Merry Berries

• 1.5 ounces Happenstance Whiskey
• 0.75 ounces cranberry juice
• 0.75 ounces lemon juice
• 0.75 ounces peach syrup
• 0.25 ounces allspice dram
• Mint sprig

Mistletoe Kiss

• 1 ounce spiced strawberry
• 5 ounces Avissi
• Whipped cream
• Mint leaves
• 2 Strawberry Crème Savers

• New Dialect & American Opera Company: Broken Theater | Friday, Nov. 18-Saturday, Nov. 19 | Times vary | OZ Arts Nashville, 6172 Cockrill Bend Cir. | $25+ | Celebrated Nashville dance collective New Dialect collaborates with the acclaimed American Modern Opera Company (AMOC).
• Zoolumination: Chinese Festival of Lights | Friday, Nov. 18-Saturday, Feb. 4 | 5-9 p.m. | Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pk. | $17+ | Wander through one-of-a-kind, exquisitely constructed lantern structures featuring animals, colorful scenes, picturesque walkways, mythical beasts + more.*

• Turkey Tales | Saturday, Nov. 19 | 2-3 p.m. | Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St. | Free | Learn about the wild turkey populations that may be found around the Middle Tennessee area.
• Holiday LIGHTS | Saturday, Nov. 19-Sunday, Jan. 8 | 5-10 p.m. | Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Dr. | $16+ | Enjoy light displays along a one-mile walking path with interactive features, s’mores and bar stations, and a 20-ft-tall poinsettia tree in the mansion.

• Holiday Sip & Shop | Sunday, Nov. 20 | 12-4:30 p.m. | Thistle Farms, 5122 Charlotte Ave. | $15 | Tickets include a $10 store credit, orange clove room mist, a beverage ticket, and a sweet and savory snack buffet.
• Scott Hamilton And Friends | Sunday, Nov. 20 | 5 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $31+ | Watch ice skating performances set to live music benefiting the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation.

• Nashville Predators vs. Arizona Coyotes | Monday, Nov. 21 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $26+ | Kick off Thanksgiving week with a hockey game.

• Leatherworking: Hip Bag | Tuesday, Nov. 22 | 4 p.m. | Turnip Green Creative Reuse, 407 Houston St. | $15 | Learn how to sew a simple hip bag using leather salvaged from Southwest Airlines.
• “Friends” Trivia Night | Tuesday, Nov. 22 | 7 p.m. | Tin Roof Nashville, 1516 Demonbreun St. | Free | Test your knowledge of the iconic TV show.

• 43º | Mostly sunny | 2% chance of rain

• Goodlife Organic Kitchen is now open in East Nashville — 420 Woodland St. The eatery offers healthy bites from smoothie bowls to breakfast sandwiches and burgers with made-in-house ingredients.

• Gouda news. Greys Fine Cheese is opening its Sylvan Supply location — 4101 Charlotte Ave. — on Sunday, Nov. 20. The shop offers cut-to-order cheese, charcuterie plates, sandwiches, and salads. 🧀

• The Tennessee Titans defeated the Green Bay Packers 27-17 at Lambeau Field on Thursday. Notable achievements include Ryan Tannehill’s first 300-yard passing game of the season + Derrick Henry breaking 1,000 yards for the season. The Titans face the Cincinnati Bengals at Nissan Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 27. (The Tennessean)

• Donelson Cafe and Catering (108 Donelson Pk.) will host its 6th annual Truly Thankful Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 24. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and gives back to the local community by providing free holiday meals to those in need. Volunteer to help or donate.

• Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has teamed up with the Nashville Public Library to launch a special edition library card — available while supplies last. You can swap out your current card for free at any NPL location. 📚

• “CMA Country Christmas” returns Thursday, Dec. 8 with host Carly Pearce. The 13th annual holiday TV special will air at 8 p.m. CT on ABC and feature performances by Dan + Shay, Scotty McCreery, Maren Morris, Steven Curtis Chapman, Old Dominion, and others. Watch a sneak peek.

• The Catbird Seat is welcoming Chef Jacqueline Dasha as part of its guest chef dinner series. The next 12- to 13-course prix fixe meal takes place at the restaurant (1711 Division St.) on Friday, Dec. 16 + Saturday, Dec. 17. Tickets are on sale now. 🍽️

• Belmont University’s entrepreneurship program ranked No 1. in Tennessee, No. 5 in the south, and No. 26 overall in new rankings by The Princeton Review in Entrepreneur magazine. Belmont ranked in the Top 30 the past five years + yielded 105 alumni-started companies in the same period of time.

• The Fairlane Hotel’s seasonal pop-up bar is back. Misfit Bar is open to the public today at 5 p.m. + offers wintery cocktails, holiday cookies, and plenty of photo ops. 🍸
• ‘Tis the season for a staycation. Plan a seasonal escape to the iconic Loews Vanderbilt Hotel. Pro tip: The Taste of Music City package includes $300+ in perks toward the Country Music Hall of Fame, Cheekwood, dining, and more.*

• Opendoor was recently included on Fortune’s Great Place to Work US - 2022 Best Workplaces for Women™ list. Learn more + browse open positions.*
  

• Discovery Q+A day (Sat., Nov. 19, 2 p.m.)
• Sensory-friendly performances (Sat., Nov. 3-Sun., Nov. 4, 2 p.m.)
• Homeschool Day (Wed., Dec. 14, 1 p.m.)