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Pairings Dinner
2019-02-23 18:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
Indulge in a 5-course meal with featured chefs from Nashville and Charleston paired up with fantastic wines from esteemed vintners all while raising your paddle in the spirited Live Auction! The event is part of the “Pairings: Nashville’s Ultimate Wine and Food Weekend,” which includes a series of wine events targeted to explorers and enthusiasts. Donnie Counts from City Winery will serve as host chef for Pairings. Joining him from Nashville are Trey Cioccia and Chad Kelly from The Farm House and Black Rabbit as well as Jeffrey Rhodes of Butchertown Hall and the soon-to-open Liberty Common. The Charleston chef representatives include John Zucker of Cru Café, Jim Stein from McCrady’s, and Kevin Johnson of The Grocery. All proceeds benefit the Nashville Wine Auction.

Hayden Coffman at Old School
2019-02-23 21:00
Nashville based Singer/Songwriter, Hayden Coffman, is set to rock the house at Old School in Franklin, TN on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
This event becomes 21+ after 10:00 pm. Learn more here.

Trivia Night
2019-02-27 18:30 - 20:30, 2019-03-06 18:30 - 20:30, 2019-03-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2019-03-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2019-03-27 18:30 - 20:30
Puckett’s Boat House Trivia Night
Puckett’s Boat House in downtown Franklin, TN has begun hosting a weekly trivia night in partnership with Brain Blast Entertainment every Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Each week will alter between themed trivia and general trivia, so event goers can expect to be quizzed on topics ranging from arts and sciences to comic heroes, to the wizarding world of Harry Potter and more. The magic will continue into March, as guests will face questions around Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry on March 6, with general trivia scheduled for March 13 and 27.
A $10 food and beverage minimum is required per participant, and trivia night attendees are encouraged to make reservations each week by calling the restaurant at (615) 790-2309. For more information on the weekly event, please go to www.facebook.com/puckettsboathouse.
About Puckett’s Boat House
Puckett’s Boat House aims to stay true to local flavor while delivering an atmosphere that makes you nostalgic for family vacations and good times. The grill and oyster bar menu offers by-the-shore dishes reminiscent of the Gulf coast and the Big Easy, plus Southern staples that draw from the Marshall family’s Mississippi Delta and Memphis roots. Enjoy Puckett’s trademark Southern fare and reputation for a live music venue—both with a Boat House twist. To learn more, go to puckettsboathouse.com.

Bavarian Bierhaus Tour of Europe Dinners
2019-02-28 18:00, 2019-03-28 18:00, 2019-04-25 18:00
January 31, February 28, March 28, April 25, 2019
The Bavarian Bierhaus is pleased to present their second annual Tour of Europe dinner series. Each of the four dinners will feature dishes from one of the four cuisines the Bavarian Bierhaus chef, Dennis Stukel has trained in, including menus from Switzerland (Jan. 31), France (Feb. 28), Germany (Mar. 28) and Italy (Apr. 25). Guests will be able to enjoy drinks starting at 6 p.m., followed by a four-course, prix-fixe menu with three drink pairings starting at 6:30 p.m.
To attend a Tour of Europe dinner, advanced tickets are required. The $65 tickets are available online at
https://www.bierhausnashville.com/blog/travel-to-europe-in-2019. Guests who attend multiple
dinners will also receive gift cards to return to Bavarian Bierhaus for a traditional Bavarian meal in
the future.

Franklin Art Scene - Downtown Franklin, TN
2019-03-01 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-04-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-05-03 18:00 - 21:00
A free, monthly art crawl that takes participants through downtown Franklin’s historic buildings, and celebrates Williamson County’s unique artistic talent!
The first Friday of each month, the Downtown Franklin Association presents the Franklin Art Scene, which includes dozens of sites dispersed through an area thriving with spots listed on the National Register of Historic Places in downtown Franklin. The free event celebrates Williamson County’s local craftsmanship, and provides both the novice and the art connoisseur an opportunity to see a sweeping variety of magnificent work–from blown glass to turned wood to mixed media and more.
Many of the galleries and working studios serve complimentary refreshments during the evening, and some offer live music.
Art crawl guests may begin at any participating location on the map: Free trolley rides, provided by Williamson Source, circulate among all the stops, and patrons can jump on and off at will from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come be seen at the Scene!
For more information please visit Franklin Art Scene

Annie
2019-03-28 19:00 - 2019-03-29 19:00, 2019-03-30 13:00 - 18:00, 2019-03-31 14:00
OFF THE SQUARE THEATRE COMPANY is a super unique, Christ-centered, STUDENT RUN theatre company in Franklin, TN made up of amazing students who are committed to excellence in all areas of the arts – from onstage performance to costume creation, set design and construction, graphic design, marketing and sales and everything else in between. Coached by parents and mentored by professionals in the industry, these students are try being given the opportunity to spread their wings and learn to lead, create, design and work as a team to ultimately produce their own musical theater production.

SHOW TIMES:
MARCH 28th @ 7:00PM
MARCH 29th @ 7:00PM
MARCH 30th @ 1:00PM & 6:00PM
MARCH 31ST @ 2:00PM

Casino Night
2019-03-29 18:30
1st Annual Casino Night – Franklin, TN
After years of the successful Annual Poker Tournament Betting on the Future is stepping up their game by rolling out the 1st Annual Casino Night benefiting Community Child Care Center! Attendees will be provided an exciting night of casino gaming including roulette, blackjack, craps, and many more! Food will be provided by a New Orleans local who happens to be a parent of one of the children benefited by your support! You might win or lose but Casino Night’s real winners will be the children and families supported by you.
Organizer of Casino Night: Betting on the Future. Benefiting Community Child Care Center

The Vintner’s Dinner
2019-04-10 18:00 - 21:00
FRANKLIN – A Vintage Affair’s (AVA) annual, three-day series of wine events returns this April for its nineteenth anniversary in Williamson County. The popular fundraising sequence is one of many ways the Franklin-based non-profit supports local charities and programs. AVA centers its efforts around organizations that benefit women and children in Williamson County. Tickets for all events may be purchased online at www.avintageaffair.org/events or at the door.
On Wednesday, April 10th, A Vintage Affair will host its annual, five-course dinner known as “The Vintner’s Dinner” at Sperry’sRestaurant in Cool Springs. Each course will be delectibly paired with a hand selected wine, and guests will have the opportunity to meet and hear from the vintner. This year, AVA is honored to have Patland Estate Vineyards from Napa, California as the featured vintner for the evening. With the intimate setting of the event, there are only a select number of tickets available for sale; however, there are a limited amount available for individual purchase. Tickets are $250 per person,and we are grateful to the evening’s sponsors Franklin Synergy Bank and Sperry’s Restaurant.
About A Vintage Affair
A Vintage Affair (AVA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to provide meaningful financial contributions to various non- profit organizations throughout Williamson County whose services benefit women and children in the community. With nearly two million dollars being donated since its inception in 2001, AVA is honored to enter into its 19th year. A Vintage Affair has identified seven worthy beneficiaries to support throughout 2019. These organizations include: Bridges Domestic ViolenceCenter, David House Child Advocacy Center, High Hopes, My Friend’s House, Williamson County Foster & Adoption Care Association, and The Williamson Medical Foundation.

A Vintage Affair Goes Country
2019-04-11 08:00 - 17:00
FRANKLIN – A Vintage Affair’s (AVA) annual, three-day series of wine events returns this April for its nineteenth anniversary in Williamson County. The popular fundraising sequence is one of many ways the Franklin-based non-profit supports local charities and programs. AVA centers its efforts around organizations that benefit women and children in Williamson County. Tickets for all events may be purchased online at www.avintageaffair.org/events or at the door.
On Thursday, April 11th, patrons will gather at The Eastern Flank Battlefield for “A Vintage Affair Goes Country”. This bootsand blue jeans event has been a favorite among guests for many years, and this year will be no different. Guest will have the opportunity to taste various wines provided by our featured vendor Franklin Wine & Spirits and signature cocktails crafted byLeiper’s Fork Distillery. Amazing BBQ with all the fixin’s will be smoked fresh by the Moe’s Original BBQ team, and cold beerand cigars will available as well. Entertainment will be provided by the Michael & Black band. Come join presenting sponsor First Citizens Bank under the Tennessee sky for a night of country fun. Tickets are $75 per person.
About A Vintage Affair
A Vintage Affair (AVA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to provide meaningful financial contributions to various non- profit organizations throughout Williamson County whose services benefit women and children in the community. With nearly two million dollars being donated since its inception in 2001, AVA is honored to enter into its 19th year. A Vintage Affair has identified seven worthy beneficiaries to support throughout 2019. These organizations include: Bridges Domestic ViolenceCenter, David House Child Advocacy Center, High Hopes, My Friend’s House, Williamson County Foster & Adoption Care Association, and The Williamson Medical Foundation.

A VIP Preview Party + A Vintage Affair’s Main Event
2019-04-12 17:30
FRANKLIN – A Vintage Affair’s (AVA) annual, three-day series of wine events returns this April for its nineteenth anniversary in Williamson County. The popular fundraising sequence is one of many ways the Franklin-based non-profit supports local charities and programs. AVA centers its efforts around organizations that benefit women and children in Williamson County. Tickets for all events may be purchased online at www.avintageaffair.org/events or at the door.
To round out the series of events, join A Vintage Affair at The Factory in Franklin on April 12th. Guests will gather outside Liberty Hall at The Blockhouse from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for A VIP Preview Party, featuring fine cigars and wine tastings fromthe featured vintner Patland Estate Vineyards. Catering & Events by Suzette will be serving up divine hors d’oeuvres, andsignature cocktails will be shaken and stirred by Gray’s on Main. Tie that together with music provided by Thom Ellis, and the VIP Preview Party is a great way to kickoff the evening. Tickets are $125 per person and include entry to Main Event.
Immediately following the VIP Preview Party, doors will open at 7:00p.m. for “A Vintage Affair’s Main Event”. The evening willfeature a silent auction, wine auction and a live auction. Patrons will be treated to tastings from restaurants including FranklinChop House, Granite City Food and Brewery, Buca Di Beppo, Taziki’s, Pueblo Real, Puckett’s Boat House, A Black DiamondCatered Affair, and others. Also, there will be wine from Moon Wine & Spirits, Harvest Beverage Company, Robledo Family Vineyards, Franklin Wine & Spirits, and Scotto Cellars. Join A Vintage Affair as Chip Holback hosts a fun evening of entertainment and dancing the night away along with the fabulous Top Tier Band! Tickets for the Main Event are $75 per person.
About A Vintage Affair
A Vintage Affair (AVA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to provide meaningful financial contributions to various non- profit organizations throughout Williamson County whose services benefit women and children in the community. With nearly two million dollars being donated since its inception in 2001, AVA is honored to enter into its 19th year. A Vintage Affair has identified seven worthy beneficiaries to support throughout 2019. These organizations include: Bridges Domestic ViolenceCenter, David House Child Advocacy Center, High Hopes, My Friend’s House, Williamson County Foster & Adoption Care Association, and The Williamson Medical Foundation.

Frist Gala
2019-04-13 18:00
The Frist Gala will be held at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts on Saturday, April 13. As theprimary fundraiser for the Frist Center, the gala supports the museum’s education and outreach programs. The 2019 Gala will take its thematic inspiration from the Frist Center’s presentation ofVan Gogh, Monet, Degas, and Their Times: The Mellon Collection of French Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and A Sporting Vision: The Paul Mellon Collection of British Sporting Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, a collaboration between the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Frist Art Museum.

See website for time.

30th Annual Crown Affair
2019-04-25 18:00
Betsy Schubring Crossley, Vicki Hearn Horne and Lelan Statom to be honored as community volunteers at 30th annual Crown Affair benefiting FiftyForward; Cigna-HealthSpring to be honored for corporate philanthropy
Event raises funds to support much needed programs for older adults in Middle Tennessee
Nashville, Tenn. — Community volunteers and Nashville leaders Betsy Schubring Crossley, Vicki Hearn Horne, Lelan Statom, and Cigna-HealthSpring will be honored as FiftyForward marks its 30th annual Crown Affair on Thursday, April 25. The Crown Affair, the nonprofit’s signature fundraising event, raises funds to benefit the more than 20,000 individuals (older adults, families and children) impacted by FiftyForward each year in Middle Tennessee.
Nashville, Tenn. — Community volunteers and Nashville leaders Betsy Schubring Crossley, Vicki Hearn Horne, Lelan Statom, and Cigna-HealthSpring will be honored as FiftyForward marks its 30th annual Crown Affair on Thursday, April 25. The Crown Affair, the nonprofit’s signature fundraising event, raises funds to benefit the more than 20,000 individuals (older adults, families and children) impacted by FiftyForward each year in Middle Tennessee.
“We are so proud to honor three amazing individuals and Cigna-HealthSpring for the time, energy and for all they do to benefit the community and specifically to help older adults through FiftyForward,” says Sallie Hussey, executive director of FiftyForward. “The Crowning Achievement Award is our way to say thank you, even though they all deserve so much more.”
The critical growth in the number of older adults in Middle Tennessee means that the need for services has never been greater. A recent study by the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research/Haslam College of Business/UTK, indicates the 60+ population in Davidson County is projected to increase 33% from 95,000 to 126,000 from 2010-2020. Information from the Williamson County Chamber indicates the number of residents 65 and older will continue to increase from around 20,000 people today to more than 40,000 by 2025. With a mission to support, champion, and enhance the life of those 50 and older, FiftyForward is committed to providing programs for this group now and for many years to come.
This year, The Crown Affair is chaired by Teresa Corlew and Laura Smith, both of whom are former FiftyForward Board members and active community volunteers. Held at the FiftyForward Patricia Hart Building (174 Rains Ave., Nashville 37203), the 30th annual Crown Affair will feature a cocktail reception and silent auction at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and awards at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $250. For information or to purchase tickets, please contact Elizabeth Ralph at 615-743-3409 or eralph@fiftyforward.org.
Each of this year’s Crown Affair honorees is being recognized because they exemplify a giving spirit and are dedicated to serving others, not only through FiftyForward but also through other nonprofit organizations in the community.
Betsy Schubring Crossley is known for her many contributions to our state. Over the last two decades she has served as Brentwood Mayor and City Commissioner, was appointed to several state boards by the Governor, was the first woman to sit on the Tennessee Local Development Authority and won the Williamson County Impact Award on three separate occasions. She is a long-time volunteer for the FiftyForward Martin Center including roles as advisory chair, coordinating the strategic plan, and as a tutor for technology classes.

Vicki Hearn Horne is one of Nashville’s most notable community volunteers and was a six-year member of the FiftyForward Board. She is a past president of Cable and a past Cable ATHENA Award nominee. She has chaired, served as board member, and led numerous fundraisers for local organizations including the American Heart Association, The Nashville Public Library Foundation, Tennessee Repertory Theatre, Nashville Symphony, and The Nashville Food Project.

Lelan Statom is an Emmy-Award winning meteorologist who has spent more than 20 years helping those in the Mid-South start their day as part of NewsChannel 5 This Morning, the station’s #1 rated morning newscast. He is a past Black Achiever with the YMCA and has been honored for his work on television and in the community. In addition, he is a longtime volunteer for FiftyForward including serving as emcee of our popular FiftyForward Madison Station Whistlestop and FiftyForward Bordeaux Hats Off for Bordeaux! events to raise money to aid older adults.

Cigna-HealthSpring shares our commitment to serve older adults and is an outstanding philanthropic corporate partner. Cigna-HealthSpring is a FiftyForward Corporate Champion, providing dedicated volunteers and generous funding for FiftyForward Adult Day Services, for FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels, and for all seven FiftyForward lifelong learning centers.
The Crown Affair Patron Party will be held at the home of Melinda and Jeff Balser on Sunday, April 7. Tickets are $500 for two Patron tickets and $1,000 for two Benefactor tickets. To attend, contact Alice Whitson, 615-743-3432 or awhitson@fiftyforward.org
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About FiftyForward
Established in 1956, FiftyForward supports, champions and enhances life for those 50 and older. As a nonprofit operating seven lifelong learning centers –- two in Williamson and five in Davidson County -– FiftyForward offers educational, health and wellness, arts and volunteer programs to engage older adults. FiftyForward also provides comprehensive supportive services and access to resources including FiftyForward Adult Day Services, FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels as well as the FiftyForward Care Team offering care assessment and services for older adults. FiftyForward Travel offers adventures (regional and international) and The Larry Keeton Theatre, a subsidiary of FiftyForward, features performing arts for all ages. Get social with us – friend us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about FiftyForward resources and volunteer opportunities by visiting: www.fiftyforward.org.

The Battle of Franklin Trust Legacy Dinner
2019-04-26 19:00
The Battle of Franklin Trust, which manages Carnton and Carter House, will host its Legacy Dinner, formerly the McGavock Dinner on Friday, April 26 at Carnton. The signature black tie affair willfeature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a gourmet dinner, in addition to live entertainment.
See WEBSITE for time and more information.

Hunt Ball
2019-05-10 18:00
The Hillsboro Hounds Hunt Club will host the 2018 Hunt Ball with Cedar Knob, Mells and Mooreland clubs at the Belle Meade Country Club on Friday, May 10. Tickets are available for hunt club members and non-members. The evening will include cocktails, dinner, awards, dancing and more.

See website for time and more inforations.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
2019-05-17 19:00, 2019-05-23 19:00, 2019-05-24 19:00, 2019-05-31 19:00
The biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes alive this spring in Studio Tenn’s musical retelling of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! Blessed with vivid dreams that foretell the future, Joseph, Jacob’s favorite son, finds himself the center of a comedic tale of family, betrayal, and service to a hilariously Elvis-like Pharaoh. A truly timeless Old Testament tale, the Tony Award-winning Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat spans a multitude of musical genres from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock and roll. You won’t want to miss this season’s best kind of feel-good, warm-hearted, and irresistibly spectacular season finale!
SHOW DATES/TIMES:
Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, May 18 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 19 at 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m.
Friday, May 24 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 25 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, May 25 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 26 at 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 26 at 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 30 at 7 p.m.
Friday, May 31 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 1 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, June 1 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 2 at 2 p.m.
Sunday, June 2 at 7 p.m

Luna Diva Fest
2019-05-18 18:00
Award Winning Singer/Songwriter, and Nashville transplant, Randi Driscoll, (What Matters) hosts her CA songwriting friends Veronica May, Lisa Sanders, and Eve Selis under the full moon at Gratidude Ranch, Franklin, TN, for a night of music, stories and friendship.

Randi Driscoll, Veronica May, Lisa Sanders, and Eve Selis are female singer/songwriters, who, together, share numerous awards for performance, songwriting and their work in social justice. These four women have been friends for over a decade, and their unique styles of music have been empowering, encouraging and elevating audiences all over the globe, for even longer. For one night only, these power-house female performers bring their stories, music and friendship to TN, under the full moon in the beautiful Franklin sky.
Hosted at Gratidude Ranch, a beautiful farm and event space, the concert will include solo performances from each songwriter, followed by a second set where the women join one another on stage. Special guests; Kim McLean, Dani Carroll and Lauren Schulz, round out the evening.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit S.A.F.E ( Safe Affirming Family Environment, supporting foster families in Middle TN)
Tickets
$25 General Admission
$50 VIP ( includes pre-concert reception, preferred seating, gift bag, and signed CDs)

https://bpt.me/4107965

https://lunadivafestnashville.brownpapertickets.com
https://lunadivafestnashville.bpt.me
Refreshments available for purchase.
(All Ages/ Rain or Shine)
For more info, contact: randi7@earthlink.net
