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February 2017
Suzy Bogguss Valentine Special
Suzy Bogguss Valentine Special at The Franklin Theatre Suzy Bogguss is one of country music’s most pristine and evocative vocalists. With the release of the Illinois native’s 1989 major label debut, “Somewhere Between,” Suzy quickly became one of the key artists that defined those golden days of ’90s country. She scored a string of Top 10 singles with country radio staples like “Outbound Plane,” “Drive South,” “Hey Cinderella,” “Letting Go” and “Aces,” and her 1991 album of that name was…
Find out more »Ultimate S’mores Valentine’s Day Hike
Events in Brentwood, TN About Sun., Feb. 12; 1 - 3 p.m. Cost: $10/person Owl's Hill is holding its third annual Ultimate S‘more Valentine’s Day Hike. After getting your heart pumping hiking the wooded trails, guests will retreat to the pavilion for hot chocolate and gourmet s'mores. Create delicious s'mores from a variety of chocolates, graham crackers, marshmallows and toppings. Fun for the whole family. Children two and under are free. Registration required.
Find out more »FrankTalks Lecture Series
Feb. 13 FrankTalks focuses on behavioral health, well-being To kick-off the 2017 FrankTalks Lecture Series, Franklin Tomorrow’s FrankTalks covered the topic of Creating Community Dialogue. For the February FrankTalks, Franklin Tomorrow will be taking that topic a step further. Please join us on Monday, the 13th, to hear our speakers lead a “Community Conversation on Caring: Behavioral Health in Williamson County.” Mayor Ken Moore will be joined by Michael Acker, general manager of the BlueZones project for Healthways, and Vona…
Find out more »Celebrating Enduring Courage
Gateway Chamber Orchestra - Celebrating Enduring Courage – The Franklin Theater February 13, 2017 – 7:30 PM Ravel’s light, nostalgic work pays homage to friends who died in WWI battles. The Wound Dresser by John Adams, based on the poetry of Walt Whitman, celebrates the bravery of all who stand for a deeply held cause. Capping off the concert, immerse yourself with the glorious, triumphant Military Symphony by Haydn, whose music is one of the GCO’s specialties. Maurice Ravel …
Find out more »The Gateway Chamber Orchestra: Celebrating Enduring Courage
The Gateway Chamber Orchestra: Celebrating Enduring Courage - The Franklin Theatre Ravel’s light, nostalgic work pays homage to friends who died in WWI battles. The Wound Dresser by John Adams, based on the poetry of Walt Whitman, celebrates the bravery of all who stand for a deeply held cause. Capping off the concert, immerse yourself with the glorious, triumphant Military Symphony of Haydn– who is one of the GCO’s specialties. Please see website for more information.
Find out more »Valentine’s Grand Dance
Whether you’re sweethearts who want more than the traditional dinner, parties looking for swinging good time, or fun gal pals out to party “Galentine’s Day” style–we’ve got your night mapped out. Make plans to attend our Valentine’s Grand Dance on Saturday, Feb. 13, that will hosted in our Barn, a climate-controlled, 1930s-inspired equestrian stable adjacent to the restaurant!
Find out more »A Night with Your Valentine – Craft Love
DIY a Wood Sign at Craft Love with your valentine! Whether it’s your spouse of two decades, or your best friend – bring your someone special to Craft Love this Friday to DIY wood signs and home décor! Join our instructor-led workshops to hammer, drill, stain, and paint your way to a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Work together on one project or each make your own masterpiece.
Find out more »The Nashville Show – Antiques Show
The Nashville Show – formerly TAILGATE-MUSIC VALLEY ANTIQUE SHOW – returns to the Fairgrounds Nashville on February 16-18, 2017. This show of over 30 years will be bustling with activity and sold signs will be going up on all types of merchandise. Furniture, Folk Art, Primitives, Industrial artifacts, linens, Quilts, Jewelry, Pottery, China, Holiday memorabilia, and unusuals galore. Over 140 of America’s favorite dealers have saved their best merchandise to put on their best displays for customers from all parts of the…
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 »John Cowan with Darin & Brooke Aldridge
John Cowan with Darin & Brooke Aldridge - The Franklin Theatre John Cowan, also known as the “Voice of Newgrass,” has been singing his heart out for thirty-five years, and his soaring vocals have only improved with time. A true innovator, John applies his powerful pipes to genres from country, bluegrass, and gospel to soul, jazz, and rock-and-roll – often within the space of a single concert. His ability to move fluidly through multiple styles, and carry mesmerized audiences on…
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