Thursday, August 24, 2006

Alexis Inn

Nashville Nightlife

Bluegrass
Gibson Bluegrass Showcase
Station Inn

Blues
B.B. King's Blues Club & Restaurant

Comedy
Zanies Comedy Night Club

Concert Halls
Curb Event Center
Gaylord Entertainment Center
Grand Ole Opry House
Ryman Auditiorium
Tennessee Performing Arts Center

Country
Grand Ole Opry
Legends Corner
Nashville Crossroads
Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater
Robert's Western World
The Second Fiddle
The Stage
Stock-Yard Restaurant
Tin Roof
Tootsi'es Orchid Lounge
Wildhorse Saloon

Dinner Theater
Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theater
Dave & Buster's
Miss Marple's Restaurant & Dinner Theater
Mystery.COMedy

Jazz
F. Scott's Restaurant and Jazz Bar
Level 88 Jazz

Piano
Nick & Rudy's Steakhouse

Rock
The Cannery Ballroom
The Mercy Lounge

Songwriters
The Bluebird Cafe
Brewsters Eastgate Grill
Douglas Corner

Sports Bars
Commodore Sports Bar & Grille
Two Doors Down

Variety
A Tribute to the KING
3rd & Lindsley
12th & Porter
615
Gravity
Kijiji Coffee House and Deli
On the Rocks

Tuesday, August 08, 2006

Nashville Area Entertainment for September 2006

Make your plans now for tons of family fun in the Nashville area, this September !

John Merritt Classic
September 1 - 3
The Coliseum
(615) 963-5908

Come join Tennessee State University to kick off the football season with a full weekend of activities. Football, charity golf tournament, concerts and other special activities. Proceeds from the weekend will benefit student scholarships.


Music City Jazz, Blues & Heritage Festival
September 2 - 3
Riverfront Park
(800) 657-6910

Do you like music ? Who doesn't like music ??
Music City brings you this fabulous festival of nationally acclaimed artists and talented locals. Come to the Park and bring the kids !


Franklin Jazz, Blues & Heritage Festival
September 2 - 3
Franklin, TN
(615) 595-1239

Not to be outdone by the big city, Franklin offers music ... and more.
Street vendors, beer tent, art show, and their reknown outdoor music venue. Come on down !
Saturday & Sunday 3 pm - 10 pm
Admission: $5


4th Annual Simply Southern Scrapbook Convention
September 7 - 9
Cool Springs Conference Center

No self-respecting scrapbooker will want to miss this event of the season.
Come join the fun with shopping, cropping, and idea classes.


19th Annual Greek Festival
September 8 - 10
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
(615) 333-1047

In keeping with Nashville's rich cultural heritage, enjoy shops and exhibits. You'll be in awe of the cathedral. The warm hospitality of this community will amaze you. Sample delectable Greek pastries, and learn of their rich traditions.


Home Decorating & Remodeling Show
September 8 - 10
Nashville Convention Center
(615) 748-9980

More than 650 booths for the home, from building supplies to the latest in home applicances, decorating, and electronics.


Tennessee State Fair
September 8 - 17
Tennessee State Fairgrounds
(615) 865-8980

The event you've been waiting for, ALL YEAR !
Free concerts, 10,000+ livestock, creative arts and agricultural exhibits, exciting rides and games, and new educational exhibits.
$8 Adults; $4 Seniors over 55; $4 Children over two, 25ยข Children under two.
$3 Parking
Hours: 9 am -9 pm
Midway closes at midnight.


Ted Rhodes Golf Classic
September 9 - 10
Hermitage Golf Course
(773) 785-9009

A Pro-Am tournament to benefit the Ted Rhodes Foundation, helping urban programs and novice golfers. Ted Rhodes was the first African american golfer to play in a PGA event.
All day event.
Tickets must be ordered before 1-September.


21st Annual Fall Fest
September 16 - 17
Belle Meade Plantation
(800) 270-3991

Fun event for children and adults alike, with antiques, children's activities, food, music, as well as arts and crafts. A tour of the mansion is available, upon request.


24th Annual African Street Festival
September 16 - 18
TSU Main Campus
(615) 251-0007

Exotic food... Daily Stage show featuring reggae, rap, poetry, jazz, blues, Rhythm & Blues, and drama. Children's storytelling in the old tradition, fashion show, and lectures will make this event thrilling and unforgettable.
Free admission
Thursday TBA;
Friday 6:30 - 9:30 pm;
Saturday 11 am - 9 pm;
Sunday 12 - 8 pm.


28th TACA Fall Crafts Fair
September 29 - October 1
Centennial Park
(615) 385-1904

There are some folks who begin their holiday shopping every year at this wonderful event ! This juried arts & crafts show brings more than 150 exhibitors from all over the country to the foot of the famous Parthenon. Continuous craft demonstrations, live music, and food.
Free to the public.
Friday - Saturday 10 am - 6 pm;
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm.