Nashville Shakespeare Festival – MACBETH
2020-02-01 19:30, 2020-02-02 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Williamson County Performing Arts Center at Academy Park, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Thursday, January 30 – Saturday, February 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 2 at 2:30 p.m.
The Nashville Shakespeare Festival presents MACBETH, Shakespeare’s story of a soldier seduced by ambition, who murders his king to take the throne, only to descend into paranoia and devastating tyranny. Directed by David Wilkerson, this new production is set in the dark ruins of an imagined post-apocalyptic future.
The Nashville Shakespeare Festival is a professional theatre company founded in 1988. Heralded as a Nashville treasure, the NSF is beloved for its annual free Summer Shakespeare productions that have delighted audiences for more than thirty years, including the last four summers at Academy Park in Franklin, TN. Tickets $30 for Adults, $27 for Seniors, $18 for Students, and $100 for the Royal Package. The Royal Package ($100) goes toward supporting the Festival’s non-profit mission and includes premium seating, reserved parking, a private reception, and more! Royal Package seating is limited. https://academyparktn.wcparksandrec.com.

Author Event: Drew D'Agostino & Greg Skloot authors of Predicting Personality
2020-02-06 18:30 | Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 14, Nashville, TN, 37215, United States
Predicting Personality: Using AI to Understand People and Win More Business (Hardcover)

By Drew D’Agostino, Greg Skloot

Parnassus Books welcomes Drew D’Agostino and Greg Skloot authors of Predicting Personality: Using AI to Understand People and Win More Business.

Predicting Personality: Using AI to Understand People and Win More Business details the ways in which personality assessments and predictions can be used to improve professional and interpersonal communications.
As the world has become hyper-connected, people have become hyper-skeptical, and communication has actually gotten much harder. As connected as we are, attention spans are shrinking, trust is dwindling, and growth is less guaranteed. An exciting new branch of artificial intelligence–Personality AI–is setting out to change that: marrying traditional machine learning, data analytics, and behavioral psychology, Personality AI helps professional communicators break through the noise with empathy and build trust with their audience, leveraging data to accelerate trust, build relationships, and win more customers.
The proposed title is the playbook for anyone whose livelihood or business is built on their ability to communicate effectively and build teams. Exploring the next generation of human communication, Crystal co-founder and CEO Drew D’Agostino exposes how businesses can reap the benefits of AI and machine learning today, not tomorrow. Readers will not only learn what Personality AI is and how it works, but direct applications in business, life, and how to understand personality types in context–sales, recruiting, coaching, and more. D’Agostino also presents important considerations that using Personality AI brings up in ethics and compliance conversations, plus guidelines for any company that wants to use their people data to learn and execute. This book provides practical guidelines for using this technology to accelerate growth, strengthen relationships, communicate more effectively, and win more business.

Cirque du Soleil AXEL - Nashville
2020-02-06 19:30 - 2020-02-09 17:00 | TN
Experience live music, extraordinary ice skating and stunning visuals on ice with Cirque du Soleil AXEL
Cirque du Soleil AXEL opens in Nashville from February 6 – 9, 2020 at Bridgestone Arena
Nashville, September 4, 2019 – It is with great excitement that Cirque du Soleil announces its new on ice spectacle that will spin you into the vibrant world of AXEL. This new production features spectacular skating, breathtaking acrobatics on ice, astonishing visual effects, and live music that seamlessly integrates popular songs with new original scores. AXEL will be gliding into the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville for 6 performances only from February 6-9, 2020. Tickets are available online at www.cirquedusoleil.com/axel.
Show Schedule
Thursday, February 6 at 7:30 pm
Friday, February 7 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, February 8 at 3:30 and 7:30 pm
Sunday, February 9 at 1:00 and 5:00 pm
An inspirational and musical storyline
Axel, a young graphic artist and musician, dives into his hand drawn universe as he falls in love with the captivating Lei. Together they jet off on a fast-moving quest to retrieve the stolen light from the supervillain Vï. In this epic fantasy, graphic art and music intertwine to create the super charged world of AXEL. Spectacular ice skating, breath-taking acrobatics, pop-rock music and vibrant visuals create an energetic and immersive experience for the whole family.
In Cirque du Soleil AXEL, the music serves a narrative thread guiding our characters and our audiences as they journey with Axel and Lei to discover that true love shines even brighter that the most radiant star.
This newest Cirque du Soleil creation brings a new look to the world of ice skating by introducing us to the discipline of freestyle skating. This fresh take on skating combined with the skill and power of traditional pairs, solo, and adagio work allows Cirque du Soleil to set the stage for high calibre ice skating of all kinds. Striking visual projections draw us into the fantastic worlds Axel creates with just a pen, a sketchbook and a whole lot of imagination.
Follow #AXELCirque and #CirqueduSoleil on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
About Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group
Cirque du Soleil AXEL is the 48th original production of Cirque du Soleil, part of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, and its second on-ice experience.
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is a world leader in live entertainment. On top of producing world-renowned circus arts shows, the Canadian organization brings its creative approach to a large variety of entertainment forms such as multimedia productions, immersive experiences, theme parks and special events. It currently has 4,500 employees from nearly 70 countries. Going beyond its various creations, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group aims to make a positive impact on people, communities and the planet with its most important tools: creativity and art. For more information about Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, please visit CDSentertainmentgroup.com.

Steel Magnolias
2020-02-07 19:00 - 2020-02-08 19:00, 2020-02-09 14:00 - 19:00, 2020-02-13 19:00, 2020-02-14 19:00, 2020-02-15 14:00 - 19:00, 2020-02-16 14:00 - 19:00 | Jamison Theatre – The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Studio Tenn is bringing back the quintessentially Southern classic, Steel Magnolias to the Jamison Theatre in the Factory at Franklin with Robert Harling’s beloved play about the hope, healing and humor possible in the midst of heartache. Surround yourself with this cast of Louisiana ladies in Truvey’s hair parlor as they bond through beauty shop gossip, laughter, loss and love. Steel Magnolia’s is a production that promises each delicate-but-strong character the close-up she deserves—and each audience member a fully immersive, emotional experience in the 2019/2020 season!
SHOW DATES/TIMES:
Friday, February 7 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, February 8 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, February 8 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, February 9 at 2 p.m.
Sunday, February 9 at 7 p.m.
Thursday, February 13 at 7 p.m.
Friday, February 14 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, February 15 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, February 15 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, February 16 at 2 p.m.
Sunday, February 16 at 7 p.m.
About Studio Tenn
Studio Tenn is a professional regional theatre company and a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Franklin, Tennessee. Its programming centers around innovative, custom-designed presentations of classic plays and musicals as well as an original “Legacy” series of theatrical concerts celebrating the work of time-honored musicians.

Southern Whiskey Society - 2020 Winter Edition
2020-02-29 18:00 - 21:00 | The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, 37064, United States
Join MADE SOUTH in Franklin, Tennessee for an evening of delicious food and whiskey at the Winter Edition of Southern Whiskey Society!
This year’s event will benefit One Generation Away, a non-profit that distributes healthy foods to families throughout Middle Tennessee that currently do not have access to food sources due to economic and physical barriers.
Enjoy food tastings from 10 award-winning Southern chefs along with samples from 30 of the South’s leading distillers.

Three different ticket levels are available for this event.

VIP TICKET HOLDERS WILL RECEIVE:

VIP wristbands mailed in advance for line-free access
Early access beginning at 5:30pm
Access to upstairs VIP lounge with private bar featuring specialty cocktails from Eli Mason, comfortable lounge furniture, chef creations delivered to you by kind servers, and limited pours from select distillers
Custom SWS tasting glass handmade by Terrane Glass
Separate private auction for SWS Single Barrel Selections (both current and past releases + other special bottles – 100% of these proceeds go to One Generation Away)
Opportunity to add SWS Single Barrel Selections to your ticket purchase
Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages including Mountain Valley Spring Water and Cheerwine soda
Limited to just 100 tickets
Because of the strict limit on VIP tickets for 2020, we cannot allow Designated Driver ticket holders to access the VIP Lounge

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET HOLDERS WILL RECEIVE:

Access beginning at 6:00pm
Access to all whiskey and food tastings on the main floor including some more limited pours during the first hour
Two drink tickets for Eli Mason Old Fashioned cocktails or wine selection
Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages including Mountain Valley Spring Water and Cheerwine soda
Silent auction for current SWS Single Barrel Selections (100% of these proceeds go to One Generation Away)
Opportunity to add SWS Single Barrel Selections to your ticket purchase

DESIGNATED DRIVER TICKET HOLDERS WILL RECEIVE:

Access beginning at 6:00pm
Access to all food tastings on the main floor
Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages including Mountain Valley Spring Water and Cheerwine soda
Silent auction for current SWS Single Barrel Selections (100% of these proceeds go to One Generation Away)

Because of the strict limit on VIP tickets for 2020, we cannot allow Designated Driver ticket holders to access the VIP Lounge

NEW FOR 2020 – BOTH VIP AND GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET HOLDERS WILL BE ABLE TO ADD SINGLE BARREL SELECTIONS TO THEIR TICKET! YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADD SINGLE BARREL SELECTIONS TO YOUR TICKETS AFTER YOU HAVE ADDED TICKETS TO YOUR CART. THERE IS A STRICT LIMIT OF ONE BOTTLE PER TICKET PLEASE. WE WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL GUESTS HAVE ACCESS TO AT LEAST ONE SWS SINGLE BARREL SELECTION. SHARE THE WHISKEY LOVE Y’ALL!
For the 2020 Winter Edition, we have selected three single barrel whiskeys that are available to ticket purchasers at retail pricing. Each selection may be added to your ticket after adding a ticket to your cart. For each selection, we have included the retail cost of the bottle, plus 9.75% Tennessee state sales tax, plus a $10 surcharge/donation that will go straight to our non-profit partner One Generation Away.
Your emailed ticket receipt will be your bottle claim ticket, and you may pick up your bottle(s) at one of our bottle shop partners (Red Dog Wine & Spirits or The Bottle Shop at McEwen) beginning on Friday, February 28 during normal business hours. No bottle claim ticket lines to stand in this year! You will simply need to present your ticket at the corresponding bottle shop, show them your identification to verify that you are 21+, and you will receive your bottle.
WINTER 2020 SINGLE BARREL SELECTION INFORMATION:

FOR THE 2020 WINTER EDITION, WE HAVE SELECTED THREE SOUTHERN WHISKEY SOCIETY SINGLE BARRELS TO SHARE WITH YOU.

Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel
Jack Daniel’s is the gold standard when it comes to Tennessee whiskey brands. This marks the first single barrel of Tennessee whiskey that we’ve featured at Southern Whiskey Society, and we’re wondering what took us so dang long. This single barrel will feature the classic Jack Daniel’s mashbill of 80% corn, 12% barley, and 8% rye, and will be bottled at 94 proof with an age of 5-7 years. It will be personally selected by Jack’s Master Distiller Jeff Arnett, Southern Whiskey Society Founder Christopher Thomas, and friends. Price per bottle will be $76, which includes bottle cost + 9.75% Tennessee state sales tax + a $10 donation to One Generation Away.

New Riff Single Barrel
New Riff is a young distillery setting the whiskey world on fire. We’re proud to feature one of their delicious Single Barrels at this event. The mashbill will be 65% corn, 30% rye, and 5% malted barley, and it will be bottled at cask strength at an age of at least 4 years. It will not be chill filtered. This single barrel will be personally selected by Southern Whiskey Society Founder Christopher Thomas and friends. Price per bottle will be $65, which includes bottle cost + 9.75% Tennessee state sales tax + a $10 donation to One Generation Away.

Wilderness Trail Single Barrel
Ask anyone who is paying attention to the whiskey world about the leading craft distillers, and chances are high that Wilderness Trail is going to be smack dab in the middle of that conversation. This single barrel will feature a mashbill of 64% corn, 24% rye, and 12% malted barley, and it will be bottled at cask strength at an age of at least 4 years. It will not be chill filtered. This single barrel will be personally selected by Southern Whiskey Society Founder Christopher Thomas and friends. Price per bottle will be $80, which includes bottle cost + 9.75% Tennessee state sales tax + a $10 donation to One Generation Away.

FEATURED CHEFS AND WHISKEY BRANDS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

PRESENTING PARTNERS:

If you would like to partner with us on this event, please shoot us an email at holler@madesouth.com!
Please Note: This is a 21+ event. Each guest will be carded before being checked-in at the event in accordance with Tennessee state law.
Refund Policy: No refunds at any time.
Lineup subject to change without notice.

Gumption Celebrates International Women’s Day
2020-03-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Kendra Scott – Nashville, 4025 Hillsboro Pike #505, Nashville, TN, 37215, United States
In honor of International Women’s Day, Gumption and The Nash Gals are inviting you and your besties to Kendra Scott on Saturday, March 7 to help celebrate the women of Nashville! In partnership with Blowout Co., Tiffs Treats and Bev, guests will enjoy shopping, sips and sweets from 1-3 p.m. Everyone who attends the afternoon event will be entered into a raffle to win items like a blowout, jewelry, graphic tee and more, and 20% of proceeds from sales will support The Nash Gals network.

KITE FESTIVAL
2020-03-08 11:00 - 16:00 | TN
WCPR TO HOST A KITE FESTIVAL IN FRANKLIN, TN
Williamson County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) is partnering with Chicago Kite to host WCPR’s inaugural Kite Festival on Sunday, March 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd., Franklin, Tennessee. Mark your calendars so you won’t miss this FREE family event with numerous kinds of kites and stunt kites; some even reaching 100 feet in the air! The festival will also include music, entertainment and other activities. Concessions from on-site food trucks will be available for purchase.
For more information, contact Chase at Chase.Cribbs@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or (615) 302-0971 ext. 2214.

Taste of Williamson
2020-03-08 19:00 - 21:00 | CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Taste of Williamson, an all-inclusive food and social gathering, returns on Sunday, March 8, 2020. This annual event is presented by Nissan and features the region’s best local restaurants, national eateries, caterers, and chefs. #TasteTime #FoodiesUnited
Each year, friends and families look forward to this after-hours CoolSprings Galleria event—where they stroll from station to station tasting delicious food samples.
The community comes together for good eats, music, and a delightful evening in support of United Way and 27 partner agencies.
Learn more at tasteofwilliamson.com.
United Way is fighting for a community where every person has an equal chance at a bright future. Learn more at uwwc.org.

TORNADO RELIEF CONCERT
2020-03-09 08:00 - 17:00 | TN
DIERKS BENTLEY’S WHISKEY ROW ANNOUNCES TORNADO RELIEF CONCERT HOSTED BY MITCHELL TENPENNY ON MARCH 9
Music City comes together to benefit Hands On Nashville with a night of great music, raffles and more
To help Nashville get back on its feet following the recent devastating tornado, Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row, along with Chuck Wicks and NASH FM, is hosting a special relief concert hosted by singer/songwriter Mitchell Tenpenny and friends on Monday, March 9, benefiting Hands On Nashville.
The show, which will take place on Whiskey Row’s second floor, will start at 7 p.m. and will include other chart-topping artists like Jessie James Decker, HARDY, Devin Dawson, The Band CAMINO and more. A limited number of tickets are available to purchase on Whiskey Row’s website for $50/person with the option to purchase an additional $50 meet & greet, which will begin at 6 p.m.
100 percent of ticket sales from the concert and all proceeds from bar sales during the show will benefit Hands On Nashville. There will also be an array of raffle items to bid on, including autographed guitars and memorabilia, as well as limited-edition t-shirt sales, all of which will also benefit Hands On Nashville. Must be 21+ to attend.
LINEUP:
Mitchell Tenpenny
Jessie James Decker
HARDY
Devin Dawson
The Band CAMINO
and more!
A limited number of tickets are available to purchase here.

REDBIRD COMMON - ARTIST SHOWCASE
2020-03-10 19:00 | TN
Next Tuesday, March 10 Redbird Common will continue its popular artist showcase with another stellar line-up. Join in to enjoy a night of amazing music and stories from singers and songwriters Dan Bremnes, Jacob Sooter, Leanna Crawford, and Mitch Wong (Planetshakers). The event will be held at LabeLive and begin at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7 pm. Complimentary coffee and snacks from The Well Coffeehouse will be provided.

Learn more here.

Nashville Home + Remodeling Expo
2020-03-13 10:00 - 2020-03-15 17:00 | Music City Center, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way South, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Perfect for the continued housing boom and just in time for spring renovation projects, the Nashville Home + Remodeling Expo will once again come to the heart of downtown next month. Held at the Music City Center on Friday, March 13 – Sunday, March 15, the home show will feature exhibits, industry experts and the latest trends in home improvement categories, including remodeling, kitchen & bath, windows, flooring and more.
Brett Tutor of TLC’s “Trading Spaces” will be showcased for guests on the main stage, among others.
From a military career, to musician, outdoor guide and house flipper, Tutor is a multi-talented man who was also named ‘Sexiest Handyman Alive’ by People Magazine. The Texas native joined “Trading Spaces” as the hit show’s carpenter in the spring 2019 season. He will be on stage all three days of the event.
Over the weekend, The Nashville Home + Remodeling Expo will be hosting Hero Day for all active and retired military and first responders. Admission is free with valid ID on Sunday, March 15. Trade Day celebrates all students actively studying trade work and all trade professionals working in the home building and renovating industries. On Friday, March 13, admission is free to those with valid student ID, business card or employee ID in the trade industries.

FIT4MOM Franklin- Stroller Strides Grand Opening
2020-03-24 09:00 - 12:00 | FIT4MOM Franklin, 405 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us from 9a-12p at Pinkerton Park in Franklin for free Stroller Strides mommy and me fitness classes and lots of fun for kids all ages!
For more information please visit https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1915408/1796633/
About FIT4MOM
FIT4MOM is the nation’s premier pre and postnatal fitness program. We offer a total fitness program for women at all stages of motherhood. FIT4MOM also cultivates community by organizing free play dates, mom night out and community give back events.

Beauty and the Beast
2020-03-26 18:30 - 2020-03-28 12:00 | Generations Auditorium, 408 Church Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Franklin Classical School presents Beauty and the Beast
Franklin Classical School students take the stage in the school’s production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Generations Auditorium at 408 Church Street in Franklin on March 26 and 27 at 6:30 pm and on March 28 at noon. Tickets are available online in advance at our.show/fcsbeautyandthebeast at $9.50, $6.50 and $1.50. Tickets will be available at the door for $10, $7, and $2, however seating is limited.

Franklin Classical School is Franklin’s premier K-12 Christian classical school, located at 408 Church Street in historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee.

The Aretha Legacy
2020-03-26 19:00, 2020-03-27 19:00, 2020-03-28 14:00 - 19:00, 2020-03-29 14:00 - 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The seventh installment of the Studio Tenn Legacy Series is ready to hit the stage at the Franklin Theater! With hit after hit from an immense repertoire of music, The Studio Tenn Legacy Series brings you an eclectic variety of best-selling music and medleys from the industry’s most beloved artists! We are extremely excited to celebrate the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, with this year’s Legacy.
SHOW DATES/TIMES:
Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m.
Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 28 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 28 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 29 at 2 p.m.
Sunday, March 29 at 7 p.m.
About Studio Tenn
Studio Tenn is a professional regional theatre company and a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Franklin, Tennessee. Its programming centers around innovative, custom-designed presentations of classic plays and musicals as well as an original “Legacy” series of theatrical concerts celebrating the work of time-honored musicians.

Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee
2020-03-28 10:00 | Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Kids Arts Festival in Franklin, offering stage performances, art sale, master classes, art stops, and exhibits
The City of Franklin, TN welcomes all Tennessee Kindergarten through 12th Grade Artists to apply to display their original pieces in this juried exhibit. They will accept and include a wide variety of art pieces in multi-media platforms. Winning pieces will be displayed at the Fire Hall Art Gallery in City Hall in Downtown Franklin, Tennessee.
Stage Performers
Do you dance, act, sing, play and instrument, or write poetry? We are looking for talented groups and individuals to perform on the stage at the Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee. Whether you are a seasoned performer or just starting out, we would like to highlight the variety of talent in Tennessee.
Art Stops
Several area organizations and businesses generously offer their time and financial support to allow festival attendees the opportunity to experience the arts in new and unique ways.
Hand Crafted Art Sales
The Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee allows young artists to sell their original artwork to festival-goers. Each vendor must provide their own set up.
Learn more here!

Annual Spring Market
2020-03-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Franklin High School, 810 Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Franklin High School Annual Spring Market Set for Saturday, March 28 in Franklin, TN
Franklin, TN – Franklin High School Annual Spring Market is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2020 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The event is free and open to the public.
Hosted by the Franklin High School class of 2021, the money raised through the Spring Market will help to fund the event Project Graduation, a drug- and alcohol-free party hosted by the parents on the evening following graduation ceremonies.
More than 75 vendors will be selling boutique clothing, home décor, jewelry and gourmet treats. Some of the vendors include Fork of the South, Plunder Jewelry, Norwex, Color Street, Scentsy, Stella and Dot, Pampered Chef, Nothing Bundt Cakes, LoveK Beauty, My Massage Pillow, Juice Plus and Thirty-One.
Visit the FHS Spring Market on Instagram and Facebook @FHSSpringMarket to see regular updates of products and vendors at this year’s Spring Market.
For more information or to apply to be a vendor, contact Kristen at kmelichar246@gmail.com.
Franklin High School is located at 810 Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN.

PAWSOME GALA
2020-03-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Friends of Williamson County Animal Center (Friends of WCAC) announces the second annual Pawsome Gala, Saturday, March 28, 2020 in Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN. The evening will benefit the Williamson County Animal Center in Franklin. Mars Petcare US will be the presenting sponsor for the 2020 gala where guests will enjoy a delicious buffet dinner, live and silent auction and live entertainment. Individual tickets ($100) or tables of ten ($1500) are on sale at www.friendsofwcac.org.
Ann Logan, chairperson of the Friends of WCAC board, said, “We are honored to host the second annual ‘Pawsome Gala’. Excitement is building for a Spring groundbreaking on a new shelter, and part of the funds raised at the event will be earmarked for use in the new facility.” She added that partygoers will be able to view detailed design plans for the new shelter at the gala.
Shelter director Ondrea Johnson, who shares Logan’s excitement, said, “The new shelter will have modern, state-of-the-art features for the animals in our care and will allow us to expand existing public programs like low-cost spay-neuter clinics.” She added, “The support of Friends of WCAC is vital to the success of our shelter-they put the immediate needs of our animals first, and we are grateful for their vision and support as we enter this period of growth.”
In addition to Mars Petcare, other sponsors include: Tito’s Vodka; F&M Bank; Oversite; 906 Studios; and Battleground Animal Hospital. “A variety of sponsor packages are still available,” Johnson reported, adding “and we are looking for auction items as well.” If your business is interested in participating, contact Ondrea Johnson at 615-790-5590 or Lacie Simonton at LSimonton@parkescompanies.com.
For more information about the 2020 ‘Pawsome Gala’, go to www.friendsofwcac.org, or follow their Facebook page.
Photo: Sammy (far right) can’t wait to get his paws on the plans for the new Williamson County Animal Center. He is joined by intake coordinator Christina Obriant (l) , shelter director Ondrea Johnson (c), and adoption/foster coordinator Brooke Robbins as they review the architectural plans that will be presented at the Pawsome Gala benefiting the shelter on March 28, 2020.

Paint Nite: Ocean Love
2020-04-01 19:00 - 21:00 | KINGS DINING & ENTERTAINMENT – FRANKLIN, 1910 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Yaymaker, the original Paint Nite is proud to be back in the Whiskey Room Live at Kings Franklin. Join us for an evening of friends, food, cocktails and creative fun. SAVE the DATE 4.1.20 @ 7 PM. A Fabulous Painting, Another Great Nite. We will enjoy a private room with its own bar and the best sound/stage venue in Franklin. Our canvas are PRE-SKETCHED……so truly, no artistic ability is required. Come out to celebrate the best partnership in Middle Tennessee.
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Yaymaker Nashville
Paint Nite is our flagship experience and the original paint and sip party! It’s a place for you to unleash your inner artist and create your own painting, while also enjoying food, drink and excellent company.
Most of our paintings are on traditional canvas, but sometimes we like to mix it up. You might find events where we paint on ceramics, wine glasses, bags…The opportunities are endless!
#makeyayallday
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Shine Your Light Youth Vocal Competition
2020-04-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Williamson County Performing Arts Center at Academy Park, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Shine Your Light Youth Vocal Competition is presented by Dreams Do Come True Princess Parties honoring Raymond Cruz. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Social Workers at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital.
At 16 years old Raymond Cruz valiantly fought a battle with Stage 4 Ewing-like Sarcoma from 2017-2019. Throughout his battle, he was given the opportunity to share his message of hope with people through his music, from the hallways of Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital to the stage of the Ryman. Ray was a son and a brother. He was a talented singer-songwriter. He was a man of God who used his time on earth to spread love, positivity and indenting generosity.
Ray and his mother, Blandina, started the Shine Your Light Youth Vocal Competition in 2019 to raise funds for the Families at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital where Ray received his treatments.
Ray’s family and friends will continue the competition in Ray’s name and with his spirit guiding them.

Songwriters Night
2020-04-16 18:30 - 20:30 | The Barn, 4480 South Carothers Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Songwriters Night Benefiting Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee to Feature Dennis Matkosky and Greg Barnhill
Songwriters Night fundraiser, benefiting Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee’s cancer support program and featuring:

Grammy Award-winning songwriter Dennis Matkosky – known for chart-topping hits “You’ll Think of Me” (Keith Urban), “I Need You” (Le Ann Rimes), “You’re Gonna Be” (Reba McEntire) and “Break Away” (Rascal Flatts).
Singer, songwriter and composer Greg Barnhill, who has written for artists ranging from Etta James, Martina McBride and Jessica Simpson to Chicago, Lee Ann Womack and Leona Lewis. Among his best-known hits are “Walkaway Joe” (Trisha Yearwood / Don Henley), “House of Love” (Amy Grant / Vince Gill) and “You Don’t Love Me Anymore” (Tim McGraw).

Why: To help fund Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee’s free cancer support program, which serves anyone impacted by cancer, including those diagnosed and their family and friends. Gilda’s Club’s evidence-based programming includes support groups, counseling, healthy lifestyle workshops, mind-body classes, social activities, educational lectures and community resource information – offered from locations in Nashville and Franklin, Tennessee. With approximately 70 professionally-led support and networking groups, and more than 80 educational workshops and lectures each month, Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee is able to make a tangible difference in the lives of those impacted by cancer. We build community, so no one has to face cancer alone.
Tickets are $150 and include wine and beer, heavy appetizers, and valet parking. Tickets available at www.gildasclubmiddletn.org/event-tickets/ or via check mailed to: Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee, 1707 Division Street, Nashville, TN, 37203. Please note “songwriter night” in the memo line. Attire is business casual or casual with a touch of red.

SUPERHERO SATURDAY
2020-04-25 13:00 - 16:00 | TN
Please contact Michelle Tripp for more information – 615-472-4730 X13895 or michellet@wcs.edu
