Wednesday, September 26, 2007

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Events September 26 - October 14

Colin Hay of Men At Work at the Wildhorse Saloon - September 26

Drive by Truckers at the Cannery Ballroom - September 27

Customer Appreciation Party at Urban Sun - September 27

Cornhole Tournament at Bailey's Sports Grille - September 27

Beethoven's Fifth at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - September 27 - 29

Frist Friday featuring Afinke Orchestra at the Frist Center - September 28

Storytelling with Walt Schaefer at Dunn Bros. Coffee - September 28

Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy at TPAC - September 28 - 30

Credence Clearwater Revisited at the Wildhorse Saloon - September 29

Nashville Predators vs. the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Sommet Center - September 29

The Dynamites at Mercy Lounge - September 29

Kenny Harlan at Dunn Bros. Coffee - September 29

An Evening with the Whispers & Comedian George Wallace atMunicipal Auditorium - September 30

9th Annual Walk Nashville Week - September 30 - October 6

Save the Predators Season Kickoff Party at the Wildhorse Saloon - October 1

Opry at the Ryman - October 2

Ricky Skaggs and Randy Scruggs at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - October 2

Jonell Mosser in the Main Library Courtyard - October 3

Dashboard Confessional at the Ryman - October 3

Cornhole Tournament at Bailey's Sports Grille - October 4

Devendra Banhart at City Hall - October 4

Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche at the Sommet Center - October 4

The Crucible at TPAC - October 4 - 13

Superdrag at City Hall - October 5

Karin Pepperilli at Dunn Bros. Coffee - October 5

Jazz at the Symphony: George Benson at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - October 5

Korn at the Sommet Center - October 5

The Fold at Rocketown - October 5

Bluegrass Fan Fest at the Nashville Convention Center - October 5 - 7

First Saturday Gallery Crawl at various downtown galleries - October 6

Regions Free Day of Music at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center - October 6

Nashville Predators vs. the Stars at the Sommet Center - October 6

Tom Yarborough at Dunn Bros. Coffee - October 6

Tennessee Titans vs. Atlanta Falcons at LP Field - October 7

Mickey Avalon at Mercy Lounge - October 7

Spirit of Nashville: The Art and Soul of Music City Book Signing at the Main Library - October 9

Th' Legendary Shack*Shakers at the Mercy Lounge - October 9

Ghost Glows on the Greenway Benefit Dinner on the Shelby Street Bridge - October 9

Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush at the Mercy Lounge - October 10

Steve Cropper Classic at the Ryman - October 10

Nashville Predators vs. Phoenix Coyotes at the Sommet Center - October 11

Cornhole Tournament at Bailey's Sports Grille - October 11

Nashville Fire Fighters Association Local 140's Benefit "1964 The Tribute" with Special Guest Andy Childs at the Municipal Auditorium - October 12

Lisa Lampanelli at the Ryman - October 12

Corey Smith at the Cannery Ballroom - October 12

Southern Festival of Books at War Memorial Plaza - October 12 - 14

Nashville Predators vs. Calgary Flames at the Sommet Center - October 13

The Blues Revue featuring Mel Waiters, Denis Lasalle, Ms. Roni, Sir Charles Jones, Clarence Carter & Latimore at the Municipal Auditorium - October 13

Peter Frampton and John Hiatt at the Ryman - October 13

News & Information

We Apologize!

Due to technical difficulties, this issue could not go out on Wednesday, its usual distribution day. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Recycling Cans on Church Street

Metro Public Works has installed ten 31-gallon black recycling containers along Church Street. A convenient way to recycle anything in hand including newspapers, bottles of water, soft drink cans, etc. Please do not contaminate the recycling containers. Only use them to dispose of paper, cardboard, aluminum and plastic (bottles, not bags). Trash bins are located next to each recycling container. Use those for food waste, glass, plastic grocery bags, and Styrofoam. Recycle - It's Nashville's Nature.

Smoke Free Nashville

Is your business going smoke free on October 1? We'll list bars and restaurants that currently allow smoking and choose to go smoke-free in an upcoming newsletter. Reply to this newsletter or email ahutchinson@nashvilledowntown.com with your downtown business info. The Smoke-Free legislation kicks in on Monday, October 1.

Events this Week

Urban Sun Customer Appreciation Party

Thurs, Sept 27. Urban Sun. 209 10th Avenue South #227. 291-6800. Customer appreciation party complete with refreshments, tanning trivia prizes, and discounts. Join now and save. 10% off all individual memberships. Buy one, get one at 1/2 price - when you join with a friend.

Buy-One-Get-One-Free Offer for Concert this Weekend

Thurs, Sept 27 - Sat, Sept 29. Schermerhorn Symphony Center. 687-6400. Show times vary. The Nashville Symphony presents "Buy-One-Get-One-Free" tickets good for any performance this weekend. The SunTrust Classical Series concert sponsored by American Airlines features Beethoven's famous Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67; William Schuman's Credendum - Article of Faith; and Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture. Call the box office at 687-6400 and mention this email to order your tickets. Or visit the box office in person to redeem the offer. Click here for more info on the concert.

Frist Friday

Fri, Sept 28. Frist Center for the Visual Arts. 919 Broadway. 244-3340. 6-9 pm. No admission charge for members, and non-members pay $8.50. Afinke Orchestra will perform in the courtyard. Light appetizers are provided and there is a cash bar. Admission includes entrance to the exhibits. The final Frist Friday of the season is scheduled for October 26.

Midsummer Night's Dream

Sat, Sept 29. Main Library - Children's Theater. 615 Church Street. 862-5800. 10:30 am (performance), discussion at 11:45 am. Ages 10 and up. Free. Watch a performance of Midsummer Night's Dream and stay for a lively discussion about Shakespeare's classic comedy.

Walk to Work Day - Walk Nashville Week

Mon, Oct 1. All around downtown. 7:45 am. Walk to work or park further from your office than your normal routine. If you park at LP Field and regularly use the shuttles, walk across the bridge this day. Casual reception at Public Square in front of the Courthouse at 7:45 am with free coffee and pastries. Also, mark your calendar for Friday, Oct 5 - Walk to Lunch Day. Click here for more info on Walk Nashville Week.

Concerts in the Courtyard

Wed, Oct 3. Main Library Courtyard. 615 Church Street. 862-5800. 11:30 am - 1 pm. Free. Enjoy your lunch hour in the Main Library's courtyard listening to live music. Blues rocker Jonell Mosser performs the final concert of the series!

Downtown Advertising Opportunity

Does your business want to advertise to the downtown residential and workforce community? Purchase an ad in our bi-annual publication, The Guidebook! This 6-month publication lists all restaurants, retail, and amenities downtown, plus much more. The Guidebook is distributed to over 35,000 people. For advertising rates and more information, contact Andrea Hutchinson (ahutchinson@nashvilledowntown.com or 743-3097).

Ongoing Events

Click here for a list of ongoing happy hours, specials, events and promotions at some of downtown's best places to play!

Continuing Exhibits

Click here to find out what major art shows, museum exhibitions and other displays are currently on view downtown.

Convention Update

Large groups and events that are downtown September 26 - October 10 include: American Trucking Association (800, September 24 - 26), American Society for Public Administration (300, September 27 - 30), International Bluegrass Music Association (24,000, October 5 - 7), and Tennessee County Services (650, October 10 - 11). For more information concerning conventions call 259-4719. For a complete listing of Nashville conventions visit calendar.nashvillecvb.com.

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