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THIS MONTH’S FEATURES: watering. The Heart of Christmas Dinner Show features the beautiful Victorian Theatre stage filled Happy Holidays at the Wildhorse Saloon with colorful and glamorous costumes, glittering Second Avenue, downtown. The Wildhorse is the lights and a world-class cast of performers. For happening place to be, mingle and hear the hot- more information and to purchase tickets call (615) test bands in town. Learn the latest dance steps 458-3900 or go to generaljackson.com. with complimentary dance lessons nightly. Be sure to try the award winning barbecue and world December 1 – Lighting of the Green famous fried pickles. The Wildhorse offers three Allen Arena Mall, Lipscomb University, 3901 floors of action-packed fun, five bars and live Granny White Pike. Kick-off the holiday season entertainment seven nights a week. For current with Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, and oth- concert information, call (615) 902-8200 or go to ers at this free annual concert and event. Shop the wildhorsesaloon.com. Merry Marketplace, a collection of holiday ven- dors. Festivities begin at 4 pm, the concert begins Fridays & Saturdays – Opry at the Ryman at 5:30 pm. Free photos with Santa will be avail- Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every Friday able. Attendees are encouraged to bring a gift of and Saturday in December, plus Tuesdays through canned food for the Second Harvest Food Bank. December 15. Since 1925, country’s best have Bring lawn chairs and blankets to the concert. Rain mesmerized audiences at the Opry, the show that or shine. lipscomb.edu made country music famous. While performances from both legendary entertainers and the latest December 1-January 2 – A Country country music acts are the norm, when you go to Christmas the Opry, you’ll also enjoy bluegrass bands, com- Gaylord Opryland Hotel, 2800 Opryland Drive. edy, and more. The show moves downtown to its The magic of the Christmas season comes to life most famous former home, the at the Opryland Hotel, with more than two-million historic Ryman Auditorium, for dazzling Christmas lights drawing visitors from all the winter months. See the new over the world. Get in the spirit of the season as stars, superstars, and legends of you discover the unique and festive décor around country music on the stage where every bend. On the Magnolia Lawn, our outdoor many of them got their start and Nativity display features special lighting effects some are experiencing the thrill and an audio rendition of the biblical story of the for the very first time. Artists birth of Christ. Take a free self-guided tour of stun- scheduled to appear this month include Vince Gill ningly decorated Christmas trees throughout the (pictured), Darius Rucker, Kellie Pickler, and more! resort. Numerous country artists and other celeb- For Opry tickets and information visit opry.com or rities will have specially decorated trees featured. call (615) 871-OPRY. Each tree’s decorations and prizes are available to the highest online bidder as a way to benefit fa- Through December 25 – Christmas on vorite charities. Experience a horse-drawn carriage the General Jackson ride and enjoy the decorations and lights, sure to 2812 Opryland Drive. This 300-foot-long paddle delight young and old alike! (through December 31). wheel riverboat, the largest showboat in the For tickets, information, specific dates and times world, will take guests past natural and historical call (615) 889-1000. Other highlights include: sights along the scenic banks of the Cumberland ICE! featuring The Nutcracker River. Four massive decks offer beautiful views of Experience the magic of The Nutcracker in ICE! Nashville and the stunning countryside of central Join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince for a magi- Tennessee. The Midday lunch cruise lasts 2-1/2 cal adventure in more than two million pounds of hours, and the evening cruises are 3 hours. The hand-carved ice sculptures and four thrilling slides! entertainment is first-class and the food is mouth-
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4 Relive your favorite scenes from the classic ballet, events accompanied by the original Tchaikovsky score. December 1, 3, 10, 12, 15, 19, 21, 26, NEW: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole 28 – Nashville Predators Home Games Christmas! The Musical (through December 27) Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Enjoy NHL This record-setting Broadway sensation features hockey in Smashville as the Predators take on the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” the Phoenix Coyotes on December 1; Florida and “Welcome Christmas” from the original ani- Panthers on December 3; Chicago Blackhawks on mated television special. Max the Dog narrates December 10; Colorado Avalanche on December as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is 12; Calgary Flames on December 15; Minnesota “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas Wild on December 19; Montreal Canadiens on away from the Holiday loving Whos. Magnificent December 21; Detroit Red Wings on December sets and costumes inspired by Dr. Seuss’ original 26; New York Rangers on December 28. All games illustrations transport audiences to the whimsical at 7 pm. predators.nhl.com world of Whoville, as this sparkling production breathes new life into this timeless story of the true December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 – Holiday meaning of Christmas. Evening Tours at The Hermitage Arctic Plunge Snow Tubing 4580 Rachel’s Lane. Come and enjoy Andrew Brave Nashville’s only extreme six-lane tubing hill Jackson’s home in the soft evening light of winter. covered in one-and-a-half-million pounds of real This intimate after hours tour lets you take a more snow! Get ready for heart-pounding thrills as you personal look at The Hermitage and the Jackson race with your family and friends to see who can family. Learn how the family experienced the holi- reach the bottom first. days and the origins of many of their Christmas Glacier Glide Ice Skating traditions such as why the Jackson’s never had a Enjoy a perfect day or eve- Christmas tree, but hung stockings on the General’s ning under the stars by going sofa. Discover the reason why guns and firecrack- on a yuletide glide at Gaylord ers were holiday traditions, or why someone would Opryland’s new 6,000 square-foot outdoor ice rink. yell, “Christmas gift!” As a family man, General Rink-side private cabanas are available. DJs on se- Jackson loved to surround himself with family lect weekend evenings will also be part of the fun. and friends, so visit The Hermitage this holiday season with a loved one and share in the Jackson Restless Heart: A Season of Harmony Dinner tradition. thehermitage.com Show (through December 26) There’s no harmony quite as pure as family harmo- December 4 – Downtown Franklin ny, and audiences will be dazzled by this Grammy Friday Art Crawl award-winning trio as they bring their incredible Charming shops, galleries and live music. A $5 un- voices to Gaylord Opryland’s A Country Christmas limited trolley ticket will take guests from spot to with an all-new dinner show. spot, 6–9 pm. franklinartscene.com
December 1-January 3 – Holiday Lights December 5 – Downtown Art Crawl 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Enjoy artfully decorated Fifth Avenue of the Arts, Historic Christmas trees and the stately mansion in mag- Arcade, Eighth Avenue, Broadway. nificent holiday splendor. Savor a special exhibit, Various galleries offer rare oppor- Norman Rockwell’s Home For The Holidays (through tunities to view diverse exhibitions January 17). Then bundle up for the prettiest winter featuring every genre of art. The festive atmo- stroll of the season. Cheekwood’s gorgeous deco- sphere and participating venues welcome you to rations will extend from the mansion out into the experience downtown Nashville as a center for art. gardens, setting the grounds aglow with elegant 6–9 pm. nashvilledowntown.com/play displays, dazzling views and hundreds of thou- sands of festive, twinkling lights. Get up close and December 5 – Arts & Music at personal with two of Santa’s trusted North Pole Wedgewood/Houston companions, live reindeer on display every day Minutes from downtown, Wedgewood/Houston is during opening hours, Tuesday through Sunday rich with art and music culture. Check out ground- (closed on Christmas). cheekwood.org breaking art from the artist run spaces on Chestnut 5 events etarium and special laser music shows, with millions of stars and digital visual effects. See a single show Street to the commercial galleries on Hagan Street or make it a full evening and buy tickets for all along with popups, beginning at 6 pm. am-wh.com three shows! Laser Holidays at 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm; She Blinded Me with Lasers (80s Classics) at December 6, 27 – Titans Football 10:30 pm. sudekumplanetarium.com Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way. Come cheer on the Tennessee Titans as they take on the December 12-13 – Dickens of a Jacksonville Jaguars on December 6; Houston Christmas Festival Texans on December 27. Both games at 12 noon. Historic Downtown Franklin. Travel back 150 years titansonline.com to the time of Charles Dickens at this free street festival. You’re sure to meet Ebenezer Scrooge, his December 5 – Nashville Christmas Parade unfortunate partner Marley (the ghost in chains), Downtown. The “Miracle on Broadway” parade will Tiny Tim Cratchit and his family, and many more, begin at 10 am with singer-songwriter Jana Kramer including Father Christmas. Other activities include serving as Grand Marshal. Participants will begin a holiday bazaar arts and crafts area, dancers, at the intersection of 8th Avenue and Broadway, street musicians, violinists, hand bell choirs, harp- heading east down Broadway to Second Avenue ists, and carolers. Victorian treats abound, from North, crossing over the Cumberland River and authentic fish ‘n’ chips to turkey legs, roasted nuts, ending at the base of the Woodland Street Bridge. kettle corn, roasted corn, roasted pork, sausages Check out parkitdowntown.com for downtown and sugar plums. Be part of the town sing of clas- parking options. nashvillechristmasparade.com sic Christmas carols on the Public Square. New this December 5 – Porter Flea year – the Lucky Scruff‘s Wintery Whisker Revue, a Silver Point Studios, 10 Quality Way. This free in- competition among hirsute gentlemen for the fin- door Holiday Flea is a modern handmade market est facial hair. Hours: 10 am–5 pm on Saturday and that provides open access to more than 100 tal- 11 am–5 pm on Sunday. historicfranklin.com ented, jury-selected vendors. You’ll also find thou- December 12, 13 – Candlelight Tour sands of one-of-a-kind gifts, a collection of the Franklin. Various locations include the historic Lotz city’s finest food trucks and the return of the Porter House, St. Phillip Catholic Church, Cumberland Pantry, an artisan food market stocked with pack- Presbyterian, O’More College of Design and aged goods from local millers, makers and bakers. Landmark Booksellers. Visitors will get an inside Hours: 10 am–5 pm. porterflea.com look into several Franklin homes and churches and December 5, 12, 19-23, 28-31 – The 12 enjoy the various styles of holiday decorations that Days of Science exhibit the balance between historic charm and Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley modern allure. The tour, from 5–8:30 pm, demon- Boulevard. Join the merriment with a full lineup strates the rich heritage of Franklin and highlights of seasonal programs and activities for the en- creative ways to celebrate, decorate and enjoy the tire family. Each day features a different theme, blessings of the season. lotzhouse.com including Global Celebrations; Gifts, Gadgets & December 18 – All Through the House: Games; Northern Lights & Holiday Brights; Winter An 1820s Christmas Wookieeland; Planes, Trains & Automobiles: Historic Travellers Rest Plantation and Museum, Exploring Travel; Reindeer Games; The Do, Re, Mi’s 636 Farrell Parkway. Find out what the holidays of the Holidays; Surviving Wild Winters; Dream a were like in the 1820s, before the Christmas tree Little Dream; Food Chemis-tree; culminating with became part of the celebration. Visitors will take a Happy Noon Year celebration for families with an evening candlelit tour of the historic house and younger children on December 31! Included with interact with guests and members of the Overton general admission. adventuresci.org household. travellersrestplantation.org December 12 – Second Saturday Laser December 18-20 – Nashville Flea Market Shows at Sudekem Planetarium Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue, Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley (615) 862-5016. You’ll find a huge variety of gifts, Boulevard. After-hours showings of stunning plan-
6 antiques, collectibles, jewelry, arts and crafts, tools, ers compete to be the Hot Chicken Eating World housewares, handmade clothing, and hundreds of Champion, starting at 4 pm. At 5 pm, come and thousands of other items each month, at one of join other fans for a special performance by a se- the top ten flea markets in the country. Dealers lected guest followed by the marching bands from and vendors from 30 states offer their wares to the the Music City Bowl participating schools! buying public. Admission is free; parking $5. Friday 8 am–5 pm; Saturday 7 am–6 pm; Sunday 7 am– December 30 – Music City Bowl 4 pm; nashvilleexpocenter.org LP Field, 1 Titans Way. The game begins at 6 pm with a variety of activities prior to kick off. Head December 19 – Rudolph’s Red Nose Run over to First Avenue and Broadway for a free Pep Downtown Nashville. Wear your merry best for Rally with marching bands and cheerleaders at Rudolph’s costume contest! The race will start 2:30 pm, and a free pregame concert at 4 pm. on Victory Avenue in front of the Titans Nissan Stadium, winding its way over Woodland St. December 31 – Music City New Year’s Bridge, to Broadway, 8th Avenue, crossing the Eve Bash Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge, and back to Downtown. Ring in the new year at one of the Victory Ave to finish. Holiday-themed goodies best New Year’s Eve parties in the world. This and snacks will be provided after the race, and free event boasts a star-packed lineup that in- Rudolph will be there on race day for pictures! cludes Kings of Leon, Kelsea Ballerini, Chris rudolphrednoserun.com Stapleton, The Whigs, Wild Cub, and Sugar + The Hi-Lows. Bring your party hats and be December 29 – Music City Bowl Hot ready to make some noise for the “Music Note Chicken Eating World Championship & Drop®!” As we count down to midnight, the Battle of the Bands 15-foot-tall red music note will descend 115 feet, First Avenue and Broadway. Free Event! Come triggering a fireworks display and major confetti out and watch both amateur and professional eat- cannons, welcoming 2016. visitmusiccity.com
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 pres- ident—you’ll be face-to-face with the times, the challenges, and the contradictions, that shaped our young nation. Yesterday is always present at The Hermitage. One of America’s premier National Historic Landmarks, just 15 minutes from Downtown Nashville, TN. 615.889.2941 www.TheHermitage.com
7 Ryman on December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23; The performing Brian Setzer Orchestra 12th Annual Christmas Rocks! Tour on December arts 6; Andrew Peterson and special guests Behold the Lamb of God on December 13 and 14; The Arcs on December 12; A JOHNNYSWIM Christmas on December 21; Dancing with the Stars on December 28; Dave Rawlings Machine on December 29; Old Crow Medicine Show with Madisen Ward and December at the Nashville Symphony The Mama Bear on December 30. Buy tickets at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Ryman box office, ryman.com, ticketmaster.com, Place. Packages may be purchased from the ticketmaster outlets or call (615) 458-8700. Patron Services hotline at (615) 687- 6401. Concerts this month: A Very Merry Christmas with Dave December 1, 8, 22, 23 – The Doyle and Barnes and special guests on December 4 and Debbie Show 13 at 7:30 pm; Home Alone movie in HD with the Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. This hilarious Nashville Symphony and Chorus on December love letter to the country music community and its 5 at 1 pm and 7 pm; David Benoit Christmas stars is hysterical, and the music is finely-crafted. Tribute to Charlie Brown with special guest Jane The two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton, Monheit, and the Nashville Children’s Choir on have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off Sunday, December 6 at 7 pm (without orchestra); beautifully. Tickets are $20 and the show begins at Jonny Lang on December 7 at 8 pm (without or- 7 pm. doyleanddebbie.com chestra); Kristin Chenoweth on December 8 and 9 at 7:30 pm; Smokey Robinson on December 10 December 1-30 – Cousin Cleetus’ at 7:30 pm and December 11 at 8 pm; Handel’s Country Christmas Messiah on December 17 at 7 pm, December Events On 3rd, 209 Printers Alley. Cousin Cleetus 18 and 19 at 8 pm, December 20 at 3 pm; Pied is dumber than a box of rocks. Enter sticky fin- Piper Children’s Series Holiday Sing-Along on gers cousin Duke McCoy who throws a twist into December 19 at 11 am; India.Arie Christmas Christmas by stealing all the presents in order to with Friends on December 21 at 7:30 pm; Joy provide for his love, Barbara Gene, and you add – An Irish Christmas with Keith and Kristyn a level of fun zaniness. When you bring in the Getty on December 22 at 7:30 pm; Drew & Ellie kids who are a greedy bunch of little buggers, Holcomb’s Neighborly Christmas on December this outlandish family sandwich gets out of hand. 23 at 7:30 pm (without orchestra); A New Year’s It’s Mama, the matriarch of the family, who is truly Eve Pops with Giancarlo Guerrero and the the glue that holds everyone together! Sprinkle in Nashville Symphony on December 31 at 6 pm. two Grandparents who drink way too much and For tickets, call the box office at (615) 687- 6400 have outlandish ailments and it’s a recipe for a fun between 10 am and 6 pm Monday through Friday filled family holiday sure to please young and old or 10 am and 2 pm Saturday, or go to the website alike. Dinners and shows have five price ranges to at nashvillesymphony.org. choose from. See our website for complete de- tails, including menu selections. (615) 457-1133, December at the Ryman Auditorium melodramatheater.org 116 Fifth Avenue North. This stellar venue is a six- time winner of Pollstar’s Concert Theatre of the December 2, 9, 16, 23 – Deck the Hall Year award and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy of CMA Theater, Country Music Hall of Fame. 222 Country Music’s Venue of the Year. This month’s Fifth Avenue South. Celebrate the season with outstanding lineup includes Opry at the Ryman special concerts this month: Skaggs Family on December 1, 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 25, 26; Christmas featuring Ricky Skaggs and The Whites Amy Grant and Vince Gill: Christmas at the on December 2; Rockin’ Around the Christmas
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9 performing arts December 4, 5, 10-13, 18, 19 – Holmes for the Holidays Tree with Brenda Lee on December 9; An Evening 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin. It is December with Lonestar on December 16; The Oak Ridge 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, ad- Boys’ Christmas Night Out on December 23. mired the world over for his leading role in the Doors open at 6:30 pm. Shows start at 7:30 pm. play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast- countrymusichalloffame.org members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend December 2, 9, 16 – Music City Roots of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. Jim and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Then it’s up to Lauderdale hosts Wednesday night’s weekly, two- Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his hour live radio show, showcasing Nashville’s rich beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before music scene, from country to Americana. $15 re- the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity served seats; $10 general admission; free for 5 and are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during under; musiccityroots.com the Christmas holidays. pull-tight.com December 3, 4, 10, 17 – Music at the Frist December 4, 11, 18 – Fontanel Records Frist Center Cafe, Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Fridays 919 Broadway. Enjoy free music in the Cafe from Cafe Fontanella, 4225 Whites Creek Pike. Fontanel jazz guitarist Geary Moore on December 3; employee-driven record label Fontanel Records Duette, a vocal duo on December 4; East Side hosts awesome Friday night performances from Story on December 10; The Contrarian Ensemble 8–10 pm with label artists as well as special on December 17. 6 pm, fristcenter.org guests of up and coming local singer/songwriters. December 3-6, 10-13, 17-20 – It’s A fontanelmansion.com Wonderful Life December 5, 6 – Charlotte’s Web Jamison Hall, The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton. E.B. Road. Studio Tenn’s vintage, post-card-from- White’s classic tale has been named “the best the-past retelling will both pay homage to Frank American children’s book of the past 200 years” Capra’s iconic 1946 film and reach beyond the by the Children’s Literature Association. NCT’s reruns of Jimmy Stuart and Donna Reed perfor- acclaimed stage version of this timeless story has mances, harnessing the emotive power of live won the hearts of children and their families like theatre to reveal and re-focus the compelling core no other play in our repertoire. It is deep in the truths that have earned this tender, heartwarming early, just before dawn, and Fern’s delightful little story its eternal keep in the canon of American runt pig, Wilbur, appears to be headed for the din- holiday traditions. StudioTenn uses a rich combi- ner table – and not in a good way – when he is nation of talent from Nashville and Broadway to saved through the remarkable literary efforts of a bring classic works of drama and musical theater spider named Charlotte. This long time family clas- to life in middle Tennessee, and this production sic is a beautiful story of friendship and sacrifice. promises each audience member a fully immer- nashvillechildrenstheatre.org sive, emotional experience. studiotenn.com December 5-6, 12-13, 18-23 – Nashville’s December 3-6, 10-13, 17-20 – A 1940’s Nutcracker Radio Christmas Carol Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts The Larry Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike. Set Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Nashville’s version of on Christmas Eve, 1943, WOV Radio in Newark, the timeless holiday classic returns, with more than New Jersey; featuring beloved Christmas songs, 200 dancers per performance taking audiences on the station performs a modern take on the clas- a fantastic journey through a dreamland filled with sic Dickens tale amidst the comedic antics of beloved characters. Visit magical lands with the the performers. A heartwarming story filled with Sugar Plum Fairy, the Mouse King, the Nutcracker, your favorite holiday songs! Thursday–Saturday the Dancing Bear and many historic characters shows start at 7 pm, Sunday matinee at 2 pm. from Nashville’s past, performed with the Nashville Dinner seating one hour prior to start of show. Symphony. nashvilleballet.com thelarrykeetontheatre.org 10 December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 – A Christmas Story Andrew Johnson Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Nashville Repertory Theatre presents this all-American holi- day classic, based on humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s. Ah, the holidays! Spending time with family, enjoy- ing home cooked meals and singing carols. But in Ralphie Parker’s family, your mouth gets washed with soap, the neighbor’s dogs devour your oven- fresh turkey and those carols are replaced with choruses of “You’ll shoot your eye out.” Because nothing says Christmas like a leg lamp, pink bunny pajamas and sticking your tongue to the frozen flag pole! nashvillerep.org
December 5, 12, 19, 26 – Bye Bye Liver: The Nashville Drinking Play Blue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fast- paced sketch comedy takes a satirical look at the drinking culture every Saturday night. Audience members participate in Would You Rather, Name That Tune, and more. Tickets: $12. 21 or over. byebyeliver.com/nashville
December 6, 20, 27 – Bluegrass Jam Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. Free admis- sion on Sunday evening at Nashville’s premiere lis- tening room for bluegrass and roots music. “Cold beer, hot pickin’ and friends you won’t meet until you get here.” The evening entertainment begins at 8 pm. (615) 255-3307, stationinn.com
December 12 – Nashville in Harmony Glitter & Bling Polk Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Add some sparkle to your holidays with Nashville’s favorite chorus, Nashville in Harmony. The 140-voice chorus reaches new heights of musical brilliance with new arrange- ments of holiday classics like “Let It Snow”plus a glimmering new version of the wildly popular song from Frozen, “Let It Go”. nashvilleinharmony.org
December 24 – Christmas Eve Carillon Concert Belmont University Bell Tower, just off the corner of Belmont Boulevard and Portland Avenue. Listen to the bells! A wonderful holiday tradition for the whole family, the concert features traditional Christmas music played on the tower’s 42-bell carillon. 2 pm. belmont.edu
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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 din- ner 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 museums, graphed items, apparel, books, souvenirs, Hatch venues and other memorable attractions. Check Show Prints, and exhibit related merchandise. out the different indoor and outdoor malls, and enjoy shopping Downtown, Midtown, in the Gulch, The Dog Store Marathon Village, Elliston Place, 12South, 8th 2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. A large selec- Avenue, Hillsboro Village, Green Hills, Sylvan Park, tion of gifts for people in your favorite breed in- Berry Hill, East Nashville, Music Valley, and more cluding mugs, frames, statues, and books. And for areas throughout and surrounding Music City. the special dog in your life, all natural treats, leath- er collars, bowls, toys and food. Open Monday– 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- The Great Escape mended by feline behaviorist). For cat lovers: jew- Featuring a huge selection of current and out- elry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceramics, books of-print DVDs, CDs, video games, comic books, and frames. Be sure to visit the rescued cats await- records, CCG and role-playing items, posters, ing adoption. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am– books, memorabilia and more. Low, low prices! 6 pm; Sunday 1–4 pm. Call (615) 297-PURR (7877). Two locations: Superstore in West Nashville at 5400 Charlotte Avenue, (615) 385-2116; and near Cotton-Eyed Joe Opry Mills at 111-B Gallatin Road North at Old Located on the corner of Second Avenue and Hickory Boulevard, (615) 865-8052. Open 10 am–9 Broadway in the District, Nashville’s easy-to-find pm, Monday–Saturday and 11 am–7 pm, Sunday. tourist hot spot. On the main floor, you are -sur Need cash? The Great Escape also buys! rounded by a vast selection of gifts, souvenirs, t-shirts, jewelry and novelties at low prices. The Hatch Show Print Store Bargain Attic Area upstairs has close-out souve- 224 Fifth Avenue South. You’ll find a wide assort- nirs, gifts, jewelry and t-shirts priced 50% off. Visit ment of iconic and newly designed prints and the Gift Gallery section, featuring new and unusual posters, as well as other paper goods, Hatch logo home decor and gift items. Tour buses welcome. apparel, and more. hatchshowprint.com 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!
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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 sup- port 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’ im- pressive 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 entertain- ment venues: Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest Cafe, Claim Jumper and Dave & Buster’s. And in true Nashville fashion, live performances and musi- cal entertainment are regularly provided on Opry • 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 rative arts, outdoor Woodland Sculpture Trail, and 8800 Fort Negley Boulevard. With the child-sized the Cheek Mansion itself. Holiday Lights begins a Curiosity Corner and ever-changing blockbust- new tradition, with gorgeous decorations extend- er exhibits, the Adventure ing from the Mansion out into the gardens, setting Science Center provides the grounds aglow with elegant displays, dazzling unique opportunities for views and hundreds of thousands of festive, twin- discovery for both children kling lights. Bundle up for the prettiest winter stroll and adults. Admission is $13 of the season! Open Tuesday–Sunday 9 am–5 pm. for adults and teens, $11 for children ages 2–12, (615) 356-8000, cheekwood.org $12 for seniors (65+) and free for toddlers under Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum age 2. Open 10 am–5 pm daily. (615) 862-5160, 2222 Fifth Avenue South. You haven’t seen Nashville adventuresci.org if you haven’t visited the Country Music Hall of Fame® Bicentennial Mall State Park and Museum, the largest popular music museum in 600 James Robertson Parkway. A public park with the world. Experience the history of America’s mu- statues, monuments, fountains, trails, bell tow- sic through exciting new exhibits, entertaining films, ers, an amphitheater and home to the Nashville interactive displays, and an incredible array of cos- Farmers’ Market. Get a taste of Tennessee’s histo- tumes and instruments. Sing Me Back Home, the ry, geology, and scenic wonder as you walk along museum’s permanent exhibit, tells the story of coun- an inscribed timeline. Each of the 31 erupting try music from its pre-commercial roots in the nine- geyser fountains represent a Tennessee major riv- teenth century through its vibrant life today. Peruse er. The war monument, an 18,000-pound granite artifacts and memorabilia of one of country music’s globe, floating on water and rotating, pays tribute most influential female artists in the exhibit Trisha to the Tennessee World War II veterans. Free tours Yearwood: The Song Remembers When. Dylan, Monday and Wednesday at 10 am, 1 and 3 pm. Cash, And The Nashville Cats: A New Music (615) 741-5280 or 888-TNPARKS. City will explore the magical time of the late 1960s and early ’70s. Flyin’ Saucers Carnton Plantation Rock & Roll: The Cosmic 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. Carnton Genius of Sam Phillips will Plantation, home of The Widow of the South, was take an in-depth look at the a field hospital following the Battle of Franklin, social and cultural impact of fought in 1864. Plantation includes a home tour, the music from the innova- museum, The McGavock Confederate Cemetery, tive Sam Phillips, Sun Records, a fully restored garden and slave quarters. Open and the Memphis recording era. Eric Church: 9 am–5 pm on Monday–Saturday and noon–5 pm Inside the Outsider (pictured), will feature stage on Sunday. Closed most major holidays. For more wear, guitars, song manuscripts, photos and more information, visit BattleofFranklinTrust.org. from Eric’s personal collection. Keith Urban So Centennial Park Far… will examine the four-time Grammy winner’s 2500 West End Avenue. Nashville’s premier park extraordinary drive and exceptional talents as an features the iconic Parthenon, a one-mile walking entertainer, musician, and songwriter. In addition, trail, Lake Watauga, Centennial Art Center, historical the exhibit will emphasize his passionate commit- monuments, arts activity centers, beautiful gardens, ment to music education and the arts. Open daily 9 band shell, dog park, exercise trail and much more. am–5 pm. Admission: $24.95 ages 13+; $14.95 ages 6-12; free for children 5 and under; $22.50 seniors Cheekwook Botanical Garden and (ages 6 0+), students, AAA; $21.50 military. Upgrade Museum of Art to a Gold (audio tour) or Platinum package, and in- 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Fine art collection in- clude a tour of historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis cludes American art, American and British deco- and others recorded over 35,000 songs. Shop the 22 23 24 Museum Store and savor a made-from-scratch meal attractions at Two Twenty •Two Grill and Catering. (615) 416- 2001, countrymusichalloffame.org Grand Ole Opry House Backstage Pass Tours General Jackson Showboat 2804 Opryland Drive. Guided tours of the Grand Climb aboard the General Jackson Showboat for Ole Opry House offer visitors an up-close look at a unique entertainment experience! This 300-foot the celebrated 4,400-seat venue and country’s paddlewheel riverboat cruises the Cumberland most famous show, including themed dressing River offering fantastic shows and delicious meals. rooms, the artists’ entrance, the Opry stage, and Sumptuous Southern fare as well as an entertain- more. Daytime tours are available seven days a ing show are included on the evening cruise. For week February-October featuring Blake Shelton as tickets and more information call (615) 458-3900 or your video tour guide. For more information, visit buy online at generaljackson.com. opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
Grand Ole Opry The Hermitage 2804 Opryland Drive. The Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s world’s longest-running live Lane. A tour of this 1837 mansion by guides in radio show features the best period costume will enchant you. The tombs of in country, bluegrass, comedy Andrew and Rachel are located in the beautiful and more. Being held at the heirloom garden. Other historic buildings include historic Ryman Auditorium slave quarters and the church that Jackson built for in downtown Nashville during the winter months, his family. Special garden and farm tours are given upcoming artists include Vince Gill, Darius Rucker seasonally as well as tours through active archaeol- (pictured), Kellie Pickler, and more! Shows: Friday ogy sites. Shop the museum store for unique gifts and Saturday at 7 pm. Tuesday shows through and dine in the delightful restaurant. Admission is December 15 at 7 pm. For tickets, visit opry.com or $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, $15 for students 13– call (615) 871-OPRY. 18, $10 for children 6–12 and children under 6 are
25 free. A family pass for 2 adults and 2 children under age 18 is $54. Active military are admitted free (ID required). (615) 889-2941, thehermitage.com
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Open Thursday–Monday, 10 tour the 19th century Grassmere Historic Home am–5 pm. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for seniors and Farm and then take a break and enjoy one of (age 65+), $3 for ages 6–17, and free for kids 5 and the educational animal shows. Call (615) 833-1534 under. Call (615) 742-7445 for more information or or visit the website at nashvillezoo.org. visit the website lanemuseum.org. The Parthenon The Lotz House Located in Centennial Park off of West End Avenue, 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin. Come to The this Nashville treasure is recognized as one of the Lotz House for the compelling story of the Battle world’s most impressive scale reproductions of an of Franklin, the Lotz family and the fine antiques ancient classic. It houses Alan LeQuire’s magnifi- of the Civil War era. Trip Advisor’s #1 attraction in cent 42-foot statue of Athena, the largest indoor Franklin features guided tours daily. There is a value sculpture in North America. 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Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater 2416 Music Valley Drive, in Music Valley Village, across the street from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. Nashville’s premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show. Voted Nashville’s #1 Dinner Show, the show features songs made famous by leg- endary 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 fam- ily. 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 Radnor Lake State Park attractions 1160 Otter Creek Road. A great place for an en- ergetic hike up steep ridge trails, or a leisurely Ryman Auditorium Tours walk along the lake. 116 Fifth Avenue North, downtown. Established There are challenging in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, Ryman hikes for a day hiker Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and plus flat, mulched and must-see for any Nashville visitor. Most famous as paved trails for those the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974, who want to just stroll the Ryman is the very epicenter of Music City. Take and see the scenery. a self-guided tour and learn the fascinating story of Wildlife and plants are the building’s construction as you peruse artifacts abundant – it is not unusual at all to see deer, her- from more than a century of entertainment history. on, ducks, turkeys and turtles during your walk. Guided Backstage Tours are available on a limited basis, check the box office for details. New ex- Ryman Auditorium panded Gift Shop with exclusive Ryman merchan- 116 Fifth Avenue North. Six-time winner of dise, make-your-own t-shirt activity station as well Pollstar’s Theatre of the Year and 2012, 2010 and as Café Lula at the Ryman are now open! Open 2008 Academy of Country Music’s Venue of the seven days a week. ryman.com Year, The Ryman continues a more than 100-year music tradition by presenting a wide variety of Tennessee State Capitol world-class entertainment year round. Established Charlotte Avenue, between Sixth and Seventh in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, Ryman Avenues. The historic Tennessee State Capitol Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and stands today much as it did when completed in must see for any Nashville visitor. Most famous as 1859. Several areas, including the first floor hallway, the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974. library and Supreme Court chamber, have been re- For tickets, call (615) 889-3060, visit the Ryman Box stored to their 19th-century, Greek Revival appear- Office, or ryman.com. ance. Free guided tours leave from the first floor
29 attractions The Upper Room 1908 Grand Avenue, midtown. An active cha- Information Desk every hour, with the first tour at pel and museum, The Upper Room features a 9 am, and the final tour at 3 pm. Self-guided tours nearly life-size wood carving of da Vinci’s The Last are also available at the Information Desk. Supper. There are permanent exhibits, as well as a peaceful garden. Special seasonal exhibits Tennessee State Museum include an exhibit of 100 nativity scenes during Fifth Avenue and Deaderick Street, downtown. the Christmas holidays, a Madonna and Child The museum’s Civil War holdings of uniforms, Gallery exhibit, and a Ukrainian egg display dur- battle flags and weapons are among the finest ing Lent and Easter. Come experience the tran- in the nation. Of special interest are Sam Davis’ quility of the Upper Room amid the city’s tumult. boot (cut open to search for hidden papers when Open Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm. Closed he was charged with spying for the Confederate holidays and weekends. Call (615) 340-7207 or visit Army), and an 1864 presidential campaign poster upperroom.org/chapel. for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Open Tuesday–Saturday, from 10 am–5 pm and 1– 5 pm Wildhorse Saloon on Sundays. Closed on Mondays. Admission is Second Avenue, downtown. The free. Paid parking Wildhorse offers three floors of on weekdays. Free action-packed fun, five bars and weekend park- live entertainment seven nights a ing at the State week. Hear the hottest bands and Employee parking learn the latest dance steps with lots west of the complimentary dance lessons nightly. Be sure to State Capitol, off try the award winning barbecue and world famous Charlotte Avenue. For more information, call (615) fried pickles. For current concert information, call 741-2692, 1-800-407-4324. website tnmuseum.org (615) 902-8200 or go to wildhorsesaloon.com.
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Catch the holiday spirit while exploring these seasonal science activities! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22 1 Holiday Movies 7 Reindeer Games SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23 The Do, Re, Mis of the 2 Global Celebrations 8 Holidays SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 MONDAY, DECEMBER 28 3 Gifts, Gadgets & Games 9 Surviving Wild Winters SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29 Northern Lights & Dream a Little Dream 4 Holiday Brights 10 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30 5 Winter Wookieland 11 Food Chemis-tree MONDAY, DECEMBER 21 Planes, Trains & THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 Automobiles: Happy NOON Year! 6 Exploring Travel 12 Special Thanks to our generous patrons: Dr. Jack and Rev. Clare Fisher & Will and Joan Cheek Plus, special Laser Holidays showings in the Sudekum Planetarium!
For more information on the 12 Days of Science, www.adventuresci.org/trainsvisit www.adventuresci.org/12days.
daily* 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | free parking 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville | (615) 862-5160 *Closed Christmas Day