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 and News This Week

Carl Tashian Photography

New Retail

Dupre Designs
136 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard (formerly 8th Avenue North)

483-7194. This furniture and art gallery is open Mon - Sat, 10 am - 6 pm

Grand Opening event on Friday, November 9 from 5 - 9 pm

Free.

Featuring music, cocktails, and art by Donny Smutz, Stephen Watkins, and Melissa Martin.

8th Avenue Home Essentials

136 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard (formerly 8th Avenue North)

376-6223

This home decor store is open Tues - Fri, 11 am - 6 pm and Sat, 10:30 am - 4 pm.

New Place to Get a Massage Downtown

Julie Dunlap, LMT
611 Commerce Street #3133

438-7477

Hours are by appointment. Special Grand Opening rates for the entire month of November:

$20 for 1/2 hour

$55 for 1 hour

$80 for 1 1/2 hours.

Wishes
12 Arcade

244-1544

This new retail shop in the Arcade features handcrafted bead jewelry, gifts, collectables, and more.

Hours are Mon - Fri, 10 am - 6 pm

Sat, 10 am - 5:30 pm.

Events this Week

Lunchtime Concert
Friday, November 9

Schermerhorn Symphony Center

One Symphony Place

687-6750

Noon - 1 pm

Free

Organ Curator Andrew Risinger will perform. Boxed lunch option for $10. Call 687-6750 to reserve your seat or a boxed lunch. Free docent tours of the Schermerhorn Symphony Center will be available after the concert.

Artist Reception at Project A
Friday, November 9

Project A

501 12th Avenue South

734-1900. 6 - 9 pm

Free

Opening reception for Hunter Armistead's Photo Show.

Vince Gill & Friends Music Fest
Friday, November 9

Country Music Hall of Fame's Ford Theatre

222 5th Avenue South

565-6272

7 pm

$125

Benefit concert for the YMCA's "We Build People" annual giving campaign which funds youth and teen programs. Performances by Vince Gill and friends.

20th Annual Artrageous
Saturday, November 10

Various galleries including The Arts Company, Dangenart, Estel Gallery, and Tennessee Art League, plus the late party at City Hall

6 pm - midnight

$85

Annual benefit for Nashville Cares. Artrageous celebrates 20 years of the Arts in Nashville. This year's theme is Oz. Art galleries host receptions from 6 - 10 pm with the late party starting at 10 pm and running through midnight at City Hall. Participating downtown galleries include The Arts Company, Dangenart Gallery, Estel Gallery, and Tennessee Art League.

Photography Reception
Saturday, November 10

Striped Door Gallery

530 3rd Avenue South

244-4228. 6 - 10 pm

Free

Take 121 Arts is co-hosting this reception. Exhibition of rare limited edition photographs taken by Steve McQueen's widow, Barbara McQueen. Live music by The Peter Moon Band.

Tori Amos in Concert
Monday, November 12

TPAC's Jackson Hall

255-2787

7:30 pm

$38.25 - $53.25

Tori Amos' performance as part of her American Doll Posse World Tour.