Tennessee Performing Arts Center Announces Their April Events

TPAC is located in the James K. Polk Cultural Center at 505 Deaderick Street in downtown Nashville, occupying an entire city block between 5th and 6th Avenues and Deaderick and Union Streets. Also housing the Tennessee State Museum, the cultural center adjoins the 18 story James K. Polk Office Tower.

CATS
April 1-8PM
April 2-2PM & 8PM
April 3-1PM & 6:30PM
Andrew Jackson Hall - 505 Deaderick
$32.50-$68
There's no better way to introduce your family to the wonders of live theater than with the magic, the mystery, the memory of CATS. What began as a musical about cats after Andrew Lloyd Webber picked up a book of poems in an airport bookshop has become one of the longest running shows in Broadway's history. Winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, CATS features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless melodies, including the hit song, "Memory."
615/782-4040
tpac.org

Before the People Came
April 2- 2:00 p.m.
James K Polk Theater - 505 Deaderick
$11-$14
Groups of 10 or more - $7 per ticket
A horrible drought has settled on the desert plain, leaving the animals weak with thirst. Rabbit discovers a juicy pear tree, but it is guarded by a vicious tiger in no mood to share. Working together, the animals overcome this obstacle in a most unexpected way. Written for children by Dr. Jeff Obafemi carr, this musical is a heartwarming adaptation of an African folktale, infusing lessons on the importance of sharing and the value of diversity with original jazz and blues music your students will love. Suggested ages: best enjoyed by ages 3+. Lap Tickets are available in the theater lobby, day of show only, for children under 2 years of age.
615/782-4040
tpac.org

The Art of Beer
April 7 - 6 PM
TPAC's War Memorial Auditorium - across from the 6th Avenue entrance to TPAC
$25
As adults we always need to continue to learn, and learning more about beer won't be a chore at The Art of Beer on April 7th, 2011. The Art of Beer is part of a tasting series at TPAC that benefits TPAC Education. Brewers and brewery representatives will guide us through a selection of High Gravity beers from Abita, Yazoo and Chimay. High Gravity Beer is a long-standing European tradition and is growing in popularity in the U.S. The term is used to designate specialty craft beers with an increased gravity "pull" in the fermentation process. They are higher in alcohol because they contain more sugar and other ingredients that are used to create complex, flavorful and unique beers. High gravity beers are meant to be sipped and appreciated, even paired with foods like wine.
615/782-4040
tpac.org

 

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