May 3, 2015 – Double header – 12:00 pm & 2:30 pm
After nearly 150 years, a Civil War-era style of baseball will once again be played in Tennessee. Vintage base ball (yes, it was two words in the 1860s) was revived in the Mid-South when the Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball was formed in 2013. Carnton Plantation is pleased to be the home field for the Franklin Farriers. The base ball games are free to the public.
Act Too Players is hosting this Free Event at Pinkerton Park.
The Act Too Players (ATP), Williamson County’s premier training program for all youths is mounting a two day event this Friday and Saturday (May 1st and 2nd) at 6pm in the back of Pinkerton Park near the trail entrance for the Fort Grainger trail. This production was originally slotted as to be our “Shakespeare in the Parking Lot” with the show happening behind the Act Too Players studio.
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to come watch our kids and teens bring this show to life!
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a comedy play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1590 and 1596. It portrays the events surrounding the marriage of the Duke of Athens, Theseus, and Hippolyta. These include the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of six amateur actors (mechanicals), who are controlled and manipulated by the fairies who inhabit the forest in which most of the play is set. The play is one of Shakespeare’s most popular works for the stage and is widely performed across the world.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is being directed by Denice Hicks who is the Artistic Director of the Nashville Shakespeare Festival. This production is being performed by youth members of Act Too Players.
For more information about Act Too Players visit www.ActTooPlayers.com
Act Too Players is hosting this Free Event at Pinkerton Park.
The Act Too Players (ATP), Williamson County’s premier training program for all youths is mounting a two day event this Friday and Saturday (May 1st and 2nd) at 6pm in the back of Pinkerton Park near the trail entrance for the Fort Grainger trail. This production was originally slotted as to be our “Shakespeare in the Parking Lot” with the show happening behind the Act Too Players studio.
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to come watch our kids and teens bring this show to life!
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a comedy play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1590 and 1596. It portrays the events surrounding the marriage of the Duke of Athens, Theseus, and Hippolyta. These include the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of six amateur actors (mechanicals), who are controlled and manipulated by the fairies who inhabit the forest in which most of the play is set. The play is one of Shakespeare’s most popular works for the stage and is widely performed across the world.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is being directed by Denice Hicks who is the Artistic Director of the Nashville Shakespeare Festival. This production is being performed by youth members of Act Too Players.
For more information about Act Too Players visit www.ActTooPlayers.com
Aida Cosmetics introduced the Confidence and Glamour campaign, featuring Chenese Lewis, with the purpose of celebrating plus size beauty in 2013. Chenese who was the first Miss Plus America has been the face for the campaign for two consecutive years. The 2015 campaign will include a second person, Aida Rodriguez a comedian of Puerto Rican/ Dominican descent who battled anorexia by turning to comedy for healing and is best known for being a top ten finalist on the eighth season of NBC’s Last Comic Standing.
The behind the scenes coverage of the Confidence and Glamour photoshoot was covered exclusively by SLiNK Magazine and will appear in the Summer issue. Based in the UK, distributed in 15 countries, SLiNK Magazine is the leading printed plus size fashion magazine and can be purchased at select newsstands and stores across the US and UK.
The 2015 Confidence and Glamour campaign launch is scheduled for Thursday, May 28th in Los Angeles with an exclusive red carpet beauty and fashion event.
Think Tank Gallery
939 Maple Ave. S
Los Angeles, CA 90015
6:30pm – 12:00am
RSVP: http://confidenceandglamour.splashthat.com/
Products featured in the Confidence and Glamour campaign are available at www.AidaCosmetics.com
About Aida Cosmetics
Aida Cosmetics, LLC (Aida Makeup Cosmetics), is a cruelty free and natural plant base cosmetics brand owned by Aida Danielle and Amberly Olguin. Aida started her career at the age of 18 with modeling and later by teaching modeling courses for a well-known established modeling school. Amberly joined the company in 2011, and with her background as an event planner and publicist; she was a great addition for Aida Cosmetics. They both quickly recognized the benefits of each other’s expertise towards the versatility and creativity for Aida Cosmetics products. Aida and Amberly both strongly believe that every woman should feel beautiful and glamorous without having to spend a fortune on cosmetics products. That shared belief is what led Amberly to become a co-owner in 2012.
About Chenese Lewis
Ebony.com recognized Chenese’s ever-lasting impression on the plus size industry by naming her one of “The Top Six Plus Fashion Power Players in the Plus Industry” for her direct connection and extreme passion for the plus community. Chenese Lewis is a sought after keynote speaker, expert commentator, and a positive body image and self-esteem advocate who made history by being the first woman crowned Miss Plus America in 2003. Her unique story and prestigious career has been featured by countless media outlets such as Dr. Phil, The Insider, E! News, EXTRA, The National Examiner, iVillage, Figure Magazine and USA Today.
About Aida Rodriguez
Aida Rodriguez, a top ten finalist on season eight of NBC’s Last Comic Standing is a regular on all of Hollywood’s hottest comedy stages such as The Improv, Laugh Factory, Jon Lovitz Comedy Club and is a regular opener on the road for Russell Peters. Aida has also toured abroad performing for the troops on USO Tours. She is the first and only Latina to ever appear on BET’s “Comic View: One Mic Stand”. Aida has also been featured on Nuvo TV, FOX, Nickelodean, and most recently appeared in the ‘Light Girls’ documentary on OWN.
Girls in the Nashville area will soon have a new reason—and place!—to celebrate. On May 30, 2015, American Girl unveils its new 9,000-square foot retail experience at CoolSprings Galleria, the premier lifestyle shopping center located outside of Nashville in Franklin, Tennessee. American Girl Nashville features a fun, casual environment where girls and their family members and friends can shop for their favorite American Girl products, enjoy lunch and dinner, or an unforgettable dessert in the Bistro, treat their doll to a new ‘do in the Doll Hair Salon, and celebrate birthdays or other special events.
“We’re delighted to debut a beautiful new store in Franklin and welcome our American Girl fans in the area to a special place designed just for them,” says Jean McKenzie, executive vice president of American Girl. “Whether they’re celebrating a birthday, shopping for the latest American Girl products, or sharing a meal in the Bistro, girls and their families will find that the new store promises to provide a lasting memory they’ll treasure for years to come.”
The American Girl store will feature a complete assortment of the company’s popular historical and contemporary dolls, along with a selection of doll outfits, accessories, Dress Like Your Doll® clothing, and a variety of the company’s best-selling books. Beyond shopping, girls who want to treat their dolls to a new look can visit the Doll Hair Salon, where they can choose from a variety of salon services—from ponytails to pampering to pierced ears. Girl-friendly events and activities based on the American Girl characters and award-winning books will also be available throughout the year.
Guests can also drop in for a relaxing meal, a decadent dessert, or for Afternoon Tea in the fun and casual 25-seat Bistro. Whether it’s familiar favorites like Cheesy Cheese Pizza and Best-Ever Chicken Tenders or more sophisticated dishes such as Mediterranean Chicken Salad, the Bistro menu features nourishing choices with playful twists that are sure to be a hit with girls and their parents. To enhance the dining experience, favorite dolls are seated next to their owners in American Girl’s trademark “treat seats” and provided their own doll-sized menus.
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The new American Girl store is also designed as the ultimate place to celebrate birthdays and other special occasions. Girls can have a Bistro party or opt for a deluxe celebration in a private party room where they can enjoy an organized game and craft, special food and cake, and party favors.
For more information on the new American Girl store, go to americangirl.com.com/stores or Facebook at facebook.com/americangirl. To make dining or party reservations, please call 1-877-247-5223.
ABOUT AMERICAN GIRL
American Girl is a premium brand for girls and a wholly owned subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT, www.mattel.com). The Mattel family of companies is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of toys and family products. Since its inception in 1986, American Girl has been devoted to celebrating girls ages 3 to 12 through high-quality dolls and accessories, books, clothes, movies, and unforgettable experiences. Best-selling lines include BeForever™, My American Girl™, Girl of the Year™, and Bitty Baby™. Headquartered in Middleton, WI, the company sells products exclusively through its award-winning catalogue, on americangirl.com, and in its experiential retail stores. By inspiring girls to be their best, American Girl has earned the loyalty of millions of girls and the praise and trust of parents and educators.
ABOUT COOLSPRINGS GALLERIA
CoolSprings Galleria is a more than one million square-foot super-regional shopping destination featuring more than 150 stores including Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Brighton Collectibles, The Cheesecake Factory, Forever 21, J.Crew, Pottery Barn, Pandora, The Apple Store, The Art of Shaving, White House | Black Market, Williams-Sonoma and many more. CoolSprings Galleria is anchored by Belk, Dillard’s, JCPenney, and Macy’s and is conveniently located off I-65 at exits 68 and 69, just fifteen miles south of Nashville. For additional information, find us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CoolSpringsGalleria, follow us on Twitter @ShopCoolSprings or visit www.CoolSpringsGalleria.com.
About CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
CBL is one of the largest and most active owners and developers of malls and shopping centers in the United States. CBL owns, holds interests in or manages 148 properties, including 89 regional malls/open-air centers. The properties are located in 30 states and total 84.2 million square feet including 6.5 million square feet of non-owned shopping centers managed for third parties. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, CBL has regional offices in Boston (Waltham), MA, Dallas (Irving), TX, and St. Louis, MO. Additional information can be found at cblproperties.com.
The O’More Student Fashion Show promises to display fabulous talent and gorgeous designs! This is a night you don’t want to miss! Visit http://www.omorecollege.edu/Academics/2015FashionShow.aspx for tickets.
Eat the Street Food Truck Festival, Franklin’s first food truck-themed fundraiser, returns for its fourth run on May 8, 2015.
The annual event, which benefits the 21st Drug Court and attracted an estimated 10,000 attendees last year, will be moving from Main Street to the recently
completed Bicentennial Park on 3rd Avenue, making it the City’s first event to be held at the new park.
The City of Franklin sees the new Third Avenue North extension as a great location to host special events. “We’re excited that Eat the Street will be a pioneer,” stated Mayor Ken Moore. “It’s such a special location – you’re still in downtown Franklin and close to many parking options, including two free parking garages.”
“The fact that is the first event to be held at the Bicentennial Park only adds to my excitement.” said Phil Newman, president of the board of directors of the 21st Drug Court and co-chair for Eat the Street. “I’m grateful that the City of Franklin and the Board of Mayor and Aldermen continue to support the 21st Drug Court by allowing us to host Eat the Street, which is our most important fundraiser of the year. The money raised through sponsorships, vendors’ fees and private donations enables us to continue to provide participants in our program with the services, treatment and supervision they need on a day in and day out basis to successfully manage their recovery.”
More than 20 food trucks and carts have already signed up for the event, with several more slots to be filled. Businesses interested in learning about sponsorship opportunities and benefits should contact Phil Newman at pnewman@pnmlaw.com.
The Friday, May 8 event will run from 5 – 9 p.m. For more information, visit www.eatthestreetfranklin.com, like on Facebook at facebook.com/EatTheStreetFest or follow on Twitter
https://twitter.com/ETSFranklin.
Get in the swim! Join the Brentwood Barracudas summer swim team hosted by Williamson County Parks and Recreation at the Indoor Sports Complex in Brentwood, 920 Heritage Way. The team is managed by Excel Aquatics and is open to children ages 5 to 18. All new swimmers must attend a mandatory evaluation session, and practices begin the week of May 25.
Registration is underway at the facility, and continues through May 31. The team fee is $130 per swimmer. There will be an extra charge for suits and t-shirts. Registration forms and team info are available at www.excelaquatics.org.
Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For more information about the facilities and programs of the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department, visit www.wcparksandrec.com, or call (615) 790-5719, ext. 2010. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook.
The Copper Fox Gallery, Leiper’s Creek Gallery, and David Arms are joining hands again. 3X3 (three by three) represents three galleries, three shows and equals one magical evening in the country.
Saturday, April 25th • 6-9pm in Historic Lieper’s Fork
The McGavock Dinner is our special way of honoring major donors of The Battle of Franklin Trust. At this annual black tie event held at Carnton Plantation, guests will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a gourmet dinner. Reservations are required. Please contact Morgan Harris at (615) 794-0903 or morgan@battleoffranklintrust.org for more information.