You're Invited: Community Events at Vanderbilt

[Hillsboro West End Neighborhood]

Check out events happening at Vanderbilt University this month.

YOU'RE INVITED Dear Neighbor, Vanderbilt University is excited to bring you our monthly roundup of community events! Each month, we share highlights of upcoming concerts, lectures, exhibits, family activities and more—designed to connect you with our campus, collaborators, and community. We hope you’ll join us to experience all that Vanderbilt has to offer. Vanderbilt Community Chorus Concert Turner Recital Hall Saturday, May 3, 2 p.m. Celebrate the Vanderbilt Community Chorus's 25th anniversary, with Echoes: Twenty-Five Years in Song, revisiting memorable pieces from the ensemble's rich repertoire. This concert is free and open to the public—tickets are not required. See Details Jubilation! Exhibition Opening National Museum of African American Music Saturday, May 10 Don't miss the opening of "Jubilation!"—a traveling exhibit celebrating the Fisk Jubilee Singers. Explore the groundbreaking 2,500 sq. ft. exhibition celebrating their impact and the spirituals tradition. Get Tickets Hillsboro-West End Neighborhood Garden Tour Blair Boulevard and 25th Avenue Sunday, May 11, 1–4 p.m. Celebrate Mother’s Day with a stroll through the beautiful gardens of a historic neighborhood at this family-friendly event. A free trolley offers hop-on, hop-off convenience along the tour route. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Get Tickets Chipping Away: The Life and Legacy of Sculptor William Edmondson Vanderbilt Divinity School Tuesday, May 13, 6 p.m. Join us for a free screening of this documentary short film on Nashville’s groundbreaking 20th century Black sculptor William Edmondson. Engage with artists and scholars in a discussion on the enduring value of his work.  Get Tickets Then and Now: The History of Minority Communities in Nashville Nashville Public Library Wednesday, May 14, 5:30 p.m. Learn about the history of Nashville's North African communities and their impact on our city through the scholarly work of noted historians and the personal stories of community members.  Register to Attend Meet the Astronomer: Celtic Constellations Dyer Observatory Thursday, May 15, 8 p.m. Each culture across the world has its own stories to describe the stars and navigate the cosmos. In this talk, astronomer William Lamb will explain the importance of constellations and why we use them in astronomy and culture. Get Tickets More Upcoming Events Dark Testament Exhibit On view until May 14 Vanessa Charlot: Between Rivers and Revolutions Exhibition On view until June 13 Scalarities: Race, Space, and Miniature Art Exhibit opens May 2, 6 p.m. On view until May 31 Browse the full Vanderbilt University event calendar to see more events open to the public.   View Full Event Calendar   CHEER ON THE COMMODORES Stay up to date with all the action from Vanderbilt Athletics. From thrilling matchups to exciting rivalries, there's always something happening on the field, court or track. Explore the complete schedule and join us in supporting our student-athletes.   View All-Sports Schedule   GETTING TO VANDERBILT Plan Your Visit Take advantage of WeGo public transit options for a convenient and sustainable way to reach the Vanderbilt campus. Four bus routes run along the perimeter of campus, providing access to our event venues. Using public transit means you won’t need to worry about parking, making your visit to campus more convenient.   See Transit Options   WEST END HILLSBORO MIDTOWN THOMPSON-WEDGEWOOD Fare Information WeGo fixed-route service, which serves Vanderbilt’s campus, accepts the QuickTicket fare payment system, or exact cash only. QuickTicket is available as a smartphone app or a reloadable card and can be preloaded with value for easy use. Visit the "WeGo to Vanderbilt" page to learn more about routes, schedules and how to use QuickTicket. Manage your preferences | Opt Out using TrueRemove™ Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails. View this email online. 110 21st Avenue South Suite 1001 | Nashville, TN 37203 US This email was sent to hwen...@gmail.com. To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.