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this month’s feature backstage exhibit celebrating Dolly’s 50 years of Opry membership. For a limited time, see iconic TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS & wardrobe pieces worn by Dolly herself, as well as SATURDAYS the stories behind these classics. For more infor- Grand Ole Opry mation, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. TUESDAYS THROUGH SUNDAYS Since 1925, country’s best have mesmerized TN State Museum Highlights Tours audiences at the Opry, the show that made TN State Museum, 1000 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. country music famous. While performanc- Our free Museum Highlights tour is a great way es from both legendary entertainers and to see some never-before-seen artifacts and hear the latest country music acts are the norm, some of the great stories of Tennessee history. when you go to the Opry, you’ll also enjoy 2–2:45 pm (except for holidays). tnmuseum.org bluegrass bands, comedy, and more. See OCTOBER 1 the new stars, superstars, and legends of Open House at Dyer Observatory country music on the stage where many of 1000 Oman Drive. Astronomers offer free tours of them got their start and some are experi- the observatory including the Seyfert telescope. encing the thrill for the very first time. Artists The format is “open house” so you may arrive and scheduled to appear this month include depart any time. For guided tours, make advance the Charlie Daniels Band, Craig Morgan, reservations online. Suggested for ages 8 and up. Dustin Lynch, Scotty McCreery, Jimmie dyer.vanderbilt.edu Allen, Crystal Gayle, Ashley McBryde, The OCTOBER 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-25 Mavericks (pictured), Colt Ford, Oak Ridge Cheekwood Harvest Boys, and more! For Opry tickets and infor- Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, 1200 Forrest Park mation visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. Drive. You’ll find activities and experiences designed to appeal to kids, adults and families alike, making this six-week celebration the perfect time for a peaceful solo stroll, a crisp fall family day, or an afternoon date. cheekwood.org OCTOBER 3 Gulch Night Market 11th Avenue South and Laurel Street. Enjoy Nashville’s Gulch area with local artisans, food and drink vendors, entertainment, and a live DJ. DAILY Grand Ole Opry House Backstage Tours Free admission, and dogs are welcome. 3–9 pm. gulchnightmarket.com Guided tours of the Grand Ole Opry House offer visitors an up-close look at the celebrated 4,400- OCTOBER 3-12 seat venue and country’s most famous show, in- Nashville Film Festival cluding themed dressing rooms, the artists’ en- Regal Hollywood Theaters, 719 Thompson Lane. trance, the Opry stage, and more. Daytime tours The Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm) is a glob- are available seven days a week, featuring an all ally-recognized non-profit organization and cul- new immersive video experience. Tours are also tural event presenting the best in world cinema, available following most Opry performances with American independent films and documentaries video tour guide Darius Rucker. For a once-in-a- by veteran masters, up-and-coming directors, and lifetime experience, try our Behind the Curtain VIP first-time filmmakers. This year’s selections include tour. Also through the end of October, see Dolly: Alice, The Best of Dorien B.,The Body Remembers My Opry Memories, a one-of-a-kind exclusive When the World Broke Open, Burning Cane, Dirty 3 Greater Nashville

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Contact Nashville Key for advertising opportunities. God, Eternal Winter, Retrospekt, Saint Frances, events Watch List and This World Won’t Break. The films represent a broad global view of the human con- OCTOBER 5 dition through stories of strength, struggle and re- Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival demption. nashvillefilmfestival.org Centennial Park, 2600 West End Avenue. This free event provides an opportunity for intercultural dia- OCTOBER 3, 5, 8, 10, 19, 22, 24, 29, 31 Nashville Predators logue through a Nashville festival experience and features a variety of dance and musical perfor- Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Enjoy NHL hock- mances on different stages, food vendors offering ey in Smashville at 7 pm on Oct. 3 vs. Minnesota authentic and exotic tastes from around the world, Wild; Oct. 5 vs. Detroit Red Wings; Oct. 8 vs. San hands-on children’s activities, a teen area, a mar- Jose Sharks; Oct. 10 vs. Washington Capitals; ketplace, and more! celebratenashville.org Oct. 19 vs. Florida Panthers; Oct. 22 vs. Anaheim Ducks; Oct. 24 vs. Minnesota Wild; Oct. 29 vs. OCTOBER 5 Chicago Blackhawks; Oct. 31 vs. Calgary Flames. Fairgrounds Speedway predators.nhl.com 625 Smith Avenue. Come out and join us for Breast Cancer Awareness Night. Wear pink and OCTOBER 4 Public Star Party get $2 off your admission! Gates open at 4:30 pm, Happy Hour is 5–6 pm, and the green flag Bells Bend Outdoor Center, 4187 Old Hickory will fall at 5:45 pm. Admission: Adults $10; Senior Blvd. Join the Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical & Military $8; Kids (6–12) $5; free for 5 and under. Society from 8–10 pm as they set up telescopes fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com for everyone to enjoy the view of the winter night sky! In case of cloudy weather, a free program on OCTOBER 6 the night sky will be presented inside the Nature Nashville Harvest Festival Center. bsasnashville.com City Winery Nashville, 609 Lafayette Street. The winery’s outdoor space will feature a live mu- OCTOBER 4, 8, 18, 23 The Huckabee Show sic stage, grape-stomping stations, wine tast- ings, wine pong and more. Guests will be able 30 Music Village Boulevard, Hendersonville. to meet and chat with local winemaker Robert Be part of a live studio audience and enjoy Kowal, enjoy tours of our urban winery and try news, music, entertainment and fun with former award-winning wines from all over the world! Governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee and his spe- nashvilleharvestfestival.com cial guests! Tickets are free. For ages 16+. Seating at 6:30 pm. Walk-ins welcome! Register online or call 833-HUCKABEE for more info. huckabeetix.tv music at the OCTOBER 5 wineries Cornelia Fort Pickin’ Party Cornelia Fort Airpark, 2640 Airpark Drive. If you Pack a picnic, bring your friends, lawn chairs enjoy great bluegrass, local craft beer, and good and/or blankets, and enjoy free music in local food then this event is for you! The festival com- vineyards. Wines available for purchase. bines the tastes and talents of East Nashville. FRIDAYS THRU SUNDAYS Musicians are encouraged to bring any of their Arrington Vineyards bluegrass instruments and play into the night. 6211 Patton Road, Arrington. Music in the corneliafortpickinparty.org Vines features live jazz in the courtyard by the OCTOBER 5 main tasting lodge, and bluegrass bands by Lace Up for Literacy the Grand Barn. Saturdays 4–8 pm, Sundays Vanderbilt University Field House, 2700 Children’s 2–6 pm. arringtonvineyards.com Way. A celebration of students and loved ones OCTOBER 5, 19 who have been impacted by a learning disability. Beachaven Winery There will be a Family Fun Zone with booths, an 1100 Dunlop Lane, Clarksville. Jazz on the obstacle course, stage entertainment, 300 meter Lawn will feature Tina Brown (R&B) on Oct. 5, Dyslexia Dash and team relay. Free event parking and Utopia (old school R&B and funk) on Oct. across from the Recreation and Wellness Center. 19. 6:30–9:30 pm. beachavenwinery.com laceupforliteracy.com 5 events in the Kids’ Tent and demonstrations from artisans aimed to educate as they create pieces before OCTOBER 6, 20, 27 your eyes. Friday Titans Football and Saturday 10 Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way. It’s football fever in am–6 pm, Sunday 10 Nashville! Come cheer on the Tennessee Titans am–5 pm. Free and ADVENTURE Oct. 6 vs. Buffalo Bills at 12 noon; Oct. 20 vs. Los open to the public. RESTAURANT • GROUP TOURS EDUCATION PROGRAMS • MYSTIC MERMAIDS Angeles Chargers at 3:05 pm; Oct. 27 vs. Tampa tennesseecraft.org BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS Bay Buccaneers at 12 noon. titansonline.com OCTOBER 11-13 GROUP MENUS • GIFT SHOP OCTOBER 8, 12, 19 Southern Festival of Books Nashville Soccer Club War Memorial Plaza, Main Public Library. A free First Tennessee Park. Cheer on soccer as they take event that offers readers and writers an oppor- on Louisville City on Oct. 8; North Carolina on Oct. tunity to interact, promote and celebrate the joy 12; Atlanta United on Oct. 19. Kickoff at 7 pm. of reading and lifelong learning. Thousands of Tickets $15-25. nashvillesc.com book lovers come together to hear panels and solo sessions featuring 200 of the nation’s fore- OCTOBER 10 most writers. Peruse exhibitor booths, food trucks, Dancin’ in the District Opry Mills • Exit 11 Off Briley Parkway • 615.514.3474 • aquariumrestaurants.com and enjoy musical, theatrical, and spoken word Riverfront Park, 100 First Avenue North. This free, performances, along with events for children and family and pet friendly event brings tens of thou- youth, on three performance stages on the Plaza. sands of live music fans together on the banks of humanitiestennessee.org the Cumberland River. The musical lineup includes Leftover Salmon, Slim Wednesday featuring JoJo OCTOBER 12 Hermann, Alanna Royale, and Space Capone fea- The Oddities Market turing KK. Nashville favorites Daddy’s Dogs, Eighth The Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Avenue. and Roast, and Ole Smoky Moonshine will be on This traveling market is curated by Mike Zohn of hand vending food and beverages in addition to Obscura Antiques and Oddities. In this market you retail vendors. 4–11 pm. nashvillesdancin.com will find purveyors of the odd from near and far selling skulls, bones, jewelry, antiques, art, quack OCTOBER 10-13 medical, candles, occult, t-shirts, true crime, taxi- Oktoberfest dermy, collectables, dark art, upcycled creations, Historic Germantown. It’s a family celebration with haunted pieces, and so much more. music, delicious food from local restaurants and food trucks, beer, and polka dancing! Free general OCTOBER 12 admission. Beer wristbands may be purchased on Nashville British Car Club Show site, or go VIP for an exclusive Oktoberfest experi- Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home, 1310 Franklin OPRY MILLS • 615.514.3000 ence! thenashvilleoktoberfest.com Road, Brentwood. Over 100 cars including MGs, Rainforestcafe.com #Rainforestcafe Triumphs, Jaguars, Land Rovers, Rolls-Royces OCTOBER 11 and Mini Coopers will be featured at this event. Full Moon Pickin’ Party nashvillebritishcarclub.org Warner Park Equestrian Center, 2520 Old Hickory Boulevard. Bluegrass and roots pickers jam in cir- OCTOBER 18 cles under the trees and around the grounds, while Nashville Farmers’ Market Night Market happiness three headlining acts perform on the main stage. 900 Rosa Parks Boulevard. Shop and dine with lo- No glass, large coolers, or alcohol. Bring blankets cal artisans, restaurants and shops, locally raised is at or camping chairs. Family-friendly. Dogs on a leash meats, freshly baked desserts, seasonal cocktails, joe’s welcome. 7–11 pm, Tickets: $7–$25, include water, craft beer, local wine, and more! All are welcome Crack it. crush it. love it. soft drinks and beer (adults 21+). Food available. for live music and family-friendly activities. Free ad- open Daily starting at 11am warnerparks.org mission, 5–9 pm. nashvillefarmersmarket.org happy hour • Mon-Fri 3-7pm OCTOBER 11-13 OCTOBER 18-20 Tennessee Craft Fair Fall Festival and Tennessee State Powwow & 9pm to Close Centennial Park, 2600 West End Avenue. One-of- Long Hunter State Park, 2910 Hobson Pike. a-kind, handcrafted works at this juried fair are per- Indians from around the Nation gather to share fect gifts for friends, family… and yourself! Enjoy their culture and perform ceremonial songs and food from area vendors, family-friendly activities dances. It’s a reunion of family and friends, and 6 123 2nd Ave South • Nashvie, TN 37201 • 615.242.2722 ADVENTURE RESTAURANT • GROUP TOURS EDUCATION PROGRAMS • MYSTIC MERMAIDS BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS GROUP MENUS • GIFT SHOP

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123 2nd Ave South • Nashvie, TN 37201 • 615.242.2722 7 events “Hit It and Quidditch Tournament,” a Harry Potter themed event. Skaters such as Harry for tourists to join the celebration of culture still Slaughter, Hermione Danger, and Dumblegore nurtured by approximately 10,000 Indians who call will be sorted into House Teams by a very spe- Tennessee home today. Treat yourself to the de- cial sorting hat ceremony. Admission: $15 lights of authentic Indian food, such as fry bread, ages 13+; $7 seniors 62+; military and children Indian tacos and hominy. Bring a lawn chair; dress 7-12; free for children 6 and under; $5 parking. appropriately. naiatn.org nashvillerollergirls.com OCTOBER 19 OCTOBER 19 Nashville Rollergirls Tennessee Beer Festival Nashville Expo Center, Sports Arena, 625 Two Rivers Mansion, 3130 McGavock Pike. Over Smith Avenue. Doors open at 4:30 pm for the 40 breweries will offer samples from the best local, regional, national, and import breweries in the art crawls & shows world, including a selection of 90-100 different beers and a selection of wine. Live music, artisan Area galleries offer rare opportunities to view booths and plenty of free parking from 12 noon–5 diverse exhibitions. pm; 21+ event; tnbeerfestival.com OCTOBER 4 Downtown Franklin Friday Art Crawl OCTOBER 25-27 6–9 pm. franklinartscene.com Nashville Flea Market The Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Avenue. OCTOBER 5 Indoors and outdoors! You’ll find a huge variety of Downtown Nashville Saturday Art Crawl gifts, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, arts and crafts, 6–9 pm. nashvilledowntown.com tools, housewares, handmade clothing, and hundreds of thousands of other items each month, at Arts & Music at Wedgewood/ one of the top ten flea markets in the country. Free Houston admission; parking $5. thefairgrounds.com Free parking at 516 Hagan St and 1211 4th Ave S. Crawl begins at 6 pm. am-wh.com OCTOBER 26 Haunted Museum Storytelling Festival OCTOBER 12 Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa Parks East Side Art Stumble Boulevard. Chilling ghost stories from Tennessee’s 6-9 pm. eastsideartstumble.com past will be presented at the Haunted Museum Storytelling Festival. There will also be games, art OCTOBER 26 activities, snacks and costume parades. Those at- Jefferson Street Art Crawl tending the Haunted Museum event are invited to 6–9 pm. facebook.com/jsactn wear costumes and join in on the fun! The Nashville Public Library’s Puppet Truck will also be on-site for OCTOBER 4 younger children to enjoy. tnmuseum.org Centennial Art Center shows Metro Parks Centennial Art Center, 301 25th OCTOBER 26 Avenue North. The “Get Cultured” exhibit by Pumpkinfest international artists will open with a reception Main Street in Franklin. The Heritage Foundations’s 5–7:30 pm on Oct. 4, and will be on display Pumpkinfest celebrates with kids’ activities, putt- through Oct. 30. nashville.gov/parks putt golf, pet and kids costume contests, pumpkin carving, music and food. williamsonheritage.org OCTOBER 25-26 OCTOBER 27 Artclectic Art Show Family Festival Day University School of Nashville. 2000 Edgehill Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway. This free event Avenue. This annual fundraiser has evolved into celebrates the skill, honor, and legacy of women a nationally respected art show and community artists as we explore artwork inspired by the exhibi- gathering. Be the first to view and purchase art tion Hearts of Our People: Native Women Artists. on Friday 6:30–9:30 pm. On Saturday there will Enjoy performances, gallery programs, and studio be live music 10:15 am–4 pm, and children’s activities. fristartmuseum.org arts activities 11 am–2 pm. artclectic.org

8 9 at Opry House; Oct. 11, 12: Home Free; Oct. performing 13: Music City Celebration Tours; Oct. 15, 16: Maggie Rogers; Oct. 18-20, 22-26: Jason arts Isbell; Oct. 20: Wilco at Opry House; Oct. 21: Sleater-Kinney; Oct. 27: Trey Anastasio; Oct. 28: Music of Randy Travis featuring James Dupré; Oct. 29, 30: Ray LaMontagne. Buy tickets at Ryman box office, ryman.com, ticketmaster.com, ticketmaster outlets or call (615) 458-8700. NIGHTLY Live Music at Rudy’s OCTOBER AT THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY Rudy’s Jazz Room, 809 Gleaves Street. Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony only jazz club features live music, a New Orleans Place. Ticket packages may be purchased from the inspired menu, local brews, and tipsy cocktails. Patron Services hotline at (615) 687-6401. Season rudysjazzroom.com ticket holders receive added benefits!Concerts SUNDAY AFTERNOONS this month: Oct. 3, 4, 5: Trisha Yearwood with Jazz Sundays The Nashville Symphony. Oct. 5: Halloween At Tennessee Brew Works, 809 Ewing Avenue. Enjoy Hogwarts with the Nashville Symphony. Oct. 6: live jazz every Sunday from 2–6 pm. tnbrew.com The group that redefined R&B in the 1990sBoyz SUNDAY EVENINGS II Men (without orchestra). Oct. 7: The O’Jays – The Bluegrass Jam Last Tour. Oct. 10: Academy Award-winning an- Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. Free admis- imated favorite, Disney In Concert: Coco with sion on Sunday evening at Nashville’s premiere lis- Michael Giacchino. Oct. 18: Ahmad Jamal. Oct. tening room for bluegrass and roots music. “Cold 20: Variations For Strings. Oct. 22: Musicians beer, hot pickin’ and friends you won’t meet until Hall of Fame Concert & Induction Ceremony. you get here.” Showtime 8 pm. stationinn.com Oct. 25-27: Old World meets New World in this concert; Brahms’ Violin Concerto. Oct 30: MONDAYS AND SELECT THURSDAYS Halloween Movie Night: Metropolis – Silent Tribute To The King 1953–1977 Film With Organ. Oct. 31: Don Williams: Music & Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Memories of the Gentle Giant. Check the web- Drive. On Mondays and select Thursdays, site for locations and dates. For concert tickets, Celebrating our 20th season, over 1,100 shows! call the box office at (615) 687-6400 between 10 This high-energy, live musical biography starring am and 6 pm Monday through Friday or 10 am and John Beardsley features all six eras of the King’s 2 pm Saturday. nashvillesymphony.org career, including over 30 songs and five costume changes, and has thrilled audiences of all ages OCTOBER AT THE RYMAN AUDITORIUM from New York to Russia. The legend lives on in 116 Fifth Avenue Nashville’s first and only continuously running show North. This stel- paying tribute to the King in Music City, where he lar venue is a six- recorded over 300 songs. “A great show, very au- time winner of thentic! I look forward to seeing it again,” raved Pollstar’s Concert DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime drummer. Audiences Theatre of the continue to give standing ovations at every show. Year award and A must-see show while in Nashville. To order tick- 2012, 2010 and ets, please call us directly (615) 758-0098. Seating 2008 Academy of at 6:30 pm. Showtime is 7 pm. Box office opens Country Music’s Venue of the Year. This month’s at 10 am, day of show. Plenty of free parking! outstanding lineup: Oct. 1, 2: Jon Pardi (pic- thenashvilleking.com tured); Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Opry Country Classics; Oct. 4: Heather Land; Oct. 6: Sara TUESDAY EVENINGS Bareilles at Opry House; Oct. 7: Catfish & Acoustic Pickin’ Party the Bottlemen; Oct. 8: TOTO; Oct. 9: Josh Centennial Black Box Theater, 211 27th Avenue Turner; Oct. 10: Bethel Music: Victory Tour North. Bring an acoustic instrument and join the 10 “ You were AWESOME! I had so much fun tonight!” —Wynonna

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

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

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

circle, 7–9 pm. All styles of music, including orig- love letter to the country music community and its inals. Great for developing chops, and learning stars is hysterical, and the music is finely-crafted. new tunes. Bring a couple tunes you’d like to play The two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton, and an open mind. Ages 12–up. nashville.gov have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off beautifully. Tickets: $20, 7 pm. doyleanddebbie.com EVERY THURSDAY Jazz on the Ave OCTOBER 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 Minerva Avenue, 1002 Buchanan Street. A week- The Music of Nashville: A Magical Journey ly live music soirée hosted by saxophonist Joe Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Johnson, featuring some of Nashville’s best mu- Drive; The Nashville Palace, 2611 McGavock sicians, bands and vocalists. minervaavenue.com Pike. Join the incredible cast and band in a historical 60 year ride through some of Nashville’s THURSDAY AND FRIDAY EVENINGS Music at the Frist biggest hits, and the stories behind them! From Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, George & Tammy, Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway. Enjoy free music Conway & Loretta, Kenny & Dolly, through in the Cafe or Grand Lobby, 6 pm. fristcenter.org Wynonna, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Keith OCTOBER 1, 8 Urban, Miranda Lambert and Taylor Swift, this Courtyard Concerts show brings exciting entertainment unlike any Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street. Enjoy other. Performed by hot up-and-coming artists free, rain-or-shine live lunchtime concerts in the who are backed by a fantastic first-call Nashville courtyard. MTSU Chinese Music Ensemble on Oct. band, they will bring you to your feet! Tickets 1; The WannaBeatles on Oct. 8. 11:45 am–1 pm. available online, day of show or call (615) 730-8962. library.nashville.org themusicofnashville.com OCTOBER 1, 8, 22, 29 OCTOBER 4-6, 9-13, 16-19 The Doyle and Debbie Show Moonlight and Magnolias Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. This hilarious Pull-Tight Theatre, 112 Second Avenue South. This

11 performing arts singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. chaffinsbarntheatre.com riotous, behind-the-scenes peek at the making OCTOBER 10, 12 of what many consider the greatest movie ever Madame Butterfly made. Can a producer with a lot to prove, his se- Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts rene secretary, a hot director with an even hotter Center, 505 Deaderick Street. For more than a temper and a screenwriter set for success create century, audiences have been thrilled by Giacomo movie magic? pull-tight.com Puccini’s haunting, poignant music and touched OCTOBER 4-6, 10-12, 17-19 by the lovely Butterfly, who sacrifices everything The Wedding Singer for love. Japanese geisha Cio-Cio-San, Butterfly, Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Highway 100. abandons her faith and family for the dash- Nashville’s original barn and most unique dining ing American sailor, Lieutenant Pinkerton. But and entertainment experience offers a premium Pinkerton’s love is temporary and Butterfly’s happi- buffet and professional theater. The Wedding ness, short-lived. In the end, Cio-Cio-San pays the Singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, ultimate price for her selfless devotion. Featuring greed was good, collars were up and a wedding the Nashville Opera Orchestra and Ensemble,

especially for kids THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS this month’s feature Storytime at the TN State Museum TN State Museum, 1000 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. OCTOBER 10-13 For children 3 to 6 years old, Storytime in the Peter & the Wolf Children’s Gallery will include a book reading Nashville Ballet Studio A, 3630 Redmon Street. and craft or other activities. Free, 10:30–11 am Imaginative, engaging and educational – this (except for holidays). tnmuseum.org family-friendly production transports audiences into the pages of a life-size storybook as SATURDAY MORNINGS they embark on an unforgettable adventure Kidsville Story Time with Peter and his fun-loving animal friends. The Parthenon, 2500 West End Avenue. Kids 12 nashvilleballet.com and younger will explore a different weekly theme ————————————————————— and create a related piece of art. Free Parthenon admission and materials included, 11–11:45 am. Wishing Chair Puppets Story Time kidsvilleonline.org Nashville Public Library Children’s Theatre, 615 Church Street. Limited free parking for OCTOBER 1-6 1-1/2 hours in the library’s parking garage. The Itsy Bitsy Spider library.nashville.org Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY MORNINGS Street. The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the wa- Enjoy 30-minute enchanting productions, free ter spout… but what happened next? Follow of charge. The Professor, Library Pete, and Mary two green thumbed gardeners as they learn Mary sing, juggle and read books with puppet patience and perseverance from a determined friends at 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am. For ages eight-legged hero. For children ages 0-5. 6 and under, but all are welcome. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org FRIDAY & SATURDAY MORNINGS OCTOBER 10-12, 18-20, 26-27 BEGINNING OCTOBER 11 Return to Sender Lorraine: The Girl Who Sang the Storm Away Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton is a brand new musical marionette show about Street. Eleven-year-old Mari is the Mexican Lorraine and her Pa Paw who love to play music born daughter of undocumented migrant work- and sing songs. When a big Tennessee-mountain ers. When Mari’s family is hired to help save storm rolls in and their instruments are nowhere to Tyler’s family’s farm from foreclosure, both of be found, can Lorraine find the music inside herself the young people are forced to confront the to get through the fearsome storm? Performances complexities of immigration and citizenship. at 10:30 am and 11:30 am. Recommended for Recommended for children in grades 3-8. ages 4–12, but all are welcome. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org

12 13 performing arts OCTOBER 17-19. 24-27, 31 Greater Tuna and sung in Italian with projected English titles. Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Highway 100. nashvilleopera.org Nashville’s original barn and most unique dining and entertainment experience offers a premi- OCTOBER 10-26 Little Shop of Horrors um buffet and professional theater. This hilarious comedy is about Texas’ third smallest town. The The Larry Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike. The eclectic band of citizens are portrayed by only theater presents thrilling performances for family two performers, making this satire on life in rural audiences and scrumptious dining at an affordable America even more delightful as they depict all of price. thelarrykeetontheatre.org the inhabitants of Tuna. chaffinsbarntheatre.com OCTOBER 11-12, 17-19, 24-26 The Toxic Avenger OCTOBER 18, 19, 24-26, 31 The Rocky Horror Show Street Theatre Company, 6727 Charlotte Pike. Z. Alexander Looby Theater, 2301 Rosa L. Parks Based on Lloyd Kaufman’s cult film and winner Boulevard. This sexy, saucy, tongue-in-cheek musi- of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off- cal is truly iconic with its irresistible hum-along score Broadway Musical, this charming love story and and cast of quirky characters. It tells the story newly laugh-out-loud musical has it all – an unlikely hero, engaged Brad and Janet, getting caught in a storm his beautiful girlfriend, a corrupt New Jersey may- and seeking refuge at the home of a madcap trans- or and two guys who play everyone else – bullies, vestite scientist, Dr. Frank-N-Furter, who unveils his mobsters, old ladies and stiletto-wearing back-up latest creation – a muscle man named Rocky Horror. singers. streettheatrecompany.org Midnight show on Oct. 26. circleplayers.net OCTOBER 11-13, 17-19 The Nightmarium Incident OCTOBER 19 Jazzmania Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. Liberty Hall, The Factory at Franklin. Gerald Presented by ACT 1 (Artists’ Cooperative Theatre), Clayton Quartet and the Lori Mechem Quartet a non-profit organization dedicated to bring- will perform at The Nashville Jazz Workshop’s ing theatrical gems, both classic and modern, to Annual Jazz Party and Fundraiser. nashvillejazz.org Nashville audiences. Set in 1988, a local TV Horror Hostess finds herself and her fellow cast and crew OCTOBER 20 members scrambling to get their weekly Friday The Nashville Moth StorySLAM: night horror program ready for air. Tensions in- SPOOKY crease as the team bickers and the newscasters in- The Basement East, 917 Woodland Avenue. The terrupt to track a severe storm headed towards the Moth is a non-profit group dedicated to the art and small town. To make matters worse, her fellow cast- craft of storytelling. This show is aimed at all things mate and husband unwittingly summons the spirits spooky. Prepare a five-minute story about the mo- of the dead who are now trapped in the television ments that made your heart race. From butterflies to station. darkhorsetheater.com, act1online.com terror, reveal what makes you uneasy. themoth.org OCTOBER 17-19, 24-27, 31 OCTOBER 24 Pipeline Poet’s Corner Featuring Bill Brown Andrew Johnson Theater, Tennessee Performing Scarritt Bennett Center, Vanderbilt University. Join Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Nya, an inner-city fellow poetry enthusiasts for a monthly reading by public high school teacher, is committed to her stu- a featured local poet. Free, open to the public. dents but desperate to give her only son oppor- scarrittbennett.org tunities they’ll never have, in this riveting new play OCTOBER 24-26 by Dominique Morisseau. When a controversial Frankenstein incident at his upstate private school threatens to OZ Arts, 6172 Cockrill Bend Circle. Featuring a get him expelled, Nya must confront his rage and spellbinding chamber orchestra, Manual Cinema her own choices as a parent. But will she be able to combines handmade shadow puppetry, cinemat- reach him before a world beyond her control pulls ic techniques, and innovative sound and music him away? With profound compassion and lyricism, to create immersive visual stories for stage and Pipeline brings an urgent conversation powerfully screen. ozartsnashville.com to the fore. nashvillerep.org

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njoy shopping the many cool areas Store Outlet, LEGO, RCC Western Wear and eand gift shops around town. In addition Under Armour Factory House. Opry Mills is home to great vacation memories, you’ll be itching to to a variety of family dining and entertainment ven- buy something to take home from Nashville! ues: Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest Cafe, Claim Downtown, Midtown, the Gulch, Marathon Village, Jumper and Madame Tussauds Wax Attraction. Elliston Place, 12South, 8th Avenue, Hillsboro And in true Nashville fashion, live performances Village, Green Hills, Sylvan Park, Berry Hill, East and musical entertainment are regularly provided Nashville, Music Valley, and more areas throughout on Opry Mills’ Entertainment Stage. and surrounding Music City. 65 South The Johnny Cash Museum Store Located in Opry Mills Mall just steps away from the 119 Third Avenue South. Featuring Johnny Cash permanent home of the Grand Ole Opry, 65 South merchandise including t-shirts and other apparel, has everything Nashville all in one place, including mugs, backpacks, tote bags, and more. Call (615) items from The Bluebird Café, the Nashville tele- 256-1777 or visit johnnycashmuseum.com. vision show and, of course, fashion apparel and The Mall at Green Hills accessories you need to outfit your southern style. 2126 Abbott Martin Road. This high-end mall Opry Originals has more than 100 stores and restaurants on two Located in the heart of downtown at 300 Broadway main floors, including Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., (Broadway at Third Avenue). Nashville’s famous Burberry, and The RH Design Galleries. “Lower Broadway” area known around the world Opry Mills Mall for its honky tonks and one-of-a-kind authentic Tennessee’s largest outlet and value retail shop- country music attractions, Opry Originals brings ping, dining and entertainment destination with together the iconic roots of the Grand Ole Opry more than 200 stores, including several first-in- and country music’s contemporary culture for a market name-brand additions. Opry Mills’ impres- shopping experience like no other. sive roster of designer outlet stores include: Coach The Opry Shop Factory Store, G by GUESS, Michael Kors, Polo 2804 Opryland Drive. Enjoy the Grand Ole Opry Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF experience anytime with a stop at The Opry Shop, 5TH, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Vera Bradley and located within the Grand Ole Opry House. It’s the more. Other popular value retailers include Bed place for great Opry gifts and collectibles for all Bath & Beyond, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Disney ages. Open seven days a week. Ryman Auditorium Gift Shop 2213 8th Ave. S. Open lunch and dinner— 116 Fifth Avenue North, (615) 458-8700. Find exclusive Ryman merchandise including CDs, DVDs, (615) 891-4488 Mon.-Fri. Open for dinner Sat. posters, prints, books and apparel. Make your own custom t-shirt at the activity station! Open seven days a week. The Tennessee Museum Store 1000 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. The perfect place to shop for Tennessee crafts, jewelry, books, toys and other items. Discount offered to museum members, state employees and military personnel. Woodcuts Gallery and Framing 1613 Jefferson Street, (615) 321-5357. Offering hundreds of open and limited edition prints, seri- graphs, original pieces, framed art, cards, figurines, and fast custom framing. woodcutsfineart.com 22

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Bicentennial Mall State Park vibrant life today. Open daily 9 am–5 pm. Package 600 James Robertson Parkway. A public park with upgrades available, and be sure to include a tour statues, monuments, fountains, trails, bell tow- of historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis and others ers, an amphitheater and home to the Nashville recorded over 35,000 songs. Shop the Museum Farmers’ Market. Get a taste of Tennessee’s history, Store and savor a made-from-scratch meal at Two geology, and scenic wonder as you walk along an Twenty•Two Grill and Catering. (615) 416-2001, inscribed timeline. Each of the 31 erupting geyser countrymusichalloffame.org fountains represent a Tennessee major river. The Frist Art Museum war monument, an 18,000-pound granite globe, 919 Broadway. There is always something to marvel floating on water and rotating, pays tribute to the over in the spacious galleries of this magnificent Tennessee World War II veterans. art deco building. Stop by the gift shop for a fabu- Bike the Greenway Bicycle Rentals lous array of art prints, books, educational materi- Briley Parkway (TN-155) at Two Rivers Parkway als, art supplies, clothing, blown glass, pottery, and (Exit 10). Two Rivers Park Trailhead is within min- jewelry made by local and regional artisans. The utes of Gaylord Opryland Resort, Music Valley café is open for brunch, lunch, snacks, and dinner Drive Hotels, and Nashville Airport Hotels, and on Thursday and Friday evenings. fristcenter.org offers miles of dedicated greenway. Hourly Grand Ole Opry or half-day rentals. Call (615) 920-1388 or visit 2804 Opryland Drive. The world’s longest-run- bikethegreenway.net to arrange your bike rental ning live radio show features the best in country, and transfer to trailhead (if needed). bluegrass, comedy and more. Artists scheduled to Centennial Park appear this month include Charlie Daniels Band, 2500 West End Avenue. A designed landscape Craig Morgan, Dustin Lynch, Scotty McCreery, on one hundred twenty-two acres in midtown Jimmie Allen, Crystal Gayle, Ashley McBryde, Nashville. The city’s premier park features the icon- The Mavericks, Colt Ford, Oak Ridge Boys, ic Parthenon and statue Athena, a one-mile walk- and more! Shows Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, ing trail, Lake Watauga, Centennial Art Center, his- Saturday at 7 pm. For tickets, visit opry.com or call torical monuments, beautiful gardens, band shell, (615) 871-OPRY. dog park, exercise trail and much more. Grand Ole Opry House Backstage Tours Cheekwood Estate & Gardens Guided tours of the Grand Ole Opry House offer 11200 Forrest Park Drive. Beautiful botanic gar- visitors an up-close look at the celebrated 4,400- dens located on a 55-acre estate. The mansion, seat venue and country’s most famous show, in- listed on the National Register of Historic Places, cluding themed dressing rooms, the artists’ en- houses American, European, and contemporary trance, the Opry stage, and more. Daytime tours art. Themed art installations in the gardens change are available seven days a week, featuring an all annually. cheekwood.org new immersive video experience. Tours are also available following most Opry performances with Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum video tour guide Darius Rucker. For a once-in-a- 2222 Fifth Avenue South. Experience the history lifetime experience, try our Behind the Curtain VIP of America’s music through exciting new exhibits, tour. Also through the end of October, see Dolly: entertaining films, interactive displays, and an in- My Opry Memories, a one-of-a-kind exclusive credible array of costumes backstage exhibit celebrating Dolly’s 50 years of and instruments at the Opry membership. For a limited time, see iconic largest popular music mu- wardrobe pieces worn by Dolly herself, as well as seum in the world. Sing the stories behind these classics. For more infor- Me Back Home, the mu- mation, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. seum’s permanent exhibit, tells the story of country Historic RCA Studio B music from its pre-com- 1611 Roy Acuff Place, Music Row. Known as one mercial roots in the nine- of the world’s most important recording studios teenth century through its where more than 35,000 songs were brought

24 Key_Ad_Half.indd 1 9/10/19 2:33 PM to life, including Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” and table friends.Experience a three-dimensional walk many hits by Elvis. Tours depart hourly between through the life and legend of this international 10:30 am–2:30 pm daily from the Country Music icon. From handwritten lyrics for “I Walk the Line” Hall of Fame® and Museum. (615) 416-2001, and “Folsom Prison Blues,” to a stone wall from countrymusichalloffame.com Johnny and June’s home in Hendersonville, this The Huckabee Show museum holds the true essence of the man. Find the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, appar- Huckabee Theater, 30 Music Village Boulevard,15 el and rare collectibles in the Museum store. No minutes north of Nashville, in Hendersonville, trip to Nashville would be complete without a vis- TN. Be part of a live studio audience and enjoy it to the Johnny Cash Museum. Bongo Java Cafe news, music, entertainment and fun with former serves coffee and coffee drinks as well as gourmet Governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee and his spe- cafe foods. Open 9 am–6 pm seven days a week. cial guests! You must be 16 years of age to attend a (615) 256-1777, johnnycashmuseum.com live taping. Tickets are free. Register and get show taping dates online or call 833-HUCKABEE for Lane Motor Museum more information. Seating is at 6:30 pm. Tapings 702 Murfreesboro Pike. Discover unique vehicles are weekly. Walk-ins are welcome! huckabeetix.tv from A to Z. One of the few museums in North Johnny Cash Museum America to specialize in European cars, with over 150 cars and motorcycles on display from all over 119 Third Avenue South. Featuring the largest the world. “100 Years of Leyat”, is a fascinating ex- collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia in the hibit that explores the many ideas of Marcel Leyat world, the museum has everything from his earli- – from propeller-driven cars and flight trainers to his est childhood artifacts to the last song he wrote. invention of an alternative method of musical no- Exhibits chronicle The Man in Black’s life with tation – is on permanent display. Over 45 marques stunning graphics, artifacts and interactive tech- representing North and South America, Asia, and nology and include stage costumes, instruments, Europe. This is not your typical car museum! Open personal letters, artwork and handwritten songs Thursday–Monday, 10 am–5 pm. Admission: Adults as well as artifacts from family members and no-

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26 (18–64) $12; Seniors 65+ $8; Youth (6–17) $3; free for attractions 5 and under. (615) 742-7445, lanemuseum.org The Lotz House Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin. Come to The 2416 Music Valley Drive, in Music Valley Village, Lotz House for the compelling story of the Battle across the street from the Gaylord Opryland of Franklin, the Lotz family and the fine antiques Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. Nashville’s premier of the Civil War era. Trip Advisor’s #1 attraction Country Music Dinner Theater features The in Franklin features guided tours daily. There is Best of Country Music Show. Voted Nashville’s a value ticket available which includes Carnton #1 Dinner Show, the show features songs made Plantation and The Carter House, located across famous by legendary artists and today’s super- the street. (615) 790-7190, LotzHouse.com stars. Many guest stars appear such as “Opry The Music of Nashville®: A Magical Journey Star” Jeannie Seely, “Rising Star” Zach Janson, Diana Murrell and others. There is entertainment Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Drive; for the entire family. The Great Southern Buffet is The Nashville Palace, 2611 McGavock Pike. [“These at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Admission are great performers!”—Mickey Gilley] Join the infor the dinner and show is $47.95, show only is $30. credible cast and band in a historical 60 year ride Don’t miss this Nashville tradition. Tour groups are through some of Nashville’s biggest hits, and the welcome. Reservations recommended. Call (615) stories behind them. From Hank Williams, Patsy 885-4747 or go to nashvillenightlife.com. Cline, George & Tammy, Conway & Loretta, Kenny & Dolly, through Wynonna, Garth Brooks, George Nashville Public Library Civil Rights Room Strait, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert and Taylor Main Library, 615 Church Street. The materials Swift, this show brings exciting entertainment unlike exhibited here capture the drama of a time when any other. Performed by hot up-and-coming artists thousands of African-American citizens in Nashville who are backed by a fantastic first-call Nashville sparked a nonviolent challenge to racial segrega- band, they will bring you to your feet! Tickets avail- tion in the city and across the South. Visitors can able online, day of show or call (615) 730-8962. See sit at the symbolic lunch counter and read the Ten discount on back cover. themusicofnashville.com Rules of Conduct carried by the protesters during

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the sit-ins and examine the timeline of local and national events. Black and white photographs sur- round the room, illuminating dramatic events in this period of NashvilleRANCH history. See DRESSING parents leading their first-grade children past angry protesters, a bombing meant to intimidateUnique those Gift who Items were challenging segregation, and Retroa peaceful Clothing con- frontation between Mayor BenStar West Treatment and African- American student leaders. library.nashville.org 2407 12th Ave. South Western Wear (615) 297-4242 Nashville ZooStage Wear Be on the forefront of the anti- [email protected] www.katyk.com 3777 Nolensville Road. Open 7 Days a Week aging movement! Join a company photo: Carie Thompson Wander through a lush can- that has successfully outlined the opy of bamboo, come face cont. from pg. 27 biomarkers of human renewal and to face with a clouded leop- regeneration. ryMAN AuDiToriuMard (right), feed Australian 2003 and 2004 Pollstar Concertparrots, Industry see Awards the new"Theater Tiger Of The Year". Located in downtown Nashville, 116 Fifth Avenue Unprecedented Resources Crossroads exhibit, and pet North.a kangaroo A National at theHistoric ninth Landmark, largest zoothe Ryman in the continues country Uncompromising Values As itsby more-than-100-year landmass. Nashville music Zoo tradition is your by ticket offering to theAfrican best in entertainment. Built as a church in 1892, the Ryman Pharmaceuticals Go Natural giraffes, poison arrow frogs, zebras, red pandas, famously served as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from kangaroos, gibbons and much more! In between The Aging Code Has Been 1943-1974, and was completely renovated in 1994. By day, youyour can animal take a adventures,museum tour bethat sureshowcases to take the legenda spin- Unlocked aryon starsour whoWild have Animal graced Carousel,its stage. Then get ina thenew evening, view Cash In On The Next Trillion Dollar youof thecan returnZoo tofrom the Soaringpremier performance Eagle zip hall line, for onemon of- Industry Building A Business In The manykey aroundshows and our concerts 66,000-square-foot scheduled year-round. Jungle Travelocity Gym, Comfort Of Your Home hasor namedeven stepthe Ryman back one in oftime the "10on coolestthe walking venues in tour the world,"at our and Grassmere CitySearch.com Historic has voted Homeit one of theand five Farm. "Best Places(615) to833-1534, Hear Live nashvillezoo.orgMusic" in America for the third year in a "By the year 2010, an additional $1 row. 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Old Town Trolley Tours is the “attraction a wide variety of world-class entertainment year that takes you to the attractions.” 100% Money round. A must-see for any Nashville visitor, The Back Guarantee. 201 Broadway, (615) 258-5924. Ryman is the very epicenter of Music City. Take a trolleytours.com self-guided tour and learn the fascinating story of The Parthenon the building’s construction as you peruse artifacts from more than a century of entertainment history. Centennial Park. This Nashville treasure is recog- Dubbed “The Mother Church of Country Music” nized as one of the world’s most impressive scale by Nashvillians, it’s well known by this moniker to- reproductions of an ancient classic. It houses the day. Guided tours are available on a limited basis. magnificent 42-foot statue of Athena, the largest Visit the Gift Shop as well as Café Lula. For tickets indoor sculpture in North America. There are also call (615) 889-3060, visit the Ryman Box Office, or fine art exhibits in the Parthenon Museum. ryman.com. Open seven days a week. The Patsy Cline Museum Tennessee State Capitol 119 Third Avenue South, Second Level. Though Charlotte Avenue, between Sixth and Seventh she left the world tragically at the age of 30 in Avenues. The 19th-century, Greek Revival historic 1963, Patsy Cline made an indelible mark on Tennessee State Capitol stands today much as it Country music and remains one of the biggest did when completed in 1859. Free guided tours names in Country history. The Patsy Cline Museum leave from the first floor Information Desk every celebrates the life of the legendary songstress and hour, with the first tour at 9 am, and the final tour features hundreds of never before seen artifacts, at 3 pm. Self-guided tours are also available at the personal belongings, videos and much more. Information Desk. (615) 454-4722, patsymuseum.com Ryman Auditorium and Ryman TN State Museum Auditorium Tours 1000 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. The new 137,000-square-foot Tennessee State Museum sits 116 Fifth Avenue North. Named Pollstar’s Theatre at the foot of Capitol Hill at Bicentennial Capitol of the Year many times, The Ryman continues a Mall State Park, and is designed to bring histo-

29 attractions the King in Music City, where he recorded over 300 songs. “A great show, very authentic! I look forward ry to life. It includes a “Tennessee Time Tunnel” to seeing it again,” raved DJ Fontana, Elvis’s long- chronicling the state’s rich history and leading vis- time drummer. Audiences continue to give stand- itors though the Museum’s permanent collection, ing ovations at every show. A must-see show while a hands-on children’s gallery, six rotating galler- in Nashville. To order tickets, please call us directly ies, a state-of-the art digital learning center and (615) 758-0098. Seating at 6:30 pm. Showtime is 7 a two-story Grand Hall. Exhibitions include signif- pm. Box office opens at 10 am, day of show. Plenty icant artifacts related to the state’s history, along of free parking! thenashvilleking.com with displays of art, furniture, textiles, and photo- The Upper Room graphs produced by Tennesseans. The Museum’s 1908 Grand Avenue, Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and midtown. An active weapons are among the finest in the nation. Free chapel and museum, admission. tnmuseum.org The Upper Room Tribute To The King features a nearly life- 1953–1977 size wood carving of Texas Troubadour Theatre, da Vinci’s The Last Supper, permanent and sea- 2416 Music Valley Drive. sonal exhibits, as well as a peaceful garden. View On Mondays and select Christian artwork dating back to the 12th century, Thursdays, Celebrating a Madonna and Child Gallery exhibit, 100 nativi- our 20th season, over 1,100 shows! This high-ener- ty scenes during the Christmas holidays, and a gy, live musical biography starring John Beardsley Ukrainian egg display during Lent and Easter. Come features all six eras of the King’s career, including experience the tranquility of the Upper Room over 30 songs and five costume changes, and has amid the city’s tumult. Open Monday–Thursday, 8 thrilled audiences of all ages from New York to am–4:30 pm, Friday 8 am–12:30 pm. Closed hol- Russia. The legend lives on in Nashville’s first and idays and weekends. Call (615) 340-7207 or visit only continuously running show paying tribute to chapel.upperroom.org.

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