Events this Week

Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman: Thurs, Jul 17. Ryman Auditorium. 7:30 pm. $24.50. Cherryholmes and Bradley Walker perform this week. Series continuing every Thursday night through July 31.

Opening Reception at the Metro Arts Commission Thurs, Jul 17. Metro Office Building, 800 2nd Avenue South, 4th Floor. 862-6737. 2 pm - 4:30 pm. Free. New exhibit with works by local artists Olga Alexeeva, Juliana Ericson, and Donna Rizzo. Exhibit on display through November 6.

Metro Parks Jam Band Lunchtime Concert: Fri, Jul 18. Courtyard at the Main Library. 615 Church Street. 862-5800. 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Free. Students participating in Metro Parks’ “Jam Bands” classes will perform.

Village Lunchtime Loft Tour: Fri, Jul 18. Village Real Estate. 301 Church Street. 279-7299. Noon. Join the CityLiving Team for a free tour of urban condos. This tour features District Lofts in the Market District at 3rd Avenue N. and Harrison Street. The tour will last approximately one hour.

Nashville Symphony Single Ticket On Sale Event Sat, Jul 19. Schermerhorn Symphony Center. One Symphony Place. 687-6400. 10 am - 2 pm. All tickets for the Nashville Symphony 2007/08 season in Schermerhorn Symphony Center will go on sale to the public. On site only, they will offer $15 tickets to most Thursday evening concerts in the SunTrust Classical Series. In addition, the first 100 ticket buyers on site will receive a free Nashville Symphony t-shirt. Live radio remotes by Lightning 100 and Mix 92.9.

Summer Grill Party at the Farmers’ Market Sat, Jul 19. Nashville Farmers’ Market. 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd./8th Avenue North. 880-2001. 11:30 am. Free. Take a bite out of summer at the market’s annual “Summer Grill Party.” Sample the array of foods fresh from local farms and straight from the Market Grill. Gather around the JennAir cooking stage in Farm Shed #2 at 11:30 am for cooking tips from Chef Joe Shaw of the Standard Restaurant. Live music in the Farm Shed midway by the Jim Ragland Band from noon to 2 pm.

“Mixed Metaphors” Opening Reception: Sat, Jul 19. Tinney+Cannon Contemporary. 237 5th Avenue North. 255-7816. 6 - 9 pm. Free. “Mixed Metaphors” features paintings and sculptures by Kathleen Holmes. Exhibit on display through August 16.

Artist Reception at the Rymer: Sat, Jul 19. The Rymer Gallery. 233 5th Avenue North. 752-6030. Free. 6 - 9 pm. “Signs: Classical to Contemporary” features traditional, transitional, and contemporary artwork by Phurba Namgay. Exhibit on display through July 26.

Open House at POSH Hair Design: Mon, Jul 21. POSH Hair Design. 201 2nd Avenue North. 252-8885. 4 - 9 pm. Free. Meet and greet with Kenneth Eaton, candidate for U.S. Senate. Wine and light hors d’oeuvres served.

Ticket Discount : $5 Off The Wiggles at Municipal Auditorium The Wiggles are coming to Municipal Auditorium on July 25 at 3 pm and 6:30 pm. Tickets range in prices from $20 - $40. Click here to receive $5 off: ticketmaster.com/promo/bhdrq8. Password: DOWNTOWN. This offer is valid for all tickets and to either show.

Events July 16 - August 3

The Makaha Sons at TPAC - July 16

Hootie and the Blowfish at the Wildhorse Saloon - July 16

Downtown Residential Mixer at the Rymer Gallery - July 17

Opening Reception at the Metro Arts Commission - July 17

Idina Menzel at TPAC - July 17

Bluegrass Night with Cherryholmes & Bradley Walker at the Ryman - July 17

Joe Byrne and Trooperstown at Mulligan’s Pub - July 17 - 19

Spiritual Healing Webcast at the Christian Science Reading Room - July 18

“Wrap It and Lose It” Party at the Holiday Inn Express - July 18

Go, Dog, Go! at Nashville Children’s Theatre - July 18

The Frog Prince at the Main Library - July 18 - August 9

Summer Grill Party at the Farmers’ Market - July 19

NHBW Voter’s Registration Drive at the Farmers’ Market - July 19

Frist Center Kids Club: Stain Painting at the Frist Center - July 19

Opening Reception for “Mixed Metaphors” at Tinney+Cannon Contemporary - July 19

Lisa Williams at the Ryman - July 19

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss at the Sommet Center - July 19

Super Bailaz del Verano at the Municipal Auditorium - July 19

Bloodkin at Windows Off the Cumberland - July 19

Van Hunt and Britten at The Place South Second - July 20

Banjo Demonstration at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - July 20

All Ages Pop-Up Workshop at the Main Library - July 22

Spiritualized with the Dirtbombs at City Hall - July 22

Urban Design Forum at the Civic Design Center - July 24

Bluegrass Night with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder at the Ryman - July 24

Sheryl Crow and James Blunt at the Sommet Center - July 24

America’s National Teenager Queen Pageant at TPAC - July 24 - 26

Larry Kernagis & Def Leprechaun at Mulligan’s Pub - July 24 - 26

Frist Friday featuring The Dirt Drifters at the Frist Center - July 25

Pop Go The Wiggles Live! at the Municipal Auditorium - July 25

Richard Marx at the Wildhorse Saloon - July 26

Frist Center Kids Club: Stain Painting at the Frist Center - July 26

7th Annual Music City Brewers Festival at Hilton Park - July 26

San Rafael at Sambuca - July 29

Bluegrass Night with Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys with The Grascals at the Ryman - July 31

Billy Currington and David Lee Murphy at the Wildhorse Saloon - August 1

Def Leppard at the Sommet Center - August 1

Mayor’s First Day Festival at the Sommet Center - August 3

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New Coffee Shop - Church St. Coffee House!

708 Church Street. 493-9089. This new coffee shops serves Starbucks coffee products. Food items currently include pastries and they plan to expand breakfast and lunch menus soon. Hours are Mon - Fri, 6 am - 5 pm; Sat, 7 am - 3 pm; and Sun, 8 am - 3 pm.

Lobster Dinner for Two Promotion at The Palm The Palm. 140 5th Avenue South. 742-7256. Now through August 31 The Palm offers a “lobster dinner for two” promotion. The menu includes two salads, one family-size side dish, and a choice of a four, five or six-pound lobster starting at $95. During this time, The Palm will also offer special Summer cocktails including watermelon mojitos, strawberry margaritas, Malbec wines and more.

Events this Week

Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman:  Thurs, Jul 10. Ryman Auditorium. 7:30 pm. $24.50. Rhonda Vincent & the Rage perform this week with IIIrd Tyme Out and Dailey & Vincent. Series continuing every Thursday night through July 31.

Digital Nashville Happy Hour:  Thurs, Jul 10. Uptown 162. 162 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard (8th Avenue North). 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Free. Digital Nashville is a networking group for professionals working in or interested in digital media. RSVP here.

New Exhibits Open at the Tennessee State Museum Thurs, Jul 10. Tennessee State Museum. 505 Deaderick. Book signing with photographer Nancy Lee Andrews on Thursday from 4 - 6 pm. Her exhibit “A Dose of Rock ‘n Roll & A Pinch of Country” opens this weekend with “Legs & Leaves: Creations from the Cumberland Furniture Guild.” The exhibits open to the public on Sunday, July 13. An opening reception will be held from 2 to 4 pm. Both exhibits will be on display through August 31.

Spa Party at Holistic Options Massage:  Fri, Jul 11. Holistic Options Massage. 64 B Arcade. 582-6843. All day event. $40 for a fat loss wrap, mini-massage, and aromatherapy session. If you bring two friends, the package is $35 each. The first three people to call to make an appointment for this day will receive a 45-minute massage free.

MP&F Speaker Series: David Maraniss, author of Rome 1960: The Olympics that Changed the World Tues, Jul 15. Main Library. 615 Church Street. 259-4000. 6 pm. Free. Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Maraniss will discuss and sign copies of his new book. RSVPs are requested to bookevent@mpf.com.

An Evening of Aloha with the Makaha Sons Wed, Jul 16. TPAC’s Johnson Theater. 505 Deaderick Street. 255-2787. 7 pm. $27. The Makaha Sons will perform traditional Hawaiian music and dance with Barry Kimokeo and Kealo Koko.

Nightlife & Live Music Options

Events July 9 - 27

Ween at City Hall - July 9

Fish Michie at Swank’s Martini and Wine Bar at the Doubletree Hotel - July 9

Keith Anderson at the Wildhorse Saloon - July 10

Digital Nashville Happy Hour at Uptown 162 - July 10

Bluegrass Night with Rhonda Vincent and the Rage at the Ryman - July 10

Johnny Barranco at Swank’s Martini and Wine Bar at the Doubletree Hotel - July 10

Book Signing with Nancy Lee Andrews at the Tennessee State Museum - July 10

Mark Harriman and Inya at Mulligan’s Pub - July 10 - 12

Architecture Tour at the Frist Center - July 11

Lucero at the Cannery Ballroom - July 11

Edward Saint Pe and Fish Michie at Swank’s Martini and Wine Bar at the Doubletree Hotel - July 11

Go, Dog, Go! at Nashville Children’s Theatre - July 11

Art Opening Reception at the Tennessee Arts Commission - July 12

Frist Center Kids Club: Stain Painting at the Frist Center - July 12

Johnny Barranco at Swank’s Martini and Wine Bar at the Doubletree Hotel - July 12

Panty Raid’s Birthday Bash at Mercy Lounge - July 12

The Reluctant Dragon at Nashville Children’s Theatre - July 12

The History of Moveable and Pop-Up Books: Talk and Reception at the Main Library - July 13

Opening Reception for “Legs & Leaves: Creations for the Cumberland Furniture Guild” at the Tennessee State Museum - July 13

Mandolin Demonstration at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - July 13

Author Discussion with Pulitzer Prize Winner David Maraniss at the Main Library - July 15

Mark Knopfler at the Ryman - July 15

Pat Benetar and Neil Giraldo at the Wildhorse Saloon - July 15

The Makaha Sons at TPAC - July 16

Hootie and the Blowfish at the Wildhorse Saloon - July 16

Opening Reception at the Metro Arts Commission - July 17

Idina Menzel at TPAC - July 17

Bluegrass Night with Cherryholmes & Jim Lauderdale at the Ryman - July 17

Joe Byrne and Trooperstown at Mulligan’s Pub - July 17 - 19

Go, Dog, Go! at Nashville Children’s Theatre - July 18

Frist Center Kids Club: Stain Painting at the Frist Center - July 19

Opening Reception for “Mixed Metaphors” at Tinney+Cannon Contemporary - July 19

Lisa Williams at the Ryman - July 19

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss at the Sommet Center - July 19

Bloodkin at Windows Off the Cumberland - July 19

Van Hunt and Britten at The Place South Second - July 20

Banjo Demonstration at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - July 20

All Ages Pop-Up Workshop at the Main Library - July 22

Spiritualized with the Dirtbombs at City Hall - July 22

Bluegrass Night with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder at the Ryman - July 24

Sheryl Crow and James Blunt at the Sommet Center - July 24

America’s National Teenager Queen Pageant at TPAC - July 24 - 26

Larry Kernagis & Def Leprechaun at Mulligan’s Pub - July 24 - 26

Frist Friday featuring The Dirt Drifters at the Frist Center - July 25

Pop Go The Wiggle Live! at the Municipal Auditorium - July 25

Richard Marx at the Wildhorse Saloon - July 26

Frist Center Kids Club: Stain Painting at the Frist Center - July 26

7th Annual Music City Brewers Festival at Hilton Park - July 26

Massage Discount & Promotion: Holistic Options Massage. 64 B Arcade. 582-6843. All first time customers receive a free chair massage. With a donation to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, repeat customers receive 50% off their next 60 - 90 minute massage. All promotions valid through June 20. Appointments available Tues - Sat from 10 am - 6 pm.

Events this Week

First Tennessee Summer Festival: Spanish Guitar Fri, Jun 13 - Sat, Jun 14. Schermerhorn Symphony Center. One Symphony Place. 687-6400. Giancarlo Guerrero will conduct the Nashville Symphony joined by Manuel Barrueco on the guitar. Barrueco weaves together the traditions of Spain and Latin America for a night of msica fantstica! Come early and enjoy strolling musicians and a Summer Festival supper prepared by award-winning chefs. The buffet is available for purchase at each event.

NPT 8K Run

Sat, Jun 14. Bicentennial Mall. 600 James Robertson Parkway. 862-8414. $25. 8 am start for 8K runners, 8:30 am start for one-mile fun run/walk participants. $25. Two options, the 8K for serious runners and a fun run or walk one-mile course. The routes will include historic and cultural icons, as well as characters from NPT’s popular children’s programming.

Edgar Soto Memorial Race: Music City Twilight Criterium Sat, Jun 14. The course runs throughout downtown (see “Road Closures” article below for full route). Noon - 8 pm. The bicycle race format will be a criterium series. A total purse of $19,000 for the weekend races. Race headquarters at the Wildhorse Saloon. Saturday’s race is one part of a weekend full of races across Middle Tennessee. PAY ATTENTION to road closures, see article below.

John England & the Western Swingers CD Release Party Mon, Jun 16. Robert’s Western World. 244-9552. 6 - 10 pm. Free. John England & the Western Swingers release their third CD, “Open That Gate.” Drink specials, food and special guests.

Events June 11 - 29

Who’s Bad? The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band at Mercy Lounge - June 11

Fish Michie at Swank’s Martini and Wine Bar at the Doubletree Hotel - June 11

Father’s Day Glass Night at the Flying Saucer - June 11

Craig Morgan at the Wildhorse Saloon - June 11

The Wooten Brothers at 3rd & Lindsley - June 11

Jewels Hanson at Nashville Crossroads - June 12

Johnny Barranco at Swank’s Martini and Wine Bar at the Doubletree Hotel - June 12

Def Leprechaun at Mulligan’s Pub - June 12 - 14

Hangmans Beautiful Daughter lunchtime concert at Dunn Bros. Coffee - June 13

The Tubes at the Wildhorse Saloon - June 13

Trio Jinga at Swank’s Martini and Wine Bar at the Doubletree Hotel - June 13

Joe Truman at Dunn Bros. Coffee - June 13

Shelly Fairchild at 3rd & Lindsley - June 13

4th Annual Wanderlust Party at the Cannery Ballroom - June 13

First Tennessee Summer Festival: Spanish Guitar at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - June 13 - 14

Frist Center Kids Club: Inspired by Tiffany at the Frist Center - June 14

Johnny Barranco at Swank’s Martini and Wine Bar at the Doubletree Hotel - June 14

San Rafael Band at Sambuca - June 14

Stephen Sabastien at Dunn Bros. Coffee - June 14

Josh Hoge, Ernie Halter, and Rob Blackledge at 3rd & Lindsley - June 14

Edgar Soto Memorial Race around downtown streets - June 14

Waylon Jennings Family & Friends Reunion 2008 at the Rutledge - June 14

NPT 8K Run/Walk at Bicentennial Mall - June 14

Stained Glass Workshop at the Frist Center - June 14 - 15

Kristen Cothron at Sambuca - June 15

Datarock, Judi Chicago, and DJ Kevin Perryman at the Mercy Lounge - June 15

Senior Monday at the Frist Center - June 16

Her and Kings Country at Cadillac Ranch - June 16

John England & the Western Swingers’ CD Release Party at Robert’s Western World - June 16

Sony Music Night Showcase at The Rutledge LMV - June 17

Her and Kings Country at Wildhorse Saloon - June 17 - 20

One Year Anniversary Party at the Big Bang - June 18

Chris Botti at the Ryman - June 18

Jewels Hanson at Nashville Crossroads - June 19

Young Professionals Networking Event at Aerial - June 19

Mark Harriman and Inya at Mulligan’s Pub - June 19 - 21

WRLT Lightning 100 Presents: Marc Broussard with Sons of William at the Cannery Ballroom - June 20

New Exhibitions Open at the Frist Center - June 20

Eddie Izzard: Stripped at the Ryman - June 20

Little Texas at the Wildhorse Saloon - June 20

NHL Draft Party at the Sommet Center - June 20

First Tennessee Summer Festival: Russian Piano at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - June 20 - 21

International Puppet Festival at the Main Library - June 20 - 22

Artists’ Reception at the Tennessee Arts Commission - June 21

Chris Gaffney and Duane Jarvis Cancer Benefit Concert at the Mercy Lounge - June 21

Old School Soul Jam Tour at the Municipal Auditorium - June 21

“Chefs at the Market” featuring Joe Shaw of The Standard at the Farmers’ Market - June 21

Taste of Music City on the Gateway Bridge - June 21

Fiddle and Guitar Demonstration with Ryan Joseph and Kathy Chiavola at the Country Music Hall of Fame - June 22

Filter at City Hall - June 23

Cinderella with Lyman at the Wildhorse Saloon - June 24

Daniel Johnston with The Hymns at the Cannery Ballroom - June 24

Paul van Dyk at City Hall - June 24

Merle Haggard at the Ryman - June 25

Gin Blossoms with The Rembrandts at the Wildhorse Saloon - June 26

Jewels Hanson at Nashville Crossroads - June 26

Bluegrass Night with Earl Scruggs at the Ryman - June 26

Mark Harriman and Inya at Mulligan’s Pub - June 26 - 27

Lazyday Beach Bar Crawl at Buckwild Saloon, Big Bang, McFadden’s, and Decades - June 27

Edwin McCain Band at City Hall - June 27

Rancid with Th’ Legendary Shack Shakers & Hillbilly Casino at Rocketown - June 27

Tommy Emmanuel at TPAC - June 27

NGA Night of the Champions at TPAC - June 27

Frist Friday featuring Lori McKenna at the Frist Center - June 27

First Tennessee Summer Festival: American Movies at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - June 27 - 28

3rd Annual Nashville Nationals Rods, Customs, Classics & Muscle Cars through ‘72 at LP Field - June 27 - 29

Family Program: Musical Petting Zoo at the Country Music Hall of Fame - June 28

Sacred Music and Chanting Event at Yoga Source - June 28

Dawn Upshaw at the Ryman - June 28

Kim Richey, Will Kimbrough and Mando Saenz at Mercy Lounge - June 28

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