NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Nashville community is invited to put on its dancin’ shoes and enjoy a stellar outdoor evening at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory’s "Music on the Mountain" on Sunday, May 2, at 6 p.m.
The event, co-sponsored by Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music, features the swinging jazz sounds and big band vocals of The Establishment, led by the Blair School’s own Billy Adair. The 22-piece band is well known in Nashville for capturing the rhythmic stylings of the 1940s and ’50s.
Everyone is encouraged to bring a picnic, lawn chairs, blanket and friends and enjoy an evening of music on the lawn in an idyllic wooded setting. Hotdog, popcorn and drink concessions will be available.
Following the concert, the public is invited to tour the observatory and look through the Seyfert telescope (weather permitting). Telescope viewing will begin at approximately 8 p.m.
Dyer Observatory is one of Middle Tennessee’s most unique venues for public, private and corporate events. Each year, Dyer hosts thousands of visitors through school tours, observation nights, scout events and other community programs such as "Music on the Mountain."
The observatory is located at 1000 Oman Dr., off Granny White Pike between Old Hickory Boulevard and Otter Creek Road, near Radnor Lake. A map with information and directions is available at www.dyer.vanderbilt.edu/directions.htm.
Parking for this event is available only at nearby Bethel World Outreach Center on the corner of Old Hickory Boulevard and Granny White Pike. Signs will indicate where free parking and complimentary shuttle service is available. Shuttle service will begin at 4:00 pm.
The event is free and open to the public. Everyone is encouraged to come early as attendance will be limited, and there will need to be time reserved for parking and riding the shuttle to the mountaintop. For more information or in the event of uncertain weather, call Dyer Observatory at 615-373-4897 or email nancy.dwyer@vanderbilt.edu.
Media contact: Kara Furlong, (615) 322-NEWS
kara.c.furlong@vanderbilt.edu