03.06.2024

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Try your luck at these St. Patrick’s Day events

A crowd of 50+ people wearing green and holding up beers at a St. Patrick's Day event.

We’ll raise a green beer to Von Patrick’s Day. | Photo via Von Elrod’s Beer Hall & Kitchen

While St. Patrick’s Day is still over a week away on Sunday, March 17, event calendars are filling up with festivities. If you enjoy having a few days to plan, we’ve rounded up 15 ways to get your green on in Music City.

For the family

St. Patrick’s Five Points Parade | Saturday, March 16 | 10 a.m. | Five Points, East Nashville | Free | Nashville Irish Music School, Nashville Fire Pipes and Drums, and other local groups will march in the parade.

St. Patrick’s Music City Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K | Saturday, March 16 | 8 a.m. | Shelby Park | $50+ | The 18th annual event boasts music, a beer garden, and post-race celebrations in support of Friends of Shelby Park & Bottoms.

St. Patrick’s Day Festival | Sunday, March 17 | 12-5 p.m. | GEODIS Park | $23+ | Visit the soccer stadium for live performances, food vendors, and activities with the Gaelic Athletic Football Club. Bonus: Kids 12 and under get in free.

Celtic and Country Music Connections | Sunday, March 17 | 1-2:15 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | Cost of admission | Celtic band Altan and Jerry Douglas will discuss influences, career highlights, and the creative process.

For the 21+ crowd

Foodie festivities + live music

Events

Wednesday, March 6

Short Film Showcase: Dare to Fail | Wednesday, March 6 | 8:30 p.m. | Third Coast Comedy Club, 1310 Clinton St., Ste. 121 | $5+ | This low stakes monthly film festival encourages local artists to make one-minute films based on the showcase theme.

Thursday, March 7

Soil Preparation | Thursday, March 7 | 12-1 p.m. | Nashville Public Library, Green Hills Branch, 3701 Benham Ave. | Free | Get the scoop on caring for soil, including how to take a soil sample and adding nutrients.
Paint Party | Thursday, March 7 | 6 p.m. | Drifters BBQ Joint, 1008-B Woodland St. | $24 | Paint the Town by Numbers hosts a fun night of painting and dining — your ticket includes a choice of paint kit.

Friday, March 8

Breakfast at Tiffany’s Afternoon Tea | Friday, March 8-Sunday, March 10 | Times vary | Blue Aster in Conrad Nashville, 1620 West End Ave. | $85 | Step into a tea service inspired by the iconic film starring Audrey Hepburn — light bites, tea, and a glass of bubbles included.

Saturday, March 9

Bark Market | Saturday, March 9 | 12-8 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing Nashville, 810 Division St. | Cost of purchase | It’s the ultimate shopping spree for your four-legged family members.
Pucker Up Release Party | Saturday, March 9 | 12-11 p.m. | Diskin Cider, 1235 Martin St. | Cost of purchase | Celebrate Diskin’s new wildberry lemonade cider with a vintage market, a 2000s playlists, and themed decor.

Sunday, March 10

Mariachi Olimpico | Sunday, March 10 | 1-3:45 p.m. | Plaza Mariachi, 3955 Nolensville Pk. | Free | Enjoy an afternoon of traditional and contemporary mariachi tunes.
A Red Carpet Evening | Sunday, March 10 | 5:30 p.m. | Belcourt Theatre, 2102 Belcourt Ave. | $225+ | The event includes food and drinks, a silent auction, and the opportunity to watch the 96th Academy Awards on the big screen.

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Seasonal

Culture

Say bonjour to Spring at Cheekwood in Bloom: Belles Fleurs

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A small child walks excitedly through a field of yellow flowers. A wide shot of Cheekwood with flowers blooming around a vine-covered archway.

Photos of past Cheekwood in Bloom Festivals and Great Spring Art Hop. | Photo credit: Courtesy of Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

Did you hear that? That’s the sound of a quarter-million blooms bursting into color.

Cheekwood in Bloom: Belles Fleurs brings a delightful slice of France to Nashville. From Saturday, March 9 to Sunday, April 14, witness 250,000 blooming bulbs paint the parterre-inspired gardens in a kaleidoscope of cheerful pastels, inspired by the French Impressionist Edgar Degas, whose work will be on display at the Cheekwood Mansion and Museum.

Channel your inner Emily in Paris as you stroll through the gorgeous grounds, and be sure to pause for a pic with the model Eiffel Tower.

Accompanying the festival is a full schedule of family-friendly special events, including:

Weekend music performances
The Great Spring Art Hop
“TOTS!” programs for the little ones, including Turtle Talks + drop-in style activities and storytimes
Hands-on adult workshops
And more

It’s a fully immersive French spring experience that’s sure to be as magnifique as it is memorable.

See details + make a reservation

News Notes

Civic

Yesterday was Election Day. Find unofficial results for the county primary, presidential preference primary, and Berry Hill municipal election. (WTVF)

Announced

Metro announced the latest round of participatory budgeting finalists. A total of $10 million will be allocated to 24 projects city-wide, from park and library improvements to traffic calming measures. See the full list. (The Tennessean)

Coming Soon

The hospitality group behind Harper’s Steakhouse opens The Finch American Grill on Friday, March 22 in the former Flying Saucer space — 111 10th Ave. S. #310. The Finch’s all-day menu features entrees like steak frites and short rib with poblano mac and cheese. Weekend brunch service is expected to launch this spring.

Concert

Make like a rolling stone and see Bob Dylan’s “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour at Brooklyn Bowl later this month. Tickets for the Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27 shows go on sale Friday, March 8.

Try This

All aboard for next month’s solar eclipse. Guests on the General Jackson Showboat’s “Tennessee Legends + Solar Eclipse Cruise” (Monday, April 8) will experience the eclipse at 95% totality while cruising down the Cumberland River. Tickets also include lunch and musician performances.

Shop

The Germantown Spring Crawl is coming up on Saturday, March 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit The Golden Slipper for a map of participating shops and discounts so you can shop and stroll the neighborhood with ease.

Fun Fact

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Announced

🎸 Ryman keeps rocking

Ryman’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame exhibit keeps rocking

A black and white striped dress worn by Diana Ross on display next to an "Diana Ross" concert poster.

Diana Ross last performed at the Ryman in 2019, opening the show amid flashing lights to a rendition of “I’m Coming Out.” | Photo by Catherine Powell

Ryman Auditorium’s collaborative exhibit with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is growing.

The second-floor space, which opened in fall 2022 after the venue received recognition as a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Landmark, honors inductees who have performed on the Ryman’s stage. Here are some of the new artifacts on display:

Diana Ross | Striped jumpsuit worn by The Supremes icon
R.E.M. | Dyna-Sonic snare drum from Bill Berry’s original drum kit
Ray Charles | Brown striped tuxedo
Brenda Lee | Blue satin dress worn during the filming of “Smokey and the Bandit II.” Fun fact: Lee’s first Nashville performance was on the Ryman stage in 1957, and she most recently appeared in 2022.
Lynyrd Skynyrd | Navy blue 1976 tour jacket and signed Remo drumhead used during the band’s Nov. 13, 2022 performance at the Ryman.

Entry to “Rock Hall at the Ryman” is included in all daytime tour tickets, which also offers access to Johnny Cash’s tour bus “JC Unit One” for a limited time.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Dylan

From the editor

Bob Dylan rarely plays back-to-back nights in Nashville, which has me curious how he’ll spend his free time in Music City later this month. Regardless, seeing him in the 1,200-person capacity Brooklyn Bowl should be a treat if you’re a fan.

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