Details: This new play by Tennessee playwright Katori Hall is a gripping re-imagination of what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s last night on earth could have been. On April 3, 1968, Dr. King returns to his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis after delivering his historic “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech to local...
Details: The story of the original Mercury Seven Astronauts comes to life in an original theatrical production. Chosen from hundreds of crackerjack pilots for their fitness, intelligence, and courage, Project Mercury was more than the story of individual missions. It defined the manned space flight program to come, from Gemini to Apollo eventually taking mankind from...
Details: Join our group at SoundWaves Gaylord Opryland for a fun-filled water day. Participants have the option of participating in a 20-minute educational program that is both informative and hands-on. Once the educational component is complete, families are welcome to explore and enjoy the 4-acre indoor water experience at their leisure. The educational component will...
Details: Return to Horace B. Smedley School where the Smedley Tornadoes have never won a football game. In fact, they have never even scored a single point! With such a poor record and a team that is out of control, kind-hearted Miss Nelson comes to the rescue when she enlists the help of her alter...
Details: Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love...
James Madison, Father of the Constitution When our nation was created, everyone did not have the same rights as one another. Even though the Declaration made big promises about life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, it takes the Constitution to make sure we are practicing what we believe. Meet James Madison, Father of the...
Details: A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover...
Details: Join our group as we visit the Tennessee State Museum and enjoy a playlist exhibit highlight tour. This trip will include a guided tour, scavenger hunt, and plenty of time to explore the museum on your own. This trip will be geared towards middle school age students, although other ages are welcome to participate....
Details: Explore the gamut of music listening technologies—from the record player to the MP3 player—in this collaborative, interactive program. Students are challenged to think critically as they make observations, compare and contrast, and eventually discover how and why these technologies have changed over time. Paired with time in the museum galleries, this program connects music...
Springtime on the Farm Explore all things springtime with us as we discuss the abundant natural resources at The Hermitage and the start of the farm’s yearly work. Join us for activities such as water testing, nature walks, bug repellent making, seed planting and more. All come-and-go activities will be available from 10 a.m. to...
Details: Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s masterpiece Sunday in the Park with George is a musical celebration of the art of making art. Inspired by Georges Seurat’s famous painting, “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte,” this Pulitzer-Prize winning musical peeks into the life of the artist and his journey of finding...
Details: Join our group at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary for a morning filled with owl information. This trip includes a 90-minute meet an owl program and a guided hike. Programing will include meeting their non-releasable education owls and discovering the varied habitats and adaptations of native owls. Participants may bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after...