There’s no place like Music City. | Photo via Fifth + Broadway
With “Wicked: For Good” flying into theaters this Friday, Nov. 21, Music City is channeling Emerald City with themed activities and plenty of ways to add some pink and green to your week.
Strike a pose and shop
Follow the yellow brick road to Fifth + Broadway and snap a heel-clicking photo at this new mural. While there, try a special parfait at Hattie Jane’s Creamery, pick up green and pink macarons at Le Macaron, and design a “Wicked” bracelet at Little Words Project.
Pink, pink, and more pink at The Pink Hermit Cafe. | Photo by NASHtoday
Dine like Glinda and Elphaba
Pink is always in style at The Pink Hermit Cafe, located inside The Hermitage Hotel. Start the day with coffee and pastries or visit during Aperitivo Hour for a pink grapefruit spritz. For lunch, head to GreenHouse Bar and enjoy a meal surrounded by greenery.
A soundtrack for Oz lovers
Round out the week with “Wicked: For Good” soundtrack listening parties at Grimey’s, Vinyl Tap, and The Groove. You can also step into Oz one more time at the Hutton Hotel’s “Off Broadway: Best Of” finale night on Saturday, Nov. 22.
Tulip Grove is one of the state’s best-preserved pre-Civil War era homes. | Photo courtesy of Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage
Embrace the spirit of an old-fashioned holiday with family-friendly activities and festive performances at the Jacksonian Christmas Festival on Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14.
The festival will take place at Tulip Grove, a hidden gem on The Hermitage estate. Built for Andrew Jackson Donelson, private secretary to President Andrew Jackson, the pre-Civil War home is one of the best surviving examples of Greek Revival design in the state, making it the perfect place to host a holiday festival full of history and family fun.
Expect to be delighted with carolers spreading holiday cheer, live music and dance, holiday craft-making, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, food trucks, artisan booths, and a Christmas trolley.
Plus, enhance your visit with a Jacksonian Christmas Tour or a horse-drawn wagon tour across the estate.
Nashville may get its first real look at “Nateland,” a proposed theme park from Nate Bargatze, today at 4:10 p.m. CT, when Storyland Studios unveils a “major new US-based theme park” reportedly connected to the comedian at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo in Orlando. (Nashville Post)
Open
New to Nashville Yards: Culaccino opens today with scratch-made pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and seasonal cocktails. The restaurant from chef Frank Pullara sits on the ground floor of The Emory and is just a few steps away from The Pinnacle if you’re looking for a pre-show meal.
Announced
“SEC Nation” is heading to Vanderbilt this Saturday, Nov. 22. The SEC Network pregame show will broadcast live from Alumni Lawn from 9 to 11 a.m. with Laura Rutledge, Paul Finebaum, Roman Harper, Jordan Rodgers + Tim Tebow breaking down matchups. Additionally, “The Paul Finebaum Show” will broadcast on-site Friday from 2 to 6 p.m.
Civic
Heads up, East Nashville. The East Convenience Center reopens for recycling and trash drop-offs today after a round of infrastructure upgrades. The project added a new main entrance building and updated safety railings around drop-off points.
Concert
Earth, Wind & Fire is coming to FirstBank Amphitheater on Tuesday, May 12. Later in the year, on Thursday, Oct. 22, the Red Clay Strays will take the stage at Bridgestone Arena with special guests Sierra Ferrell and Brent Cobb.
Sports
Nashville SC is reshaping its roster following its first full season under head coach B.J. Callaghan. In addition to Walker Zimmerman entering free agency, the club also declined contract options on longtime goalkeeper Joe Willis and six others, while exercising options on four players.
Plan Ahead
Tickets are now on sale for the James Beard Foundation’s Taste America dinner on Monday, Feb. 2. The one-night, multi-course event at Noko will feature chef Dung “Junior” Vo collaborating with chef Chris Baird of S.S. Gai.
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