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February 2017
The Elephant Man
Studio Tenn – The Elephant Man By Bernard Pomerance Jamison Theater in The Factory at Franklin – February 16 – 26, 2017 This Tony Award-winning drama is based on the true life of Joseph (“John”) Merrick, a medical mystery of Victorian England who toured Europe as a freak show attraction. His shocking disfigurement afforded him little social contact, apart from the gawking of onlookers indulging their own morbid curiosity. When an esteemed doctor takes Merrick into his care, he begins to see…
Find out more »Teacher Preview Day
Teacher Preview Day – The Carter House and Carnton Plantation February 20, 2017 Show your Teacher ID to get free admission into both The Carter House and Carnton on Classic House Tours. Teachers also receive 10% off educational resources in the gift shops. For more information, please contact Sarah Falck at sarah@boft.org or (615) 794-0903. The Carter House and Carnton Plantation are open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tours are offered throughout…
Find out more »Jazz & Blues Tuesday At The Factory
Jazz & Blues Tuesday At The Factory celebrates the best local, national and international Jazz and Blues. K.C. Martin presents some of Nashville’s finest top flight live music at the state of the art Little Brick Theater at The Factory. Doors open at 6pm. General Admission and Concessions. Presented by DrAlvin.com, Spring Station Lifestyle Publication, BIGR Media, Mafiaozas, City Winery, Buca de Beppo, Maristone Assisted Living, Olivia Olive Oil, Buttermilk Sky Pie.
Find out more »Women, Wine, and Wood!
DIY a Wood Sign at Craft Love - Franklin, TN Events You need a night out with some girlfriends! Come relax with a bottle of wine and hammer out those midweek stresses while you create a wood sign for your home. With over 40 project designs to choose from there’s a DIY wood sign for every home and every style. Our instructor-led classes include all tools and supplies necessary for you to create and take home your own custom wood…
Find out more »Belmont Student String Quartets in Concert
Columbia State Community College’s Department of Music in conjunction with the Lyceum Committee have partnered with Belmont University’s School of Music and the Williamson County Public Library to present a free concert February 22 at 6:30 p.m. The concert will feature Belmont’s two student string quartet ensembles, the Classical String Quartet, directed by Elisabeth Small, and the Jazz String Quartet, directed by Tracy Silverman. These ensembles have been featured at Middle Tennessee Band and Orchestra Association Mid-State clinics, Tennessee Music…
Find out more »Roy Orbison: Black & White Night 30
Roy Orbison: Black & White Night 30 at The Franklin Theatre - Events in Downtown Franklin, TN Join the Roy Orbison Estate for a special viewing of Black & White Night 30 ahead of the February 24th release. Presented by Roy’s sons Alex, Roy Jr., and Wesley, Black & White Night 30 is a re-imagined, re-edited, remastered and expanded version of the original 1987 television special. Before the screening there will be an introduction by Alex Orbison who…
Find out more »Decreasing Risk For Alzheimer’s Disease – WCPL
Alzheimer’s disease is a complex brain disorder which is currently the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. Dr. Jeanette Norden will begin with a discussion of what is currently known about the anatomy and pathology of Alzheimer’s disease, with an emphasis on how these relate to the signs/symptoms seen in individuals with this disorder. While for the vast majority of cases the cause of the disorder remains unknown, a number of factors – which can increase or decrease…
Find out more »The Elephant Man
Studio Tenn – The Elephant Man By Bernard Pomerance Jamison Theater in The Factory at Franklin – February 16 – 26, 2017 This Tony Award-winning drama is based on the true life of Joseph (“John”) Merrick, a medical mystery of Victorian England who toured Europe as a freak show attraction. His shocking disfigurement afforded him little social contact, apart from the gawking of onlookers indulging their own morbid curiosity. When an esteemed doctor takes Merrick into his care, he begins to see…
Find out more »Music City Pickers Live
Music City Pickers LIVE! is a weekly singer-songwriter show at The Factory at Franklin’s Little Brick Theater. Hosted by multi-hit singer songwriters, Brady Seals and Gordon Kennedy, performances consist of talented up-and-coming songwriters to mega-hit writers and artists. Audiences are able to sit in a beautifully renovated theater and experience the performers in an intimate setting, unlike anywhere else in the area. With Tommy Sims, Tim Miner and Shannon Sanders
Find out more »An Evening With CANDLEBOX
An Evening With CANDLEBOX - The Franklin Theatre An Intimate Acoustic Duo Performance. Formed in 1990, CANDLEBOX has sold over 8,000,000 albums worldwide and are considered one of the greatest American rock bands of that time. CANDLEBOX was the first act signed to Madonna's Maverick Records, which went on to sign Alanis Morissette, Deftones and The Prodigy. They found immediate success with the release of their self-titled debut album in July 1993 It featured some of the band’s biggest hit singles, including "Far Behind",…
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