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The Marvelous Wonderettes A ‘50s and ‘60s Jukebox Musical
2022-11-04 19:00 - 2022-11-06 14:00 (America/Chicago) | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
This smash Off-Broadway hit takes us to the 1958 Springfield High School prom, where we meet and learn about the lives and loves of Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy: four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts. When the Wonderettes reunite to perform at their 10-year reunion, we learn about the highs and lows the girls have experienced in the past decade and are charmed to find that no matter what life throws their way, they will conquer it together. Featuring more than 30 classic 50s and 60s hits, including “Lollipop,” “Mr. Sandman,” “Lipstick on Your Collar,” “It’s my Party,” and “Respect,” the Marvelous Wonderettes will keep you smiling in this must-take musical trip down memory lane!
(From L to R) Mary-Molly Storey as Missy, Jaclyn Bri Wood as Suzy, Rachel Calvosa as Cindy Lou, Molly Brown as Betty Jean
Join the Williamson County Performing Arts Center for a special pre-show lunch before the Friday, November 4th matinee performance of The Marvelous Wonderettes!
November 4 – 7:00 PM
November 5 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
November 6 – 2:00 PM
About the Williamson County Performing Arts Center
The Williamson County Performing Arts Center is designed to showcase local talent, provide opportunities for artistic expression and entertain our community in a comfortable and professional setting. In order to uphold our mission, the WCPAC will pursue the following goals:
ENRICH the culture of our community by providing a professional and affordable space for artistic expression and community enhancement to businesses, organizations and individuals within Williamson County and surrounding areas.
ENGAGE the artistic community of Williamson County through a commitment to outreach and education, with an emphasis on nurturing new artists and arts organizations.
ENTERTAIN the residents of Williamson County by presenting high quality and diverse programming that appeals to the interests of the communities we serve.
Photo by Michael Hutchinson.
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Michael Feinstein in Concert: A fundraiser for Studio Tenn
2022-11-04 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Michael Feinstein in Concert: A fundraiser for Studio Tenn – The Franklin Theatre
Join us for Studio Tenn’s annual Fall Benefit concert featuring an evening with Michael Feinstein as he leads a journey through the Great American Songbook, which features songs from Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George and Ira Gershwin and many more. During the show, Feinstein will share unforgettable stories and anecdotes from the music that defined many of the popular songs and scores from the last century.
Sponsored by Gigi Tomich
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Family Day
2022-11-05 10:00 - 14:00 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Family Day is a Free Festival in Franklin That is Fun for All Ages!
Franklin Parks’ Family Day offers many opportunities for families to have a great time at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm! This free festival in Franklin, Tennessee features miniature train rides, hay rides, pony rides, and a petting zoo. Festival attendees can also enjoy cane pole fishing in the pond. Don’t miss the Touch-a-Tractor area sponsored by Tri Green Equipment, which will consist of small excavators the kids can operate and large tractors the kids can sit on. Many horse related events will be held in the Tractor Supply Arena, sponsored by Friends of Franklin Parks. Food will be offered for purchase by local food vendors. Visitors can also listen to some great music on our entertainment stage.
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21st Annual Wine Down Main Street
2022-11-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Franklin’s Main Street, 106 3rd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
21st Annual Wine Down Main Street – Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee
Mark your calendars, call your friends and book the babysitter, the 21st Annual Wine Down Main Street is set for Saturday, November 5th. The “Best Night Out All Year” will take place from 7:00 to 10 PM. Lipman Brothers, Nashville’s oldest and largest distributor of wine and spirits is the official wine sponsor. This unique wine tasting event takes place along historic Main Street in downtown Franklin, Tennessee. Just 20 miles south of Nashville, more than 30 shops will play host to wines from around the world. Participants taste wines, shop, and sample food from area restaurants all while listening to great live music. Proceeds from sponsorships and ticket sales for this event will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee.
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An Acoustic Evening with Pam Tillis
2022-11-08 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
An Acoustic Evening with Pam Tillis – The Franklin Theatre
She’s the daughter of Country Music legend Mel Tillis and multi-media artist Doris Tillis. A singer/songwriter whose compositions have been covered in Country, R&B, Bluegrass and Rock. An actor with a long list of film, TV and stage credits. Pam Tillis sidestepped any notions of nepotism and other “isms” that women in show business often face and carved out her own unique space as an entertainer.
Tillis’ 1991 debut country album, Put Yourself In My Place, went gold and yielded two No. 1 and two Top 5 singles. Her next three albums – Homeward Looking Angel, Sweetheart’s Dance and Greatest Hits, were all certified platinum. She achieved six No. 1 songs during the ‘90s Country explosion, including “Shake the Sugar Tree,” “Mi Vida Loca,” “When You Walk In The Room,” “In Between Dances,” “Don’t Tell Me What To Do,” and her signature song, “Maybe It Was Memphis.”
The music muse is still providing inspiration and accolades. Tillis is one of the 2022 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees. “It’s a huge honor,” she says. “My dad is in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. He would be so proud.” After more than three decades of doing what she loves, Tillis jokes, “I guess I’m safely past the ‘flash-in-the-pan’ stage of my career. What keeps me going is learning new things, wearing new hats and trying to stay relevant. I’m still standing, and I’m still grateful.”
Pam Tillis can tell you what it is like to win big awards, run a record label, sing on Broadway, and sell platinum records, but she’d much rather change the subject to the future. “I’ve traveled a million miles in my career,” says Tillis. “The next million don’t scare me a bit.”
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

The English Beat
2022-11-09 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The English Beat – The Franklin Theatre
One tempestuous weekend in March 1979 was not only the date of the Three Mile Island nuclear incident, but also, in Birmingham, England, the very first show by a nascent band known as The Beat. Introduced as “the hottest thing since the Pennsylvania meltdown”, the band had a sense that the next few years could well be explosive! The Beat hailed from working class, industrial Birmingham, England. When The Beat rushed on to the music scene in 1979, it was a time of social, political and musical upheaval. Into this storm came The Beat, trying to calm the waters with their simple message of love and unity set to a great dance beat.
“Of all the British bands that dallied with ska as a sound steeped in spirit and unity in the twilight of punk, the English Beat had the best chops.” -The Wall Street Journal
“…the band’s secret weapon was pop, the ear-candy tunes and sharp-fanged lyrics of frontman Dave Wakeling – at his finest, a singer-songwriter as savagely witty as Elvis Costello.” -The Rolling Stone

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Riders In The Sky: 45 Years the Cowboy Way
2022-11-10 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Riders In The Sky: 45 Years the Cowboy Way – The Franklin Theatre
Join us at The Franklin Theatre for a very special evening celebrating the 45th Anniversary of America’s Favorite Cowboys, Riders In The Sky!
45 years ago, Ranger Doug, Too Slim and the late Windy Bill Collins played that first date on the bitter cold evening of November 11th, 1977 at Herr Harry’s Frank N’ Stein Rathskeller in Nashville, and small listening room dates followed. By August of the following year demand was building, and while Windy Bill left, Woody Paul joined, and the true professional beginnings of the band began at the Kentucky State Fair, where the trio played 10 days for $2500 – and bought their own rooms and meals out of that!
45 years ago, no laptops, no cellular phones, no Google, no downloads, no Skype, no Tweets, no Apple, no Microsoft, no texting, no electric cars, no Uber. A different world. But there were three young men with drive and wit who wanted to keep a special music alive. They believed in preserving the heritage of Western Music and presenting it to a new generation. They believed in entertaining, and they did so… entertaining themselves as well as the audience! And they believed in creating original Western Music to continue the tradition, not just seal it in amber as a museum piece. What they did not realize at the time was that they would be doing the same thing 45 years later.

Augustana
2022-11-11 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Augustana is back with new music, and through its formation, its creator Dan Layus has stepped into a new musical universe.
While the artist is well-known for its anthemic indie-rock leaning hits like “Boston”, “Sweet and Low” and “Steal Your Heart”, Augustana’s consistent march of new and ever-evolving material has embodied a refusal to settle artistically. Never has that been more clearly evident than with the artist’s latest studio album, “Everyday an Eternity: Solo Piano Works”, a genre-shaking full-length record that redefines what can be expected from this artist.
Composing and performing a series of piano pieces that can easily live in the contemporary classical world, Dan Layus confidently chooses to leave his singing voice aside for the project and instead finds his lyricism echoing through the hammers and strings of the piano. The album finds the composer’s unique melodic and structural stylings effortlessly blending between the classical, the romantic and the modern. Along the way, the unfamiliar terrain for the artist seems to become more familiar with each note, each modulation, each variation, as he makes his way out to the edge of musical expression and safely back home again.
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The Addams Family (young@part)
2022-11-12 14:00 - 18:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
WCPR’s Musical Theatre Experience Program presents – The Addams Family (young@part)

Celebrate the wackiness in every family with this best-selling Broadway musical adapted for elementary and middle school-aged performers! Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family whom her parents have never met. She confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. Julia Nolan is the director.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY – Young@Part® is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW). 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.TheatricalRights.com

Saturday, November 12th at 2 pm
Saturday, November 12th at 6 pm

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COTA Benefit for Rose
2022-11-15 18:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
COTA Benefit for Rose – The Franklin Theatre
We invite you to join us for a very special and unforgettable evening of music and stories to benefit the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) in honor of 8-month-old baby Rose Daniel from Nashville, TN.
Baby Rose was born on January 19, 2022 with a rare and fatal liver disease called biliary atresia that occurs in 1 in 15,000 births. There is no known cause or cure for this disease and a liver transplant is almost always required. Biliary atresia is a blockage in the ducts that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder. This congenital condition occurs when the bile ducts inside or outside the liver do not develop normally. Baby Rose went into total liver failure shortly after being born and at only 5 1/2 months old on July 9, 2022 at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital she received a liver transplant. Because of an organ donor, her life was saved. Although Baby Rose is currently doing well, the battle to keep her liver healthy will be lifelong and come with extensive costs.
Doors will open at 6pm for cocktails and an art sale with a variety of art donated from local artists. The show will begin at 7pm, featuring stories and songs from successful songwriters Jenny Gill, Kim McLean, Billy Dawson, Greg Barnhill, Emily Daniel and other special guests (Jack Settle and Kent Blazy singing his hit song “If Tomorrow Never Comes”) to raise awareness and money for COTA in honor of Rose to assist with transplant-related expenses.

For more information about COTA or to learn more about Rose’s story, please visit www.cotaforrose.com.
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Middle Tennessee Songwirters Festival
2022-11-17 19:00 - 2022-11-19 22:00 | The Walnut House Event Venue & Recording Studios, 116 N Walnut St., Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Middle Tennessee Songwriters Festival presented by Walnut House, Gallagher Unplugged, and Gallagher Guitars.
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An Evening with George Winston
2022-11-17 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
An Evening with George Winston – The Franklin Theatre
George Winston is undeniably a household name. He’s inspired fans and musicians alike with his singular solo acoustic piano songs for more than 40 years while selling 15 million albums. A tireless road warrior playing nearly 100 concerts annually, live performance for Winston is akin to breathing. Winston’s music is evocative, offering us all a chance to take a step back from our perpetually busy lives and let our minds adventurously wander. Restless Wind is a portrayal of Winston’s place in a chaotic world – his compositions extend solace with an idiosyncratic grace.
George Winston’s classic albums, Autumn and December, are perennial favorites, along with Winter into Spring, Summer, 2017’s Spring Carousel – A Cancer Research Benefit, as well as two volumes of the compositions of Vince Guaraldi, two volumes of benefit albums for the Gulf Coast disasters, and six other solo piano albums. He just released his 15th solo piano album, Restless Wind, via Dancing Cat Records/RCA Records. The album is available now at GeorgeWinston.com.
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Lee Roy Parnell
2022-11-18 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Lee Roy Parnell – The Franklin Theatre – November 18

No Depression may have said it best when they called Lee Roy Parnell “a fine writer blessed with a rich, soulful vocal delivery and a blistering array of guitar chops drawn almost equally from Texas blues, Memphis soul, and Southern rock traditions.” After honing his skills over more than a decade of playing clubs in Austin, Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, and New York, the triple-threat Americana/Blues-Rock artist known for his guitar prowess (particularly slide guitar), smooth soul-drenched voice, and top-shelf songwriting skills laid a new foundation in Nashville. After earning a regular spot at the famed Bluebird Café and a publishing contract, Parnell launched his solo career on Arista Records, which produced many country hits including “A Little Bit Of You” (#1 hit); “What Kind of Fools Do You Think I Am” & “Tender Moment” (#2 hits), and four other Top 10 hits: “Love Without Mercy,” “On The Road,” “I’m Holding My Own,” and “Heart’s Desire.” Parnell has earned two GRAMMY® Award nominations for his instrumental tracks, “Cat Walk” (with Flaco Jiménez) and “Mama, Screw Your Wig On Tight” and was nominated for the CMA Vocal Event of the Year on “John the Revelator” (with The Fairfield Four).
He has received widespread acclaim as a guitar slinger. Gibson has honored Parnell with the creation and production of the Lee Roy Parnell Signature ’57 Les Paul Goldtop guitar, modeled after the only guitar Parnell owned from the time he was 15 years old until he was well into his 30’s. During his storied career, Parnell has toured/collaborated with many music legends including The Allman Brothers Band, Merle Haggard, Delbert McClinton, and Bonnie Raitt. In 2011, Parnell was presented with his most cherished honor: being inducted into the Texas Heritage Songwriters’ Hall of Fame, joining the likes of such talented composers as Kris Kristofferson, Rodney Crowell, JD Souther, Willie Nelson, Guy Clark, and others.
In 2017, Parnell released his first new album in over a decade — the highly-anticipated and critically-acclaimed Midnight Believer — on Vector Recordings/BFD. Parnell produced the album and co-wrote all 10 songs with award-winning songwriter Greg Barnhill, including the poignant, yet hopeful “Sunny Days,” which features a special guest appearance by The Fairfield Four. Midnight Believer made All Music’s “Best of 2017 Favorite Blues Albums” list. In addition to solo Midnight Believer Tour dates, Parnell is currently touring with Guitar Army, which also features fellow world-class guitarists John Jorgenson and Joe Robinson.
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Music for Seniors
2022-11-21 10:30 - 11:30 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Music for Seniors presents – Creswell Middle School of the Arts Youth Choir Concert
Don’t miss this variety program of wonderful music performed by the talented student choir from Creswell Middle School of the Arts!

A Christmas Evening with Riley Clemmons & Special Guests
2022-11-21 18:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Join Riley and Special Guests for an unforgettable evening of music and Christmas cheer!
Honoring The Ryan Seacrest Foundation
Riley Clemmons is a 22-year-old recording artist from Nashville, TN who has accumulated nearly 300 million global streams and 80 million YouTube video views in her young career. After spending years honing her craft in writers’ rooms, Riley sky-rocketed onto the scene with her 2017 Capitol CMG debut single “Broken Prayers,” which has generated over 50 million global streams to date. Her 2018 self-titled album debut quickly entered the Billboard Heatseekers chart, entering at No. 13. Her latest album, Godsend, has received critical acclaim and quickly established Riley as an artist to watch. She was named SoundExchange’s 2018 Year End Top 20 Breakout Artist (a title previously given to Billie Eilish and Imagine Dragons) and one of People Magazine’s “Emerging Artists of 2021” and has made appearances on the SHEIN X ROCK THE RUNWAY virtual fashion show (view here), the TODAY Show (view here), and FOX & Friends. The album’s single, “Keep On Hoping,” has become the fastest growing single of her career, breaking Top 20 on Billboard and MediaBase Radio charts. An accomplished composer, performer, producer, and recording artist, Riley draws inspiration from life experiences, blending musical influences ranging from pop to classic rock to create music that is as catchy as it is relatable.
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Acoustic Storytime Christmas Special
2022-11-22 19:00 - 20:30 | The Well Coffeehouse, 690 East Old Hickory Blvd., Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Our annual Christmas Episode! Stories and songs for the season! With Special Guests Cochren & Co, Aaron Shust, and Marc Martel! A live recording of a Nashville Writer’s round that later airs on Sirius XM the Message!
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Rhythmic Circus - Holiday Shuffle
2022-11-26 20:00 - 2022-11-27 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Part of the Celebration of Dance Series at The Franklin Theatre
Hailing from Minneapolis, MN, Rhythmic Circus is an internationally renowned, 12-member live music and tap dance ensemble. Experiencing one of their adrenaline-soaked dance performances feels like witnessing the rebirth of an art form, one that forged all kinds of stylistic hybrids, but is something else entirely.
Their name, Rhythmic Circus, might seem strange for a quartet of hoofers and a live band, but actually, their magnetic, high-energy shows are all about juggling a combination of dancing, humor and music – all wrapped within a bundle of positive messages. It seems to be a rare occurrence where family can enjoy an evening together, with children of all ages laughing and stomping their feet alongside each other. Rhythmic Circus provides that atmosphere and entertainment.
Notable national performances include the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., an extended off-Broadway run at New York City’s premier nonprofit performing arts theater – New Victory Theater, and an appearance on the American reality television series America’s Got Talent.
November 26 – 8:00 PM
November 27 – 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM
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CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA 1844
2022-11-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The live studio audience recording of Christmas In America on The Public Square®.
Where will Christmas in America land this season? The year is 1844, the year that Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol reached the American shore. How did this classic come to be and why is the story being retold every Christmas? This multi-media experience will include period music and Christmas classics performed by some of the most awarded artists in the Music City, Nashville, TN. This is a live radio/variety show and you and your family are invited to join in the live studio audience. Seating is extremely limited to this event and will sell out. This is a once in a lifetime recording session, one you don’t want to miss.
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BrightStone Christmas Program
2022-11-29 18:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The BrightStone Christmas Program is a family-friendly event held in downtown Franklin at The Factory at Franklin. The event features a heart-warming musical performance featuring Brightstone students followed by a reception of light hors d’oeuvres. Attendees can expect festive holiday music, food, shopping, and fellowship!
The Christmas Program has become a yearly tradition for many families and friends! Join Brightstone for a wonderful evening, and kick-start your holiday season!
The event is free to the public and fun for all ages.
Doors open at 6 pm. The concert starts at 6:30 pm.
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Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
2022-11-29 20:00 - 2022-11-30 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Born July 18, 1954 in Cordell, Kentucky, Skaggs showed signs of future stardom at an early age, playing mandolin on stage with bluegrass pioneer Bill Monroe at 6 and appearing on TV with Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs at 7. He emerged as a professional bluegrass musician in 1971, when he and his friend Keith Whitley were invited to join the legendary Ralph Stanley’s band the Clinch Mountain Boys. Skaggs then went on to record and perform with progressive bluegrass acts like the Country Gentlemen and J.D. Crowe&the New South, whose selftitled 1975 Rounder Records debut album was instantly recognized as a landmark bluegrass achievement. He then led Boone Creek, which also featured Dobro ace and fellow New South alumnus Jerry Douglas.
But Skaggs turned to the more mainstream country music genre in the late 70s when he joined Emmylou Harris’s Hot Band, replacing Rodney Crowell. He became a recording artist in his own right in 1981 when his Epic label debut album Waitin’ for the Sun to Shine topped the country charts and yielded a pair of#1 hits. Overall, his productive stay at Epic Records would result in a total of 12#1 hits. Additionally, he garnered eight Country Music Association Awardsincluding the coveted Entertainer of the Year trophy in 1985.
Skaggs, of course, fit right in with young “new-traditionalist” 80s artists like Randy Travis, and helped rejuvenate the country music genre after the wornout “Urban Cowboy” period. But, Skaggs put his own stamp on the country format by infusing his bluegrass and traditional country music roots into the contemporary Nashville sound.
Skaggs’ 1997 album Bluegrass Rules!, released on his newlyformed Skaggs Family Records label, marked a triumphant return to bluegrasswhich he’s solidified ever since with a series of GRAMMY® Award winning albums, recorded with his amazing bluegrass band, Kentucky Thunder (8time winners of the IBMA Instrumental Group of the Year’). Skaggs’ label has also served as a home for similar bluegrass and roots musicoriented artists including The Whites.
In the past decade, he has been honored with inductions into the Gospel Music Association’s Gospel Music Hall of Fame and the Musicians Hall of Fame. In 2018, a landmark year, Skaggs was also awarded membership into the National Fiddler Hall of Fame, the IBMA Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and country music’s greatest honor, the Country Music Hall of Fame. Most recently, he was awarded the prestigious National Medal of Arts in 2020 for his contributions to the American music industry.
Ricky struck his first chords on a mandolin over 50 years ago, and he continues to do his part to lead the recent roots revival in music. Clearly his passion for it puts him in the position to bring his lively, distinctively American form of music out of isolation and into the ears and hearts of audiences across the country and around the world. Ricky Skaggs is always forging ahead with crosscultural, genrebending musical ideas and inspirations.
FT Live sponsored by Jackson.
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Acoustic Christmas
2022-12-01 18:00 | The Gate Church, 4040 Murfreesboro Rd., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
A special acoustic Christmas concert with virtuoso piano from a world class concert pianist. Classic Christmas songs and new songs from worship and dance talent from across the church of Nashville.
Plus hot cocoa and s’mores!!!
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Levi Kreis
2022-12-01 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Levi Kreis – The Franklin Theatre – December 1st
Levi’s stunning piano/vocal holiday show infuses gospel, country, rockabilly and jazz into a fresh and flawless collection of Christmas classics and holiday favorites. His storytelling and comedic timing will have you in stitches while his ability to embody a song will bring you to tears. Don’t miss this unique and intimate evening from one of Broadway’s Tony award winning talents.
Levi Kreis is a Tony Award winning actor known for originating the role of Jerry Lee Lewis in Broadway’s Million Dollar Quartet. The role won Levi the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor, an Outer Critics Circle Award and a Drama League Nomination. Other notable credits include the role of Hermes in Hadestown first national tour, the Tony-nominated revival of Violet, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Pump Boys & Dinettes and the Broadway national tour of Rent. Films include Frailty, The Divide and A Very Sordid Wedding. As a singer/songwriter, Levi’s music has been featured in various television shows such as So You Think You Can Dance, The Vampire Diaries, Sons of Anarchy and more. He is also the host of the Imagine Paradise Podcast which focuses on conversations around recovery along with spiritual and personal development.
www.LeviKreis.com
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COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS with Matthew West: A Weekend Experience
2022-12-02 15:00 - 2022-12-04 12:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Matthew West is inviting all of his friends to COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS for a weekend of stories and songs in his hometown; Franklin, TN!
The weekend will be full of concerts, activities, and Christmas fun like only Matthew and his friends can create.
Current Schedule and Details (subject to change – full weekend pass required to attend any / all sessions):
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2022

3:00 to 5:00 pm: Check in at St. Phillip Catholic Church (113 2nd Avenue; Franklin, TN)
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Franklin, TN Christmas Tree Lighting with Matthew West (Matthew is hosting his hometown’s Christmas Tree Lighting and you’re invited to be there!)
8:30 pm to 10:00 pm: Hot Cocoa and Christmas Carols with Matthew West

Location: St. Phillip Catholic Church (113 2nd Avenue; Franklin, TN)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2022: (All scheduled activities at The Factory / Liberty Hall in Franklin, TN)

9:30 am: Doors open
10:00 am: Photos with Matthew West (The World’s Fastest Matthew West Photo Session – we’re going for a world record – more info to come. It’s going to be crazy, it’s going to be fun, there will be snowballs.)
11:00 am: A Matthew West Christmas Live Podcast Taping (with a special guest)
11:30 am: A Matthew West Christmas Podcast Taping with Friends (LIVE)
1:00 pm to 5:30 pm: FREE TIME – EXPLORING MIDDLE TENNESSEE (The planning guide that we will have for all attendees in mid June will give you tons of Christmas Awesomeness to explore in Matthew’s hometown – Also be aware The Franklin Christmas Parade Is on this day at 2 pm and takes place In Downtown Franklin!

5:30 pm: Arrive back at Liberty Hall
6:00 pm: CHRISTMAS DINNER with MATTHEW WEST & FAMILY!
8:00 pm: CHRISTMAS with MATTHEW WEST… THE CONCERT! (All of the hits, All of Matthew’s Christmas favorites – in an intimate Christmas setting that you’ll love).

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2022 (all activities at Jamison Hall in The Factory; Franklin, TN):

9:00 am: Doors Open
9:00 am: Pastries & Donuts with Matthew! (Hot Cocoa for you non-coffee drinkers and we’ll have water for those of you that don’t drink Hot Cocoa or coffee)
10:30 am: Worship & Church with Matthew & Pastor Joe (Matthew’s Dad)
12:00 pm: Approximate ending.

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Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square
2022-12-02 18:00 - 20:30 | Downtown Franklin Public Square, Downtown Franklin Public Square, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The city of Franklin is excited to light up the square Friday, December 2nd, for the 2022 Christmas tree lighting, the best tree lighting event in Middle Tennessee!
Freedom Intermediate School Honors Choir will sing. We’ll also have special guest performances from five-time Grammy nominee, and Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner Matthew West. He’s headlined this event before and we are so excited he’s coming back for 2022!
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Glenn Miller Orchestra
2022-12-02 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The first Glenn Miller Orchestra did not make it at all. It was a total and absolute economic failure. But Glenn knew what he wanted, held to that dedication and relentlessly worked to succeed. He launched his second band – the one that lives on today – in March of 1938. The Glenn Miller Orchestra has been a “hit” ever since.
The legendary Glenn Miller was one of the most successful of all dance bandleaders back in the Swing Era of the 1930’s and 40’s. A matchless string of hit records, the constant impact of radio broadcasts and the drawing power at theatres, hotels and dance pavilion, built and sustained the momentum of popularity.
Glenn disbanded his musical organization in 1942 at the height of its popularity to volunteer for the Army. There, he organized and led the famous Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band. It went to Europe to entertain servicemen performing numerous live and radio shows. On December 15, 1944, Major Miller took off in a single engine plane from Europe to precede his band to France, disappearing over the English Channel, never to be seen again. The army declared him officially dead a year later.
With the release of the major motion movie The Glenn Miller Story featuring Jimmy Stewart and June Allyson in 1954, interest and popular demand led the Miller Estate to authorize the formation of the present Glenn Miller Orchestra. On June 6, 1956, and under the direction of drummer Ray McKinley who had become the unofficial leader of the Army Air Force Band after Glenn’s disappearance, the reformed Glenn Miller Orchestra performed its first concert and has been on the road ever since. Other leaders have followed Ray including clarinetists Buddy DeFranco and Peanuts Hucko, trombonists Buddy Morrow, Jimmy Henderson, Larry O’Brien and Gary Tole, and tenor saxophonist Dick Gerhart. Since January 2012, vocalist Nick Hilscher leads the band.
Today, the 18 member ensemble continues to play many of the original Miller arrangements both from the civilian band and the AAFB libraries. Additionally, it also plays some more modern selections arranged and performed in the Miller style and sound.
Just as it was in Glenn’s day, the Glenn Miller Orchestra today is still the most sought after big band in the world.
www.GlennMillerOrchestra.com
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OTO's A Christmas in Nashville
2022-12-02 20:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
OTO’s A Christmas in Nashville – The Mockingbird Theater, Downtown Franklin
On The Outside (OTO) are back for their annual holiday show! Join us for “Christmas in Nashville” as OTO performs holiday favorites along with some new unreleased songs!
This will be a magical, family-friendly evening. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm. Meet & Greet tickets are available (includes meeting the band and taking photos before the show). See you there!

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Dancity Winter Showcase
2022-12-03 17:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Ring in the holiday season with Dancity Productions’ Winter Showcase featuring dancers of all ages and your favorite Christmas tunes. Dancity’s ensemble will be performing a musical theatre piece from “A Christmas Story” and the kinder dances are sure to leave you smiling. Get a first look at Dancity’s elite company routines prior to the start of competition season. Start your December with a feel good recital that is sure to become a holiday favorite and family tradition.

The Deltaz w/ special guest Alyssa Flaherty
2022-12-03 20:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Deltaz (American Blues Brothers Duo) w/ special guest Alyssa Flaherty at the Mockingbird Theatre in downtown Franklin on December 3rd. Doors open at 5 PM. Show starts at 8 PM. More event details are below.

Point of Grace - Gloria The Christmas Tour (Brentwood, TN)
2022-12-04 14:00 | Brentwood Academy, 219 Granny White Pike, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Point of Grace – Gloria The Christmas Tour (Brentwood, TN) – Brentwood Academy
Join us for a special evening with Point of Grace – A Christmas Story Tour featuring Aaron Shust on the campus of Brentwood Academy.
VIP Ticket includes:

Premium venue seating
Special tour lanyard
Free Christmas CD
Post-show meet and great

You may also be interested in attending Brentwood Academy’s Christmas in Brentwood happening at the same location on the same day from 3 PM to 7 PM!
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Christmas in Brentwood 2022
2022-12-04 15:00 - 19:00 | Brentwood Academy, 219 Granny White Pike, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
A FREE community-wide event celebrating the joyous season of Christmas!

Start Christmas with Us!
Brentwood Academy is pleased to announce Christmas in Brentwood, Sunday, December 4, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This community-wide celebration featuring Christian recording artist Point of Grace will be a fun and festive way to ring in the Advent season, celebrating the birth of Jesus! This free event, organized and hosted by Brentwood Academy, will feature family-friendly Christmas activities, culminating with the lighting of the Great Brentwood Academy Christmas Tree. Festivities include:

Santa and Elves
The lighting of the Great Tree
Live Music featuring Point of Grace
Nativity with Live Animals
Trackless Train
Bounce Houses
Christmas Arts and Crafts
Food Trucks and Coffee Bar

“We are beyond excited to host this event for our community,” says Jason Mathews, Dean of Admission and Community Engagement. “We look forward to the opportunity to celebrate the birth of Jesus during this special event for the community to gather, celebrate, and give to those in need.”
Brentwood Academy is excited to partner with the Nashville Rescue Mission. Attendees are encouraged to bring new undergarments such as large t-shirts, underwear, and socks to donate to the Nashville Rescue Mission. This is a wonderful opportunity to give to those less fortunate.
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