Events for September 30 - October 7, 2012
Open: Sunday 11:00 am - 4:30 pmOpen: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Cheekwood is closed on Mondays
Exhibitions
Through August 25, 2013 Permanent Residents: Artists from Cheekwood’s CollectionSeptember 22 - October 31 Scarecrows
Ongoing TRAINS!
Courtyard Gallery
October 6 - October 31 PERSPECTRUM: Cheekwood + 219 5th AvenueTuesdays for Tots
October 2 Painterly Pumpkins
Draw inspiration from Cheekwood’s pumpkin patch before stopping by the studio. We will be finger painting, cutting and gluing to create our own unique painterly pumpkins!
Special Events
October 6 Tree Climbing Demonstrations
11:00 am AND 1:00 pm
Watch first-hand how arborists do their job with passion and purpose as they skillfully and safely maneuver in a tree while performing tree care tasks. Following the tree climbing demonstration, an ISA certified arborist will do a short presentation about the tools and tricks of the trade.
October 6 Family Studio Drop-In ‘ART’ivities
10am-2pm, Frist Learning Center Studios
Join us in the studios every weekend for interactive art and nature-themed activities. Using unique materials and methods, visitors young and old can create an art project all their own!
October 6 Live Music: Bluegrass in the Herb Garden
10am-1pm, Herb Garden
Tap your feet, clap your hands, and sing-along as some of Nashville’s finest musicians and instrumentalists bring bluegrass sounds to Cheekwood.
October 6 Live Music: Blair Student Musicians in the Museum of Art
11am-1pm, Museum of Art Drawing Room
Enjoy the sounds of talented student musicians from Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music as you view the art and exhibitions throughout the Museum.
Special Lectures and Tours
September 30 Guided Garden Tour
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Take a tour of our living exhibitions with Cheekwood's knowledgable guides, stopping to "dig deeper" and further explore Cheekwood's amazing gardens.
Tours are free and no reservation is required. Garden Tours meet at Botanic Hall.
September 30 Museum Guided Tour
1:00pm, Meets in the Museum Lobby
House and History: Cheekwood as a Country Place Estate
Cheekwood is one of the nation’s finest examples of a Country Place Estate. Join one of Cheekwood’s expert docents to discover the history of the Cheek family, learn of the design and construction of the mansion and grounds, and explore Cheekwood’s place in the country estate era.
October 6 Museum Guided Tour
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Explore the exhibition on a guided tour with Cheekwood’s knowledgeable docents.
Tours are free and no reservation is required. Meet in the Museum Foyer.
October 6 Guided Garden Tour
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Take a tour of our living exhibitions with Cheekwood's knowledgable guides, stopping to "dig deeper" and further explore Cheekwood's amazing gardens.
Tours are free and no reservation is required. Garden Tours meet at Botanic Hall.
October 7 Drawing Room Concert Series featuring Belmont’s School of Music
2:00pm, Museum of Art Drawing Room
Cheekwood is honored to partner with Belmont’s School of Music to offer a fall concert series in the Museum’s intimate Drawing Room. Enjoy live music by some of Nashville’s most talented musicians. All concerts take place from 2:00 to 3:00pm.
Sunday, October 7: String Orchestra
Sunday, October 14: Woods Piano Scholars
Sunday, October 21: Classical and Jazz String Quartets
Sunday, October 28: Brass and Flute Ensembles
October 7 Museum Guided Tour
1:00pm, Meets in the Museum Lobby
House and History: Cheekwood as a Country Place Estate
Cheekwood is one of the nation’s finest examples of a Country Place Estate. Join one of Cheekwood’s expert docents to discover the history of the Cheek family, learn of the design and construction of the mansion and grounds, and explore Cheekwood’s place in the country estate era.
October 7 Guided Garden Tour
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Take a tour of our living exhibitions with Cheekwood's knowledgable guides, stopping to "dig deeper" and further explore Cheekwood's amazing gardens.
Tours are free and no reservation is required. Garden Tours meet at Botanic Hall.
