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October Events in Nashville

Listing of October 2013 Events in Nashville

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A Nashville Events Calender for the month of October that lists some of the current events and activities taking place in and around Nashville, Tennessee in October.

All Events are listed in the following order:
Annual Events-Holidays-Specials-Daily Events-Ongoing Events-Venues
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Calendar Last Updated - 6/18/2013

October Annual Event Guide

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Annual Events
Take a tour through our listing of the Best & Most Well-liked Annual Events that take place in and around Nashville every year in the month of October.

10/4-10/5 Billy the Kid

Take a trip to the wild, wild West with Copland’s Billy the Kid, a musical portrait of the legendary outlaw set against the backdrop of wide-open prairies and the raucous American frontier. We’ll also pay tribute to two contemporary American originals, Joan Tower and Stephen Paulus, whose music will be recorded for an upcoming Nashville Symphony release.

10/5 W.P.A. Day

Cedars of Lebanon hosts W.P.A. Day on Oct. 5 Join Cedars of Lebanon for a series of historical and cultural programs, demonstrations, and living history from the era during the establishment of Cedars of Lebanon State Park. Free to the public! For more information call 615-443-2769

10/5-10/6 Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show

The excitement of an Intergalactic bead show comes in finding the perfect beads to create your unique jewelry design. But it is not just about the beads it is about seeing the new color selections, learning new techniques and making new friends with similar interests. At the Intergalactic show you will find a spectacular array of precious and semi- precious gemstone beads, sterling silver, unique findings, fantastic freshwater pearls, beautiful hand blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, delicas and much more. All Intergalactic Bead shows are wholesale/retail. If purchasing wholesale please bring copies of your sales tax license. For more information and a $2 off admission coupon visit www.beadshows.com or call 888-729-6904 Held at the TN State Fairgrounds-Banquet Hall 500 Wedgewood Ave Nashville, TN 37203 October 5-6,2013 10am-5pm Sat & Sun $5 Sat $4 Sun - 12 and under free

10/6-10/7 Don Williams

A living legend, the Gentle Giant of country music brings his laid-back baritone to the Schermerhorn for two nights of incredible songs and unforgettable memories! This Texas-born and -bred Country Music Hall of Famer will tap into his hit-studded career, which includes enduring classics like "Tulsa Time," "I Believe in You," "Good Ole Boys Like Me" and many, many more. Sunday, October 6, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Monday, October 7, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Concert presented without orchestra.

10/7 Senior Day at Nashville Zoo

Senior Day at the Zoo is the result of a partnership between Nashville Zoo and HealthSpring. HealthSpring is based in Nashville and is one of the country's largest coordinated care plans whose primary focus is the Medicare Advantage market. All seniors (65+) receive FREE admission until 4 p.m! There will be a $5 parking fee per vehicle. NO reservations required.

10/10 Wightman Chapel Organ Concert

An evening showcasing the beautiful sounds of the organ in Wightman Chapel. The night will include some haunting classics as well for the Halloween Season.

10/10-10/12 The Pearl Fishers

From Bizet, composer of Carmen, comes another tale of heated desire, exotic locales, and ravishing music.

10/16 The Eagles

The Eagles are coming to Brdgstone Arena to perform some of their greatest classics in October!

10/18 Chris Botti

The world’s best-selling jazz instrumentalist returns to the Schermerhorn for what promises to be a sold-out one-night-only performance! A magnetic stage presence and an incomparable musician, Botti will bring his signature blend of jazz improvisation and classic tunes from the Great American Songbook and beyond.
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