Boots & Bears is Lipscomb Elementary’s 4th Annual Songwriters’ night featuring Lee Thomas Miller, Lipscomb dad and one of Nashville’s most prolific songwriter, and will be joined on stage by several friends. This event is always a wonderful evening of the stories of some of Nashville’s greatest songs told by the artists who wrote them.
The Big Game – The Franklin Theatre – Downtown Franklin, TN Events!
Come watch the biggest game on the biggest screen in Downtown Franklin, TN! Join us for a fun filled evening of football, games, snacks, and more. Admission is free and seating is general admission… arrive early to get the best seats!
Game time is 5:30 PM and we’ll open our doors ar 4:30 PM. Free parking is available on the street as well as in the parking garages located on 4th Avenue and 2nd Avenue. We’ll have games in the lobby, and the Puckett’s Trolley will be in front of the theatre serving traditional party foods such as ribs, hotdogs, wings, nachos & sliders. Our concession stand will also be open serving popcorn, sodas, candy, pizza, beer and wine. Other than food purchased at the Puckett’s Trolley, we kindly ask that you not bring any other outside food or drink in to the theatre.
Here is Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical.
Head “greaser” Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their “Summer Nights” as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as “Greased Lightnin’”, “It’s Raining on Prom Night”, “Alone at the Drive-In Movie” recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation.
Sat, Jan 28 2:00 PM
This production is performed by the talented youths of the Act Too Players.
Here is Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical.
Head “greaser” Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their “Summer Nights” as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as “Greased Lightnin'”, “It’s Raining on Prom Night”, “Alone at the Drive-In Movie” recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation.
Sat, Jan 21 3:00 PM
Sat, Jan 21 7:00 PM
This production is performed by the talented youths of the Act Too Players.
The Franklin Art Scene is inviting the public to come out of winter hibernation for the first Friday crawl of 2017 on Friday, Jan. 6. Guests won’t have to brave the chilly temperatures for too long during the smaller and more intimate edition of Art Scene– the Toasty Trolley, complete with hot cider, will be making the rounds throughout Downtown Franklin, allowing art lovers to hop on and off from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
In addition, the free monthly event — coordinated by the Downtown Franklin Association (DFA) — is bringing back Art Scene Passports, offering event-goers the chance to win a prize package for an evening out in Franklin, including a $75 gift certificate to 55 South and two tickets to a movie at the Franklin Theatre. Those who visit eight participating Art Scene locations, receiving stamps at each, will be entered into the contest.
Visitors can escape the cold weather by heading into the Williamson County Archives for a special scavenger hunt where they will also have the opportunity to be the featured “artist,” by filling in a drawing of a historical object found in the museum.
Eight sites in and around the 16-block historic district will offer warm refreshments, drinks and live music while highlighting a number of artists and locations, including:
For more information about the event, please visit www.franklinartscene.com or the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FranklinArtScene.com.
In addition to showcasing an array of talented local artists, the Franklin Art Scene will feature a workshop on the business aspect of art during the free monthly crawl from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4 in Historic Downtown Franklin.
Michael Damico of Damico Frame & Art Gallery will host the workshop, “Q&A Business Sense: How to Develop Collectors of Your Work,” which will address common questions from artists looking to turn their creativity into a career. The free session will take place at O’More College of Design at 7 p.m on the second floor of the Abbey Leix Mansion. Seating is very limited, and attendees are encouraged to register online through Eventbrite or the blog at www.damicogallery.com
Also being highlighted at the community event is an art sale, currently taking place at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, located at 510 West Main Street. The show, which started on October 23, will wrap up on the night of Franklin Art Scene. All proceeds will benefit the Music Ministry of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church to support its program for the upcoming holiday season. The show will feature work from Janeth Murray McKendrick, Caroline Thompson, Nan Jorgensen, Sarah Webster and many other local artists.
Approximately 30 locations in and around Downtown Franklin will host local artists during the event, which is coordinated by the Downtown Franklin Association (DFA). Many sites will also offer refreshments, drinks and live music. Featured locations and artists include:
For more information about the event, please visit www.franklinartscene.com or the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FranklinArtScene.com.
Matthew Ramsey and Trevor Rosen, members of the ACM and ACCA Breakthrough Duo/Group of the Year, Old Dominion, join Grammy award winning artist Tim Nichols on the stage of the Mother Church of Country Music for the 19th Annual Hats Off to High Hopes, along with additional Grammy award winners Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne, as well as acclaimed artist Matt Jenkins on November 13, 2016 at 7:30pm to raise awareness and funds for High Hopes Development Center which serves children with special needs and their families. Tickets are on sale now for $29.50, $39.50 and $49.50 at Ticketmaster.com, Ryman.com and the Ryman box office.
The intimate Sunday evening acoustic concert, presented by SunTrust, promises to be a fun-filled evening with several of Country Music’s most prestigious songwriters sharing the stories behind some of the industry’s most popular songs. Performing artists include the multi-talented Matthew Ramsey and Trevor Rosen of the distinguished band Old Dominion, currently nominated for CMA Best New Artist and Vocal Group of the Year, along with host and tunesmith Tim Nichols, credited for writing “Live Like You Were Dying” and “Heads Carolina, Tails California”. Also taking the stage will be multiple Grammy, CMA and ACM award winner, Shane McAnally, who has written and produced albums with Kacey Musgraves, Sam Hunt, Old Dominion and more. Grammy award winning songwriter, Josh Osborne, who wrote Kenny Chesney’s #1 “Come Over” as well as acclaimed artist Matt Jenkins which has written two #1 singles and hits like Keith Urban’s “Cop Car”. This special evening is proudly brought to you by Butch & Sonia Hoover, The Speer Foundation, De & Jackie Thompson and Yellow Truck Worldwide with the Ryman Auditorium sponsored by Nissan.
Gail Powell, Executive Director at High Hopes Development Center shares, “The Country Music industry in the Greater Nashville area has truly embraced the mission of High Hopes, which was actually started in Nashville 32 years ago by five local families. We are so thankful for the support and backing of the artists, year-after-year.” Last year, almost 650 children benefited from over 18,000 physical/occupational/speech/feeding therapies provided by the High Hopes Therapy Clinic and over 123,000 instructional hours provided by the High Hopes Inclusive Preschool.
High Hopes Development Center is a 32-year non-profit organization that loves, nurtures, and educates children with two integrated programs helping each child reach their maximum potential. Children ages 6 weeks to Pre-K, with and without special needs, are educated together in inclusive preschool classrooms by a team of experienced teachers supporting the individual needs of each child. High Hopes is the only inclusive preschool in Williamson County with an on-site pediatric therapy clinic, allowing children to receive therapy services during their preschool day. High Hopes is truly unique in the way that children with and without special needs such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other developmental delays play, learn, and grow together every day. The outpatient pediatric therapy clinic provides children from birth to 21 years multiple therapies in one location: occupational, speech, physical, and feeding. High Hopes gives children of all intellectual, physical and mental abilities the equal opportunity to learn and grow together in an environment that provides a strong foundation for lifelong academic and social success.
For more information, visit www.highhopesforkids.org.
KING & QUEEN OF THE VINES
With all the exciting components going on at the Franklin Wine Festival Grand Tasting: wine, food, live music, an auction, and simply great people… it’s like we’re a city unto ourselves. So we needed a King and Queen!
Enthusiastic supporters of Big Brothers Big Sisters conduct personal fundraising campaigns on behalf of the children’s charity beginning in later summer. All donations are tallied on site at the event, and it’s quite simple, the man with the highest fundraising total is crowned King, and the women bringing in the most donations is proclaimed Queen.
The King and Queen candidates hold many different smaller events as part of their fundraising… everything from a Fashion Show and Private Sale to private dinners and crazy personal quests. Why not throw your own tiara in the ring and join us?
GRAND TASTING
A truly Grand experience for both foodies and wine connoisseurs, pairing extensive offerings by Middle Tennessee’s finest chefs with selected wines from around the world. Nowhere else will you have the opportunity to sample more than 300 wines and outstanding food!
The Grand Tasting is held Friday, October 21, 2016 throughout The Factory at Franklin. Ticket prices for the Grand Tasting are $89 in advance, $100 if you elect to purchase at the door, provided such is available.
SILENT AUCTION
At the Franklin Wine Festival Auction you will find a diverse selection ranging from hard-to-find wines, gift certificates, artwork and more. The auction is designed to appeal to every taste at every price range. Make sure to check the web site – www.franklinwinefestival.com – for an ongoing update of this year’s auction items.
ON SALE AT COOL SPRINGS WINES & SPIRITS
From Saturday, October 22, to Friday, October 28 all the wines featured at the Franklin Wine Festival will be available at Cool Springs Wines & Spirits on sale! That includes allotted, hard-to-find and collectible wines. The Franklin Wine Festival is one of the only events in the country that is able to offer this special sale to its attendees afterwards. Cool Springs Wines & Spirits is the largest wine and spirits store in Tennessee, located at 1935 Mallory Lane in Franklin.
Don’t miss out on your chance to be a part of the most exciting wine and food tasting in Middle Tennessee. Come learn why everyone is talking about the Franklin Wine Festival!
For more information, contact Sarah Beatty at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, 615.522-5659 or sarah.beatty@mentorakid.org.