Jazz education

Music to our ears

• Rudy’s Jazz Room, 809 Gleaves St. | As the name suggests, this hub for jazz music hosts residencies and special performances six nights a week. Bookmark the calendar.
• Skull’s Rainbow Room, 222 Printers Alley | Listen to live jazz nightly beginning at 7:30 p.m. — see the schedule.
• Jazz on the Cumberland, Cumberland Park | Bring a blanket or lawn chair to this free family-friendly music event held on select Sundays May through October.
• Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Pl. | Upcoming Jazz Series performances include the Preservation Hall Jazz Band (May 21), Esperanza Spalding (Sept. 26), the Kenny Barron Trio (Oct. 29), and the Duke Ellington Orchestra (March 1, 2024).
• 3rd and Lindsley, 818 3rd Ave. S. | The Time Jumpers bring western swing music (a combination of swing jazz and country music) to the venue every Monday night.

• Book Signing with Kristin Chenoweth | Monday, April 24 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pk., Ste. 14 | $25.50 | Grab a signed copy of Kristin Chenoweth’s new book, “I’m No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts.”

• Block Printing on Fabric | Tuesday, April 25 | 6-8 p.m. | Turnip Green Creative Reuse, 1014 3rd Ave. S. | $75 | Participants will create their own design, carve their own block, and print on a garment, bag, or flag of their choice.
• Nashville Sounds vs. Omaha Storm Chasers | Tuesday, April 25-Sunday, April 30 | Times vary | First Horizon Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way | $10+ | Watch the Sounds take on the Storm Chasers for a six-game series — bring your pup for Tito’s Tail Waggin’ Tuesdays.

• Makeready L&L Innovator Dinner Series | Wednesday, April 26 | 5 p.m. | Makeready L&L, 200 4th Ave. N. | $90 | Enjoy a four-course meal and a night of engaging conversations on the topic of artists coming together to build impactful communities.

• Titans Draft Night | Thursday, April 27 | 6-9 p.m. | 6th & Peabody, 423 6th Ave. S. | Free | Watch the 2023 NFL Draft with T-Rac, Titans Cheerleaders, and other fans.

• Arbor Day Sunset Hike | Friday, April 28 | 7-8 p.m. | Shelby Bottoms Nature Center and Greenway, 1900 Davidson St. | Free | This one-mile sunset hike is open to all ages.

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• Luxury motor coach company Vonlane will launch its second Nashville route on Friday, May 26. The daily service will transport passengers between Omni Nashville and Hilton Memphis hotels. Tickets begin at $109 one way + $218 roundtrip. (Nashville Business Journal)

• Nashville SC’s Saturday night match against Los Angeles FC ended in a 1-1 draw. Fans have two opportunities to cheer on the Boys in Gold at home this week — first at the US Open Cup vs. San Antonio FC on Wednesday, April 26 and again on Saturday, April 29 vs. Atlanta United FC. Score tickets.

• Chef Sean Brock’s East Nashville restaurant Audrey (809 Meridian St.) is launching brunch service on Saturday, April 29. The menu will be available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Reservations are encouraged, with a portion of seats reserved for walk-ins.

• Hear from local transit agencies at “Ticket to Ride” on Friday, April 28. Participants will travel from WeGo Riverfront Station to Donelson Station, followed by food, drinks, and conversation at Phat Bites. Register for the free event.

• “Enter with gusto and open up today’s track like a poem.” That’s a line still dazzling us from our recent poetry contest. Be part of the judging panel and vote for your favorite poem. Fun fact: All the words in our finalists’ poems came from one of our newsletters.

• Hydration is key this time of year. Need to buy some water that will actually make you want to drink water? Meet Hint and use code 6AMCITY for over 45% off. (Hint: We love the Watermelon and Peach Raspberry flavors.)*

• Itching to take a vacation? We’re always in support of time off + self care — so we’ve rounded up five drool-worthy vacation spots to help you plan. This romantic chateau in Nova Scotia is one of our favorites on the list. See the rest.

• Two words: free bowling. Sign up for Kids Bowl Free to connect with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling everyday this summer. Plus, grab a Family Pass + up to four adults can join in on the fun.

• Get excited to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with our online shop (Six & Main). Cheers with this Margarita Bundle from Simple Times Mixers, and treat your taste buds with Sobremesa, a small-batch mole and salsa company.