to make a difference. Wellness Expo nashvillesounds.com is from 10 am to 12 noon, followed by a luncheon from noon to 1 pm. nashvillegored.ahaevents.org April 18 – Nashville Earth Day Festival Centennial Park, 2598 West End Avenue. This free, April 30 - May 3 – Southern Women’s family-friendly festival will feature exhibits and ac- Show tivities aimed at educating Nashvillians about pro- Music City Center, 201 Fifth Avenue South. This tecting our environment. Fun and exciting hands- annual event attracts thousands of local women on activities, and live entertainment for all ages. 11 each year with fashion shows, cooking demonstra- am–6 pm, nashvilleearthday.org tions, beauty tips, health screenings, decorating ideas and personal growth opportunities – all tai- April 24-26 – Nashville Flea Market lored especially for women – as well as celebrity Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue, appearances. It’s the perfect opportunity to grab (615) 862-5016. You’ll find a huge variety of gifts, a girlfriend and try out new products and services, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, arts and crafts, tools, consult with experts and register for prizes and housewares, handmade clothing, and hundreds of giveaways. southernshows.com/wna

7 24. Buy tickets at Ryman box office, ryman.com, performing ticketmaster.com, ticketmaster outlets or call (615) arts 458-8700. April 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 talent, fine house bands and memorable performers. Fun, complimentary line dancing lessons are offered daily. wildhorsesaloon.com

April 1-4 – Picnic April at the Nashville Symphony Circle Players Theater Company at Hillsboro High Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony School, 3812 Hillsboro Pike. Circle Players is one of Place. Packages may be purchased from the Tennessee’s oldest community theater companies. Patron Services hotline at (615) 687- 6401. Concerts For 64 years, the company has produced more this month are Emanuel Ax with the Nashville than 500 musicals, comedies, mysteries, historical Symphony on April 3–4 at 8 pm; A Tribute to Billie dramas and classics, as well as cutting-edge social Holiday with Cassandra Wilson on April 8 at 7:30 dramas and recent Broadway hits. Picnic, a 1953 pm (without orchestra); Bernadette Peters with play by William Inge, details the lives of “ordinary” the Nashville Symphony on April 9 at 7 pm, April Americans, from hopeful widows and embittered 10–11 at 8 pm; The Magical World of Tchaikovsky spinsters to idealistic teenagers and restless wan- Family Concert on April 11 at 11 am; Guerrero derers. Showtimes: 7:30 pm, Sunday matinee 3 pm. Conducts Beethoven on April 17 at 10:30 am and circleplayers.net April 18–19 at 8 pm; Tchaikovsky’s Pathetique on April 30 at 7:30 pm. There are also 2 free events April 3,4, 10,11 – Ali Baba and the Forty this month – OnStage with Kelly Corcoran on Thieves April 21, and OnStage with Jessica Blackwell Nashville Public Library Children’s Theater, 615 on April 29, both at 5:30 pm. For tickets and Church Street. Enter the magical Cave of Wonders showtimes, call the box office at (615) 687- 6400 and behold Wishing Chair Productions colorful between 10 am and 6 pm Monday through Friday adaptation from the Tales of the Arabian Nights, or 10 am and 2 pm Saturday, or go to the website at starting at 11:30 am. Classic storytelling with a cast nashvillesymphony.org. of exotic marionettes, clever sets, props, and exciting original music are sure to enchant the entire April at the Ryman Auditorium family. Free parking for 1-1/2 hours in the library’s 116 Fifth Avenue North. This stellar venue is a six- parking garage. library.nashville.org time winner of Pollstar’s Concert Theatre of the Year award and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy of April 3-5, 9-11 – Extremities Country Music’s Venue of the Year. This month’s Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. outstanding lineup includes Blackberry Smoke on Presented by KB Productions, a non-profit orga- April 3; Sam’s Place: Music for the Spirit featuring nization dedicated to bringing bring provocative, Charles Esten, Francesca hard-hitting, and relevant works to the Nashville Battistelli, Fairfield Four, theater scene. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Jason Crabb & McCrary month, and proceeds will go to Nashville Sexual Sisters on April 5; Primus Assault Center. The lobby will host art made by & The Chocolate Factory survivors, and several performances will have with The Fungi Ensemble talk-backs from the SAC counselors. Tickets $15. on April 15; Joel McHale kb-productions.org, darkhorsetheater.com on April 17; Nick Kroll & John Mulaney on April April 4 – Sessions at Steinway 18; Anjelah Johnson on April 19; Diana Krall Steinway Piano Gallery, 4285 Sidco Drive. The (pictured), on April 21; Ten out of TENN on April Tennessee Jazz Blues Society and Steinway Piano

8 Gallery of Nashville present this afternoon perfor- April 8, 15, 22, 29 – Music City Roots mance and interview, modeled after the award-win- The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. Jim ning series, Inside The Actors Studio. Artists to be Lauderdale hosts Wednesday night’s weekly, two- announced. Tickets: $10/TJBS members and stu- hour live radio show, showcasing Nashville’s rich dents; $15 non-members. 1:30 pm. jazzblues.org music scene, from country to Americana. $15 general admission; free for 5 and under; $10 students April 4, 11, 18, 25 – Bye Bye Liver: The 19+ with valid college ID. musiccityroots.com Nashville Drinking Play Blue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fast- April 9, 11 – Nashville Opera presents paced sketch comedy takes a satirical look at the The Pirates of Penzance drinking culture. Audience members choose sides Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts in a game of Would You Rather, guess songs in Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Join the adventures Name That Tune, or find love as different contes- of the merry Pirates of Penzance, as Nashville tants are tested in Match Maker. Tickets are $12 Opera presents this classic favorite from the mas- each. Must be 21 or over. Call 1-800-650-6449 or go ters of comedy, Gilbert and Sullivan. The Pirates to byebyeliver.com/nashville. of Penzance features all the clever wordplay and wonderful music that the musical duo is known April 5, 12, 19, 26 – Sunday Bluegrass for, along with the unforgettable characters of Jam Frederic, Mabel, the Major General Stanley, and Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. Free admission the Pirate King. Hum along with the famous melo- every Sunday evening at Nashville’s premiere lis- dies, and laugh at the escapades of the craziest tening room for bluegrass and roots music. “Cold shipmates since H.M.S. Pinafore. Sung in English beer, hot pickin’ and friends you won’t meet until with easy-to-read projected English supertitles. you get here.” The evening entertainment begins Artistic director John Hoomes and members of the at 8 pm. (615) 255-3307, stationinn.com artistic staff present a fun informative preview talk, one hour before each performance in the theater. April 7 – Vanderbilt Steel Bands Amusing trivia and insider stories make the eve- Blair School of Music, Ingram Hall, 2400 Blakemore ning more fun! nashvilleopera.org Avenue. Kick your summer off with the sunny island sounds of the Vanderbilt Steel Bands. Music from April 9-11, 14-18, 21-25 – Vanya and Trinidad and other warm-water locales is sure to Sonia and Masha and Spike put you in a Caribbean state of mind. Flip-flops Andrew Johnson Theater, Tennessee Performing encouraged! Free and open to the public, the Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Nashville concert begins at 8 pm. blair.vanderbilt.edu Repertory Theatre presents this 2013 Tony award winner for best play. Classic Chekhovian themes of April 7-8 – The Boxmasters loss and longing are given utterly hilarious, and oc- Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin. Teddy casionally touching, twists. Against the backdrop Andreadis, J.D. Andrew, Brad Davis and Billy Bob of a farmhouse in Pennsylvania, the stage is set for “Bud” Thornton make up “The Boxmasters”, an an absurd weekend of angst, hilarity and global American roots-rock band of seasoned musi- warming. Appropriate for high school and above cians whose sound is rich in rhythm and story. audiences. nashvillerep.org franklintheatre.com April 9-12, 16-19, 23-25 – Godspell April 7, 14, 28 – The Doyle and Debbie The Larry Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike. Show From the Tony-nominated, Oscar-winning com- Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. This hilarious poser and lyricist of Wicked, Pocahontas, and love letter to the country music community and its Prince of Egypt, Stephen Schwartz’s Godspell fea- stars is hysterical, and the music is finely-crafted. tures a small group of people helping Jesus Christ The two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton, tell different parables by using a wide variety of have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off games, storytelling techniques, and hefty dose beautifully. Tickets are $20 and the show begins at of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs rang- 7 pm. For more information and to hear the music, ing in style from pop to vaudeville is employed as visit doyleanddebbie.com. the story of Jesus’s life dances across the stage.

9 performing arts April 18 – Appalachian Celebration Blair School of Music, Ingram Hall, 2400 Blakemore Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and Avenue. This annual hoedown features Blair’s folk the Crucifixion, Jesus’s messages of kindness, tol- and instrumental performance faculty, plus plenty erance, and love come vibrantly to life on stage. of surprise guests from the Nashville music indus- Thursday–Saturday shows start at 7 pm, Sunday try. Come for the unexpected, stay for the joy of matinee at 2 pm. Dinner seating one hour prior to our region’s finest folk music, performed by some start of show. thelarrykeetontheatre.org of the very best players in the country. Free and April 9, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 – The Cat open to the public, the concert begins at 8 pm. in the Hat blair.vanderbilt.edu Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton Street. April 24-26 – Nashville Ballet presents A For the 56 years the Cat’s been on the page, we Midsummer Night’s Dream could never get rights to put him on our stage. Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing We’ve asked quite politely, we’ve pleaded just Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. William so, but the answer was always, no, no, NO! Now, Shakespeare’s classic comedy of errors takes the thanks to the National Theatre of Britain, a stage stage, complete with the mischievous Puck, a host version has finally been written – with no added of fairies and a sprightly youth cast. Entangled text (lots of mime, dance and movement) and love runs wild in this family friendly performance Seuss illustrations, which need no improvement! as A Midsummer Night’s Dream features visually The Cat in the Hat will be bringing Dick, Sally, stunning costumes and scenery. According to ar- Thing One and Thing Two, they’ll all be here, so tistic director Paul Vasterling, “The work is a living, how about you? For families with children of all breathing entity and there’s always something new ages. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org to see.” tpac.org

April 10, 11, 16-19, 24, 25 – Catch Me If April 26 – Jazz on the Move You Can: The Musical Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway. The Pull-Tight Theatre, 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin. Nashville Jazz Workshop and the Frist Center for The story of Frank Abagnale, Jr. and FBI agent Carl the Visual Arts present the music of Billy Strayhorn, Hanratty’s hot pursuit of the con artist comes to life featuring Kevin Whalum & the NJW All-Stars, as in this new musical featuring music and lyrics from part of this popular jazz performance and educa- the Tony-winning team of Shaiman and Wittman tion series. The program begins at 3 pm, and is (Hairspray) and a book by celebrated playwright free and open to the public. nashvillejazz.org Terrence McNally. While based on Abagnale, Jr.’s autobiography and the 2002 Steven Speilberg- April 30 – Break Out Tour directed film, here, Abagnale, Jr. tells his story in Wildhorse Saloon, 120 Second Avenue North. the fun style of a 1960s television show. Fly high This special evening features performances from with the jet set this April, and catch this show if you MamaDear 7–8 pm, The California Country Club can! pull-tight.com 8:30–9:30 pm, and singer/songwriter Jeff Allen 10– 11 pm. MamaDear has stirred audiences with their April 16 – Thursday Night Things sweet harmonies, feel-good southern charm and OZ Nashville, 6172 Cockrill Bend Circle. OZ Arts infectious melodies. The California Country Club is a destination for innovative contemporary art was established when several L.A. based touring experiences. Housed in a newly-renovated former musicians came together to share their interest in cigar warehouse, OZ’s modern, flexible perfor- country music with the country music world. North mance and installation space enables leading art- Carolina-bred and American Idol alum lead singer ists from multiple disciplines to present brave new Katelyn Clampett uses stunning vocals, rousing art in a non-traditional context. This TNT evening anthems and her uncanny ability to make a crowd features Nashville guitarist and composer William cheer with her Southern roots and California flair. Tyler, with Durham-based cinematographer Steve Texas-born Jeff Allen brings a riveting stage pres- Milligan and artistic director Akiva Fox. Doors ence and a gift for penning heart-piercing lyrics open at 6:30 pm. Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at while blurring the lines between outlaw attitude the door. ozartsnashville.org and mainstream accessibility. wildhorsesaloon.com

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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. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with a vast selection of freshly prepared items including fish, rotis- serie chicken, baby-back pork ribs, freshly baked pot pie, specialty salads, pizzas, burgers and our famous 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 Theater 2416 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 superstars. 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. Open lunch and dinner— (615) 891-4488 Mon.-Fri. Open for dinner Sat.

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14 Opry Backstage Grill Two Twenty • Two Grill and Catering The show that made country music famous is now 222 Fifth Avenue South, in the Country Music Hall making its mark on Southern cuisine. Open for of Fame® and Museum. Serving Southern comfort lunch and dinner, as well as after the show. Now food with a twist, made from fresh, mostly local open across from the Gaylord Opryland Resort at foods. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, the Inn at Opryland. Visit oprybackstagegrill.com both with great views of downtown. Open Monday for more information. –Saturday, 11 am–2:30 pm. Two Twenty • Two 2Go offers soups, salads, sandwiches, bakery items and Rainforest Café beverages seven days a week from 9 am–5 pm. This unique dining concept located in Opry Mills The 2Go bar accepts orders by phone and fax. Call is an adventure through a realistic indoor rainfor- (615) 291-6759 or fax (615) 291-6761. est with lush foliage, cascading waterfalls and giant aquariums. The menu has Mexican, Italian, Wildhorse Saloon Cajun and Caribbean flavors, ranging from exotic Located on historic Second to traditional. The children’s menu will please your Avenue, downtown. The Wild little “wild ones.” Don’t forget to stop by the Retail horse offers three floors of ac- Village for a wide selection of unique souvenirs! tion-packed fun, five bars and (615) 514-3000, rainforestcafe.com live entertainment seven nights a week. Hear the hottest bands The Smiling Elephant and learn the latest dance steps, 2213 8th Avenue South. A gem of a Thai restaurant with complimentary dance lessons nightly. Open regaled by the locals. The specialty of the house is for lunch every day except Monday. Open for din- Pad Thai. All dishes use the freshest ingredients. ner nightly. Try the award-winning barbecue and Enjoy exquisite food and the gentle spirit that world famous fried pickles. For current concert you feel upon entering. Open for lunch and din- information call (615) 902-8211 or go to wildhors- ner Monday through Friday. Open for dinner on esaloon.com. Hours subject to change due to Saturday. (615) 891-4488, thesmilingelephant.com private events.

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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 LP Field 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

“You were AWESOME! I had so much fun tonight!” —Wynonna

• 2 Hour Musical Biography • 3 Decades (50s, 60s, 70s) • 6 Eras of the King’s Career • 30 Songs • 5 Costume Changes • 1 Performer!

“A great show, very authentic! I look forward to seeing it again.” —DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime drummer

“Great job, heck of a perfrrmance! You just go all out to make sure you do Mondays and Thursdays everything just right!” 6:30 pm seating • 7:00 pm show —Charlie Chase, TV Personality Call for Tickets: (615) 758-0098 Texas Troubadour Theater “A must-see show!” 2416 Music Valley Drive —Country Weekly Magazine www.thenashvilleking.com

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The Cat Shoppe Saturday 10 am–6 pm and Sunday 1–4 pm. Call 2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. Unique toys, the 279-WAGS (9247). world’s strongest catnip cigars, handmade dragon- fly toys, locally made cat-scratching posts (recom- Gas Lamp Antique Mall mended by feline behaviorist). For cat lovers: jew- 100 Powell Place, across from 100 Oaks Mall in elry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceramics, books Berry Hill. Voted “Nashville’s Best Antique Mall” for and frames. Be sure to visit the rescued cats await- the past six years in the Nashville Scene’s Best of ing adoption. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am– Nashville poll, Gas Lamp Antique Mall houses 160 6 pm; Sunday 1–4 pm. Call (615) 297-PURR (7877). dealers in 25,000 square feet of space, and is open seven days a week. Antique, retro and vintage fur- Cotton-Eyed Joe niture and home accessories are all featured. Call Located on the corner of Second Avenue and (615) 297-2224. The second location, Gas Lamp Broadway in the District, Nashville’s easy-to-find Too, is located at 128 Powell Place, less than a half tourist hot spot. On the main floor, you are -sur mile down the same street in the last building, with rounded by a vast selection of gifts, souvenirs, parking in front and also under the I-65 overpass. T-shirts, jewelry and novelties at low prices. The Call (615) 292-2250. For more information, go to Bargain Attic Area upstairs has close-out souve- the website at gaslampantiques.com. nirs, gifts, jewelry and T-shirts priced 50% off. Visit the Gift Gallery section, featuring new and unusual The Great Escape home decor and gift items. Tour buses welcome. Featuring a huge selection of current and out- Call (615) 726-3302 for more information. of-print DVDs, CDs, video games, comic books, records, CCG and role-playing items, posters, Country Music Hall of Fame Museum books, memorabilia and more. Low, low prices! Store Two locations: Superstore in West Nashville at 222 Fifth Avenue South. There’s no admission fee 5400 Charlotte Avenue, (615) 385-2116; and near to shop the Museum Store. Here you’ll find auto- Opry Mills at 111-B Gallatin Road North at Old graphed items, apparel, books, souvenirs, Hatch Hickory Boulevard, (615) 865-8052. Open 10 am–9 Show Prints, and exhibit related merchandise. pm, Monday–Saturday and 11 am–7 pm, Sunday. Need cash? The Great Escape also buys! The Dog Store 2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. A large selec- Hatch Show Print Store tion of gifts for people in your favorite breed in- 224 Fifth Avenue South. You’ll find a wide assort- cluding mugs, frames, statues, and books. And for ment of iconic and newly designed prints and the special dog in your life, all natural treats, leath- posters, as well as other paper goods, Hatch logo er collars, bowls, toys and food. Open Monday– apparel, and more. hatchshowprint.com

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The Hermitage Museum Store and country music’s contemporary culture for a Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s shopping experience like no other. Lane, (615) 889-2941. A lovely selection of decorative accessories, books and videos, toys and col- The Opry Shop lectibles, home décor, and gourmet gifts including 2804 Opryland Drive. Enjoy the Grand Ole Opry Hermitage preserves and Lynchburg BBQ sauce. experience anytime with a stop at The Opry Shop, All proceeds from the sale of merchandise sup- located within the Grand Ole Opry House. It’s the port the activities and programs of the museum. place for great Opry gifts and collectibles for all ages. Open seven days a week. The Johnny Cash Museum Store 119 Third Avenue South. Featuring Johnny Cash Ryman Auditorium Gift Shop merchandise including T-shirts and other apparel, 116 Fifth Avenue North, (615) 458-8700. A great mugs, backpacks, tote bags, and more. Call (615) spot for music gift items and souvenirs including 256-1777 or visit johnnycashmuseum.com. CDs, DVDs, posters, prints, books and apparel.

Opry Mills Mall Wildhorse Saloon Gift Shop Tennessee’s largest outlet 120 Second Avenue North, (615) 902-8200. This and value retail shopping, nationally recognized store offers a vast selec- dining and entertainment tion of shirts, hats, hard goods and Nashville destination with more memorabilia. than 200 stores, includ- Woodcuts Gallery and Framing ing several first-in-market 1613 Jefferson Street, (615) 321-5357 telephone name-brand additions. Opry Mills’ impressive and (615) 321-2134 fax. Offering hundreds of open roster of designer outlet stores include: Coach and limited edition prints, serigraphs, original Factory Store, G by GUESS, Michael Kors, Polo pieces, framed art, cards, figurines, and fast - cus Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue tom framing. woodcutsfineart.com OFF 5TH, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Vera Bradley and more. Other popular value retailers include Bed Bath & Beyond, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Disney Store Outlet, LEGO, RCC Western Wear and Under Armour Factory House. Opry Mills is home to a variety of family dining and entertainment venues: Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest • Hard to find toys Cafe, Claim Jumper and Dave & Buster’s. And in • Books, purses, statues true Nashville fashion, live performances and musical entertainment are regularly provided on Opry Mills’ Entertainment Stage. Purr-fect

65 South Gifts for Located in Opry Mills Mall just steps away from the Cats & permanent home of the Grand Ole Opry, 65 South their • Toys has everything Nashville all in one place, including • Breed Specific Gifts items from The Bluebird Café, the Nashville televi- People sion show and, of course, fashion apparel and ac- Rescued Where all the cessories you need to outfit your southern style. Cats & Kittens cool dogs and Opry Originals for their people go. Located in the heart of downtown at 300 Broadway adoption (Broadway at Third Avenue). Nashville’s famous GS 9.WA ) “Lower Broadway” area known around the world 615.297 615.27 for its honky tonks and one-of-a-kind authentic PURR (9247 country music attractions, Opry Originals brings (7877) together the iconic roots of the Grand Ole Opry 2824 Bransford Avenue

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Adventure Science Center major rivers. The war monument, an 18,000-pound 8800 Fort Negley Boulevard. With the child-sized granite globe, floating on water and rotating, pays Curiosity Corner and ever-changing blockbuster tribute to the Tennessee World War II veterans. exhibits, the Adventure Science Center provides Free park tours Monday and Wednesday at 10 am, unique opportunities for discovery for both chil- 1 and 3 pm. (615) 741-5280 or 888-TNPARKS. dren and adults. Admission is $13 for adults and Bike the Greenway Bicycle Rentals teens, $11 for children ages 2–12, $12 for seniors Briley Parkway (TN-155) at Two Rivers Parkway (65+) and free for toddlers under age 2. Open 10 (Exit 10). Two Rivers Park Trailhead is within min- am–5 pm daily. For more information, call (615) utes of Gaylord Opryland Resort, Music Valley 862-5160 or see adventuresci.org See page 6 for this Drive Hotels, and Nashville Airport Hotels, and month’s Laser Show. offers miles of dedicated greenway. Hourly Bicentennial Mall State Park or half-day rentals. Call (615) 920-1388 or visit 600 James Robertson Parkway. The Bicentennial bikethegreenway.net to arrange your bike rental Mall is a public park with statues, monuments, and transfer to trailhead (if needed). fountains, trails, bell towers, an amphitheater and Carnton Plantation home to the Nashville Farmers’ Market. Get a 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. Carnton taste of Tennessee’s history, geology, and scenic Plantation, home of The Widow of the South, was wonder as you walk along a timeline inscribed with a field hospital following the Battle of Franklin, tidbits of Tennessee history. Each of the 31 erupt- fought in 1864. Plantation includes a home tour, ing geyser fountains represent one of Tennessee

22 museum, The McGavock Confederate Cemetery, and much more. Dylan, Cash, And The Nashville a fully restored garden and slave quarters. Open Cats: A New Music City will explore the magical 9 am–5 pm on Monday–Saturday and noon–5 pm time of the late 1960s and early ’70s. Open daily on Sunday. Closed most major holidays. For more 9 am–5 pm. Admission: $24.95 adults (ages 13+); information, visit BattleofFranklinTrust.org. $14.95 youth (ages 6-12); free for children 5 and under; $22.50 seniors (ages 6 0+), students, AAA; Centennial Park $21.50 military. Upgrade to a Gold package (au- 2500 West End Avenue. Nashville’s premier park dio tour) or Platinum package, which also includes features the iconic Parthenon, a one-mile walking a tour of historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis and trail, Lake Watauga, Centennial Art Center, historical others recorded over 35,000 songs. Then shop at monuments, arts activity centers, beautiful gardens, the Museum Store and savor a made-from-scratch a band shell, a dog park, and an exercise trail. meal at Two Twenty •Two Grill and Catering. Call Cheekwood Botanical Garden and (615) 416-2001 for more information or log onto Museum of Art countrymusichalloffame.org. 1200 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 contemporary 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 Museum 2222 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, entertaining films, interactive displays, and an in- credible array of costumes and instruments. Sing Me Back Home, the museum’s permanent exhibit, tells the story of country music from its pre-com- mercial roots in the nineteenth century through its vibrant life today. Kenny Rogers: Through the Years (pictured), provides a comprehensive tour through Rogers’s acclaimed musical phases and other artistic outlets. 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.SOUTHERN Tanya Tucker: SMOKEHOUSE Strong Enough to CUISINE Bend cov- DYNAMIC ENTERTAINMENT ers highlights of Tucker’s colorful career. Gorgeous stage costumesLIVE and ENTERTAINMENT gowns worn at award shows BREATHTAKING VIEWS contrast with her LINEnumerous DANCING National Cutting Horse MOUTHWATERING CUISINE Association awards and a Harley-Davidson 1992 Screamin’ Eagle, customized in her special hue of pink paint. Ronnie Milsap: A Legend In My Time will feature artifacts including stage costumes, various awards,WildhorseSaloon.com rhinestone sunglasses, | 615-902-8200 Braille labels, GeneralJackson.com | 615-458-3900

23 General Jackson Showboat Climb aboard the General Jackson Showboat for a unique entertainment experience! This 300-foot paddlewheel riverboat cruises the Cumberland River offering fantastic RANCHshows and deliciousDRESSING meals. Sumptuous Southern fare as well as an entertaining show are included on the evening cruise. For tickets and more informationUnique call (615) Gift 458-3900 Items or buy online at generaljackson.com.Retro Clothing Star Treatment G2407rand 12th Ole Ave. Opr Southy Western Wear 2804(615) 297-4242 Opryland Drive. The Stage Wear Be on the forefront of the anti- [email protected] world’swww.katyk.com longest-running live ra- Open 7 Days a Week aging movement! Join a company dio showphoto: Carie features Thompson the best in that has successfully outlined the cont.country, from pg.bluegrass, 27 comedy and biomarkers of human renewal and more. 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25 attractions time and tour the 19th century Grassmere Historic Home and Farm and then take a break and enjoy display. Over 45 marques representing North and one of the educational animal shows. Call (615) South America, Asia, and Europe – not your typical 833-1534 or visit the website at nashvillezoo.org. car museum! Open Thursday–Monday, 10 am–5 pm. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for seniors (age The Parthenon 65+), $3 for ages 6–17, and free for kids 5 and un- Located in Centennial Park off of West End Avenue, der. Call (615) 742-7445 for more information or visit this Nashville treasure is recognized as one of the the website lanemuseum.org. world’s most impressive scale reproductions of an ancient classic. It houses Alan LeQuire’s magnifi- The Lotz House cent 42-foot statue of Athena, the largest indoor 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin. Come to The sculpture in North America. There are also fine art Lotz House for the compelling story of the Battle exhibits in the Parthenon Museum. of Franklin, the Lotz family and the fine antiques of the Civil War era. Trip Advisor’s #1 attraction in Radnor Lake State Park Franklin features guided tours daily. There is a value 1160 Otter Creek Road. A ticket available which includes Carnton Plantation great place for an energetic and The Carter House, located across the street. hike up steep ridge trails, or For more information, call (615) 790-7190 or visit a leisurely walk along paved LotzHouse.com. roads, Radnor has some of the highest hills in the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater Nashville Basin. There are challenging hikes for a 2416 Music Valley Drive, in Music Valley Village, day hiker plus flat, mulched and paved trails for across the street from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel those who want to just stroll and see the scenery. and Grand Ole Opry. Nashville’s premier Country Wildlife and plants are abundant – it is not unusual Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country at all to see deer, heron, ducks, turkeys and turtles Music Show. Voted Nashville’s #1 Dinner Show, the during your walk. The park is about a 5-minute show features songs made famous by legendary drive from I-65, Exit 78, Harding Place. artists and today’s superstars. Many guest stars appear such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely, “The Fiddle Ryman Auditorium Man” Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and others. 116 Fifth Avenue North. Six-time winner of Pollstar’s There is entertainment for the entire family. The Theatre of the Year and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time Academy of Country Music’s Venue of the Year. is 6:30 pm. Admission for the dinner and show is The Ryman continues its more than 100-year music $43.95, show only is $26. Don’t miss this Nashville tradition by offering the best in entertainment. Built tradition. Tour groups are welcome. Reservations as a church in 1892, the Ryman famously served as recommended. Call (615) 885-4747 or go to nash- the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974, villenightlife.com. and was completely renovated in 1994. The premier performance hall has many shows and concerts Nashville Zoo at Grassmere scheduled year-round. For tickets, call (615) 889- 3777 Nolensville Road. 3060, visit the Ryman Box Office, or ryman.com. From African elephants and Caribbean flamingos to Bengal Ryman Auditorium Tours tigers and red pandas, Nashville 116 Fifth Avenue North, downtown. This National Zoo is home to more than 2,100 Historic Landmark is most famous as the home of animals from all over the world. the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974. The guided Spend a day enjoying mam- backstage tour takes you through dressing rooms mals, amphibians, reptiles, insects and birds and dedicated to the stars of the Ryman’s rich musical learning about their habitats. Savor the sights by past including Minnie Pearl and Hank Williams. Be exploring Gibbon Islands, Bamboo Trail, Critter sure to visit the Hatch Show Gallery and the Gift Encounters, three-acre beautiful African Elephant Shop. Self-guided tours are $15 for adults, and $10 Savannah, and many other exhibits. Go for a spin for children ages 4–11. Backstage tours are $20 on the Wild Animal Carousel and run wild on the and $15. To buy tour tickets, go to ryman.com or humongous Jungle Gym playground. Step back in call (615) 889-3060.

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STEP INSIDE For access to the best in live music, sports, This House dining, family entertainment and more, look Downtown Nashville • 615.416.2001 no further than Citi Private Pass. Visit CountryMusicHallofFame.org www.citiprivatepass.com 27 28 Tennessee State Capitol attractions Charlotte Avenue, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. The historic Tennessee State Capitol tribute to the King in Music City, where he record- stands today much as it did when completed in ed over 300 songs. “A great show, very authentic! I 1859. Several areas, including the first floor hallway, look forward to seeing it again,” raved DJ Fontana, library and Supreme Court chamber, have been re- Elvis’s longtime drummer. Audiences continue to stored to their 19th-century, Greek Revival appear- give standing ovations at every show. A must-see ance. Free guided tours leave from the Information show while in Nashville. To order tickets, which Desk on the first floor every hour, with the first tour is recommended, call (615) 758-0098. Seating at 9 am, and the final tour at 3 pm. Self-guided at 6:30 pm. Showtime is 7 pm. Box office opens tours are also available at the Information Desk. at 10 am, day of show. Plenty of free parking! thenashvilleking.com Tennessee State Museum Fifth Avenue and Deaderick Street, downtown. The Upper Room The museum’s Civil War holdings of uniforms, 1908 Grand Avenue, mid- battle flags and weapons are among the finest town. An active chapel and in the nation. Of special interest are Sam Davis’ museum, The Upper Room boot (cut open to search for hidden papers when features a nearly life-size he was charged with spying for the Confederate wood carving of da Vinci’s Army), and an 1864 presidential campaign poster The Last Supper. There are permanent exhibits, for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Open as well as a peaceful garden. Special seasonal Tuesday–Saturday, from 10 am–5 pm and 1– 5 exhibits include an exhibit of 100 nativity scenes pm on Sundays. Closed on Mondays. Admission during the Christmas holidays, a Madonna and is free. Paid parking on weekdays. Free weekend Child Gallery exhibit, and a Ukrainian egg display parking at the State Employee parking lots west of during Lent and Easter. Come experience the tran- the State Capitol, off Charlotte Avenue. For more quility of the Upper Room amid the city’s tumult. information, call (615) 741-2692, 1-800-407-4324 or Open Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm. Closed at the website tnmuseum.org. holidays and weekends. Call (615) 340-7207 or visit upperroom.org/chapel. Tribute To The King 1953–1977 Texas Troubadour Theatre, Wildhorse Saloon 2416 Music Valley Drive. On Second Avenue, downtown. The Wildhorse offers Mondays and Thursdays three floors of action-packed fun, five bars and live this high-energy, live musi- entertainment seven nights a week. The Wildhorse cal biography starring John is the place to hear the hottest bands and learn Beardsley features all six eras of the King’s career, the latest dance steps with complimentary dance including over 30 songs and five costume changes, lessons nightly. Be sure to try the award winning and has thrilled audiences of all ages from New barbecue and world famous fried pickles. For cur- York to Russia. The legend lives on in Nashville’s rent concert information, call (615) 902-8200 or go first and only continuously running show paying to the website at wildhorsesaloon.com.

See the colors of spring in the Ukrainian hand-designed Easter egg display t h e Upper Room Chapel and Museum The tone here is tranquility and meditation. Home of the world-renowned wood carving of “The Last Supper” welcomes you to join us this Lenten and Easter Season. 1908 Grand Avenue • 615-340-7207 • www.upperroom.org Bring this ad for a 10% $4 admission/donation – children 12 and under free discount in the gift shop! Free Parking • Open Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm, closed weekends & holidays

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art events and art crawls: play will be the first of its kind in Franklin. Battle Scarred captures the ultimate cost of war and the Various area galleries offer rare opportunities to importance of the Battle of Franklin as part of our view diverse exhibitions featuring many genres of national heritage. Through April 26. carnton.org artwork the first Friday or Saturday of the month. The events are free, and some venues serve com- The Frist Center for the Visual Arts plimentary wine and light hors d’ouevres. 919 Broadway. Tina Barney: The Europeans pres- April 3 – Downtown Franklin Friday Art Crawl ents a selection of sumptuous photographs of im- Charming shops, galleries and live music. A $5 un- ages renowned for their seductive beauty and poi- limited trolley ticket will take guests from spot to gnant insight into the inner circle of the European spot, 6–9 pm. franklinartscene.com old world elite. Houghton Hall: Portrait of an English Country House showcases the art and April 4 – Downtown Nashville Saturday Art Crawl architecture of one of England’s grandest country Festive atmosphere along Fifth Avenue of the houses. Telling Tales: Stories and Legends in Arts to the Historic Arcade to Eighth Avenue to 19th-Century American Art assembles paintings Broadway, 6–9 pm. nashvilledowntown.com/play and sculptures from the collection of the New- April 4 – Arts & Music at Wedgewood/Houston York Historical Society that recount stories relating Minutes from downtown, Wedgewood/Houston is to American cultural aspirations and everyday life rich with art and music culture. am-wh.com in the early to mid-nineteenth century. (615) 244- 3340, fristcenter.org museums, galleries & exhibits: LeQuire Gallery Centennial Art Center 4304 Charlotte Avenue. Contemporary painting 25th Avenue North & Park Plaza in Centennial and sculpture are featured at this gallery and studio Park. The gallery showcases the art of lo- of sculptor Alan LeQuire, who is best known for his cal and regional professional and emerging monumental “Athena” and “Musica” statues. The artists. Free admission, Monday–Thursday gallery maintains an important inventory of figura- 9 am–5 pm. nashville.gov/cac tive work from many present day American painters Cheekwood Botanical Garden & and sculptors. (615) 298-4611, lequiregallery.com Museum of Art Nashville Public Library ArTennessee 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Fine art collection includes State Museum American art, American and British decorative arts, 505 Deaderick Street. Open Tuesday–Saturday 10 outdoor Woodland Sculpture Trail, and the Cheek am–5 pm, Sunday 1–5 pm. (615) 741-2692. What Mansion itself. Charles Brindley: Trees of Myth Is To Become of the People explores the expe- and Legend features works by noted landscape riences of Tennesseans during the Civil War and artist Charles Brindley, who is best known for ex- Reconstruction. In addition to rare artifacts, the quisite renderings of his best loved subject: trees. exhibit examines personal stories of civilians dur- Through April 19. cheekwood.org ing military occupation, the challenges women Fleming Center at Carnton Plantation confronted on the home front, soldiers fighting in pivotal conflicts, how many African Americans 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. Battle Scarred: freed themselves during the war, and how the The 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Franklin state officially ended slavery. It will also show the is a unique exhibition commemorating the 150th ways in which Tennessee’s Reconstruction story Anniversary of the Battle of Franklin. Over 100 arti- was different from the rest of the South, with facts are on display, some of which have not been former Confederates, African Americans, and viewed together for 150 years. Incorporating arti- Unionists struggling to create a new kind of state. facts, graphic elements, light and sound, the dis- tnmuseum.org

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