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Roy Orbison: Black & White Night 30
2017-02-22 20:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
Roy Orbison: Black & White Night 30 at The Franklin Theatre – Events in Downtown Franklin, TN

Join the Roy Orbison Estate for a special viewing of Black & White Night 30 ahead of the February 24th release.

Presented by Roy’s sons Alex, Roy Jr., and Wesley, Black & White Night 30 is a re-imagined, re-edited, remastered and expanded version of the original 1987 television special. Before the screening there will be an introduction by Alex Orbison who re-edited and restored the program to reflect the correct set order as the audience who attended the show saw it. After the film there will be an exclusive Q&A session featuring Alex Orbison. Originally recorded live at the Cocoanut Grove in Los Angeles, Roy Orbison is joined by an eclectic ensemble of rock and roll superstars. Highlighting this all-star line-up are Jackson Browne, Elvis Costello, T-Bone Burnett, J.D. Souther, Jennifer Warnes, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits.

Decreasing Risk For Alzheimer’s Disease - WCPL
2017-02-23 13:30 - 15:30
Alzheimer’s disease is a complex brain disorder which is currently the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. Dr. Jeanette Norden will begin with a discussion of what is currently known about the anatomy and pathology of Alzheimer’s disease, with an emphasis on how these relate to the signs/symptoms seen in individuals with this disorder. While for the vast majority of cases the cause of the disorder remains unknown, a number of factors – which can increase or decrease risk – have been identified. The talk will end with a discussion of how we can keep our brains healthy and significantly decrease our risk for developing this devastating disease. This talk is intended for the general public; no background in biology or medicine is necessary.

Dr. Jeanette Norden is Professor Emerita, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. From 1981-2013, she taught medical, graduate, and undergraduate students and acted as Director of Medical Education in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology until her retirement. Dr. Norden has won every award given by medical students, many of them multiple times. She was awarded the first Chair of Teaching Excellence at Vanderbilt University, and was the first recipient of both the Gender Equity Award of the American Medical Women’s Association and the Teaching Excellence Award given by the Vanderbilt Medical School. Most recently, she was awarded the Humanism in Medicine Award by the 2017 class of the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University.

Dr. Norden participates in numerous outreach programs in Nashville and the surrounding communities by going to schools or by giving public lectures on topics related to the Neurosciences. For a number of years, she has taught very popular courses in Neuroscience as part of Osher Retirement Learning Center at Vanderbilt. She was highlighted as one of the most effective teachers in America in What the Best College Teachers Do (K. Bain, Harvard University Press, 2004). Dr. Norden has been invited to give over 150 presentations on teaching at Universities and Medical Schools. In 2007, she completed a 36-lecture DVD, Understanding the Brain, as part of the Great Courses series. In recognition of her impact on helping to educate the public about the brain and neurological disorders, in 2011 the Vanderbilt Brain Institute and Center for Neuroscience at Vanderbilt established an annual Jeanette J. Norden Outreach Lectureship in her honor.

The Elephant Man
2017-02-23 19:00, 2017-02-24 19:00, 2017-02-26 14:00
Studio Tenn – The Elephant Man By Bernard Pomerance
Jamison Theater in The Factory at Franklin – February 16 – 26, 2017
This Tony Award-winning drama is based on the true life of Joseph (“John”) Merrick, a medical mystery of Victorian England who toured Europe as a freak show attraction. His shocking disfigurement afforded him little social contact, apart from the gawking of onlookers indulging their own morbid curiosity. When an esteemed doctor takes Merrick into his care, he begins to see past the Elephant Man’s unsightliness, discovering a remarkable intellect, heart and hunger for human connection. The role of Merrick calls for his malformation to be conveyed through the actor’s physicality, without the aid of makeup or prosthetics—a poignant allusion to what lies below the surface.

Music City Pickers Live
2017-02-23 19:00 - 22:00
Music City Pickers LIVE! is a weekly singer-songwriter show at The Factory at Franklin’s Little Brick Theater.
Hosted by multi-hit singer songwriters, Brady Seals and Gordon Kennedy, performances consist of talented up-and-coming songwriters to mega-hit writers and artists. Audiences are able to sit in a beautifully renovated theater and experience the performers in an intimate setting, unlike anywhere else in the area.
With Tommy Sims, Tim Miner and Shannon Sanders

An Evening With CANDLEBOX
2017-02-23 20:00
An Evening With CANDLEBOX – The Franklin Theatre
An Intimate Acoustic Duo Performance. Formed in 1990, CANDLEBOX has sold over 8,000,000 albums worldwide and are considered one of the greatest American rock bands of that time. CANDLEBOX was the first act signed to Madonna’s Maverick Records, which went on to sign Alanis Morissette, Deftones and The Prodigy. They found immediate success with the release of their self-titled debut album in July 1993
It featured some of the band’s biggest hit singles, including “Far Behind”, “You” and “Cover Me”, and was certified platinum four times by the RIAA Two more successful albums, Lucy and Happy Pills, followed and CANDLEBOX toured relentlessly until 2000 when they took an indefinite hiatus.
The band reunited in 2006, and two years later they released their fourth album, Into the Sun, followed by an extensive tour. CANDLEBOX’s latest album was released on March 11, 2016, to much acclaim, and a relentless touring schedule ensues.

Reruns Are Fun Consignment Sale
2017-02-24 17:00 - 2017-02-27 21:00
The Nashville/Franklin, TN Area’s Premiere Children & Teen Consignment Event – The Factory at Franklin

Reruns Are Fun is the premier consignment sale in Franklin, TN, specializing in high-quality merchandise for infants through teens/adults!
See event details below!

Nashville Unplugged
2017-02-24 18:00
New Hope Academy Presents “Nashville Unplugged”
Join us for “Nashville Unplugged: The Story Behind the Song”, an awesome dinner & concert benefiting New Hope Academy!! Dinner, drinks & great music by Aaron Benward & friends on Feb 24 @ 6 pm. Tickets will be sold on a first-come-first-serve basis, so buy yours before tickets sell out & support NHA! Contact Cathy Irwin – cirwin@nhafranklin.org for tickets and more information!

BGA Fisk Jubilee Singers Concert
2017-02-24 18:00 - 20:00
As part of its celebration of Black History Month, Battle Ground Academy is hosting a concert featuring the renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers. The concert, which is free and open to the community, will be held on Friday, February 24 at 6 p.m., at the Franklin United Methodist Church.
“We strive to offer programs that enhance the lives of our students, parents, alumni and the broader community whom we serve” said BGA Head of School Will Kesler. “One of the real highlights this year will be this community event featuring the Fisk Jubilee Singers. We are proud to be able to bring these incredible artists to Williamson County.”
The concert will be held in the sanctuary of the new Franklin United Methodist Church campus. The church is located on Mack Hatcher Bypass directly across the street from BGA’s Glen Echo campus. Register for the event at http://battlegroundacademy.org/page/fisk-jubilee-singers
The Fisk Jubilee Singers are vocal artists and students of Fisk University, a Historically Black College in Nashville. Acclaimed worldwide, they are credited with introducing and preserving the musical tradition of “slave songs” and have contributed to the breakdown of racial barriers in the U.S. and abroad. In 2008, the Fisk Jubilee Singers were awarded a National Medal of Arts by President George Bush in recognition of their longtime contribution to the arts.
Established in 1889, Battle Ground Academy is a coeducational, college preparatory school for grades kindergarten through 12 th grade. More information on the school can be found at www.battlegroundacademy.org.

The Gift of Song: Something Old Something New
2017-02-24 19:30 - 2017-02-25 19:30

Hal Ketchum
2017-02-24 20:00
Hal Ketchum – The Franklin Theatre
Songwriting legend Hal Ketchum returns in top form with genre-pushing new album “I’m the Troubadour.” In contrast to the pure country hits he’s famous for, the new album finds Ketchum letting his songwriting expand into folk, blues, rock and soul.
According to Ketchum, he’s had this musical renaissance in him all along. “I like to say that I’ve been successfully misunderstood for 30 years. I mean, I was a cabinet-maker from Gruene, TX. I got a record deal and I had a number one record out of the box, and suddenly I was a ‘country’ singer,” he says. “The genre served me very well, and I’m really grateful for the opportunities that the country music world brought to me. But creatively, this record was a really beautiful departure for me. It’s really opened me up again.”
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Free the Trees: 100k Tree Day
2017-02-25 09:00 - 12:00
Events in Brentwood, TN – Free the Trees: 100k Tree Day – Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary
Saturday, February 25, 2017
9:00am – 12:00pm
Put on your work boots and gloves, sharpen your trimmers and come to Owl’s Hill to help free our beautiful trees from invasive honeysuckle and other exotic plants. We will also be planting 100 trees toward the 100k goal in Tennessee.
This is a great opportunity for older scouts, home school groups and students looking for volunteer projects. Suitable for adults and older children.
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Hab-a-Splash Winter Festival
2017-02-25 11:00 - 13:00
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HAB-A-SPLASH & WINTER FESTIVAL – FRANKLIN TN

On Saturday, February 25, 2017, Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury will hold its second Hab-a-Splash! at the Westhaven Residents’ Club. This FREE, 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. Hope you will join us for this fun, community event!

Free to attend, additional cost to plunge

For Everyone

WESTHAVEN RESIDENTS’ CLUB POOL
401 Cheltenham Avenue
Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee 37064

The Elephant Man
2017-02-25 14:00 - 19:00
Studio Tenn – The Elephant Man By Bernard Pomerance
Jamison Theater in The Factory at Franklin – February 16 – 26, 2017

Saturday, 02/25/17 – 02:00 PM
Saturday, 02/25/17 – 07:00 PM

This Tony Award-winning drama is based on the true life of Joseph (“John”) Merrick, a medical mystery of Victorian England who toured Europe as a freak show attraction. His shocking disfigurement afforded him little social contact, apart from the gawking of onlookers indulging their own morbid curiosity. When an esteemed doctor takes Merrick into his care, he begins to see past the Elephant Man’s unsightliness, discovering a remarkable intellect, heart and hunger for human connection. The role of Merrick calls for his malformation to be conveyed through the actor’s physicality, without the aid of makeup or prosthetics—a poignant allusion to what lies below the surface.

Strings & Stories: An Intimate Night of Songwriters' Tales
2017-02-25 18:00 - 22:00
Green’s Grocery in Leipers Fork will hold the 7th Annual Strings & Stories: An Intimate Night of Songwriters’ Tales on Saturday, February 25th with acclaimed songwriter and Nashvillian Barry Dean as the host and headliner. Singer-songwriters belong on the stage sharing their craft, and that is exactly where you will find Dean and Friends as they share the stories behind some of country music’s favorite songs in the intimate Green’s Grocery setting at 4345 Old Hillsboro Road in Leipers Fork. The fundraiser event, benefiting High Hopes Development Center which provides education and therapy to children with special needs, will begin at 6:00pm and include dinner by Red Pony, wine by Del Rio Wine & Spirits, beer by Czann’s Brewery, and dessert and coffee by Frothy Monkey.
Barry Dean, who has a personal connection to High Hopes, has written No. 1 Country Music hits “Pontoon” and “Day Drinking”, both recorded by Little Big Town, as well as songs for many other top country artists including Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Hunter Hayes, Tim McGraw, and Brett Eldredge, to name a few. Dean has also had songwriting success beyond the realm of country music for artists including Ingrid Michaelson and Brandon Heath. The evening will feature “God’s Will”, written by Dean and recorded by Martina McBride, with signed lyrics up for auction.
For More Information: http://www.highhopesforkids.org/news-events-2/strings-stories/
Purchase Tickets: http://www.highhopesforkids.org/strings-stories-tickets-donations-sponsorships/
Organization: High Hopes Development Center
Contact: Kathy Morrison
Email: kmorrison@highhopesforkids.org
Phone: (615) 550-1451

Ruthie Foster Trio
2017-02-25 20:00
Ruthie Foster Trio – The Franklin Theatre
Award-winning Ruthie Foster, has been traveling the globe entertaining audiences with her combustible mix of gospel, blues, jazz, folk and soul. Having been compared to Bonnie Raitt and Aretha Franklin, she has earned multiple Grammy Award nominations, six consecutive Blues Music Awards, an Austin Music Award for Best Female Vocalist and a Living Blues Critics’ Award for Female Blues Artist of the Year.
This past year, Foster continued to travel the globe mesmerizing audiences, and was awarded the 2016 Blues Music Award Winner – Koko Taylor Award for Traditional Female Artist of the Year.
2016 has been a busy year as Foster has been traveling with her show from US, Italy, Germany, Spain and Cuba….
In 2016, she was the eclectic musical history know that she can burn down any stage with her combustible blend of soul, blues, rock, folk and gospel.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Open House - Riverfront Planning Study
2017-02-27 11:30 - 13:00
The Public is Invited to two Open Houses for Riverfront Planning Study – February 27, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM AND ALSO 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
February 27, City Hall
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The City of Franklin will hold two open house style meetings, on February 27, 2017, for the Harpeth Riverfront. The Riverfront Planning Study will help identify the challenges, opportunities, and perspectives associated with a potential river walk and potential future development within the floodplain between Pinkerton Park and Bicentennial Park. The schedule is as follows:
LOCATION: City Hall, 109 3rd Avenue South, Franklin, TN, Open house will be held in the hallways
DATE: February 27, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM AND ALSO 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
The purpose of these sessions will be to solicit and collect opinion, feedback, and suggestions from the general public regarding their desired vision for downtown Franklin along the Harpeth River.
If you have any questions about this meeting, or require special assistance to participate, please contact Milissa Reierson, (615) 550-6629 or milissa.reierson@franklintn.gov.

Women, Wine, and Wood!
2017-02-28 18:00 - 21:00
DIY a Wood Sign at Craft Love Franklin!

You need a night out with some girlfriends! Come relax with a bottle of wine and hammer out those midweek stresses while you create a wood sign for your home. With over 40 project designs to choose from there’s a DIY wood sign for every home and every style. Our instructor-led classes include all tools and supplies necessary for you to create and take home your own custom wood sign.
Event details are below.

Gateway Chamber Orchestra Celebrating Nature’s Beauty
2017-03-01 19:30
As the 2016-17 season concludes, set sail with the Gateway Chamber Orchestra on a captivating musical journey. Celebrating the scenic beauty of Tennessee, John Luther Adam’s Become River takes you downstream to be enthralled by Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony, which heralds the arrival of summer.

George Butterworth – The Banks of Green Willow
John Luther Adams – Become River
Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 6 in F “Pastoral”

About The Gateway Chamber Orchestra: Conducted by Gregory Wolynec, the GCO was formed in 2008 and is recognized as one of the leading new American ensembles. Comprised of professional musicians from Middle Tennessee and beyond, the GCO specializes in presenting traditional masterworks, overlooked treasures, and contemporary American compositions. The GCO’s recordings have received critical acclaim in publications such as the American Record Guide and Fanfare Magazine. Engaging 5,000 Middle Tennessee students annually with classical music through free performances, innovative educational outreach, and interactive Children’s Concerts, the GCO is committed to building new audiences for tomorrow. Visit GatewayChamberOrchestra.com to learn more.

Presented by The Gateway Chamber Orchestra

Altan
2017-03-01 20:00
Altan – The Franklin Theatre
In the last dozen years, no traditional Irish band has had a wider impact on audiences and music lovers throughout the world than Altan. They have moved audiences from Donegal to Tokyo to Seattle with their heartwarming, dynamic live performances and with their exquisitely produced, award-winning recordings that range from the most touching old Irish songs to hard-hitting reels and jigs
Throughout their career, Altan has shown unwavering commitment to bringing the beauty of traditional music to contemporary audiences, particularly that of the Donegal fiddlers and singers. On their new album, The Widening Gyre (2015 Compass Record), Altan explores and celebrates the musical connection between the traditional music of Ireland and the roots and bluegrass music from their across the pond cousin.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Nashville Lawn & Garden Show
2017-03-02 10:00 - 2017-03-04 20:00
Nashville Lawn & Garden Show – 2017 Dates, Theme
Show times are: Thursday – Saturday, 10a.m. – 8p.m.; Sunday 10a.m. – 5p.m.
The Nashville Lawn & Garden Show will return to The Fairgrounds Nashville on Thursday, March 2, through Sunday, March 5, 2017. The four-day, indoor Show will celebrate Plant a Forest: Gardening for the Future with garden displays, lectures, vendors, floral designs, and some special features for children.
“With this year’s show, we will showcase the traditional gardens our visitors have come to love, in addition to new ideas in sustainability, gardening for those living in urban areas, and even ways in which our next generation can become involved in gardening, recycling, and preserving the landscape,” said Randall Lantz, co-manager of the Nashville Lawn & Garden Show. “We look forward to welcoming everyone to the 2017 Show.”
The centerpiece of the Nashville Lawn & Garden Show is the walk-through, interactive garden displays from some of Middle Tennessee’s top landscape and gardening companies. An extensive schedule of free lectures from guest experts and the Davidson County Master Gardeners are offered each day on a variety of topics ranging from beekeeping to edible gardens. For shoppers and green thumbs alike, the Marketplace is filled with more than 150 vendors with 250 exhibit booths offering of a variety of plants, seeds, home décor, gardening equipment, books, and free advice for your next gardening project. The region’s top floral designers showcase their talents in the floral design gallery.
Now in its 28th year, the Nashville Lawn & Garden show is Tennessee’s largest and most popular annual gardening event. More than 18,000 people from around the mid-south region visit the Show each year. The family friendly Show is indoors and is fully handicapped accessible. On-site parking is available and shuttles are provided. The Fairgrounds Nashville is located at 500 Wedgewood Avenue, Nashville, TN.
The Nashville Lawn & Garden Show, the largest annual horticultural event in Tennessee, features live gardens, free lectures, a vendor marketplace, floral design gallery and special events including demonstrations, wine tastings, and children’s activities. For tickets and additional information, please visit www.nashvillelawnandgardenshow.com.

Book Sale
2017-03-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2017-03-03 09:00 - 16:30, 2017-03-04 09:00 - 16:30
Events in Franklin, TN
Friends of WC Library Book Sale
Open to General Public March 3, 4, 5, 2017 – Members Only Preview Sale March 2nd
The Friends of the Williamson County Public Library will hold their first book sale of 2017 on March 3rd, 4th & 5th, Friday, Saturday 9am – 4:30pm & Sunday all day bag sale 1pm-4:30pm. The Members Only Preview Sale will be on Thursday evening March 2nd from 5-7pm.
We will have literally thousands of new and used donated books for sale including paperbacks, hardcovers, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children, Teen & Young Adult books, Antique/Vintage books, Coffee table books, and various media items such as audio books, CD’s, and DVD’s. All books will be neatly sorted by subject and arranged by category. Prices range from 50-cents to $5.00 each, and there are no buyer restrictions. We accept cash, check, Visa & MasterCard.
Book Sale days & hours are as follows:
*Thursday, March 2 from 5-7pm Members Only Preview Sale – Memberships may be purchased at the door.
Friday, March 3rd – General Public from 9:00am – 4:30pm
Saturday, March 4th – General Public: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Sunday, March 5th – General Public: 1:00pm – 4:30pm. All day Sunday $5 for a Bag of Books!
*If you would like to become a Friends member and take part in the Members Only Preview Sale, you can join at the door before or anytime during the book sale. Be one of the first book lovers to shop all our great books! As always, book dealers are also welcome.
*On Sunday, we will have a $5 Bag Sale all day for the general public. Bags will be provided, and you can fill as many bags as you like for only $5 each.
In 2016 Friends of WCPL donated over $20,000 to the Williamson County Public Library. We hope to exceed that amount in 2017. Proceeds from this sale, along with your generous donations, will go to fund The Friends of the Library which is dedicated to help support the Williamson County Public Library.

Music City Pickers Live
2017-03-02 19:00 - 20:30
Music City Pickers LIVE! is a weekly singer-songwriter show at The Factory at Franklin’s Little Brick Theater.
Hosted by multi-hit singer songwriters, Brady Seals and Gordon Kennedy, performances consist of talented up-and-coming songwriters to mega-hit writers and artists. Audiences are able to sit in a beautifully renovated theater and experience the performers in an intimate setting, unlike anywhere else in the area.
With Kelsey Waters, Riley Weston & Tara Shannon

Charley Foundation – Ringside “A Fight For Kids”
2017-03-03 18:30
Charley Foundation – Ringside “A Fight For Kids” – Liberty Hall – The Factory at Franklin

What is “RINGSIDE: A Fight For Kids” 2017? Ringside is Nashville’s premier charity boxing event, benefiting multiple children’s charities in the Nashville area through the Charley Foundation. Join us for an action-packed evening of gourmet dining, live national music performances, surprise celebrity guests, an exciting live auction featuring one-of-a-kind items and the highlight of the evening five amateur fights sanctioned by USA Boxing.
Funds raised through Ringside: A Fight for Kids benefiting the Charley Foundation will provide assistance to disabled and underprivileged children served by medical, recreational and care groups throughout middle Tennessee.

Ringside: A Fight For Kids
2017-03-03 18:30
What is “RINGSIDE: A Fight For Kids” 2017? Ringside is Nashville’s premier charity boxing event, benefiting multiple children’s charities in the Nashville area through the Charley Foundation. Join us for an action-packed evening of gourmet dining, live national music performances, surprise celebrity guests, an exciting live auction featuring one-of-a-kind items and the highlight of the evening, 3 “Rumble on the Row” fights sanctioned by USA Boxing.
Funds raised through Ringside: A Fight for Kids benefiting the Charley Foundation will provide assistance to disabled and underprivileged children served by medical, recreational and care groups throughout middle Tennessee.

Street Corner Symphony
2017-03-03 20:00
Street Corner Symphony – The Franklin Theatre – Events in Downtown Franklin, TN
Street Corner Symphony is an a cappella group based out of Nashville, Tennessee. They became internationally known in 2010 after becoming runners up on Season 2 of NBC’s all vocal competition, The Sing-Off.
These southern gents quickly won over Sing-Off judges Ben Folds, Shawn Stockman, and Nicole Scherzinger and an NBC primetime audience after demonstrating their unique laid back, yet dynamic style of a cappella. The group consists of three brothers; Jeremy Lister, Jonathan Lister, and Richie Lister; along with Adam Chance, Kurt Zimmerman, and Mark McLemore. Five out of six members were raised the sons of ministers. Since their success on The Sing-Off, Street Corner Symphony has been making records and performing for audiences across the country and around the world.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

IHS Hounds for Habitat Dog Run
2017-03-04 09:00 - 12:00
Independence High School’s Habitat for Humanity club is hosting a 1.5 mile walk/run with dogs around our beautiful Indy campus in efforts to raise money for Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury! Sign up and bring your furry friends to join us for a morning filled with fun, food, and treats! The cost is only $15 per person, and each runner is allowed to have one pet participate with them at no extra charge. All All pets are welcome, however they must be on a leash. All sign-ups before February 7th will be guaranteed a race day t-shirt, so get your registration in early!
You’ll get to see lots of cute pups! All money raised goes to Habitat for Humanity of Williamson-Maury.
If you would be interested in sponsoring this event to help cover the cost of some of the expenses, please email ihshabitatrun@gmail.com. Your business logo or family name will appear on our race day t-shirt.
