Biel-Bienne | The Forgotten Master

Biel-Bienne | The Forgotten Master

Carefully tucked away on the shelves and in the darkened crannies of the international artist, Paul Harmon’s atelier lays the final estate of another artist. For over two decades Paul has been the sole caretaker and archivist of the…

06.28.2010 | FEATURED, PAINTING, VISUAL ART

Lauren Rolwing | Graphic Mischief

Lauren Rolwing | Graphic Mischief

In many ways, illustrator Lauren Rolwing embodies her art. Her uncluttered compositions hold an undercurrent of playfulness and whimsy beneath their intelligent designs. So it is with Rolwing: her enjoyable conversation is sprinkled with thoughtful references to the films she’s…

06.28.2010 | NEWS

Kimberly Williams-Paisley |  The Interview

Kimberly Williams-Paisley | The Interview

Famous for a smile that could light up any room, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley’s beauty is truly captivating in person. Down-to-earth, funny, and charismatic, she impresses with her quick wit and anecdotal stories of life on the big screen. But what…

06.28.2010 | FEATURED, Film and TV, PEOPLE, THEATER

Hidden Worlds | Metaphysical Materiality

Hidden Worlds | Metaphysical Materiality

Months ago, gallery owner Susan Tinney asked Pam Longobardi, a surfer, conservationist, and art professor, to guest-curate a multi-artist exhibition at her gallery—Metaphysical Materiality is the fruit of their labor. The show runs through the end of July and…

06.28.2010 | FEATURED, PAINTING, SCULPTURE, VISUAL ART

Every Picture Tells a Story

Every Picture Tells a Story

The Beverly Keel & Ronnie Steine Collection

Strolling the home of Beverly Keel and Ronnie Steine may not be the equivalent of reveling in the glory of the Louvre, but it is close. If ever a Nashville private residence…

06.28.2010 | DRAWING, PAINTING, PEOPLE, VISUAL ART

Nashville Children’s Theatre

Nashville Children’s Theatre

Did you know Nashville Children’s Theatre was formed in 1931 by the Junior League as an amateur theatre? Then, during the height of Nashville’s desegregation of schools, NCT was asked to consider programming during school hours so children would…

06.28.2010 | PERFORMING, THEATER

Beyond Words…

Beyond Words…

by Marshall Chapman

A week ago (June 6), I happened to be sitting in the back seat of a Ford Expedition barreling down a cobblestone highway in north central Mexico at speeds hovering around a hundred miles per hour. This…

06.28.2010 | LITERATURE, PEOPLE

So to Speak

So to Speak

by Debbie Mathis Watts

Throughout history, the beauty of words has been celebrated. From the writings of the Japanese haiku poets to the writings of Shakespeare to the popular lyrics of Lennon and McCartney, many who have expressed the beauty…

06.28.2010 | LITERATURE

Poetry | “Summer Thirst”

Poetry | “Summer Thirst”

by Gayle Hutchinson

Several times

I’ve gone to God

About our love

And what to make of it.

The response is always the same . . . let him love you!

Seems irreverently invalid,

For a…

06.28.2010 | LITERATURE, POETRY

Anything Goes | Karl Dean, Mayor

Anything Goes | Karl Dean, Mayor

Karl Dean, Mayor of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

When and where are you happiest?
Being at home with my family just talking, having dinner.

What characteristic do you most like about yourself?
I…

06.28.2010 | PEOPLE

My Favorite Painting | Henry Barnes

My Favorite Painting | Henry Barnes

Annecy, France
by Anita Bailey, Marketing Consultant,
Bailey Marketing Strategies, LLC

Henry Barnes does an amazing job of capturing the beauty of an area of the world that truly captivates me—that corner of France, Switzerland, and Italy where medieval towns…

06.28.2010 | PAINTING, PEOPLE, VISUAL ART

Ansel Adams Photos Found

Ansel Adams Photos Found

at Garage Sale Worth $200 million

Los Angeles, California (CNN) — Rick Norsigian kept two boxes he bought at a garage sale under his pool table for four years before realizing they may be too valuable to store at…

07.28.2010 | ONLINE EXTRA

Publisher’s Note

Publisher’s Note

A year ago . . . We launched the new Nashville Arts Magazine. Like any start-up, we worried about our new endeavor, wondering if Nashville would embrace and support our effort. We had a million “What ifs” with which to…

06.29.2010 | LITERATURE, NEWS

On The Town

On The Town

with Ted Clayton

Sylvia and Al Ganier opened up their incredible home for the kick-off of Tennessee Repertory Theatre’s twenty-sixth season. The Ganier farm overlooks the Cumberland, which was on its way down after the flood. What an evening! Chair…

06.29.2010 | EVENTS, NEWS, PEOPLE

Spotlight | Musicians Corner

Spotlight | Musicians Corner

at Centennial Park

NASHVILLE, June 16, 2010 – A new Nashville destination, dubbed Musicians Corner, will showcase and celebrate the Music City’s ties that bind. Ensconced in the West End Avenue corner of Centennial Park, Musicians Corner provides the…

06.29.2010 | EVENTS, MUSIC, NEWS, SPOTLIGHT

Spotlight | New Training Program

Spotlight | New Training Program

for Pre-professionals with the Nashville Ballet


Nashville Ballet announces the creation of a new Training Division within the pre-professional company Nashville Ballet 2. This new level of training is designed as an entry level to develop and strengthen…

06.29.2010 | DANCE, NEWS, PERFORMING, SPOTLIGHT

Spotlight | Joan Baez LIVE!

Spotlight | Joan Baez LIVE!

At Cheekwood

Iconic folk singer Joan Baez will be appearing at Cheekwood July 29 as part of their LIVE! At Cheekwood summer concert series. Baez is famous for such songs as “Diamonds And Rust” and “Farewell Angelina.”

Joan Baez

06.29.2010 | EVENTS, MUSIC, NEWS, SPOTLIGHT

Spotlight | Amber Falls Winery & Cellars

Spotlight | Amber Falls Winery & Cellars

Live Music on the Ridge


The folks at Amber Falls Winery know that enjoying wine is another very important part to what makes it so good. This summer Amber Falls Winery hosts a live music series Friday and…

06.29.2010 | EVENTS, MUSIC, NEWS, SPOTLIGHT

Spotlight | New Public Art

Spotlight | New Public Art

Nashville recently welcomed its newest “citizen,” and, judging from appearances, he is friendly, tall, and artsy. Citizen is actually a glass and metal sculpture that features a male and female figure. North Carolina artist Thomas Sayre was chosen in 2006…

06.29.2010 | NEWS, SCULPTURE, SPOTLIGHT, VISUAL ART

Spotlight | Belcourt Theatre

Spotlight | Belcourt Theatre

salutes 85 Years as a Historic Venue

The Belcourt Theatre will toast its 85th anniversary this summer by doing what any cinema matriarch would do at that age—it’s going to have a little work done. At a recent…

06.29.2010 | EVENTS, Film and TV, NEWS, SPOTLIGHT

Spotlight | Parthenon Exhibition

Spotlight | Parthenon Exhibition

Spatial Schemes

The Nashville Parthenon will be in full summer bloom with the art of Lisa Rivas from July 10 to October 30. Spatial Schemes: Observations of Nature will feature Rivas’ colorful, computer-generated prints on rice paper. Rivas, now living…

06.29.2010 | EVENTS, NEWS, PAINTING, SPOTLIGHT