Category Archives: Arts
334.2. Carl Van Vechten Gallery
Home to The Alfred Stieglitz Collection of Modern American and European Art, The Carl Van Vechten Gallery was established on the Fisk University campus in 1949 when Georgia O’Keeffe donated this incredible collection to the school. You can see pieces … Continue reading
Filed under Arts, Educational, Family Fun, February, Historical
321.2. Chinese Dragon New Year Celebration
2012 is the Chinese Year of the Dragon. Chinese New Year Day was January 23, 2012, and the Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville (CAAN) is celebrating! They’ll perform a traditional Chinese Dragon Dance with their newly restored 60-foot-long dragon, using … Continue reading
316.2. Cowan Collection
In 1927, Nashville received crates of paintings from an anonymous donor in New York City. Three years later, upon his death, James M. Cowan was revealed as that donor. The Cowan Collection is now housed at the Parthenon and exhibits … Continue reading
Filed under Arts, Educational, Family Fun, Historical, January
310.2. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Nashville celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with various events throughout town over the weekend. Concerts, discussions, exhibits, film screenings and a citywide march offer opportunities to participate. Lipscomb, Vanderbilt, Tennessee State, Fisk and Belmont … Continue reading
Filed under Arts, Charity, Educational, Event, Family Fun, Free, Historical, January, Music, Outdoor
309.2. Winter Shakespeare: Julius Caesar
“Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears.” The Nashville Shakespeare Festival’s winter show is Julius Caesar. And starring as Julius Caesar? Eddie George. Yes, THAT Eddie George. He can run. He can catch. He can build businesses. And he can … Continue reading
Filed under Arts, Educational, Event, Family Fun, Festival, Historical, January, Uncategorized
303.2. 105 Voices of History
105 Voices of History is the nation’s first and only HBCU (Historically Black Colleges & Universities) Concert Choir. They’re performing at the Grand Ole Opry House on January 22 with Wynonna Judd and Shirley Caesar. The show will include classical … Continue reading
Filed under Arts, Event, Family Fun, January, Music
290.2. Scarritt-Bennett Center
Scarritt-Bennett Center covers 10 tree-filled acres of land in the middle of Nashville. It’s a retreat/overnight rental room/event site/nature walk/music venue. There are ten collegiate Gothic-style buildings on the property. Companies have retreats and meetings there. Couples have weddings there. … Continue reading
Filed under Arts, December, Educational, Family Fun, Historical, Music, Outdoor
