© Jan DukeEvery month, local art galleries throughout downtown host receptions and art openings with most all offering free wine and other refreshments. As an added bonus, they also provide free shuttles between the galleries!
Presented by Downtown Clarksville Association, each ArtWalk event is normally held on the first Thursday of the month and highlights local artists at the many boutiques, restaurants & of course the Roxy in Downtown Clarksville Folks can enjoy local art on display in various venues.
Crawdad’s Classics Gourmet Flavorings in cooperation with PCG Nashville offer the Flavor of Music showcase series every Tuesday at Red Rooster Music Hall in Nashville from 6–8p.m. Hosted by long-time radio personality Rick Marino, showcases feature eight up-and-coming artists who have completed or are currently in development programs at PCG Nashville.
The Franklin Jazz Festival is normally to Labor Day weekend in the city of Franklin
Normally held on the first Saturday of each month, The Frist Center offers a monthly Architecture Tour for those interested in learning more about this Nashville landmark building–the former Downtown Nashville post office and a prominent Nashville architectural treasure from the Art Deco period.
The Frist Center for the Visual Arts are host to Senior Mondays - a series of events for those who admit their "senior" status. On these days, gallery admission is 50% off of regular admission for seniors. Special gallery talks, activities, and other discounts are also normally scheduled for/on Senior Mondays too. Senior Mondays are normally held on the third Monday of the month.
© Jan DukeSome of Middle Tennessee's finest bluegrass musicians perform under the light of a full moon - really! True to the Bluegrass form they will also have numerous jam sessions taking place at any given time in addition to performances on the main stage. Full Moon Pickin' Parties normally run annually from May through October.
Franklin 4 The Cure, an all day event which includes "Run 4 The Cure" 5K run/walk and "Concert 4 The Cure," in mid-October. The race portion of the event will take place in the morning with the concert in the evening. Both are open to the public.
The Great Nashville Duck Race is held every September at Riverfront Park and benefits the youth served by Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee,
© Jan DukeThe Grand Ole Opry, one of the worlds longest running radio shows, normally offers several live shows a week including shows every Friday & Saturday Night as well as a Tuesday Night show. Every year, in late fall, the show leaves the Grand Ole Opry House (photos) and returns to the Ryman Auditorium Stage (photos) for a few months, normally from November - January.
