“SEE AND SING” RENT PRESENTED BY NASHVILLE OPERA
2018-07-22 14:00 (America/Chicago)
This July 22, The Franklin Theatre is taking to New York City (by way of Franklin Theatre) with their own “see and sing” version of Rent, the fan-favorite movie musical. This riff on Puccini’s La bohème goes down in the East Village circa 1989 and follows the adventures and plights of eight intertwined Bohemians as they explore sexuality, drug culture, and life with HIV. The Tony Award-winning musical comes to cinematic life with a standout soundtrack and cast stacked with Broadway’s finest.

Come as you are, or dress up in your 80s and 90s NYC streetwear and hop in the photobooth before the show. The Franklin Theatre will have subtitles rolling so you won’t miss a word when belting out “La Vie Bohème,” “Take Me or Leave Me,” or any of your other favorite cuts.

$20 for Cabaret and Balcony seating, $15 for Classic.

Sponsored by Jackson National Life Insurance Company

Presented by Nashville Opera

Bluegrass Along the Harpeth Fiddlers Jamboree
2018-07-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2018-07-28 10:00 - 22:00
Musical festival featuring Bluegrass music, fiddling, buck dancing, crafts, food and more!
Always held the 4th weekend in July, Bluegrass Along the Harpeth was started in 1991 and has had several homes in Franklin over the years. Most recently it has made it’s home on the town square. The historic backdrop is the perfect place for a weekend of music in honor of Franklin’s own Grand Ole Opry stars Sam and Kirk McGee. This festival is put on and operated by old time musicians and dancers. It’s their love for the music and its preservation that make this festival special and a not-to-be-missed event every year.
Held in The Square of Historic Downtown Franklin, 109 3rd Avenue South Franklin, TN. Proceeds will benefit the Williamson County Cultural Arts Commission.

NEWSIES: The Broadway Musical
2018-07-28 14:00 - 19:00, 2018-07-29 14:00 - 19:00
NEWSIES: The Broadway Musical at The Franklin Theatre

Stop the presses! This Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit inspires everyone to fight for what’s right and seize the day.

Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right!

Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family.

This show is performed by the talented youth of Act Too Players.

Length: Two Acts
Rated: PG

Sunset Concert Series
2018-07-29 17:00
Concerts & Entertainment in Franklin, TN

June 24 & July 29, 2018
Carnton Plantation serves as a unique venue for friends and families to relax on the lawn and listen to some of area’s most talented musicians. The gates open at 5 p.m., and the music lasts from 6 – 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children (6-12) and may be purchased either in advance or at the door. Guests are welcome to pack picnic dinners or take advantage of on-site food and beverage vendors.

VOICES: A NIGHT OF HUMOR AND SONG
2018-08-02 19:30
VOICES: A NIGHT OF HUMOR AND SONG at The Franklin Theatre

Redjett’s family of artists will host a special evening of songs and stories to benefit Musicians On Call. Lauren Daigle, Sadie Robertson, Chris McClarney, Cody Carnes and Hollyn will give their time and talent to showcase the healing power of music. The night will include unique collaborations, individual performances, and plenty of laughs to create a one-of-a-kind night for friends and fans.

Presented by Redjett Management

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL
2018-08-04 14:00 - 19:00, 2018-08-05 14:00 - 19:00
Harvard’s beloved blonde takes the stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat story of self-discovery.

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!

Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex but with the support of some new friends Elle quickly realizes her potential as she sets out to prove herself to the world.

This show is performed by the talented teens of Act Too Players.

Length: Two Acts

Rated: PG-13

BJ THOMAS
2018-08-10 20:00, 2018-08-11 20:00
A true American institution whose iconic pop, country and gospel hits defined their respective generations and now transcend them, B.J. Thomas has found a unique way to celebrate an incredible half a century in music and some 47 years since his first gold selling hit on Scepter Records. Thomas, a five time Grammy and two time Dove Award winner who has sold more than 70 million records and is ranked in Billboard’s Top 50 most played artists over the past 50 years.

Many of Thomas’ signature hits (from “Raindrops” to “Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song” and “Lonesome”) find him seeking some level of positivity to overcome the proverbial universal battle with loneliness. He extended this theme into his successful late 70s-early 80s foray into gospel music, which earned him the first four platinum albums in the genre’s history: Home Where I Belong, Happy Man, You Gave Me Love and Amazing Grace. Four of the singer’s Grammy Awards were earned from his work in gospel, in the category of “Best Gospel Other: Incl. Sacred, Religious or Inspirational Recording, Musical or Non-Musical.”

Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

CHUBBY CHECKER
2018-08-18 16:00 - 19:30
In 2 minutes & 42 Seconds, Chubby Checker revolutionized popular culture and changed the music business forever. When he appeared on American Bandstand in 1960 and performed “The Twist,” it was the dawn of a new era in Rock and Roll. Dancing Apart to the Beat was born and teenagers found a new way to express themselves. Chubby’s dance style has extended from Woodstock through Disco to the present day. He stands alone as a one-of-a-kind rock icon, who has had 36 hit records, is the only artist to have a single go to #1 twice, and according to Billboard, has the #1 Single for the whole Decade of the 60’s. Chubby was awarded the first Platinum Single, the first Rock Grammy and has sold an astounding 250,000,000 records over the years. That’s why Dick Clark has said: “The three most important things that ever happened in the Music Industry are Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Chubby Checker.”

Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

TAB BENOIT
2018-08-23 20:00
Tab Benoit is Louisiana’s No. 1 roots export, a guitarist and singer/songwriter recognized for his award-winning delivery of the Delta Blues.

Accolades include: In 2006, he received a GRAMMY nomination for Best Traditional Blues Album for Brother to the Blues, In 2007, Benoit won the dual awards of B.B. King Entertainer of the Year, described variously as “the highest accolade afforded musicians and songwriters in Blues music,” and Best Contemporary Male Performer at the Blues Music Awards in Memphis (formerly the W.C. Handy Awards).

In 2010, he was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. In 2012, Benoit won three separate Blues Music Awards: Contemporary Blues Male Artist; Contemporary Blues Album (for 2011’s Medicine); and for the second time, B.B. King Entertainer of the Year. 2013 saw Benoit win the Blues Music Awards Contemporary Blues Male Artist for the second year in a row.

More than just an acclaimed bluesman, he is an indefatigable conservation advocate. Benoit is a driving force behind Voice of the Wetlands, an organization working to save Louisiana’s wetlands. In 2010, he received the Governor’s Award for Conservationist of the Year from the Louisiana Wildlife Federation.

Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Flavor of Franklin
2018-08-24 18:00 - 22:00
Want to enjoy some of the amazing food available in and around Franklin?
Check out the “Flavor of Franklin” on August 24th. The Flavor of Franklin opens up the Great Americana BBQ weekend with a celebration of the area’s best food and beverages. Over 20 local restaurants and specialty food vendors will be on hand to give you a taste of some amazing food. Imagine sampling tasty appetizers from one restaurant, a bold entre from another and a decadent dessert from a small specialty food vendor. All this while enjoying the evening with friends on the grounds of beautiful Harlinsdale Farms. Live music will be paying on the main stage for your entertainment. Craft beer and cocktails will be for sale at the Flavor of Franklin Bar.
Proceeds from Friday nights Flavor of Franklin will benefit local culinary arts programs. The Franklin BBQ Society is committed to helping local students who dream to become culinary professionals and want to develop the necessary cooking techniques and other skills essential to success in the industry. Tickets for the Flavor of Franklin will be available for $20 online as well as at the gate.
The Flavor of Franklin is hosted by The Franklin BBQ Society and The Franklin Noon Rotary Club (FNRC). The FNRC has dedicated over six decades of service to its community and has distributed over two million dollars to local charities. FNRC continues to produce The Franklin Rodeo, Williamson County’s longest running annual event, celebrating its 70th year.

Great Americana Barbecue Festival
2018-08-25 10:00 - 20:00
The Great Americana Barbecue Festival – Franklin Tennessee
The Great Americana Barbecue Festival will be held at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, Tennessee. From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. visitors will enjoy finger licking good barbecue, prepared by professional pit masters and iron chefs from across the country.
The BBQ festival is hosted by The Franklin BBQ Society and The Franklin Noon Rotary Club (FNRC). Barbecue will take center stage with vendors, grilling demonstrations, a whole hog smoking contest, and a Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) sanctioned barbecue competition, featuring 80 teams competing in five categories for thousands of dollars in total cash prizes. Festival goers will be able to join in on the judging by selecting the “People’s Champion”.
Patrons will enjoy local artisan flavors from Tennessee distilleries and craft beers (21+). Additionally, the festival will feature live music, craft vendors, a variety of food vendors and a kid’s zone with Touch A Truck. The music stage will feature some of the biggest and brightest young talent Music City has to offer.
See www.GreatAmericanaBBQFestival.com for more information.
Don’t forget to check out the “Flavor of Franklin” on August 24th. The Flavor of Franklin opens up the Great Americana BBQ weekend with a celebration of the area’s best food and beverages.

POKEY LAFARGE
2018-09-06 20:00
Over the last decade, Pokey has won the hearts of music lovers across the globe with his creative mix of early jazz, string ragtime, country blues and western swing. Moving quickly from breakthrough artist to leading musical figure, he’s earned two consecutive Independent Music Awards for Best Americana Album (Riverboat Soul and Middle of Everywhere). In 2013, he signed with Jack White’s Third Man Records to release his fifth full-length album, Pokey LaFarge, and last year released his latest work, Manic Revelations, revealing his unending passion for songwriting.

Pokey LaFarge is a musician. He is a storyteller. He is a feeler of feelings. He is a narrator of the messy, unkempt American experience. He sits, he watches, he writes. Everything that’s worth happening happens in his songs. Like the long line of writers and performers he descends from, music isn’t something Pokey does – it’s something he is.

Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Concert 4 the Cure
2018-09-08 17:30 - 23:00
The Concert 4 the Cure is a fundraising event that is held annually in the Westhaven community in Franklin, TN. Concert Proceeds from the Concert 4 the Cure will fund discovery grants at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Discovery grants provide seed funding for cancer researchers to pursue bold ideas in the lab that can lead to breakthrough discoveries in the fight against cancer. Findings from preliminary research supported by these grants are essential to obtain funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and other federal agencies that grant millions every year to support cancer research.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please see website.

MIKE FARRIS & THE FORTUNATE FEW
2018-09-08 20:00
Mike Farris brings audiences to their feet with his spirited, soul-gospel fusion of music.

It’s in the quiet moments sprinkled deftly throughout his new album, SILVER AND STONE, that Mike Farris reveals a previously hidden side of his singular instrument. His voice, widely known for its power and range, becomes a vessel for something more subtle but infinitely more rare and challenging to capture—the pure, authentic nature of returning to your roots. Musically, the album delves deep into Farris’ background with a wide range of influences, drawing as much from Stevie Wonder and Bill Withers as from Bon Scott and Steve Marriott. Farris’ larger-than-life vocals, straight out of the South, sharpened in the clubs of New York City, honed over a lifetime of collaboration and stage time with the likes of Patty Griffin, Patti Austin, Double Trouble, and his own Roseland Rhythm Revue, deliver not only the funky danceable blues-rock that draws audiences to his live shows but also a deeper insight into Farris’ hard-earned understanding of the complexities of the human condition.
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Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival
2018-09-22 10:00, 2018-09-23 10:00 - 19:30 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival was inspired by friendship, history, experience and the desire to create an authentic music festival. In 2015, musician and Franklin, TN resident Kevin Griffin was on a September morning run through The Park at Harlinsdale, a century-old horse farm recently purchased by the City of Franklin. Kevin was so taken by the rolling hills, natural amphitheaters, and breathtaking vistas of the 230-acre farm, he envisioned it as a natural fit for a music festival venue. Considering Franklin’s music and cultural history, Kevin wanted the community to further appreciate combining this with the beauty and rustic quality of Middle Tennessee in the fall, and with the blessing of the City, began to dream up a music festival to do it justice.
The festival has grown in its three years to double down on the music programming, with six stages and heralded lineups year after year, and has expanded its cultural focus by showcasing hundreds of local artisans, restaurants, food trucks and makers that give context and authenticity to the Pilgrimage experience.

Williamson County Community Band
2018-09-22 15:00

Nashville Jazz Workshop – Jazzmania 2018
2018-10-20 18:00 - 22:00
Jazzmania is the Nashville Jazz Workshop’s Annual Jazz Party and Fundraiser. All proceeds benefit the Nashville Jazz Workshop, and go to support the Workshop’s mission of enriching people’s lives through classes, performances, and special events for the community.
Jazzmania is the Jazz Party of the Year, with great live jazz from some of the city’s finest musicians. This year’s artist lineup is sensational!

FREE HOLIDAY CONCERT
2018-12-01 15:00
The Williamson County Community Band will present a free holiday concert on Saturday, December 1 at 3:00 p.m. in the Williamson County Enrichment Center at Academy Park, 110 Everbright Ave. in Franklin, TN. This event is open to the public. Their varied holiday program is composed of traditional carols, international carols, popular holiday music, and even a fanfare composed by one of the band members.
The near 60-member band is made up of local amateur and professional musicians ranging in age from pre-teen to upper 80’s and is under the direction of Randy Frame. For more information visit www.wcparksandrec.com or contact Alison Worden at (615) 786-0186, ext. 2513 or Alison.Worden@williamsoncounty-tn.gov.

Lola Montez, Kamber and Ainsley
2019-02-13 18:00
All gal line up, Lola Montez, Kamber and Ainsley will be playing Kimbro’s Picking Parlor in Franklin on Wednesday, Feb.13th! For more information on Lola Montez please visit Http://lolamontezband.com.

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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.

Music Festival - Franklin, TN
2019-04-05 19:30, 2019-04-08 19:30
Gateway Chamber Orchestra of Tennessee Announces a New Annual Music Festival for Clarksville and Franklin, TN
The Gateway Chamber Orchestra of Tennessee embarks on a new annual music festival that will feature multiple concerts over five days at various venues in Clarksville and Franklin, Tennessee and Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The premiere of America’s Haydn Festival, April 4-8, 2019 will honor the father of the Symphony and the String Quartet, Franz Joseph Haydn. Gregory Wolynec, Gateway Chamber Orchestra Music Director commented that the roll-out of the new festival could bring even more national attention to Middle-Tennessee, already known as a music tourism destination. “This festival will be truly one-of-a-kind; there isn’t one like it anywhere in the country,” he states. “Haydn is a composer that we have dedicated so much of our first 10 years to, with performances of his works becoming a calling card for our orchestra. Celebrating the incredible scope of Haydn’s creations, from beginning to end, with some of Middle Tennessee’s finest musicians is the perfect way to start a new festival. His musical career was so expansive and influential that we’ll have inspiration for years to come.” This new festival will spotlight performances by string quartets and the full Gateway Chamber Orchestra at venues in Clarksville, Franklin and Fort Campbell.
Wolynec went on to add, “We are especially pleased to present a performance for the military community at Fort Campbell Army Post as part of this first festival. Soldiers, their families and members of the military community are invited to hear some wonderful musicians in a very up close and personal setting.” According to Wolynec the date, time and location for the Fort Campbell event will be announced soon.
America’s Haydn Festival will kick-off at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 4 with a String Quartet concert performed at First Presbyterian Church in Downtown Clarksville. The same program will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Franklin.
The Gateway Chamber Orchestra’s 10th anniversary season – Inspiration Abounds.
At 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 7 the GCO will present Haydn’s symphonies No. 1 and No. 104, the famous London symphony at the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville. On Monday, April 8th at 7:30 p.m. the same program will be repeated at the Franklin Theatre in Franklin. GCO Principal Cellist Michael Samis will be featured at both venues performing Haydn’s 2nd Cello Concerto. Samis was previously featured in collaboration with the GCO in his critically acclaimed 2014 debut recording.
America’s Haydn Festival will also be the launching pad for the newly formed Tennessee Military, Veterans & the Arts Chorus. The new choral ensemble will make its premiere appearance to the public at the Sunday, April 7 concert in Clarksville. Members of the chorus include active-duty military service members, veterans and spouses; giving them the opportunity for creative expression through music. Chorus Director Kristina Waugh says, “It’s an honor to direct the TNMVA Chorus. Our members have worked extremely hard in preparation for their first public appearance. We can’t wait to share our music with the community.”
April 7 will be a special day for the GCO in Clarksville as it will be officially proclaimed Gateway Chamber Orchestra Day by Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts and Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett. A reception at Fortera Stadium will follow the concert. “The Gateway Chamber Orchestra has expanded the musical culture in this community for the past 10 years, and I’m certain its next decade will be even better,” Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts said. “We’re especially excited about the orchestra’s outreach to our military community with the new military and veterans chorus. With creative ideas and community spirit such as this, I’m sure we’ll continue to celebrate GCO’s successes for many years to come.”
Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett adds, “Along with promoting music education to thousands of Montgomery County students, the GCO has taken a special interest in giving our military community an outlet for creative expression. We are grateful to have the GCO so close to home.”
Gateway Chamber Orchestra season ticket holders will have the opportunity to buy String Quartet performance tickets at a discounted rate. To purchase tickets, visit www.gatewaychamberorchestra.com.

America’s Haydn Festival Schedule:
Clarksville Performances:
String Quartet – Thursday, April 4, 2019 – 7:30 p.m. – First Presbyterian Church
String Quartet – Week of April 1, 2019 – Fort Campbell
Full Orchestra – Sunday – April 7, 2019 4:00 p.m. – George & Sharon Mabry Concert Hall
at Austin Peay State University – Reception to Follow at Fortera Stadium

Franklin, TN Performances:
String Quartet – Friday, April 5, 2019 – 7:30 p.m. – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Full Orchestra – Monday, April 8, 2019 – 7:30 p.m. – The Franklin Theater

SIMRIT Live in Nashville
2019-04-18 19:30
Some artists can bring true commitment to age-old meditations, urging everyone from pop stars to theater audiences to fall in love with the words of ancient sages. Some artists have a presence that both engages and soothes, an ear that can hear the resonances that bridge continents and souls. Vocalist and songwriter Simrit, born in Athens, Greece, adopted and raised in the American South, is one of these artists. Her music and artistry, which have attracted fans such as Steven Tyler of Aerosmith and Belinda Carlisle of the Go-Go’s, is known for it’s depth, haunting beauty, edge, and psychedelic atmosphere. Drawing on the harmonic beauty and melodic sensibilities of the ancient Byzantine, Greek Orthodox chants she grew up with, adding the pulse of the West African drum traditions she studied, and fused with her training in piano and vocals from different traditions, Simrit and her band tease out distinct facets of mystical poetry and the intimate ardors of the spirit. Over the last several years they have created waves with packed theaters and concert halls, chart-topping albums, and raving fans that have powered a palpable musical movement.
Simrit’s unique sound and artistic contributions have led, inspired and pushed the boundaries of world and chant music into new places, throwing off old conventions. She mixes distilled philosophical statements with ethereal and hooky arrangements, turns 16th-century Gurmukhi poetry into hypnotically grooving songs, develops anthemic melodies and feels, and creates epic soundscapes threaded with mantras. She brings the depth of the sacred and ancient to the modern.
It won’t take very long after the music begins for you to realize that this isn’t your average concert. From the transcendent sounds, the hypnotic groove, world-class musicians, and Simrit’s mesmerizing VOICE…Get ready for lift off!

BBB Songwriter's Night
2019-05-03 17:30
Join BBB for a fun evening of food, drinks, auctions, and music –all while supporting a great cause! All proceeds from the event benefit BBB’s Integrity Foundation, which supports ethical business, personal integrity, and smart consumerism.
BBB’s Songwriters Night, sponsored by Dalamar Homes and Firestone Complete Auto, is a spirited musical event that spotlights the importance of integrity in the music industry.
Enjoy delicious food from The Puffy Muffin, spirit tastings from Prichard’s Distillery, a live and silent auction filled with great items, and stage performances from three renowned songwriters, Wynn Varble (The Official Page), Lee Thomas Miller and Aaron Raitiere.

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)

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Refreshments available for purchase.
(All Ages/ Rain or Shine)
For more info, contact: randi7@earthlink.net
