Rock out with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. | Photo by TDelCoro via Wikimedia Commons
As winter festivities return to Music City and holiday cheer fills the air, so will the sounds of the season. Prepare to sing and dance at these November and December concerts and stage productions.
Sounds of the season
Christmas 4 Kids Benefit | Monday, Nov. 25 | 7 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $43+ | This year’s lineup includes Phil Vassar, Chapel Hart, Ty Herndon, Jamie O’Neal, and Darryl Worley.
Mariah Carey | Monday, Nov. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $95+ | Hear Carey perform the record-breaking single “All I Want for Christmas Is You” alongside other classics.
Amy Grant & Vince Gill | Friday, Nov. 29-Saturday, Dec. 21 | Times vary | Ryman Auditorium | $78+ | The duo’s 12-show “Christmas at the Ryman” performance is now in its 14th year — hurry, tickets are selling out quickly.
“Elf In Concert” | Tuesday, Dec. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | $60+ | Buddy travels to New York in full elf uniform — this time with a live symphony orchestra.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra | Wednesday, Dec. 11 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $79+ | This progressive rock group makes its way back to Music City for another electric holiday performance.
Brett Eldredge | Friday, Dec. 20 | 8 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $74+ | The country crooner’s annual “Glow” holiday tour will culminate in Music City with special guest Stacey Ryan.
“Nashville’s Nutcracker” is a Music City holiday staple. | Photo by Karyn Kipley Photography
“Nashville’s Nutcracker” | Friday, Dec. 6-Thursday, Dec. 26 | Times vary | TPAC’s Jackson Hall | $53+ | This annual Nashville Ballet production features live music and scenes that are unique to Music City.
“Into the Woods” | Friday, Nov. 1-Sunday, Nov. 3 | Times vary | Trevecca Nazarene University’s McClurkan Hall | $12+ | The modern-day classic brings together everyone’s favorite storybook characters with a twist.
Saturday, Nov. 2
Hatch Show Print Block Party | Times vary | Hatch Show Print | $75 | Hand-print your own posters, T-shirts, tote bags, and tea towels using some of Nashville’s most iconic imagery.
Category 10 Grand Opening | 11 a.m. | Category 10 | Cost of purchase | Calling all Luke Combs fans — guests will have access to all four indoor entertainment spaces on opening day.
Intergalactic Bead Show | Saturday, Nov. 2-Sunday, Nov. 3 | Times vary | The Fairgrounds Nashville | Cost of purchase | Shop from 10+ bead and jewelry vendors at the two-day show.
Sunday, Nov. 3
Kosher Nashville Hot Chicken & JAM Fest | 12-4 p.m. | Gordon Jewish Community Center | Cost of purchase | In addition to hot chicken, there will be local craft vendors, a kid’s zone, and baked goods for sale.
“Sesame Street Live! Say Hello” | Times vary | TPAC’s Jackson Hall | $41+ | Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends arrive in Music City for this interactive production.
Monday, Nov. 4
Salsa Dance Lessons | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | The Nashville Palace | $10 | Get out on the dance floor at this new weekly event.
In the market for new digs? Condominium sales for The Emory, one of two Nashville Yards residential towers, are live. The building should be complete by year’s end with 2025 move-ins scheduled. There are 312 available units featuring 10-ft ceilings and custom closets. The Everett is also leasing.
Biz
Smoothie bowls and cold-pressed juices are on the way to Inglewood’s The Haysboro development. E+Rose will open in the second quarter of 2025, marking the eighth Nashville-area cafe. (Nashville Post)
Regional
Tomorrow, Nov. 2 will be the last sunset after 5 p.m. for the rest of the year in Nashville as we prepare for daylight saving time. Set your clocks back before bed or as soon as you wake up on Sunday — the next time we’ll see a 7 p.m. sunset will be in March. (WSMV)
Seasonal
Spruce up next weekend’s plans. Tanger Outlets Nashville hosts its tree lighting and Santa’s arrival celebration on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. Specialty activations include a VR snowball fight game, DIY wreath and ornament stations + a Mini Nutcracker performance by the Nashville Ballet.
Number
Over $50,000. That’s the record-breaking funds raised for the American Cancer Society via the Nashville 1/2, Marathon & 6.15K that took place at First Horizon Park on Saturday, Oct. 26. The event also saw the highest number of runners registered with nearly 4,000 people hitting the race route.
Finance
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The Buy
The Buy
A whole room space heater. Save $30 on a small but mighty space heater with a focus on safety — it has tip-over protection, a cool touch case, and will automatically shut off if overheated.
Speaking of trees, Metro Parks is in search of a 30 to 40-ft Norway spruce to be lit all holiday season at Public Square Park. If you or someone you know wants a claim to fame by contributing to the over 30-year tradition, submissions are accepted until Monday, Nov. 18.
