The Pilates Place
At first thought an art gallery may seem like an odd, incongruous place for an exercise class. But as Julee Jones begins to guide the members of her Tuesday morning group mat class through a series of Pilates stretches…
Archive for January, 2010
Jennifer Cole named Nashville Arts Commission Executive Director
Jennifer Cole was recently selected from a field of more than 400 applicants and will begin work in her new position on January 19. Jane Alvis, who steered the 11-month nationwide search, says of Cole, “She is a passionate supporter…
Antiques | Appraise It!
American Silver and Enamel Serving Spoon, Gorham Manufacturing Company, circa 1880
When clients sent this spoon for evaluation, their expectation was that they owned a piece of Russian enameled silver. Russian silversmiths may have had a hand in the…
My Wish for the World Is . . .
They have the brightest eyes and smiles. They read Shakespeare and honor him in their monologues. They recently packed out the performance hall at Vanderbilt’s Sarratt Student Center where teens and college-age youth buzzed with anticipation for the spoken…
Publisher’s Note
Growing up in Massachusetts my aspiration was to be a writer. It did seem like I was well on my way to success in that career path when at 15 years old and a sophomore in high school I…
The Amun Ra Theatre | Walking in the Light!
Actors, directors, writers or even tech virtuosos, whatever the discipline, have all been known to start theater companies, and the reason is always the same. Something is missing on the boards, and they have the vision and fire to…
Art Restoration | The Reversal of Misfortune
We pulled into our driveway just as the fire trucks were leaving. Our house had suffered a major fire as we were returning from the holiday vacation. It was the start of a long and emotional process of sorting…
Bob Schatz | Images of Wanderlust
For Nashville photographer Bob Schatz, art often imitates life. His professional work has taken him around the globe on photographic assignments. In turn, private encounters on his journeys fuel his interests as a creative person.
Openings & Receptions
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JANUARY
Oliver Herring: Sculpture and Video Through Jan. 31 Frist Center for the Visual Arts New York-based artist Oliver Herring collaborates with friends and strangers in the creation of his sculptures, performances, and video art.…
