Archive for October, 2009

Barry Scott | A Man For All Seasons

Barry Scott | A Man For All Seasons

“I have more directing credits under my belt the past five years than acting credits,” says Barry Scott.

That’s saying something, given that Scott is arguably Nashville’s finest actor and clearly Music City’s highest-profiled theatrical performer nationally. Those…

10.2.2009 | PEOPLE, THEATER

Living in Art

Living in Art

Many Nashvillians live in a home with one or two distinctive exterior design touches, a quirky room filled with an eye-catching collection of art, or an attractive interior flourish represented by, say, a bold sculpture piece, a vintage musical…

10.2.2009 | ARCHITECTURE

Charles Keiger | In The Realm of Possibility

Charles Keiger | In The Realm of Possibility

Charles Keiger paints colorful, folksy narratives with elements of the surreal. Keiger’s lighthearted scenes exist in a world somewhere outside this universe—perhaps in a dream, literal but more stylized. “I like to live and paint inside my head. My vision…

10.2.2009 | PAINTING, PEOPLE

Michael Rhodes | Deep Down Cool

Michael Rhodes | Deep Down Cool

The lanky, unassuming, slick-headed bassist-cum-international fashion model (he has graced Parisian runways, Vogue and GQ magazines) would be the last person to boast of his six Academy of Country Music Awards. And though he’s laid the low end on over…

10.2.2009 | MUSIC, PEOPLE

Robbie Calvo | Old World Artisan

Robbie Calvo | Old World Artisan

There is simply no mistaking the work of Robbie Calvo. If you’ve been to the grand villas and castles of Europe, you will recognize the sensibility and ambience of his style immediately. Chandeliers, rich, opulent draperies, stenciled patterns on…

10.2.2009 | ARCHITECTURE, PAINTING, PEOPLE

First National Memorial Service for Meriwether Lewis

First National Memorial Service for Meriwether Lewis

First National Memorial Service for Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition Photo by Anthony Scarlati

On October 7, 2009, national press, locals and tourists will descend on Hohenwald, Tennessee, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Meriwether Lewis’…

10.2.2009 | EVENTS, SPOTLIGHT

Words of Albert Schweitzer and the Music of Bach

Words of Albert Schweitzer and the Music of Bach

While viewing a herd of hippopotamuses crossing a river, this revelation came to Albert Schweitzer’s mind: reverence for all life. Words of Albert Schweitzer and the Music of Bach, presented by the Tennessee Players, Inc., showcased three speakers, Dr. Nicholas…

10.2.2009 | EVENTS, MUSIC, PEOPLE, SPOTLIGHT

Anton Weiss Abstract  Painting Demonstration

Anton Weiss Abstract Painting Demonstration

Sunday, October 11, 2 p.m.–5 p.m., everyone is invited to join artist Anton Weiss for a painting demonstration held at the outdoor theater behind Leiper’s Creek Gallery in Leiper’s Fork. Weiss’ demo is a rare and wonderful opportunity to view…

10.2.2009 | EVENTS, PAINTING, PEOPLE

Hey Florence!

Hey Florence!

Hey Florence Photo: Mary Donaldson

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Office of Cultural Enrichment and Nurse Wellness Committee presented the debut of the musical Hey Florence! September 10–12 at the Langford Auditorium of Vanderbilt University. Produced by Donna Glassford and…

10.2.2009 | NEWS, PERFORMING, SPOTLIGHT

Artclectic

Artclectic

Featured Artist Pinkney Herbert

University School of Nashville presents its 13th annual artclectic Art Show, October 22–25, at 2000 Edgehill Avenue. One of the city’s most prominent art events, artclectic returns with an expanded format featuring more than 50…

10.2.2009 | NEWS