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TEN Tenors
2017-03-17 20:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
The TEN Tenors – The Franklin Theatre – Events in Downtown Franklin, TN
The TEN Tenors are undoubtedly one of Australia’s most successful touring entertainment groups of all time, with more than 2500 live shows to their credit and more than 90 million people worldwide witnessing their unmistakable charm, camaraderie and vocal power.
The year 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the groups creation. No one could possibly have imagined when The TEN Tenors did their first show all those years ago that they would still be touring the world in 2017. The TEN Tenors, certainly have cemented their place as one of the worlds most loved classically based contemporary music groups of all time.
Celebrated for their wonderfully vast repertoire, breathtaking arrangements and powerful live performances, The TEN Tenors respectfully tip their hats not only to the great classical tenors and composers, but also contemporary musics most popular artists. From Bowie to Bocelli, an evening with The TEN Tenors is guaranteed to surprise and delight in equal measure.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

RoverWorks Cocktail Party at The Grove
2017-03-18 18:00 - 20:00 | TN
Join us for an adults-only cocktail party to kick off the RoverWorks event. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Rover photographer, Andrew Grant—creator of the series of coffee table books made famous by Ellen DeGeneres back in 2009 that feature photos of dogs—and enjoy live jazz music, tours of The Grove Manor House, food and a cash bar. Proceeds from a silent auction, and 25% of the bar sales, will benefit Agape and the Williamson County Animal Center. Reservations are required.
To RSVP, email: thegrove@groveliving.com.
Cost: FREE
Website: http://groveliving.com/rover/
Email: thegrove@groveliving.com
Phone: (615) 368-3044

Mark Lowry
2017-03-18 20:00 | TN
Mark Lowry – The Franklin Theatre – Downtown Franklin, TN Events

An uproarious night of laughter and song with funny man Mark Lowry!

Mark Lowry is known and loved around the world as a trusted voice in the realm of gospel music and beyond. He started making music at age 11 and now, more than four decades later, his legacy is forever sealed as an innately entertaining communicator who can, at once, make audiences laugh, cry, and think.

Mark is a singer, storyteller, humorist, author and songwriter, whose lyric to “Mary Did You Know?” resulted in one of the most loved modern Christmas songs of this century. This captivating song, which he co-wrote with Buddy Greene, has been recorded more than 400 times by artists from every genre including: Reba McEntire, Cee Lo Green, Clay Aiken, Michael English, Kenny Rogers, Wynonna Judd, The Gaither Vocal Band, and a long list of others.

Mark has spent more than 20 collective years as the baritone singer for the Grammy-award-winning Gaither Vocal Band and serves as the sidesplitting comedic sidekick for Bill Gaither through live concert tours and the best-selling Gaither Homecoming video series and television airings (now more than 150 volumes strong).

Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Robert Earl Keen
2017-03-23 20:00, 2017-03-24 20:00 | TN
Robert Earl Keen – The Franklin Theatre – Events in Franklin, TN

The Road Goes On Forever And The Party Never Ends…

It’s not always easy to sum up a career — let alone a life’s ambition — so succinctly, but those words from Robert Earl Keen’s calling-card anthem just about do it.
Robert Earl Keen has been heralded as one of Texas’ most popular and consistently acclaimed musical ambassadors. Inducted into the Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2012, Keen has recorded 18 full-length albums for both independent and major record labels, and his songs have also been covered by artists from the country, folk and Texas country music scenes (including George Strait, Joe Ely, Lyle Lovett, The Highwaymen, Nanci Griffith, and the Dixie Chicks).
His albums and live performances span musical styles from folk, country, bluegrass to rock, yet he is most commonly affiliated with the Americana movements and has toured extensively both nationally and internationally throughout his career.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
2017-03-24 19:30 - 2017-04-08 19:30 | TN
Events in Downtown Franklin, Tennessee
Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy-toy, Spike. Old resentments flare up, eventually leading to threats to sell the house. Also on the scene are sassy maid Cassandra, who can predict the future, and Nina, a lovely, young aspiring actress whose prettiness somewhat worries the imperious Masha. This is a sophisticated, clever, contemporary comedy which won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play.
Rated PG-13 for mature themes/language.
March 24, 25, 30, 31, April 1, 2, 7, 8

Fri, Mar 24 7:30 PM
Sat, Mar 25 7:30 PM
Thu, Mar 30 7:30 PM
Fri, Mar 31 7:30 PM
Sat, Apr 1 7:30 PM
Sun, Apr 2 2:30 PM
Fri, Apr 7 7:30 PM
Sat, Apr 8 7:30 PM

Ray Wylie Hubbard
2017-03-25 20:00 | TN
Ray Wylie Hubbard – The Franklin Theatre
When it comes to down ’n’ dirty roots ’n’ roll, nobody in the wide world of Americana music today does it better than Ray Wylie Hubbard. Except, it seems, for Hubbard himself.
For more inforation please see website.

Exit Stage Left Improv
2017-03-25 20:00 | TN
Events and Entertainment in Brentwood, TN
Exit Stage Left Improv March 25 – Towne Centre Theatre
Join us on Saturday March 25, 2017 for our Exit Stage Left Improv Show! Tickets are $10 each, both online and at the door. Doors open at 7:30, show starts at 8:00. As always, free desserts from Publix!

Women, Wine, and Wood!
2017-03-28 18:00 - 21:00 | TN
Women, Wine, and Wood! – Craft Love – Franklin, TN

Date Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Time 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Class Type DIY Workshop
Price $65.00

DIY a Wood Sign at Craft Love!
You need a night out with some girlfriends! Come relax with a bottle of wine and hammer out those midweek stresses while you create a wood sign for your home. With over 40 project designs to choose from there’s a DIY wood sign for every home and every style. Our instructor-led classes include all tools and supplies necessary for you to create and take home your own custom wood sign.
Event details are below.

12th Annual Wine Festival & Tasting
2017-03-31 18:00 - 22:00 | TN
Join the Nashville Predators Foundation for the 12th annual Wine Festival & Tasting on March 31, 2017, over the ice at Bridgestone Arena.
The festivities run from 6-10 p.m. CT and tickets are $75 per person. The festival will feature more than 225 higher-end wines, beer, a spirits tasting and an extensive silent auction with more than 200 items.
For an exclusive tasting, purchase tickets to the VIP Dinner & Tasting in the Patron Platinum Club. Michael Hendry will be hosting a delicious five-course dinner paired with hand-crafted Hendry Wines. VIP dinner tickets are $200.
12TH ANNUAL WINE FESTIVAL & TASTING

Fri, 03/31/2017 –
6:00pm to 10:00pm

General Admission
6 p.m. (CT) – $75 per person Tasting over 200 high-end wines • Spirits Tasting Anheuser-Busch products • Cocktail bar Culinary delicacies • Predators personalities GNASH photo opportunity • Extensive silent auction
VIP Dinner & Tasting
5:30 p.m. (CT) – $200 per person Five-course dinner and wine pairing hosted by Michael Hendry in the Patron Platinum Club, featuring hand-crafted wines from Hendry *ticket includes wine festival admission, VIP Dinner & Tasting

Great Futures Gala
2017-04-01 17:00 | TN
Great Futures Gala Presented by Nissan North America
Saturday, April 1, 2017 – Omni Nashville Hotel
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee
We are thrilled to announce Shaquille O’Neal as the celebrity entertainer for the 2017 Great Futures Gala!
As our largest fundraiser, the Great Futures Gala supports the 4,000 kids we serve annually.
The Great Futures Gala is an evening of Hollywood glamour, fine dining, and an auction experience. Our Gala features a live and silent auction of more than 200 items – from Nashville-made products to international trips. With over 500 notable guests, our Gala is truly a night to remember. Special guests have included: Martin Short, Rob Lowe, Dylan McDermott, Martin Sheen, and Dick Vitale.
The 6th Annual Great Futures Gala will take place on April 1, 2017, at Omni Nashville Hotel.

Music City Pickers Live
2017-04-06 19:00 - 22:00 | TN
Music City Pickers LIVE! is a weekly singer-songwriter show at The Factory at Franklin’s Little Brick Theater.
Hosted by multi-hit singer songwriters, Brady Seals and Gordon Kennedy, performances consist of talented up-and-coming songwriters to mega-hit writers and artists. Audiences are able to sit in a beautifully renovated theater and experience the performers in an intimate setting, unlike anywhere else in the area.
With Regie Hamm, Gary Chapman & Terri Jo Box

Franklin Improv-All Stars
2017-04-08 19:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Franklin Improv-All Stars Comedy Show in Downtown Franklin at The Factory
Enjoy a night of razor-sharp wit, instantly created songs, celebrity impersonations, slapstick and more! Instead of staying at home watching reruns of Whose Line or Saturday Night Live, be a part of live interactive theater by shouting out wild and weird suggestions. Everything on stage will be made up on the spot, making it great for groups, date nights, and fun for the entire family.
The Franklin Improv All-Stars are a mix of the region’s finest improvisors, made up of players with years of improv experience. Audiences will enjoy a core cast joined by other players that changes each month- giving Franklin a truly all-star cast each show. These shows are family-friendly and located right next door to some of the south’s finest restaurants and bars.

Jazz At The Factory With Brian T. Cornish
2017-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
This Easter Season, Jazz at The Factory returns for a Celebration of John Coltrane!
Jazz at The Factory celebrates the best local, national and international R&B, Soul, Funk, Jazz, Blues and Gospel music. Presented by DrAlvin.com, Mafiaoza’s, BIGR Media, Buca de Beppo, City Winery, Flag World, Olivia Olive Oil, Buttermilk Sky Pie and LifeStyle Publications.
Event details are listed below.

An Evening of Music With Michael W Smith, For King & Country, and Ellie Holcomb
2017-04-18 19:30 | TN
An Evening of Music With Michael W Smith, For King & Country, and Ellie Holcomb – The Franklin Theatre – Entertainment Events in Franklin, TN
ONE NIGHT ONLY. Join Franklin Christian Academy in welcoming Grammy Award-winning artists Michael W Smith and For King & Country to the historic Franklin Theatre in a special evening of music. This exclusive event will benefit Franklin Christian Academy’s need-based financial aid program.
Please visit website for more information.

Brentwood Morning Rotary Presents: Farewell Angelina
2017-04-20 20:00 | TN
Events and Entertainment in Brentwood, TN

Farewell Angelina is a national recording artist signed to Dreamlined Entertainment/Star Farm out of Nashville. The band is produced by Keith Stegall – the hit songwriter/producer behind the musical success of Zac Brown Band, Darius Rucker, Alan Jackson, Craig Campbell, and more. Band members include Lisa Torres, Andrea Young, Nicole Witt and Lauren Lucas. Farewell Angelina was recently featured in Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the Top 10 Country Acts You Should Know. In February 2017, Farewell Angelina Won the 2017 Hot Seat! From Taste of Country.
The Brentwood Morning Rotary was chartered in 1999. The Club meets weekly at the City Café in Brentwood. The mission of the club is “Service Above Self” and this is the 15th fundraiser Concert for the club. All proceeds from this event support the Club’s charitable efforts including school literacy programs, high school scholarships, and charitable contributions to organizations, which include Habitat for Humanity, the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home, and Rotary International’s Polio Plus program.

Produced and presented by the Brentwood Morning Rotary

A Vintage Affair – The Main Event
2017-04-21 19:00 - 22:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
A Vintage Affair’s 17th annual Main Event will be held on Friday, April 21st in Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin.
The evening will feature an array of local food, wine, and bourbon tastings, along with silent and live auctions throughout the event. The funds raised will go to our 5 beneficiaries for 2017, all of whom support women and children in need of Williamson County. For more information, please visit www.avintageaffair.org. Thank you for your support of A Vintage Affair in 2017!

Riders In The Sky
2017-04-21 20:00 | TN
Riders In The Sky – The Franklin Theatre – Music Events in Franklin, TN

For more than thirty years, Riders In The Sky have been keepers of the flame passed on by the Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, reviving and revitalizing the genre.

For more than thirty years, Riders In The Sky have been keepers of the flame passed on by the Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, reviving and revitalizing the genre. And while remaining true to the integrity of Western music, they have themselves become modern-day icons by branding the genre with their own legendary wacky humor and way-out Western wit, and all along encouraging buckaroos and buckarettes to live life “The Cowboy Way!”

Riders In The Sky are exceptional not just in the sense that their music is of superlative standards (they are the ONLY exclusively Western artist to have won a Grammy, and Riders have won two), but by the fact that their accomplishments are an exception to the rule as well.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Nurses for Newborns – Night for Newborns
2017-04-22 18:30 | TN
Night for Newborns – An evening of dinner, entertainment and a silent auction Presented by Tennessee Maternal Fetal Medicine Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 6:30pm.

Change the Tune
2017-04-22 18:30 - 21:30 | TN
Join The Family Center and help us “Change the Tune” on Saturday, April 22nd at Marathon Music Works, as we work to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect by empowering parents to raise happy, healthy children.
We anticipate more than 300 people to enjoy cocktails, dinner, a fantastic auction and phenomenal performances by songwriters
Jim Collins
Marcus Hummon
Palmer Lee
Phillip White
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Marathon Music Works
1402 Clinton Street
Nashville, TN
Cocktails and Silent Auction: 6:30 pm
Dinner by The Corner Market Catering Company: 7:00 pm
Live Auction: 8:30 pm
Entertainment: 9:00 pm
Cost: $150/person, $1,500/table (seating 10)
All proceeds benefit The Family Center founded by Exchange Clubs in 1985, The Family Center is a licensed Tennessee Child Abuse Prevention Agency serving Middle Tennessee through offices in Nashville and Murfreesboro. We belong to the National Parent Aide Network and hold the highest level of accreditation, AAA, from the National Exchange Club Foundation.

The Everly Brothers Experience - Featuring The Zmed Brothers
2017-04-22 20:00 | TN
The Zmed Brothers bring a genuine and youthful Everly Brothers experience to the stage.

Dylan and Zachary Zmed celebrate the genetic intimacy so ever present in the harmonies created by Don and Phil. When the guitar became electric, the Everly Brothers bridged the gap between country and rock n’ roll. With the countless hits and classics, the Everly Brothers inspired bands like the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, the Kinks, Buddy Holly and many groups that utilize the blend of two-part harmony. Their career spanned three decades, and they continue to influence artists around the world.

Sponsored by Jackson National Life

Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Roy Orbison: Black & White Night 30
2017-04-26 19:00 - 2017-04-27 19:00 | TN
Roy Orbison: Black & White Night 30 – The Franklin, Theatre

Executive Produced by Roy’s sons Alex, Roy Jr., and Wesley, Black & White Night 30 is a re-imagined, re-edited, remastered and expanded version of the original 1987 television special.

Originally recorded live at the Cocoanut Grove in Los Angeles, Roy Orbison is joined by an eclectic ensemble of rock and roll superstars. Highlighting this all-star line-up are Jackson Browne, Elvis Costello, T-Bone Burnett, J.D. Souther, Jennifer Warnes, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits.

Movies in the Park
2017-04-28 20:00 | TN
City of Franklin, TN – Movies in the Park
2017 Movies in the Park
APRIL 28 | PINKERTON PARK | 8 PM ZOOTOPIA
Bring a chair or pack a blanket and come to Pinkerton Park (405 Murfreesboro Rd. Franklin, TN) for an evening movie! This free summer movie series will begin at 8PM or at sunset. Concessions items will be available for purchase. Check our Facebook page (City of Franklin, TN) for updates. We hope to see you under the stars!
New this summer….Outdoor Movie Night for ages 21 & Up! This addition to the summer movie in the park series will be held at the Eastern Flank Event Facility (1368 Eastern Flank Circle). Concessions items will be available for purchase at this event!

Legacy of Light Gala - Murfreesboro
2017-04-29 18:00 - 21:00 | TN
Legacy of Light Gala to benefit Middle Tennessee Christian School
Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback and 2016 NFL Rookie of the Year Dak Prescott is the keynote speaker for the 21st annual Legacy of Light Gala benefiting Middle Tennessee Christian School (MTCS) on Saturday, April 29. In this interview-style format, Prescott will discuss how he has overcome obstacles in his life, and what it was like to step up into the spotlight, filling some of the biggest shoes in the NFL. Prescott became the fourth rookie quarterback ever in franchise history to open the season as a starter after star quarterback Tony Romo suffered a severe injury. Prescott also attended Mississippi State where he played for the Bulldogs and received numerous awards, set 38 school records, and led the team to major success before moving on to the NFL.
The gala will be held on Saturday April 29, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the MTCS campus. Individual tickets are $75.00 each for reserved seating and $50.00 each for general admission seating. For more information including sponsorship packages and ticket purchases, please visit MTCS’s website (mtcscougars.org), call 615-796-6584, or email Beth Hancock at bethhancock@mtcscougars.org. MTCS is located at 100 E. MTCS Road in Murfreesboro.

Lynda Carter
2017-04-29 20:00 | TN
Lynda Carter – The Franklin Theatre

Best known for winning our hearts as Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter is an accomplished singer who has performed to rave reviews before sell-out crowds around the world.

In addition to her long acting career, Ms. Carter has the distinction of producing and starring in five highly-rated network television specials, several of which were Emmy nominated.

She has appeared on stage with many of the world’s most popular singers, including Ray Charles, Tom Jones, Kenny Rogers, Bob Hope, George Benson, and Ben Vereen. Ms. Carter made her professional singing debut at age 14 in Tempe, Arizona. In 1973 she won the Miss World-U.S.A. title and shortly thereafter outdistanced hundreds of other actresses for the part of Wonder Woman, a character she infused with such depth and humor that it has become one of the most indelible characters in television history. Her fame led to her becoming the “face” of Maybelline Cosmetics, and she remained Maybelline’s top model for more than a decade.

But her roots remained with her music. “Singing is in my soul”, says Ms. Carter. “I was on the road performing in my teens and travelled from the Catskills to Las Vegas, and from San Francisco to the saloons in Texas.” An engaging storyteller, she takes her audience on a journey where her life story and her music intertwine. Though Ms. Carter continued to act in films and television, when she had children she left the road to raise her young family. She returned to live performing in 2006, appearing on the London stage with an acclaimed star turn in Chicago. In 2007 she started touring again in venues across the country with her band of Nashville all-stars. She has brought her concert to major venues across the country, including at the Kennedy Center and here at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York.

Sponsored by Jackson National Life

Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Gateway Chamber Orchestra: Celebrating Natures Beauty
2017-05-01 19:30 | TN
Gateway Chamber Orchestra: Celebrating Natures Beauty – The Franklin Theatre

As the 2016-17 season concludes, set sail with the Gateway Chamber Orchestra on a captivating musical journey. Celebrating the scenic beauty of Tennessee, John Luther Adam’s Become River takes you downstream to be enthralled by Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony, which heralds the arrival of summer.

George Butterworth – The Banks of Green Willow
John Luther Adams – Become River
Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 6 in F “Pastoral”

Monty Python's Spamalot
2017-05-04 19:00, 2017-05-05 19:00 | TN
Monty Python’s Spamalot – Jamison Theater in The Factory at Franklin

May 4 — 21, 2017 – Show rated PG-13
Studio Tenn is pulling out all the stops to present a musical comedy of truly epic proportions for our 16/17 season finale. Monty Python’s Spamalot is a hilariously irreverent parody of the Arthurian legend, inspired by the 1975 cult classic movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” Marking their first performance together in a Studio Tenn musical, our own Matt Logan and Jake Speck will lead the cast of local and national all-stars. These ragtag Knights of the Round Table bring our exploration of perspectives full circle with a side-splitting reminder to “always look on the bright side of life.”

Gregory Popovich's Comedy Pet Theater
2017-05-04 20:00 | TN
Gregory Popovich’s Comedy Pet Theater – The Franklin Theatre

The Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is entertainment for the whole family, featuring the unique blend of comedy and juggling skills of former Moscow Circus veteran Gregory Popovich and the extraordinary talents of his performing pets. His entourage consists of world-class jugglers, Diamond the Shetland Pony and over 30 performing pets including house cats and dogs (all rescued from animal shelters!), geese, white doves and parrots.

Steve Dorff
2017-05-05 20:00 | TN
Steve Dorff – The Franklin Theatre
What do these artists have in common? Barbra Streisand, Ringo Starr, Celine Dion, George Strait, Garth Brooks, B.J. Thomas, Ray Charles, Whitney Houston, Smokey Robinson, Vanessa Williams, Christopher Cross, Reba McIntire, Willie Nelson, Gladys Knight, Dolly Parton, and Alison Krauss… They’ve all recorded songs written by Steve Dorff!

An iconic figure in the music industry, Steve has 3 Grammy and 6 Emmy Award Nominations, over 40 BMI awards, and 14 Billboard #1 awards. He has 15 top 10 hits including “Through the Years” by Kenny Rogers. His legendary success extends to motions picture, television, recorded music and theatre.

Enjoy an evening of live entertainment, as Steve performs many of his greatest hits and shares the fascinating stories behind them.

Plus, in tribute to Steve’s son, Andrew Dorff, a gifted and successful country songwriter who recently met an untimely death, Steve will be joined by some very special guests.

Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
