Gun Show near us

This weekend for those inclined, we have two gun shows happening nearby.

In Mufreesboro we have on Mar 19-20 at the Mid-TN Expo Center, 1209 Park Ave the RK Show. The RK shows were in Smyrna for a short time before the VA center closed the expo center in Smyrna.

In Nashville we have the Bill Goodmans Gun and Knife show at the Nashville Fairgrounds. Pictures show how it looks, and the last time I went to one of theirs I helped my brother pick out his first handgun...a Ruger P345.

If this is what you count as fun, and I do, then this coming weekend looks like it will be busy for you.

Best Thing I Ever Ate - Raz'z

The Plowhaus Presents: Abstrakta

The Plowhaus Artists Cooperative has announced an opening this week. They put on good shows - and the openings are full of interesting people. As a side note, if you've never done the "Nashville Gallery Crawl," it's worth doing. It's a long party of art openings and free drinks and food. The only way to beat something this cool would be to get some art here in Smyrna. I'm still working on that.

Now here's the Plowhaus info:


Plowhaus Artists Cooperative presents
ABSTRAKTA
April 4- 25, 2009
Opening Reception during Nashville Art Crawl: April 4th from 6-10pm

The Plowhaus Artists Cooperative of Nashville proudly presents ABSTRAKTA, an exhibition of abstract art. In this group exhibit, Plowhaus artists delve into art without limits, where form, color and composition become a universal means of communication to create an emotional response and spiritual connection with the community.


Artists include:
Carrie Mills, Beth Winnett, Susan Striepe, Franne Lee, Franco Scaramuzza, John Holland, Candice Brett, Barry A. Noland, Judy Klich, Stephen McClure, Nubian Sun, Tom Winnett, Robert Bruce Scott, Beth Inglish, Mandy Peitz. Jamie Bandtin, Marsha Rusk, Odenedo
Betsy Clapsaddle, Mel Davenport, Celeste Holliman, Catherine Chaput, Michelle Schrieber, Shonna Sexton, John Barcus, Peach McComb, and Tammy Rochelle


The Plowhaus Artist's Cooperative
www.plowhaus.org
Tennessee Art League Building
808 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Nashville, Tenn.
Gallery Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10am to 4pm
About Plowhaus
Plowhaus is a 501(c)(3) artist-supported cooperative and gallery space dedicated to presenting new art to the Nashville community. Plowhaus was the first gallery to open in East Nashville. It is committed to support, challenge and inspire artistic growth among its members and to build, educate and sustain audiences for contemporary art.
www.plowhaus.org

David Goodman and the HEROES AND VILLAINS ART SHOW

Local Smyrna artist David Goodman has announced that he will be showing some of his artworks at a local show.

HEROES AND VILLAINS ART SHOW – TOMORROW NIGHT!

Middle Tennessee-based artist David Yener Goodman is pleased to announce the debut of his new work "STAKEOUT" at the Plowhaus "HEROES AND VILLAINS" art event.

"STAKEOUT" is the latest in his B-movie and film noir-inspired black and white painting series. It will be hanging alongside his three B-movie portraits "Killer From Space," "Scream!" and "Mean Old Lady."

You're invited to stop in, enjoy free refreshments and enjoy art from David Goodman and other local comic-book and pop artists. Even better, the art is for sale – providing you with a once-in-a-lifetime chance to find the perfect piece to decorate your secret hideout.

The opening reception will be held TOMORROW night, August 2nd (Gallery Crawl Night) at the Plowhaus Gallery (the 2nd floor of the Tennessee Art League Building – 808 Broadway, Nashville TN) from 6 to 10pm. Food, wine and entertainment by DJ will be provided. The show runs through August 30th, 2008.

Bring your super art-enjoying powers to "HEROES AND VILLIANS" - TOMORROW at the PLOWHAUS!
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ABOUT DAVID GOODMAN:

David Goodman's art has been featured in venues across Nashville and beyond. He originally hails from South Florida and has been painting and showing professionally for almost ten years. His pieces are in multiple private collections across the country. For more information, visit www.davidthegood.com or write: davidyenergoodman@gmail.com.

David is a regular commenter on This is Smyrna, TN. and we are wishing him the best. I have always like the Film Noir art pieces and his echo back to some of the great movie posters.

Politics gets mean

A person in Nashville decided to make a statement. I wonder how long till codes shuts them down.

"This is a huge LED sign belonging to Interstate AC Service in Nashville, TN. This sign overlooks I-40 westbound as it approaches downtown Nashville."

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I don't agree or disagree with this sign, I just like the fact that it can be openly said.