Events
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Great Performances at Vanderbilt announces 39th season
Great Performances at Vanderbilt’s 39th season brings a three-event lineup offering a touch of soul-stirring musical fusion, theater excellence and the best of jazz innovation. Read MoreSep 11, 2013
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Vanderbilt University marks important Civil Rights milestones Aug. 28, Sept. 5
Vanderbilt will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington with a midday event Aug. 28. On the evening of Sept. 5, the Rev. Carolyn McKinstry will speak at a free public event in Benton Chapel. Read MoreAug 23, 2013
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Bluebird on the Mountain to feature Pierce and Grace Pettis, Tom Kimmel
Tom Kimmel and Pierce and Grace Pettis will headline the June 16 Bluebird on the Mountain concert at scenic Dyer Observatory. Read MoreJun 8, 2012
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Founder of ‘Knowledge is Power Program’ to speak at Vanderbilt
The founder of the Knowledge is Power Program will speak on the completion results and growth of this national network of public schools. Read MoreMar 22, 2012
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Vanderbilt Theatre presents David Ives’ adaptation of ‘The Liar’
The Vanderbilt University Department of Theatre will present David Ives’ adaptation of The Liar beginning at 8 p.m. April 6 at Neely Auditorium. Read MoreMar 22, 2012
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Perl Catering offers box lunch discount
Heirloom tomatoes and fresh mozzarella drizzled with a balsamic reduction. (Photo courtesy of Perl Catering) Perl Catering is the invention of husband-and-wife team Robert and Elizabeth Spinelli, who create delicious gourmet catered meals and box lunches using locally grown, organic, restaurant-quality food. During the month of May, Perl… Read MoreMar 15, 2012
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Sen. Lamar Alexander to preview ‘Come on along’ exhibit at Vanderbilt Library
A preview of the exhibit, "Come on along: Lamar Alexander’s Journey as Governor," will take place Friday, Sept. 16, from 11 a.m. to noon at Vanderbilt's Central Library. Sen. Alexander, who served as governor of Tennessee from 1979 to 1987, will offer an informal tour of the exhibit and be available to answer questions from the media. Read MoreSep 14, 2011
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Second Bluebird on the Mountain concert set for June 18
Singer-songwriters Jon Randall, Jessi Alexander and Shane McAnally will perform in concert Saturday, June 18, at Dyer Observatory. Read MoreJun 15, 2011
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‘Opera on the Mountain’ set for June 4 at Dyer Observatory
Dyer Observatory (Neil Brake/Vanderbilt) Make reservations online or by calling (615) 832-5242 Vanderbilt’s Dyer Observatory will again host the Nashville Opera for a very special evening of music at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 4. The concert will take place in the observatory’s patio tent and guests… Read MoreMay 24, 2011
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Experts to discuss biggest financial reform law since Great Depression
The passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act is considered the most sweeping change to financial regulation since the Great Depression. It was created and signed into law in 2010 as a result of the recent recession, with the goal of bringing more accountability to Wall Street and big banks. On May 5-6, experts and leaders from the financial and banking industries will come to Vanderbilt University to discuss the challenges and regulatory changes surrounding implementing this massive financial regulation. Read MoreApr 26, 2011
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Stovall receives professional award
Vanderbilt's director of conferences has been honored by the ACCED-I. Read MoreApr 26, 2011
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Steve Martin’s Picasso at the Lapin Agile premieres April 7 at Vanderbilt University
The Steve Martin play Picasso at the Lapin Agile, premieres at Neely Auditorium at Vanderbilt University on April 7. Read MoreMar 24, 2011
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Vanderbilt students’ winning essays and video chronicle MLK Day experiences
Student Kirsten Ayers was one of four students to win the MLK Reflections essay and video contest. Vanderbilt University has recognized four students –Kirsten Ayers, Chelsea Goodly, Marwah Shahid and Ravi Singh – with a monetary award for excellence in capturing the spirit of the life and legacy… Read MoreMar 3, 2011
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Country singer John Rich kicks off Dance Marathon at Vanderbilt University
Students dance all night to benefit Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Country music artist John Rich will kick off Vanderbilt University’s Dance Marathon, an annual event where students dance all night to benefit Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Friday, Feb. 18, at the Student Recreation… Read MoreFeb 15, 2011
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Vanderbilt University students dance all night for a good cause
13.1-Hour Dance Marathon benefits Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Hundreds of Vanderbilt students will dance the night away Friday, Feb. 18, at the Student Recreation Center during the annual all-night Vanderbilt University Dance Marathon. A portion of the donations will help fund a new endowment to… Read MoreFeb 3, 2011
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Free Sunday concert features Andean indigenous musical elements
Misa Criolla – a performance of musical works by the late Argentine composer and pianist Ariel Ramirez – will take place Dec. 5 in the Scarritt Bennett Center’s Wightman Chapel. The event, which is free and open to the public, begins at 5 p.m. The English translation of Misa Criolla… Read MoreDec 2, 2010
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Butterflies Are Free premieres November 5 at Vanderbilt
Warm, coming-of-age story set in the late 1960s will leave audiences glowing with laughter and love Butterflies Are Free by Leonard Gershe premieres at Neely Auditorium at Vanderbilt University on Nov. 5. In this Tony Award-winning comedy, a young blind man and the free-spirited girl-next-door discover the values of… Read MoreOct 25, 2010
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U2 to perform at Vanderbilt Stadium July 2
Legendary rock group U2 will bring their U2 360 tour to Vanderbilt Stadium on Saturday, July 2. Read MoreOct 25, 2010
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Mayor Dean joins Vanderbilt leaders and employees for walk at Vanderbilt
Mayor Karl Dean Nashville Mayor Karl Dean will join Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos, Vice Chancellor Jeff Balser and other university officials and employees for the annual Senior Leader Walk Thursday, Oct. 14, from noon to 12:45 p.m. Groups will proceed from five different locations to the… Read MoreOct 14, 2010
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Chapman Bluebird on the Mountain concert rescheduled for Oct. 16
Marshall Chapman The Bluebird on the Mountain concert featuring Marshall Chapman has been rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 16, at Dyer Observatory. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. show. Joining Chapman onstage will be Matraca Berg and Will Kimbrough. Tickets sold for the Aug. 21 show,… Read MoreOct 8, 2010