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Do you allow your teens/tweens/ kids to walk/bike to Walgreens or some place like that near your home? Eva Nirgaz Abdullah No, but my kids probably think I am too strict. Carol Coker No, but mine are young. I don’t think I will when they are older, either. Traffic and drivers are crazy, not to mention the possibility of abduction. Michelle Leigh Graham No, definitely not! Too many kids missing, kidnapped and so on. Times are not like they used to be; people do crazy things! Margaret Killion I only let my son who is 16 (not driving yet) but not my girls — they are way too young! My son still isn’t allowed to unless he has his phone and I know exactly where he’s going! Gwen Williams Howard There are no bike ways in my neighborhood for me to even go with them. Our bike outings are just for sport or exercise. However, when they are teens I’ll allow it for errands. Teens need more responsibilities. Buddy systems make good practice, always! BTW, I have two tween boys.
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Amy Lawson Butterworth We live too far in the country to ride to the store, but if we lived closer, I believe I would let mine ride. Sarah LaSota Moore Do you really want to teach your kids that every person they encounter is scary and probably wants to hurt them? What a frightened way to live! Or, do you want them to learn to make smart decisions about their surroundings and travel safely with friends? My 5-year-old has learned NEVER to go anywhere with a stranger, but I don’t want her to think there is danger lurking behind every bush. That’ simply not true. Tami Worley Holloman Not now since mine’s only 5. However, even if he were old enough, I don’t know if I would allow it. It would require walking/biking down a very busy road, which even I don’t want to do! He’s an only child, so no brothers/sisters can go with him. I might consider it if he were a teenager and had a friend to go with him, but that’s a long time in the future for us.
Melissa Nicole Proudfoot Svendsen I’d say, “Excuse me one minute,” to whom I was talking to and then lean down and tell my son I will not listen to a rude little boy and that when he finds his manners and can nicely say excuse me like I did then he could have a turn ... It took a little work but I started at age 3 and by 4 he even learned to wait until I said, “Yes, sir, what can I do for you?” before he started telling me what he needed. Amber McMillan Weber We’ve taught our kids that if they need to tell Mommy or Daddy something when we’re talking to other adults, they can touch our arm (and keep their hand there), which lets us know they want to tell us something ... then we can give them our full attention when we’re finished talking to the other adult. This has worked great for our family!
My 5-year-old continuously interrupts me while I am talking with someone else. She gets louder until I acknowledge her. Have any of you dealt with this? Victoria Burls My 5-year-old would do it ... every time she would I’d tell her that grown ups are talking and she needed to wait until we were done ... or if it’s really important then you say excuse me ... I kept reminding her until she learned ... now when her little sister does it she tells her the same thing!!
MIND YOUR MANNERS! Kids need lots of reminders to mind their manners and not interupt when you are talking to adults, readers say.
Tiffiney Winchester Jenkins Yes my 6year-old started that when she was 5 as well, we taught her to raise her hand when she wanted to speak, but she still interrupts. Rowena Soriano Gonzalez Aldridge We did exactly as Amber suggests and it worked brilliantly. We also taught our child to say, “Excuse me” if she is addressing a group of adults. We began this when she had just turned 5 and she picked it up pretty quickly; within a week she was doing it consistently and has retained it all these years later. Priscilla Pinson Lockard We have taught our almost 5-year-old to say excuse me when there is something she needs to say and then we put an index finger up to say wait. She knows when I take that hand/finger down she has my full attention and if I am where I can, I will look her in the face and ask her what she needs in a polite way. By my putting up a visual cue it lets her know I heard her but she still has to wait.
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5-year-old co-sleeping with parents here’s what our local moms say: Mirna Aguilar I have this problem! My 3-yearold is a mommy’s girl to the max! She won’t even stay at day care without causing a scene. Breaks my heart to leave her in such a vulnerable condition, but if she gets her way every time she cries then she will know that she just has to cry to get her way. I would send her back to bed and maybe lie with her in her own bed then reassure her when it is time to wake up she can come crawling into my bed. That way she gets accustomed to sleeping in her own bed all night until the typical time that children come pouncing to wake up the parents anyway.
Gracie Grandberry-Kloutse Send her back to her bed; if not she will continue to come in your room. I know my 5-year-old tried the same thing. I let her come in and after that she tried it every night. Amanda Thompson Parks I am a divorced mom. My 5-year-old sleeps with me every night. We always read a book together, play Crazy Eights or do an I Spy page out of a book. This is time that I treasure, and I hope she will, too, as she grows up. I figure she will sleep in her room when she is ready.
Theresa Worrell Morrow I only have one exception to not sleeping in my bed — it is allowed if there are possible tornadoes or high winds over night. Other than that, you have to sleep in your own bed. That originally got started because my room was downstairs and the other bedrooms were upstairs with a bunch of old trees hanging over the house. Plus, after you’ve tried to carry a child down the stairs to safety with tornado sirens blaring, cats underfoot, while both of you are half asleep guided only by a dying flash light ... it’s just easier to sleep in the same room. — Kiera Ashford (please turn the page)
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Bye-Bye, Ba-Ba! transitioning from bottle to sippy cup: make it a toy “Once a baby starts pulling your hair, your earrings, and your glasses, he can grasp a two-handled cup, so fill one with water and hand it over to that grabbing machine of yours,” advises Deborah B. of Brentwood. “Babies put everything in their mouths, so he’ll figure it out by trial and error. When he turns 1, swap the water for milk at meal times and he’ll already be an old pro.”
keepin’ it real Breast-fed babies are used to warm milk and skin-to-skin contact. Handing them a hard plastic cup of cold milk is like yanking you from a warm cozy bed and making you sleep on a cold bathroom floor. That’s why Jen F. of College Grove made the switch by warming the milk, using a soft rubber spout, and holding her daughter in the same snuggly position she would if she were nursing. “Take your time and replace one feeding a week with the cup so your breasts and your baby can gradually adjust to the change.”
who’s thirsty? That bedtime bottle is like Ambien to infants; they’re counting sheep by the time they sip the last drop. That’s why it’s usually the last feeding anyone wants to monkey around with. “Introduce the cup for the morning feedings first,” says Ann B. of Franklin. “Babies are really hungry then. They’ll chow down on anything you hand them.” She used a soft, nipple-like spout at first to ease the transition, and then switched to a firmer spout a few months later.
don’t wimp out Nobody likes change, but standing your ground is the hallmark of good parenting, so get used to it now! “We waited until my son was almost 2, and I think that was a mistake because he really had a mind of his own at that point. He would throw the sippy on the floor and scream, ‘Ba-ba!!’ until caved in,’” admits Bill M. of Nashville. “Our pediatrician said he would drink when he was thirsty enough, so held firm and he eventually took a cup. It took about a week 10 days of fits and cups flying at my head though.” — Deborah Bohn
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emember simpler mornings of not too long ago? Sitting, chatting and nibbling, reading the paper, feeding the baby. That’s so over. Now, parents wake up around 5 a.m. to check e-mail, Facebook and Twitter accounts while kids start with text messages, video games and Facebook. Families literally wrestle for the computer like they used to for the shower. Mom might try getting the kids to eat a decent breakfast, but before you know it, she’s cracking open her laptop, too, and Johnny’s running for the bus with his cold breakfast cereal half eaten. It’s just another crazy school morning in the Internet age. Only wait a minute. Combine the recently published study from Chinese and U.S. researchers on Internet addiction disorder and the decline of gray matter in the brain with no breakfast and what have you got? A good argument for listening to Mom and powering down long enough to eat something healthy — especially little Johnny who has a morning of school work ahead of him. After going eight - 10 hours without food, what your child eats is definitely the most important meal of his day. “The nature of the food we eat affects hormones in profound ways for many hours after a meal,” says David Ludwig, M.D., author of Ending the Food Fight (Houghton Mifflin). What’s best for kids in the morning, Ludwig says, are breakfast foods with a low glycemic index (GI). The term refers to how rapidly carbohydrates affect blood sugar. How to tell if a food has a low glycemic index? A quick rule of thumb: The more processed the food, the higher its GI; the higher a food’s fiber content, the lower its GI. Breakfast, in other words, should be a high-fiber event. This means vegetables and fruits (but not juice — the fiber is in the pulp and skin) and whole grains. For the record, a whole grain is an intact, unrefined grain that retains the bran and germ, its nutrient- and fiber-rich components. So now what? Prepare the oatmeal or low-fat yogurt and fruit smoothie or whole-wheat bagel with low-fat cream cheese before your kids come into the kitchen — BEFORE you get sucked into the chasm of Internet delight. Teach your kids that what they eat in the morning IS important, and everyone will be better off for it. Oh, and do try instigating a few Internet limits. Remember, everything in moderation is best, anyway.
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back-to-school bonanza
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ark your calendars for Saturday, Aug. 13 when Williamson Parent magazine presents its annual Back-to-School Fair at Cool Springs Galleria. Students — and parents! — can enjoy a fashion show, learn about local after-school activities and programs, take in a variety of family entertainment and demonstrations, visit more than 50 booths and register for thousands of dollars in giveaways. “Right now, parents are looking for the best and most affordable products and services to help their children,” says Williamson Parent Publisher Stewart Day. “The Back-to-School fair provides a perfect environment for moms and dads to meet one on one with the very best programs available in the Middle Tennessee area.” The fair takes place from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and admission is free. Cool Springs Galleria is located at 1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin. Call 256-2158 or visit parentworld.com.
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august auditions for blair children’s chorus
oung vocalists in grades 1 - 12 can participate in one of the renowned Blair Children’s Chorus Program Ensembles by auditioning this month. The program is classically based, with a strong emphasis on healthy vocal production, music reading skills and performance. Six choruses comprise Blair Children’s Chorus, and there are openings in them all. Kids can audition on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Tuesday, Aug. 23 from 2 - 4 p.m.; auditions take place in rooms 2190 and 2192 at the Blair School of Music (2400 Blakemore Ave., Nashville). Choose from the Concert Choir (girls in grades 8 - 12), Young Men’s Choir (boys with changed/changing voices), Blair Choristers (girls in grades 5 and higher), Nashville Boychoir (boys in grades 3 and higher), Young Singers of Blair (girls in grades 3 and higher) and Preparatory Chorus (boys and girls in grades 1 - 3). To learn more, call 322-7651 or visit http://blair.vanderbilt. edu/ensembles/pre-college-ensembles/blair-childrens-chorus-program-ensembles.
plan for the private school fair Pondering the private school option for your child’s education? Mark your calendar for Saturday, Sept. 17 when Nashville Parent’s annual Private School Fair takes place at Adventure Science Center (ASC) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Representatives from more than 50 independent schools in Middle Tennessee will be available to speak one on one with you about everything their schools offer. Admission is free to the fair (regular admission applies to ASC exhibits). Are you a school wanting to secure a booth at the fair? Call 256-2158, ext. 139.
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grandma’s camp connects kids to nature Grandparents and their little prides and joys can connect with nature during Grandma’s Camp taking place Aug. 19 - 21 at Camp Marymount in Fairview. Activities include tribal competitions, 4-H Club farm animals, goat milking, swimming, canoeing, hiking and more. You can also enjoy traditional camp fun like songs, stories and s’mores around the campfire. Cost is $72 per person plus a $25 registration fee, which includes two nights accommodations, five meals and craft activities. Scholarships are available. To learn more or to register, call 631-6268 or visit grandmascampusa.com.
fun at town center saturdays Alicia Helms is a Brentwood mom and owner of the lifestyle store, Spruce, in Brentwood’s Town Center. She’s also the brainchild behind the city’s new bimonthly event, Town Center Saturdays (TCS). “It is a city market, which basically combines a farmers’ market with a Main Street festival atmosphere,” says Helms. The next TCS takes place on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Approximately 50 vendors will be on site at the roundabout in the Town Center area. In addition to fresh produce, local artists and retail vendors, you can enjoy live music and children’s activities, including a balloon artist and temporary tattoos. Learn more at towncentersaturdays.org.
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tpac’s hot season for young people photo credit: Douglas Robertson
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ach year, TPAC Education presents a variety of theatrical performances for school children (available to public, private and home-school students) via its Humanities Outreach in Tennessee (HOT) program. TPAC recently announced its 2011 - 2012 season, and reservations can be made beginning Monday, Aug. 8. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are $8 per person. This season’s schedule is as follows: • Oct. 11: La Traviata (grades 7 - 12); $7 students, $10 adults • Nov. 1 - 3: The Rivalry (grades 7 - 12) • Nov. 9 - 11: Alice in Wonderland (grades 2 - 4) • Dec. 6 - 9: San Jose Taiko (grades K - 12) • Feb. 28 - 29: Treasured Stories by Eric Carle (grades PreK - 2) • March 5 - 7: Davolo Dance Theater (grades 3 - 12) • March 28: Fisk Jubilee Singers (grades K - 4) • May 8 - 11: Zorro (grades 3 - 8) • June 6: Public Square Art Project (grades K - 12); $2
Visible Fictions presents Zorro May 8 -11 as part of TPAC’s 2011 - 2012 HOT series.
For more information, including show descriptions, visit tpac.org and click on the “TPAC Education” tab.
the ticker... THE DONELSONHERMITAGE MOMS CLUB hosts a Popsicles and Bubbles playtime event on Monday, Aug. 8 at Hermitage Park (3700 James Kay Lane, Hermitage) at 10 a.m. Area moms can bring their little ones and meet fellow mothers and learn about Moms Club. Enjoy refreshments and planned activities for the kids. Admission is free. For
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more info, contact Arrione Galvin at 758-9359 or e-mail her at arrione@ yahoo.com.
UNITED NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH SERVICE is offering back-to-school physicals and immunizations for children 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon - Fri. TennCare and private insurance
is accepted; uninsured patients are charged on a sliding fee scale. The physicals take place at 1223 Dickerson Road, Nashville. To make an appointment, call 6208647 or visit unitedneighborhood. org.
KROGER SAFARI FRIDAYS take place every Friday in August at Nashville Zoo.
Show your Kroger card and a Kroger receipt at the admission window and receive a free zoo admission with the purchase of another of equal or greater value. The zoo is located at 3777 Nolensville Road. Call 833-1534 or visit nashvillezoo.org for more info.
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We are recruiting children with autism, and their parents, for a study investigating questions about what things affect the development of useful language. Children who participate in this study will come to the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center with a parent for 7 clinic appointments over a 16-month period. For information about participating with your child in assessments of language, social, and play skills and for more information about the Useful Speech Study, please call or email: Elizabeth Gardner, Project Coordinator elizabeth.gardner@vanderbilt.edu
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savvy mama The flu vaccine’s already available, and the CDC says the time to start vaccinating kids is now.
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ummer’s heat is still sweltering, but the FDA has already unveiled the 2011 - 12 flu vaccines in preparation for the flu season ahead. An estimated 5 - 20 percent of Americans come down with the flu each year, and the Centers for Disease Control recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get a flu shot each year. That said, visits to the doctor can be hard to schedule once the school year begins. Because you’re a savvy mom, though, you know you’re going to get a jump on the scheduling to get those sought-after after-school appointments! The CDC recommends the annual flu vaccine to everyone 6 months of age and older. To learn more about what to expect from the upcoming flu season, visit CDC.gov.
fun at the fairs!
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midst the hustle of back-to-school season, take time to frolic with your family at one (or all!) of the seven county fairs happening in Middle Tennessee this month. The big boy —
the Wilson County Fair — takes place Aug. 12 - 20 at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center (945 E. Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon). Boasting the biggest midway, thrill seekers can test their limits on this year’s new ride: Vertigo, a high-flying swing. Every night features live entertainment, animal shows, competitions, exhibits and more. Kids Night is Thursday, Aug. 18, featuring the Battery Power Ride Toy Race and the Pedal Push Tractor Ride Pull. Hours vary daily. Admission is $7 adults, $5 ages 6 12, free ages 5 and younger. Season tickets are $30; ride tickets are $1 a pop (each ride takes two to five tickets), or get an armband for $20. Learn more at wilsoncountyfair.net. Find more county fair festivities in “The Calendar,” on page 81.
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ow in its 13th year, our annual Best of Parenting awards are decided by YOU, our loyal readers! Now’s the time to go online and cast your votes in dozens of categories ranging from entertainment and local attractions to pediatricians and child-care centers to play places and family-friendly eateries. Log on to parentworld.com and click on “Best of Parenting 2011” to start voting. Voting ends Sunday, Sept. 25, and the winners will be announced in our November issue.
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arlee Beam, 3-year-old daughter to Jason and Kelli Beam of Murfreesboro and sister to 8-year-old brother Drew, acts just like your average growing girl. However, Carlee was born with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) — a motor neuron disease that affects the voluntary muscles used for activities such as crawling, walking, head and neck control, and swallowing. SMA has kept Carlee from walking. “She was diagnosed just after her second birthday after months of testing and a muscle biopsy,” recalls Kelli Beam. “The only milestones she didn’t meet was pulling up and walking on her own. She has SMA Type II and may still be able to walk one day … that is our prayer.” The Beam family is raising awareness about SMA by hosting a skeet shoot and fund-raising event in spring 2012. They hope the community will join them for “Honor SMA Angels” by lighting a candle at sunset on Saturday, Aug. 13 to remember and honor those who have died from SMA. You can also get involved and help spread awareness and raise money to aid in the search to find treatment and cure for SMA. To start your own fundraiser for SMA, call Families of SMA at 800-8861762 or go online at fsma.org or curesma.org.
mobile mammograms serve middle tennessee women Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Saint Thomas Health are partners in funding the new “Mission in Motion” mobile mammography bus that serves 16 Middle Tennessee counties including Cannon, Cheatham, Davidson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson. The hot pink and white bus visits community centers, libraries and shopping centers in underserved areas to provide mammograms to uninsured and underinsured women. The service is free to women who meet federal poverty guidelines and cash pay for others. Mission in Motion can serve up to 60 women per day. To schedule the bus to come to your area, call 284-6266. To view the upcoming schedule, visit ourmissioninmotion.com.
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fcs names new director Nashville’s Family & Children’s Service (FCS), a nonprofit providing services to strengthen families, children and individuals, recently named Michael McSurdy its new executive director. With more than 22 years of professional experience — including seven years as vice president of programs at Oasis Center — McSurdy will utilize his past know-how in his new role. “Oasis taught me how to collaborate and work well with other agencies, which I will bring into FCS as I work to secure funding for the services we provide to local families,” McSurdy says. The organization’s broad spectrum of services include crisis counseling, school-based services, adoption/foster care support, working with families in regard to welfare benefits and support services to non-parent relatives caring for kids, all with a focus on building strength to encourage self-sufficiency, family preservation and emotional well-being. To learn more about FCS, including volunteer opportunities, call 320-0591 or visit fcsnashville.org.
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For family fun as big as the state of Texas itself, look no further than The Westin La Cantera Resort in San Antonio.
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elaxation ... Renewal ... Bliss! If those are keywords you search for when seeking out the ultimate family vacation, then the exquisite Westin La Cantera Resort in San Antonio, Texas (210558-6500; westinlacantera.com) has exactly what you’re looking for. This spectacular upscale resort perched atop one of San Antonio’s highest points is big on fun and pampering for everyone in the family. The resort is steeped in rich history and pride shining bright through the architecture of the buildings and play areas to the utmost in hospitality during a stay there.
Fun and Recreation La Cantera boasts two championship golf courses, one designed by and bearing the name of golf-legend Arnold Palmer. And, by the way, if you’re hungry for authentic Texas barbecue, pop into The Palmer Grille. Active families can enjoy a semi-rugged hike along the nature trail hugging the property while learning about local plant and wildlife through strategically placed signs. Next, bask in the waters of the winding Lost Quarry pools. There
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are several — including one for little children — a lap pool, activity pool with a water slide, sports pool and a secluded adults-only pool. Kids can wander up to the nearby Discovery Junction, an area just for them boasting inflatable water slides and a basketball court. Be sure to head down to the courtyard area’s fire pit near the pools every night at 7:30 p.m. for free s’mores! La Cantera has a lot more activities for kids, too. The Kids Club features organized activities, a nice-sized play room area with games, toys, arts and crafts supplies, and more ... perfect for giving kids a break from Mom and Dad when they want. While most of the resort activities are complimentary, there’s an additional fee for Kids Club. Children can opt for an hourly drop in visit or a fourhour session. Next door to their club is a teen lounge, suitable for ages 10 - 18 during the day. This free area features video gaming (Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360) with the latest games available. From 8 - 11 p.m., it’s for ages 13 and older only. Special presentations for kids at the resort take place regularly, including the cool ZooMagination animal encounter. Kids can meet and learn about a variety of animals ranging from a sloth to a cockatoo. Additionally, Dinosaur George sets up shop in the luxurious main lobby each day, bringing fossils and dinosaur bones. And while there, you’ll likely be entertained by a strolling magician adept at card tricks.
You will definitely want to take advantage of the Kids Club, because a visit to the resort’s Castle Rock Health Club and Spa is a must. Offering relaxation at its best, luxuriate in the Tranquility Room before and after an amazing massage (a variety of them are available), facial or other spa service. The health club has several cardio machines and an impressive weight room, so you can keep fit while vacationing.
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Beyond La Cantera: Six Flags and Sea World As easy as it is to be drawn into the lull of sheer comfort at La Cantera, your kids will want to explore a couple of fun, nearby attractions. First stop, Six Flags Fiesta Texas (210-697-5050; sixflags.com/fiestatexas), conveniently nestled down the hill from the resort and built in a former quarry. Lots of rides cater to thrill seekers of all ages. The Superman coaster is a must for older kids, and if you really want to push the envelope, get on Goliath, the park’s inverted coaster sporting powerful G-force twists and turns that passionate coaster buffs require. There’s nothing quite like seeing your feet flying overhead in the air against the bright, blue sky when you’re upside down going over the loop! Sea World (800-700-7786; seaworld.com/sanantonio) is an absolute on your to-do list. Check out one of the amazing live animal shows where you can get soaked by an Orca’s splash. See the dolphin show that incorporates human aerialists similar to Cirque du Soleil. Sea World has rides, too, and if you have preschoolers, hang out at the awesome Sesame Street Bay of Play area. This larger-than-life spot features water splash pad areas, climbing structures, kiddie rides and photo ops with characters including Bert, Ernie, Cookie Monster, Elmo, Big Bird and more, who also perform an outdoor stage show. Visiting with kids at least 7 years old and 48 inches tall? For $159 a piece, you can do the private beluga whale experience. This amazing opportunity finds you zipped into wet suits walking out on a six-foot ledge that is waist deep on most adults. Of course, you receive training for the activity first! What’s fun about this experience with the friendly belugas is that you get to “work” with them just like one of their trainers works with you! You’ll learn specific hand signals used for directing the whales. For instance, with the slap of a palm on the water, your first whale is ready for action and instruction. Have fun getting them to do different stunts in the water. You also get to feed them treats and pet the tops of their heads — which feel like peeled hard-boiled eggs! The climax of the experience is when the trainer has a beluga rise out of the water to “kiss” you on the cheek! A professional photographer is on the other side of the tank to snap your picture, which you get for free along with a souvenir towel to dry off with post-excursion. A vacation to Westin La Cantera Resort and the nearby attractions will certainly be as memorable and relaxing for you as it was for me. I can’t wait to go back! J Chad Young is managing editor for this publication.
The awesome Kids Club at The Westin La Cantera Resort features myriad activities, including up-close-and-personal animal encounters.
photo credit: Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Five restaurants adorn the resort, all of them superb. Brannon’s Café is perhaps the most kid friendly in both atmosphere and menu options. Plan for breakfast there either Saturday or Sunday so your kids can meet Scooby Doo, Bugs Bunny and other surprise Looney Tunes characters. Mom and Dad should plan at least one dinner outing to the wonderfully romantic Francesca’s at Sunset, the resort’s most upscale dining option. The farm-to-table concept is incredible, and while it seems hard to make a decision on what to order, take it from me: the Corn Crepe-Lobster Enchilada and the Steak Diane (South Texas antelope filet) are succulent and unforgettable.
Older kids (and maybe you, too!) can enjoy braving Goliath, the giant inverted coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas.
Yours truly gets a kiss from Natasha, one of the incredibly cool beluga whales at Sea World — an unforgettable experience for old and young alike!
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SCHOOL READINESS: COMMUNICATION CHECK-UP The new school year is just around the corner and your child has had check-ups with the pediatrician, dentist…maybe even an optometrist. But what about a communication skills check-up? Is your child ready to keep up with the class without frustration?
Third graders can listen attentively in group situations, use subject-related vocabulary, and explain something they have learned. They should be able to learn about a new topic by reading about it and use contextual clues to understand what they are reading.
Almost everything we learn is learned through language, so good communication skills are essential to success in school. In addition to making sure your pediatrician screens your child’s hearing, here are a few benchmarks to check his or her speaking, understanding, and reading readiness for school:
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Kindergarteners should be able to follow two-step oral directions, identify words that rhyme, and answer open-ended questions. Seventy-five percent of their speech should be understandable to strangers. First graders should be able to follow three-step directions (“hang up your coat, wash your hands, and come to the table”). They should be able to identify individual sounds in words, match sounds to letters, and start sounding out words when reading. They should also be able to take turns in a conversation and understand and retell ageappropriate stories. Second graders can
understand direction words and answer questions about stories. They should be able to explain a simple word or idea, use their own experience to predict what will happen in a story, and read simple stories independently. They should also have a complete grasp of phonics and speech sounds. Most speech sound development is complete by the time a child is seven or eight years old.
appropriately in a group discussion and present information in an organized fashion. They should also be able to follow written directions, use basic reference material, and take simple notes.
Fifth graders should be able to understand the difference between literary forms (poetry and fiction), describe the development of characters or plot in a story, and plan a simple oral presentation. Remember, communication skills are critical to all of life’s experiences, particularly for children who are using language to help develop their cognitive and social skills. If you think your child might not be ready for the next grade, or is struggling with reading, understanding or expressing language, or taking tests, there are people who can help. Your child’s teacher or pediatrician can refer you to educational or communication specialists, such as speech-language pathologists. Speech-language pathologists specializing in the needs of school-age children can integrate your child’s communication and education goals, helping him or her become a more effective communicator, problem-solver and decision-maker. In addition to language and reading enhancement, speech-language pathologists work on cognitive and memory training, abstract thinking, and pragmatic social skills. This can help your child have a more rewarding school and social life and increase their opportunities for success. To find out more about communication skills and school readiness, visit the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association at www.asha.org. For an appointment with a speech-language pathologist specializing in literacy skills and the needs of school-age children, call the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center at 615-936-5000.
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BACK TO SCHOOL PREPARE YOUR KIDS with tips for ridding school jitters and teach them how to do it yourself in the mornings!
JITTER JANGLE By Malia Jacobson
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ew teachers, new friends and new routines: the first day of school is loaded with fresh experiences, and for some children, anxiety, particularly for young kids or those transitioning to a new school. Children who feel uneasy about school may be reluctant to attend, or they might display their worries by acting out. Fortunately, you can help ease first-day-of-school jitters for your child and pave the way for school year success with advanced preparation.
Schedule sync Kids will have an easier time adjusting to school if their inner rhythms are in sync. Ensure they’ll be awake and alert for morning classes by transitioning to a school-year sleep routine before the first day. Establish a firm schoolyear bedtime and wake-up time for each child at least a week before school begins. If you’re so inclined, hold a practice morning for your youngest kids so they’ll know what to expect.
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It’s natural for kids to feel anxious when they don’t have a clue what the school day will hold. If the school’s new to your child, contact the school office about arranging a visit prior to opening day. See if your child can meet his new teacher before the first day. Turn your school visit into a mini tour. Discover the lunch room, where kids get on and off the bus or where you’ll pick them up each afternoon.
Facilitate friendships According to child and family psychologist Laura Grashow, having friends and being accepted by peers is the most important part of the school experience. “Depending upon the age of your child, take an active role in facilitating friendships at school,” she says. Help prepare kids for school-year socializing by arranging a few playdates with classmates prior to the start of class and reminding them that they’ll be seeing their familiar school friends again soon.
Back-to-school prep Shouldering some responsibility for back-to-school prep helps kids feel more empowered and excited about the big day. Arrange a fun back-to-school shopping trip, and allow them to pick out their own backpacks, shoes, school supplies and that allimportant lunchbox. Have kids check items off their back-to-school supply list, organize their homework area and plan lunch menus.
Find the balance Save your breath; talking too much about the first day of school contributes to pressure and first-day jitters. It’s far more important to actually practice these strategies than it is to talk about them, says Edward Christophersen, a clinical child psychologist. “Practicing new routines teaches them to children. Discussing them just makes children anxious,” he says.
Stay positive yourself If you’re nervous about the first day of school, kids will almost certainly be nervous, too. Kids pick up on parental anxiety, so if you feel anxious about your kids starting school, try to hide your negative feelings. Instead of worrying about the beginning of school, concentrate on enjoying what’s left of summer with your kids. Take the focus off school starting by planning a few late-summer activities together.
Model self-discipline Parents can help kids develop a positive attitude about attending school by modeling a productive, satisfied relationship with their own work and responsibilities, says Grashow. When kids see that a daily routine can be a source of fulfillment and fun, they’ll feel good about attending school. And you can feel good about starting the school year off right. J Malia Jacobson is a freelance writer and mom of two.
MORNING REDUX By Lorraine Wilde, M.S.
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unctuality is important in the real working world, and while I tried to instill that value into my children, nothing worked. The more I pestered them, the slower they’d move. Brenda Hill, an occupational therapist, recommended that I try a reusable checklist for last year’s start to school. She told me that the basic learning styles — kinesthetic, auditory and visual — could be combined to reach most kids, but that I’d be most efficient and successful by creating something I knew my kids could follow. Visual learning has been very successful for my boys. Here’s how you can make reusable checklists for your kids like I did for for mine. They can work wonders.
Brainstorm
Break your problem down into parts: think about what’s drives you crazy, such as phrases you repeat over and over again to your children in the morning: “Don’t forget your lunch,” “Did you brush your teeth?” and “Clean socks?” come to mind.
Pare down The number of tasks on your checklist should be adjusted to the age of your child. One task per year of age is a good estimate. Some kids can handle more, but if your list is too long, try combining or simplifying steps.
Put it in order The order might not be important, but look through your list for a natural sequence. I listed “put on your jacket” before “put on your backpack,” for example, to avoid frustration.
Take photos Next, I took one photo of each child actually doing each activity on the list. Photos are essential for children who aren’t yet reading. It’s also more effective for a child to see himself doing the activity, rather than someone else.
Connect pictures to tasks on paper This step can be accomplished in a variety of ways. Let your creativity dictate and do what works best for you. I imported pictures from my digital camera to my home computer and then organized them using a word processing program in a formatted table. Visual learners retain more with color, so opt for color when possible. The low-tech approach works just as well. Process your photos and then
Creating checklists for your kids helps them to take charge!
glue them on a piece of paper and write the task above each photo. I included easy-to-read text as a literacy bonus. Put each child’s name at the top in large letters. A small box next to each task allows for the satisfaction of checking off the task with a dry erase marker when complete.
Laminate for reuse Home laminating is easy and usually requires no special tools. Inexpensive kits can be purchased at craft stores or national chain department stores, or, press a piece of clear shelf paper on the front and the back, leaving a quarter-inch border of material around all edges. Air bubbles? The kids won’t mind.
Hang in a strategic location Since my checklist was meant for departures, I hung them above my boys’ coat hooks. A bed time list could be hung in the bathroom or near a pajama drawer.
Do a practice run We practiced completing each task, and then checking the boxes next to each one with the erase marker. The first time through took some guidance, but each subsequent run took less and less time and support. A paper towel wipes the list clean for reuse. Now I only need to say, “It’s time to get ready for school,” and within minutes I usually hear, “Mom, I’m ready to go.” My boys are independent and proud because of their accomplishment and I don’t have to feel like a hover mother. The next time you feel like a nag, try eliminating yourself as the middleman with a reusable checklist. J Lorraine Wilde is a freelance journalist.
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Developing a love of reading in my four children is of paramount importance to me and is critical to most parents. But “how to” is very elusive. Why doesn’t my second child love to read when it seems everyone else’s children are avid and engaged readers? When my son was 2, he would grab his favorite book (We’re Going on a Bear Hunt) and jump on my lap. We’d read it in silly voices and never skipped a word or missed a page. But when he went to kindergarten and was asked to read every night he started to protest. When he went to second grade and was asked to keep a reading journal, he became a “short-cut taker.” I needed a strategy! How could I get my son back to being hooked on reading?
ogy our kids crave toward scholastic achievement, most specifically reading? With research we found the digital revolution offers even more than we hoped to get our kids hooked back on reading. All children excel and struggle in different areas. They learn differently and they may need to read differently to increase their satisfaction and confidence. Children usually like what they are good at and do not like what they struggle with. Children feel very comfortable with technology, especially hand-held electronics. And, the biggest trend in building reading skills and reading comprehension in the best schools is using a multimedia approach. At more and more schools, using the computer and increasingly electronic tablets in addition to traditional books is a core piece of the reading curriculum.
Using multimedia at home Electronic addicts rejoice When children switch from “learning to read” to “reading to learn,” they have to use their reading skills to understand directions, read materials and complete work. This is why instilling a love of reading early matters so much. So for our disinterested readers, my husband and I had an idea. Our kids are addicted to electronic devices and have been since they could ask for a DS. Every gift list now includes a request for a Kindle, an iPad, an iTouch or an iPhone. We say no to many of these requests because they’re expensive for one. And, we worry that when our kids are on their electronics, they do not glance at the scenery from a car window, engage in table conversation or even utter complete sentences. But what if instead of being the “electronics police,” we could use the technol-
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So how can we use this multimedia reading approach at home? We still sit on beds and read “ink” copies outloud to our child or let them read independently, but there’s more now. With the tablet market soaring we have an iPad for books just as we do music for iPods. Children’s books with illustrations are exploding on these platforms, especially for children who are still “learning to read.” We are embracing the content on new technologies as well. We look for children’s series with multiple books and multimedia choices. For example, we are exploring animated books for one of our children who loves cartoons, so he can watch the stories unfold and follow the words as he goes along. The dynamic nature of animated books motivates him to read more and content can be downloaded immediately. The NOW factor is huge — if our child wants to
continue reading or find the next book in the series, we can capitalize on it, buy it and tell him he has it ready for tomorrow.
Motivating non-readers A very good friend of mine recently told me, “I just got this Kindle and I am not sharing it. It will get ruined by smudgy hands.” I responded, “But you just said you are concerned with your daughter’s poor grades on her book reports — what if letting her read on your Kindle would motivate her?” She let her daughter use the Kindle for her next book report and her grade rose dramatically. As all our children are asking for the various devices available today, we need to take the opportunity to insist the device is used for reading as well. Insert the content that you know they need. As parents, we have to look at reading as two things – a gift and a tool. My oldest loves to read on her Kindle, a beloved Christmas gift. These tablets are the reading devices of the present and future. Adult books have been consumed on modern technology at an alarming speed, and young adult content is following rapidly. These populations are reading for enjoyment and some read to learn as well. Ink books will always have a place in our hearts as the classic way to read and bond with our kids. But in 2011, we are embracing technology and using multimedia approaches to keep our kids hooked on the written word. J Eileen Wacker is a mother of four and author of the new children’s book, Pink Hamster and the Big Birthday Surprise, the fourth installment of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning Fujimini Adventure Series.
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THEATER By Susan Day
why kids love
On subsequent pages, our coverage of theater, dance, music and art shows how skills learned through exposure to the arts prepare kids for future success.
the spotlight!
sk a young child why he likes to play dress up and he’ll look at you like you’re crazy. “Because it’s fun, silly!” Duh! Good, solid imaginative make believe. It’s important to keep that enthusiasm for creativity going in kids before they’re lost to the world of video games and texting. And while you might automatically sign up your child for sports, don’t overlook the skills kids learn through involvement in performing arts. Wallflowers blossom and over-talkers listen. Children learn in the most cre-
ative way possible how to think outside the box and solve problems. This summer, local children’s theater camps experienced a boom (Nashville Children’s Theatre (NCT) even mounted its very first all-student production — Once Upon a Mattress — attesting to performance demands for kids). And while it’s true that not ALL kids know they love performing, many of them do, and secretly, many others wish they could. Nothing builds confidence like theater, local children’s theater directors say.
Meeting children “where they are” At NCT, Director of Education Alicia Fuss watches kids thrive during the unique process that theater alone entertains. “Helping students find their voice and become comfortable expressing their ideas — while honoring those of their castmates — is a truly rewarding thing to be a part of,” Fuss says. “We really focus on meeting each child where they are and helping them grow from that place. I believe that the process of creating theater has something to teach everyone who wants to participate — shy, brave or just curious,” she adds. Sondra Morton, director of Act Too Players School of Music and Theatre at the Boiler Room Theatre, sees all kinds of children come through the doors. “We have students that range from public school, private school, home school, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, etc., which creates a unique group that teaches all of the kids how to interact and communicate with each other,” Morton says. “Being a part of the theater arts is an ideal way to build confidence, self-esteem, public speaking skills and friendships.” And there’s something more. “Theater creates an escape that allows every child to be in a world outside of their school, economic differences and family difficulties,” Morton says. “I’m an adult, and I still love performing and creating that character in a pretend world!”
Artistic kids need their “arena” But with kids involved in so many things — and with sports taking a big piece of extra-curricular time — how do kids fit arts into their busy lives? Lissa McHugh, co-owner of Bravo Creative Arts Center says artistic kids find the way. “Artistic kids, just like sports kids, need an arena (or stage) where they can be a part of a team, use their talents and feel appreciated. They need a place to shine.” McHugh says she’s always been Local children perform in Bravo Creative Arts’ 2011 production of The Wizard of Oz. Bravo’s productions are mounted at Father Ryan High School in Nashville.
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THEATER (cont.) amazed by kids’ quick ability to pick up blocking and choreography. “We practice in a facility without sets until the week before we move to the performance venue,” McHugh says. “The kids know that there’s a chance choreography or blocking may need to be modified once they get on stage with the sets but changes are never a problem. Kids are like sponges!” At Centre Stage Productions, the theater component to Jan Williams’ School of Music and Theatre, children’s director Candice Himelrick watches kids give 100 percent and finds them, at times, easier to direct than adults. “They are doing something they love,” says Himelrick. “They don’t have the inhibitions we gain as we get older. Often you’re starting with a blank canvas, so they don’t have bad habits to overcome,” she adds.
Confidence booster But what about the deeply shy children who gravitate shakily toward the spotlight? “It’s all about self-confidence,” McHugh says. “We have auditioned hundreds of kids and have seen this many times. If you have a shy child that is keeping a talent hidden, put him in a creative outlet that’s nurturing. A place that encourages a child to believe in himself. A place where the child feels safe to take a risk, then watch that child increase in confidence and go from being afraid to utter a single line to singing a solo in front of hundreds of people. That’s the most exciting and rewarding part of being a teacher,” McHugh adds. Himelrick agrees. “Anyone who wants to give theater a try should have the opportunity. Not all will ‘bloom’ into a lead role, but all of them will grow in one way or another while doing something they love,” she says. So is the spotlight for all kids? Outgoing, shy and in between? What about the kids who don’t have, well, natural talents? “As with any sport or after-school activity, there’s no telling who will have that “spark,” says Morton. “I have seen children blossom into dazzling performers after years of being a wallflower. Some of my most talented students who I expect wonderful things from in their futures were once afraid to even sing aloud on stage!”
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DANCE
By Chad Young
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ure she can wiggle, but what’s the next step? First and foremost, find the right program.
The teacher and studio
“Look for instructors who are genuinely enthusiastic about teaching children; kids vibe off of that,” says Stephanie Campbell, co-owner and director of DC Dance Factory in Franklin. Campbell also suggests looking for established studios that have a solid foundation, offering a variety of levels and styles within an adequate facility. Lauri Gregoire, owner and director of Bellevue Dance Center, says, “Look at the credentials and degrees of the teaching staff and studio owner. Find out where they studied. Also observe and see what’s going on inside the class.” Some dance centers offer free trial classes for children. Observe a class or two, preferably with different teachers so you can meet the staff, and find out which one will interact best with your child and what level of discipline is expected. Keep in mind that the younger a child is, the less expectation there should be in a class; a 5-year-old should not be expected to remember a long dance sequence complicated by techniques. Your child’s first dance teacher should focus initially on fun but also have a dance background you can admire.
recreational vs. competitive Recreational dance programs are all about fun. Children in a rec dance program will typically do one or two classes a week, in jazz, tap, hip hop, ballet or musical theater. Rec classes are relatively low-cost, and a season of lessons will culminate in a recital where parents will foot the bill for a costume or two. Many dance studios have classes for kids as young 3, which are basically combination classes incorporating ballet along with another style like jazz or tap. For kids who become serious about dance, everything’s about competition. “Competitive programs require a lot more classes, time and money,” says Gregoire. Children in competitive programs will likely do a minimum of five classes a week, with extra practices before competitions, and competition weekends. Besides being more expensive and advanced, competitive programs involve extra costs for travel, competition entry fees, costumes and other needs. The bottom line is, there are many good reasons to enroll your child in a dance program, and many different programs available, as well as many different places to do them. Every child is different. Assess your child’s needs, and talk to the people offering dance programs, and visit their facilities.
Students performing in an Act Too production. Kids who can sing, dance and act are considered “triple threats!”
MUSIC
By Deanne Haines
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oes hearing the words, “time to practice” strike a bad chord with your child? Does your sharp reminder to hit the keys fall flat because his interest has started to fade? Melissa Plamann, Ph.D., has been playing the piano for as long as she can remember. She began playing organ for church services when she was 12. By age 28, she held a doctorate in music degree and performed internationally, giving concerts in Germany and the Czech Republic. Although Plamann’s an accomplished musician, she admits she didn’t always like to practice as a child. “My mom would set an egg timer on the piano and tell me I could finish when it rang. I always thought I could trick her by playing piano with one hand and advancing the timer with the other,” Plamann says. Many children start out excited to try an instrument or take music lessons only for the excitement to wane over time. Here are Plamann’s suggestions for managing the inevitable slump:
Concert-ready Arrange a special time each week when everyone’s available for an informal performance. Invite family, even stuffed animals, and let your children choose whatever music they want to play. This makes them responsible for music preparation, encourages pride in their work and creates a positive performing environment.
Students become the teacher Learn piano (or any instrument) along with your children. Make them teach you what they learn in a given week, and do through the exercises with them. Giving them the responsibility of becoming the teacher encourages great learning, and showing them that you too have difficulty with the exercises is validates their hard work.
Practice log and journal Keep practice logs with stickers showing when/how long your child practices. Allow space where he can write one or two words about how daily practice goes. If you note a string of bad days, frustrations, etc., figure out what’s going on and talk to his teacher if it continues. How much practice time should your child expect?
It varies by age and instrument along with your child’s dedication and commitment. “The Suzuki method says to practice every day, but even I need a day off,” says Jama Reagan, senior artist teacher of piano at Blair School of Music. “Basically, I want my students to practice no less than five times a week; six is great!” she adds. Reagan also says some teachers suggest the length of each practice session should equal the span of your child’s weekly lesson. So, if your child has a 30-minute lesson, he should practice for at least 30 minutes each installment.
Musical rewards Make rewards musical! If they practice well for a whole month, let them dress up and accompany you to a symphony concert (matinée tickets can be inexpensive). Or, give them new music for their iPod (Disney movie tunes, Christmas songs, etc.) and make them work for it! “Take your child to a symphony or any live music concert to help keep them inspired with their own instrument,” says Blair Bodine, education and community engagement program manager at Nashville Symphony.
Inspire him “Anyone’s passion will fade if they feel like they’re stuck,” says Bodine. The key, she adds, is to stay inspired. “Surround your child with what he’s passionate about,” Bodine says. Find new music your child likes and wants to learn. Your child’s instrument should be easily accessible, and Bodine suggests shifting your child’s mindset from “practice” to “play”. “For some kids, the word ‘practice’ relates to an arduous task whereas ‘play’ means enjoyment,” Bodine says. Applying some of these methods to your child’s music routine can make practice fun for him. So the next time he hears, “Time to practice your lesson,” it will be music to his ears — hopefully! Deanne Haines is a freelance writer and mother of three.
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arts FOR KIDS ART
By Kiera Ashford
encouraging
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our child shows artistic ability that blows you away ... but you worry you will squelch it. Here’s what you can do to help him develop his ability and encourage him to continue with it.
Go make art Young children should simply enjoy the process of drawing, painting, coloring, what have you. There should be no rules. Lots of art education is available for kids in the region; Cheekwood offers Saturday AM, for example, and the Frist Center for the Visual Arts has its hands-on ArtQuest for kids that is open daily during museum hours. In addition, the Frist offers a monthly Kids Club for ages 5 - 10, where kids can participate in free art classes. Scour the calendar of events in the area for workshops and crafting events and keep an eye out for experiences your child will enjoy. Then, when your child is old enough, take him to see art, even go to event. “A great way to encourage children to engage with art is to take them to see it at local art galleries and museums,” says Anne Henderson, director of education and outreach at the Frist Center. “Get out and see things in the community and ask questions about artistic things you see, like the new bike rack near the roundabout that looks like a microphone!” she adds, noting that annual events like TACA and the American Artisan festival are great for kids. Not only do they have children’s areas where kids can do hands-on activities, but they get to watch artists at work as well.
Give an art allowance Give your child a special “art allowance” that he can use only on art-related items. “An art allowance is a great idea,” says Dennas Davis, director at Firstlight Arts Academy in Brentwood. Art supplies are thrilling to an artist, and showing that you are willing to fund supplies is a very encouraging component to a child’s development. But be careful; some art supplies can be pretty expensive. Henderson suggests splurging a little when you can, though, because “using quality materials makes the experience better.”
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Give an art show Encourage your child to show his work to others. It’s easy for artists (especially young ones) to become reluctant about showing work for feedback. As your child grows, involve him in local shows, competitions, etc. It won’t all be rosy, but helping him realize the good with the bad is important. Allow your child to receive honest and forthright feedback. Entering artwork at your local county fair is a great place to start.
Encouragement: what to do/what not to do Henderson says a great way to encourage kids is simply to have a supply of resources at home at all times. “Give them new materials to experiment with. If they enjoy crayons, keep those handy, but also extend it further by picking up watercolor pencils for them to try. If they liked Play-Doh when they were toddlers, offer them modeling clay to work with,” Henderson says. “Encouragement is by far the most effective thing you can do, as well as the easiest to misunderstand,” Davis says. “Again, age is important. Ages 7 and younger are generally in the ‘let-me-show-you’ stage. It’s the doing and your reaction that is important to them.” Always say positive things, and make sure that you believe it. If your child doesn’t like his work, ask why and come up with ideas to overcome that problem. Don’t just say he’s wrong to feel that way. Don’t say that the work he dislikes is great because that says to him that he doesn’t know good work. Artists don’t improve much without being self-motivated and self-challenging, so asking your young artist a lot of questions is helpful. “Get them thinking about their work and how it relates to others and other artists,” says Davis. “Saying, ‘I like this color,’ is a great answer when asked if you like something and they don’t but they want your approval. Then ask what they like or dislike about it. Pointing out the inaccuracies does not help at all until an artists ASKS for that help. Another great question is, ‘What’s your favorite part of this?’ Encouragement comes from positive statements and truth. It is equally important to not just say everything is fantastic, when it clearly is not,” he adds. Remember, like other art forms, practice is vital, so keep encouraging your child to use hone his talent, and perhaps you’ll wind up with a little Picasso on your hands! J
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Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art
1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37205 353-9827 • cheekwood.org Make learning fun at Cheekwood! Cheekwood offers a variety of classes in art, horticulture, pottery and more. Classes offered year-round for all ages. If you would like a complete listing of youth and adult classes, call 353-9827. Only at Cheekwood.
Frist Center for the Visual Arts
919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 244-3340 • fristcenter.org Committed to helping all ages and backgrounds become more familiar with, knowledgeable and appreciative of art. The center’s ArtQuest offers 30 hands-on art stations, each focusing on a specific art concept. Programs include films, lectures, concerts, gallery talks, storytelling for kids and other youth and family programs, which present perspectives on current exhibitions and related topics.
Watkins College of Art, Design and Film
Community Education Program Young Artists and Adults 2298 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville, TN 37228 383-4848 • watkins.edu/community Email: community@watkins.edu Watkins College of Art & Design’s Community Education Program brings the finest art instruction to ages 4 - 18. Small classes focus on developing students’ artistic skills, emphasizing both the finished product and the process of thinking, designing, communicating and creating. Community Education courses offered for adults and youth year round.
DANCE Bellevue Dance Center
7097-J Old Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37221 662-8553 • bellevuedancecenter.com Offering tap, jazz, ballet, musical theater, private voice lessons, hip-hop for ages 3 to adult. Offering birthday parties too!
Dance in Bloom
7982 Coley Davis Road, Nashville, TN 37221 662-4819 • danceinbloom.com Email: info@danceinbloom.com Located just of I-40W in Bellevue, Dance in Bloom offers classes for ages 2 and up in the disciplines of ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, tumbling, pointe, modern/lyrical, pom and yoga. Classes are up-beat and fun! Summer class registration is going on now. A dancewear boutique is located on-site. Ask about our birthday parties!
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Elite Dance of Nolensville
7177 Nolensville Road, Ste. B1 Nolensville, TN 37135 776-4202 • elitedanceandfitness.com Easily accessible from Williamson, Rutherford and Davidson County. Disciplines offered: tap, ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, musical theatre and acrobatics for ages 2 yrs. - adult. We offer quality training with an emphasis on proper technique and terminology. Our goal is to inspire students with positive teaching methods that build character and self assurance. Extensive adult fitness program featuring Zumba six days per week as well as Pilates, adult tap and adult ballet classes. Ask about our birthday parties!
Hermitage Dance Academy
275 Jackson Meadows Drive Hermitage, TN 37076 231-7100 • hdadance.com Email: mrs.a@hdadance.com Director: Andrea Woodward Located on Jackson Meadows Drive in Hermitage next to Super Wal-Mart, HDA offers the highest quality instructors along with a brand new beautiful, spacious studio featuring video monitor viewing of all classes, computers utilized in all dance rooms and a playroom for siblings. We also offer ballroom, drama, voice and karate lessons along with our dance programs.
New classes are forming now so don’t miss out on this opportunity to get in on the fastest growing studio in Nashville.
Nashville Dance Center (NDC)
4004 Hillsboro Road, Nashville, TN 37215 385-7997 • nashvilledancecenter.com Email: info@nashvilledancecenter.com Director: Terry Tomlinson Nashville Dance Center offers classes for girls and boys ages 2 adult in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop and tumbling. Specializing in preschool combination classes and nationally-ranked competitive dance companies. Beginner to advanced level of instruction for all ages. Enrolling now for fall classes. Private lessons are also available.
Nashville School of Dance
2001 Blair Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212 298-5271 • danceinnashville.com Email: frontdesk@danceinnashville.com In business for over 41 years. State-of-the-art facility, top quality teachers and excellent customer service. Call our 24 hour info line at 292-4488 to find out four things every parent should know before choosing a dance studio. Offering classes in ballet, pointe, jazz, hip-hop, tap, lyrical, tumbling and more for ages 18 mos. - adult, boys and girls. Voted #1 dance studio by Nashville Parent readers for the past eight consecutive years. For more information, please call or visit our website.
School of Nashville Ballet
Main Campus: 3630 Redmon St., Nashville, TN 37209 Brentwood Campus: 500 Wilson Pike Circle, Ste. 119 Brentwood, TN 37027 297-2966 ext. 20 • nashvilleballet.com School of Nashville Ballet offers the highest quality of training for
Belmont Academy Preparatory Division of Belmont University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts
Private Music Lessons and Group Classes for Adults and Children Piano Theory Piano Suzuki Strings Traditional Strings Traditional Strings Woodwinds and Brass Woodwinds and Brass
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children and adults of all ages. Artistic director Paul Vasterling leads an outstanding faculty comprised of highly respected professional teachers from around the world, providing a complete dance experience that is challenging and fun for all students, whether they simply love to dance or aspire to a professional career. Students may have the opportunity to perform in Nashville Ballet productions.
Spell’s Dancewear/Activewear
2210 Crestmoor Road, Nashville, TN 37215 292-4387 Middle Tennessee’s number one location for all of your backto-school dancewear needs. The best selection of leotards, unitards, tights, skatewear and team wear. Two great locations.
MUSIC Belmont Academy
1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212 460-6346 • belmontacademy.net Belmont Academy offers private instruction in piano, strings, guitar, percussion, woodwinds, brass, banjo, mandolin, harp and all vocal styles for all ages. Group classes, including group and private Suzuki violin, are now available! Please see our website for more information. Fall registration is now open.
Mobile Music Academy
301-8589 • mobilemusicacademy.com Email: info@mobilemusicacademy.com Mobile Music Academy offers private music instruction from fun, qualified teachers in your own home. We teach piano, guitar, bass, voice, strings, brass, and most other instruments. We offer competitive rates and flexible scheduling with special daytime rates available. We teach all ages, styles, and abilities. Serving the Middle TN Area.
Music Playhouse
777-9314 • themusicplayhouse.com Email: rachel@themusicplayhouse.com Director: Rachel Hoffman The Music Playhouse offers high-quality, high-energy and fun music classes for children ages birth - 7 to enjoy with a parent or caregiver. Most offerings are mixed-age so children of different ages (such as siblings) can enjoy the benefits of class together. To schedule your free visit to a “Bunny” class (birth to 10 mos.), “Pups” class (birth through 4 yrs.), “Cats” class (4 yrs. - 6 yrs.) or keyboarding class (5 yrs. - 7 yrs.), call our office.
THEATER Nashville Children’s Theatre
25 Middleton St., Nashville, TN 37210 254-9103 • nashvillechildrenstheatre.org Founded in 1931, NCT is the country’s oldest professional theater for youth and was ranked as one of the top five children’s theaters by Time magazine. NCT presents age-appropriate plays from the classics to contemporary. Saturday and Summer drama workshops are offered for children of various ages. For a complete listing of the 2009-2010 season or for more information about drama workshops, visit our website or call the theater.
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Baker Performance Academy
1411 Mark Allen Lane, Unit D Murfreesboro, TN 37129 867-2290 • bakerperformanceacademy.com Email: missbecca@bakerperformanceacademy.com Sing, dance, act! BPA offers an exciting and educational way to experience the performing arts. Dance, musical theater, acting and voice classes are taught by professionally-trained instructors in a safe and fun environment. Ages 2 - adult. Enroll now for fall classes. Open House Aug. 6, 1 - 3 p.m. Classes begin Aug. 15. Private lessons and sibling discounts available. New Zumba Fitness on Monday and Thursday. Call or visit our web site for more information.
Barfield School of Dance
2298 Barfield Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37128 896-3118 • barfieldschoolofdance.com Email: mail@barfieldschoolofdance.com Director: Bonnie Nemeth We offer dance instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, hip-hop, Irish, kinderdance and kindermusik, ages newborn - adult. All programs are developmentally appropriate and designed to meet the needs of each dancer. Our goal is to develop within each dancer a love for and a skill in the art of dance providing a sound dance education.
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of Chicago National Association of Dance Masters, Southern Association of Dance Masters and Tennessee Association of Dance. Furthering dance education, performance opportunities, conventions and master classes are offered throughout the year.
The Dancer’s School
2159 N. Thompson Lane, C-5 Murfreesboro, TN 37129 907-1155 • thedancersschool.com Excellence in dance education and performance. Educated, experienced adult teaching staff. Structured, stimulating classes. Age-appropriate music, with clean lyrics. Cost effective costume pricing. In-town recitals featuring our ever-popular “Wee-cital” for preschoolers. Classes include ballet, pointe, lyrical, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, contemporary and featuring The Dancers’ Wee-School. Ages 3 - adult. Boys and girls. Call to enroll, classes begin Aug. 8. More information on our web site. Other services include sound editing and mixing for dance teams and other events – ask for Jordan Tate. Serving our community for over 30 years, what matters to you matters to us!
117 S. Academy St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130 849-8263 • danceacademydance.com Email: ashley@danceacademydance.com We offer ballet, pointe, lyrical, tap, jazz, acrobatics, hip-hop and toddler programs. Teachers are certified through and members (please turn to page 52)
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1431 Battleground Drive Murfreesboro, TN 37129 849-7886 • lesdance.com Email: lesdance@comcast.net Director: Leslie Hall Leslie Hall School of Dance is a fun, safe and nurturing environment for your dancer. Offering day and evening classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, pre-pointe and pointe for ages 3 to adult on our 1,200 square foot floating dance floor and our new pre-school dance studio. Private classes available. Kindermusik for infants and toddlers. Dancewear available on premises.
MUSIC Kindermusik at Barfield School of Dance
301-8589 • mobilemusicacademy.com Email: info@mobilemusicacademy.com Mobile Music Academy offers private music instruction from fun, qualified teachers in your own home. We teach piano, guitar, bass, voice, strings, brass, and most other instruments. We offer competitive rates and flexible scheduling with special daytime rates available. We teach all ages, styles, and abilities. Serving the Middle TN Area.
Music Playhouse
777-9314 • themusicplayhouse.com Email: rachel@themusicplayhouse.com Director: Rachel Hoffman The Music Playhouse offers high-quality, high-energy and fun music classes for children ages birth - 7 to enjoy with a parent or caregiver. Most offerings are mixed-age so children of different ages (such as siblings) can enjoy the benefits of class together. To schedule your free visit to a “Bunny” class (birth to 10 mos.), “Pups” class (birth through 4 yrs.), “Cats” calss (4 yrs. - 6 yrs.) or keyboarding class (5 yrs. - 7 yrs.), call our office.
2298 Barfield Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37128 896-3118 • barfieldschoolofdance.com Email: mail@barfieldschoolofdance.com Director: Bonnie Nemeth
Suzuki & Basic Piano Voice • Drums • Guitar Kindermusik (Infants - 4 yrs)
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THEATER Baker Performance Academy
1411 Mark Allen Lane, Unit D Murfreesboro, TN 37129 867-2290 • bakerperformanceacademy.com Email: missbecca@bakerperformanceacademy.com Sing, dance, act! BPA offers an exciting and educational way to experience the performing arts. Dance, musical theater, acting and voice classes are taught by professionally-trained instructors in a safe and fun environment. Ages 2 - adult. Enroll now for fall classes. Open House Aug. 6, 1 - 3 p.m. Classes begin Aug. 15. Private lessons and sibling discounts available. New Zumba Fitness on Monday and Thursday. Call or visit our web site for more information.
SUMNER COUNTY DANCE Smartt Steps
123 Stadium Drive, Hendersonville, TN 37075 824-7400 • smarttstepsdance.com Email: alsmartt@gmail.com Director: Shauna Smartt-Hopkins Smartt Steps – voted one of Sumner County’s best – offers day and evening classes in ballet, tap, pointe, hip-hop, jazz, modern, ballroom and all-boys hip-hop. For ages 2 - adult. Our emphasis is teaching the correct technique in a fun, nurturing environment. We also have award-winning competition teams.
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ZOOM & STOMP Rhythm Classes
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Dance Academy
117 S. Academy St. Murfreesboro, TN 37130 615-849-8263 | www.danceacademydance.com Certified and active members of Chicago National Association of Dance Masters, Southern Association of Dance Masters and Tennessee Association of Dance.
Ballet * Pointe Lyrical * Tap Jazz* Acrobatics Hip Hop Toddler Programs
ADULT CLASSES: Martial Arts * Zumba * Hip Hop * Group and Private Lessons (ballroom) * Swing * Latin and Country Dancing 206B Cool Springs Blvd. Suite 203, Franklin, TN
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THEATER Paradigm Players, LLC
227 Island Drive, Hendersonville, TN 37075 686-7810 • paradigmplayers.com Email: gordon@paradigmplayers.com Our performing arts classes are designed to be both fun and educational; increasing a student’s confidence and self-esteem, improving their ability to work with and trust in others, and providing invaluable experience in public speaking. Weekly classes are located in Hendersonville for grades 1 12. Come join us in “building character one line at a time.”
WILLIAMSON CTY. ART Firstlight Arts Academy
1710 Gen. George Patton Dr., Ste 108 Brentwood, TN 37027 202-6426 • firstlightaa.org Art Instruction for enthusiastic kids, teens and adults. The curriculum, written by director Dennas Davis, takes artists from beginners through advanced and builds their skills and knowledge throughout the years until they can pursue their dreams with confidence. Our approach is discovery oriented, too. We don’t teach style, but try to help each student find their own way. The instructors work with each student individually and help them at their own level of skill. Check our website for more information and a schedule of classes.
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Third Coast Clay
230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN 37064 599-2200 • thirdcoastclay.com Email: deb@thirdcoastclay.com Come to the coast ... where imagination rules and everyone’s an artist. We are a drop-in ceramic studio with over 200 fun and functional items to paint. We specialize in painting parties and field trips for kids of all ages. Visit our website for more information.
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EBDT - Eccentrique Backbone Dance Theater
Ann Carroll School of Dance
1121 Harpeth Industrial Court Franklin, TN 37064 790-6468 • anncarrollschoolofdance.com Email: di@anncarrollschoolofdance.com Director: Ann Carroll Offering dance, voice and acting for children grade 1 - college. Students study ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, voice, monologue and a play. Guest teachers teach vocal and acting audition training and more.
Champion Ballroom Center
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206B Cool Springs Blvd., Ste. 203 Franklin, TN 37067 593-2491 • championballroomcenter.com Champion Ballroom Center is excited to bring ballroom and latin dancing to Williamson County! Located right on Cool Spring Blvd., this beautiful new facility will begin a kids ballroom dance program in August. Pre-registration is required so call or visit our website today. Kids classes start mid-August. The studio also holds private and group ballroom lessons for adults, wedding lessons, martial arts, zumba, yoga and social dances.
103 Confederate Drive, Ste. 1 Franklin, TN 37064 599-7003 • eccentriquebackbone.com Email: ebdtdance@eccentriquebackbone.com A family dance center promoting adult dance, fitness and the performing arts for ages 2 - 70+. Small classes, economical fee, workshops, loft-style classrooms with sprung floors make your dance experience like a home away from home. Fall classes begin Aug. 22.
Elite Dance and Fitness
7177 Nolensville Road, Ste. B1 Nolensville, TN 37135 776-4202 • elitedanceandfitness.com Easily accessible from Williamson, Rutherford and Davidson County. Disciplines offered: tap, ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, musical theatre and acrobatics for ages 2 yrs. - adult. We offer quality training with an emphasis on proper technique and terminology. Our goal is to inspire students with positive teaching methods that build character and self assurance. Extensive adult fitness program featuring Zumba six days per week as well as Pilates, adult tap and adult ballet classes. Ask about our birthday parties!
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A NEW LEVEL IN DANCE INSTRUCTION Ballet * Contemporary * Lyrical * Pointe Jazz * Tap* Hip-Hop * Cheer Tumbling and more
Register NOW for Fall in our new studio DiamondAcademyDance.com DiamondAcademyofDance@gmail.com 639 S. Mt. Juliet Rd. (Publix Shopping Center) 615.587.7903
Fellowship School of Dance
1210 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN 37027 277-9434 fellowshipnashville.org/children/school-of-dance Email: mcadle@fbctn.org The school serves students of all ages, understanding that each have varying goals and aspirations. Our commitment is to offer top-quality instruction at affordable prices within a Christcentered, nurturing environment. We aim to develop excellent people, not just excellent dancers, and to foster an environment of respect between dancers, teachers, faculty, and parents alike. We also believe it’s important to promote an atmosphere of camaraderie, not competition. Students achieve their maximum potential when they know they are in a safe, loving community. Classes offered include ballet, pointe, hip-hop, jazz, stretch/flex, tap, modern, ballet/tap/jazz combo, and adult modern/worship!
Franklin School of Performing Arts
1746 Gen. George Patton Drive, Ste. 104 Brentwood, TN 37027 377-9606 franklinschoolofperformingarts.com Director: Kaylee Cahoon FSPA offers dance, drama and movement education for ages 3 and up. Professional marley, sprung, floating floors and a fully-equipped Pilates studio. Featuring the highest caliber faculty teaching acting, classical ballet, creative movement, modern, jazz, tap and hip-hop for boys, girls and teens. Classes designed and scheduled to support all levels of interest. Fall class schedule and registration on our web site.
Premier Athletics
123 Seaboard Lane, Ste 108 Franklin TN 37067 661-0006 • premierathletics.com Tumbling and cheerleading classes 5-18. Dance team for ages 18
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MUSIC Gymboree
1731-A Mallory Lane, Ste. 108 Brentwood, TN 37027 221-9004 Email: brentwoodtn@gymboreeclasses.com Enhance your child’s development and love of music through song, dance, movement games and instruments. With an array of styles, our music classes help children explore the power of rhythm, melody, tonality and beat while nurturing key physical, social and intellectual skills. Inspire your child’s imagination and self-expression with a world of hands-on art activities. Through painting, sculpture, drawing, collage, dramatic play and more, our art classes encourage confidence and support artistic potential.
J Kelley Studios, Inc.
230 Franklin Road, Ste. 903 Franklin, TN 37064 599-1757 • jkelleystudios.com Singing, acting and dance classes for all ages. Preschool through high school. Convenient class times are available for busy families. Regular performance opportunities for students. Visit our web site to see a video that takes you inside our studio for live performances and testimonials. Register now for Fall Classes!
Jan Williams School of Music and Theatre
500 Wilson Pike Circle, Ste. 104 Brentwood, TN 37027 371-8086 • janwilliamsmusic.com Email: jwsm88@bellsouth.net Director: Jan Williams Serving the community since 1984 with a staff of professional musi-
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cians. We offer private instruction in Suzuki and basic piano, voice, guitar and drums. We also offer innovative group classes including Zoom and Stomp rhythm classes, group piano lessons, group guitar, Rising Stars (ages 4 - 6), and Centre Stage Productions theater classes with performances at the Towne Centre Theatre in Brentwood.
Mobile Music Academy
301-8589 • mobilemusicacademy.com Email: info@mobilemusicacademy.com Mobile Music Academy offers private music instruction from fun, qualified teachers in your own home. We teach piano, guitar, bass, voice, strings, brass, and most other instruments. We offer competitive rates and flexible scheduling with special daytime rates available. We teach all ages, styles, and abilities. Serving the Middle TN Area.
Music Playhouse
777-9314 • themusicplayhouse.com Email: rachel@themusicplayhouse.com Director: Rachel Hoffman The Music Playhouse offers high-quality, high-energy and fun music classes for children ages birth - 7 to enjoy with a parent or caregiver. Most offerings are mixed-age so children of different ages (such as siblings) can enjoy the benefits of class together. To schedule your free visit to a “Bunny” class (birth to 10 mos.), “Pups” class (birth through 4 yrs.), “Cats” class (4 yrs. - 6 yrs.) or keyboarding class (5 yrs. - 7 yrs.), call our office. (please turn to page 58)
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steven curtis chapman One of the most successful artists in Christian music history believes nothing in this life shows more of who God is than fatherhood.
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The capacity to really love someone. The husband/wife relationship is a different kind of love and commitment. There’s a depth and capacity to love — and hurt — that you can’t tap into until you become a dad.
What was the most enlightening thing you learned about yourself when you became a father?
It is woven into the fabric of all of my music. Kids and marriage have most influenced the songs I’ve written. Songs for me from the beginning were out of the soil of my faith, specifically related to God. I want to know God and make Him known; nothing in this life shows me more of who God is than being a father. I wrote a song a while back called “Dancing with the Dinosaur,” which I’m sure somehow goes back to Barney; Will was a big Barney fan when he was little. I wrote “Cinderella” one night when I really blew it as a parent. I was impatient and in a hurry trying to get Shaohannah and Stevey Joy to bed and all they wanted to do was play with me in their Cinderella and Snow White costumes. I was really frustrated and finally got them into bed, said “good night,” and I wasn’t that sweet about it. Later, I realized, “I don’t get that moment back,” and sat down and wrote the song.
The songs on your 2009 CD, Beauty Will Rise, came from the aftermath of Maria’s death. How has your journey as a dad influenced your song writing overall?
teven Curtis Chapman has had quite a career since his first record came out in 1987. Since then, he’s sold more than 10 million albums, has had 45 number one radio hits and won an American Music Award, five Grammys and 56 Dove Awards (more than any artist in Christian music). His new album, re:creation, drops on Tuesday, Aug. 9. It doesn’t take long in a chat with this devout man of faith to realize his proudest achievement is his family — wife Mary Beth and their children, Emily, 25, Caleb, 21, Will, 20, Shaohannah, 11, and Stevey Joy, 8.
Emily was 11 or 12 at the time, and she always had an at-
Emily was the one who pressed your family to adopt. At first you and Mary Beth said “no.” What changed your mind?
Play games and watch movies; we just enjoy being together. We LOVE Sweet CeCe’s, and my body is beginning to show that we go there a lot! We love living in Franklin and strolling the streets. We like going to Disney movies and swimming in the pool. Mary Beth and I will watch the girls doing flips and dives and we’ll score them like Olympic judges.
What do you guys do for fun when you’re off the road?
It’s so much more intense and a great challenge. They have the world at their fingertips — the worst and best of it. There is so much accessible, and I’ve been dragged kicking and screaming into the Internet age. It’s a part of their world, so we have to train them and teach them to navigate it the best we can. We put up all the filters and parental controls, and when they ask questions we explain why. It’s about relationships. Rules without relationships breed rebellion. They need to know they are loved. We explain to them the stuff that can be good, the stuff that’s like junk food that’s OK occasionally and that there’s other stuff out there that’s like rat poison spiritually and emotionally.
When your older kids were little, there wasn’t all this technology around. How do you deal with it now raising young girls?
They love music and will sing along. Emily did musical theater as a hobby when she was in school at Christ Presbyterian Academy. Shaohannah and Stevey Joy take piano and voice just for fun. They like to sing and dance and do “shows” for us at home. Stevey is a gymnast, and Shaohannah is our resident genius. She loves reading and gives us information on EVERYTHING!
Caleb and Will play music and have toured with your band. Has your musical talent rubbed off on the girls, too?
Chad Young is managing editor for this publication.
Learn more about the artist at stevencurtischapman.com. To learn about Show Hope, the organization Steven and Mary Beth created to help orphans around the world, visit showhope.org.
Read more of our interview with Steven Curtis Chapman at parentworld.com.
I’ve learned that with kids much more is caught than taught. We learn because we watch and experience. I’m thankful my kids have taught me to have a greater dependence on God, and that I’m still a work in progress myself. They have helped me understand more about God, life and what matters most.
Children obviously learn a lot from their parents. What have you learned the most from your kids?
So many come to mind, but I think teachability is so big and important. It runs equal to humility. Staying in a position of humility is important. The opposite of that is pride, which the Bible says goes before destruction. I want my kids to stay teachable and learn new things when they’re old.
If you could choose only one characteristic to pass on and instill in your kids, what would it be?
traction for kids in hard places. She and Mary Beth went to Haiti, and after visiting orphanages there, Emily suggested that we should adopt a child. We thought having three kids already was enough, but Emily kept persisting. She started leaving notes on our bed saying, “There’s a little girl who needs us.” God finally got a hold of our hearts and showed us that we were supposed to do it. And I’m so glad He did. It’s amazing.
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Shuff’s Music
118 3rd Ave. N, Franklin, TN 37064 790-6139 • shuffsmusic.com Band and orchestral instruments, guitars, drums, amps, print music and a fantastic roster of music teachers for all instruments and voice.
Shuffs Piano Showroom
127 2nd Ave. N, Franklin, TN 37064 261-8888 • shuffsmusic.com Grand pianos, upright pianos, digital pianos, used pianos, rent-to-own and a wonderful piano teaching facility with a roster of amazing piano teachers.Serving the musical needs of Middle Tennessee over 32 years.
THEATER ACT Too Players
230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN 37064 294-0667 • acttooplayers.com Act Too Players strives to provide students the opportunity to learn and grow not only as a performer but also as an individual in a fun, exciting, and musical environment. Classes for all ages (4 - 18). Fall semester begins in September with performances in January. Fall semester classes: musical theater (Our Town, Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr., Footloose and Lucky Stiff), group voice, private voice/piano, improv, Little Act Too, and musical theatre dance styles.
J Kelley Studios, Inc.
230 Franklin Road, Ste. 903 Franklin, TN 37064 599-1757 • jkelleystudios.com Singing, acting and dance classes for all ages. Preschool through high school. Convenient class times are available for busy families. Regular performance opportunities for students. Visit our web site to see a video that takes you inside our studio for live performances and testimonials. Register now for Fall Classes!
Jan Williams School of Music and Theatre
500 Wilson Pike Circle, Ste. 104 Brentwood, TN 37027 371-8086 • janwilliamsmusic.com Email: jwsm88@bellsouth.net In addition to our piano, guitar and voice lessons, Kindermusik, and keyboard classes, we also offer performing arts instruction. This includes: drama, musical theatre, improvisation, monologues, Broadway Babies and Act Too Players. Our instructors are professional actors with many years of experience in theatre. Serving the community since 1984.
WILSON COUNTY ART Teach A Child
1275 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 758-4993 Mt. Juliet’s finest educational supply and toy store is also your first stop for art supplies. We carry supplies for students, teachers, homeschoolers and crafty Moms. Featuring products by Melissa & Doug, we stock crayons, clay, art kits, finger paints, poster paints, watercolors, markers and easels. We special order hard to find products.
DANCE Diamond Academy of Dance
639 S. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 587-7903 • diamondacademydance.com Email: diamondacademyofdance@gmail.com We are proud to serve Mt. Juliet and surrounding areas. Dance instruction for ages 18 mos. - adult. Energetic, friendly, loving instructors certified in all areas of dance, specialized preschool programs and Zumba. Ballet, contemporary, lyrical, pointe, jazz, tap, hip-hop, boy’s hip-hop, competitive dance team, Twinkle Toes pre-school program, Mommy and Me, zumba, cardio dance, adult ballet, cheerleading and tumbling. Fall Classes start Aug. 15.
Mt. Juliet School of Dance
2228 N Mt. Juliet Rd., Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 754-9186 • danceinnashville.com Email: frontdesk@danceinnashville.com Offering classes in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, pointe and tumbling for ages 18 mos. - adult, boys and girls. Mt. Juliet School of Dance provides top quality instruction and excellent customer service in the Mt. Juliet area. Voted #1 dance studio by Nashville Parent readers for eight consecutive years. Teaching the art of dance for over 41 years.
Universal Gymnastics Dance and Cheer
5003 Market Place, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 758-4791 • universalgymdancecheer.com Interested in taking dance more seriously? We are currently evaluating students for our 2011-2012 Dance Team. Students are evaluated during classes. If you are interested in becoming a part of our team, please don’t hesitate to give us a call to schedule an evaluation.
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939 Rodney Drive, Nashville 356-9136 anewleafnashville.org Offering camps for children ages 3 - 12. Kick off the summer with a study of children’s literature and puppetry arts. See a show from professional puppeteers then create puppets and a set for a show. Campers also have a chance to become chef. Spend time in the garden to take a close look at soil sciences. New games to share and a treasure hunt with a musical twist. End the summer with a focus on visual arts.
Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate
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in the Holloway High School Gym 619 S. Highland Ave., Murfreesboro 390-0982 abovetherimgym.com Offering year-round after-school basketball programs for individuals and groups ages 6 - 17. We take skills to a higher level, stressing fundamentals and shaping character. Developmental program for boys and girls ages 7 - 16. All skill levels welcome. Travel basketball program also available. AAU Member.
1911 Business Campus Drive, Murfreesboro 890-6755 1820 NW Broad St., Murfreesboro 893-6003 bskonline.com • bushido96@aol.com Let martial arts take your kids to new heights. Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate offers programs in traditional karate from age 3 to adult. Call now to find out how to get two months free! 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville 255-1422 bounceu.com/cities/nashville.tn • nashville.tn@bounceu.com Bounce U’s Create and Bounce Camp gives kids a chance to enjoy physical activity and creative time in equal doses, promoting the growth of imagination. Complete with arts and crafts, snacks and games, it’s a one-of-a-kind camp experience they’ll never forget.
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The Academy of Maryland Farms
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Cheekwood’s Summer Camp
270 Seaboard Lane, Franklin 771-2898 academychilddevelopment.com Discover the Adventures of Summer -- with themes like Outdoor Adventures, Wee Chefs, Fiesta Amigos and History Hopping, we’ll have a blast and learn cool stuff, too! Kids will also enjoy weekly water play days, visits from special guests and much, much more. A summer program like no other that’s jam-packed and fun-filled for ages 2 - 5 yrs. 201 Westwood Place, Brentwood 221-5155 academychilddevelopment.com Discover the Adventures of Summer -- with themes like Outdoor Adventures, Wee Chefs, Fiesta Amigos and History Hopping, we’ll have a blast and learn cool stuff, too! Kids will also enjoy weekly water play days, visits from special guests and much, much more. A summer program like no other that’s jam-packed and fun-filled for ages 2 - 5 yrs.
3139 Blue Buck Creek Road, Duck River 383-0589 campidyllwild.com • campidyllwild@gmail.com A unique day camp to inspire children with a love for nature. Eco-science and nature-based programs as well as traditional summer activities. Learn about animal habitats and ecology. Arts and crafts, organic gardening, archery, wall climbing, rappelling, pottery, wood and leather working, and caring for the camp’s three Alpacas. Bus transportation from Nashville and Franklin. 7900 Cedar Crest Camp Road, Lyles 931-670-3420 tnumcamps.org • katie.taylor@tnumc.org Theme camps for grades 2 - 8. Week-long overnight camps, camper/parent weekends and a week of day camps. Swimming, kayaking, field games, Bible study, campfires, crafts, archery, hiking, creek stomping, s’mores, new friends and much more. All programs are run under the guidance of caring, well trained staff members. Owned and operated by the United Methodist Conference.
1401 Baffin Lane, Franklin 771-1131 academychilddevelopment.com Discover the Adventures of Summer -- with themes like Outdoor Adventures, Wee Chefs, Fiesta Amigos and History Hopping, we’ll have a blast and learn cool stuff, too! Kids will also enjoy weekly water play days, visits from special guests and much, much more. A summer program like no other that’s jam-packed and fun-filled for ages 2 - 5 yrs.
1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville 353-9827 cheekwood.org • kmcginnis@cheekwood.org With classes focusing on everything from painting and clay to mosaics and mixed media, campers 2 16 will enjoy fun art and outdoor adventures at Cheekwood. Visit our web site for more information. Register now for camps Jun. 6 - Aug. 5.
The Academy of Heritage Commons
871 Seven Oaks Blvd., Smyrna 459-5512 cmegym.com • cmegym@aol.com Creative Me offers a variety of programs in gymnastics, fitness and cheerleading for ages 18 mos. - 12 yrs. Our goal is to bring out the champion in every child in a fun environment that builds self-esteem and character. We encourage and reward trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. Now enrolling for fall classes. Also offering birthday parties and kids’ night out.
4615 Thompsons Ridge Road, Thompson’s Station 591-4040 academychilddevelopment.com Discover the Adventures of Summer -- with themes like Outdoor Adventures, Wee Chefs, Fiesta Amigos and History Hopping, we’ll have a blast and learn cool stuff, too! Kids will also enjoy weekly water play days, visits from special guests and much, much more. Don’t forget about our one-of-a-kind school-age program, TASK. A summer program like no other that’s jam-packed and fun-filled for ages 2 - 12 yrs.
Advantage Models and Talent
230 Franklin Road, Ste. 802, Franklin 790-5001 advantagemodel.com • info@advantagemodel.com An award-winning agency and talent development center. Encouraging environment, quality training, superior representation and successful talent placement. Actors Models and Talent for Christ search, Aug. 27: proven pathway to a movie set, runway or stage. Talent development courses help students prepare for the industry, establish goals and build self-esteem. Modeling and acting courses for ages 3 and up.
Baker Performance Academy
1411 Mark Allen Lane, Unit D, Murfreesboro 867-2290 bakerperformanceacademy.com • bakerperformanceacademy@gmail.com Sing, dance, act! BPA offers an exciting and educational way to experience the performing arts. Dance, musical theater, acting and voice classes are taught by professionally-trained instructors in a safe and fun environment. Ages 2 - adult. Enroll now for fall classes. Open House Aug. 6, 1 - 3 p.m. Classes begin Aug. 15. Private lessons and sibling discounts available. New Zumba Fitness on Monday and Thursday. Call or visit our web site for more information.
Barfield School of Dance
2298 Barfield Road, Murfreesboro 896-3118 barfieldschoolofdance.com • mail@barfieldschoolofdance.com We offer dance instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, hip-hop, Irish, Kinderdance and Kindermusik, ages newborn - adult. All programs are developmentally appropriate and designed to meet the needs of each dancer. Our goal is to develop within each dancer a love for and a skill in the art of dance providing a sound dance education.
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Creekside Riding Academy & Stables
2359 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin 595-7547 creeksideridingstables.com Offers beginner, intermediate and advanced riding lessons. Family trail rides are available most weekends during the Spring and daily in the Summer. Children’s summer riding camps are Mon. - Fri., Jun. - Jul. Lessons and camps teach proper riding techniques, safety around horses, grooming, tacking and horse ground handling. Fun and adventure for ages 5 and up!
Dance in Bloom
7982 Coley Davis Road, Bellevue 662-4819 danceinbloom.com We have great summer programs for all ages. Dance with Dora and Diego, have a hip-hop dance or Princess tea party, or take combo classes. See our website for more exciting details on our camps, workshops and six-week sessions.
The Dancer’s School
2159 N. Thompson Lane, Ste. C-5, Murfreesboro 907-1155 thedancersschool.com • thedancersschool@live.com Now enrolling for fall sessions. Email or call for a brochure and registration information.
David Deaton Karate Studios
Brentwood, 377-1100 • Hendersonville, 824-9111 • Mt. Juliet, 754-6878 daviddeaton.com Martial arts summer camp! Three four-week sessions will be held in June, July and August. Free tuition. Act now! continued on page 64 ...
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Deer Run Retreat and Christian Camps
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3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station 794-2918 camps.deerrunretreat.org • registration@deerrunretreat.org Affordable! Traditional. Non-denominational. Incredible camper experience. Well-trained camp staff model strong character plus have a love for pouring into camper’s lives. Registration includes t-shirt and DVD of camp week. Discounts available. Day Camp: Fastest growing day camp in Franklin area. Grades K - 8. Bus transportation and extended care. Interactive Bible story, songs, skits and crafts. Recreation: swimming, zip line, aqua park, canoes, kayaks, creek wading, wiffle ball, kickball, BB guns, archery, climbing tower and wild water games. Residential Camp: Five-night. Grades 3 - 12. Excellent accommodations. Healthy meals. Character building. Daily Bible study, worship, skits, paint ball, climbing tower, high/low ropes, lake (see above), archery, BB guns, wiffle ball, crazy games, night hikes and sand volleyball.
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Morning classes for homeschool students and evening adult classes Visit www.FellowshipDance.com or call 277-9434. classes in: • Ballet • Pointe • Modern • Jazz • Tap • Hip-Hop
diamondacademyofdance@gmail.com 587-7903 Coming soon to the Providence area! A new level of dance instruction to Wilson County. We are proud to be serving Mt. Juliet and surrounding areas. Dance instruction for ages 18 mos. to adult. Energetic, friendly, loving instructors certified in all areas of dance, specialized pre-school programs and Zumba. Ready and willing to treat your child like the precious gem they are.
E.T.C. Gymnastics
1137 Haley Road, Murfreesboro 867-6900 etcgymnastics.com • coachken@etcgymnastics.com E.T.C. Gymnastics is dedicated to bringing a new standard of excellence in gymnastics through Him. We offer classes in gymnastics for boys and girls ages 2 years and older. We also offer cheerleading and tumbling, as well as competitive teams. Call and ask about our free trial class. We also do parties, field trips and parents’ nights out.
EBDT Dance and Arts Center - Eccentrique Backbone Dance Theatre
103 Confederate Drive, Ste. 1, Franklin 599-7003 ebdtdanceandarts.ning.com • ebdtdance@ureach.com Promoting adult dance, fitness and the performing arts for ages 2 - 70+. Small classes, economical fee, workshops and loft-style classrooms with sprung floors. Faith-based, non-recital school. Non-mandatory in-school dance concerts to teach performance skills. Fall classes start Aug. 22.
Elite Martial Arts Warrior Camp
6940 Moores Lane, Brentwood 661-5595 warriorcamp.org • emabrentwood@bellsouth.net Kids learn skills of the ninja and samurai warrior. Includes martial arts, tumbling, archery, throwing stars, blow guns, jousting, padded weapons, stealth games, obstacle courses and more. Ages 5 - 12. Jun. 6 - 10, Jun. 20 - 24 and Jul. 18 - 22, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Firstlight Art Academy
1710 Gen. George Patton Drive, Ste. 108, Brentwood 202-6426 firstlightaa.org Make art! Programs for ages 3 - adult, beginners and experienced artists. Drop in Summer Art Buffet. Camps. Ages 3 - 9 can drop in for fun and experience “Art Park” 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Tue. - Sat. in the Cool Springs area.
Fleet Feet Sports
330 Franklin Road, Ste. 262B, Brentwood 373-1123 fleetfeetnashville.com At Fleet Feet Sports Nashville, we hope to become more than just a store where you shop. We want to become a place you visit often because you feel comfortable. We want to be a resource for all your running, walking and general fitness needs. We want to be a place that inspires. And we want to be your friend. Come shop for mom and the kids. Dads too!
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3421 Old Anderson Road, Antioch 366-1750 forkidsonlychildcare.com Come and explore during our Summer Quest 2011! With themes like Carnival Fun, Mini Maestros and Young Authors, we’ll have a blast and learn cool stuff, too! Kids will also enjoy weekly water play days, visits from special guests and much, much more. Don’t forget about our one-of-a-kind school-age program, Discovery Kids. A fun-filled program for ages 2 - 12 yrs.
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1885 Gen. George Patton Drive, Franklin 377-9606 franklinschoolofperformingarts.com • info@franklinschoolofperformingarts.com Offering unrivaled quality dance and drama training, a conservative dress code, choreography content that will not embarrass the grandparents and artistic integrity that doesn’t give our pop culture more attention than it needs. We are especially proud of our teen-aged student body for projecting themselves with dignity and graciousness, serving as positive role models for our younger students.
Gymboree Play & Music
1731-A Mallory Lane, Brentwood 221-9004 brentwoodtn@gymboreeclasses.com In our new sports program, children build strength, confidence and social skills needed to help them succeed in all areas of life. By introducing children to a variety of sports and skills related to each sport, they have an opportunity to decide which ones they are most interested in. Enjoy helping your child learn sports basics in class or ask us about our one hour drop-off sports program.
Harpeth Youth Soccer Association
7820 Coley Davis Road, Nashville 662-1466 hysa-tn.org • hysa.tn@comcast.net Harpeth Youth Soccer Association offers both recreational and select soccer for players ages 3 - 18. Players work on fundamental soccer skills and build on those each season. Camps run during spring break and summer for a variety of ages and skill levels. Email us or visit our web site for more information.
Hendersonville Christian Academy Camp Crusader
355 Old Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville 824-1550 campcrusaders.com Camp Crusader is an exciting summer camp program available to all preschool and school-age children to age 10. Kids will enjoy days packed full of activities and thrilling field trip destinations. Jun. 1 - Jul. 27.
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275 Jackson Meadows Drive, Hermitage 231-7100 hdadance.com • mrs.a@hdadance.com HDA offers the highest quality instructors along with a beautiful, spacious studio featuring video monitor viewing of all classes, computers utilized in all dance rooms and a playroom for siblings. We also offer ballroom, drama, voice and karate lessons along with our dance programs. New classes are forming now so don’t miss out on this opportunity to get in on the fastest growing studio in Nashville.
Holly Tree Christian Preschool
1384 Holly Tree Gap Road, Brentwood 377-6636 371-8091 122 Seaboard Lane, Franklin hollytreechildcare.com Come and explore during our Summer Quest 2011: Adventures in Faith! With exciting faith-focused themes, we’ll have a blast and learn lots, too! Kids will also enjoy weekly water play days, visits from special guests, weekly chapel and much, much more. A summer program like no other that’s jampacked and fun-filled for ages 2 - 5 yrs.
Horton Haven Christian Camp
3711 Reed Harris Road, Lewisburg 931-364-7656 hortonhaven.org • info@hortonhaven.org Conveniently located one hour south of Nashville. Registration available on our web site. Day Camp: Come out and explore! Each day is filled with laughter and adventure. Activities range from inflatable water slides, bible lessons, crafts, guided horseback rides, swimming and much more. Choose one or both of the two remaining weeks: Jul. 4 - 8 and Jul. 18 - 22. Space is limited. Residential Camp: One-week sessions for ages 8 - 11, 12 - 14 and 15 - 18. Campers experience horseback riding, archery, air rifles, canoeing, crafts, swimming and other exciting activities. Teens can try our 45 ft. high, 600 ft. zip line. Bible lessons are taught daily.
Langford Farms Club Summer Camp
5219 Rustic Way, Old Hickory 754-8650 langfordfarmsclub.com • langfordfarmsclub@tds.net We offer a great day camp experience for grades K - 8. Fun weekly themes engage and entertain with swimming, sports, tennis, rock climbing, arts, music and drama. A mature, energetic staff use six acres of sports fields, an indoor gym and air conditioned clubhouse. Teen Club features leadership building community service and fun field trips. Mon. - Fri., 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Early registration recommended.
Learning Lab - Play Smart
5500 Maryland Way, Ste. 110, Brentwood 377-2929 mylearnlab.com • info@mylearnlab.com Academic enrichment with art, music, technology, cultural exchange and fun. One-on-one and groups, K - 12, Mon. - Fri., mornings and/or afternoons.
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Lipscomb University BisonBot Robotic Summer Camps
1 University Park Drive, Nashville 966-1340 sciencecamps.lipscomb.edu • robotics@lipscomb.edu Faculty use classroom learning, individual instruction, construction projects and competition events to teach mechanical, technical and electrical principles of robotics. Junior BisonBots, Jun. 20 - 24, ages 8 - 11. Fundamentals BisonBot Robotics, Jun. 6 - 10, ages 10 - 14. Advanced BisonBot Robotics, Jun. 13 - 17, age 12 and older. Robotics Academy, Jun. 20 - 24, age 13 and older
Midland Farms Riding Camp
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120 Trott Road, Bell Buckle 931-703-8611 midlandfarms.net • cr_mauney@yahoo.com Children ages 7 - 18 interested in learning about having horses is welcome. Campers learn the basic care of horses, how to safely handle and ride their mount and some general information about horses and their anatomy. Jun. 13 - 17, Jun. 27 - Jul. 1 and Jul 11 - 15. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily.
Mobile Music Academy
mobilemusicacademy.com • info@mobilemusicacademy.com 301-8589 We bring high-quality music instruction from fun, energetic, qualified teachers directly to you. We provide lessons throughout the day and evening for piano, guitar, bass, drums, voice, band and orchestral. Special rates available for lessons before 3 p.m. We teach all ages.
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6021 Cloverland Drive, Brentwood 833-3680 montessoriacad.org • kwalther@montessoriacad.org Our day camp, Summer Zone, offers 23 acres of fun and educational activities for rising grades 1 - 6. We offer a variety of programs including hiking, swimming gardening, drama, music, art, chess, ballroom dancing, sports, cooking, sewing and team building. Weekly field trips. Register on our web site.
Mpact Sports
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25 Middleton St., Nashville 252-4658 nashvillechildrenstheatre.org • sbianchi@nashvillechildrenstheatre.org Summer Drama camps offer week-long camps for students age 4 - grade 12. Most camps are taught by professional NCT actors. New this summer is NCT’s Emerging Actors Production, where rising grades 6 12 will audition, rehearse and perform a full musical production. Other camps for older students include Musical Dance Theater, Advanced Scene Study and On Camera.
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Watkins College of Art and Design
2298 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville 383-4848 watkins.edu/community Dedicated to providing the finest art instruction, our program sets the stage for students of all ages to learn the process of creating art in a variety of fascinating mediums. Adult courses are also offered.
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ads and sons can have fun with high-powered guy stuff during the sixth annual Father-Son Adventure Weekend at Deer Run Retreat (3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station) Aug. 26 - 28. Open to boys of all ages and their dads, grandfathers, uncles or mentors, the weekend includes activities like fishing and 3-D archery tournaments with prizes, football challenges, a Wiffle ball home run derby, sand volleyball, hiking and lake swimming with a zip line, water slide, aqua park and canoeing. For an additional fee, try adventure rec activities like a climbing tower and a wooded paintball course. Mike Flynt, who played his senior year of college football at age 59, holds a speaker session. Choose to stay at the property’s accommodations or drop in for daily activities. Prices range from $89 father/$69 per son - $149 father/$129 per son. Advance registration is required. To learn more or to sign up, call 794-2918 or visit deerrunretreat.org/ upcomingevents.
A local father and son enjoy archery at last year’s Father-Son Adventure Weekend at Deer Run Retreat.
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mon 1 Parents & Tots Preschoolers and their parents can participate in an educational program. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. Sade Global R&B phenomenon Sade performs live with special
Nature Nuts All ages can learn about wiggling worms. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
fri 5 Cheekwood Nights: An Unforgettable Evening Experience All ages can enjoy the gardens and Trains! exhibit in the
evening along with live music and activities. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; $15 adults, $8 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger; 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
guest John Legend. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $29.50 - $149.50; 770-2000 or bridgestonearena. com.
Snack Attack! All ages can make snacks in the kitchen. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they take the field against the Round Rock Express. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
tue 2 Animal Antics All ages can meet the resident corn snake. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. FREE La Leche League of Williamson County Expectant mothers can learn more about breastfeeding and the services provided by La Leche League. Grace Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1153 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin; 10 a.m.; 834-3287. FREE National Night Out The cities of Belle Meade,
Franklin, Lebanon, Murfreesboro and Nashville will all participate in this national event stressing crime and drug prevention along with strengthening neighborhood spirit from 6 - 9 p.m. Contact your local City Hall or parks and recreation office for details, or visit nationalnightout.org.
Parents & Tots Preschoolers and their parents can participate in an educational program. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they take the field against the Round Rock Express. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
wed 3 FREE Open House Day Tour the observatory and have your questions answered by local astronomers. Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 373-4897 or dyer.vanderbilt.edu.
Snack Attack! All ages can make snacks in the kitchen. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
thu 4 Creation Station All ages can make plaster of Paris mosaics. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3 - 4:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline. org.
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Haley Covington and Dakota star in Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre’s production of Annie, continuing this month through Saturday, Sept. 3. Turn to “On Stage,” page 97, for details.
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FREE Family Movie Night All ages can enjoy a family-
friendly movie on the big screen. Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 349 Chaney Road, Smyrna; 7 p.m.; cornerstonetn.org.
FREE Movie in the Park All ages can catch a family-friendly
movie outside. Charlie Daniels Park, 1100 Charlie Daniels Pkwy., Mt. Juliet; 8:30 p.m.; 758-6522.
FREE Red Caboose Concert Bring lawn chairs and picnics
and enjoy an outdoor performance featuring Cajun music by Rue du Bayou. Red Caboose Park, Highway 70 South and Colice Jeanne Road, Bellevue; 7 - 9 p.m.; 862-8400 or nashville.gov/ parks.
Sales Tax Holiday Shop tax-free for clothing, school supplies and computers. For a detailed list of items available to purchase, visit tn.gov/revenue/salestaxholiday. Wetland Walk All ages can join a naturalist for a guided tour of
the Murfree Spring Wetland. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
sat 6 FREE Animal Encounters All ages can meet animals who call Tennessee home. The Wilderness Station, 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 1:30 - 2 p.m.; 217-3017. FREE Big Band Dance All ages can learn a ballroom dance step then cut a rug with the music of the Paul Ross Big Band. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 - 10 p.m.; 862-8400 or nashville.gov/parks. The Decemberists Enjoy an evening of indie folk rock music
with special guest Caitlin Rose. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $24.50 - $30. 50; 800-745-3000 or ryman.com.
FREE Family Program: Musical Petting Zoo A professional musician demonstrates how to play a variety of instruments, then kids of all ages can try new and familiar instruments themselves. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 1 p.m.; 416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame. org. FREE Firstlight Arts Academy Open House See the
studios, meet the instructors and learn about the artistic offerings. Firstlight Arts Academy, 1710 General George Patton Drive, Brentwood; 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 202-6246.
A local boy tries his hand on a dulcimer at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Musical Petting Zoo. Your kids can have hands-on instrument fun this month on Saturday, Aug. 6. Shakespeare Allowed All ages can participate (or just listen to) a live reading of The Tempest. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St., Nashville; 1 - 4 p.m.; nashvilleshakes.org.
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Smyrna Parks 5K run and Bill Nash Dash for Cash All ages can do a 5K run/walk with Overall, Masters and Grandmasters awards given three deep in five-year increments. A one-mile run follows for cash prizes. Sharp Springs Natural Area, Espey Drive, Smyrna; 7:30 a.m.; $20 in advance, $25 race day; 4599742, ext. 2612, or townofsmyrna.org.
Keith Urban Country star and Nashville dad Keith Urban
FREE Super Saturday All ages can play on the kids’ activity
FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop Ages 5 - 12 can make
performs live. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $5 - $59.50; 770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com.
FREE Music in the Cedars All ages can enjoy live musical entertainment in the park. Cedars of Lebanon State Park, 328 Cedar Forest Road, Lebanon; 6 p.m.; 443-2769.
Sales Tax Holiday Shop tax-free for clothing, school supplies and computers. For a detailed list of items available to purchase, visit tn.gov/revenue/salestaxholiday. Saturday AM: Beautiful Butterflies Families can examine the bugs and blooms on the property, then venture into the studio to make a butterfly craft. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and older); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
table, participate in craft projects and enjoy cookies and lemonade. Parent-Teacher Stores: 2214 Bandywood Drive, Nashville (292-3533); 203 Williamson Square, Franklin (599-3477); 131 John Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro (895-6131); and 780 RiverGate Pkwy., Goodlettsville (859-3007); parent-teacherstoreusa.com.
sun 7 FREE 12th Annual Mayor’s First Day Festival Join
Mayor Karl Dean for this annual back-to-school celebration that features free school supplies, educational activities, live entertainment and more. Guests are asked to bring canned food donations for Second Harvest Food Bank. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 2 - 4 p.m.; nashville.gov/mocy/ firstday/2011.
It’s Vegas, Baby! Street Theatre Company’s annual fundraiser features a Vegas style casino night, complete with games, a silent auction and cabaret-style performances. Street Theatre Company, 1933 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville; 554-7414 or streettheatrecompany.org.
Sales Tax Holiday Shop tax-free for clothing, school supplies and computers. For a detailed list of items available to purchase, visit tn.gov/revenue/salestaxholiday.
mon 8 Balloon Art The balloon artists from Parker’s Original Enter-
tainment will shape and twist balloons for kids. Storybook Village, 3015 Belshire Village Drive, Ste. 114, Spring Hill; 10 a.m.; free with regular admission ($7 ages 1 - 12, free ages 11 months and younger along with parents and kids 13 and older); 614-1424 or thestorybookvillage.com.
FREE Moms Club Open House Mothers of preschoolage children can learn about the Donelson-Hermitage Moms Club while kids enjoy popsicles and bubble play. Hermitage Park, 3700 James Kay Lane, Hermitage; 10 a.m.; 758-9359 or arionne@yahoo.com.
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FAIRS! Keep summer going at a local county fair this month in Middle Tennessee.
Sumner County Fair
When: Aug. 1 - 6 Where: 200 Fairground Road, Gallatin Admission: TBA Highlights: The Mule Show kicks off on Monday, followed by the 4-H Youth Sheep Show on Tuesday. Enjoy the Pet Show and Little Miss Beauty Contest on Wednesday and the grand Walking Horse Show on Saturday. Contact: 452-3172 or sumnercountytnfair.com Find more county fairs — including Cheatham, Macon, Maury and Robertson — online at parentworld.com. Click of “Fair Fun” in The Calendar.
Williamson County Fair
When: Aug. 5 - 13 Location: 4215 Long Lane, Franklin Admission: $6 adults, $3 ages 6 12, free ages 5 and younger; check website for daily specials. Highlights: New this year is the Great American Frontier Show, Rhinestone Roper and Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show along with two new rides: the Wave Swinger and Tea Time for the little ones. Other popular attractions include the Children’s Barnyard, the Little 1’s Farming are and live music daily. Contact: 794-4386 or williamsoncountyfair.org
Wilson County Fair
When: Aug. 12 - 20 Where: 945 Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon Admission: $7 adults, $5 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger. Season tickets are $30; ride tickets are $1 a pop (each ride requires two - five tickets); get an armband for $20. Highlights: Thursday is Kids Night featuring the Batter Power Ride Toy Race and the Pedal Push Tractor Ride Pull. See the Sheep Dog Demonstration event on opening night, enjoy the biggest of the county fair midways and more. Contact: 443-2626 or wilsoncountyfair.net
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thu 11 Creation Station All ages can make plaster of Paris mosaics. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3 - 4:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline. org.
Nature Nuts All ages can discover nature under a microscope. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
FREE Preschool Storytime Ages 3 - 5 can listen to a reading of One Hot Summer Day then participate in craft activities. Brenthaven Church, 516 Franklin Road, Brentwood; 10 a.m.; 373-4826.
FREE Smokin’ in McMinnville Barbecue Festival This family festival features live entertainment, food, sports competitions, a children’s play zone, several vendors and access to the Gilley Swimming Pool. McMinnville Civic Center, 500 Garfield St., McMinnville; Thu - Fri vendors open at 4 p.m. (pool opens at 10 a.m.), Sat vendors open at 9 a.m.; 931-473-6611 or smokininmcminnville.com.
fri 12 Dive-In Movie Take a ride back into the 1950s with an outdoor screening of Grease. Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Road, Hermitage; 8:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.99 - $29.99); 889-7050 or nashvilleshores.com. Full Moon Pickin’ Party All ages can enjoy live bluegrass music under the light of the full moon. Warner Parks Equestrian Barn, 2500 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 7 - 11 p.m.; $15 in advance/$20 at the gate adults, $10 ages 7 - 15, $5 pickers with an approved instrument, free ages 6 and younger; 370-8053 or friendsofwarnerparks.com. FREE Movie in the Park Families can bring lawn chairs and picnic dinners for an outdoor film. Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin; 7:45 p.m.; 550-6947 or franklintn.gov. Country superstar Keith Urban plays Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, Aug. 6. Parents & Tots Preschoolers and their parents can participate in an educational program. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Parents & Tots Preschoolers and their parents can participate in an educational program. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Snack Attack! All ages can make snacks in the kitchen.
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
tue 9 Animal Antics All ages can meet the blue-tongued skink. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. Legends of RCA Studio B: Conversations with All the King’s Men Country Music Hall of Fame member Harold Brad-
ley, along with David Briggs and Norbert Putnam share stories and songs about Elvis and RCA Studio B. Proceeds support the Hall of Fame’s preservation of the museum’s collection as well as funding for its school education, family and public programs. Historic RCA Studio B, 30 Music Square W., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $150 (includes post-program dessert and cocktail reception with the hosts); 416-2069 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
wed 10 Death Cab for Cutie This alternative rock band brings its Codes and Keys Tour to Nashville. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $35 - $38; 770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com.
Snack Attack! All ages can make snacks in the kitchen. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. Storytime with Cinderella Preschoolers can listen to stories
told by Cinderella. Storybook Village, 3015 Belshire Village Drive, Ste. 114, Spring Hill; 10 a.m.; free with regular admission ($7 ages 1 - 12, free ages 11 months and younger along with parents and kids 13 and older); 614-1424 or thestorybookvillage.com.
Movies in the Park Families can enjoy an outdoor screening
of Rio with food vendors and inflatables on site. Rotary Soccer Park, Soccer Way, Smyrna; gates open at 5:30 p.m., movie starts at dusk; $1; 459-9773 or townofsmyrna.org.
FREE Red Caboose Concert Bring lawn chairs and picnics and enjoy an outdoor performance featuring southern blues music by Eye Witness Blues. Red Caboose Park, Highway 70 South and Colice Jeanne Road, Bellevue; 7 - 9 p.m.; 862-8400 or nashville.gov/parks. FREE Smokin’ in McMinnville Barbecue Festival Please
see Thursday, Aug. 11 listing.
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they take the field against the Las Vegas 51s. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com. Wetland Walk All ages can join a naturalist for a guided tour of
the Murfree Spring Wetland. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
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FREE Second Saturday at Fiddlers Grove Take a step
2011 Barn Party Enjoy an evening of barbecue, bluegrass music, dancing and more. Proceeds benefit the Heart of Tennessee Chapter of the American Red Cross. Womack Stables, 4024 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 6 p.m.; $50; 893-4272 or midtnredcross.org. FREE Alert CDC Back-to-School Bash Students of all
ages can enjoy music, food, inflatables, free haircuts, giveaways and more. The first 1,500 K - 12 students will receive backpacks filled with school supplies. Living Truth Christian Center, 102 Ridley St., Smyrna; 4 - 8 p.m.; 459-9017 or livingtruthcc.org.
FREE Animal Encounters All ages can meet animals who
call Tennessee home. The Wilderness Station, 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 1:30 - 2 p.m.; 217-3017.
FREE Big Band Dance All ages can learn a ballroom dance
step then cut a rug with the music of the Lynn Beal Big Band. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 - 10 p.m.; 862-8400 or nashville.gov/parks.
FREE Music in the Cedars All ages can enjoy live musical entertainment in the park. Cedars of Lebanon State Park, 328 Cedar Forest Road, Lebanon; 6 p.m.; 443-2769.
Ranch Rodeo Four major competitive events include wild cow
milking, sorting, facsimile branding and trailer loading. The public can participate in sack races, horseback riding, mechanical bull rides, greased pig chases, stick pony races and more. Tap Root Farm, 4104 Clovercroft Road, Franklin; 5:30 p.m.; $5 ages 4 and older (entrance fee for competitors is $50 per person or $200 per team); 794-3358 or taprootfarm.com.
Roller Derby Cheer for the Nashville Rollergirls when they
take on the Carolina All Stars. Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Ave. N., Nashville; 5:30 p.m.; $10 adults in advance/$15 at the gate, $7 ages 7 - 12, free ages 6 and younger; nashvillerollergirls.com.
back in time with demonstrations of life at the turn of the century. Today’s theme is “Those Funny Shaped Things in the Barn” with a focus on how machines made farm life easier. End the day with a bluegrass concert. Fiddlers Grove Historical Village, 945 E. Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon; 4 - 9 p.m.; 443-2626 or fiddlersgrove. org.
Saturday AM: Sand-tastic! Families can visit the studio to
experiment with pattern and color mixing while creating sand prints. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and older); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
FREE Smokin’ in McMinnville Barbecue Festival Please see Thursday, Aug. 11 listing.
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they
take the field against the Las Vegas 51s. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
FREE Titans Football Cheer for the Tennessee Titans when they challenge the Minnesota Vikings during their first preseason game. LP Field, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 7 p.m.; ticket prices TBA; 800-745-3000 or titansonline.com. FREE Tomato Art Fest The whole family can enjoy this
costume-friendly event celebrating all-things-tomato. Festivities include children’s activities and contests, a parade, live music, a recipe contest, booths featuring artisans and local businesses and more. East Nashville’s Five Points, 1106 Woodland St.; 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; 226-2070 or tomatoartfest.com.
sun 14 The Doobie Brothers Take in an evening of classic rock/pop with The Doobie Brothers and special guest Lara Johnston. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $35 - $65; 800-745-3000 or ryman.com.
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illiamson Parent magazine’s helping to kick off the fun-filled year of learning with the annual Back-to-School Fair on Saturday, Aug. 13 at Cool Springs Galleria (1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin). Students of all ages — and parents — can learn about area after-school programs, watch demonstrations from local dance, music and arts groups, enjoy entertainment by The Zinghoppers and magician Scott Tripp, visit more than 50 vendors booths, register for thousands of dollars in giveaways and take in a fashion show by the Dan Talent Group to help raise money for a local toddler’s kidney transplant. The Backto-School Fair takes place from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and admission is free. For more info, call 256-2158, ext. 115 or visit williamsonparent.com.
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Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they take the field against the Las Vegas 51s. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com. Sunday Series of FUN: Messy Marvins and Mabels
Families can participate in a messy art project. Old Fort Park Pavilion 3, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; admission is a bag of non-perishable food items; 893-2141 or msewell@murfreesborotn.gov.
FREE Williamson County Community Band Families
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mon 15 Parents & Tots Preschoolers and their parents can participate in an educational program. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. Snack Attack! All ages can make snacks in the kitchen. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they take the field against the Las Vegas 51s. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
tue 16 Animal Antics All ages can meet the resident bearded dragon. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. FREE Lascassas Elementary School Fall Festival En-
ROAD TRIP: elvis presley’s graceland
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ake on Elvis Week at Graceland Aug. 9 - 16 to celebrate all-things the King! All week, you can enjoy tribute concerts, panel discussions with those who knew him, evening parties with fellow fans, a
trivia tour and the candlelight vigil and memorial service that rounds out the week.
Millions of fans worldwide make the pilgrimage to Memphis
throughout the year for a peek inside Presley’s homestead, the Graceland mansion. The fascinating tour allows a glimpse into Presley’s ec-
joy an auction, games and dinner. Lascassas Elementary School, Lascassas Highway (Highway 96 East), Lascassas; 5 - 9 p.m.; tickets for games are four for $1, price for dinner TBA; 893-0758.
Parents & Tots Preschoolers and their parents can participate in an educational program. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they take the field against the Tucson Padres. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com. Zinghop-A-Pals Kids Club Preschoolers can enjoy a pint-sized party and concert, then stay and play. Shipwrecked Playhouse, 99 Seaboard Lane, Brentwood; 10:30 a.m.; $7; 8669358 or zinghop-a-pals.com.
centricity by visiting eight rooms in the house. See the 15-foot sofa in the living room, the floor-to-ceiling draped-and-pleated pool room, the kitchen, TV room, dining room, his parent’s bedroom and the infamous Jungle Room. A well-documented audio tour leads you through each room, plus Vernon Presley’s (Elvis’ dad) business office out back as well as the stunning trophy building housing awards, honors, costumes and more. After visiting the raquetball building that holds more of Presley’s glitzy stage attire, pay final tribute to the King in the Meditation Garden where he rests with his parents and grandmother. Then, cross the road on the shuttle for more attractions, including the Car Museum, Presley’s custom jets, the Elvis in the News museum, Elvis Presley: Fashion King and more. It makes for a fun way to commemorate Tennessee’s own true music legend. The best ticket bet is the Platinum
wed 17 FREE La Leche League of Williamson County Expect-
ant mothers can learn about breastfeeding and the services provided by La Leche League. Grace Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1153 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin; 6:15 p.m.; 834-3287.
Maroon 5 and Train Two Grammy-winning rock bands share the stage. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $39.50 - $79.50; 770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com.
Snack Attack! All ages can make snacks in the kitchen.
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they take the field against the Tucson Padres. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
package, which includes all of the above for $35 adults, $31.50 ages 13 - 18 $17 ages 7 - 12, free ages 6 and younger. Learn more at elvis. com/graceland. (please turn the page)
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thu 18 Creation Station All ages can make rock buddies. Discovery
Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3 4:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Nature Nuts All ages can participate in a crayfish catch pro-
gram. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline. org.
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they take the field against the Tucson Padres. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
fri 19 Katy Perry Pop sensation Katy Perry plays Music City. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $40 - $47.50; 770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com. FREE Music at the Mill All ages can take in an outdoor concert featuring Top Tier, a local cover band from Nashville. Gregory Mill Park, 350 Enon Springs Road, Smyrna; 7 p.m.; 4599773 or townofsmyrna.org. FREE Red Caboose Concert Bring lawn chairs and picnics
and enjoy an outdoor performance featuring swing classics by Centennial Hiptet. Red Caboose Park, Highway 70 South and Colice Jeanne Road, Bellevue; 7 - 9 p.m.; 862-8400 or nashville. gov/parks.
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they take the field against the Tucson Padres. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com. Ted Nugent Mr. “Cat Scratch Fever” performs live with special guest Lisa Bouchelle. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $39.50 - $49.50; 800-745-3000 or ryman.com. FREE Third Friday Outdoor Concert All ages can enjoy live music by local bands. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 7 - 9:30 a.m.; 890-0355.
Wetland Walk All ages can join a naturalist for a guided tour of
the Murfree Spring Wetland. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
sat 20 FREE Animal Encounters All ages can meet animals who call Tennessee home. The Wilderness Station, 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 1:30 - 2 p.m.; 217-3017.
FREE Back-to-School Bash Students entering grades
K - 5 can have fun with inflatables, face painting, music, games, school supplies giveaways and more. Proceeds from a silent auction will benefit schools in the Goodlettsville area. Connell Memorial United Methodist Church, 113 Church St., Goodlettsville; 5 - 8:30 p.m.; 859-5915 or connellumc.org.
A local youngsters chills out with a snow cone during a recent Town Center Saturday event. This month’s festivities take place on Saturday, Aug. 20.
FREE Big Band Dance All ages can learn a ballroom dance step then cut a rug with the music of The Usual Suspects. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 - 10 p.m.; 862-8400 or nashville.gov/parks. (please turn the page)
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Bluebird on the Mountain Local singer/songwriters perform under the stars. Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 8 p.m.; $95 per carload of eight; 800-745-3000 or dyer. vanderbilt.edu.
Dive-In Movie Enjoy an outdoor screening of Avatar (rated PG-13). Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Road, Hermitage; 8:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.99 - $29.99); 889-7050 or nashvilleshores.com. FREE Dragon Boat and River Festival All ages can
enjoy a day of boat races, river education, Chinese culture and more. Riverfront Park in Downtown Nashville; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; nashvilledragonboat.com.
FREE Puppet Show The Nashville Public Library Puppet Theatre presents a show for kids of all ages. Barnes & Noble, 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 12:30 p.m.; 377-9979 or bn.com. Saturday AM: Outdoor Art After visiting the Drawn to
Nature exhibit, families can drop by the studio to create their own outdoor art. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 6 17, free ages 5 and older); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
FREE Storytime Cookie Mouse visits for stories and to pose
for pictures. Barnes & Noble, 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 11 a.m.; 377-9979 or bn.com.
Taste of Stones River This fundraiser for the Primary Care and Hope Clinic features menu items from 50 of area’s finest restaurants, live entertainment for local bands and a Kids’ Fun Zone, which includes inflatables, a fire truck, snow cones, face painting, balloon art and more. The Avenue Murfreesboro, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 4 - 8 p.m.; admission is free, but sampling tickets are 50 cents; admission to the Kids Fun Zone is a $6 armband which includes all activities and food in that area; tasteofstonesriver.org.
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FREE Town Center Saturday Visit 50 vendors with everything from fresh produce to jewelry along with local artists, live music, children’s activities and more in a city market atmosphere. Roundabout in the Town Center area of Brentwood; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; towncentersaturdays.org.
sun 21 FREE Artful Tales All ages can listen to a reading of Momo-
taro the Peach Boy, them make a Japanese manga comic book. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 2 - 3 p.m.; 244-3340 or fristcenter.org.
Emily Landham and Matthew Raich star in Nashville Shakespeare Festival’s Romeo & Juliet at the Centennial Park Bandshell, Aug. 18 - Sept. 18.
FREE Civil War Musical Journey Local musicians and a
Return to Forever IV with Zappa Plays Zappa Chick
narrator take guests on a musical journey of the songs from the Civil War period. The Buchanan Log House, 2910 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville; 2 - 3:30 p.m.; 871-4524 or buchananloghouse.com.
mon 22 Balloon Art The balloon artists from Parker’s Original Enter-
tainment will shape and twist balloons for kids. Storybook Village, 3015 Belshire Village Drive, Ste. 114, Spring Hill; 10 a.m.; free with regular admission ($7 ages 1 - 12, free ages 11 months and younger along with parents and kids 13 and older); 614-1424 or thestorybookvillage.com.
Parents & Tots Preschoolers and their parents can participate in an educational program. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
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Corea, Stanley Clarke, Lenny White, Jean-Luc Ponty and Frank Gambale bring their jazz/rock/fusion to Music City highlighting classic songs and each member’s solo successes. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $49 - $104; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
Snack Attack! All ages can make snacks in the kitchen. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. FREE Storytime Cookie Mouse visits for stories and to pose
for pictures. Barnes & Noble, 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 11 a.m.; 377-9979 or bn.com.
tue 23 Animal Antics All ages can meet the resident amphibians. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. Parents & Tots Preschoolers and their parents can participate in an educational program. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
wed 24 FREE Rachel Sumner Award-winning children’s entertainer
Rachel Sumner performs songs from her new release, Tap Those Toes. Whole Foods, 1566 McEwan Drive, Franklin; 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.; 778-1910 or rachelsumner.com.
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Snack Attack! All ages can make snacks in the kitchen.
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they
take the field against the Memphis Redbirds. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
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Manor, 4683 Columbia Pike, Thompson’s Station; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; sweetteafestival.com.
Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas Please see Friday, Aug. 26 listing.
FREE Titans Football Cheer for the Tennessee Titans when they challenge the Chicago Bears during this preseason game. LP Field, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 7 p.m.; ticket prices TBA; 800745-3000 or titansonline.com.
FREE Animal Encounters All ages can meet animals who call Tennessee home. The Wilderness Station, 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 1:30 - 2 p.m.; 217-3017. Best Buddies 5K This run/walk features chip timing and a
Creation Station All ages can make rock buddies. Discovery
Kid Zone. Proceeds benefit Best Buddies Tennessee, a nonprofit that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships between people with intellectual disabilities and their non-disabled peers. McKay’s Mill Community, 1400 Liberty Pike, Franklin; 7:30 a.m.; $30 in advance/$35 race day adults, free ages 12 and younger; 504-6713 or bestbuddiestennessee.org/5k.
FREE Dance Performance Company Rose presents Serendipity 3, a dance performance inspired by the sounds, styles, images and movements of Andy Warhol’s worlds. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; 244-3340 or firstcenter.org.
FREE Big Band Dance All ages can learn a ballroom dance step then cut a rug with the music of The Moonlighters. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 - 10 p.m.; 862-8400 or nashville.gov/parks.
Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3 4:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Nature Nuts All ages can search for snails. Discovery Center
at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
FREE Preschool Storytime Ages 3 - 5 can listen to a
reading of The Lunch That Jesus Served then participate in craft activities. Brenthaven Church, 516 Franklin Road, Brentwood; 10 a.m.; 373-4826.
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FREE Book Club Students in grades 2 - 12 can participate in
book discussions with the theme “Inventors/Technology.” Grades 2 - 12 will discuss Who Was Thomas Alva Edison?; grades 5 - 7 will discuss The Brooklyn Bridge; grades 8 - 12 will discuss The Telephone Gambig: Chasing Alexander Graham Bell’s Secret. Belle Meade Plantation, 5025 Harding Road, Nashville; 3 p.m.; 356-0501, ext. 48, or bellemeadeplantation.com.
FREE Grape Stomp Festival Families can have fun with
sun 28 Nashville Zoo Predators Day Nashville Predators players
will offer games, giveaways and more to celebrate the kick off of the 2011 - 2012 hockey season. While there, ride down a saber tooth tiger slide, run through a giant obstacle course and play a round of youth hockey. Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville; 1 - 5 p.m. (Predators will be at the Jungle Terrace from 2 - 3 p.m. to greet fans); $14 adults, $9 children; 833-1534 or nashvillezoo.org.
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they take the field against the Memphis Redbirds. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com. Sunset Concert Series Families can enjoy an outdoor musical performance, “The Bicho Brothers present Soul Sacrifice,” a tribute to Santana. Historic Carnton Plantation, 1345 Carnton Lane, Franklin; 4:30 p.m. gates open, 6 - 8 p.m. concert; $12 ages 13 and older, $5 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 794-0903 or battleoffranklintrust.org.
take the field against the Memphis Redbirds. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
stomping grapes, children’s activities, wine tasting and live music by the Tyronne Dunn Experience. Sumner Crest Winery, 5306 Old Hwy. 52, Portland; 2 p.m. stomping sign-ups begin, 2:30 p.m. stomping starts, 6 p.m. concert; 325-4086 or sumnercrestwinery. com.
FREE Williamson County Community Band Families can enjoy an afternoon of live music featuring marches, concert pieces and jazz. College Grove Artsitorium, 8601 Horton Hwy., College Grove; 3 p.m.; 790-5719, ext. 30, or wcparksandrec.com.
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In the Artist’s Studio All ages can take an art lesson with guest artist Juli Schumann. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas Enjoy a night of award-winning bluegrass music. Ry-
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FREE Johnaroo III All ages can enjoy children’s music from
Parents & Tots Preschoolers and their parents can participate in an educational program. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
FREE Junior Service League of Gallatin Yard Sale
Snack Attack! All ages can make snacks in the kitchen. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they
man Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $38 - $88; 800-745-3000 or ryman.com.
FREE Junior Service League of Gallatin Yard Sale
Shop for children’s and adult clothing, furnishings, electronics, books and more. Proceeds benefit local women and children in Sumner County. Junior Service League, 949 Lakeshore Drive, Gallatin; Fri - Sat 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.; e-mail cockett.parks@comcast. net.
FREE Red Caboose Concert Bring lawn chairs and picnics
and enjoy an outdoor performance featuring pop and rock music my Randy Moore & the Fabulous Suedes. Red Caboose Park, Highway 70 South and Colice Jeanne Road, Bellevue; 7 - 9 p.m.; 862-8400 or nashville.gov/parks.
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they take the field against the Memphis Redbirds. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com. Wetland Walk All ages can join a naturalist for a guided tour of
the Murfree Spring Wetland. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
different bands and local artists. The Avenue Murfreesboro, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; shoptheavenue.com.
Please see Friday, Aug. 26 listing.
FREE Living Green Expo A variety of workshops, displays and demonstrations educate children and adults on green living. Ag Expo Center, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin; 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; livinggreenexpo-tn.org.
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FREE Music in the Cedars All ages can enjoy live musical
Animal Antics All ages can meet the resident rabbit. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Saturday AM: Culinary Creations Families can explore
Parents & Tots Preschoolers and their parents can participate in an educational program. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
entertainment in the park. Cedars of Lebanon State Park, 328 Cedar Forest Road, Lebanon; 6 p.m.; 443-2769.
where recipes come from with Chef Jonathan from the Pineapple Room, then make food out of art materials. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and older); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they take the field against the Memphis Redbirds. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com. FREE Sweet Tea Festival This second annual event features a sweet tea competition, an antique car show, food, arts and crafts vendors, a corn hole tournament and more. Homestead
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Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. (please turn the page)
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classes & activities Classes listed here are free or nonprofit only.
davidson county Bellevue Community Center Ongoing art classes and recreation take place at 656 Colice Jeanne Road, Nashville; 862-8435. FREE Fairytales Storytime Stories and crafts Mon - Fri at 3:30 p.m. and Sat at 10:30 a.m. Fairytales, 1603 Riverside Drive, Nashville; 915-1960 or fairytalesbookstore.com. FREE Family Bike Ride Enjoy an hour-long bike ride
through East Nashville every Saturday at 9 a.m. Depart from Eastside Cycles, 1012 Woodland St., Nashville; 469-1079 or eastside-cycles.com.
Metro Parks Cultural Arts Classes Visit nashville.gov/
parks/classes for a complete listing of visual arts, music, theater and dance opportunities.
Nashville Ghost Tours All ages can embark on a walking tour of downtown Nashville’s haunted history. Tour begins at the corner of Sixth Avenue North and Union Avenue across from the Hermitage Hotel; daily 7:45 p.m.; $15 adults, $8 ages 7 - 11, free ages 6 and younger; 884-3999 or nashvilleghosttours.com. FREE Pottery Barn Kids Preschoolers can participate
in Book Club every Tuesday at 11 a.m. at 2126 Abbott Martin Road, Nashville; 385-2567 or potterybarnkids.com.
FREE Radnor Lake Natural Area Nature programs at
1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville. See complete schedule at radnorlake.org or call 373-3467.
rutherford county FREE Barnes & Noble Storytime Stories and related activities for all ages every Mon and Sat at 11 a.m. at 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 895-8580 or bn.com.
This Freemont Ellis painting, “The Purple Shawl,” is on display in the Drawn to Nature exhibit at Cheekwood through Sunday, Oct. 2.
FREE Books-A-Million Preschool storytime for ages 2 - 7 is every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at 1720 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 995-7112.
FREE Hendersonville Cruise In Every Friday through Oct. 28, all ages can view a variety of classic cars and have fun with live music, children’s activities and more. Glenbrook Shopping Center, Vietnam Veterans Parkway and New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville; 6 - 9 p.m. (weather permitting); hendersonvillecruisein.com.
lesson the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday every month at 11 a.m. Robinson Taekwondo at The Factory, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg. 8, Ste. 809, Franklin; 791-6655.
Patterson Park Community Center 521 Mercury Blvd.,
FREE Special Sports Saturdays Children ages 2 and
cheatham county
Murfreesboro; 893-7439. Ongoing program: • Wee Play: Ages 12 months - 2 years can enjoy stories, crafts and more every Monday; 10 - 10:45 a.m.; $3
Sports*Com 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 895-5040.
Ongoing programs: • Toddler Time with Thomas: Ages 5 and younger can participate in motor-skill development activities every Friday; 10 - 11 a.m.; $3 • Water Polo: Ages 13 and older can play every Tuesday; 7 8:45 p.m.; $3 adults, $2 youth • Youth Volleyball: Ages 8 - 15 of all levels can play every Thursday; 4:30 - 6 p.m.; $3
sumner county FREE Barnes & Noble Storytime Stories and related
activities for all ages every Mon and Sat at 11 a.m. at 300 Indian Lakes Blvd., Hendersonville; 264-0183 or bn.com.
older with autism and other special needs, along with their typical siblings and peers, can play indoor soccer and hockey on the second and fourth Saturdays every month. Faces of Hope, 185 W. Franklin St., Gallatin; 9 - 11 a.m.; 206-1176 or facesofhopetn.com.
williamson county FREE Barnes & Noble Storytime Stories and related activities for all ages every Mon and Sat at 11 a.m. at 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 377-9979 or bn.com.
FREE Books-A-Million Preschool storytime is every Tue
and Sat at 10:30 a.m. at 1040 Crossings Blvd., Spring Hill; 931486-0113.
FREE Borders Books Children’s storytime activities take place every Friday at 10 a.m. at 330 Franklin Road, Brentwood (221-8805), and 545 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin (771-2870). FREE Taekwondo for Preschoolers Ages 3 - 5 can learn self-defense, self-discipline and safety during an introductory
destinations Adventureworks The Eco-Zip Line Adventure allows
participants to glide through the forest on nine zip lines. Guides point out native trees, plants and wildlife during the hour-and-ahalf tour at 1300 Narrows Road, Kingston Springs; $54 adults, $42 ages 17 and younger (family discounts available); to make reservations, call 297-2250 or visit adventureworks.com.
davidson county Adventure Science Center Hands-on science activities.
Also home to the Sudekum Planetarium, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 12:30 - 5:30 p.m.; $12 adults, $9 ages 3 - 12, free for ages 2 and younger; Planetarium tickets are $4 members, $6 non-members on top of museum admission (laser shows are $2 more); Saturdays in August, catch a Cosmic Concert Laser Show: Laser Michael Jackson at 8:30 p.m., The Other Side of Pink Floyd at 9:30 p.m. and Led Zeppelin Zoso at 10:30 p.m. (tickets are $9.50 per show); 862-5160 or adventuresci.com. (please turn the page)
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ongoing Belle Meade Plantation Early 1800s house and stud farm at 5025 Harding Road, Nashville; Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (final tour at 4 p.m.); $16 adults, $10 ages 13 - 18, $8 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 356-0501 or bellemeadeplantation.com. Belmont Mansion Tour the summer home of Joseph and Adelicia Acklen, built in 1853, at 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 1 - 4 p.m.; $8 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12; 460-5459 or belmontmansion.com. BounceU Bounce on inflatables at 2990 Sidco Drive; 2551422; bounceu.com. Open play times are Tue - Fri 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 3 - 6 p.m., Sat 8:30 - 10 a.m. Cost is $6.95 ($5.95 siblings); cosmic glow-in-the-dark bounces are Mon 3 - 6 p.m. and Fri 6:30 p.m. Cost is $8 ($7 siblings). Centennial Sportsplex Fitness, ice skating, swimming and
more at 222 25th Ave. N., Nashville; times and prices vary; 8628480 or nashville.org/sportsplex.
Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; Tue - Sat 9:30 am. - 4:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; $12 adults, $5 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger; 356-8000 or cheekwood.org. • British & American Screen Prints is on display through Sunday, Oct. 2 • David Wood: Double Heliotrope: A Conversation between Earth and Water is on display through Monday, Oct. 31 • Drawn to Nature is on display through Sunday, Oct. 2 • Guided Museum Tours take place every Saturday in the galleries from 1 - 2 p.m. • Temporary Contemporary — David Marques: Vessels is on display through Sunday, Oct. 2 • Trains! Tennessee in G is on display through Saturday, Dec. 31 • Video Installation Galleries: Material Apparatus is on display through Sunday, Sept. 18 • William Edmondson: The Hand and the Spirit is on display through Sunday, Aug. 7
FREE Cooter’s Place Memorabilia representing Dukes of Hazzard at 2613 McGavock Pike, Nashville; Mon - Thu 9 a.m. 5 p.m., Fri - Sat 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 872-8358 or cootersplace.com. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum A variety of
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he newest special exhibit at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts is one of the most unique in the museum’s history given the artist’s
work behind it. Warhol Live: Music and Dance in Andy Warhol’s Work,
exhibits featuring stage costumes, instruments, art, photographs and multimedia displays at 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $19.99 adults, $11.99 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger; 416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.com. • Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player is on display Aug. 12 - June 11, 2012 • Family Tradition: The Williams Family Legacy is on display through Saturday, Dec. 31
on display through Sunday, Sept. 11, offers a wide cross section of
Fontanel Mansion & Farm Tour the former home of country music star Barbara Mandrell at 4225 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville. Tour times are Tue - Fri 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sat - Sun 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission is $21 adults, $11 youth. Call 724-1600 or visit fontanelmansion.com.
music and dance. It’s fun to see the classic fare that propelled him to
• Music City on Stage is a dinner show featuring homestyle food and country music every Thursday in August at 7 p.m. Tickets are $59 adults, $54 youth (price includes voucher to return for a tour through the mansion)
FREE Fort Negley Visitors Center Self-guided exhibits
and interactive stations detail Nashville’s Civil War history. 1100 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; Tue - Sat 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; 8628470 or nashville.gov/parks.
the eclectic pop artist’s work — ranging from the sublime to the truly strange (i.e., “Sleep,” a five-hour-and-21-minute black-and-white film of a man sleeping; the film loop at the Frist only shows excerpts of it!). The exhibit brilliantly showcases Warhol’s work through the worlds of fame, including a collection of album cover illustrations he did from 1949 into the 1980s. His celebrity paintings are the most fun to see — everyone from Elvis Presley and Judy Garland to Marilyn Monroe and Dolly Parton. You’ll also see nine of the infamous Campbell’s Soup paintings. Be aware: due to some mature subject matter throughout the exhibit, this one is not well-suited for young kids; 13 and older is your best bet. All in all, if you’re a Warhol fan, you’ll love this exhibit. The Frist is located at 919 Broadway, Nashville. Hours are Mon - Wed and Sat 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Thu - Fri 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Admission is $10 adults, free ages 18 and younger. Call 244-3340 or visit fristcenter.org.
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ongoing Frist Center for the Visual Arts Local to international art, plus hands-on fun in ArtQuest at 919 Broadway, Nashville; Mon Wed and Sat 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Thu - Fri 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; $10 adults, free ages 18 and younger; 244-3340 or fristcenter.org. Ongoing: • FREE Art Making in the Lobby: Vinyl Pop! every Thu and Fri through Aug. 26, from 6 - 8 p.m. • FREE Music in the Grand Lobby every Thu and Fri from 6 - 8 p.m. • Connecting Cultures: Children’s Stories From Across the World is on display through Sunday, March 27, 2012 • Gather Up the Fragments: The Andrews Shaker Collection is on display through Sunday, Aug. 21 • Warhol Live: Music and Dance in Andy Warhol’s Work is on display through Sunday, Sept. 11
The Hermitage Home of President Andrew Jackson. 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $18 adults, $12 ages 13 - 18, $8 ages 6 - 12; 889-2941 or thehermitage.com. Lane Motor Museum More than 150 unique cars and
motorcycles at 702 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville; Thu - Mon 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $7 adults, $2 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger; 742-7445 or lanemotormuseum.org.
Monkey Joe’s This inflatable play center is located at 1580 Gallatin Pike N., Madison; Mon - Thu 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $9 Mon - Thu, $10 Fri Sun (ages 2 and younger are $5.50); 915-0561 or monkeyjoes. com. Monkey’s Treehouse An indoor play center located at
8074 Hwy. 100, Nashville; open play times are Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $7 ages 1 - 11; 646-5002 or themonkeystreehouse.com.
rutherford county BounceU Bounce on inflatables at 1222 Park Ave., Murfreesboro; 893-8386 or bounceu.com. Call for open bounce and preschool play date times. FREE Cannonsburgh Village A re-creation of Rutherford
County’s historic village at 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; Tue Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; self-guided tours are free, guided tours are $2.50 adults, $1.50 ages 6 - 12; 890-0355.
Nashville Zoo Animals from around the world at 3777
Nolensville Road, Nashville; daily 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $14 adults, $9 ages 3 - 12, free ages 2 and younger; 833-1534 or nashvillezoo. org.
FREE Tennessee Agricultural Museum Farm artifacts
at the Ellington Agricultural Center, 440 Hogan Road, Nashville; Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 837-5197 or tnagmuseum.org.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame and Museum College
football and basketball exhibits, sports videos, interactive games, NASCAR video games and more at 501 Broadway, Nashville; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $3 adults, $2 children; 242-4750 or tshf.net.
FREE Tennessee State Museum Explore the history of
Tennessee at 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; Tue - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; 741-2692 or tnmuseum.org. • Egyptian Relics, Replicas & Revivals: Treasures from Tutankhamun is on display through Sunday, Sept. 4
Travellers Rest Judge John Overton’s 1799 plantation
at 636 Farrell Pkwy., Nashville; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 1 - 4 p.m.; $10 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12; 832-8197 or travellersrestplantation.org.
Wave Country A wave pool, water flumes, playground,
volleyball and speed slides at 2320 Two Rivers Pkwy., Nashville; Mon - Thu 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $12 adults, $10 ages 3 - 12, free ages 2 and younger; 885-1052 or nashville.gov/parks.
Carter House A Battle of Franklin museum at 1140 Columbia Ave., Franklin; Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun 12 - 5 p.m.; $15 adults, $8 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 791-1861 or carterhouse1864.com.
Glow Galaxy Weekly open play times feature inflatables,
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring Hands-on activities for all ages at 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; $6 ages 2 and older; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
mini-golf, air hockey, an interactive game floor, football toss, soccer kick and basketball in a glow-in-the-dark setting at 121 Seaboard Lane, Ste. 8, Franklin; $8 per child (adults are free); for times, call 370-4386, opt. 2.
FREE The Heritage Center Rotating exhibits of Rutherford County history at 225 W. College St., Murfreesboro; Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 217-8013.
Jump!Zone Open play is Tue, Wed and Fri 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Thu 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 4 - 7 p.m.; $7 per session. 1725 Columbia Ave., Franklin; 866-2021 or jumpzoneparty.com.
Jumper’s Playhouse Inflatable fun at 6600 New Nashville
FREE Lawnchair Theater Families can enjoy classic movie
Hwy., Smyrna; 220-7575 or jumpersplayhouse.com. Call for open bounce and toddler storytime information.
Oaklands Museum Historic plantation home from the 1800s at 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro; Tue - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 1 - 4 p.m.; $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger; 893-0022 or oaklandsmuseum.org. Sam Davis Home Historic home dedicated to the Tennessee Civil War hero at 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun 1 - 4 p.m.; $8.50 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12; 4592341 or samdavishome.org. FREE Stones River National Battlefield The
nights every Friday through Aug. 26. Bring blankets and lawn chairs to 4144 Old Hillsboro Road, Leiper’s Fork; movies begin at dusk; 870-8870 or jailhouseindustrys.com.
Monkey Joe’s This inflatable play center is located at 1648 Westgate Circle, Brentwood; Mon - Thu 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fri Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $9 Mon - Thu, $10 Fri - Sun (ages 2 and younger are $6); 377-5900 of monkeyjoes. com. Monkey’s Treehouse An indoor play center located at 91
Seaboard Lane, Brentwood; open play times are Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $7 ages 1 - 11; 646-5002 or themonkeystreehouse.com.
battleground museum is open daily 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 3501 Old Nashville Hwy., Murfreesboro; 893-9501.
My Gym Brentwood For pay-to-play, open gym and
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Pump It Up Play Time Pop-in playtime Tue, Wed and Fri
Nashville Shores Water slides, pools, beaches, a wave pool,
lazy river and the new Kowabunga Beach attraction at 4001 Bell Road, Hermitage; Sun - Thu 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fri 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; $29.99 those 48 inches or taller, $24.99 those 47 inches or shorter; 889-7050 or nashvilleshores. com.
Carnton Plantation This home was a field hospital during the Civil War at 1345 Carnton Lane, Franklin; Mon - Sat 9 a.m. 5 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m.; $15 adults, $8 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 794-0903 or carnton.org.
Cragfont This historic, late Georgian period home is located
at 200 Cragfont Road, Castalian Springs; Tue - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m. (by appointment); $5 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 452-7070.
Drakes Creek Activity Center Laser Adventure, mini golf,
batting cages, game room and more at 130 Cherokee Road N., Hendersonville; Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat - Sun 10 a.m. 11 p.m.; 822-0232 or funandenergy.com.
Laser Adventure Laser tag, aeroball and a rock-climbing wall at 511 RiverGate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; Mon - Thu by reservation only, Fri 3:30 - 10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 12 - 9 p.m.; prices vary; 859-7753 or laseradventure.net.
Mansker’s Station A reconstructed 1779 log station and the Bowen Plantation House at 705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; Tue - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $8 adults, $6 ages 6 - 12; 859-3678 or manskersstation.org. FREE Monthaven A Greek Revival plantation house at 1154
W. Main St., Hendersonville; Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 822-0789.
My Gym Pay-to-play, open gym and Saturday morning classes take place at 206 N. Anderson Lane, Hendersonville; call 824-8002 or visit my-gym.com/hendersonville for a complete schedule and fees. Rock Castle Early 1800s historic house at 139 Rock Castle
Lane, Hendersonville; daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $5 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12; 824-0502 or historicrockcastle.com.
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Saturday morning class times and fees at 330 Franklin Road, call 371-5437 or visit my-gym.com/brentwood. from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. for preschoolers, Tue 6 - 7:30 p.m. and Thu 1 - 3 p.m. for ages 2 - 12. Pump It Up, 7104 Crossroads Blvd., Ste. 128, Brentwood; $7 per child; 373-7867.
Rippavilla Plantation 5700 Main St., Spring Hill; Thu - Fri
3 - 10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 12 - 6 p.m.; $7 adults, $5 ages 6 - 12; 931-486-9037 or rippavilla.org.
Shipwrecked Playhouse An indoor play area for ages 1 - 9, featuring a 30-foot wooden pirate ship at 99 Seaboard Lane, Cool Springs. Open play hours are Mon - Fri 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sat 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Admission is $7. Call 866-9358 or visit shipwreckedplayhouse.com. Sodium Located at 1725 Columbia Ave., Ste. 100, Franklin, the facility includes a children’s indoor play area, and a variety of classes and workshops for kids and families. Call 260-5916 or visit sodiuminc.com. Storybook Village This indoor play center features storybook themes. Located at 3015 Belshire Village Drive, Ste. 114, Spring Hill, open play hours are Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m.; $7 ages 1 - 12, free ages 11 months and younger along with parents and kids 13 and older; 614-1424 or thestorybookvillage.com.
wilson county FREE City of Lebanon Museum Take a visual tour of the history of Lebanon and hear audio descriptions by famous residents at 200 Castle Heights Ave. N., Lebanon; Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 443-2839 or lebanontn.org.
Bowie Park and Nature Center Nature programs and
events at 7211 Bowie Lake Road, Fairview; Tue - Sat 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Sun 12 - 4 p.m.; 799-5544. (please turn the page)
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on stage take in some theater with your family this month!
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Aug. 12 - Sept. 13; Ages 16 and older) Boiler Room Theatre, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; Tue 8 p.m., Thu 8 p.m. (Aug. 25, Sept. 1 and 8 only), Fri - Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. (Aug. 21 and 28 only); $27 adults, $21 ages 11 and younger (Sunday shows are $2 off, Tuesdays are two-for-one night and all tickets on Thursdays are $15); 794-7744 or boilerroomtheatre.com. Annie (continues through Saturday, Sept. 3; Ages 5 and older) Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Hwy. 100, Nashville; Tue - Sat 6 p.m. doors open for dinner, 8 p.m. show begins; $50 adults, $35 ages 13 - 18, $25 ages 12 and younger; 646-9977 or dinnertheatre.com. Becky’s New Car (continues through Aug. 7; Ages 12 and older) Actors Bridge Ensemble at Troutt Theater’s Black Box Theater, 2100 Belmont Blvd., Nashville; Thu - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 4:30 p.m.; $18; actorsbridge.com.
Beehive, the ’60s Musical (Aug. 12 - 27; Ages 8 and
older) Arts Center of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Hwy., Woodbury; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $12 adults, $10 students; 563-2787 or artscenterofcc.com.
Disney’s Cinderella Kids (Aug. 19 - 21; All ages) Sunshine Players at The Theatre at Patterson Park, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; Fri - Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $7.50 adults, $6 youth; 893-7439 or twomack@murfreesborotn.gov.
Guys and Dolls (Aug. 18 - 28; Ages 12 and older) Studio
Tenn Theatre Company at The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; Thu - Fri 7 p.m., Sat 2 and 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $45 $55; studiotenn.com.
Man of La Mancha (Aug. 5 - 27; Ages 10 and older)
Pull-Tight Players at Pull-Tight Theatre, 112 Second Ave. S., Franklin; Thu - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $16 adults, $12 students; 791-5007 or pull-tight.com.
FREE Romeo & Juliet (Aug. 18 - Sept. 18; Ages 8 and older) Nashville Shakespeare Festival at Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; Thu - Sun 6:30 p.m. pre-show entertainment, 7:30 p.m. show.; admission is free, but a $10 donation is suggested; nashvilleshakes.org. See How They Run (Aug. 5 - 27; Ages 10 and older) Towne Centre Theatre, 136 Frierson St., Brentwood; Thu - Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $20 adults, $16 students; 221-1174 or townecentretheatre.com.
Studio Tenn continues to raise the professional theater bar — Guys and Dolls, the first production of the now resident theater company at The Franklin Theatre, runs Aug. 18 - 28 and stars Laura Matula as Miss Adelaide.
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The Signal Season of Dummy Hoy (Aug. 12 - 27; Ages 8
and older) Lakewood Theatre Company, 2211 Old Hickory Blvd., Old Hickory; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $12 adults, $10 students; 847-0934 or lakewoodtheatre.com.
Swingin’ at the Roxy (Aug. 5 - 6; Ages 12 and older) Encore
Theatre Company, 6978 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet; Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 6:30 p.m. (dinner and show); Fri $15, Sat $30; 598-8950 or encore-theatre-company.org.
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Dr. Ricafort & Dr. Stiles are now seeing patients at Southern Hills For us it’s simple—provide personalized care so patients feel like they are part of a family. It’s what we do every day at Grace Children’s Clinic. • Accepting new patients and most insurance plans Dr. Ricafort will be moving to Grace Pediatrics in Smyrna • Separate well and sick waiting rooms starting in July. Until then she will continue to provide • Conveniently located inside Southern Hills Medical Center care to your children at the Southern Hills location.
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t’s funny — and really kind of sad — to realize how some certain “stigmas” of childhood and adolescence transcend generations and seem to keep a nasty grip on kids to this day. I remember all to well what it was like being labeled a “band geek.” I took music lessons when I was little, which included piano, drums and trumpet. It wasn’t until my junior high (that’s what we called it back in my day) years, though that my so-called peers started taking issue with it. Ribbing came from the kids on the sports teams as well as the self-professed “cool” kids on campus. The rest of us who were in band, led by Mr. Gerdt, were labeled “nerds.” Come to think of it, Mr. Gerdt actually was a nerd, but not because he taught band. Granted, we’re all geeks in somebody’s circle, but when you’re a kid, labeling can be highly toxic. It can kill budding passion and talent, especially in the world of creativity. I was a kid who naturally drifted toward the arts and had absolutely zero interest in sports. I’m still that way to this day. By the way, what was that “World Cup” thing people were obsessing about recently? Weirdos! See? It goes both ways. Of course, the basketball and football teams were a little more than hypocritical in their making fun of us, because they sure did like having a live band there to play at their games. A dear friend of mine recently told me that her son quit band after three years of playing trumpet — and he was really good at it! The reason he quit: It just wasn’t “cool” to be in band on his school campus. Some kids are willing to give up their passions in the school environment fraught with stigmas about this or that. Each of us (for the most part) has something we’re good at and that’s what we should gravitate toward, whether it’s playing music, dancing, acting on stage, painting or playing football. And for the lucky few who can master several different things, bravo! As parents, it’s invaluable to instill in your children that we’re unique for a reason, and regardless of what anyone — or everyone — else thinks, to follow your passions. Several things in life will capture one’s eye, but few will capture one’s heart; those are the ones you go for. After all, it’d be an awfully boring world if we were all football players and cheerleaders and had no band playing on the sideline!
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Call ahead to reserve your child’s spot! (These events require advance registration.)
parent planner Unless otherwise noted, registration is ongoing until programs are full.
Barnes & Noble 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 377-9979 or bn.com • FREE American Girl Club Friday, Aug. 19. Registration deadline is Thursday, Aug. 18. All ages. This month’s featured character is Kaya. 7 p.m.
Beaman Park Nature Center 5911 Old Hickroy Blvd., Ashland City; 862-8580 or nashville.gov/parks
• FREE Fear of Nature’s Friends Saturday, Aug. 13. All ages. Learn about snakes, spiders and ticket and why you need not fear them. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. • FREE Jr. Naturalist: Bird Hike Saturday, Aug. 13. Ages 6 - 12. Hike the Henry Hollow Trail along the creek to learn about bird species. 9 - 11 a.m. • FREE Stream Stroll Saturday, Aug. 27. All ages. Look for crayfish, minnows, snails and other aquatic insects. 9 - 11 a.m.
Belle Meade Plantation 5025 Harding Pike, Nashville; 356-0501, ext. 22, or bellemeadeplantation.com
• Jane Austen Book Club Saturday, Aug. 27. Age-appropriate readers. Participate in a discussion of Persuasion. 4 p.m. • Plantation Station: Moccasins, Feathers and Beads, Oh My! Wednesday, Aug. 24. Registration deadline is Friday, Aug. 19. Ages 1 - 4. Learn what Native Americans wore and make a feather headdress and “beaded” noodle necklace, then play Native American games. 10 a.m. $5 • Plantation Station: Native American Symbols Friday, Aug. 12. Registration deadline is Tuesday, Aug. 9. Ages 1 - 4. Explore books about Native Americans and learn about Native American writing and symbols, then create a sand art painting and play Indian Symbol Bingo. 10 a.m. $5
Bells Bend Outdoor Center 4187 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 862-4187 or nashville.gov/parks/nature/bbnc/index.asp
• FREE Family Camp Night Aug. 26 - 27. All ages. Bring your own equipment for a night at the campground, and enjoy night hikes and fishing. Event starts at 4:30 p.m. on Friday • FREE Going “Green” Saturday, Aug. 13. All ages. Explore the green features of the center and learn ways to conserve resources and protect the environment. 1 - 2 p.m.
Blue Heron Nature Cruises at River Bluff Park 175 Old Cumberland, Ashland City; 385-7007 or blueheroncruises.com
• Kids Adventure Cruise Wed - Fri. All ages. Enjoy a float down the river seeing spring in bloom, wild birds and more along with waving bubble wands, splashing in water, playing games and more. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (afternoons and weekends by request) $10 • Nature Cruise Wed - Sun. All ages. See spring in bloom, wild birds building nests and miles of homes, horses and barns along the Cumberland River. Wed - Fri 1 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Sun 1 p.m. $10 adults, $8 ages 2 -12
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BounceU 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville; 255-1422 or bounceu.com/cities/nashville.tn
• Back-to-School Bash Friday, Aug. 19. All ages. Jump on inflatables in celebration of another year of learning. 3 - 6 p.m. $6.95 ($5.95 siblings) • Parent’s Night Out Fridays, Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26. Registration deadline is the Wednesday prior. Ages 3 - 12 (must be potty trained). Kids can enjoy bouncing, pizza and drinks while Mom and Dad have a night out. 6 - 9 p.m. $18 ($15 siblings) • PreK & Play Fridays, Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26. Ages 3 - 6 (must be potty trained). Registration deadline is the Wednesday prior. This new Mother’s Day Out includes bouncing, games, arts and crafts, and a snack. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. $25 per session or all four for $80
Brentwood Library 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 371-0090
• FREE Movie Matinee Saturday, Aug. 13. Ages 12 and older. Watch a screening of Tootsie, starring Dustin Hoffman and Jessica Lange. 1 p.m.; ext. 838, to register
Camp Marymount 1318 Fairview Blvd., Fairview; 631-6268 or grandmascampusea.com
• Grandma’s Camp Aug 19 - 21. Grandparents and grandchildren. Participate in tribal competitions, learn how to milk a goat, enjoy swimming and canoeing, go hiking, learn about farm animals and more. Arrive Fri 3 - 5 p.m., depart Sun afternoon. $72 per participant, plus a $25 registration fee.
Cheekwood 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 353-9827 or cheekwood.org
• Lunch and Lecture: Hydrangeas! Thursday, Aug. 18. All ages. Enjoy lunch while learning about hydrangeas with Sandra Reed, a research geneticist with the U.S. National Arboretum. 12 p.m. $15 members, $25 non-members • Parent’s Night Out Friday, Aug. 5. Ages 5 and older. Participate in both indoor and outdoor activities, create art projects in the studio and dine on a boxed dinner. 6 - 9 p.m. $30 members, $40 non-members
Fairview Recreation Complex 2714 Fairview Blvd., Fairview; 799-9331 or wcparksandrec.com
• American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Saturday, Aug. 27. Ages 11 - 15. Learn to become good babysitters. 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (bring a sack lunch). $50. Call 585-9055 to register • Customized Picture Frames Thursday, Aug. 11. Ages 12 and older. Transform old picture frames into creative, unique pieces. 5 - 6 p.m. $10 • Terra Cotta Bird Feeder Thursday, Aug. 25. Ages 4 and older. Design and paint a bird feeder for your back yard. 5 - 6 p.m. $5
First Baptist Church of Hendersonville 106 Bluegrass Commons Blvd., Hendersonville 447-1323 or buddybreakfbch@bchtn.org
• FREE Buddy Break Friday, Aug. 19. Ages 2 - 16 with special needs. Parents of special needs kids can drop off their children for fun and recreation while they enjoy respite time. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Franklin Recreation Complex 1120 Hillsboro Road; 790-5719, ext. 10, or wcparksandrec.com
• American Red Cross Babysitter Training Saturday, Aug. 6. Ages 11 - 15. Learn the skills and confidence to become a great babysitter. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (bring a sack lunch). $50. To register, call 585-9055 • Guitar or Bass Guitar Lessons Fridays, Aug. 5 - 26 or Mondays, Aug. 8 - 29. Ages 5 and older. Learn to play guitar or bass during lessons focusing on improving technique, reading musical notation and tablature, improvisations and learning to play by ear. Choose a 30-minute slot between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Mondays. $80 • Just the “2” of Us Creative Arts Program Wednesdays, Aug. 17 or 31. Age 2 with a caregiver. Enjoy creative art explorations that promotes socialization, self-expression and imagination. 9 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. $10 • Piano Lessons Fridays, Aug. 5 - 26. Ages 5 and older. Learn to play the piano with private lessons. Choose a 30-minute slot between 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. $100 • Sticky Fingers Preschool Club Mondays, Aug. 15 - 29, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 16 - 30 or Fridays, Aug. 19 and 26. Ages 3 - 6. Enjoy a variety of crafting experiences to enhance fine motor and development skills. Mon 8:45 - 10:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.($18), Tue/Thu 8:45 10:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. ($30), Fri 9 - 10:30 a.m. ($12) • Voice Lessons Fridays, Aug. 5 - 29. Ages 5 and older. Private studio lessons stress notation reading skills, artistic interpretations, proper breathing and phrasing. Choose a 30-minute session between 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. $100
Frist Center for the Visual Arts 919 Broadway, Nashville; 744-3357 or fristcenter.org
• FREE Kids Club: Art and Story Telling Saturday, Aug. 13. Ages 5 - 10. Inspired by the exhibition Connecting Cultures: Children’s Stories from Across the World, participants will create handmade books that use words and images to tell their own personal stories. 10:30 a.m., 1 or 3 p.m.
Indoor Sports Complex 920 Heritage Way, Brentwood 790-5719, ext. 10, or wcparksandrec.com
• Piano Lessons Wednesdays, Aug. 3 - 24. Ages 5 and older. Learn to play the piano through private lessons. Choose a 30-minute slot between 1:30 an 8 p.m. $80 • Voice Lessons Wednesdays, Aug. 3 - 24. Ages 5 and older. Private instruction covers notation reading, proper breathing and phasing, and artistic interpretation. Choose a 30-minute slot between 1:30 an 8 p.m. $80
Call ahead to reserve your child’s spot! (These events require advance registration.) more. 9:30 - 11 a.m. $25 members, $50 non-members • Homeschool Days Aug. 17 - 18. Registration deadline is Sunday, Aug. 14. Ages 5 - 13 (grades K - 8). Learn the importance of conservation by exploring the world of animals. This month, discover animals of the rainforest. 10 - 11 a.m. ages 5 - 6, 12 - 1:30 p.m. ages 7 - 9, 2 - 3:30 p.m. ages 10 - 13. $6 members, $13 non-members • Yoga Kids Saturday, Aug. 6. Registration deadline is Friday, Aug. 5 at 12 p.m. Ages 8 and older. Kids can learn a special animal pose and then meet that animal up close. 2 - 3:30 p.m. $10 members, $25 non-members
Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 370-4672 or owlshill.org
A Rutherford County boy crosses the finish line during last year’s Boro Kids Triathlon at Sports*Com. This year’s race for ages 7 - 17 is on Saturday, Aug. 27. Life Assembly 555 Pleasant Grove Road, Mt. Juliet; 758-7779 or buddybreak@lifeassembly.com
• FREE Buddy Break Friday, Aug. 19. Ages 2 - 16 with special needs. Parents of special needs kids can drop off their children for fun and recreation while they enjoy respite time. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Longhunter State Park 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage; 885-2422 or thenaturecircle@hotmail.com
• Lost Loon Triathlon Sunday, Aug. 28. Ages 12 and older. Bike, canoe and run to the finish line. 9 a.m. $75 (proceeds benefit Friends of Longhunter State Park). To register, call 665-1333 • FREE The Nature Circle Every Monday. Ages 3 - 5 with a parent. Enjoy stories with a nature theme and hands-on craft activities. 10 a.m. August’s themes are: • Aug. 8: Very Valuable Vultures • Aug. 15: Worms at Work • Aug. 22: Curious About Camouflage • Aug. 29: Program topic TBA
Longview Recreation Center 2909 Commonwealth Drive, Spring Hill 302-0971, ext. 10, or wcparksandrec.com
• American Red Cross Babysitter Training Saturday, Aug. 13. Ages 11 - 15. Learn the skills and confidence to become a great babysitter. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (bring a sack lunch). $50. To register, call 585-9055 • Couponing Basics Saturday, Aug. 27. Adults. Learn how to find, organize and use coupons to help you save time and money. 1 - 5 p.m.; $25 • Deb’z Doodlez Thursdays, Aug. 4 - 25. All ages. Transform a drawing into a work of art. 6 - 7:30 p.m. $45
• FREE Gotta Play Wednesday, Aug. 3. Ages 4 - 6. Participate in a variety of games and circuit training courses that strengthen gross motor and listening skills. 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. or 9:15 - 10 a.m. • Intermediate Manga Drawing Aug. 9 and 11. Ages 8 and older. Learn the fundamentals of cartoon drawing from body proportion, facial expression, clothing and costumes for characters in the traditional big-eyed style of Japanese cartooning. 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. $25, plus an optional $5 supply fee • Introduction to Manga Drawing Aug. 2 and 4. Ages 8 and older. Learn the basics of drawing Mango Shoujo and Shonen characters in the traditional big-eyed style of Japanese cartooning. 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. $25, plus an optional $5 supply fee • Manga Chibi Workshop Aug. 16 and 18. Ages 8 and older. Learn to draw the mini-proportioned comic book characters called “Chibis” in this Japanese-style cartoon class. 4:15 5:45 p.m.; $25, plus an optional $5 supply fee • FREE Me and My Muscles Wednesday, Aug. 3. Ages 7 - 9. Use different kinds of equipment to learn about muscle conditioning. 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. • Parris Island: The F Series Mon, Wed and Fri, Aug. 1 - 31. Ages 8 and older. Whip yourself into shape in this 45-minute intense military based calisthenics class. 5:30 - 6:15 a.m. $45 per month or $5 per class • Polynesian Dancing Wednesdays, Aug. 3 - 24. All ages. Learn to dance like the island natives of Hawaii, Samoa, New Zealand and Tahiti. 5:15 - 6 p.m. beginners, 6 - 7 p.m. intermediates $25 ($20 each additional family member) plus a $5 supply fee
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• Backstage Pass: Anteater Barn Saturday, Aug. 6. Registration deadline is Friday, Aug. 5 at 12 p.m. Ages 5 and older (children must be accompanied by an adult). Go behind the scenes with a zookeeper into the Anteater Barn and learn about animal care, behavior, conservation and
• First Monday Hike Monday, Aug. 1. All ages can embark on a guided hike. 10 - 11:30 a.m. or 3 - 4:30 p.m. $7 in advance, $10 at the gate • Happy Trails Dog Walk Saturday, Aug. 6. All ages. Bring Fido out for a hike on the Dogwood and Pawpaw trails, and enjoy doggie and human treats afterward (bandana included for each puppy). 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. $10 per dog in advance, $15 at the gate • Mommy and Me: Visit an Anthill Friday, Aug. 26. Ages 3 - 5 with a parent. Spend time watching and learning about ants, then do an experiment to see what they like to eat. 10 - 11:30 a.m. $10 per child/adult pair in advance, $15 at the gate • Summer Night at the Hill Thursday, Aug. 30. Ages 5 and older. Bring a picnic then participate in a nature program and take a twilight walk listening to the sounds of a southern summer night. 6 - 8:30 p.m. (gates open at 5:30 p.m. for picnickers). $10 in advance, $15 at the gate
Patterson Park Community Center 521 Mercury Blvd. Murfreesboro; 893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks
• A, B, C, 1, 2, 3 ... Let’s Go Every Tue and Thu. Ages 2 - 5. Sing songs, play games, hear stories and do crafts. 10 10:45 a.m. $3 • Busy Bees Every Tue and Thu. Ages 3 - 5. This class focuses on following directions, participating in a group environment, improving coordination and practicing good sportsmanship. 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. $3 • I Scream, You Scream, Let’s Make Ice Cream Friday, Aug. 5. Ages 3 - 8. Make healthy homemade ice cream. 5:30 6:30 p.m. $3
Pottery Barn Kids at The Mall at Green Hills 2126 Abbott Martin Road, Nashville; 385-2308
• FREE Decorating Class Saturday, Aug. 13. Adults. Learn tips for planning your baby’s nursery. 10 a.m. • FREE Little Explorers Club Saturday, Aug. 20. Ages 3 and older. Learn about lions through hands-on activities, games, songs and more. Time TBA
Rutherford County Family YMCA 205 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 895-5995
• Parents’ Night Out Friday, Aug. 19. Registration deadline is 12 p.m. same day. Ages 3 - 12 (must be potty trained). Kids can enjoy games, crafts, swimming snacks and more while Mom and Dad have an evening to themselves. 6 - 10 p.m. $20
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Call ahead to reserve your child’s spot! (These events require advance registration.)
The giant anteater and baby at the Nashville Zoo. This month, ages 5 and older (with a parent) can enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the Anteater Barn on Saturday, Aug. 6. Smyrna Public Library 400 Enon Springs Road, Smyrna; 459-4884 or linebaugh.org
• FREE College Seminars Tuesdays, Aug. 16 and 23. Parents and teens. The topic on Aug. 16 is “Accepted: Getting into Your Top-Choice School”; Aug. 23 is “College Application Essay Workshop.” 4 p.m.
Sports*Com 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 895-5040 or nwilliams@murfreesborotn.gov
• Boro Kids Triathlon Saturday, Aug. 27. Ages 7 - 14. Compete in a swim, bike and run with junior and senior divisions. 7:15 - 10 a.m. $25 through Saturday, Aug. 13, $30 thereafter. To register, visit tryborokidstri.org • Tumbleweeds Mon and Wed. Ages 3 - 5. Learn the basic techniques of tumbling while improving balance, coordination and overall fitness. 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. $3
Warner Parks Nature Center 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks/wpnc
• FREE Be a Star Saturday, Aug. 6. All ages. Learn about volunteer opportunities in the parks. 2 - 4 p.m. • FREE Canoe & Kayak the Harpeth River Saturday, Aug. 6. Ages 12 and older. Explore a local river while learning the basic skills you need to paddle safely. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. • FREE Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights: Walk in the Woods Saturday, Aug. 13. All ages. Explore signs of fall in nature. 10 - 11 a.m. • FREE Hiking the Solar System Saturday, Aug. 6. All ages. Embark on a hike while learning about the solar system, from the Sun to Pluto. 10 - 11 a.m.
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• FREE Hummingbird Hotline Saturday, Aug. 27. All ages. Observe hummingbird research in action and learn why there are so many in late summer. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. • FREE Reptiles Reign! Saturday, Aug. 20. All ages. Explore Frist Pond and Vaughn’s Creek looking for reptiles along the way. 1 - 2 p.m. • FREE Summer Star Party Saturday, Aug. 6. All ages. Enjoy a starry sky and the last of the Perseid meteors. 8 - 10 p.m.
The Wellness Center at Baptist Hospital 2021 Church St., Nashville; 284-2348 or baptisthospital.com • Strong Mommy Tuesdays and Thursdays. Expectant moms. This pre-natal fitness/wellness program includes water aerobics, personalized fitness coaching sessions, preand post-natal massages, fitness workshops, a three-month center membership and more. 5:30 p.m. $125
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The Wilderness Station 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks • FREE Creatures of the Night: Summer Night Hike Tuesdays, Aug. 2 and 16. All ages. Embark on an evening hike looking for critters that are active at night. 7:30 p.m. • Wild Things Every Wednesday. Ages 1 - 4 with a parent. Toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy programs to spark a love for the wilderness. 9:30 a.m. $3
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