Sugar Social: Dessert Tasting in Nashville

Hey South Wind! Get your sweet tooth ready! Coming up on August 14 is the Sugar Social put on by Gabe’s Gurl Event Productions.

This event sounds heavenly! It’s an evening of socializing, discovering, shopping, and basking in the luxury of beautiful desserts, confections, and chocolates. They will also showcase favorites and the newest tastes, including allergy friendly and healthier options.

Sorry folks, but you’ll have to leave the kids at home for this one; it’s strictly for the grown and sexy meaning 21+. For those of you that are of legal age, as long as you have a supreme sweet tooth and a tendency to eat your dessert first, then this is the place for you.

There is a dress code for the event: fly. The website states that the attire is casual chic, and for you to dress like you care. (I found that funny). This means no athletic wear, blue jean shorts, flip flops, ragged clothing, or beach wear.

All of this is taking place at the O Gallery in historic Arcade in downtown Nashville, about 25 minutes away from South Wind Apartments.

The event isn’t free however; tickets in advance from eventbrite.com are $15 and tickets at the door are $25 IF there is room at the venue. If I were you, I’d get the VIP ticket. What does that entail? Well, you get unlimited tastings of the most creative and unique gourmet sweets we can find anywhere, including premium low sugar, gluten-free, and other healthy alternatives; wine tasting hosted by Lisa Mays of WineWithLisa.com; non-alcoholic samples and sips for those willing to try something new; and much more!

If  I were you, I’d run to this event. They are held monthly on every 2nd Saturday. We’ve missed the one for July, but the next event is taking place on August 14th from 2 pm to 5 pm. See you there, and bring your sweet tooth!

Directions to O Gallery from South Wind Apartments:

Head north on Southwinds Blvd toward Emery Ln. Turn right at Murfreesboro Rd. Turn left to merge onto I-65 N. Take exit 209 to merge onto George L Davis Blvd. Turn right at Church St. Turn left at 5th Ave N. Your destination will be on the right.

What Else Is Going On July 4th Weekend?

Hey South Wind! Fireworks and cookouts aren’t the only thing going on this weekend!  Around the Nashville area, there are two other events that stand out to me for this weekend: the Hot Chicken Festival, and the Let Freedom Sing festivities.

“Music is the soul of Nashville and hot chicken feeds the soul of Music City.“

Buckshot Malone, July 1977

Just the name ‘Hot Chicken Festival‘ tickles me. Not the ’spicy’ chicken festival…just hot. Since chicken ‘feed the soul of Music City‘, it’s only right that they have a festival in it’s honor, especially during the weekend that we’re celebrating our nation’s independence. This free event features local restaurants, amateur cooking competition, inflatable bounces for the kids, the Yazoo Brewery beer garden, and of course, the legendary Nashville music. There will be free chicken ‘hot’  giveaways to the first 500 people at East Park (700 Woodland Street), so get there early! The festival lasts from Noon until 5 pm.

The Let Freedom Sing Festival is taking place Friday, July 2nd through Sunday, July 4th. Yes, this is another Independence weekend themed event, but it’s just too big not to mention. They’re offering free live music, family fun and incredible fireworks all weekend long. Best part? All events are FREE!! So head over to Riverfront Park, come early, and stay late.

Happy 4th of July!

Birthday Bash for a Boat: General Jackson’s 25th!

That’s right folks! The city of Nashville is holding a shindig for the General Jackson Showboat.  And guess what? You’re invited!

On Friday, July 2, the Jackson will have two birthday party boat excursions – at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – for just $8 each, the same price charged in 1985. Hmm…just $8 for a fantastic ride on a showboat where music, food, and drinks will be in attendance? I’m there!

There are also other events going on next week to commemorate the boats anniversary. On Wed., June 30, the excursion will be turned into an 80’s dance party cruise for the night. Also, celebrity captains will be on board from June 30-July 2.

Boarding begins a half-hour before the cruise starts, and each cruise lasts 90 minutes.

So put on your party hats, and sing Happy Birthday to General Jackson!

ABC Summer Block Party

Hmmm, summer, soap stars, and country music…yep. That sounds like something worth doing, This weekend, June 11-12, the ABC Summer Block Party kicks off during the Country Music Awards Music Festival in Nashville.

It’s just a big celebrity bash! ABC stars will be there either performing, signing autographs, or enjoying the festivities, and there will be plenty of country music abound! The party will also include daily activities and games such as “Name that ABC Tune” and “Daytime Drama.”

Are any of you South Wind residents soap opera fans? Well, if so, you just may see some of your favorite soap celebs at the ABC Summer Block Party. You’ve got host Johnny Zacchara from General Hospital, Kathy Brier, Kassie DePaiva and Bobbie Eakes (All My Children and One Life to Live collectively) will be present, and actually performing with their group, the Divas of Daytime!

The ABC Summer Block Party will be held inside the music festival’s Family Zone in Hall of Fame Park. Come out this weekend and have a blast! Bring your friends!

Directions from South Wind Apartments:

Head north on Southwinds Blvd toward Emery Ln. Turn right at Murfreesboro Rd. Turn left to merge onto I-65 N. Take exit 209 B for Demonbreun St. Turn right at Demonbreun St.