Sep 06

Bluegrass Under the Stars

Summer nights invite lingering and lounging under the stars at Cheekwood, where over five magical evenings, music fills the air. During the Under the Stars Concert Series, the region’s finest players, writers and singers perform in Cheekwood’s signature lush gardens while food trucks prepare mouthwatering bites and vendors offer wines by the bottle, local brews and craft cocktails. Music lineups are as diverse as they are spectacular: Jazz, Bluegrass and Songwriters nights beckon, promising something for everyone. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a slow-down session in the summer breeze, while immersing yourself in the soundtrack of the season.

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Aug 23 to Aug 25

Songwriters Under the Stars (Nashville, TN)

Summer nights invite lingering and lounging under the stars at Cheekwood, where over five magical evenings, music fills the air. During the Under the Stars Concert Series, the region’s finest players, writers and singers perform in Cheekwood’s signature lush gardens while food trucks prepare mouthwatering bites and vendors offer wines by the bottle, local brews and craft cocktails. Music lineups are as diverse as they are spectacular: Jazz, Bluegrass and Songwriters nights beckon, promising something for everyone. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a slow-down session in the summer breeze, while immersing yourself in the soundtrack of the season.

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Jul 19

Jazz Under the Stars (Nashville, TN)

The genre-defying New Orleans icons, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, headline this
extraordinary night. Their sound, self-described as a “musical gumbo,” is renowned
globally, promising an unforgettable sonic journey. Known for high-energy
performances, this group is synonymous with exhilarating shows where they combine a
dynamic fusion of upbeat brass arrangements with bebop jazz, funk, and R&B. This
freewheeling celebration kicks off with a stellar performance by the 18-piece Ryan
Middagh Jazz Orchestra. Special thanks to Jazz Under the Stars Media Partner Jazzy
88 WFSK.

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May 02 to Sep 01

TROLLS: Save the Humans (Nashville, TN)

The imaginative exhibition Trolls: Save the Humans by artist Thomas Dambo blends art,
nature, and messages of sustainability. Six giant trolls are intertwined with Cheekwood’s
unique gardens, trees, and historic landscape for a one-of-a-kind storytelling
experience. Denmark-based recycle artist Thomas Dambo brings a creative approach to
his multifaceted installations. Dambo’s vision is to create art that inspires people to have
adventures in nature and demonstrate that trash can be turned into something
beautiful. Children and adults alike will enjoy imagining each of the six featured trolls’
tales while considering their messages to humankind.

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Apr 27

Garden Class “The Fragrant Garden” (Fort Myers, FL)

This class is designed to introduce a large variety of plants that will enhance your gardens with olfactory bouquets – all season long. Whether your goal is to create an enchanting evening garden, attract new pollinators, or fill the day with sweet whiffs, this program is designed for you! At the end of the in-class presentation, we will have some fun with aromatherapy by introducing participants to the meaning, purpose and value of a host of amazing fragrances – often found in many of the rare tropical flowers here at Edison Ford. Participants will be able to prepare their own “signature” room or linen scent while in class.

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Jun 29

Interventions: Ann Carrington Opening Day (Nashville, TN)

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens names international sculptor Ann
Carrington as the 2024 INTERVENTIONS artist, with an exhibition running June 29 – October
27, 2024. Now in its third year, INTERVENTIONS launched in 2021 as an arts initiative to
activate the historic period rooms, and to seek inspiration from the Cheek family. The series
invites renowned artists from around the globe to imagine and implement a connection
between their contemporary work and the historic pieces within the Cheekwood Mansion.

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Mar 30

Big Bloom at Yew Dell (Crestwood, KY)

Our traditional Big Bloom has started with a bright and colorful array of 18,901 bulbs ranging from daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths. You can see the beginning of an excellent season at our Opening Day event on March 30!

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Mar 28

Gather and Grow- I HEART PLANTS: Passion for Plants (Statesboro, GA)

Plant lovers are an endangered species. How can we cultivate a passion for the botanical in a generation that may not even be familiar with the term? Join Botanic Garden Director Todd Beasley for lunch and discussion.

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Mar 09 to Apr 14

Cheekwood in Bloom: Belle Fleurs (Nashville, TN)

Bienvenue to spring at Cheekwood! This year, impressions of France are brought to life with 250,000 blooming bulbs in cheerful pastel colors. Just as the exploration into Edgar Degas through works on paper are on view in the museum, Belles Fleurs comes alive in the Color Garden with a nod to classical French garden design. Traverse along parterre-inspired gardens and stop to capture a photo at the model Eiffel Tower. Warm pinks, apricots, and lavenders balance bolder expressions of red and yellow to further the echoes of Impressionism.

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Apr 26 to Apr 27

Yew Dell Botanical Gardens’ Spring Plant Sale (Crestwood, KY)

Yew Dell staff scour the planet for the best, the newest and the most tried-and-true to save you the trouble of doing it yourself. And the vast majority of plants for sale were grown right here in our on-site nursery. We’ll have our industry leading staff here to answer questions and help with recommendations. Our Garden Gift Shop staff will have special new offerings for the home and garden. And Martha Lee’s Café will be here to keep you fueled up throughout the day.

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