1. Trace Adkins with Dallas Smith
Friday, April 8, 8:00pm
116 5th Ave N. Nashville, TN
Ryman Auditorium
In his 25-year career in country music, Trace Adkins has sold over 11 million albums, charted over 20 singles, earned numerous awards and Grammy nominations, and garnered over two billion streams. A Grand Ole Opry member for nearly two decades, the Louisiana native is known for dynamic baritone and fiery, always-memorable live performances, and has expanded his country career to include film and TV acting. Adkins has pioneered a mix of classic country-minded traditionalism and adventurous, good-natured showmanship, breaking open new avenues in modern country through fun-filled hits like “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” and “Hillbilly Bone” (with Blake Shelton). He will celebrate the silver anniversary of his album debut in 2021 with The Way I Wanna Go, doing exactly what he always has: mixing pure country reverence with standout collaborations featuring Blake Shelton, Melissa Etheridge, Snoop Dogg, Stevie Wonder on harmonica and more.
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2. Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival
Saturday, April 9, 9:30am-5:00pm
3rd Ave N and Union St, Nashville, TN
Public Square
The Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival is a family-friendly celebration of spring and Japanese culture on the front lawn of the Metro Courthouse at Nashville Public Square. Admission is free. The festival will begin with the Cherry Blossom Walk, hosted by Sister Cities of Nashville. Festival highlights include Japanese music and dance, a roving “Candyman,” martial arts demonstrations, art, anime merchandise, children’s activities, sumo-suit wrestling, Pups in Pink Parade, the Cosplay Contest and a variety of Japanese cuisine featuring special menus created just for the festival.
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3. Hatch Show Print Block Party
Sunday, April 10, 3:00pm-5:00pm
224 5th Ave S, Nashville, TN
Hatch Show Print
As one of the oldest poster and design shops in America, Hatch Show Print is still printing show posters for musicians, bands and performers, one at a time, via letterpress printing. During the Block Party, participants can revel in the creative atmosphere of Hatch Show Print as they work with ink and the shop’s image blocks to create a design that can be hand-printed onto paper, cloth bags, tea towels or a t-shirt. The instructor will cover the basics of laying out images, with consideration given to creating layers and using color. Attendees will learn the best way to sling the ink and roll it out with brayers, making each piece by hand. All materials provided, but you may bring your own t-shirt.
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4. Tanya Tucker
Sunday, April 10, 7:30pm
116 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN
Ryman Auditorium
Tanya Tucker, who offered a “master class in country music, showmanship, and IDGAF spontaneity” (Rolling Stone) during her last performance at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, will return April 10 for a special evening to commemorate the 50th anniversary of her iconic classic, “Delta Dawn,” as well as welcome a few surprise guests. Momentum continues for the two-time Grammy® winner this year, with a new documentary, The Return of Tanya Tucker, debuting at South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin this March. The Return of Tanya Tucker profiles the recording process with Brandi Carlile for the original female outlaw’s 2019 album, While I’m Livin’, which received two Grammy Awards for Best Country Album: While I’m Livin’ and Best Country Song: “Bring My Flowers Now.”
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5. TPAC Gala Late Party
Saturday, April 9, 8:00pm-12:00am
301 6th Ave N, Nashville, TN
War Memorial Auditorium
Join TPAC for a lively evening of dancing, cocktails, light bites, and entertainment from The Downtown Band at historic War Memorial Auditorium in support of Tennessee Performing Arts Center and its nonprofit mission and community engagement efforts. Celebrating more than 40 years, TPAC’s future shines bright as they reinvigorate their vision to present world-class artistic performances, empower lifelong learning through nationally recognized arts education programs, and impact our local economy through critical connections between local businesses and neighborhoods.
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