Artist Spotlight: Jay Jenkins –– Woke3
By Marq Burnett Photography by Keep3 Jamal “Jay” Jenkins, known artistically as Woke3, describes himself as a melanated muralist and mixed-media artist from “Norf” (North) Nashville. Jenkins was born outside of Los Angeles but left the West Coast at the age of 4. The “Norf” raised and made him into the man he is today, and he hasn’t forgotten
Sidebar Opens Inside Boutique Hotel Bode
Downtown Nashville’s latest cocktail lounge, Sidebar, opened inside the boutique hotel Bode at the corner of Second Avenue and Korean Veterans Blvd. last week, delivering refreshing spirits, curated light bites and weekly live music programming in a laidback, downtown environment. The beverage program at Sidebar includes a mix of well-known classics and seasonally-inspired libations curated by beverage director and
Last Weekend for Yellow Rose Tea at Hermitage Hotel
March may be over but there is still one last opportunity to celebrate Women’s History Month. To honor and celebrate The Hermitage Hotel’s special role in the suffrage movement, the historic property has been hosting Yellow Rose Afternoon Tea, Celebrating Women's History Month, and will host it one last weekend before transitioning to another tea service. During this event
The Sylvan Hotel Opens in Atlanta’s Buckhead
Just as everyone is ready to hit the road, the Kimpton’s newest boutique property, The Sylvan Hotel, has opened it's doors in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood. A 1950s-era adaptive reuse boutique hotel with a midcentury modern design scheme, complemented by a splash of understated sophistication and heartfelt Southern hospitality, The Kimpton Sylvan includes 217 guest rooms, a vibrant living room
A&G Goes Virtual for Mark D. Sikes and Sarah Bartholomew
Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville Presents: A Virtual Conversation between Mark D. Sikes and Sarah Bartholomew Little did we know that last year's Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville was going to be one of the last big events we attended in 2020. A favorite for its vendors and flowers and speakers - not to mention its fundraising
The Gallery at Fort Houston Hosts CHROMA 2020
Through December 19, 2020, The Gallery at Fort Houston is presenting CHROMA - A Contemporary Survey of American Glass. The second installment of Meredith Edmondson and Jennifer Crescuillo’s exemplary annual exhibition, CHROMA 2020 also welcomes guest juror Pam Marlene Taylor, as well as a presenting sponsorship from Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass. While the overall representation of sculptural work
Belmont University’s O’More College Celebrates 50 Years
Social media campaign kicks off 50-day elevation of good design The O’More College of Architecture and Design at Belmont University celebrates its 50th anniversary this fall, beginning with a social media campaign that launches today, Friday, Nov. 13, and continues for the next 50 days. Initiated on the O’More Instagram account @omorecollege, this series will comprise 50 high achievements
Hola Yoga Features Fine Design
Hola Yoga, one of the East side’s newest studios, open for in-person and virtual classes, is totally worth visiting, and not just for its traditional yoga classes including vinyasa, heated vinyasa, flow foundations, slow flow, yin, restorative and Bhakti. It is also worth going to see how owner Khrystyne Baltodano crafted her intentionally-designed boutique fitness space. Her vision for
The Hermitage Hotel Added to National Historic Landmark Registry
Nashville’s Leading Luxury Hotel Receives Historic Status The Hermitage Hotel has joined a prestigious list of landmarks around the country. The National Parks Department has added the world-renowned, 110-year-old property to the National Historic Landmark Registry - the only hotel in Tennessee to hold such status. The luxury hotel, which opened in 1910, will join other special properties throughout
Improving the Past
Architect Scott Wilson earns Chrysalis award for historic cottage renovation The award-winning boutique architecture firm of Scott Wilson announced one of its projects has been named a Regional Award Winner in the Residential Historic Renovation category of the 2019 Chrysalis Awards for Remodeling Excellence. The award-winning project, a 1950s cottage renovation in Brentwood, delivered an open floorplan, privacy and