February 14, 2012

340.2. The Art of Yazoo Brewery

If you drink in Nashville, you have to try local brew Yazoo. The 9-year-old brewery was so successful in Nashville, it can now be found in stores, restaurants and bars throughout the Southeast. The Art of Yazoo is an opportunity to learn about the art of making beer, the thoughts and inspirations behind each brew and the best part – you get to taste it all! From the popular Pale Ale to the pitch dark smokey Sue. And even better, founder and Brew Master Linus Hall will lead the tasting. This event is open to anyone 21 and older. ID will be required, of course.

http://patron.tpac.org/main.taf?p=9,5,1&ProductionID=2352

The Art of Yazoo Brewery : February 23, 2012 : War Memorial Auditorium : Across from TPAC between 6th & 7th Avenues

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February 13, 2012

339.2. Diana’s Sweet Shoppe

Gibson (the guitar company) owns this candy store/soda shop/cafe/piece of history. Diana’s originally operated in Port Huron, Michigan from 1926 to 2001. When Gibson bought it, they decided to bring it to Nashville. Literally. The store was transported, panel by panel, to Lower Broadway. It’s like stepping into history, walking in there. Candy jars, a player piano, walnut and glass make this place a virtual museum. But you would be missing out if you didn’t take a bite. They serve lunch, dinner, ice cream, candy and everything in between.

http://dianasnashville.com/

Diana’s Sweet Shoppe : 318 Broadway, 37201

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February 12, 2012

338.2. Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre

Chaffin’s was Nashville’s first professional theatre (opened in 1967) and brought the first live theatre tours from New York to the area. It’s the second oldest professional dinner theatre in the nation! Celebrating their 45th anniversary this year, it’s got to be good, right? Chaffin’s is out Highway 100. You’ll know it when you see the big red barn. You can enjoy live professional theatre while dining on a delicious buffet. Dinner & the theatre – all in one place!

http://dinnertheatre.com

Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre : 8204 Hwy 100, 37221

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February 11, 2012

337.2. Wanderland Urban Food Park

Been chasing all of Nashville’s delicious food trucks? Wanderland puts a group of them in one place so you can sample a few without driving around town to find what sounds good. They’re hosting a Winter Wanderland every Saturday 11am-6pm, and Sunday 1-6pm, through the month of February at Elmington Park. Grab a bite (or two or three) at different trucks. Sit down for a picnic at the park or take it to go in your heated car! Different trucks show up each time so check their website for particulars.

http://wanderlandfoodpark.com/events

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February 10, 2012

336.2. Predators Practice

The beloved Nashville Predators practice their hockey skills at Centennial Sportsplex and ALL practices are open to the public! How cool is that?! So, if you can’t make it to a game or don’t care about all the other teams in the NHL, you can go to a practice and see the Preds play themselves. Upcoming practices in February are: Feb. 12 @ 11am, Feb. 15 @ 11am, Feb. 16 @ 10:30am, Feb. 24 @ 11am and Feb. 29 @ 11am. They post their Sportsplex practice schedule on their website. So, keep an eye on it if you can’t make one of these days.

http://predators.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=37096

 

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February 8, 2012

335.2. Bluegrass Underground

It’s pretty much what it sounds like. Bluegrass. Underground. It’s actually a radio show recorded live in a cave at Cumberland Caverns in McMinnville, TN – just a short drive from Nashville. Concerts are held in the Volcano Room – 333 feet below ground. The location within the earth and space made of the earth make it an acoustic experience like no other. And you don’t have to worry about cell phones going off during the show. You can’t get service down there! And it doesn’t matter that it’s February – it’s always 56 degrees inside. Some of the greatest bluegrass musicians around play Underground like Del McCoury, Jim Lauderdale, Jerry Douglas, Ralph Stanley, and the list goes on. It’s truly something unique and wonderful. And something you should try at least once. If not for the bluegrass, then for the cave. If not, for the cave then just see a giant chandelier hanging in one!

http://bluegrassunderground.com

Bluegrass Underground : Cumberland Caverns, McMinnville

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February 7, 2012

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 from Alfred Stieglitz and Georgia O’Keeffe as well as Picasso, Cezanne, Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec and others. The main floor of the gallery displays this collection of masterworks while the lower level hosts traveling exhibitions and temporary installations from Fisk’s permanent art collections. It’s only $10 to get in to see these amazing pieces of art. You’re not likely to see paintings like this in such an intimate space; they’re usually presented in very large galleries and museums across the globe. It’s truly a unique experience – the way donor Georgia O’Keeffe intended. During the school year they are open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, and Monday-Friday 10am-5pm during the summer months.

http://www.fisk.edu/campuslife/FiskUniversityGalleries/CarlVanVechtenGallery.aspx

Carl Van Vechten Gallery @ Fisk University : On the corner of Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd. & Jackson Ave.

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February 6, 2012

333.2. Jamaicaway

In the mood for curry goat, jerk chicken or oxtail? Jamaicaway has it all. And some pretty delicious jonny cakes. With lots of vegetarian options like curry tofu and jerk gluten as well as classic Jamaican entrees like ackee, escoveitch and ribs, their menu has something for everyone. Just go down the line, and pick out all the goodness you want to try. It tastes like home-cooking. The staff make you feel that way, too. They’re located in the Nashville Farmers’ Market and open Sunday-Thursday 10:30am-5pm and Friday 10:30am-3pm.

http://www.jamaicawaycatering.com

Jamaicaway : Nashville Farmers’ Market : 900 Rosa L Parks Blvd., 37208

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February 5, 2012

332.2. Full Moon Hike

Team Green Adventures and Cumberland Transit will lead you for a moonlight stroll at Edwin Warner Park on the night of a full moon. The hike is about 4.5 miles on a paved path so it’s definitely good for beginners as well as advanced hikers. Dogs can come, too! As long as they’re on leashes, of course. The Full Moon Hike happens every month – on the night of a full moon. The next one is this Tuesday, February 7. It’s free, open to the public and family-friendly. Meet at Edwin Warner Park Pavilion #9. The hike starts at 7:30pm. Bring a flashlight in case the clouds are out. See their website for the full 2012 schedule.

http://www.teamgreenadventures.com/

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February 4, 2012

331.2. The Bloomy Rind

The Bloomy Rind offers handcrafted, all-natural, artisan cheeses. They place a special emphasis on Southern cheeses – keeping it as close to home as possible. They have a new location, inside the also-new Porter Road Butcher in East Nashville. So, you can pick up some local meat to go with that cheese plate. The Bloomy Rind offers all kinds of delicious cheeses and cheese foods. And it changes relatively frequently, so keep up with them on Facebook and Twitter to see what they’re featuring at the time. Open Monday-Saturday.

http://www.facebook.com/thebloomyrind

https://twitter.com/thebloomyrind

The Bloomy Rind : inside Porter Road Butcher : 501 Gallatin Avenue, 37206

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