On-going Nashville Area Seasonal Cultural Activities
Are you Afraid of Bugs ?
July 20 - October 1
Adventure Science Center
Are you scared of Scorpions? Ants? An angry mob of bees? Well, conquer your fears and become the ASC Fear Factor: Bug Off champion. There will be physical challenges, eating challenges and an electrifying bug quiz to determine who will go home confident he has conquered his fears. These activities are extremely fun and should be attempted by anyone, anytime, anywhere.
Summer Saturdays
June 24 - August 12
Tennessee Agricultural Museum
From heirloom gardening to Tennessee Walking Horses, butterfly stations, miniature mules, there is something for everyone to see and do each weekend at the Tennessee Agricultural Museum.
Opry Plaza Parties
Saturday and Sunday, June 1 - August 31.
The Opry Plaza is filled with food, music, and fun for the whole family. Previous summer parties have presented a variety of performers to the plaza stages including singer-songwriters Bruce Robison and Darrell Scott , Grammy award winner Jim Lauderdale, and other notables including Junior Brown, Asleep at the Wheel, and Beau Soleil.
Innovation & Engineering Excellence: "Behind the Iron Curtain"
Lane Motor Museum
May 19 - September 17
Special exhibit featuring Czechoslovakian cars. Discover the history of these unique and advanced vehicles, until now, poorly represented outside of the Iron Curtain.
Regular admission rates apply.
Summerfest at Gaylord Opryland
May 26 - September 4
Whether you'd like a romantic promenade through the verdant indoor gardens or the excitement of a Mardi Gras parade before a party, come join this celebration. A tip of the hat to summer with parades, live entertainment, roving artists and performers, golf clinics, kids' activities and more.
The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt
June 9 - October 8
Frist Center for the Visual Arts
This exhibit is made up of the largest collection of antiquities ever loaned by the Egyptian government for a North American exhibition. Included are exquisitely crafted gold jewelry, intricatley painted sarcophagi and funerary coffins, and massive stone carvings.
Admission charged.
July 20 - October 1
Adventure Science Center
Are you scared of Scorpions? Ants? An angry mob of bees? Well, conquer your fears and become the ASC Fear Factor: Bug Off champion. There will be physical challenges, eating challenges and an electrifying bug quiz to determine who will go home confident he has conquered his fears. These activities are extremely fun and should be attempted by anyone, anytime, anywhere.
Summer Saturdays
June 24 - August 12
Tennessee Agricultural Museum
From heirloom gardening to Tennessee Walking Horses, butterfly stations, miniature mules, there is something for everyone to see and do each weekend at the Tennessee Agricultural Museum.
Opry Plaza Parties
Saturday and Sunday, June 1 - August 31.
The Opry Plaza is filled with food, music, and fun for the whole family. Previous summer parties have presented a variety of performers to the plaza stages including singer-songwriters Bruce Robison and Darrell Scott , Grammy award winner Jim Lauderdale, and other notables including Junior Brown, Asleep at the Wheel, and Beau Soleil.
Innovation & Engineering Excellence: "Behind the Iron Curtain"
Lane Motor Museum
May 19 - September 17
Special exhibit featuring Czechoslovakian cars. Discover the history of these unique and advanced vehicles, until now, poorly represented outside of the Iron Curtain.
Regular admission rates apply.
Summerfest at Gaylord Opryland
May 26 - September 4
Whether you'd like a romantic promenade through the verdant indoor gardens or the excitement of a Mardi Gras parade before a party, come join this celebration. A tip of the hat to summer with parades, live entertainment, roving artists and performers, golf clinics, kids' activities and more.
The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt
June 9 - October 8
Frist Center for the Visual Arts
This exhibit is made up of the largest collection of antiquities ever loaned by the Egyptian government for a North American exhibition. Included are exquisitely crafted gold jewelry, intricatley painted sarcophagi and funerary coffins, and massive stone carvings.
Admission charged.
Ancient Breed: Nashville Horse Culture & The Travellers Rest Arabians
March 30 - August 31
Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum
Since 1938, the Travellers Rest has been one of the largest privately owned Arabian horse farms in the U. S. This exhibition presents artifacts, film and photographs to recreate the exciting atmosphere of this prestigious farm.
Frist Fridays Concert Series
Frist Center for the Visual Arts.
Fridays
Presented by Fifth Third Bank, the Frist Center's popular summer concert series: musical guests, the Wooten Brothers, perform live in the Turner Courtyard from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Now in its fourth year, the series, which runs on the last Friday evening of each month through October, has quickly become a Nashville tradition, attracting visitors of all ages from Tennessee and beyond. COme enjoy an evening of live music, food and beverages, and visit the various exhibitions on view in the Frist Center galleries.
Tuesday Night Opry
March 21 - December 19
The Grand Ole Opry features the very best in country music and bluegrass from new performers, superstars, and legends during their special Tuesday night performances.
Old Glory & Special Exhibit at the Tennessee State Museum
May 4 - January 7
Tennessee State Museum
On loan from the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., the original Old Glory flag will be on view at the state museum, until 26 . The Old Glory exhibition of the Museum's country music collection includes instruments and stage costumes donated by such legends as Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton, and is on display through January 7, 2007. One of the highlights of the display is the restored neon sign in the form of a guitar that hung over the Ernest Tubb Record Shop on Broadway from 1947 through 1960.
I Can't Stop Loving You - Ray Charles and Country Music
March 10 - December 31
Country Music Hall of Fame
From his early days in a country band to his legendary recording of “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” Charles spent a lifetime changing the popular view of country music. This 5,000 square-foot exhibit features unique artifacts including instruments, costumes, photographs, computer interactives and moving images of Ray Charles’ remarkable career.
March 30 - August 31
Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum
Since 1938, the Travellers Rest has been one of the largest privately owned Arabian horse farms in the U. S. This exhibition presents artifacts, film and photographs to recreate the exciting atmosphere of this prestigious farm.
Frist Fridays Concert Series
Frist Center for the Visual Arts.
Fridays
Presented by Fifth Third Bank, the Frist Center's popular summer concert series: musical guests, the Wooten Brothers, perform live in the Turner Courtyard from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Now in its fourth year, the series, which runs on the last Friday evening of each month through October, has quickly become a Nashville tradition, attracting visitors of all ages from Tennessee and beyond. COme enjoy an evening of live music, food and beverages, and visit the various exhibitions on view in the Frist Center galleries.
Tuesday Night Opry
March 21 - December 19
The Grand Ole Opry features the very best in country music and bluegrass from new performers, superstars, and legends during their special Tuesday night performances.
Old Glory & Special Exhibit at the Tennessee State Museum
May 4 - January 7
Tennessee State Museum
On loan from the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., the original Old Glory flag will be on view at the state museum, until 26 . The Old Glory exhibition of the Museum's country music collection includes instruments and stage costumes donated by such legends as Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton, and is on display through January 7, 2007. One of the highlights of the display is the restored neon sign in the form of a guitar that hung over the Ernest Tubb Record Shop on Broadway from 1947 through 1960.
I Can't Stop Loving You - Ray Charles and Country Music
March 10 - December 31
Country Music Hall of Fame
From his early days in a country band to his legendary recording of “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” Charles spent a lifetime changing the popular view of country music. This 5,000 square-foot exhibit features unique artifacts including instruments, costumes, photographs, computer interactives and moving images of Ray Charles’ remarkable career.
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