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Greater Nashville January 2015 Arts Entertainment Dining Maps Nightlife ® Shopping the nashville visitors guide Attractions 1 Music City’s Biggest Band Your Nashville Symphony | Live at the schermerhorn KENNY ROGERS THE LEGEND OF ZELDA GREGORY PORTER with the Nashville Symphony Symphony of the Goddesses January 23 January 15 to 17 Master Quest with the Nashville Symphony January 21 & 22 Mega-hits including “The Featuring 28 years of music One of today’s hottest new Gambler,” “Lady,” “Lucille,” from Nintendo’s phenomenal jazz artists, this GRAMMY®- “She Believes in Me” and video game series, with video winning singer makes his first “Islands in the Stream.” projected in HD on giant screens. Nashville appearance. U.S. PREMIERE ^ ÇA IRA DVORÁK’S VALENTINE’S WITH with Roger Waters and the NEW WORLD PATTI LABELLE Nashville Symphony February 5 to 7 and the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and Chorus January 30 February 13 & 14 Rogers Waters, the creative Old World meets New World Treat your sweetheart to the force of Pink Floyd, narrates in this instantly recognizable ultimate date with hits like his epic opera set during the classic. With Bernstein’s “If You Only Knew,” “On My French Revolution. Symphony No. 2. Own” and more. LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE 615.687.6400 | NashvilleSymphony.org 2 this month’s events THIS MONTH’S FEATURES: Fame® and Museum, the largest popular music museum in the world. Experience the history of Fridays & Saturdays – America’s music through exciting new exhibits, en- Opry at the Ryman tertaining films, interactive displays, and an incred- Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth ible array of costumes and instruments. Sing Me Avenue North. The Grand Back Home, the museum’s permanent exhibit, tells Ole Opry moves downtown the story of country music from its pre-commercial to its most famous former roots in the nineteenth century through its vibrant home, the historic Ryman life today. Kenny Rogers: Through the Years, Auditorium, for the winter provides a comprehensive tour through Rogers’s months, and shows are per- acclaimed musical phases and other artistic out- formed every Friday and lets. The exhibit will feature artifacts including Saturday in January. Since costume pieces from the Gambler, original sheet 1925, country’s best have music, numerous awards, and other items that mesmerized audiences at the Opry, the show that reflect Rogers’s longtime status as a pop culture made country music famous. While performances icon. Tanya Tucker: Strong Enough to Bend cov- from both legendary entertainers and the latest ers highlights of Tucker’s colorful career. Gorgeous country music acts are the norm, when you go to stage costumes and gowns worn at award shows the Opry, you’ll also enjoy bluegrass bands, com- contrast with her numerous National Cutting Horse edy, and more. See the new stars, superstars, and Association awards and a Harley-Davidson 1992 legends of country music on the stage where many Screamin’ Eagle, customized in her special hue of of them got their start and some are experiencing pink paint. Alan Jackson: 25 Years of Keepin’ It the thrill for the very first time. Artists scheduled Country will give fans a deep look into Jackson’s to appear this month include The Henningsens, career and personal life, showcasing awards, in- Larry Gatlin, Lauren Alaina, Marty Stuart, struments, clothes, personal mementos, albums Hal Ketchum, Pure Prairie League, The Swon and music videos. Open daily 9 am–5 pm. Tickets Brothers, Deana Carter, Chris Young, Darryl are $24 for adults and $17 for youth (ages 6 to 17) Worley, Ronnie Milsap, Vince Gill (pictured), and for the Gold Package and $35 for adults and $26 for more! For Opry tickets and information visit opry. youth for the Platinum Package, which also includes com or call (615) 871-OPRY. a tour of historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis and oth- ers recorded over 35,000 songs. Then shop at the Daily – Ryman Auditorium Tours Museum Store and savor a made-from-scratch meal 116 Fifth Avenue North, downtown. This National at Two Twenty •Two Grill and Catering. Call (615) Historic Landmark is most famous as the home of 416-2001 for more information or log onto country the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 –1974. The guided musichalloffame.org. backstage tour takes you through dressing rooms dedicated to the stars of the Ryman’s rich musical January 2-3 – Brides Against Breast past including Minnie Pearl and Hank Williams. Be Cancer sure to visit the Hatch Show Gallery and the Gift Sheraton Music City Hotel, 777 McGavock Pike. Shop. Self-guided tours are $15 for adults, and $10 Brides and their guests may browse through hun- for children ages 4–11. Backstage tours are $20 dreds of new designer and gently worn wedding and $15. To buy tour tickets, go to ryman.com or gowns in all shapes and styles. Proceeds help call (615) 889-3060. fund education, nutrition, exercise, support and therapy, among many other programs and services ® Country Music Hall of Fame and designed to help cancer patients, their families Museum and caregivers. You’ll find a fabulous selection 222 Fifth Avenue South. You haven’t seen Nashville of dresses that will fit any budget, and layaway is if you haven’t visited the Country Music Hall of 3 Greater Nashville ® the nashville visitors guide Publisher Key Magazine Nashville LLC [email protected] Graphic Design & Production Gerri Winchell Findley 9 Music Square South Suite 224 Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 354-9370 • Fax (615) 397-3044 Visit our website: www.nashvillekey.com Key Magazine assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions appearing more than once. Photos Courtesy of: Media Production Services, Robert Ames Cook Chamber of Commerce, Margaret Angell Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation Tennessee Photographic Services Chris Hollo Photography, Gerri Winchell Findley Andy Wilson, Amiee Stubbs Distributed free to Nashville area hotels, motels and visitor information centers. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part is prohibited. 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Be the first to try on and purchase your mended. As part of the Bicentennial celebration, dream gown, before general admission. Enjoy a new exhibit, Andrew Jackson: Born for a Storm light bites, signature beverages, entertainment will be unveiled. This state-of-the-art exhibit brings and giveaways. Saturday 10 am–4 pm, admission the rich story of Andrew Jackson’s meteoric rise $5. bridesagainstbreastcancer.org from humble beginnings to his presidency through bold visuals and a series of interactive displays. We January 3-4 – Monster Jam promise – he’ll change your ideas about America. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. The stars of this Check the website for more program details. show are the biggest performers on four wheels: thehermitage.com the Monster Jam trucks! The twelve-feet-tall, ten- thousand-pound machines will bring you to your January 8-11 – Nashville Boat and feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed Sportshow track full of obstacles to soar over – or smash Music City Center, 201 Fifth Avenue South. through. The 2015 touring season brings more Tennessee’s premier boat and sportshow is dock- Monster Jam excitement providing entertain- ing at Nashville’s Music City Center for four days of ment tailored perfectly for your family’s budget, winter relief, featuring fun seminars and workshops and these colorful, larger-than-life beasts are covering fishing, boat and motor maintenance, sure to capture the hearts of both young and old. repair and upgrades, and much more. Learn the monsterjam.com fundamentals of boating safety and have fun with top-notch mariners as they share tips on the water January 6, 8, 13, 16, 27 – Nashville with a boating simulator experience. It’s all about Predators Home Games summer with the return of popular features and the Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Enjoy NHL addition of new attractions including Twiggy the hockey in Smashville! All games start at 7 pm. This Waterskiing Squirrel, Wake Zone Trampoline Wall month, the Predators play against the Carolina and Kids Trout Pond. Anyone age 10 and older can Hurricanes on January 6; the Dallas Stars on discover the fun and exciting sport of scuba diving January 8; the Vancouver Canucks on January in the comfort of a tropically warm pool. Not only 13; the Washington Capitals on January 16; the can you try scuba diving for free, but you can also Colorado Avalanche on January 27. For single test some of the latest scuba equipment and have game tickets, call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000, a photo of yourself taken underwater as a keep- or go to ticketmaster.com. You may also purchase sake of your “diving adventure.” Wet suits will be tickets at the Bridgestone Arena box office, open provided. Please bring a swimsuit and towel. It’s 10 am–5 pm, Monday–Saturday.