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SUMMARY:Musical Gifts 2025: Giving Tuesday Benefit Concert & Tree Lighting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Nashville’s largest Giving Tuesday celebration as we return for the third annual Musical Gifts – a magical evening where music\, community\, and giving come together to support NMAAM’s mission. \nExperience the Magic\nMusical Gifts transforms the National Museum of African American Music into an immersive celebration of sound\, culture\, and holiday spirit. This year’s event expands across multiple museum spaces\, creating an unforgettable journey through African American musical heritage. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nLive Performances – Grammy Award-winning musicians and rising stars take center stage in the Roots Theater\, backed by DJ Smoke\, featuring performances representing each of NMAAM’s galleries from gospel to country\, R&B to hip-hop.\nInteractive Museum Experience – Explore the Rivers of Rhythm gallery with special performances\, interactive music stations\, and surprise moments throughout the evening.\nHoliday Celebration – Join us for our beloved tree lighting ceremony featuring Black Santa\, creating cherished memories in a family-friendly atmosphere.\nLocal Vendors & Craft – Support Black-owned businesses and local artisans while enjoying signature cocktails\, craft beverages\, and delicious food from Nashville’s finest vendors.\nLive & Virtual Access – Experience the event in-person or join us via livestream to participate from anywhere.\nNMAAM’s Musical Gifts Youth Village – Enjoy a fun\, family-friendly space where kids can explore music\, creativity\, and culture through hands-on activities\, drumming sessions\, story time\, and more–all while parents enjoy the event. RSVP for the Youth Village HERE\n\n\nMake an Impact\nEvery ticket purchased and donation made during Musical Gifts directly supports NMAAM’s education programs\, community initiatives\, and our mission to preserve and celebrate the central role African Americans have played in shaping American music. Last year\, Musical Gifts raised over $100\,000\, supporting music education for Nashville youth and cultural preservation efforts. \nJoin the Movement – Be part of Nashville’s most meaningful Giving Tuesday celebration. Your participation helps ensure that future generations can experience and learn from the rich legacy of African American music. \nRegister Now\n  \n \nWatch Musical Gifts 2024!
URL:https://www.nmaam.org/event/musical-gifts-2025-giving-tuesday-benefit-concert-tree-lighting/
LOCATION:National Museum of African American Music\, 510 Broadway\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Nissan Free Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Experience NMAAM without the cost on our special Free Admission Days\, sponsored by our generous partner\, Nissan. \nFree Wednesdays: Every first Wednesday of the month\, enjoy complimentary access to the museum galleries; excludes access to the Fisk Jubilee Exhibit. \n\n\n\nRFID Interactive Wristbands are $5.00 each on Nissan Free Wednesdays and Community Days.\n\n\n\nOn these days\, simply show up and immerse yourself in the history and influence of African American music at no cost!
URL:https://www.nmaam.org/event/nissan-free-wednesdays/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:NMAAM\, 510 Broadway\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Announcement
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SUMMARY:Sounds In Cinema: Paul Laurence Dunbar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for curated documentary screenings that explore the intersection of African American music and cinema\, featuring authentic industry conversations and special guest appearances. Part of our First Free Wednesdays programming\, these screenings occasionally include live discussions with the artists\, producers\, and music professionals who created the stories we preserve. \nAbout the Documentary\nPaul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask\, Lewis’s most recent documentary\, explores the life and legacy of the first African American poet to gain national and international fame. The two-hour film\, which won a regional Emmy Award\, received major funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities and Ohio Humanities. The documentary has screened at film festivals in Toronto\, San Francisco\, Los Angeles\, New York\, and Paris\, and been presented at prestigious institutions including the Library of Congress\, the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis\, and the Atlanta History Center. \n  \nAbout the Filmmaker\n\n\n\nFrederick Lewis is an Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker and Professor of Screenwriting & Documentary Storytelling at Ohio University’s School of Media Arts & Studies. For 14 years prior to transitioning to higher education\, Lewis worked as a producer\, writer\, and director in commercial\, cable\, and public television throughout New England. \nHis independent documentaries have aired on PBS stations across the United States and screened at more than 100 cultural and educational venues\, including the National Gallery of Art\, the Library of Congress\, the National Civil Rights Museum\, and the Muhammad Ali Center. His work has taken him from Russia and Greenland to Argentina\, Chile\, and throughout Europe\, creating visually rich portraits of complex historical figures and movements. \nLewis holds an M.A. in Creative Writing/Literary Arts from Brown University and is a recipient of Ohio University’s Presidential Teacher Award\, the institution’s highest honor for transformative teaching and curriculum innovation. \n  \n\n\nRegister Now\n  \nWatch the Trailer Here!
URL:https://www.nmaam.org/event/pld/
LOCATION:National Museum of African American Music\, 510 Broadway\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Event
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SUMMARY:Chris Blue & Friends Concert
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the magic of the season with Chris Blue\, winner of Season 12 of NBC’s The Voice and the first African American artist to win since Season 2. This special evening of songs and stories features performances from Chris’s brand-new Gaither Music release\, Every Day Is Christmas\, alongside fellow musical artists Byron Chambers (Mr. TalkBox)\, Tamara Bodie\, and members of the Gaither Vocal Band (Reggie Smith\, Adam Crabb\, and Todd Suttles). \nDOVE Award nominee Chris Blue delivers a Christmas masterpiece featuring familiar-yet-reimagined arrangements that showcase the versatility and strikingly-powerful-yet-tender\, effortless tones of this soul/pop/R&B crooner. From the worshipful “O Come\, All Ye Faithful” and the funky\, unexpected “Go Tell It on the Mountain” to his jazz-infused “Silent Night” and smooth\, melodic “The Christmas Song\,” this performance promises soulful music and inspiring moments perfect for the holiday season. \nThe evening includes an unveiling of featured artifacts from Chris Blue’s winning moments from The Voice\, with all General Admission ticket holders receiving an autographed poster signed by the participating artists. \nEvent Schedule: \n\nDoors Open: 5:00 PM CT\nVIP Meet & Greet: 5:30 PM CT\nReception & Museum Case Unveiling: 6:00 PM CT\nShow: 7:00 PM CT\n\nTickets: \n\nGeneral Admission: $40 (includes autographed poster)\nVIP Meet & Greet Package: $65 (includes early access\, exclusive pre-show meet & greet with Chris Blue and guest artists\, reception\, show\, and autographed poster)\n\n  \nRegister Now\n 
URL:https://www.nmaam.org/event/chrisblue/
LOCATION:National Museum of African American Music\, 510 Broadway\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Live Performance
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SUMMARY:FRONT ROW at NMAAM presents Jon Batiste
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the inaugural FRONT ROW at NMAAM event featuring 7× Grammy\, Emmy\, and Academy Award-winner Jon Batiste in an intimate\, one-night-only experience. \nExperience a 90-minute evening of moderated conversation\, spontaneous piano performances\, and behind-the-scenes insights into Jon’s triple Grammy-nominated Americana album Big Money. Jon will be joined in dialogue by legendary producer and album co-producer No I.D. and Americana Music Association Executive Director Jed Hilly. \nUp to 400 guests will gather in circular seating around the artists for this transformational moment in Black music history. \nWhat’s Included: \n\nModerated conversation exploring the creative process behind Big Money\nSpontaneous piano performances throughout the evening\nOpening of the Big Money exhibit featuring recording artifacts\, instruments\, and wardrobe from the sessions and tour\nExclusive photo retrospective by No I.D. displayed throughout the museum\nVIP reception with light refreshments and bar service\nCircular “in-the-round” seating for intimate artist access\n\nGET TICKETS + MEMBERSHIP\n\nMEMBERSHIP BENEFIT:\nEvery Ticket Includes NMAAM Membership \nAll ticket purchases automatically include a full-year NMAAM membership (activated after the event). This means you’ll receive: \n\nUnlimited free admission to museum galleries\nExclusive access to members-only events and programming\n10% discount in the Amplify Store and museum café\nAdvance notice and priority registration for future FRONT ROW events\nQuarterly member newsletter with behind-the-scenes content\n\nWhy pay $70 for one night when you can get a full year of access? \n\nEXISTING MEMBERS:\nAlready a Member? \nCheck your email for your exclusive member link with special discount pricing ($30 for individual members). Member pre-sale runs through Friday\, December 13 at midnight. \n\nTICKET OPTIONS:\nIndividual Ticket + Membership | $70\n1 admission + Individual NMAAM Membership (1 year) \nDual Ticket + Membership | $100\n2 admissions + Dual NMAAM Membership (1 year) \nFamily Ticket + Membership | $125\n2 admissions + Family NMAAM Membership (1 year\, includes 2 adults + children under 18) \nMembership benefits activate December 19\, 2025 \nRESERVE YOUR SPOT\n\nEVENT DETAILS:\nDate: Wednesday\, December 17\, 2025\nTime: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)\nLocation: Main Concourse\, National Museum of African American Music\, 510 Broadway\, Nashville\, TN 37203\nCapacity: 400 guests\nSeating: First come\, first served (circular arrangement)\nParking: Fifth + Broadway garage \n\nABOUT FRONT ROW AT NMAAM:\nFRONT ROW at NMAAM is the museum’s signature intimate artist series\, creating exclusive access to transformational musicians through conversation\, performance\, and cultural immersion. The members-first programming positions NMAAM as the institutional home where music industry professionals and passionate music lovers experience history in the making. \nFollowing the sold-out success of the PJ Morton pop-up concert in November (400 tickets in 24 hours)\, FRONT ROW expands our artist programming model to create sustainable\, recurring opportunities for members to experience living music history. \n\nABOUT JON BATISTE:\nJon Batiste is a 7× Grammy\, Emmy\, and Academy Award-winner whose work spans jazz\, R&B\, soul\, and American roots music. His 2025 album Big Money\, produced in collaboration with No I.D.\, has earned three Grammy nominations in the Americana categories (Best American Roots Performance\, Best American Roots Song\, Best Americana Album)\, marking a bold artistic evolution that honors traditional American music forms while pushing genre boundaries. \n\nFAQ SECTION:\nQ: When will I receive my membership materials?\nA: Membership benefits activate December 18\, 2025. You’ll receive a welcome email with your member card and benefits guide within 48 hours after the event. \nQ: Can I bring guests with my membership?\nA: Each ticket includes the number of admissions listed (1 for Individual\, 2 for Dual/Family). Your membership benefits apply to museum visits after the event. \nQ: Is seating assigned?\nA: Seating is first come\, first served within the circular arrangement. Doors open at 5:30 PM\, and we recommend arriving early for optimal seating. \nQ: Will there be food and beverages?\nA: Light refreshments and full bar service will be available during the VIP reception (5:30-6:30 PM). \nQ: What if I’m already a member?\nA: Existing members received a separate email with exclusive discount pricing ($30). Check your inbox or contact marketing@nmaam.org. \nQ: Can I upgrade my ticket to a higher membership level?\nA: Yes! Contact us at membership@nmaam.org after your purchase to discuss upgrade options.
URL:https://www.nmaam.org/event/jonbatiste/
LOCATION:National Museum of African American Music\, 510 Broadway\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Live Performance,Opening
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SUMMARY:R&B Bingo: Holiday Vibes
DESCRIPTION:Turn up the volume and celebrate the season with the EPIC CHRISTMAS EDITION of R&B BINGO — a high energy\, music filled night where the beats decide your fate and holiday magic fills the air! \n\n\n  \nHow It Works \n\n\nGet ready as DJ Smoke takes control of the turntables\, spinning iconic R&B tracks from each era — 70s • 80s • 90s • 00s • 10s — and it’s up to you to identify the artist and mark your card. Let the chips fall wherever the music lands as the rhythm guides your luck through 5 epic rounds of bingo at NMAAM. Listen closely\, recognize the legends\, and mark your way to R&B victory! \n\n\n  \nThe Challenge  \n\n\nThink you know your music? This isn’t your average bingo night — it’s a battle of the R&B enthusiasts\, made for true music connoisseurs with a festive twist. \n\n\n  \nThe Prizes \n\n\nWin exclusive prizes every round\, and don’t miss the grand finale\, where one lucky winner will walk away with a GIGANTIC treasure chest full of goodies from local Black-owned businesses to discover and support \n\n\n  \n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.nmaam.org/event/bingoholiday/
LOCATION:National Museum of African American Music\, 510 Broadway\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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