Promotional Events

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  An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt!
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  Fri., October 10Sat., October 11
  LIVE in Birmingham!An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt.
  The Season’s Hottest Ticket!
  Join us in the Haskell courtyard before each show for live music, Dreamland Bar-B-Que, and cash bar.
  Sponsored by Davis Architects, Reg’s Coffee House, The New Live 100.5 FM, City Stages, WBHM, Dreamland Bar-B-Que, The Birmingham News, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Viva Health.
  
  (205) 975-ARTS
  
  Visit our website at www.AlysStephens.org
  Birmingham’s Home for the Performing Arts!
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  Holly Street Rocks!
  LP Field [Map]
  Sat., October 11, 6:30pm
  Holly Street Daycare will raise money to help subsidize childcare for low-income families at a wine tasting event with entertainment provided by Chuck Mead and the Grassy Knoll Boys on October 11 at the LP Field’s West Stadium Club.
  
  The fundraiser, Holly Street Rocks, is in its fifth year. The 6:30 p.m. event is open to the public and will include wines and premium beers provided by Midtown Wine and Spirits as well as dancing to the sounds of the self-proclaimed “uncompromising hillbilly band” from 9 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $60 ($50 in advance through Sept. 25), and are available at Midtown Wine and Spirits, by calling the center at 615-227-1421 or online at www.hollystreetrocks.org.
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  International Songwriting Competition
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  Wed., October 15
  The deadline for the 2008 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is fast approaching! Now is your chance to enter what the NY Times calls "the competition to take note of" with $150,000 in prizes - including $25,000 cash for the grand prize winner alone and the best judges for any songwriting competition in the world. Judges for 2008 include: Tom Waits; Loretta Lynn, Ray Davies (The Kinks), Black Francis (Pixies), Robert Smith (The Cure), Chaka Khan and 5 record label presidents from major and independent records labels. For entry information and a complete list of judges please visit - http://www.songwritingcompetition.com
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  Frist Friday
  Frist Center for the Visual Arts [Map]
  Last Friday of every month from Fri., August 29 until Sat., November 1
  Frist Fridays has become one of Nashville’s most popular summertime activities, and it’s back for another year! August 29th will be a night of great music from Red Beet Records: Last Train Home (described as “one of the country’s most formidable roots-rock bands”), Peter Cooper (music writer for the Tennessean), and Fayssoux McLean (talented singer). An energetic and versatile performer, Denny’s live show revels in the music of beloved singer/songwriter Neil Diamond, and also incorporates a variety of music made famous by artists like Johnny Cash, Dean Martin, Roger Miller and others on September 26th. The Dynamites bring their funk and soulful sounds to close the Frist Fridays season on October 31st. The Dynamites featuring Charles Walker is described by the New York Times as “old-school music that works up a genuine sweat.” Make plans to join your friends and fellow Frist Center members in the Turner Courtyard for live entertainment, great art, cash bars, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres under the stars. The festivities start at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 9:00 p.m. FREE for Frist Center members; General Admission is $8.50. It’s the best way to start the weekend, RAIN OR SHINE!!!!
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  Creative Space Nashville, Music City Fashion Council & MADE Set Design present: KALEIDOSCOPE
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  Sat., October 11, 7:00pm-10:00pm
  A night of fashion, art, music, and more showcasing offerings from members of Nashville’s new ambitious creative cooperative. A gallery showing by local artists ranging from painters, jewelry designers and photographers to set designers and special effects artists will be followed by the runway showing of the 20th Anniversary collection from Alain Patterson Couture. Live music from Mindub, and Starlume.
• First Annual Oktoberfest
  Blackstone Restaurant And Brewery [Map]
  Thu., October 9, 6:00pm-11:00pm
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  Artrageous 2008 - Glitz & Glam
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  Sat., November 8
  ARTRAGEOUS COMES OF AGE: In its 21st year, Artrageous celebrates a time when flappers and gangsters were rulers of the social scene. Artrageous 21 “Glitz & Glam” is a 1920’s themed event taking place Saturday, November 8th, 2008. This annual event will raise money for Nashville CARES - Middle Tennessee’s comprehensive AIDS organization. Under the direction of Artrageous Board President, Jon Glassmeyer and Vice President Brian Pickler; Gary Gaston and Ryan Moss are the event’s co-chairs. Featuring eight local art galleries, Art & Invention, The Arts Company, Bennett Galleries , Estel Gallery, Gallery B, Richter Gallery, Rymer Gallery and Tennessee Art League (TAL), the tour is expected to be a big hit. Nashville ’s own DJ Ron will be providing music at the late party’s new location, Limelight, while radius 10 will be serving wonderful hors d’oeuvres. Log on to www.artrageous.org for more information.