Being Savvy: Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers and kids in Nashville, TN

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Upcoming Events / Month-end Recap

February 26, 2009

We're close to the end of the week and the end of the month. Here are a few fun activities around town for you and your preschooler to enjoy this weekend.

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Grown-up Music That Kids Adore

February 23, 2009

Rock or pop, country or classical, there's a kiddie artist making music for kids in every genre. And grown-up artists like They Might Be GiantsBarenaked Ladies, and Lisa Loeb have recently recorded best-selling albums for kids. But why give your kids dumbed-down cutesy versions of the real thing? Preschoolers know a good thing when they hear it -- make sure you expose them to the music you love in addition to albums aimed at others their age.

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Christmas Sounds of Nashville

December 24, 2008

Wow, Christmas Eve is finally here. We've reached the end of our advent calendar and the end of the waiting -- tomorrow is the big day. Make some hot cocoa, build a big fire, and listen to your favorite Christmas albums all day long. My daughter likes to sing Christmas songs throughout the year, so she was especially thrilled when we broke out the Christmas CDs in late November. My family tends  Read more...

Nashville's Nutcracker

December 18, 2008

My three-year-old daughter Siri is fascinated with ballet. We've read every Angelina Ballerina book sixteen times, she'd rather twirl than walk through the grocery store, and she's going to find a sweet handmade purple tutu under the Christmas tree this year. We're a bit busy with holiday preparations to attend this year, but next December I'd like to treat her to her first professional ballet  Read more...

Moby, Mozart, or Miles: Best Concerts For Kids In Nashville

May 30, 2008

In a city where every neighbor plays an instrument (or two), even preschoolers can enjoy a little cult-cha. Dig out those opera glasses! Nashville 's best concerts for kids are found at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center . Its Pied Piper series of Saturday performances , quite frankly, blew me away. Get there early, because the fun starts with the lobby's  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in nashville

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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