Events for July 30 - August 1, 2010
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Friday
Jul 30 |
Shaped Poetry: A Suite of 30 Typographic Prints by Arion Press
Location: Art Gallery Shaped Poetry, edited by Glenn Todd, is a suite of 30 typographic prints, each on a different handmade paper in a wide range of typefaces and in a variety of colors. |
All Aboard! Nashville Railroads: Past, Present and Future
The exhibit will feature artifacts, documents, and photographs centered on trains and train service in and around Nashville from the middle 1800s to the present. |
Portals and Boxes by Robin Venable
Location: Case 2 Robin places figures in ornate patterns from another time. Layers of tracing paper and acrylic paint create a visual archaeology that calls the viewer deep into her work. |
Tall Tale Circus
10:30 am, 11:30 am Location: Children's Theater Come see Pecos Bill, Calamity Jane, John Henry and a surprise guest– live and in person, in this musical extravaganza for the whole family! |
Eyewitness to the News: A Chronicle of Our Times-Photos from the Nashville Banner Newspaper
Location: Courtyard Gallery The Nashville Banner "Staff" photographers recorded the daily news of the city and beyond. This exhibit showcases a sampling of their contributions to Nashville's chronicle of news and history from the 1930s – 1990s. |
A Few of Our Favorite Things: Paintings by the Benham Avenue Group
Location: Gallery The Benham Avenue Group consists of four women who have been painting together since 2001. This exhibit showcases a selection of their works. |
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Saturday
Jul 31 |
Shaped Poetry: A Suite of 30 Typographic Prints by Arion Press
Location: Art Gallery Shaped Poetry, edited by Glenn Todd, is a suite of 30 typographic prints, each on a different handmade paper in a wide range of typefaces and in a variety of colors. |
Portals and Boxes by Robin Venable
Location: Case 2 Robin places figures in ornate patterns from another time. Layers of tracing paper and acrylic paint create a visual archaeology that calls the viewer deep into her work. |
Tall Tale Circus
10:30 am, 11:30 am Location: Children's Theater Come see Pecos Bill, Calamity Jane, John Henry and a surprise guest– live and in person, in this musical extravaganza for the whole family! |
Eyewitness to the News: A Chronicle of Our Times-Photos from the Nashville Banner Newspaper
Location: Courtyard Gallery The Nashville Banner "Staff" photographers recorded the daily news of the city and beyond. This exhibit showcases a sampling of their contributions to Nashville's chronicle of news and history from the 1930s – 1990s. |
A Few of Our Favorite Things: Paintings by the Benham Avenue Group
Location: Gallery The Benham Avenue Group consists of four women who have been painting together since 2001. This exhibit showcases a selection of their works. |
Back To School Book Sale!
9:00 am - 3:00 pm Location: Meeting Room, Lower Level Shop a large selection of children and adult materials as well as a limited amount of CD's. Come early for best selections, or late for “make me a deal” specials. |
Borders Benefit Days
Borders regular store hours Location: Borders stores in the Nashville area (West End, Brentwood, and Cool Springs) and at Borders.com Friends of Nashville Public Library is holding a Benefit Days event with Borders. All our supporters have to do is shop Borders’ vast selection. The more supporters shop, the more our organization earns. |
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Sunday
Aug 1 |
Shaped Poetry: A Suite of 30 Typographic Prints by Arion Press
Location: Art Gallery Shaped Poetry, edited by Glenn Todd, is a suite of 30 typographic prints, each on a different handmade paper in a wide range of typefaces and in a variety of colors. |
Eyewitness to the News: A Chronicle of Our Times-Photos from the Nashville Banner Newspaper
Location: Courtyard Gallery The Nashville Banner "Staff" photographers recorded the daily news of the city and beyond. This exhibit showcases a sampling of their contributions to Nashville's chronicle of news and history from the 1930s – 1990s. |
Borders Benefit Days
Borders regular store hours Location: Borders stores in the Nashville area (West End, Brentwood, and Cool Springs) and at Borders.com Friends of Nashville Public Library is holding a Benefit Days event with Borders. All our supporters have to do is shop Borders’ vast selection. The more supporters shop, the more our organization earns. |
My Eye on Tennessee Photography by Paul Beavers
Location: Display Cases Paul Beavers is an avid photographer. This exhibit showcases his photos of Nashville. |
Books, Dolls and the Wizard of Oz: An Exhibit by Shirley Jaeger
Location: Display Cases Shirley has collected dolls since 1988. The theme for this display: The Wizard of Oz. |
New Orleans, Before and After Katrina: Photography by Robert Lenter
Location: Gallery Robert’s family, along with many in New Orleans, were affected by hurricane Katrina. With his photography, he attempts to display life’s humanistic situations, blended with God’s natural wonder. |
