Creative Challenges Spring Break- April 1-5
Grades first through fifth will create, design and invent through activities that spawn creativity and ingenuity at The Discovery Center (502 S.E. Broad St.). April 1-5, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., explore the museum inside and out, create cardboard forts, perform experiments and more. Activities are guided but open-ended, allowing kids to draw conclusions, fabricate plans, and have loads of fun! A snack is provided each day.The cost to attend is $175 for members and $200 and non-members. Register online at explorethedc.org/camps or call (615) 890-2300 ext 221 for more info.
UT-TSU Extension 4-H Animal Science Day Camp-April 1-5
UT-TSU Extension’s Day Camp for seventh through ninth grade students who have an interest in animal science will be April 1-5 (315 John R. Rice Blvd. Suite 101); attendance is $75. Attendees will visit local farms and learn about animal care through hands-on activities with goats and cows and field trips to MTSU farms and the UT Research Center in Spring Hill. They will also study embryology, parasitology and more. For more information, please call (615) 898-7710.
Center for the Arts Summer Camp- April 1-6
Under the guidance of veteran director Cyndie Verbeten, the Center for the Arts (110 W. College St.) will hold a theater camp April 1-6, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. everyday, to help elementary school pupils get ready to step into the theater spotlight. Pupils in grades one through six will practice dance, voice, stage movement and acting during the morning, then rehearse a mini-musical in the afternoon. They will present the musical April 6 at 10 a.m. Cost for the camp is $125. Reservations and more details are available by calling (615) 904-2787.
TWRA Regional Archery Tournament- April 4-5
TWRD (Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency) Regional Archery Tournament will be Thurs., April 4, at 3:30 p.m. and Fri., April 5, at 8:30 a.m at Tennessee Miller Coliseum (304-B West Thompson Ln.). Admission is free. For more info., please call Shana Miller at(615) 494-8879 or visit nasptournaments.org.
WHOA International Performance Grand Championship Horse Show- April 6
WHOA (Walking Horse Owners Association) International Performance Grand Championship Horse Show will be April 6, 6 p.m., at Tennessee Miller Coliseum (304-B West Thompson Ln.) For more info., call WHOA at (615) 494-8822 or visit walkinghorseowners.com.
Lovey’s Jazz Cafe Presents Stefan Forbes- April 6
A wonderful evening of Christian jazz: Lovey’s Jazz Cafe presents Stefan Forbes at Journey Pointe Church (1267 Middle Tenn. Blvd.). Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with coffee and desserts while supplies last. For more info., visit loveysjazzcafe.net.
Local Church Announces a Worship Event for the Entire Community- April 6
The Music Ministry of Walnut Grove Missionary Baptist Church will present “An Evening with the Grove” at Patterson Auditorium featuring the musical selections of a mass choir and the sounds of the Walnut Grove Missionary Baptist Church Music Ministry. Spearheaded by key members of the Music Ministry, also professional musicians who tour with well-known bands and perform around the country, the production “An Evening with the Grove” was born. Tickets are $10; the event is open to the public. The show begins at 7 p.m. and doors will open to ticket holders at 6:30 p.m. To purchase tickets please contact Angela Bingham at (615) 969-4571. For more information about the event, contact Jurena Cantrell at (615) 573-3941 or jglasspr@gmail.com or visit walnutgrovemissionarybaptistchurch.com.
2nd Annual Veterans Recovery Center Council Golf Tournament- April 6
The 2nd Annual Veterans Recovery Center Council will be April 6 at 1 p.m. There will be $2000 in Prizes based on a minimum of 18 teams and a $10,000 cash prize. To find out more, contact tfoote@championsrun.biz.
Uptown Talk – April 6, 13, 20 and 27
Each Saturday morning from 9–11 a.m., Pa Bunk’s hosts a podcast recording, Uptown Talk, focusing on Murfreesboro’s social services, non-profits, faith-based ministries and a wide variety of interesting topics. Local musicians also perform during the two-hour program.
April programs include:
• April 6 – Mike Courtney – Director, Branches Recovery Center
• April 13 – Tom Starling – TN Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
• April 20 – Larry Curtis – Never Doubt Personal Coaching
• April 27 – Shannon Guy – Director of Career Training, Goodwill Industries, Murfreesboro
For more information on the podcast, or if you’d like to appear as a guest or musician, contact Thom Christy at thomchristy@gmail.com or (615) 896-6288. To hear archives of past recordings, visit uptowntalk.com.
The Sutton Ole Time Music Hour & Sutton General Store 5th Anniversary- April 6
The Sutton Ole Time Hour will celebrate its 5th Anniversary on April 6 with a full day of activities. The monthlong celebration of Sutton Ole Time Music Hour will begin on March 2 with a full month of celebration each Saturday Night with the Stoney Lonesome performing April 6. Weekly bluegrass shows begins each week with dinner by reservation at 5 and 6:30 p.m. with warm up show and 6 p.m and live radio taping at 7 p.m. For reservations, please call (931) 653-4151.
Media Run’s 10th Anniversary- April 6
Come celebrate Media Rerun’s 10th Anniversary with huge deals all day on video games, vinyl, DVDs, Blu-ray, musical instruments, house-ware and more (2820 S. Rutherford Blvd.) There will be live entertainment by The Hardin Draw and the store arcade machines will be set to free-play all day! Visit Media Rerun in store, find them on Facebook or call (615) 907-0901 for more info.
Borovino- April 6
Murfreesboro’s premier wine festival is back this year at Embassy Suites Murfreesboro (1200 Conference Center Blvd.) April 6, from 5-9 p.m, to benefit the Blue Raider Athletic Association. Tickets are $29 plus tax in advance (tickets are limited) and includes all wine samples. Attendees must be 21; photo ID is required for entry. For more information, please call (615) 664-2488 or view the full wine list available for sampling here.
Jukebox Hero Showcase- April 6
Jukebox Hero (Rock Band for Adults) has a Showcase Battle of the Bands April 6 from 7-9 p.m at Carpe Artista at LifePoint Church (506 Legacy Drive, Smyrna, TN). The band that wins gets to take the step of being a Rocker to the ultimate experience by getting to go into the studio and record music they’ve learned through the camp. The Showcase is open to the public and is a benefit to the Arts Programming of Carpe Artista. For more information, call (615) 378-7845.
MT Fashion Week- April 8-12
Fashion and Design Students of MTSU will host their second annual MT Fashion Week April 8-12. Events include:
April 8: Curvy Couture, MTSU’s first fashion show for sizes 10 and up, in the Tom Jackson Building at 7 p.m.
April 9: ECOuture sustainable fashion show. Outside the Keathly University Center at 1 p.m.
Guest Speaker, American costumer Manuel, the artist behind the style of such stars as Johnny Cash, Elvis, Bob Dylan, Hank Williams, the Rolling Stones and the Grateful Dead. Often referred to as the “Rhinestone Rembrandt”, Manuel will speak to students about working in the Nashville fashion industry in the BAS State Farm Room at 7 p.m.
April 10: MTSU Student and Alumni Trunk Show. Several student fashion designers and MTSU alumni will be showing their work in a showroom setting in the Business and Aerospace Building’s Suntrust Room at 7 p.m.
April 11: M.A.D. fashion show, a collaboration between design students André McGowan and Liz McLean, the Square Rooted Noodle. The theme of the show is Alice in Wonderland with a surprise twist. In the Tom Jackson Building at 7 p.m.
April 12: Dear McQueen: Walking into Wonderland. MT Fashion week culminates with the annual Textiles, Merchandising and Design (TXMD) fashion show, which is planned and executed entirely by students. Dedicated to the memory of late fashion designer Alexander McQueen, the show will be in the JUB Tennessee Room at 7 p.m.
All events are free (donations encouraged) and open to the public, other than the Dear McQueen show, which is a $15 ticket. For more information, visit mtfashionweek.com or e-mail stephen_t88@ymail.com.
MTSU Global Studies International Documentary Series 2013: Nefarious, Merchant of Souls- April 11
The Offices of International Affairs and Global Studies at Middle Tennessee State University present the International Documentary Series 2013 April 11 from 6:30-10 p.m at the MTSU Business & Aerospace Building, State Farm Room, Room S-102 (1301 E. Main St.). Justin Phalichanh, Global Studies faculty, and his students are partnering with End Slavery Tennessee, a local nonprofit whose mission is to create a slave-free Tennessee, to educate the campus and community on local and global issues in human trafficking. Free and open to the public, there will be a free film screening of Nefarious: Merchant of Souls, a hard-hitting documentary that exposes the disturbing trends in modern sex slavery followed by a brief Q&A forum. Donations will be accepted (but not required) to benefit local victims through End Slavery Tennessee. For more details, including directions, a trailer of the documentary, and information on the organizations, visit endslaverytn.org or MTSUGSJP.com or call (617) 863-6598.
MTSU Alumni & Friends Night with the Nashville Predators vs. the Dallas Stars- April 12
Join MTSU Alumni & Friends night at The Bridgestone Arena in Nashville April 12 with a pre-game reception from 5:30-7 p.m. Cost is $40 per person and includes your game ticket and the reception ($12 reception only). Food and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided as well as a cash bar. The reception will be in the lower concourse, D-G Room. (entrance at 501 Broadway, corner of 6th & Broadway). All reservations and prepayment must be done by Friday, April 5th. To reserve your seat, please call the Office of Alumni Relations at (800) 533-6878 or reserve online at mtalumni.com.
Nashville Chick-fil-A Hosts Daddy-Daughter Date Night- April 13
The Chick-fil-A® restaurants in the Nashville Area will host a “Date Night” for fathers and daughters on Sat., April 13, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. During this special evening, fathers and daughters are encouraged to spend some time together while they enjoy dinner, great conversation and several activities. Seatings are available every hour, and reservations are required. Customers can visit daddydaughterdate.com/nashville to make a reservation. Every Daddy-Daughter pair will receive an activity sheet with questions and topics to get the conversation started, and a take-home booklet called “Continuing the Conversation” that provides ideas for future dates and questions that both dads and daughters can ask each other. Registration opens Mon., March 25. For more information, contact hwagner@jacksonspalding.com.
Living Well with Chronic Conditions Program- April 15, 22 & 29
Living well with chronic conditions can be the turning point between enduring everyday life
and enjoying life every day! Free workshops presented by UT–TSU Extension in partnership with Rutherford County Health Department will hold a free two-hour, six-week workshop beginning at 6 p.m. on April 15, April 22, April 29, May 6, May 13, and May 20 at Lane Agri-Park (315 John R. Rice Blvd.) If you or someone you love has health problems such as diabetes, arthritis, cancer, chronic bronchitis, high blood pressure, or other chronic diseases, this could be exactly what you need. Register for the workshop by contacting mlaynewatkins@tnstate.edu or (615) 898-7710. Visit the program website at fcs.tennessee.edu/lwwcc.
Murfreesboro Symphony Concert: The Majesty of Tchaikovsky- April 18
Maestro Joseph Lee and the Murfreesboro Symphony will present the timeless Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture and the Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, works that are known by music lovers around the world for their soaring melodies, intense passion and wide emotional range, at First United Methodist Church (265 W. Thompson Ln.) April 18. For more details, please call (615) 898-1862 or visit murfreesborosymphony.com.
3rd Friday Night Concert Series at Cannonsburgh Concert Series- April 19
The 3rd Friday night Concert series at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) will be April 19 from 7-9 p.m. in the pavilion and is free and open to the public. The featured band will be The Rooted Wings. Bring your lawn chair and a picnic and enjoy the evening. For more information, please call (615) 890-0355.
Iron Horses to Visit Wartrace- April 20
Iron horses weighing from 425,000 pounds to less than 4 ounces will congregate in Wartrace (located on State Highway 64, 10 miles west of exit 97 off I-24 at Beechgrove, or eight miles east of Shelbyville on Highway 64), the cradle of the Tennessee Walking Horse, on Saturday April 20 from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. During these Dixie Line Days at the Walking Horse Hotel, the all-day train show will feature operating model trains, dealer swap tables, how-to-clinics for model railroaders, switching and model contests, Q & A with a steam locomotive engineer, live music by The Dixie Flyers, food, and door prizes. Admission is $5 with children under 12 free. Lunch, drinks and snacks will be offered throughout the day. For information about the model contests or dealer tables contact (615) 428-7366 or contact@thedixieflyer.net.
7th Annual Tour de Boro- April 20
The 7th annual Tour de Boro Bicycle Event kicks off April 20 starting at Barfield Crescent Park (697 Barfield Crescent Park). Hosted by MTSU’s Recreation and Leisure Services Program, the supported ride (SAG, rest stops, breakfast, and lunch) will host three routes (17, 31, and 64 miles). Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the ride at 8 a.m. All profits will go towards Special Kids, a Christian nonprofit organization that provides therapeutic rehabilitation and professional nursing services to children with special needs. There will also be a grand prize drawing of $500 MOAB Bike Shop Gift Certificate. For more info., visit tourdeboro.webs.com.
Adventures in Agriculture- April 20
Adventures in Agriculture is set for April 20 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Lane Agri-Park (315 John Rice Blvd.). The theme for this year’s event will be “Farmers Care,” which will highlight the ways in which producers maintain and preserve their crops, animals, recreation and the environment. Farmers will share their knowledge of animals, crops, homegrown foods and handmade products with parents and children. Adventures in Agriculture will feature live farm animals, crops to pick, eggs to gather, hayrides around the park, exciting booths, exhibits, games, prizes, food and safety equipment such as fire engines and K-9 dogs. Admission to the event is free and open to the public. For more details, contact the UT-TSU Extension at (615) 898-7710.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake Event- April 25
It’s time to put on your bowling shoes, get together with some friends, and give children the opportunity to achieve their potential. Bowl for Kids’ Sake is more than just a bowling party—it’s how Big Brothers Big Sisters raises money to recruit and screen volunteers, create life-changing matches between Bigs and Littles, and provide ongoing support to children, families, and mentors.
All you need to do is find five friends to join your team. The Big Bowl will be April 25 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Danielle.Clement@mentorakid.org or (615) 522-5665
12th Annual Earth Day Celebration- April 27
Refreshments, children’s activities and live entertainment will be held at the 12th Annual Earth Day Celebration from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with environmental and educational booths set up at Murfreesboro’s Historic Square. This event is free to the public; for more details, please call Murfreesboro Electric Department at (615) 494-0407.
Cannonsburgh Pioneer Days- April 27
Activities at Cannonsburgh Pioneer days will include blacksmithing, lye soap making, a craft show of over 40 local crafters and artists, square dancing, clogging, a petting zoo, antique car show, hayrides, Art League show and a bluegrass concert. Enjoy the event at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) from 10 a.m.-5 p.m April 27. Admission is free. For more information, call (615) 890-0355.
Zumbathon For the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research- April 28
The Zumbathon at the Murfreesboro Athletic Club (710 Memorial Blvd) will dance into place April 28, 2-5 p.m., and will benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. This foundation funds cutting-edge Parkinson’s research and patient therapies and outreach. Over 7 million people have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease; there is currently no cure and very limited treatment options are available. Admission is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. There will be several popular Zumba Instructors there: Rachel McCreery, Nikki Primm, Diondra Brooks, Tirra Hargrow, Heydi Lopez, Andrea Jeffcoat and more. For more information or to purchase tickets call (615) 396-0999.
