Sumner Weekend: 5 Happenings This Weekend

1It’s a Wonderful Life at Palace Theater

Saturday, December 23
7pm
Palace Theater
146 N Water Ave, Gallatin

See an angel get his wings in this Christmas favorite. The movie starts at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted and concessions will be available for purchase. Learn more here.

2Sundays Between With Easy Green at Tennessee Brew Works

Sunday, December 24
1pm – 3pm
Tennessee Brew Works
809 Ewing Avenue, Nashville

“Sundays Between with Easy Green” is a harmonious fusion of two beloved musical genres – Bluegrass and the iconic sounds of the Grateful Dead! Hosted at Tennessee Brew Works, this enchanting Sunday residency takes place from 1-3pm, inviting all music enthusiasts to immerse themselves in a musical celebration. No cover.

The afternoon melodies are perfectly complemented by the flavors of Tennessee Brew Works’ celebrated craft beers, delicious food offerings and welcoming ambiance, setting the stage for a enjoyable afternoon gathering.

Whether you’re a devoted fan of the Grateful Dead, an aficionado of Bluegrass tunes, or simply someone seeking to spend a blissful Sunday afternoon, “Sundays Between with Easy Green” is the place to be.

Learn more here.

3ICE – Polar Express at Opryland

photo courtesy of Gaylord Opryland

Runs through January 1, 2024
Gaylord Opryland,2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville

Gaylord Opryland’s 40^th annual A Country Christmas began on November 10, 2023 and runs through January 1, 2024. The resort’s signature attraction features a brand-new ICE! theme, The Polar Express™, based upon the beloved Warner Bros holiday film. Using more than two million pounds–or 1,000 tons–of ice, “The Polar Express” is brought to life in ice sculpture form by a team of 40 world-class ice artisans from Harbin, China.

Find tickets here.

4Paint ‘Happy Penguin’ at Painting With a Twist

Saturday, December 23
1pm – 3pm
Painting With a Twist
206 Indian Lake Blvd, #9, Hendersonville

This event is suitable for those age 5 and up. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Children 10 and older can be dropped off.

Snacks & Drinks (non-alcoholic) are welcomed.

Painting will begin promptly at the start time listed. You may arrive 15 minutes early to get comfortable. The entire length of the class will be needed to complete the painting. If you are more than 15 minutes late to the class you may not be allowed to paint and your payment will be forfeited.

If you’re coming with others, but making reservations separately, give us your group’s name in the Special Request box, so you can be seated together.

Purchase tickets here.

5Country Music Hall of Fame Offers ‘Pay What You Want’

Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museu

Now through January 31, 2024
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will offer pay-what-you-want admission for Nashville area residents beginning Friday, Dec. 1, through Jan. 31, 2024. Providing an opportunity for locals to explore the museum and the history of country music, the pay-what-you-want admission will apply to those living in Davidson and its bordering counties – Cheatham, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson. Learn more here.