Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is the second most populous city in the state after Memphis. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. Nashville is a major hub for the health care, music, publishing, banking and transportation industries.
Nashville has a consolidated city-county government which includes seven smaller municipalities in a two-tier system. The population of Nashville-Davidson County stood at 619,626 as of 2007, according to United States Census Bureau estimates. The 2007 population of the entire 13-county Nashville Metropolitan Statistical Area was 1,521,437, making it the largest metropolitan area in the state.
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Celebration of Cultures Centennial Park, Nashvile, TN / Celebration of Cultures, a free event that aims to bring people together to celebrate the cultural diversity of our community, was named by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the top 20 events in the Southeast for fall 2009. Last year, 28,000 people attended the festival, making it the largest one-day attendance number in the event’s history. This year’s festival will showcase the dance, music, visual arts, cuisine and traditions of more than 40 cultures through the Global Village, World Market, children’s area and food area. Entertainment will be provided on five different stages throughout the park. Free. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ferdinand the Bull - Celebration of Cultures in Centennial Park Enjoy the hugely popular children’s ballet Ferdinand the Bull, a heartwarming tale of a mild mannered bull who would much rather sit and smell the flowers than fight. Originally published by author Munro Leaf in 1936, this story remains just as popular today. It has continued to delight generations of readers for m ore than seventy years, and has been translated in more that sixty languages. Today, it continues to humorously and tenderly deliver powerful messages of non-violence and individuality, just as it did when it first went to print. Choreography by Paul Vasterling and original music by Mario DeSilva. Time: 10:30 am. Free admission. More info: Contact Cathy Ratliff at 615-297-2966 ext 17
Adoption Fair Franklin Goes to the Dogs & Cats in a 15-Shelter and Pet Rescue Community Adoption Fair hosted by Mars Petcare. There will be 15 Middle Tennessee community shelters and pet rescues participating with 100+ dogs and cats ready to be adopted! DOGS: Big dogs, little dogs. Smooth-haired and wiry dogs. Purebred and Mutts. CATS: Tabbies and calicos. White cats and black cats. Families interacting with them to find their ideal new best friends! Free admission and parking, free food and beverage, live music, product giveaways, and a live raffle. Time: 10am - 2pm. at 315 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin 37067. More information: 888-607-4798
Live On the Green Nashville’s new free, outdoor concert series is as diverse as Music City’s own array of musical talent. Live On the Green will take place on Thursday nights, until October 8th on the Public Square in front of the Metro Courthouse downtown. The evening will start at 6 p.m. The fall concert series is hosted by Mayor Karl Dean and locally-owned radio station Lightning 100. “This is a chance for us to invite the entire city out to enjoy our Public Square – the only green roof on a municipal building in Nashville – and enjoy the musical talent for which our city is known,” Dean said. Featuring special guests Citizen Cope, Ricky Young and Next Big Nashville.
Friday October 9 Grand Ole Opry Grand Ole Opry House, 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN / Josh Turner, Montgomery Gentry, Patty Loveless, Ricky Skaggs, BJ Thomas Buy Grand Ole Opry Tickets Here !
Casting Crowns Sommet Center, 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN / Casting Crowns is headed by frontman/principal songwriter Mark Hall, youth pastor of Eagle’s Landing First Baptist Church near Atlanta. Casting Crowns’ third studio recording, "The Altar and The Door", achieved an historical debut at No. 2 on The Billboard 200 chart with 130,000 first-week copies sold, making it the highest debut in the country that week and the second highest CD seller of any kind in America. The album wrapped 2008 as Billboard’s No. 1 “Top Christian Album” of the year, and Casting Crowns was ranked the No.1 “Top Christian Album Artist.” The GRAMMY-winning group has sold more than 4 million records, and delivered eight consecutive No. 1 singles at Christian AC radio. Buy Casting Crowns Tickets Here!
Music City Improv Post Depression Theatre, 107 11th Avenue N., Nashville, TN, 3 7206 / Founded in 2005, Improv Nashville boasts the area's best comedians performing and sharing what they have been doing for years! We create an evening's entertainment unlike any other in Nashville. As always, audience suggestions drive the offbeat games, humorous scenes and surprise musical improv bits. Time: 8 - 9:30pm. Admission: $10 cash. Snacks and drinks are available (also cash only), and you can BYOB, but cans or box wine only. More info: (615) 438-5369
Saturday October 10 Grand Ole Opry Grand Ole Opry House, 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN / Two Shows! Diamond Rio, Joe Diffie, Lorrie Morgan, Kathy Mattea Buy Grand Ole Opry Tickets Here!
Andrew Bird w/ St. Vincent Ryman Auditorium, 116 5th Avenue North, Nashville TN / A violin virtuoso, Bird is a multi-instrumentalist who adds singing and whistling to his sonic textures and imaginative lyrics. Tulsa-born singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist St. Vincent will team up with Andrew Bird. St. Vincent’s new album Actor (4AD) was released recently to rave reviews, with NPR describing it as a “a surreal sonic wonderland” and the New York Times proclaiming her music “defies categories.” Born Annie Clark, St. Vincent was previously a member of The Polyphonic Spree and Sufjan Stevens’ touring band. Buy Andrew Bird w/ St. Vincent Tickets Here!
Hank Williams III Special Performance Hank Williams III, like his father, blends the honky-tonk and country blues sounds of his grandfather with the rock & roll sensibility of his own generation. The result – hard-charging musical arrangements and swaggering, bluntly personal lyrics that probe relationships and southern culture and challenge contemporary mores – can be heard when Williams visits the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum for a special performance in the Museum’s Ford Theater. The program, which is presented in conjunction with the Museum’s exhibition Family Tradition: The Williams Family Legacy, Co-Presented by SunTrust and Ford Motor Company, will begin at 1:30 p.m. The program is included with Museum admission and is free to Museum members. Please note that this program may contain mature content. Call 615.416-2001 for more information.
Nashville Team Runs Race While Juggling to Create Awareness for... Catching Cancer Early....A team of jugglers will run a 5K race while juggling to raise funds for Susan G. Komen for the Cure and build awareness for breast cancer prevention. Twelve members of Team Catch It Ea rly will perform the feat of juggling while running, also known as "joggling," during the Race for the Cure in Brentwood, Tennessee. The combination of juggling and running is a growing sport nationwide, and Jason Tan, co-captain of Team Catch It Early, is leading the joggling movement in Nashville. "We are excited for this opportunity to raise support for breast cancer awareness and research," said Tan. "We also hope to bring increased exposure of the sport of joggling to Nashville and Middle Tennessee." More info: catchitearly.org
Sunday October 11 Steve Martin Performing w/ Steep Canyon Rangers Ryman Auditorium, 116 5th Avenue North, Nashville TN / The historic Ryman Auditorium will host “An Evening of Bluegrass and Banjo” featuring superstar actor, comedian, musician and songwriter Steve Martin. Martin will appear with Steep Canyon Rangers as his backing band, performing songs from his recently released album The Crow: New Songs for the Five String Banjo, along with other bluegrass favorites. Buy Steve Martin Tickets Here!
Miles & Music for Kids Featuring Dierks Bentley Riverfront Park, First Ave. & Broadway, Downtown Nashville, TN / Multi-platinum Capitol Nashville recording artist Dierks Bentley will host his fourth annual "Miles & Music for Kids" celebrity motorcycle ride and concert. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, a Children's Miracle Network Hospital. Celebrities will ride through beautiful Williamson County ending at Riverfront Park in downtown Nashville with a concert featuring Dierks and special guests including label-mates Darius Rucker and Eric Church. / Buy Dierks Bentley Tickets Here!
Monday October 12 Rounder Records 40th Anniversary Celebration w/ Alison Krauss Grand Ole Opry House, 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN / Rounder Records celebrates 40 years of mak ing music with a special event to benefit NARAS’ Grammy® in the Schools Programs. Grammy® winning Rounder artists Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Bela Fleck and Irma Thomas will join in this momentous celebration along with musical host Minnie Driver and special guests (yet to be announced) at The Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, TN.A portion of the ticket proceeds will be donated to NARAS’ Grammy® in the Schools Programs to cultivate the understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music to American culture. The Grammy® Foundation influences the lives of young people by opening the windows of opportunity that music can provide for their futures. Buy Rounder Records 40th Anniversary Celebration Tickets Here!
The 3rd Annual Musicians Hall of Fame Awards Show & Induction Ceremony Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Place, Nashville, TN 37201 / The Musicians Hall of Fame Award Show honors some of world's most talented musicians who performed on the greatest recordings of all time. This year's inductees include Chet Atkins, Billy Cox, Dick Dale, Charlie Daniels, Victor Feldman, producer Fred Foster, arranger Paul Riser and members of the rock group TOTO: Jeff Porcaro, Steve Porcaro, David Hungate, David Paich, Steve Lukather and Mike Porcaro. Special guests scheduled to appear include Rascal Flatts, Steve Wariner, Gary Puckett and Al Jardine of The Beach Boys! Don't miss what looks to be one of the most spectacular nights of the year as these musical legends come together for an amazing performance at Schermerhorn Symphony Center! Admission fee: Ticket prices range from $30 to $200. Tickets can be purchased at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center's Box Office, 615.687.6400
Tuesday October 13 Keith Urban & Very Special Friends Sommet Center, 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN / The "Keith Urban & Very Special Friends" concert will be the latest in the 'All For The Hall' fundraising campaign which was created by Vince Gill and benefits the Country Music Hall of Fame. Gill will be among the performers at the event - additional featured artists include Faith Hill, Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town as well as other surprise guests! Buy Keith Urban Tickets Here!
The 4th Annual Fall Charity Golf Scramble It matters not if you are the next Tiger Woods or simply a chip-drive-putt novice. YOU have a special invitation to come out and be a part of one of the most fun-filled events of the year: the 4th Annual Fall Charity Golf Scramble! The Kiwanis Club of Madison TN is hosting a golf tournament at the Hermitage Golf Course (General’s Retreat) expressly to raise money for scholarships to be awarded at the end of this school year. It’s your opportunity to skip work, play 18 holes in the fall sunshine AND support the youth of the Madison area! Call President Carson W. “Bill” Beck at 226-9000 for more information!
NY Folk-Rocker Laura Meyer Laura Meyer, the New York City-based folk-rock artist, brings her award-winning songs to Café Coco in Nashville, TN. Meyer is best known for her intricate style of guitar playing and illustrative lyrics. Her newest album, Miles From Nowhere (September 2009), features a wide range of material as Meyer explores a driving, electric sound in addition to standout fingerstyle playing. Inspired by a year of touring over 40,000 miles, the songs of Miles From Nowhere transport listeners from a tiny spirit store amid the medieval ruins of Ireland to the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, where Meyer has performed alongside artists such as David Byrne, Elvis Costello, Ryan Adams, Jenny Lewis, and Conor Oberst. Music starts at 8p.m. This is a free all ages show with donations accepted. Café Coco is located at 210 Louise Avenue in Nashville, 615-321-9630.
Ferdinand the Bull Mt. Juliet Community Center, 1100 Charlie Daniels Pwky., Mt. Juliet, TN / Enjoy the hugely popular children’s ballet Ferdinand the Bull, a heartwarming tale of a mild mannered bull who would much rather sit and smell the flowers than fight. Originally published by author Munro Leaf in 1936, this story remains just as popular today. It has continued to delight generations of readers for more than seventy years, and has been translated in more that sixty languages. Today, it continues to humorously and tenderly deliver powerful messages of non-violence and individuality, just as it did when it first went to print. Choreography by Paul Vasterling and original music by Mario DeSilva. Time: 10am. Free admission. More info, contact Cathy Ratliff at 615-297-2966 ext 17
Wednesday October 14 < A href="/http://tickets.nashville.com/ResultsTicket.aspx?evtid=1076590&event=Creed">CREED Sommet Center, 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN / The multi-platinum rock outfit hit the big-time with its 1997 debut, "My Own Prison," which spawned four Top 5 singles on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and sold more than six million copies. Their second and third studio efforts--1999's "Human Clay" and 2001's "Weathered"--continued the band's mainstream radio reign, with the single "With Arms Wide Open" scaling the Billboard Hot 100 and winning a Grammy Award in 2000 for Best Rock Song. The group's most recent release, 2004's "Greatest Hits," hit shelves shortly after the quartet announced its break-up. However, after a five year hiatus, Creed has announced the reunion of the band's four original members for a summer run of the US, as well as plans for a new studio album. Buy CREED Tickets Here!
Allman Brothers Band Riverfront Park, First Ave. & Broadway, Downtown Nashville, TN / The story of the Allman Brothers Band is one of triumph, tragedy, redemption, dissolution, and a new redemption. Over nearly 30 years, they've gone from being America's single most influential band to a has-been group trading on past glories, to reach the 21st century as one of the most respected rock acts of their era. For the first half of the 1970s, the Allman Brothers Band was the most influential rock group in America, redefining rock music and its boundaries. The band's mix of blues, country, jazz, and even classical influences, and their powerful, extended on-stage jamming altered the standards of concert performance. Buy Allman Brothers Band Tickets Here!
Music City Roots: Live From The Loveless Cafe - Opening Night WSM 650-AM is proud to announce the launch of "Music City Roots: Live From The Loveless Cafe," a weekly show built on the remarkable Americana music scene and the legacy of WSM's historic roots in live radio. Airing Wednesday nights from 7 - 9 p.m. live from the Loveless Barn, at the intersection of Highway 100 and the Natchez Trace Parkway, "Music Ci ty Roots: Live From The Loveless Cafe" is the newest addition to the grand tradition of live music programming on WSM, the historic broadcaster that laid the foundation of Nashville's music industry. Opening night will feature Americana icon Emmylou Harris, the acclaimed duo of Pam Rose and Mary Ann Kennedy, as well as emerging artists Annie Crane and Robin Ainger. The Loveless Barn is a new jewel in Nashville's performance venue scene. Built from the ground up in 2008 as a dedicated music and event hall, it compliments the world-famous Loveless Cafe, one of the city's most popular destinations. More information & tickets, call 615-357-0224.
Nashville Starving Artists 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill, Nashville, TN 37210 / Guest Hosts - Scott and Heino from "The Music Row Show" - which is tailored for songwriters, recording artists, musicians, publishers and others out there trying to find your path to success in Music City. These are industry pros who’ve made a successful career in music, either on the business or the creative side. Guests artists: Caitlin Lynne (Can you Duet Season Season 1 winners, and singer/songwriter of current hit song "Address In The Stars"), Glen Mitchell, David Bradley, Jenny Goforth, Chelsea Lena, Johnathan Hepner, Dee Miller and Debbie Pascarella. Time: 6pm til 9pm. FREE!
New Neighbors League Club Coffee Gathering New Neighbors League Club is an organization that helps women new to Nashville and surrounding areas find fun and friendship. We are women who have relocated to the Nashville area from all parts of the world. Trying to assimilate into a new environment can be difficult which is why this club is a lifeline to many new residents of the area. We offer a get together coffee each month for prospective members to learn more about our Club. Time: 9:30am - 11am. Call Olivia Bergh at 615.377.1045 for more info and location of our meeting.
Kings of Leon Sommet Center, 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN / Alternative rock band Kings of Leon has scored two #1 albums in the UK and become one of the new millennium's most exciting acts thanks to hits like "The Bucket" and "Sex on Fire." Winner of the 2009 Grammy for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, Kings of Leon was also nominated for two other Grammy Awards - Best Rock Album and Best Rock Song. Their latest release, "Only By The Night" (RCA) takes them to new levels=2 0of success in the United States. Kings of Leon has been acclaimed for their searing appearance on Saturday Night Live and also toured with legends Bob Dylan and U2. Buy Kings of Leon Tickets Here!
Music City Improv 12th and Porter, 114 12th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203 / Founded in 2005, Improv Nashville boasts the area's best comedians performing and sharing what they have been doing for years! We create an evening's entertainment unlike any other in Nashville. As always, audience suggestions drive the offbeat games, humorous scenes and surprise musical improv bits. Time: 8 - 9:30pm. Admission: $5 cash. Snacks and drinks are available (also cash only), and you can BYOB, but cans or box wine only. More info: (615) 438-5369
Saturday October 17 Dane Cook Sommet Center, 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN / Dane Cook has maintained his reputation as one of today's most prolific stand-up comedians while simultaneously distinguishing himself as a charismatic and versatile actor in a variety of film and television projects. Raised in the Boston suburb of Arlington, MA, Cook began his career at age 18, honing his craft on the college and comedy club circuits. Combining energetic physical comedy, clever wordplay and trenchant observations about human behavior, Cook's unique brand of stand-up and accessible guy-next-door attitude have galvanized audiences of all ages. Buy Dane Cook Tickets Here!
Grand Ole Opry Grand Ole Opry House, 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN / Two Shows! Sam Bush, Steel Magnolia Buy Grand Ole Opry Tickets Here! Hank Thompson Trek & Treat Thompson Plaza at the Streets of Indian Lake, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville, TN 37075 / Schedule: 8am: 5K Run/Walk; 9am: 1 Mile Family Fun Run and from 10am - 3pm: Halloween Family Fun Festival featuring live music by the Garage Band Revival, a kids’ Halloween costume contest, Trick or Treating at the Streets, Antique Appraisal from 11-2 by Ken and Ann Hays from PBS’s Antiques Roadshow, and much more. All proceeds will fund lung cancer research through the Uniting Against Lung Cancer grant program. This event is in memory of one of Hendersonville and SumnerCounty’s most loyal and dedicated public servants. Hank Thompson lost his battle with lung cancer in July 2008.
Sunday October 18 Mike Farris Sunday Day Shout! Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203 / Farris' live performances across the country, including Bonnaroo, SXSW, Austin City Limits Festival, and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, have left music novices, fans and seasoned artists with the an awe-struck response. His live shows, in no small part, led to this music veteran taking home the Americana Music Award in 2008 "New/Emerging Artist of the Year." Peter Frampton, Buddy Miller, Patty Griffin , Ricky Skaggs, Bruce Hornsby, Jackson Browne, Marty Stuart and many other artists have taken note of Farris' incomparable vocal performance. His undeniable voice, his skillful arrangements and perhaps most of all, the joy and passion with which he delivers both, breathe new life into long-forgotten spirituals and vintage-y originals, excavating priceless treasures. 7pm. $12. More info: 615- 255-3307
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Tuesday October 20 Grand Ole Opry Grand Ole Opry House, 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN / Tuesday Night Opry: James Otto, Eric Church, Darryl Worley Buy Grand Ole Opry Tickets Here!
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Thursday October 22 New Neighbors League Club Luncheon Fashion Show Presented by Chico’s Brentwood Country Club, 5123 Country Club Dr. Brentwood, TN 37027 / New Neighbors League Club is an organization that helps women new to Nashville and surrounding areas find fun and friendship. We are women who have relocated to the Nashville area from all parts of the world. Trying to assimilate into a new environment can be difficult which is why this club is a lifeline to many new residents of the area. We offer a get together coffee each month for prospective members to learn more about our Club and we also have a monthly luncheon which includes a guest speaker. Time: 10:30am to 1pm or so. The cost is $24. That includes the meal, beverage (non alcoholic, however there is a cash bar) and gratuity. This month is our fall fashion show presented by Chico’s. Call Olivia Bergh, club director at 615.377.1045 for more information
Saturday October 24 Grand Ole Opry Grand Ole Opry House, 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN / Two Shows! TTrace Adkins, Oak Ridge Boys, Montgomery Gentry, Mallary Hope Buy Grand Ole Opry Tickets Here!
Book Signing & Discussion by Local Author E. Michael Terrell E. Michael Terrell, a local Nashville mystery author, will be discussing and signing her debut novel, Racing the Devil from 2-4 PM at Mysteries & More Bookstore in Lenox Village. Racing the Devil is about ex-cop and Private Investigator Jared McKean who is just trying to rescue a damsel in distress. But the night of passion that follows turns to disaster when Jared awakens from a drugged sleep to find himself wanted fo r the murder of a woman he has never met. Racing the Devil was previously published as Too Close to Evil. Light refreshments will be served. Preorders for Racing the Devil received by October 17th will receive a 20% discount. For additional details, call 615.837.3300.
Peanuts Look-A-Likes: Win Tickets to Ice! and Ride on Charlie Brown's Float! Are you sweet like Sally? Does your beagle look just like Snoopy? See a little of Charlie Brown when you look in the mirror? Gaylord Opryland Resort, in Nashville, Tenn., will hold a Peanuts Look-A-Like Contest just in time to wait for the Great Pumpkin on Halloween! Soon after that, Charlie Brown and Snoopy and the gang will make Gaylord Opryland their home this year for the much anticipated ICE! featuring A Charlie Brown Christmas experience which will include room after room of larger-than-life ice sculptures telling the story of Charlie Brown’s quest to find meaning in Christmas. Charlie Brown and Snoopy will be there in person to host the contest which will be held at the resort’s ICE! Theater across from Opry Mills Mall from 10:00 a.m. – noon. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. Judging begins at 11:00a.m. There is no fee to enter the Peanuts Look-A-Like contest. Free parking is available across the street from th e theater. This event will be held rain or shine.
Hansel And Gretel Belcourt Theatre, 2102 Belcourt Ave., Nashville, TN 37212 / Olde Worlde Theatre presents a not-so-grim fairy tale, retelling the adventure of Hansel and Gretel Schnitzel. It's a timeless classic of hunger and hope, cruelty and courage, life and love. When the family unexpectedly falls to hard times, Hansel and Gretel's journey begis. Our heroes then learn how to be resourceful, cooperative, and grateful for what they have. Please come and enjoy mime, movement, colorful characters, special effects, and dynamic music, as Olde Worlde unfolds an interactive extravaganza for all ages. Everyone is invited to dress in costume for all performances. Showtimes: 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. General admission is $6 - All ages. Box Office: 615.383.9140.
Sunday October 25 Music City Improv / Halloween Show! Post Depression Theatre, 107 11th Avenue N., Nashville, TN, 37206 / Founded in 2005, Improv Nashville boasts the area's best comedians performing and sharing what they have been doing for years! We create an evening's entertainment unli ke any other in Nashville. As always, audience suggestions drive the offbeat games, humorous scenes and surprise musical improv bits. Time: 8 - 9:30pm. Admission: $10 cash. Snacks and drinks are available (also cash only), and you can BYOB, but cans or box wine only. More info: (615) 438-5369
Abintra Montessori School Open House Abintra Montessori School located at 914 Davidson Drive in West Meade is hosting an Admissions Open House from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. All family members of students ages 3 to 15 years are welcome to visit our beautiful 10-acre campus, tour the classrooms, and meet our faculty. Abintra's preschool program features Nashville's first Spanish Immersion classroom, a bilingual (Spanish/English) classroom, and English classroom. For more information, please contact Laura Lloyd, Admissions Coordinator, at (615) 352-4317.
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Tuesday October 27 Grand Ole Opry Grand20Ole Opry House, 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN / Tuesday Night Opry: Martina McBride, Jimmy Wayne, Gloriana, Del McCoury Buy Grand Ole Opry Tickets Here!
Click Antioch High School, 1900 Hobson Pike, Antioch, TN / This ballet exposes students to the art of dance in an abstract form. Students will learn to look at a non-story ballet for the quality of its movement, the feelings that are conveyed, and the use of music as it relates to the theme of the piece. The catchy jazz score is translated visually through the choreography of Artistic Director Paul Vasterling. Does Click refer to the snappy rhythms of the music or the subtle cliques of personalities represented? Maybe it’s both! There are no wrong answers, since this abstract ballet allows each audience member to experience their own personal connection to the underlying theme of school life set to infectious music. Time: 6:30 pm. Free admission. More info, contact Cathy Ratliff at 615-297-2966 ext 17.
Wednesday October 28 KISS Sommet Center, 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN / This incredible show will feature a new stage set, pyro effects that only the “hottest band in the world” could deliver, and all new costumes. Fans will be treated to a 2½ hour set of some of rock’s greatest hits, including “Rock and Roll All Nite,” “I Was Made for Lovin’ You,” “Detroit Rock City,” “God Gave Rock & Roll to You” and “Shout It Out Loud,” as well as songs from the band’s new album Sonic Boom. “For 35 years, KISS raised the bar for what a rock concert should really be. This year is no different – all new, all killer… all KISS! The master’s class in rock is in session! KISS rules. Oh yeah!” ~ Gene Simmons Buy KISS Tickets Here!
Lewis Black Ryman Auditorium, 116 5th Avenue North, Nashville TN / Lewis Black is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today. He executes a brilliant trifecta as stand-up comedian, actor and author. Black's live performances provide a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for his audience. A passionate performer who is more pissed-off optimist than mean-spirited curmudgeon, he's perfected expressing what the rest of us can not say in polite company. In 2007 Black received a Grammy award for "Best Comedy Album" for "The Carnegie Hall Performance" stand-up CD released by COMEDY CENTRAL Records. Buy Lewis Black Tickets Here!
Friday October 30 Roger Daltrey Ryman Auditorium, 116 5th Avenue North, Nashville TN/ Roger Daltrey, frontman for legendary British rockers The Who, is heading out this fall on his first headlining solo tour in nearly a quarter century. Daltrey is billing the run as the "Use It or Lose It Tour," referencing his need to keep his pipes in shape while logistics for The Who's next tour are hammered out. Fans can expect to hear a mix of Who songs ("but they'll be my versions of them," Daltrey said in the aforementioned statement), solo material--including some songs he's never played live--and covers that "pay tribute to his influenes and admired contemporaries. Buy Roger Daltrey Tickets Here!
Fifth Annual Bone Bash Featuring "Super T" The Cannery Ballroom, 1 Cannery Row, Nashville, TN 37203 / The Arthritis Foundation Bone Bash is a Halloween themed party. This costumed affair typically includes spooky decorations, costume contests, a silent auction and/or live auction and frightfully fun entertainment including music, games, and much more! Time: 7pm - midnight. Note: This is a 21-and-up event. For more information, contact Kim Branch at 615.254.6795 x108. The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions. Founded in 1948, with headquarters in Atlanta, the Arthritis Foundation has multiple service points located throughout the country.
Saturday October 31 The Avett Brothers Ryman Auditorium, 116 5th Avenue North, Nashville TN / North Carolina based rock band The Avett Brothers have built up an impressive and loyal fan base with constant touring. Their electrifying force on the stage radiates onto the crowd creating a charge of energy and excitement throughout their fans of multiple generations. The bond that The Avett Brothers form with the audience is both intimate and treasured to both fan and artist alike. Buy The Avett Brothers Tickets Here!
The Undead Invasion! Downtown Nashville, TN 37201 (exact location revealed only upon registration) / The Undead invasion is a ghoulish combination of shows like Amazing Race, films like Indiana Jones, and novels like the DaVinci Code. Participants break up into teams, competing (and at times, cooperating) in order to thwart a hilarious oncoming zombie invasion. Teams will solve puzzles, visit landmarks around downtown Nashville, encounter actors stationed in the city, experiment with funky gadgets, and race the clock to discover a hidden ending location, where a party ensues and prizes are awarded as teams share stories from the hilarious adventure. Brought to you by Ravenchase Adventures. Starts at 7:00pm. Contact (615) 509–7055 for more information.
Hansel And Gretel Belcourt Theatre, 2102 Belcourt Ave., Nashville, TN 37212 / Olde Worlde Theatre presents a not-so-grim fairy tale, retelling the adventure of Hansel and Gretel Schnitzel. It's a timeless classic of hunger and hope, cruelty and courage, life and love. When the family unexpectedly falls to hard times, Hansel and Gretel's journey begis. Our heroes then learn how to be resourceful, cooperative, and grateful for what they have. Please come and enjoy mime, movement, colorful characters, special effects, and dynamic music, as Olde Worlde unfolds an interactive extravaganza for all ages. Everyone is invited to dress in costume for all performances. Showtimes: 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.General admission is $6 - All ages. Box Office: 615.383.9140.
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Centennial Park, Nashvile, TN / Celebration of Cultures, a free event that aims to bring people together to celebrate the cultural diversity of our community, was named by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the top 20 events in the Southeast for fall 2009. Last year, 28,000 people attended the festival, making it the largest one-day attendance number in the event’s history. This year’s festival will showcase the dance, music, visual arts, cuisine and traditions of more than 40 cultures through the Global Village, World Market, children’s area and food area. Entertainment will be provided on five different stages throughout the park. Free. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Enjoy the hugely popular children’s ballet Ferdinand the Bull, a heartwarming tale of a mild mannered bull who would much rather sit and smell the flowers than fight. Originally published by author Munro Leaf in 1936, this story remains just as popular today. It has continued to delight generations of readers for m ore than seventy years, and has been translated in more that sixty languages. Today, it continues to humorously and tenderly deliver powerful messages of non-violence and individuality, just as it did when it first went to print. Choreography by Paul Vasterling and original music by Mario DeSilva. Time: 10:30 am. Free admission. More info: Contact Cathy Ratliff at 615-297-2966 ext 17 
Adoption Fair 
Live On the Green
Sommet Center, 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN / Casting Crowns is headed by frontman/principal songwriter Mark Hall, youth pastor of Eagle’s Landing First Baptist Church near Atlanta. Casting Crowns’ third studio recording, "The Altar and The Door", achieved an historical debut at No. 2 on The Billboard 200 chart with 130,000 first-week copies sold, making it the highest debut in the country that week and the second highest CD seller of any kind in America. The album wrapped 2008 as Billboard’s No. 1 “Top Christian Album” of the year, and Casting Crowns was ranked the No.1 “Top Christian Album Artist.” The GRAMMY-winning group has sold more than 4 million records, and delivered eight consecutive No. 1 singles at Christian AC radio. 
Post Depression Theatre, 107 11th Avenue N., Nashville, TN, 3 7206 / Founded in 2005, Improv Nashville boasts the area's best comedians performing and sharing what they have been doing for years! We create an evening's entertainment unlike any other in Nashville. As always, audience suggestions drive the offbeat games, humorous scenes and surprise musical improv bits. Time: 8 - 9:30pm. Admission: $10 cash. Snacks and drinks are available (also cash only), and you can BYOB, but cans or box wine only. More info: (615) 438-5369
Catching Cancer Early....A team of jugglers will run a 5K race while juggling to raise funds for Susan G. Komen for the Cure and build awareness for breast cancer prevention. Twelve members of Team Catch It Ea rly will perform the feat of juggling while running, also known as "joggling," during the Race for the Cure in Brentwood, Tennessee. The combination of juggling and running is a growing sport nationwide, and Jason Tan, co-captain of Team Catch It Early, is leading the joggling movement in Nashville. "We are excited for this opportunity to raise support for breast cancer awareness and research," said Tan. "We also hope to bring increased exposure of the sport of joggling to Nashville and Middle Tennessee." More info: catchitearly.org
Grand Ole Opry House, 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN / Rounder Records celebrates 40 years of mak ing music with a special event to benefit NARAS’ Grammy® in the Schools Programs. Grammy® winning Rounder artists Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Bela Fleck and Irma Thomas will join in this momentous celebration along with musical host Minnie Driver and special guests (yet to be announced) at The Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, TN.A portion of the ticket proceeds will be donated to NARAS’ Grammy® in the Schools Programs to cultivate the understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music to American culture. The Grammy® Foundation influences the lives of young people by opening the windows of opportunity that music can provide for their futures. 
Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Place, Nashville, TN 37201 / The Musicians Hall of Fame Award Show honors some of world's most talented musicians who performed on the greatest recordings of all time. This year's inductees include Chet Atkins, Billy Cox, Dick Dale, Charlie Daniels, Victor Feldman, producer Fred Foster, arranger Paul Riser and members of the rock group TOTO: Jeff Porcaro, Steve Porcaro, David Hungate, David Paich, Steve Lukather and Mike Porcaro. Special guests scheduled to appear include Rascal Flatts, Steve Wariner, Gary Puckett and Al Jardine of The Beach Boys! Don't miss what looks to be one of the most spectacular nights of the year as these musical legends come together for an amazing performance at Schermerhorn Symphony Center! Admission fee: Ticket prices range from $30 to $200. Tickets can be purchased at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center's Box Office, 615.687.6400
Laura Meyer, the New York City-based folk-rock artist, brings her award-winning songs to Café Coco in Nashville, TN. Meyer is best known for her intricate style of guitar playing and illustrative lyrics. Her newest album, Miles From Nowhere (September 2009), features a wide range of material as Meyer explores a driving, electric sound in addition to standout fingerstyle playing. Inspired by a year of touring over 40,000 miles, the songs of Miles From Nowhere transport listeners from a tiny spirit store amid the medieval ruins of Ireland to the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, where Meyer has performed alongside artists such as David Byrne, Elvis Costello, Ryan Adams, Jenny Lewis, and Conor Oberst. Music starts at 8p.m. This is a free all ages show with donations accepted. Café Coco is located at 210 Louise Avenue in Nashville, 615-321-9630. 
Sommet Center, 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN / The multi-platinum rock outfit hit the big-time with its 1997 debut, "My Own Prison," which spawned four Top 5 singles on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and sold more than six million copies. Their second and third studio efforts--1999's "Human Clay" and 2001's "Weathered"--continued the band's mainstream radio reign, with the single "With Arms Wide Open" scaling the Billboard Hot 100 and winning a Grammy Award in 2000 for Best Rock Song. The group's most recent release, 2004's "Greatest Hits," hit shelves shortly after the quartet announced its break-up. However, after a five year hiatus, Creed has announced the reunion of the band's four original members for a summer run of the US, as well as plans for a new studio album. 
Riverfront Park, First Ave. & Broadway, Downtown Nashville, TN / The story of the Allman Brothers Band is one of triumph, tragedy, redemption, dissolution, and a new redemption. Over nearly 30 years, they've gone from being America's single most influential band to a has-been group trading on past glories, to reach the 21st century as one of the most respected rock acts of their era. For the first half of the 1970s, the Allman Brothers Band was the most influential rock group in America, redefining rock music and its boundaries. The band's mix of blues, country, jazz, and even classical influences, and their powerful, extended on-stage jamming altered the standards of concert performance.
WSM 650-AM is proud to announce the launch of "Music City Roots: Live From The Loveless Cafe," a weekly show built on the remarkable Americana music scene and the legacy of WSM's historic roots in live radio. Airing Wednesday nights from 7 - 9 p.m. live from the Loveless Barn, at the intersection of Highway 100 and the Natchez Trace Parkway, "Music Ci ty Roots: Live From The Loveless Cafe" is the newest addition to the grand tradition of live music programming on WSM, the historic broadcaster that laid the foundation of Nashville's music industry. Opening night will feature Americana icon Emmylou Harris, the acclaimed duo of Pam Rose and Mary Ann Kennedy, as well as emerging artists Annie Crane and Robin Ainger. The Loveless Barn is a new jewel in Nashville's performance venue scene. Built from the ground up in 2008 as a dedicated music and event hall, it compliments the world-famous Loveless Cafe, one of the city's most popular destinations. More information & tickets, call 615-357-0224. 
3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill, Nashville, TN 37210 / Guest Hosts - Scott and Heino from "The Music Row Show" - which is tailored for songwriters, recording artists, musicians, publishers and others out there trying to find your path to success in Music City. These are industry pros who’ve made a successful career in music, either on the business or the creative side. Guests artists: Caitlin Lynne (Can you Duet Season Season 1 winners, and singer/songwriter of current hit song "Address In The Stars"), Glen Mitchell, David Bradley, Jenny Goforth, Chelsea Lena, Johnathan Hepner, Dee Miller and Debbie Pascarella. Time: 6pm til 9pm. FREE!
New Neighbors League Club Coffee Gathering
Sommet Center, 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN / Alternative rock band Kings of Leon has scored two #1 albums in the UK and become one of the new millennium's most exciting acts thanks to hits like "The Bucket" and "Sex on Fire." Winner of the 2009 Grammy for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, Kings of Leon was also nominated for two other Grammy Awards - Best Rock Album and Best Rock Song. Their latest release, "Only By The Night" (RCA) takes them to new levels=2 0of success in the United States. Kings of Leon has been acclaimed for their searing appearance on Saturday Night Live and also toured with legends Bob Dylan and U2. 
Sommet Center, 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN / Dane Cook has maintained his reputation as one of today's most prolific stand-up comedians while simultaneously distinguishing himself as a charismatic and versatile actor in a variety of film and television projects. Raised in the Boston suburb of Arlington, MA, Cook began his career at age 18, honing his craft on the college and comedy club circuits. Combining energetic physical comedy, clever wordplay and trenchant observations about human behavior, Cook's unique brand of stand-up and accessible guy-next-door attitude have galvanized audiences of all ages. 
Thompson Plaza at the Streets of Indian Lake, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville, TN 37075 / Schedule: 8am: 5K Run/Walk; 9am: 1 Mile Family Fun Run and from 10am - 3pm: Halloween Family Fun Festival featuring live music by the Garage Band Revival, a kids’ Halloween costume contest, Trick or Treating at the Streets, Antique Appraisal from 11-2 by Ken and Ann Hays from PBS’s Antiques Roadshow, and much more. All proceeds will fund lung cancer research through the Uniting Against Lung Cancer grant program. This event is in memory of one of Hendersonville and SumnerCounty’s most loyal and dedicated public servants. Hank Thompson lost his battle with lung cancer in July 2008. 
Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203 / Farris' live performances across the country, including Bonnaroo, SXSW, Austin City Limits Festival, and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, have left music novices, fans and seasoned artists with the an awe-struck response. His live shows, in no small part, led to this music veteran taking home the Americana Music Award in 2008 "New/Emerging Artist of the Year." Peter Frampton, Buddy Miller, Patty Griffin , Ricky Skaggs, Bruce Hornsby, Jackson Browne, Marty Stuart and many other artists have taken note of Farris' incomparable vocal performance. His undeniable voice, his skillful arrangements and perhaps most of all, the joy and passion with which he delivers both, breathe new life into long-forgotten spirituals and vintage-y originals, excavating priceless treasures. 7pm. $12. More info: 615- 255-3307
Brentwood Country Club, 5123 Country Club Dr. Brentwood, TN 37027 / New Neighbors League Club is an organization that helps women new to Nashville and surrounding areas find fun and friendship. We are women who have relocated to the Nashville area from all parts of the world. Trying to assimilate into a new environment can be difficult which is why this club is a lifeline to many new residents of the area. We offer a get together coffee each month for prospective members to learn more about our Club and we also have a monthly luncheon which includes a guest speaker. Time: 10:30am to 1pm or so. The cost is $24. That includes the meal, beverage (non alcoholic, however there is a cash bar) and gratuity. This month is our fall fashion show presented by Chico’s. Call Olivia Bergh, club director at 615.377.1045 for more information
and Ride on Charlie Brown's Float! Are you sweet like Sally? Does your beagle look just like Snoopy? See a little of Charlie Brown when you look in the mirror? Gaylord Opryland Resort, in Nashville, Tenn., will hold a Peanuts Look-A-Like Contest just in time to wait for the Great Pumpkin on Halloween! Soon after that, Charlie Brown and Snoopy and the gang will make Gaylord Opryland their home this year for the much anticipated ICE! featuring A Charlie Brown Christmas experience which will include room after room of larger-than-life ice sculptures telling the story of Charlie Brown’s quest to find meaning in Christmas. Charlie Brown and Snoopy will be there in person to host the contest which will be held at the resort’s ICE! Theater across from Opry Mills Mall from 10:00 a.m. – noon. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. Judging begins at 11:00a.m. There is no fee to enter the Peanuts Look-A-Like contest. Free parking is available across the street from th e theater. This event will be held rain or shine. 
Belcourt Theatre, 2102 Belcourt Ave., Nashville, TN 37212 / Olde Worlde Theatre presents a not-so-grim fairy tale, retelling the adventure of Hansel and Gretel Schnitzel. It's a timeless classic of hunger and hope, cruelty and courage, life and love. When the family unexpectedly falls to hard times, Hansel and Gretel's journey begis. Our heroes then learn how to be resourceful, cooperative, and grateful for what they have. Please come and enjoy mime, movement, colorful characters, special effects, and dynamic music, as Olde Worlde unfolds an interactive extravaganza for all ages. Everyone is invited to dress in costume for all performances. Showtimes: 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. General admission is $6 - All ages. Box Office: 615.383.9140.
Abintra Montessori School Open House
Sommet Center, 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN / This incredible show will feature a new stage set, pyro effects that only the “hottest band in the world” could deliver, and all new costumes. Fans will be treated to a 2½ hour set of some of rock’s greatest hits, including “Rock and Roll All Nite,” “I Was Made for Lovin’ You,” “Detroit Rock City,” “God Gave Rock & Roll to You” and “Shout It Out Loud,” as well as songs from the band’s new album Sonic Boom. “For 35 years, KISS raised the bar for what a rock concert should really be. This year is no different – all new, all killer… all KISS! The master’s class in rock is in session! KISS rules. Oh yeah!” ~ Gene Simmons 
Ryman Auditorium, 116 5th Avenue North, Nashville TN / Lewis Black is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today. He executes a brilliant trifecta as stand-up comedian, actor and author. Black's live performances provide a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for his audience. A passionate performer who is more pissed-off optimist than mean-spirited curmudgeon, he's perfected expressing what the rest of us can not say in polite company. In 2007 Black received a Grammy award for "Best Comedy Album" for "The Carnegie Hall Performance" stand-up CD released by COMEDY CENTRAL Records.
Ryman Auditorium, 116 5th Avenue North, Nashville TN/ Roger Daltrey, frontman for legendary British rockers The Who, is heading out this fall on his first headlining solo tour in nearly a quarter century. Daltrey is billing the run as the "Use It or Lose It Tour," referencing his need to keep his pipes in shape while logistics for The Who's next tour are hammered out. Fans can expect to hear a mix of Who songs ("but they'll be my versions of them," Daltrey said in the aforementioned statement), solo material--including some songs he's never played live--and covers that "pay tribute to his influenes and admired contemporaries. 
The Cannery Ballroom, 1 Cannery Row, Nashville, TN 37203 / The Arthritis Foundation Bone Bash is a Halloween themed party. This costumed affair typically includes spooky decorations, costume contests, a silent auction and/or live auction and frightfully fun entertainment including music, games, and much more! Time: 7pm - midnight. Note: This is a 21-and-up event. For more information, contact Kim Branch at 615.254.6795 x108. The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions. Founded in 1948, with headquarters in Atlanta, the Arthritis Foundation has multiple service points located throughout the country.
