Wednesday, January 30, 2008

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Events January 30 - February 17

Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business at the Nashville Children's Theatre - through February 1

Nashville Opera presents H.M.S. Pinafore at TPAC - through February 2

The Wrights, Stephen Simmons, and Jason Eady at Mercy Lounge - January 30

San Rafael at Sambuca - January 30

CASA Information Session at the Downtown Presbyterian Church - January 30

Nashville Symphony Orchestra League's First Annual Pictionary Party at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - January 31

Takes 2 Fitness Grand Opening Celebration at Takes 2 Fitness Downtown - January 31

Nashville Wine Press Hockey Night at the Sommet Center - January 31

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - January 31

Film Screening: Shalom Y'all at the Tennessee State Museum - January 31

Urban Sun Monthly Customer Appreciation Party at Urban Sun - January 31

Tennessee Repertory Theatre presents The Goat or, Who Is Sylvia? at TPAC - January 31 - February 16

Opry at the Ryman featuring Josh Gracin, Danielle Peck and more - February 1

Jazz at the Symphony: Jane Monheit at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - February 1

Architecture Tour at the Frist Center - February 1

First Saturday Gallery Crawl at various downtown art galleries - February 2

Art Luck at the Downtown Presbyterian Church - February 2

Opry at the Ryman featuring Old Crow Medicine Show, Lee Greenwood, The Time Jumpers and more - February 2

Phoenix Coyotes vs. Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - February 2

Banjo, Fiddle and Mandolin Demonstration at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - February 3

Ladysmith Black Mambazo at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - February 4

Election Day for Presidential Primaries across Davidson County - February 5

JoJo's Mardi Gras Band at Mercy Lounge - February 5

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - February 5

Thinking Out of the Lunch Box: "Women as Weapons of War" at the Main Library - February 6

CASA Information Session at the Downtown Presbyterian Church - February 7

Appetite for Destruction at Mercy Lounge - February 7

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - February 7

Yundi Li Meets Ravel at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - February 7 - 9

Def Leprechaun at Mulligan's Pub - February 7 - 9

Opry at the Ryman featuring Marty Stuart, Jennifer Hanson, Chuck Wicks and more - February 8

Gaither Homecoming Give It Away Tour 2008 at the Sommet Center - February 8

Open House at Euro Decor - February 8 - 9

Nashville Ballet presents Octet, Trois Gnossiennes, Orpheus, and Rite of Spring at TPAC - February 8 - 10

Samavayah Kirtan at Yoga Source - February 9

Opry at the Ryman featuring Mark Chesnutt, Joe Diffie, Jake Owen and more - February 9

World's Toughest Rodeo featuring the Toughest Cowboy at the Sommet Center - February 9

Nashville Celebrates Elvis at the Ryman - February 12

Detroit Red Wings vs. Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - February 12

Most Valuable Player at the Nashville Children's Theatre - February 12 - 26

Monty Python's Spamalot at TPAC - February 12 - 17

Dog & Pony at Sambuca - February 13

Jazz on the Move Workshop at the Frist Center - February 13

Laura Vida at Sambuca - February 14

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - February 14

Valentine's Day with Michael Franks at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - February 14 - 15

Nashville Ballet presents Octet, Trois Gnossiennes, Orpheus, and Rite of Spring at TPAC - February 14 - 16

Antique & Garden Show of Nashville at the Nashville Convention Center - February 14 - 17

New Exhibits: Monet to Dali: Modern Masters from the Cleveland Museum of Art and Angelo Filomeno: Eros and Thanatos open at the Frist Center - February 15

Curator's Talk: Monet to Dali Exhibition at the Frist Center - February 15

Brad Paisley at the Sommet Center - February 15

Opry at the Ryman featuring Josh Turner, Dell McCoury Band, Cherryholmes and more - February 15

Rick Springfield at the Wildhorse Saloon - February 15 - 16

"Thunder Slam" Monster Truck Spectacular at the Municipal Auditorium - February 16

St. Louis Blues vs. Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center - February 16

Nashville Cats: A Celebration of Music City Session Players at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - February 16

Opry at the Ryman featuring Hal Ketchum, Marty Stuart, Del McCoury Band and more - February 16

Gil and Orli Sharman In Recital at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - February 17

The Temptations and The Four Tops at the Ryman - February 17

Banjo Demonstration at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - February 17

News & Information

New Coffee Shop - Crema, Fine Coffee and Espresso!

15 Hermitage Avenue. 255-8311. This new coffee shop in Rutledge Hill serves fine espresso and coffee, and a selection of sandwiches, quiche, pastries, muffins, and cookies. Hours are Mon - Fri, 7 am - 7 pm and Sat, 7:30 am - 3 pm.

New Location - SunTrust Bank!

401 Commerce Street. 391-2265. The branch office of SunTrust has moved to their new location in SunTrust Plaza. Hours are Mon - Thurs, 8:30 am - 4 pm and Fri, 8:30 am - 5 pm.

New Location - Koto Restaurant!

421 Union Street. 255-8122. This long-running sushi and Japanese restaurant has moved from their old location on 7th Avenue N. to Union Street. Lunch hours are Mon - Fri, 11 am - 2 pm and dinner hours are Mon - Thurs, 5 pm - 9:30 pm and Fri - Sat, 5 pm - 10:30 pm.

New Restaurant - Wild Wasabi!

209 10th Avenue S. #215. 251-1441. Japanese restaurant serving sushi and other traditional fare located in Cummins Station. Hours are Mon - Thurs, 11 am - 2 pm, 4:30 pm - 10 pm; Fri, 11 am - 2 pm, 4:30 pm - midnight; and Sat, noon to midnight.

Events this Week

Takes2Fitness Grand Opening Celebration Thurs, Jan 31. Takes2Fitness Downtown. 401 Commerce Street, Suite 130. 4 - 7:30 pm. Free. Join Takes2Fitness as they celebrate the opening of their third location in SunTrust Plaza. Complimentary drinks and appetizers.

Shalom Y'all Movie Night and Exhibition Tour

Thurs, Jan 31. Tennessee State Museum. 5th & Deaderick. 6 - 8:30 pm. Free. Special
screening of Shalom Y'all and a curatorial tour of Bagels & Barbeque. Shalom Y'all is a documentary feature film about the Jewish experience in the American South. Mix and mingle prior to the screening. FREE popcorn and refreshments.

Urban Sun Customer Appreciation Party

Thurs, Jan 31. Urban Sun. 209 10th Avenue South #227. 291-6800. 5 - 7 pm. Customer appreciation party featuring tan and spa discounts, naked martinis, healthy snacks, hot wax hand treatments, and body analysis.
 

First Saturday Gallery Crawl

Sat, Feb 2. Various locations. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Art galleries throughout downtown host receptions and art openings on the first Saturday of every month. Most galleries serve free wine and other refreshments. A free shuttle provides transportation among the galleries from 6 pm to 10 pm. See the shuttle map and gallery listing here. Listings below include additional information about some of the openings. Please NOTE that 17 galleries are officially on this month's tour. The map (hyperlink above) includes a complete list of galleries that will be open this Saturday.

The Arts Company

Sat, Feb 2. 215 5th Avenue North. 254-2040. 6 - 9 pm. Free. "Illuminations" features limited edition photographic diptychs by Nicole Katano. "Paintings Set to Music" features contemporary abstract paintings by Javier Barbosa. Plus, a special Mardi Gras series of paintings by William Buffett entitled "A Passion for New Orleans Jazz." Exhibits on display through February 22.

Estel Gallery

Sat, Feb 2. 115 Rosa Parks Blvd (8th Avenue N). 251-8997. 6 - 9 pm. Free. "Bits & Pieces" features sculptural reliefs by New York artist Desi Minchillo. On display through March 8.

The Rymer Gallery

Sat, Feb 2. 219 6th Avenue North. 752-6030. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Featuring the exhibit "Environ" with works by Laurie Hogin, Trever Nicholas, and Frank Webster. On display through February 28.
 

TAG art gallery

Sat, Feb 2. 83 Arcade. 429-7708. 6 - 9 pm. Free. TAG's show features new works by Josh Keyes and John Casey and also David McClister's "They Live By Night". On display through February 23.

Tinney+Cannon Contemporary

Sat, Feb 2. 237 5th Avenue North. 255-7816. 6 - 9 pm. Free. "Paintings from a Silent Room" features paintings by Tony Hernandez.

Art-Luck

Sat, Feb 2. Downtown Presbyterian Church. 154 5th Avenue North. 254-7584. 6 - 7 pm. Potluck dinner and art show opening = Art-Luck. Bring a dish to share and go gallery hopping afterwards. In addition, preview the "Emancipation Conversation DIG Through Art Show."

Dunn Bros. Coffee - Live Music & Art

Sat, Feb 2. 401 Church Street. 252-2567. Open until 10 pm. The walls of the shop are lined with photographs by Jeff Frazier, Twila Allen, and Joe Hardwick. Show runs through February 29. Live music by Kevin Joiner and friends from 7 - 9 pm.

Mad Mod

Sat, Feb 2. 504 4th Avenue South. 244-6807. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Artists Randa Lee, Donald Murphree, and David Rahm (Mod Metal) will showcase exhibits.

Mardi Gras Concert

Tues, Feb 5. Mercy Lounge. One Cannery Row. 251-3020. 9 pm. $15. To celebrate Fat Tuesday, JoJo's Mardi Gras Band will perform.

Ash Wednesday Service

Wed, Feb 6. Downtown Presbyterian Church. 154 5th Avenue North. 425-2383. 5 pm meal is served, service at 6 pm. Free. Free vegetarian red beans and rice meal followed by the Ash Wednesday Service including the imposition of ashes.

Special Discount!

Nashville Symphony Winter Sale!

Save 20% on five great Nashville Symphony concerts: Ladysmith Black Mambazo (February 4), Yundi Li Meets Ravel (February 7 - 9), Valentine’s Day with Michael Franks (February 14 - 15), Gil & Orli Shaham in Recital (February 17) and The Art of Percussion (February 28 - March 1). Please call the Nashville Symphony box office at 687-6400 to take advantage of this offer!

Volunteers Needed!

Gallery owners in the Arcade need your help during this Saturday's First Saturday Gallery Crawl. If you would like to welcome and direct attendees to galleries in the Arcade, please contact Caroline Carlisle of Twist Art Gallery. Email caroline@twistartgallery.com or call 888-535-5286.

Ongoing Events

Click here for a list of ongoing happy hours, specials, events and promotions at some of downtown's best places to play!

Continuing Exhibits

Click here to find out what major art shows, museum exhibitions and other displays are currently on view downtown.

Convention Update

Large groups and events that are downtown January 30 - February 13 include: National ACS Multimedia Advertising (345, January 29 - 31), National Pavement Expo (3,200, January 30 - February 3), Jamfest (5,000, February 2 - 3), Associated Wholesale Grocers (1,000, February 5 - 6), Tennessee Conference Council of Services of the United Methodist Church (1,500, February 8 - 9), Sherwin-Williams Co. (525, February 12 - 14), and Antique & Garden Show of Nashville (15,000, February 13 - 17). For more information concerning conventions call 259-4719. For a complete listing of Nashville conventions visit visitmusiccity.com/meetings/ConventionCalendar.

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