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1 Greater Nashville the nashville visitors guide February 2015 Arts Entertainment Dining Maps Nightlife Shopping Attractions 1

2 Music City s d n a B t s e g Big Your Nashville Symphony Live at the schermerhorn ROMANCE PACKAGES FOR TWO AVAILABLE VALENTINE S WITH PATTI LABELLE IN THE MOOD STYX and the Nashville Symphony February 15 Matinee & evening concerts February 19 to 21 February 13 & 14 Treat your sweetheart to the ultimate date with hits like If You Only Knew, On My Own and more. A night of classic songs and swing dancing, including Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and Moonlight Serenade. MAHLER S NINTH DAVE KOZ with the Nashville Symphony February 27 & 28 Mahler s last completed symphony is an epic work of profound beauty bursting with emotion and humanity. A 1940s Big Band Musical Revue March 6 with the Nashville Symphony Classic rock anthems including Come Sail Away, Lady, Renegade, Fooling Yourself, Blue Collar Man & more. CRAIG FERGUSON S HOT & GRUMPY TOUR Walking the Earth March 9 This dynamic saxophonist plays everything from classic pop and jazz tunes to his own original compositions. The star of The Late Late Show and host of Celebrity Name Game performs his witty and hilarious stand-up comedy. LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE NashvilleSymphony.org

3 this month s events THIS MONTH S FEATURES: Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays Grand Ole Opry 2804 Opryland Drive. Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every Friday and Saturday in February, plus Tuesdays beginning February 17. Since 1925, country s best have mesmerized audiences at the Opry, the show that made country music famous. While performances from both legendary entertainers and the latest country music acts are the norm, when you go to the Opry, you ll also enjoy bluegrass bands, comedy, and more. Artists scheduled to appear this month include Loretta Lynn, Lee Greenwood, BJ Thomas, Del McCoury Band, Lorrie Morgan, Crystal Gayle, Charlie Daniels Band, Darius Rucker, Josh Turner, Terri Clark (pictured), Montgomery Gentry, and more! For Opry tickets and information visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. Daily Grand Ole Opry House Backstage Pass Tours Guided tours of the Grand Ole Opry House offer visitors an up-close look at the celebrated 4,400- seat venue and country s most famous show, including themed dressing rooms, the artists entrance, the Opry stage, and more. Daytime tours are available seven days a week February October featuring Blake Shelton as your video tour guide. Tours are also available following most Opry performances with video tour guide Darius Rucker. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, try our Behind the Curtain VIP tour. For more information, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum 222 Fifth Avenue South. You haven t seen Nashville if you haven t visited the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the largest popular music museum in the world. Experience the history of America s music through exciting new exhibits, entertaining films, interactive displays, and an incredible array of costumes and instruments. Sing Me Back Home, the museum s permanent exhibit, tells the story of country music from its pre-commercial roots in the nineteenth century through its vibrant life today. Kenny Rogers: Through the Years, provides a comprehensive tour through Rogers s acclaimed musical phases and other artistic outlets. The exhibit will feature artifacts including costume pieces from the Gambler, original sheet music, numerous awards, and other items that reflect Rogers s longtime status as a pop culture icon. Tanya Tucker: Strong Enough to Bend covers highlights of Tucker s colorful career. Gorgeous stage costumes and gowns worn at award shows contrast with her numerous National Cutting Horse Association awards and a Harley-Davidson 1992 Screamin Eagle, customized in her special hue of pink paint. Alan Jackson: 25 Years of Keepin It Country will give fans a deep look into Jackson s career and personal life, showcasing awards, instruments, clothes, personal mementos, albums and music videos. Ronnie Milsap: A Legend In My Time opens on February 6. Milsap emerged in the 1970s and went on to score 35 Billboard #1 country hits, win six Grammys and register major crossover hits on the Top 40, Adult Contemporary and even R&B Charts. Open daily 9 am 5 pm. Tickets are $24 for adults and $17 for youth (ages 6 to 17) for the Gold Package and $35 for adults and $26 for youth for the Platinum Package, which also includes a tour of historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis and others recorded over 35,000 songs. Then shop at the Museum Store and savor a made-from-scratch meal at Two Twenty Two Grill and Catering. Call (615) for more information or log onto countrymusichalloffame.org. February 1 Super Bowl Party at the Wildhorse Saloon 120 Second Avenue North. Presented by Make A Wish Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Join your friends for the biggest and best super bowl party in town while supporting a great cause. Watch the Super Bowl on Tennessee s largest video screen (20 x 30 ). Dine on delectable food buffets 3

4 Greater Nashville the nashville visitors guide Publisher Key Magazine Nashville LLC Graphic Design & Production Gerri Winchell Findley 9 Music Square South Suite 224 Nashville, TN (615) Fax (615) Visit our website: Key Magazine assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions appearing more than once. Photos Courtesy of: Media Production Services, Robert Ames Cook Chamber of Commerce, Margaret Angell Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation Tennessee Photographic Services Chris Hollo Photography, Gerri Winchell Findley Andy Wilson, Amiee Stubbs Distributed free to Nashville area hotels, motels and visitor information centers. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part is prohibited. USPS This magazine published by Key Magazine Nashville, under license from Key Magazines, Inc Ivywood Court, Arlington, TX Nashville Travel and Tourism Professionals Key Magazine Locations: Atlanta The Berkshires Carmel/Monterey Chicago Cincinnati Colorado Dallas Daytona Beach Emerald Coast Fort Worth Fort Lauderdale Houston Key West Las Vegas Los Angeles Memphis Miami Milwaukee Nashville New Orleans New York City Oklahoma City Orlando Palm Beach County Palm Springs Panama City Pensacola Phoenix/Scottsdale Pittsburgh San Diego Sarasota Sedona St. Augustine Tampa Tuscon Ventura this issue Events 3 7 Performing Arts 8 12 Key Info 13 Dining Maps Shopping & Services Attractions Galleries & Exhibits Key Magazine Network National Advertising Sales Hurst and Associates, Inc , hurstp19@prodigy.net 4

5 and partake in fantastic drink specials. In the last three years, this event has raised over $35,000 and granted 4 wishes to children with life threatening medical conditions. A wish gives a child more than a dream vacation or a meeting with their hero. It gives the child the chance to imagine and dream, to forget the long journey of illness for a while. 3 pm 10:30 pm. Tickets: $40 at the door. February 1 Zooperbowl Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, 3777 Nolensville Road. The Nashville Zoo s annual warm-up to the Super Bowl offers half price admission: $7.50 for adults; $5 for kids 2 12; $6.50 for seniors 65 or older and free admission for Zoo members and children under two. $5 Parking. Certain zoo residents, namely cougars, Bengal tigers, zebras, eland, red panda and clouded leopards, love the colder weather and are much more active during this time of year. Weather permitting, visitors can enjoy rides on the Wild Animal Carousel and Wilderness Express Train. The Zoo s gift shop, café and Jungle Gym playground will also be open. nashvillezoo.org. February 1 Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville Music City Center, 201 Fifth Avenue South. Explore the last day of the Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville, the largest in the country. You ll find more than 150 vendors showing spectacular garden spaces, fine antiques, horticultural items, and more. Check the website antiquesand gardenshow.com for the most current schedule. February 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 24, 26, 28 Nashville Predators Home Games Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Enjoy NHL hockey in Smashville! All games start at 7 pm unless otherwise noted. This month, the Predators play against the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 3; Anaheim Ducks on February 5; New York Rangers on February 7 at 2 pm; Tampa Bay Lightning on February 10; Winnipeg Jets on February 12; New Jersey Devils on February 14; San Jose Sharks on February 17; Colorado Avalanche on February 24; Minnesota Wild on February 26 at 7:30 pm; Red Wings on February 28 at 2 pm. For single game tickets, call Ticketmaster at , or go to ticketmaster.com. You may also purchase tickets at the Bridgestone Arena box office, open 10 am 5 pm, Monday Saturday. For more information, visit predators.nhl.com. events February 6-8 Tennessee Boat and Fishing Expo Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Avenue. Bring the whole family there s something for everyone! Seminars by local pros, casting contest and minnow races for the kids, antique lure display, top boat and tackles dealers, and hourly door prizes. Friday noon 9 pm, Saturday 9 am 8 pm, Sunday 10 am 5 pm. Tickets: Adult $6; Ages 6 14 $3; 5 and under free. tnboatshow.com. February 7 A Conversation With Ronnie Milsap Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Avenue South. The museum opens a new exhibit Ronnie Milsap: A Legend in My Time, on February 6, examining the 2014 Country Music Hall of Fame member s career. To celebrate the exhibit s launch, a very special Conversation with Ronnie Milsap, hosted by museum writer-editor Peter Cooper, will take place in the museum s 750-seat CMA Theater, Saturday, February 7, at 2 pm. Milsap will discuss his early inspirations, his tumultuous path to success, his childhood abandonment and abuse, his sightlessness, and his remarkable country music career. countrymusichalloffame.org February 7 Public Star Party February Warner Park Model Airplane Field, Old Hickory and Vaughn Road. Join the Warner Parks Nature Center and the Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society as they set up telescopes for everyone to enjoy the view of the winter night sky! This year features the planet Jupiter. Bundle up for a free guided tour of constellations and more. This event will cancel for clouds or inclement weather, so check with the park or bsasnashville.com on the afternoon of the event for information. February 7, 14, 21, 28 Black History Month at The Hermitage 4580 Rachel s Lane, Home of President Andrew Jackson. Black History Month provides The Hermitage with a special opportunity to examine, explore, and share stories of its enslaved people with a wide audience. Join us for weekly programs that will run throughout the month. They 5

6 events conclude on February 28 with a memorial service commemorating the lives of the 150 men, women and children who were enslaved at The Hermitage. thehermitage.com February 8 Chinese New Year Ten- Course Banquet Lucky Bamboo China Bistro, 5855 Charlotte Pike. Welcoming the Chinese New Year of the Goat, Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville is hosting an exquisite ten-course banquet from 5 8 pm. The evening s special menu includes cuisines from various parts of China. In addition, there will be a silent auction to support Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville and its mission to promote the awareness, understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the Chinese visual arts and performing arts. chineseartsalliance.org February Swimville Fan Festival Downtown Nashville. Sports Illustrated and the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp will offer an unprecedented two days of fan events and musical performances in celebration of the 2015 SI Swimsuit launch! A portion of Lower Broadway will be tented for Swimville, featuring sponsor exhibits, live music from emerging Nashville artists of all genres, and fan fun. Fans will see SI Swimsuit come to life through activities, showcases, and model appearances. The Swimville fan experience will be free and open to the public. February 14 Mardi Gras Crawl Demonbreun Street. Beads, Beers & Bars! Go all out for Fat Tuesday with a bar crawl featuring drink tickets, entertainment, music, games, and more! Put on your masks, grab your beads, and join us for Nashville s biggest Mardi Gras Party, 2 8 pm. Mandatory check in 1 4 pm. February 14 Second Saturday Laser Shows at Sudekem Planetarium Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. After-hours showings of stunning planetarium and special laser music shows, with millions of stars and digital visual effects. See a single show or make it a full evening and buy tickets for all three shows! Join us for ElectroLaze, popular music from current Electronic Dance Music (EDM) madness, at 8:30 pm; She Blinded Me With Lasers 80 s Classics, including the sounds of Duran Duran, 6

7 the Eurythmics, Tears for Fears, Red Rider, Thomas Dolby, INXS, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, and more, at 9:30 pm; Hypnotica Electronica, mindbending music of the Crystal Method, Chemical Brothers, Fat Boy Slim, Prodigy, and others, at 10:30 pm. Tickets available at the door, at the admission desk on the day of the event or online at sudekumplanetarium.com. February 15 GnashVegas Casino Night & Auction Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Nashville Predators fans are invited to mix and mingle at casino tables with the Nashville Predators players, coaches and personalities who serve as guest dealers. Enjoy delicious food from Nashville restaurants and delightful beverages from an open bar. This exciting event will feature one-of-a-kind auction packages and experiences. VIP guests will be invited to a reception with the team before the event begins. Proceeds from GnashVegas will benefit hundreds of non-profits in the middle Tennessee community. Attire is diamonds and ice (gold and white). For more information and tickets go to predators.nhl.com and select Gnash Vegas. February 21 Sports Fest Music City Center, 201 Fifth Avenue South. One of Nashville s premier family events, Sports Fest 2015 is an interactive family experience, where children and parents can play, explore and learn just about everything sport related from experts, athletes and sports leaders. The day long festival includes free demos, sports clinics, food tastings and stage sessions. 9 am 6 pm, General admission: $10; children under 12 are free, $5 for students and/or military. 1045thezone.com February 27-March 1 Nashville Flea Market Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue, (615) You ll find a huge variety of gifts, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, arts and crafts, tools, housewares, handmade clothing, and hundreds of thousands of other items each month, at one of the top ten flea markets in the country. Dealers and vendors from 30 states offer their wares to the buying public. Admission is free; parking $5. Friday 8 am 5 pm; Saturday 7 am 6 pm; Sunday 7 am 4 pm; nashvilleexpocenter.org CAMEO EXHIBIT NOW OPEN SHOW THIS AD AND RECEIVE $2 OFF ADMISSION CODE: KEYMAG Discount applies to adult general admission only. Not valid on discount packages. No other discounts apply. Must be presented at time of purchase. STEP INSIDE Her #TanyaTuckerExhibit Downtown Nashville CountryMusicHallofFame.org 7

8 performing arts February at the Nashville Symphony Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place. Packages may be purchased from the Patron Services hotline at (615) Concerts this month are Dvorák s New World on February 5 at 7 pm, February 6 and 7 at 8 pm; Valentine s with Patti LaBelle and the Nashville Symphony on February 13 and 14 at 8 pm; Peter and the Wolf on February 14 at 12:30 and 2 pm; In the Mood: A 1940s Big Band Musical Revue with String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra on February 15 at 3 and 7 pm (without symphony); Styx on February 19 at 7 pm, February 20 and 21 at 8 pm; Mahler s Ninth on February 27 and 28 at 8 pm. For tickets and showtimes, call the box office at (615) between 10 am and 6 pm Monday through Friday or 10 am and 2 pm Saturday, or go to the website at nashvillesymphony.org. February at the Ryman Auditorium 116 Fifth Avenue North. This stellar venue is a sixtime winner of Pollstar s Concert Theatre of the Year award and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy of Country Music s Venue of the Year. This month s oustanding lineup includes Umphrey s McGee on February 6; Trampled By Turtles with Charlie Parr and The Lowest Pair on February 7; Diana Ross (pictured), on February 8; Tedeschi Trucks Band with Jerry Douglas on February 12; Tedeschi Trucks Band with Parker Millsap on February 13; Sam s Place: Music for the Spirit with Aaron Watson, Ellie Holcomb, Josh Turner, Sugarland s Kristian Bush and Point of Grace on February 15; Blackberry Smoke with The Temperance Movement and Ben Miller Band on February 18; Lee Brice with Maddie & Tae and surprise guest on February 24; Punch Brothers on February 27; Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors with Holly Williams on February 28. Buy tickets at Ryman box office, ryman.com, ticketmaster.com, ticketmaster outlets or call (615) February at the Wildhorse Saloon 120 Second Avenue North. Three floors of fun with five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. The Wildhorse boasts extraordinary talent, fine house bands and memorable performers. Fun, complimentary line dancing lessons are offered daily. For venue info or show tickets call (615) or buy online at ticketmaster.com or wildhorsesaloon.com. See page 9 for details on Rick Springfield s Valentine shows. February 1, 7, 8 Elephant and Piggie s We Are In a Play! Nashville Children s Theatre, 25 Middleton Street. When Elephant Gerald and his perky, smiley friend Piggie receive an invitation to the Squirelles party, they find themselves in a predicament. Is it a fancy party? A pool party? A costume party? A fancy pool costume party!? Whatever will our beloved characters do? Based on author and playwright Mo Willems own award-winning series of cartoon books for early readers, this musical is part vaudeville, part absurd, and entirely hilarious. As these two best-bestus beasties don their finest finery, trendiest trunks, and most marvelous masks, they find themselves singing and dancing their way through plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense. For families with children of all ages. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org February 1, 8, 15, 22 Sunday Bluegrass Jam Station Inn, th Avenue South. Free admission every Sunday evening at Nashville s premiere listening room for bluegrass and roots music. Cold beer, hot pickin and friends you won t meet until you get here. The evening entertainment begins at 8 pm. (615) , stationinn.com February 3-8 Kinky Boots Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Kinky Boots, featuring a joyous score by Cyndi Lauper, is the exhilarating Broadway musical that will lift your spirits to new high-heeled heights! Winner of six Tony awards including best musical, this inspirational story follows a struggling shoe factory owner who works to turn his business around with help from Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy 8

9 stilettos. Together, this unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible proving that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world. Come join the sold-out audiences who ve discovered why sometimes the best way to fit in is to stand out! tpac.org February 3, 10, 24 The Doyle and Debbie Show Station Inn, th Avenue South. This hilarious love letter to the country music community and its stars is hysterical, and the music is finely-crafted. The two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton, have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off beautifully. Tickets are $20 and the show begins at 7 pm. For more information and to hear the music, visit doyleanddebbie.com. dog named Mr. Boodles. When the two megastars are assigned the same hotel suite, their legendary feud takes center stage and throws the hotel into delightfully farcical chaos! pull-tight.com February 7, 14 Chicken Little Belcourt Theatre, 2202 Belcourt Avenue. Olde Worlde Theatre presents the folk tale about a chicken who believes the sky is falling and the world is coming to an end. Colorful characters, audience interaction, special effects, and whimsical humor for all ages. Saturday mornings at 10 am, $8 general admission. Advance tickets at belcourt. org. For groups and parties, call (615) oldeworldetheatre.com February 4, 11, 18, 25 Music City Roots The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. Jim Lauderdale hosts Wednesday night s weekly, twohour live radio show, showcasing Nashville s rich music scene, from country to Americana. $15 general admission; free for 5 and under; $10 students 19 and older with valid college ID. Get details and tickets at musiccityroots.com. February 5-7, 10-14, The Whipping Man Andrew Johnson Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Nashville Repertory Theatre presents this poignant story that takes place in the post-civil War South, and will star Tennessee Titans legend Eddie George. A badly wounded Jewish Confederate soldier stumbles home at war s end to find his family has fled to the countryside. Remaining behind to greet him are two of his family s former slaves and a cobbled together Passover Seder. The three men unite to celebrate the holiday, even as they struggle to comprehend their new relationships at a crossroads of personal and national history. Appropriate for high school and above audiences. nashvillerep.org February 5-8, 13, 14 Suite Surrender Pull-Tight Theatre, 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin. Banish the winter doldrums and check into the Palm Beach Royale Hotel, circa 1942, where two of the most demanding divas in Hollywood arrive to perform a joint wartime show, amid a coterie of assistants, bellhops, sailors, a socialite, a gossip columnist, a hotel manager on the brink and a lap DYNAMIC ENTERTAINMENT BREATHTAKING VIEWS MOUTHWATERING CUISINE GeneralJackson.com

10 performing arts February 7 The Caged Bird Sings Scarritt-Bennett Center, th Avenue South. Join us for a tribute to Maya Angelou, an afternoon of poetry, song and African dance featuring nationally acclaimed musician, Paula Larke, professional dancer Bolanile Ajanaku Habib, and a local team of poets, singers, dancers, and young drummers. 3 5:30 pm. Tickets: Adult $25; Student/Child $10; not recommended for children under 13. scarrittbennett.org February 7 Unscripted Bongo After Hours Theatre, 2007 Belmont Avenue. The Nashville Improv Company presents a funny, entertaining evening, entirely unscripted. Shout out suggestions and enjoy being part of a high energy comedic evening. Showtime 9 10:15 pm, tickets $10. nashvilleimprovcompany.com February 7, 14, 21, 28 Bye Bye Liver: The Nashville Drinking Play Blue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fastpaced sketch comedy takes a satirical look at the drinking culture. Audience members choose sides in a game of Would You Rather, guess songs in Name That Tune, or find love as different contestants are tested in Match Maker. Tickets are $12 each. Must be 21 or over. Call or go to byebyeliver.com/nashville. February 12-15, 19-22, Fiddler on the Roof The Larry Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike. Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor dairyman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with tradition in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler s universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness. Thursday Saturday shows start at 7 pm, Sunday matinee at 2 pm. Dinner seating one hour prior to start of show. thelarrykeetontheatre.org February 13, 14 Rick Springfield Wildhorse Saloon, 120 Second Avenue North. Rick Springfield came to the U.S. from Australia in the early 70 s to record and learn to speak English with an American accent to further his acting career. 10 Shortly after landing the role as Dr. Noah Drake on General Hospital in 1980, his single Jessie s Girl became a #1 record in the U.S. He continued to star on GH while touring and releasing Success Hasn t Spoiled Me Yet with the hit Don t Talk To Strangers. Doors open at 6 pm and the show starts at approximately 7:30 pm. Dinner will be available. Tickets: $47.50 $190. wildhorsesaloon.com February 13, 15 Attitude James Polk Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Presented by Nashville Ballet, this special presentation of innovative art combines contemporary dance from three cutting-edge choreographers with live music....but the flowers have yet to come is a revival of Gina Patterson s wildly popular 2013 creation with Nashville-based singer/songwriter Matthew Perryman Jones. Local artist Emily Leonard lends her talents to this collaboration as she paints a large scale canvas during each performance. Worldrenowned British choreographer Christopher Bruce originally choreographed Moonshine, the emotional, sometimes dark, stories of four traveling performers, featuring music from Bob Dylan s early 1960 s album, Bootleg. Fanfare pays homage to Singaporean choreographer Choo San Goh, capturing the essence of his choreographic style and language elegant, linear, quick and intensely musical as seen through the eyes of longtime friend and fellow choreographer Graham Lustig. Performance times are February 13 at 7:30 pm, February 15 at 2 pm. nashvilleballet.com February 14 Peter and the Wolf James Polk Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Presented by Nashville Ballet and Nashville Symphony. Swing open the meadow gate to join Peter and his friends as their fun-loving antics are disrupted by a hungry wolf, catapulting them on an unforgettable adventure. The story comes to life with pop-up book style sets created by Nashville artist Norris Hall, narration and live music (for the first time) by the Nashville Symphony. Performances at 12:30 pm and 2 pm. nashvillesymphony.org, nashvilleballet.com February Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. One of the most enduring shows of all time, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber s Joseph and the Amazing

11 Technicolor Dreamcoat is the irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel s favorite son. Directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Andy Blankenbuehler, this new production will feature Broadway/television star Diana DeGarmo (Hairspray, Hair) and Broadway star Ace Young (Grease, Hair) as Joseph. Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers, and the coat of many colors, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs. tpac.org February 19-22, The Cash Legacy Jamison Hall, The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. Blurring the lines between musical theater and concert experience, Studio Tenn s all-new original production The Cash Legacy: A Musical Salute to the Man in Black presents the catalog of Johnny Cash like you ve never heard it before. This innovative production comprises an ensemble cast of singer-musicians re-imagining Cash s hits through inventive arrangements that tap various musical genres. The stylistic diversity showcases the music s remarkable relevance and versatility. StudioTenn uses a rich combination of talent from Nashville and Broadway to bring classic works of drama and musical theater to life in middle Tennessee, and each production promises the audience a fully immersive, emotional experience. studiotenn.com February 19, 21, 22, 28 Jack s Tale: A Mythic Mountain Musical Nashville Children s Theatre, 25 Middleton Street. Everybody knows Jack! Old King is lookin to get the best of him, but Jack s a clever un who ain t afeared of hard work nor Bluebeard Giants nor Raggedy-Bones his own self. He ll outfox that Old King, he ll win the heart of Old King s daughter, and he ll carve out a brand new world with his own two hands. Inspired by the old-time tales and music of the Appalachians, for families with children of all ages. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org February 20-21, Cultural Millennium Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. A poetic journey through 1,000 years of the American experience. Dream 7 Productions presents this original stage play written and directed by Michael Walker. Performances on February 20, 21 and 27 at 7:30 pm, February 28 at 4 pm. Tickets are $10 at the box office. darkhorsetheater.com 11

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14 dining Aquarium Restaurant Opry Mills Mall. Sensational seafood in a unique setting. Dine around a 200,000 gallon tank featuring more than 100 species of colorful tropical fish including sharks and stingrays. Delicious menu selections from burgers to seafood platters. After your meal, visit the Treasure Chest Gift Shop. You can make Aquarium part of your next field trip, birthday party or special event. Reservations recommended. (615) 514-FISH, aquariumrestaurants.com Cantina Laredo th Avenue South. Delicious margaritas, fresh guacamole made at the table, and authentic Mexican food prepared with the freshest and finest ingredients make this restaurant in the Gulch a great destination for lunch, dinner or special events. (615) , cantinalaredo.com Claim Jumper Opry Mills Mall. Celebrate special occasions, host a business lunch or gather with friends and family. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with a vast selection of freshly prepared items including fish, rotisserie chicken, baby-back pork ribs, freshly baked pot pie, specialty salads, pizzas, burgers and our famous Six-Layer Chocolate Motherlode Cake. Relax in the saloon with cocktails and Claim Jumper s own craft beers. (615) , claimjumper.com Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater 2416 Music Valley Drive, Music Valley Village, across from Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. Nashville s premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show, with songs made famous by legendary artists and today s superstars. See stars including Opry Star Jeannie Seely, The Fiddle Man Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and others. Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Reservations recommended. Dinner and show is $43.95, show only is $26. Tour groups welcome. (615) , nashvillenightlife.com th Ave. S. (615) Open lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Open for dinner Sat. SOUTHERN SMOKEHOUSE CUISINE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LINE DANCING WildhorseSaloon.com

15 Opry Backstage Grill The show that made country music famous is now making its mark on Southern cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner, as well as after the show. Now open across from the Gaylord Opryland Resort at the Inn at Opryland. Visit oprybackstagegrill.com for more information. Rainforest Café This unique dining concept located in Opry Mills is an adventure through a realistic indoor rainforest with lush foliage, cascading waterfalls and giant aquariums. The menu has Mexican, Italian, Cajun and Caribbean flavors, ranging from exotic to traditional. The children s menu will please your little wild ones. Don t forget to stop by the Retail Village for a wide selection of unique souvenirs! (615) , rainforestcafe.com The Smiling Elephant th Avenue South. A gem of a Thai restaurant regaled by the locals. The specialty of the house is Pad Thai. All dishes use the freshest ingredients. Enjoy exquisite food and the gentle spirit that you feel upon entering. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. Open for dinner on Saturday. (615) , thesmilingelephant.com Two Twenty Two Grill and Catering 222 Fifth Avenue South, in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Serving Southern comfort food with a twist, made from fresh, mostly local foods. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, both with great views of downtown. Open Monday Saturday, 11 am 2:30 pm. Two Twenty Two 2Go offers soups, salads, sandwiches, bakery items and beverages seven days a week from 9 am 5 pm. The 2Go bar accepts orders by phone and fax. Call (615) or fax (615) Wildhorse Saloon Located on historic Second Avenue, downtown. The Wildhorse offers three floors of action-packed fun, five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. Hear the hottest bands and learn the latest dance steps, with complimentary dance lessons nightly. Open for lunch every day except Monday. Open for dinner nightly. Try the award-winning barbecue and world famous fried pickles. For current concert information call (615) or go to wildhorsesaloon.com. Hours subject to change due to private events. where the locals go > > > 360 Bistro Great wine and food 6000 Highway 100 (615) The 404 Kitchen Eats with local flair th Avenue South (615) Etch Unique delicious creative 303 Demonbreun Street (615) Giovanni Ristorante Splurge worthy Italian th Avenue South (615) Husk Brilliant fresh food 37 Rutledge Street (615) Josephine American bistro cuisine th Avenue South (615) Luigi s City Pizza 105 Third Avenue South NY homemade pizza from scratch (615) Margot Dining fabulous five stars 1017 Woodland Street (615) Miel Fresh French cuisine rd Avenue North (615) Merchants Vestige of generations past 401 Broadway (615) Rolf And Daughters Innovative brilliant food and wine 700 Taylor Street (615) Silo Gourmet farm food 1121 Fifth Avenue North (615) Silly Goose Fresh & Delicious 1888 Eastland Avenue (615) The Southern Steak & Oyster Delish 150 Third Avenue South #110 (615) Table 3 Restaurant & Market Fabulous French 3821 Green Hills Village Drive (615) Virago Sushi gets stylish 1126 McGavock Street (615)

16 Map 1: Nashville and Surrounding Area Pleasant View Ashland City Pegram Coopertown Joelton Bordeaux Greenbrier Whites Creek Ridgetop Berry Hill Millersville Goodlettsville Madison Nashville White House Old Hickory Shackle Island Hendersonville Lakewood Hermitage Donelson Cottontown Ocana Green Hill Liberty Mt. Juliet Gallatin Old Hickory Blvd Clarksville Pike Whites Creek Ln Briley Pkwy Ellington Pkwy Pike Hydes Ferry Pike Cheatham Co. Dickerson Cheatham Wildlife Refuge Davidson Co. Robertson Co Sumner Co. Wilson Co. Lebanon Pike 40 Gladeville Donelson Pike Briley Pkwy West End Gaylord Springs Golf Club rlotte Pike A A Belle Meade Plantation S A 112 Green Hills Mall State Capitol W 31 E Grand Ole Opry Greer Stadium W Rivergate Mall Nashville International Airport The Hermitage E Creek Sycamore Old Hickory Lake Cumberland River A B C D E J. Percy Priest Lake A B C D E Briley Pkwy. Lebanon Rd. Briley Pkwy Opry Mills McGavock Pk Music Valley Dr

17 Kingston Springs Bellevue Bingham Leipers Fork Franklin Thompsons Station Spring Hill Belle Meade Forest Hills Oak Hill Harding Pike Cha Harding Pl 40 Murfreesboro Pike Hillsboro Pike Brentwood Clovercroft Trinity Arrington College Grove Nolensville Triune Kirkland LaVergne Smyrna Franklin Pike Williamson Co. Pkwy Rutherford Co. Trace 46 Key to Advertisers Gas Lamp Antique Mall General Jackson Showboat The Great Escape (2 locations ) Cat Shoppe and Dog Store 840 Adventure Science Center The Hermitage Cooter s Place Lane Motor Museum Nashville Nightlife Theater 46 Natchez (Under Construction) Maury Co Bellevue Center Percy Warner Park Cool Springs Galleria 65 Travellers Rest Radnor Lake State Natural Area W N E Oaks Mall Nashville Zoo A Rockvale K 247 S Allisona 269 Eagleville 246 Santa Fe Locations are approximate A 41 A 31 A 255 Harding Mall Hickory Hollow Mall S AmSouth Music Center Smyrna Airport Harpeth River F G H J K Opry Mills Shopping Rainforest Cafe The Aquarium Restaurant Claim Jumper Restaurant and Saloon Carter House Lotz House Museum Carnton Plantation A Tribute to The King F G H J 17

18 Drexel St Middleton St Fogg St Map 2: Downtown Nashville Locations are approximate Scovel St East Park S 6th St Main St Howerton St Stockyard Blvd Madison St Jackson St 5th Ave N 9th Ave N Phillips St Cumberland 6th Ave N Lcoklayer St Jackson St 11th Ave N 17th Ave N Knowles 14th Ave N Heiman Russell St 21st Ave N S 4th St N 2nd St 22nd Ave N Main St 2nd Ave N 7th Ave N 8th Ave N Jefferson St Scovel St Fatherland St Interstate Dr Main St N 1st St 1st Ave N 4th Ave N Jo Johnston Ave Ireland St 16th Ave N St James Robertson Pkwy Warren St 11th Ave N Meharry Blvd Herman St E 10th Ave N Morrison St Phillips St 14th Ave N Fisk University Courthouse & City Hall 16th Ave N Tennessee State Capitol 12th Ave N A B C D E 41 B F Ireland St Jackson St Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd 40 A S 2nd St Woodland St Gay St Russell St Pkwy Harrison St 17th Ave N S 5th St Robertson Meharry Blvd Shelby Ave S 4th St 24 Fatherland St 3rd Ave N Gay St 41 A 6 Meharry Medical College River Blank St 21st Ave N Alameda St Sylvan St Boscobel St A James Albion St Pl Summer S 2nd St S 1st St 1st Ave N Bank St Deaderick St 10th Cir N 65 Fort Nashborough Nelson Merry St Herman St Morena St Sylvan St Tennessee Supreme Court Clinton St 4th Ave N H Union St Gay St Charlotte Ave Milson St Bridge Shelby Pedestrian Riverfront Park 17th Ave N Hermosa St Pearl St Jo Johnston Ave B S 3rd St Church St 6th Ave N Herman St Canby Ct Crutcher St 2nd Ave N Capitol Blvd Watkins Park 18th Ave N 5th Ave N Polk Ave 13th Ave N 13th Ave N Davidson St Shelby Ave C 6 Commerce St McLemore St 14th Ave N 15th Ave N 10th Ave N 11th Ave N Townsend Dr 19th Ave N Batavia St 3 G N 22nd Ave N 1st Ave S 2 7th Ave N 8th Ave N Hynes St Hynes St Pearl St 17th Ave N Fisk St Jo Johnston Ave Warner St Booker St 4th Ave S Broadway F Junior Achievement St Henry Pl 2nd Ave S 16th Ave N Molloy St 3rd Ave S 19th Ave McGavock St 9th Ave N 12th Ave N Pearl St Porter St 13th Ave N 14th Ave N Lyle Ave 20th Ave N Clifton Ave Church St Felicia St Korean Veterans Blvd. Grundy St 15th Ave N Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd E W K D 24 Merry St McMillin St C Crockett St I N 70 Almond St 8th Ave S 9th Ave S 70 J Cartwright St 70 Pl Charlotte Ave S Ave Peabody St Demonbreun St 23rd Ave N Ave Hermitage Ave Rutledge St L Lea Patterson St Arena Ave Wharf Murphy Ave Leslie Ave South Park 5th Ave S Clark Lea Ave 6th Ave S 7th S 9th Ave S 10th Ave S Industrial Blvd 12th Ave S Academy Pl Middleton St Hayes St Church St Laurel St State St State St 20th Ave N 20th Ave S 22nd Ave N 24th Ave N 13th Ave S McGavock St Elm St Lea Ave 7th Ave S Lea Ave Palmer Pl Green St Carroll St Lindsley Ave Pine St 16th Ave N 16th Ave S 18th Ave N 24 19th Ave N Lafayette St 17th Ave S 1 Gleaves St 18th Ave S 21st Ave N 21st Ave S 23rd Ave N D Fain St Charles E. Davis Blvd th Ave S 19th Ave S Lyle Ave Louise Ave Centennial Park 9th Ave S Overton St Magazine St Division St University Ct 2nd Ave S 4th Ave S Ash St Cannon St Ewing Ave Mansion St 8 Division St Sigler St Music Cir E Music Cir S McCann St Mulberry St S 13th Ave S Roy Acuff Pl 19th Ave S Broadway Elliston Pl Brandau Pl Claiborne St Terrace Pl Cameron S 11 Hawkins Music Cir S 18th Ave S West End Ave 3rd Ave S Vine St th Ave N 25th Ave N 1st Ave S 5th Ave S Carroll St A 65 St South St 14th Ave S 15th Ave S Music Sq E South St 431 Cameron S 6 Oak St 1 block south Adelicia St Vanderbilt University Reidhurst Ave Malory St Perkins St Wharf Ave 6th Ave S 12th Ave 70 1 S E 41 A 65 S Side Ave Grand Ave 11 Bass St

19 map KEY TO ADVERTISERS The Upper Room Johnny Cash Museum Cotton Eyed Joe Woodcuts Gallery The Smiling Elephant The Wildhorse Saloon Two Twenty Two Grill and Catering Cantina Laredo A B C D E F G H I J K L POINTS OF INTEREST LP Field Bicentennial Mall Chamber of Commerce The Bridgestone Arena and Nashville Visitors Information Municipal Auditorium Nashville Convention Center Ryman Auditorium TPAC/TN State Museum Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum The Frist Center for the Visual Arts Schermerhorn Symphony Center Music City Center African American Art Custom-Made Picture Frames A Cut Above the Rest in offering you the best custom framing. We also offer greeting cards, prints, and original fine art. Located on Historic Jefferson Street, just minutes from downtown, next to Fisk University 1613 Jefferson St

20 shopping & services The Cat Shoppe 2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. Unique toys, the world s strongest catnip cigars, handmade dragonfly toys, locally made cat-scratching posts (recommended by feline behaviorist). For cat lovers: jewelry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceramics, books and frames. Be sure to visit the rescued cats awaiting adoption. Open Monday Saturday 10 am 6 pm; Sunday 1 4 pm. Call (615) 297-PURR (7877). Cotton-Eyed Joe Located on the corner of Second Avenue and Broadway in the District, Nashville s easy-to-find tourist hot spot. On the main floor, you are surrounded by a vast selection of gifts, souvenirs, T-shirts, jewelry and novelties at low prices. The Bargain Attic Area upstairs has close-out souvenirs, gifts, jewelry and T-shirts priced 50% off. Visit the Gift Gallery section, featuring new and unusual home decor and gift items. Tour buses welcome. Call (615) for more information. 20 Hard to find toys Books, purses, statues Purr-fect Gifts for Cats & their People Rescued Cats & Kittens for adoption PURR (7877) Toys Breed Specific Gifts Where all the cool dogs and their people go WAGS 2824 Bransford Avenue (9247) Country Music Hall of Fame Museum Store 222 Fifth Avenue South. There s no admission fee to shop the Museum Store. Here you ll find autographed items, apparel, books, DVDs and CDs, souvenirs, Hatch Show Prints, and exhibit related merchandise. To participate in autograph signings, you must purchase artist-related product as specified by the signing guidelines. The Dog Store 2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. A large selection of gifts for people in your favorite breed including mugs, frames, statues, and books. And for the special dog in your life, all natural treats, leather collars, bowls, toys and food. Open Monday Saturday 10 am 6 pm and Sunday 1 4 pm. Call 279-WAGS (9247). Gas Lamp Antique Mall 100 Powell Place, across from 100 Oaks Mall in Berry Hill. Voted Nashville s Best Antique Mall for the past six years in the Nashville Scene s Best of Nashville poll, Gas Lamp Antique Mall houses 160 dealers in 25,000 square feet of space, and is open seven days a week. Antique, retro and vintage furniture and home accessories are all featured. Call (615) The second location, Gas Lamp Too, is located at 128 Powell Place, less than a half mile down the same street in the last building, with parking in front and also under the I-65 overpass. Call (615) For more information, go to the website at gaslampantiques.com. The Great Escape Featuring a huge selection of current and outof-print DVDs, CDs, video games, comic books, records, CCG and role-playing items, posters, books, memorabilia and more. Low, low prices! Two locations: Superstore in West Nashville at 5400 Charlotte Avenue (includes their outlet store, The Great Escape 1/2-Price-Or-Less Store), (615) ; and near Opry Mills at 111-B Gallatin Road North at Old Hickory Boulevard, (615) Open 10 am 9 pm, Monday Saturday and 11 am 7 pm, Sunday. Need cash? The Great Escape also buys!

21 The Hermitage Museum Store Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel s Lane, (615) A lovely selection of decorative accessories, books and videos, toys and collectibles, home décor, and gourmet gifts including Hermitage preserves and Lynchburg BBQ sauce. All proceeds from the sale of merchandise support the activities and programs of the museum. The Johnny Cash Museum Store 119 Third Avenue South. Featuring Johnny Cash merchandise including T-shirts and other apparel, mugs, backpacks, tote bags, and more. Call (615) or visit johnnycashmuseum.com. Opry Mills Mall Tennessee s largest outlet and value retail shopping, dining and entertainment destination with more than 200 stores, including several first-in-market name-brand additions. Opry Mills impressive roster of designer outlet stores include: Coach Factory Store, G by GUESS, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Vera Bradley and more. Other popular value retailers include Bed Bath & Beyond, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Disney Store Outlet, LEGO, RCC Western Wear and Under Armour Factory House. Opry Mills is home to a variety of family dining and entertainment venues: Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest Cafe, Claim Jumper and Dave & Buster s. And in true Nashville fashion, live performances and musical entertainment are regularly provided on Opry Mills Entertainment Stage. 65 South Located in Opry Mills Mall just steps away from the permanent home of the Grand Ole Opry, 65 South has everything Nashville all in one place, including items from The Bluebird Café, the Nashville television show and, of course, fashion apparel and accessories you need to outfit your southern style. Opry Originals Located in the heart of downtown at 300 Broadway (Broadway at Third Avenue). Nashville s famous Lower Broadway area known around the world for its honky tonks and one-of-a-kind authentic country music attractions, Opry Originals brings together the iconic roots of the Grand Ole Opry and country music s contemporary culture for a shopping experience like no other. The Opry Shop 2804 Opryland Drive. Enjoy the Grand Ole Opry experience anytime with a stop at The Opry Shop, located within the Grand Ole Opry House. It s the place for great Opry gifts and collectibles for all ages. Open seven days a week. Ryman Auditorium Gift Shop 116 Fifth Avenue North, (615) A great spot for music gift items and souvenirs including CDs, DVDs, posters, prints, books and apparel. Wildhorse Saloon Gift Shop 120 Second Avenue North, (615) This nationally recognized store offers a vast selection of shirts, hats, hard goods and Nashville memorabilia. Woodcuts Gallery and Framing 1613 Jefferson Street, (615) telephone and (615) fax. Offering hundreds of open and limited edition prints, serigraphs, original pieces, framed art, cards, figurines, and fast custom framing. woodcutsfineart.com 21

22 attractions Adventure Science Center 8800 Fort Negley Boulevard. With the child-sized Curiosity Corner and ever-changing blockbuster exhibits, the Adventure Science Center provides unique opportunities for discovery for both children and adults. Admission is $13 for adults and teens, $11 for children ages 2 12, $12 for seniors (65+) and free for toddlers under age 2. Open 10 am 5 pm daily. For more information, call (615) or see adventuresci.org See page 6 for this month s Laser Show. Bicentennial Mall State Park 600 James Robertson Parkway. The Bicentennial Mall is a public park with statues, monuments, fountains, trails, bell towers, an amphitheater and home to the Nashville Farmers Market. Get a taste of Tennessee s history, geology, and scenic wonder as you walk along a timeline inscribed with tidbits of Tennessee history. The wall of history breaks up during the Civil War, representing the breakup of the United States. Then, in 1865, the wall lines back up again, showing reunification after the war ended. Each of the 31 erupting geyser fountains represent one of Tennessee major rivers. The war monument, an 18,000-pound granite globe, floating on water and rotating, pays tribute to the Tennessee World War II veterans. Free park tours Monday and Wednesday at 10 am, 1 and 3 pm. (615) or 888-TNPARKS. Carnton Plantation 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. Carnton Plantation, home of The Widow of the South, was a field hospital following the Battle of Franklin, fought in Plantation includes a home tour, museum, The McGavock Confederate Cemetery, a fully restored garden and slave quarters. Open 9 am 5 pm on Monday Saturday and noon 5 pm on Sunday. Closed most major holidays. For more information, visit BattleofFranklinTrust.org. Centennial Park 2500 West End Avenue. Nashville s premier park features the iconic Parthenon, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, arts activity centers, beautiful gardens, a band shell, a dog park, and an exercise trail. Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Beautiful botanic gardens located on a 55-acre estate with a residence listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The mansion houses American and European art and a newer building is dedicated to presenting contemporary art. Themed art installations in the gardens change annually. Open Tuesday Sunday 9 am 5 pm. Call (615) , or visit cheekwood.org. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum 222 Fifth Avenue South. You haven t seen Nashville if you haven t visited the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the largest popular music museum in the world. Experience the history of America s music through exciting new exhibits, entertaining films, interactive displays, and an incredible array of costumes and instruments. Sing Me Back Home, the museum s permanent exhibit, tells the story of country music from its pre-commercial roots in the nineteenth century through its vibrant life today. Kenny Rogers: Through the Years (pictured), provides a comprehensive tour through Rogers s acclaimed musical phases and other artistic outlets. The exhibit will feature dozens of artifacts including costume pieces from the Gambler, First Edition paraphrenalia, original sheet music, a handmade tambourine with Kenny Rogers s logo burned into the wood, similar to the ones he throws into the crowd at his concerts, numerous awards, and other items that reflect Rogers s longtime status as a pop culture icon. Tanya Tucker: Strong Enough to Bend covers highlights of Tucker s colorful career, told through a collection of artifacts that illustrate her tough and tender duality and ahead-of-her-time tenure as a female country crossover star. Gorgeous stage costumes and gowns worn at award shows contrast with her numerous National Cutting Horse Association awards and a Harley-Davidson 1992 Screamin Eagle, customized in her special hue of pink paint. Alan Jackson: 25 Years of Keepin It Country will give fans a deep look into Jackson s career and personal life, showcasing awards, instruments, 22

23 clothes, personal mementos, albums and music videos. Ronnie Milsap: A Legend In My Time opens on February 6. Milsap emerged in the 1970s and went on to score 35 Billboard #1 country hits, win six Grammys and register major crossover hits on the Top 40, Adult Contemporary and even R&B Charts. Open daily 9 am 5 pm. Tickets are $24 for adults and $17 for youth (ages 6 to 17) for the Gold Package and $35 for adults and $26 for youth for the Platinum Package, which also includes a tour of historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis and others recorded over 35,000 songs. Then shop at the Museum Store and savor a made-from-scratch meal at Two Twenty Two Grill and Catering. Call (615) for more information or visit country musichalloffame.org. Franklin On Foot Tours Downtown Franklin. Join one of our dynamic tour guides and explore Franklin s fascinating history and sometimes scandalous past, either by foot or on two wheels. Various tours are available, including the most popular Ghost Tour. Franklin is just crawlin with ghosts and we re the ones who know the stories behind each tragic tale. For reservations call (615) franklinonfoot.com General Jackson Showboat Climb aboard the General Jackson Showboat for a unique entertainment experience! This 300-foot paddlewheel riverboat cruises the Cumberland River offering fantastic shows and delicious meals. Sumptuous Southern fare as well as an entertaining show are included on the evening cruise. For tickets and more information call (615) or buy online at generaljackson.com. Grand Ole Opry 2804 Opryland Drive. The world s longest-running live radio show features the best in country, bluegrass, comedy and more. Artists scheduled to appear this month include Loretta Lynn, Lee Greenwood, BJ Thomas, Del McCoury Band, Lorrie Morgan, Crystal Gayle, Charlie Daniels (pictured), Band, Darius Rucker, Josh Turner, Terri Clark, Montgomery Gentry, and more! Shows: Friday and Saturday at 7 pm. Tuesday shows February 17 through December at 7 pm. For tickets, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. Encounter, experience, explore... history at Andrew Jackson s presidential home. From mansion to slave cabin and throughout 1120 acres of much more at the home of America s seventh president you ll be face-to-face with the times, the challenges, and the contradictions, that shaped our young nation. Yesterday is always present at The Hermitage. One of America s premier National Historic Landmarks, just 15 minutes from Downtown Nashville, TN

24 Be on the forefront of the antiaging movement! Join a company that has successfully outlined the biomarkers of human renewal and regeneration. Unprecedented Resources Uncompromising Values As Pharmaceuticals Go Natural The Aging Code Has Been Unlocked Cash In On The Next Trillion Dollar Industry Building A Business In The Comfort Of Your Home "By the year 2010, an additional $1 trillion ANNUALLY will be devoted to slow down the effects of aging. - Paul Zane Pilzer One of the world s most accurate economic forecasters 24p age 2 8 Grand Ole Opry House Backstage Pass Tours 2804 Opryland Drive. Guided tours of the Grand Ole Opry House offer visitors an up-close look at the celebrated 4,400-seat venue and country s most famous show, including themed dressing rooms, the artists entrance, the Opry stage, and more. Daytime tours are available seven days a week February-October featuring Blake Shelton as your video tour guide. Tours are also available following most Opry performances with video tour guide Darius Rucker. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, try our Behind the Curtain VIP tour. For more information, visit opry.com or call (615) 871- OPRY. The Hermitage Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel s Lane. A tour of this 1837 mansion by guides in period costume will enchant you. The tombs of Andrew and Rachel are located in the beautiful heirloom garden. Other historic buildings include slave quarters and the church that Jackson built for his family. Special garden and farm tours are given seasonally as well as tours through active archaeology sites. Shop the museum store for unique gifts and dine in the delightful restaurant. Admission is $19 for adults, $16 for seniors, $14 for students 13 18, $9 for children 6 12 and children under 6 are free. A family pass for 2 adults and 2 children is $45. Active military are admitted free (ID required). (615) , thehermitage.com. Historic RCA Studio B 1611 Roy Acuff Place, Music Row. Known as one of the world s most important recording studios where more than 35,000 songs were brought to life, like Dolly Parton s Jolene and many hits by Elvis. Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum today to learn how you can experience historic RCA Studio B. Call (615) or visit the website at countrymusichalloffame.com. Johnny Cash Museum 119 Third Avenue South. Featuring the largest collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia in the world, the museum has everything from his earliest childhood artifacts to the last song he wrote. Exhibits chronicle The Man in Black s life with stunning graphics, artifacts and interactive technology and include stage costumes, instruments, personal letters, artwork and handwritten songs

25 as well as artifacts from family members and notable friends. Experience a three-dimensional walk through the life and legend of this international icon. From handwritten lyrics for I Walk the Line and Folsom Prison Blues, to a stone wall from Johnny and June s home in Hendersonville, this museum holds the very essence of the man. The Museum Store features the largest selection of Cash souvenirs, apparel and rare collectibles. Staff members include Cash family members and friends who love to share stories with guests. No trip to Nashville would be complete without a visit to the Johnny Cash Museum. Open 11 am 7 pm seven days a week. For more information call (615) or see johnnycashmuseum.com. Lane Motor Museum 702 Murfreesboro Pike. Discover unique vehicles from A to Z at Lane Motor Museum. One of the few museums in North America to specialize in European cars, with over 150 cars and motorcycles on display from all over the world. 100 Years of Leyat, is a fascinating exhibit that explores the many ideas of Marcel Leyat from propeller-driven cars and flight trainers to his invention of an alternative method to musical notation is on permanent display. Over 45 marques representing North and South America, Asia, and Europe not your typical car museum! Open Thursday Monday, 10 am 5 pm. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for seniors (age 65+), $3 for ages 6 17, and free for kids 5 and under. Call (615) for more information or visit the website lanemuseum.org. The Lotz House 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin. Come to The Lotz House for the compelling story of the Battle of Franklin, the Lotz family and the fine antiques of the Civil War era. Trip Advisor s #1 attraction in Franklin features guided tours daily. There is a value ticket available which includes Carnton Plantation and The Carter House, located across the street. For more information, call (615) or visit LotzHouse.com. Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater 2416 Music Valley Drive, in Music Valley Village, across the street from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry. Nashville s premier Country Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country Music Show. Voted Nashville s #1 Dinner Show, the show features songs made famous by legendary artists and today s superstars. Many guest stars appear such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely, The Fiddle attractions Man Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and others. There is entertainment for the entire family. The Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Admission for the dinner and show is $43.95, show only is $26. Don t miss this Nashville tradition. Tour groups are welcome. Reservations recommended. Call (615) or go to nashville nightlife.com. Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 3777 Nolensville Road. From African elephants and Caribbean flamingos to Bengal tigers and red pandas, Nashville Zoo is home to more than 2,100 animals from all over the world. Spend a day enjoying mammals, amphibians, reptiles, insects and birds and learning about their habitats. Savor the sights by exploring Gibbon Islands, Bamboo Trail, Critter Encounters, three-acre beautiful African Elephant Savannah, and many other exhibits. Go for a spin on the Wild Animal Carousel and run wild on the humongous Jungle Gym playground. Step back in time and tour the 19th century Grassmere Historic Home and Farm and then take a break and enjoy one of the educational animal shows. Call (615) or visit the website at nashvillezoo.org. The Parthenon Located in Centennial Park off of West End Avenue, this Nashville treasure is recognized as one of the world s most impressive scale reproductions of an ancient classic. It houses Alan LeQuire s magnificent 42-foot statue of Athena, the largest indoor sculpture in North America. There are also fine art exhibits in the Parthenon Museum. Radnor Lake State Park 1160 Otter Creek Road. A great place for an energetic hike up steep ridge trails, or a leisurely walk along paved roads, Radnor has some of the highest hills in the Nashville Basin. There are challenging hikes for a day hiker plus flat, mulched and paved trails for those who want to just stroll and see the scenery. Wildlife and plants are abundant it is not unusual at all to see deer, heron, ducks, turkeys and turtles during your walk. The park is about a 5-minute drive from I-65, Exit 78, Harding Place. 25

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27 Ryman Auditorium 116 Fifth Avenue North. Six-time winner of Pollstar s Theatre of the Year and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy of Country Music s Venue of the Year. The Ryman continues its more than 100-year music tradition by offering the best in entertainment. Built as a church in 1892, the Ryman famously served as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from , and was completely renovated in The premier performance hall has many shows and concerts scheduled year-round. For tickets, call (615) , visit the Ryman Box Office, or ryman.com. Ryman Auditorium Tours 116 Fifth Avenue North, downtown. This National Historic Landmark is most famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from The guided backstage tour takes you through dressing rooms dedicated to the stars of the Ryman s rich musical past including Minnie Pearl and Hank Williams. Be sure to visit the Hatch Show Gallery and the Gift Shop. Self-guided tours are $15 for adults, and $10 for children ages Backstage tours are $20 and $15. To buy tour tickets, go to ryman.com or call (615) Tennessee State Capitol Charlotte Avenue, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. The historic Tennessee State Capitol stands today much as it did when completed in Several areas, including the first floor hallway, library and Supreme Court chamber, have been restored to their 19th-century, Greek Revival appearance. Free guided tours leave from the Information Desk on the first floor every hour, with the first tour at 9 am, and the final tour at 3 pm. Self-guided tours are also available at the Information Desk. Tennessee State Museum Fifth Avenue and Deaderick Street, downtown. The museum s Civil War holdings of uniforms, Bring this ad for a 10% discount in the gift shop! attractions battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation. Of special interest are Sam Davis boot (cut open to search for hidden papers when he was charged with spying for the Confederate Army), and an 1864 presidential campaign poster for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Open Tuesday Saturday, from 10 am 5 pm and 1 5 pm on Sundays. Closed on Mondays. Admission is free. Paid parking on weekdays. Free weekend parking at the State Employee parking lots west of the State Capitol, off Charlotte Avenue. For more information, call (615) , or at the website tnmuseum.org. The Upper Room 1908 Grand Avenue, midtown. An active chapel and museum, The Upper Room features a nearly life-size wood carving of da Vinci s The Last Supper. There are permanent exhibits, as well as a peaceful garden. Special seasonal exhibits include an exhibit of 100 nativity scenes during the Christmas holidays, a Madonna and Child Gallery exhibit, and a Ukrainian egg display during Lent and Easter. Come experience the tranquility of the Upper Room amid the city s tumult. Open Monday Friday, 8 am 4:30 pm. Closed holidays and weekends. Call (615) or visit upperroom.org/chapel. Wildhorse Saloon Second Avenue, downtown. The Wildhorse offers three floors of action-packed fun, five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. The Wildhorse is the place to hear the hottest bands and learn the latest dance steps with complimentary dance lessons nightly. Be sure to try the award winning barbecue and world famous fried pickles. For current concert information, call (615) or go to the website at wildhorsesaloon.com. the Upper room Chapel and museum The tone here is tranquility and meditation. Home of the world-renowned wood carving of The Last Supper 1908 Grand Avenue $4 admission/donation children 12 and under free Free Parking OPen MOn-Fri 8 am-4:30 PM, closed weekends & holidays 27

28 galleries & exhibits 28 nashville art events this month: February 6 First Friday Art Crawl Downtown Franklin. Charming shops and galleries, live music and refreshments make Franklin a great place to be from 6 to 9 pm. The event is free, but a $5 unlimited trolley ticket runs all night to take guests from spot to spot. Many of the locations serve complimentary wine and hors d ouevres and are within walking distance. franklinartscene.com February 7 First Saturday Art Crawl Downtown Nashville. Presenting local and world-renowned artists and artwork, various galleries offer rare opportunities to view diverse exhibitions featuring every genre of art. The festive atmosphere and participating venues located along Fifth Avenue of the Arts to the Historic Arcade to Eighth Avenue to Broadway welcome you to experience downtown Nashville as a center for art. 6 9 pm. nashvilledowntown.com/play February 7 Arts & Music at Wedgewood/Houston Drop by Nashville s fastest growing neighborhood for a free arts and music walk beginning at 6 pm. Minutes from downtown, Wedgewood/Houston is rich with art and music culture. An historic home to many artist studios in the city, there are loads of venues where you can check out groundbreaking art from the artist run spaces on Chestnut Street to the commercial galleries on Hagan Street and the pop ups along the way. am-wh.com museums & galleries: Centennial Art Center 25th Avenue North & Park Plaza in Centennial Park. The gallery showcases the art of local and regional professional and emerging artists. A colorful three-woman display including abstract paintings, digital artwork and woven clay sculptures is on exhibit through March 25. Join us on February 6, 5 7 pm, for a special artist reception in the Art Center Gallery. Admission is free and open to the public Monday Thursday 9 am 5 pm. (615) , nashville.gov/cac Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Fine art collection includes American art, American and British decorative arts, outdoor Woodland Sculpture Trail, and the Cheek Mansion itself. Patrick Dougherty: Little Bitty Pretty One are large-scale temporary sculptures from sticks, created on location, and will remain at Cheekwood through March 31. (615) , cheekwood.org The Frist Center for the Visual Arts 919 Broadway. Tina Barney: The Europeans presents a selection of 21 sumptuous photographs of images renowned for their seductive beauty and poignant insight. Between 1996 and 2004, Barney gained access to the inner circle of the European old world elite, working closely with her subjects devising scenes and relationships, colors and patterns that lead the eye through the image while engendering narratives both melancholic and endearing. Young Tennessee Artists: 2014 Statewide Upper-Level Studio Art showcases a selection of the finest artwork created in Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) studio art programs throughout Tennessee in The thirty-nine drawings, paintings, photographs, and mixed-media works represent student artists from sixteen schools and were chosen from 600 submissions statewide. (615) , fristcenter.org Hatch Show Print 224 Fifth Avenue South. Nashville s iconic letterpress print shop offers daily public tours. Another historic property of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the 135-year-old operation, located within the museum s most recent expansion, has opened its doors and its archives to give visitors a peek into its history. Tour times are 12:30, 2 and 3:30 pm. $15 Adults, $10 Youth. Call (615) or book online at hatchshowprint.com. Haynes Galleries 1600 Division Street, Suite 140. A full-service fine art gallery specializing in American Realism. The galleries offer a distinguished list of important American artists from three centuries 19th centu-

29 ry artists such as John Singer Sargent and William McGregor Paxton, as well as 20th and 21st century masters including Yousuf Karsh and the legendary Wyeth family. (615) , haynesgalleries.com LeQuire Gallery 4304 Charlotte Avenue. Contemporary painting and sculpture are featured at this gallery and studio of sculptor Alan LeQuire, who is best known for his monumental Athena and Musica statues. The gallery maintains an important inventory of figurative work from many present day American painters and sculptors. (615) , lequiregallery.com Local Color Gallery 1912 Broadway. Since 1990, Local Color Gallery in midtown Nashville has been a popular venue for Tennessee art. More than 40 regional artists working in a variety of media and styles are showcased. localcolornashville.com Nashville Public Library Art Gallery Main Library, 615 Church Street. In Paper, Thread, and Trash, fourteen Tennessee artists address issues of consumption and waste by using found and superfluous materials to build original and unique books through very literal interpretations to installations and conceptual based projects. These works of art challenge the artists and viewers to look at our waste in new ways. library.nashville.org Tennessee Executive Residence Tennessee s Executive Residence, a classic example of stately Georgian architecture, was originally known as Far Hills because of the beautiful view from the home s 10-acre site. The three-story, 16-room home became the Volunteer State s official governor s home when the state purchased it in Tours of the residence and grounds are offered free of charge on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, depending on house availability. The Tennessee Residence has a collective display of antiques and artwork that demonstrate the rich and robust history of the state. Tour requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance online at tn.gov/firstlady/residence. Tennessee State Museum 505 Deaderick Street. Open Tuesday Saturday 10 am 5 pm, Sunday 1 5 pm. (615) What Is To Become of the People, an exhibition exploring the experiences of Tennesseans during the Civil War and Reconstruction, is part the city-wide commemoration of the Battle of Nashville. Many rare artifacts will be showcased, telling the personal stories of individuals who lived during these tumultuous times. Visitors will learn about the lives of civilians during military occupation, how women confronted challenges on the home front, and about soldiers fighting in pivotal conflicts such as the Battle of Nashville. The exhibit will also examine how many African Americans freed themselves during the war and how the state officially ended slavery. It will also show the ways in which Tennessee s Reconstruction story was different from the rest of the South, with former Confederates, African Americans, and Unionists struggling to create a new kind of state.tnmuseum.org Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery Cohen Memorial Hall, st Avenue South. The American Abstract Artists: 75th Anniversary Print Portfolio exhibition consists of original digital prints by 48 artists, each individually signed, numbered, and dated. This exhibition is the first of a two-part series focusing on abstraction in America. The AAA group has produced more than 120 exhibitions in museums and galleries and has print portfolios in major collections worldwide. vanderbilt.edu/gallery York & Friends Fine Art 107 Harding Place. The gallery features a fresh, eclectic blend of artwork, artisan jewelry and pottery with a broad spectrum of styles including impressionistic, contemporary, whimsical, folk art and plein air. The vitality of fine southern living wraps these gallery walls, located in the heart of city s historic Belle Meade area. yorkandfriends.com Zeitgeist Gallery 516 Hagan Street. Once Upon a Time in the West by Jeremiah Ariaz is an exhibit of images shot at Sergio Leone, spaghetti western sets and locales in Italy and Spain and features portraits of German wild west re-enactors. The photographs represent a modern day western that blur the lines between fact and fantasy while exploring the tension between the actual west and an imagined west. Scissor Bell by Lain York displays Nashvillecentric themes featuring portraits, landscapes, and architecture in bright colors and bold shapes reminiscent of synthetic cubist-era Picasso in cut vinyl. zeitgeist-art.com 29

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