Plus, a new passport earns you points at local breweries.
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The 2023 celestial calendar for Nashville, TN
There will be plenty of action in the night sky this year. | Photo via Pexels
Calling all stargazers. Weâve put together a handy guide of this yearâs celestial events so you wonât miss a thing. Grab your calendar, mark down these dates, and start planning your 2023 night sky viewing adventures.
đ« Meteor showers
If you missed the Quadrantid meteor shower on January 3 and 4, fear not â there will be plenty more showers to catch this year. Hereâs a rundown of what to expect:
Lyrids: April 22-23
Eta Aquarids: May 6-7
Delta Aquarids: July 28-29
Alpha Capricornids: July 30-31
Perseids: August 12-13
Draconids: October 7
Orionids: October 21-22
Southern Taurids: November 4-5
Northern Taurids: November 11-12
Leonids: November 17-18
Geminids: December 13- 14
Ursids: December 21-22
Psst â watch out for a comet on the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 1. Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will approach Earth for the first time in 50,000 years. The Virtual Telescope Project 2.0 will host a livestream beginning on Thursday, Jan. 12 at 11 p.m.
đ Full moons and supermoons
It may technically be the Year of the Water Rabbit, but itâs also the moonâs year to shine. While most years there are 12 full moons, 2023 will welcome 13 (two will occur in August). Hereâs the full list, according to the Old Farmerâs Almanac.
February 5: Snow moon
March 7: Worm moon
April 6: Pink moon
May 5: Flower moon
June 3: Strawberry moon
July 3: Buck moon
August 1: Sturgeon moon
August 30: Blue moon
September. 29: Harvest moon
October 28: Hunterâs moon
November 27: Beaver moon
December 26: Cold moon
Click the button below for the best places to view these out of this world events.
Afternoon Bingo | Wednesday, Jan. 25 | 2-3 p.m. | Nashville Public Library, Hermitage Branch, 3700 James Kay Ln., Hermitage | Free | Win a prize if you get five in a row.
Distant Worlds: Music From Final Fantasy 35th Anniversary Concert | Wednesday, Jan. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Pl. | $43+ | This retrospective celebration of the âFinal Fantasyâ music catalog will feature 100 musicians on stage.
âNight Train to Nashville": Conversation and Performance | Wednesday, Jan. 25 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, CMA Theater, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | Free | R&B once reigned alongside country music in Nashville â hear the story from key musicians in this program, featuring a performance from The War and Treaty.*
Organic Gardening 101 | Friday, Jan. 27 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100 | Free | This class will cover the basics for planning your spring and summer gardens.
Tennessee State Tigers Basketball | Saturday, Jan. 28 | 1 + 3:30 p.m. | Tennessee State University, Gentry Center, 3500 John Merritt Blvd. | $20 | Watch the Tigers play on their home court.
The Weeks | Saturday, Jan. 28 | 8 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, 925 3rd Ave. N. | $25 | The band, known for songs âThe Real Kingâ and âButtons,â will also welcome special guests Lenox Hills and Chrome Pony.
Sunday, Jan. 29
Carin LeĂłn | Sunday, Jan. 29 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $59+ | The songwriter, guitarist, and producer of the band Grupo Arranke brings his Spanish ballads to Nashville.
We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
The Nashville International Airport unveiled its grand lobby to the public yesterday. Two 70-ft video boards display scenes by artist Thibaut Duverneix of the entire Volunteer State. He visited 20 sites with his team to combine live-action shots and computer-generated imagery. âïž (The Tennessean)
Edu
The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce released the 2022 Education Report, an overview of opportunities and challenges present in MNPS. The report, now in its 30th year, focuses on the two-year work-based learning pilot and includes recommendations on future implementation. See the full report.
Community
Applications for affordable housing development Randee Rogers Apartments â 1419 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. â open today at 12 p.m. Qualifying applicants can submit for one, two, or three-bedroom units before the Friday, Jan. 27 deadline. đïž
Concert
Dave Matthews Band will make a stop at Bridgestone Arena on Friday, May 26. The bandâs new album, âWalk Around the Moon,â releases one week prior to the show. Tickets go on sale on Friday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m.
Sports
The start to Super Bowl LVII is about to be as smooth as âTennessee Whiskey.â Chris Stapleton is set to sing the national anthem at the Sunday, Feb. 12 event â which will be broadcast on FOX.
Drink
The Tennessee Ale Trail is ready for takeoff. The new passport via The Tennessee Craft Brewers Guild allows you to earn points for sipping on drinks at breweries across the state. Points can be redeemed for prizes (think: shirts, hats, and more). Sign-up. đș
Arts
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will open âAmerican Currents: State of the Musicâ on Wednesday, March 8. The annual exhibit reviews the country music genre over the past year and will feature trailblazers like Wynonna Judd, HARDY, Shania Twain, and more. The exhibit runs until February 2024.
Watch
Can we steal you for a sec? The newest season of âThe Bachelorâ premiered on ABC on Monday, Jan. 23. You may have noticed two women, Christina Mandrell (26) and Mercedes Northup (24), representing Music City. The contestants are vying for Zach Shallcrossâ weekly roses. đč (The Tennessean)
Eat
Donât just eat better â eat the best.Sunbasketâsmeal kit service delivers delicious, healthy meals created by award-winning chefsstraight to your front door. Bonus: NASHtoday readers can get $100 off their first four deliveriesand more when they sign up. đœïž *
Wellness
If one of your 2023 goals is to create more time for self care and relaxation, an acupressure mat is a must. The mats are designed to stimulate pressure points to relieve tension, decrease stress levels, and increase circulation. This ProsourceFit full body mat includes neck support.*
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SHOP
Donât put all your eggs in one basket
Shop local eggs in Nashville
Is this list egg-zactly what youâve been searching for? | Photo by Suzy Hazelwood via Pexels
Letâs face it, store-bought eggs arenât all theyâre cracked up to be lately â namely, the price tag. If youâre tired of boking at the checkout line, consider making the switch to locally-laid eggs.
đ„ Pure Pasture Farms | Where to shop: Order online for home delivery or farmers market pick-up
đ„ Maples Farm Fresh Eggs | Where to shop: Self-serve on an honor system (4010 Brick Church Pk.) and paid via cash, Venmo, or Paypal
đ„ Hidden Holler Farms | Where to shop: Order online for pick-up at Honey Tree Meadery or shop at farmers markets
đ„ Annie Acres | Where to shop: Shop online and reserve your items for pick-up at the Farm Stand (4610 Eatons Creek Rd.)
đ„ Tennessee Grass Fed | Where to shop: Available for home delivery and farm store pick-up (335 Williams Rd., Clarksville)
THE WRAP
Todayâs issue was written by Skylar.
Editorâs pick: Lace up your running shoes. St. Jude Rock ânâ Roll Running Series Nashville is hosting a new training event this Saturday, Jan. 28. Itâs free to join the capitol steps workout at 1 p.m. Sign-up now. đ
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