NASHVILLE, TNNASHVILLE, TNNASHVILLE, TNLISTEN TO THE

LOCALSInsider advice on

where to eat, drink, shop, and relax

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

What to do and where to do it from Memorial Day

to Labor Day

TAKE A SIPFresh and fizzy

with cucumber bitters from El Guapo Bitters

in NOLA

PACK YOUR BAG

Style essentials for a Southern summer

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JESSIE BAYLIN

I HIT HAPPY HOUR AT Pinewood Social (pinewoodsocial.com). Get a pitcher of a fancy cocktail and a few dozen oysters and you’re golden. And if we’re going old school, we’ll head to Sperry’s (sperrys.com) in Belle Meade from 5 to 7 p.m. for the Burton’s Bites menu.

I’M TRACKING DOWN the Hummus Chick at the farmers’ market for smooth-as-silk hummus. My favorite is the Spicy Canvas with Pesto. ilovehummuschick .com

A LOCAL RESTAURANT TOTALLY

WORTH THE BUZZ IS The 404 Kitchen, located inside of a shipping container. Chef Matt Bolus is doing some-thing awfully special inside that jewel box. the404nashville .com

I’M TAKING MY DATE TO City House for belly ham pizza and roast chicken with Jezebel Sauce. cityhousenashville.com

MY ROAD TRIP PLAYLIST INCLUDES

Jorge Ben Jor, Darlene Love, Steely Dan, Fleetwood Mac, and a little Charlie Rich on top.

I ESCAPE SUMMER RAINSTORMS AT the Belcourt Theatre. They have local microbrews on tap, and the snack bar is well-curated with way more than just popcorn. belcourt.org

I FIND SHADE AT Radnor Lake. It is truly an oasis in Nashville. Get there early, before the heat rises. radnorlake.org

I’M DRINKING the coffee soda from Crema, a weird but wonderful sparkling coffee beverage. To drink it is to love it. crema-coffee.com

I’M PICNICKING AND CATCHING

THE SUNSET AT Arrington Vineyards, laid out on a blanket with my family. It’s so fun to pack up a light dinner in a cooler and watch the fireflies come out. arringtonvineyards.com

I SCOUR THE FARM STANDS AT the Franklin Farmers Market (franklinfarmersmarket.com). You cannot go without trying Ellie’s Old Fashioned Doughnuts (elliesdoughnuts .com).

FIRE UP THE GRILL AT Martin’s BBQ Joiny. If I’m having barbecue, it’s going to be Pat Martin’s barbecue … with a side of his beans and coleslaw, of course. martinsbbqjoint.com

SINGER/SONGWRITER, @JESSIEBAYLIN

LISTEN TO THE LOCALS

All events are subject to change. Check the website listed for up-to-date information.

M AY 2 7 - 30 NASHVILLE SOUNDS VS. COLORADO SPRINGS SKY SOXGreer Stadium. $8 and up; nashvillesounds.com

M AY 28 -A UGUST 2 7MUSIC CITY ROOTSLive music every Wednesday throughout the summer at The Loveless Cafe; you can also tune in at WHPY-FM 94.5. $10; musiccityroots.com

M AY 30 BREW AT THE ZOO Local food trucks, live music, animals and 100 crafts beers on tap at the Nashville Zoo after-hours. $50 and up; nashvillezoo.org

M AY 3 1 - J UNE 3 NASHVILLE SOUNDS VS. IOWA CUBSGreer Stadium. $8 and up; nashvillesounds.com

M AY 3 1 -A UGUST 30 MUSICIANS CORNEREvery Saturday, music from multiple genres entertains fans at Centennial Park. Free; musicianscornernashville.com

J UNE 6CONOR OBERSTThe singer/songwriter performs at 8 p.m. at the Ryman Auditorium. $29.50 and up; ryman.com

J UNE 7 FIRST SATURDAY ART CRAWLArt galleries throughout downtown Nashville host art openings and wine receptions the first Saturday of every month. Free; nashvilledowntown.com

J UNE 3STARS FOR SECOND HARVESTAcoustic-style performances by headliners Florida Georgia Line as well as other country favorites at Ryman Audito-rium. $35 and up; ryman.com

J UNE 3 THE MUSIC OF PINK FLOYDPerformed by the Nashville Symphony at the Schermer-horn Symphony Center. $44 and up; nashvillesymphony.org

J UNE 3 -8 WAR HORSEMusical performed at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. tpac.org

J UNE 4MARTY STUART’S LATE NIGHT JAMLive music from the Grammy winner at the Ryman Auditorium. $29.50 and up; ryman.com

J UNE 5EDWARD SHARPE AND THE MAGNETIC ZEROSRyman Auditorium. $33 and up; ryman.com

J UNE 9 - 1 2 NASHVILLE SOUNDS VS. RENO ACESGreer Stadium. $8 and up; nashvillesounds.com

J UNE 1 3 FULL MOON PICKIN’ PARTIES Live bluegrass music in Percy Warner Park Equestrain Center. $16.50 and up; friendsofwarnerparks.com

J UNE 1 3 - 1 6 NASHVILLE SOUNDS VS. TACOMA RAINIERS Greer Stadium. $8 and up; nashvillesounds.com

J UNE 1 5FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONSRyman Auditorium. $77 and up; ryman.com

J UNE 2 1 TASTE OF MUSIC CITY Food and drink festival held in Riverfront Park. $50 and up; tasteofmusiccity.com

CMA MUSIC FESTIVALJ UNE 5 -8

A three-day Music City festival featuring live music daily on multiple stages.

Some events free; cmaworld.com

NASHVILLE, TN

WHAT TO DO & WHERE TO DO IT

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

FROM MEMORIAL DAY TO LABOR DAY

All events are subject to change. Check the website listed for up-to-date information.

J UNE 26VINCE GILLRyman Auditorium. $27.50; ryman.com

J UNE 26 - 29 NASHVILLE SOUNDS VS. NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRSBaseball at Greer Stadium. $8 and up; nashvillesounds.com

J UNE 26 - J ULY 3 1 BLUEGRASS NIGHTS AT THE RYMANLive bluegrass performed at the Ryman Auditorium on Thursdays. $27.50; ryman.com

J UNE 28LINDSEY STIRLINGThe violin prodigy performs at the Ryman Auditorium. $32.50; ryman.com

J UNE 30 -J ULY 3NASHVILLE SOUNDS VS. MEMPHIS REDBIRDSBaseball at Greer Stadium. $8 and up; nashvillesounds.com

J ULY 4 MUSIC CITY HOT CHICKEN FESTIVALFried chicken cooking contest in East Park. Free; musiccity hotchickenfestival.com

J ULY 1 1 FULL MOON PICKIN’ PARTIES Live bluegrass music in Percy Warner Park Equestrain Center. $16.50 and up; friendsofwarnerparks.com

J ULY 1 1 - 1 3 NASHVILLE SOUNDS VS. ROUND ROCK EXPRESS

THE TOMATO ART FEST Contests, concerts, parades, and a 5k—all honoring the beloved vegetable (or arguably fruit) in East Nashville’s Five Points neighborhood. Free; tomatoartfest.com

A UGUST 1 4 - 1 7 SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKLive performances of some of Shakespeare’s classic plays in Centennial Park. $10 suggested donation; nashvilleshakes.org

A UGUST 20 -23 NASHVILLE SOUNDS VS. FRESNO GRIZZLIES Baseball at Greer Stadium. $8 and up; nashvillesounds.com

A UGUST 2 1 - 24 SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK Centennial Park. $10 suggested donation; nashvilleshakes.org

A UGUST 22 - 23 MUSIC CITY FESTIVAL & BBQ

Baseball at Greer Stadium. $8 and up; nashvillesounds.com

J ULY 1 7DAILEY & VINCENTThe bluegrass duo perform at the Ryman Auditorium. $27.50; ryman.com

J ULY 1 9 MAFIAOZA’S MUSIC CITY BREWER’S FESTIVALFood, brews, and live music in Walk of Fame Park. $35 and up; musiccitybrewersfest.com

J ULY 2 1 - 24 NASHVILLE SOUNDS VS. COLORADO SPRINGS SKY SOXBaseball at Greer Stadium. $8 and up; nashvillesounds.com

J ULY 2 5 - 28 NASHVILLE SOUNDS VS. OKLAHOMA CITY REDHAWKSBaseball at Greer Stadium. $8 and up; nashvillesounds.com

J ULY 3 1RICKY SKAGGS Ryman Auditorium. $27.50; ryman.com

A UGUST 7 - 1 1 NASHVILLE SOUNDS VS. ROUND ROCK EXPRESSBaseball at Greer Stadium. $8 and up; nashvillesounds.com

A UGUST 8FULL MOON PICKIN’ PARTIES Live bluegrass music in Percy Warner Park Equestrain Center. $16.50 and up; friendsofwarnerparks.com

A UGUST 8 -9

CHAMPIONSHIPLive music and barbecue at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds. musiccitybbq festival.com

A UGUST 24 - 2 7 NASHVILLE SOUNDS VS. SACRA-MENTO RIVER CATS Baseball at Greer Stadium. $8 and up; nashvillesounds.com

A UGUST 28 -S EPTEMBER 1 SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK Centennial Park, 6:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation; nashvilleshakes.org

2014 MUSIC CITY JULY 4TH CELEBRATION

J ULY 4Bring a blanket and celebrate our

freedom with live music and fireworks at The Lawn at Riverfront Park. Free;

visitmusiccity.com/july4th

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NASHVILLE, TN

THE COOL DOWNNOLA’S EL GUAPO CUCUMBER

BITTERS ADD BOTANICAL NOTES TO THIS FRESH AND

FIZZY GIN-BASED DRINK

THE DRINK

MAKE IT YOURSELF

Bruise or crumple 1 fresh mint sprig in a cocktail shaker to release flavor. Add 3 Tbsp. gin (such as Bristow); let stand 2 minutes. Discard mint. Add 4 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice, 4 1/2 tsp. simple syrup, and 6 dashes of cucumber bitters (such as El Guapo). Fill shaker with ice cubes. Cover with lid, and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled (about 30 sec-onds). Strain into a 10-oz. glass, and top with dry Champagne. Garnish with a mint sprig or cucumber slices.

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FOR THE LADIESSUIT UP AND STAND OUT IN THESE STYLE ESSENTIALS JUST RIGHT FOR A SOUTHERN SUMMER

PACK THE PERFECT BEACH BAG

1 THE BAG: Leather accents add

weight to this woven cotton tote,

handmade in Atlanta. $125;

andovertrask.com

2 THE HAT: A crochet overlay gives a

feminine take to this baseball cap.

$85; proudmary.org

3 THE TOWEL: Supersoft towels that

are totally customizable. $50;

meandredesign.com

4 THE SUNGLASSES: The latest designs

from NOLA brand KREWE come in

sleek and stylish shapes. $185;

kreweduoptic.com

5 THE COVER-UP: A breezy beaded

tunic by the queen bee of beach

style. $138; lillypulitzer.com

6 THE SWIMSUIT: This bold red

Marysia suit is an Everything But

Water exclusive; pair with a skirt

after hours. $304; everythingbut

water.com

7 THE WRISTLET: This water-resistant

bag can afford to get a little wet.

$32; haydenreis.com

8 THE SHOES: Memory foam on the

Jasmine flip-flop makes trekking

around the coast feel like walking

on sunshine. $198; elaineturner.com

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FOR THE GENTSYOUR NEW MUST-HAVES FOR THE BEACH AND BEYOND—ALL MADE IN THE SOUTH

PACK THE PERFECT BEACH BAG

1 THE HAT: Southern Proper’s Frat Hat is meant to be worn in and dirtied up. $28; southernproper.com

2 THE OYSTER KNIFE: Whip out this heirloom-quality hammered Edisto knife and prepare to impress. $350; williamsknife.com

3 THE SHIRT: Made of 100% cotton and prewashed for fit and comfort, Southern Tide’s T-shirt is the only one you’ll need this summer. $34; southerntide.com

4 THE BAG: This sturdy MAKR backpack can stand up to any active adventure. $245; makr.com

5 THE TOWEL: Nashville’s Turkish-T Deck Bath Terry Towel is lightweight with a layer of terry to keep you dry. $80; taigan.com

6 THE TRUNKS: Lilly Pulitzer’s granddaughter designs these salmon-hued shorts. $125; strongboalt.com

7 THE SUNGLASSES: D.C.-based Panda makes sleek wooden frames. Profits from every pair go toward charity. $120; wearpanda.com

8 THE SANDALS: Atlanta’s Clay + Bros keeps things simple with a rubber sole and parachute-cord straps. $65; clayandbros.com

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