Greater Nashville December 2017 Arts Entertainment Dining Maps Nightlife ® Shopping the nashville visitors guide Attractions Your Nashville Symphony Live at the Schermerhorn THE EARTH Handel’s AN HD ODYSSEY MESSIAH Nashville Symphony & Chorus december 14 to 17 january 12 & 13 The Songs of the Music of ELVIS PRESLEY With Very Special Guest with the nashville symphony Priscilla Vocalist & Full Band january 18 to 20 january 24 NADJA Rachmaninoff & SALERNO- SONNENBERG Tchaikovsky WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY Featuring Joyce Yang january 28 at 3 pm february 1 to 3 & THE QUINTET NASHVILLE SYMPHONY february 9 february 13 & 14 WITH SUPPORT FROM 615.687.6400 • NashvilleSymphony.org 2 nashville events ter months. See the new stars, superstars, and leg- this month’s feature ends of country music on the stage where many of them got their start and some are experiencing the Old Town Trolley Tours thrill for the very first time. Artists scheduled to ap- Downtown (See map pages 18-19). Don’t Just pear this month include Alison Krauss, Old Crow Visit Nashville…Relive It! Join Old Town Trolley Medicine Show (pictured), Marty Stuart, Chris Tours for a 12 mile, Hop On – Hop Off Tour of Young, LOCASH, and more! For Opry tickets and Music City. Enjoy colorful anecdotes, humor- information visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. ous stories and well researched historical facts on the 100 minute tour. With 15 convenient DECEMBER 1-3 stops along the route, guests can disembark Carter House Candlelight Tour and enjoy attractions, shopping and dining. Franklin. Various locations include the historic Lotz Discover Music Row, Marathon Motor Works, House, Carter House, Carnton Plantation, St. Paul’s the Riverfront, Ryman Auditorium, Country Episcopal Church, Cummins House, and Clouston Music Hall of Fame, Broadway – Honky Tonk Hall. Costumed reenactors representing historic Row, the Parthenon and much, much more! Franklin figures offer a view into 19th-century tradi- Old Town Trolley Tours is the “attraction that tional holiday life. The tour, from 6–8 pm, demon- takes you to the attractions.” 100% Money strates the rich heritage of Franklin and highlights Back Guarantee. 201 Broadway, (615) 258-5924. creative ways to celebrate, decorate and enjoy the trolleytours.com blessings of the season. DECEMBER 1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-31 Holiday Lights at Cheekwood Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art, 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Delight in the joy of the holiday season with one million lights illuminating the gardens for the prettiest winter stroll of the sea- son. Advance tickets recommended. Real reindeer, holiday carolers, and s’mores pits abound. Santa will be there on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings! cheekwood.org DECEMBER 1-JANUARY 1 FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS A Country Christmas TUESDAYS through December 12 Gaylord Opryland Hotel, 2800 Opryland Drive. Opry at the Ryman The magic of the Christmas season comes to life The show moves downtown to its most famous for- with more than two million twinkling lights. Get mer home, the historic Ryman Auditorium, for the in the spirit of the season as you discover the winter months. Opry at the Ryman shows are per- unique and festive décor around every bend. The formed every Friday and Saturday in December, outdoor Nativity display features special lighting plus Tuesdays through December 12. Since 1925, effects and an audio rendition of the biblical story country’s best have mesmerized audiences at the of the birth of Christ. Take a free self-guided tour Opry, the show that made country music famous. of stunningly decorated Christmas trees through- While performances from both legendary enter- out the resort. Numerous country artists and tainers and the latest country music acts are the other celebrities will have specially decorated norm, when you go to the Opry, you’ll also enjoy trees featured. Walk through our signature holi- bluegrass bands, comedy, and more. The show day attraction, ICE! featuring A Charlie Brown moves downtown to its most famous former Christmas, 2 million pounds of colorful interac- home, the historic Ryman Auditorium, for the win- tive ice sculptures and four ice slides. Race your 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 friends and family down Nashville’s only five-lane events tubing hill covered in 1.5 million pounds of real snow at Arctic Plunge Snow Tubing. Through stocked with packaged goods from local millers, Dec. 25: Grand Ole Opry members Diamond Rio makers and bakers. Hours: Friday Preview Market perform holiday hits to a beautiful meal. Through 6–9 pm, Saturday 10 am–5 pm. porterflea.com Dec. 27: Cirque Dreams Holidaze will light up DECEMBER 9 the Grand Ole Opry House, featuring over 300 Music City Winterfest costumes, 20+ of the world’s best acts, original Centennial Park. Experience a winter wonderland music and seasonal favorites. Through Jan. 1: filled with 100+ craft vendors, train and carriage Glacier Glide Ice Skating under the stars on our rides, Santa’s Village, kids activities, local choirs 6,000-square-foot outdoor ice rink. and bands, food trucks, beer gardens, snowball DECEMBER 2 fights, and more! Make your own s’mores, let your Rudolph’s Red Nose Run pet off the leash in our pop-up pup park, enter the Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way. Wear your merry Winter Beard Competition, play in the kid’s zone, best for Rudolph’s costume contest! Music City’s and take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus them- most festive 5K invites elves, grinches, and sugar selves! Free. musiccitywinterfest.com plum fairies to light the way for Santa’s arrival at the DECEMBER 9 Nashville Christmas Parade. This family-friendly Planetarium Laser Shows event is perfect for runners, walkers, and joggers Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley of all ages and abilities. rudolphrednoserun.com Boulevard. Enjoy watching a wide array of mu- DECEMBER 2 sic brought to life with incredible fulldome Nashville Christmas Parade digital imagery, brilliant lasers and millions Downtown, Broadway and North First Avenue. of stars! Three laser shows each evening fea- The Musical Mile parade will begin at 8:30 am ture a different soundtrack. See a single show with NHL veteran Mike Fisher serving as Grand or make it a full evening and buy tickets for all Marshal. Arrive early and stay late! Come prepared three shows! ElectroPop at 8:30 pm; Jukebox with warm clothes, warm drinks, a cozy blanket and Heroes at 9:30 pm; Led Zeppelin at 10:30 pm. folding chair. nashvillechristmasparade.com adventuresci.org DECEMBER 2, 4, 8, 19, 21, 30 DECEMBER 9-10 Nashville Predators Games Dickens of a Christmas Festival Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Enjoy NHL Historic Downtown Franklin. Travel back 150 hockey in Smashville on December 2 vs. Anaheim years to the time of Charles Dickens at this free Ducks; December 4 vs. Boston Bruins; December street festival. Some 200 musicians, dancers 8 vs. Vegas Golden Knights; December 19 and characters will fill the streets, including sev- vs. Winnipeg Jets; December 21 vs. Carolina eral from Charles Dickens’s stories. Expect to see Hurricanes; December 30 vs. Minnesota Wild. All and interact with the nefarious Fagin from Oliver games start at 7 pm. predators.nhl.com Twist; Jacob Marley, Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim Cratchit with his parents from A Christmas DECEMBER 5 Carol; and of course, a Victorian Father and Titans Football Mother Christmas with treats for children. Dress Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way. Come cheer on the in Victorian costume encouraged. Come decked Tennessee Titans December 3 vs. Houston Texans; out in holiday style to capture your perfect family December 24 vs. Los Angeles Rams; December 31 photo. A magical addition to this year’s festival is vs. Jacksonville Jaguars. titansonline.com an ice skating rink located in the square. Hours: 10 DECEMBER 8, 9 am–5 pm on Saturday and 11 am–4 pm on Sunday. Porter Flea historicfranklin.com The Nashville Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue. This DECEMBER 15 free indoor Holiday Flea is a modern handmade Nashville Bike Party market that provides open access to more than Parthenon Field, Centennial Park. These slow-rides 100 talented, jury-selected vendors. Thousands sponsored by Team Green venture through town, of one-of-a-kind gifts, some the city’s finest food stopping at landmarks and restaurants or brew- trucks and the Porter Pantry, an artisan food market 5 events followed by the marching bands from the Music City Bowl participating schools! musiccitybowl.com eries. Meet at 6:45 pm, Ride out at 7 pm. Check DECEMBER 29 Bcycle App for Nashville B-cycle rentals onsite.