
This summer, we gathered with our TPAC community via Zoom to learn about wine, cook a traditional African meal, discuss the importance of arts education, and even sing a few Broadway songs with friends.
Due to the popularity of those virtual events, we are headed back for an expanded TPAC Salon Series of free evening events starting Sept. 1 at 7 p.m.
“We had so much fun earlier this year connecting with our donors and patrons through virtual experiences,” says Jennifer Turner, TPAC President and CEO. “People enjoyed the escape of cooking together, watching artist performances and spending time with our community partners. While we wait to reopen our theatres, this Salon Series helps maintain that connection while highlighting more of our impressive arts community.”
The free series will feature entertaining and interactive conversations that explore the diversity of Nashville’s arts and culture community.
Featuring special community guests, Nashville artists, and interactive activities – from sipping along with a sampler from Green Brier Distillery to learning to dance the Salsa – the Salon Series will invite participants into fun conversations between September and December of 2020.
Event descriptions and links for the first five events are below. For additional information, visit TPAC.org.
Whiskey is a science, bourbon is an art.
Tuesday, September 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Andy and Charlie Nelson of Green Brier Distillery share the unknown story of how Louisa Nelson, one of the only women of her time to run a distillery, took over in 1891 and helped save the iconic beverage for almost two decades.
Ba de yah, dancing in September.
Tuesday, September 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Tamar Smithers, Dr. Dina Bennett, Kara Duke, and Mr. Lucius “Spoonman” Talley take you through the evolution of African American music and preview the new National Museum of African American Music.
Dance like your Zoom camera is off.
Tuesday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Victor Berrios, President of the Tennessee Latin American Chamber of Commerce, and special guests explore the Salsa and teach you some impressive dance moves perfect for the club… or the kitchen (cameras optional).
Inside Nashville’s visual arts scene
Tuesday, November 10 at 7:00 p.m.
You may have heard of the “Nashville Sound.” But is there a “Nashville” identity when it comes to the visual arts? Join TPAC’s Kristin Horsley; artist Omari Booker; artist Adrien Saporiti and Susan Tinney, founder and owner of Tinney Contemporary for a deep dive into what inspires Nashville’s artists, galleries and more.
So much more than cherry blossoms.
Tuesday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Host to one of 14 Consulates-General of Japan and “sister city” to Kamakura, Japan, Nashville celebrates its rich connection to Japanese culture each April with an annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Japanese culture expert Terry Vo and Ginger Byrn, the Director of Programs and Membership Development at the Japan-America Society of Tennessee, Inc., welcome a variety of special guests to showcase Japanese arts and culture in Nashville.
The TPAC Salon Series are free, reservation-only events. Tickets will not be distributed. The Zoom link and password will be emailed to registrants.
Effective March 7, 2022
To help ensure the health and well-being of our audiences, artists, staff, and volunteers, TPAC has updated its Patron Entry Policy:
For our complete entry policy details and updated health protocols, visit TPAC.ORG/PatronHealth.
It means you’ll be unable to see the entire stage from those seats.
We sell these seats because for many fans the limited view is not a problem, and the tickets are clearly labeled at time of purchase (see photo below). Limited view seating varies event to event and could be something as small as a tiny corner of the stage being blocked from view. Call our box office at 615-782-4040 for additional information on limited view seating.
Seats marked with “Limited View” during purchase path
Many shows impose ticket limits to allow as many people as possible to have equal access to seats. This is done as a deterrent to third party vendors, i.e. scalpers, who may purchase large blocks of seats and then resell them online at an inflated cost. The term “household” refers to any shared information on one or more accounts. This includes, but may not be limited to matching names, mailing and billing addresses, email addresses, phone numbers and credit card numbers. Any households that purchase more than the allowed number of tickets may have their order(s) refunded without notice.