Events this Week
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Thurs, Dec 4. Downtown Presbyterian Church. 154 5th Avenue N. 254-7584. 11 am – 2 pm. $6. The DPC’s long-time holiday tradition and fundraiser, the 82nd Annual Waffle Shop! Brunch includes a hand-pressed waffle, cheese grits, and a choice of old fashioned turkey hash or sausage plus coffee and spiced tea. You don’t want to miss this feast! Plus, a bake sale, craft sale and tours of the historic church.
It’s A Wonderful Life – Live Radio Play
Thurs, Dec 4. 401 Church Street. 252-2567. 11 am – 1 pm. Free. Students from Davidson Academy’s Theatre Troupe will perform It’s A Wonderful Life. 15% of all beverage and bean sales that day will be donated to the “Friends of the Arts” program at Davidson Academy.
State of the Art Lecture: Dawoud Bey
Representing the Human Subject
Thurs, Dec 4. Frist Center for the Visual Arts. 919 Broadway. 244-3340. 6:30 pm. Free. Join noted photographer Dawoud Bey as he discusses his work. Bey is a Distinguished College Artist and photography professor at Columbia College in Chicago. His work has been part of numerous exhibitions worldwide. This lecture is presented in conjunction with “The Best of Photography and Film from the George Eastman House Collection” exhibition on view at the Frist Center through January 25, 2009.
New Holiday Show at Miss Marple’s Dinner Theater
Thurs, Dec 4 – Sun, Dec 7 and Thurs, Dec 11 – Sun, Dec 13. Miss Marple’s Dinner Theater. 164 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. 242-8000. 7 pm. $50. “The Castaways Christmas” is a holiday spoof on the TV show “Gilligan’s Island.” Castaways Merry Ann, Ginjerr, Skipurr, Gilleegan and Mrs. Howl return to the island for a reunion.
2nd Annual Artisan Fair
Fri, Dec 5. Cummins Station Main Lobby. 209 10th Avenue South. 369-6808. 11 am – 3 pm. Free. Unique gift items, handmade jewelry, food, art, and more by artisans and businesses located in Cummins Station. If you can’t make it this Friday, the fair is also scheduled for Friday, December 12 and Friday, December 19.
Metro Christmas Tree Lighting
Fri, Dec 5. Public Square. Corner of 2nd and Union. 6 pm. Free. Mayor Karl Dean will launch Nashville’s holiday season by lighting the city’s 40-foot Norway Spruce. Entertainment by a quartet from the Barbershop Harmony Society and Phil Stacey, American Idol Finalist and the Nashville Christmas Parade’s grand marshal. The mayor will flip the switch to the tree and the six wreaths decorating the Historic Courthouse and Founders Tower around 6:20 pm.
Fri, Dec 5. Star line: Juvenile Justice Center. Course: throughout downtown. Finish line: LP Field. 356-8130. 6:30 pm. This 5K run/walk kicks off the Nashville Christmas Parade. Since its inception in 1980 the run has raised over $500,000 for Big Brothers of Nashville. Runner registration is open through December 5. All money raised benefits Big Brothers of Nashville.
“Christmas Memories” Nashville Christmas Parade
Fri, Dec 5. Broadway and 2nd Avenue. 7 pm. Free. The 56th Annual Nashville Christmas Parade celebrating Nashville’s rich history of musical entertainment. The parade boasts twenty-seven decorated floats, large helium balloons like the Macy’s Parade in NYC, holiday lights illuminating the night sky, Santa Claus, and eleven high school marching bands, plus TSU’s marching band filling the streets with magical sounds of the holiday season. The route begins at 6th and Broadway, goes east to 2nd Avenue and then crosses the Woodland Street Bridge to LP Field. This year’s grand marshal is American Idol finalist and recording artist Phil Stacey. NOTE: road closures, see article below.
Holiday Concert: Blair Children’s Suzuki Violin and Cello Program
Sat, Dec 6. Frist Center for the Visual Arts. 919 Broadway. 244-3340. 2 pm. Free. A performance by the Suzuki String Program at The Blair School of Music. Fifty young violin and cello students will present a concert featuring traditional holiday carols as well as classical works by Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi.
Sat, Dec 6. 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. Two free shuttles provide 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.
Sat, Dec 6. 215 5th Avenue North. 254-2040. 6 – 9 pm. Free. Holiday open house and birthday celebration. 12th Annual Holiday Arts Market and new exhibit on display. “Wood, Canvas and Clay” features works by four artists that are new to the Arts Company. The holiday arts market features affordable gifts such as art books, new photography, paintings, sculpture, art-related merchandise and more. Plus, two continued exhibits on display through December 19: “90 Years in the American West” and “The Wave of My Eyes.”
BelArt Studio
Sat, Dec 6. 56 Arcade. 397-2347. 6 – 9 pm. Grand opening of this new studio and showroom in the Arcade! Art by owner Marleen De Waele-De Bock on display.
Sat, Dec 6. 115 Rosa Parks Blvd. 251-8997. 6 – 9 pm. Free. “Branch Out: Artists Interpret the Holidays” features works from local and national artists. Gifts for sale for as little as $20 include ornaments by Mr. Hooper. On display through December 20.
Sat, Dec 6. 233 5th Avenue North. 752-6030. 6 – 9 pm. Free. “Inside Out” features works by Jon Coffelt, Catherine Foster, Brett Osborn, and Casey Pierce. Exhibit on display through December 27.
Sat, Dec 6. 77 Arcade. 347-306-1859. 6 – 9 pm. Free. “In a Nutshell: Under a Grand” features a retrospective of all gallery artists since the gallery opened in May. All work is under $1,000. Purchases made on opening night will be discounted by $50. On display through December 31.
Sat, Dec 6. 808 Broadway. 6 – 9 pm. Free. Opening reception for three exhibits: Monthly Members’ Show, “Works by Mary Ellen Sligh,” and “Living in an Abstract” which features works by Edie Maney and Jan Batts. Exhibits on display through December 27.
Sat, Dec 6. 237 5th Avenue North. 255-7816. 6 – 9 pm. Free. This month’s exhibit features works by the Lost Boys of Sudan who make Nashville their home. Art includes handcrafted ceramic masks, sculptures, pottery, and paintings. A portion of all sales will benefit the Lost Boys Foundation. Exhibit on display through December 27.
Sat, Dec 6. 73 Arcade. 888-535-5286. 6 – 9 pm. Free. Opening reception for a new exhibit featuring works by Randy Horton, Mandy Rogers Horton, and Duncan McDaniel. On display through January 31.
artEMBRACE along 5th Avenue North
Sat, Dec 6. 219 5th Avenue North and 500 Church Street. 6 – 9 pm. Free. Enjoy art by students in YMCA’s artEMBRACE program, the afterschool arts enrichment component of YMCA Fun Company. The students are from Bordeaux Elementary, Creswell Magnet, Smyrna Primary, and John Coleman Elementary. Works are displayed in two empty storefronts along 5th Avenue. Free art classes for children will be available from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the 219 5th Ave N building. At 6 pm a West African Drumming performance will occur on 5th Avenue between Church Street and the Arcade.
Art-Luck
Sat, Dec 6. Downtown Presbyterian Church. 154 5th Avenue North. 254-7584. 6 – 9 pm. Free. Potluck dinner and art show = Art-Luck. Bring a dish to share, dinner at 6 pm. “Works from Home” features pieces in art collections owned by DPC members and friends.
Artwork Trunk Show at Fire Finch
Sat, Dec 6. Fire Finch. 305 Church Street. 812-9144. 6 – 9 pm. Free. Trunk show features oil paintings by Sarah Shearer and prints by Laura Baisden. Featuring affordable works for holiday gifts.
Dunn Bros. Coffee
Sat, Dec 6. 401 Church Street. 252-2567. 6:30 pm. Free. New art on display by the Brentwood Camera Club.
In.FORM.all Art Movement Art Show
Sun, Dec 7. The Rutledge. 410 4th Avenue South. 238-7574. 3 – 6 pm. In.FORM.all Art Movement’s art show and fundraiser benefitting Happy Tails Humane Society. Local art including abstract painting, collage art, jewelry and pottery will be for sale. Also, a silent auction, cash bar and live music.
Localadlink.com’s Holiday Kick Off Party
Mon, Dec 8. Rymer Gallery. 233 5th Avenue North. 390-3869. New business Localadlink.com is throwing a holiday party for the general public. Enjoy complimentary wine, hors d’oeuvres, and take a look at one of Nashville’s finest art collections.
Tues, Dec 9. B.B. King’s Blues Club. 152 2nd Avenue North. 256-2727. 7:30 pm. $50 – $125. The legendary “Beale Street Blues Boy” performs at his namesake club.
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