July Events at the Nashville Symphony
Due to flooding at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, concerts have been moved to other venues until further notice. The Schermerhorn Symphony Center suffered severe flood damage, but performances have been relocated to other venues. July features two concerts. Haydn's Drum Roll Symphony, conducted by Giancarlo Guerrero, featuring James Zimmermann on clarinet July 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m., will be performed at Lipscomb University's Collins Alumni Auditorium (in the center of the campus). Also, Mary Chapin Carpenter appears at The Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) on July 16 at 8:00p.m. For tickets, call the box office at (615) 687-6400 between 10:00a.m. and 6:00p.m. Monday - Friday or 10:00a.m. and 2:00p.m. Saturday, or go to the website at www.nashvillesymphony.org.

July Concerts At The Ryman Auditorium
The historic Ryman Auditorium is located downtown at 116 Fifth Avenue North and has twice been named Pollstar's Concert Industry Theatre of the Year, and was voted 2009 Venue of the Year by the Academy of Country Music. Shows this month at the Mother Church of Country Music are: Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman featuring Ricky Scaggs on July 1 at 7:30p.m.; Grand Ole Opry on July 2 at 7:00p.m.; Grand Ole Opry on July 3 at 7:00p.m. and 9:30p.m.; Grand Ole Opry on July 6 at 7:00p.m.; Adam Lambert with Orianthi and Allison Iraheta on July 7 at 7:30p.m.; Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman featuring The Grascals with special guests J.D. Crowe and The New South on July 8 at 7:30p.m.; Grand Ole Opry on July 9 at 7:00p.m.; Grand Ole Opry on July 10 at 7:00p.m. and 9:30p.m.; Grand Ole Opry on July 13 at 7:00p.m.; Crossroads Children's Chorus with Ronnie Milsap, Kallen Esperian and Sutton Foster on July 14 at 7:30p.m.; Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman featuring Dailey and Vincent with special guests The Quebe Sisters Band on July 15 at 7:30p.m.; Grand Ole Opry on July 16 at 7:00p.m.; Grand Ole Opry on July 17 at 7:00p.m. and 9:30p.m.; Sonos Handbell Ensemble: Ringing on the Edge on July 18 at 8:30p.m.; Grand Ole Opry on July 20 at 7:00p.m.; Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman featuring Earl Scruggs with Family and Friends with special guest Sarah Jarosz on July 22 at 7:30p.m.; Grand Ole Opry on July 23 at 7:00p.m.; Grand Ole Opry on July 24 at 7:00p.m. and 9:30p.m.; Grand Ole Opry on July 27 at 7:00p.m.; Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman featuring The Del McCoury Band with special guests Steep Canyon Rangers on July 29 at 7:30p.m.; Grand Ole Opry on July 30 at 7:00p.m. and Grand Ole Opry on July 31 at 7:00p.m. and 9:30p.m. Tickets for all Ryman shows are available at any Ticketmaster location, the Ryman box office or online at ticketmaster.com or ryman.com. Call (615) 458-8700.

July 3 – Henry Rollins: Frequent Flyer Tour
James K. Polk Theater, TPAC, 505 Deaderick. The former Black Flag singer comes to Nashville supporting his latest spoken word album, offering his trademark, no-holds-barred take on life, peppered with amusing observations. The show begins at 8:00p.m. Tickets are $27-37. To purchase, go to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster Express at 866-4-IVR-TIX (866-448-7849).

July Events at the Wildhorse Saloon: July 14 – 105.9 The Rock Presents Ted Nugent
Located on historic 2nd Avenue in downtown Nashville, the Wildhorse offers three floors of action packed fun with five bars and live entertainment seven nights a week. There is one special concert this month: July 14, Ted Nugent performs at 6:00p.m. Tables may be reserved for $90; 2nd floor rail or main floor general admission is $65; and general admission to floors 2 and 3 is $35. For more information or to buy tickets, please call 615-902-8211 or visit www.wildhorsesaloon.com.

July 6, 13, 20 and 27 – The Doyle and Debbie Show – The Doyle and Debbie Show
Downtown, The Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South in the Gulch. Voted "Best Original Music" by The Nashville Scene, The Doyle and Debbie Show is a hilarious love letter to the country music community and its stars. Not only is the script hysterical, but so are the finely-crafted country songs, such as Whine Whine Twang Twang and Fat Women in Trailers. And the two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton, have the acting and singing chops to make you believe they really are a country music duo. Tickets are $20; call (615) 887-5680 for reservations. For more information and to hear songs, visit doyleanddebbie.com.

July 7– Movies in the Park: Where The Wild Things Are
Centennial Park, 2598 West End Ave. Centennial Park's 15th season concludes with Where The Wild Things Are, Wednesday evening at sunset (around 7:00p.m.). Admission is free and there are food and beverage vendors on-site for any cravings. Get there early for a good seat.

July 1-10 – Nine, The Musical
Boiler Room Theatre, The Factory at Franklin. The winner of the 1982 Tony Award® for Best Musical, also now an Oscar-nominated film, is based on Fellini's classic film 8 1/2, in which celebrated film director Guido Contini wracks his brain to find a plot for his next movie while being pursued by and reflecting upon different women in his life. Ticket prices are $25 for adults, $23 for seniors and students, and $17 for children under 12 on the weekends, $2 less for Sunday matinees, $15 for all on Thrifty Thursdays, and $25 for 2 on 2-Fer-Tuesdays. Show times are 8:00p.m. and 2:00p.m. matinees. For more information and tickets, call 615-794-7744 or see the website at boilerroomtheatre.com.