150th Anniversary Programs at Stones River National Battlefield – Jan. 1
Park rangers and volunteers will present a variety of talks, walks and battlefield tours that will tell the story of one of the bloodiest and most important battles of the Civil War at Stones River National Battlefield (1563 N. Thompson Ln.) Jan. 1, at 11 a.m. (The Eye of the Storm), 1 p.m. (Digging In) and 2 p.m. (Battlefield Caravan Tour). For more information, please call (615) 893-9501 or visit nps.gov/stri/planyourvisit/cw150park.htm.
The Very Forest Seemed to Fall – Jan. 2
See and feel the power of Union artillery and experience the battle’s bloody climax through the stories of the cannoneers in the 150th Anniversary Programs at Stones River National Battlefield, “The Very Forest Seemed to Fall,” Wed., Jan.2. at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. & 4 p.m. (1563 N. Thompson Ln.). For more information, please call (615) 893-9501 or visit nps.gov/stri/planyourvisit/cw150park.htm.
Wedding Dresses Through the Decades Exhibit – Jan. 13-March 23
Gowns, from handmade to couture, will be on display during this special exhibit opening Sunday, Jan. 13, at Oaklands Historic House Museum (900 N. Maney Ave.). These elegant and fashionable wedding dresses were worn by ladies both from Murfreesboro and around the country. Admission is $5 per person. For more information, please call (615) 893-022 or visit oaklandsmuseum.org.
The Language of Love and Courtship Tours – Jan. 13-March 3
As a special treat for your valentine, come and enjoy a tour of Oaklands Mansion and experience the romance of the Victorians as you enjoy courtship tours Sunday, Jan 13, (900 N. Maney Ave.). The romantic language of flowers and fans, as well as the traditions of engagement for courting, will be explored. Regular admission rates apply. For more information, please call (615) 893-0022 or visit oaklandsmuseum.org.
Joanne Padgett
Joanne Padgett Book Launch – Jan. 19
Local author Joanne Padgett will launch her new book series titled Vampires of Camelot: Merlin’s Revenge, an installment in a series that has already sold over 40,000 copies and is currently being discussed for a motion picture adaptation. Vampires of Camelot: Merlin’s Revenge is set for release on Jan. 19, when Padgett will be having her “Vampires Costume Ball and Book Launch” after-hours party at Bar Louie in the Avenue from 9 p.m.-close.
Murfreesboro Noon Exchange Club Polar Bear Golf Scramble – Jan. 19
The Murfreesboro Noon Exchange Club Polar Bear Gold Scramble will be at Indian Hills Golf Club Saturday, Jan. 19. The tournament is $74 per golfer and includes continental breakfast, lunch, carts and goody bags. Contacat Nancy McGill at (615) 410-3721, Robert McConnell of Robert’s Discount Automotive Repair on NW Broad or visit nationalexchangeclub.org.
Murfreesboro Anime Comic Kon (MACK) – 2nd Annual Comic Convention – Jan. 19-20
MACK is BACK! Jan. 19-20, Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Clarion Inn & Suites (2227 Old Fort Pkwy), join the MACK for at least 20 guests, including Show Special Lee Tockar, voice actor from My Little Pony (autographs $10), some of the zombie cast from “The Walking Dead” and Comic Guests such as Jonathan Gladion, Batman Artist, Jacob Ropugemont, Marvel writer, and more. Admission is $10 each day or $50 for the VIP package (limited to 50 attendees). For more information visit comiccitytn.com or the Murfreesboro Anime Comic Kon Facebook page.
TSSAA State Bowling Championships – Jan. 24-26
State championships in high school bowling will be Jan. 24-26 at the Smyrna Bowling Center (95 Weakley Ln.). For more information, please call (615) 889-6740 or visit tssaa.org.
SEBRA Extreme Bull Riding and Barrel Racing National Finals – Jan. 25-26
The Southern Extreme Bull Riding Association (SEBRA) hosts the Extreme Bull Riding National Finals at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum (304-B W. Thompson Ln.) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for kids Friday (ages 6-10), $10 Saturday (ages 6-10), $12 in advance for adults and $15 at the door on Friday and Saturday. Kids 5 and under are free on both nights. For more information, e-mail chan@gosebra.com, call SEBRA at (336) 669-8076 or visit gosebra.com.
Central Magnet School’s Annual Super Trivia Bow l- Jan. 26
Saturday, Jan. 26, from 5:30-9 p.m., participate in Central Magnet School’s Annual Super Trivia Bowl. A team table (6 players) is $150, individual player tickets are $25 and spectators are $20. For more information, contact Lee Anne Carmack at jlcarmack@gmail.com.
Sgt. Alvin C. York
Artifacts from Sgt. York’s WWI Battle
Remnants of American history from a World War I battle involving Sgt. Alvin C. York are on exhibit at the Tennessee State Museum (505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN). Dr. Tom Nolan, former director of the Center for Spatial Technology at MTSU and a retired geography professor, organized expeditions in France’s Argonne forest to locate the site of York’s historic October 1918 struggle as a dissertation project between 2006 and 2009. Nolan and associate professor Dr. Michael Birdwell recovered more than 1,400 artifacts of war. Some of those finds are part of “In the Footsteps of Sergeant York,” a free public exhibit at the state museum on view through May 9, 2013. For more information, please contact Gina E. Fann at (615) 898-5385 or gina.fann@mtsu.edu.
Forrest York Guitars Rock School
Sign up for Forrest York Guitars Rock School and you or your child will be placed in a band with other kids similar in age and experience. Spring 2013 registration is open through Jan. 15. Rock Band starts the first week of February; you will have a 1-hour band practice each Saturday where professional instructors help you learn to play songs you love. After 3 months of practice all the bands get together and put on a concert in front of hundreds of people. For more information, click here.
