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Holiday Lights at Cheekwood
2015-12-16 17:00 - 2015-12-24 22:00, 2015-12-26 17:00 - 2016-01-03 22:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
November 27th – January 3rd
Come see the Holiday LIGHTS and start a new holiday tradition with Cheekwood in 2015! For the first time ever, our gorgeous decorations will extend from the Mansion out into the gardens, setting the grounds aglow with elegant displays, dazzling views and hundreds of thousands of festive, twinkling lights. Bundle up for the prettiest winter stroll of the season!
*This is a ticketed, special event. Not open Christmas night.

It’s A Wonderful Life
2015-12-17 19:00, 2015-12-18 19:00
December 3 – 20, 2015
Studio Tenn’s newest holiday tradition continues this season with an encore production of “It’s A Wonderful Life,” specially tailoring its silver screen glory for a unique live-on-stage experience. A foremost fixture of yuletide nostalgia, this cherished narrative of doubt, despair and ultimate awakening has transcended generations. Studio Tenn’s vintage, post-card-from-the-past retelling will both pay homage to Frank Capra’s iconic 1946 film and reach beyond the reruns of Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed performances, harnessing the emotive power of live theatre to reveal and re-focus the compelling core truths that have earned this tender, heartwarming story its eternal keep in the canon of American holiday traditions.
Please visit It’s A Wonderful Life for more information and to purchase tickets.

Exile - Christmas CD Release Concert
2015-12-17 20:00
Having recently celebrated their 50th year as a group, Exile is set to release their first-ever Christmas album this season.
It’s titled “Wrapped Up In Your Arms for Christmas” and their live performance at the Franklin Theatre will feature tracks to celebrate the season, along with many of the fan favorites from their long list of #1 hits through the years.
The award winning country rockers are one of the most exciting live acts to grace our stage. With three gold albums, two Greatest Hits CDs, several multi-platinum singles and thirteen award nominations from the Academy of Country Music (ACM) and the Country Music Association (CMA), the band has one of the most solid reputations in the world of country music.
The Franklin Theatre was also honored to be the scene of their first “live” album and a DVD project entitled “Exile – Live from the Franklin Theatre.”
This special holiday evening will be a treat for the whole family and is also a fundraiser for the Southern Alliance for People and Animal Welfare (SAFPAW), a non-profit organization in middle Tennessee helping the homeless community face the daily challenges of living in poverty with their pets.
Please visit The Franklin Theatre for tickets.
For more information about SAFPAW, please visit www.safpaw.org.
Sponsored by Jackson National LifePresented by Franklin Theatre Live

It’s A Wonderful Life
2015-12-19 14:00 - 19:00
Saturday, 12/19/15 – 02:00 PM
Saturday, 12/19/15 – 07:00 PM
December 3 – 20, 2015
Studio Tenn’s newest holiday tradition continues this season with an encore production of “It’s A Wonderful Life,” specially tailoring its silver screen glory for a unique live-on-stage experience. A foremost fixture of yuletide nostalgia, this cherished narrative of doubt, despair and ultimate awakening has transcended generations. Studio Tenn’s vintage, post-card-from-the-past retelling will both pay homage to Frank Capra’s iconic 1946 film and reach beyond the reruns of Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed performances, harnessing the emotive power of live theatre to reveal and re-focus the compelling core truths that have earned this tender, heartwarming story its eternal keep in the canon of American holiday traditions.
Please visit It’s A Wonderful Life for more information and to purchase tickets.

Bethlehem Drive-Through: a living nativity scene
2015-12-19 17:00 - 20:00
Drive through in the comfort of your own vehicle, but be prepared to be transported back in time. You’ll hear the sounds of live animals and see what the manger scene may have been like over 2000 years ago when Jesus came to earth in a very humble place.

UNIQUE FAMILY FUN
SEE LIVE ANIMALS
CHRISTMAS CAROLERS
MEANINGFUL MEMORY MAKER
HOT CIDER AND COCOA
And JUST ½ MILE FROM DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN!

Enjoy the season with friends and family while remember who we celebrate and if you take some photos while at the event, be sure to use the “BethlehemDriveThrough” hashtag and “@FCCFranklin” on Instagram and Twitter!
December 19 & 20 – 5:00 – 8:00pm
Located just ½ mile from 5-points intersection (Main St. & Columbia Ave.). We’re just a minutes drive from downtown Franklin!
Faith Community Church
1200 Columbia Ave.
Franklin, TN 37064

Merry Texas Christmas Y’all
2015-12-19 20:00
Nine-time GRAMMY award winners Asleep at the Wheel are proud to announce the return of their popular holiday themed concert series “Merry Texas Christmas Y’all” for the 2015 holiday season.
Don’t miss your chance to see these Texas Legends give a Holiday Fun Filled Evening of Texas Music.
For more information and to purchase tickets please visit The Franklin Theatre.
Sponsored by Jackson National LifePresented by Franklin Theatre Live

Bethlehem Drive-Through: a living nativity scene
2015-12-20 17:00 - 20:00
Drive through in the comfort of your own vehicle, but be prepared to be transported back in time. You’ll hear the sounds of live animals and see what the manger scene may have been like over 2000 years ago when Jesus came to earth in a very humble place.

UNIQUE FAMILY FUN
SEE LIVE ANIMALS
CHRISTMAS CAROLERS
MEANINGFUL MEMORY MAKER
HOT CIDER AND COCOA
And JUST ½ MILE FROM DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, TN!

Enjoy the season with friends and family while remember who we celebrate and if you take some photos while at the event, be sure to use the “BethlehemDriveThrough” hashtag and “@FCCFranklin” on Instagram and Twitter!
Located just ½ mile from 5-points intersection (Main St. & Columbia Ave.). We’re just a minutes drive from downtown Franklin!
Faith Community Church
1200 Columbia Ave.
Franklin, TN 37064

Simply Christmas Featuring Michael W. Smith & Friends
2015-12-21 20:00
Michael W. Smith, a beloved Franklin neighbor, has shaped the Christian music landscape and sold more than 15 million albums, scored 28 No. 1 hits, earned 3 Grammys and more than 40 Dove Awards…including 2015 “Christmas Album of the Year” honors for his Spirit of Christmas project. He’s contributing his talents and sure to capture hearts and the nostalgia of the season in celebration with friends.
The evening promises to one that’s remembered for years to come!
For tickets and more information please visit The Franklin Theatre

Cab Calloway Orchestra
2015-12-31 18:00 - 21:30
There will be two shows on New Year’s Eve:The first show is a concert from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.The second show is a concert and dance party from 9:30 PM – 12:15 AM, and will include party favors and a champagne toast at midnight.
The whole audience bouncing and swaying to the irresistible rhythm. Everybody singing HI-DE-HO! They’re echoing the King himself, Cab Calloway, as he thrusts his baton into the air, and in his Zoot Suit, jumps, twirls and signals to the band to begin another joyous chorus. Who could forget the incredible sounds and imagery of Cab Calloway and his hot Jazz Orchestra!
The Cab Calloway Orchestra continues to delight audiences nationally from the historic jazz club “Birdland” in New York City to jazz and other venues all over the country under the baton of Cab’s grandson C. Calloway Brooks. The Calloway family has been dazzling audiences since the 1920’s and this year is no exception. Calloway Brooks, along with the Cab Calloway Orchestra deliver both the authentic sound of a hot Jazz Orchestra and a snazzy stage style-bringing out a Jump, Blues, and Boogie experience of “Swing that is king and Jive that’s alive”. Using the Calloway bands original vintage orchestrations as a starting point, coupled with the awesome musicians who have played with this big band for decades, The Cab Calloway Orchestra creates the authentic unforgettable sensation of a Modern Jazz Orchestra in full flight.
Please visit The Franklin Theatre for tickets and more information.

Three Blind Vines Reveal Party - Featuring Ocean's Eleven
2016-01-12 18:00
The Franklin Theatre – Franklin, TN
Join the Next Generation Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County (Next Gen) on Tuesday, January 12 for a special community event.
Next Gen has celebrated a number of eras and themes with their Three Blind Vines (3BV) events, such as 1920s speakeasy, early 1960s Manhattan, old Hollywood and Jailhouse Rock. At this special theme reveal, they will announce their vision for the 2016 Three Blind Vines.
Doors open at 6pm. The movie will start at 7pm.
Guests attending this free event will enjoy Ocean’s Eleven (2001) as the feature film, complimentary wine, appetizers and the opportunity to purchase pre-sale Three Blind Vines tickets at a reduced price.
For tickets and more information please visit The Franklin Theatre.

Coppola Wine Dinner at McConnell House
2016-01-14 18:00
Red Pony Catering and the Francis Coppola Winery collaborate to bring you a 5 course wine dinner January 14, 2016 at McConnell House in Downtown Franklin, TN.
For more information and to purchase tickets please visit, Coppola Wine Dinner at McConnell House.

Super Bowl Cooking Demos at McConnell House
2016-01-21 18:00
SUPER BOWL COOKING DEMO 1/21/16
Doors open at 6pm for themed cocktails and mingling, the demonstration starts at 6:30pm.
Sip wine while our chefs instruct. Take home both new skills as well as new recipes to impress friends and family.
$75/person – Includes Meal with Demonstrated Items & House Wine
$60/person – Includes Meal with Demonstrated Items
For tickets and more information please visit Super Bowl Cooking Demo at McConnell House.

15th Annual Black Tie Affair
2016-02-05 18:00 - 23:00
Theme:
“African Americans in Franklin and Williamson County” “Education – Our Key To The Future”
Presented By:
The African American Heritage Society
Date:
Friday, February 5th, 2016
Place:
Embassy Suites Cool Springs, 820 Crescent Centre Drive
Social Hour with cash bar begins at 6:00 p.m.
Program begins at 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Music by:
JULIUS FISHER & THE GENIUS BAND
For more information contact Alma McLemore at 615-305-0904 or Paulette Johnson at 615-243-7751
Hurray, tickets are selling fast.

Southern Fried Funeral by Pull-Tight Players Theatre
2016-02-05 19:30, 2016-02-06 19:30, 2016-02-11 19:30, 2016-02-12 19:30, 2016-02-13 19:30, 2016-02-14 14:30, 2016-02-19 19:30
Pull-Tight is thrilled to feature this uproarious homegrown comedy from local playwrights Osborne & Eppler. Families reveal their real selves in light of a crisis, and the Frye family is no exception. You won’t want to miss the true colors this zany Southern family paints the occasion with as they lay dearly departed Dewey Frye to rest.
Please visit Pull-Tight Players Theatre for more information.

An Evening with Olate Dogs - Franklin Theatre
2016-02-11 19:00
An Evening with Olate Dogs – The Franklin Theatre – Franklin, TN
The Olate Dogs are the winning participants from Season 7 of America’s Got Talent scooping up the $1,000,000 prize and headlining The Palazzo in Las Vegas.
Led by Richard Olate and his son Nicholas Olate, the Olate Dogs www.olatedogs.tv are a high-energy, fast-paced canine theatrical act filled with amazing dog tricks, human acrobatics and humor.
For more information and tickets please visit The Franklin Theatre.

Andre Lurton Wine Dinner at McConnell House
2016-02-13 18:00
Andre Lurton Wine Dinner at McConnell House – Downtown Franklin, TN
For ticket information please visit – Andre Lurton Wine Dinner at McConnell House.

Mardi Gras Ball
2016-02-13 18:00
Mardi Gras Ball – Franklin, TN
Enjoy an amazing dinner and all the dancing you can handle at this year’s Mardi Gras Ball! This special evening will be an opportunity to celebrate with those in our community who share the same vision and heart for youth. All proceeds will go to My Friend’s House to make it possible for the youth to have further opportunities and improve their quality of life.
For more information and tickets please visit Mardi Gras Ball.

Fabulous Friends for Africa Valentine's Party
2016-02-13 19:00 - 23:00
For the ninth year, the Fabulous Friends for Africa will host a Valentine’s Party to raise money for African Leadership, a local organization committed to developing projects and programs that meet the needs of Africans.
What: Fabulous Friends for Africa Valentine’s Party
When: Saturday, February 13, from 7 to 11 p.m.
Where: Liberty Hall, The Factory in Franklin, 230 Franklin Road
Benefits: African Leadership (AL) a local organization committed to providing church leaders with theological education and come along side these leaders as they work to impact their local communities across the continent.
Cost: Host a reserved table for ten for $750 or buy individual tickets for open seating at $75 in advance…$100 at the door. Register at www.fabulousfriendsforafrica.org Cost includes Italian buffet dinner, silent auction and dancing to the music of 12 South Band.
What to know: Started by a group of women turning 50 who wanted to raise money for the needy in Africa instead of hosting a birthday celebration for themselves. In its ninth year, the women who call themselves Fabulous Friends for Africa have raised more than $500,000 to support 100 orphans in Lizulu, Malawi and purchase study Bibles for the AL training programs throughout Africa. This year, proceeds raised through the party will benefit women and children across Africa who have been through traumatic experiences, either by war or in the sex slave industry.

Valentine's Day at Harvest: A Grand Dance!
2016-02-13 20:00 - 23:00
For tickets and more information please visit Valentine’s Day at Harvest: A Grand Dance!

An Evening With the Stars
2016-02-18 18:00
Elvis will be back in the building – at least briefly – Feb. 18 for the GraceWorks annual benefit dinner.
GraceWorks invites the public to strut their stuff on the red carpet at An Evening With the Stars at 6 p.m. at the Cool Springs Embassy Suites, 820 Crescent Centre Drive.
The event will include dinner, entertainment and a silent auction. Photo ops will also be available with “Elvis” and other “celebrities.” Dinner-goers can dress as celebrities or movie characters, but that attire is not required.
Tickets are $80 each, and tables of 10 are $800. Tickets are available at www.graceworksministries.net.
Proceeds benefit GraceWorks, a nonprofit serving Williamson County families in need through four areas – family support, hunger prevention, seasonal needs and educational programs. Last year, among other assistance, GraceWorks distributed $1.5 million in food, $411,795 in rent and utility help, 2200 backpacks with school supplies and served 880 families through The Manger, a Christmas gift giving program.

The Glass Menagerie
2016-02-18 19:00, 2016-02-19 19:00
Presented by The Tennessean Williamson
Written by Tennessee Williams

February 18 – 28, 2016
A keepsake centerpiece of American drama, Tennessee Williams’ breakout play “The Glass Menagerie” is as haunting and treasured as memory itself. This season Studio Tenn remounts its award-winning 2011 production in its new Jamison Hall home, complete with the full original cast: Nan Gurley as Amanda, Eric Patso-Crosby as Tom, Ellie Sikes as Laura and Brent Maddox as Jim.
Crowned “Best Revival of an American Classic” by the Nashville Scene upon its debut, Studio Tenn’s delicately crafted presentation allows the script’s full spectrum of emotion to shine, from its shimmering moments of warmth and humor to its arresting scenes of shattering heartbreak.

For tickets and more information please visit Studio Tenn.
