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1 March 2015 Arts Entertainment Dining Maps Nightlife Shopping Attractions the nashville visitors guide Greater Nashville ® “A great show, very authentic! I look forward to seeing it again.” —DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime drummer “You were AWESOME!” —Wynonna “A MUST-SEE SHOW” —Country Weekly Magazine Monday and Thursday, March through October Tickets: 615-758-0098 Celebrating our 15th Anniversary! Read more about us on page 3

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March 2015Arts

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“A great show, very authentic! I look forward to seeing it again.”—DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime drummer “You were AWESOME!”

—Wynonna

“A MuSt-SEE ShOW” —Country Weekly MagazineMonday and thursday, March through October

tickets: 615-758-0098Celebrating our 15th Anniversary! Read more about us on page 3

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Music City’sBiggest Band

Your Nashville Symphony | Live at the schermerhorn

A ST. PATRICK’S POPS WITH NATALIE MACMASTER & the Nashville Symphony March 17

BOYZ II MEN with the Nashville Symphony March 19 to 21

EMANUEL AX with the Nashville Symphony April 3 & 4

VIENNA BOYS CHOIRMarch 15

DAVE KOZMarch 6

CRAIG FERGUSON’S HOT & GRUMPY TOURWalking the Earth March 9

Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with a night of toe-tapping jigs, reels and songs celebrating family, home and tradition.

Hits including “End of the Road,” “I’ll Make Love to You” and “On Bended Knee,” along with classic Motown soul.

Amazing pianist Ax performs Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 14 and Strauss’ Burleske. Plus works by Haydn and Debussy.

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.

These world-famous singers perform everything from waltzes to classical masterpieces to modern pop hits.

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THIS MONTH’S FEATURES:

Mondays and Thursdays – A Tribute to the KING: 1953-1977Texas Troubadour Theatre,

2416 Music Valley Drive. On Mondays and Thursdays this high-energy, live musical biogra-phy starring John Beardsley features all six eras of the King’s career, including over 30 songs and five costume changes, and has thrilled audiences of all ages from New York to Russia. The legend lives on in Nashville’s first and only continuously running show paying tribute to the King in Music City, where he recorded over 300 songs. “A great show, very authentic! I look forward to seeing it again,” raved DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime drummer. Audiences continue to give standing ovations at every show. A must-see show while in Nashville. To order tick-ets, which is recommended, call (615) 758-0098. Seating at 6:30 pm. Showtime is 7 pm. Box office opens at 10 am, day of show. Plenty of free parking! thenashvilleking.com

Asleep at the Wheel, Old Crow Medicine Show, Rascal Flatts (pictured), Sturgill Simpson, Charlie Daniels Band, and more! For Opry tickets and in-formation visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.

March 4-7 – Music City Madness Basketball ChampionshipNashville Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fouth Avenue North. Nashville is proud to again host the Ohio Valley Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball games. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com and the NMA box office. nashvilleauditorium.com

March 5 – Down in the DeltaScarritt Bennett Center, 1008 19th Avenue South. The screening of this film, directed by Maya Angelou, is part of Vanderbilt University’s Phenomenal Woman series, an annual celebration of the contributions of women in art, politics, reli-gion, science and social justice inspired by the life and work of Maya Angelou. Alfre Woodard stars in this heartwarming, critically acclaimed motion picture that will take you on a remarkable journey to discover the strength of a family’s roots and the power of unconditional love. A discussion mod-erated by Carolyn MacDonald will follow. A light meal will also be provided. scarrittbennett.org

March 5, 7, 17, 21, 24, 29, 31 – Nashville Predators Home GamesBridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Enjoy NHL hockey in Smashville! All games start at 7 pm un-less otherwise noted. This month, the Predators play against the New York Islanders on March 5; Winnipeg Jets on March 7 at 6 pm; Minnesota Wild on March 17; Buffalo Sabres on March 21; Montreal Canadiens on March 24; Calgary Flames on March 29 at 4 pm; Vancouver Canucks on March 31. For single game tickets, call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000, or go to ticketmaster.com. Purchase tickets at the Bridgestone Arena box office, open 10 am–5 pm, Monday–Saturday. predators.nhl.com.

March 5-8 – Nashville Lawn and Garden Show “Gardens of Eden”Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Avenue. Walk through interactive displays from some of middle Tennessee’s top landscape and

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Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays – Grand Ole Opry2804 Opryland Drive. Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in March. Since 1925, country’s best have mesmer-ized audiences at the Opry, the show that made country music famous. While performances from both legendary entertainers and the latest coun-try music acts are the norm, when you go to the Opry, you’ll also enjoy bluegrass bands, com-edy, and more. Artists scheduled to appear this month include Easton Corbin, Old Dominion, Ricky Skaggs, Suzy Bogguss, Dustin Lynch, Jana Kramer, Diamond Rio, The Willis Clan, Charlie Worsham, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers,

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Events 3–7

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Key Info 13

Dining 14–15

Maps 16–18

Shopping & Services 20–21

Attractions 22–28

Galleries & Exhibits 30

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eventsgardening companies at the state’s largest and most popular annual gardening event. Home dé-cor, gardening equipment, variety of plants, seeds, books, lectures, and advice for your next garden-ing project will be available. Admission per day: $10 adults; $9 seniors; $1 children under 12; 4-day passes also available. Hours: Thursday–Saturday 10 am–8 pm, Sunday 10 am–5 pm. Saturday offers a One Day Wine Festival for ages 21+ in an area separated from the gardens. A wrist band will allow the purchaser a complimentary wine glass to en-joy wine tastings and the opportunity to purchase wine produced in Tennessee from a variety of vine-yards. nashvillelawnandgardenshow.com.

March 7 – Collectors’ DayAdventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. Survey an extensive display of the im-pressive and often unexpected collections from middle Tennessee’s most passionate collectors. Items include all things outer space, Beanie Babies, coins, stamps, Godzillas, Halloween decorations, nutcrackers, Paddington bears, PEZ dispensers, vintage clip-on earrings, and collections from middle Tennessee’s geocachers’ and shell clubs. Included with general admission. adventuresci.org

March 7 – Whiskey Warmer1001 Westhaven Boulevard, Franklin. Say goodbye to winter at this evening whiskey wonderland, 6–9 pm. Cozy up with a few of your closest friends over a glass of whiskey, some great local food, and live music. Learn about over thirty types of whiskey with tastings from some of the best in the coun-try. Enjoy sampling and discussion with Johnnie Walker’s Master of Whisky, Stephen Wilson. Tickets include 15 whiskey samples, a tasting glass, and a scoop of Jeni’s Ice Cream. Food will be available for purchase from the Grilled Cheeserie. This is an outdoor event, so bundle up! whiskeywarmer.com

March 7, 8 – Across the Milky WayIngram Hall, Vanderbilt Blair School of Music. Chinese Arts Alliance presents this exquisite dance theater production with artistic direc-tion and choreography by Jen-Jen Lin, known for blending Chinese dance with modern dance skills and techniques and innovative theatri-cal elements. Three other original dances will be performed: Space, Beyond the Horizon, and Mood, involving masks, theater, and live music. Performances are Saturday at 7 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. chineseartsalliance.org

March 7, 14, 21 – Songwriter SessionsFord Theater, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Avenue South. Songwriters perform in an intimate setting and invite ques-tions from the audience every Saturday at 11:30 am. Included with museum admission. Listen to Marv Green (“Amazed,” “Consider Me Gone,” “Farmer’s Daughter,” “Wasted”) on March 7; Texas native Mickey Guyton (“Better Than You Left Me”) on March 14; Adam Wright (“So You Don’t Have to Love Me Anymore,” “If Love Was a River,” “No Truck, No Boat, No Girl,” “Wrong About You”) on March 21. Program passes will be given out begin-ning two hours prior to the program on a first-come, first-served basis. countrymusichalloffame.org

March 11-15 – 2015 SEC Men’s Basketball TournamentBridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. This post-sea-son tournament will consist of five rounds and will include all 14 SEC teams. Seeds 5 through 10 will receive a first-round bye, and the top four seeds will receive a “double bye” through the first round and second round. bridgestonearena.com

March 14 – Pi Day Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. Celebrate Pi (π) with activities and, best of all, pie! Pi, a never-ending number (3.14159…), is more than just a piece of cake… it’s circumfer-ence over diameter! Discover how you can mea-sure your hat size using only pi, find out what pi has to do with tossing, cutting, and eating pizza in The Missing PiZZA Link, plus much more. Included with general admission. adventuresci.org

March 14 – St Patrick’s CelebrationEast Park, 700 Woodland Street. Get your green on for great food, great beer, and great music fea-turing Nashville Celi, Nashville Pipes & Drums, Les Kerr and John Tomlin & Co! VIP tickets include free beer, free lunch from Edleys BBQ, Saint Patrick’s pint glass, and exclusive VIP seating. 11 am–7 pm. nashvillestpattys.com

March 14 – Franklin Main Street Brew FestDowntown Franklin. Beer lovers will enjoy a taste of some of the best local, national and international brews with 70 craft beers at 30-plus tasting sites from 6–9 pm, along with Celtic performers and plenty of Irish cheer! Explore downtown Franklin’s historic retail district, while enjoying the exploding

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micro-brewery market samplings. Tickets are $45/person. Advance registration recommended at downtownfranklintn.com/events/brewfest.

March 14 – Second Saturday Laser Shows at Sudekem PlanetariumAdventure 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. Join us for “We Will Rock You with a Bohemian Rhapsody” featuring the awesome sounds of Queen at 8:30 pm; the music of Led Zeppelin at 9:30 pm; “Laser Dark” alternative music experience featuring Smashing Pumpkins, Alice in Chains, Rage Against the Machine, Garbage, Rammstein, and White Zombie at 10:30 pm. Tickets available at the door, at the admission desk on the day of the event or online at sudekumplanetarium.com.

March 14 & 15 – Custom Auto ExpoNashville’s only real custom car show is celebrating 40 years! Saturday 9 am–7 pm; Sunday 9 am–4 pm. Admission per day: $12 adults; free 12 and under. $5 parking. hunterscustom.com

March 15 – Andrew Jackson’s Birthday Celebration at The Hermitage4580 Rachel’s Lane, Home of President Andrew Jackson. Celebrate the birthday of Andrew Jackson – the orphaned son of Irish immigrants who grew up to become a Tennessee pioneer and one of America’s foremost military heroes, political lead-ers, and seventh president of the United States. The day includes a traditional wreath-laying cer-emony, educational programming the whole family can enjoy and, of course, birthday cake! 9 am –4:30 pm. thehermitage.com

March 15 – St. Puppy’s DayRiverfront Park, 100 First Avenue North and South. The Nashville Humane Association will be on site from 10 am to 3 pm with pet adoptions, pet pho-tos, a St. Puppy’s Day parade, pet costume contest, retail vendors, samples, doggie play area, K9 dem-onstration and much more! Bring the family!

March 22 – Music City Half MarathonPublic Square Park. The run will be a mostly flat out and back excluding the first/last mile starting and finishing on Third Avenue adjacent to Public Square Park. This course will take you along the banks of

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the winding Cumberland River that flows through and around downtown Nashville. We’re adding a 10k, too! Then reward your efforts with delicious post-race food and drinks. Bring the whole family for an active day in Nashville! team-magic.com

March 24-28 – Tin Pan South10 Venues throughout Music City. Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival is the world’s largest all-song-writer festival. Thousands of fans attended last year, which featured nearly 350 songwriters and more than 90 performances at Nashville’s top venues. The talented artists that penned your favorite songs tell the stories behind those songs, and perform them in their original form. Nowhere else in the world can you hear so much original music in one place. You’ll hear music in its most raw and original form.Passes for multiple performances go on sale March 3. Tickets are available at the door for each show. tinpansouth.com

March 27 – Nashville venom Home GameMunicipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Avenue North. The Nashville Venom, the 2014 champions of the professional indoor football league, will play Alabama at 7 pm. nashvillevenom.com

March 27-29 – Nashville Flea MarketTennessee State Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue, (615) 862-5016. 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

March 28 – Easter Egg HuntsThe Easter Bunny will make a few early March ap-pearances this year, and your family can hop on board. The hunt at Southeast Greenspace and Community Center, 1277 12th Avenue South, will be 9 am–2 pm. East Park Greenspace & Ballfields’ Community Easter Egg Hunt & Picnic takes place at East Park, 700 Woodland Street, 11 am–1 pm. southeasteasterevent.com, nfcn.org

March 28 – Nashville RollergirlsNashville Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Avenue North. Doubleheader vs. Southern Illinois. nashvilleauditorium.com

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benefiting Mental Health America of Middle Tennessee on March 31. Buy tickets at Ryman box office, ryman.com, ticketmaster.com, ticketmaster outlets or call (615) 458-8700.

March at the Wildhorse Saloon120 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. wildhorsesaloon.com

March 1, 5, 6 – The Cash Legacy: A Musical Tribute to the Man in BlackJamison 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 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 clas-sic works of drama and musical theater to life in middle Tennessee, and each production promises the audience a fully immersive, emotional experi-ence. studiotenn.com

March 1, 7, 8 – Jack’s Tale: A Mythic Mountain MusicalNashville 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 daugh-ter, 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 chil-dren of all ages. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Sunday Bluegrass JamStation Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. Free admission every Sunday evening at Nashville’s premiere lis-tening 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) 255-3307, stationinn.com

March at the Nashville SymphonySchermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place. Packages may be purchased from the Patron Services hotline at (615) 687- 6401. Concerts this month are Dave Koz on March 6 at 8 pm (without orchestra); voices of Spring featuring the Nashville Symphony Chorus on March 8 at 3 pm; Craig Ferguson’s Hot & Grumpy Tour on March 9 at 7:30 pm (without orchestra); Beethoven & Thomas Hampson on March 12 at 7 pm, March 13 and 14 at 8 pm; vienna Boys Choir on Sunday, March 15 at 7 pm (without orchestra); A St. Patrick’s Pops with Natalie MacMaster & the Nashville Symphony on March 17 at 7:30 pm; Boyz II Men on Thursday, March 19 at 7 pm, March 20 and 21 at 8 pm; The Adventures of Young Amadeus on March 21 at 11 am. For tickets and showtimes, call the box office at (615) 687- 6400 between 10 am and 6 pm Monday through Friday or 10 am and 2 pm Saturday, or go to the website at nashvillesymphony.org.

March at the Ryman Auditorium116 Fifth Avenue North. This stellar venue is a six-time win-ner 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 Sam’s Place – Music for the Spirit featuring Amy Grant, Bear and Bo Rinehart of NEEDTOBREATHE, David Nail, The Isaacs and Laura Story on March 1; Gov’t Mule featuring John Scofield on March 5; Santana (pictured),

on March 11; The Sing Off featuring voiceplay, Street Corner Symphony, The Exchange and The Melodores on March 15; The Beach Boys on March 22; Dr. Dog with mewithoutyou on March 27; Brian Regan on March 29; vince Gill & Friends

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March 3, 10, 24 – The Doyle and Debbie ShowStation Inn, 402 12th 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.

March 6 – The New NashvilleWildhorse Saloon, 120 Second Avenue North. This special evening features performances from MamaDear 7–8 pm, The California Country Club 8:30–9:30 pm, and singer/songwriter Jeff Allen 10–11 pm. MamaDear has stirred audiences with their sweet harmonies, feel-good southern charm and infectious melodies. The California Country Club was established when several L.A. based touring musicians came together to explore and share their interest in country music with the country mu-sic world. North Carolina-bred and American Idol alum lead singer Katelyn Clampett uses stunning vocals, rousing anthems and her uncanny ability to make a crowd cheer with her Southern roots and California flair. Texas-born Jeff Allen brings a rivet-ing stage presence and a gift for penning heart-piercing lyrics while blurring the lines between out-law attitude and mainstream accessibility. Dinner will be available. wildhorsesaloon.com

March 6-14 – Fifth of JulyDarkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. Presented by ACT 1 (Artists’ Cooperative Theatre), a non-profit organization dedicated to bring-ing theatrical gems, both classic and modern, to Nashville audiences. Now in its twenty-sixth sea-son, ACT 1 has performed productions of more than a hundred of the world’s greatest plays. Performances on Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm. Tickets $15. act1online.com, darkhorsetheater.com

March 6-8, 12-15, 19-21 – Voices of NashvilleLooby Theater, 2301 Rosa Parks Boulevard. Nashville, meet your new neighbors! Presented by Tennessee Women’s Theater Project and writ-ten by Christine Mather and Sara Sharpe, Voices of Nashville explores the experience of immi-grants in our region through the eyes of these new Americans. twtp.org

March 7 – Sessions at SteinwaySteinway Piano Gallery, 4285 Sidco Drive. The Tennessee Jazz Blues Society and Steinway Piano Gallery of Nashville present this afternoon perfor-mance and interview, modeled after the award-win-ning series, Inside The Actors Studio. Host Rahsaan Barber and vocalist Dara Tucker are both artists whose work enriches Music City’s jazz and blues scenes. Tickets: $10/TJBS members and students; $15 for non-members. 1:30 pm. jazzblues.org

March 7, 14, 21, 28 – Bye Bye Liver: The Nashville Drinking PlayBlue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fast-paced 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 contes-tants are tested in Match Maker. Tickets are $12 each. Must be 21 or over. Call 1-800-650-6449 or go to byebyeliver.com/nashville.

March 10-15 – PippinAndrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Pippin is full of ex-traordinary acrobatics, wondrous magical feats and soaring songs from the composer of Wicked. This unforgettable new production is the winner of four 2013 Tony Awards® including Best Musical Revival. It features sizzling choreography in the style of Bob Fosse and breathtaking acrobatics by Les 7 Doigts de la Main, the creative force behind the nationwide sensation Traces. Pippin is noted for many Broadway standards including “Corner of the Sky,” “Magic To Do,” “Glory,” “No Time at All,” “Morning Glow,” and “Love Song.” tpac.org

March 11, 18 – Music City RootsThe 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 gen-eral admission; free for 5 and under; $10 students 19+ with valid college ID. musiccityroots.com

March 12-13 – Laurie AndersonOZ Nashville, 6172 Cockrill Bend Circle. Laurie Anderson is globally recognized as a groundbreak-ing leader in the use of technology in the arts. While known primarily for her multimedia presentations, Anderson has also cast herself in roles as varied as visual artist, composer, poet, photographer, film-maker, electronics whiz, vocalist, and instrumental-

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ist. The Language of the Future is a collection of songs and stories about contemporary culture and the latest chapter in Anderson’s ongoing explora-tion of the American narrative. Performances at 8 pm, tickets $45. ozartsnashville.org

March 12-14, 17-21, 24-28 – Death of a Salesman Andrew Johnson Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Nashville Repertory Theatre presents this poignant story of Arthur Miller’s tragic hero Willy Loman – the ag-ing, failing salesman who makes his living riding on a smile and a shoeshine. Death of a Salesman opened on Broadway in 1949, and each generation since has embraced the play as an expression of their own struggle to achieve the American dream. Death of a Salesman compresses epic extremes of humor and anguish, promise and loss, within the unstable walls of a suburban American home. Appropriate for high school and above audiences. nashvillerep.org

March 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 – Memphis The MusicalStreet Theatre Company performs at Bailey Middle School, 2000 Greenwood Avenue. Inspired by ac-tual events, Memphis is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world, and a black club singer who is ready for her big break. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the air-waves – filled with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll. Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards including Best Musical, and a Tony-winning original score with music by Bon Jovi founding member David Bryan. streettheatrecompany.org

March 18 – Tango Buenos AiresJames Polk Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. The “Song of Eva Perón” is a Tango dance and music presentation in-spired by the most important feminine character in Argentinian history, Eva Perón. Tracing her epic life – from her ascent to fame in the 1930s to her death in 1952 – this is a sparkling and poignant spectacle that is not to be missed. The “Song of Eva Perón” presents the flowering of a humble and beautiful woman. Starting from nothing but propelled by the influence of the Tango, which she first heard while growing up in the slums of Buenos Aires, Eva attains stardom and blooms to be Argentina‘s First

Lady. Her story brought her worldwide acclaim and still resonates with her millions of admirers. The “Song of Eva Perón” is the tale of this mythical figure put into traditional Tango dance and music from Buenos Aires. tpac.org

March 27-28 – Men Are From Mars, Women Are From VenusJames Polk Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. The one-man fu-sion of theater and stand-up starring Peter Story is based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show cov-ers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see them-selves on stage. Sexy and fast paced, this show is definitely for adults, but will leave audiences laugh-ing and giggling like little kids. tpac.org

March 27-29 – PicnicCircle Players at Hillsboro High School, 3812 Hillsboro Pike. Circle Players is one of the Tennessee’s oldest community theater companies. For 64 years, the company has produced more than 500 musicals, comedies, mysteries, historical dramas and classics, as well as cutting-edge social dramas and recent Broadway hits. Picnic, a 1953 play by William Inge, details the lives of “ordinary” Americans, from hopeful widows and embittered spinster to idealistic teenagers and restless wan-derers. Showtime: 7:30 pm, Sunday matinee 3 pm. circleplayers.net

March 28 – Comedian James GregoryFranklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin. Storytelling at its best! James Gregory turns the clock back to a time when life was simpler; before the death of common sense; a time when people sat on the front porch and actually talked to each other without a cell phone in their ear. The ab-sence of vulgarity sets James apart and his stories are carefully crafted art. franklintheatre.com

March 29 – The Mozart Sonatas for Piano and violinBlair School of Music, Ingram Hall, 2400 Blakemore Avenue. This is an incredible opportunity to hear masterworks of the piano and violin literature per-formed by master pianist Craig Nies and violinist Carolyn Huebl. Free and open to the public, the concert begins at 8 pm. blair.vanderbilt.edu

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Bridgestone Center, 501 BroadwayNashville Sounds Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (615) 242-4371

Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut StreetTennessee Titans NFL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (615) 565-4200

The Coliseum, One Titans Way

v I S I T O R I N F O R M AT I O N C E N T E R S 501 Broadway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (615) 259-4747

(in the glass tower of the Bridgestone Arena at Fifth and Broadway)

150 Fourth Avenue North . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (615) 259-4700(One Nashville Place, in the lobby of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau)

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diningAquarium RestaurantOpry Mills Mall. Sensational seafood in a unique setting. Dine around a 200,000 gallon tank featur-ing more than 100 species of colorful tropical fish including sharks and stingrays. Delicious menu se-lections 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 Laredo592 12th Avenue South. Delicious margaritas, fresh guacamole made at the table, and authentic Mexican food prepared with the freshest and fin-est ingredients make this restaurant in the Gulch a great destination for lunch, dinner or special events. (615) 259-9282, cantinalaredo.com

Claim JumperOpry Mills Mall. Celebrate special occasions, host a business lunch or gather with friends and family. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with a vast selec-tion of freshly prepared items including fish, rotis-serie chicken, baby-back pork ribs, freshly baked pot pie, specialty salads, pizzas, burgers and our fa-mous Six-Layer Chocolate Motherlode Cake. Relax in the saloon with cocktails and Claim Jumper’s own craft beers. (615) 649-0785, claimjumper.com

Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater2416 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 super-stars. 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) 885-4747, nashvillenightlife.com

2213 8th Ave. S.

(615) 891-4488

Open lunch and dinner—Mon.-Fri.

Open for dinner Sat.

SOUTHERN SMOKEHOUSE CUISINELIVE ENTERTAINMENT

LINE DANCING

WildhorseSaloon.com | 615-902-8200 GeneralJackson.com | 615-458-3900

DYNAMIC ENTERTAINMENTBREATHTAKING VIEWS

MOUTHWATERING CUISINE

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Two Twenty • Two Grill and Catering222 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) 291-6759 or fax (615) 291-6761.

Wildhorse SaloonLocated on historic Second Avenue, downtown. The Wild-horse offers three floors of ac-tion-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 din-ner nightly. Try the award-winning barbecue and world famous fried pickles. For current concert information call (615) 902-8211 or go to wildhors-esaloon.com. Hours subject to change due to private events.

Opry Backstage GrillThe 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 CaféThis unique dining concept located in Opry Mills is an adventure through a realistic indoor rainfor-est with lush foliage, cascading waterfalls and gi-ant 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) 514-3000, rainforestcafe.com

The Smiling Elephant2213 8th 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 din-ner Monday through Friday. Open for dinner on Saturday. (615) 891-4488, thesmilingelephant.com

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The Cat Shoppe2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. Unique toys, the world’s strongest catnip cigars, handmade dragon-fly toys, locally made cat-scratching posts (recom-mended by feline behaviorist). For cat lovers: jew-elry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceramics, books and frames. Be sure to visit the rescued cats await-ing adoption. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am– 6 pm; Sunday 1–4 pm. Call (615) 297-PURR (7877).

Cotton-Eyed JoeLocated 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 sur-rounded by a vast selection of gifts, souvenirs, T-shirts, jewelry and novelties at low prices. The Bargain Attic Area upstairs has close-out souve-nirs, 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) 726-3302 for more information.

Country Music Hall of Fame Museum Store222 Fifth Avenue South. There’s no admission fee to shop the Museum Store. Here you’ll find auto-graphed items, apparel, books, souvenirs, Hatch Show Prints, and exhibit related merchandise.

The Dog Store2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. A large selec-tion of gifts for people in your favorite breed in-cluding mugs, frames, statues, and books. And for the special dog in your life, all natural treats, leath-er collars, bowls, toys and food. Open Monday–

Saturday 10 am–6 pm and Sunday 1–4 pm. Call 279-WAGS (9247).

Gas Lamp Antique Mall100 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 fur-niture and home accessories are all featured. Call (615) 297-2224. 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) 292-2250. For more information, go to the website at gaslampantiques.com.

The Great EscapeFeaturing a huge selection of current and out-of-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, (615) 385-2116; and near Opry Mills at 111-B Gallatin Road North at Old Hickory Boulevard, (615) 865-8052. Open 10 am–9 pm, Monday–Saturday and 11 am–7 pm, Sunday. Need cash? The Great Escape also buys!

Hatch Show Print Store224 Fifth Avenue South. You’ll find a wide assort-ment of iconic and newly designed prints and posters, as well as other paper goods, Hatch logo apparel, and more. hatchshowprint.com

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The Hermitage Museum StoreHome of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, (615) 889-2941. A lovely selection of decora-tive accessories, books and videos, toys and col-lectibles, home décor, and gourmet gifts including Hermitage preserves and Lynchburg BBQ sauce. All proceeds from the sale of merchandise sup-port the activities and programs of the museum.

The Johnny Cash Museum Store119 Third Avenue South. Featuring Johnny Cash merchandise including T-shirts and other apparel, mugs, backpacks, tote bags, and more. Call (615) 256-1777 or visit johnnycashmuseum.com.

Opry Mills MallTennessee’s largest outlet and value retail shopping, dining and entertainment destination with more than 200 stores, includ-ing 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 entertain-ment venues: Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest Cafe, Claim Jumper and Dave & Buster’s. And in true Nashville fashion, live performances and musi-cal entertainment are regularly provided on Opry Mills’ Entertainment Stage.

65 SouthLocated 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 televi-sion show and, of course, fashion apparel and ac-cessories you need to outfit your southern style.

Opry OriginalsLocated 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 Shop2804 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 Shop116 Fifth Avenue North, (615) 458-8700. A great spot for music gift items and souvenirs including CDs, DVDs, posters, prints, books and apparel.

Wildhorse Saloon Gift Shop120 Second Avenue North, (615) 902-8200. This nationally recognized store offers a vast selec-tion of shirts, hats, hard goods and Nashville memorabilia.

Woodcuts Gallery and Framing1613 Jefferson Street, (615) 321-5357 telephone and (615) 321-2134 fax. Offering hundreds of open and limited edition prints, serigraphs, original pieces, framed art, cards, figurines, and fast cus-tom framing. woodcutsfineart.com

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ADvENTURE SCIENCE CENTER8800 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 chil-dren 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) 862-5160 or see adventuresci.org See page 6 for this

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BICENTENNIAL MALL STATE PARK600 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. Each of the 31 erupt-ing 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) 741-5280 or 888-TNPARKS.

BIKE THE GREENWAY BICYCLE RENTALSBriley Parkway (TN-155) at Two Rivers Parkway (Exit 10). Two Rivers Park Trailhead is within min-utes of Gaylord Opryland Resort, Music Valley Drive Hotels, and Nashville Airport Hotels, and offers miles of dedicated greenway. Hourly or half-day rentals. Call (615) 920-1388 or visit bikethegreenway.net to arrange your bike rental and transfer to trailhead (if needed).

CARNTON PLANTATION1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. Carnton Plantation, home of The Widow of the South, was a field hospital following the Battle of Franklin, fought in 1864. Plantation includes a home tour,

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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 PARK2500 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 ART1200 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 contem-porary art. Themed art installations in the gardens change annually. Open Tuesday–Sunday 9 am–5 pm. Call (615) 353-9827, or visit cheekwood.org.

COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM2222 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 his-tory of America’s music through exciting new ex-hibits, 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 com-prehensive tour through Rogers’s acclaimed musical phases and other artistic outlets. The exhibit will feature artifacts including cos-tume 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 ca-reer. 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 memen-tos, albums and music videos. Ronnie Milsap: A Legend In My Time will feature artifacts includ-ing stage costumes, various awards, rhinestone sunglasses, Braille labels, and much more. Dylan, Cash, And The Nashville Cats: A New Music City, opening March 27, will explore the magical time of the late 1960s and early ’70s. Open daily 9 am–5 pm. Admission: $24.95 adults (ages 13+); $14.95 youth (ages 6-12); free for children 5 and under; $22.50 seniors (ages 6 0+), students, AAA; $21.50 military. Upgrade to a Gold package (au-dio tour) or Platinum package, which also includes a tour of historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis and

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ryMAN AuDiToriuM2003 and 2004 Pollstar Concert Industry Awards "Theater Of The Year". Located in downtown Nashville, 116 Fifth Avenue North. A National Historic Landmark, 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 1943-1974, and was completely renovated in 1994. By day, you can take a museum tour that showcases the legend-ary stars who have graced its stage. Then in the evening, you can return to the premier performance hall for one of many shows and concerts scheduled year-round. Travelocity has named the Ryman one of the "10 coolest venues in the world," and CitySearch.com has voted it one of the five "Best Places to Hear Live Music" in America for the third year in a row. Call (615)889-3060, or log onto www.ryman.com for an event schedule.

SECONd FIddLE Tradition lives at Second Fiddle. One step inside this Lower Broadway Honky Tonk and you know you're in Nashville. This is what you've imagined Nashville to be, great country music and friendly people. Antique radios and memorabilia from the old Country Music Hall of Fame line the walls of this real deal country music honky tonk. CMT filmed their show "40 Greatest Drinking Songs" staring Wynonna Judd here at The Second Fiddle. And Second Fiddle was the loca-tion used by Tim McGraw’s Monday Night Football Halftime Show for the NFL 2006 season. Visit the website at www.thesecondfiddle.com.

ThE STAGE oN broADwAyThe Stage On Broadway is Lower Broadway’s hottest, edgiest place to party hard with all your rowdy friends. See and be seen at The Stage where there’s live country music daily and never a cover charge. Check out the huge mural of great country music legends. And be sure to look at the original oil painting of The Highwaymen that hangs over the front door. Hank Williams, Jr., Pam Tillis, Brooks & Dunn, Montgomery Gentry and many more of Country Music’s greatest have used The Stage for filming videos and TV specials. You never know who'll show up tonight at The Stage On Broadway. Visit the web site at www.TheStageOnBroadway.com.

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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) 416-2001 for more information or log onto countrymusichalloffame.org.

GENERAL JACKSON SHOWBOATClimb 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 entertain-ing show are included on the evening cruise. For tickets and more information call (615) 458-3900 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, come-dy and more. Artists sched-uled to appear this month include Easton Corbin, Old Dominion, Ricky Skaggs, Suzy Bogguss, Dustin Lynch (pictured), Jana Kramer, Diamond Rio, The Willis Clan, Charlie Worsham, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Asleep at the Wheel, Old Crow Medicine Show, Rascal Flatts, Sturgill Simpson, Charlie Daniels Band, and more! Shows: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 7 pm. For tickets, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.

GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE BACKSTAGE PASS TOURS2804 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 follow-ing 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 infor-mation, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.

THE HERMITAGEHome 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

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his family. Special garden and farm tours are given seasonally as well as tours through active archaeol-ogy 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) 889-2941, thehermitage.com.

HISTORIC RCA STUDIO B1611 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) 416-2001 or visit the website at countrymusichalloffame.com.

JOHNNY CASH MUSEUM119 Third Avenue South. Featuring the largest collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia in the world, the museum has everything from his earli-

est childhood artifacts to the last song he wrote. Exhibits chronicle The Man in Black’s life with stunning graphics, artifacts and interactive tech-nology and include stage costumes, instruments, personal letters, artwork and handwritten songs as well as artifacts from family members and no-table friends. Experience a three-dimensional walk through the life and legend of this interna-tional 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) 256-1777 or see johnnycashmuseum.com.

LANE MOTOR MUSEUM702 Murfreesboro Pike. Discover unique vehicles from A to Z at Lane Motor Museum. One of the few museums in North America to specialize in

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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 alter-native method to musical notation – is on perma-nent 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) 742-7445 for more information or visit the website lanemuseum.org.

THE LOTz HOUSE1111 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) 790-7190 or visit LotzHouse.com.

NASHvILLE NIGHTLIFE DINNER THEATER2416 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 ap-pear such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely, “The Fiddle 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 tradi-tion. Tour groups are welcome. Reservations rec-ommended. Call (615) 885-4747 or go to nashville nightlife.com.

NASHvILLE zOO AT GRASSMERE3777 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 mam-mals, 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) 833-1534 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 magnifi-cent 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 PARK1160 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.

RYMAN AUDITORIUM116 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 1943–1974, and was completely renovated in 1994. The premier performance hall has many shows and concerts scheduled year-round. For tickets, call (615) 889-3060, visit the Ryman Box Office, or ryman.com.

RYMAN AUDITORIUM TOURS116 Fifth Avenue North, downtown. This National Historic Landmark is most famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974. 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

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attractionsShop. Self-guided tours are $15 for adults, and $10 for children ages 4–11. Backstage tours are $20 and $15. To buy tour tickets, go to ryman.com or call (615) 889-3060.

TENNESSEE STATE CAPITOLCharlotte Avenue, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. The historic Tennessee State Capitol stands today much as it did when completed in 1859. Several areas, including the first floor hallway, library and Supreme Court chamber, have been re-stored to their 19th-century, Greek Revival appear-ance. 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 MUSEUMFifth Avenue and Deaderick Street, downtown. The museum’s Civil War holdings of uniforms, 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) 741-2692, 1-800-407-4324 or at the website tnmuseum.org.

TRIBUTE TO THE KING 1953–1977Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Drive. On Mondays and Thursdays this high-ener-gy, live musical biography starring John Beardsley features all six eras of the King’s career, including over 30 songs and five costume changes, and has thrilled audiences of all ages from New York to

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Russia. The legend lives on in Nashville’s first and only continuously running show paying tribute to the King in Music City, where he recorded over 300 songs. “A great show, very authentic! I look forward to seeing it again,” raved DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime drummer. Audiences continue to give standing ovations at every show. A must-see show while in Nashville. To order tickets, which is recommended, call (615) 758-0098. Seating at 6:30 pm. Showtime is 7 pm. Box office opens at 10 am, day of show. Plenty of free parking! thenashvilleking.com

THE UPPER ROOM1908 Grand Avenue, midtown. An active cha-pel 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 dur-ing Lent and Easter. Come experience the tran-quility of the Upper Room amid the city’s tumult. Open Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm. Closed holidays and weekends. Call (615) 340-7207 or visit upperroom.org/chapel.

WILDHORSE SALOONSecond 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 cur-rent concert information, call (615) 902-8200 or go to the website at wildhorsesaloon.com.

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art events and art crawls:

Various area galleries offer rare opportunities to view diverse exhibitions featuring many genres of artwork the first Friday or Saturday of the month. The events are free, and some venues serve com-plimentary wine and light hors d’ouevres.

March 6 – Downtown Franklin Friday Art CrawlCharming shops, galleries and live music. A $5 un-limited trolley ticket will take guests from spot to spot, 6–9 pm. franklinartscene.com

March 7 – Downtown Nashville Saturday Art CrawlFestive atmosphere along Fifth Avenue of the Arts to the Historic Arcade to Eighth Avenue to Broadway, 6–9 pm. nashvilledowntown.com/play

March 7 – Arts & Music at Wedgewood/HoustonMinutes from downtown, Wedgewood/Houston is rich with art and music culture. am-wh.com

March 28 – The Woman’s Club of Nashville Art Fest 3206 Hillsboro Pike. Sixteen vendors will be sell-ing fine art, jewelry, and more at this free event, 10 am–4 pm. This is a special opportunity to see inside this Greek revival estate and private club built in 1927, which is listed in the National and Tennessee Registers of Historic Sites. Music City Pie Company’s food truck will be on site to tempt you with both savory and sweet pies. thewomansclubofnashville.com

museums & galleries:

Centennial Art Center25th Avenue North & Park Plaza in Centennial Park. The gallery showcases the art of local and region-al professional and emerging artists. A colorful three-woman display including abstract paintings, digital artwork and woven clay sculptures (through

March 25). Free admission, Monday–Thursday 9 am–5 pm. nashville.gov/cac

Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art1200 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 (through March 31). cheekwood.org

The Frist Center for the visual Arts919 Broadway. Tina Barney: The Europeans pres-ents a selection of sumptuous photographs of im-ages renowned for their seductive beauty and poi-gnant insight into the inner circle of the European old world elite. Houghton Hall: Portrait of an English Country House showcases the art and architecture of one of England’s grandest country houses. (615) 244-3340, fristcenter.org

Nashville Public Library Art GalleryMain Library, 615 Church Street. Paper, Thread, and Trash addresses issues of consumption and waste by using found materials to build original and unique books through very literal interpreta-tions to installations and conceptual based proj-ects. These works of art challenge viewers to look at our waste in new ways. library.nashville.org

Tennessee Executive ResidenceThis classic example of stately Georgian architec-ture has a collective display of antiques and art-work that demonstrate the rich and robust history of the state. Tours are offered free of charge on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, based on house availability. Schedule at least two weeks in advance at tn.gov/firstlady/residence.

Tennessee State Museum505 Deaderick Street. Open Tuesday–Saturday 10 am–5 pm, Sunday 1–5 pm. (615) 741-2692. What Is To Become of the People explores the expe-riences of Tennesseans during the Civil War and Reconstruction. In addition to rare artifacts, the exhibit examines personal stories of civilians dur-ing military occupation, the challenges women confronted on the home front, soldiers fighting in pivotal conflicts, 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

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Ignite your curiosity! See a show at the Sudekum Planetarium, invent something in the Tinkering Garage, watch a live science demonstration, climb to the top of Adventure Tower, pilot a full-motion flight simulator, explore inside the human body in BodyQuest, or travel across the solar system in the massive Space Chase exhibit.

DAILY 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. | FREE PARKING

800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville | (615) 862-5160

www.adventuresci.org