Miller Coliseum - March 2009 calendar

March 13-14
Lonestar Rodeo

7 p.m. nightly

Advance tickets from SRO officers$10 for Adults (over 12 yr old)$8 for Children 12 and under

Visit the SRO website or Lonestar Rodeo website for more information.

March 20-22
Spring Slip & Slide

TN Reining Horse Show

Free admission

Visit the TNRHA website for more information.

March 27
MTSU Horse Judging Contest

March 28
Extreme Fight Night

Visit the XFN website for more information.

Advance Tickets:Adult general admission $20Adult ringside seats $35

At the door:Adult general admission $25Adult ringside seats $40

All children 12 and under $10
Information on buying tickets will be posted soon.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum- Free Admission on Saturday, January 24

THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM AGAIN SAYS “THANK YOU” TO MIDDLE TENNESSEE WITH “FORD COMMUNITY DAY,” MADE POSSIBLE BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY FUND

As a not-for-profit educational organization, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is pleased to partner with Ford Motor Company Fund for the second consecutive year to say thank you to the Middle Tennessee community (and all lucky out-of-town visitors to the Museum on this day) by offering free Museum admission on Saturday, January 24, 2009. The Museum will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

In addition to touring the exhibit galleries, visitors will be able to enjoy two free Songwriter Sessions. The performances, which will take place in the Museum’s Ford Theater, will feature John Ford Coley (11:30 a.m.) and Wynn Varble (1:30 p.m.). Songwriter Sessions, which are offered every Saturday, are made possible by Ford Motor Company Fund.

About Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services
Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services is committed to creating opportunities that promote corporate citizenship, philanthropy, volunteerism and cultural diversity for those who live in the communities where Ford operates. Established in 1949 and made possible by funding from Ford Motor Company, Ford Motor Company Fund supports initiatives and institutions that foster innovative education, auto-related safety, and American heritage and legacy. National programs include Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies, which provides high school students with academically rigorous 21st century learning experiences, and Driving Skills for Life, a teen-focused auto safety initiative. The Ford Volunteer Corps, established in 2005, continues Ford's legacy of caring worldwide. Through the Volunteer Corps, Ford employees and retirees participate in a wide range of volunteer projects in their communities. For more information on programs made possible by Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services, visit www.community.ford.com.

About the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum
Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is operated by the Country Music Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization chartered by the state of Tennessee in 1964. The Museum’s mission is the preservation of the history of country and related vernacular music rooted in southern culture. With the same educational mission, the Foundation also operates CMF Records, the Museum’s Frist Library and Archive, CMF Press, Historic RCA Studio B, and Hatch Show Print. More information about the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is available at www.countrymusichalloffame.com or by calling (615) 416-2001.

Free Admission to Lane Motor Museum on Super Bowl Sunday

The Lane Motor Museum is offering free admission all day to everyone on Sunday, February 1st from 10am-5pm.

Minimal Motoring: Microcar Exhibit

Come explore Lane Motor Museum's newest exhibit: "Minimal Motoring: A Collection of 14 Cars That Will Influence Our Future Transportation Needs."

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All In The Family: A Lane Family Exhibit

Lane Motor Museum is now displaying a new exhibit that features its roots. The featured cars will be displayed together along with descriptive signage along with historical photographs.
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Nissan: The Modern Era from 1982 to Present

Lane Motor Museum has opened its newest Nissan exhibit that is focusing on the Infiniti brand, introduced in the U.S. in 1989. This exhibit includes three of the early model Infiniti luxury cars and one of the last Nissan 300ZX cars ever produced.

Battle of New Orleans Commemoration at The Hermitage- Free Admission

Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 10:00am

FREE Admission all day!

Visit The Hermitage and celebrate the 194th anniversary of the American victory at the Battle of New Orleans, which ended the War of 1812, sometimes referred to as the "Second War of Independence." This victory, led by General Andrew Jackson, left no doubt of America's independence and propelled Jackson on to an incredible journey in American politics. Join us for this patriotic celebration that was once rivaled in national importance only by the Fourth of July. Our special "Eighth of January" event includes a traditional ceremony at Jackson's tomb, walking tours, tour of the Hermitage mansion and more!

Family Day at the Frist Center for Visual Arts

Frist Center Family Day
Sunday, March 16
919 Broadway
244-3340
1 pm - 5:30 pm
Free admission for Family Day!
Tour current exhibitions Monet to Dali and Aaron Douglas, and enjoy live jazz music, jugglers, video screenings, art activities and more.

Free Admission at the Country Music Hall of Fame Today- January 12

222 5th Avenue South
416-2001
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Free admission to all visitors on this community appreciation day sponsored by Ford Motor Company Fund.

Songwriter sessions with Steve Leslie and Jim Ferguson at noon and with Georgia Middleman and Dave Berg at 2 pm.