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June 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 15, 16 – Nashville this month’s feature Symphony Community Concerts Various locations. The Nashville Symphony will Ryman Auditorium Tours present free community concerts at area parks as 116 Fifth Avenue North, downtown. part of their mission to bring music to everyone in Established in 1892 as the Union Gospel Middle Tennesse. Pack a picnic dinner, bring a blan- Tabernacle, Ryman Auditorium is a National ket or lawn chair, and immerse yourself in an eve- Historic Landmark and must-see for any ning of popular classic favorites. Centennial Park Nashville visitor. Most famous as the home on June 2; Bicentennial Mall State Park Concert of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974, the on June 3; Crockett Park Concert on June 5; Two Ryman is the very epicenter of Music City. Take Rivers Mansion on June 7; Cumberland University a self-guided tour and learn the fascinating Concert on June 9; Key Park on June 15; Southeast story of the building’s construction as you pe- Park Greenspace (adjacent to Ford Ice Center ruse artifacts from more than a century of en- downtown) on June 16. nashvillesymphony.org tertainment history. Guided Backstage Tours are available on a limited basis, check the box June 4 – Fairgrounds Speedway office for details. New expanded Gift Shop Fairgrounds Speedway, 625 Smith Avenue. Come with exclusive Ryman merchandise, as well as out and join us! Admission: $10; $8 seniors, kids 12 Café Lula at the Ryman are now open! Open and under; $5 military. The pit ticket gate opens at seven days a week. ryman.com 9:30 am, first practice at 12 noon, the grandstand officially opens at 3 pm, the green flag racing slat- ed for 4 pm. fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays – Grand Ole Opry June 1-3, 13-16, 17-20, 25-28, 30 – Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every Home Games Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in June, plus catch First Park, 401 Jackson Street. Take a show on Wednesday nights beginning June 15 the family out to the ballgame at the city’s new through August 10. Since 1925, country’s best have minor-league ballpark located in Sulphur Dell mesmerized audiences at the Opry, the show that north of downtown. The Nashville Sounds home made country music famous. While performances games are June 1-3 vs. Round Rock Express; from both legendary entertainers and the latest June 13-16 vs. ; June 17-20 vs. country music acts are Round Rock Express; June 25-28 vs. Omaha Storm the norm, when you go Chasers; June 30 vs. Oklahoma City Dodgers. to the Opry, you’ll also nashvillesounds.com enjoy bluegrass bands, comedy, and more. See June 3 – Brew at the Zoo the new stars, superstars, Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Road. Animals, live and legends of coun- music, local food trucks, and 100 craft beers are try music on the stage on tap at this unique after-hours, adults only event where many of them got (age 21+). Free shuttle service will be provided. their start and some are 6:30 –11 pm, nashvillezoo.org experiencing the thrill for the very first time. Artists June 4 – National Trails Day Statehood Hike scheduled to appear this month include Carrie Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, 600 James Underwood, Martina McBride (pictured), Darius Robertson Parkway. Join a park ranger at 10 am Rucker, Trace Adkins, the Charlie Daniels Band, on a one-mile walk around the mall and state capi- Oak Ridge Boys, and more! For Opry tickets and tol, and learn more about Tennessee’s rich history. information visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. Walk will include multiple stairs and steep climbs.

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4 Meet underneath the railroad tracks at the visitor events center, between 6th and 7th Avenue North, 15 minutes before hike start time. tnstateparks.com June 5 – Dragon Music Sunday Fannie Mae Dees Park (Dragon Park) in Hillsboro June 4, 8, 11, 21 – Songwriter Sessions Village, 2400 Blakemore Avenue. Grab a blanket Ford Theater, Country Music Hall of Fame and or some chairs and gather for this annual concert Museum, 222 Fifth Avenue South. Songwriters event where the local world-renowned musician/ perform in an intimate setting and invite ques- artists play for neighbors! 4–6:30 pm tions from the audience. Hear Lori McKenna on June 4; Aubrie Sellers, Adam Wright, Gary June 7 – City of Hope Celebrity Softball Allan on June 8; Raelynn, Mickey Guyton, First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson Street. For 26 Jack Ingram on June 11; Lindsay Ell on June years, some of Country Music’s biggest and hot- 25. Included with museum admission. Passes test celebrities help City of Hope strike out cancer. will be given out beginning two hours prior to nationalevents.cityofhope.org the program on a first-come, first-served basis. countrymusichalloffame.org June 9-12 – 2015 CMA Music Festival The ultimate destination for Country Music fans June 4, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 – Musicians Corner from around the globe, featuring non-stop con- Centennial Park, West End Avenue and 27th certs, autograph signings, celebrity events, and Avenue North. It’s Music City’s family-friendly more! Find scrumptious food samples, one-of- weekly festival and giant lawn party with stellar a-kind trip giveaways, killer karaoke, cuddly ca- music, a mix of Nashville’s best food trucks, free nines, competitive games, and much more at Kidsville activities, Dogville, and a Beer Garden The Buckle, on Broadway, 10 am–5 pm. Make serving Nashville’s local brews. Acoustic Friday memories and friends at Fan Alley in front of nights 5–9 pm; Saturday afternoons 12 noon–5 pm. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 10 am–5 pm. musicianscornernashville.com  Free Happenings Downtown: At Chevrolet

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5 events filled festival takes place at Bicentennial Capitol Mall Amphitheater on Saturday. Latimore, Riverfront Park, 100 First Avenue North, pick a Lakeside Band and Midnight Star headline this spot on the Cumberland River bank to lounge all year’s festival celebrating the influence of African day, or come and go as you please! Music will be American music on American culture. The musical pumping from morning til late afternoon at the event features multiple stages set throughout the Bud Light Plaza Stage, Bridgestone Arena Plaza, Bicentennial Mall filled with vendors, food trucks, corner of 5th Avenue and Broadway. The Belk a customized Children’s Pavilion (12 noon–3 pm), Park Stage, between Hilton Suites and Country and much more. All day event: 12 noon–10 pm. Music Hall of Fame and Museum, will also be a nashvillejazzandbluesfest.com spot where you can catch some rest on a ham- mock or play a rousing game of cornhole. Some June 17 – Full Moon Pickin’ Party of the newest must-see acts in country music will Warner Park Equestrian Center, 2520 Old Hickory be at Chevrolet Roadhouse Stage in Fan Alley, Boulevard. Bluegrass and roots pickers jam in cir- Broadway between Third and Fourth Avenues. cles under the trees and around the grounds, while Gildan Broadway Stage at Hard Rock Cafe, three headlining acts perform on the main stage. Broadway and First Avenue, is the musical sweet No glass, large coolers, or alcohol. Bring blankets spot between The Buckle on Broadway and or camping chairs. Family-friendly. Dogs on a leash Riverfront. Escape the heat and listen to free live welcome. 7–11 pm, Tickets: $7–$20, include water, music at the Bridgestone Arena Visitor Center soft drinks and beer (adults 21+). Food available. Stage, and do a little Music City shopping! At LP friendsofwarnerparks.com Field, 1 Titans Way, outside of Gates 8 and 9, art- June 18 – Taste of Music City ists will begin taking the stage at 4:45 pm nightly Public Square Park, Deaderick Street. All-inclusive, at the BMI Tailgate Party concerts. cmafest.com one-price-admission food tasting extravaganza. June 11 – Second Saturday Laser Shows Enjoy food, wine and beer with a focus on lo- at Sudekem Planetarium cal flavors, plus live music throughout the event. Admission includes all food and beverage samples Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley provided. tasteofmusiccity.com Boulevard. After-hours showings of stunning planetarium and special laser music shows, June 18 – Music in the Meadow with millions of stars and digital visual effects. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, See a single show or make it a full evening Brentwood. Bring food and friends for an evening and buy tickets for all three shows! Skies Over with Jerre Haskew, a founding member of the leg- Nashville at 7:30 pm; The Other Side of Floyd endary folk group The Cumberland Trio during the at 8:30 pm; Laser Led Zeppelin at 9:30 pm. Folk Era of the early 1960’s. Enjoy a hike and meet sudekumplanetarium.com Owl’s Hill’s non-releasable live owls! Gates open at 5:30 pm, music starts at 7 pm. $20/person, $75/car June 12 – 31st Annual Purity Miss owlshill.org Martha’s Ice Cream Crankin’ First Presbyterian Church, 4815 Franklin Road. June 24 – Zoovie Night: Kung Fu Panda Sample all the homemade ice cream you can eat, Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, 3777 Nolensville and support the mission of the Martha O’Bryan Road. Zoovie Nights start at 6 pm, include games, Center to empower children, youth, and adults inflatables, music, and after-hour access to the in poverty to transform their lives through work, carousel and zipline. When the sun goes down education, employment and fellowship. Children’s the evening’s feature film will play on a large in- activities and live music. Rain or shine 3–5 pm. flatable screen, so pack a blanket and head to the marthaobryan.org Zoo! Included with same day admission, $6 after 6 pm, free for members, additional for carousel and June 17, 18 – Jefferson Street Jazz & zipline. nashvillezoo.org Blues Festival This year’s event kicks off Friday with a “Bridging June 24-25 – Nashville PRIDE Concert the Gap” Mixer on the Seigenthaler Pedestrian and Festival Bridge with live music 7 pm–1 am. The music- Public Square Park, Third & Union Streets.

6 Tennessee’s largest LGBT Pride Festival features vited to bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a day of multiple stages, great food, VIP area, Youth area, old-fashioned games, complete with vin- Kids Zone, and over 150 vendors. Dog cooling tage uniforms and equipment. Game times are to pools will be provided at the Festival for your be determined. Vendors will offer a variety of clas- hot pet! Various ticket packages are available. sic ballpark fare for purchase. thehermitage.com nashvillepride.org June 25 – Nashville Rollergirls June 24-26 – Nashville Flea Market Nashville Expo Center, Sports Arena, 625 Smith The Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Avenue, Avenue. in Music City! Doors open (615) 862-5016. Indoors and outdoors! You’ll find at 4:30 pm; Bouts begin at 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm. a huge variety of gifts, antiques, collectibles, Presale: $10. Tickets at the door: $15 ages 13+; jewelry, arts and crafts, tools, housewares, hand- $10 students with id; $7 seniors 62+, military, chil- made clothing, and hundreds of thousands of dren 7-12; free for kids 6 and under; $5 parking. other items each month, at one of the top ten nashvillerollergirls.com flea markets in the country. Dealers and ven- dors from 30 states offer their wares to the buy- June 26 – Carnton Sunset Concert ing public. Admission is free; parking $5. Friday Series: Zippy’s Clutch 8 am–5 pm; Saturday 7 am–6 pm; Sunday 7 am– Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, 4 pm. nashvilleexpocenter.org Franklin. These historic grounds serve as a unique venue for friends and families to relax and listen to June 25 – Vintage Base Ball at The some of the area’s most talented musicians. Food Hermitage and drinks are available for purchase or bring your 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Home of President Andrew own (including alcohol). Tickets may be purchased Jackson. Join The Hermitage for a fun day of base either in advance or at the door. Guests are wel- ball with the Nashville Vintage Base Ball League! come to pack picnic dinners or take advantage of Included with general admission, visitors are in- on-site food and beverage vendors. boft.org

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7 Ryman box office, ryman.com, ticketmaster.com, performing ticketmaster outlets or call (615) 458-8700. arts Saturday & Sunday Afternoons – Fontanel Rhythm and Vine Cafe Fontanella, 4225 Whites Creek Pike. This free concert series will showcase some regular performing artists as well as new and upcoming Nashville talent in our tasting room or on the pa- tio. Grab your friends and come spend the week- end with a bottle of wine and Rhythm & Vine, check the web for times. fontanelmansion.com

June 1, 8, 15, 22 – Music City Roots June at the Nashville Symphony The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. Jim Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Lauderdale hosts Wednesday night’s weekly, two- Place. Packages may be purchased from the Patron hour live radio show, showcasing Nashville’s rich Services hotline at (615) 687- 6401. Concerts this music scene, from country to Americana. $15 re- month: Studio Tenn presents West Side Story served seats; $10 general admission; free for 5 and on June 3-4; The Music of John Williams with the under. musiccityroots.com Nashville Symphony at Ascend Amphitheater on June 4; The Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel with June 2-5 – Assassins the Nashville Symphony on June 14; Huey Lewis Street Theatre, 1933 Elm Hill Pike. Using American & the News on June 20; Jerry Garcia Symphonic folk music from many different eras, Assassins ex- Celebration on June 23. Movies with the ploits our most notorious citizens to examine our Nashville Symphony: Star Trek: Into Darkness feelings of impotence and apathy. Well regarded on June 12; The Wizard of Oz on June 17; as a pioneer in Broadway musicals, it will chal- Raiders of the Lost Ark on June 24. The Nashville lenge your idea of what it is to be an American Symphony will also perform Symphony Under as you laugh out loud and tap your toes to the the Stars Community Concerts, a series of free music. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. outdoor community concerts. See more on page streettheatrecompany.org 3. For tickets, call the box office at (615) 687- 6400 between 10 am and 6 pm Monday through Friday June 2-5, 9-12 – Psycho Beach Party or 10 am and 2 pm Saturday, or go to the website Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. at nashvillesymphony.org. Presented by Music City Theatre Company. Chicklet Forrest, a teenage tomboy, desperately June at the Ryman Auditorium wants to be part of the surf crowd on Malibu Beach 116 Fifth Avenue North. This stellar venue is a six- in 1962. One thing getting in her way is her unfortu- time winner of Pollstar’s Concert Theatre of the nate tendency towards split personalities. Among Year award and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy of them is a black check-out girl, an elderly radio talk Country Music’s Venue of the Year. This month’s show hostess, a male model named Steve and the outstanding lineup includes Stars for Second accounting firm of Edelman and Edelman. Her Harvest with Craig Wiseman & Friends on June most dangerous alter ego is a sexually voracious 7; Marty Stuart’s Late Night Jam with Brothers vixen named Ann Bowman who has nothing less Osborne, Dan Auerbach, than world domination on her mind. Performances Maren Morris and more on June on Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday 8; Harry Connick, Jr. on June at 5 pm. darkhorsetheater.com 12 and 13; Springer Mountain Farms Bluegrass Nights at June 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 30 – Music the Ryman with Vince Gill on June 23; The Wild at the Frist Feathers with Jamestown Revival on June 25; Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway. Enjoy Springer Mountain Farms Bluegrass Nights at the free music in the Cafe or Grand Lobby, Thursdays Ryman with Del & Dawg: Del McCoury (pictured) and Fridays at 6 pm. fristcenter.org & David Grisman on June 30. Buy tickets at

8 June 3-4 – West Side Story beer, hot pickin’ and friends you won’t meet until Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony you get here.” The evening entertainment begins Place. West Side Story is an iconic musical the- at 8 pm. (615) 255-3307. stationinn.com atre contemporization of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet that quickly became a classic in its own June 7, 14, 28 – The Doyle and Debbie right, repeatedly sweeping the Tony Awards over Show decades of revivals. In the same spirit as the 1957 Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. This hilarious original, Studio Tenn’s production will propel this love letter to the country music community and its age-old story further forward with a vibrant, time- stars is hysterical, and the music is finely-crafted. less design. Featuring Jerome Robbins’ revolu- The two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton, tionary original choreography, cast members from have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off Broadway and Nashville, and a full symphony beautifully. Tickets are $20 and the show begins at orchestra performing the classic score includ- 7 pm. doyleanddebbie.com ing “Something’s Coming”, “Maria”, “America”, “Somewhere”, “Tonight”, “I Feel Pretty”, “One June 9-12, 16-19, 23-25 – Thoroughly Hand, One Heart”. studiotenn.com Modern Millie The Larry Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike. A June 3, 4, 9-12, 17, 18 – The 25th tap dancing spectacle that will win your heart! Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee This Tony-awarding musical follows small-town girl 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin. Trust us – your el- Millie Dillmount to New York City and all of the ementary school spelling bee was never like this! glitter and glam that 1922 has to offer. Thursday– Take a group of neurotic, over-achieving grade Saturday shows start at 7 pm, Sunday matinee at 2 schoolers with a dictionary in their hands and hope pm. Dinner seating one hour prior to start of show. in their hearts, add a group of equally wacky mod- thelarrykeetontheatre.org erators and stir for a delightful and sharply funny June 9-12, 16-19, 24-26, 30 – Take My Wife comedy that will have you rolling in the aisles. But Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Highway 100. don’t get too comfy on the floor – you might just Nashville’s original barn and most unique din- be picked to join the bee! pull-tight.com ing and entertainment experience offers a pre- June 3-5, 9-12, 16-19 – Disney’s The mium buffet and professional theater. Sandra Little Mermaid Roth runs an apartment in New York City – her Z Alexander Looby Theater, 2301 Rosa Parks Blvd. goals are to marry off her son, run the build- Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most ing, and involve herself in all her neighbors’ beloved stories and the classic animated film, problems. Her husband Harry runs a successful Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beauti- maternity dress line downtown, while seriously ful love story for the ages. This award-winning fishy considering a nervous breakdown uptown. Add fable will capture your heart with its irresistible a swinging divorcee, her bachelor son, the “doc- songs including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” tor,” the daughter, and the hilarity ensues with and “Part of Your World.” circleplayers.net high drama. Performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; Thursday and Sunday matinees. June 4, 11, 18, 25 – Bye Bye Liver: The dinnertheatre.com Nashville Drinking Play June 10, 27 – Snap on 2&4 Blue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fast- The Jazz Cave, 1319 Adams Street. Trombonist paced sketch comedy takes a satirical look at the Roland Barber on June 10; The Jeff Hamilton drinking culture every Saturday night. Audience Trio on June 25. Soft drinks and bottled water members participate in Would You Rather, Name available. BYOB and snacks. Tickets: $25, High That Tune, and more. Tickets: $12. 21 or over. school and college students: $15. nashvillejazz.org byebyeliver.com/nashville June 17-19 – International Puppet Festival June 5, 12, 19, 26 – Bluegrass Jam Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street. Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. Free admis- International puppet troupes from Japan, Italy, sion on Sunday evening at Nashville’s premiere lis- Russia, Argentina and across the will tening room for bluegrass and roots music. “Cold perform in eight venues in the Downtown Library

9 performing arts the illustrious “#1 Tupperware Seller in the World” Club, as she educates her guests on the many al- and neighboring Church Street Park. Interactive ternative uses she has discovered for her plastic displays will include life-sized puppets and shadow products! Adult content. tpac.org puppet booths for children to explore and create their own stories. A “street festival” featuring uni- June 23 – Poet’s Corner cyclists, jugglers, stilt walkers, face painters, bal- Scarritt Bennett Center. Join fellow poetry enthusi- loon artists, and more will take place in the library’s asts for a monthly reading by a featured local poet. main courtyard. Be sure to take in the exhibit in the Kory Wells is a writer and advocate for the arts, lit- library gallery featuring internationally-known pup- eracy, democracy, afternoon naps, and other good peteer Phillip Huber. The Festival is free and open causes. She is author of Heaven Was the Moon, a to the public. nashvillepubliclibrary.org poetry chapbook from March Street Press. Twice a finalist for the Rash Award for Poetry, her work June 21-25 – In-Site Visual Art Festival appears in numerous journals and anthologies. OZ, 6172 Cockrill Bend Circle. OZ Arts is Nashville’s scarrittbennett.org destination for innovative contemporary art expe- riences. Taking advantage of its unique facility and June 24 – Laser Spectacular Presents location, OZ Arts will mount a week-long festival The Music of Pink Floyd of visual art experiences with large-scale and inter- Marathon Music Works, 1402 Clinton Street. After active works created for both interior and exterior 30 years of touring, Paramount’s LaserSpectacular spaces. Incorporating sculpture, mural, digital vid- has become a cult classic, presenting the mu- eo projection, 3-D printing and text-based street sic of Pink Floyd like you’ve never seen it before. art, this program reaches beyond the warehouse, Surrounded by 50,000 watts of concert quality creating customized artworks connected to the sound, Pink Floyd’s musical legacy continues as the city’s diverse neighborhoods. Each day throughout band’s concept music captures the imagination, the week, a lunchtime artist talk will take place with and carries listeners away on a mind-expanding one of the featured artists of the festival. On Friday journey driven by cutting-edge effects. Colorful and Saturday, during daylight hours, families will lasers and lighting effects parallel the sonic jour- be able to enjoy live music and explore the myriad ney, as the senses are confronted with an array of installations exhibited throughout OZ. Once the of glowing visual displays choreographed to the sun goes down, a dance party will begin with DJs soundtrack. marathonmusicworks.com playing until the wee hours, and certain exhibits il- luminated. In-Site Visual Art Festival also proudly June 26 – ¡Fiesta! A Celebration Of includes Tony Youngblood’s Modular Art Pods, an Equality, Diversity, & Unity interactive gallery of more than 50 mini art shows, James K. Polk Theater, Tennessee Performing each created by a Tennessee-based artist or col- Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Cap off the lective. oznashville.com 2016 Nashville Pride weekend with Nashville in Harmony’s spicy June concert, ¡Fiesta! A June 21-26 – Dixie’s Tupperware Party Celebration Of Equality, Diversity, & Unity. Dance Andrew Johnson Theater, Tennessee Performing your way through a celebration of diversity featur- Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Not Your ing powerful anthems of equality peppered with Mother’s Tupperware Party! Dixie Longate, the your favorite Latin pop tunes. Join us in creating fast-talking Tupperware Lady, packed up her cata- an exciting new logues, left her children in an Alabama trailer park world of inclu- and took Off-Broadway, the UK and Australia by sion and harmony storm! Join Dixie as she travels the country throw- through music. ing good old-fashioned Tupperware Parties filled In their short with outrageously funny tales, heartfelt accounts, twelve-year his- FREE giveaways, audience participation and the tory, Nashville in most fabulous assortment of Tupperware ever Harmony, whose mission is to use music to build sold on a theater stage. Loaded with the most up- community and create social change, has been to-date products available for purchase, see for acknowledged as a premier arts organization. yourself how Ms. Longate became a member of tpac.org, nashvilleinharmony.org

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

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12 Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater ing. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through 2416 Music Valley Drive, Music Valley Village, across Friday. Open for dinner on Saturday. (615) 891- from Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. 4488, thesmilingelephant.com Nashville’s premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show, with Two Twenty • Two Grill and Catering songs made famous by legendary artists and to- 222 Fifth Avenue South, in the Country Music Hall ® day’s superstars. See stars including Opry Star of Fame and Museum. Serving Southern comfort Jeannie Seely, “The Fiddle Man” Tim Watson, food with a twist, made from fresh, mostly local Diana Murrell and others. Great Southern Buffet is foods. Specialties include crab cakes, chicken pot at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Reservations pie, pork and pimento, and many other delicious recommended. Dinner and show is $43.95, show offerings. Indoor and outdoor seating, with great only is $26. Tour groups welcome. (615) 885-4747, downtown views. Open Monday–Saturday, 11 nashvillenightlife.com am–2 pm. Soups, salads, sandwiches, bakery items and beverages seven days a week from 9 am–5 Rainforest Café pm. Phone ahead for go orders. (615) 291-6759 This unique dining concept located in Opry Mills is an adventure through a realistic indoor rainfor- est with lush foliage, cascading waterfalls and gi- 2213 8th Ave. S. Open lunch and dinner— Mon.-Fri. ant aquariums. The menu has Mexican, Italian, (615) 891-4488 Open for dinner Sat. Cajun and Caribbean flavors, ranging from exotic to traditional. The children’s menu will please your little “wild ones.” Don’t forget to stop by the Retail Village for a wide selection of unique souvenirs! (615) 514-3000, rainforestcafe.com

The Smiling Elephant 2213 8th Avenue South. A gem of a Thai restau- rant regaled by the locals. Their mission is to serve healthy, authentic Thai cuisine at a reasonable price. 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 enter-

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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 Two Twenty • Two Grill and Catering G Ryman Auditorium I Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum 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 G Ryman Auditorium the best custom framing. 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 Old Town Trolley Tours www.woodcutsfineart.com

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Nashville has various shopping pockets ing adoption. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am– all around the city. 6 pm; Sunday 1–4 pm. Call (615) 297-PURR (7877). In addition to great vacation memories, you’ll be itching to buy something to take home from Cotton-Eyed Joe Nashville! Visit the gift shops located in museums, Located on the corner of Second Avenue and venues and other memorable attractions. Check Broadway in the District, Nashville’s easy-to-find out the different indoor and outdoor malls, and tourist hot spot. On the main floor, you are sur- enjoy shopping Downtown, Midtown, in the Gulch, rounded by a vast selection of gifts, souvenirs, Marathon Village, Elliston Place, 12South, 8th t-shirts, jewelry and novelties at low prices. The Avenue, Hillsboro Village, Green Hills, Sylvan Park, Bargain Attic Area upstairs has close-out souve- Berry Hill, East Nashville, Music Valley, and more ar- nirs, gifts, jewelry and t-shirts priced 50% off. Visit eas throughout and surrounding Music City. the Gift Gallery section, featuring new and unusual home decor and gift items. Tour buses welcome. The Cat Shoppe Call (615) 726-3302 for more information. 2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. Unique toys, the world’s strongest catnip cigars, handmade dragon- Country Music Hall of Fame Museum fly toys, locally made cat-scratching posts (recom- Store mended by feline behaviorist). For cat lovers: jew- 222 Fifth Avenue South. There’s no admission fee elry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceramics, books to shop the Museum Store. Here you’ll find auto- and frames. Be sure to visit the rescued cats await- graphed items, apparel, books, souvenirs, Hatch Show Prints, and exhibit related merchandise.

The Dog Store 2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. A large selec- tion of gifts for people in your favorite breed in- cluding mugs, frames, statues, and books. And for the special dog in your life, all natural treats, leath- • Hard to find toys er collars, bowls, toys and food. Open Monday– • Books, purses, statues Saturday 10 am–6 pm and Sunday 1–4 pm. Call 279-WAGS (9247).

Purr-fect The Great Escape Gifts for Featuring a huge selection of current and out- Cats & of-print DVDs, CDs, video games, comic books, • Toys records, CCG and role-playing items, posters, their books, memorabilia and more. Low, low prices! • Breed Specific Gifts Two locations: Superstore in West Nashville at People 5400 Charlotte Avenue, (615) 385-2116; and near Rescued Where all the Opry Mills at 105 Gallatin Road North at Old Cats & Hickory Boulevard, (615) 865-8052. Open 10 am–9 Kittens cool dogs and pm, Monday–Saturday and 11 am–7 pm, Sunday. for Need cash? The Great Escape also buys! adoption their people go. GS Hatch Show Print Store 9.WA ) 615.297 615.27 224 Fifth Avenue South. You’ll find a wide assort- PURR (9247 ment of iconic and newly designed prints and (7877) posters, as well as other paper goods, Hatch logo 2824 Bransford Avenue apparel, and more. hatchshowprint.com

20 The Hermitage Museum Store items from The Bluebird Café, the Nashville tele- Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s vision show and, of course, fashion apparel and Lane, (615) 889-2941. A lovely selection of decora- accessories you need to outfit your southern style. tive accessories, books and videos, toys and col- lectibles, home décor, and gourmet gifts including Opry Originals Hermitage preserves and Lynchburg BBQ sauce. Located in the heart of downtown at 300 Broadway All proceeds from the sale of merchandise sup- (Broadway at Third Avenue). Nashville’s famous port the activities and programs of the museum. “Lower Broadway” area known around the world for its honky tonks and one-of-a-kind authentic The Johnny Cash Museum Store country music attractions, Opry Originals brings 119 Third Avenue South. Featuring Johnny Cash together the iconic roots of the Grand Ole Opry merchandise including t-shirts and other apparel, and country music’s contemporary culture for a mugs, backpacks, tote bags, and more. Call (615) shopping experience like no other. 256-1777 or visit johnnycashmuseum.com. The Opry Shop Opry Mills Mall 2804 Opryland Drive. Enjoy the Grand Ole Opry Tennessee’s largest outlet and experience anytime with a stop at The Opry Shop, value retail shopping, dining and located within the Grand Ole Opry House. It’s the entertainment destination with place for great Opry gifts and collectibles for all more than 200 stores, including ages. Open seven days a week. several first-in-market name-brand additions. Opry Mills’ impressive roster of designer outlet stores in- Ryman Auditorium Gift Shop clude: Coach Factory Store, G by GUESS, Michael 116 Fifth Avenue North, (615) 458-8700. Find ex- Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth clusive Ryman merchandise including CDs, DVDs, Avenue OFF 5TH, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Vera posters, prints, books and apparel. Make your own Bradley and more. Other popular value retailers in- custom t-shirt at the activity station! Open seven clude Bed Bath & Beyond, Build-A-Bear Workshop, days a week. Disney Store Outlet, LEGO, RCC Western Wear The Tennessee Museum Store and Under Armour Factory House. Opry Mills is Fifth Avenue and Deaderick Street. The perfect home to a variety of family dining and entertain- place to shop for Tennessee crafts, jewelry, books, ment venues: Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest toys and other items. Discount offered to museum Cafe, Claim Jumper and Dave & Buster’s. And in members, state employees and military personnel. true Nashville fashion, live performances and musi- cal entertainment are regularly provided on Opry Woodcuts Gallery and Framing Mills’ Entertainment Stage. 1613 Jefferson Street, (615) 321-5357 telephone 65 South and (615) 321-2134 fax. Offering hundreds of open and limited edition prints, serigraphs, original Located in Opry Mills Mall just steps away from the pieces, framed art, cards, figurines, and fast permanent home of the Grand Ole Opry, 65 South custom framing. woodcutsfineart.com has everything Nashville all in one place, including

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24 GRAND OLE OPRY attractions 2804 Opryland Drive. The world’s longest-running THE HERMITAGE live radio show features the Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s best in country, bluegrass, Lane. A tour of this 1837 mansion by guides in comedy and more. Artists period costume will enchant you. The tombs of scheduled to appear this Andrew and Rachel are located in the beautiful month include Carrie heirloom garden. Other historic buildings include Underwood, Martina McBride, Darius Rucker (pic- slave quarters and the church that Jackson built for tured), Trace Adkins, the Charlie Daniels Band, Oak his family. Special garden and farm tours are given Ridge Boys, and more! Shows: Tuesday, Friday seasonally as well as tours through active archaeol- and Saturday at 7 pm; Wednesdays June 15 ogy sites. Shop the museum store for unique gifts through August 10 at 7 pm. For tickets, visit opry. and dine in the delightful restaurant. Admission is com or call (615) 871-OPRY. $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, $15 for students 13– 18, $10 for children 6–12 and children under 6 are GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE BACKSTAGE PASS TOURS free. A family pass for 2 adults and 2 children under Guided tours of the Grand Ole Opry House offer age 18 is $54. Active military are admitted free with visitors an up-close look at the celebrated 4,400- ID. (615) 889-2941, thehermitage.com seat venue and country’s most famous show, in- cluding themed dressing rooms, the artists’ en- HISTORIC COLLINSVILLE trance, the Opry stage, and more. Daytime tours Step back in time to an era when the work was hard are available seven days a week February-October but satisfying, and the fun was found in simple things. featuring Blake Shelton as your video tour guide. From the 1830s Visitor Center to the 1870s Double- Tours are also available following most Opry per- Pen Dogtrot House and in between, see what life formances with video tour guide Darius Rucker. was like when time seemed to move at a slower For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, try our Behind pace. Sixteen separate, original, perfectly restored the Curtain VIP tour. For more information, visit buildings in a living history, nineteenth-century 40- opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. acre settlement. Self-guided, group and school tours

25 available. Special programs and activities through- out the year. Located 12 miles south of Clarksville off Hwy 48. Follow signs to site in Southside, TN. Open May 15–October 15, Thursday–Sunday 1–5 pm, (931) 216-2911, historiccollinsville.comRANCH DRESSING HISTORIC RCA STUDIO B 1611 Roy Acuff Place, Music Row. Known as one of the world’s most importantUnique recording Gift Itemsstudios where more than 35,000 songsRetro were Clothingbrought to life, including Dolly Parton’s “Jolene”Star Treatment and many hits2407 by 12thElvis. Ave. Tours South depart hourlyWestern between Wear 10:30 am–2:30(615) 297-4242 pm daily from the CountryStage Music Wear Hall of [email protected] Be on the forefront of the anti- ® Famewww.katyk.com and Museum. Call (615) 416-2001 or go to Open 7 Days a Week aging movement! Join a company countrymusichalloffame.com.photo: Carie Thompson that has successfully outlined the cont.JOHNNY from pg. 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From handwritten lyrics for “I Walk the Comfort Of Your Home has named the Ryman one of the "10 coolest venues in the world,"Line” and CitySearch.com “Folsom Prison has voted Blues,” it one to of a the stone five "Bestwall Placesfrom toJohnny Hear Live and Music" June’s in America home forin theHendersonville, third year in a "By the year 2010, an additional $1 row.this Callmuseum (615)889-3060, holds theor log very onto essence www.ryman.com of the forman. an trillion ANNUALLY will be devoted eventFind schedule.the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, ap- to slow down the effects of aging.” SparelECON andd F IrareddLE collectibles in the Museum Store. TraditionStaff members lives at Second include Fiddle. Cash One family step insidemembers this Lower and - Paul Zane Pilzer Broadwayfriends whoHonky love Tonk to andshare you stories know you're with guests.in Nashville. No One of the world’s most accurate Thistrip isto what Nashville you've wouldimagined be Nashville complete to be, without great country a visit music and friendly people. Antique radios and memorabilia economic forecasters to the Johnny Cash Museum. Bongo Java Cafe fromserves the coffee old Country and coffeeMusic Hall drinks of Fame as well line as the gourmet walls of thiscafe real foods. deal countryOpen 8music am–7 honky pm tonk.seven CMT days filmed a week. their show "40 Greatest Drinking Songs" staring Wynonna Judd (615) 256-1777, johnnycashmuseum.com here at The Second Fiddle. And Second Fiddle was the loca- tionLANE used MOTOR by Tim McGraw’sMUSEUM Monday Night Football Halftime Show702 Murfreesborofor the NFL 2006 Pike.season. Discover Visit the unique website vehiclesat www. thesecondfiddle.com.from A to Z. 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This You is never not knowyour who'lltypical show car up museum! tonight at OpenThe Stage Thursday–Monday, On Broadway. Visit the10 webam–5 site pm.at www.TheStageOnBroadway.com. Admission: Adults (18–64) $12; Seniors 65+ $8; Youth (6–17) $3; free for 5 and under. (615) 742-7445, lanemuseum.org cont. on pg. 30 26page 2 8 THE LOTZ HOUSE attractions 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin. Come to The Lotz House for the compelling story of the Battle NASHVILLE ZOO of Franklin, the Lotz family and the fine antiques 3777 Nolensville Road. Add some exotic to the ev- of the Civil War era. Trip Advisor’s #1 attraction eryday with Nashville Zoo at Grassmere. Wander in Franklin features guided tours daily. There is through a lush canopy of bamboo, come face to a value ticket available which includes Carnton face with a clouded leopard, feed Australian par- Plantation and The Carter House, located across rots, and pet a kangaroo. Nashville Zoo is your tick- the street. For more information, call (615) 790- et to African giraffes, poison arrow frogs, zebras, 7190 or visit LotzHouse.com. red pandas, kangaroos, gibbons and much more! In between your animal adventures, be sure to take NASHVILLE NIGHTLIFE DINNER THEATER a spin on our Wild Animal Carousel, get a new view 2416 Music Valley Drive, in Music Valley Village, of the Zoo from Soaring Eagle zip line, monkey across the street from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel around our 66,000-square-foot Jungle Gym, or and Grand Ole Opry. Nashville’s premier Country even step back in time on the walking tour at our Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Grassmere Historic Home and Farm. (615) 833-1534, Music Show. Voted Nashville’s #1 Dinner Show, nashvillezoo.org the show features songs made famous by leg- endary artists and today’s superstars. Many guest OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS stars appear such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely, Downtown (See map pages 18-19). Don’t Just Visit “The Fiddle Man” Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and Nashville…Relive It! Join Old Town Trolley Tours others. There is entertainment for the entire fam- for a 12 mile, Hop On – Hop Off Tour of Music City. ily. The Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and Enjoy colorful anecdotes, humorous stories and show time is 6:30 pm. Admission for the dinner well researched historical facts on the 100 minute and show is $45.95, show only is $28. Don’t miss tour. With 15 convenient stops along the route, this Nashville tradition. Tour groups are welcome. guests can disembark and enjoy attractions, shop- Reservations recommended. Call (615) 885-4747 ping and dining. Discover Music Row, Marathon or go to nashvillenightlife.com. Motor Works, the Riverfront, Ryman Auditorium,

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These monthly gatherings are an opportunity to art crawls meet the artists, buy and support their work.

pend your evening at an art crawl! to experience downtown Nashville as a center Various area galleries offer rare op- for art. Galleries open 6–9 pm, with trolleys portunities to view diverse exhibi- making a continuous loop 6–10 pm. nashville- stions featuring many genres of artwork. Events downtown.com/play are free, and some venues serve complimen- tary wine and light hors d’oeuvres. June 4 – Arts & Music at Wedgewood/Houston (WeHo) June 3 – Franklin Friday Art Crawl Minutes from downtown, Wedgewood/ Downtown Franklin. Charming shops and Houston is rich with art and music culture. galleries, live music and refreshments make Check out groundbreaking art from the artist Franklin a great place to be 6–9 pm. A $5 run spaces on Chestnut Street to the commer- unlimited trolley ticket runs all night to take cial galleries on Hagan Street along with pop- guests from spot to spot. franklinartscene.com ups, beginning at 6 pm. am-wh.com

June 4 – Downtown Nashville June 11 – East Side Art Stumble Saturday Art Crawl East Nashville. Galleries, businesses, and stu- Fifth Avenue of the Arts, Historic Arcade, dios stretch across the neighborhoods of East Eighth Avenue, Broadway. The festive atmo- Nashville and Inglewood. Saturday event from sphere and participating venues welcome you 6-9, rain or shine. eastsideartstumble.com

28 Country Music Hall of Fame, Broadway – Honky attractions Tonk Row, the Parthenon and much, much more! Old Town Trolley Tours is the “attraction in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, Ryman that takes you to the attractions.” 100% Money Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and Back Guarantee. 201 Broadway, (615) 258-5924. must see for any Nashville visitor. Most famous as trolleytours.com the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974. For tickets, call (615) 889-3060, visit the Ryman Box THE PARTHENON Office, or ryman.com. Located in Centennial Park off of West End Avenue, this Nashville treasure is recognized as RYMAN AUDITORIUM TOURS one of the world’s most impressive scale reproduc- 116 Fifth Avenue North, downtown. Established tions of an ancient classic. It houses Alan LeQuire’s in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, Ryman magnificent 42-foot statue of Athena, the largest Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and indoor sculpture in North America. There are also must-see for any Nashville visitor. Most famous as fine art exhibits in the Parthenon Museum. the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974, the Ryman is the very epicenter of Music City. Take RADNOR LAKE STATE PARK a self-guided tour and learn the fascinating story 1160 Otter Creek Road. Take an energetic hike up of the building’s construction as you peruse arti- steep ridge trails, or a leisurely walk along the lake. facts from more than a century of entertainment There are challenging hikes for a day hiker plus flat, history. Guided Backstage Tours are available on mulched and paved trails for those who want to a limited basis, check the box office for details. just stroll and see the scenery. radnorlake.org New expanded Gift Shop with exclusive Ryman RYMAN AUDITORIUM merchandise, as well as Café Lula at the Ryman are 116 Fifth Avenue North. Six-time winner of now open! Open seven days a week. ryman.com Pollstar’s Theatre of the Year and 2012, 2010 and SOAR ADVENTURE TOWER 2008 Academy of Country Music’s Venue of the 3794 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin. Only 15 miles south Year, The Ryman continues a more than 100-year music tradition by presenting a wide variety of of downtown Nashville, SOAR Adventure Tower is world-class entertainment year round. Established the ideal destination for your next adventure. Our

29 attractions Beardsley features all six eras of the King’s career, including over 30 songs and five costume changes, unique tower creates a safe and interactive atmo- and has thrilled audiences of all ages from New York sphere that features 4 levels and over 110 climbing to Russia. The legend lives on in Nashville’s first and elements that will challenge kids and adults both only continuously running show paying tribute to mentally and physically. Throughout the Tower you the King in Music City, where he recorded over 300 will find one of a kind music themed elements that songs. “A great show, very authentic! I look forward embrace the culture of Music City. Fun for all ages! to seeing it again,” raved DJ Fontana, Elvis’s long- (615) 721-5103, soaradventure.com time drummer. Audiences continue to give stand- ing ovations at every show. A must-see show while TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUM in Nashville. To order tickets, please call us directly Fifth Avenue and Deaderick Street, downtown. (615) 758-0098. Seating at 6:30 pm. Showtime is 7 The museum’s Civil War holdings of uniforms, pm. Box office opens at 10 am, day of show. Plenty battle flags and weapons are among the finest of free parking! thenashvilleking.com in the nation. Of special interest are Sam Davis’ boot (cut open to search for hidden papers when THE UPPER ROOM he was charged with spying for the Confederate 1908 Grand Avenue, midtown. An active cha- Army), and an 1864 presidential campaign poster pel and museum, The Upper Room features a for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Open nearly life-size wood carving of da Vinci’s The Last Tuesday–Saturday, from 10 am–5 pm and 1– 5 pm Supper, permanent and seasonal exhibits, as well on Sundays. Free admission. (615) 741-2692, 1-800- as a peaceful garden. View Christian artwork dat- 407-4324, tnmuseum.org ing back to the 12th century, a Madonna and Child Gallery exhibit, 100 nativity scenes during the TRIBUTE TO THE KING Christmas holidays, and a Ukrainian egg display 1953–1977 during Lent and Easter. Come experience the tran- Texas Troubadour Theatre, quility of the Upper Room amid the city’s tumult. 2416 Music Valley Drive. On Open Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm. Closed Mondays and Thursdays this holidays and weekends. Call (615) 340-7207 or visit high-energy, live musical biography starring John chapel.upperroom.org.

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n View the life-sized woodcarving of Leonardo da Vinci’s painting, The Last Supper in our Chapel n Pray in our Agape Garden n Learn through Christian art exhibits in the Museum n Buy books and gifts in our bookstore

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