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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120504T00
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120504T00
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SUMMARY:"The Magic Mirror Diaries" - A Snow White Tea Party - comes to Belmont Mansion May 26
DESCRIPTION:The Story of Snow White Comes to Belmont Mansion This Spring    The Magic Mirror saw it all ... and he's ready to tell his story. Illustration by Laura Barrett    Mirror\, mirror – tell me please\, who’s joining us this May for tea? We hope you will!    From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday\, May 26\, Belmont Mansion welcomes “The Magic Mirror Diaries\,” a unique retelling of Snow White’s story as told by the mirror that saw it all.    And joining the Magic Mirror as he narrates his take on the dysfunctional fairytale family are none other than Snow White and the Queen.    Following the performance\, families are invited to meet the characters\, and enjoy refreshments\, live music and Snow White-themed games and craft activities in the grand salon.    Cupcakes\, scones and a selection of teas will be provided by sponsor Savannah Tea Company.    Admission is $15 per person\, $10 for members. Although it is general seating\, space is limited to 80 people\, so register in advance by calling Belmont Mansion at 615-460-5459.    About Savannah Tea Company     Located in Nashville’s historic Germantown\, Savannah Tea Company is a restaurant and gift shop specializing in high teas\, bridal teas\, bridesmaid luncheons\, baby showers and birthday parties. Savannah Tea Company is open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features specialty cakes and more than 100 varieties of tea.    For more information\, please call 615-248-2288 or visit www.savannahteacompany.com. Also\, find Savannah Tea Company on Facebook and Twitter\, keywords “Savannah Tea Company\,” and visit their newly-launched food blog at savannahteacompanyblog.virb.com.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/the-magic-mirror-diaries-a-snow-white-tea-party-comes-to-belmont-mansion-may-26/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120317T220000
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DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
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SUMMARY:Free Day to Celebrate Adelicia's Birthday
DESCRIPTION:What a milestone! Adelicia Acklen is turning 195!    And we know\, if she were still with us\, she’d expect an extravagant party. So\, what should we do? Throw one\, of course!    Join us at Belmont Mansion March 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate the life of this noted Nashvillian with games\, crafts\, music\, popcorn and other great refreshments!    This celebration is free to the public and also features face painting\, birthday card and mask making\, scavenger hunts\, and self-guided tours of the mansion.    With all this fun and excitement\, we wouldn’t be surprised if Adelicia herself decided to drop by! We hope you’ll drop by\, too\, and be part of the celebration!    This event has been made possible by Tennsco.    Parking is available in the lot next to the mansion!    For more information please call 615-460-5459.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/free-day-to-celebrate-adelicias-birthday/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120316
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
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SUMMARY:Savor History: Dine out to Support Historic Belmont Mansion
DESCRIPTION:Dine out and support Historic Belmont Mansion\, Thursday\, March 15th    Historic Belmont Mansion invites you to celebrate Adelicia Acklen’s 195th birthday by sampling the flavors of Nashville all day Thursday\, March 15.    It’s Belmont Mansion’s third annual Savor History celebration and a deliciously unique way to support Belmont Mansion’s public programs and restoration projects\, with participating restaurants and shops donating a portion of the day’s sales to the mansion. Our participants include : Frothy Monkey\, Taco Mamacita\, Sunset\, Cabana\, Provence\, Kalamata's\, Bosco's\, Fido's\, and Chago's.    So\, make it a date and enjoy breakfast\, lunch and/or dinner at restaurants in Edgehill Village and the Belmont-Hillsboro neighborhood.    And\, if you stop by Belmont Mansion between March 15 and 19 with your dining receipt\, you’re welcome to a full-length tour for $1!    “Savor History: A Dining Experience Benefiting Historic Belmont Mansion” is co-chaired by Keith Durbin\, Tim Walker\, and all promotional materials have been designed by David Wayne Reed\, II.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/savor-history-dine-out-to-support-historic-belmont-mansion/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111210T100000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111210T160000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
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SUMMARY:Christmas With the Acklens – A Winter Wonderland Experience
DESCRIPTION:      It's that time of year again!  Belmont Mansion invites local families to experience winter wonderland at its 6th annual free day\, Christmas with the Acklens\, on Saturday\, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Live harp music and warm refreshments will accompany the day’s events and activities. Children can also participate in scavenger hunts and make a variety of holiday crafts\, from snow globes and holiday cards to terrariums and bread dough ornaments.  And don't forget to visit Father Christmas and take a complimentary tour of the extravagantly decorated Belmont Mansion!    
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/christmas-with-the-acklens-%e2%80%93-a-winter-wonderland-experience/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111118
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
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SUMMARY:A Lasting Impression: Free Booksigning
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend a special booksigning this Thursday for A Lasting Impression\, the first novel written about the Belmont Mansion and Adelicia Acklen. The novel debuted on the national Christian bestseller lists and its award-winning author\, Tamera Alexander (wife of Dr. Joe Alexander\, associate dean of The Massey School) will be on hand to sign books\, which can be purchased on-site for $14.95.  All proceeds go to support the Belmont Mansion.    At 6PM\, Tamera will share in more detail about her writing journey and how she came to write the first of (what will be) three novels that portray Adelicia as the born-before-her-time woman we all know she was. Tamera's brief presentation will be followed by Q&A and a booksigning. An autographed copy of A Lasting Impression would make a great Christmas present!    We're thrilled about the release of this novel and hope you can join us!    A Lasting Impression Booksignings on Thursday\, November 17    6:00 - 7:00 PM    Public Presentation and Booksigning    Light refreshments will be served at both.    For more information\, please call 615-460-5459.              Belmont Mansion\, Nashville\, Tennessee
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/a-lasting-impression-free-booksigning/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111127T153000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111127T173000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
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SUMMARY:Formal Dining Room Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:  Belmont Mansion invites you to the grand opening of the Formal Dining Room!  Join us Sunday\, Nov. 27 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. to experience the completion of a restoration project 12 years in the making. Executive Director Mark Brown will answer questions and discuss the details of the project.  The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments of almond tarts\, finger foods and hot cider will be provided.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/formal-dining-room-grand-opening/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111105T100000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111105T120000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
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SUMMARY:It’s the Princess and the Pea, and Tea, at Belmont Mansion!
DESCRIPTION:This princess has never had a worse night’s sleep – 20 of the softest feather mattresses and she can still feel that annoying lump!    “The Princess and the Pea” comes to Belmont Mansion Saturday\, Nov. 5\, from 10 a.m. to noon.    Join the sleepless princess\, along with her prince and the royal court\, for a mini-performance of the classic children’s fairytale in the bay windows of Belmont Mansion’s grand salon.    Following the performance\, children can play themed games both inside and out and make their own “Princess and the Pea” puppet play set and a green pea ball-and-cup game.    The tea party is open to families and children of all ages. The Savannah Tea Company\, a restaurant and gift shop located in Nashville’s historic Germantown\, will once again provide cupcakes\, scones and a selection of teas.    Admission is $15 per person\, $10 for members. Although it is general seating\, space is limited to 50 people\, so register in advance by calling Belmont Mansion at 615-460-5459.    
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/it%e2%80%99s-the-princess-and-the-pea-and-tea-at-belmont-mansion/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111113
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
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SUMMARY:Belmont Mansion Hosts Civil War Symposium This November
DESCRIPTION:    Belmont Mansion\, The Battle of Nashville Preservation Society (BONPS) and the Lotz House have teamed up to bring a significant symposium on the Civil War to Middle Tennessee November 11 and 12.    The symposium will launch with an opening night reception at the Lotz House in Franklin\, Tennessee on Friday\, November 11. The reception will be hosted by BONPS President Phillip Duer and Thomas Flagel\, author of “The History Buff’s Guide--” book series. Attendees will be able to tour the historic Lotz House Museum\, meet each of the symposium speakers\, and enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres.    The formal Symposium will begin the following day at Belmont Mansion at 8 a.m. Five guest speakers will focus on unique perspectives regarding the Battle of Nashville\, Ft. Donelson and Shiloh. The event will be moderated by Thomas Flagel\, assistant professor of American History at Columbia State Community College and serves on the boards of Franklin's Charge\, the Carter House Museum\, the Franklin Battlefield Preservation Commission\, and the Executive Committee for the Franklin Civil War Round Table. Panelists will include:     Thomas Cartwright - Franklin-based historian\, one of the nation’s leading authorities on the Battle of Franklin.   Tim Johnson - professor of history at David Lipscomb University\, who has appeared on the History Channel\, C-SPAN and NPT.   Carole Bucy - professor of History at Vol State Community College and the newly appointed Metro Historian.   James McDonough - noted author of Five Tragic Hours and Nashville: The Western Confederacy's Final Gamble.   Doug Richardson - Park Ranger and Chief of Interpretation at Fort Donelson.   Dr. Bobby Lovett - long-time professor of History at Tennessee State University and authored several books on African American history\, most notably "African American History of Nashville\, Tennessee\, 1780-1930."    “Middle Tennessee is rich with Civil War history. Our inspiring past combined with the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War creates an ideal opportunity to host this event\,” said Belmont University’s Mark Brown. “We are honored to welcome these exceptional writers\, speakers and historians to Belmont University.”    A snack with coffee will be served in the morning and a lunch will be provided in the afternoon. Following lunch\, visitors will take a guided tour of the Belmont Mansion. Guests will also be able to videotape their comments regarding the Civil War as it relates to the Battle of Nashville\, Ft. Donelson and Shiloh. This video will be uploaded an available on various websites following the event. An exhibit will be set up depicting Ft. Donelson\, and guest speakers will be available to sign their books during this time.    Tickets to the event are $75 and include the reception\, the symposium\, Sesquicentennial commemorative Hatch Show Print\, mini ball\, and BONPS Guide to Civil War Nashville autographed by Mark Zimmerman. This event is being sponsored by Wade and Egbert Insurance Partners and Kay\, Griffin\, Enkema and Kolbert. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact jtt@lotzhouse.com or call 615-790-7190 for more information and to buy tickets.    About Belmont Mansion\, BONPS and Lotz House    A National Historic Site since 1971\, Belmont Mansion currently operates as a house museum\, maintained by the Belmont Mansion Association. Belmont Mansion is open daily for guided tours\, Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. For inquiries you may visit our website www.belmontmansion.com or call 615-460-5459.    The Battle of Nashville Preservation Society\, Inc. is dedicated to the preservation of historic Civil War sites in Davidson County\, Tennessee. The BONPS is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with open membership. BONPS has been instrumental in helping preserve Fort Negley\, Shy’s Hill\, Confederate Redoubt No. 1\, and the Battle of Nashville Monument\, among other sites. For more information visit: www.bonps.org.    The Lotz House Foundation is a 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to protecting\, preserving and educating people on the history and culture of the historic Civil War Battle of Franklin\, Tennessee in 1864. The foundation is committed to enriching lives through preserving the stories of the time along with the lifestyle\, furnishings and fine art of the period. For more information visit: www.lotzhouse.com.    
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/belmont-mansion-hosts-civil-war-symposium-this-november/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111001T110000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111001T170000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
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SUMMARY:Belmont-Hillsboro Tour of Homes, Oct. 1
DESCRIPTION:    HISTORIC BELMONT-HILLSBORO TOUR OF HOMES MARKS 15 YEARS    On Saturday\, Oct. 1\, the Belmont-Hillsboro Neighbors (BHN) will celebrate the city of Nashville’s diverse aesthetic heritage and some of its most beautiful and historic homes during the 15th Annual Belmont-Hillsboro Tour of Homes.    “We are excited to have spent the last fifteen years showing off the beauty that surrounds us here in Nashville\,” said Tour of Homes co-chair Gary Bynum.    “The historic homes of our neighbors uniquely blend the elegance and diversity of Nashville with our neighborhood passion for environmental sustainability. This can be witnessed by having our neighborhood’s first LEED certified energy efficient building on this year’s tour\,” added Ann Roberts\, also co-chair.    Architectural styles on the 11-home tour range from the original home of the tour\, the Belmont Mansion and its Italianate style to American Foursquare of the early 20th century to Tudor Revival.    An array of Nashville’s Food Trucks will be parked along the route as well as the annual Christ the King Art Sale which is ongoing through Sunday\, Oct. 2.    The tour begins at 2700 Belmont Blvd. and is open 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for children under 12 and can be purchased at www.belmont-hillsboro.org/toh or at Helios Artglassworks and Hillsboro Hardware. All proceeds benefit BHN initiatives which in the past have included local scholarship foundations\, community enhancement projects and the ongoing restoration of the Belmont Mansion.    Organized in 1971\, Belmont-Hillsboro Neighbors\, Inc. is a nonprofit organization comprised of residents who work together to encourage good relations\, preserve residential quality\, and maintain the diversity of the Belmont-Hillsboro Neighborhood.    For more information about the Tour of Homes\, please contact Ann Roberts\, aroberts@wcbarksdale.com\, (615) 969-9431\, or Gary Bynum\, gary.bynum@gmail.com\, (615) 974-7015.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/belmont-hillsboro-tour-of-homes-oct-1/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110721T173000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110721T190000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
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SUMMARY:Belmont Mansion Celebrates Critically-Acclaimed "Jazz of Music City...1" CD with Release Party
DESCRIPTION:Belmont Mansion is getting jazzy with it.    On July 21\, local record label Music City Jazz and several of Nashville’s top jazz musicians celebrate their new album\, “Jazz of Music City…1\,” with a CD release party at Belmont Mansion.    Released in January\, “Jazz of Music City…1” is what one critic calls a “blockbuster collection of original jazz pieces.”    The CD is receiving national airplay. It has been featured on “New Urban Jazz\,” a national jazz radio program\, received local support from the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau and jazz radio station WFSK 88.1 FM. In addition\, jazz stations in Atlanta\, Washington D.C.\, Birmingham and other cities have played music from this exciting new CD.    Other stations have commented: “There is so much good music on one CD” and “Thank you for turning us on the great jazz in Nashville.”    “Jazz of Music City…1” showcases the talents of ten of Nashville’s top jazz musicians: Michael Fair\, Denny Jiosa\, Pattie Cossentino\, Thomas Cain\, Joe Johnson\, Karlton Taylor\, Jim Williams\, Steve Roper\, Kenny Zarider and Moe Denham.    Some of these musicians will be signing CDs at the release party\, held in Belmont Mansion’s grand salon\, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on July 21.    The CD release party is free and open to the public. There will be live jazz and refreshments.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/belmont-mansion-celebrates-critically-acclaimed-jazz-of-music-city-1-cd-with-release-party/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110602T00
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110602T00
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
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SUMMARY:June 2nd--Mancil Ezell's Art Tour.
DESCRIPTION:    We are excited to add a new monthly tour to our 2011 calendar!    Many of you have probably heard the name Mancil Ezell in relation to the Frist Center for the Visual Arts. His tours have attracted visitors from all over Nashville and the world! Executive Director Mark Brown and Mancil have cooked up a special art tour which will highlight many of the extraordinary pieces in the collection.    Communicating an educational message in a fun and informative way takes quite a gift\, and if you have never heard Mr. Ezell’s tour you will be in for a treat. Mancil has had over 38 years of experience of teaching\, training and writing for higher education instructors.    “My academic forte was adult learning styles—how you and I learn and how you translate a learning strategy so that everyone comes to the trough at least once in a class period\," he said.    Mancil was in the “first class” of docents at the Frist Center and his enthuaism is evident in both his love of art and people. He has been there over ten years!    A lot of prep work goes into researching\, weaving and learning a tour—at least one hour a day. Mancil says his childhood chores on an Alabama farm are to blame for his structured way of learning.    “I’m highly regulated and disciplined—my family says ‘boringly so\,’” he said.     But you won't find this tour dull! We guarantee it will be lively yet informative…and what a way to see yet another fascinating aspect of Belmont Mansion!    The art tour will be held May 5th at 2 p.m. and will run every first and third Thursday of the month.  Ticket price is $10 for non-members and $5 for members.    For more information please visit our website www.belmontmansion.com or call 615-460-5459.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/special-guided-tour-of-belmont-mansions-art-collection/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111212T193000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111212T213000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20110526T144637
LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T144637
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SUMMARY:Camerata Christmas at Belmont
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/camerata-christmas-at-belmont-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120105
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
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SUMMARY:Christmas at Belmont Mansion 
DESCRIPTION:[gallery link="file" columns="4"]    Come check out the holiday splendor! This is the perfect time to tour or brings out-of-town guests.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/mansion-will-be-closed-christmas-eve-and-christmas-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110705
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
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SUMMARY:Mansion will be closed July 4th!
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/mansion-will-be-closed-july-4th/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110531
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
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SUMMARY:Mansion will be closed for Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/mansion-will-be-closed-for-memorial-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111215T140000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111215T150000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20110526T135656
LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T135656
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SUMMARY:Art Tour with Mancil Ezell
DESCRIPTION:This is the mansion tour NOT TO MISS! Many tourists and Nashville  locals have had the opportunity to listen to Mancil discuss art at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts\, where he has gained quite a following during his ten years as a docent. We are very pleased that he has volunteered to lead a special "art only" tour of our collection.    Of course\, we want you to learn the history of this amazing place and it's former owner\, Adelicia Acklen\, and by taking this tour you will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of her vast artistic tastes. Adelicia was quite an unusual lady and her unique tastes are quite apparent once you first step  in front of the mansion. (This is not just an ordinary residence!)      Each tour is personal and intimate. You will closely examine each work of art. Please feel free to ask questions.    Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for members of BMA. For more information or to make your reservation please call 615-460-5459 or email kate.wilson@belmont.edu.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/art-tour-with-mancil-ezell-10/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111201T140000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111201T150000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20110526T135540
LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T135955
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SUMMARY:Art Tour with Mancil Ezell
DESCRIPTION:This is the mansion tour NOT TO MISS! Many tourists and Nashville  locals have had the opportunity to listen to Mancil discuss art at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts\, where he has gained quite a following during his ten years as a docent. We are very pleased that he has volunteered to lead a special "art only" tour of our collection.    Of course\, we want you to learn the history of this amazing place and it's former owner\, Adelicia Acklen\, and by taking this tour you will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of her vast artistic tastes. Adelicia was quite an unusual lady and her unique tastes are quite apparent once you first step  in front of the mansion. (This is not just an ordinary residence!)      Each tour is personal and intimate. You will closely examine each work of art. Please feel free to ask questions.    Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for members of BMA. For more information or to make your reservation please call 615-460-5459 or email kate.wilson@belmont.edu.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/art-tour-with-mancil-ezell-9/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111117T140000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111117T150000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
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SUMMARY:Art Tour with Mancil Ezell
DESCRIPTION:This is the mansion tour NOT TO MISS! Many tourists and Nashville  locals have had the opportunity to listen to Mancil discuss art at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts\, where he has gained quite a following during his ten years as a docent. We are very pleased that he has volunteered to lead a special "art only" tour of our collection.    Of course\, we want you to learn the history of this amazing place and it's former owner\, Adelicia Acklen\, and by taking this tour you will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of her vast artistic tastes. Adelicia was quite an unusual lady and her unique tastes are quite apparent once you first step  in front of the mansion. (This is not just an ordinary residence!)      Each tour is personal and intimate. You will closely examine each work of art. Please feel free to ask questions.    Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for members of BMA. For more information or to make your reservation please call 615-460-5459 or email kate.wilson@belmont.edu.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/art-tour-with-mancil-ezell-8/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111103T140000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111103T150000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20110526T135215
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SUMMARY:Art Tour with Mancil Ezell
DESCRIPTION:This is the mansion tour NOT TO MISS! Many tourists and Nashville  locals have had the opportunity to listen to Mancil discuss art at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts\, where he has gained quite a following during his ten years as a docent. We are very pleased that he has volunteered to lead a special "art only" tour of our collection.    Of course\, we want you to learn the history of this amazing place and it's former owner\, Adelicia Acklen\, and by taking this tour you will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of her vast artistic tastes. Adelicia was quite an unusual lady and her unique tastes are quite apparent once you first step  in front of the mansion. (This is not just an ordinary residence!)      Each tour is personal and intimate. You will closely examine each work of art. Please feel free to ask questions.    Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for members of BMA. For more information or to make your reservation please call 615-460-5459 or email kate.wilson@belmont.edu.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/art-tour-with-mancil-ezell-7/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111020T140000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111020T150000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20110526T135048
LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T135048
UID:1734@http://belmontmansion.com
SUMMARY:Art Tour with Mancil Ezell
DESCRIPTION:This is the mansion tour NOT TO MISS! Many tourists and Nashville  locals have had the opportunity to listen to Mancil discuss art at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts\, where he has gained quite a following during his ten years as a docent. We are very pleased that he has volunteered to lead a special "art only" tour of our collection.    Of course\, we want you to learn the history of this amazing place and it's former owner\, Adelicia Acklen\, and by taking this tour you will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of her vast artistic tastes. Adelicia was quite an unusual lady and her unique tastes are quite apparent once you first step  in front of the mansion. (This is not just an ordinary residence!)      Each tour is personal and intimate. You will closely examine each work of art. Please feel free to ask questions.    Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for members of BMA. For more information or to make your reservation please call 615-460-5459 or email kate.wilson@belmont.edu.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/art-tour-with-mancil-ezell-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111006T140000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111006T150000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20110526T134930
LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T134930
UID:1733@http://belmontmansion.com
SUMMARY:Art Tour with Mancil Ezell
DESCRIPTION:This is the mansion tour NOT TO MISS! Many tourists and Nashville  locals have had the opportunity to listen to Mancil discuss art at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts\, where he has gained quite a following during his ten years as a docent. We are very pleased that he has volunteered to lead a special "art only" tour of our collection.    Of course\, we want you to learn the history of this amazing place and it's former owner\, Adelicia Acklen\, and by taking this tour you will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of her vast artistic tastes. Adelicia was quite an unusual lady and her unique tastes are quite apparent once you first step  in front of the mansion. (This is not just an ordinary residence!)      Each tour is personal and intimate. You will closely examine each work of art. Please feel free to ask questions.    Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for members of BMA. For more information or to make your reservation please call 615-460-5459 or email kate.wilson@belmont.edu.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/art-tour-with-mancil-ezell-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110915T140000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110915T150000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20110526T134807
LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T134807
UID:1732@http://belmontmansion.com
SUMMARY:Tour with Mancil Ezell
DESCRIPTION:This is the mansion tour NOT TO MISS! Many tourists and Nashville  locals have had the opportunity to listen to Mancil discuss art at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts\, where he has gained quite a following during his ten years as a docent. We are very pleased that he has volunteered to lead a special "art only" tour of our collection.    Of course\, we want you to learn the history of this amazing place and it's former owner\, Adelicia Acklen\, and by taking this tour you will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of her vast artistic tastes. Adelicia was quite an unusual lady and her unique tastes are quite apparent once you first step  in front of the mansion. (This is not just an ordinary residence!)      Each tour is personal and intimate. You will closely examine each work of art. Please feel free to ask questions.    Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for members of BMA. For more information or to make your reservation please call 615-460-5459 or email kate.wilson@belmont.edu.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/tour-with-mancil-ezell/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110901T140000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110901T150000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20110526T134648
LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T134648
UID:1731@http://belmontmansion.com
SUMMARY:Art Tour with Mancil Ezell
DESCRIPTION:This is the mansion tour NOT TO MISS! Many tourists and Nashville  locals have had the opportunity to listen to Mancil discuss art at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts\, where he has gained quite a following during his ten years as a docent. We are very pleased that he has volunteered to lead a special "art only" tour of our collection.    Of course\, we want you to learn the history of this amazing place and it's former owner\, Adelicia Acklen\, and by taking this tour you will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of her vast artistic tastes. Adelicia was quite an unusual lady and her unique tastes are quite apparent once you first step  in front of the mansion. (This is not just an ordinary residence!)      Each tour is personal and intimate. You will closely examine each work of art. Please feel free to ask questions.    Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for members of BMA. For more information or to make your reservation please call 615-460-5459 or email kate.wilson@belmont.edu.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/art-tour-with-mancil-ezell-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110818T140000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110818T150000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20110526T134517
LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T134517
UID:1730@http://belmontmansion.com
SUMMARY:Art Tour with Mancil Ezell
DESCRIPTION:This is the mansion tour NOT TO MISS! Many tourists and Nashville  locals have had the opportunity to listen to Mancil discuss art at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts\, where he has gained quite a following during his ten years as a docent. We are very pleased that he has volunteered to lead a special "art only" tour of our collection.    Of course\, we want you to learn the history of this amazing place and it's former owner\, Adelicia Acklen\, and by taking this tour you will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of her vast artistic tastes. Adelicia was quite an unusual lady and her unique tastes are quite apparent once you first step  in front of the mansion. (This is not just an ordinary residence!)      Each tour is personal and intimate. You will closely examine each work of art. Please feel free to ask questions.    Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for members of BMA. For more information or to make your reservation please call 615-460-5459 or email kate.wilson@belmont.edu.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/art-tour-with-mancil-ezell-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110804T140000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110804T150000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20110526T134352
LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T134352
UID:1728@http://belmontmansion.com
SUMMARY:Art Tour with Mancil Ezell
DESCRIPTION:This is the mansion tour NOT TO MISS! Many tourists and Nashville  locals have had the opportunity to listen to Mancil discuss art at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts\, where he has gained quite a following during his ten years as a docent. We are very pleased that he has volunteered to lead a special "art only" tour of our collection.    Of course\, we want you to learn the history of this amazing place and it's former owner\, Adelicia Acklen\, and by taking this tour you will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of her vast artistic tastes. Adelicia was quite an unusual lady and her unique tastes are quite apparent once you first step  in front of the mansion. (This is not just an ordinary residence!)      Each tour is personal and intimate. You will closely examine each work of art. Please feel free to ask questions.    Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for members of BMA. For more information or to make your reservation please call 615-460-5459 or email kate.wilson@belmont.edu.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/art-tour-with-mancil-ezell-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110721T140000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110721T150000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20110526T134209
LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T134209
UID:1726@http://belmontmansion.com
SUMMARY:Art Tour with Mancil Ezell
DESCRIPTION:This is the mansion tour NOT TO MISS! Many tourists and Nashville  locals have had the opportunity to listen to Mancil discuss art at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts\, where he has gained quite a following during his ten years as a docent. We are very pleased that he has volunteered to lead a special "art only" tour of our collection.    Of course\, we want you to learn the history of this amazing place and it's former owner\, Adelicia Acklen\, and by taking this tour you will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of her vast artistic tastes. Adelicia was quite an unusual lady and her unique tastes are quite apparent once you first step  in front of the mansion. (This is not just an ordinary residence!)      Each tour is personal and intimate. You will closely examine each work of art. Please feel free to ask questions.    Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for members of BMA. For more information or to make your reservation please call 615-460-5459 or email kate.wilson@belmont.edu.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/art-tour-with-mancil-ezell/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110707T140000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110707T150000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20110526T133937
LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T134028
UID:1723@http://belmontmansion.com
SUMMARY:Art Tour with Mancil
DESCRIPTION:This is the mansion tour NOT TO MISS! Many tourists and Nashville  locals have had the opportunity to listen to Mancil discuss art at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts\, where he has gained quite a following during his ten years as a docent. We are very pleased that he has volunteered to lead a special "art only" tour of our collection.    Of course\, we want you to learn the history of this amazing place and it's former owner\, Adelicia Acklen\, and by taking this tour you will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of her vast artistic tastes. Adelicia was quite an unusual lady and her unique tastes are quite apparent once you first step  in front of the mansion. (This is not just an ordinary residence!)      Each tour is personal and intimate. You will closely examine each work of art. Please feel free to ask questions.    Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for members of BMA. For more information or to make your reservation please call 615-460-5459 or email kate.wilson@belmont.edu.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/art-tour-with-mancil/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110616T130000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110616T140000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20110526T133751
LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T133831
UID:1721@http://belmontmansion.com
SUMMARY:Art Tour with Mancil
DESCRIPTION:This is the mansion tour NOT TO MISS! Many tourists and Nashville  locals have had the opportunity to listen to Mancil discuss art at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts\, where he has gained quite a following during his ten years as a docent. We are very pleased that he has volunteered to lead a special "art only" tour of our collection.    Of course\, we want you to learn the history of this amazing place and it's former owner\, Adelicia Acklen\, and by taking this tour you will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of her vast artistic tastes. Adelicia was quite an unusual lady and her unique tastes are quite apparent once you first step  in front of the mansion. (This is not just an ordinary residence!)      Each tour is personal and intimate. You will closely examine each work of art. Please feel free to ask questions.    Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for members of BMA. For more information or to make your reservation please call 615-460-5459 or email kate.wilson@belmont.edu.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/1721/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110604T090000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110604T094500
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20110526T130909
LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T140450
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SUMMARY:"Belmont Garden Talks"
DESCRIPTION:     [caption id="attachment_1715" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Interior of Adelicia's Greenhouse. "][/caption]    Belmont Mansion is pleased to announce its returning summer tour: “Belmont Garden Talks” to be held every Saturday at 9:00 AM starting June 4th. This outdoor tour lasts approx 45 minutes and takes visitors through the lavish gardens of Belmont Mansion. This docent-led tour will reconstruct the complex gardens and outdoor buildings that once comprised this estate. Other topics of discussion include Victorian garden design\, historical plants\, garden statuary and ornamental cast iron\, and a tour of the current grounds.         Did you know the Victorian period was the golden era of plant exploration marked by an astounding introduction of new plant material to England and the Western world? There was an intense desire for discovery and exploration\, and the Victorian plant hunters were true adventurers who literally risked their lives in the pursuit of new plants. Many of the plants in our gardens today and the landscape designs that we follow originated during the Victorian era. So if you are a novice or an expert—you will find a topic of interest with this tour!     Tickets are $5 per person for “Belmont Garden Talks.” You may also select a “two-for-one” tour of the mansion and gardens for $10 per person. (Adult tours of the mansion alone are $10.)    Reservations for “Belmont Garden Talks” are required. Please call 615-460-5459 or email kate.wilson@belmont.edu to reserve your spot.    *Garden tours are contingent upon weather. We all know wet grass does not make for a pleasant tour. If you have any questions about our weather policy please feel free to call.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/belmont-garden-talks/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110623T173000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110623T200000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20110526T123841
LAST-MODIFIED:20110527T073304
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SUMMARY:Free Book Signing of Hart Freeland Roberts 100 Years
DESCRIPTION:        You are invited to a free book signing of  Hart Freeland Roberts: 100 years  Thursday\, June 23\, 2011  At Belmont Mansion  5:30 -7:30- Exhibit and book signing  6:00 PM-Talks by Rodney Wilson\, P.E.  President of Hart Freeland Roberts  &  Ron Franks\, A.I.A.  Chairman of Hart Freeland Roberts  Susan Halford will sign books.  For 100 years this firm has designed many of Nashville’s landmark buildings. Included in the exhibit are early drawings of Club Village and Neely Dining Hall\, both located on the campus of Belmont University.  For more information please call 615-460-5459 or visit our  website\, www.belmontmansion.com.  Books will be available for purchase.  Event Co-sponsored by Historic Nashville\, Inc.   
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/1711/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110602T140000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110602T150000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20110526T113525
LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T133017
UID:1704@http://belmontmansion.com
SUMMARY:Tour our extensive art collection with Mancil Ezell
DESCRIPTION:This is the mansion tour NOT TO MISS! Many tourists and Nashville  locals have had the opportunity to listen to Mancil discuss art at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts\, where he has gained quite a following during his ten years as a docent. We are very pleased that he has volunteered to lead a special "art only" tour of our collection.    Of course\, we want you to learn the history of this amazing place and it's former owner\, Adelicia Acklen\, and by taking this tour you will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of her vast artistic tastes. Adelicia was quite an unusual lady and her unique tastes are quite apparent once you first step  in front of the mansion. (This is not just an ordinary residence!)      Each tour is personal and intimate. You will closely examine each work of art. Please feel free to ask questions.    Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for members of BMA. For more information or to make your reservation please call 615-460-5459 or email kate.wilson@belmont.edu.    
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/tour-our-extensive-art-collection-with-mancil-ezell/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110626T160000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110626T190000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20110526T090810
LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T091716
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SUMMARY:Hope Diamond Tea, Book Signing, and Exhibit about this alluring gem.
DESCRIPTION:    If you wish to enlarge the text please click on the image.    For more information or to reserve your spot or even a table\, please call 615-460-5459 or email kate.wilson@belmont.edu.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/june-26th-hope-diamond-tea/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110517T160000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110517T173000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20110503T132653
LAST-MODIFIED:20110503T132720
UID:1687@http://belmontmansion.com
SUMMARY:Children’s Author J Monkeys Comes to Belmont Mansion for Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Belmont Mansion welcomes children’s author J Monkeys for a book signing of her debut young adult novel\, “The Cordovan Vault\,” Tues.\, May 17.    Starting at 4 p.m.\, J Monkeys will be signing copies of “The Cordovan Vault\,” published in March. During the signing\, she will read from “The Cordovan Vault” and speak about her writing process for her debut novel.    J Monkeys will also speak about her upcoming short story\, “Dixie and Taco Go to Grandmother’s House\,” a book designed to help teach kindergartners how to read.    Book 1 of “The Livingston-Wexford Adventures\,” “The Cordovan Vault” follows the story of Kayla and Quinn\, 14-year-old enemies\, who discover a family legacy of murder and betrayal at the hands of a shadowy secret society after the disappearance of their guardians\, Jim and Lorelei.    Kayla and Quinn’s quest to find Jim and Lorelei leads them from rural Maine to Philadelphia where they solve a crime spree that has police baffled and help an old man make his dead wife’s final wishes come true.    During their adventure\, Quinn and Kayla discover they have Advantages\, special abilities they don’t understand and can’t control.  These Advantages mark them as members of yet another secret society\, one that has been hidden among mankind through the ages.    A 200-year-old letter is mysteriously addressed to them confirms these two ancient and secret societies have been fighting a battle for millennia.  It is all about to come to a head\, with Kayla and Quinn right in the middle.     Against their wishes\, these two foes must work together to save their own lives\, and maybe a whole lot more.    The book signing will take place in Belmont Mansion’s grand salon from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Tues.\, May 17.    Hard copies of “The Cordovan Vault” will be available for purchase at $10. Refreshments will also be available.    About J Monkeys                                                                                                                                                    J Monkeys has always been a storyteller\, although mostly just for self-entertainment. J Monkeys was shocked to learn that everybody didn’t spend their time with their head in a cloud imagining what they would do if some kind of adventure presented itself. After getting a degree in creative writing from the University of Connecticut and spending way too long writing boring things for a regular paycheck\, J Monkeys is proud to finally be a published author.    J Monkeys lives in Connecticut with a menagerie of children and pets and is hard at work on the next book in “The Livingston-Wexford Series\,” “The Peacock Tale.” It’s a pirate-y adventure! Look for it in the fall of 2011.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/children%e2%80%99s-author-j-monkeys-comes-to-belmont-mansion-for-book-signing/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110423T093000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110423T100000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20110408T133807
LAST-MODIFIED:20110419T131909
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SUMMARY:Flora Victoriana: Garden Tours Return to Belmont Mansion
DESCRIPTION:    Tours of Belmont Mansion's gardens and grounds return Sat.\, April 16!    Join docent James Hayden each Saturday through Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. for a 30-minute guided tour of the vibrant gardens and extensive collection of cast iron statuary and gazebos surrounding Belmont Mansion.    While meandering through the gardens from the mansion's front steps to the iconic bell tower\, guests will learn about the history of the mansion's garden and grounds\, with a sprinkling of Victorian garden trivia.    Admission for just the garden tour is $5. Admission for both the garden tour and a tour of Belmont Mansion is $13. Reservations are preferred and can be made by calling 615-460-5459.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/flora-victoriana-garden-tours-return-to-belmont-mansion-april-16/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110507T130000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110507T160000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20110324T131657
LAST-MODIFIED:20110422T094132
UID:1616@http://belmontmansion.com
SUMMARY:Little Red Riding Hood visits Adelicia 
DESCRIPTION:  Belmont Mansion Hosts Performances of “Little Red Riding Hood”  A family-friendly\, theatrical adaptation of the classic fairy tale “Little Red Riding Hood” comes to Belmont Mansion for an afternoon of performances this May.    Little Red Riding Hood is on her way to Belmont Mansion to visit her grandma. But beware\, so is the Big Bad Wolf.    On Sat.\, May 7\, Belmont Mansion invites Nashville families to “Little Red Riding Hood\,” a family-friendly\, theatrical adaptation of the classic fairy tale\, with performances taking place between 1 and 4 p.m.    Families can join Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf in the mansion’s upstairs gallery\, transformed into a dark forest\, and travel into the mansion’s bedroom\, a.k.a. Grandma’s house.    “Little Red Riding Hood” will feature Nashville actors playing the roles of Little Red Riding Hood\, Grandma\, the Woodcutter and\, of course\, the Big Bad Wolf.    Themed games\, activities and scavenger hunts will take place alongside these performances in the mansion’s grand salon and on the mansion’s front lawn.    Children and their parents can make their own “Little Red Riding Hood” puppets and Big Bad Wolf masks\, pin the tail on the wolf and play a romping game of Big Bad Wolf Tag or Little Red Riding Hood Basket Toss.    Refreshments will be served picnic-style and families are invited to snack on cupcakes and iced tea inside or outside the mansion.    Admission is $8 per person. Guests may register in advance by calling Belmont Mansion at 615-460-5459.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/little-red-riding-hood-visits-adelicia/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110407T140000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110407T150000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20110324T123557
LAST-MODIFIED:20110324T123557
UID:1612@http://belmontmansion.com
SUMMARY:Superstar Docent Comes to Belmont for Special Art Tour
DESCRIPTION:    We are excited to add a new monthly tour to our 2011 calendar! Many of you have probably heard the name Mancil Ezell in relation to the Frist Center for the Visual Arts. His tours have attracted visitors from all over Nashville and the world! Executive Director Mark Brown and Mancil have cooked up a special art tour which will highlight many of the extraordinary pieces in the collection.    Communicating an educational message in a fun and informative way takes quite a gift\, and if you have never heard Mr. Ezell’s tour you will be in for a treat. Mancil has had over 38 years of experience of teaching\, training and writing for higher education instructors. “My academic forte was adult learning styles—how you and I learn and how you translate a learning strategy so that everyone comes to the trough at least once in a class period.” Mancil was in the “first class” of docents at the Frist Center and his enthuaism is evident in both his love of art and people. He has been there over ten years!    A lot of prep work goes into researching\, weaving and learning a tour—at least one hour a day. Mancil says his childhood chores on an Alabama farm are to blame for his structured way of learning. “I’m highly regulated and disciplined—my family says ‘boringly so’” but you will not find this tour dull! We guarantee it will be lively yet informative…and what a way to see yet another fascinating aspect of Belmont Mansion!    The art tour will start April 7th at 2:00 PM and will run every first and third Thursday.  Ticket price is $10 per person and $5 for members.    For more information please visit our website www.belmontmansion.com or call 615-460-5459.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/superstar-docent-comes-to-belmont-for-special-art-tour/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110403T130000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110403T150000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20110324T122042
LAST-MODIFIED:20110324T130649
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SUMMARY:Local Garden Guru comes to Belmont Mansion 
DESCRIPTION:    Local gardening guru host book signing at Belmont Mansion on April 3rd    Save Time\, Save Effort\, Save Plants: New book provides cut-to-the chase Garden Tenets for the modern\, out-of-time homeowner.    (Nashville\, TN) Belmont Mansion is excited to participate in the release of Garden Rules: The Snappy Synopsis for the Modern Gardener written by Billie Brownell and Jayme Jenkins. Billie Brownell will sign books from 1 to 3 PM. She will talk about gardening at 1:30. Admission is free.     Jayme Jenkins\, founder of aHa! Modern Living and host of the popular home & garden Podcast Nest In Style\, and Billie Brownell\, long time best-selling garden book editor\, know that the world of gardening is chock-full of misinformation\, fine print\, advice and tips that can reduce a newbie gardener to sweaty disbelief and fluent cursing. As authors of the new book Garden Rules: The Snappy Synopsis for the Modern Gardener (Cool Springs Press\, February 2011)\, they know that most just want the set of garden laws\, 101 garden basics\, and a little guidance to avoid losing an entire patio of potted plants\, a full hedge\, or a whole lawn to weeds.    Garden Rules is a compendium of the basic rules that every gardener who has ever grown a 15-foot “Dwarf” or tried to grasp the details of a USDA Hardiness Zone map\, will value. Brownell believes there are stops between inspiration and full-out landscape design—like buying perfect gloves\, avoiding Big Box bargain bins\, and knowing when to put up the hose. “The expectation for a beautiful garden and a perfectly manicured lawn can seem a bit overwhelming at times\,” says Brownell. “But there is a timeless set of gardening rules that can truly demystify the entire experience.” Garden Rules is the Brownell and Jenkins answer to the wide range of mistakes that an unwitting freshman gardener may make—perennial after dead perennial.     It is the ultimate beginner’s guide to the basics – given a modern treatment.    About the Authors    Billie Brownell spent many years in the corporate world of marketing\, advertising\, and publishing from Scripps‑Howard to PC World magazine to the largest ad agency in the Southeast to Cool Springs Press. She now balances (or\, tries to balance) being an editor\, writer\, aspiring author of children’s books\, and a gardener with her passion of riding horses. She knows how to cut to the chase in order to fit it all in\, although this partly includes arising at 5 a.m. In addition to taking care of her horse Keillor (named for Garrison Keillor)\, Billie volunteers at a therapeutic riding facility and serves as the self‑nominated social cruise director for all who will allow it. You can find Billie on Facebook\, Twitter\, and via her blog at Cool Springs Press.    Jayme Jenkins\, a former corporate sales rep\, is now a full‑time online entrepreneur with a virtual store specializing in modern home and garden décor. Jayme maintains contact by hosting two blogs\, two Twitter accounts\, two Facebook Fan Pages\, and a garden‑lifestyle podcast. She knows firsthand the challenges of balancing a professional career and a busy lifestyle.    Online Store: aHa! Modern Living    Blogs: aHa! Home & Garden    Podcast: Nest In Style    Twitter: aHa! Modern Living; Nest In Style    Facebook: Jayme Jenkins; aHa! Modern Living; Nest In Style    About Cool Springs Press    Cool Springs Press is a leading publisher of gardening information in the United States. Founded in 1994\, as a state and regional gardening book publisher\, Cool Springs Press has grown into a garden media company with expansion into online publishing\, networking\, and content delivery platforms.    About Belmont Mansion    A National Historic Site since 1971\, Belmont Mansion currently operates as a house museum\, maintained by the Belmont Mansion Association. Belmont Mansion is open daily for guided tours\, Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. For general inquiries and inquiries please visit www.belmontmansion.com or call 615-460-5459.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/local-garden-guru-comes-to-belmont-mansion/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110316
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
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SUMMARY:Savor History for Adelicia's Birthday
DESCRIPTION:Savor History!   Historic Belmont Mansion invites you to celebrate Adelicia Acklen’s 194th  birthday by sampling the flavors of Nashville all day Tuesday\, March 15.      It’s Belmont Mansion’s second annual Savor History celebration and a deliciously   unique way to support Belmont Mansion’s public programs and restoration projects\, with   participating restaurants and shops donating a portion of the day’s sales to the mansion.      So\, make it a date and enjoy breakfast\, lunch and/or dinner at   restaurants in Edgehill Village and the Belmont-Hillsboro neighborhood.        And\, if you stop by Belmont Mansion between 10 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.on March 15   with your dining receipt\, you’re welcome to a full-length tour for $1!    2011 Savor History: A Dining Experience Benefiting Historic Belmont Mansion  is co-chaired by Keith Durbin\, Gary Bynum\, David Wayne Reed and Tim Walker.   Participating restaurants and stores include:  Edgehill Village:   Taco Mamacita*  Hillsboro Village  Cabana*  Pancake Pantry  Sunset Grill*  Village Wines  Provence*  Boscos  Tayst*  Fido  Belmont Blvd.  Bongo Java    12th Ave. South  Burger Up*  LB's MarketHouse      *Donating 10 percent of the day’s proceeds to Belmont Mansion   Be sure to mention Belmont Mansion when you visit and don’t forget to spread the word!  For more information\, or to get your restaurant or store involved\,  call or email Jennifer Chalos at 310-8344 or jenniferchalos@yahoo.com.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/savor-history-for-adelicias-birthday/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110326T130000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110326T150000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20110218T153308
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SUMMARY:*SOLD OUT* Fairytale Royalty Visits Belmont Mansion This Spring
DESCRIPTION:  Belmont Mansion invites Nashville families to mingle with fairy tale royalty at “Happily Ever After – A Tea Party” this March.    Belmont Mansion goes enchanted on Sat.\, March 26\, as famous fairy tale princesses and princes transform the mansion into a royal court.    Hosted by Cinderella and her Fairy Godmother\, “Happily Ever After – A Tea Party” invites local families to meet their favorite storybook princesses and princes\, play games like “Pass the Poison Apple” and “Musical Carpets” on the mansion’s front lawn and decorate their own crowns.    Skits based on classic fairy tales including “The Little Mermaid” and “Beauty and the Beast” will be performed in the grand salon\, narrated by the Fairy Godmother\, while families snack on tea and cakes.    The princesses appearing are Cinderella\, Belle\, Sleeping Beauty\, Ariel\, Jasmine\, Snow White and Pocahontas. Princes appearing include Prince Charming\, Aladdin\, the Beast\, Prince Eric and Prince Philip.    “Happily Ever After – A Tea Party” is Belmont Mansion’s second annual tea party\, following last year’s wildly successful “Alice in Wonderland Tea Party\,” which attracted more than 100 people and news coverage by the Nashville Parent\, the Tennessean and Belmont University.    The tea party is open to families and children of all ages. Cupcakes\, scones and a selection of teas will be provided by the Savannah Tea Company\, this year's sponsor and a restaurant and gift shop located in Nashville’s historic Germantown.    “Happily Ever After – A Tea Party” will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sat.\, March 26 in the grand salon at Belmont Mansion\, located on the historic campus of Belmont University.    Admission is $8 per person. Although it is general seating\, space is limited\, so guests are advised to register in advance by calling Belmont Mansion at 615-460-5459.  
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/fairytale-royalty-visits-belmont-mansion-this-spring/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110115T100000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110115T160000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20110113T132209
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SUMMARY:Inaugural Open House Day Saturday, Jan. 15
DESCRIPTION:    Belmont Mansion is participating in this Saturday's Inaugural Free Day! We will be open usual hours\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, giving guided tours free of admission. Come out and see us!    Here's more information on the event itself...    HASLAM INAUGURAL BRINGS FREE DAY ADMISSION AT MANY STATE ATTRACTIONS  Tennesseans can participate in festivities happening across the state    NASHVILLE\, Tenn. – To assist in celebrating the inauguration of a new governor\, many Tennessee museums and attractions will open their doors to Tennesseans for free or reduced admission on Saturday\, Jan. 15.     Governor-Elect Bill Haslam and his wife Crissy Haslam are partners with the Tennessee Association of Museums and numerous cultural attractions in local communities across Tennessee.      Governor-Elect Haslam and Ms. Haslam are following a tradition started by Gov. Bredesen to raise interest in and celebrate Tennessee’s cultural attractions as a feature of the inaugural.    “Tennessee has many world-class museums and cultural exhibits that showcase our state’s creativity and history\,” said Bill Haslam\, who will take the oath of office on Jan. 15.   “Our hope is that Tennesseans will get together with family and friends and celebrate Tennessee by attending a museum or attraction.  Appreciate our great state\, have fun and be proud to be a Tennessean.”     The 2011 Inaugural\, themed “Tennesseans: Working Together. Moving Forward” was crafted to give all Tennesseans an opportunity to participate in inaugural activities.     For a detailed schedule and more information\, please visit the Inaugural 2011 website at www.billhaslam.net.  For information about all the regional attractions\, visit www.billhaslam.net/attractions.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/inaugural-open-house-day-saturday-jan-15/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110214T070000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110214T235500
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20110106T174157
LAST-MODIFIED:20110212T200410
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Wedding & Vow Renewal Promotion at Belmont Mansion
DESCRIPTION:Belmont Mansion will open its doors all day on February 14\, 2011 for couples who decide to "take the plunge" on the most romantic day of the year. For more information please visit http://belmontmansion.com/weddings-rentals/valentines/  or contact our Director of Weddings & Rentals\, Rev. Brandon Rich at 615.460.6589 or by email at brandon.rich@belmont.edu.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/valentines-day-wedding-promotion-at-belmont-mansion/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101213T193000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101213T213000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20101129T093536
LAST-MODIFIED:20101129T093536
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SUMMARY:A Camerata Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Belmont Camerata Musicale presents a holiday tradition featuring Corelli’s "Christmas Concerto" and a sing-along with Kathy Chiavola in Belmont Mansion's festively decorated grand salon.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/a-camerata-christmas/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110410
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20101108T154012
LAST-MODIFIED:20110322T133625
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Decorative Arts Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Belmont Mansion Announces 2nd Annual Tennessee Decorative Arts Symposium: The People’s Present from the Past    Tennesseans have played important roles in shaping the character of our nation. Learn more about their contributions to the decorative arts and culture with the Belmont Mansion this spring.    Nashville\, January 25\, 2011 – Belmont Mansion hosts its 2nd annual Tennessee Decorative Arts Symposium Saturday\, April 9\, with sponsors Case Antiques Inc.\, Auctions & Appraisals; Becky Puckett Antiques and Estate Sales; Belmont University and Belmont Mansion’s board of directors.    Join scholars\, collectors and historians as they examine and interpret the material culture and decorative arts of the South and Tennessee through history.    “Our theme for this year’s symposium focuses on the legacy left by our forebears to help us better understand our Tennessee heritage\,” said Ashley McAnulty\, Belmont Mansion board member. “The objects have so much more meaning when we understand who made them\, for what purpose they were made and how they have survived to the present day.    Many of the early items used by Tennesseans were made for functional use by local craftsman and later evolved into “fancy” works of art\, furniture and architecture.    “This year’s symposium is shaping up to be a real exciting and educational event.  The symposium offers individuals interested in Tennessee decorative arts and architecture a chance to see and hear about many of the objects in private and public collections\,” said Mark Brown\, Belmont Mansion's executive director.    The symposium\, titled this year “The People's Present from the Past\,” will feature guest speakers highlighting specific examples and recent discoveries addressing the stylistic changes in the decorative arts of Tennessee and their origins. It will also address the ever-growing interest in the decorative arts of Tennessee and encourage the sharing of ideas and information.    Speakers this year include\, with their subject title: Steve Brown\, Early Tennessee Migration; Michael Gavin\, Early Tennessee Interiors; Robert Hicks\, Tennessee Maps; Suzanne McDowell\, Regional Textiles; Tracey Parks\, Tennessee Furniture; and Samuel Smith and Steve Rogers\, Tennessee Pottery: 1790s to 1950.    “The market for Tennessee regional art and antiques is very strong right now\, and the more people research and understand these objects\, the more we expect that trend to continue\,” said Sarah Campbell Drury\, vice president of Case Antiques\, one of this year's sponsors. “The lineup of speakers is excellent\, and we are thrilled to support this symposium for the second year in a row.”    A VIP pre-symposium reception will be held at the home of one of the area’s recognized Tennessee collectors Friday\, April 8.    Registration is $125 and includes the pre-symposium reception\, symposium and lunch the day of the event. Registration for the symposium and lunch is $100.    Seating is limited to 100 persons and advance registration by mail\, fax or online is required. For planning purposes\, there will be no refunds for cancellations after March 31.    To Register\, Click Here            
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/2nd-annual-decorative-arts-symposium/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101216T180000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101216T200000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Tours
DESCRIPTION:It's a walk back in time - or across the threshold. Step inside Belmont Mansion between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Thursday\, Dec. 16 and experience its softer side\, its nostalgic side. Experience a tour through Belmont Mansion by candlelight.    On this cozy\, candlelit tour\, families will learn a little something about a traditional Victorian Christmas in each room\, from Victorian Christmas traditions in the small study to the significance of cherished holiday symbols like the Christmas tree in the central parlor.    After spending time touring the mansion by the soft glow of candlelight\, families are invited into the grand salon to enjoy Christmas cookies and hot apple cider. The Ladies Soldiers' Friends Society will be in period costume hosting parlor games to add some lively Christmas cheer to this event.    Admission is $10 for adults\, $3 for children 6 to 12 and free for members.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/candlelight-tours/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101211T100000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101211T160000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20101105T104744
LAST-MODIFIED:20101203T093804
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SUMMARY:Christmas with the Acklens
DESCRIPTION:Dickens' Ghosts Visit Belmont Mansion This December!      Christmas with the Acklens takes on Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" at Belmont Mansion this December.          Belmont Mansion invites local families to experience a very Dickens Christmas celebration at its annual free day\, Christmas with the Acklens\, on Saturday\, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.      Follow the Ghosts of Christmas Past\, Present and Future as they sweep up the grand staircase and into the master bedroom to perform excerpts from Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" with Ebenezer Scrooge\, Tiny Tim and Jacob Marley.      After spending time with Dickens' haunts\, step into the grand salon where Christmas cheer abounds. Sip hot cider and enjoy Christmas cookies while meeting Father Christmas. Join a lively group of Victorian carolers in making moveable puppets and bread dough ornaments.  And don't forget to tour the extravagantly decorated Belmont Mansion!              
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/christmas-with-the-acklens/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101031T183000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101031T203000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
CREATED:20101029T095653
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SUMMARY:Flashlight Tour 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
DESCRIPTION:  On Halloween night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.\, families are invited to view the mansion by a different kind of light – flashlight. On this very different type of tour\, families will learn a little something macabre in each room – from the history of Halloween in the tete-a-tete room to Victorian taxidermy practices in the small study. Families are asked to bring their own flashlights. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children 12 and under.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/flashlight-tour/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101031T163000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101031T180000
DTSTAMP:20120516T233350
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SUMMARY:Tour and Treat with Belmont Mansion this Halloween 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
DESCRIPTION:  Belmont Mansion puts a spook in your step this Halloween with pumpkin decorating\, sweet treats and flashlight tours.      Why were Victorians so darned macabre? Come to Belmont Mansion this Halloween to find out!  Join Belmont Mansion Sunday Oct. 31 for a spooktacular celebration brimming with sweets\, history and Halloween traditions.     The celebration begins at 4:30 p.m. with mini-pumpkin decorating for children and their parents. Give the gourds a bit of glam with glitter and baubles before taking a trick-or-treat tour through the mansion. Cider and snacks will be provided at this free event\, which runs until 6 p.m.     From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.\, families are invited to view the mansion by a different kind of light – flashlight. On this very different type of tour\, families will learn a little something macabre in each room - from the history of Halloween in the tete-a-tete room to Victorian taxidermy practices in the small study. Families are asked to bring their own flashlights. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children 12 and under.     About Belmont Mansion      Belmont Mansion\, an Italianate villa\, was constructed between the years 1849 and 1853. Once the summer home for Nashville socialite Adelicia Acklen and her family\, it also served as the temporary headquarters to the Union army and as an all-girls college and seminary.     Surrounded by lavish gardens\, the Belmont Mansion estate originally boasted 36 rooms and 19\,000 square feet of living space. It was one of the most elaborate antebellum estates in the South. Belmont Mansion was built\, furnished\, and landscaped by the Acklens and boasted such luxuries as an art gallery\, a bowling alley\, and a zoo.     A National Historic Site since 1971\, Belmont Mansion currently operates as a house museum\, maintained by the Belmont Mansion Association through admissions\, venue rentals\, event fundraisers and individual and company donations.       Belmont Mansion is open daily for guided tours\, Monday-Saturday from 10am-4 pm and Sunday from 1-4pm. For general inquiries and inquiries related to Tour and Treat please visit www.belmontmansion.com or call 615-460-5459.
LOCATION:1900 Belmont Blvd.
URL:http://belmontmansion.com/event/tour-and-treat-with-belmont-mansion-this-halloween/
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