Mayday Brewery Beach Party- June 1
Beach party! Come out for music by Reggae Spirit, seafood menu by Two Guys in a Lunchbox, Caribbean Cuisine by My Roots and ice cream at MayDay Brewery (521 Old Salem Hwy) from 1-8 p.m. There will be a hula hoop contest, ‘Boro hoops, cornhole games, “whitest legs” contest and a unique Hawaiian shirt contest. Beach attire is encouraged! First 100 guaranteed to get lei’d! For more information, visit maydaybrewery.com.
Saturday Market on the Square- June 1
Saturday Market on the Square returns to downtown Murfreesboro on Sat., June 1, and will continue every Saturday through October from 8 am – noon on the Public Square. Come out for early summer vegetables, fresh strawberries, fried pies, 100% grass-fed beef, grass- fed, grain-finished beef, pork and free-range chicken. All meat sold at the Saturday Market is hormone-, antibiotic- and steroid-free. Beautiful hanging flower baskets and bedding plants will also be available for sale. For more information, find Murfreesboro Saturday Market on Facebook.
Youth Theater Camps- Throughout the Summer
The Murfreesboro Center for the Arts will host summer theater camps for students entering first through twelfth grades, plus a mini-camp for ages 4-6.
Amy Baltimore, who recently directed the bilingual Aladdin musical at the Center, will be directing all four Center Stage Academy camps. Junior sessions for kids entering grades one through six will be held June 3-14, and again June 17-28. The senior session for those entering grades seven through twelve will run July 8-19, and the mini-camp will be held July 22-26. For more information or to make reservations, call (615) 904-ARTS or visit boroarts.org.
Unbroken Circle Author to Visit – June 6
Linebaugh Public Library will be hosting local author Alicia Smith on Thurs., June 6, from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m. Smith will be selling and signing copies of her book Unbroken Circle, published by One Karma Publishing in 2012.
A native of Texas, Smith relocated to the Tennessee area in 1990. She began her literary career in 1999, when she began writing one-of-a-kind pieces of poetry for clients upon request. She later turned her interest toward her second love, fiction, and published her first novel in 2010. Unbroken Circle, her second novel, tells the story of five friends who have settled into their careers and find refuge in the illustrious community of Carrington Heights.
Linebaugh Public Library is located at 105 W. Vine St. Murfreesboro. For more information, call (615) 893-4131 or visit linebaugh.org.
Animal Secrets Exhibit- through Sept. 8
Families and visitors will explore the hidden habits and secret lives of forest animals at the Discovery Center (502 S.E. Broad St.) as well as discover nature from an animal’s point of view in a hands-on naturalistic environment. For more information, call (615) 890-2300 or visit discoverycenteronline.org.
Camp Forget-Me-Not for Grieving Kids- June 5-7
Camp Forget-Me-Not by Alive Hospice will be June 5-7 at Trinity United Methodist Church (2303 Jones Blvd.) for grieving kids (ages 6-14) who have lost loved ones including family members, friends and other significant people in their lives. Admission is $30 per participant, but need-based scholarships are available so that every child may benefit regardless of ability to pay. Space is limited, and registration is required. For more information, call (615) 346-8680 or visit alivehospice.org.
Taylor Road Show- June 6
Music World and Drummer’s Din present Taylor Road Show June 6 at 2762 S. Church St., with great deals on music gear, new and used instruments, lessons and rentals, a DJ and live band performances. For more information, call (615) 893-4242.
Front Porch Pastimes Day Camp- June 6-7
Children ages 6 through 12 will have a chance to step back into the past while being introduced to period games, chores, crafts and cooking at Oakland Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave.) from 10 a.m.-noon. Reservations are required and are currently being accepted. Admission is $35 per child. For more information, call (615) 893-0022, visit oaklandsmuseum.org or e-mail mb@oaklandsmuseum.org.
Friday Night Live Concert Series- June 7
Middle Tennessee Medical Center presents Main Street’s Summer Concert Series beginning June 7! The opening concert of the season features the premier classic rock ‘n’ roll band in Middle Tennessee, the Leonard Brothers Band, at 6:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy great music under the beautiful trees on the east side of the courthouse. Other concert dates are July 5, Aug. 2 and Sept. 6.
Secret Garden Party Guests to Celebrate the Style of “Downton Abbey”-June 7
The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring will host their annual Secret Garden Party on Friday, June 7, at 7 p.m. at the home of Elizabeth and Brad Allen (2261 Oakleigh Dr.). In keeping with summer garden party style, ladies’ hats are encouraged. There will be garden tours, food, drinks and a silent and live auction with a “Downtown Abbey” theme. Proceeds will support educational programs and exciting hands-on exhibits at The Discovery Center. Secret Garden Party tickets are $75 each, and may be purchased at the Discovery Center or at explorethedc.org. Please contact Jennifer Neal at (615) 890-2300 for more information or to reserve tickets.
MTSU employees Charlotte Caruthers, left, and Theresa Stevenson inspect the lettuce harvested early Friday morning and sold at the Student Farmers Market in the Horticulture Center. (Photo by MTSU News and Media Relations)
MTSU Student Farmers Market- Fridays
MTSU students will be selling produce and plants in the university’s Horticulture Center, located on Lightning Way across from the Tennessee Livestock Center on campus, every Friday from noon to 3 p.m. throughout the summer. The produce is grown at the University’s Experiential Learning and Research Center at the MTSU Farm and Dairy, located off Guy James Road in Lascassas. For more information, call (615) 898-2523.
Music at the Mill- June 7
Wildfire will kick off this summer concert series with free music, food vendors and inflatables for children at Gregory Mill Park (390 Enon Springs Rd.) beginning at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (615) 459-9773 or visit townofsmyrna.org.
Last Call for Grace Golf Tournament- June 8
Come out for the 4-person scramble Inaugural Last Call 4 Grace Golf Tournament, June 8, with a 1:30 p.m. shotgun. Dinner will be served and guests can take part in the silent auction. LC4G is a grace-filled ministry where 100% of monies collected are invested into the lives of those in need. Cost is $300 per team or $75 per player. $350 per team includes Tee Sponsor. If you would like to be a Tee Sponsor it is $50, Tee and T- Shirt sponsor $150 and Hole Challenge Sponsor $250. For more information, please contact tfoote@championsrun.biz or visit the Facebook page.
Hallowed Ground: A Lantern Tour of the Stones River National Cemetery- June 8
Spend an hour walking through the cemetery at Stones River National Battlefield (1563 N. Thompson Ln.) by lantern light while hearing the stories of soldiers and civilians revealing the terrible cost of the Civil War. For more information, call (615) 893-9501 or visit nps.gov/stri.
Eagleville Super Truck and Tractor Pull-June 8
The most entertaining show in the South returns to the TVPPA Eagleville Tractor Show Grounds (747 Chapel Hill Pike, Eagleville) for one night only, with modifieds, tractors, street legal and more! For more information, call Jesse Geasley at (615) 542-5656 or visit eaglevilletvppa.com.
Ninth Annual Wartrace MusicFest-June 8
It’s Boogie, Blues and BBQ in Wartrace, TN (10 minutes off Exit #97 on I-24 east), at the Ninth Annual Wartrace MusicFest, featuring an eclectic lineup including Gian Cage & The G.C.B.; Sam Hunter & The Two Tones; Los Vatos Locos; Cumberland Blue; the Midnight Special Band; Rickety Shack; Evo & Ove; the Jake Apple Trio and more, from 4-11 p.m. Admission is $5 and children 12 and under are free. Delight in ribs and smoked BBQ with a fenced Kid’s Zone so you can relax and enjoy the music. Bring your blanket or lawn chair! Find the full schedule here
Medical Mission Event at Minerva Drive Church of Christ- June 8
As part of Saint Thomas Health’s commitment to serve the poor and vulnerable in Middle Tennessee, the Rutherford County Medical Mission at Home will host a free medical screening event Sat., June 8, at the Minerva Drive Church of Christ (1115 Minerva Dr.) from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Volunteer medical personnel from the top medical centers and hospitals in Middle Tennessee will provide free medical, dental and optical checkups along with pharmacy services; optical eye care and dental check-ups will be provided. For more information, call (615) 396-4693 or e-mail kathy.ferrell@mtmc.org.
International FolkFest- June 9-16
Enjoy activities all week, involving daytime shows for senior citizens, civic clubs, schools, etc., and evening performances in Murfreesboro and Rutherford County. For more information, call Steve Cates at (615) 896-3559 or (615) 885-2631, or visit mboro-international-folkfest.org.
Kids Movies for a Cause– Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Malco Theaters across Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi, including Rutherford County’s Malco-Roxy Theatre in Smyrna, are presenting the 2013 Kids Summer Film Fest this summer to raise funds for regional children’s hospitals including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Admission is only $2 per person.
This program will run at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through July 31. This year’s schedule includes:
June 4-5: Rio
June 11-12: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
June 18-19: Ice Age: Continental Drift
June 25-26: Horton Hears a Who
July 2-3: Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Roderick Rules
July 9-10: Space Chimps
July 16-17: Mr. Popper’s Penguins
July 23-24: Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakel
July 30-31: Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked!
For more information, call (615) 223-6252.
The Summer Party- A Taste of Rutherford- June 15
Main Street invites you to The Summer Party- A Taste of Rutherford, hosted by Margaret and Lynn Agee (4551 Lascassas Pike) June 15 from 7-10 p.m. This annual fundraiser for Main Street features “tastes” from your favorite local restaurants and caterers. The $50 reservation also includes an open bar, music by Karl & the Undertones and more. For more information, please contact the Main Street office at (615) 895-1887 or michelle.msmurf@bellsouth.net; visit downtownmurfreesboro.com for reservations.
Cannonsburgh Concert Series- June 21
Enjoy the Cannonsburgh Concert Series at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) from 7-9 p.m. in the pavilion. Admission is free. For more information, call (615) 890-0355.
Hallowed Ground: A Lantern Tour of the Stones River National Cemetery- June 22
Spend an hour walking through the cemetery by lantern light while hearing the stories of soldiers and civilians revealing the terrible cost of the Civil War at Stones River National Battlefield (1563 N. Thompson Ln.). For more information, call (615) 893-9501 or visit nps.gov/stri.
Antebellum Academy- June 24-28
This week-long camp is available for girls ages 12 and older to learn etiquette, dance, penmanship, music, needlework and art at Oaklands Historic House Museum (900 N. Maney Ave.). For more information, call (615) 893-0022, visit oaklandsmuseum.org or email mb@oaklandsmuseum.org.
United Way’s Red, White, and Blues to Feature Southern Coastal Experience- June 29
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties will host its annual signature fundraising event, the fourth annual Red, White, and Blues event, on June 29, at the home of Larry and Susan Quesenberry. This casual outdoor dinner is reminiscent of the southern coastal areas and associated with the 4th of July holiday. Tickets to the dinner are $75 each ($150 per couple) and tickets to the Patron’s Party before the dinner are $125 each ($250 per couple). Reservations are requested by June 14 and can be made by calling (615) 893-7303 or visiting uwrutherford.org. Proceeds will benefit programs and initiatives in the areas of education, income, health and rebuilding lives.
