Super Bowl Cooking Demos at McConnell House
2016-01-21 18:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
SUPER BOWL COOKING DEMO 1/21/16
Doors open at 6pm for themed cocktails and mingling, the demonstration starts at 6:30pm.
Sip wine while our chefs instruct. Take home both new skills as well as new recipes to impress friends and family.
$75/person – Includes Meal with Demonstrated Items & House Wine
$60/person – Includes Meal with Demonstrated Items
For tickets and more information please visit Super Bowl Cooking Demo at McConnell House.

Open House at Indoor Sports Complex
2016-01-23 08:00 - 12:00 | TN
Williamson County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) is pleased to invite the public to a free open house on Saturday, January 23 at the Indoor Sports Complex, 920 Heritage Way in Brentwood from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
During the open house, all scheduled group fitness classes, including aerobics and Aqua Fitness are free. Tours will be offered, and information on the many classes and programs offered by WCPR will be available. Meet the instructors from our art, dance, seniors and therapeutics classes, and learn about summer 2016 camps.
Staff will be on hand to provide information about WCPR’s new 2016 pricing and pass program, which includes new ‘standard’ and ‘premium’ rates, as well as online purchasing of passes. Learn how to set up your family’s profile in our new booking system.
Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For program registration, pass purchasing or additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook or following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or on Pinterest.

Proc’s Amateur & More
2016-01-30 18:00 | TN
Proc’s Amateur & More Presented by The African American Heritage Society
Please Note Date Change!!
Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at Johnson Elementary School, 815 Glass Lane, Franklin, TN.
Due to inclement weather our event was cancelled last week, please join us this week for a night of good food, comedy, gospel and RB.
Cost: 5.00 for adults $3.00 per children 12 and under Children 5 and under free.
~MoeBetter BBQ & Fish will be onsite selling BBQ & BBQ Chicken Plates Beginning at 5:00 p.m.~
Come and go back in time with us and reminiscence the fun and great entertainment depicting the times of the late Professor T. J. Myers Annual Proc’s Amateur Hour – There will be singing and other acts. Come see and hear some of your favorite ol’ school music, acts and artists.
*Black Tie Event is Friday, February 5th, 2016 7:00 p.m. Embassy Suites

Super Bowl Sunday at the Franklin Theatre
2016-02-01 16:30 - 20:00 | TN
See the biggest football game of the year on the biggest screen in Downtown Franklin. Watch the Super Bowl at the historic theater at 5:30 p.m. and entertain the kids with lobby games starting at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are free, but you must reserve seats in advance. All ages.

HeART to Heart Luncheon
2016-02-05 11:00 | TN
On Feb. 5, the United Way of Williamson County (UWWC) Patricia Hart Society will honor these women and announce the 2016 Woman of Inspiration at the annual HeART to Heart Luncheon.

The event, which will be held at Embassy Suites Cool Springs in Franklin, TN opens at 11 a.m. with a silent auction featuring items such as gift cards, themed baskets and tickets to Tennessee Performing Arts Center performances. During the luncheon, which begins at 12:10 p.m., guests also will learn more about each of the 2016 Women of Inspiration Finalists.

Please visit HeART to Heart Luncheon for tickets and more information.

15th Annual Black Tie Affair
2016-02-05 18:00 - 23:00 | TN
Theme:
“African Americans in Franklin and Williamson County” “Education – Our Key To The Future”
Presented By:
The African American Heritage Society
Date:
Friday, February 5th, 2016
Place:
Embassy Suites Cool Springs, 820 Crescent Centre Drive
Social Hour with cash bar begins at 6:00 p.m.
Program begins at 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Music by:
JULIUS FISHER & THE GENIUS BAND
For more information contact Alma McLemore at 615-305-0904 or Paulette Johnson at 615-243-7751
Hurray, tickets are selling fast.

Southern Fried Funeral by Pull-Tight Players Theatre
2016-02-05 19:30, 2016-02-06 19:30, 2016-02-11 19:30, 2016-02-12 19:30, 2016-02-13 19:30, 2016-02-14 14:30, 2016-02-19 19:30 | TN
Pull-Tight is thrilled to feature this uproarious homegrown comedy from local playwrights Osborne & Eppler. Families reveal their real selves in light of a crisis, and the Frye family is no exception. You won’t want to miss the true colors this zany Southern family paints the occasion with as they lay dearly departed Dewey Frye to rest.
Please visit Pull-Tight Players Theatre for more information.

A Night at the Ball - Daddy/Daughter Dance
2016-02-06 18:30 - 20:30 | TN
The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department proudly presents ‘A Night at the Ball’ at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd., on Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
This will be a special night for girls 4 to 12 years of age and their dad, grandfather, uncle or other special person. Couples are encouraged to dress up and dance the night away! Each girl gets her own tiara and a commemorative photo.
This event is $18 per couple and $6 for each additional girl. Registration is now open online at www.wcparksandrec.com, registration code #5843. Space is limited. This event is sponsored by Print Authority, Party City, Southern Events and Lowes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4MepmZQrjQ&feature=youtu.be

Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee Outside the Box
2016-02-11 17:30 | TN
An Evening of Cookie Creations and Culinary Innovation Honoring Claire Crowell
February 11, 2016
Doors at 5:30 p.m., program at 6 p.m.
Jackson National Life, 300 Innovation Drive Franklin, TN 37067
To purchase tickets and for more information please visit Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee Outside the Box.
Join us as we honor Claire Crowell, Director of Operations for Puckett’s Grocery, for her success in business and hospitality in Middle Tennessee. To celebrate her achievements, we’ll taste desserts inspired by Girl Scout Cookies, concocted by local restaurateurs. Vote on the best “outside the box” rendition of your favorite Girl Scout Cookie!
Girl Scouting has positively impacted the lives of girls all across Williamson County, no matter what economic background or community they come from. We have never turned a girl away due to financial reasons. Your support ensures that every girl who dreams of becoming a Girl Scout can reach her goal.

Valentine’s Dance - Therapeutic Recreation Program
2016-02-11 17:30 - 19:30 | TN
The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department will have a Valentine’s dance as part of the therapeutic recreation program at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road.
Celebrate Valentine’s with dancing and dinner with friends on Thursday, February 11, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This program is for young adults and older, and the cost is $9. Dates are not needed. This is a P.A.L.S. program (People at Leisure with Support) with caregivers required to stay with those needing support. Caregivers wishing to eat are asked to register and pay a $5 fee. Registration is now open and ends February 9. Register on-line at www.wcparksandrec.com.
For more information regarding therapeutics programs, contact Jayne McFadden at (615) 790-5719, ext. 2033.

An Evening with Olate Dogs - Franklin Theatre
2016-02-11 19:00 | TN
An Evening with Olate Dogs – The Franklin Theatre – Franklin, TN
The Olate Dogs are the winning participants from Season 7 of America’s Got Talent scooping up the $1,000,000 prize and headlining The Palazzo in Las Vegas.
Led by Richard Olate and his son Nicholas Olate, the Olate Dogs www.olatedogs.tv are a high-energy, fast-paced canine theatrical act filled with amazing dog tricks, human acrobatics and humor.
For more information and tickets please visit The Franklin Theatre.

Movie Makers
2016-02-13 09:00 - 15:00, 2016-02-20 09:00 - 15:00 | TN
February 13 & 20: Movie Makers
Attention all gamers, ages 10-17: Learn how to film, direct and edit your own movie in this two-day course. The course meets two Saturdays, February 13 and 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. Register on-line at www.wcparksandrec.com (registration code: 5949). $150 per student.
Does your kid love computers? Williamson County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) has computer skills camps in Franklin in February and March (during Spring Break) to spawn creativity and teach new skills. Computer skills camps are taught by the knowledgeable staff of Youth Tech, Inc. All supplies are provided, including laptops. For more information about Youth Tech, Inc., go to www.youthtechinc.com, or call 877-984-2267.

Hands on History - Valentine’s Day Program
2016-02-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Carter House, 1140 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Events at The Carter House & Carnton Plantation – Hands on History – Valentine’s Day Program, February 13, 2016 – 10 am – 12 pm
Children will enjoy making old-fashioned Valentine cards to send to their loved ones and decorating a special box to keep their very own valentines in. We will look at authentic Valentines sent from soldiers and from their loved ones back home. Reservations are required and the cost is $15/child. Please contact Angell Wallace at (615) 794-0903 or angell@boft.org.
Please visit Events at The Carter House & Carnton Plantation for more information.

Brentwood Academy Robotics Invitational
2016-02-13 09:00 - 16:00 | TN
Saturday, February 13 – 9:00-4:00 PM/Middle School Gym
Sponsored by

Brentwood Academy will host a regional VEX Robotics tournament February 13. The event will include teams from across the state with students who will be competing to qualify for the state competition later this year. The Brentwood Academy Robotics Invitational will include a full day of robotics matches. The public is welcome to attend and watch the competition.
For more information, schedule and agenda please visit Brentwood Academy Robotics Invitational.

Andre Lurton Wine Dinner at McConnell House
2016-02-13 18:00 | TN
Andre Lurton Wine Dinner at McConnell House – Downtown Franklin, TN
For ticket information please visit – Andre Lurton Wine Dinner at McConnell House.

Mardi Gras Ball
2016-02-13 18:00 | TN
Mardi Gras Ball – Franklin, TN
Enjoy an amazing dinner and all the dancing you can handle at this year’s Mardi Gras Ball! This special evening will be an opportunity to celebrate with those in our community who share the same vision and heart for youth. All proceeds will go to My Friend’s House to make it possible for the youth to have further opportunities and improve their quality of life.
For more information and tickets please visit Mardi Gras Ball.

Fabulous Friends for Africa Valentine's Party
2016-02-13 19:00 - 23:00 | TN
For the ninth year, the Fabulous Friends for Africa will host a Valentine’s Party to raise money for African Leadership, a local organization committed to developing projects and programs that meet the needs of Africans.
What: Fabulous Friends for Africa Valentine’s Party
When: Saturday, February 13, from 7 to 11 p.m.
Where: Liberty Hall, The Factory in Franklin, 230 Franklin Road
Benefits: African Leadership (AL) a local organization committed to providing church leaders with theological education and come along side these leaders as they work to impact their local communities across the continent.
Cost: Host a reserved table for ten for $750 or buy individual tickets for open seating at $75 in advance…$100 at the door. Register at www.fabulousfriendsforafrica.org Cost includes Italian buffet dinner, silent auction and dancing to the music of 12 South Band.
What to know: Started by a group of women turning 50 who wanted to raise money for the needy in Africa instead of hosting a birthday celebration for themselves. In its ninth year, the women who call themselves Fabulous Friends for Africa have raised more than $500,000 to support 100 orphans in Lizulu, Malawi and purchase study Bibles for the AL training programs throughout Africa. This year, proceeds raised through the party will benefit women and children across Africa who have been through traumatic experiences, either by war or in the sex slave industry.

Valentine's Day at Harvest: A Grand Dance!
2016-02-13 20:00 - 23:00 | TN
For tickets and more information please visit Valentine’s Day at Harvest: A Grand Dance!

An Evening With the Stars
2016-02-18 18:00 | TN
Elvis will be back in the building – at least briefly – Feb. 18 for the GraceWorks annual benefit dinner.
GraceWorks invites the public to strut their stuff on the red carpet at An Evening With the Stars at 6 p.m. at the Cool Springs Embassy Suites, 820 Crescent Centre Drive.
The event will include dinner, entertainment and a silent auction. Photo ops will also be available with “Elvis” and other “celebrities.” Dinner-goers can dress as celebrities or movie characters, but that attire is not required.
Tickets are $80 each, and tables of 10 are $800. Tickets are available at www.graceworksministries.net.
Proceeds benefit GraceWorks, a nonprofit serving Williamson County families in need through four areas – family support, hunger prevention, seasonal needs and educational programs. Last year, among other assistance, GraceWorks distributed $1.5 million in food, $411,795 in rent and utility help, 2200 backpacks with school supplies and served 880 families through The Manger, a Christmas gift giving program.

The Civil Rights Act of 1875
2016-02-18 18:00 | TN
Events at The Carter House & Carnton Plantation
Join us for an evening lecture at the Fleming Center at Carnton with speaker Eric A. Jacobson discussing the Civil Rights Act of 1875 and how it was later overturned by the Supreme Court. Jacobson will examine the turbulent years that followed and how it is connected to the 1950s and 1960s. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited to the first 100 guests.
Please visit Lecture: The Civil Rights Act of 1875 for more information.

The Glass Menagerie
2016-02-18 19:00, 2016-02-19 19:00 | TN
Presented by The Tennessean Williamson
Written by Tennessee Williams

February 18 – 28, 2016
A keepsake centerpiece of American drama, Tennessee Williams’ breakout play “The Glass Menagerie” is as haunting and treasured as memory itself. This season Studio Tenn remounts its award-winning 2011 production in its new Jamison Hall home, complete with the full original cast: Nan Gurley as Amanda, Eric Patso-Crosby as Tom, Ellie Sikes as Laura and Brent Maddox as Jim.
Crowned “Best Revival of an American Classic” by the Nashville Scene upon its debut, Studio Tenn’s delicately crafted presentation allows the script’s full spectrum of emotion to shine, from its shimmering moments of warmth and humor to its arresting scenes of shattering heartbreak.

For tickets and more information please visit Studio Tenn.

Polar Plunge & Winter Festival
2016-02-20 11:00 - 13:00 | TN
Take the Polar Plunge for Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury!
On Saturday, February 20, Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury will hold its first Polar Plunge & Winter Festival at the Westhaven Residents’ Club. This fun, family-friendly event will include children’s activities, a snow machine, community/vendor booths, and food trucks and will culminate with warm-hearted volunteers taking a frosty dip into Westhaven’s outdoor pool to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity’s affordable housing mission.
For more information please visit Polar Plunge & Winter Festival.
