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Local contemporary dance company New Dialect presents ‘The Triangle’ and ‘Fresh Fruit’ at OZ Arts

New Dialect’s artistic director Banning Bouldin found new ways to express her emotions through choreography not long after she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

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Nashville Symphony 2020-21 lineup includes Mozart Fest, recording projects and more

Leslie Odom, Jr., Police drummer Stewart Copeland, Jennifer Nettles and Ben Folds among guest artists slated to perform with orchestra.

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A testament to the power of song: Dr. Paul T. Kwami on Fisk Jubilee Singers’ legacy

Hear the spirituals that are rooted in the soul of America and learn about the Jubilee Singers from Fisk University that brought them to the world.

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Looking at the American flag differently with ‘Mel Ziegler: Flag Exchange’ presented by Frist Art Museum

An installation of fifty American flags — one from each state — suspended row after row. The exhibition invites consideration of the American flag as a symbol of national identity and ideals Mar. 13-June 28.

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‘Return to Sender’ by acclaimed multimedia Indian artist Jitish Kallat at the Frist Art Museum

The dramatic works, which engage both mind and body, are inspired by historic messages that reveal the best and worst of humanity. The exhibition will be on view in the Frist’s Upper-Level Galleries from March 13 – June 28.

Stew and Heidi playing guitars

Stew and Heidi celebrate civil rights activist James Baldwin with ‘Notes of a Native Song’ Jan. 31 – Feb. 1

Stew and his band, The Negro Problem, use Baldwin’s work to examine our lingering civil rights woes through a rapturous mix of rock, jazz and soul for two performances at Oz Arts.

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Yoga and cocktails? I’m feeling calmer already… ‘Yoga on the Stage’ community event Jan. 31

Turning doubt into security, strangers into friends, and stress into sweat on the Jackson Hall stage.

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Cheekwood check-in: Three new exhibitions opening this month

New exhibits include indoor orchid display, student art competition, and Japanese contemporary artist-in-residence Hiroshi Sato.