Leisure: Arts & Entertainment

The Finer Things. Mature Wine. Mature Love.

Sep 02, 2018 at 10:00 am by Paulette Jackson

This Monday, Sept. 3, is a national holiday in honor of Labor Day, celebrated not only with picnics and gatherings, but also a day of rest from our professional labors. In th.... Read More

Boro Art Crawl salutes #MurfreesboroLoves

Aug 31, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Voice Wire

In October 2017, many Murfreesboro residents proudly displayed #MurfreesboroLoves logos in their businesses, at their homes, on their campuses, and on their social.... Read More

Comedy, Poetry and Live Music to Return to the Boro 'Under 1 Roof'

Aug 29, 2018 at 11:09 am by KoryWells

Local poet Christopher Williams is producing the second installment of his live comedy, poetry and music show, "Under 1 Roof," on Friday evening, September 7, at The Warehouse.... Read More
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Coffee and Conversation: A visit to The Full Moon Market

Aug 28, 2018 at 12:30 pm by The Old Wolf

Art is a very subjective thing. It takes on many forms and draws from many genres. Certain seasons evoke a mood and charm inimical to their presence. I don’t think any t.... Read More

Hat-tips, Handshakes, Hashtags and Hearing the Sounds of Silence

Aug 26, 2018 at 10:00 am by Paulette Jackson 2

And in the naked light I sawTen thousand people maybe morePeople talking without speakingPeople hearing without listeningPeople writing songs that voicesnever shareAnd no.... Read More

Award-winning Murfreesboro poet Kerri French to read at Scarritt Bennett

Aug 22, 2018 at 12:00 pm by KoryWells

Murfreesboro author Kerri French will read her poetry at Poet's Corner, a monthly event at Nashville's Scarritt Bennett Center, on Thursday, Aug. 23.  French is the auth.... Read More
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Poetry in the Boro offers monthly featured poets, open mic

Aug 21, 2018 at 08:00 am by KoryWells

Like music, there's some kind of poetry for everybody. Now entering its third year, Poetry in the Boro is a monthly event where all kinds of poetry and poets are welcome. The.... Read More

Music is loud, proud at Southern Girls Rock Camp 2018

Jul 29, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Voice Wire

The Southern Girls Rock Camp again gave young aspiring musicians a chance to showcase their musical and arts talents for the 16th year at Middle Tennessee State University. H.... Read More

TechTales: How music therapy can help in turbulent times

Jul 26, 2018 at 09:11 am by tchoate

Has the political season and the non-stop negative news cycle got you down? For the musically inclined, writing songs has long been cheap therapy for times like these. Some o.... Read More

Murfreesboro names new artist laureates for 2018-2019

Jul 19, 2018 at 01:00 pm by Voice Wire

Distinguished Murfreesboro-based artists Kory Wells, Gale Stoner, and Ashley Buchanan have been selected as the 2018 through 2019 Artist Laureates for the City of Murfreesboro.... Read More

Middle Tennessee is 4th most arts-vibrant are in US

Jul 19, 2018 at 10:43 am by Voice Wire

The Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, TN metro area has ranked #4 on the list of top 20 most arts vibrant large communities in the U.S. SMU’s National Center.... Read More

Read Shakespeare aloud at Shakespeare Allowed

Jul 05, 2018 at 01:00 pm by Voice Wire

Love Shakespeare? Join the Rutherford County Shakespeare Allowed group at Linebaugh Public Library and read through all his works. On the third Saturday of each month, we wil.... Read More
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Murfreesboro's Laureates bring the community together with an art show

Jul 03, 2018 at 11:00 am by Creative Movements

Murfreesboro very own Laureates show "The Other Side: Contrasts in Our Community" is a must see! The laureates found a way to collaborate and use their skill to bring a show.... Read More

'Soul Food Sundays' join differing faiths into single community

Jun 29, 2018 at 09:00 am by Itsmedawny

Webster’s definition of community is a unified body of individuals. There is just something quaint about a community that is unified. The picture perfect visual identi.... Read More
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Art exhibit celebrates well-known poem 'The Bridge Builder'

Jun 28, 2018 at 11:00 am by KoryWells

A poem that became famous over 100 years ago and has a Murfreesboro connection is reaching a new audience through an exhibit now in the Rotunda of the Murfreesb.... Read More