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August 2017
Lee Roy Parnell
Lee Roy Parnell is part of a long line of Texas roots-music eclectics and is among the elite few who can be identified as a triple threat. An ace guitarist, as well as a distinctive singer, and hit songwriter, his music runs the gamut of diversity. Combining the influences of Blue-Eyed Soul, Delta Blues, Road House Rock, Southern Boogie, Texas Swing, and Gospel, Parnell's sound defies conventional classification. He draws from a broad range of musical sources and combines them…
Find out more »Defy Film Festival
The two-day film festival featuring 57 films in East Nashville aims to bring together filmmakers and fans in a creative experience that connects people with art that will surprise and move them. Defy Film Festival, Nashville’s newest film exhibition, will take place Aug. 18 and 19 at Studio 615 in East Nashville, Tennessee. For more information visit www.defyfilmfestival.com. See website for exact times for this event.
Find out more »Watermelon Festival
Franklin Farmer’s Market Watermelon Festival @ The Shed - Presented by Williamson Medical Center August 19 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm - The Franklin Farmers Market, Franklin, TN It’s a big, juicy sweet seed-spittin’ fun day for the whole family! The games for the kids and adults, includes the popular watermelon seed-spitting contest and the popular fastest watermelon eating contest. Don’t miss the wild watermelon carvings and slices of ice cold watermelon!
Find out more »Spring Hill Pay it Forward Festival
The Spring Hill Pay It Forward Festival originated from the movie ‘Pay It Forward’ or the novel of the same name, a story about a young boy who did 3 good deeds for others in need. In return, all that the child wanted was that they pass on the good deed to three other people and keep the cycle going. The goal is to take this concept much further by inspiring and encouraging community interaction to promote the ever important principal of neighborly…
Find out more »Christopher Cross
Christopher Cross made history with his 1980 self-titled debut album, winning five Grammy Awards, including-for the first time ever-the four most prestigious awards: Record of the Year (for the single “Sailing”), Album of the Year, Song of the Year (also for “Sailing”), and Best New Artist. Now, 30+ years after his extraordinary emergence into the music business, Cross continues his recording and performing career with a new album, Secret Ladder, that evokes the artistry of such great singer-songwriters as…
Find out more »Raise the Roofs
Raise the Roofs 2017 Saturday, August 19, 2017 4:30pm 7:30pm The sixth-annual Friends of Franklin Parks “Raise the Roofs” event promises to be the best party of the summer, including bites from some of Franklin’s most wonderful restaurants, plenty of equestrian-themed entertainment, and a polo match to cap off the evening. The event, to be held Saturday, August 19th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., will take over the Tractor Supply Co. Arena at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm, with a tented grass…
Find out more »18th Annual Jokers & Jackpots Gala
Bridges of Williamson County - Jokers & Jackpots Benefit Join us for An Enchanted Evening at the Masquerade with casino games, food from local restaurants and caterers, drinks, a live and silent auction, and entertainment! Masquerade costumes and masks are optional! Click here to see the sponsors who are making this event possible and the restaurants and caterers who will be providing delicious tastings! Saturday, August 19, 2017 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. - Liberty Hall, The Factory at Franklin Visit website for more information.
Find out more »Music in the Meadow: The Whiskey Gentry– All Ages
Family Events and Things to Do in Brentwood, TN Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary - Music in the Meadow: The Whiskey Gentry– All Ages Saturday, August 19, 2017 5:30pm – 9pm $20 / person ; $75 / carload (up to 6 /vehicle) We have some great performances lined up this summer so pack a picnic, gather friends and family, and head on over to Owl's Hill for an evening of fun, friends and music. Arrive early to stake out the perfect picnic…
Find out more »Nashville’s Nutcracker – Youth Audition Opportunity
Nashville Ballet will hold open auditions for children to join the youth cast for Nashville's Nutcracker! Nashville's Nutcracker will take place at TPAC's Jackson Hall December 2-23, 2017. Children ages 7 (must be born in 2009) to 11 years old are invited to audition to perform in “Nashville’s Nutcracker: Celebrating 10 Years!” this December. Open auditions will be held Sundays from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on August 20, August 27 and September 10 at Nashville Ballet. No dance experience is required; performance…
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