Listen here to my interview with Mark Dunkerley the Vice President of Development for the Oasis Center. The center has been providing community-based care for Nashville’s youth since 1970. In 2009 they opened a 39,000 square foot facility that is providing for many creative opportunities to house the resources necessary to make a difference in Nashville. For more information on how you can help and to learn more about this great Non-Profit please visit
5th Avenue of the Arts (5th Avenue North in downtown Nashville) has undergone some serious transformation over the past few months. And to celebrate, they’re launching A Summer of Art on 5th Avenue of the Arts at the First Saturday Art Crawl on June 1. Mayor Karl Dean’s going to be there to unveil the new streetscape by turning on the street’s new draped lights at 5:15pm. The Art Crawl is usually 6-9pm, but throughout the summer, it will be 4-9pm. More time for art fun. 5th Avenue of the Arts North block will be closed to traffic during that time so people can mingle in the streets, move safely from The Arcade to the 5th Avenue galleries, and eat from food trucks. Live music, puppets, Art Deco-inspired cards, art-making activities, and more will all be part of the festivities. The Art Crawl is usually quite the time. This one’s…
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Listen to my interview with KATE HAYGOOD from Hearing Bridges and learn more about their mission to unite the deaf, the hard of hearing and the hearing communities through education, services and support, empowering individuals to achieve their full potential. Learn about ways you can get involved in the many activities and fundraisers coming up this year.
This Saturday join them for their annual fundraiser
The beautiful green park that sits in the lovely 12South neighborhood is called Sevier Park. And they’re having the first ever Sevier Park Fest this Saturday, May 4. To bring together neighbors from the 12South and Belmont/Hillsboro areas, to promote local talent and businesses, and to raise money to enhance and support Sevier Park, the event invites neighbors and guests to this free event. From 11am to 7pm, vendors will set up and offer wares in Sevier Park, live music will play, restaurants will entice with delicious smells, kids will play, and the bearded will compete. It’s a fun day for everyone! And it’s free. Come out.
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