Weekend Happenings: Jan. 28th-31st

Join me and my friends for a BRAVE launch DRIVE-THRU party this Sunday, January 31st from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. celebrating Sissy Goff’s book geared towards teen girls! We will have Tiny Little Donuts, Coffee Cart, swag bags for 50 (given throughout the event), prizes, photo ops and lots more! Hope to see you there!

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For the third year, Cheekwood is excited to present Orchids in the Mansion, an exhibit that celebrates orchids and other tropical foliage with colorful and creative displays arranged throughout the Mansion’s historic rooms. The exhibit will be open to the public beginning Saturday, Jan. 30, and will run through Sunday, Feb. 28. 

There will also be a Virtual Lecture series to discuss this year’s displays and at-home orchid care. The first, “Orchids 101 Online Workshop,” will take place Saturday, Feb. 6 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. and will cover foundational information for growing common orchids year-round. The second lecture, “Orchid Repotting Online Workshop,” will take place Saturday, Feb. 13 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. and will share the essential steps for repotting orchids. Advanced registration is required for both lectures, which cost $15 for non-members and $12 for members. Learn more and register at www.cheekwood.org/calendar. 

Admission to this exhibit, which will be open Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. till 5 p.m., is included with the purchase of a “Gardens & Mansion Access” ticket, which must be purchased in advance online at cheekwood.org. Admission for members is free and must be reserved in advance online. 

Grab a family meal kit from Moe’s Southwest Grill from Monday, January 18th through Sunday, January 31st to benefit Faithfully Restored. Here are the details:

*Download the Moe’s app

* Use code RESTORE2021 for $5 off Moe’s Family Meal Kits 

*Faithfully Restored will receive 10% off proceeds with use of the code

*The code is valid through the app at all Middle TN locations: Belle Meade, Vanderbilt/West End, Opry Mills, Mt. Juliet, Brentwood, Franklin/Cool Springs, Spring Hills, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville and Clarksville

*The code is good for one use per account

*You will need to manually enter the code in the “My Rewards” section of the app 

*Family Meal Kit options are Fajita Kit, Taco Kit and Nacho Kit

Take a night off from cooking and support women through 

Faithfully Restored at the same time! 

Winterfest is happening at Gaylord Opryland now through March 21st! Activities include: At Pinetop outdoor village, there’s plenty of space for enjoying oversized winter light displays, live  performances, tubing, ice skating and lessons, ice bumper cars, winter warmer beverages plus an all-new, live  Fire & Ice Skating Show featuring champion skaters, big jumps, fast spins and awe-inspiring throws and lifts.  Jack Frost’s Frigid Finds Scavenger Hunt where kids and adults become real-life explorers as they navigate the  resort for clues to earn a special prize.  Travel down our scenic indoor river for the Winter Riverboat Ride in the 4.5 acre Delta atrium  ∙ The Wildlife Rescue Experience presented by bubly™ guides guests throughout the resort to track down  endangered species and help ensure that they are monitored for their protection. The free adventure  highlights indigenous animals from Colorado and, with the magic of augmented reality, brings them to life before  the participants’ eyes. Private carriage rides  The resort’s famous Magnolia lawn holiday lights display will remain in place through March 21 for a wintry evening stroll ∙ Other free activities include a movie theatre, Winter Animal Encounters, selfie spots, and self-guided hotel tours.