Greater Nashville July 2017 Arts Entertainment Dining Maps Nightlife ® Shopping the nashville visitors guide Attractions SummerSummer atat thethe SchermerhornSchermerhorn with the NASHVILE SYMPHONY juLY 6 & 7 juLY 13 juLY 16 juLY 21 AUGUST 11 AUGUST 13 AUGUST 20 AUGUST 27 WITH SUPPORT FROM 615.687.6400 • NashvilleSymphony.org 2 nashville events such fun that Fisk University decided to continue this month’s feature the event, and invite the community to experience SOAR ADVENTURE TOWER and explore north Nashville’s beautiful and historic 3794 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin. Only 15 campus. This year’s festival will feature number one miles south of downtown Nashville, SOAR contemporary jazz vocalist Lindsey Webster Trio, Adventure Tower is the ideal destination for Kevin Whalum & the Kevin Whalum Band, The your next adventure. Our unique tower creates Hamilton Brothers Band, Les Sabler & the Les a safe and interactive atmosphere that fea- Sabler Band, and Dr. Mark Williams & The Mark tures 4 levels and over 110 climbing elements Williams Band. The event is a free-to-the-public that will challenge kids and adults both men- affair for the young and young-at-heart to come tally and physically. Throughout the Tower you enjoy music, food, games, and just have fun on the will find one of a kind music themed elements historic Fisk campus. nashvillejazz.org that embrace the culture of Music City. Fun for all ages! (615) 721-5103, soaradventure.com JULY 1 Public Star Party Edwin Warner Park, 2547 Old Hickory Boulevard. TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS & Join the Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society from SATURDAYS 9–11 pm as they set up telescopes for everyone Grand Ole Opry to enjoy the view of the night sky! (Cancelled for Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every clouds or inclement weather.) bsasnashville.com Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in July, plus catch JULY 1-3, 7-9, 25-31 a show on Wednesday nights through August 9. Since 1925, country’s Nashville Sounds Home Games best have mesmerized First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson Street. Take the audiences at the Opry, family out to the ballgame at the city’s new minor- the show that made league ballpark located in Sulphur Dell north of country music famous. downtown. The Nashville Sounds home games are While performances July 1-3 vs. Oklahoma City; July 7-9 vs. Memphis; from both legendary July 25-28 vs. Las Vegas; July 29-31 vs. Salt Lake. entertainers and the nashvillesounds.com latest country music JULY 1, 4, 8, 13, 15, 21, 22 acts are the norm, Planetarium Laser Shows when you go to the Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Opry, you’ll also enjoy Boulevard. Escape the heat and settle into the bluegrass bands, com- summer laze as you enjoy watching a wide array edy, and more. See the of music brought to life with incredible fulldome new stars, superstars, and legends of country mu- digital imagery, brilliant lasers and millions of stars! sic on the stage where many of them got their start Three laser shows each evening feature a differ- and some are experiencing the thrill for the very ent soundtrack. See a single show or make it a first time. Artists scheduled to appear this month full evening and buy tickets for all three shows! include Martina McBride (pictured), Chris Young, Showtimes are at 8 pm, 9 pm and 10 pm, ex- Josh Turner, Chris Janson, A Thousand Horses, cept the Second Saturday Laser Shows on July and more! For Opry tickets and information visit 8: ElectroPop at 8:30 pm; ElectroLaze EDM at opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. 9:30 pm; Hypnotica Electronica at 10:30 pm. sudekumplanetarium.com JULY 1 Fisk Community Music & Food Festival JULY 4, 11, 18, 25 Fisk University Main Campus, 1000 17th Avenue King of Pops Free Yoga North. Last year’s 150th birthday celebration was Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, 600 James 3 Greater Nashville ® the nashville visitors guide Publisher Key Magazine Nashville LLC [email protected] Design & Production Gerri Winchell Findley 9 Music Square South Suite 224 Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 354-9370 • Fax (615) 397-3044 Visit our website: www.nashvillekey.com Key Magazine assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions appearing more than once. 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Contact Nashville Key for advertising opportunities. 4 Robertson Parkway. Grab your yoga mat and head events to the park each Tuesday to enjoy a free, one-hour yoga class from 6:30–7:30 pm (weather permitting). and games on the Arboretum Lawn. July 6: The All levels – bring a friend and positive vibes! WannaBeatles; July 13: Savannah Keyes; July JULY 6, 13, 20, 27 20: Singer-songwriter Bill Crosby; July 27: Rachel Family Night Out in the Garden Rodriguez. A different food and dessert truck each Dressing Downton, Live Jazz & Dancing week! Performances begin at 6:30 pm. Or step Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art, back in time to the 1930s celebrating Dressing 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Magical memories are Downton every Thursday night, featuring live jazz, made in the beautiful Cheekwood gardens! The dancing, 1930s lawn games, cash bars with signa- popular summer series is a perfect outdoor ac- ture cocktails, and fashion pop ups from Nashville tivity to gather your family for fun performances Fashion Alliance members. cheekwood.org with free live music in the heart of the city built july 4th on music? Enjoy a full day of family fun and an incredible fireworks show that has become JULY 3 one of the best July 4th events in the coun- Fireworks at Nashville Shores try! Climbing walls, water slides, samples, 4001 Bell Road. You’ll be seeing two shows in games, and so much more will keep every one with the beautiful reflections of color on member of your family having a great time. Percy Priest Lake. Fireworks at dusk are includ- An all-star lineup of Chris Young, Nitty Gritty ed with a season pass or that day’s waterpark Dirt Band, Jonny P, The Sisterhood, and the admission. nashvilleshores.com Nashville Symphony are among the musical JULY 3 acts to perform, leading up to the incredible Thirth of July fireworks display accompanied to music from North 12th Street between Ordway Place and our Grammy-winning Nashville Symphony. Calvin Avenue. Come join us for an annual musiccityjuly4th.com huge block party featuring friends and neigh- JULY 4 bors, four bands, food trucks and Yazoo beer. Red, White & Boom! Discover what makes East Nashville the best Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley neighborhood around. thethirth.com Boulevard. Celebrate Independence Day with JULY 4 Science! Bring your family for an exciting day Music City Hot Chicken Festival of live science demonstrations, hands-on sci- East Park, 700 Woodland Street. Celebrate the ence activities, live music, games, and food uniquely-Nashville dish, Hot Chicken, begin- trucks. The nighttime event offers an unob- ning at 10:30 am with a parade of fire trucks structed view of Nashville’s downtown fire- and free Hot Chicken samples to the first 500 works, including a live feed of the Nashville people in line. Live music from local bands all Symphony’s accompaniment to the fireworks. day long while visitors can look on as six teams adventuresci.com try their hand at cooking up their version of JULY 9 Hot Chicken in the Amateur Cooking Contest. Red, White and Brew Other edible options will also be available. The Sevier Park, 3021 Lealand Lane. 3–6 pm. event ends at 3 pm when visitors make their Celebrate America and freedom at this mid- way downtown for the annual fireworks display. summer fest with red and white wine, local hot-chicken.com brews, tasty food, music, and a few games. JULY 4 Bring your furry friends to join in on the fun. Let Freedom Sing! Proceeds support The Tomorrow Fund, which Downtown at Ascend Amphitheater, The builds community awareness and responsibil- Green at Riverfront Park. What better way to ity in Middle Tennessee young professionals. celebrate our country’s independence than cfmt.org 5 events JULY 16 Jazz on the Cumberland Concert Series JULY 7 Cumberland Park Amphitheater, 592 South First Full Moon Pickin’ Party Street. Enjoy great live music, the Nashville sunset, Warner Park Equestrian Center, 2520 Old Hickory and watch the downtown skyline light up overlook- Boulevard. Bluegrass and roots pickers jam in cir- ing the Cumberland River. You’ll hear some of the cles under the trees and around the grounds, while area’s best local, regional, and national jazz art- three headlining acts perform on the main stage. ists. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome, and No glass, large coolers, or alcohol. Bring blankets food will be available for purchase from local food or camping chairs. Family-friendly. Dogs on a leash trucks. Fun for the entire family, with a kid’s play welcome.