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New art festival coming to Nashville in September

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Artville, a new festival seeking to shine a spotlight on Nashville's growing art scene, is coming to the Wedgewood-Houston and Chestnut Hill neighborhoods in September.
Why it matters: The vision is for Artville to establish a premier visual arts event in Nashville.
- "It will enrich our city, bring local artists to the forefront, draw in national artists and tourists alike, and show art collectors that contemporary art and Nashville's unique spirit go hand-in-hand," organizer Samantha Saturn said in a statement.
How to celebrate spring 2023 in Nashville

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Spring is staging a comeback. Warmer weather this winter might have given us some preseason practice, but there's nothing like the real thing.
- There's plenty to look forward to in Nashville as the season comes into bloom.
Maren Morris, Jason Isbell to sing at LGBTQ+ benefit

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A coalition of musicians including Maren Morris, Hozier, Jason Isbell and Sheryl Crow are coming together for a benefit concert that will funnel money toward local LGBTQ+ organizations.
- The March 20 "Love Rising" benefit at Bridgestone Arena was organized in response to a wave of legislation targeting the state's LGBTQ+ population.
CMA Fest lineup includes Tim McGraw, Eric Church

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The Country Music Association has announced the lineup for the 50th annual CMA Fest, which will take over downtown Nashville this summer.
- Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Luke Combs, Eric Church and Keith Urban are among the biggest names anchoring nightly shows at Nissan Stadium.
Nashville's March concert calendar

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We're a few days late, but here are some concerts to look forward to this month.
- Tickets to Morgan Wallen's free surprise show Friday at Bridgestone Arena are already gone.
How to watch Oscars movies in Nashville

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There's less than one month until the Oscars ceremony, giving movie fans precious little time to see as many of the nominees as possible.
- And fewer movies are available on streaming services this year.
TPAC announces Broadway shows coming to Nashville

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Broadway shows including "Wicked," "Hairspray" and "Frozen" are coming to dazzle Nashville audiences.
- The Tennessee Performing Arts Center's newly announced 2023-24 Broadway season features eight national touring productions.
Trisha Yearwood "scared s--tless" at Bluebird Cafe

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When Trisha Yearwood took the stage at the Bluebird Cafe Wednesday night, she said she was "scared s--tless."
- The Grammy winner has performed in some of the biggest venues in the world. But playing the tiny listening room shoehorned next to a cat groomer and a barber shop was surprisingly intimidating.

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