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KID SMART: SOLUTIONS TO BRAIN DRAIN

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KIDS, COACHES & PARENTS

FUN WAYS TO PLAY WITH BABY

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Vanderbilt Children’s After-Hours Clinics Open nights and weekends in Spring Hill, Mt. Juliet and Hendersonville No referral necessary, but please call your pediatrician first.

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PLAYFUL BABY

Learn how early play boosts physical development (and fun!) in little ones.

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STOP SUMMER LEARNING LOSS

These 25 fun, educational tips will help keep your child’s mind sharp until school begins next fall.

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HOW TO BE A GOOD SPORTS PARENT

Want to keep your child in his sport?

Then lighten up about it!

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SOOTHING SUMMER’S STINGS

Easy home remedies will be good to have on hand should squeals of fun turn into wails of woe.

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EXPLAIN MY PAIN & THE TMJ CONNECTION Fifty percent of women have unexplained pain ... Could it be TMJ? A local doctor has made a major connection.

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What Makes a Good Coach?

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es, Tennessee, they are out there — every possible kind of coach.

In case you were wondering if it’s REALLY necessary for a coach to scream his head off during practices or at a game, the answer is a loud and resounding “No.” Something’s out of balance if there’s a lot of screaming going on.

I’m a mom with three athletic boys and a girl, and they’ve had all kinds of coaches in rec, competitive and school baseball, ice hockey, football and soccer. My kids like to win — it’s that healthy human spirit within them — and they like working hard at sports, too. They’ve had good coaches and they’ve had bad ones. I’m convinced now, after having both, that coaching kids successfully takes a unique blend of several different things that you should look out for.

What makes a great coach? Like I said, I’ve seen ’em all. I’ve seen the softer side of Dad coaches and the brutish side of Dad coaches. I’ve seen the elite trained A-licensed coaches who get overly intense and make their teams unhappy ones. I’ve seen the mysterious legends and the college upstarts, the silent types, the overly organized, the completely disheveled, and oh yes, the screamers. So what’s best? Well, let’s look at what’s not.

Certainly not the coach who charms you at first with promises of lots of playing time and then your child sees lots of bench time. Certainly not the coach who writes a long point list of rules and infractions for you to sign off on, aiming to control every aspect of your child’s — and your — life. Certainly not the coach who refuses to talk to

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you — how on earth does THAT happen when he’s coaching YOUR kid? This era of shutting ears to parents is a bad one. And if your child cries after practice or worse, doesn’t want to go to practice?

Something’s wrong, and you’ll probably find it’s with the coaching.

Here’s a quick profile of a great coach: My brother, Mark. Mark’s a winning youth baseball coach, meaning his teams come out on top or close to it every year. A former minor league baseball player — and a baseball lover his entire life — he LOVES coaching kids. His boys come out for practices and games eager to work with and for him. Mark loves to teach to win. He himself leads a balanced, happy life with his wife and three kids. These are the things that can make coaches great: A real understanding and love of the sport they coach and how to train for it, a love of kids, an amiable temperament and a happy life.

If you’re looking at signing your child up for sports, take a good, long look at your potential coach before placing your child’s emotional life on the line.

Look for the coach who loves to win but who is also a winner in life. That’s the ticket.

Susan Swindell Day susan@daycommedia.com

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We’re also giving away special bonding time with Daddy via a quarterly subscription of Cooper & Kid’s Cooper Kit. It’s a box of fun, filled with six different items of specially curated toys, activities, a bedtime story and more — shipped right to your door quarterly — with a surprise new theme each time! Dads and kids will be excited to see what comes in the special box and will be ready to build, customize and then play a game with its contents. A quarterly subscription is $78 and available at cooperandkid.com.

Deadline to enter this giveaway is Friday, June 19 — in time for Father’s Day. To enter, visit nashvilleparent.com and click on the “Freebies & Contests” tab. One entry per person, please. Good luck!

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POST of the Month: Work-FromHome Moms.

Are you a work-fromhome mom? (Meaning you have a paying job that you do from your home?!) Is it the best of both worlds (being able to be home with the kids)?

“I wish I could find a legit business to be able to stay at home except one of those distributor types trying to sell stuff. I’ve tried a few of those and it’s just too difficult toting kids around and merchandise. I cleaned houses for awhile which worked nicely, but it took its toll on my body.”

Tiffany Pinckney

“I work from home and find it’s mentally tiring because there’s no true differentiation between home and work. I love the freedom and capability of being more involved with my son and his school on breaks. Yet, on the other hand, not having a place to ‘escape to’ (work building, face-to-face interaction with co-workers) is missed. It’s definitely better for my son overall.”

Melanie M. Davis “I work from home, and while I love not driving, being with my kids, etc., it’s hard to not be able to physically leave the house or have coworkers. I miss working at preschool as a sub where my kids went with me and I could go in as I liked, make money, have them with me and get adult interaction.

I’m thankful for my work-at-home job, though.”

Deserea May

Boy or Girl Birthday Parties?

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Dear Editor,

Gender neutral is a great thing

I love your magazine! It was

and allows children to pick

incredibly helpful when we first

what they’re truly interested in

moved here many years ago!

without having to conform to

I have to be honest, however.

“norms.” I would love to see

I was disappointed in your

more things just for kids without

article on kids parties (“Ulti-

regard to what we adults feel

mate Birthdays,” May 2015).

the need to assign it to. Boys

It was disheartening to see that

like pink, yellow and red,

the parties were divided into

and girls like blue, purple and

girl parties and boy parties.

orange. FREE TO BE! Thanks

I have a son that would love

again for listening and truly

the rainbow party. He had a

being a great resource.

princess party last year. I know many girls that love Minecraft

party with that theme. Children like what they like, and I wish we (society) didn’t feel it necessary to split it down the middle into girl things and boy things.

Kristin Kujda Mom of 7

IN THE WINNER’S CIRCLE! She’s the Ultimate Mother’s Day Contest Winner!

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ongrats to Denise Upchurch (pictured below with her boys), Grand Prize winner of our Ultimate Mother’s Day Contest. She won a “Summer Getaway to Gaylord Opryland,” a “Full Day of Peace” package from A Moment’s Peace Salon & Day Spa and a gift certificate to Surreal Hair Studio. Enjoy!

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More Online Winners: Last month’s Facebook “#WINSday” and #INSTAPLAY winners were: Amanda Banks and Cassie Taylor, Music City Sports Festival tickets; Grace Yago, tickets to Studio Tenn’s The Wizard of Oz; Karesha Dean, Let It Shine Gymnastics gift certificates; Brittanie Hocker, Shen Yun Performing Arts tickets; Sheryl Nelken, Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre tickets; Melissa Bell, Teela Truss, Michell Caudill and Melissa Carroll, Tennessee Renaissance Festival tickets.

ON OUR JUNE COVER: 2014 Cover Kid winner, Colby, a pitcher for the Brentwood Marauders travel baseball team, photographed on location at Brentwood Civitan by Kiera Ashford.

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June 11: Lunch Money June 18: Trout Fishing in America

Thursday Evenings in June and July at 6:30 pm It’s time to welcome back Cheekwood’s popular summer series specially designed for families.

Every Thursday evening in June and July gather your family together for fantastic performances and shows, a ‘kids dance zone,’ and magical memories made in the beautiful gardens at Cheekwood! Make this summer one to remember!

June 25: Nashville Public Library Puppet Truck presents The Little Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings July 2:

Coal Train Railroad

July 9:

The WannaBeatles

July 16:

Mr. Steve, The Music Man

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PREGNANT AGAIN! It’s happened. You’re pregnant again! So, how do you tell your toddler — or even the older kids — the news?

Tell him there’s a baby in your belly.

I tried telling my 15-month-old (at the time) that I had Sissy in my belly and he now thinks bellies are called “sissy.” Who knows what he will think once she’s here!

Kassi Powell Alsip

Readers reach us online.

Follow us on facebook.com/ NashvilleParentMag to post in our daily discussions on raising kids.

Family meeting time!

We sat them all down to tell them. We have five children.

Barbara McDonald

Read a book together.

My daughter was 4 when we told her, so she was able to understand a bit more. When we told her, we read Big Sister, Little Sister first, then gave her the announcement on index cards, one word at a time (she was just starting to read).

When she got to the words “big sister,” those were on a shirt for her. And we recorded the whole thing.

Katie Long

Tell them and wait for their reaction.

We just sat all of them down and told them. The youngest is 8, and most of the kids were excited! Our 10-year-old said, “Don’t we have enough?” (We have six kids already!)

Crystal Wheat-Kilby

Talk about how you’ll want help.

I just explained to my 18-monthold when I got pregnant again that things were going to be changing. And even now as we are awaiting the newest arrival, we just talk to him about having a brother and how he can help Mommy.

Amusing toddlers.

If you ask my 2-year-old where her sister lives she points to her own belly. Quite amusing ...

Kim Yandell King

On another note ...

I have a better question.

How do you explain to your 16-month-old twin girls that they can’t hit their 3-month-old baby brother in the head? It’s getting better, they love on him now, but every once in a while they try hitting him.

Shawna Maloney

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PARENTS LIKE TO COLOR, TOO.

MOM WORDS

FROM AROUND TOWN

“I love to buy new crayons and color! Still a kid at heart!”

Mary Ann Green Gomer

“My husband and I have friends that gave us both ‘adult’ coloring books last Christmas. Mine is the first ladies of the USA. Very detailed and fine lines.”

Jessica Boudreaux

LITTLE KIDS PLAYING

BY THEMSELVES.

STRANGER DANGER! KIDS OPENING THE DOOR TO STRANGERS. “We have a dead bolt on our main door that leads to the back door. I’ll never forget one time some door-to-door sales woman and her team knocked, and when my daughter opened it (she was 2) I was in my underwear with a sleep top on (we have blinds covering the back door windows). I was mortified, but they left and I haven’t seen them since! LOL!” Roxanna Jones

“We have a lock at the top of the door.

We didn’t have problems with the toddler escaping; our problem was the kindergartner trying to leave while sleepwalking.”

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“If we aren’t expecting anyone and there’s a knock at the door, the kids have to go to the hallway. With random people knocking on doors to scope out burglaries, we have to do our best to keep the children safe.”

Julie Brewer

“My solution to my kids opening the front door was putting a chain lock at the top of the door. I also have problems with my daughter just wanting to go play and not feel the need to tell me. So, the chain lock at top gives me comfort.”

Lynda Rychen

“I have no solution to this problem yet. It terrifies me to take a shower!”

Ivy J. Allaire

“We have door handle covers on all of our doors that go outdoors so toddlers can’t open them.”

Melissa Davis George

“I started letting my little ones play by themselves from the time they first started playing. When they are babies and toddlers, they still need to be where you can see them, but kids need unstructured time to themselves just to explore and develop their own creativity. I loved playing with my kids, too, but both seemed to enjoy some solo time where they could play how they wanted without my turning it into some sort of lesson.”

Alison Owen

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From Liz Zander, Ms, ACSM-CPT Fitness Trainer with the YMCA of Middle Tennessee “As boring as it sounds, the health benefits of being fit include feeling better mentally, physically, spiritually.

They include being able to perform your regular daily activities with less strain. For parents, those benefits also include being able to keep up with your kids. The benefits of regular physical activity correlate to a longer, healthier life. For all we know we only get one shot through this life; it’d be a shame to waste it sitting on a couch.”

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NP: What positive changes have you made for yourself so far?

Natalie: So far, the Fit Family Challenge has helped me focus on what’s important — family and health. I feel as though I am simply more aware of what I am eating and how much I am moving.

The initial goal I set, prior to the challenge, was to lose 10 more pounds. After a few sessions with Liz (my trainer at the YMCA), eating better and doing cardio on my own time, I am gaining my strength back. This is something I wasn’t sure I could do after having kids. But as a former college soccer athlete, I feel like I am truly getting “fit” again. It just takes longer now that I’m in my 30s, have two children and have less time to focus on myself.

Dorothy: I’ve made more effort to keep my kids active, and myself as well. With the YMCA membership, I’ve taken a lot more time to work out by myself knowing my kids are well cared for and having a good time. Our trainer, Jennifer, has also given me exercises I can do WITH the kids at home. And we’ve been having a great time getting active together as a family at the Nashville Zoo and local parks.

NP: What challenges remain in regard to helping your family live a healthier lifestyle?

Natalie: We have a life that is full, busy, fun, tough and crazy at times. With a 2-year-old, a 4-year-old who’s in PreK with extra-curricular activities, and a husband who works full time, I (please turn the page)

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sometimes lie in bed at night realizing the day passed in the blink of an eye. Obviously those are days I scramble to get meals (sometimes not the healthiest) and don’t get a chance to exercise.

My second challenge is vacation. We just returned from our first Disney World trip, and I am sure many are familiar with the lessthan-healthy options around every corner (Mickey-shaped waffles, ice cream, Dole Whip, turkey legs, etc.). We did walk a lot which seemed to help offset the sugary foods. And I have to say, while it was a set back, I also see vacation as a time to relax, let things go a bit and not worry about the little things. I knew I would be back on my routine of healthy eating and exercise shortly, so I did my best (and allowed myself to have a treat here and there).

Dorothy: I think the biggest challenge is just making it all practical.

Anyone can eat healthy and make time for the gym for a week, maybe even a month or two if you’re motivated. But the real trick is making it work long term. Healthy eating costs more at the grocery store, or at least requires major prioritizing in the normal budget.

And it takes a lot more effort than opening a can of ravioli. Getting to the gym requires putting another event on our already busy and hectic calendar, but our health is definitely worth the extra effort!

NP: Even though your girls are very young, in what ways has your involvement in the FFC influenced them?

Natalie: Samantha, at 4, already notices a change in the way we eat and talk about exercising. In Maggie’s case, at 2, my hope is that she will just grow up remembering that she has always been in a healthy family. We just want it to be a way of life, knowing that it’s OK to have an ice cream here and there.

Everything in moderation.

Dorothy: The Fit Family Challenge has been a fantastic influence on our girls. Not only has it encouraged us all to be more active and healthy, it has made them mindful of the choices they make daily. They choose activity over TV and healthy snacks over sugary ones. It’s not just about the making of healthy choices, but the consciousness of doing what is best for themselves!

NP: What changes have you made at the grocery and in the kitchen?

Natalie: We try to get wholesome foods and less processed meals.

With kids, that is really hard! It’s so easy to pop in a Stouffer’s lasagna instead of making one from scratch. We always have a vegetable with dinner — always something green. The goal with little girls is to

Dorothy Hatcher pumping iron with her trainer, Jennifer, at the Bellevue Family YMCA.

just get them to try each vegetable, even if it’s just one bite. Rob is the best cook, and he often focuses on lean meats such as fish, chicken or turkey. But, yes, chicken nuggets and grilled cheese still frequent our menu on occasion!

Dorothy: When grocery shopping, we’ve tried to add a lot more fresh vegetables and fruits, and we’ve switched almost completely to whole grains. Working with our dietitian, Elizabeth, we’ve even been able to incorporate foods that are new to the whole family like quinoa and hummus!

It definitely takes a little more thought in the kitchen. Recipes that call for a whole stick of butter or deep frying definitely have to go out the window. But we’ve found that we — and the kids — love the fresh foods and eating healthy! 

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He’s Just a Kid! I Don’t Need to Worry About Him Exercising ... Do I? “To promote physical activity in children, the best thing a parent can do is to educate their kids about the role healthy living plays in the prevention of diseases like obesity, heart disease, stroke and diabetes,” says Christopher J. Keefer, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics at Meharry Medical College in Nashville. “Developing a routine of habitual daily physical activity will result in a lifetime of healthful benefits,” he adds.

Does he really need fruit and veggies everyday?

And is a soda a day all that bad?

“The daily amount of fruit and vegetables a child needs varies based on age, gender and level of daily physical activity,” says Keefer. “On average, children are encouraged to consume one to two cups of fruit and one to three cups of vegetables each day. Regarding the daily consumption of soda, this has been found to contribute to excessive amounts of daily sugar and is linked to early childhood obesity. Water is always preferable to soda!” he adds.

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Young artists, vocalists, thespians, poets, photographers, dancers and artisans will converge at Pinkerton Park on Saturday, June 6 for the inaugural Franklin Kids Arts Festival. This unique experience will bring together kids from local elementary, middle and high schools with a proclivity for the arts — the event even includes a juried art exhibit and cash awards. Young artists who participate in the handcrafted art sale will receive mentoring from professional art vendors. Visitors to the festival will enjoy performances, food and vendors. The festival takes place from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The park’s located at 405 Boyd Mill Ave. in Franklin.

The Tennessee Renaissance Festival celebrates its 30th year this month! See item on left for themed weekends & Mother’s Day. The Franklin Kids Arts Festival hosts Williamson County kids from all grades including dancers, artists, singers and more. Head to Pinkerton Park on Saturday, June 6.

Change for a Chance Plenty of parents are struggling with unemployment and other difficulties — the Seventh Annual Change for a Chance 5K hopes to help offset some of those problems. Change for a Chance is a Nolensville-based not-for-profit dedicated to helping Middle Tennesseans who are struggling through difficult periods in life, many of them with children. Along with the 5K, a Kids Fun Run takes place.

Change for a Chance takes place Saturday, June 20 with a 6:45 a.m. registration in the parking lot of Nolensville First United Methodist Church, located at 7316 Nolensville Road. Races begin at 7:30 a.m. Learn more at changeforachance.org.

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Come out for Walk for Wishes and help to grant the wishes of 142 local children with life-threatening illnesses. Read the item at right.

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June means it’s time for MOVIES IN THE PARK at Pinkerton Park, located at 405 Boyd Mill Ave.. Here’s the summer lineup: Saturday, June 6 is Frozen; Saturday, June 27 is Despicable Me 2 and Saturday, July 25 is The Lego Movie. Mark your calendar now! ...

A CITY FARMHOUSE POP UP STORE (what WILL they think of next?) takes place June 11 - 14 at the Factory at Franklin. Expect antique, vintage and fun activities, too ... Nashville’s holding a COLOR FUN FEST 5K promising all kinds of splashy color-kindof fun at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds at 500 Wedgewood Ave. on Saturday, June 20; expect big, colorful fun for adults ($25) and kids (12 and younger free). Check out colorfunfest5k.com and go to “Nashville.”

Send a child with a lifethreatening illness to Disney World or get him a swimming pool. There are 142 wishes on Middle Tennessee’s MakeA-Wish list and YOU can help make them come true by participating in the family friendly Walk for Wishes 2015.

Taking place on Saturday, June 20 (registration’s 8:30 a.m., the opening ceremony’s at 9:30 a.m.), this community walk celebrates hope, strength and joy while raising money to grant the wishes of local children who are sick. You can participate as an individual walker or create a community walk team. Strollers, wheelchairs and wagons are welcome.

Walk for Wishes takes place at Judge Fulton Greer Park, located at 1120 Hillsboro Road in Franklin. Learn more, refer a child, make a donation and register for the walk at middletennessee.wish.org.

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Royal Flair Events, a new event planning business in Brentwood combines event details at 7024 Church St. Walk in and you’ll find a cupcake and baked good case and gifts, but Royal Flair offers more than that — event conceptualizing, designing, stationery and more. The owners aim to turn Royal Flair into a premiere event planning business and will do weddings, adult or child parties, and more. Check it out at royalflairevents.com.

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williamson news “Dance Me a Story” at Pinkerton Park

JUNE 6 and the Fishing is Free!

A sweet and artsy morning is in store on Wednesday, June 24 when the Nashville Ballet performs Carnival of the Animals at Pinkerton Park in Franklin. The free ballet — taking place from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. — explores the value of diversity through the perspective of a mighty lion. The king of the jungle can’t figure out why all of the other animals aren’t like him — but what he learns from the elephant, swan and fish will make for a valuable morning. Choreography is by the ballet’s Artistic Director Paul Vasterling.

Appropriate for all ages, Pinkerton Park is located at 405 Murfreesboro Pike.

Free Fishing Day in Tennessee is always the Saturday of the first full week in June. Anyone (resident or non-resident) of any age can fish for free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters, agency owned and operated lakes, and Tennessee The Nashville Ballet continues its “Dance Me a Story” series with Carnival of the Animals — performed for free at Pinkerton Park on Wednesday, June 24.

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Free Fishing Week always follows Free Fishing Day, and that means that children ages 15 and younger can fish for free all week long in the waters listed above.

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Summer Guitar Class with Dave Clo Local musician Dave Clo, author of the popular Hal Leonard music instruction play-along books titled, You’re in the Band, offers guitar lessons for kids this summer. Clo — who’s been teaching guitar since he was 15 and who has a jazz guitar degree from the University of CIncinnati — focuses on making lessons fun for kids. He has a new book coming this month for very young learners called Very Young Rock Stars, which he’ll incorporate into lessons. Multiple classes are available for different ages, all in the Brentwood area.

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If you want to commemorate Free Fishing Week means that children ages 15 and younger can fish for free all week long in Tennessee’s public waters.

Quick Bits: STRANGER DANGER is a tricky subject, but when kids are out of school they need to know who they should and should not talk to. Following two incidences of child endangerment in Williamson County, the Franklin Police offer tips for talking to your kids about strangers. See them at franklintn.gov and search “Stranger Danger.” ... Want to teach your child the values of kindness, compassion and empathy? Consider allowing him to foster a farm animal. Myfosterfarmpet.org is an outreach program of Gratidude Ranch, located in Leiper’s Fork. For a minimum monthly donation, your child can visit his animal on the farm and care for him. The program helps to support foster programs for area youth at Gratidude Ranch. Learn more by e-mailing gratiduderanch@gmail.com or by calling 615863-3664.

your child’s first fish catch, Tennessee Wildlife lets you download a special certificate for free from its website.

And for those of you planning on using boats this summer? Remember life jackets are the law for kids ages 12 and younger, except for when the watercraft is anchored, moored or aground.

Enjoy Tennessee State Parks for the fishing — 44 parks have fishing availability! Check out the full list of parks with fishing spots at tnstateparks.com/activities/fishing.

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The 2015 Cover Kids Finalists The final stretch of our 2015 online Cover Kids event is here! Our panel of judges have selected 10 finalists in each of the four age categories, and now it’s up to you to cast your vote online. Go to nashvilleparent. com/coverkids to make your selection. Tell all of your friends and family members to vote, too. Only one vote per person per age bracket is allowed. The child in each age category with the most votes will win a

cover on an upcoming issue of this magazine. In addition, our editors will pick a “wild card” winner from the remaining pool of finalists. Voting runs through Monday, June 15.

Winners will be announced online Tuesday, June 16 and shown in print in our July, 2015 issue!

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PLAYFUL BABY TIPS TO ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AT AN EARLY AGE

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Physical activity at an early age helps your growing baby’s development. You never know if that playfulness with a soft ball will turn him into a fast running, soccer kicking kid.

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here he is, lying on his back, arching his neck to look around.

He spots a nearby toy and reaches for it. Success! That toy is now headed to his mouth, the usual spot for any pre-crawler to place found objects. But, did you know all his wiggling and moving around on his back is actually helping his muscles develop? He’s unknowingly preparing his body for the next phases of his life … crawling, cruising and walking!

WE HAVE MOVEMENT “Babies can’t go to the gym and work out but they can engage in a number of fun physical activities that involve parents and caregivers and are easy to do at home,” says Joseph Gigante, M.D, associate professor of pediatrics at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. He suggests playing peek-a-boo, playing with toys within reach and tummy time to help promote infant development. You can also encourage reaching out, grasping, pushing, pulling, leg kicking and head lifting.

“Increasing floor play for infants, either on their back or tummy helps promote physical activity,” adds Gigante.

When Baby shows signs of crawling, which is typically around 7 - 10 months, tummy time is a good starting position for him to develop his crawling technique. With him on the move, your job now is to be there for him to encourage and cheer him on.

In an effort to encourage further crawling, consider putting a favorite toy just out of his reach so he can crawl to it. Keep in mind that if you put it too far away, he may show no interest in retrieving it. Save the farthest placement for when he’s beginning to master the skill.

Add a little fun to this area of development, too. You don’t want to bore him by being too repetitious. Bring in a small ball that he can hold with this tiny hands. Just picking it up and pushing it around is fun for little ones.

He’ll get enjoyment out of this activity all while working his teeny arm muscles.

ON HIS OWN TWO FEET Crawling’s a thing of the past for your little guy now that he’s around 12 - 18 months old.

He’s independent and kicking up the dust.

Help his development by adding a toy or two into this new-found play.

One of the easiest ways for your mobile baby to learn to pick up his walking speed is by having a toy he can stand behind and push.

Not only does it offer him support and a little confidence, but the wheels on the toy will have him walking faster just to keep up. Watch out for your little guy at this stage, though.

He may push the toy faster than his feet can keep up and end up crashing face first into the floor.

Once he’s mastered the walk and has learned to balance himself, help him develop his movement with simple activities. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says between the ages of 2 and 3, he’ll have become better at running around and has much more coordination. He’ll also be able to kick around a ball while walking, go up and down steps without any help from you and climb into a chair to sit down. Of course, you’ll still want to be close by to come to the rescue should a fall take place.

At this stage, give him space to run, play, dance, walk, jump, skip, hop, tumble and roll suggests Gigante. “Exercising all the major muscle groups will help promote improved coordination, movement, muscle tone and balance,” says Gigante. “Toddlers can play simple ball games to help develop catching, rolling and throwing skills. Active toddlers tend to be more confident, happy, do better in school, eat and sleep better. Allowing toddlers to have unstructured play time gives them the opportunity to aid in their mental development as they use their imagination to be creative and develop games and activities,” he adds.

You’ll see his cognitive skills develop during this stage, too. For instance, the ball you’ve been playing with just rolled past him. He’ll chase after it in an attempt to kick it and soon realize that if he stops to kick the ball, he’ll be too late. He’ll think more of it next time and decide to run past the ball in order to turn around and try kicking it from the other direction.

“I gave my own children soft soccer balls,” recalls Lee Anne O’Brien, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.A.P., of Capstone Pediatrics at Centennial Park. “Even apartment dwellers can usually set up a mini playing field in the living room.” So, there really is no excuse for not encouraging active play with your tot.

If your living room simply doesn’t have the room for it, make good use of your hallway.

He can run through the hallway — with all the doors shut — while kicking the ball around.

Of course, he’s not a strong kicker at the moment, but he’ll get the idea and enjoy this type of play while developing his hand/eye coordination. Another benefit of the hallway is that this type of play is confined to one small area with nothing breakable around, and the ball will bounce off the wall, helping to put it back into play over and over again.

He can learn to jump by watching you step over something that’s lying on the ground like a ribbon or something flat. After you step over the object, turn and see if he’ll follow. Then you jump over it to see if he’ll try the same.

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turn left or right. If he follows, take another turn to see if he’ll continue on the same path.

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O’Brien says the early play she encouraged with her children naturally progressed into kicking and scoring goals in the backyard.

“I have yet to see a toddler who needed much encouragement to exercise, which should be the goal at that young age,” says Anna Morad, M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics at Vanderbilt. “Just play and have fun. Throw a ball, race around the yard, put on some music and dance.”

THE COMPETITIVE SIDE Kids naturally want to win at whatever they’re doing. It’s instantly gratifying to get the ball or make a score. Your tot may not even understand whatever game or sport you’re playing together, but he’ll thoroughly enjoy himself. This sort of play is great for growing tots. You’re showing him an interest in physical play and that it’s fun. As he grows up and starts playing with other kids, you’ll see his competitiveness kick in.

“I personally feel that a little competition is a good learning opportunity for kids,” says O’Brien. “It’s best to start kids in a sport before they enter grade school as it allows them to enjoy the activity and have fun without worrying about peer pressure that can increase as children grow.”

“If you choose to do an organized sport with a toddler, then make sure the sport is geared toward having fun,” says Morad.

“Don’t be disappointed if your toddler would rather pick the dandelions or jump in the mud puddle on the side of the field than actually kick the soccer ball. School-aged children are usually ready to take on learning the rules of a team sport, but make sure the atmosphere is positive and focuses on fun, safety and learning,” she adds.  Kiera Ashford is associate editor for this publication and mother of two very active and energetic kids ages 9 and 5.

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t’s summertime, and while schools may be closed, that doesn’t mean young children have to take a break from learning. In fact, some of that hard-earned knowledge

may disappear if they do. According to the National Summer Learning Association, learning loss is epidemic in the summer for kids who don’t keep up some sort of brain

Do” for more info on this year’s program and theme, “Every Hero Has a Story.”

2. SUMMER LEARNING DOESN’T HAVE TO BE SCREEN-FREE. Download those apps that make reading, science, social studies and math fun. Choose educational game apps that review skills your child learned during the year and have at it.

activity.

3. GROW A GARDEN.

So how do you combat brain-drain during

Tending a garden takes patience, skill and brain power. See who can grow the biggest zucchini!

the summer, but still give your kids the carefree break they deserve? Try some of these fun and easy ways for the whole family to combine time off with brain boosters.

4. VISIT A MILITARY CEMETERY OR BATTLEFIELD.

1. JOIN YOUR LOCAL SUMMER READING PROGRAM.

There are several battlefields in our area that offer walking trails and reenactments. Walk the trails together and discuss history.

The summer reading program at local libraries have activities and prizes for kids.

Sign up your kids AND have a friendly family competition to see who can read the most this summer. Turn to page 71 in “Things To

5. HAVE HIM MAKE THE COLD TREATS LIKE ICE CREAM. Food.com or allrecipes.com have recipes for this sweet homemade treat. (please turn the page)

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SOLUTIONS TO LEARNING LOSS 6. GO ON A TREASURE HUNT

BY GEOCACHING. Using a GPS, treasure seekers enter a specific set of coordinates and then attempt to find a hidden container at the location. Check out geocaching.com to find out more.

7. TEACH HIM TO BAKE.

16. DISCOVER POETRY. Read Robert Louis Stevenson’s A Child’s Garden of Verses and more classics for kids.

17. VOLUNTEER Check out Hands On Nashville (hon.org) for youth-related service activities.

Pick a recipe and let your child apply his knowledge of measuring and fractions.

18. PLAY TRIVIA CRACK, WORDS WITH FRIENDS & MORE

8. CHECK OUT A BOOK ON A FAMOUS ARTIST.

Keep those brains active with fun how-muchdo-you-know activities to build vocabulary and knowledge.

Visit the library and find a book on a famous artist like Vincent van Gogh. Let your child create his own rendering of one the artist’s masterpieces and then frame it.

9. TOUR THE TOWN. Take a self-guided walking tour of your area and study the architecture. Look for geometric shapes or Greek or Roman influences.

10. VISIT AN OLD CEMETERY This is a great way to get a conversation going on the way things used to be compared to now — it will lead to discussions of innovation.

11. HAVE A LEMONADE, POPSICLE OR COOKIE STAND. Let your child make a budget, buy supplies and balance the accounts — let him do it ALL himself.

12. VISIT A MUSEUM. From art and history to science and creative play, there are a variety of interesting museums all over Middle Tennessee with exhibits geared toward kids.

13. LISTEN TO OTHER LANGUAGES. Attend a cultural festival, start learning a foreign language or visit an ethnic restaurant.

14. GO CREEKIN’.

Take a creek walk together and get your hands dirty. Flip over rocks and find crawdads.

Discuss creatures that live in this habitat.

15. GO BERRY PICKING TOGETHER. Visit a local berry patch and enjoy picking some to “put up” for jam or bake a pie together. Check out pickyourown.org to find listings of what’s ripe for the picking!

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19. HAVE THE KIDS USE A REAL MAP ON YOUR VACATION Using a scale map and ruler, figure out how many miles and approximately how many hours it will take to get there.

20. SEND POST CARDS. Post cards are fun to receive in the mail — encourage your child to write them from wherever you go this summer.

Smart Tips to Stop “Summer Slide” Learning Activities for Families Keep Brains Engaged and Energized

NO-COST BRAIN GAMES AND ACTIVITIES • 20 QUESTIONS — Think of a person or thing and give your child 20 chances to guess what it is by asking yes or no questions. Sharpens memory, logic and reasoning skills.

• RHYME TIME — Have your child choose four rhyming words and use them to create a poem. For younger kids, simply say a word then take turns coming up with words that rhymes with it. Builds auditory analysis, verbal rhythm and memory.

21. MAKE A FAMILY TREE.

• NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK — Take

Draw your family tree together before a family reunion and get old Uncle Joe to fill in some of the blanks.

a page from a newspaper and time

22. GO TO A FAMILY REUNION AND CHAT.

visual processing speed and sustained

Talk with the oldest person in the room at the family reunion. Help your child write down some of the interesting stories.

23. BUILD AN OBSTACLE COURSE. Let your kids design and construct an obstacle course in the backyard. Invite the neighbors and have a parents vs. kids race.

your child as she circles all occurrences of a specific letter or word. Improves attention.

PHYSICAL EXERCISES TO ENERGIZE THE MIND & BODY • COUNTING COUNTS — Encourage your child to count by 2s, 3s, 4s etc. when they go up stairs, dribble a basketball, swing on a swing set or jump rope. Builds math fluency,

24. CAMP OUT!

processing speed, divided attention and

Go camping and show your child how to set up a tent and build a campfire. Have him tell a story around the campfire, too.

memory.

25. MAKE A SCRAPBOOK.

build visual processing skills, processing

Let your kids write the captions for your summer memories.

Janeen Lewis is a freelance journalist who loves having educational play time with her two children. She is an experienced certified teacher who holds a Master’s Degree in Education.

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HOW TO BE A GOOD SPORTS PARENT

By Shannon Raye

Want to keep your child in his sport?

Then stop being so intense about it!

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igning up for sports — especially if your child has an interest to play or the talent to work at a more competitive level — requires a big commitment of time, money and heart.

Parental involvement, of course, will be key, but what does that really mean? We looked into research from Proactive Coaching to find out what makes for a great sports parent, and what works best to keep your child having fun.

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If there’s one thing everyone involved in kids’ sports can agree on, it’s that few things in childhood are better than playing with a great coach. But what makes a great coach?

Sometimes a kid and his coach just “click,” and the rewards are great — improved athletic skills, an improved sense of confidence, a joy of the game. But where do you find a coach who can inspire your child to do his best? Better yet, how can you be that coach (because sometimes the coach will be you). Knowing what makes

a good sports parent can help you know what to look for in a coach: first and foremost, a positive person. And somebody who actually likes people helps a lot, too.

Next, there are lessons to be learned on how youth sports have changed.

Bruce Brown, a partner with Proactive Coaching LLC, a 35-year coach and teacher, says the biggest trend he’s seen in his lifetime is kid sports have gone from being peer controlled to adult controlled.

“Historically, the kids were the ones picking the line-ups and calling the strikes,” Brown says. “Now adults do that for them.” Brown also made the observation that a vast majority of young athletes stop playing in middle school. “The coaches most of our kids are going to have they’ll have before they’re 13. And most of those coaches are volunteers — moms and dads. Their influence is so important,” he adds.

Here are considerations to think about — drawn from the research of Proactive Coaching — where research is documented on how parents and coaches can keep sports fun — the biggest component for keeping a kid in a sport. Know these things first:

He says many fathers can’t help themselves.

In reality, research has shown that parents doing this to their kids actually inhibit performance and it’s one of the things student athletes identify as being negative to them.

They may not say so to you, but kids hate it when their parents coach from the sidelines.

• Don’t talk about teammates.

It’s very possible that some of the kids on your child’s team aren’t very good. Or that one or another may be a brat. But remember, these are children here. Don’t dis your child’s teammates — research shows kids hate it when parents criticize players and coaches.

• Why are you doing this?

• Leave the refs alone.

Are you signing up your child because it’s what YOU want or what HE wants? Is it really a good fit for your child? You’re supposed to follow HIS lead.

Again, stop the yelling. Has it ever helped you win a game? Do they EVER take back a call?

If you feel your temperature rising because you think a ref is making bad calls then take it up with the management. Don’t be offensive and embarrassing to your child and others.

• Talk to your child.

Talk about the sport with your child, and let him know what it means to play a sport. Say things to him about good sportsmanship, good attitudes and skill building. Don’t tell him he’s going to be so good he’ll be in the major leagues some day — always keep pressure like that at bay. Tell him he needs to train to get the skills that will help him play the sport to the best of his ability. And play the sport with your child in your backyard, local court or rink, or at a local park. Make it fun from the start.

• Discuss the needs of a team.

It’s so much fun to be a part of a group! Let your child know that a team is a group who can depend on each other in training, in wins and in losses, too.

• Not the coach? Back out.

Brown says that too many parents bark instructions to their kids from the sidelines.

• Be quiet after the game.

Brown’s research shows that young athletes hate riding home with their parents after their games. They cite moms and dads trying to act like coaches rather than moms and dads. Keep perspective and be the parent your child needs you to be. Chill!

• Keep it fun or he just may quit.

The National Alliance for Youth Sports says 70 percent of kids will quit before age 13 because they’re not having fun anymore.

Adolescence changes everything. If your child comes to hate his experience in sports it will be because he stopped having fun — and YOU have a great deal to do with that. J Shannon Raye is a mom of two peewee football players. She is also a freelance writer.

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SOOTHING SUMMER’S STINGS If happy squeals turn into screams of pain, use simple home remedies for great results.

By Ashley Talmadge

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Ahhh, summer!

The joy of being in the great outdoors seems endless. Yet, the season also brings an abundance of biting insects, harsh sun rays and rash-producing plants. When exuberant squeals turn into screams of pain, most parents are well-versed in the standard treatments: ice, OTC pain relievers, lotions and antihistamines.

But with a “kick in” time of up to 30 minutes, many parents wish for faster relief than these standbys provide. The good news? Simple home remedies can be used alone or in conjunction with the standards for great results. Even better, most kitchens hold a treasure trove of quick-acting treatment options.

Naturopathic doctor Michelle Rogers explains, “The main advantages include fewer side effects, supporting the body’s natural ability to heal itself (which is essential for the maturing immune system), cost effectiveness and decreased environmental impact.”

Here are some household remedies for treating the unavoidable stings, bites and burns of summer. (please turn the page)

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SOOTHING SUMMER’S STING BEE, WASP AND HORNET STINGS. A bee stings once, but leaves its stinger behind.

Remove the stinger as quickly as possible.

More venom is dispensed the longer the stinger is in the skin. Wasps and hornets do not leave their stingers behind and may sting multiple times. Leave the area before starting treatment!

Make a thick paste using water and one of the following ingredients: • Baking soda • Meat tenderizer (contains papain, which is said to break down proteins in the venom) • Charcoal (the activated form is cleanest, but charcoal from a campfire can be used in a pinch) • Honey (unpasteurized contains antibacterial agents) • Dirt/mud • Toothpaste (undiluted) Apply directly to the wound. Leave on for 20 - 30 minutes. Or try one of these plant-based items that you leave on the wound for about 20 minutes: • Sliced onion • Papaya (a natural source of the papain found in meat tenderizer) • Plantain (a common backyard weed) ground into a poultice

ITCHY BUG BITES. Many of the remedies used for stings (e.g., baking soda, charcoal and onion) may also be used to treat itchy bites from mosquitoes, horse flies black flies and chiggers. Additional remedies for itching include: • Oatmeal bath • Aloe cream (refrigerated for better itch relief) • Green tea bag (dampened and refrigerated) • Tea tree oil, witch hazel or alcohol (including hand sanitizer) • Basil, crushed (repels mosquitoes and contains anesthetic properties) • Mouthwash with menthol (cools the bite site)

SUNBURN. A cool bath is often the best way to relieve sunburned skin. Many believe in the addition

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of oatmeal, baking soda or vinegar as a soothing agent. After a soak, try one of these home remedies: • Aloe (best straight from the plant, but pre-made lotions are helpful) • Shaving cream • Milk or yogurt • Potatoes (pulverized to a liquid, dried on the skin, and showered off) • Corn starch (dusted on nonblistered areas irritated by clothing straps or bands)

POISON IVY, OAK AND SUMAC. To prevent a skin reaction, plant oils must be removed within an hour of exposure. Dish and laundry soaps break down oils better than regular hand soap. Gently lather and rinse with cool water several times. After the onset of a rash, a cooling bath can work wonders. Oatmeal and baking soda are, again, great anti-itch additives. Other soothing agents to try include Epsom salts, buttermilk and mint tea. Then dab the rash dry and apply one of the following to dry the outbreak and speed healing: • Paste of oatmeal, baking soda or vinegar • Watermelon rind

HOW TO MAKE AN OATMEAL BATH SOOTHES ITCHES AND SUN BURN. 1. Measure about a cup of unflavored oats per bathtub of water. Instant, quick-cooking and old fashioned oats all work well.

2. Grind the oats to a fine powder, using a coffee grinder or food processor on the “high” setting.

3. Test your powder by adding a spoonful to a cup of warm water. It should make the water look “milky” and feel “silky.” If there’s a lot of sediment, you need to grind it more.

4. Pour the ground oatmeal into running tepid bath water, stirring as you go.

5. Be sure to help your child in and out of the bath, as it will be slippery.

• Cucumber slices • Lemon slices • Banana peel • A bag of frozen peas placed on the rash site is the ultimate in cooling relief!

Ashley Talmadge is a freelance writer and mother of two boys. She enjoys writing about parenthood.

Emergency!

When to Seek Medical Attention When it comes to stings, always rule out anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) before turning to a home remedy. Other severe medical conditions may also warrant treatment by a medical professional.

CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY WHEN ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS ARE PRESENT: • Skin reactions (hives, itching, flushing) in areas other than the sting site.

• Swelling of the mouth, throat and/or tongue.

• Difficulty breathing.

• Weak and rapid pulse.

• Dizziness.

• Nausea or vomiting.

• History of dangerous reactions to stings (even if symptoms are not present).

OTHER REASONS TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION: • When a person (especially a child) has been stung more than 10 times.

• You are stung on the mouth (lips or inside mouth); the airway may be affected if swelling is not reduced quickly.

• Mosquito bites result in severe headache, neck stiffness or disorientation indicating West Nile Virus.

• Blistering sunburn covers a large portion of the body.

• High fever or extreme discomfort.

• Failure to begin healing after several days.

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“EXPLAIN MY

TMJ

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Local oral surgeon, dentist and medical doctor, Tony Urbanek, was tired. Tired of doing hundreds of jaw surgeries on women to ease their pain. One day he decided to STOP reading the journals, textbooks and papers and to START listening to what his patients were telling him. Today his Cool Springs office holds binders stuffed with TMJ success stories — women whose pain has virtually ended thanks to his Explain My Pain device — just DON’T call it a splint!

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emporomandibular joint disorder — TMJ — came to a football game one day last fall.

Nineteen-year-old Alex Day — my daughter — was having a big ol’ time with friends watching a Samford University game until she opened her mouth wide to take a big juicy bite from her barbecue sandwich. That’s when her jaw locked up tight. “I instantly regretted that move,” she says. “I literally could not close my mouth.” Embarrassed and stunned, she covered her mouth and excused herself from her friends to go and call me at home in Nashville. This time I knew something more had to be done than to keep using the dental “splint” Alex had been given.

She’d been having headaches and complaining of jaw popping. I tried to fill in the blanks by telling her it was her teeth moving — here, take a Tylenol — she’d had braces, so I thought it must be related. But when having her wisdom teeth out didn’t help and then the splint they gave her didn’t help, I was at a loss.

Weird Pain, Unexplained TMJ. You’ve heard of it: That bizarre jaw thing that causes headaches and jaw pain. That thing that makes people grind

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their teeth at night? No big deal, right?

Think again. For millions of women — 50 percent of them (and a much smaller percentage of men) — TMJ not only causes jaw pain but also unexplained arm tingling, neck pain, vertigo, dizziness and more. It’s a pesky disorder because people can’t fathom that arm tingling is related to the jaw.

The amazing temporomandibular joint lies between the lower jaw and the skull. Its mobile hinge allows powerful movements that go side to side, backward, forward, or up or down, and it’s capable of a force that can bite through more than food. But this joint can misbehave radically for women, thanks to the hormone estrogen (a natural inflammatory). The National Institutes of Dental and Cranial Research estimate that upward of 10 million Americans struggle with TMJ daily. Many experts say that number should be doubled for women.

So much has gone undiscovered about TMJ that dentists and doctors had sort of turned their backs on it. With unexplained pain, women often head first to their medical doctors and that’s when pain medications and antidepressants are prescribed. Many women are diagnosed with migraines and can get caught up in a cycle of prescription meds for life.

Enter Tony Urbanek, D.D.S., M.D. Plenty of dentists and orthodontists have tried to treat TMJ with a splint similar to a mouth guard. Patients are told to eat

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By Susan Swindell Day

soft foods, try aspirin and hang in there.

Alex Day was told that having her wisdom teeth removed would alleviate her issues. When it didn’t help, she was given a mouthguard splint — to no avail. Her pain continued until she tried a device created by oral surgeon Dr. Anthony Urbanek, D.D.S., M.D., of Franklin. To understand how Urbanek managed to develop his Explain My Pain medical device, you have to go back to Vanderbilt and to a young “scrappy” guy from Indiana.

Urbanek followed his older brother into dental school at the University of Indiana.

But the creatively minded young man quickly realized he wanted more. With a dental and anatomy degree in hand — and a fascination with the forward idea of rebuilding faces — Urbanek applied and was accepted to Vanderbilt University Medical School from which he graduated. He was ahead of his time, baffling many with his ideas. Passion and inventiveness led him to develop intrauterine fetal surgery using the first laser in Tennessee which he managed to somehow wrangle from the Arnold Air Force Base’s Engineering Development Complex in Tullahoma in 1973. Next, he decided not to teach like so many of his colleagues, and he opened a private practice in Nashville. He’s been at it for 30 years now.

His interest in TMJ came after growing weary of the thousands of expensive jaw surgeries he’d performed, but finding a nonsurgical fix would prove to be a puzzle.

He started listening to patients and piecing together testimonies. He learned how to build a device from them.

“Instead of reading more journals and taking more courses and reading more papers and textbooks, I decided to talk to my patients,” Urbanek says. “I interviewed about 15 - 18 of them and they told me a lot of stuff that I knew, and they also kept telling me something I’d never heard of before which

is, ‘If I take a pencil eraser and my finger and my tongue and put it between my front teeth and I close, it feels better’.”

Urbanek says that’s when the light bulb went off.

“I decided, well I’ll make something for the teeth and see what happens,” he says.

“My own device, my own structure and design — I made it, and I put it in my first patient’s mouth — a woman who had pain for 40 years. She came back in three weeks and said, ‘Thanks, my pain’s gone.’ And I was incredulous. And this went on and on for another dozen patients.”

A Life Saver Hundreds of women proclaim Urbanek’s patent-pending device to be a life saver, but many others haven’t heard of it, and Urbanek’s eager to get the word out.

“The dental community has tried to do all kinds of things for it,” says Urbanek. “Both surgical and non-surgical. Regarding the ‘splints,’ basically it has come to the point where pretty much every dentist on the block makes a little horseshoe thing that goes over the teeth. The consensus out there is that basically nobody wants to fool with it because they know there’s no solution.”

Until now. Urbanek created the Explain My Pain medical device in 2011 and since then 1,100 success stories have followed with only six patients needing additional help. The device, a simple bracket that slips easily in the mouth, helps to relieve the pain and take the load off of the jaw joint.

Today, Urbanek sees his patients achieve success with the device, but success is a gradient thing, meaning specific measurements for the device and individual issues are different. Statistics on Urbanek’s medical white papers for TMJ — a data report — shows that after three weeks with the device, 70 percent of a patient’s pain is virtually gone, and it gets even better over time.

Alex Day uses her device regularly at night when she sleeps. A durable little thing, the device is small but powerful and can last a lifetime with proper care.

Blowing People Away Urbanek has grown increasingly passionate about what he’s discovered, but also increasingly frustrated, because he wants more people to really see what’s been uncovered. TMJ is still caught between the rails of the medical and dental communities when it comes to insurance. That he’s both a dentist and a doctor may be the key to the TMJ solution, though, which he describes good humoredly.

“It’s so simple,” he says. “It blows everyone away. It separates the back teeth and relieves the pressure on the joint.”

For now, Urbanek continues to chronicle his patients’ success stories. His lobby holds binders stuffed with patient testimonials referring to their pain relief as miraculous.

Urbanek urges women everywhere: If you or someone you know has ringing in the ears, vertigo, arm tingling, neck or head pain, don’t discount that fascinating hinge near your ears. That one powerful joint can be host to a world of problems. J Susan Swindell Day is editor of this publication. Her daughter, Alex, suffered from TMJ. It wasn’t until Alex’s jaw locked up that Ms. Day realized she needed to take action. Alex is living pain-free today.

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To Enroll call 907-1155 or email thedancersschool@live.com

The summer enrichment program operates for seven or more weeks during the summer as a full-day summer camp. Fun activities include arts education (music, dance, drama, speech and visual), sports (tennis, swimming, soccer) and education (such as foreign languages and cooking) with related field trips. Ages 6 - 12 yrs.

Holly Tree Christian Preschool Summer Quest 3421 Old Anderson Road, Antioch 1384 Holly Gap Road, Brentwood hollytreechildcare.com

615-366-1750 615-377-6636

Holly Tree Schools are about faith, family, and summer fun! Featuring cool fun for hot days, special guests, water fun, summer-themed weekly chapel, and JAM classes (Jesus and Me!), summer is a blast at Holly Tree. The summer is no time to slow down at Holly Tree, where we kick into overdrive to make the most of the summer season!

LearningRx 5554 Franklin Pike, Ste. 200, Nashville 2044 Lascassas Pike, Murfreesboro learningrx.com/nashville-brentwood • learningrx.com/murfreesboro

615-953-8899 615-867-8717

LearningRx specializes in making kids measurably smarter through research-based programs that train the brain. Our unmatched results speak for themselves. In fact, students test higher in IQ – an average of 15 points higher – after completing our brain training programs.

Sylvan Learning Center 810 Medical Center Pkwy., Ste. C, Murfreesboro sylvanlearning.com

615-893-3542

Sure, you could sign up for karate or dance, but if you’re looking for another fun activity that’s educational too, why not sign up for Robotics? Specially designed for kids in grades 2 - 6, our programs use creative and challenging activities (building robots!) to encourage a love of STEM at an early age. Your child will love creating robots with LEGO® bricks and animating robots using LEGO® Education’s award-winning WeDo™ software.

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University School of Nashville 2000 Edgehill Ave., Nashville usn.org/summer • jkleiner@email.usn.org

615-321-8016

Make USN Summer Camps your choice for a fun, enriching experience this summer. Many of our camps are led by USN faculty members who bring their expertise and varied passions to diverse programming in sports, academics, the arts, and technology. Flexible morning and afternoon scheduling allows either whole-day or half-day experiences. After-care provided from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

The Webb School 319 Webb Road East, Bell Buckle 931-389-6003 thewebbschool.com/the-school/summer-program • cjones@webbschool.com

Webb’s Summer Programs include day camps for rising 4th - 8th graders focusing on science, technology, robotics and art. Additional camps will include outdoor adventure, basketball, lacrosse and soccer.

Bus service is available from Murfreesboro and Tullahoma. Camps run from Jun. 2 - Jun. 26. For more information, visit our website.

ANIMALS, HORSEBACK RIDING Creekside Riding Academy 2359 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin creeksideridingstables.com • creeksidestables@gmail.com

615-595-7547

Where horse lovers come to camp! Daily mounted riding lessons, games on horseback or trail rides. We focus on safety, proper riding techniques, grooming, care, tacking and leading. Day camps throughout June and July for beginners to advanced riders, ages 6 and up.

Fox Creek Farm 1976 Stop Thirty Road, Hendersonville foxcreekfarmllc.com • foxcreekfarmllc@gmail.com

615-618-7539

Fox Creek Farms, a 37 acre farm in Hendersonville, TN, opened its barn doors in February 2015! Offering a variety of services including horseback riding lessons for all ages and summer educational classes for children. Classes will be two hours per day and loaded with activities such as horseback riding, proper grooming, and crafts. Contact us today for more information and to schedule a tour of our farm.

Harris Riding Academy 9068 Franklin Road, Murfreesboro Harrisridingacademy.com • brittany@harrisridingacademy.com

615-556-7370

Join us this summer for the ultimate horse experience. Campers will take part in horse care, horse activities, arts n crafts, and much more. We offer small camp sizes deigned for detailed riding instruction as well as themed weeks running weekly in June and July. Half day and full day available for ages 6 and up.

Music City Riding Academy 1512 Harrison Road, Murfreesboro 615-495-7346 musiccityridingacademy.com Featuring summer riding day camps. Instruction for beginning to advanced students. Also offering lessons and boarding. Riding, grooming areas and wash racks under one roof! Call now to reserve your spot.

Peachtree Farms Equestrian Center 4819 Hwy 96 E, Arrington peachtreefarms.com • polly@peachtreefarms.com

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Saddle up and ride! Our equestrian camp provides extensive time with horses. Campers learn life skills through caring for and communicating with horses. We teach safe and correct riding skills. Beginner to advanced, English or Western. Half-day camps for ages 4 - 8, full-day for ages 6 and older. After-care is available. Weekly camps in June and July. CHA approved facility and U.S. Pony Club Center.

Tap Root Farm 4104 Clovercroft Road, Franklin taprootfarm.com

615-794-3358

Children will learn about farm life… where real food comes from and how it grows. They will work with large and small animals, understanding what it takes and how to care for them. Campers will be a member of a farm family team in which they will have responsibilities. Camp is about young people taking an opportunity to get back in touch with themselves.

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ARTS Act Too Players 1113 Murfreesboro Road, Ste. 119, Franklin acttooplayers.com • info@acttooplayers.com

615-294-0667

Each summer, Act Too Players offers a combination of week-long performance camps and our full production summer intensives taught by some the best in the Nashville theatre industry. Every student gets the opportunity to rehearse with the best directors, musical directors, and technical staff. Our goal is to instruct your child on the art of theatre while providing a fun, safe, environment.

Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University 2400 Blakemore Ave., Nashville blair.vanderbilt.edu

615-322-7651

Summer offerings include: Nashville Summer Orchestra, private and group instrument study, Kindermusik and beggining jazz improvisation. See website for details.

Bounce U of Nashville 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville bounceu.com/nashville-tn

615-255-1422

Create and Bounce Camp is now enrolling with exciting weekly themes and daily fun for ages 3 - 12.

Kids get to create art and bounce in a spectac-U-lar indoor play arena featuring warehouse-sized giant inflatables including our exclusive 18 ft. Spider Climb with an 18 ft. Mountain Slide, Dodge Ball City and 38 ft. obstacle course.

Camp Electric Nashville 800-755-0242 campelectric.com • info@campelectric.com

Camp Electric is the first interactive worship and rock and roll music camp. Students ages 13 - 19 come together to interact and learn from today’s top Christian musicians. The week is packed with concerts from bands like Toby Mac, Crowder and more. Space is limited! Call andreserve your spot today. “Camp Electric teaches you where your gifting comes from and how you want to use it for the glory of God” Tody Mac.

The Center for the Arts 110 W. College St., Murfreesboro boroarts.org

615-904-2787

Summer day camp for children preschool - grade 12 that focuses on aspects of technical acting skills, costumes, props and sets. Two-week sessions begin Jun. 1. Call or visit our website for more information on available sessions. No experience necessary Come have fun and learn the basics.

Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville cheekwood.org • kkidd@cheekwood.org

615-353-9827

For art and outdoor adventures, you can’t beat summer camps at Cheekwood! Keep your kids busy and engaged this summer with time-tested favorites. We have an entire summer of fun and fresh classes to engaged and inspire every young artist. Don’t miss out on the fun!

The Curious Kitchen, Curious Kids Cooking Camp 1601 W. Northfield Blvd., Ste. 2, Murfreesboro thecurouskitchen.net • rachel@thecuriouskitchen.com

615-956-6077

Kids warm up the kitchen as they learn the finer points of food preparation, keeping a clean workspace, recipes and measuring ingredients –all while having fun! They’ll be making delicious and healthy dishes fro scratch, and yes, there will be desserts, too! Curious Kids Cooking Camp will run for 8 one-week camps through the summer. Learn more on our website.

Dance in Bloom 7982 Coley Davis Road, Nashville danceinbloom.com • info@danceinbloom.com

615-662-4819

Located just off of I-40 west in Bellevue, Dance in Bloom will be offering fun, themed summer camps, classes and workshops. Ask about our birthday parties!

Dance Star Studio 2395 New Salem Hwy, Murfreesboro dancestardancers.com • cole@dancestardancers.com

931-619-1923

Dance Star Studio offers ballet, tap, jazz, tumbling, twirling, pointe, hip-hop, toning and Zumba for ages 18 months and older. Also now offering special needs dance classes at no cost to families. Call today to register for our fun summer camp sessions starting in July. Be sure to mention our ad in this magazine to receive $10 0ff!

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FRANKLIN RIDING ACADEMY 4468 MURFREESBORO RD (HWY 96 EAST) FRANKLIN, TN 37067 4 MILES EAST OF I-65

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The Dancer’s School 2159 N. Thompson Lane, C-5, Murfreesboro thedancersschool.com • thedancersschool@live.com

615-907-1155

The Dancer’s School has designed a fun, creative summer schedule with six different weeks to choose from that will fit your needs. Offerings include ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, hip-hop, adult classes and our ever-popular pre-K themed classes for ages 3 - 6. Visit our website for registration information.

French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts Hancock, NY frenchwoods.com • admin@frenchwoods.com

800-634-1703

French Woods offers summer camp programs in dance, theater, music, circus, magic, visual arts, film and video, sports, tennis, fitness, waterfront, skate board, rock and roll and horseback riding. We cater to children from 7 - 17 yrs. Younger campers have more guidance and supervision, while older campers are able to take on some responsibility and have a chance to work in the areas of their interest.

JUNIOR SLUGGERS is a fun and exciting program with unique coordination drills and games that will help them learn to throw, hit, catch, and run bases!

Frist Center for the Visual Arts 919 Broadway, Nashville fristcenter.org/summerartcamp

615-244-3340

Sculpture, drawing, animation, photography, and so much more. Our week-long, age-appropriate classes are designed to be fun and educational for kids ages 5 - 18. No art-making experience is necessary.

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at DC Dance Factory, 1850-E Gen. George Patton Drive, Franklin graystudiosla.com • info@graystudiosla.com

818-582-3943

We are bringing our amazing camps to Nashville! Come join us for a full week and learn the secrets of how to be a child star, or if you are interested in the arts just come and have fun. Celebrity and Casting Director classes included. Make a short film by the end of the camp. Meet students Kenton Duty and Ariel Winter. This camp will fill up quickly!

Gymboree Play & Music 4004 Hillsboro Pike, Ste. 180, Nashville nashvilletn@gymboreeclasses.com

615-221-9004

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. Enhance your child’s development with a 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.

Leiper’s Fork Workshop 5519 Joseph St., Franklin leipersforkworkshop.com • contact@leipersforkworkshop.com

615-790-4889

Art Lessons for all ages. We are so excited to welcome you to the new Leiper’s Fork Workshop featuring art classes for the whole family. It is our belief that everyone can enjoy art and that creating something out of nothing is fascinating. We provide a nurturing environment, with small classes, where the focus is on individualized instruction and we celebrate the joy of learning. 2015 Summer Classes: Jun. 15 - Jul. 31.

Mobile Music Academy mobilemusicacademy.com • info@mobilemusicacademy.com 615-301-8589 We bring high-quality music instruction from fun, energetic, qualified teachers to you. Lessons for piano, guitar, bass, drums, voice, band and orchestral. Voted #1 for music instruction

by Nashville Parent readers! Summer Recording Studio Camp! See our website for details.

The Music Class 5000 Thoroughbred Lane, Brentwood Satellite locations in West Meade and Franklin themusicclass.com/nashville • info@themusicclass.com

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Early childhood music program for parents and children ages birth - 5 yrs. Help your young child achieve his or her full musical potential with this innovative, developmental music and movement program. Parent and child classes are playful and creative and each family receives the acclaimed CDs and song books.

Classes meet weekday and weekend mornings. Call or visit our website for current schedule and session pricing or to find out about our birthday parties and moms’ group events.

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Nashville Children’s Theatre 25 Middleton St., Nashville nashvillechildrenstheatre.org

615-556-7370

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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 more information about drama workshops, visit our website or call the theater.

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Nashville Creative House 122 40th Ave. N, Nashville nashvillecreativehouse.com

615-293-7269

Nashville Creative House was established as a learning lab for those who love music! We offer voice, songwriting, guitar and piano from award winning industry professionals. We also facilitate relationships with production houses and youth contractors, allowing our students the opportunity to audition for productions and gain experience. Find more information on our website. We Grow Talent!

Nashville Film Institute 500 Lafayette St., Nashville tribetalentmanagement.com • tribetalentmfmt@gmail.com

615-815-8664

Summer Film Camp or Pump Camp. NFI is offering a two week course in filmmaking! Work hands-on with industry professionals to conceive, film and complete a film project. Jun. 15 - Jun. 26 (Mon. - Fri.).

Nashville Piano Academy 330 Mayfield Drive, Franklin nashvillepianoacademy.com

615-943-3690

We specialize in providing students with fun, engaging and flexible piano lessons that result in a wellrounded and comprehensive music education. In addition to traditional music concepts such as reading, improvisation and music theory, we emphasize universally applicable skills such as collaboration, creative problem solving and presentation. It is our goal to impart a passion for learning and music.

School of Nashville Ballet 3630 Redmon St., Nashville 500 Wilson Pike Circle, Ste. 119, brentwood nashvilleballet.com

615-297-2966 ext. 20

School of Nashville Ballet offers the highest quality of training for children and adults of all ages. Artistic director Paul Vasterling leads an outstanding faculty comprised of highly respected professional teachers from around thew 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.

BUSINESS 615-627-1205

Campers ages 10 - 13 spend a week learning how to succeed in business. They’ll apply and interview for jobs, vote in elections, work as part of a business team, and earn and manage their own money. Two camp sessions are available: Jun. 22 - 26, Jul. 13 - 17 ( 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)

FITNESS/SPORTS The Ascent 831 Park Ave., Murfreesboro climbyourrock.com • info@climbyourrock.com

ATA Karate 1724 Carothers Pkwy., # 300, Brentwood 8163 Hwy 100, Nashville atanashville.com

615-370-7027 615-646-3838

Lee’s ATA Karate is the premier family martial arts program in Nashville. We pride ourselves on not being just another sport but a character development school that gives students the tools to be successful in life both mentally and physically. With numerous awards, we are recognized as one of the most successful martial arts program in Tennessee. Join us in celebrating our 10th anniversary with 10 classes for $10.

Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate 1911 Business Campus Drive, Murfreesboro 1820 NW Broad St., Murfreesboro bskonline.com • bushido96@aol.com

615-890-6755 615-893-6003

Let martial arts take your kids to new heights! Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate offers programs in traditional karate from age 3 - adult. Call now to find out how to get one month free with uniform.

Blooma Nashville 4107 Charlotte Ave., Nashville bloomanashville.com • hello@bloomanashville.com

615-797-8064

A new yoga, wellness, and education studio for moms-to-be, mamas and families. Weekly drop-in classes include Prenatal Yoga, Mama-Baby Yoga, Mama-Crawlers Yoga, Babywearing Barre, Postnatal Yoga for Mom, Vinyasa Yoga for Everyone and kids classes from tots to tweens. Blooma offers childbirth education, massage, new mama support groups and women’s circles.

Boost Aquatics Pool 11 Vaughns Gap Road, Nashville boostfitclub.com/aquatics • auatics@boostfitclub.com

615-662-8989

Beat the summer heat by joining the boost aquatics pool! Nashville’s only indoor/outdoor, heated olympicsized salt water pool. Summer pool programs include: summer family splash pass, kids swim lessons (private or group), swim team, adult swim, pool parties. Join the summer fun and sun.

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JA BizTown Summer Camp 120 Powell Place, Nashville janash.com/ja-biztown/summer-camp • bethanyw@janash.com

solving, focus, determination through various goals and challenges, while also having fun and staying fit.

Visit our website for more information and to register.

615-796-6545

The Ascent is proud to introduce Kids Rock, an instructional program offered once a week to grades 1 - 5, which focuses them both mentally and physically. Participants actively learn self-confidence, problem

11 Vaughns Gap Road, Nashville boostgymnastics.com

615-352-8533

Summer camps every week May 26 - Aug 7. Gymnastics, arts and crafts, music time, games, swimming (for children ages 5 - 14), fieldhouse play and more. Birthday parties are also available!

David Deaton Karate Brentwood 615-377-1100 Hendersonville 615-824-9111 Lebanon 615-547-1754 Mt. Juliet 615-754-6878 daviddeaton.com

The free one-month summer camp gives children these five great life skills: (1) Easy-to-learn self-defense; (2) Vital safety tips; (3) How to handle bullies; (4) What to do when parents aren’t around; (5) What to do when confronted by strangers. Only two 4-week sessions will be held in June and July. Classes fill quickly so register now!

E.T.C. Gymnastics 1137 Haley Road, Murfreesboro 1932 Almaville Road, Smyrna etcgymnastics.com • coachken@etcgymnastics.com

615-867-6900 615-617-7644

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.

Get Up! (KinderSports) Held at Brentwood High School kindersportonline.com • kindersport@comcast.net

615-584-8989

Ready, Set, GET UP! (Ultimately Physical) is the first camp of its kind combining speed development, karate, tumbling and hip-hop dance. These four components have proven to set a very strong and complete foundation for young athletes who desire to be successful in all sports both individual or team. Taught by masters of their discipline, GET UP will introduce tools that are sure to lead to a lifetime of power, speed, coordination and body awareness. Come and be a part of a disciplined approach to fitness and fun. continued on page 54 ...

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Offering baseball and softball hitting instruction, camps, clinics and Rutherford County’s only pre-K developmental program – Junior Sluggers helps pre-K (4 - 5 yrs.) boys and girls get started off on the right foot fundamentally in baseball and softball in a fun and exciting way. Sessions available Mon. - Fri. Also offering summer clinic sessions for children ages 6 - 12 during June and July. Call today to register.

Lipscomb University Soccer Camps 1 University Park Drive, Nashville lipscombsoccercamps.com

615-966-5383

Lipscomb University Soccer Camps offer a full array of summer camps for beginners and top players alike.

Camps are available in June and July for boys and girls ages 4 - 18. Camps are gender and age specific (all boys or all girls). Lipscomb hosts the largest summer soccer camps in the state of Tennessee. Staff coaches include the Lipscomb University soccer coaches, players and top regional club and other college coaches.

Mpact Sports 121 Seaboard Lane, Franklin mpactgymnastics.com

615-377-3444

MPACT your child’s school year with the right balance of athletic training, character building and social/ team outlets. Gymnastics for 10 mos. - adult, cheer for 5 - 18 yrs. and martial arts for ages 4 - 104. Competitive teams and proper training. Low teacher/student ratios. Our goal is to help your child develop to their fullest within their sport of choice and encourage learning.

Ms. Sue’s Swimming Lessons 7857 S. Lamar Road, Smyrna mssueswimming.com • mssueseimming@hotmail.com

Music City Riding Academy

615-410-6205

615-459-5124

Swim lessons for ages 6 mos - adult beginning Jun. 1 and running through Jul. 31. Heated salt water pool, convenient day and evening classes, all levels. Contact us today to register.

My Gym 330 Franklin Road, Brentwood 204 N. Anderson Lane, Hendersonville my-gym.com/brentwood • my-gym.com/hendersonville

615-371-5437 615-824-8002

We build strong, healthy bodies through tumbling, relays, music and gymnastics. High-energy, structured classes improve balance, agility and build self-confidence. Our immaculate facilities and low studentteacher ratios help children 3 mos. - 13 yrs. develop excellent fitness habits in a non-competitive way.

Nashville Sailing Foundation nashvillesailingfoundation.org

Our day camp operates the four full weeks of June at Harbor Island Yacht Club on Old Hickory lake. Kids ages 7 - 14 learn the joy of sailing, the wonder of the water on a hot summer day and to master nautical terminology, knot tying and fun stuff like making tie-died tee shirts. Camps are 1 - 6 p.m. each day. Snacks are provided. We do off the water drills, games and exercises on rain days. Counselors are US Sailing Certified Small Boat Instructors and most are camp alumni. The fee is $255 per week.

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Murfreesboro 615-896-7309 onegoalsports.net • admin@onegoalsports.net

A non-profit, community-based sports league existing to provide quality sports programming for families in a fun, Christian environment. Now registering for spring soccer, summer t-ball, summer coach pitch, summer flag football and others. Visit our website for more information.

Showtime Sports Academy 119 Seaboard Lane, Franklin showtimesportsacademy.com • jimmy@showtimesportsacademy.com

615-373-1105

Showtime Sports Academy is Middle Tennessee’s largest indoor sports training facility. We offer multiple camps throughout the year designed to give kids a fun and active experience.

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Wado Karate Centers 2444 Morris Gentry Blvd., Antioch (ages 5 and up) 406 Two Mile Pike, Goodlettsville (ages 3 and up) 550 Sam Ridley Pkwy. W, Smyrna (ages 5 and up) wadokaratecenters.com • orileykarate.com

Mr. Bond and the Science Guys 615-399-3992 615-859-9473 615-399-3992

Kids and adults. Designed to instill self-control, self-confidence and boost self-esteem. Our classes are the product of more than 40 years of refinement and offer life skills along with karate skills. Check us out on the web or call for more information.

NATURE Camp Warner Park Bob Brown Field Station/Percy Warner Park Hwy 100 at Old Hickory, Nashville campwarnerpark.com • director@campwarnerpark.com

615-481-2017

Get your kids unplugged and outside this summer! Camp Warner Park emphasizes environmental awareness using outdoor play and exploration. This year we are offering teen programs for kids 12 - 15 yrs. Join us for any of our 8 sessions this summer. Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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mrbondscienceguy.com 615-573-2702

Mr. Bond and the Science Guys bring you another great summer of hands on science camps. We have locations all over town with themes ranging from Space to Crazy Chemistry. Check out our new robot camps and our environmental theme. We have added new locations and full-day options. Cheers!

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Snapology North and East Nashville northnashville.snapology.com

Engineering for Kids brings science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to kids ages 7 - 14 in a fun and challenging way through camps. We are proud to inspire children to build on their natural curiosity by teaching engineering concepts through hands-on learning. Engineering is, after all, one of the fastest growing industries in the world! Check out our website for our 2015 summer camp offerings.

865-296-0142

Snapology offers amazing educational classes, workshops and camps for children ages 4 - 14. We specialize in robotics, engineering, computer programming, animation, Lego® classes and GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math and Science). Camps are held at various locations throughout North and East Nashville. Please see our website for details.

Engineering for Kids Various locations in the greater Nashville area 615-261-9937 engineeringforkids.net/location/nashville • nashville@engineeringforkids.net

615-243-2383

Ms.Biz helps young entrepreneurs, techies and tinkerers bring their ideas to life with entrepreneur and coding camps. In Ms.Biz Code & Create, kids program interactive art, music and inventions. In Ms.Biz Entrepreneurs, kids turn their hobby into a business designing logos, websites and videos. It’s a fun and friendly environment where kids learn how they can create and make a difference! We have five locations and 31 camps for grades 2 - 12. See our website or send an email for more information.

SPECIAL NEEDS Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center 1215 21st Ave. S., Nashville vanderbilthealth.com/stutteringcamp

Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center is holding a special summer day camp for children and teens who stutter.

The goal of the Summer Fluency Day Camp is to help stutterers become more confident communicators.

Specialists in speech and language will lead the camp.

TRADITIONAL CAMPS A New Leaf Nashville 6501 Pennywell Drive, Nashville anewleafnashville.org • coordinator@anewleafnashville.org

615-585-9790

Celebrating 10 years of camp by offering 8 amazing weeks of creative adventure for ages 3 - 12! Come explore the outdoors, flight, oceans, art, movie-making, storytelling, puppets, biology and more. Each week includes lots of outside time, math, science, arts and crafts, and fun with friends. Choose your week on our website.

Camp Crusader - Hendersonville Christian Academy Hendersonville, Gallatin and Goodlettsville crusaderkids.com/camp-crusader

615-824-1550

Camp Crusader is an exciting summer camp program available to children from ages 1 - 11. We are conveniently located on all three campuses in Hendersonville, Goodlettsville and Gallatin. Each campus serves different age ranges. Go to our website to learn more about each campus. Camp runs through Fri., Jul. 25 (Closed Jul. 4). Kids will enjoy days packed full of activities and older children will enjoy fun field trips.

Camp Davis – Gordon Jewish Community Center 801 Percy Warner Blvd. Nashville nashvillejcc.org/camp-davis • jack@nashvillejcc.org

615-356-7170

Camp Davis is THE summertime destination in Nashville! Open to children entering kindergarten through 9th grade, Camp Davis is a summer of sports, art, ruach (spirit) and life-long friendships. So much more than child care, the Camp Davis experience provides for individual growth in an exciting and unforgettable group setting.

Camp Idyllwild 3139 Blue Buck Creek Road, Duck River campidyllwild.com • campidyllwild@gmail.com

615-541-9453

Campers here have been doing what they want, when they want, for how long they want everyday since 2008. Camp takes place on a secluded rural private 30-acre property with two pristine spring-fed creeks, wooded hiking paths and plenty of indoor and outdoor activities to choose from all day long. Full-day week-long camp sessions; daily round-trip transportation; healthy and organic wholesome snacks; low camper to counselor ratio. Register online (Visa, MC, AmEx). Capacity is limited!

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Camp JPII - Pope John Paul II HIgh School 117 Caldwell Drive, Hendersonville jp2hs.org • camp@jp2hs.org

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615-822-2375 ext. 4037

Camp JPII offers exciting camps for ages 5 - 18 during the month of June, including academic, sports, technology, and artistic camps. With early drop-off, after-care, weekly lunch plans, state-of-the-art facilities, and amazing teachers, Camp JPII is a fun, easy, and education way to enjoy the summer.

Camp Laney for Boys 916 West River Road, Mentone, AL camplaney.com

256-634-4066

Camp Laney is an independent, traditional boys camp located on Lookout Mountain in northeastern Alabama. Camp Laney is accredited by the ACA and offers four two-week sessions for ages 8 - 14 and a one-week junior camp session for boys finishing grade 2. Activities include canoeing, water slide, swimming, team sports, ropes course, climbing wall, mountain biking, bouldering, archery, riflery and tennis.

Camp Rockmont for Boys 375 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain, NC rockmont.com • info@rockmont.com

828-686-3885

Camp Rockmont is a Christian summer camp for boys, ages 6 - 16, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Rockmont’s mission of developing boys into healthy young men is accomplished through age-appropriate skills, activities and challenges that help campers to know themselves better and discover God’s love for them.

CampVandy and CampVandy W.I.L.D. 2700 Children’s Way, Nashville 615-343-6627 vandervilt.edu/recreationandwellnesscenter/youth/campvandy • campvandy@vanderbilt.edu

CampVandy is a 9 week day camp that accommodates children ages 4 - 13. Weekly themes and activities include arts and crafts, rock climbing, swimming bowling and more. CampVandy W.I.L.D. (Wilderness Immersion and Leader Development) provides teens ages 13 - 15 the opportunity to explore wilderness areas around Middle Tennessee through a variety of outdoor activities.

Currey Ingram Academy 6544 Murray Lane, Brentwood curreyingramcamps.org • alli.faulk@curreyingram.org

615-507-3242

Currey Ingram Academy is offering 40+ camps this summer! There’s something for every age and interest. Half-day and full-day options and extended care are available. CIA’s beautiful 83 acre campus is just 11 miles from downtown Nashville and eight miles from Franklin. We hope to see you this summer at CIA!

Davidson Academy Bear Country Camp 1414 W. Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville davidsonacademy.com

615-860-5300

Davidson Academy Bear Country Camp is an exciting time for boys and girls pre-K 4 - grade 6. Campers participate in arts, crafts, science, cooking, reading, math, drama, swimming, field trips, special guests and much more. Enrichment activities include art camps, Cookie Crazy, jewelry making, Fabulous Frozen Party, summer clay camp, pottery workshop, silly songs/dance along, STEM and science, Lego/Wedo/ Cando, Lego Party, Girl Talk, karate, piano/voice lessons, ballet/tap classes and tutoring.

3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station camps.deerrunretreat.org • contact@deerrunretreat.org

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DEEPER FAITH. GREATER ADVENTURES. Traditional camp on 100 acres of private wooded property.

Mature young-adult camp staff lead a well-organized camp experience which builds character and confidence. Preteens (grades 3 - 5), Middle School (grades 6 - 8), High School (grades 9 - 12). Campers unplug from distractions of technology. All-inclusive activities with registration: horseback riding, climbing tower, paintball, archery and BB guns, rec games, obstacle course, low or high ropes, leap of faith, giant swing, lake (water slide, aqua park, swimming, kayaks, canoes, zip line), cardboard boat regatta races, wiffle ball, small group Bible study, nightly speaker and worship. Tracks to choose from: cooking, music, drama, sports, archery and more.

Deer Run Camps & Retreats – Day Camps 3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station camps.deerrunretreat.org • contact@deerrunretreat.org

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DEEPER FAITH. GREATER ADVENTURES. Voted best day camp. Day Camps (grades K - 5). Adventure Day Camps (grades 6 - 8). Traditional camp on 100 acres of private wooded property. Mature young-adult camp staff lead a well-organized camp experience which builds character and confidence. Campers unplug from distractions of technology. All-inclusive activities with day camp registration: lake (water slide, aqua park, swimming, kayaks, canoes, zip line), kickball, games, wiffle ball, BB guns, archery, crafts, face painting, climbing tower, creek wading, skits, fun songs, worship, small group Bible study. Adventure camps include outdoor education, paintball, archery tournament, lake activities (listed previously), kickball, wiffle ball, BB guns, climbing tower, worship, small group Bible study, survival skills including compass orienteering, tomahawk throwing, hut building, fire starting and knot tying. Extended care and bus transportation options.

First Baptist Nashville 108 7th Ave. S, Nashville firstbaptistnashville.org

615-664-6000

During the summer months, children at FBC Nashville have the ability to participate in a wide variety of activities, from VBS to trips to music and beyond. Programs available from May 20 with our Summer Preview Splash Party to our Back To School Blast event. So much fun this summer!

FRA Camps - Franklin Road Academy 4700 Franklin Road, Nashville fracamps.com • fracamps@franklinroadacademy.com

615-369-4594

Whether it’s academic preparation, athletic skills training, fun with the arts and crafts, or all of the above, for summer fun, FRA is the place to be!

Horton Haven Christian Camp 3711 Reed Harris Road, Chapel Hill hortonhaven.org

931-364-7656

Just one hour south of Nashville offering overnight and day camps. Overnight campers experience archery, air rifles, climbing, horseback riding, canoeing, crafts, mountain biking, swimming and more. Teens can try our 45 ft. high, 600 ft. long zip line. One-week sessions, ages 8 - 11, 12 - 14 and 15 - 18. Day campers enjoy games, crafts, bible lessons, swimming and more.

Indian Creek Camp 150 Cabin Circle Drive, Liberty indiancreekcamp.com • icc@kytn.net

615-448-1023

Indian Creek Camp is a Christian, co-ed, overnight, ACA accredited camp for ages 7 - 17. It also offers an all-inclusive family camp summer vacation. Most week-long camps cost $275 per camper. Activities include horseback riding, water skiing, canoeing, archery, ceramics, mountain biking, swimming lessons, a nature center, and more.

Lipscomb Academy - Summer Experience 3901 Granny White Pike, Nashville summerexperience.org • franklin.bennett@lipscomb.edu

The Summer Experience at Lipscomb Academy has a wide variety of camps and classes for Kindergartners through high schoolers. Whether you are looking to grow academically, athletically, or artistically, the Summer Experience has something for you. Visit our website to learn more about all of our amazing camps and sign up!

Montgomery Bell Academy - Summer @ MBA 4001 Harding Road, Nashville montgomerybell.edu/camps

Montgomery Bell Academy’s more than 100 different camps and classes allow rising kindergartners to high school boys and girls to fill their summer with activities. Sports, science, driver’s ed, leadership, study skills, and Legos – as well as lacrosse, football, and soccer leagues – are just a few of the offerings.

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Camps, Summer Programs and After-School Activity Guide A paid advertising directory.

New Frontiers 3939 Snowhill Road, Dowelltown newfrontiers.org

877-704-CAMP

Nestled among the hills just 60 miles east of Nashville rests an adventure programming facility that rivals almost any other place like it in the United States. We utilize challenge courses, caving, canoeing, paintball, archery tag and other adventure components that prepare the students to face life with strength and direction, and to challenge people to think strategically, communicate directly and live intentionally. Day Camps, completed grade 1 - 6. Overnight and Expedition Camps, grades 4 - 12. Homeschool Enrichment Program, ages 6 - 17 (split by age groups).

Oasis Summer Camp 7533 Lord’s Chapel Drive, Nashville oasischurch.tv/ministries/mothers-day-out • leslie@oasischurch.tv

615-331-0202

Explorers welcome! Oasis Summer Camp offers a six-week day camp for children ages 6 wks. - preschool. We are excited to offer “Jungle Safari” focusing on hands-on, explorative learning and activities while exploring the true nature of our God. Choose from one to four days per week.

Riverview Camp for Girls 757 CR 614, Mentone, AL riverviewcamp.com • info@riverviewcamp.com

800-882-0722

Award-winning camp for girls is now accepting applications for 2015! The Riverview campus is also the site for Nature’s Classroom Atop Lookout Mountain, an exciting experiential education program that has existed on a national level for 21 years and in Alabama since 1991. As a member of the Association for Experiential Education, the program provides an individually tailored format for each group’s needs.

Rocketown Summer Sessions and Summer Intensives 601 4th Ave. S, Nashville rocketown.com/summersessions • rod@rocketown.org

615-843-4001

Rocketown’s Summer Sessions include skate camp, dance, the Rhyme Lab (recording studio), photography, moviemaking, basketball camp, Gear Heads (vehicle building, maintenance, and repair), and the Jam Lab (live instrument practice, performance, and recording). Students ages 9 - 18. Moviemaking and Audio Production Intensive Camps are also available.

Under the Oaks Summer Program, Oak Hill School 4815 Franklin Road, Nashville oakhillschool.org/undertheoaks • finneyfrocka@oakhillschool.org

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615-298-9590

Play, learn and create at Under the Oaks summer program. An outreach of Oak Hill School, Under the Oaks promises to provide elementary and early middle school-age children unique experiences both in and out of the classroom. Summer offerings include academic, athletic and enrichment sessions. Full-day camp schedule is available for campers of all ages. Lunch and early care plans available.

The Wave Day Camp at First Baptist Hendersonville 106 Bluegrass Commons Blvd., Hendersonville fbchendersonville.com/wave • daycamp@fbchtn.org

615-447-1397

The Wave provides an exciting, safe, Christ-centered camping environment for kids grades K - 8, Mon. - Fri., 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Each week has a unique theme highlighted by action-packed events including inflatables, water games, our own Olympics and more! Daily activities include music, culinary arts, library, art and recreation.

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YMCA Day Camps ymcamidtn.org/programs/camp

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Camping at the Y is about learning skills, developing character, and making friends. Our camps are also places where kids become a community as they engage in physical, social, and educational activities that teach how to be more independent and contribute to a group. Each week includes swimming and field trips.

YMCA Summer Adventure Camps offered at participating school locations ymcafunco.org

615-259-3418

The summer component of the YMCA’s Fun Company out-of-school time program, Summer Adventure offers campers daily fun in a safe, supervised environment. Offering full-day excitement, campers will learn skills, develop character, and make new friends, all while engaging in physical, social, and educational activities.

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Camps, Summer Programs and After-School Activity Guide – Vacation Bible Schools A paid advertising directory.

Brook Hollow Baptist Church 678 Brook Hollow Road, Nashville 615-352-1295 brookhollow.net Ages: 4 yrs. - completed grade 6; Dates: Jun. 15 - 19, 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon

Family Night, Friday, June 19. Join us for VBS 2015 at BHBC – Journey Off the Map! Where we will explore uncharted territory and learn that obedience to God can lead beyond the expected.

Center Point Baptist Church 1002 Center Point Road, Hendersonville mycpchurch.com • centerpointglenda@comcast.net Dates: Jun. 14 - Jun. 18, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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Journey Off the Map. At VBS this summer, kids will journey through uncharted territory to find that following God can lead beyond the expected! With amazing Bible study teachers to lead the trek through the study of Daniel and then to crafts, music, snacks and mega jumps at rec – this is a summer adventure your kids won’t want to miss!

First Lutheran Church 113 8th Ave. S, Nashville first-lutheran-nashville.org • jennyoder04@gmail.com Ages: 3 - 10 yrs.; Jul. 6 - 10

615-256-7580

At G-Force VBS, kids explore how to put their faith into action. In this mission-focused VBS, kids experience God’s unstoppable love and discover how to fuel up and move in and through life with God. Watch your kids come alive with movement and images of all sorts of kid-friendly transportation, such as skateboards, running shoes, roller blades and more! Watch the G-Force meter climb illustrating how God is at work around the world and how God’s people are on the move.

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Harpeth Hills Church of Christ 1949 Old Hickory Blvd., Brentwood harpethhills.org/vbs • lacyj@harpethhills.org Ages: 4 yrs - grade 6; Dates: Jun. 7 - 10

615-373-0601

Harpeth Hills is excited to present our summer VBS entitle, “Mission Possible: Decoding the Stories of Jesus.” Jun. 7 - 10, 7 - 9 p.m. This is a center-based, multisensory event. Stories, songs, games and a variety of hands-on activities will provide an evening of fun and learning for all children. Registration opens May 10 on our website.

Animal Tales is an educational program company that brings the live animals directly to you. Other than school assemblies, libraries and birthday parties, Animal Tales offers a special version of any of our four signature programs to churches and Christian schools. “Created Creatures” utilizes live animals to illustrate Creation as taught in Genesis. This program is great for VBS or any other church event with both teen/adult and children’s versions of the program available. Book now!

New Hope Community Church 605 Wilson Pike, Brentwood newhopechurchtn.org • nhccvbs@live.com Ages: 5 yrs. - grade 5; Dates: Jun. 1 - 5, 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon

615-373-1590

The Minion Factory is a VBS like no other. We will spend the week helping kids answer the question, “Who(m) do you serve?” Through our kid-friendly bible stories, music, crafts and games, this will be the best week of the summer!

The People’s Church 4910 Main St., Spring Hill 828 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin thepeopleschurch.org • dcarter@thepeoplechurch.org Grades: Completed K - grade 5; Dates: Jun. 1 - 4, 9 a.m. - 12 noon

615-465-5000

Come run the happiest and most exciting race ever with The People’s Church on this fun-filled VBS which starts at 2 Timothy 4’7-8. Follow the race route on a scripture-packed course through bible studies, worship and drama, crafts, games and more. We hope you can join us on our Fun Run!

Woodmont Baptist Church 2100 Woodmont Blvd., Nashville 615-297-5303 woodmontbaptist.com Dates: May 31 - Jun. 3 (May 31, 12 p.m. cookout, VBS 1 - 3 p.m.; Mon - Wed. 6 - 8 p.m.)

MOVE invites kids to look at the lives of people in the Bible who changed direction and moved after encountering Jesus. Join us as we MOVE!

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ON STAGES Find this month’s dance, music and theater shows.

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SMALL FRY TRI

Saturday, June 13 Old Fort Park, Murfreesboro See page 83

CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL

June 11 - 14 Downtown Nashville See page 76

STUDIO TENN’S THE WIZARD OF OZ

June 13 - 14 Schermerhorn, Nashville See page 98

PIXAR IN CONCERT June 25 - 26 Schermerhorn, Nashville See page 91

KIDS FISHING RODEOS Saturday, June 6 Various locations See page 73

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June 6, 10 a.m. - 12 noon • Relay for Life - Mt. Juliet Charlie Daniels Park, 1038 Charlie Daniels Pkwy., Mt. Juliet

June 6, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. • Relay for Life of Williamson County Franklin High School, 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin

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Also see ONGOING ACTIVITIES on page 101 and THE PARENT PLANNER on page 102 to register for future events For area LIBRARY STORYTIMES, visit nashvilleparent.com and click on “Things To Do”

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Wed 3

Early Explorers

Visit the preschool area for breakfast, see a planetarium show, then enjoy a storytime activity. Ages 3 - 5. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 9 a.m.

- 12 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 5 and younger; 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org.

Sounds Baseball

Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Las Vegas 51s. All ages. First

Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $7 - $32; 615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.

Tue 2 Busy Bees

Learn how to follow directions, participate in a group environment, improve coordination and practice good sportsmanship. Ages 3 - 5. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.; $3; 893-2141.

FITMommy

Regain or enhance your prepregnancy fitness level with this total body class. Babies and toddlers welcome. Adults.

Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10 - 10:45 a.m.; $4; 615-893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Intermediate Songwriting Class

Singer/songwriter Katlyn Stevenson teaches lyric-writing technique, song structure, catchy phrasing and titles, and more.

Get Set for Summer Reading

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our local library wants to keep kids reading during the 2015 Summer Reading Program in June and July. Readers can set goals and earn prizes for reaching them. This year’s theme is “Every Hero Has a Story.” Area libraries host events ranging from storytimes and craft workshops to puppet shows and guest appearances by local children’s entertainers.

Participation in the program is free, and some related events require advance registration. For all event info and to sign up for the Summer Reading Program, visit one of these websites: DAVIDSON COUNTY library.nashville.gov RUTHERFORD COUNTY La Vergne — lavergnetn.gov Linebaugh, MGL, Smyrna, Eagleville — linebaugh.org SUMNER COUNTY Gallatin — gallatinlibrary.org Hendersonville — hendersonvillepubliclibrary.org WILLIAMSON COUNTY Bethesda, College Grove, Fairview, Franklin, Leiper’s Fork, Nolensville lib.williamson-tn.org Brentwood brentwood-tn.org/library Spring Hill — springhilllibrary.org

Ages 10 - 16. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; $3; 615-867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Sounds Baseball

Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Salt Lake Bees. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $7 - $32; 615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.

The Music of Led Zeppelin

See “On Stages,” page 95.

FREE Trail Worms

FREE Arts in the Park

Get creative while playing in the park. All ages. Old Fort Park, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10 - 11 a.m.; 615-867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Sounds Baseball

Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Salt Lake Bees. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $7 - $32; 615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.

Explore local birds through a short walk, craft, songs and a story. All ages. General Bragg Trailhead, 1540 W. College St., Murfreesboro; 10 - 11 a.m.; 615-893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Thu 4

FREE Yoga in the Gardens

See “On Stages,” page 94.

Bring a yoga mat or towel for a yoga class led by an instructor from Kali Yuga Yoga.

All ages. Goodlettsville Branch Library, 205 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; 6:30 p.m.; 615862-5862 or library.nashville. org.

Franklin the Musical See “On Stages,” page 98.

Brit Floyd Space and Time World Tour Busy Bees

Learn how to follow directions, participate in a group environment, improve coordination and practice good sportsmanship. Ages 3 - 5. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.; $3; 893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Family Night Out: The Happy Racers

Enjoy live music for kids in the gardens. All ages. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($14 adults, $7 ages 3 - 17); 615-356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

FREE Movies in the Park

Enjoy a family-friendly movie outdoors. All ages.

Elmington Park, 3531 West End Ave., Nashville; 6 - 10 p.m.; southcommevents.com/mip.

WILSON COUNTY Lebanon — lebanonlibrary.net Mt. Juliet — mtjulietlibrary.net (please turn the page)

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Also see ONGOING ACTIVITIES on page 101 and THE PARENT PLANNER on page 102 to register for future events

FREE Music City Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony

The Walk of Fame reopens with an induction ceremony for Loretta Lynn and Jack White.

All ages. Walk of Fame Park, 121 Fourth Ave. S., Nashville; 1 p.m.; visitmusiccity.com/ walkoffame/.

FREE Scrapbookers

Work on individual projects and win door prizes. Ages 18 and older. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 6 - 7 p.m.; 615867-7244 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.

Sounds Baseball

Summer Movies for Kids

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hree movie theater chains with Middle Tennessee locations have special offerings with kids in mind in June and July. It’s a great way to get out of the heat and enjoy the big screen without breaking your bank!

Here’s what’s happening:

Carmike Cinemas’ Summer Kids Series When: Thursdays, June 4 - Aug. 6 at 10 a.m.

Cost: $4 includes movie, popcorn and soft drink Locations: Bellevue, Franklin and Murfreesboro Movie Offerings (partial list): Marmaduke, Monsters vs. Aliens, The Croods, Rise of the Guardians Contact: carmike.com

Malco’s Kids Summer Film Fest When: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, June 2 - July 29 at 10 a.m.

Cost: $2 per movie (proceeds benefit local children’s hospitals) Location: Smyrna Movie Offerings (partial list): Rio, How to Train Your Dragon, Turbo, Night at the Museum, Epic Contact: malco.com

Regal’s Summer Movie Express When: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, June 2 - July 29 at 10 a.m.

Cost: $1 per movie Locations: Green Hills, Hendersonville, Opry Mills and Mt. Juliet Movie Offerings (partial list): Paddington, Annie, The Lego Movie, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water Contact: regmovies.com/movies/summer-movie-express

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Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Salt Lake Bees. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $7 - $32; 615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.

FREE Summer Kids Movie Matinee

Bring blankets and pillows for a screening of Frozen (popcorn provided). All ages. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 1 - 3 p.m.; 615371-0090 or brentwood-tn. org/library.

FREE Symphony Under the Stars See “On Stages,” page 97.

Taste of Gallatin

Sample foods from restaurants and caterers in the Gallatin area. All ages. Triple Creek Park, East Broadway Street, Gallatin; 5 p.m.; $15 in advance/$20 at the gate adults, $5 ages 4 - 10, free ages 3 and younger; 615-4524000 or gallatintn.org.

Yum!East

This benefit for the Fannie Battle Day Home for Children features food from 30 of East Nashville’s restaurants, an open bar with craft beer and wine plus live music. Ages 21 and older.

Pavilion East, 1006 Fatherland St., Nashville; 6 - 9 p.m.; $45; 615-308-9513 or yumeast. com/#home.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Please see “On Stages,” page 98.

Fri 5 Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead

See “On Stages,” page 98.

Boots and Bowties Gala

This benefit for Autism Speaks includes dinner and dessert, live music and dancing, a silent auction and more. Ages 21 and older. Hutton Hotel, 1808 West End Avenue, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $75; 615-218-7493 orautismspeaks.org.

Craig Ferguson

The former host of The Late Late Show brings his “Hot & Grumpy Tour: Walking on Earth” show to Music City. Ages 16 and older. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $39.50 - $59.50; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

Creative Zone: Make an All-Access Pass

Create your own backstage pass during this drop-in workshop. All ages.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

Exhibit Opening

Jame Plensa: Human Landscape comprises three large-scale figurative sculptures in conjunction with the artist’s exhibit at Cheekwood. The Frist exhibit runs through Sunday, Sept. 7. All ages. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 10 a.m.

- 9 p.m.; $12 adults, free ages 18 and younger; 615-2443340 or fristcenter.org.

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Also see ONGOING ACTIVITIES on page 101 and THE PARENT PLANNER on page 102 to register for future events

FREE Coopertown Barrel Festival

A day of live music, exhibits, wooden barrel races, tractor showings, corn hole and checkers tournaments, kids’ activities and more. All ages.

Downtown Coopertown, Old Coopertown Road; 10 a.m.

- 4 p.m.; 615-382-4470 or coopertowntn.org.

Dairy Appreciation Day

Kids can learn about dairy products and participate in goat milking and butter churning activities. All ages. Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville; 10 a.m.; $13 adults, $11 ages 2 - 12; 615274-3786 or luckyladdfarms. com.

FREE Dickson Youth Fishing Rodeo

Free kids fishing rodeos take place on Saturday, June 6 in Dickson, Fairview, Hendersonville, Kingston Springs, La Vergne and Woodbury.

Exhibit Opening

Italian Style: Fashion Since 1945 chronicles the birth and growth of the Italian fashion industry from the post-World War II recovery years to present day. The exhibit runs through Sunday, Sept. 7. All ages. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 10 a.m.

- 9 p.m.; $12 adults, free ages 18 and younger; 615-2443340 or fristcenter.org.

FREE Friday Night Movie

Bring lawn chairs and blankets for a family-friendly movie outdoors. All ages. Lawnchair Theatre, 4144 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 8 p.m.; 615870-8870 or jailhouseindustrys. com.

FREE Hendersonville Cruise-In

Located behind Regal Cinemas, view a variety of classic cars, enjoy live music and participate in kids’ activities.

All ages. Streets of Indian Lake, 300 Indian Lake Blvd.,

Hendersonville; 6 - 9 p.m.; streetsofindianlake.com.

p.m.; summernightsnashville. com.

FREE Music & A Movie

FREE Symphony Under the Stars

Enjoy live musical performances followed by a screening of a family-friendly animated film.

All ages. Charlie Daniels Park, 1075 Charlie Daniels Pkwy., Mt. Juliet; 7:45 p.m.; 615-7586522 or mjparksandrec.org.

FREE Red Caboose Concert Series

See “On Stages,” page 97.

FREE Special Needs Kids Fishing Rodeo

Children with physical or mental differences can bring poles and tackles (bait provided) to enjoy an afternoon of angling action.

All ages. Memorial Park, 149 E. Main St., Hendersonville; 5 - 7 p.m.; 615-822-3898 or hendersonvilleparks.org.

FREE Summer Nights

Enjoy a screening of Monty Python & The Holy Grail. Ages 8 and older. East Park, 700 Woodland St., Nashville; 8

See “On Stages,” page 97.

Toddler Time with Thomas

Kids can learn to follow directions while focusing on body part recognition and cognitive skill development.

Ages 5 and younger.

Sports*Com, 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m.; $3; 615-907-2251 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Sat 6 40th Annual Heritage Foundation Tour

The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County hosts this event featuring tours of different properties in Franklin and College Grove that each tell a part of the area’s Civil War history. All ages. Various locations, Franklin; 11 a.m. - 5

p.m.; $30 in advance, $35 day of tour; 615-591-8500 or historicfranklin.com.

FREE Bicycle Tour of Stones River National Battlefield Enjoy a 90-minute bike ride through the battlefield during a guided tour. All ages. Stones River National Battlefield, 1563 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 615893-9501 or nps.gov/stri.

FREE Big Band Dance

Take an introductory dance lesson then cut a rug with live swing music by Music City Swing. All ages. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 p.m.; 615-862-8440 or nashville. gov/parks.

Enjoy a morning of angling action. Ages 1 - 16. Buckner Park, 120 E. Lake Drive, Dickson; 8 - 10 a.m.; 615-5667735 or tn.gov/twra.

FREE Fairview Youth Fishing Rodeo

Enjoy a morning of angling action. Ages 1 - 16. Veteran’s Memorial Park, Highway 96, Fairview; 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 615-509-0523 or tn.gov/twra.

Family Program: Jamming 101

Learn country classics in a group jam session while using the capo, kicking off and ending, hearing chord changes, playing in other keys, singing harmonies and more. Ages 10 and older.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 1 - 2 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

FREE Cannon County Catfish Rodeo

Enjoy a morning of angling action. Ages 2 - 12. Dillon Park, Lehman Street, Woodbury; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 731-2034688 or tn.gov/twra.

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FREE Rutherford County Youth Fishing Rodeo

Enjoy a morning of angling action. Ages 16 and younger.

Percy Priest WMA Unit 1 Pond, 381 Old Jones Mill Road, La Vergne; 7 - 10 a.m.; 615-2945509 or tn.gov/twra.

Secret Garden Tour

View a variety of gardens around Murfreesboro and get ideas for enhancing your own backyard. Proceeds benefit the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring. All ages. Various Gardens in Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 children; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.

FREE Shakespeare Allowed

Participate in (or just listen to) a reading of Henry VI Part III. All ages. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St., Nashville; 12 3 p.m.; nashvilleshakes.org.

FREE Summer StoryWalk Kickoff

Kids can meet Peyton List, aka “Emma” in the Disney TV show Jessie, at RiverGate Mall on Saturday, June 6.

Franklin Half Marathon

Participate in a half marathon, 5K or one-mile run through Leipers Fork. All ages. Grass Lot, 4100 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 7 a.m.; $80 half, $35 5K, $15 one-mile; franklinhalfmarathon.com/.

FREE Franklin Kids Arts Festival

This inaugural festival features a juried art exhibit, hand-crafted art for sale, stage performances (in music theater and dance), hands-on art activities and more.

All ages. Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; franklintn. gov/fkaft.

FREE Hendersonville Kids Fishing Rodeo

Bring poles and tackle (bait provided) for a morning of angling action. Ages 14 and

younger. Memorial Park, 149 E. Main St., Hendersonville; 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 615-822-3898 or hendersonvilleparks.org.

FREE Hike Day

Join a staff member on a guided hike through the property and into the woods. The hike is two to three miles with moderate hills. All ages. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 1 - 3 p.m.; 615-370-4672 or owlshill.org.

FREE Kingston Springs Youth Fishing Rodeo Enjoy a morning of angling action. Ages 5 - 12. Kingston Springs City Park, 396 Spring St., Kingston Springs; 6 - 10 a.m.; 931-952-2110 or tn.gov/twra.

FREE Musicians Corner See “On Stages,” page 97.

Discover the summer book posted along the Little Acorn Trail. All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 9:30 a.m.

- 3 p.m.; 615-352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks.

Opera on the Mountain

See “On Stages,” page 97.

FREE Peyton List Meet and Greet

Disney star Peyton List (“Emma” from the hit show Jessie) makes a meet-and-greet appearance.

All ages. RiverGate Mall, 1000 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; 1 - 4 p.m.; 615-859-3458 or rivergate-mall.com.

Puttin’ on the Ritz Gala

This 1920s-era soiree includes a family style dinner, silent auction, live music, dancing, contests and more. All ages.

Historic Rock Castle, 139 Rock Castle Lane, Hendersonville; 5:30 p.m.; $90; 615-8240502 or historicrockcastle.com.

FREE Vintage Baseball Double Header

The Highland Rim Distillers challenge the Oak Hill Travellers at 12 p.m. followed by the Stewart’s Creek Scouts vs.

Phoenix of East Nashville at 2:30 p.m. All ages. East Park, 600 Woodland St., Nashville; tennesseevintagebaseball.com.

FREE Water Fest

Cumberland River Compact hosts this family festival that features water-related educational activities for children, including scavenger hunts, water slides and a DJ dance party. All ages.

Cumberland Park, 592 S. First St., Nashville; 9 a.m. 12 p.m.; 615-837-1151 or cumberlandrivercompact.org.

Sun 7 40th Annual Heritage Foundation Tour

The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County hosts this event featuring tours of different properties in Franklin and College Grove that each tell a part of the area’s Civil War history. All ages. Various locations, Franklin; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $30 in advance, $35 day of tour; 615-591-8500 or historicfranklin.com. (please turn the page)

Murfreesboro’s Movies Under the Stars

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our family can enjoy free family films June 1 - July 25 courtesy of Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation. Bring blankets and lawn chairs, and get the list of movies at the parks’ facilities. Movie locations are: • Mon: Cason Lane Trailhead, 1100 Cason Trail • Tue: Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St. • Thu: Siegel Park, 515 Cherry Lane • Fri Micthell-Neilson Primary, 1303 Jones Road • Sat: Hobgood Elementary, 307 S. Baird Lane Movies being at 8:30 p.m. Call 615-893-2141 or visit murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

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daily activities FREE Dragon Park Music Sunday

See “On Stages,” page 95.

FREE Make Letterpress Art with Hatch Show Print Get creative by making prints while exploring old-school letterpress art making. All ages. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 12, 1 and 2 p.m.; 416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

Pooh, Zoo and a Dino Named Sue See “On Stages,” page 97.

FREE Symphony Under the Stars See “On Stages,” page 97.

FREE Young Adult Authors Appearance

Authors Becky Albertail (Simon vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda), Aisha Saeed (Written in the Stars) and Jasmine Warga (My Heart and Other Black Holes) discuss their books with a signing to follow. Ages 12 and older. Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville; 2 p.m.; 615-953-2243 or parnassusbooks.net.

Mon 8 Early Explorers

Visit the preschool area for breakfast, see a planetarium show, then enjoy a storytime activity. Ages 3 - 5. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 9 a.m.

- 12 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 5 and younger; 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org.

National Garden Week

Kids can enjoy hands-on garden activities at the center. All ages.

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $6; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.

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Tue 9 FREE Bledsoe Creek State Park Fishing Rodeo

Cast a line and enjoy a morning of complimentary fishing. Ages 14 and younger.

Bledsoe Creek State Park, 400 Zieglers Fort Road, Gallatin; 7:30 - 10:30 a.m.; 615-4523706 or friendsofbledsoe.com.

Busy Bees

Learn how to follow directions, participate in a group environment, improve coordination and practice good sportsmanship. Ages 3 - 5. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.; $3; 893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Child Safety Day

Stars for Second Harvest

See “On Stages,” page 97.

FREE Symphony Under the Stars See “On Stages,” page 97.

FREE Trail Worms

Explore local mammals and tracks through a short walk, craft, songs and a story.

All ages. General Bragg Trailhead, 1540 W. College St., Murfreesboro; 10 - 11 a.m.; 615-893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FREE Yoga in the Gardens

Bring a yoga mat or towel for a yoga class led by an instructor from Kali Yuga Yoga.

All ages. Goodlettsville Branch Library, 205 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; 6:30 p.m.; 615862-5862 or library.nashville. org.

Wed 10 FREE Arts in the Park

Get creative while playing in the park. All ages. Old Fort Park, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10 - 11 a.m.; 615-867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

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Chip Esten, “Deacon” on ABC’s Nashville, is on the roster of artists performing free concerts downtown during the CMA Music Festival.

Participate in special programs exploring the science behind safety in the home, with kids and related to sports. All ages.

Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $13 adults, $11 ages 2 - 12; 615-8625160 or adventuresci.org.

FITMommy

Regain or enhance your prepregnancy fitness level with this total body class. Babies and toddlers welcome. Adults.

Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10 - 10:45 a.m.; $4; 615-893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Intermediate Songwriting Class

Singer/songwriter Katlyn Stevenson teaches lyric-writing technique, song structure, catchy phrasing and titles, and more.

Ages 10 - 16. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; $3; 615-867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

National Garden Week

Kids can enjoy hands-on garden activities. All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $6; 615890-2300 or explorethedc.org.

SPOTLIGHT: CMA Music Festival

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ountry music’s biggest fan extravaganza fills the streets of downtown Nashville June 11 - 14. While the big, main stage concerts at LP Field are sold out, you can still get in on the fun with seven stages of free music at Riverfront Park, Bridgestone Arena Plaza, Belk Park and more. Artists performing free concerts during the four-day festival include Chip Esten, Clay Walker, Diamond Rio, Kellie Pickler, Montgomery Gentry, Will Hoge, Trick Pony, Jamie Lynn Spears, Kristian Bush, Maddie & Tae, Bucky Covington, Jana Kramer and several others. One of the CMA Festival’s biggest draws is Fan Fair X, located inside Music City Center. From 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day, it’s the place to be for meet-and-greet opportunities with a variety of country music stars. In addition, Fan Fair X also features a Kids’ Zone with fun activities, inflatables and more. Tickets for Fan Fair X are $10 for ages 9 and older per day or $25 for a four-day pass; ages 8 and younger are free. For more info about this year’s CMA Music Festival, visit cmaworld.com/cma-music-festival.

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EXPERIENCE “Experience Nashville” is our brand-new review feature giving you the inside scoop on local family-friendly attractions, tours and other fun things to do. We’ll tell you what’s good — and sometimes what’s not — around town. Look for it in every issue!

Grand Ole Opry House Backstage Tour

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t’s the coolest behind-the-scenes experience in all of Music City — the Backstage Tour at the Grand Ole Opry House! If you have a devoted country fan in your family of any age, this is one hot ticket item. The one-hour guided tour takes you inside the magnificent back-of-house environment at the legendary Opry House where country music’s best and brightest perform three nights every week. The tour starts with a video introduction from Blake Shelton covering the Opry’s history dating back to its WSM Barn Dance days in 1925 and the Ryman Auditorium years from 1943 - 1974. The current Grand Ole Opry House made its debut on March 16, 1974, and every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday night boasts a wide array of country talent from legends to new artists. Your knowledgeable tour guide then takes you throughout the backstage area of the building including the artists’ star walk entrance featuring Minnie Pearl’s fountain and into “Studio A,” a functioning TV studio where episodes of the classic Hee Haw show was taped. Fans of ABC’s Nashville will enjoy the stories about episodes of the hit show filmed here, and there’s a few Nashville artifacts on display plus a video of Chip Esten (“Deacon”) filling you in on the details. One of the many amazing sights to see is the Grand Ole Opry Post Office. This ornate area where the artists check in has an actual post office box for every current Opry member — and yes, they receive fan mail here (to date, Garth Brooks still receives the most). You’ll learn how country stars get to play on the Opry stage and become Opry members before your guide takes you along to see the 18 unique dressing rooms, each with a specific theme and design. Your guide chats about them and their history before taking you in the massive green room (where artists wait before going on). It’s a large area with a family room type feel, family being a key theme among country artists. One of the last stops on the tour is the Opry stage itself, where you get to stand smack dab on top of the hallowed circle center stage for a photo op. Tours are available daily at various times for $22 adults, $17 ages 4 - 11. Call 800-SEE-OPRY or visit opry.com/backstagetours. Read more about the Grand Ole Opry House Backstage tour, including the cool VIP experience during an actual show, at nashvilleparent.com. — Chad Young

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NASHVILLE!

The Grand Ole Opry House Green Room

Dressing Room 6: “Now That’s Funny”

Dressing Room 14: “Honky Tonk Angels”

September 5-6 & 12-13

Tennessee Central Railway Museum 220 Willow Street, Nashville, TN 37210

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CMT Music Awards

See some of the biggest names in country music perform and receive fan-voted awards. All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $55 - $150; 615-770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com.

Little Labs: Firefly Fun

EXPERIENCE NASHVILLE: George Jones Museum

A

dding to the list of Nashville’s growing spots to dip into the history behind country music’s legends is the brand new George Jones Museum. A self-guided tour experience takes you through the life of one of country music’s most prominent names, from his humble beginnings in Saratoga, Texas (where he was born on Sept. 12, 1931) to his death in 2013.

The museum chronicles both the highs and lows of Jones’ life and career, including his widely known struggles with alcoholism and drug addiction.

Along the way, you’ll see a variety of costumes, instruments and other artifacts that tell the story of “The Possum.” One of the unique items is his very first guitar — a Gene Autry with a horse and lariat on the front that was a childhood gift from his parents. Learn about his first paying gig when he was 11 years old and follow his rise to stardom interwoven with his personal life, including four marriages. Interactive stations allow you to listen to original studio recordings and hits (with video footage) from the 1950s to the early 2000s. Pop into the Sing Along Studio to record vocals on “High Tech Redneck” just for fun. Kids may enjoy seeing his collections of guns, knives, belt buckles and autographed footballs along with his numerous music awards. You should set aside two hours to do the museum justice. The George Jones Museum is located at 128 Second Ave. N., Nashville. Hours are 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily. Admission is $20 adults, $15 ages 6 - 15, free ages 5 and younger. Call 615-818-0128 or visit georgejonesmuseum.com. — Chad Young

Participate in lab activities, a science craft, movement activity and story with a firefly topic.

Ages 3 - 5 with a parent.

Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 11 a.m.; $5 plus gate admission ($13 adults, $11 ages 2 - 12); 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org.

Marty Stuart’s Late Night Jam

Please see “On Stages,” page 95.

FREE Music Mania Kids Show Enjoy a morning of music and fun activities with The Drumbinos and rePercussion. Ages 3 - 12. Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin; 9:30 a.m.; franklintn.gov/ parks.

FREE Music Together Open House

Participate in a complimentary parent-child music-and-movement class. Ages 0 - 4. Renee’s Groove Room, 3668 Central Pike, Nashville; 10 - 11 a.m.; 615-390-3207 or inharmonymusicmidtn.com.

National Garden Week

Kids can enjoy hands-on garden activities at the center. All ages.

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $6; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.

Summer Family Pool Party

Participate in water games and competitions. All ages. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 1 - 3 p.m.; $3 ages 4 and older; 615-790-5719, ext. 2010, or wcparksandrec.com.

Thu 11 Beauty and the Beast See “On Stages,” page 98.

FREE Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series See “On Stages,” page 94.

Busy Bees

Learn how to follow directions, participate in a group environment, improve coordination and practice good sportsmanship. Ages 3 - 5. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.; $3; 893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Family Night Out: Lunch Money

Enjoy an indie rock concert for kids in the gardens. All ages.

Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($14 adults, $7 ages 3 - 17); 615356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

FREE Movies in the Park

Enjoy a family-friendly movie outdoors. All ages. Elmington Park, 3531 West End Ave., Nashville; 6 - 10 p.m.; southcommevents.com/mip.

National Garden Week

Kids can enjoy hands-on garden activities at the center. All ages.

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $6; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.

FREE Scrapbookers

Work on individual projects and win door prizes. Ages 18 and older. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 6 - 7 p.m.; 615867-7244.

FREE Splash Out!

Have fun getting wet under the spray from the Murfreesboro Fire Department. Ages 12 and younger. Siegel Park, 515 Cherry Lane Drive, Murfreesboro; 1:30 - 3 p.m.; 615-893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FREE Young Adult Authors Appearance

Megan Shepard (The Cage), Gwenda Bond (Lois Lane: Fallout), Carrie Ryan (Daughter of Deep Silence), Megan Miranda (Soulprint) and Renee Ahdish (The Wrath and the Dawn) discuss and sign their books. Ages 12 and older.

Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; 615-953-2243 or parnassusbooks.net.

Fri 12 An Artisan Affair

Shop for repurposed antiques and hand-made art while enjoying live entertainment. All ages. Oaklands Historic House Museum, 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro; 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; $3; anartisanaffair.org.

Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II

See classic Looney Tunes cartoons in HD while the Nashville Symphony performs the score live. All ages.

Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 1 and 7 p.m.; $15 - $66; 615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

Concert for Love & Acceptance

See “On Stages,” page 95.

Creative Zone: Make an All-Access Pass

Create your own backstage pass during this drop-in workshop. All ages.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

FREE Friday Night Movie

Bring lawn chairs and blankets for a family-friendly movie outdoors. All ages. Lawnchair Theatre, 4144 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 8 p.m.; 615870-8870 or jailhouseindustrys. com. (please turn the page)

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FREE Hendersonville Cruise-In

Located behind Regal Cinemas, view a variety of classic cars, enjoy live music and participate in kids’ activities.

All ages. Streets of Indian Lake, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville; 6 - 9 p.m.; streetsofindianlake.com.

Indoor Football

Cheer for Nashville Venom when they challenge Erie. All ages. Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $12 - $50; 615223-1272 or nashvillevenom. com.

Matthew Sweet

See “On Stages, “ page 95.

Michael McDonald

See “On Stages,” page 95.

FREE Movie in the Park

Enjoy an evening of fun activities and an outdoor screening of a family-friendly film. All ages. Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin; 8 p.m.; franklintn.gov/ parks.

National Garden Week

Kids can enjoy hands-on garden activities at the center. All ages.

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $6; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.

FREE Red Caboose Concert Series

See “On Stages,” page 97.

FREE Summer Nights Enjoy an outdoor screening of The Princess Bride. Ages 8 and older. East Park, 700 Woodland St., Nashville; 8 p.m.; summernightsnashville. com.

Toddler Time with Thomas

Kids can learn to follow directions while focusing on body part recognition and cognitive skill development.

Ages 5 and younger.

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See classic Looney Tunes cartoons in HD during “Bugs Bunny with the Symphony II” at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Friday, June 12 at 1 and 7 p.m. a.m.; $3; 615-907-2251 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FREE Art Show Opening

Enjoy the zoo after hours with inflatables, games, music and an outdoor screening of Ice Age. All ages. Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville; 6 - 9:30 p.m.; free with zoo admission or $6.50 per person after 6 p.m.; 615833-1534 or nashvillezoo.org.

The nature center’s summer art show, Trees and Trails of Serenity: A Tribute to the Natural Beauty of the Warner Parks, features atmospheric landscape paintings and drawings. The exhibit runs through August.

Adults. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 5 - 7 p.m.; 615-3526299 or nashville.gov/parks.

Sat 13

FREE Author Appearance

Zoovie Night

An Artisan Affair

Shop for repurposed antiques and hand-made art while enjoying live entertainment. All ages. Oaklands Historic House Museum, 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro; 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; $3; 615-430-6966 or anartisanaffair.org.

Author and illustrator Sarah Kaufmann discusses and signs her new picture book, The Circus. All ages. Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville; 2 p.m.; 615-9532243 or parnassusbooks.net.

FREE Bicycle Tour of Stones River National Battlefield Enjoy a 90-minute bike ride through the battlefield during a guided tour. All ages. Stones River National Battlefield, 1563 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 615893-9501 or nps.gov/stri.

FREE Big Band Dance

Take an introductory foxtrot lesson then cut a rug with live music by The Moonlighters. All ages. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 p.m.; 615-8628440 or nashville.gov/parks.

City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game

Country stars Vince Gill, Little Big Town, Chip Esten and more go to bat for cancer research.

All ages. First Tennessee Park,

401 Jackson St., Nashville; 9 a.m.; $25 - $55; 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

Dome Club: Escher’s Universe

Experience a full-dome planetarium show featuring the art of Escher joining science.

All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 6 p.m.; $6 members, $8 non-members; 615-8625160 or adventuresci.org.

Eagleville Truck and Tractor Pull

Modified and stock pulling classes include semis, trucks, tractors, school buses and more.

All ages. Eagleville Tractor Show Grounds, 747 Chapel Hill Pike, Eagleville; 7 p.m.; $10 adults, free ages 8 and younger; 615-708-7086 or eaglevilletvppa.com.

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Sesame Street Live: Make a New Friend

Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby and their Muppet friends welcome Chamki, Grover’s friend from India, to Sesame Street. The show offers interactive learning experiences on the audience floor. All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 10:30 a.m., 2 and 5:30 p.m.; $21.35 - $72.50; 615-7702000 or bridgestonearena.com.

Small Fry Tri

This preschool triathlon lets kids run, bike and “swim” (run through sprinklers). Bring a bike or tricycle and helmet. Ages 2 - 6. Old Fort Park, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10 11 a.m.; $6; 615-893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Taste of Country USA

Experience up-and-coming music acts from across the mid-state, sample southern food, enjoy children’s activities and more. All ages. Courthouse Square, 503 W. Court Square, Springfield; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $10; tasteofcountryusa.com.

The Wizard of Oz

See “On Stages,” page 98.

Enjoy an outdoor screening of Ice Age during Zoovie Night at Nashville Zoo on Friday, June 12.

Family Program: Embellished Instruments

Choose a paper cutout of a banjo, fiddle, or guitar and decorate it with color, rhinestones or sequins. Ages 5 and older. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

FREE Kidgits: Lil Chefs Learn to make healthy food choices. All ages. Opry Mills, 433 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville; 12 - 2 p.m.; oprymills.com.

FREE Lawn Concert

See “On Stages,” page 95.

Little Labs: Firefly Fun

Participate in lab activities, a science craft, movement activity and story with a firefly topic.

Ages 3 - 5 with a parent.

Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 11 a.m.; $5 plus gate admission ($13 adults, $11 ages 2 - 12); 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org.

FREE Musicians Corner See “On Stages,” page 97.

National Garden Week

Kids can enjoy hands-on garden activities at the center. All ages.

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $6; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.

FREE Pickin’ in the Park

See “On Stages,” page 97.

Ranch Rodeo

Three major competitive events include wild cow milking, facsimile branding and trailer loading. Guests can participate in activities like sack races, horseback riding, apple bobbing, wheelbarrow races, a greased pig chase, mechanical bull rides and more.

All ages. Tap Root Farm, 4099 Clovercroft Road, Franklin; 2:30 p.m.; $5 ages 4 and older, free ages 3 and younger (cash only); 615-594-3210 or taprootfarm.com.

Roller Derby

The Nashville Rollergirls host a double header roller derby match featuring Music City All Stars, Music City Brawl Stars, Black Sheep and Red River

Sirens. All ages. Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Ave. N., Nashville; 5:30 p.m.; $15 adults, $10 students, $7 ages 7 - 12, free ages 6 and younger; nashvillerollergirls.com.

Second Saturday

Take in an after hours laser show at the Sudekum Planetarium: “Summer Laze” (8:30 p.m.), “The Beatles” (9:30 p.m.) and “That (mostly) ‘70s Show” (10:30 p.m.).

All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; $8 each or $20 for all three; 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org.

Sun 14 30th Annual Purity Miss Martha’s Ice Cream Crankin’

Enjoy hundreds of homemade ice cream flavors and an afternoon of family fun including inflatables, art activities, games, an ice-cream eating contest and more. Proceeds benefit the Martha O’Bryan Center. All ages. First Presbyterian Church, 4815 Franklin Pike Circle, Nashville; 3 - 5 p.m.; $10 adults, $8 children, free ages 1 and younger; 615-254-1791 or marthaobryan.org/crankin.

FREE Second Saturday at Fiddler’s Grove See “On Stages,” page 97.

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Creative Zone: Make an All-Access Pass

Create your own backstage pass during this drop-in workshop. All ages.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

Falconry Program

Learn about the ancient sport of falconry and what it takes to become a licensed falconer.

See demonstrations of the birds’ hunting prowess using training food. All ages. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 1 p.m.; $7; 615-370-4672 or owlshill.org.

National Garden Week

EXPERIENCE NASHVILLE: Nashville Zoo’s Backstage Pass

N

ashville Zoo’s unique animal education opportunitiy for kids and families is the Backstage Pass program. Taking place the first Saturday of each month, the zoo offers the experience for ages 5 and older at one of three animal barns — elephants, giraffes and anteaters (the particular animal barn rotates monthly). We recently enjoyed the elephant experience, and it’s a remarkable hour-and-a-half encounter your kids won’t forget. A couple of docents start the tour in the Croft Center sharing info on the zoo’s African elephants. You’ll learn about their size, weight, age and personalities. Kids will love learning about the elephant’s multipurpose trunk. Did you know it’s strong enough to pick up a 1,000-pound log, yet gentle and precise enough to pluck a single blade of grass from the ground? Next up is the elephant barn, where these giant, yet gentle, creatures spend the night. Here, one of the keepers talks about elephant care, eating habits, daily routines, sleep habits and conservation of this endangered species. The most memorable part of the tour comes at the end with an up close encounter at the back of the outdoor habitat. There, we got to meet Sukari and give her a sweet potato treat. Sukari eagerly extends her trunk to grab your outstretched goodie — the end of her trunk feels like a wet suction cup! Don’t forget your camera!

While there, the keeper will happily snap a pic of you with the elephant posing behind you. The next elephant barn experience is Saturday, July 4 from 9:30 - 11 a.m., and advance registration’s required (do it quickly, as it WILL sell out). Admission is $35 members, $60 non-members. Call 615-833-1534 or visit nashvillezoo.org. Read more about the Backstage Pass experience at nashvilleparent.com — Chad Young

Kids can enjoy hands-on garden activities at the center.

All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 1 - 5 p.m.; $6; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org.

Sunday Funday with Paddington Bear

Activities include inflatables, face painters, games, crafts and a meet and greet with Paddington Bear. All ages. Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville; 1 5 p.m.; free with zoo admission ($15 adults, $10 ages 2 - 12); 615-833-1534 or nashvillezoo. org.

Mon 15 23rd Annual Hart Golf Classic Tee up to raise money to benefit local youth served by the STARS program. All ages. Golf Club of Tennessee, 1000 Golf Club Drive, Kingston Springs; 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; $200; 615983-6805 or starsnashville. org/event/23rd-hart-golfclassic/.

Early Explorers

Visit the preschool area for breakfast, see a planetarium show, then enjoy a storytime

activity. Ages 3 - 5. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 9 a.m.

- 12 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 5 and younger; 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org.

Sounds Baseball

Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Memphis Redbirds. All ages First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $7 - $32; 615-690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.

Tue 16 Busy Bees

Learn how to follow directions, participate in a group environment, improve coordination and practice good sportsmanship. Ages 3 - 5. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.; $3; 893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FITMommy

Regain or enhance your prepregnancy fitness level with this total body class. Babies and toddlers welcome. Adults.

Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10 - 10:45 a.m.; $4; 615-893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Intermediate Songwriting Class

Singer/songwriter Katlyn Stevenson teaches lyric-writing technique, song structure, catchy phrasing and titles, and more.

Ages 10 - 16. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; $3; 615-867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Sounds Baseball

Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Memphis Redbirds. All ages.

First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $7 - $32; 615-6904487 or nashvillesounds.com.

FREE Symphony Under the Stars See “On Stages,” page 97.

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FREE Trail Worms

Explore local flowers through a short walk, craft, songs and a story. All ages. General Bragg Trailhead, 1540 W. College St., Murfreesboro; 10 - 11 a.m.; 615-893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FREE Yoga in the Gardens

Bring a yoga mat or towel for a yoga class led by an instructor from Kali Yuga Yoga.

All ages. Goodlettsville Branch Library, 205 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; 6:30 p.m.; 615862-5862 or library.nashville. org.

Wed 17 FREE Arts in the Park

Get creative while playing in the park. All ages. Old Fort Park, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10 - 11 a.m.; 615-867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Jackie Evancho

See “On Stages,” page 95.

FREE Murfreesboro Bird Club Hike

Search for summer migrants and resident birds of Tennessee.

All ages. Gateway Island at College St. Trailhead, 1902 W. College St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Sounds Baseball

Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Memphis Redbirds. All ages.

First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $7 - $32; 615-6904487 or nashvillesounds.com.

Summer Family Pool Party

Make a splash with water games and competitions. All ages. Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd., Fairview; 1 - 3 p.m.; $3 ages 4 and older; 615-799-9331, ext. 2310, or wcparksandrec. com.

The Rolling Stones

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The Phantom Limb Company presents the theatrical marionette show, Memory Rings, at OZ Nashville June 18 - 20.

Thu 18 Memory Rings

The Phantom Limb Company presents the world premiere of its theatrical show featuring marionette puppetry, fairy tale storytelling, choreography and original music. The show presents a journey into the woods of a vanishing past and precarious future. All ages.

OZ, 6172 Cockrill Bend Cir., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $47.50; 615-350-7200 or oznashville. com.

Busy Bees

Learn how to follow directions, participate in a group environment, improve coordination and practice good sportsmanship. Ages 3 - 5. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.; $3; 893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Family Night Out: Trout Fishing in America

Enjoy a live concert for kids in the gardens. All ages.

Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($14 adults, $7 ages 3 - 17); 615356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

Nashville; 6 - 10 p.m.; southcommevents.com/mip.

FREE Music on Main Summer Concert Series

Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org.

FREE Scrapbookers

Enjoy food vendors, kids’ activities and Motown/soul music by Entice. All ages.

City Hall Park, 100 North Main St., Goodlettsville; 6:30 p.m.; 615-859-7979 or goodlettsvillechamber.com.

Work on individual projects and win door prizes. Ages 18 and older. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 6 - 7 p.m.; 615867-7244 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.

Garden designer and author Troy Marden shares the story of his personal garden, covering its creation and evolution during the past seven years. All ages.

Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 12 p.m.; $18 members, $30 non-members; 615-356-8000 or cheekwood. org.

FREE Nature Play Day

Sounds Baseball

Build a fort, play in water and have fun getting dirty. Activities include mud painting, clay sculpting, chalk art and more.

Ages 1 and older with a parent.

The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m.; 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Omaha Storm Chasers. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $7 - $32; 615-6904487 or nashvillesounds.com.

FREE Movies in the Park

FREE Science Cafe

See “On Stages,” page 97.

Lunch & Lecture: Wit’s End: A Collector’s Garden

Enjoy a family-friendly movie outdoors. All ages. Elmington Park, 3531 West End Ave.,

Healthy Lifestyle Coordinator Elly Haddad of Elemental Fit and The NashWell Group reveals key strategies to managing and reducing stress. Adults.

FREE Symphony Under the Stars

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Fri 19 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

See “On Stages,” page 97.

Footloose

See “On Stages,” page 98.

Creative Zone: Make an All-Access Pass

Create your own backstage pass during this drop-in workshop. All ages.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

FREE Just Me & My Dad

Interactive games, activities, contests and more. All ages.

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 4 - 7 p.m.; 615890-2300 or explorethedc.org.

La Dolce Vita

Enjoy an evening of wine, food, live music and Italian literature readings. Adults. Green Door Gourmet, 7011 River Road Pike, Nashville; 5:30 p.m.; $95 ($40 performance only); 615-942-7169 or greendoorgourmet. com.

FREE Education Fair

Local universities and colleges are on site to share info with area high school students.

The Avenue Murfreesboro, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; theavenuemurfreesboro. com.

Memory Rings

The Phantom Limb Company presents the world premiere of its theatrical show featuring marionette puppetry, fairy tale storytelling, choreography and original music. The show presents a journey into the woods of a vanishing past and precarious future. All ages.

OZ, 6172 Cockrill Bend Cir., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $47.50; 615-350-7200 or oznashville. com.

FREE Murfreesboro Obedience Training Club Agility Trial

Enjoy watching this AKC event where dogs compete in a variety of trials. All ages. Tennessee Livestock Center, 1720 Greenland Drive, Murfreesboro; 8 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.; 615-6911098 or motcdog. org.

FREE Red Caboose Concert Series

See “On Stages,” page 97.

Star Trek in Concert

Watch the J.J. Abrams film in HD while the Nashville Symphony performs the score live. All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $44 - $74; 615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

FREE Summer Nights

Enjoy an outdoor screening of A Knight’s Tale. Ages 8 and older. Cumberland Park, 592 S. First St., Nashville; 8 p.m.; summernightsnashville.com.

FREE Third Friday Night Concert

See “On Stages,” page 97.

FREE Friday Night Movie

Bring lawn chairs and blankets for a family-friendly movie outdoors. All ages. Lawnchair Theatre, 4144 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 8 p.m.; 615870-8870 or jailhouseindustrys. com.

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Enjoy fun activities and an outdoor screening of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. All ages.

The Avenue Murfreesboro, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 6 p.m.; theavenue-murfreesboro.com.

FREE Author Appearance

Author Lynne Berry and illustrator Gemma Correll discuss and sign their new picture book, Pig and Pug. All ages. Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville; 2 p.m.; 615-953-2243 or parnassusbooks.net.

FREE Bicycle Tour of Stones River National Battlefield

FREE Big Band Dance

See “On Stages,” page 95.

Located behind Regal Cinemas, view a variety of classic cars, enjoy live music and participate in kids’ activities.

All ages. Streets of Indian Lake, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville; 6 - 9 p.m.; streetsofindianlake.com.

FREE A-List Kids’ Night Out

Enjoy a 90-minute bike ride through the battlefield during a guided tour. All ages. Stones River National Battlefield, 1563 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 615893-9501 or nps.gov/stri.

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FREE Hendersonville Cruise-In

Sat 20

Toddler Time with Thomas

Trout Fishing in America performs music for kids during Cheekwood’s Family Night on Thursday, June 18.

Kids can learn to follow directions while focusing on body part recognition and cognitive skill development. Ages 5 and younger.

Sports*Com, 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m.; $3; 615907-2251 or murfreesborotn.gov/ parks.

Take an introductory waltz lesson then cut a rug with live music by Debbi Bailes & Her Band. All ages. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 p.m.; 615862-8440 or nashville.gov/ parks.

FREE Brentwood Firefighter and Engine Visit

Learn what firefighters do and climb inside the cab of the truck. All ages. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 615-371-0090 or brentwoodtn.org/library.

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FREE RC and Moon Pie Festival

Celebrate two of the South’s greatest traditions — RC Cola and Moon Pies — during this family-friendly event including live music, food and games.

Sample the world’s biggest Moon Pie, participate in the RC Dash and compete in the Moon Pie toss and watermelon seed spitting contest. Arts and crafts booths are on display. All ages.

Downtown Bell Buckle; 7 a.m. 5 p.m.; bellbucklechamber.com.

Sounds Baseball

See a free screening of Alexander and the Horrible, Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day during A-List Kids Night Out at The Avenue Murfreesboro on Saturday, June 20.

Family Program: Is it a Fiddle or Violin?

Explore the differences and similarities in this instrument presented by a country fiddle player and a classically trained violinist, then try the instrument yourself. Ages 5 and older.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave.S., Nashville; 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

Father’s Day Celebration

Kids can celebrate their dads by visiting the Activity Center from 12 - 5 p.m. to make him a gift and card. All ages. Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $13 adults, $11 ages 2 - 12; 615-274-3786 or luckyladdfarms.com.

Home Safety Day

Participate in special programs exploring the science behind safety in the home, with kids and related to sports. Learn how to keep your home safe and step to take to avoid everyday dangers. All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $13 adults, $11

ages 2 - 12; 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org.

Memory Rings

The Phantom Limb Company presents the world premiere of its theatrical show featuring marionette puppetry, fairy tale storytelling, choreography and original music. The show presents a journey into the woods of a vanishing past and precarious future. All ages.

OZ, 6172 Cockrill Bend Cir., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $47.50; 615-350-7200 or oznashville. com.

FREE Murfreesboro Obedience Training Club Agility Trial

Enjoy watching this AKC event where dogs compete in a variety of trials. All ages.

Tennessee Livestock Center, 1720 Greenland Drive, Murfreesboro; 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; 615-691-1098 or motcdog.org.

FREE Musicians Corner See “On Stages,” page 97.

NPT Appraisal Day

Bring antique or other items for appraisers to offer verbal quotes. Proceeds benefit Nashville Public Television.

Adults. The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin;

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $75 for three items, $150 for six; 615-2599325 or wnpt.org/antiques.

Pay it Forward Festival

Activities include fishing, football, soccer, kickball, health screenings, nutrition info, live music, food and more. All ages.

Tennessee Children’s Home, 804 Branann Hughes Cir., Spring Hill, Spring Hill; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; admission is a donation of a non-perishable food item for The Well Outreach food pantry; 931-451-7926 or springhillpayitforwardfestival. com.

Preschool Program — Song & Story Time: South of the Border Listen to a story, sing a song and create art inspired by country artists who have Mexican and Spanish influences. Ages 3 - 5.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Omaha Storm Chasers. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson St., Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; $7 - $32; 615-6904487 or nashvillesounds.com.

FREE Star Party

Join local astronomers to view the moon, planets and other celestial sights through telescopes. All ages. Long Hunter State Park, 2910 Hobson Pike, Nashville; 9 11 p.m.; 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org.

Super Cool Fun Fest

This ‘90s themed festival features live music, beer, food trucks and games like Skip It, Jenga (giant) and a Legends of the Temple obstacle course. Ages 21 and older.

Cumberland Park, 592 S. First St., Nashville; 4 - 9:30 p.m.; $20; nashville.gov/parks.

Taste of Music City

Enjoy an evening of live music and unlimited food and beverage tastings. Proceeds benefit The DISTRICT. Ages 21 and older. Public Square Park, Union Street, Nashville; 5 - 9 p.m.; $55 in advance, $65 day of event; tasteofmusiccity. com.

FREE United Powerboat Racing

Nashville Dancin’ hosts this festival for families to view the United Powerboat Racing Series on the Cumberland River. All ages. Riverfront Park, 100 First Ave. N., Nashville; 12 - 5 p.m.; nashville.gov/parks.

Walk for Children with Apraxia of Speech Garner pledges and participate in this walk benefiting CASANA, a national nonprofit whose goal is to strengthen the support systems in the lives of children with apraxia. All ages.

Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 8:30 a.m.; $20 adults, $10 children; apraxiawalk.org/.

Walking with the Stars 5K

Participate in this walk benefiting Morning Star Sanctuary, a Christian refuge for victims of domestic violence. All ages. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 a.m.; $25; walkingwiththestars. weebly.com.

FREE Westhaven Porchfest

See “On Stages,” page 97.

Sun 21 FREE Artful Tales: “Is It Deep Enough?

How Brer Rabbit Outsmarted the Frogs”

Listen and play along as an art-related story comes to life, then make a a related art work. Ages 3 and older.

Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 2 - 3 p.m.; 615-244-3340 or fristcenter.org.

Creative Zone: Make an All-Access Pass

Create your own backstage pass during this drop-in workshop. All ages.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

FREE Jazz on the Cumberland See “On Stages,” page 95.

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Nashville joins cities worldwide for a day of making music with events all over town at various parks and locations with activities like drum circles, a kids harmonica jam, free guitar lessons and more. All ages.

Various locations in Nashville; 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.; makemusicday. org.

FREE Murfreesboro Obedience Training Club Agility Trial

Enjoy watching this AKC event where dogs compete in a variety of trials. All ages.

Tennessee Livestock Center, 1720 Greenland Drive, Murfreesboro; 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; 615-691-1098 or motcdog.org.

FREE Nashville Community Concert Band

See “On Stages,” page 97.

Sounds Baseball

Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Omaha Storm Chasers. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson St., Nashville; 2:05 p.m.; $7 - $32; 615-6904487 or nashvillesounds.com.

FREE United Powerboat Racing

Nashville Dancin’ hosts this festival for families to view the United Powerboat Racing Series on the Cumberland River. All ages. Riverfront Park, 100 First Ave. N., Nashville; 12 - 5 p.m.; nashville.gov/parks.

FREE Vintage Baseball

Also see ONGOING ACTIVITIES on page 101 and THE PARENT PLANNER on page 102 to register for future events

ages. Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Cir., Franklin; tennesseevintagebaseball.com.

Mon 22 Early Explorers

Visit the preschool area for breakfast, see a planetarium show, then enjoy a storytime activity. Ages 3 - 5. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 9 a.m.

- 12 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 5 and younger; 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org.

Tue 23 10th Annual Music and Memories

See “On Stages,” page 94.

Busy Bees

Learn how to follow directions, participate in a group environment, improve coordination and practice good sportsmanship. Ages 3 - 5. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.; $3; 893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FITMommy

Regain or enhance your prepregnancy fitness level with this total body class. Babies and toddlers welcome. Adults.

Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10 - 10:45 a.m.; $4; 615-893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Intermediate Songwriting Class

The Nashville Maroons challenge the Highland Rim Distillers during this 1860s-style baseball game.

All ages. Mansker’s Station, 705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; 12 p.m.; tennesseevintagebaseball.com.

Singer/songwriter Katlyn Stevenson teaches lyric-writing technique, song structure, catchy phrasing and titles, and more.

Ages 10 - 16. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; $3; 615-867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FREE Vintage Baseball Double Header

Lindsey Stirling

The Oak Hill Travellers challenge Phoenix of East Nashville at 12 p.m., followed by the Emmett Machinists vs.

Franklin Farriers at 2:30 p.m. All

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FREE RiverGate Storytime

Join Ms. Katia, the children’s

Kids can participate in the Moon Pie throwing contest during the annual RC and Moon Pie Festival on Saturday, June 20 in Bell Buckle. librarian from the Madison Public Library for a story reading. Make it more fun by dressing as your favorite storybook character. Ages 5 and younger. RiverGate Mall, 1000 RiverGate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; 11 a.m.; 615859-3458 or rivergate-mall. com.

FREE Symphony Under the Stars See “On Stages,” page 97.

FREE Trail Worms

Explore local creepy crawly critters through a short walk, craft, songs and a story.

All ages. General Bragg Trailhead, 1540 West College St., Murfreesboro; 10 - 11 a.m.; 615-893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FREE Yoga in the Gardens

Bring a yoga mat or towel for a yoga class led by an

instructor from Kali Yuga Yoga.

All ages. Goodlettsville Branch Library, 205 RiverGate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; 6:30 p.m.; 615862-5862 or library.nashville. org.

Wed 24 FREE Arts in the Park Get creative while playing in the park. All ages. Old Fort Park, 1025 Old Fort

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Sports Safety Day

Learn how sports- and recreation-related injuries, including concussions and broken bones, affect millions of children each year. Learn why head and other body injuries are dangerous and discover the technology available to prevent them. All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $13 adults, $11 ages 2 - 12; 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org.

Vince Gill

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Fri 26 Amos Lee & David Gray with Rachael Yamagata

See “On Stages,” page 94.

Creative Zone: Make an All-Access Pass

Local kids have fun getting soaked during the annual Splash Out! event with Murfreesboro Parks and Rec. It takes place Thursday, June 25 at Barfield Crescent Park.

Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10 - 11 a.m.; 615-867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FREE Community Open House: Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center See page 93

FREE Dance Happy Kids Show

Busy Bees

Learn how to follow directions, participate in a group environment, improve coordination and practice good sportsmanship. Ages 3 - 5. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.; $3; 893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Family Night Out

Thu 25

The Nashville Library Puppet Truck presents The Little Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings.

All ages. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($14 adults, $7 ages 3 - 17); 615-356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

FREE Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series

FREE Movies in the Park

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Steve Wariner

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See “On Stages,” page 94.

Bryan Adams

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Enjoy a family movie outdoors.

All ages. Elmington Park, 3531 West End, Nashville; 6 - 10 p.m.; southcommevents.com.

Pixar in Concert

See a compilation of clips from 13 Pixar films in HD while the Nashville Symphony performs the score. All ages.

Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 1 and 7 p.m.; $15 - $66; 615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

FREE Scrapbookers

Work on individual projects and win door prizes. Ages 18 and older. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 6 - 7 p.m.; 615867-7244 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.

FREE Splash Out!

Have fun getting wet under the spray from the Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Department.

Ages 12 and younger. Barfield Crescent Park, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 1:30 - 3 p.m.; 615-893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Create your own backstage pass during this drop-in workshop. All ages.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

FREE Friday Night Movie

Bring lawn chairs and blankets for a family-friendly movie outdoors. All ages. Lawnchair Theatre, 4144 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 8 p.m.; 615870-8870 or jailhouseindustrys. com.

Frist Friday

See “On Stages,” page 95.

Full Moon Pickin’ Party

See “On Stages,” page 95.

FREE Hendersonville Cruise-In

View a variety of classic cars, enjoy live music and participate in kids’ activities.

All ages. Streets of Indian Lake, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville; 6 - 9 p.m.; streetsofindianlake.com.

FREE Movie in the Park

Enjoy an evening of fun activities and an outdoor screening of a family-friendly film. All ages. Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin; 8 p.m.; franklintn.gov/ parks.

FREE Paris Delane and His Funky Garage Band See “On Stages,” page 97.

Pixar in Concert

See a compilation of clips from 13 Pixar films in HD while the Nashville Symphony performs the score. All ages.

Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $15 - $66; 615-6876400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

FREE Red Caboose Concert Series

See “On Stages,” page 97.

FREE Rutherford County Family YMCA 20th Anniversary

Enjoy live music, a movie on the lawn, games, vendor booths, swimming, the 13th Annual Corporate Dodgeball Tournament and more. All ages. Rutherford County Family YMCA, 205 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 5 - 9 p.m.; 615-895-5995.

Starlight Jam

See “On Stages,” page 97.

FREE Summer Concert See “On Stages,” page 97.

Summer Jam

See “On Stages,” page 97.

FREE Summer Nights Enjoy an outdoor screening of The Goonies. All ages.

Cumberland Park, 592 S. First St., Nashville; 8 p.m.; summernightsnashville.com.

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Also see ONGOING ACTIVITIES on page 101 and THE PARENT PLANNER on page 102 to register for future events Toddler Time with Thomas

Kids can learn to follow directions while focusing on body part recognition and cognitive skill development.

Ages 5 and younger.

Sports*Com, 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m.; $3; 615-907-2251 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Sat 27 FREE Bicycle Tour of Stones River National Battlefield Enjoy a 90-minute bike ride through the battlefield during a guided tour. All ages. Stones River National Battlefield, 1563 N. Thompson Lane,

Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 615893-9501 or nps.gov/stri.

FREE Big Band Dance

Take an introductory tango lesson then cut a rug with live music by The J. Bradley Big Band. All ages. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 p.m.; 615862-8440 or nashville.gov/ parks.

Bluebird on the Mountain

See “On Stages,” page 94.

FREE Boat Day with SRWA

Try different types of canoes and kayaks with volunteers from Stones River Watershed Association. Learn boating

basics, paddling strokes and safety. All ages. Manson Pike Trailhead, 1208 Searcy St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 615-893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Brian Wilson with Rodriguez

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Family Program: Basic Bookmaking Make your own artist book and decorate the cover in this introductory workshop. Ages 5 and older. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 1 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

FREE Kids Karaoke Contest

Show off your singing skills for a chance to win a grand prize of an Xbox One, PlayStation 4 or iPad. Ages 6 - 12. RiverGate Mall, 1000 RiverGate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; 2 - 4 p.m.; 615859-3458 or rivergate-mall. com.

FREE Musicians Corner See “On Stages,” page 97.

Nashville Predators Craft Beer Festival

Sample craft brews and food while enjoying games and entertainment. Proceeds benefit local charities through the Nashville Predators Foundation.

Ages 21 and older. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 1 p.m.; $65 $100 ($30 - $65 designated drivers); 615-770-2328 or bridgestonearena.com.

Sounds Baseball

Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Oklahoma City Dodgers. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson St., Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; $7 - $32; 615-6904487 or nashvillesounds.com.

FREE Symphony Under the Stars

SPOTLIGHT: Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center Community Open House

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amilies in Williamson County will soon have first-rate pediatric care at the brand-new Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center. The new facility opens for service on

Wednesday, July 1, but you can get a sneak peek during its Community Open House a week earlier on Wednesday, June 24. From 3:30 - 6:30 p.m., enjoy hospital tours while learning about the facility’s amenities and services, grab a bite to eat, hear music and have fun with an assortment of kids’ games and activities. There’s also a special celebrity appearance on tap (the identity’s a surprise!) The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center is located at 4321 Carothers Pkwy., Franklin. For info, visit williamsonmedicalcenter.org/kids.

See “On Stages,” page 97.

Sun 28 Carnton Sunset Concert Series

See “On Stages,” page 95.

Creative Zone: Make an All-Access Pass

Create your own backstage pass during this drop-in workshop. All ages.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($24.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6 - 12); 615-416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

H.O.M.E. Bound Comedy Show

Enjoy an afternoon of clean comedy benefiting the non-profit H.O.M.E. Bound program.

Ages 18 and older. Patterson

daily activities Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $12; 502-767-0347.

FREE Musicians Corner See “On Stages,” page 97.

Sounds Baseball

Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Oklahoma City Dodgers. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson St., Nashville; 2:05 p.m.; $7 - $32; 615-6904487 or nashvillesounds.com.

Mon 29 Buddy Guy

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Early Explorers

Visit the preschool area for breakfast, see a planetarium show, then enjoy a storytime activity. Ages 3 - 5. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 9 a.m.

- 12 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 5 and younger; 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org.

FREE Moose Tracks 10,000 Scoop Challenge

Enjoy free ice cream today courtesy of Moose Tracks. For every scoop served, Moose Tracks will donate $1 to Operation Finally Home. All ages. Walk of Fame Park, 121 Fourth Ave. S., Nashville; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; facebook.com/ moosetracks.

Sounds Baseball

Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Oklahoma City Dodgers. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $7 - $32; 615-6904487 or nashvillesounds.com.

FREE Young Adult Authors Appearance

Katie M. Stout (Hello, I Love You), Jenny Martin (Tracked), Lauren Morrill (Being Sloane Jacobs) and Rachael Allen (The Revenge Playbook) discuss and sign their new books. Ages 12 and older. Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; 615-953-2243 or parnassusbooks.net. (please turn the page)

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Tue 30 Aretha Franklin

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Learn how to follow directions, participate in a group environment, improve coordination and practice good sportsmanship. Ages 3 - 5. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.; $3; 893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Intermediate Songwriting Class

Singer/songwriter Katlyn Stevenson teaches lyric-writing technique, song structure, catchy phrasing and titles, and more.

Ages 10 - 16. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; $3; 615-867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Sounds Baseball

Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Oklahoma City Dodgers. All ages. First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $7 - $32; 615-6904487 or nashvillesounds.com.

FREE Trail Worms

Explore local trees through a short walk, craft, songs and a story. All ages. General Bragg Trailhead, 1540 W. College St., Murfreesboro; 10 - 11 a.m.; 615-893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/park.

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FREE Dance Happy Kids Show

Brit Floyd Space and Time World Tour

Wednesday, June 24; All ages Nashville Ballet presents an outdoor performance of Carnival of the Animals. Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin; 9:30 a.m.; franklintn. gov/parks.

FITMommy

Regain or enhance your prepregnancy fitness level with this total body class. Babies and toddlers welcome. Adults.

Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10 - 10:45 a.m.; $4; 615-893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

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Saturday, June 27; All ages The former Beach Boy presents a night of pop/rock music. Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel, 4225 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $40 - $105; woodsamphitheater.com.

Dance, music and theater this month!

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hat kid (or adult) doesn’t dream of flying?! You can experience the rush on a zip line tour with Adventureworks. The thrill-seeking company has two exhilarating zip excursions high in the canopy at two locations: its home base in Kingston Springs and the newer Music City Zip at the Mansion at Fontanel (country star Barbara Mandrell’s former homestead). For ages 6 and older (there’s a weight limit of 275 pounds), both guided tours harness you up and take you deep into wooded areas where you’ll get to soar across lines offering spectacular views and the sensation of flight.

Each line varies in length and height — up to 85 feet high and more than 800 feet long! Kingston Springs has nine lines, while Fontanel has eight.

There’s a bit of hiking involved, and the Kingston Springs spot is a bit more family friendly if you’ve got young kids; there’s a good dose of strenuous hiking up steep terrain at Fontanel — it’s a great workout! Both locations feature a dual zip where you have fun racing a buddy to the other side. Tours are available daily at both locations.

Admission is $56 adults ($59 at Fontanel), $48 ages 17 and younger. For Kingston Springs, call 615-297-2250; for Fontanel, call 615-7241600. Find tour times and make reservations at adventureworks.com. Read more about the zip tours at nashvilleparent.com. — Chad Young

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10th Annual Music and Memories

Tuesday, June 23; All ages Amy Grant performs a night of music benefiting the Fifty Forward Martin Center. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 7:30 p.m.; $60; 615-5382076 or franklintheatre.com.

Amos Lee & David Gray with Rachael Yamagata

Friday, June 26; All ages An evening of funk, rock and soul music. Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel, 4225 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $40 - $105; woodsamphitheater.com.

Aretha Franklin

Tuesday, June 30; All ages The “Queen of Soul” performs with members of the Nashville Symphony. All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $129 - $219; 615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

Bluebird on the Mountain

Saturday, June 27; All ages Enjoy a night of local singer/ songwriters performing outside.

All ages. Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 8 - 10 p.m.; $120 per carload of eight; 800-745-3000 or dyer.vanderbilt.edu.

Thursday, June 4; All ages This Pink Floyd tribute band performs music from five decades of the classic rock band. TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $29.75 - $49.75; 615782-4040 or tpac.org.

FREE Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series Thursdays, June 11 and 25 All ages Bring your lunch to the park and enjoy live musical entertainment. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.; 615-862-8440 or nashville.gov/parks.

Bryan Adams

Thursday, June 25; All ages Enjoy a night of rock music.

Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel, 4225 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $29.50 - $95; woodsamphitheater.com.

Buddy Guy

Monday, June 29; All ages The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer who influenced Chicago’s west side sound performs in Music City. Presented without orchestra. All ages.

Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $44 - $99; 615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

Carl Palmer’s Emerson, Lake & Palmer Legacy

Saturday, June 27; All ages This solo show features new arrangements of ELP instrumental music. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.; $38.50 - $48.50; 615-5382076 or franklintheatre.com.

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Carnton Sunset Concert Series

Sunday, June 28; All ages Bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy live music

by Resurrection: A Journey Tribute. All ages. Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Cir., Franklin; 6 - 8 p.m.; $10 in advance/$12 at the gate adults, $5 ages 6 - 12; battleoffranklintrust.org.

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Concert for Love & Acceptance

Friday, June 12; All ages Country star Ty Herndon headlines an afternoon of music with guests Crystal Gayle, Melinda Doolittle, Billy Gilman, Jennifer Knapp and Jamie O’Neal. All ages. City Winery, 609 Lafayette St., Nashville; 3 p.m.; $50 - $250; 615-3241010 or citywinery.com.

FREE Dragon Park Music Sunday

Sunday, June 7; All ages The Hillsboro/West End Neighborhood Association hosts an afternoon of live music.

Fannie Mae Dees Park, 2400 Blakemore Avenue, Nashville; 4 - 6:30 p.m.; nashville.gov/ parks.

FREE Emily Ann

Friday, June 19; All ages Enjoy an evening of country music. Hip Donelson Farmers Market, 2730 Lebanon Pike, Nashville; 5 - 7 p.m.; hipdonelsonfarmersmarket.org.

FREE Friday Night Live Concert Series Friday, June 5; All ages Bring lawn chairs and enjoy music from local bands. Public Square, Murfreesboro; 6:30 9:30 p.m.; 615-895-1887 or downtownmurfreesboro.com.

Frist Friday

Friday, June 26; All ages Al (Piper) Green & The Hard Times perform blues, soul and R&B. All ages. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 6 - 9 p.m.; $12 adults, free ages 18 and

younger; 615-244-3340 or fristcenter.org.

Full Moon Pickin’ Party

Friday, June 26; All ages Enjoy a night of bluegrass music under the light of the full moon featuring Colin O’Brien, HanaLena and Jace Aaron.

Percy Warner Park Equestrian Center, 2500 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; $20 adults in advance/$25 at the gate, $10 ages 7 - 17, free ages 5 and younger; 615-3708053 or friendsofwarnerparks. com.

Grand Ole Opry

Tue, Fri & Sat; All ages Enjoy classic and country artists performing together live. Grand Ole Opry House, 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $46.50 - $58.50; 800-7336779 or opry.com.

“Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin performs with members of the Nashville Symphony on Tuesday, June 30 at the Schermerhorn.

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FREE Kid’s Hour

Wednesday, June 17; All ages The 2010 breakout vocalist of America’s Got Talent performs a night of classical and pop songs with the Nashville Symphony.

Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $22 - $86; 615-6876400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

FREE Jazz on the Cumberland

Every Wednesday Ages 10 and younger June 3: Rachel Sumner June 10: Jacob Johnson June 17: Ginger Sands June 24: Mare Wakefield Music and entertainment for kids. Whole Foods, 1566 W. McEwen Drive, Franklin; 9:30 a.m.; 615-550-5660.

FREE Kristen Brassel

Sunday, June 21; All ages Enjoy an afternoon of live jazz music. Cumberland Park, 592 S. First St., Nashville; 5:30 - 8 p.m.; 615-862-8440 or nashville.gov/parks.

Friday, June 12; All ages Enjoy an evening of country/ pop music. Hip Donelson Farmers Market, 2730 Lebanon Pike, Nashville; 5 - 7 p.m.; hipdonelsonfarmersmarket.org.

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FREE Lawn Concert

Friday, June 19; All ages A night of piano pop music.

Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.; $33.50 - $43.50; 615-538-2076 or franklintheatre.com.

Saturday, June 13; All ages Shake, Rattle & Roll performs music from the 1950s and ‘60s.

Sumner Crest Winery, 5306 E. Old Hwy. 52, Portland; 6:30 p.m.; sumnercrestwinery.com.

John Forward Coley & Stephen Bishop

Lindsey Stirling

Friday, June 5; All ages A night of adult contemporary/ pop music. Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.; $37.50 - $47.50; 615-5382076 or franklintheatre.com.

Tuesday, June 23; All ages Enjoy a choreographed violin performance. Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel, 4225 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $35 - $45; woodsamphitheater.com.

Little River Band

Friday, June 12; All ages A night of Australian rock music.

Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 8 p.m.; $70 $85.50; 615-538-2076 or franklintheatre.com.

Marty Stuart’s Late Night Jam

Wednesday, June 10; All ages Enjoy a late night of country music starring Marty Stuart with surprise special guests. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 10 p.m.; $29.50 - $39.50; 615-889-3060 or ryman.com.

Matthew Sweet

Friday, June 12; All ages Enjoy a night of alternative rock/power pop. City Winery, 609 Lafayette St., Nashville; 10 p.m.; $30 - $35; 615-3241010 or citywinery.com.

Michael McDonald

Friday, June 12; All ages Experience a night of pop/ rock music. All ages. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $40 - $75; 615-889-3060 or ryman.com.

Music City Roots

Every Wednesday; All ages Jim Lauderdale hosts this evening of live music featuring bands of

different genres. Liberty Hall at The Factory, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; 7 p.m.; $15 adults, $10 students; musiccityroots. com.

The Music of Led Zeppelin

June 2 - 3; All ages The Nashville Symphony performs the classic rock music of Led Zeppelin with vocalist Broady Dolyniuk. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $22 - $99; 615-687-6400 or nashvilesymphony.org.

FREE Music on Main Summer Concert Series

Thursday, June 18; All ages Enjoy food vendors, kids’ activities and Motown/ soul music by Entice. City Hall Park, 100 N. Main St., Goodlettsville; 6:30 p.m.; 615-859-7979 or goodlettsvillechamber.com.

Music City Hayride

Friday, June 12; All ages Enjoy a night of country music featuring various musicians. All ages. Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Drive, Nashville; 6 - 10 p.m.; $10; 615-720-0274. (please turn the page)

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for an evening of bluegrass music featuring Lane Johnson and the Jingo Jammers. All ages. Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd., Fairview; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; 615-799-9331, ext. 2315, or wcparksandrec.com.

Pooh, Zoo and a Dino Named Sue

Sunday, June 7; All ages Intersection, directed by Kelly Corcoran, presents its inaugural family concert for kids with musical inspiration from Winnie the Pooh, animals and dinosaurs. Hands-on kids’ activities and local vendors are on tap before and after the show. All ages. Green Door Gourmet, 7011 River Road Pike, Nashville; 2 and 3:30 p.m.; $20 adults, $10 children; intersectionmusic.org.

FREE Raven & Red

Friday, June 5; All ages Enjoy an evening of bluegrass music. Hip Donelson Farmers Market, 2730 Lebanon Pike, Nashville; 5 - 7 p.m.; hipdonelsonfarmersmarket.org.

FREE Red Caboose Concert Series Bobby Guenther as “Beast” and Maddie Maradik as “Belle” in the Bravo Creative Arts production of Beauty and the Beast. The musical runs June 11 - 13 at The Ensworth Theater.

FREE Musicians Corner

Saturdays through June 27, plus Sunday, June 28; All ages A variety of musical acts entertain, and children can enjoy different activities each week in the Kidsville area like musical instruction, craft projects and educational fun. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 12 - 5 p.m.; musicianscornernahville.com.

FREE Nashville Community Concert Band

Sunday, June 21; All ages Enjoy an evening of live music.

Centennial Park Bandshell, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 - 9 p.m.; 615-8628440 or nashville.gov/parks.

Opera on the Mountain

Saturday, June 6; All ages Members of Nashville Opera perform arias and Broadway hits. Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 7:30 p.m.; $35 - $85; nashvilleopera.org.

FREE Paris Delane and His Funky Garage Band

Friday, June 26; All ages Enjoy an evening of soul music. All ages. Hip Donelson Farmers Market, 2730 Lebanon Pike, Nashville; 5 - 7 p.m.; hipdonelsonfarmersmarket.org.

FREE Pickin’ in the Park

Saturday, June 13; All ages Bring lawn chairs and blankets

Every Friday in June; All ages June 5: Delicious Blues Stew June 12: The Jerry Vinett Dixieland Jazz Band June 19: San Rafael Band June 26: Boomerang Live music for families at Red Caboose Park, 656 Colice Jeanne Road, Nashville; 7 p.m.; 615-861-8440 or nashville. gov/parks.

The Rolling Stones

Wednesday, June 17; All ages Enjoy a night of rock music. LP Field, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $75 - $370; 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com.

FREE Second Saturday at Fiddler’s Grove

Saturday, June 13; All ages Enjoy live bluegrass music by Sugar Ridge. All ages. Fiddler’s Grove, 945 E. Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon; 6 - 9 p.m.; 615-4432626 or fiddlersgrove.org.

FREE Symphony Under the Stars

All ages June 4: Centennial Park 7 p.m.

June 5: Bicentennial Park 8 p.m.

June 7: Crockett Park 7 p.m.

June 9: Cumberland University 7 p.m.

June 16: Lipscomb University 7 p.m.

June18: Two Rivers Mansion

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June 23: Shelby Park 7 p.m.

June 27: Key Park (Lafayette)

7:30 p.m.

The Nashville Symphony performs a variety of works by classical composers. Get more info at 615-687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

Starlight Jam

Friday, June 26; All ages Enjoy a night of music benefiting the park’s music program.

Bowie Nature Park, Bowie Lake Road, Fairview; 7 - 10 p.m.; $5 suggested donation; 615799-4136 or bowiepark.org.

Stars for Second Harvest

Tuesday, June 9; All ages This benefit concert for Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee features Craig Wiseman, Dierks Bentley, Chip Esten and more. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $35 $55; 615-889-3060 or ryman. com.

Steve Wariner

Wednesday, June 24; All ages Enjoy a night of country music by this four-time Grammy winner.

City Winery, 609 Lafayette St., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $30 - $35; 615-324-1010 or citywinery. com.

FREE Summer Concert

Friday, June 26; All ages Four bands from the W.O. Smith School perform music from various genres. Monthaven Mansion Lawn, 1017 Antebellum Cir., Hendersonville; 7 p.m.; 615-822-0789 or hendersonvillearts.org.

Summer Jam

Friday, June 26 Ages 14 and older A night of rap/hip-hop featuring 2 Chainz, Boosie Badazz

and Kevin Gates. Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Ave. N., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $49 $79; nashvilleauditorium.com.

FREE Third Friday Night Concert Series

Friday, June 19; All ages Bring lawn chairs and blankets for a night of live music and dancing. Richard Siegel Community Park, 515 Cherry Lane, Murfreesboro; 7 p.m.; 615907-2251 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.

Vince Gill

Thursday, June 25; All ages A night of country music. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $28.50; 615-889-3060 or ryman.com.

FREE Westhaven Porchfest

Saturday, June 20; All ages More than 100 musicians perform on 25 front porches in the Westhaven community. At 7 p.m., Boy Named Banjo and Tim Akers and The Smoking Section perform at the lake.

Westhaven Community, 1001 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin; 4 - 10 p.m.; 615-778-1218 or westhaventn.com/porchfest. php.

FREE Williamson County Community Band

Sunday, June 28; All ages Enjoy an evening of music featuring patriotic favorites. Harpeth Hills Church of Christ, 1949 Old Hickory Blvd., Brentwood; 6:30 p.m.; 615-302-0971, ext. 2216, or wcparksandrec. com.

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June 19 - July 11 Ages 8 and older Encore Theatre Company, 6978 Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet; Fri Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m. (no shows July 4 weekend); $15; 615-598-8950 or encoretheatre-company.org.

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Season 3 American Idol runner-up Diana DeGarmo stars as Dorothy in Studio Tenn’s The Wizard of Oz at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

Beauty and the Beast June 11 - 13; All ages Bravo Creative Arts Center at The Ensworth Theater, 7401 Hwy. 100, Nashville; Thu - Fri 7 p.m., Sat 2 and 7 p.m.; $10; 615-599-5314 or bravocreativeartscenter.com.

Cliffhanger

Through Sunday, June 7 Ages 12 and older Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Hwy. 100, Nashville; Thu - Sat 6 - 7:30 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show, Sun 12 - 1:30 p.m. lunch, 2 p.m. show; $60 adults, $40 ages 13 - 18, $30 ages 12 and younger; dinnertheatre.com.

The Dixie Swim Club

June 5 - 20; Ages 10 and older Pull-Tight Theatre, 120 Second Ave. S., Franklin; Thu - Sat 7:30 p.m.; $18 adults, $12 students; 615-791-5007 or pull-tight. com.

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June 5 - 13 Ages 12 and older Act 1 at Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Ave., Nashville; Thu - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $15; act1online.com.

Dogfight

June 5 - 21 Ages 14 and older Street Theatre Company, 1933 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville; Fri - Sat 8 p.m., Sun 5 p.m.; all tickets are pay what you can; 615-554-7414 or streettheatrecompany.org.

Footloose

June 19 - July 11 Ages 12 and older Towne Centre Theatre, 136 Frierson St., Brentwood; Thu - Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $20 adults, $16 students; townecentretheatre.com.

Franklin the Musical

Thursday, June 4; All ages Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; 2 and 7 p.m.; $30 - $52.50; 615-538-2076 or franklintheatre.com.

The Giver

Through Sunday, June 14 Ages 10 and older Hendersonville Performing Arts Company, 260 W. Main St., Ste. 204, Hendersonville; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $15 adults, $10 students; 615826-6037 or hpactn.com.

Guys and Dolls

June 4 - 20; Ages 10 and older The Larry Keeton Theatre, 108 Doneslon Pike, Nashville; Thu - Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $15 - $28 adults, $14 - $19 children; thelarrykeetontheatre. com.

Nobody’s Perfect

June 11 - July 19 Ages 12 and older Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Hwy. 100, Nashville; Thu - Sat 6 - 7:30 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show, Sun 12 - 1:30 p.m. lunch, 2 p.m. show; $60 adults, $40 ages 13 - 18, $30 ages 12 and younger; dinnertheatre.com.

Peach Blossom

June 5 - 14 Ages 10 and older Murfreesboro Little Theatre, 702 Ewing Blvd., Murfreesboro; Fri - Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $10 adults, $7 students; 615-8939825 or mltarts.com.

Southern Fried Nuptials

Through Saturday, June 13 Ages 10 and older The Arts Center of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Hwy., Woodbury; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $13 adults,

$11 students; 615-563-2787 or artscenterofcc.com.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

June 4 - 6; All ages The People’s Church, 828 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin; Thu - Fri 7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; 615-887-4449 or cytnashville.org/shows/willywonka-7.

The Wizard of Oz

June 13 - 14; All ages Studio Tenn at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 and 7 p.m.; $49 $109; 615-687-6400 or studiotenn.com.

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By Susan Day

“Good conquers evil,” agree the merry 42 local kids playing Munchkins in Studio Tenn’s The Wizard of Oz at the Schermerhorn this month.

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has a pickle store, a women’s rights protestor, an aviator and much more. Did you know that? I learned these things when I visited The Theater Bug during a rehearsal of The Wizard of Oz where 42 Munchkins ranging in ages from 5 - 14 ran through choreography and songs for Studio Tenn’s production playing this month at The Schermerhorn. And while the Munchkins may not sing with those high-pitched nasally voices (try it — it’s hard!) they’ve got those speaking voices down.

“Follow the yellow brick road!” they told me, one by one, sharing different interpretations amid wiggles, giggles and squeals. But I wanted to know more and managed a few questions during my visit before they got back to their practice. They all sat happily at the foot of the stage.

Q: WHAT DID THE WICKED WITCH EVER DO TO YOU?!

“She ate my children!” a teeny mama Munchkin shouted out.

“She doesn’t like our colors! She only likes dark and spooky stuff!” shouted another. “She knocked down my little cabin in the woods!” said another. Clearly these

Munchkins have done their homework. “We don’t like the way she looks, and we’re scared of her!” “She murdered my Mom and Dad!”

Munchkins do their Munchkin thing during rehearsals at The Theater Bug. Learn more about the “Bug” at theaterbug.org.

Q: DID THE WITCH EVER CAST A SPELL ON YOU?

“Yes!” they all shout in unison.

“She wrote on my canvas!” said a Munchkin artist. “I was doing a picture of a flower but she turned it into a witch cap!”

Q: IS GLINDA MORE POWERFUL THAN THE WICKED WITCH?

“Yes!” they all shout again.

Q: WHAT’S SO GREAT ABOUT GLINDA, ANYWAY?

“She can float in a bubble!”

“She’s nice and she never hurts people!”“Good always overcomes evil!” “Same,” “Same,” “Same,” say several Munchkins in a row — a contemporary crew. “It’s a matter of territory,” says a Munchkin senator, “Glinda’s more powerful in Munchkinland than the Wicked Witch!”

The Lollipop Guild members rehearse their moves — they love to deliver lollipops!

SEE THE MUNCHKINS! Get tickets to The Wizard of Oz, see the exclusive trailer & more at studiotenn.com

A Theater Bug director works with the Munchkins to prepare them for their work with Studio Tenn.

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Laser shows in Sudekum Planetarium take place every Saturday, June 6 - Aug. 29 from 7 - 11:30 p.m. at 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; $6 members, $8 non-members per show; 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org.

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Bounce on inflatables at 2990 Sidco Drive; 615-255-1422 or 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 $7.95 ($6.95 siblings); cosmic glow-in-the-dark bounces are Mon 3 - 6 p.m. and Fri 6:30 p.m. Cost is $8 ($7 siblings).

FREE Brilliant Sky Storytime

Stories and sing-alongs take place every Friday at 10:30 a.m. at 2002 Richard Jones Road, Ste. B-100, Nashville; 615-800-7754 or nashvilletoystore.com.

Centennial Sportsplex

Public skate sessions, classes, aquatics and more at 222 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; times and prices vary; 615-862-8480 or nashville.org/sportsplex.

Cheekwood

On Saturdays and Sundays in June, take a Guided Arboretum Tour (11:30 a.m.), House & History Tour (12:30 p.m.) or Collection & Exhibition Tour (1:30 p.m. All tours are free with gate admission. 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; $14 adults, $7 ages 3 - 17; 615-356-8000 or cheekwood. org.

Ford Ice Center

The Learn to Skate program is available to all ages. Eight-week sessions take place Tue or Thu at 5:30 p.m. or Sat at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $120. Public iceskating sessions takes place Saturdays from 12:45 - 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 - 11 p.m. as

well as Sundays from 12:15 - 3:30 p.m. and 6:15 - 9:30 p.m. Cost is $7 adults, $6 youth ($3 skate rental). Located at 5264 Hickory Hollow Place, Antioch; 615-742-4399 or fordicecenter.com.

Gymboree Play & Music

A variety of classes for ages birth - 5 years include playtime, music, art, fitness and more at 4004 Hillsboro Pike, Ste. 180, Nashville; 615-221-9004 or gymboreeclasses.com.

Jump Session

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; 615-885-1052 or nashville. gov/parks.

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; 615-895-8580 or bn.com.

The Nashville Swing Dance Foundation hosts a drop-in swing lesson followed by dancing to vintage jazz music from the 1920s - 1940s every Friday from 8 - 11 p.m. at DancEast, 805 Woodland St., Nashville; $7 adults, $5 students; nsdf.info.

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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); 615-915-0561 or monkeyjoes.com.

Nashville Shores

Middle Tennessee’s largest water park is open weekends May 9 - 24, then daily May 25 - Aug. 9. Located at 4001 Bell Road, Hermitage. The park opens at 10 a.m.; closing hours vary. Admission is $46.99 those 52 inches and taller, $28.99 those 51 inches and shorter; 615-889-7050 or nashvilleshores.com.

FREE Parnassus Storytime

All ages can enjoy storytime activities every Thursday at 3:30 p.m. and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville; 615-953-2243 or parnassusbooks.net.

Wave Country

This water park operated by Metro Parks is open May 23 - Aug. 7 at 2320 Two Rivers Pkwy., Nashville; Mon - Thu 11

Preschool storytime is the first Friday at 10:30 a.m.; members of the Linebaugh Library present a story and puppet show on the first Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at 1720 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 615-995-7112 or booksamillion.com.

Bounce on inflatables at 1222 Park Ave., Murfreesboro; 615893-8386 or bounceu.com.

Call for open bounce and preschool play date times.

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring

502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; $6; 615-890-2300 or explorethedc.org; Ongoing programs: • Animal Antics Mon - Fri at 1 p.m. All ages. Meet one of the center’s resident animals • Crafternoons Sat - Sun at 2:30 p.m. All ages.

Supervised art activities • Nature Nuts Mon - Fri at 11 a.m. All ages. Enjoy nature activities • Science a la Carte Mon - Fri at 3 p.m. All ages. Conduct science experiments with the staff • Snack Attack Every Monday at 4 p.m. All ages.

Healthy snack making in the kitchen • SPARK! Every Mon and Tue at 9 a.m. for preschoolers; $1 extra • Storytime Mon - Fri at 11 a.m. All ages. Enjoy an interactive story.

FREE Earth Lab

Kids ages 4 - 9 can explore birds of prey Tue 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wed - Fri 12 - 5 p.m. at The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 615-217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Jumper’s Playhouse

Inflatable fun at 6600 New Nashville Hwy., Smyrna; 615-220-7575 or jumpersplayhouse.com. Call for open bounce and toddler storytime information.

Lucky Ladd Farms

Unlimited play includes more than 70 activities at Tennessee’s largest petting farm located at 4364 Rocky Glad Road, Eagleville; Wed - Thu 10 a.m.

- 4 p.m., Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $13 adults, $11 ages 2 - 12; 615-274-3786 or luckyladdfarms.com.

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Stories and related activities for all ages every Tue and Sat at 11 a.m. at 300 Indian Lakes Blvd., Hendersonville; 615-2640183 or bn.com.

Hoppity Hop Inflatable Play Center Bounce on inflatable structures at 143 New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville; call or check website for open play times; $6 ages 1 - 3, $8 ages 4 and older; 615-265-8020 or hoppityhopinflatableplaycenter. com.

chase, special events, fitness classes and sports for kids with two ice rinks, 12 volleyball courts, six basketball courts and outdoor fields. Located at 215 Gothic Court, Franklin; 615771-2444 or goagame.com.

FREE Barnes & Noble Storytime

Stories and related activities for all ages every Mon and Sat at 11 a.m. at 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 615-377-9979.

FREE Books-A-Million

Preschool storytime is Tue and Sat at 10:30 a.m. at 1040 Crossings Blvd., Spring Hill; 931-486-0113.

Franklin on Foot Children’s Tours

The “I Spy Downtown Franklin” scavenger hunt takes place at Franklin’s Public Square by appointment; $11; 615-4003808 or franklinonfoot.com.

Monkey Joe’s

This inflatable play center is located at 1648 Westgate Cir., Brentwood; Mon - Thu 10 a.m.

- 7 p.m. ($9), Fri - Sat 10 a.m.

- 8 p.m. ($10), Sun 12 - 6 p.m. ($10); ages 2 and younger are $6; 615-377-5900 or monkeyjoes.com.

Monkey’s Treehouse

An indoor play center located at 91 Seaboard Lane, Brentwood; open play times are Mon/ Wed/Fri 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Thu 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $8 ages 1 - 8; 615-942-7911 or themonkeystreehouse.com.

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Pay-to-play, open gym and Saturday morning class times at 330 Franklin Road, call 615-371-5437 or visit my-gym. com/brentwood.

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Pay-to-play, open gym and Saturday morning classes take place at 206 N. Anderson Lane, Hendersonville; 615824-8002 or my-gym.com/ hendersonville.

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Kids can learn archery skills at Bells Bend Outdoor Center on Saturday, June 13.

A-Game Skate Academy 215 Gothic Court, Franklin 615-778-9825 agameskateacademy.com

• Homeschool Ice Skating Classes Fridays, June 5 - July 24. Home-school students can take group ice-skating lessons. Ages 6 and older. 3:20 - 4:20 p.m. $80 • Learn to Ice Skate June 1 - July 18. All levels can learn to master ice-skating skills. Ages 3 and older.

Mon/Thu 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Sat 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. $150 for seven classes, $275 for all classes

Beaman Park Nature Center 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City 615-862-8580 • nashville.gov/parks

• FREE Back Country Backpacking Overnight Trip Saturday, June 27. Explore the unseen beauty at the first overnight camping trip in Beaman Park. The hike to the campsite is strenuous. Ages 13 and older. 8 a.m. $25 per person • FREE Full Moon Hike Wednesday, June 3. Enjoy a guided hike under the light of the full moon. All ages.

7 - 9 p.m.

• FREE Off-Trail Extended Hike Friday, June 5. Explore areas off the beaten path with a naturalist during this strenuous hike. Ages 13 and older. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

• FREE Owl Prowl Friday, June 19. Hit the trail and search for owls in the park. All ages. 7:30 - 9 p.m.

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• FREE Trees of Summer Friday, June 12. Learn tree identification and the diversity of trees in the park during a hike. All ages. 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Belle Meade Plantation 110 Leake Ave., Nashville 615-921-1912 bellemeadeplantation.org/nerd-night

• Nerd Night Thursday, June 18. Start with drinks on the garden patio before heading to the Boxwood Garden to enjoy the night sky and learning about the Victorian understanding of astronomy. Adults. 6 - 8 p.m. $15

Bells Bend Outdoor Center 4187 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville 615-862-4187 • nashville.gov/parks

• FREE Archery Saturday, June 13. Learn archery basics including safety, gear and general principles.

All ages. 10 - 11:30 a.m.

• FREE Bells Bend Night Hike Friday, June 5. Hear the call of the wild during a night hike looking and listening for animals. All ages. 7 - 8:30 p.m.

• FREE Birding at Bells Bend Park Saturday, June 20.

Join a naturalist for a morning of spring migration birding with grassland birds as the target species. All ages. 8 a.m.

• FREE Starting Your Own Garden Saturday, June 27.

Learn how fun and easy it is to garden without harmful chemicals. All ages 2 - 3 p.m.

Blue Heron Cruises at Riverbluff Park 175 Old Cumberland St., Ashland City 615-385-7007 • blueheroncruises.com • Nature Cruise, Sunset Cruise or Waterfront Homes Cruise Enjoy a float on a pontoon boat on the Cumberland River. Days, times and prices vary.

Brentwood Library 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood 615-371-0090, ext. 8290 chappella@brentwood-tn.org

• FREE Creative Crafts Tuesdays in June. Create an easy craft project. Ages 7 - 9. 10 - 10:45 a.m. or 11 - 11:45 a.m.

• FREE Creative Writing Fun Wednesdays, June 3 and 17. Learn about story development with a local author. June 3 topic is “Heroes and Quests,” June 17 topic is “Treasure Maps.” Ages 6 - 12. 1 - 2 p.m. ages 6 - 8, 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. ages 9 - 12 • FREE Fisk-Vanderbilt Astronomy Roadshow Planetarium Saturday, June 20. Learn about the constellations and various mythologies inside an inflatable indoor planetarium. Ages 6 - 12. 1 - 2 p.m. ages 6 - 7, 2 3 p.m. ages 8 - 12

• FREE Lego Mania Every first Friday for ages 6 - 7 and every second Friday for ages 8 - 12. Unleash your creativity and have fun building with Legos. 4:30 - 6 p.m.

• Scholastic Chess Club Friday, June 26. A chess coach from the Nashville Chess Center teaches beginning, intermediate and advance strategies (boards provided). Ages 7 - 12. 4:30 - 6 p.m. $10 • FREE Summer Book Club Friday, June 19. Join a discussion of A Dog’s Way Home along with trivia games and snacks. Ages 8 - 12. 1 - 2 p.m.

• FREE Summer Explorers Storytime Every Wednesday in June. Explore the world around us through stories, music and other activities. Ages 6 - 8. 10 - 11 a.m.

Creative Corner Enrichment Studio 110 Glancy St., Ste. 106, Goodlettsville 615-818-5865 • creativecornertn.com

• FREE Chess Club June 9 and 23. Beginner to intermediate level players can learn about this complex and challenging game. Ages 6 - 13. 11 a.m.

Dyer Observatory 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood 615-373-4897 • dyer.vanderbilt.edu

• FREE Open House Day Tuesday, June 2. Tour the facility and ask astronomers questions. All ages. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

• Telescope Night Friday, June 12. View celestial sights through giant telescopes and ask astronomers questions. All ages. 8 - 10 p.m. $6.27

Hillmont Camp 975 Hillmont Camp Road, White Bluff 615-963-4732 • alivehospice.org

• Camp Evergreen June 2 - 4. Register by Friday, May 15. This bereavement camp includes arts and crafts, swimming, games, nature hikes, group grief sessions and more. Ages 6 - 14. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. $30 (financial aid available; transportation provided)

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Create a picket fence photo frame for Mother’s Day. Ages 5 - 12. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville 615-833-1534 • nashvillezoo.org

• Backstage Pass: Giraffe Barn Saturday, June 6.

Join zoo staff for a behind-the-scenes look at the giraffe barn. Learn about animal care, behavior and conservation, then share a treat with a giraffe. Ages 5 and older. 9:30 - 11 a.m. $35 members, $60 non-members • Junior Zookeeper June 13 and 28. This class focuses on the medical aspect of maintaining the health and well being of the animal collection at the zoo. Ages 10 - 14. 9:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. $50 members, $75 non-members

Old Fort Park Overall Street Trailhead 410 Overall St., Murfreesboro 615-893-2141 murfreesborotn.gov/parks

• FREE Do You See What I See? Saturday, June 6.

Celebrate National Trails Day with a local biologist to discover nature’s treasure along the greenway. All ages. 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood 615-370-4672 • owlshill.org

• Knee-High Naturalist: Busy Bees June 1 - 2. See a bee hive in action while learning about the buzzing creatures and how they make honey. Ages 3 - 5 with a parent. 10 - 11:30 a.m. $10 adult/child pair, $7 each additional person • Music in the Meadow Saturday, June 20. Enjoy a night of live music by Phil Keaggy and Muriel Anderson. All ages 7 p.m. (gates open at 5:30 p.m. for picnics, hike and meeting the owls). $20 per person, $75 per carload of six • Summer Night Hike Thursday, June 11. Bring a picnic to enjoy before the hike where you can enjoy naked-eye astronomy and learning about critters that create a chorus of sound at night. Ages 9 and older. 6 p.m. gates open for picnics, 7:30 - 9 p.m. program. $10

Patterson Park Community Center 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro 615-893-2141 murfreesborotn.gov/parks

• FREE Build and Grow Kids Clinic Saturday, June 13.

Build Iron Man’s Avenjet. Ages 5 - 12. 10 a.m.

• Movers and Shakers Mon, Wed and Fri. This parent-tot class is designed to get you moving while engaging gross motor skills. Ages 9 months - 2 years.

8:45 - 9:30 a.m. $3

• FREE Build and Grow Kids Clinic Saturday, June 27.

Create Captain America’s motorcycle. Ages 5 - 12.

10 a.m.

• Twist and Shout Mon, Wed and Fri. Run, jump and play while learning balance, coordination, listening and taking turns. Ages 3 - 5. 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. $3

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• Authors R My Idols Saturday, June 20. Readers can meet and hang out with their favorite authors. Ages 13 and older. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $5

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• Summer Soiree & Annual Membership Meeting Thursday, June 25. Hosted by the Sam Davis Memorial Association, this event features a Southern-style dinner, desserts, live music and a guest speaker. All ages. 6 p.m. $10 adults, $5 ages 5 - 10

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St., Nashville 615-862-8539 • nashville.gov/parks

• FREE Mud Day Saturday, June 27. The Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee host this event featuring mud play, mud games, mud pie making and more. All ages.

12 - 3 p.m. To register, call 615-460-0213 or e-mail mdennis@gsmidtn.org

Sports*Com 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro 615-895-5040 murfreesborotn.gov/parks

• Tumbleweeds Mondays and Wednesdays. Learn tumbling basics. Ages 3 - 5. 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. $3

Stones River National Battlefield 1563 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro 615-893-9501 • nps.gov/stri

• FREE Hallowed Ground Cemetery Lantern Tour Saturday, June 6. This guided tour of the cemetery covers stories of soldiers and civilians of the Civil War. All ages. 7:45 p.m.

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• A 19th Century Herbal Sunday, June 7. Explore the history of the site’s herb garden while learning timehonored uses of 19th century herbs, then sample teas, learn drying techniques, growing tips and more. Ages 7 and older. $8 adults, $6 ages 7 - 18. 1:30 p.m.

• Barbecue and Brew Sunday, June 28. Enjoy barbecue, beer, lawn games and more. All ages. $30 ages 21 and older, $20 ages 12 - 20, $10 ages 6 - 11, free ages 5 and younger. 12 - 4 p.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church 2303 Jones Blvd., Murfreesboro 615-346-8680 • alivehospice.org

• Camp Forget-Me-Not June 15 - 17. Register by Wednesday, June 10. This bereavement camp includes arts and crafts, water games, nature hikes, a petting zoo, group therapy sessions and more. Ages 6 - 14. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. $30 (financial aid available)

Warner Parks Nature Center 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville 615-352-6299 • nashville.gov/parks

• FREE Bees and Basswoods at Beech Grove Friday, June 5. Learn about a favorite tree of bees and bee lovers. All ages. 6 - 7:30 p.m.

• FREE Bugs, Bees and Beautiful Beetles Saturday, June 27. Get an up-close look at amazing insects using magnifying glasses and microscopes. Ages 6 and older. 10 - 11:30 a.m.

• FREE Creek Crawlin’ Saturday, June 13. Explore Vaughn’s Creek for salamanders, crawdads and more.

All ages. 10 - 11 a.m.

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(Warner Parks Nature Center, cont’d) • FREE Flying Free Wednesday, June 24. Explore all the things that move through the air like glider and dart paper airplanes, insects, model airplanes and more. Ages 6 - 12. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

• FREE The Magic of Monarch Butterflies Saturday, June 6. Learn about metamorphosis and host plants, go on a monarch scavenger hunt and take home milkweed to plant in your yard. All ages. 10 - 11:30 a.m.

• FREE Milkweed Village Wednesday, June 3. Learn about the beetles, bugs and butterflies hat depend on milkweed. Ages 6 - 12. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

• FREE Monarchs & Milkweed Wednesday, June 3.

Learn how you can support monarch migration and take home milkweed to plant. Adults. 7 - 8 p.m.

• FREE National Trails Day Saturday, June 6. Embark on a hike through the park’s trails and help spruce up the area. All ages 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 4 p.m.

• FREE Owl Evening Friday, June 12. Learn about the hoots, howls, screeches and whinnies of the parks’ resident owls. Ages 8 and older. 8 - 9:30 p.m.

• FREE Printmaking Inspired by Nature with the Frist Center for the Visual Arts Wednesday, June 17. This hands-on art program encourages participants to hike, sketch and document images of nature while learning about the printmaking process. Ages 6 - 12. 10 a.m.

- 12 p.m.

• FREE Summer Sense-sations! Friday, June 26. Use your five senses to explore the parks at night. All ages.

8 - 9 p.m.

• FREE Summer Solstice Celebration Saturday, June 20. Enjoy a campfire, stories, activities and s’mores as daylight turns to night. All ages. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

• FREE Time Travel on the Natchez Trace Wednesday, June 10. Meet colorful characters from the past while strolling along the Natchez Trace during a historic re-enactment. Ages 6 - 12. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

• FREE Vultures: Our Scavenging Raptors Saturday, June 20. Visit the vulture feeding station to get an upclose look at members of the winged clean-up crew.

All ages. 10 - 11:30 a.m.

The Wilderness Station 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro 615-217-3017 murfreesborotn.gov/parks

• Adult Evening Kayak Float Friday, June 19. Float down Stones River while viewing wildlife. All equipment provided. Location depends on water level.

5:30 - 8 p.m. $15 • FREE Geocaching 101 Saturday, June 13. Enjoy an outdoor treasure-hunting game using GPS devices.

10 a.m.

• Tales and Trails Every Wednesday. Enjoy stories about Tennessee wildlife while hiking the trails. Ages 4 - 7 with a parent. 10:30 a.m. $3 • Wild Things Every Wednesday. An introduction to the wonders of nature through songs, hikes, crafts and more. Ages 1 - 4 with a parent. 9:30 a.m. $3

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All ages can learn about the magic of monarch butterflies at Warner Parks Nature Center on Saturday, June 6.

Williamson County Recreation Complex 7250 Nolensville Road, Nolensville 615-786-0200, ext. 2410 wcparksandrec.com

• Safe Kids 101 Saturday, June 20. Learn basic safety rules for staying home alone. Topics include basic first aid, online safety and recognizing hazards. Ages 9 13. 2 - 5 p.m. $35

Williams-Sonoma at the Mall at Green Hills 2126 Abbott Martin Road, Nashville 615-292-5066 • williams-sonoma.com • FREE Junior Chef Class: Father’s Day Fun with Dad Saturday, June 20. Discover gift ideas for Dad then create a tasty treat for him. Ages 5 - 13. 10 a.m.

• FREE Junior Chef Class: I Love Zoku Saturday, June 13. Have Zoku fun making pops, slushies and ice cream. Ages 5 - 13. 10 a.m.

• FREE Junior Chef Class: Red, White and Blue Desserts Saturday, June 27. Make sweet treats in the colors of the American flag. Ages 9 - 13. 10 a.m.

• FREE Junior Chef Class: Summer Sides: Barbecue Helper Saturday, June 6. Make tasty side dishes you can prepare for your family’s next outdoor party. Ages 5 - 13. 10 a.m.

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