It is a big week with loads of musical talent, lots of festivals and other free and cheap fun. And there's some good shopping, too.
* First up is Saturday's expanded multigenre Musicians Corner, which this week features Melinda Doolittle and Revolfusion, as well as Choro Nashville, Viva Mexico and the Jonathan Scales Fourchestra. These free family- and dog-friendly musical lawn parties take place on Saturdays in Centennial Park through Oct. 25. But this week is extra special, since it will be an all-day affair (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) that is blended with the Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival taking place all around Centennial Park. There will be 50 or more cultures represented in many ways, including music and dance. It is all free, including admission to The Parthenon. Details: http://ift.tt/1lOi7pu and http://ift.tt/1mVajnB.
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* Another musical treat is a performance by theFisk Jubilee Singersat 10 a.m. Monday as part of the Jubilee Day Convocation in Fisk Memorial Chapel on the Fisk University campus. Details: 615-329-8744.
* There is some good family fun, too: The City of Franklin Parks' Family Day is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, with pony rides, a petting zoo, inflatables, a straw bale maze, music, hayrides, horse demonstrations and more. All free. Details: 615-794-2103.
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* Another good family outing opportunity is the Fisk-Vanderbilt Astronomy Roadshow Planetarium that the Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road) is hosting from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. This is a day for elementary school-age children to learn about constellations, the nature of stars and the sun and the solar system in 30-minute sessions in this large inflatable planetarium. It's free, but you must register at 615-371-0090, ext. 8290 or 8380.
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The Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival at Centennial Park will feature music, dancing and more, with 50 or more cultures represented. (Photo: Submitted )
* Bowie Nature Park has a family-oriented Fall Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, which includes a free fall carnival in the woods, with games and crafts for the kids, face painting, a hayride and hike, plus a costume parade at 1 p.m. with prizes. Bowie is at 7211 Bowie Lake Road in Fairview. Details: 615-799-5544, www.bowiepark.org.
* It is 'crawl time' for art lovers, too, with Nashville's First Saturday Art Crawlfrom 6 to 9 p.m. the first Saturday of every month, along Fifth Avenue North and around downtown. A free shuttle even takes you from gallery to gallery. Details: 615-743-3090 or http://ift.tt/1oEwqu2.
* There also is adowntown Frankin Tour of the Arts from 6 to 9 p.m. thefirst Friday of every monthin and around downtown Franklin. The tour is free, and a trolley operates on a loop with unlimited pick-up and drop-off service with a $5 wristband. Details: http://ift.tt/1mVahfl.
The Fifth Annual National Banana Pudding Festival is Saturday and Sunday at Centerville River Park. (Photo: Samuel M. Simpkins / File / The Tennessean )
* The Ladies of Charity fall/ winter sale opens Friday and runs Monday-Saturday through Nov. 8 at the shop at 2216 State St. The consignment sale features clothing for the whole family. Proceeds go to help the needy in the community. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Details: 615-327-3453.
* And The Lotz House in Franklin is having its sixth annual Fall Antiques Appraisal Fair on Saturday at the Civil War house museum at 1111 Columbia Ave. across from The Carter House. The fair is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $20 for the appraisal of one item, $25 for two items or $30 for three items, with a three-item limit. For each appraisal, guests will receive one free admission and guided tour of the Lotz House Museum.
'It's a great opportunity to learn about the history and value of your treasures including grandmother's china and silver you may have collected over the years. We always see some incredible pieces and many folks will learn they own a piece of history,' said J.T. Thompson, Lotz House owner .
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