Our friends at Butch & Sissy make awesome things and if you know anyone with a Summer or Fall Wedding pay attention. From Butch & Sissy “These are the pins we made for our wedding to give to every guest. We can help you create mementos for your special days too.” Contact them if you have a special day coming up and want to make an impression on your guests.
The unbelievable private location located mins from town. This 3.28-acre estate will not disappoint, the work of a master craftsman is evident throughout! Betsy Pouge designed this amazing renovated house! It offers 4 beds, 3 baths, office, rec room, multiple outdoor living areas, koi pond, full yard irrigation, wheel chair accessible, large 2 car garage. Elementary: Gower Middle: HG Hill High: Hillwood Comprehensive. This property is listed at $1,300,000. Consult your local real estate agent to see.
The Azafrán Park Farmers’ Market is a neighborhood market operated by the Nashville Farmers’ Market in partnership with Metro Parks and Conexión Américas. Stop by for fresh vegetables, eggs, honey and more!
Under a shady pavilion next to Casa Azafrán, the Azafrán Park Farmers’ Market begins next week! Shop for locally grown produce and handcrafted goods every Wednesday from 3-6pm.
If you’re a fan of the Horror classic (I think we can call them classics now) Chucky franchise you are going to want make plans this Friday & Saturday at Midnight.
Chucky’s back! The notorious killer doll with the satanic smile comes back to life in this new chapter depicting the terrifying struggle between young Andy Barclay (Alex Vincent) and the demonic doll attempting to possess his soul. Despite being roasted to a crisp in his last escapade, Chucky rises from the ashes after being reconstructed by a toy factory to dispel the negative publicity surrounding the doll. Back in one piece, Chucky tracks his prey to a foster home where the chase begins again in this fiendishly clever entry in the enormously popular CHILD’S PLAY franchise.
Eight years after the previous entry in the series, Chucky’s former girlfriend, Tiffany (Jennifer Tilly) resurrects the plasticized love of her life using Voodoo for Dummies. When she finds out that Chucky (Brad Dourif) had never intended to marry her, Tiff locks up the pint-sized psychopath and buys him a bride doll as a joke. Of course, Chucky escapes and transfers Tiff’s spirit into a wedding-gown clad doll. The pair set off to try to transfer their spirits into full-sized bodies, leaving a trail of carnage in their wake in this essential camp classic that completely redefined and breathed new life into the Chucky franchise.
Yoga is a special way to not only get in better shape physically but also mentally prepare yourself for the tasks of the week. Here are some of the class options at Hot Yoga Plus.
Power Flow
ALL LEVELS. This dynamic, energizing and challenging style of yoga links breath and movement through unique sequences; combining sun salutations, standing postures, and floor work. The smooth, continuous flow deepens the breath, develops core strength, increases endurance and challenges balance and flexibility. You will leave these classes with renewed mental and physical energy. The classroom is heated.
Espresso Flow
ALL LEVELS. 44 minute shot of sweaty power flow. 1 minute Savasana. Done! The classroom is heated.
Hot 26
ALL LEVELS. Hot 26 classes consist of a series of 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises performed in a precise order incorporating a standing series and a floor series. This class systematically works the entire body, incorporating strength, balance, and flexibility. The Hot 26 class will stimulate your mind and restore and reshape your body. The room is heated to 100 degrees.
Hot 26 Fusion Flow
ALL LEVELS This 60-minute class fuses together all the postures of the Hot 26 with the key postures of a Power Flow to give you the best of both practices – perfect compliments to each other. It encompasses the detoxifying qualities of a Hot 26 class with the intensity of a power flow class for a hot, sweaty class that nurtures mind, body and soul. The room is heated between 95 and 100 degrees.
Restorative
ALL LEVELS. Restorative yoga is a practice that reduces stress and improves health. All postures are done in a passive manner with the support of blankets, blocks and other props. The power of restorative yoga lies in its ability to nurture one’s own internal healing processes. Studies have shown that deep relaxation affects us on a genetic level and has profound health benefits. The room is not heated.
Deep Stretch
ALL LEVELS. Our Deep Stretch class offers a deep, restorative approach to a yoga practice that will help to create structural and mental balance. Movement is gentle, slow, and intentional with support from the breath. Long, passive holds of 3-10 minutes, bring you inward and help open the body. A Deep Stretch Class will reduce aches and pains, prevent and heal injuries, enhance athletic performance, increase flexibility and relieve tension. The room is not heated.
Parnassus Books is thrilled to welcome Stephen and Jessica Rose of The Peach Truck in conversation with Lisa Donovan.
When Stephen and Jessica Rose settled in Nashville, they fell in love with their new city. Their only reservation: Where were the luscious peaches that Stephen remembered from his childhood in Georgia? Amid Nashville’s burgeoning food scene, the couple partnered with his hometown peach orchard to bring just-off-the-tree Georgia peaches to their adopted city, selling them out of the back of their 1964 Jeep Gladiator in Nashville’s farmer’s markets. Since starting their company in 2012, Stephen and Jessica have attracted a quarter of a million followers on social media and have delivered more than 4.5 million peaches to tens of thousands of customers in 48 states. With The Peach Truck Cookbook, the couple brings the lusciousness of the Georgia peach and the savory and sweet charms of Southern cooking, as well as the story behind their success and an insider’s guide to the Nashville food scene, to readers everywhere.
From first bites to easy lunches to mouth-watering dinner dishes and sumptuous desserts, The Peach Truck Cookbook captures the Southern cooking renaissance with fresh, delectable, orchard-to-table recipes that feature peaches in every form. Whether you’re craving peach pecan sticky buns, peach jalapeno cornbread, white pizza with peach, pancetta, and chile, or peach lavender lemonade—or have always wanted to try your hand at making a classic peach pie—Stephen and Jessica have you covered. Many of Nashville’s most celebrated hotspots and chefs, including Sean Brock, Lisa Donovan, and Tandy Wilson, have contributed recipes, so you’ll also get a how-to on cult menu items such as Burger Up’s Peach Truck Margarita. Also included is a pocket peach education—as Jessica and Stephen take you through peach varieties, best harvesting practices, and everything you need to know to have a peach-stocked pantry.
Full of character and charm, The Peach Truck Cookbook is not only an essential addition to the peach-lover’s kitchen, it will bring the beauty of summer to your table all year round.
Stephen and Jessica Rose are the cofounders of The Peach Truck, which has been featured in national media from The Today Show to Food and Wine to Southern Living, and was named to Facebook’s Small Business Council. They live in Nashville, Tennessee with their three children.
Event date: Sunday, June 23, 2019 – 2:00pm
Event address: Parnassus Books3900 Hillsboro Pike Suite 14Nashville, TN 37215
Walk to Dickerson and Coffee/Restaurants. Hardwoods, tile, granite. Super open plan with high ceilings. This is a showplace! Has to be seen in person! Fenced back yard with parking pad. Gorgeous covered front and back porches. Great Space! Elementary: Shwab Middle: Jere Baxter High: Maplewood. This property is listed at $489,900. Consult your local real estate agent to see.
Lecture: “I didn’t know I was a Surrealist”: Frida Kahlo and Women Surrealists in Mexico presented by Lynda Klich, assistant professor of art history, Hunter College
Frist Art Museum Auditorium
Free; first come, first seated
Frist Art Museum 919 Broadway, Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Presented in conjunction with the exhibitions Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection and Monsters & Myths: Surrealism and War in the 1930s and 1940s, this lecture examines the relationship between Surrealism and Mexico, which André Breton, co-founder of the artistic movement, considered to be the “Surrealist country par excellence.” Special focus will be given to how engaging with the ideas of international Surrealism allowed Mexican women artists to develop an artistic voice that emphasized personal subjectivity and challenged the virile heroic nationalism of modern Mexican art, as exemplified by muralism.
Lynda Klich teaches Latin American art history at Hunter College, CUNY, and is a curator of the Leonard A. Lauder Postcard Collection. She specializes in modern Mexican art. Her book The Noisemakers: Estridentismo, Vanguardism, and Social Action in Postrevolutionary Mexico (University of California Press, 2018) won the University of Maryland-Phillips Collection Book Prize. She co-edited Visual Typologies from the Early Modern to the Contemporary: Local Contexts and Global Practices (Routledge, 2018) and has collaborated on various postcard publications, including The Postcard Age: Selections from the Leonard A. Lauder Collection (MFA Boston, 2012) and The Propaganda Front: Postcards from the Era of World Wars (MFA Boston, 2017).
For more info please visit, https://fristartmuseum.org/calendar/detail/lecture-i-didnt-know-i-was-a-surrealist
Come every Thursday night and see some local comedy. Think of yourself as a comedian? Come sign up at 6 PM and show off your talents. Sign-up starts at 6, the first comedian goes on at 6:30. Hosted by Charley Murphey. Free to the public. Snag some BBQ beforehand at The Gambling Stick BBQ next door and make it a great early start to the weekend.
Everyone has their spot to “Must Eat” when in New Orleans. There is a good reason you will not go hungry in New Orleans! There are so many delectable bites in this city, that it would be impossible to review them all. So, we’ve narrowed down our favorites:
When you want a true taste of New Orleans fine dining, go to Commander’s Palace in the Garden District. We’ve been to other big names but this one is the place to save that nice ensemble you brought to wear out. You will be met with Southern Hospitality, white linen table cloths, and perfectly sweetened tea. We visited during the Jazz Brunch and it was an amazing and memorable experience. We were served a three-course meal while listening to a jazz band. They stop at each table for special requests and were impressed when our young daughter requested ‘Do Whatcha Wanna’ by Rebirth Brass Band. The food was outstanding and reasonably priced. The creole bread pudding soufflé is not to be missed. Located 1403 Washington Avenue. www.commanderspalace.com
They’ve been doing Po-boys right since 1924! This small house-like corner shop draws in locals and visitors alike. The Po-boys are huge and fresh and are created by the long-time staff. Our pick is the shrimp Po-boy fully dressed (gravy and cheese), washed down with a Barq’s root beer and a bag of Zapp’s Voodoo chips. This is truly a neighborhood gem with the best Po-boys I’ve ever tasted. Grab a number and a seat at the bar. Located at 5240 Annunciation Street. www.domilisespoboys.com
Fresh Beignets with a tower of powdered sugar, washed down with the cafe ole (frozen is best). The world’s most famous coffee (really beignet) shop should not be missed when you’re in New Orleans. As cliche, as it is nothing, beats Cafe Du Monde. They have been around since 1862 and you can eat in or take a bag of goodness to go. We have to stop here every time we are in New Orleans…no exception. Located at 800 Decatur Street. www.cafedumonde.com/
The South meets Israel. This James Beard Award-winning restaurant under Alon Shaya married these two cultures beautifully. Unfortunately, Alon & John Besh are not working together in this restaurant but the food is still top-notch. We went for lunch and ordered several small plates to share. Some stand out dishes were the Matbucha, Fried Chicken Hummus and the fresh Pita Bread that just kept coming! Located at 4213 Magazine Street. www.shayarestaurant.com/
You just cannot beat a French Cafe styled breakfast spot…even if it’s in the middle of New Orleans. This bakery and cafe are known for their handcrafted pastries and bread, and sandwiches made from locally sourced products. It’s the perfect stop for a mid-morning snack. Located at 4600 Magazine Street. laboulangerienola.com
This diner-style restaurant is a landmark in the city. It opened in 1946 and when you walk through the door, you feel like you’re stepping back in time. A popular spot for Tulane and Loyola students. The servers wear bow ties and the seating is at the counter. They are known for their bacon cheeseburgers, omelets, chocolate pecan pie, and chocolate freezes. They live up to the hype. How do we know? We tried them all! Pelicans fans we always pull for y’all except when our hometown team is in the building. Located at 626 South Carrollton Avenue (Jump on the trolley for an easy ride there).
Having a Snoball is a tradition for locals in those warm months in New Orleans. Plum Street has a machine that makes ice “like you have snow falling from the sky”. That perfect consistency along with fruit-flavored syrups and sweetened condensed milk makes the perfect sweet treat. Oh, and they’ve been doing it since 1945! Located at 1300 Burdette Street. www.plumstreetsnoball.com
You have to take a scenic drive about an hour and a half south to get to this restaurant but it’s well worth the gas! This place is overlooking the busy marina in Venice, Louisiana. Home to professional and sport fisherman. You can’t get fresher seafood than that. The boudin egg rolls were delicious as well as their shrimp and onion rings. After your meal, you can visit the pelicans fighting for fish heads and skin and the neighborhood cat who looks like Goose from “Captain Marvel.” If you’re looking for fresh, quality seafood, Crawgators is highly recommended. If you’ve been out fishing all day, they will even prepare your catch! Put 237 Sports Marina Rd, Venice, LA 70091 into your GPS. You’ll need it. www.venicemarina.com/restaurant.html
Around the corner from where we were staying sits a fine dining level Lebanese place that takes some cues from its home city. The odd part, it’s not where you are expecting it to be located. Looking for some fantastic Middle Eastern Classics and Po’Boys? Just pop inside of the Jet’s gas station on Magazine Street and you’ll find it! They serve fresh chicken shawarma, falafel, lamb and beef gyros, hummus, Lebanese Tea with Pine nuts and locally made pita. Shrimp Po-boys also make an appearance. Gas station food, elevated! Located at 3720 Magazine Street. www.shawarmaonthego.com/
We didn’t make it here for their James Beard Foundation recognized King Cakes (we got to enjoy the Easter season offerings). However, they serve the best banh mi around. This Vietnamese sandwich is loaded with sliced pork, cilantro, and sliced cucumber on freshly baked bread. This “Vietnamese Po-Boy” does not disappoint! Plus, grab the baked desserts while you are there. Located a little outside of the city at 14207 Chef Menteur Highway. dpbakeshop.com
Missing a taste of home? Head over to The Cupcake Collection. You know it from the Germantown location but get to know their second location in their founder’s, Mignon Francois, home city of New Orleans. 2917 Magazine St. Unit 102. www.thecupcakecollection.com
If you’re looking for things to do in New Orleans make sure to check out our other article, “10 Things To Do That Are Family Friendly in New Orleans this Summer or anytime this year!” We’ve spent the last two Spring Breaks in the Crescent City. As Southerners, it’s great to have one of the most unique cities in the world just a short drive away. Please, go help support tourism in our great southern cities.
