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How to celebrate baseball with Copa de la Diversión

Pitcher wearing light blue Vihuelas uniform for copa de la diversion

Check out the special Copa de la Diversión uniform. | Photo by Casey Gower, courtesy of Nashville Sounds

Minor League Baseball fans know that baseball season means it’s time for Copa de la Diversión (or “Fun Cup”) — a season-long event series designed to “connect teams with their local US Hispanic communities.”

For special games and events, the Sounds transform into the Vihuelas — so named after the classic Mexican guitar. During Copa, the team wears a logo featuring this guitar in a woodcarving-style famous in Mexico.

A player tips his Vihuelas hat for Copa de la Diversion — Okay, we need that hat.
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Photo courtesy of the Nashville Sounds

Copa de la Diversión began in 2017 with four teams in Charlotte, Durham, Visalia, and Las Vegas. The next year, it expanded to 33 teams and added a little competition. The 2018 winner? The attendance-record-breaking Mariachis de Nuevo México in Albuquerque.

This year, 90 MiLB teams will compete to be crowned campeón based on ballpark experience, community engagement, and philanthropic impact.

Help the Vihuelas win by attending events and cheering them on at one of these upcoming games:

Vihuelas vs. Iowa Cubs | Saturday, May 27 | 6:35 p.m.
Vihuelas vs. Gwinnett Stripers | Friday, June 16 | 6:35 p.m.
Vihuelas vs. Charlotte Knights | Sunday, Aug. 20 | 6:05 p.m.

Just be sure you’re representing your team in style.

Events

Today, May 5

Spring Tennessee Craft Fair | Friday, May 5-Sunday, May 7 | Times vary | Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave. | Free+ | Shop fine crafts from jewelry, clay, and leather to wood, glass, painting, and more at the 52nd annual event.
Gregory Maqoma - CION: Requiem of Revel’s Bolero | Friday, May 5-Saturday, May 6 | 8-10 p.m. | Oz Arts Nashville, 6172 Cockrill Bend Cir. | $30+ | The award-winning theatrical experience is carried by the transformative singing of an African gospel quartet and features a rousing live score based on the stirring harmonies of Isicathamiya.

Saturday, May 6

Taylor Swift-themed Scavenger Hunt | Friday, May 5-Sunday, May 7 | Locations vary | $35 | Snap photos at 10+ locations using Taylor Swift song clues + get exclusive deals from participating vendors.
Tennessee Renaissance Festival | Saturday, May 6-Sunday, May 7 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Castle Gwynn, 2135 Newcastle Rd., Arrington | $25+ | Journey to 16th century England for specialty foods, magic shows, jousting, a marketplace, and more.

Sunday, May 7

Franklin Makers Market at the Factory | Sunday, May 7 | 12-4 p.m. | The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin | Free+ | Take in the spring air at this open-air market with 50+ artisan craft vendors, food trucks, and more.
Recycle, Reuse in the Garden! | Sunday, May 7 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Bell Garden Nashville, 855A Colice Jeanne Rd. | $5+ | Learn more about what you can recycle and reuse in the garden.

Monday, May 8

Monday Night Jazz in the Park | Monday, May 8 | 5-6 p.m. | Church Street Park, 600 Church St. | Free | Grab a blanket or lawn chair for this jazz concert in the park.

Tuesday, May 9

Beginner Calligraphy | Tuesday, May 9 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Graduate Nashville, 101 20th Ave. N. | $75 | This beginner’s class includes a calligraphy kit and in-person instruction.

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News Notes

Development

TPAC picked a trio of international architect firms to aid in the design of a new theater. The performing arts center is receiving $200 million from the state for its move to a yet-to-be-decided location. A new theater could expand programming + add ~33% audience growth. (Nashville Post)

Open

Ready to wine down from the week? The Co-Op is now serving up its signature frosé at a second location. Find the flamingo and flights in The Gulch’s Grace’s Alley — between Lucchese and Urban Outfitters — beginning at 11 a.m. today.

Announced

The Hard Rock Stage will return to downtown’s Hard Rock Cafe during CMA Fest week, with daily shows from 10:15 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. Some performers gracing the Hard Rock Stage include Logan Crosby, Walker Montgomery, and Sean Stemaly.

Eat

The Twelve Thirty Club is spicing things up this spring. A new seasonal menu includes items like beef carpaccio, crispy calamari, and four new sips. Saturday brunch series Rosé the Rooftop will also make its return + the debut of tableside cocktail experience The Twelve Thirty Club Bar Cart.

Concert

50 Cent presents his “The Final Lap” tour at Bridgestone Arena on Friday, July 28. The artist will be joined by Busta Rhymes and Jeremih. Tickets go on sale next Friday.

Feel Good

The Nashville Zoo celebrated the birth of a critically-endangered red ruffed lemur at the end of April. Penelope weighed a whopping 114 grams and will remain behind the scenes until she is large enough to move outside. This is the zoo’s first successful birth of the species since 2017. (WKRN)

Wellness

Want to kickstart your metabolism? (Who doesn’t?) Meet Metabolic Daily, a multi-strain probiotic that helps your body do more with the food you eat by boosting sugar and carb metabolism and reducing sugar cravings and energy slumps. Use code 6AMCITY for 20% off your first month of any membership.*

Finance

This card features a whopping 18 months of 0% intro APR on balance transfers (that’s well into 2024) and an additional 0% intro APR on purchases. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. It also gives you the chance to rake in cash back deals — with no annual fee.*

Holiday

Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Enter: Floom’s limited edition Mother’s Day arrangements. Browse one-of-a-kind bouquets featuring tulips, roses, peonies, orchids, and more. Plus, peruse the selection of indoor plants. Shop now.

Drink

If loving this is Red, we don’t want to be right

Taylor Swift-inspired drinks in Nashville, TN

A hot, red latte sits in a mug on a table next to the Taylor Swift "Speak Now" CD cover.

Drop everything now — meet your friends for a pre-show drink. | Photo by @frothymonkey, drink by @themillenialdiaries

What would happen if you just called Taylor Swift up? Invite her to join you for some pre-show, Eras-themed drinks.

OK, now that we have your attention — the next best thing to cocktails with Taylor is sippin’ on one in her honor. Here are a few local spots serving specialty drinks this weekend.

Bad Blood, 1989 Era | Moxy Nashville Downtown, 110 3rd Ave. S. | Four Roses, lemon juice, demerara sugar, topped with red wine

I Knew You Were Trouble, Red Era | White Limozeen, 101 20th Ave. N. | Old Forester bourbon, Japanese melon, kiwi, lemon, ginger, and egg white

Better Than Revenge, Speak Now Era | Frothy Monkey, 235 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | Chocolate, hazelnut, espresso, and soda

Midnight Rain Shot, Midnights Era | Bottle Cap, 2403 12th Ave. S.| Made with Pink Whitney and, of course, edible glitter

Cruel Summer, Lover Era | Teddy’s Tavern, 104 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | Dark rum punch

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The Wrap

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Fun fact Friday coming in hot. Yesterday, the Nashville Predators celebrated 25 years of being a part of the NHL franchise. On May 4, 1998, the Preds became the 27th team to join the league. We think 25 looks pretty good on y’all.

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