Tennessee Tourism Round Up: Music, Art And Valentine's Day Preparations

  • Thursday, January 22, 2015
  • Amanda Stravinsky

Tennessee’s upcoming tourism news is consolidated for your convenience below. For a complete list of Tennessee events, visit tnvacation.com/calendar.

Ongoing

Paris – The traveling Civil War exhibition “Common People in Uncommon Times” will be on display through March 28 at the Paris-Henry County Heritage Center.

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Memphis – Enjoy the Women in Blues Showcase noon to 4 p.m. at the Center for Southern Folklore.

Jan. 24

Jackson – The Jackson Symphony will perform a medley of musical pieces as part of the “Crystal Ball” fundraiser at the Carl Perkins Civic Center.

Hendersonville – Groovy fun is to be had at the 70s Disco vs. Rock N Roll Costume Party at The Rudder at Anchor High Marina.

Jan. 24-25

Shelbyville – Enjoy fast-paced adventure at the 23rd Annual FMF Indoor MX Winter Series at Calsonic Arena.

Jan. 26

Jonesborough – Stories surrounding “Everything Old Is New Again” kicks off the fourth season of A Night with the Yarn Exchange 7 p.m. at the International Storytelling Center.

Jan. 27

Pigeon Forge – Local police and fire departments will go against each other during Lumberjack Feud Dinner Show’s 3rd annual Climbing for Hope fundraiser 4:30 p.m. at the Lumberjack Feud Dinner Show.

Jan. 30

Nashville – Roger Waters, the creative force of Pink Floyd, narrates his opera, Ça Ira, set during the French Revolution 8 p.m. at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

Jan. 30-31

Nashville – Discover the science behind “Doctor Who,” complete with a ride in the TARDIS during Wibbly Wobbly Weekend at Adventure Science Center.

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Covington – Experience Narnia all over again with Joseph Robinette’s “The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe” at the Historic Ruffin Theater.

Jan. 31

Spring City – Matt Cordell, one of the country’s best Elvis Tribute artists, will perform 7:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Valley Theatre. Tickets are $10.

Union City – The traveling exhibit “Titanic” will be on display through May 2 at Discovery Park of America.

Nashville – Children and adults can participate in the family program Musical Petting Zoo noon to 2 p.m. at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Counce – Attend the 2015 Annual Banquet & Awards Ceremony by The McNairy Regional Alliance with comedians Nicholas Inman, Bernard Strayhorn, and Sam Vice 6 p.m. at Pickwick Landing State Park.

Feb. 3-8

Nashville – The six-time Tony Award-winning “Kinky Boots” will play at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Andrew Jackson Hall.

Feb. 6

Bristol, TN/VA – Hear songs and stories from A.P. Carter’s Martin guitar with Dale Jett and Wayne Henderson 7 p.m. in the Performance Theater at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum.

Feb. 6, 20

Murfreesboro – Participate in a special winter evening exhibit viewing of “Wedding Dresses Through the Decades” 4-8 p.m. at the Oaklands Historic House Museum.

Feb. 7

Memphis – The annual fundraiser Cirque du CMOM will take place, themed “Pop. Rock. And Roll.” 7 p.m. to midnight at The Children’s Museum of Memphis. Tickets are $150 per person.

Jackson – Learn the basics of typography and hand lettering with a workshop 9 a.m. to noon at TheCO, 541 Wiley Parker Rd. Jackson, TN 38305.

Memphis – Staxtacular will present a new spin on a classic groove 7 p.m. at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music.

Covington – Taste samples during the Chocolate Tour 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Historic Court Square. Tickets are $5.

Feb. 7-8

Shelbyville – See the Pony Games as the U.S. Mounted Equestrian Games Association puts on a show of pure entertainment at Clearview Horse Farm.

Feb. 8

Memphis – Have a Champagne Sunday among regionally and nationally-acclaimed metal art noon to 5 p.m. at the Metal Museum.

Feb. 12

Columbia – A step-by-step paint-along painting class of “Rollin’ on the River” will take place 6-9 p.m. at the Excel Studio, sponsored by Rippavilla Plantation.

Jonesborough – The annual Ladies Valentine’s Tea will have a variety of teas and treats 10 a.m. at the International Storytelling Center.

Feb. 13

Nashville – An assemblage of decorative arts from the 18th century Norfolk estate Houghton Hall makes up the newest exhibit “Houghton Hall: Portrait of an English Country House” on display at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts.

Nashville – Celebrate Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday with “Sinatra Forever” 8 p.m. at War Memorial Auditorium.

Chattanooga – Fathers and daughters can dance the night away at the Victorian-themed Royal Valentine Dance 6-9 p.m. at The Granfalloon.

Jackson – The Dirt Pilgrims and The West Tennessee Homebrewers will play 7-9 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.

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