If you are a fan of this page or have ever seen this site, then you have definitely noticed that I like to spread the love around to all of the art happenings in the Nashville area. That being written, this week to weekend is pretty much all about the Frist Center when it comes down to what you need to write in your calendar to do list. I shouldn’t beat around the bush and pretend to waste your time.

To jump kick start your dome and get your life into perfect rhythm, please look no further than the two acts that the Frist has lined up for your listening pleasure free of charge in their always pleasing Music in the Grand Lobby series for this Thursday and Friday nights respectively. First up, on Thursday, October 14th, from 6-8pm, you might find yourself tapping your feet or dancing right out of your seat to the sounds of Tommy Keenum. Tommy might break out his unique touch of sax, percussions and soulful vocals to woo away any troubles you may think you currently have in your everyday life and make you ask yourself where you can buy his music to take home with you. The answer; you can listen to his entire performance, donate to the tip jar, and purchase a CD right there on the spot! I highly recommend it for any music lover of all styles.

Another recommendation that will be shared right here, right now, is that you return to the Frist Center on Friday, October 15th, from 6-8pm for another round of Music in the Grand Lobby presenting the majestic sounds of Mister Hazelwood and the New Transcendentalist (also completely FREE of charge of admission to witness). Take a break from your normal Friday routine and bask in the melodies sure to knock you out by the talented Joseph Hazelwood and a revolving cast of guest musicians that mostly derive from Nashville’s progressive east side (yes, I am bias). Specifically, so you have some sort of general grasp of what I’m kind of blindly leading you towards with only your faith in my good word, Mister Hazelwood’s sound will win you over with its other-worldly spin on modern folk-pop that resembles a perfect blend of Mississippi blues with American folk and a side of 1960’s psychedelic rock acts.

And as if the two musicians described above weren’t enough entice you to the Frist’s doors, well shiver me timber … the Couture may be long gone (sad for everyone), but leave it to the Frist Center to follow up that smash hit of an exhibition with that of The Birth of Impressionism that opens this Friday, October 15th! Yes, get don’t keep those dress-up on the town clothes in the closet too long. You’ll want to get ready and tell all of your family and friends that you have another date together at the Frist Center … now.

The Birth of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Musee d’Orsay is truly a blessing for Nashville if you didn’t know already. The Frist Center is one of only three venues worldwide (let me repeat … one of only three venues worldwide!) to host this important exhibition from the Musee d’Orsay in Paris (France, not Kentucky-although they have fine art there as well), which is dedicated to the art of the early modern period (1840’s through the early 20th century). The exhibition of 100 works (including 17 that will be seen only in Nashville) will leave you in awe. The exhibition will run thru the 23rd of January, 2011.

Also, on Saturday, October 16th, at 10am, the Frist Center will feature a Free admission (first come, first served) Hays Lecture Series in their Auditorium featuring Stephane Guegan, curator, Musee d’Orsay, among others. The guest speakers will enlighten and entertain all those in attendance while presenting interesting conversation pieces and lessons about the brilliant exhibition at hand. If you intend on seeing The Birth of Impressionism, this is the next best thing to simply sitting in the waiting room for your friends to call and invite you in.

Aside from the Frist Center, you can always visit the numerous other art galleries open throughout the weekend. One other thing I can happily guide all you creative folks toward is the following:

Untitled Artists Group has extended their registration and payment deadline to Sunday, October 17th for their annual hit of a show called the GLOW Show. Click here for details.

Once again, thanks for reading the above and sharing the love. Hope to see you at some of the events and feel free to say hello.

As you were, busy but happy.

Much love,
chUck