Fall 2016

 

Thursday, October 13, 2016
The Bluebird Cafe
TPAC's Polk Theater

The Bluebird Café has a long history of celebrating the craft of songwriting and the people behind the biggest hit songs. Join us as we learn all about the beginning of the “in the round” Nashville tradition from The Bluebird Café’s general manager Erika Wollam Nichols and songwriters Tony Arata and Thom Schuyler.  

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Thursday, November 3, 2016   
Nashville Opera Glory Denied  
TPAC's Polk Theater

Join us as we explore the true story of Vietnam veteran Colonel Jim Thompson, America’s longest held prisoner of war, told in the beautifully artistic form of opera.  Nationally acclaimed Artistic Director John Hoomes will lead the panel discussion along with guests and singers who will perform excerpts of Glory Denied.  

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