Feb. 29, 1928: Marriages and radio waves

• Do we hear wedding bells? The newspaper reported that between 1897 and 1927, Davidson County issued ~100 more marriage licenses, or “passports to bliss,” during leap years compared to non-leap years.
• Turn the radio dial to WSM and you would hear a farm and home program at 11:45 a.m., followed by a lunch time concert, businesses news at 5:30 p.m., and musical variety radio programs to close out the evening.
  

Feb. 29, 1952: Theater opening and farmers market news

• The 2,000-seat Tennessee Theater opened the night before with Gordon MacRae, Phyllis Kirk, and other movie stars in attendance. The Art Deco theater at 527 Church St. was demolished in the 1980s.
• Davidson County purchased the first tract of land for the new $1 million farmers market, which would later open in 1955. The open air market was renovated in 1995, becoming the Nashville Farmers Market we know today.

Feb. 29, 1964: Snow and Beatlemania

• Nashville woke up to 4-6 inches of snow the day before, making it Leap Day and a snow day.
• The Tennessean’s Youth Speaks Out columnist asked, “What is this thing called Beatlemania?” As we know, the Beatles touched down in the US three weeks earlier, provoking the “screams and feverish adoration of young people.”
• Nashvillians enjoyed steak nights (75 cents) at Belle Meade Buffet, Maine lobster ($3.95) at Biltmore Restaurant, and barbecue dinners ($1) at the 24-hour Charlie Nickens restaurant, according to advertisements.

• Ariat Insider Denim Embroidery | Thursday, Feb. 29 | 4-7 p.m. | Ariat, 5034 Broadway, C107 | Cost of purchase | Enjoy free custom embroidery with any denim purchase.
• Salemtown Snacking | Thursday, Feb. 29 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Spread Market & Larder, 1330 5th Ave. N. | $15 | The neighborhood snacking event includes pairing suggestions and tastings, plus the opportunity to purchase wine by the glass.

• Jagged Little Pill | Friday, March 1-Saturday, March 2 | Times vary | TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St. | $47+ | Sing along during this musical based on Alanis Morissette’s music.
• Nashville Black Market First Fridays | Friday, March 1 | 6-10 p.m. | Nashville Farmers Market, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. | $5+ | The monthly market is back with 70+ vendors, food trucks, games, and more.

• Cajun Shrimp Boil | Saturday, March 2-Sunday, March 3 | Times vary | Tennessee Brew Works, 809 Ewing Ave. | Cost of purchase | Visit the brewery for live music and 1,300 pounds of Gulf Shrimp, andouille sausage, corn, and potatoes.
• Songwriter Session: Kelsey Waldon | Saturday, March 2 | 12-12:45 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | Cost of admission | Hear from the singer-songwriter who, in 2019, was the first to sign a recording contract with John Prine’s Oh Boy Records in 15 years.

• Monkeys on a String | Sunday, March 3 | 7 p.m. | 3rd and Lindsley, 818 3rd Ave. S. | $15 | The Texas-based group performs a high-energy tribute to Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds.

• Vanderbilt Jazz Orchestra | Monday, March 4 | 8 p.m. | Blair School of Music’s Turner Hall, 2400 Blakemore Ave. | Free | Jazz fans, don’t miss this performance by the Blair School of Music’s new student ensemble.

• The area’s first luxury motorcoach resort is expected to break ground this summer in Ashland City. Locker’s Southern View will offer RV lots and cabins, as well as a restaurant, tasting room, and outdoor amenities like kayaking and pickleball. (Nashville Business Journal)

• The seven-tower development proposed for the former Beaman Automotive property (1525 Broadway) has shiny new renderings. If approved, GBT Realty’s MidCity Nashville would bring retail, residential, and office space to Midtown in two phases. (Nashville Post)

• Off to the Windy City? Frontier Airlines is adding a new nonstop flight to Chicago O’Hare Airport from the Nashville International Airport. The three-day-a-week flight launches Thursday, May 16. One-way tickets start at $19 for a limited time. (WZTV)

• Nashville SC will take on Inter Miami CF in the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 after last night’s 4-0 win over Moca FC. Nashville hosts the first leg at GEODIS Park on Thursday, March 7. Remaining tickets go on sale to the public tomorrow, March 1 at 1 p.m.

• Blood Assurance has an urgent need for O negative blood donations in the region, with supplies having reached “dangerously low levels.” Find a donor center or mobile unit — or call 800-962-0628 to set up an appointment.

• Select routes around Bridgestone Arena will be closed beginning Monday, March 11 for the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament and SEC Party in the Park (we’ll have more on that later). In the meantime, make note of lane and road closures.

• Burger joint Brown’s Diner is back in the breakfast game. The all-day offering features all the classics, including buttermilk pancakes, biscuits, and burritos, as well as breakfast sandwiches made with Charpier’s Bakery bread. Check out the menu.

• Follow the yellow brick road to the 9th annual Picnic with the Library on Sunday, April 28. The event, hosted in the Main Library’s lobby, will feature themed activities, including story time, music, crafts, and character visits. Tickets go on sale Thursday, March 7.

• This Friday, March 1 is National Employee Appreciation Day, and, to celebrate, Nashville Downtown Partnership is hosting Work Perks in the Park: Pizza Party edition, offering free pizza from The Stillery, drinks + giveaways at Church Street Park from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. — for the first 100 downtown workers only. See details.*

• The secret to spotless furniture: ChomChom’s reusable lint roller, which picks up pet hair and lint like nobody’s business. Get it on sale for a few more hours.*

• Upper Deck Golf | Friday, March 8-Saturday, March 9 | Times vary | Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way | $80+ | Play an epic round of golf inside Nissan Stadium, from the upper deck to custom greens on the field below.
• Von Patrick’s Day | Saturday, March 16 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Von Elrod’s Beer Hall and Kitchen, 1004 4th Ave. N. | $30+ | Celebrate Von Patrick’s Day with green beer, Rubiks Groove on the main stage, and a best dressed contest.
• Frist Arts Fest | Sunday, March 24 | 1-5:30 p.m. | Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway | Free+ | Join the museum for a day of performances, art making, music, and other family-friendly activities.
• Eggstravaganzoo | Saturday, March 30 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pk. | $23+ | Visit the zoo for egg hunts by age group, face painting, and keeper talks.