Leiper’s Fork Farmer’s Market

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Leiper's Fork Farmers Market, events in Leiper's Fork and downtown Franklin, TN.Visit the Leiper’s Fork Farmers Market, celebrating the land and its blessings, every 4th Thursday of the month from 3:30 to 6:30 PM. The market runs May~Oct and will feature local food, music and The Land Trust for Tennessee. 

 

 

Eat The Street: Franklin’s First Festival of Food Trucks

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Join the 21st District Recovery Court for their 7th annual Eat The Street Festival, as more than 30 foodtrucks converge on Downtown Franklin. Come out and enjoy an evening of great food and lots of fun, which all benefits the 21st District Recovery Court in their continuing battle against drug addiction in our community. See you in the street!

This year’s event will take place May 4 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Franklin Bicentennial Park, 3rd Ave N., Franklin, TN. For more information find Eat the Street on Facebook at EatTheStreetFest.

 
 
 

Main Street Festival

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Main Street Festival, festivals in Franklin, TN, family events, kid’s events and activities, shopping, art, restaurants, antiques and community events!Festivals in Downtown Franklin, TN

The Heritage Foundation’s Main Street Festival returns to downtown Franklin, TN in April 28-29, 2018 (10:00 – 6:00 Saturday and 11:00 – 5:00 Sunday).

The free spring celebration, which is one of the largest events in the Southeast, is expected to draw a crowd of thousands for a fun-filled weekend of music, arts and crafts, food and children’s activities.

Main Street Festival

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Main Street Festival, festivals in Franklin, TN, family events, kid’s activities and events, shopping, art shows, restaurants, antiques and more!

Festivals Franklin, TN

The Heritage Foundation’s Main Street Festival returns to downtown Franklin, TN in April 28-29, 2018 (10:00 – 6:00 Saturday and 11:00 – 5:00 Sunday).

The free spring celebration, which is one of the largest events in the Southeast, is expected to draw a crowd of thousands for a fun-filled weekend of music, arts and crafts, food and children’s activities.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMUNITY CHORUS

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Free concert in Franklin, TN on April 22

The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department (WCPR) is pleased to announce a free concert by the Williamson County Community Chorus, on Sunday, April 22 at 3:00 p.m. at the Williamson County Enrichment Center, 110 Everbright Ave. in Franklin, TN.

The chorus is under the direction of Dr. Linda Bolding who was named as the group’s director in August 2017. With more than twenty years of experience conducting adult choirs, Bolding brings professional excellence and experience to the Williamson County Community Chorus. She received a bachelor’s of music degree from Eastern New Mexico University, a master’s degree in music education from the University of Texas, and a doctorate in choral conducting from Columbia Pacific University. Bolding is a past conductor of the Austin, Texas Civic Chorus and the Round Rock, Texas Community Choir. Her choirs have toured Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Scotland, Ireland and Canada.

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 program registration, pass purchasing or additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com.  You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook; following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or Instagram at @willcoparksandrec or on Pinterest or YouTube.

The Gateway Chamber Orchestra Presents the Final Installment of Its Masterworks Series: Landmark Celebration

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The Gateway Chamber Orchestra (GCO) is proud to present its final concert of the 2017-18 season, The Masterworks Series: Landmark Celebration
 
This concert features Ludwig van Beethoven’s Lenore Overture No. 3, Aaron Jay Kernis’ Musica Celestis and Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 3 in C. 
 
Beethoven’s overture sets the stage for an evening of inspiring music. Kernis’ spacious and enchanting celestial music soothes the soul. The triumphant third symphony of Sibelius brings an adventurous season to a close.
 
“Beethoven’s music has been a source of so much inspiration for the GCO that it seems only right to tie up the 2017-18 season with this heroic overture,” explains Gregory Wolynec, Gateway Chamber Orchestra Music Director. “We first performed Kernis’ modern Adagio for Strings five years ago as a special tribute and we are delighted to revisit this gorgeous work.
 
The largest orchestra that the GCO has ever assembled will perform Sibelius’ classically modeled symphony, which takes the audience on a musical journey ending with a rousing climax to the entire season, and the GCO’s first 10 years. 
 
 
The ClarksvilleNow Masterworks Series:
The Hand Family Companies presents
LANDMARK CELEBRATION

Sunday, April 29th, 2018  4:00 p.m. – Clarksville, TN

Ludwig van Beethoven – Leonore Overture No. 3

Aaron Jay Kernis – Musica Celestis

Jean Sibelius – Symphony No. 3 in C

Clarksville Location
George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall 
 Austin Peay State University
601 College St, Clarksville, TN 37044 
 
Buy Clarksville Tickets HERE
 
The Franklin Masterworks Series:
LANDMARK CELEBRATION
 
Monday, April 30th, 2018 7:30 p.m. – Franklin, TN
 
Ludwig van Beethoven – Leonore Overture No. 3
 
Aaron Jay Kernis – Musica Celestis
 
Jean Sibelius – Symphony No. 3 in C
 
Franklin Location
The Franklin Theatre
 419 Main St
Franklin, TN 37264 
 
Buy Franklin Tickets HERE
 
About The Gateway Chamber Orchestra
Conducted by Gregory Wolynec, the GCO was formed in 2008 and is recognized as one of the leading new American ensembles. Comprised of professional musicians from Middle Tennessee and beyond, the GCO specializes in presenting traditional masterworks, overlooked treasures, and contemporary American compositions. The GCO’s recordings have received critical acclaim in publications such as the American Record Guide and Fanfare Magazine. Engaging 5,000 Middle Tennessee students annually with classical music through free performances, innovative educational outreach, and interactive Children’s Concerts, the GCO is committed to building new audiences for tomorrow. Funding is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Tennessee Arts Commission. Visit gatewaychamberorchestra.com to learn more. 
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Gateway Chamber Orchestra

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The Gateway Chamber Orchestra Presents The Family Series: The Amazing Dulcimer with Stephen Seifert

 

The Gateway Chamber Orchestra (GCO) is proud to present The Family Series: The Amazing Dulcimer with Stephen Seifert. 
 
Last year the GCO performed Conni Ellisor’s Blackberry Winter featuring the world’s leading dulcimer soloist, Stephen Seifert.
This year the GCO is tackling the regional premiere of the sequel, Broad Band of Light. 
 
Based on Stephen’s extensive fan base as a seasoned performer, Broad Band of Light is one of the only fan-based commissions
of  an orchestral piece in existence. People from all over donated to have a new piece written for Stephen, and the Tucson
Symphony premiered it.  
 
“In the fall of 2016 we were delighted to work with Stephen and Conni for the first time in performances of Blackberry Winter,
explained Gregory Wolynec, Gateway Chamber Orchestra Music Director. “After those concerts we talked about performing the
sequel she had written for Steve and the Tucson Symphony. We are delighted to present the Tennessee premiere and second
performance of this exciting piece for mountain dulcimer and orchestra.” 
 
“When I first met with Steve to discuss writing this piece he was, above all else, interested in pushing the boundaries of what a
dulcimer could do,” recalled composer Conni Ellisor. “A beautiful tender instrument with a proud American folk tradition, the
dulcimer is fairly primitive, but Steve has amassed technique far beyond the norm. He was interested in moving into styles
unfamiliar and a little challenging. It is my hope that we have created that with this piece and that it moves in many moods and
textures, much like the many different colors in a broad band of light.”
 
 
 
 
 
The Family Series: Winters Patent Law presents
The Amazing Dulcimer with Stephen Seifert
Saturday, March 17th, 2018 11:00 a.m. – Franklin, TN
Conni Ellisor – Broad Band of Light 
Franklin Location
The Franklin Theatre
 419 Main St
Franklin, TN 37264 
 
Buy Franklin Tickets HERE
 

The next GCO performance:
The Masterworks Series presents LANDMARK CELEBRATION
Sunday, April 29th, 2018 4:00 p.m. – Clarksville, TN
Monday, April 30th, 2018 7:30 p.m. – Franklin, TN
Felix Mendelssohn – Overture to Paulus
Aaron Jay Kernis – Musica Celestis
Jean Sibelius – Symphony No. 3 in C
 
About The Gateway Chamber Orchestra
Conducted by Gregory Wolynec, the GCO was formed in 2008 and is recognized as one of the leading new American ensembles. Comprised of professional musicians from Middle Tennessee and beyond, the GCO specializes in presenting traditional masterworks, overlooked treasures, and contemporary American compositions. The GCO’s recordings have received critical acclaim in publications such as the American Record Guide and Fanfare Magazine. Engaging 5,000 Middle Tennessee students annually with classical music through free performances, innovative educational outreach, and interactive Children’s Concerts, the GCO is committed to building new audiences for tomorrow. Funding is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Tennessee Arts Commission. Visit gatewaychamberorchestra.com to learn more. 

An Evening of Jazz & Chocolate

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Valentine’s weekend, indulge in gourmet chocolates provided by Paul’s Chocolate and Schakolad Chocolate Factory while enjoying the velvet vocal stylings of jazz recording artist, Debbie Cunningham, and her band. You will hear classic jazz standards, bossa nova, and blues, as well as some new songs from her latest release: A Million Kisses. Ms. Cunningham has been featured in Women in Entertainment and MORE magazines, and has been described as both a powerful and engaging entertainer with a unique jazz styling that is soulful and sultry, yet elegant.

To purchase tickets and for more information, please visit An Evening of Jazz & Chocolate and http://debbiecunninghamjazz.com/

Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville

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Antiques & Garden Show Nashville, TN, antiques in Franklin, TN, antique shows, events, parties, fine art, expert lectures and more!
The 28th Annual Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville will take place in the heart of downtown at the Music City Center, 201 Fifth Ave. S. Nashville, TN, on Friday February 2 – Sunday, February 4, 2018. Featuring more than 15,000 attendees and over 150 fine antiques and horticultural dealers from across the country, the show is the biggest of its kind in the United States. Proceeds from the show will benefit Cheekwood and the charities supported by the Economic Club of Nashville. This year’s keynote speaker will be Charles, 9th Earl Spencer—brother of Diana, Princess of Wales and godson of Her Majesty the Queen. Other notable speakers include:
 
  • Richard Keith Langham
  • Stacey Bewkes
  • Susanna Salk
  • Timothy Corrigan
  • Lewis Miller
  • Gil Schafer III
  • Rita Konig
  • Clinton Smith
In addition to high-quality antiques, landscaped gardens and expert lectures, show festivities will include shopping, bites, drinks, music and parties. Visit our website and follow us on social for the latest show updates, full speaker schedule and information on show exhibitors.
 
Dates:
Friday February 2 – Sunday, February 4, 2018
 
Show Times: 
Friday & Saturday: 10am – 7pm
Sunday: 11am – 4pm
 
$20 – $25 General Admission
$50 – $75 Lecture Tickets
$200 Preview Party (February 1)
$75 The Bourbon Party (February 2)
$445 Group All-Access Pass
 
Show Contact Info: 
 

To purchase tickets and for more information, please visit http://antiquesandgardenshow.com/tickets/ and http://antiquesandgardenshow.com/ 

 
 
 
 

Nashville Symphony Concert Announcement

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Simply Sinatra with the Nashville Symphony – March 2, 2018

The following concert has been added to the Schermerhorn Symphony Center concert calendar. Now on pre-sale for subscribers, donors of $500 or more and groups of 12 or more, tickets will go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Friday, December 15.  

 

Special Event

Simply Sinatra

with the Nashville Symphony

8 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2018

It’s a magical evening of hits by “Ol’ Blue Eyes” featuring charismatic crooner Steve Lippia. With his swingin’ stage presence and sublime vocals, Lippia is one of the finest song interpreters working today. Joined by the stellar musicians of your Nashville Symphony, he’ll bring Sinatra’s songbook to life, including classics like:

  • I’ve Got You Under My Skin
  • The Lady Is a Tramp
  • New York, New York
  • Come Fly with Me
  • My Way
  • & more

Learn more here.

 

The GRAMMY® Award-winning Nashville Symphony has earned an international reputation for its innovative programming and its commitment to performing, recording and commissioning works by America’s leading composers. The Nashville Symphony has released 28 recordings on Naxos, which have received 24 GRAMMY® nominations and 11 GRAMMY® Awards, making it one of the most active recording orchestras in the country. The orchestra has also released recordings on Decca, Deutsche Grammophon and New West Records, among other labels. With more than 140 performances annually, the orchestra offers a broad range of classical, pops and jazz, and children’s concerts, while its extensive education and community engagement programs reach 60,000 children and adults each year.