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Gypsy
2015-09-18 19:00, 2015-09-24 19:00, 2015-09-25 19:00, 2015-10-01 19:00, 2015-10-02 19:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
Presented by The Tennessean Williamson
Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Arthur Laurents

Sept. 17 – Oct. 4, 2015 at Jamison Hall – The Factory at Franklin, Franklin TN
A long-time short-list production for Studio Tenn, “Gypsy” is widely exalted as the Greatest American Book Musical, integrating a rich, compelling story and complex characters into its Broadway songbook standards such as “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “Let Me Entertain You,” and “Together (Wherever We Go).”
Bombastic and overbearing stage mother Rose is desperate to catapult her children to stardom during Vaudeville’s heyday. When her younger daughter June flees the family and The Circuit, quiet, sidelined Louise steps into the limelight. With Vaudeville waning, mother and daughter find themselves on an unexpected path to fame.
Studio Tenn is going all out in this bold, dynamic production–nothing short of the royal treatment “Gypsy” deserves.
For tickets, show times and more please visit Gypsy.

Gypsy
2015-09-19 14:00 - 19:00
Presented by The Tennessean Williamson
Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Arthur Laurents

Sept. 19th, 2015 at 2:00pm and at 7:00pm at Jamison Hall – The Factory at Franklin, Franklin TN
A long-time short-list production for Studio Tenn, “Gypsy” is widely exalted as the Greatest American Book Musical, integrating a rich, compelling story and complex characters into its Broadway songbook standards such as “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “Let Me Entertain You,” and “Together (Wherever We Go).”
Bombastic and overbearing stage mother Rose is desperate to catapult her children to stardom during Vaudeville’s heyday. When her younger daughter June flees the family and The Circuit, quiet, sidelined Louise steps into the limelight. With Vaudeville waning, mother and daughter find themselves on an unexpected path to fame.
Studio Tenn is going all out in this bold, dynamic production–nothing short of the royal treatment “Gypsy” deserves.
For tickets, show times and more please visit Gypsy.

Heritage Ball
2015-09-19 18:00
For four decades, the Heritage Ball has emphasized the importance of historic preservation in the community and underscored the efforts of the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County. Generations of Williamson County residents have made a tradition of supporting the Heritage Ball, the community’s longest-running black tie event. This year’s proceeds will benefit the ca. 1941 Old, Old Jail–the Foundation’s future headquarters and the community’s Big House for Historic Preservation!
For event information please visit Heritage Ball.
Producing the Heritage Ball is just one of the many activities of The Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County. Since 1967 the non-profit group has been dedicated to protecting and preserving Williamson County’s historic, architectural and geographic resources; in short, saving the places that matter.

FACULTY RECITAL
2015-09-21 20:00 - 22:00
Jared Hauser, oboe, and Peter Kolkay, bassoon
Blair’s double reed faculty, Hauser and Kolkay, are joined by Stephen Miahky, violin, Felix Wang, cello, Polly Brecht, harpsichord, and Heather Conner, piano, for an evening of woodwind chamber music, including David Diamond’s youthful Partita, Francis Poulenc’s insouciant yet poignant Trio, and Jan Dismas Zelenka’s exhilarating Trio Sonata No. 3.

Restless Heart & Friends, An Evening for OneGenAway
2015-09-22 20:00 - 22:00
Award winning country group Restless Heart headlines a benefit to raise awareness for OneGenAway, a non-profit committed to wiping hunger off the face of America.

Starlight Jams at Bowie Park
2015-09-25 19:00 - 22:00
Fairview Parks Department has announced the schedule for the upcoming Starlight Jams at Bowie Nature Park. The Starlight Jams are a whole new concert series that include picking parties. Performers include a mix of local, regional, and national performers all in the Americana and Bluegrass type genera.
September 25th Johnny Campbell & The Bluegrass Drifters will be sticking strictly to the roots of first generation bluegrass musicians, promising to bring enthusiasm and charisma to an often mislabeled musical category. Opening for The Bluegrass Drifters will be Dan and Thandiwe with Fairview Guitar and Repair.
Starlight Jams are Friday nights running through October. The events are from 7:00-10:00PM. Each month will include live Americana music on the main stage. Pickers are encouraged to bring their instruments and find a spot under the trees to jam. The goal is to provide a place for musicians to get together and play and for music lovers to have a place to go and enjoy great music in a laid back, family friendly environment under the stars.
Gates open at 6:30pm. A suggested donation of $5/adult is requested. All money collected will go back in to the music program at Bowie Nature Park. Park Staff recommends you bring your own blankets and folding chairs. You could even bring a picnic dinner or snack. Water and soft drinks will be available for purchase. The event is rain or shine. The event will be moved inside in case of inclement weather.
For more information please visit Starlight Jams at Bowie Park.

Gypsy
2015-09-26 14:00 - 19:00
Presented by The Tennessean Williamson
Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Arthur Laurents

Sept. 26th, 2015 at 2:00pm and at 7:00pm at Jamison Hall – The Factory at Franklin, Franklin TN
A long-time short-list production for Studio Tenn, “Gypsy” is widely exalted as the Greatest American Book Musical, integrating a rich, compelling story and complex characters into its Broadway songbook standards such as “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “Let Me Entertain You,” and “Together (Wherever We Go).”
Bombastic and overbearing stage mother Rose is desperate to catapult her children to stardom during Vaudeville’s heyday. When her younger daughter June flees the family and The Circuit, quiet, sidelined Louise steps into the limelight. With Vaudeville waning, mother and daughter find themselves on an unexpected path to fame.
Studio Tenn is going all out in this bold, dynamic production–nothing short of the royal treatment “Gypsy” deserves.
For tickets, show times and more please visit Gypsy.

New Monday with Val Storey, Carl Jackson, Larry Cordle & Friends
2015-09-28 21:00 - 23:00
The inimitable Val Storey and Grammy Award winning producer, songwriter and artist, Carl Jackson bring together an all-star cast of pickers to bring their Classic Country sound to Monday evenings at the Station Inn.

Manhattan Short Film Festival
2015-09-29 19:00 - 22:00
Presented by The Belcourt at Belcourt Theatre

Punch & Swizzle: A Revival of Classic Cocktails
2015-09-30 16:30 - 22:00
The punch and the swizzle both predate the cocktail. Swizzle is an island cocktail that originated in the Caribbean, made popular by the famous Trader Vic.

Wine Love Pairing Dinner
2015-10-01 18:30
Guests will gather to taste wines together that have been perfectly paired with a 5 course menu designed by our Chef, Chase Ingalls and head baker Jen Mello. Chef Chase’s approach to these dinners is to source the highest quality ingredients from our farm partners and create a menu that combines creativity, thoughtful flavor profiles and dishes that are truly inspired by the wine. For tickets and more information please visit Frothy Monkey.
Thursday, Oct 1
Frothy Franklin TN
Wine Love
This series of dinner pairings is in partnership with The Bottle Shop. Please contact Jennifer Sheets at jenn@frothymonkey.com with any questions.

Gypsy
2015-10-03 14:00 - 19:00
Presented by The Tennessean Williamson
Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Arthur Laurents

Oct. 3, 2015 at 2:00pm and at 7:00pm at Jamison Hall – The Factory at Franklin, Franklin TN
A long-time short-list production for Studio Tenn, “Gypsy” is widely exalted as the Greatest American Book Musical, integrating a rich, compelling story and complex characters into its Broadway songbook standards such as “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “Let Me Entertain You,” and “Together (Wherever We Go).”
Bombastic and overbearing stage mother Rose is desperate to catapult her children to stardom during Vaudeville’s heyday. When her younger daughter June flees the family and The Circuit, quiet, sidelined Louise steps into the limelight. With Vaudeville waning, mother and daughter find themselves on an unexpected path to fame.
Studio Tenn is going all out in this bold, dynamic production–nothing short of the royal treatment “Gypsy” deserves.
For tickets, show times and more please visit Gypsy.

Front Street Craft Beer Celebration
2015-10-03 16:00 - 22:00
The Celebration is dedicated to the enjoyment of the best craft beers around. Guests will have the opportunity to sample 30+ craft beers, with many of these brews coming from the best Southern craft and micro-breweries around. This rain or shine event in Franklin, Tennessee will take place outdoors, under a tent, at the lake on Front Street, in Westhaven Town Center.
Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door until sell-out. Tickets include a five ounce souvenir glass, a brewer’s list card and free music beginning at 6 pm with The World Turning, a fantastic Fleetwood Mac tribute band. The concert is free to the public, so you can attend without a ticket to the event. Craft beers and growlers will be available for purchase beginning at 7:00 pm. Designated Driver tickets are also available for $5. All proceeds raised from the event will benefit The Westhaven Foundation’s Excellence in Education efforts.
Tickets for the Granite City VIP area include entry to an exclusive lounge with private taps and limited food from 5 – 7 pm, and your very own porta-potti, 2 beer coupons for after 7 pm and the area will be open until the end of the concert. What a deal!
Food truck vendors will be on-site and Bellaterra fine cigars will be available for purchase. Attendees at the event must be 21-years of age or older, and no children, strollers or pets will be allowed in the Beer Garden.
For more information please visit The Westhaven Foundation.
Event details below.

RIVER SWING 2015 - Auction, Dinner & Dance
2015-10-03 17:00
Don’t miss the 12th annual RIVER SWING – Dinner, Dance and Auction at Fairpath Farm, on the banks of the Harpeth River in Franklin TN. For more information and to make your reservation please visit RIVER SWING 2015 – Auction, Dinner & Dance.

Mystic Mixology
2015-10-09 19:00 - 21:00
Tin Cottage Fall Cocktail Class
Join us, as we once again celebrate the art of entertaining with Jon and Lindsay Yeager. This very popular workshop will be our 3rd crafting class, and Pourtaste has even more fun in store. Jon, a spirits historian, not only teaches us to mix the perfect drink, but entertains with the history of each liquor and cocktail. We will be taking a mystic twist in this workshop and looking into the world of Absinthe and other counter culture potables.
Following a lively presentation, spirit stations are set up at the workshop for mixing your own handcrafted cocktail creations. You get hands on instruction with Jon and Lindsay to fashion your unique specialty drink.
Light hor d’oeuvres will be served.
For more information & to purchase tickets please visit Mystic Mixology.

3x3 Art Show
2015-10-10 18:00 - 21:00
3Art, 3 Shows, 1 Magical Evening.
Saturday, October 10th, 6-9pm. The three galleries of Leiper’s Fork {Leiper’s Creek, David Arms & the Copper Fox} will be hosting a catered Art Show Evening that will include featured artists, new work, camaraderie and more. It is something you will not want to miss!
Please visit 3×3 Art Show for more information.

Tennessee Horse Expo
2015-10-16 10:00 - 20:00, 2015-10-17 09:00 - 20:00
Tennessee Horse Expo: October 16-18, 2015 in Franklin, TN
The Tennessee Horse Fair is an exciting new event that will combine to the highest degree, first rate education, entertainment and shopping. Whether you own horses or are a horse lover at heart, are a beginner or professional, there is truly something for everyone. It’s three days of fun the entire family can enjoy. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Williamson County 4-H – so come have a good time and support a great cause.
For tickets, schedule, kids events and more please visit Tennessee Horse Expo Franklin, TN.

Franklin Wine Festival
2015-10-16 19:00 - 22:00
Friday, October 16, 2015 – Franklin Wine Festival – 7-10 p.m.

For tickets and more information please visit Franklin Wine Festival.

A truly grand experience for both foodies and wine connoisseurs alike! You will be afforded the opportunity to taste over 300 wines from around the world, paired with food from more than 30 of Middle Tennessee’s best restaurants. The eleventh annual Franklin Wine Festival—a celebration of wine and food— is slated for October 16 at The Factory at Franklin. The event is open to the public and features numerous wine and food tastings that are simply second to none.
All proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, and the event is hosted by Cool Springs Wines & Spirits and presented by Nissan. Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. By supporting the Franklin Wine Festival events, you are helping vulnerable children throughout Middle Tennessee beat the odds – and that is certainly something to celebrate. Cheers!
Saturday, October 17, 2015 – All the wines featured at the Franklin Wine Festival are available at Cool Springs Wines & Spirits for 10% off – that includes allotted, hard-to-find, and collectible wines!

One-Day Wine Sale!
8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Cool Springs Wine & Spirits
1935 Mallory Lane, Franklin, TN

I Cared for One
2015-10-17 18:00 - 21:00
What is “I Cared for One?”
“I Cared for One” October, 17, 2015 is the annual fall fundraising event for the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes. It is a business casual event featuring dinner, auction, activities and entertainment.
Purpose of “I Cared for One” Fall Fundraising Event
The purpose of this event is multifaceted. First is to raise the awareness of the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes and its ministries to children. Second is to raise funds for the current IMPACT Campaign. The IMPACT Campaign seeks to raise 5.2 Million Dollars over a three year period. We have currently raised 2 million dollars, in gift and commitments, toward that goal. The items to be funded through the IMPACT Campaign are as follows;
DENISE AND GEORGE SHINN FOSTER CARE PROGRAM – $2,430,725 – Funding (three years) for dedicated staff to identify, screen, train, certify, and support families to receive children in the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services system for foster care. These dollars provide foster care staff for each of our three regions: (West [2], Middle [2], and East [3] Tennessee).CHILDREN’S EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE – $394,000 Tennessee school systems are moving to a BYOT (bring your own technology) position. To ensure that the children in residential care are equipped for success in school, funds are needed for a laptop computer for each TBCH child in school and to fund an IT staff position to oversee the residents’ technology needs.
RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE $1,500,000. TBCH is now at the point where there is a need for renovations and improvement of structures statewide. Funds for these needs will be distributed based on the most critical need.
LONG-TERM FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE – $835,500 To sustain current and new initiatives, TBCH must continue to be intentional, savvy, and creative in developing and cultivating funding sources to fully support its ongoing ministries.
For more information please visit I Cared For One.

Evening Tour of Carnton
2015-10-22 17:30 - 19:30
Join us for a special evening tour of Carnton Plantation led by Battle of Franklin Trust CEO and Historian Eric A. Jacobson. The tour will be followed by dinner provided by Puckett’s Grocery. The cost is $40 and reservations are required. Please contact Meagan Wuest at (615) 794-0903 or meagan@boft.org for more information or to make a reservation.
Please visit Evening Tour of Carnton for more information and to purchase tickets.

ORDINARY - at The Franklin Theatre
2015-10-22 19:00
This inspiring documentary showcases how one ORDINARY, Tennessee family of eight, steps out of their everyday routine of life to travel across the ocean to serve children in need in Ethiopia.
They are met with the gripping reality of their adopted son’s back story. They find themselves stumbling upon tragic, immediate, medical needs. And above all, they are met with an unbelievable love that pours from a country that seems to materially have nothing.
Join the founders of Ordinary Hero Foundation on this journey through their ORDINARY life! Witness the power of adoption, serving those less fortunate, and the reality of life in a third world filled with orphans. Be inspired to CHANGE THE WORLD FOR ONE simply by being ORDINARY! We want to share our journey with you because we want you to touch ONE person. To show them love when they are forgotten.
Door open one hour before the show. For tickets please visit The Franklin Theatre.

Twisted Tennessee
2015-10-23 18:00 - 22:00
Halloween at Historic Travellers Rest on Oct. 23 from 6-10 p.m. We would like for you to attend and enjoy this especially spooky event. The theme will be Twisted Tennessee, focusing on the fact there are two sides to every story.
This Halloween event at Historic Travellers Rest will have guests travel through a series of vignettes which will portray the two sides to every tale. The vignettes will focus on famous historic Tennessee tales. At the end of the tours, groups will meet up in the Two Tales Tavern for refreshments and discussion of the tales.
Family/group ticket price (4+ people) is $30. Tickets for adults ages 10 and up are $10, children 5 and under $5 and under the age of 5 are free. To purchase tickets visit http://travellers.corecommerce.com/Twisted-Tennessee-Two-Sides-to-Every-Tale.html.
Guests are welcome to wear costumes but there will be no trick or treating or costume contest. For more information about the event, contact Tonya Staggs by phone 615-832-8197 or by email tonya@travellersrestplantation.org.

Starlight Jams at Bowie Park
2015-10-23 19:00 - 22:00
Fairview Parks Department has announced the schedule for the upcoming Starlight Jams at Bowie Nature Park. The Starlight Jams are a whole new concert series that include picking parties. Performers include a mix of local, regional, and national performers all in the Americana and Bluegrass type genera.
October 23rd Natchez Tracers an Americana rock-n-roll band will close out this year’s Starlight Jam series. They describe themselves as Cosmic Country Funk echoed from the meandering, verdant hills of Central Tennessee.
Starlight Jams are Friday nights running through October. The events are from 7:00-10:00PM. Each month will include live Americana music on the main stage. Pickers are encouraged to bring their instruments and find a spot under the trees to jam. The goal is to provide a place for musicians to get together and play and for music lovers to have a place to go and enjoy great music in a laid back, family friendly environment under the stars.
Gates open at 6:30pm. A suggested donation of $5/adult is requested. All money collected will go back in to the music program at Bowie Nature Park. Park Staff recommends you bring your own blankets and folding chairs. You could even bring a picnic dinner or snack. Water and soft drinks will be available for purchase. The event is rain or shine. The event will be moved inside in case of inclement weather.
For more information please visit Starlight Jams at Bowie Park.

JAZZMANIA 2015
2015-10-24 18:00 - 22:00
It’s that time again!! Mark your calendars for Jazzmania, the annual fall jazz party and fundraiser. The event will again be held this year in Liberty Hall at The Factory in Franklin and will happen Saturday, October 24, from 6:00 to 10:00 pm.
The ticket price includes food and complimentary wine. Please visit JAZZMANIA to purchase tickets.
Jazzmania 2015 is the Jazz Party of the Year and will feature fine food from Sargent’s Fine Catering and complimentary wine, beer, and signature cocktail courtesy of Lipman Brothers.
Music this year will be provided by a special 10-piece all-star ensemble of some of the NJW’s finest jazz faculty and performing artists. The ensemble will be directed by Denis Solee with arrangements by the incomparable Jeff Steinberg. Featured soloists will include vocalistChristina Watson and trumpeter Rod McGaha.
The event will include a live and silent auction, with unique and desirable items that include vacation packages, tickets to top events, special dinner packages, in-home concerts, artwork by the city’s top artists, and much more.
A distinctive feature of our silent auction is Small Works – a collection of small canvases with paintings by some of the area’s top artists, produced especially for this event. Guests will enjoy browsing the works and placing bids on their top picks in fun competition with other patrons – the ultimate proceeds going entirely to benefit the mission of the Workshop.
The Honorary Event Chairperson for Jazzmania this year is Beegie Adair, one of the best-known and most revered figures on the city’s jazz scene for over 40 years. Beegie’s music is heard and loved around the country and around the world. Jazz fans come from across the country to attend her monthly performances in the Jazz Cave! Beegie also holds a place of honor in the Nashville Jazz Workshop’s history — she was one of the first Board members and taught some of our first vocal classes. She was also the first recipient of the NJW Heritage Award, in 2008. We are excited to celebrate Beegie and her jazz legacy.
All proceeds from Jazzmania go to support the operation of the Jazz Workshop, including classes, performances, and community outreach activities for youth, seniors, and the entire community.
Please visit JAZZMANIA for more information.

Equine Artist Showcase
2015-10-29 18:00 - 21:00
Join Terra Springs Ranch for an Equine Artist Showcase on Thursday, October 29 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. The showcase will feature talented artists from Tennessee and beyond. Some featured artists include Cindy Billingsley, Kathy Ziegler, Julie Ferris, Anna Whitworth, PJ Drayton, Topper Williams, Rachael McCampbell, Terri Wall Tucker and Jennifer Taylor with more to come.
You will certainly not want to miss out on gorgeous art, crisp fall air and the magnificent fall colors at Terra Springs Ranch. The evening will end with a bonfire and a build your own holiday-themed s’mores table and wine.
To RSVP, please email our Luxury Event Specialist Vera at vera@terraspringsranch.com.
Terra Springs Ranch and Pearls ‘n Spurs Luxury Trail Rides warmly thank our Contributing Sponsors for their generous support in creating this exclusive showcase:
Cindy Garvey United Country Leipers Fork Land & Home
Tennessee Equine Hospital
Bellaterra Ranch
Jackson Nance
Central Tennessee Dressage Association
Fashion Styling by August James
