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VFW Post 4893 Hosts Special Showcase For Songwriters And Veterans Featuring Laura Sawosko
by A.A. Cristi - February 27, 2025


VFW Post 4893 invites the community to a Musical Showcase featuring an evening of live performances by amazing songwriters and veterans. The event will start with a flag retirement ceremony, followed by a songwriter's round, guitars for vet's performances, and an open mic night. 

Nashville Ballet To Conclude Season With ATTITUDE
by A.A. Cristi - February 27, 2025


Nashville Ballet's annual Attitude series on May 2-4, 2025, is returning to the Polk Theater at TPAC. This program features works of renowned choreographers Jennifer Archibald and Penny Saunders, alongside the highly anticipated world premiere of Erase the Night by Artistic Director and CEO Nick Mullikin. 

Photos: Nashville Ballet Company Artist Nicolas Scheuer Makes His Final Performance
by A.A. Cristi - February 27, 2025


Nashville Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty recently took the stage at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, and, after an unforgettable 13-year career, Company Artist Nicolas Scheuer concluded his time with Nashville Ballet to pursue his personal passions. See photos from the production.

Frist Art Museum Presents ENOUGH TO GO AROUND
by A.A. Cristi - February 27, 2025


The Frist Art Museum will present Enough to Go Around: Food and Community in Nashville, an exhibition that addresses topics of food production, food insecurity and food’s role in bringing people together.

Historic Stage Play SIX TRIPLE EIGHT Returns For Three Performances
by A.A. Cristi - February 20, 2025


​​​​​​​SistaStyle Productions will present Six Triple Eight, a historical drama by award-winning playwright Mary McCallum, running February 28 - March 2, 2025, at Darkhorse Theater.

Pam Lewis Recognized by NMWA for 2025 Honor Award
by Stephi Wild - February 20, 2025


The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) has honored Pam Lewis by including her in its esteemed 2025 Honor Roll, recognizing her dedication to promoting and supporting women artists.

Frist Art Museum Elects Five New Members to Board of Trustees
by Stephi Wild - February 20, 2025


The Frist Art Museum has announced that five board members have been elected to the Frist Art Museum Board of Trustees. Learn more about the new members here!

OZ Arts To Present Performances From South Korean Choreographer Soon-ho Park In March
by A.A. Cristi - February 19, 2025


Contemporary arts center OZ Arts Nashville brings internationally acclaimed choreographer Soon-ho Park and his Seoul-based Bereishit Dance Company to Nashville for the first time for two performances only on March 5 & 6.

Northview Senior Academy Selected For Theatrical World Premiere Of STAR-CROSSED
by A.A. Cristi - February 19, 2025


Northview Senior Academy in Kodak, TN is the first high school in the nation to be selected to help develop the world premiere of STAR-CROSSED: A Gender-Defying R & J in Verse & Beats, with a performance given the third week of February, 2025.

Christine Dwyer Joins SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Nashville Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2025


Nashville Repertory Theatre has announced that Broadway veteran Christine Dwyer will join the cast of Sunday in the Park with George, starring alongside David Shannon, for its highly at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center.

HAMILTON, SUFFS, and More Set For Tennessee Performing Arts Center's 2025/26 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - February 12, 2025


The Tennessee Performing Arts Center has announced its 2025/26 Broadway Season, which will include six Nashville premieres, plus the return of a classic fairy tale and the revolutionary retelling of American history.

Nashville Tour Stop Will Honor International Women's Day With All-Female Lineup and Benefit Concert
by Stephi Wild - February 06, 2025


Nashville Tour Stop will host a special all-female lineup at Bassline Brewing Company, benefiting Anthems Against Abuse. The event, hosted by Christina Brennan, promises an unforgettable night of music, community, and advocacy.

MUSIC NIGHT: LIVE FROM NASHVILLE to be Broadcast to Movie Theaters
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 05, 2025


Prepare to go behind the scenes with some of the music industry's biggest hitmakers during Music Night: Live from Nashville!, the first ever LIVE nationwide broadcast from Nashville direct to movie theatres. Learn more.

Nashville Repertory Theatre Presents THE MOUNTAINTOP
by A.A. Cristi - January 31, 2025


Nashville Repertory Theatre will present Katori Hall's acclaimed play The Mountaintop at Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Johnson Theater from February 14-23, 2025.

Cumberland County Playhouse Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ
by A.A. Cristi - January 31, 2025


Beginning February 14, the Cumberland County Playhouse will present The Wizard of Oz! The Wizard of Oz is rated G and runs on the Mainstage through March 23.

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Comes to Roxy Regional Theatre For Valentine's Day
by Stephi Wild - January 31, 2025


The play that earned Tennessee Williams his first Pulitzer Prize is taking the stage of Clarksville's oldest professional theatre for two weekends beginning on Valentine's Day.  

NASHVILLE MUSIC HISTORY Series with Author and Historian Dr. Don Cusic To Be Presented At RCA Studio B
by A.A. Cristi - January 30, 2025


Nashville's historic RCA Studio B is the site for a unique and informative public lecture series featuring renowned author and music historian, Dr. Don Cusic.

DOLLY: AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL To Feature Three 'Dollys' And More
by A.A. Cristi - January 29, 2025


New details have emerged for the forthcoming bio-musical chronicling the life and career of country music icon, Dolly Parton.

Student Blog: The Arts and Integrity
by Student Blogger: Savannah Raeder - January 29, 2025


Having academic integrity to me doesn’t just mean doing your work or not using Chat GPT to write a paper. If you choose theatre for higher education, that means it is something you are passionate about and want to excel in. There would be many negative repercussions if I cut a corner in a class.

Line-up Revealed For OZ Arts Nashville's 10th Annual Signature Benefit CONVERSATIONS AT OZ
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 29, 2025


OZ Arts Nashville has revealedt the line-up of civic and business leaders, singular artistic voices, and lively personalities as conversation hosts for the 10th installment of its signature benefit, Conversations at OZ.

Dallas Alexander Releases Latest Album CAN'T BLAME MY BLOODLINE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 22, 2025


Canadian country artist and retired army veteran, Dallas Alexander, continues unfolding his journey with the release of his album 'Can't Blame My Bloodline,' out everywhere now.

OZ Arts Nashville Spring Line-up to Feature Artists From The Congo, South Korea & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 22, 2025


Following up on a slate of Fall programming that included theater legends and breakout dance stars, the Spring 2025 presentations at OZ Arts has unveiled their spring lineup. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Jazz Singer Deborah Silver To Perform One Night Only At Analog In February
by A.A. Cristi - January 21, 2025


Deborah Silver is now gearing up for the May 2025 release of her new album Basie Rocks! on Green Hill Records, with the Count Basie Orchestra. The one night only performance will take place on Thursday, February 20th at Analog at the Hutton in Nashville, TN.

Student Blog: How to Swing It As a Swing!
by Student Blogger: Savannah Raeder - January 21, 2025


I start rehearsals for Pride and Prejudice this week and am swinging two tracks, each track consisting of two characters. I have been able to understudy before but have never been a swing. It’s a bit overwhelming but I am going to try to list some of the things that have already been extremely helpful to me.

Knoxville Opera Brings LA BOHÈME To The Tennessee Theatre
by Stephi Wild - January 21, 2025


 Knoxville Opera will present La bohème at the Tennessee Theatre this month. This is the company's second main stage production of the 2024-2025 season. Learn more here!


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