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VOL. 39 | NO. 13 | Friday, March 27, 2015
Predators Foundation Wine Festival & Tasting. The event includes more than 200 wines, spirits and brews as well as hors d’oeuvres. Plus, a silent auction featuring Predators memorabilia and exclusive packages. A VIP option is available including a five-course dinner with wine pairings. All proceeds benefit the Nashville Predators Foundation, which supports Middle Tennessee nonprofit groups and programs in the community. Thursday, 6-10 p.m., Bridgestone Arena. Information: http://predators.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=37101.
THURSDAY, APRIL 2
Mayoral Forum
The Tennessee Education Report and the Hillsboro PTSO will host a mayoral forum, 6:30 p.m. at Hillsboro High School. The forum will focus on the future of Nashville’s education and will include questions submitted by the Hillsboro High School Student Government.
Street Food Thursday
A gathering of 15 to 20 local food trucks parked along Deaderick Street between 4th Avenue North and 5th Avenue North. This event will take place every other Thursday through the fall.
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
Eggstravaganzoo
The spring festival at Nashville Zoo boasts the largest egg hunts in town. New this year is Twiga’s Sweet Stroll, a candy-themed wonderland with edible bubbles, photo opportunities and large-scale candy structures. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Information: www.nashvillezoo.org.
TUESDAY, APRIL 7
YP Nashville Mayoral Forum
Candidates Megan Barry, Charles Robert Bone, Linda Eskind Rebrovick, David Fox, Bill Freeman, Howard Gentry and Jeremy Kane are scheduled to attend. Ralph Schulz, president and CEO of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, will moderate. 3:30-5 p.m., Nashville Public Library Auditorium, 615 Church Street, Nashville.
Nashville Fashion Week
The week will kick off with the Nashville Designer Showcase at Acme Feed & Seed and end with the Second annual Fashion Forward Gala at The Rosewall. Several industry awards are being added to the Gala programming this year, including the “Fashion Retailer of the Year.” Proceeds from all Nashville Fashion Week events benefit the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, an endowed fund established to support the next generation of fashion industry professionals with ties to Middle Tennessee by providing financial award and resources for experiential professional development opportunities. All-access passes are available at $300. Individual tickets are available in a range of prices. All tickets can be purchased at nashvillefashionweek.com. Schedule:
Tuesday:
Nashville Designer Showcase at Acme Feed & Seed
Wednesday:
Accessories as Art Installation and cocktail party at The Cordelle
Thursday:
Nashville Shops Day. Shop In-store events at boutiques throughout the city
Design + Fashion at Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams featuring Herb Williams, curator at The Rymer Gallery, “Call of Couture” sculpture series.
Friday:
Fall/Winter 2015 Ready-to-Wear runway show at Musica
Saturday:
Fashion and Technology Industry Panels at City Winery; Nashville Fashion Forward Gala at The Rosewall; Closing-night party at The Citizen.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8
Davidson County Democratic Party Spring Breakfast and Fundraiser
U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper will be the guest speaker. 7:30-9:30 a.m., Cabana Restaurant, 1910 Belcourt Ave., Nashville. Tickets: $100. Information: 615 974-7015, [email protected].
Chamber North Quarterly Meeting
One in a series of quarterly meetings specifically for North Nashville businesses to discuss growth and activities, including public safety and traffic/transportation. A light breakfast and coffee will be served. This is a free event, but registration is required. Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School, 904 26th Avenue North, Nashville. Information: nashvillechamber.com, 615-743-3063.
SUNDAY, APRIL 12
Downtown Home Tour
This year’s self-guided tour showcases living spaces within older, historic and rehabbed residential buildings. An opportunity look at private residences, live/work units, rental units and for sale properties within the city’s downtown core. 1-6 p.m. Tickets $10. Tour begins at the Downtown Partnership office, 150 4th Avenue North, G-150. Information: www.nashvilledowntown.com/live/live-it-up-downtown-home-tour