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Gypsy
2015-10-04 14:00, 2015-10-02 19:00, 2015-10-01 19:00, 2015-09-27 14:00, 2015-09-25 19:00, 2015-09-24 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Presented by The Tennessean Williamson
Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Arthur Laurents

Sept. 17 – Oct. 4, 2015 at Jamison Hall – The Factory at Franklin, Franklin TN
A long-time short-list production for Studio Tenn, “Gypsy” is widely exalted as the Greatest American Book Musical, integrating a rich, compelling story and complex characters into its Broadway songbook standards such as “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “Let Me Entertain You,” and “Together (Wherever We Go).”
Bombastic and overbearing stage mother Rose is desperate to catapult her children to stardom during Vaudeville’s heyday. When her younger daughter June flees the family and The Circuit, quiet, sidelined Louise steps into the limelight. With Vaudeville waning, mother and daughter find themselves on an unexpected path to fame.
Studio Tenn is going all out in this bold, dynamic production–nothing short of the royal treatment “Gypsy” deserves.
For tickets, show times and more please visit Gypsy.

Alpaca Farm Days
2015-10-04 12:00 - 16:00, 2015-10-03 10:00 - 15:00
High Meadow Alpacas has been pleased for the past several years to host visitors to their farm in historic Leipers Fork to meet our alpacas during “National Alpaca Farm Days”.
We will be doing that again the first week-end in October, on Saturday Oct. 3rd from 10:00-3:00; and Sunday the 4th from 12:00-4:00. If you have always wanted to see an alpaca up close, or just looking for an excuse to get outside, it is a great reason to stop by. We will have fleece displays, information about these beautiful animal long known as the “The World’s Greatest Livestock Investment”, and plenty of alpaca kisses. Our alpaca store will be open for yarn, rovings, raw fleece, teddy bears, sweaters, scarves, socks, and other alpaca items. There will be demonstrations of weaving, spinning, and felting. For more information please check out ALPACA FARM DAYS.

Pumpkins for a Purpose - Cooper Trooper Foundation Pumpkin Patch
2015-10-04 10:00 - 19:00, 2015-10-03 09:00 - 20:00
6th Annual Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser – October 3rd –31st
Each year in October, an ordinary piece of land sitting at the corner of one of middle Tennessee’s busiest intersections, becomes a “pumpkin patch.” It’s not just any pumpkin patch…it’s THE place to buy your “Pumpkins for a Purpose.”
On October 3rd, Cooper Trooper Foundation will hold its 6th Annual Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser. It is the foundation’s primary fundraiser to support its mission of helping support families who have been diagnosed with childhood cancer.
The 501c3 non-profit organization began in 2009, after Rod and Missy Cook’s youngest son, Cooper, was diagnosed with Infantile Fibrosarcoma at only 8 weeks old. The couple saw quickly the impact that Cooper’s diagnosis had on the whole family, especially his two older brothers. In the midst of going through this, the Cooks decided to do something to encourage and support these often overshadowed “Heroes.” There are minimal resources for the well siblings of children diagnosed with cancer, yet they are the ones who suffer many of the adverse effects. Unfortunately, that is the nature of the disease and unintentionally, these siblings can feel left out. The Cooper Trooper Foundation wants them to know that they are not forgotten, even though much of the focus inevitably turns toward their sick sibling. With that in mind, CTF developed a “Courage Kit” which is given to well siblings. It includes items to celebrate the Heroes that they are, such as a t-shirt, medal, book, journal, and Huggable Hope duck.
Additionally, Cooper Trooper Foundation financially supports an endowed fund set up at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt specific to childhood cancer research. By September 2015, Cooper Trooper will have donated $100,000.00 to this fund.
Pumpkins and gourds of all shapes, sizes, and colors, as well as corn stalks are available. If you are going to buy your pumpkins, why not support a cause while doing so? You can feel confident that 100% of the profit from these pumpkin sales goes directly toward supporting its mission of helping these families whose lives have been turned upside down by cancer.
The Pumpkin Patch also offers a FREE Kid’s area every Saturday and Sunday, complete with an inflatable, trained face painters, corn trough, and games. Photo opportunities are also available any time. So, bring the family out and enjoy supporting a non-profit that is making a difference. The Pumpkin Patch is on the corner of Cool Springs Blvd and Mallory Lane – (in front of Walgreens).
To find out more information, visit their website www.coopertrooper.org and check out their Facebook page.

RIVER SWING 2015 - Auction, Dinner & Dance
2015-10-03 17:00
Don’t miss the 12th annual RIVER SWING – Dinner, Dance and Auction at Fairpath Farm, on the banks of the Harpeth River in Franklin TN. For more information and to make your reservation please visit RIVER SWING 2015 – Auction, Dinner & Dance.

Front Street Craft Beer Celebration
2015-10-03 16:00 - 22:00
The Celebration is dedicated to the enjoyment of the best craft beers around. Guests will have the opportunity to sample 30+ craft beers, with many of these brews coming from the best Southern craft and micro-breweries around. This rain or shine event in Franklin, Tennessee will take place outdoors, under a tent, at the lake on Front Street, in Westhaven Town Center.
Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door until sell-out. Tickets include a five ounce souvenir glass, a brewer’s list card and free music beginning at 6 pm with The World Turning, a fantastic Fleetwood Mac tribute band. The concert is free to the public, so you can attend without a ticket to the event. Craft beers and growlers will be available for purchase beginning at 7:00 pm. Designated Driver tickets are also available for $5. All proceeds raised from the event will benefit The Westhaven Foundation’s Excellence in Education efforts.
Tickets for the Granite City VIP area include entry to an exclusive lounge with private taps and limited food from 5 – 7 pm, and your very own porta-potti, 2 beer coupons for after 7 pm and the area will be open until the end of the concert. What a deal!
Food truck vendors will be on-site and Bellaterra fine cigars will be available for purchase. Attendees at the event must be 21-years of age or older, and no children, strollers or pets will be allowed in the Beer Garden.
For more information please visit The Westhaven Foundation.
Event details below.

The 6th annual Grape Stomp Festival
2015-10-03 15:00 - 18:00
A Vintage Affair hosts 6th Annual Grape Stomp Festival
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The 6th annual Grape Stomp Festival will be held on Sat., Oct. 3rd from 3-6 p.m., at O’More College of Design.

Whether your notion of grape stomping conjures up romantic images of Keanu Reeves and his love interest in the 1995 film A Walk in the Clouds, or of the iconic scene from the famous I Love Lucy “Grape Stomping” episode, those bold enough to brave the messiness are invited to experience traditional wine making as they stomp barefoot in competition against others in a tournament bracket-style competition.
The teams to collect the most juice at the end of a four-minute stomp will advance to the finals, where the top three teams will compete to be the Grape Stomp champion. Members of the winning team will receive a half of a case of wine as reward for their stomping talent. The stomp will be hosted by Buzz Brainard of The Highway SiriusXM Channel 59 and Radio Disney. Buzz is sure to add his own flare to the event.
T-shirts or creative costumes are strongly encouraged, and there will be awards for best costumes throughout the event. The cost to sponsor a team of five is $500 and up to 30 teams will be assembled. Those wishing to enjoy the event from the sidelines may purchase general admission tickets for $50.
Wine and food will be plentiful. To date participating restaurants and wineries include: Papa Boudreaux’s, Taziki’s of Downtown Franklin, Moonshine Caterers, Gina’s Stone-fired Pizza and Chuy’s, and wine from Robledo Family Winery from Sonoma, CA,. Winemakers from each of these wineries will be in town to pour many varietals of their award winning wines. Four Roses Bourbon and Ole Smoky Moonshine will all be on hand for tastings and signature cocktails.
Visit AVA’s website at www.avintageaffair.org for more details and to purchase tickets. For more information on registering your grape stomping team please contact Ashley W. Roberts at 615.351-8165.
About A Vintage Affair
A Vintage Affair is an organization whose mission is to provide significant financial contributions to various nonprofit organizations in Williamson County whose services benefit the community at large. All funds contributed to the nonprofit organizations are designated for programs to support the well-being of women and children of need. In its 15th year in the community, they have identified 15 worthy beneficiaries to support this year in honor of the anniversary. The 15-year anniversary is a major milestone for A Vintage Affair, and it really underscores the many ways the organization has directly benefitted the non-profits doing critical work in the community with women and children in need.

Gypsy
2015-10-03 14:00 - 19:00
Presented by The Tennessean Williamson
Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Arthur Laurents

Oct. 3, 2015 at 2:00pm and at 7:00pm at Jamison Hall – The Factory at Franklin, Franklin TN
A long-time short-list production for Studio Tenn, “Gypsy” is widely exalted as the Greatest American Book Musical, integrating a rich, compelling story and complex characters into its Broadway songbook standards such as “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “Let Me Entertain You,” and “Together (Wherever We Go).”
Bombastic and overbearing stage mother Rose is desperate to catapult her children to stardom during Vaudeville’s heyday. When her younger daughter June flees the family and The Circuit, quiet, sidelined Louise steps into the limelight. With Vaudeville waning, mother and daughter find themselves on an unexpected path to fame.
Studio Tenn is going all out in this bold, dynamic production–nothing short of the royal treatment “Gypsy” deserves.
For tickets, show times and more please visit Gypsy.

Balls to the Wall for Snooty Giggles
2015-10-03 12:00 - 17:00
Balls to the Wall is a family event sponsored and hosted by Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue to raise funds (this year we will split the proceeds from Balls To The Wall between our rescue, SGDR, and the family of Micah Ralston. You likely all already know what Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue represents….we are about saving dogs of all kinds, and properly matching them with their forever families and our passion lies in special needs, medical cases, seniors, and hospice. Micah Ralston is local 10 year old boy with a condition called Craniopharyngioma.) Come out and join us for an afternoon of play and education as we discover lots of amazing things that you and your pooch can do with balls!!! It’s not just about fetching you know!!!
Please visit Balls to the Wall for Snooty Giggles for more information.

Family Day
2015-10-03 10:00 - 14:00
Join the City of Franklin Parks for a day of free farm fun! Put this on your calendars – you won’t want to miss it. Saturday, October 3rd – 10am-2pm at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Rd.
For more information please visit website.

Wine Love Pairing Dinner
2015-10-01 18:30
Guests will gather to taste wines together that have been perfectly paired with a 5 course menu designed by our Chef, Chase Ingalls and head baker Jen Mello. Chef Chase’s approach to these dinners is to source the highest quality ingredients from our farm partners and create a menu that combines creativity, thoughtful flavor profiles and dishes that are truly inspired by the wine. For tickets and more information please visit Frothy Monkey.
Thursday, Oct 1
Frothy Franklin TN
Wine Love
This series of dinner pairings is in partnership with The Bottle Shop. Please contact Jennifer Sheets at jenn@frothymonkey.com with any questions.

Punch & Swizzle: A Revival of Classic Cocktails
2015-09-30 16:30 - 22:00
The punch and the swizzle both predate the cocktail. Swizzle is an island cocktail that originated in the Caribbean, made popular by the famous Trader Vic.

Manhattan Short Film Festival
2015-09-29 19:00 - 22:00
Presented by The Belcourt at Belcourt Theatre

New Monday with Val Storey, Carl Jackson, Larry Cordle & Friends
2015-09-28 21:00 - 23:00
The inimitable Val Storey and Grammy Award winning producer, songwriter and artist, Carl Jackson bring together an all-star cast of pickers to bring their Classic Country sound to Monday evenings at the Station Inn.

Gypsy
2015-09-26 14:00 - 19:00
Presented by The Tennessean Williamson
Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Arthur Laurents

Sept. 26th, 2015 at 2:00pm and at 7:00pm at Jamison Hall – The Factory at Franklin, Franklin TN
A long-time short-list production for Studio Tenn, “Gypsy” is widely exalted as the Greatest American Book Musical, integrating a rich, compelling story and complex characters into its Broadway songbook standards such as “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “Let Me Entertain You,” and “Together (Wherever We Go).”
Bombastic and overbearing stage mother Rose is desperate to catapult her children to stardom during Vaudeville’s heyday. When her younger daughter June flees the family and The Circuit, quiet, sidelined Louise steps into the limelight. With Vaudeville waning, mother and daughter find themselves on an unexpected path to fame.
Studio Tenn is going all out in this bold, dynamic production–nothing short of the royal treatment “Gypsy” deserves.
For tickets, show times and more please visit Gypsy.

Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival, Franklin TN
2015-09-26 10:00 - 2015-09-27 19:30 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Pilgrimage is a music and cultural festival debuting in September 26-27 in Franklin, Tennessee. Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival invites folks of all ages on a journey to experience a myriad of musical styles, a bevy of food and beverages, and the rich regional spirit of Franklin, TN.
Like most great ideas, Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival was inspired by friendship, history, and the desire to create a meaningful experience. Two years ago, Musician and Franklin, TN resident Kevin Griffin was on a September morning jog through The Park at Harlinsdale, a century-old horse farm recently purchased by the City of Franklin. Kevin was so taken by the rolling hills, natural amphitheaters, and breathtaking vistas of the 230-acre farm, he envisioned it as a natural fit for a music festival venue. Considering Franklin’s place, Kevin wanted people to understand the beauty and rustic quality of Middle Tennessee in the fall, and with the blessing of the City, began to dream up a music festival to do it justice.
Partnered with lifelong buddies W. Brandt Wood and Michael Whelan, the trio aspired to highlight the diversity and community spirit of the New Orleans Jazz Fest, tailoring the best elements to Franklin– a richly historic town just 20 minutes south of Nashville. Like Jazz Fest, Pilgrimage will take place during the day, and offer a diverse yet renowned lineup of rock and roll, alt-country, bluegrass, jazz, indie, gospel and more. Performing on patina-clad stages reflecting the area’s aesthetic, many bands will “crank it down” and give a partly acoustic set specifically tailored to the day. Moreover, the fest will boast “Pilgri-mashups,” pairing artists together for special one-time collaborations on stage. The Little Pilgrims Stage will be more than a kids’ play area; it will feature a line-up of talented young musicians in their own right, to inspire and entertain kids and adults alike.
The region’s best food and drink will be on display at the Kitchen and Sippin’ stages at scheduled times throughout the weekend, and carefully selected food and merchant vendors will be featured in the Bazaar. When performances wrap at 7:30pm each day, guests can conveniently head back into the heart of downtown Franklin, within walking distance from the Park at Harlinsdale, to imbibe the best of the town’s restaurants, shops, and great weekend lineup of nighttime shows.
Ultimately, Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival invites folks of all ages on a journey to experience a myriad of musical styles, a bevy of food and beverages, and the rich regional spirit of Franklin, TN.
For more information and to purchase tickets please visit Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival!

Dog & Pony Show
2015-09-26 09:00 - 17:00
Thompson’s Station’s premier annual event “The Dog & Pony Show” returns to Thompson’s Station Park on Saturday, September 26, 2015. This free, all-day family festival includes live music, a kids zone of activities and games, Fresh Canine Flying Frisbee Dogs, equine attractions, artisan and food vendors and more. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit Thompson’s Station Community Association (TSCA), which funds parks and community projects.
For more information please visit Dog & Pony Show.

Tag by Swag
2015-09-26 08:00 - 14:00
Tag by Swag offers fashionistas a “chic-onomic” way to purchase high-end, authentic luxury items. You won’t want to miss our collection of designer handbags, shoes, clothing, and jewelry!
Register today to participate in Middle Tennessee’s best high-end consignment sale. Shop our huge selection of designer items at a fraction of the cost! Make plans to shop or volunteer today!
General admission to our TAG by SWAG event is FREE and open to the public beginning Friday, September 25th from 8 AM to 8 PM and Saturday, September 26th from 8 AM to 2 PM, but you MUST register in order to attend.
The sale will be hosted at the Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. You MUST register to consign AND shop. No Exceptions.
Please visit Tag by Swag for more information.

Starlight Jams at Bowie Park
2015-09-25 19:00 - 22:00
Fairview Parks Department has announced the schedule for the upcoming Starlight Jams at Bowie Nature Park. The Starlight Jams are a whole new concert series that include picking parties. Performers include a mix of local, regional, and national performers all in the Americana and Bluegrass type genera.
September 25th Johnny Campbell & The Bluegrass Drifters will be sticking strictly to the roots of first generation bluegrass musicians, promising to bring enthusiasm and charisma to an often mislabeled musical category. Opening for The Bluegrass Drifters will be Dan and Thandiwe with Fairview Guitar and Repair.
Starlight Jams are Friday nights running through October. The events are from 7:00-10:00PM. Each month will include live Americana music on the main stage. Pickers are encouraged to bring their instruments and find a spot under the trees to jam. The goal is to provide a place for musicians to get together and play and for music lovers to have a place to go and enjoy great music in a laid back, family friendly environment under the stars.
Gates open at 6:30pm. A suggested donation of $5/adult is requested. All money collected will go back in to the music program at Bowie Nature Park. Park Staff recommends you bring your own blankets and folding chairs. You could even bring a picnic dinner or snack. Water and soft drinks will be available for purchase. The event is rain or shine. The event will be moved inside in case of inclement weather.
For more information please visit Starlight Jams at Bowie Park.

Tag by Swag
2015-09-25 08:00 - 20:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Tag by Swag offers fashionistas a “chic-onomic” way to purchase high-end, authentic luxury items in Franklin. You won’t want to miss our collection of designer handbags, shoes, clothing, and jewelry!
Register today to participate in Middle Tennessee’s best high-end consignment sale. Shop our huge selection of designer items at a fraction of the cost! Make plans to shop or volunteer today!
General admission to our TAG by SWAG event is FREE and open to the public beginning Friday, September 25th from 8 AM to 8 PM and Saturday, September 26th from 8 AM to 2 PM, but you MUST register in order to attend.
The sale will be hosted at the Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. You MUST register to consign AND shop. No Exceptions.
Please visit Tag by Swag for more information.

Music City Roots
2015-09-23 18:00 - 21:00
feat. Oh Pep!, Raised By Eagles, Ruby Boots and Emma Swift

19th Century Trades Festival
2015-09-23 09:00 - 14:30
Come on out to Travellers Rest for our annual Trades Festival! Step back in time to 200 plus years ago and watch history come alive through the work of over thirty talented artisans and re-enactors. Converse with a Civil War surgeon, or learn the art of soap making…maybe even discover what a flintknapper does! Period demonstrators and re-enactors include blacksmithing, basket weaving, spinning, weaving, civil war and frontier life plus much, much more. A wealth of hands-on activities await such as clothes warshin’, thaumatropes, rolling hoops, quill pen writing, doll making, candle dipping, corn grinding and perhaps a few surprises. Picnic lunches are welcome…so you can sit for a spell or visit with us all day! Come on out and experience Nashville’s oldest historic house where everyday is alive with history! The event will take place on Tuesday, Sept 22 and Wednesday, Sept 23 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Historic Travellers Rest Plantation.
Registration required for school groups. Contact Tonya Staggs at tonya@travellersrestplantation.org or (615) 832-8197 x15.
Please visit website for more information.

Restless Heart & Friends, An Evening for OneGenAway
2015-09-22 20:00 - 22:00
Award winning country group Restless Heart headlines a benefit to raise awareness for OneGenAway, a non-profit committed to wiping hunger off the face of America.

BIG STONE GAP
2015-09-22 18:00
SPECIAL FUNDRAISING EVENT TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND – JOIN ASHLEY JUDD & BRIDGES AT A PRE-RELEASE SCREENING OF BIG STONE GAP
Writer and director Adriana Trigiani brings her best-selling novel Big Stone Gap to the screen in a heartwarming tale of family secrets and self-discovery in a small coal-mining town during the late 1970s. Shot entirely on location in the real Big Stone Gap, Trigiani’s hometown, the film captures the joys, the tribulations and the rewards of life in the Appalachian Mountains. The award-winning ensemble includes Ashley Judd, Patrick Wilson, Whoopi Goldberg, John Benjamin Hickey, Jane Krakowski with Anthony LaPaglia and Jenna Elfman.
Join Ashley Judd and Bridges Domestic Violence Center at a pre-screening of the movie at Carmike Thoroughbred 20 Theater, 633 Frazier Drive in Franklin, Tennessee on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 6PM. The movie is set to release to the public October 9th.
Please visit Big Stone Gap for tickets and more information on this event.
About Bridges
Bridges Domestic Violence Center is the only domestic violence shelter in Williamson County. Our not-for-profit organization is dedicated to assisting victims of physical, mental and sexual abuse. If you have experienced domestic violence or your children have witnessed domestic violence, we recognize that the decisions you face are difficult ones. Our role is to provide a safe place for you to make those decisions and to regain control of your life.
We provide a 24-hour crisis hotline staffed by people who can help immediately, an outreach support group, and shelter at an undisclosed location. Our programs do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, class, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or marital status.
Our services are supported by local law enforcement officials, government grants, corporations, foundations and individual contributions. We are a member agency of United Way of Williamson County.
Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to the belief that no man, woman or child, under any circumstance, should be subjected to domestic abuse.
To find out more about the organization and finances of Bridges, visit Giving Matters
