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2nd Annual Masquerade Ball at The Standard Restaurant this Saturday

Saturday, November 1

167 Rosa L. Parks Blvd

254-1277

6:30 pm

$100

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The Friends of Church Street Park presents the 2nd Annual Masquerade Ball at The Standard Restaurant. A black tie benefit for Church Street Park, with $35 of each ticket sold going toward programming and preserving the park. Enjoy hors doeuvres, a three-course dinner by Chef Joe Shaw, dancing, cocktails and a silent auction.

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Call 254-1277 for purchase tickets.

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Visit The Friends of Church Street Park website for more information.

Meet, greet and socialize at the Bourbon and Bacon dinner

A wonderful meal and event at The Standard at the Smith House

A Tidbit of Nashville News for the Weekend

New Restaurant
B & C Market BBQ
900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd (8th Avenue North)
770-0032
This restaurant is the first new tenant during the ongoing renovations of the Market House section of the Farmers Market. Serving up breakfast and lunch. Menu items include pulled pork, beef brisket, ribs, cobblers, breakfast biscuits and more.
Hours are Mon - Sun, 7am - 3pm

Extended Hours
Agave
118 12th Avenue South. 254-9997
Agave is now open for lunch. They also have an extended catering menu and offer delivery. Hours are Monday - Friday, 11am - 3am and Saturday - Sunday, 4pm - 3am

Scat Springs at The Standard
Friday, February 15
The Standard
167 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard (8th Avenue North)
254-1277
7 - 9pm
$39.95
Scat Springs "Mr. Entertainment" performs. Ticket price includes a prime rib dinner and the show.

Discussions about the Bible: Making Ends Meet
Friday, February 15 and Saturday, February 16
Christian Science Reading Room
202 6th Avenue North
256-1068
12:15pm - 1:00pm
Join in on discussions about the Bible: Making Ends Meet.
Bring your lunch. Everyone is welcome.

"Inspirational Spaces"
Exhibit Closing Soon
Closing Sunday, February 17
Main Library
615 Church Street
862-5800
Free
Last chance to view the inspiring and private spaces of five iconic
writers: Thomas Wolfe, Carl Sandburg, Eudora Welty, Flannery O'Connor,
and William Faulkner. "Inspirational Spaces," an exhibit of rich sepia
tone photographs by Nashville's own Bob Schatz.

$20 Tickets to the Symphony
Through February 17, tickets for all 2007/08 Nashville Symphony
Classical concerts scheduled from March-June are just $20! Or, upgrade to the
best seats in the house for just $50! Choose from all remaining SunTrust Classical Series concerts, First Tennessee Summer Festival concerts and more. Offer is available online at nashvillesymphony.org, at the Nashville Symphony Box Office, or by calling 687-6400.

Nashville Events this Week

Thanksgiving Feast at the Hilton
Thursday, Nov 22.
Hilton Nashville Downtown.
121 4th Avenue South.
620-2178.
11 am - 3 pm. A bountiful feast featuring traditional favorites and a special children's buffet.
Adults, $29.95 and children, $9.95.
Call 620-2178 for reservations.

Thanksgiving Dinner at The Palm
Thursday, November 22
The Palm Restaurant
140 5th Avenue South
742-7256
4 pm - 11 pm
The Palm will be open on Thanksgiving evening serving the classic a la carte menu. Traditional Thanksgiving meals are $35 for adults and $17 for children.

Dynamic Irish Musical Group Anúna at TPAC
Friday, November 23
TPAC's Jackson Hall
255-2787
8 pm
$22.50 - $42.50
Anúna, an Irish musical group comprised of 16 world-class singers, performs at TPAC this Friday night.

Nashville Chamber Orchestra's Thanksgiving Celebration: Songs in the Key of Life
Friday, November 23 and Saturday, November 24
Schermerhorn Symphony Center
One Symphony Place
322-1226. 8 pm
$29 - $69
Traditional gospel, jazz and classical works shape the annual Thanksgiving Celebration featuring the Nashville Chamber Orchestra with Jonell Mosser, Odessa Settles, Scat Springs and Todd Suttles with the NCO Gospel Choir. Also featuring instrumental soloists Jeff Coffin, David Davidson, Alexander Fedoriouk, John Jorgenson and Tracy Silverman on world premieres, R&B and gypsy jazz.

"Tis' the Season of Giving" Event at Morton's
Monday, November 26
Morton's The Steakhouse
618 Church Street
259-4558
5 - 7 pm
Free.
All downtown employees are invited to bring an unwrapped gift for a girl or boy. In exchange, receive complimentary drinks and appetizers. RSVP to 259-4558 or cm.mna@mortons.com and indicate the downtown business with which you are affiliated.

Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum's Inaugural Awards Show
Monday, November 26
Schermerhorn Symphony Center
One Symphony Place
7:30 pm
$50 - $125
The Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum honors talented musicians who played on the greatest recordings of all time. 2007 inductees who will also perform include The Blue Moon Boys, The Funk Brothers, The Memphis Boys, The Nashville A-Team, The Tennessee Two and The Wrecking Crew. In addition to the inductees, the following musicians perform: Garth Brooks, Rodney Crowell, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Peter Frampton, John Carter Cash, Roger McGuinn and B.J. Thomas. Hosted by Creed Bratton (The Office) and Brenda Lee.

Nashville Events this Week

Lunchtime Concerts at Dunn Bros. Coffee
Thursday, November 15 and Friday, November, 16
401 Church Street
252-2567
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Free
Live Jazz music on Thursday by Joe Rathbone & Mike Noble. Live music on Friday by Bill Todd on the acoustic guitar.

Grail Sale: The Highest of Theatrical Holy Days
Thursday, November 15
TPAC's Jackson Hall Lobby
255-2787
6 pm
Free
Be one of the first to purchase the best seats in the house by attending this public onsale event for Monty Python's Spamalot. Door prizes and complimentary appetizers. The first 250 people to arrive receive a free drink. Click here to RSVP.

Blue Man Group
Friday, November 16
Sommet Center
501 Broadway
8 pm
$52 - $87.50
The Blue Man Group returns to Nashville with their "How to be a Megastar Tour 2.1".

2nd Annual History Book Fair and Holiday Celebration
Sunday, November 18
Tennessee State Museum
505 Deaderick
741-2692
1 - 4 pm
Free
The Tennessee Historical Society and the Tennessee State Museum will host this book fair and holiday party. Special guided tours begin at 1 pm.

"Tis' the Season of Giving" Event at Morton's
Monday, November 19
Morton's The Steakhouse
618 Church Street
259-4558
5 - 7 pm
Free
Downtown Residents are invited to bring an unwrapped gift for a deserving girl or boy. In exchange, receive complimentary drinks and appetizers. RSVP to 259-4558 or cm.mna@mortons.com and tell them which downtown building you call home. All downtown employees are invited to their own Morton's event, with the same giving theme, on Monday, November 26.

Nashville Events this Week

Mixer in the Arcade
Thus, Oct 18. Arcade - 2nd Floor Galleries. 256-4522. 5:30 pm. Free. Experience a taste of wine and art with downtown neighbors and friends at the Arcade! Each gallery will feature its own distinct wine and appetizers will be served. Participating galleries includeDangenart Gallery, Fov Studio, Visual Impact Photography, Digigraph, SQFT Gallery, Studio 66, Twist Art Gallery, Julep Photography, and Art Rogue. Special evening offer at Odyssey's End: 15% off all local art and craft.

Nashville Symphony Discount!
Thurs - Sat, Oct 18 - 20. Schermerhorn Symphony Center. One Symphony Place. Performance times vary. Acclaimed Russian-born pianist Olga Kern returns to Nashville to perform Beethoven's final concerto, "Emperor." There's more to love as this concert also includes Tchaikovsky's hauntingly beautiful Symphony No. 6, "Pathétique." 20% discount offer for Downtown Details subscribers is valid for tickets to Beethoven & Tchaikovsky concert only. To purchase discounted tickets, call the Nashville Symphony box office at 687-6400 and mention source code 4367.

Haunted Museum
Sat, Oct 20. Tennessee State Museum. 505 Deaderick. 741-2692. 1 - 4 pm. Free. Costumed story tellers will tell ghost stories from Tennessee's past, including the Bell Witch and Spearfinger. Plus, crafts, games, and refreshments. Children are encouraged to wear costumes.

Farmers' Market Harvest Festival
Sat, Oct 20. Nashville Farmers' Market. 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd (formerly 8th Avenue North). 11 am - 2 pm. Free. Celebrate the harvest season! Bluegrass music, unique crafts, cooking demos, kids crafts and a giant pumpkin patch.

Law Enforcement Talent Showcase
Mon, Oct 17. Wildhorse Saloon. 120 2nd Avenue North. Doors open at 5:30 pm, show starts at 6:30 pm. $15 general admission, $50 VIP. Employees of the Metro Nashville Police Department will sing, dance and perform stand-up comedy. Proceeds benefit the Nashville Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Metro Police Officer Danita Marsh who was injured while working a domestic violence incident. Tickets sold at the door or by calling 862-7501 or 862-7329.

My Fair Lady
Tues - Sun, October 23 - 28. TPAC's Jackson Hall. 255-ARTS. Performance times vary. $20 - $72. Lerner and Loewe's legendary musical about the tale of Henry Higgins and Eliza Doolittle.

Party Hard for the Arts!
Wed, Oct 24. Hard Rock Cafe. 100 Broadway. 782-4018. 6:30 - 9:30 pm. $10 for Marquee members, $20 for non-members. TPAC's premier membership club, Marquee, is having a party at the Hard Rock. Live music by Cody Bender, appetizers, wine and beer. To RSVP and for more info, visit tpac.org/marquee

Nashville Ghost Tours
October is the perfect month for a ghost tour through downtown Nashville and Nashville Ghost Tours has added additional tours for various nights throughout the month. The 90-minute walking tour includes the State Capitol, the Ryman, and Printer's Alley. Visit nashvilleghosttours.com or call 884-3999 for tour dates and times. $15 for adults, $8 for children. Reservations preferred, but walk-ups are welcome.

What's Going On Downtown This Week: October 10 - 16, 2007‏

Smoke Free Nashville
In addition to the downtown establishments that were listed in last week's newsletter, these bars and restaurants have also gone smoke-free:

Morton's The Steakhouse, Old Spaghetti Factory, Merchants Restaurant, Nick's Italian Deli, 3rd & Lindsley, Mercy Lounge and the Cannery Ballroom, Omikoshi Asian Cuisine, The Palm, Past Perfect, Pita Pit, San Antonio Taco Company, Santorini Greek Restaurant, Sbarro Italian Restaurant, 12th & Porter, Sam's Sushi, The Sportsgrille, The Stock-Yard, and Watermark.

Special Event Menus at Two Restaurants
Flyte World Dining & Wine
718 Division Street
255-6200
Before or after any downtown event, bring your ticket, stub or receipt and enjoy a 3 Course Pre-Fix Menu for only $35. Click here for the menu offerings and more details.

Morton's The Steakhouse
618 Church Street
259-4558
"Top Billing, Prime Dining" special pre-event menu. Before attending an event at TPAC, the Schermerhorn, the Ryman or the Sommet Center, enjoy a three-course meal at Morton's between 5:30 - 6:30 pm for $45. The menu includes choice of salad, one entrée selection, and choice of dessert. Plus, complimentary valet parking. Both restaurants will have you done with dinner in plenty of time to catch the curtain!

Events this Week
Nashville Chamber Orchestra presents TANGO!
Saturday, October 13.
Schermerhorn Symphony Center
One Symphony Place
322-1226
8:00 pm
$19 - $69
NCO explores the world of Tango featuring the Concerto for Bandoneon by Astor Piazzolla and Osvaldo Golijov's Last Round. On Friday, Oct 12 attend a special "Opening Act Luncheon" from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm with special guest Paul Gambill. Call 322-1226 for more info.

Southern Festival of Books: A Celebration of the Written Word
Friday, October 12 - Sunday, October 13
War Memorial Plaza
Free
Three-day celebration drawing thousands of book and music lovers from across the U.S. Including tons of activities for children and families. In addition to panels with authors, there will be live music and a cooking stage. Over 200 authors will be in attendance including Elizabeth Edwards, Kinky Friedman, Roy Blount, Avi, William Bass, Jack Gantos, Robert Kurson and many more! View the latest stage and session schedules at humanitiestennessee.org.

The DISTRICT's Progressive Party
Saturday, October 13
Schermerhorn Symphony Center Courtyard The Big Bang, Paradise Park, Cadillac Ranch, and Take 121 Arts.
400-0178
5:30 - 11 pm
$50 in advance, $60 at the door.
The District's annual progressive party features five destinations where guests can meet, mingle, bid on silent auction items and support The District. The party starts at the Schermerhorn at 5:30 and progresses throughout the evening to The Big Bang, Paradise Park, and Cadillac Ranch, then to Take 121 Arts at 9 pm, the last stop of the party. Funds from this event support holiday decorations for street poles along 2nd Avenue, Broadway and Printer's Alley. Advance tickets can be purchased at Legend's Corner (428 Broadway) or by calling 400-0178. Complimentary parking provided.

Opening Celebration
Saturday, October 13
Ruby Green
514 5th Avenue South
Free
Opening reception for "Contemporary Ceramics." The exhibit is curated by Dona and Robert and features works by fifteen artists. Exhibit runs through November 24.

Artist Reception
Sat, Oct 13
Estel Gallery
115 Rosa L. Parks Blvd (8th Avenue N)
251-8997
6 - 9 pm
Free
"Illuminaria" features paintings by Robert Wood. Show runs through November 3.

Senior Monday
Monday, October 15
Frist Center for the Visual Arts
919 Broadway
244-3340
Admission is $4.25 (1/2 price) for seniors, plus a special parking fee of $2.00 in the Frist Center lots. 10 am - 5:30 pm. Seniors receive a 15% discount on Gift Shop and Frist Center Café purchases on Senior Mondays.

Enjoy WAMB's Harry Stephenson live radio broadcast in the Grand Lobby. Special activities will be presented throughout the day, including croquet on the courtyard lawn, a docent-guided tour and brief gallery talks.

Poet Mark Jarman at Christ Church
Tuesday, October 16
Christ Church Cathedral
900 Broadway
255-7729. 7:30 pm
Free
Mark Jarman will introduce his new book of prose poetry, Epistles, with a reading. Reception immediately following.

Twangin' Tuesdays at the Tennessee State Museum
Tuesday, October 16
Tennessee State Museum
5th & Deaderick, Level B
6 - 8 pm
$5 suggested donation
Performances by hit songwriters, complimentary beverages, nibbles and a chance to view Sparkle & Twang. Exhibition continues through November 11.

Walking with Dinosaurs - The Live Experience
Wednesday, October 17 - Sunday, October 21
Sommet Center
501 Broadway
770-2000
$32.50 - $75
Performance times vary
A journey through the 170 million year history of the largest animals to ever roam the planet. Fifteen life-like and life-size dinosaurs are brought to life by a team of engineers, including creatures up to 43 feet tall and 75 feet long. Special discount to select performances available. Call 770-2046 or visit Ticketmaster.com and use the password FIRST. See the dinosaurs in action, here.

Discount at OSHi
206 Capitol Blvd
880-2310 or 972-5425
10% off and free delivery for all office and holiday event orders. Offer good through November 30.


This comes from DownTown Nashville Partnership.

Nashville This Week: October 5-9

Walk to Lunch Day - Walk Nashville Week
Fri, Oct 5.
All around downtown. Noon. The event encourages walking as a healthy alternative to driving at lunch time. Walk to lunch or during lunch as you enhance your health and energize the rest of your day. For more info on the downtown area walk, email Shannon Hornsby at walkbikenashville@gmail.com. Click here for more info on Walk Nashville Week.

Bluegrass Fan Fest
Fri, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 7.
Nashville Convention Center. Featuring performances by the bluegrass industry's top artists on four stages including Emmylou Harris, The Grascals, Kathy Mattea, The Greencards, Cherryholmes, The Steeldrivers and more!

Regions Free Day of Music
Sat, Oct 6.
Schermerhorn Symphony Center. One Symphony Place. 687-6400. 10 am - 10 pm. Free. The Nashville Symphony and Regions Bank invite the community to a festive open house. Every corner of the facility will be filled with various musical acts including performances by the Nashville Symphony, ALIAS, Belmont Jazzmin, MTSU Band of Blue, the Nashville Praise Orchestra and many more.

First Saturday Gallery Crawl
Sat, Oct 6.
Various locations. Evening hours. Free. Art galleries throughout downtown host receptions and art openings on the first Saturday of every month. Most galleries serve free wine and other refreshments. A free shuttle provides transportation among the galleries from 6 pm to 10 pm. See the online map of shuttle route. Listings below include additional information about the openings.

The Arts Company
Sat, Oct 6. 215 5th Avenue North. 254-2040. 6 - 9 pm. Three kinds of artwork by four artists, "Paintings & Sculpture: The Frenzels, Meagan Kieffer, Brother Steve." Exhibit on display through October 26.

Dupre Designs - new to the crawl!
Sat, Oct 6. 136 Rosa L. Park Blvd. 6 - 10 pm. Free. Featuring works by Jack Scott.

Estel Gallery
Sat, Oct 6. 115 Rosa L. Parks Blvd (8th Avenue N). 251-8997. 6 - 9 pm. Free. "Object Circus" features sculptures by former toy inventor, Sean O'Meallie.

The Lost Boys Center & Gallery - new to the crawl!
Sat, Oct 6. 535 4th Avenue South. 256-8302. 6 - 9 pm. Free. The artwork of The Lost Boys of Sudan offers a provocative look into their lives and experiences as small children. Featuring paintings, masks and sculptures by David Dau, John Kur, Gabriel Wal, James Makuac, Bol Aweng, Jacob Wuor, James Bol, and Paul Matok that document their bittersweet, yet triumphant story of survival. Plus, work by Jack Spencer, founder of the Gallery.

The Rymer Gallery - new to the crawl!
Sat, Oct 6. 219 6th Avenue North. 752-6030. 6 - 9 pm. Free. Featuring works by Dan Addington, Janis Pozzi-Johnson, Greg Gustafson, Kevin T. Kelly, Joseph Hronek, Allen Peterson, and Gordon Chandler.

SQFT Gallery
Sat, Oct 6. 61 Arcade. 6 - 9 pm. The gallery presents "The Painting Show" featuring works by Jennifer Garrido, Eric Graham, Jieun Zaun Lee-Choi, Miyeon Lee, and Elizabeth Schuppe. Exhibit on display through October 30.

TAG art gallery
Sat, Oct 6. 237 5th Avenue North. 255-7816. 6 - 9 pm. Two solo exhibits open. Drawings, paintings and sculptures by Michael McConnell. Abstract paintings by Nick Butcher. Exhibits on display through October 27.

Twist Art Gallery
Sat, Oct 6. 73 Arcade. 888-535-5286. 6 - 9 pm. "Beyond the Luminous Edge" features works by Mark Sloniker.

3rd Annual Cause for the Paws Downtown Pet Party
Sat, Oct 6. 10 am - 7 pm.
Printers Alley and Public Square. Free. An effort to raise funds, facilitate adoptions and raise public awareness about the pets sheltered at the Metro Animal Control. A free concert will be offered in the afternoon in Public Square, plus various entertainers will perform on the stages of the Bourbon Street Blues Bar and Ms. Kelli's Karaoke Bar. Jonell Mosser will headline the show at Public Square. Also, demonstrations of pets and wildlife and much more. Several shelters from across the region will be on hand with hundreds of abandoned and homeless pets available for adoption.

Spirit of Nashville Book Signing and Release Party
Tues, Oct 9.
Main Library - Courtyard Gallery. 615 Church Street. 862-5800. 4:30 - 7 pm. The 120-page coffee table book features a collection of 59 classic poster design and the stories behind them created over the last four years by Joel Anderson and his team. Anderson and seven of the eight designers will be at the book release party. A portion of all sales will benefit the Friends of Nashville Public Library.

Greenways for Nashville Benefit
Tues, Oct 9.
Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge. 862-8402 x439. 6 - 9 pm. $100. Savor an Italian feast al fresco, enjoy live jazz music, and watch the lighting of the Ghost Ballet for the East Bank Machineworks.


This comes from the Nashville Downtown Partnership.