1. Studio Tenn “Battle of Franklin: A Tale of a House Divided”
Runs Through Nov 13
Studio Tenn Theatre Company will premiere a uniquely local and original work this fall, using theatrical storytelling and period music to dramatically interpret key events, conflicts, and characters of one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. “The Battle of Franklin: A Tale of a House Divided” debuts in November, the same month the historic battle was fought in 1864.
Performances will be held at Jamison Theater in The Factory at Franklin from November 3-13. Tickets are on sale now at studiotenn.com. Studio Tenn Artistic Director Matt Logan says this project is of special significance for the company as well as the community. While Studio Tenn creates custom-designed sets and costumes for all its productions, “The Battle of Franklin” is the theater company’s first original script.
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2. Brentwood Christmas Crawl
Nov 3-5
The Brentwood Christmas Crawl is a one-of-a-kind shopping experience, where you can shop 16 unique, retailers and begin marking names off your holiday shopping list. From home decor to women’s apparel to children’s clothing, the Brentwood Christmas Crawl offers a little bit of everything.
This shopping experience takes place Thursday, November 3rd through Saturday, the 5th. The 16 participating stores include: Hot Pink, The Snooty Fox, Stacey Rhodes Boutique, Spruce, Vignette, Raine, Southern Vintage Market, Copper Penny, Pear Tree Avenue, Maxi B. Home, BOCONI, Royal Bambini, Plaid Rabbit, Mignon’s, C’est Moi and Momma Nik’s Cheesecake.
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3. Family Day at Harlinsdale Farm
Nov 5th, 10a-2p
Harlinsdale Farm
The 10th Annual Family Day, a free festival open to the public, will take place at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm November 5 from 10a-2pm.
Franklin Parks’ Family Day offers many opportunities for families to have a great time on this historical farm. The festival features activities like miniature train rides, hay rides, pony rides, and a petting zoo. Festival attendees can also enjoy cane pole fishing in the pond. There will be inflatables, a photo booth, face painting and other farm themed photo opportunities, crafts and games. Artists Kelsey K and Hickory Rose will be performing live! All rides and activities are free to attendees.
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4. Franklin Art Scene
Nov 4, 6p-9p
Downtown Franklin
In addition to showcasing an array of talented local artists, the Franklin Art Scene will feature a workshop on the business aspect of art during the free monthly crawl from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4 in Historic Downtown Franklin.
Michael Damico of Damico Frame & Art Gallery will host the workshop, “Q&A Business Sense: How to Develop Collectors of Your Work,” which will address common questions from artists looking to turn their creativity into a career. The free session will take place at 7 p.m at O’More College of Design on the second floor of the Abbey Leix Mansion. Seating is very limited, and attendees are encouraged to register online through Eventbrite or the blog at www.damicogallery.com.
Also being highlighted at the community event is an art sale currently taking place at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 510 West Main Street.
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5. Wine Down Main
Nov 5, 7p-10p
Downtown Franklin
Main Street in downtown Franklin will be closed on Saturday, November 5, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. downtown Franklin for Wine Down Main Street, a unique wine tasting event where patrons move among venues in the city’s historic zone.
Wines, beers and spirits, provided by Lipman Brothers, are poured in all kinds of shops; food samplings are provided by area restaurants; and local musicians entertain along the way.
Wine Down Main Street benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee, Franklin and Fairview Clubs, and has raised more than $1,590,605 since its inception in support of youth ages 5 – 18 years old.
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