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32 Pages·2016·6.15 MB·English

by  Gerri Winchell Findley

Greater Nashville
August 2016
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the nashville visitors guide Attractions
“You were AWESOME!”
—Wynonna
“A MUST-SEE SHOW”
—Country Weekly Magazine
Monday and Thursday, March through October “ A great show, very authentic!
I look forward to seeing it again.”
Tickets: 615-758-0098
—DJ Fontana,
Countdown to our 1,000th Show! Read more about us on page 3 Elvis’s longtime drummer
Concerts at the Schermerhorn
FEATURING YACHT ROCK REVUE
and special guests Ambrosia, Player, Robbie Dupree and Matthew Wilder
august 14 august 17
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WITH THE
NASHVILLE SYMPHONY
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september 9 september 11
10TH ANNIVERSARY
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Sundays LIVE! at the Hermitage
this month’s features
4580 Rachel’s Lane, Home of President Andrew
Tribute To The King 1953–1977 Jackson. Experience the 19th century come to life!
Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Interact with historic figures of all social classes and
Valley Drive. On Mondays and Thursdays backgrounds, meet beautiful farm animals and
this high-energy, live musical biography star- native wildlife, taste authentic southern biscuits,
ring John Beardsley features all six eras of harvest the plantation crops, meet with soldiers
the King’s career, including over 30 songs from the War of 1812 and the Civil War, learn to
and five costume changes, and has thrilled duel like a Tennessee gentleman, and so much
audiences of all ages from New York to more! August 7: Fibers & Textiles of the Frontier;
Russia. The legend lives on in Nashville’s first August 14: To Avenge Fort Mims: Tennessee and
and only continuously running show paying the Creek War; August 21: Entertainment on the
tribute to the King in Music City, where he Frontier; August 28: Horse-Racing & Slavery. 12
recorded over 300 songs. “A great show, noon–4 pm. thehermitage.com
very authentic! I look forward to seeing it
August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Acoustic Pickin’
again,” raved DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime
Party
drummer. Audiences continue to give stand-
Centennial Black Box Theater, 211 27th Avenue
ing ovations at every show. A must-see show
North. These are held every Tuesday evening from
while in Nashville. To order tickets, please
7–9 pm at Centennial Park. Bring an acoustic in-
call us directly [phone]. Seating at 6:30
strument, join the circle and play along. All styles
pm. Showtime is 7 pm. Box office opens at
of music welcome, including originals. Great for
10 am, day of show. Plenty of free parking!
ear training, developing chops, and learning new
thenashvilleking.com
tunes. Relaxed environment similar to porch-sit-
ting and pickin’ with friends. Come with at least a
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays &
couple tunes you’d like to play and an open mind.
Saturdays – Grand Ole Opry
Ages 12–up. nashville.gov
Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every
Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in August, plus catch August 3 – Shelby Park Picture Show
a show on Wednesday nights through August 10. Shelby Park, 1601 Davidson Street. Bring a blan-
Since 1925, country’s best have mesmerized audi- ket or lawn chair for movie-in-the-park at The
ences at the Opry, the show that made country mu- Old Timers Baseball Complex on Field 2 (left as
sic famous. While performances from both legend- you walk in the gate). Movie-goers of all ages will
ary entertainers and the latest country music acts enjoy high fidelity, full-length features on a high
are the norm, when you go to the Opry, you’ll also resolution 14’ x 24’ LED screen previously used at
enjoy bluegrass bands, comedy, and more. See the Olympics. This will be a truly immersive view-
the new stars, superstars, and ing experience unmatched by any other outdoor
legends of country music on movie event in the Nashville area. Blankets area
the stage where many of them will be closer to the screen, lawn chairs a little fur-
got their start and some are ther back. Enjoy Food Trucks, Concessions, Beer
experiencing the thrill for the Garden and more. Admission $5. Open at 5:30 pm.
very first time. Artists sched- Movie times may vary, between 6:30–9:30 pm.
uled to appear this month include Dierks Bentley,
Kelsea Ballerini, Vince Gill, Canaan Smith, Patty August 4 – First Thursday Nights in the
Loveless, Charlie Daniels Band, Ashley Monroe, Garden
Josh Turner (pictured), Brandy Clark, Rodney Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art,
Crowell, and more! For Opry tickets and informa- 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Experience the magic of
tion visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY. artist Steve Tobin’s sculptures at night. Tobin’s mag-
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events
nificent sculptures are the backdrop for an evening
of music, dance, live performance and great food
and drinks for the entire family. cheekwood.org August 6 – Music City Brewer’s Festival
Walk of Fame Park, 121 Fourth Avenue South.
August 5 – Carnton Movie Night:
Sample some of the most respected brews from
Night at the Museum
over 40 local, regional, national, and imported
Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, breweries at one of the biggest and best beer fes-
Franklin. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, pack tivals in the country! You can try beer here that is
a picnic (excluding alcohol) and watch a family not normally available in Nashville. Live music en-
movie under the stars. Gates open at 6:30 pm and tertainment all day. Two sessions, 12–4 pm, 6–10
the movie starts at 7:30 pm (sunset). Admission: $5 pm. musiccitybrewersfest.com
ages 5 and up. Concessions and alcoholic bever-
ages will be available for purchase on site. boft.org August 6, 13, 20, 27 – Musicians Corner
Centennial Park, West End Avenue and 27th
August 5, 12, 19,
Avenue North. Be a part of Music City’s family-
26 – Safari Fridays at
friendly weekly festival and giant lawn party
Nashville Zoo
with stellar music, a mix of Nashville’s best
Nashville Zoo at food trucks, free Kidsville activities, Dogville,
Grassmere, 3777 and a Beer Garden serving Nashville’s lo-
Nolensville Road. Kroger cal brews. Saturday afternoons 12 noon–5 pm.
Tony, Nashville Zoo’s Plus Card holders can musicianscornernashville.com
Hyacinth Macaw, by zoo present their card at the
guest Valerie Porter.
Nashville Zoo’s ticket August 6, 13, 20, 27 – Big Band Dances
booth to receive a free ticket with the purchase of Centennial Park Event Shelter. Spend your
another ticket of equal or greater value (cannot be Saturday nights this summer dancing and listen-
combined with any other discount or promotion). ing to live big band music played by some of
nashvillezoo.org Nashville’s finest musicians. There are two free
These monthly gatherings are an opportunity to
art crawls
meet the artists, buy and support their work.
s
pend your evening at an art crawl! Eighth Avenue, Broadway. The festive atmo-
Various area galleries offer rare op- sphere and participating venues welcome you
portunities to view diverse exhibi- to experience downtown Nashville as a center
tions featuring many for art. Galleries open 6–9 pm, with trolleys
genres of artwork. making a continuous loop 6–10 pm. nashville-
Some venues pres- downtown.com/play
ent live music, and
many serve compli- August 6 – Arts & Music at
mentary wine and Wedgewood/Houston (WeHo)
light hors d’oeuvres. Minutes from downtown, Wedgewood/
Houston is rich with art and music culture.
August 5 – Franklin Friday Art Crawl Check out groundbreaking art from the artist
Downtown Franklin. Charming shops and run spaces on Chestnut Street to the commer-
galleries, live music and refreshments make cial galleries on Hagan Street along with pop-
Franklin a great place to be 6–9 pm. A $5 ups, beginning at 6 pm. am-wh.com
unlimited trolley ticket runs all night to take
guests from spot to spot. franklinartscene.com August 13 – East Side Art Stumble
East Nashville. Galleries, businesses, and stu-
August 6 – Downtown Nashville dios stretch across the neighborhoods of East
Saturday Art Crawl Nashville and Inglewood. Saturday event from
Fifth Avenue of the Arts, Historic Arcade, 6-9, rain or shine. eastsideartstumble.com
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at 5:30 pm and 7:15 pm. General Admission: $15.
nashvillerollergirls.com
group dance lessons held 7–7:30 pm and again
August 13 – Bootlegger’s Bash
8:30–8:50 pm. One savory and one sweet food
truck will be on-site. Bring lawn chairs or a blan- Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle,
ket. nashville.gov Franklin. Inspired by Williamson County’s unique
history of bootlegging, this casual evening at
August 6, 27 – Fairgrounds Speedway Carnton Plantation will give guests the opportunity
Fairgrounds Speedway, 625 Smith Avenue. Come to taste local whiskeys, enjoy a delicious Southern
out and join us for the best priced sports ticket in supper, and be entertained by a lively band.
Nashville! August 6 is “$5 Back to School” for age Reservations required. boft.org
6 and up. Admission August 27: $10; $8 seniors
August 13 – Laser Shows at Sudekem
and children 6-12; $5 military; 5 and under free.
Planetarium
Free Bouncy Houses for the kids! Coolers allowed!
Green flag racing at 5 pm. fairgroundsspeed- Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley
waynashville.com Boulevard. After-hours showings of stunning plan-
etarium and special laser music shows, with mil-
August 11, 18, 25 – Live On The Green lions of stars and digital visual effects. The Other
Public Square Park, downtown Nashville. The Side of Pink Floyd at 8:30 pm; Laser Led Zeppelin
historic Metropolitan Courthouse serves as a at 9:30 pm. Tickets are $6/members; $8/non-mem-
fantastic backdrop for these free concerts, show- bers; available on the day of the event or online.
casing Nashville’s emerging musical talent and sudekumplanetarium.com
well-known national acts. Headliners August
August 13, 20 – Titans Pre-season
11: Andra Day, Allen Stone; August 18: Jenny
Football
Lewis, Passenger; August 25: Dawes, Kurt Vile
& The Violators. liveonthegreen.net Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way. Come cheer on
the Tennessee Titans August 13 vs. San Diego
August 12, 13 – Tomato Art Fest Chargers at 7 pm; August 20 vs. Carolina Panthers
5 Points East Nashville, 1024 Woodland Street. at 2 pm. titansonline.com
Celebrate the beloved fruit/vegetable at this
August 19 – Full Moon Pickin’ Party
costume-friendly, family event! Put on your most
stunning (or outlandish) tomato ensemble and as- Warner Park Equestrian Center, 2520 Old Hickory
tound the judges, plus hold the honor of leading Boulevard. Bluegrass and roots pickers jam in
the parade on Saturday morning! Fun, imagina- circles under the trees and around the grounds,
tion, play, music, food trucks, live art, games and while three headlining acts perform on the main
contests galore happen Friday evening 6–11 pm, stage. No glass, large coolers, or alcohol. Bring
Saturday 9 am–10 pm. tomatoartfest.com blankets or camping chairs. Family-friendly. Dogs
on a leash welcome. 7–11 pm, Tickets: $7–$20,
August 12-19, 29-31 – Nashville Sounds include water, soft drinks and beer (adults 21+).
Home Games Food available. friendsofwarnerparks.com
First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson Street. Take the
August 21 – Vintage Base Ball
family out to the ballgame at the city’s new mi-
nor-league ballpark. The Nashville Sounds home Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle,
games are August 12-15 vs. Reno Aces; August Franklin. The field adjacent to Carnton Plantation
16-19 vs. Tacoma Rainiers; August 29-31 vs. Iowa is the home field of the Franklin Farriers, our local
Cubs. nashvillesounds.com vintage base ball team. Game time 12 noon. Bring
out your lawn chairs or blankets and take in a base
August 13 – Nashville Rollergirls ball game played by 1860s rules. boft.org
Nashville Expo Center, Sports Arena, 625 Smith
August 21 – Jazz on the Cumberland
Avenue. Roller derby in Music City! Come watch
the Nashville Rollergirls end their 10th season in Cumberland Park Amphitheater, 592 South First
this Double Header event against the Naptown Street. Enjoy great live music, the Nashville sun-
Rollergirls. Doors open at 4:30 pm; Bouts begin set, and watch the downtown skyline light up
overlooking the Cumberland River. You’ll hear
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some of the area’s best local, regional, and na- a huge variety of gifts, antiques, collectibles,
tional jazz artists. Lawn chairs and blankets wel- jewelry, arts and crafts, tools, housewares, hand-
come. Fun for the entire family, with a kid’s play made clothing, and hundreds of thousands of
zone, including a climbing wall, playground, water other items each month, at one of the top ten
slides, and food trucks. Free evening event (5:30–8 flea markets in the country. Dealers and ven-
pm) with plenty of free parking in Lot R, under the dors from 30 states offer their wares to the buy-
pedestrian street bridge. ing public. Admission is free; parking $5. Friday
8 am–5 pm; Saturday 7 am–6 pm; Sunday 7 am–
August 26, 27 – Songwriters Under the 4 pm. nashvilleexpocenter.org
Stars
Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art, August 27 – Music at the Mansion
1200 Forrest Park Drive. An evening of song and Two Rivers Mansion, 3130 McGavock Pike. This
symphony on Cheekwood’s gorgeous Swan Lawn beautiful 1859 antebellum mansion and adjacent
featuring the critically-acclaimed show Music City 1802 Federal style brick home were once the cen-
Hit-Makers. Hit songwriters Brett James, Rivers terpiece of Donelson, Tennessee and now listed
Rutherford and Chris DeStefano will be backed on the National Register of Historic Places. Spend
by the Music City Symphony. Rain or shine, 7:30 a memorable evening on the lawn listening to
pm. Tickets $50. cheekwood.org Them Rubies. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a
picnic basket, or purchase gourmet sandwiches,
August 26-28 – Nashville Flea Market sides, sweets and beverages on site, starting at
The Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Avenue, 7 pm. $5/person, $20/family car, members free,
[phone]. Indoors and outdoors! You’ll find friendsoftworiversmansion.org
county fairs
August 19-27 – Wilson County Fair
James E. Ward Agricultural Center, 945 E.
August 5-13 – Williamson County Fair
Baddour Parkway, Lebanon. The largest county
Williamson County Agricultural Expo Park, 4215 fair in Tennessee will light the sky with fireworks
Long Lane, Franklin. You’ll find plenty of attrac- at 10 pm every night at this award winning fair.
tions for the entire family – from farm animals Each year brings new exhibits and activities,
carefully groomed and blue ribbons proudly and there’s absolutely something for everyone
on display to the Midway’s exciting rides. Enjoy including racing pigs, a train museum, Fiddlers
entertainment every day on the main stage and Grove events, the Mighty Midway, competi-
bluegrass stage, plus special events including tions, animal shows, creative and cultural arts,
agriculture demonstrations, fireworks, chal- rose show, farm crops, food contests, kids
lenges and various contests and competitions. events, antique car show, demolition derby,
Mouth-watering fair foods include the world’s talent contests, rooster crowing contest and
largest turkey legs, jerk chicken, catfish plates, special events. Oak Ridge Boys perform on
fried macaroni and cheese, red velvet funnel August 23. wilsoncountyfair.net
cake, chocolate dipped bananas, and much
more! williamsoncountyfair.org August 22-27 – Robertson County Fair
Robertson County Fair Grounds, Springfield.
August 16-20 – Cheatham County Fair
The 149th annual fair begins with an old fash-
Cheatham County Fair Grounds, Ashland ion parade featuring local celebrities, local
City. Features fun for the entire family includ- bands, community floats and classic cars. The
ing children’s activities, entertainment, music, week is filled with events, competitions and
pageants, rides, agricultural exhibits, chickens, talent shows, a rodeo, sanctioned tractor pulls
goats, pets, and a wide variety of food and at- and a world class demolition derby. Dine on
tractions. Head to the Arena for go-kart races, southern barbeque, Polish sausage, turkey legs,
demolition derby, ATV races, “mini super” bucket-o-fries and many other fair delicacies.
sanctioned tractor pull, mud racing, and pony robertsoncountyfair.com
mud bog.
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performing stars is hysterical, and the music is finely-crafted.
The two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton,
arts
have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off
beautifully. Tickets are $20 and the show begins at
7 pm. doyleanddebbie.com
August 3, 10, 17, 24 – Music City Roots
The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. Jim
Lauderdale hosts Wednesday night’s weekly, two-
hour live radio show, showcasing Nashville’s rich
music scene, from country to Americana. $15 re-
served seats; $10 general admission; free for 5 and
under. musiccityroots.com
August at the Nashville Symphony
August 4-7 – Sideshow Fringe Festival
Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony
Place. Packages may be purchased from the Patron Various locations: Belmont Black Box, Troutt
Services hotline at [phone]. Concerts this Theater, Darkhorse Theatre, Actors Bridge Studio
month: August 5: 1964 The Tribute at 8:00 pm; @ Darkhorse Chapel. Nashville’s progressive per-
August 14: The Gipsy Kings with special guest forming arts event is a 4-day celebration featuring
the Galen Weston Band at 7:30 p.m; August 17: theater and related live presentations with a special
Yacht Rock Revival featuring Yacht Rock Revue emphasis on original and innovative forms and for-
and special guests Ambrosia, Player, Robbie mats. Dance, music, puppetry, aerial arts, juggling,
Dupree and Matthew Wilder at 7:30 pm; August poetry, and more is showcased in a multi-venue
18: Lyle Lovett and His Large Band at 7:30 pm. setting. It’s fast-paced, and purposefully low-tech,
For tickets, call the box office at [phone] to allow the spectacle of raw talent and innovation
between 10 am and 6 pm Monday through Friday to take center stage. sideshowfringe.com
or 10 am and 2 pm Saturday, or go to the website
August 4-7, 11-14, 18-21 – Route 66
at nashvillesymphony.org.
Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Highway 100.
August at the Ryman Auditorium Nashville’s original barn and most unique dining
116 Fifth Avenue North. This stellar venue is a six- and entertainment experience offers a premium
time winner of Pollstar’s Concert Theatre of the buffet and professional theater. It’s 1969, and one
Year award and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy of of the Midwest’s premier groups, “The Chicago
Country Music’s Venue of the Year. This month’s Avenue Band” is about to embark on a journey
outstanding lineup: down Route 66. Take a dollop of Grease, mix in
August 2: Bryan Ferry; some Pump Boys & Dinettes and add a gener-
August 6: case/lang/veirs ous dose of Forever Plaid, and you’ve got the
(Neko Case, k.d. lang, high-octane fun of Route 66. Beginning with the
and Laura Veirs) with Andy sounds of 1950s Chicago and traveling along
Shauf; August 16: Guy the Main Street of America to the California
Clark Celebration with coast and the surf music of the 1960s, this excit-
special guests Emmylou ing jukebox revue features 34 of the greatest
Harris, Rodney Crowell, “Rock ‘n’ Road” hits of the 20th century includ-
Steve Earle & more!; August 17: Steven Tyler… ing “Dead Man’s Curve,” “King of the Road,”
Out On A Limb; August 20: Bill Maher (pictured); “Little Old Lady from Pasadena,” “Six Days
August 21: Toto. Buy tickets at Ryman box office, On The Road,” “G.T.O.,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” and
ryman.com, ticketmaster.com, ticketmaster out- many more. Performances Thursday, Friday and
lets or call [phone]. Saturday nights; Thursday and Sunday matinees.
dinnertheatre.com
August 2, 9, 23, 30 – The Doyle and
Debbie Show August 5, 6, 12, 13 – Cinderella
Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. This hilarious Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street.
love letter to the country music community and its Wishing Chair Productions invites your family to a
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musical telling filled with magical surprises, featur- August 6, 13, 20, 27 – Bye Bye Liver:
ing some of Tom Tichenor’s most beautiful pup- The Nashville Drinking Play
pets. Free parking for 1-1/2 hours in the library’s Blue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fast-
parking garage. nashvillepubliclibrary.org paced sketch comedy takes a satirical look at the
drinking culture every Saturday night. Audience
August 5, 6, 11-14, 19, 20 – To Kill a
members participate in Would You Rather, Name
Mockingbird
That Tune, and more. Tickets: $12. 21 or over.
112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin. Join us in a spe- byebyeliver.com/nashville
cial commemoration of the life of Harper Lee as
we present this beloved classic whose themes are August 7, 14, 21, 28 – Bluegrass Jam
just as relevant today as in 1960, when the novel Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. Free admis-
won the Pulitzer Prize. In a small Alabama town in sion on Sunday evening at Nashville’s premiere lis-
1935, young Scout becomes aware of the conflict tening room for bluegrass and roots music. “Cold
and violence simmering under the polite surface of beer, hot pickin’ and friends you won’t meet until
her community when her attorney father takes the you get here.” The evening entertainment begins
case of an innocent man for whom racial prejudice at 8 pm. [phone]. stationinn.com
could lead to a possible death sentence. Scout
learns a lesson about doing what is right even August 9, 16, 23, 30 – Courtyard
when it’s difficult when her father explains why he Concerts
took the case — “Because if I didn’t, I couldn’t Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street.
hold my head up.” pull-tight.com Live music Tuesdays at the library’s out-
door free concerts, 11:45 am–1 pm. Bring
August 6, 13, 20 – The Little Mermaid lunch and enjoy different music each week.
Belcourt Theatre, 2202 Belcourt Avenue. Come nashvillepubliclibrary.org
journey with Olde Worlde Theatre on this magi-
cal, mystical, and interactive fractured fairy tale! August 10, 24 – Brown Bag Lunch
Starting out in her watery home under the sea, we Concert Series
find our heroine, soon to be on her quest to realize Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End
her heart’s desire. Along the way she makes discov- Avenue. Lunchtime concert series for residents,
eries about life, love and self sacrifice. The show is co-workers, families, tourists, and music aficiona-
done with cool special effects, beautiful costumes, dos alike. 11:30 am–1:30 pm, Free. nashville.gov
comedy, movement and mime magic. It’s a won-
August 11-14, 18-21, 25-27 – Caberet
derful adventure in live theater for the whole family.
The Larry Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike. Set
Adults: $10, Kids 12 & under: $8; Belcourt members
in 1930s Berlin, Germany, the Kit Kat Club, with its
& groups: $8. oldeworldetheatre.com
Shakespeare Centennial Park Bandshell, 2500 West End Avenue. 6 pm: Food
in the and drink vendors, Talking Shakespeare with nightly special
guest speakers; 6:30 pm: preshow; 7:30 pm: performance
Park
begins. $10 suggested donation. nashvilleshakes.org
August 11-14, 18-19, 25-26 August 20-21, 27-28
Macbeth The Comedy of Errors
Performed by the Nashville Shakespeare Shakespeare’s shortest and zaniest play gets a
Festival Apprentice Company, Macbeth is uniquely Nashville spin with original music by
something wicked and wild. Set here and now, singer-songwriter-musicians David Olney, Lari
Shakespeare’s bloody tragedy takes on new White, Stan Lawrence and Jack Kingsley. Set
levels of horror as Macbeth and the audience in an Ephesus that looks a lot like Nashville in
are caught in the spell of the three weird sisters the late 1960s, this family-friendly comedy will
and the witchy Queen Hecate. Parental guid- get your toes tapping and your belly laughing.
ance is recommended, as murder and madness Two sets of identical twins, a troupe of madcap
are the prevalent themes. characters and a kicking country band will make
for a most memorable summer evening.
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performing arts
modern age of terrorism.” Circle’s production is
set in a war-torn town in modern-day Middle East.
lead singer, Sally Bowles, and charismatic Master circleplayers.net
of Ceremonies, represents the celebration of life
amidst increasing Nazi oppression. This multi- August 12-14, 19-21, 26-28 – Urinetown
Tony and Oscar award winning show is a treasured Street Theatre, 1933 Elm Hill Pike. Not even a ter-
favorite that you won’t want to miss! Thursday– rible title can sink this riotous, irreverent award-win-
Saturday shows start at 7 pm, Sunday matinee at 2 ning musical. Urinetown imagines a world with a
pm. Dinner seating one hour prior to start of show. major water storage where even toilets are regulat-
thelarrykeetontheatre.org ed. What lengths would a person go to to have the
chance to pee for free? We dare you not to laugh
August 12 – Snap on 2&4 out loud at this delightful dystopia. When you gotta
The Jazz Cave, 1319 Adams Street. Jazz vocal- go, you gotta go! streettheatrecompany.org
ist Sandra Dudley performs a fun-filled eve-
ning of great songs and magical moments August 20 – Bluebird on the Mountain
from composers Bernstein, Gershwin, The Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive.
Bergmans, and more. Soft drinks and bottled Picnic dining, an outdoor concert, and the op-
water available. BYOB and snacks. Tickets: portunity to stargaze through the grand telescope
$25, High school and college students: $15. on one of the tallest hilltops in Nashville. Singer-
nashvillejazz.org songwriters Mark Irwin, Tommy Lee James, and
Josh Osborne will perform under Dyer’s open-air
August 12-14, 16-21, 23-26 – The canopy. A $125 “carload ticket” allows you to bring
World’s A Stage up to 8 people in your car. Gates open at 6 pm.
Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. This dyer.vanderbilt.edu
original, immersive show, written by William
Shakespeare and the cast of The World’s A Stage, August 25 – Poet’s Corner
takes the audience alongside the actors as they Scarritt Bennett Center. Join fellow poetry enthu-
perform each evening. Audience members are siasts for a monthly reading by a featured local
given masks through which they see the evening’s poet. This month features award-winning author
performance, and they may go anywhere the ac- Tiana Clark. Free and open to the public, 7–8 pm.
tors go. Some may choose to sit and watch the scarrittbennett.org
evening’s performance of Shakespeare’s Love’s
August 27 – Musical Theater in the
Labor’s Lost, others get onstage alongside the ac-
Meadow
tors and experience what it is like to step into the
Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road,
spotlight, and some audience members might fol-
Brentwood. Bring food and friends for an evening
low the actors backstage and behind the scenes
with a gathering of Nashville’s finest theatrical per-
and see what happens as the actors drop their
formers and supported by a fantastic band. Enjoy a
characters’ affectations. Only 20 audience mem-
hike and meet Owl’s Hill’s non-releasable live owls!
bers will be admitted into this intimate production
Gates open at 5:30 pm, music starts at 7 pm. $20/
each night. boundlesstheaternashville.com
person, $75/car owlshill.org
August 12-14, 18-21, 25-28 – Jesus
August 28 – Carnton Sunset Concert
Christ Superstar
Series: Chris Weaver Band
Presented by the Circle Players at Tennessee State
Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle,
University Performing Arts Center, Main Campus.
Franklin. These historic grounds serve as a unique
Propelled by a stirring score, JCS illuminates the
venue for friends and families to relax and listen to
transcendent power of the human spirit with a pas-
some of the area’s most talented musicians. Food
sion that goes straight to the heart. Considered
and drinks are available for purchase or bring your
the first rock opera, the show has become a global
own (including alcohol). The gates open at 5 pm
phenomenon, wowing audiences for more than 40
with music 6–8 pm. Tickets may be purchased
years. At its center is a social and political rebel,
either in advance or at the door. Guests are wel-
Jesus, whose meteoric rise provides a parallel to
come to pack picnic dinners or take advantage of
contemporary “celebrity culture and faith in the
on-site food and beverage vendors. boft.org
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