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Spring Paint Party: Dandelion
2023-03-23 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Spring Paint Party: Dandelion – Williamson County Parks and Recreation, Franklin Recreation Complex
It’s time for another Paint Party! In this class, you will learn the basics of painting with acrylics and create a beautiful painting of a playful dandelion on a 8 x 10 canvas. We will cover basic painting principles such as color mixing, blending, and brushstrokes. Instructor Jann Stephens will guide you through each step to help you achieve a great work of art to take home with you. All supplies will be provided. Get ready to explore your creativity and have a lot of fun!
Limited spacing available; pre-registration is required. Ages: 13+

Garden Talk: Rainwater Collection Systems
2023-03-23 10:00 - 12:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Garden Talk: Rainwater Collection Systems – The John P. Holt Brentwood Library
Rainwater collection and storage systems can help manage your watering needs, benefit the environment, and save you money. Learn the basics of designing and operating these systems. Our speaker will teach you how to make an easily assembled rainwater collection system out of common materials.
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Little Sprouts Consignment Sale
2023-03-23 09:00 - 2023-03-24 13:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Little Sprouts is a semi-annual specialty consignment sale held in Franklin at The Factory at Franklin. Little Sprouts accepts only the best upscale clothing brands, shoes, toys, baby gear, and more for boys and girls from newborn-size 16. Anyone is welcome to consign and shop! In addition to children’s clothing, we also accept and sell upscale brands of shoes along with books, toys, electronics, baby items, and more that are in excellent condition. At Little Sprouts, we’ve taken the hard work and frustration out of outfitting stylish kids on a budget and simplifying the selling process to a one-stop shop.

Demystify Charcuterie Boards
2023-03-22 17:00 - 19:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Demystify Charcuterie Boards – The Brentwood Library
Charcuterie Boards are all the rage! Together we’ll break down the steps for putting together a simple and delicious cheese board. Learn about the various elements, plating techniques, and make a miniature sample board to practice (and eat). Spots are limited, so please register!
Two times available – 5 PM to 6 PM and 6 PM to 7 PM.

Spring Paint Party: Flowers in a Coffee Cup
2023-03-22 13:30 - 15:30 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
It’s time for another Paint Party! In this class, you will learn the basics of painting with acrylics and create a beautiful painting of a bouquet of flowers in a coffee cup on a 10 x 10 piece of wood. We will cover basic painting principles such as color mixing, blending, and brushstrokes. Instructor Jann Stephens will guide you through each step to help you achieve a great work of art to take home with you. All supplies will be provided. Get ready to explore your creativity and have a lot of fun!

Limited spacing available; pre-registration is required.

Knee High Naturalist
2023-03-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Young children, ages 3-5 years old, with an adult will explore the natural world through a series of topics lead by an Owl’s Hill Environmental Educator. Each week has a different focus emphasizing working together through discovery, crafts, and outdoor exploration.
Knee High Naturalist 2023 Program Schedule
Spring: March 22, 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26 ($110)
Summer: June 14, 21; July 12, 19 ($75)
All sessions meet 10-11:30am.
No strollers or unregistered siblings, please. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Fees are per adult/child pair for one 4- or 6-week series (spring, summer, or fall).

Easter Bunny's Garden | Tiana & Rapunzel Visit the Bunny!
2023-03-21 17:00 - 19:00 | CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Join CoolSprings Galleria near the Bunny’s Garden on Tuesday, March 21st from 5pm – 7pm for free photos with Tiana & Rapunzel!
Pro Tip: Make a Reservation for photos with the Bunny and have the princesses join in!

CoolSprings Galleria Easter Bunny's Garden | Pet Photos with Easter Bunny
2023-03-20 09:00 - 17:00 | CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Four-legged family members want to see the Easter Bunny, too! Join CoolSprings Galleria at the Easter Bunny’s Garden for pet photos with the Easter Bunny! Visits are always free, with photo packages available for purchase. Walk-ins are welcome, though reservations are recommended.
*Pets must be on a leash or in a carrier, and pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after them. Pets will not be allowed in any area of the mall other than the designated Easter Bunny photo area.

Easter Egg Wreaths
2023-03-18 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-03-16 16:00 - 17:30 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Easter Egg Wreaths – The Brentwood Library
Let’s make some adorable Easter Egg Wreaths to welcome in the Spring! Supplies are limited, registration is required.

St. Patrick's Day Party!
2023-03-18 10:00 - 18:00 | Curio Brewing Company, 216 Noah Drive, Suite 140, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
St. Patrick’s Day Party! – Curio Brewing Company
Celebrate this holiday the best way we know how to do in Franklin, Tennessee! Fresh green beer and plenty of balloons!

Bingo and Bagels!
2023-03-18 10:00 - 11:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Bingo and Bagels! – The Brentwood Library
It doesn’t get much better than bingo and breakfast food! Join us to enjoy this fun game with light refreshments. The winner will take home a prize!

Wildflower Hikes
2023-03-18 09:30 - 11:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Teens and Adults Only
The wildflowers are blooming: Spring is here! Come enjoy all the colors this season offers as we hike the trails of Owl’s Hill. Watch the browns of winter give way to the spectrum of spring while we look for Blue-eyed Mary, Dutchman’s Britches, and Spring Beauty.
This is a moderately strenuous hike with some hill climbing.

The Birds St Patty's Day Party w/Tophouse
2023-03-17 19:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Birds St Patty’s Day Party w/Tophouse – Mockingbird Theater
A lot of people ask … what genre is Tophouse? Give them a listen on Spotify where they have over 50,000 subscribers or check out their popular Instagram where they boast over 110,000 followers to decide. If you like The Avett Brothers, Mumford & Sons, The Pogues and just good music in general, you’re going to love Tophouse. Hailing from Montana, these guys moved to Nashville and have settled in as one of the hottest up and coming acts in the area. Join the Mockingbird Theater for a fun St Patrick’s Day Party in downtown Franklin and catch these guys before they break out to Number One!

An Irish Twist for St. Paddy's in Franklin
2023-03-17 18:30 | The Legendary Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor, 214 S. Margin Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
An Irish Twist for St. Paddy’s in Franklin at The Legendary Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor.
Everyone is Irish on St. Paddy’s – Wear yer green and come on out for a bit of blarney, libations and a bunch of Irish tunes (a few classic rock ones thrown in for good measure).

St. Patrick's Day - McCreary’s Irish Pub and Eatery
2023-03-17 11:00 - 23:00 | McCreary’s Irish Pub and Eatery, 414 Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Celebrate ST. PATRICK’S DAY in historic downtown Franklin at McCreary’s Irish Pub and Eatery. Grab your best green garb and stop by the local pub for a hearty Irish meal and some pints of your favorite brews. McCreary’s has been serving their own spin on Irish and American Bar food since 2002! Locally owned and operated, Franklin’s signature Irish pub offers a community-based, comfortable, and casual feel atmosphere.

Puckett's Boys & Girls Club Giveback Breakfast
2023-03-17 07:00 - 11:00 | Puckett’s Restaurant Franklin, 120 4th Ave. S., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
On Friday, March 17, Puckett’s will be donating 25% of all breakfast sales to the Boys & Girls Club of Middle Tennessee in celebration of their 120th anniversary. Be sure to visit either the Franklin or Nashville location from 7 to 11 a.m. to show your support!

CoolSprings Galleria Easter Bunny’s Garden | Pet Photos with Easter Bunny
2023-03-13 09:00 - 17:00 | CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States

Bob Ross Certified Oil Painting Workshop
2023-03-12 13:30 - 16:00 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Bob Ross ® Oil Painting Workshop – Sunset Riverbend – Williamson County Parks and Recreation
Join Certified Ross Instructor®, Quintin Burlingame, as he leads students of all skill levels through the Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Technique®. In this painting, based on a painting by Bob Ross Teacher Trainer Nic Hankins, students will paint a sunset over several happy little trees and a lazy river on a 12×16 canvas.
Limited spacing available; pre-registration is required. Please direct all questions to Liz Friend at Liz.Friend@williamsoncounty-tn.gov. All credits/transfers/refunds must be processed with Liz 48 hours prior to the class.
Age 11 and above allowed but age 13 and above recommended.

The Joe Galbato Project
2023-03-11 20:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Joe Galbato is a Nashville singer/songwriter. His major influences come from Billy Joel, The Eagles, Dire Straits and others. The songs have a definite 70’s and 80’s vibe. His debut album, Dreams, was released in 2015. The second effort, One Night, was released in 2017. Both albums have enjoyed success on Spotify and iTunes. The soon to be released third album, The Grand Farewell, features some of Nashville’s finest musicians – Denny Hemingson (lead guitar – Tim McGraw), Dwain Rowe (keys – Brooks and Dunn, Clint Black), Dow Tomlin (bass guitar – Wynonna), Peter Young (drums – Loretta Lynn) and many others. All will be performing with Joe at the Mockingbird in downtown Franklin. The live shows take the album material to another level and this show will feature songs from all 3 albums. Looking forward to a magical night in Franklin!

Celtic Rhythms on Fire Presented by Nashville Irish Step Dancers
2023-03-11 19:00 - 2023-03-12 14:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Celtic Rhythms on Fire is a celebration of the rich and vibrant artistry of Irish dance and music. This show features not only the more traditional elements-such as jig, reel and hornpipe, but also explores more progressive styles of Irish dance and music. The collaboration between dancers, musicians and singers results in a spirited lively interchange and, of course, audience of all ages will be delightfully engaged!
Nashville Irish Step Dancers have won numerous Championship awards at the Southern Regional Irish Dance Championship, North American Irish Dance Championship, All-Ireland’s Championship and placed at the World Championship in Dublin Ireland. They have also performed with the Celtic Music legends “The Chieftains” numerous times and were featured on their DVD “Down the Old Plank Road”.
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1971 The Greatest Year In Music
2023-03-11 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
MUCH HAS BEEN WRITTEN ABOUT THIS CELEBRATED YEAR IN MUSIC. MANY HAVE CALLED IT THE GREATEST EVER! JOIN SOME OF NASHVILLE’S MOST TALENTED SINGERS AND MUSICIANS IN A MULTI-MEDIA LIVE CONCERT TRIBUTE TO THE GREAT SONGS AND ARTISTS OF THIS REMARKABLE YEAR IN MUSIC!
Featuring
Jonell Mosser, Mike Farris, Mark Jones
Lee Carroll, Dylan Jones, Chip Graham,
Bob Harsen, Tripp Bratton, Steve Herrman,
John Hinchey, Jonathan Barrett
Performing the music of
Stevie Wonder, The Who, Marvin Gaye, Little Feat,
Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones
Yes, Carole King, David Bowie, Santana, John Lennon, John Prine
Edgar Winter, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Paul McCartney
Tina Turner, Santana, Jackson 5, Rod Stewart
and More !
Find out more about the show at:
1971THEGREATESTYEARINMUISC.COM
PROMO VIDEO

Your Pet Portraits in Acrylics
2023-03-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Come create an homage to your favorite furry friend in this pet portrait class in Franklin at Williamson County Parks and Recreation, Franklin Recreation Complex! Your pet will be honored on an 9×12 canvas, using acrylics.
After registering for class, please email the picture of the pet you would like to paint to instructor Joan Wilkes at Joanwilkesart@gmail.com. She will need a few days before the class to transfer your photo outlines to your 9×12 canvas.
All materials provided. Ages: 11+
Pre-registration is required; limited spacing available.

Bob Ross Certified Oil Painting Workshop
2023-03-11 12:00 - 14:30 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Bob Ross ® Oil Painting Workshop -Sunset Riverbend – Williamson County Parks and Recreation, Franklin Recreation Complex
Join Certified Ross Instructor®, Quintin Burlingame, as he leads students of all skill levels through the Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Technique®. In this painting, based on a painting by Bob Ross Teacher Trainer Nic Hankins, students will paint a sunset over several happy little trees and a lazy river on a 12×16 canvas.
Limited spacing available; pre-registration is required.
Ages: 11+

Sprint Triathlon & Expo
2023-03-11 11:00 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Sprint Triathlon & Expo – Williamson County Parks & Recreation’s Franklin Recreation Complex
The Franklin Recreation Complex is hosting a sprint triathlon open to anyone 13 years or older! Join us for a 300-yard swim in the indoor pool, a 20-minute bike ride in the indoor cycle room, and a two-lap run around the outdoor trail! Participants will receive a T-shirt and medal.
Please register using one of the sub-activities to ensure you get the start time you want!
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County Sumner Irish Festival
2023-03-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Bledsoe’s Fort Historical Park, 2901 Hartsville Pike, Castalian Springs, TN, 37031, United States
Celebrate the Irish with live music, food, games, and more at the family-friendly County Sumner Irish Festival!

The County Sumner Irish Festival is a fantastic event held in March at Bledsoe’s Fort Historical Park in Castalian Springs, Tennessee. The park is home to an authentic Irish cottage built by Hugh Rogan in the late 1790s, as well as a historic trail that runs alongside a settler cemetery and remnants of a 19th-century spring house.
Live Irish music is sure to have you dancing and toe-tapping! Food and fun create the perfect festive celebration! The event also includes guided hikes, storytelling, craft beer from Half Batch Brewing, historic house tours, kids activities, and food vendors.
Wear your favorite Irish-themed attire to participate in the costume contest, pets included, where prizes will be given away!
Please, no outside food or drinks.
Admission: $10/vehicle

Naturalist Workshops
2023-03-11 08:00 - 10:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
March Workshop Workshop: Beginning Birding at Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary in Brentwood
Ages 14+ (minors must be accompanied by a registered adult)
Get ready for spring migration with this introduction to bird watching and bird identification. Learn the basics of bird identification by sight and sound using a field guide or digital app. This program will also discuss how to choose and use binoculars and how to share your findings with digital citizen science apps like eBird and iNaturalist.
Instructor: Laura Smith, OHNS Staff Naturalist

New Found Glory
2023-03-10 20:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
As NEW FOUND GLORY can attest, life moves quickly. Just three years after forming in Coral Springs, Florida, in 1997, the group were fast-tracked from local upstarts to mainstream stars on the back of ebullient pop melodies and hardcore-tinged breakdowns, setting off a blast of pop-punk dynamite that still lights the torch for modern acts more than two decades later. They became the voice of an underground movement, spurring iconic gold and platinum records (2000’s New Found Glory, 2002’s Sticks & Stones, and 2004’s Catalyst), countless MTV appearances, an entire subgenre (easycore) and sold-out tours the world over.
But, as the band have also learned, everything can get upended in the blink of an eye. In December 2021, fresh off the celebratory Pop Punk’s Still Not Dead Tour in support of their 10th album, Forever + Ever x Infinity, guitarist Chad Gilbert was found unresponsive in bed at home, rushed to a local hospital, and diagnosed with an 8-inch cancerous tumor, a rare pheochromocytoma. Hospital stays, surgery, and a long road to recovery followed – but, in typical New Found Glory fashion, so did the songs.
The band’s forthcoming acoustic album, MAKE THE MOST OF IT (Revelation Records), tackles the last year head-on with their most emotional and cathartic collection of songs to date. Written in the wake of Gilbert’s cancer diagnosis and mixed by Mark Trombino (blink-182, Jimmy Eat World), MAKE THE MOST OF IT is a rumination on what it means to grieve, to live, to approach every day with appreciation and a sense of fulfillment. There’s gratitude for the CPR Gilbert’s wife performed on him (“Mouth To Mouth”), for the doctors who got him back on the road in time to celebrate the landmark 20th anniversary of Sticks & Stones (“Get Me Home”), and for life in general – the opportunity to wake up every day in this beautiful, messy, heartbreaking world (“Kiss The Floor”).
“Even though the songs are sadder, they’re still hopeful,” Gilbert says. “You hear so much online about mental health and fear and anxiety. I feel proud that we can release an album with joy and honesty in a way that will hopefully make people less fearful of life. A lot of times we punish ourselves for things that might never happen. I’m going through something that did happen, but doing it with hope and joy and a greater appreciation.”
Gilbert and his bandmates – vocalist Jordan Pundik, bassist Ian Grushka and drummer Cyrus Bolooki – are all husbands and fathers, and as elder statesmen of the pop-punk genre (though still able to incite a circle pit with ease), MAKE THE MOST OF IT finds the quartet contemplating the future, what they hope their loved ones will hang on to and how they’ll be remembered. It’s all there on “Watch The Lilies Grow,” the record’s centerpiece dedicated to Gilbert’s daughter, Lily, and the most poignant New Found Glory song ever. Just as fan favorites like “Sonny” and “When I Die” were there to guide audiences through life’s valleys decades ago, songs like “Dream Born Again” and “More Than Enough” speak to listeners with the same sense of understanding, compassion, and community that’s kept New Found Glory such a resonant and beloved mainstay in punk rock.
“I didn’t want this to be the ‘cancer record’ originally,” Gilbert admits, noting his cancer returned in 2022 with additional battles still ahead. “But when we went on tour and people started hearing the story and connecting to it, I gave up on trying to control the narrative. Not all bands are dealt these cards, but we were. Let’s take these songs and help the disease get awareness and raise money for a cause that’s working on education and research for my rare cancer.” (A percentage of proceeds from the record will go to The Pheo Para Alliance, the longest standing internationally recognized leader in advocacy for, and awareness of, pheochromocytoma.)
In many ways, it’s remarkable it took New Found Glory 25 years to release an acoustic album. Masters of stop-gap invention – from the ever-popular From The Screen To Your Stereo movie theme cover EPs to their hardcore alter egos International Superheroes Of Hardcore – the band have balanced the impulses of new and nostalgic better than nearly every one of their peers.
That continues on MAKE THE MOST OF IT, which also features live versions of seven New Found Glory classics recorded in Nashville in 2022 during the band’s NFG Unplugged Total Request Livestream & Concert. The live session tones down the caustic energy of a New Found Glory show but strips the band down to their bare essentials: Pundik’s unmistakable vocal and wholly resonant songwriting. When the band lead the audience through a sing-along on their very first single, “Hit Or Miss,” it’s hard not to get choked up at how important New Found Glory still is to fans 25 years in.
“We love the opportunity to get inspired and still try to push ourselves toward something new,” Gilbert says. “But at the same time, we’re not too cool to disown where we came from. I feel like our music isn’t ours anymore. New Found Glory, all those old records, they belong to our fans. Even when I had to miss shows because of my treatment, it was still New Found Glory because of the connection between us and our fans. It’s them. It’s us. It’s all of it together.” XX

Paul Aldrich & Friends SPRING SHOW
2023-03-10 19:30 | Generations Church, 408 Church St., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Musical Comedian Paul Aldrich hosts two of Christian Music’s finest singer/songwriters – BOB BENNETT and PIERCE PETTIS!

Paul Aldrich & Friends shows feature Christian musicians and comedians in an intimate, interactive, and often improvisational setting. Past guests include guitarist extraordinaire Phil Keaggy, singer/songwriter Andrew Peterson, and Saturday Night Live alum Victoria Jackson. Paul Aldrich & Friends is edifying entertainment at its best! www.paulaldrich.com
PAUL ALDRICH is a comedian, songwriter, and inspirational speaker. For over 35 years Paul’s “funny music” and hilarious stand-up comedy have been featured at thousands of events across the U.S.A. and around the world. As a recording artist, Paul has 14 projects to his credit, including his award-winning CD MOCK ‘n’ ROLL. www.paulaldrich.com
BOB BENNETT – Literate songs, friendly humor, precise fingerstyle guitar, warm vocals and a healthy dash of genuine hopefulness: these are the tools Bob Bennett brings to work with him every time he steps on stage. Over eleven critically acclaimed albums, thousands of concert appearances from living rooms to large arenas, Bob Bennett has never lost sight of who he works for: his listeners.

Celebration of Michael Madzo's Life and His Life’s Work
2023-03-10 18:00 - 2023-03-12 17:00 | Leiper’s Creek Gallery, 4144 Old Hillsboro Rd, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Opening CelebrationFriday, March 10 • 6:00-9:00pm
Showing throughSaturday, March 11 • 10:00-5:00Sunday, March 12 • 10:00-5:00
Lisa Fox at Leiper’s Creek Gallery is holding a Celebration of Michael Madzo’s Life and His Life’s Work from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, on March 10th. The showing of his works continues March 11th, 10 AM -5 PM and March 12th, 10 AM – 5 PM. Michael was represented locally by Lisa Fox at Leiper’s Creek Gallery, and they had a longtime friendship.
“When Michael came to visit Leiper’s Creek Gallery or bring exciting new work, it was always a delightful experience. He made the world feel a little bit bigger, a little bit lighter, and a lot more magical. His incredible artwork carries that spirit on! Michael’s successful career will live on. The creatives of this world leave us with such beautiful reminders…be it visual art, music, even the written word. This is why Leiper’s Creek Gallery thought the best way to honor Michael, was to organize a gathering to celebrate his life and make his last works available to the public.” – said Lisa Fox of Leiper’s Creek Gallery.
Lisa also states “this showing will include new works, older works, three dimensional pieces, framed and unframed. It will be like a window into Michael’s world of which promises to make you feel something magical.”
Please join Leiper’s Creek Gallery! For those of you unable to make the event, Michael Madzo’s artwork will be available to purchase online, Friday evening at 6:00pm at leiperscreekgallery.com
