Three Top Threes: Things To Do During Fall Break 2017

By Mary Kate Brown

Motlow Buzz Reporter

         SMYRNA, Tenn. -- Fall Break is coming up quickly. How will you spend your time off? We are very fortunate to live in a diverse and active community. Here are my three top threes for making the most of your Fall Break.

Music Fans:

         * Chris Stapleton at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Oct. 13, 2017. For tickets visit www.bridgestonearena.com

         * Resurrection, a Journey tribute band, at The Arts Center of Cannon County in Woodbury, Oct. 14, 2017. For tickets visit www.artscenterofcc.com

         * Jazz on the Cumberland at Cumberland Park in Nashville, Oct. 14, 2017. This is a FREE event featuring local jazz bands.

 

Books Worms:

         * 29th Annual Southern Festival of Books, Oct. 13-15. This is a FREE event hosted by the Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St., Nashville. The event will feature than 200 authors and sessions, 60 exhibitors, storytelling, and children’s entertainment. For times and parking information, check out www.humanitiestennessee.org.

         * Parnassus Books in Green Hills is locally owned by best-selling author Ann Patchett. This independent bookstore is a wonderful place to get lost for a few hours. The staff are knowledgeable and eager to share their expertise. It doesn’t hurt that there’s a bakery next door either. The Donut Den makes everything in house. House-made pastries and stacks of books? Is this heaven? www.Parnassusbooks.net

         * McKays Books in Nashville is worth the long drive. It is a two-floor behemoth of a used media store. They offer video games, movies, music and all the books you would ever want. Give yourself plenty of time to wander through the bookcases and rifle through the stacks. There is definitely treasure waiting to be found. www.McKayBooks.com

Theatre Patrons:

         * “Alice In Wonderland” is showing at The Murfreesboro Little Theatre, Oct. 13-22, 2017. For tickets, visit www.mltarts.com

         * “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson” is playing at TPAC in Nashville, Oct. 12 – Nov. 4, 2017. The Nashville Rep will perform this rock musical based on the seventh president. For tickets, visit www.tpac.theatrenashville.com

         * “Fun Home” will be at TPAC in Nashville, Oct. 10-15. This Broadway show speaks to the transition of seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. For tickets, visit www.tpac.theatrenashville.com