BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//NMAAM - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:NMAAM
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nmaam.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NMAAM
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20270314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20271107T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T153000
DTSTAMP:20261015T210837Z
CREATED:20261015T172908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T210837Z
UID:10000795-1794049200-1794065400@www.nmaam.org
SUMMARY:From Nothing to Something: Honoring Juan Atkins
DESCRIPTION:The National Museum of African American Music proudly presents From Nothing to Something: Honoring Juan Atkins\, a special day celebrating the pioneering artist whose innovation helped shape Detroit techno and transform the global electronic music landscape. This free\, public celebration brings together music\, education\, community\, and cultural preservation through hands-on programming\, networking opportunities\, and an exclusive conversation with Juan Atkins. \nEvent Highlights\n\n\n11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Heartbeat Saturdays: Techno Edition\nNMAAM’s weekly community health initiative returns with resident DJ Smoke\, bringing movement\, music\, and community together in the museum lobby through the sounds of techno. \n\n\n11:30 AM | Youth Amplified: Techno Edition\nStudents and young creators will explore the evolution of the beat\, from the iconic 808 to lo-fi sounds\, through hands-on educational programming led by NMAAM’s Education Department. \n\n\n1:00 PM | The Producers’ Network\nA networking session connecting local and regional producers and DJs\, led by NMAAM board member\, music producer\, and director Shannon Sanders. The session will explore the creative process\, career pathways\, and opportunities within Nashville’s music community. \n\n\n2:00 PM | On-Stage Conversation with Juan Atkins\, Moderated by Aaron Monty\nJoin techno pioneer Juan Atkins for an in-depth conversation moderated by Aaron Monty\, exploring Detroit’s musical legacy\, the technology behind the sound\, and the creation and evolution of techno. This special program marks Juan Atkins’s first appearance in Nashville. \n\n\n3:00 PM | Exhibition Unveiling\nCelebrate the unveiling of artifacts generously donated by Juan Atkins to NMAAM’s collection\, recognizing his enduring contributions to music history and his place in the American soundtrack. \n\n\n\nThrough this celebration\, NMAAM continues its mission to educate\, preserve\, and celebrate the central role African Americans play in creating the music that has shaped the world. From Nothing to Something honors Juan Atkins’s legacy while inspiring the next generation of artists\, producers\, and innovators. \nRegister For Free
URL:https://www.nmaam.org/event/from-nothing-to-something-honoring-juan-atkins/
LOCATION:National Museum of African American Music\, 510 Broadway\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Visit,Community,Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nmaam.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Juan-Atkins-1920-x-2160-px.png
ORGANIZER;CN="NMAAM Events":MAILTO:events@nmaam.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T143000
DTSTAMP:20260925T173806Z
CREATED:20260925T173704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T173806Z
UID:10000297-1794051000-1794061800@www.nmaam.org
SUMMARY:Heartbeat Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Saturday in the NMAAM lobby from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM for Heartbeat Saturday\, a curated event that is free and open to the public. Experience vibrant music and community engagement with our resident DJ\, Smoke! \nDJ Smoke is a dynamic force in the music scene\, known for blending contemporary beats with classic tracks to create an unforgettable atmosphere. With a keen ear for rhythm and an unmatched ability to read the crowd\, DJ Smoke transforms every performance into a high-energy experience. \nHeartbeat Saturdays are NMAAM’s community health initiative\, meant to get your heart pumping and your feet grooving. We can’t wait to welcome you to our dance floor!
URL:https://www.nmaam.org/event/heartbeat-saturdays-6/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:National Museum of African American Music\, 510 Broadway\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nmaam.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Heartbeat-Saturday-1920-x-2160-px.png
ORGANIZER;CN="NMAAM":MAILTO:info@nmaam.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR