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SUMMARY:Storylines Book Club: The Girl in White Gloves
DESCRIPTION:Get Connected\n    \n\n    Download the Flyer\n    \nJoin us for our next Storylines Book Club as we dive into Kerri Maher’s book\, *The Girl in White Gloves*. Whether you’re an avid reader or just looking for community\, all are welcome!\nIn-person participation will be our standard moving forward.\nIf you’d like to join via Zoom\, let us know—if requested\, we’ll open a virtual room.\n \nStorylines Book Club is Scarritt Bennett Center’s women’s book club\, providing a unique opportunity to meet new people\, enrich your reading experience\, and expand your perspectives. \nWomen of all ages and backgrounds are invited to join us. Lively conversation and fellowship are guaranteed. \nMeets the 2nd Monday of each month  |  7:00 pm CT \nWe use an app called BookMovement to manage the club. Everything from what we are reading\, making book recommendations\, when we meet\, and Zoom access is in the app.\nThe in-person book club meetings are hybrid upon request to join via Zoom. We meet on 2nd Mondays on Scarritt Bennett’s campus in the Laskey Welcome Center\, 2nd floor. That information\, including the ability to RSVP and note if you would like to join via Zoom\, is also included in the app.\n\nTo get connected\, visit http://www.bookmovement.com/our-book-club-bookshelf/4039bc\n\n\nWhile there is a mobile app for Apple and Android devices\, it has very a limited view/features and may not be very helpful.\n\n\n    Get Connected
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/storylines-book-club-the-girl-in-white-gloves/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Kreitner Room\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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SUMMARY:Storylines Book Club: The Good Lord Bird
DESCRIPTION:Get Connected\n    \n\n    Download the Flyer\n    \nJoin us for our next Storylines Book Club as we dive into James McBride’s book\, *The Good Lord Bird*. Whether you’re an avid reader or just looking for community\, all are welcome!\nIn-person participation will be our standard moving forward.\nIf you’d like to join via Zoom\, let us know—if requested\, we’ll open a virtual room.\n \nStorylines Book Club is Scarritt Bennett Center’s women’s book club\, providing a unique opportunity to meet new people\, enrich your reading experience\, and expand your perspectives. \nWomen of all ages and backgrounds are invited to join us. Lively conversation and fellowship are guaranteed. \nMeets the 2nd Monday of each month  |  7:00 pm CT \nWe use an app called BookMovement to manage the club. Everything from what we are reading\, making book recommendations\, when we meet\, and Zoom access is in the app.\nThe in-person book club meetings are hybrid upon request to join via Zoom. We meet on 2nd Mondays on Scarritt Bennett’s campus in the Laskey Welcome Center\, 2nd floor. That information\, including the ability to RSVP and note if you would like to join via Zoom\, is also included in the app.\n\nTo get connected\, visit http://www.bookmovement.com/our-book-club-bookshelf/4039bc\n\n\nWhile there is a mobile app for Apple and Android devices\, it has very a limited view/features and may not be very helpful.\n\n\n    Get Connected
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/storylines-book-club-the-good-lord-bird/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Kreitner Room\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260512T122442Z
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SUMMARY:Storylines Book Club: The Correspondent
DESCRIPTION:Get Connected\n    \n\n    Download the Flyer\n    \nJoin us for our next Storylines Book Club as we dive into Virginia Evans’s book\, *The Correspondent*. Whether you’re an avid reader or just looking for community\, all are welcome!\nIn-person participation will be our standard moving forward.\nIf you’d like to join via Zoom\, let us know—if requested\, we’ll open a virtual room.\n \nStorylines Book Club is Scarritt Bennett Center’s women’s book club\, providing a unique opportunity to meet new people\, enrich your reading experience\, and expand your perspectives. \nWomen of all ages and backgrounds are invited to join us. Lively conversation and fellowship are guaranteed. \nMeets the 2nd Monday of each month  |  7:00 pm CT \nWe use an app called BookMovement to manage the club. Everything from what we are reading\, making book recommendations\, when we meet\, and Zoom access is in the app.\nThe in-person book club meetings are hybrid upon request to join via Zoom. We meet on 2nd Mondays on Scarritt Bennett’s campus in the Laskey Welcome Center\, 2nd floor. That information\, including the ability to RSVP and note if you would like to join via Zoom\, is also included in the app.\n\nTo get connected\, visit http://www.bookmovement.com/our-book-club-bookshelf/4039bc\n\n\nWhile there is a mobile app for Apple and Android devices\, it has very a limited view/features and may not be very helpful.\n\n\n    Get Connected
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/storylines-book-club-the-correspondent/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Kreitner Room\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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SUMMARY:Storylines Book Club: Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Get Connected\n    \n\n    Download the Flyer\n    \nJoin us for our next Storylines Book Club as we dive into Paola Mendoza and Abby Sher’s  book\, *Sanctuary*. Whether you’re an avid reader or just looking for community\, all are welcome!\nIn-person participation will be our standard moving forward.\nIf you’d like to join via Zoom\, let us know—if requested\, we’ll open a virtual room.\n \nStorylines Book Club is Scarritt Bennett Center’s women’s book club\, providing a unique opportunity to meet new people\, enrich your reading experience\, and expand your perspectives. \nWomen of all ages and backgrounds are invited to join us. Lively conversation and fellowship are guaranteed. \nMeets the 2nd Monday of each month  |  7:00 pm CT \nWe use an app called BookMovement to manage the club. Everything from what we are reading\, making book recommendations\, when we meet\, and Zoom access is in the app.\nThe in-person book club meetings are hybrid upon request to join via Zoom. We meet on 2nd Mondays on Scarritt Bennett’s campus in the Laskey Welcome Center\, 2nd floor. That information\, including the ability to RSVP and note if you would like to join via Zoom\, is also included in the app.\n\nTo get connected\, visit http://www.bookmovement.com/our-book-club-bookshelf/4039bc\n\n\nWhile there is a mobile app for Apple and Android devices\, it has very a limited view/features and may not be very helpful.\n\n\n    Get Connected
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/storylines-book-club-sanctuary-06-08-2026/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Kreitner Room\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260511T182311Z
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SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner Presents | Ekphrastic Writing and Poetry Event
DESCRIPTION:Let Us Know You Are Coming\n     \n\n    Download the Flyer\n     \nPoet’s Corner Presents | Ekphrastic Writing and Poetry Event📅 Thursday\, May 21\, 2026 | 6:00 PM Writing then 7:00 PM Performances📍 Laskey Art Gallery | Scarritt Bennett Center\, Nashville\, TN🎟 Free Admission | All Are Welcome \nWhat is the primary goal of the ekphrastic writing and poetry event? The primary goal of the ekphrastic writing and poetry event is to engage participants in a learning experience and practical practice of ekphrastic writing\, culminating in a poetry reading that connects with the art displayed in the gallery. \nHow will the event encourage audience participation beyond just attending the poetry reading? \n\nEarly Arrival and Writing Space: Attendees are invited to arrive as early as 5 PM\, where snacks and dedicated space with couches and tables will be provided for them to engage in their own writing.\nOptional Ekphrastic Writing Session: An optional learning and practical practice session focused on ekphrastic writing will be offered at 6 PM\, lasting between 30 to 60 minutes.\nInvitation to SNAP Photographers: Artists are invited to “meet the artist” poets <-> photographers out of this asynchronous collaborative experience.\n\n🌟 Open Mic Sign-Up Optional – Come early if you want to write about the photography and share your own voice☕ Light Refreshments Provided from Scarritt Bennett Center’s catering team.📌 Admission is free\, and all are welcome – Whether you’re a seasoned poet or curious first-timer\, Poet’s Corner is a space to be inspired\, reflect\, and connect.👉 Mark your calendar and join us for this special night of poetry and artistic conversation. \n🏛 About Scarritt Bennett Center\nScarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education\, retreat\, and conference center in Nashville\, TN. Our mission is to create space where individuals and groups engage each other to achieve a more just world. We carry this mission forward through four core tenets: transformative education\, spiritual enrichment\, racial justice\, and women’s empowerment. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-presents-ekphrastic-writing-and-poetry-event/
LOCATION:Laskey Art Gallery at Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T190000
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SUMMARY:Storylines Book Club: The House on Lowell Street
DESCRIPTION:Get Connected\n    \n\n    Download the Flyer\n    \nJoin us for our next Storylines Book Club as we dive into Linda A Keane’s book\, *The House on Lowell Street*. Whether you’re an avid reader or just looking for community\, all are welcome!\nIn-person participation will be our standard moving forward.\nIf you’d like to join via Zoom\, let us know—if requested\, we’ll open a virtual room.\n \nStorylines Book Club is Scarritt Bennett Center’s women’s book club\, providing a unique opportunity to meet new people\, enrich your reading experience\, and expand your perspectives. \nWomen of all ages and backgrounds are invited to join us. Lively conversation and fellowship are guaranteed. \nMeets the 2nd Monday of each month  |  7:00 pm CT \nWe use an app called BookMovement to manage the club. Everything from what we are reading\, making book recommendations\, when we meet\, and Zoom access is in the app.\nThe in-person book club meetings are hybrid upon request to join via Zoom. We meet on 2nd Mondays on Scarritt Bennett’s campus in the Laskey Welcome Center\, 2nd floor. That information\, including the ability to RSVP and note if you would like to join via Zoom\, is also included in the app.\n\nTo get connected\, visit http://www.bookmovement.com/our-book-club-bookshelf/4039bc\n\n\nWhile there is a mobile app for Apple and Android devices\, it has very a limited view/features and may not be very helpful.\n\n\n    Get Connected
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/storylines-book-club-the-house-on-lowell-street/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Kreitner Room\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T214500
DTSTAMP:20250915T002556Z
CREATED:20250915T002556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T002556Z
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SUMMARY:NCMS Concert | Season Finale: A Concert of Celebration and Anticipation
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Live Music in Nashville: NCMS Concert at Scarritt Bennett Center\nJoin us at Scarritt Bennett Center for the final NCMS concert of the series! Enjoy an evening of outstanding live music in our historic Nashville venue\, where community and creativity come together in the heart of Music City.\nEvent Details:\n\nDate & Time: Fri Apr 24\, 2026 7:00 PM – 9:45 PM\nLocation: Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Ave S\, Nashville\, TN 37212\nTickets & Info: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ncms/1781225\n\nWhether you’re a longtime Nashville resident or new to the city\, this concert is the perfect way to experience the local music scene and connect with your community. Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit event venue dedicated to justice\, empowerment\, and cultural enrichment.\nSecure your tickets and be part of a truly inspiring night of music!\n\n\n\n\n\nStaying on Campus as one of our overnight guests? Join us in attending the NCMS concert at no additional cost. Email to request a free ticket at LFURTADO@SCARRITTBENNETT.ORG. Or\, purchase a ticket to support the Nashville Chamber Music Society.
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/ncms-concert-season-finale-a-concert-of-celebration-and-anticipation/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Wightman Chapel\, 1110 19th Avenue South\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T200000
DTSTAMP:20251111T174241Z
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SUMMARY:Storylines Book Club: Everything Comes Next: Collected Poems
DESCRIPTION:Get Connected\n    \n\n    Download the Flyer\n    \nJoin us for our next Storylines Book Club as we dive into Namoi Shihab Nye’s book\, *Everything Comes Next: Collected Poems*. Whether you’re an avid reader or just looking for community\, all are welcome!\nIn-person participation will be our standard moving forward.\nIf you’d like to join via Zoom\, let us know—if requested\, we’ll open a virtual room.\n \nStorylines Book Club is Scarritt Bennett Center’s women’s book club\, providing a unique opportunity to meet new people\, enrich your reading experience\, and expand your perspectives. \nWomen of all ages and backgrounds are invited to join us. Lively conversation and fellowship are guaranteed. \nMeets the 2nd Monday of each month  |  7:00 pm CT \nWe use an app called BookMovement to manage the club. Everything from what we are reading\, making book recommendations\, when we meet\, and Zoom access is in the app.\nThe in-person book club meetings are hybrid upon request to join via Zoom. We meet on 2nd Mondays on Scarritt Bennett’s campus in the Laskey Welcome Center\, 2nd floor\, but if there is a conflict we will announce meeting locations updates to all members of the group in the BookMovement app. That information\, including the ability to RSVP and note if you would like to join via Zoom\, is also included in the app.\n\nTo get connected\, visit http://www.bookmovement.com/our-book-club-bookshelf/4039bc\n\n\nWhile there is a mobile app for Apple and Android devices\, it has very a limited view/features and may not be very helpful.\n\n\n    Get Connected
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/storylines-book-club-everything-comes-next-collected-poems/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Kreitner Room\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T200000
DTSTAMP:20251111T173626Z
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SUMMARY:Storylines Book Club: The Woman They Could Not Silence
DESCRIPTION:Get Connected\n    \n\n    Download the Flyer\n    \nJoin us for our next Storylines Book Club as we dive into Kate Moore’s book\, *The Woman They Could Not Silence*. Whether you’re an avid reader or just looking for community\, all are welcome!\nIn-person participation will be our standard moving forward.\nIf you’d like to join via Zoom\, let us know—if requested\, we’ll open a virtual room.\n \nStorylines Book Club is Scarritt Bennett Center’s women’s book club\, providing a unique opportunity to meet new people\, enrich your reading experience\, and expand your perspectives. \nWomen of all ages and backgrounds are invited to join us. Lively conversation and fellowship are guaranteed. \nMeets the 2nd Monday of each month  |  7:00 pm CT \nWe use an app called BookMovement to manage the club. Everything from what we are reading\, making book recommendations\, when we meet\, and Zoom access is in the app.\nThe in-person book club meetings are hybrid upon request to join via Zoom. We meet on 2nd Mondays on Scarritt Bennett’s campus in the Laskey Welcome Center\, 2nd floor. That information\, including the ability to RSVP and note if you would like to join via Zoom\, is also included in the app.\n\nTo get connected\, visit http://www.bookmovement.com/our-book-club-bookshelf/4039bc\n\n\nWhile there is a mobile app for Apple and Android devices\, it has very a limited view/features and may not be very helpful.\n\n\n    Get Connected
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/storylines-book-club-the-woman-they-could-not-silence/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Kreitner Room\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T211500
DTSTAMP:20250915T001752Z
CREATED:20250915T001752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T001752Z
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SUMMARY:NCMS Concert | Annie Fullard in Residence: A Burst of Joy Featuring Schubert’s Cello Quintet and More
DESCRIPTION:Live Music in Nashville: NCMS Concert at Scarritt Bennett Center\nJoin us at Scarritt Bennett Center for the next NCMS concert\, where talented musicians and a welcoming community come together in one of Nashville’s most historic venues. Enjoy an evening of live music\, support the arts\, and experience the vibrant culture of Music City.\nEvent Details:\n\nDate & Time: Fri Mar 6\, 2026 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM\nLocation: Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Ave S\, Nashville\, TN 37212\nTickets & Info: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ncms/1780586\n\nWhether you’re a local music lover or new to Nashville\, this NCMS concert is a perfect way to enjoy live performances and connect with the community. Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit event venue committed to justice\, empowerment\, and cultural enrichment.\nReserve your tickets now and be part of another memorable night of music!\n\n\n\n\nStaying on Campus as one of our overnight guests? Join us in attending the NCMS concert at no additional cost. Email to request a free ticket at LFURTADO@SCARRITTBENNETT.ORG. Or\, purchase a ticket to support the Nashville Chamber Music Society.
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/ncms-concert-annie-fullard-in-residence-a-burst-of-joy-featuring-schuberts-cello-quintet-and-more/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Wightman Chapel\, 1110 19th Avenue South\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T200000
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SUMMARY:Storylines Book Club: A Knock at Midnight
DESCRIPTION:Get Connected\n    \n\n    Download the Flyer\n    \nJoin us for our next Storylines Book Club as we dive into Brittany Barnett’s book\, *A Knock at Midnight*. Whether you’re an avid reader or just looking for community\, all are welcome!\nIn-person participation will be our standard moving forward.\nIf you’d like to join via Zoom\, let us know—if requested\, we’ll open a virtual room.\n \nStorylines Book Club is Scarritt Bennett Center’s women’s book club\, providing a unique opportunity to meet new people\, enrich your reading experience\, and expand your perspectives. \nWomen of all ages and backgrounds are invited to join us. Lively conversation and fellowship are guaranteed. \nMeets the 2nd Monday of each month  |  7:00 pm CT \nWe use an app called BookMovement to manage the club. Everything from what we are reading\, making book recommendations\, when we meet\, and Zoom access is in the app.\nThe in-person book club meetings are hybrid upon request to join via Zoom. We meet on 2nd Mondays on Scarritt Bennett’s campus in the Laskey Welcome Center\, 2nd floor. That information\, including the ability to RSVP and note if you would like to join via Zoom\, is also included in the app.\n\nTo get connected\, visit http://www.bookmovement.com/our-book-club-bookshelf/4039bc\n\n\nWhile there is a mobile app for Apple and Android devices\, it has very a limited view/features and may not be very helpful.\n\n\n    Get Connected
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/storylines-book-club-a-knock-at-midnight/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Kreitner Room\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260108T225404Z
CREATED:20260108T224804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T225404Z
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SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner Featuring Matthew Brown
DESCRIPTION:Let Us Know You Are Coming\n     \n\n    Download the Flyer\n     \nPoet’s Corner Featuring Matthew Leavitt Brown📅 Thursday\, January 22\, 2026 | 7:00 PM📍 Laskey Art Gallery | Scarritt Bennett Center\, Nashville\, TN🎟 Free Admission | All Are Welcome🌟 Optional Open Mic Sign-Up Available \nStep into the new year with reflection\, resonance\, and poetic community at Poet’s Corner\, Scarritt Bennett Center’s monthly gathering of voices and verse. This January\, we welcome Dr. Matthew Leavitt Brown\, Poet Laureate of Murfreesboro\, TN—an award-winning educator\, writer\, and advocate whose work invites us to listen deeply and reflect collectively. \nMatthew Brown [he/him] is the author of Thou Art That and a leading voice in using poetry as a form of social engagement and storytelling. As Murfreesboro’s Poet Laureate\, he gathers voices across the city to create collaborative poetic projects that honor lived experience and give space to those often unheard. For our time with him on this Poet’s Corner evening\, he will be sharing from his work Stations\, the current exhibit in the Laskey Art Gallery. This collection was written on the remains of a destroyed forest in northeast Nashville and deals with impermanence\, loss\, and belonging. \nBrown is co-founder of several writing groups\, including Writers Corps (supporting veterans and their families)\, The Lavinia Project (for survivors and allies against sexual and domestic violence)\, and Nuestros Voces (focused on Latinx stories and advocacy). His work stretches across galleries\, public spaces\, workshops\, and commemorations—making poetry accessible\, transformative\, and deeply human. \n🌟 Open Mic Sign-Up Optional – Come early to share your own voice☕ Light Refreshments Provided📌 Admission is free\, and all are welcome – Whether you’re a seasoned poet or curious first-timer\, Poet’s Corner is a space to be inspired\, reflect\, and connect.👉 Mark your calendar and join us for this special night of poetry\, witness\, and conversation. \n🏛 About Scarritt Bennett Center\nScarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education\, retreat\, and conference center in Nashville\, TN. Our mission is to create space where individuals and groups engage each other to achieve a more just world. We carry this mission forward through four core tenets: transformative education\, spiritual enrichment\, racial justice\, and women’s empowerment. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-featuring-matthew-brown/
LOCATION:Laskey Art Gallery at Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T213000
DTSTAMP:20250915T000300Z
CREATED:20250915T000300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T000300Z
UID:10003672-1768590000-1768599000@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:NCMS Concert | In Good Company: George Meyer & Friends in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Experience Live Music in Nashville: NCMS Concert at Scarritt Bennett Center\nJoin us at Scarritt Bennett Center for the latest NCMS concert\, featuring talented musicians and a welcoming community atmosphere. Our historic Nashville venue is the perfect place to enjoy live music\, connect with friends\, and celebrate local artistry.\nEvent Details:\n\nDate & Time: Fri Jan 16\, 2026 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM\nLocation: Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Ave S\, Nashville\, TN 37212\nTickets & Info: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ncms/1780584\n\nWhether you’re a longtime resident or new to Music City\, this concert offers a unique opportunity to experience Nashville’s vibrant live music scene. Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit event venue dedicated to justice\, empowerment\, and cultural enrichment.\nReserve your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable night of music!\n\n\n\nStaying on Campus as one of our overnight guests? Join us in attending the NCMS concert at no additional cost. Email to request a free ticket at LFURTADO@SCARRITTBENNETT.ORG. Or\, purchase a ticket to support the Nashville Chamber Music Society.
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/ncms-concert-in-good-company-george-meyer-friends-in-concert/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Wightman Chapel\, 1110 19th Avenue South\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T200000
DTSTAMP:20251111T174135Z
CREATED:20251111T173625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T174135Z
UID:10003687-1768244400-1768248000@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:Storylines Book Club: The Ride of Her Life
DESCRIPTION:Get Connected\n    \n\n    Download the Flyer\n    \nJoin us for our next Storylines Book Club as we dive into Elizabeth Letts’s book\, *The Ride of Her Life*. Whether you’re an avid reader or just looking for community\, all are welcome!\nIn-person participation will be our standard moving forward.\nIf you’d like to join via Zoom\, let us know—if requested\, we’ll open a virtual room.\n \nStorylines Book Club is Scarritt Bennett Center’s women’s book club\, providing a unique opportunity to meet new people\, enrich your reading experience\, and expand your perspectives. \nWomen of all ages and backgrounds are invited to join us. Lively conversation and fellowship are guaranteed. \nMeets the 2nd Monday of each month  |  7:00 pm CT \nWe use an app called BookMovement to manage the club. Everything from what we are reading\, making book recommendations\, when we meet\, and Zoom access is in the app.\nThe in-person book club meetings are hybrid upon request to join via Zoom. We meet on 2nd Mondays on Scarritt Bennett’s campus in the Laskey Welcome Center\, 2nd floor\, but if there is a conflict we will announce meeting locations updates to all members of the group in the BookMovement app. That information\, including the ability to RSVP and note if you would like to join via Zoom\, is also included in the app.\n\nTo get connected\, visit http://www.bookmovement.com/our-book-club-bookshelf/4039bc\n\n\nWhile there is a mobile app for Apple and Android devices\, it has very a limited view/features and may not be very helpful.\n\n\n    Get Connected
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/storylines-book-club-the-ride-of-her-life/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Kreitner Room\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20251013T140032Z
CREATED:20241219T185947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T140032Z
UID:10003679-1767225600-1769903999@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:31 Days of Prayer with Scarritt Bennett
DESCRIPTION:Get Started\n    \nStep into the new year with 31 Daily Prayers with Scarritt Bennett. \nRev. Linda Furtado\, Director of Spirituality and the Arts as designed a 31-day prayer experience for your own personal reflection. \nWhen you sign up you will receive a daily email with prayer topics\, scriptures and content designed to guide your reflection\, growth and connection. \nClick here to learn more and sign up! \n\n    Learn More\n    \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/31-day-daily-prayers-with-scarritt-bennett/2026-01-01/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center Facebook Live\, 1027 18th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBC events,Soul Work
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251222
DTSTAMP:20251126T153547Z
CREATED:20251126T153029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T153547Z
UID:10003758-1766275200-1766361599@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:Guided Reflections for Advent
DESCRIPTION:If you are looking for some spiritual self care time during this busy Holiday Season\, Director of Spirituality and the Arts Rev. Linda Furtado has you covered. \nFor the Advent season\, Rev. Linda has created a collection of guided reflections with audio and video step-by-step guides to prayer topic of Hope\, Peace\, Joy\, and Love as well as a printable DIY Advent Prayer Card designed to go with the guided materials. The prayer process is created by Rev. Furtado and is called PURPOSE journaling. \nThe PURPOSE journaling method stands for: \n\nPray to Start\nUnwind the Text\nReflect in Context\nPen to Paper\nOutline Your Thoughts\nShare Your Story\nEnd in Prayer\n\nYou will find the reflections on Scarritt Bennett Center’s Online Learning platform. \nClick here to access.
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/guided-reflections-for-advent-2/2025-12-21/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center Facebook Live\, 1027 18th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T203000
DTSTAMP:20251117T175434Z
CREATED:20251117T175235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T175434Z
UID:10003700-1765740600-1765744200@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:A Service of Lessons & Carols 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join East End United Methodist Church for Lessons & Carols in Wightman Chapel. Catch the joyful spirit of the Advent season! Join us as musicians from East End UMC and guest instrumentalists present their annual Service of Lessons and Carols\, a time to prepare your heart and soul for the coming of Christmas. Remember and worship the God of saving grace through biblical readings of the Christmas narrative\, a wide variety of seasonal musical selections\, congregational hymn singing\, and candle lighting. East End UMC is pleased to offer this special Christmas gift of word and song to the wider community. We wish you a hopeful Advent and a Merry Christmas! \nDate: December 14th\, 2025\nTime: 7:30 PM\nLocation: Wightman Chapel at Scarritt Bennett Center\nCost: Free \nPDF FLYER
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/a-service-of-lessons-carols-2025/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Wightman Chapel\, 1110 19th Avenue South\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTSTAMP:20251126T153547Z
CREATED:20251126T153029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T153547Z
UID:10003704-1765670400-1765756799@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:Guided Reflections for Advent
DESCRIPTION:If you are looking for some spiritual self care time during this busy Holiday Season\, Director of Spirituality and the Arts Rev. Linda Furtado has you covered. \nFor the Advent season\, Rev. Linda has created a collection of guided reflections with audio and video step-by-step guides to prayer topic of Hope\, Peace\, Joy\, and Love as well as a printable DIY Advent Prayer Card designed to go with the guided materials. The prayer process is created by Rev. Furtado and is called PURPOSE journaling. \nThe PURPOSE journaling method stands for: \n\nPray to Start\nUnwind the Text\nReflect in Context\nPen to Paper\nOutline Your Thoughts\nShare Your Story\nEnd in Prayer\n\nYou will find the reflections on Scarritt Bennett Center’s Online Learning platform. \nClick here to access.
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/guided-reflections-for-advent-2/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center Facebook Live\, 1027 18th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T200000
DTSTAMP:20250915T005506Z
CREATED:20250915T005506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T005506Z
UID:10003676-1765220400-1765224000@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:Storylines Book Club: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
DESCRIPTION:Get Connected\n    \n  \n\n    Download the Flyer\n    \nJoin the Storylines Book Club for an engaging discussion of Claire Keegan’s novel\, Small Things Like These. This month\, we’re gathering in person at Scarritt Bennett Center. Whether you’ve read every page or just want to listen in\, everyone is welcome!\nIn-person participation will be our standard moving forward.\nIf you’d like to join via Zoom\, let us know—if two or more participants request it\, we’ll open a virtual room.\n \nStorylines Book Club is Scarritt Bennett Center’s women’s book club\, providing a unique opportunity to meet new people\, enrich your reading experience\, and expand your perspectives. \nWomen of all ages and backgrounds are invited to join us. Lively conversation and fellowship are guaranteed. \nMeets the 2nd Monday of each month  |  7:00 pm CT \nWe use an app called BookMovement to manage the club. Everything from what we are reading\, making book recommendations\, when we meet\, and Zoom access is in the app.\nThe in-person book club meetings are hybrid with online Zoom participants on screen in the room. We meet on 2nd Mondays on Scarritt Bennett’s campus in the Scarritt building parlor. That information is also included in the app.\n\nTo get connected\, visit http://www.bookmovement.com/our-book-club-bookshelf/4039bc\n\n\nWhile there is a mobile app for Apple and Android devices\, it has very a limited view/features and may not be very helpful.\n\n\n    Get Connected
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/storylines-book-club-small-things-like-these-by-claire-keegan/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Kreitner Room\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTSTAMP:20251126T153547Z
CREATED:20251126T153029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T153547Z
UID:10003703-1765065600-1765151999@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:Guided Reflections for Advent
DESCRIPTION:If you are looking for some spiritual self care time during this busy Holiday Season\, Director of Spirituality and the Arts Rev. Linda Furtado has you covered. \nFor the Advent season\, Rev. Linda has created a collection of guided reflections with audio and video step-by-step guides to prayer topic of Hope\, Peace\, Joy\, and Love as well as a printable DIY Advent Prayer Card designed to go with the guided materials. The prayer process is created by Rev. Furtado and is called PURPOSE journaling. \nThe PURPOSE journaling method stands for: \n\nPray to Start\nUnwind the Text\nReflect in Context\nPen to Paper\nOutline Your Thoughts\nShare Your Story\nEnd in Prayer\n\nYou will find the reflections on Scarritt Bennett Center’s Online Learning platform. \nClick here to access.
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/guided-reflections-for-advent-2/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center Facebook Live\, 1027 18th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T213000
DTSTAMP:20250914T235301Z
CREATED:20250914T235301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T235301Z
UID:10003671-1764961200-1764970200@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:NCMS Concert | From the North\, with Joy — Scandinavian Folk Tunes and Christmas Classics
DESCRIPTION:Discover Live Music in Nashville: NCMS Concert at Scarritt Bennett Center\nExperience the energy of live music at Scarritt Bennett Center with the latest NCMS concert. Our historic Nashville venue welcomes music lovers\, families\, and community members for an inspiring evening that celebrates local talent and creative spirit.\nEvent Details:\n\nDate & Time: Fri Dec 5\, 2025 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM\nLocation: Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Ave S\, Nashville\, TN 37212\nTickets & Info: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ncms/1780582\n\nEnjoy a night of unforgettable performances\, support the arts\, and connect with Nashville’s vibrant music community. Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit event venue dedicated to justice\, empowerment\, and cultural enrichment.\nReserve your tickets today and be part of this unique concert experience!\n\n\nStaying on Campus as one of our overnight guests? Join us in attending the NCMS concert at no additional cost. Email to request a free ticket at LFURTADO@SCARRITTBENNETT.ORG. Or\, purchase a ticket to support the Nashville Chamber Music Society.
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/ncms-concert-scandinavian-folk-christmas-classics/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Wightman Chapel\, 1110 19th Avenue South\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251201
DTSTAMP:20251126T153547Z
CREATED:20251126T153029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T153547Z
UID:10003702-1764460800-1764547199@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:Guided Reflections for Advent
DESCRIPTION:If you are looking for some spiritual self care time during this busy Holiday Season\, Director of Spirituality and the Arts Rev. Linda Furtado has you covered. \nFor the Advent season\, Rev. Linda has created a collection of guided reflections with audio and video step-by-step guides to prayer topic of Hope\, Peace\, Joy\, and Love as well as a printable DIY Advent Prayer Card designed to go with the guided materials. The prayer process is created by Rev. Furtado and is called PURPOSE journaling. \nThe PURPOSE journaling method stands for: \n\nPray to Start\nUnwind the Text\nReflect in Context\nPen to Paper\nOutline Your Thoughts\nShare Your Story\nEnd in Prayer\n\nYou will find the reflections on Scarritt Bennett Center’s Online Learning platform. \nClick here to access.
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/guided-reflections-for-advent-2/2025-11-30/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center Facebook Live\, 1027 18th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T200000
DTSTAMP:20251018T015356Z
CREATED:20251018T014921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T015356Z
UID:10003684-1763665200-1763668800@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner Featuring | Anjetta (Anjie) William-Brown
DESCRIPTION:Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n\n    Download the Flyer\n    \nPoet’s Corner Featuring Anjetta (Anjie) Williams-Brown📅 Thursday\, November 20\, 2025 | 7:00 PM📍 Harambee Auditorium | Scarritt Bennett Center\, Nashville\, TN🎟 Free Admission | All Are Welcome🌟 Optional Open Mic Sign-Up Available \nJoin us for a powerful evening of poetic reflection\, wisdom\, and community connection at Poet’s Corner\, Scarritt Bennett Center’s monthly poetry reading series. This November\, we are honored to welcome featured poet Anjetta (Anjie) Williams-Brown—a dynamic voice in Nashville’s literary and academic circles. \nA lifelong leader and storyteller\, Anjie Williams-Brown recently retired from Tennessee State University after 22 years of service as Business Coordinator. She was the first African American woman in Tennessee to earn the prestigious Educational Facilities Professional certification and has served in leadership roles across multiple civic\, educational\, and poetry organizations. \nA graduate of both the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Tennessee State University\, Anjie is an advocate for empowerment through education\, communication\, and creative expression. Her debut poetry collection\, Pieces of Anjie: Poetry from My Soul\, was self-published in December 2022 and marks the beginning of her journey to share more inspirational writing through various mediums. \n🌟 Open Mic Sign-Up Optional – Arrive early if you’d like to share your work.☕ Light Refreshments Provided📌 Admission is free\, and all are welcome – Whether you’re a seasoned poet or new to the art\, Poet’s Corner is a space to be inspired\, reflect\, and connect.👉 Mark your calendar and join us for a night of poetry\, presence\, and powerful storytelling. \n\n🏛 About Scarritt Bennett Center\nScarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education\, retreat\, and conference center in Nashville\, TN. Our mission is to create space where individuals and groups engage each other to achieve a more just world. We live out this mission through four core tenets: transformative education\, spiritual enrichment\, racial justice\, and women’s empowerment. The Center fosters a welcoming environment for dialogue\, reflection\, and action. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-featuring-anjetta-anjie-william-brown/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Harambee Auditorium\, 1027 18th Ave. S.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T200000
DTSTAMP:20250915T003722Z
CREATED:20250915T003722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T003722Z
UID:10003675-1762801200-1762804800@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:Storylines Book Club: Phoebe: A Story by Paula Gooder
DESCRIPTION:Get Connected\n    \n  \n\n    Download the Flyer\n    \nJoin the Storylines Book Club for an engaging discussion of Paula Gooder’s Phoebe: A Story. This month\, we’re gathering in person at Scarritt Bennett Center. Whether you’ve read every page or just want to listen in\, everyone is welcome!\nIn-person participation will be our standard moving forward.\nIf you’d like to join via Zoom\, let us know—if two or more participants request it\, we’ll open a virtual room.\n \nStorylines Book Club is Scarritt Bennett Center’s women’s book club\, providing a unique opportunity to meet new people\, enrich your reading experience\, and expand your perspectives. \nWomen of all ages and backgrounds are invited to join us. Lively conversation and fellowship are guaranteed. \nMeets the 2nd Monday of each month  |  7:00 pm CT \nWe use an app called BookMovement to manage the club. Everything from what we are reading\, making book recommendations\, when we meet\, and Zoom access is in the app.\nThe in-person book club meetings are hybrid with online Zoom participants on screen in the room. We meet on 2nd Mondays on Scarritt Bennett’s campus in the Scarritt building parlor. That information is also included in the app.\n\nTo get connected\, visit http://www.bookmovement.com/our-book-club-bookshelf/4039bc\n\n\nWhile there is a mobile app for Apple and Android devices\, it has very a limited view/features and may not be very helpful.\n\n\n    Get Connected
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/storylines-book-club-phoebe-a-story-by-paula-gooder/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Kreitner Room\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20251013T020018Z
CREATED:20251013T015837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T020018Z
UID:10003678-1761246000-1761249600@scarrittbennett.org
SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner Featuring  Nina Adel
DESCRIPTION:Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n\n    Download the Flyer\n    \n📅 Thursday\, May 2025 | 7:00 PM📍 Bennett Hall | Scarritt Bennett Center\, Nashville\, TN🎟 Free Admission | All Are Welcome🌟 Optional Open Mic Sign-Up Available \nJoin us for an evening of poetic storytelling and powerful reflection at Poet’s Corner\, Scarritt Bennett Center’s beloved monthly reading series. This May\, we are thrilled to welcome Nina Adel\, an award-winning poet\, musician\, educator\, and community advocate whose work uplifts immigrant voices and explores the intersection of art\, identity\, and resilience. \nNina [she/her] is the recipient of a 2023 Yaddo Artist Residency and holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Hamline University and an MA in English from Belmont. Her work has been widely published in national journals and anthologies\, and she is the winner of the Bellevue Literary Review’s Buckvar Prize. Nina is the author of the chapbook Sugar Crash (2024)\, with a follow-up volume set for release in Fall 2025. \nAs director of the Immigrants Write Workshop through The Porch literary arts center\, she brings voice to underrepresented communities through writing. A Berklee-trained musician\, English professor\, and mother\, Nina lives and creates in Nashville\, Tennessee. \n🌟 Open Mic Sign-Up Optional – Arrive early to add your name to the list☕ Light Refreshments Provided📌 Admission is free\, and all are welcome – Whether you’re a longtime poetry lover or new to the art form\, Poet’s Corner is a space to be inspired\, reflect\, and connect.👉 Mark your calendar and join us for a night of poetry and conversation. \nAbout Scarritt Bennett Center:Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education\, retreat\, and conference center in Nashville\, TN. Our mission is to create space where individuals and groups engage each other to achieve a more just world. Guided by our four core tenets—transformative education\, spiritual enrichment\, racial justice\, and women’s empowerment—we offer a welcoming environment for dialogue\, learning\, and community growth. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-featuring-nina-adel/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Bennett Hall\, 1014 19th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T200000
DTSTAMP:20250909T005928Z
CREATED:20250909T005405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T005928Z
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SUMMARY:Storylines Book Club: All The Colors Of The Dark by Chris Whitaker
DESCRIPTION:Get Connected\n    \n  \n\n    Download the Flyer\n    \nJoin the Storylines Book Club for an engaging discussion of Chris Whitaker’s All The Colors Of The Dark. This month\, we’re gathering in person at Scarritt Bennett Center. Whether you’ve read every page or just want to listen in\, everyone is welcome!\nIn-person participation will be our standard moving forward.\nIf you’d like to join via Zoom\, let us know—if two or more participants request it\, we’ll open a virtual room.\n \nStorylines Book Club is Scarritt Bennett Center’s women’s book club\, providing a unique opportunity to meet new people\, enrich your reading experience\, and expand your perspectives. \nWomen of all ages and backgrounds are invited to join us. Lively conversation and fellowship are guaranteed. \nMeets the 2nd Monday of each month  |  7:00 pm CT \nWe use an app called BookMovement to manage the club. Everything from what we are reading\, making book recommendations\, when we meet\, and Zoom access is in the app.\nThe in-person book club meetings are hybrid with online Zoom participants on screen in the room. We meet on 2nd Mondays on Scarritt Bennett’s campus in the Scarritt building parlor. That information is also included in the app.\n\nTo get connected\, visit http://www.bookmovement.com/our-book-club-bookshelf/4039bc\n\n\nWhile there is a mobile app for Apple and Android devices\, it has very a limited view/features and may not be very helpful.\n\n\n    Get Connected
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/storylines-book-club-all-the-colors-of-the-dark/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Kreitner Room\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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SUMMARY:NCMS Concert | Ghosts: A Classical Evening of Chilling Beauty
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Live Music in Nashville: NCMS Concert at Scarritt Bennett Center\nJoin us at Scarritt Bennett Center for another inspiring NCMS concert\, showcasing outstanding musicians in a beautiful\, historic Nashville venue. Connect with the local community and experience the best of Music City’s live music scene.\nEvent Details:\n\nDate & Time:Fri Oct 10\, 2025 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM\nLocation: Wightman Chapel at Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Ave S\, Nashville\, TN 37212\nTickets & Info: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ncms/1780581\n\nWhether you’re a Nashville resident or a visitor\, this concert offers a unique opportunity to enjoy live music\, support the arts\, and be part of a vibrant\, creative community. Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit event venue dedicated to fostering justice\, empowerment\, and cultural enrichment.\nReserve your tickets and join us for an unforgettable night of music!\n\nStaying on Campus as one of our overnight guests? Join us in attending the NCMS concert at no additional cost. Email to request a free ticket at LFURTADO@SCARRITTBENNETT.ORG. Or\, purchase a ticket to support the Nashville Chamber Music Society.
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/ncms-concert-ghosts-a-classical-evening-of-chilling-beauty/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Wightman Chapel\, 1110 19th Avenue South\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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SUMMARY:Writer's Weekend | Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:Writers’ Weekend\nMeet-up and Sacred Writing Time Apart \nScarritt Bennett Center | October 10-11\, 2025 \n\n    Register Online\n    \nAre you ready to take your writing to the next level? Whether you’re dreaming of publishing a book\, honing your craft\, or simply seeking a creative community\, Writer’s Weekend Meet-Up is designed for you. \nScarritt Bennett’s Department of Soul Work\, led by Rev. Linda Furtado\, Director of Spirituality and the Arts\, invites you to join us for an inspiring weekend of networking\, learning\, and dedicated writing time at Scarritt Bennett Center. This is your opportunity to gain valuable insights\, connect with fellow writers\, and immerse yourself in an environment that fosters creativity and growth. \nScarritt Bennett Center | October 10–11\, 2025Where words take root and creativity blooms among the fall leaves. \nAs autumn paints the trees of Scarritt Bennett Center’s historic arboretum campus\, writers from near and far are invited to gather for a weekend of inspiration\, learning\, and community. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or preparing to publish your next work\, Writer’s Weekend Meet-Up offers space to grow your craft\, connect with fellow creatives\, and deepen your commitment to your writing. \n🗓️ Event Schedule\nFriday\, October 10 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM\n🍁 Evening of Featured Presentations \n6:00 PM – Check-In\n6:30 PM – Welcome & Opening Remarks\n6:45 PM – Featured Presentations Begin \nInspiring talks from experienced writers and publishing professionals\nTopics focused on publishing journeys\, creative process\, platform building\, and more \n8:30 PM – Community Q&A & Reflections\n8:50 PM – Saturday Preview & Closing Blessing \nSaturday\, October 11 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM\n🍂 Workshops\, Coaching & Community Networking \n9:00 AM – Morning Welcome & Writing Intentions\n9:15 AM – Workshop Write What You Know with Dream 7 Theater Productions \nGet your story on paper however you write. Helpful for any who are writing: memoir\, poetry\, writing for publication\, overcoming writer’s block \n10:15 AM – Coaching & Peer Circles \nInteractive feedback\, story-sharing\, and creative problem-solving \n11:15 AM – Workshop Writing for the Upper Room Daily Devotional Magazine with Tia Runion \nPractical\, hands-on application to help advance your writing \n12:15 PM – Growing Your Writing Network \nIntroduction to Word Weaver International\nLearn how to join the Scarritt Bennett Center online writing community \n12:45 PM – Final Reflections & Farewell \n🎟️ Registration Options\nNo additional overnight options available.  \n\n\n\nTicket Type\n\nRegular\nIncludes\n\n\n\n\nFriday and Saturday\n\n$50\nInclude all supplies and related resources for paid registrants.\n\n\nSaturday Only (Open to the public)\n\n$0\nDoes not include some materials and does not include overnight accomodations.\n\n\n\n  \n🔒 Overnight accommodations are limited. Registration with accommodations closes September 12\, 2025 (4 weeks prior) or while rooms remain. \n✨ Why You Should Attend\n🍃 Fall beauty meets creative inspiration—Scarritt Bennett’s campus\, filled with golden leaves and historic charm\, offers a perfect backdrop for reflection and writing.📚 Expert-led sessions and hands-on workshops help strengthen your craft💬 Meet like-minded writers and build meaningful creative relationships🌍 Grow your network and join Scarritt Bennett’s new online writing community🖋️ Leave with tools\, encouragement\, and new connections to carry your writing forward \n🔗 Reserve your seat today and let this fall be the season your words come alive.
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/writers-weekend-fall-2025/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center’s Fondren Hall\, 1027 18th Avenue South\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner Featuring  David M. Harris
DESCRIPTION:Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n\n    Download the Flyer\n    \n📅 Thursday\, Septebmer 25\, 2025 | 7:00 PM📍 Bennett Hall | Scarritt Bennett Center\, Nashville\, TN🎟 Free Admission | All Are Welcome🌟 Optional Open Mic Sign-Up Available (Click the option to Let Us Know You Are Coming) \nScarritt Bennett Center invites you to an evening of poetry and conversation with David M. Harris\, a distinguished poet\, author\, and educator. With roots in New York’s literary scene and a home in Tennessee\, David’s career spans book publishing\, film production\, and higher education. His poetry has been featured in respected journals\, and his first collection\, The Review Mirror\, was published by Unsolicited Press in 2013.\n\nDavid is also the author of Democracy and Other Problems (essays)\, co-author of Bill\, the Galactic Hero: the Final Incoherent Adventure (with Harry Harrison)\, and has written numerous short stories\, magazine articles\, and screenplays.\n\nJoin us for an evening of live readings\, thoughtful discussion\, and community as we celebrate the transformative power of poetry.\n🌟 Open Mic Sign-Up Optional – Let us know you are coming to share your own work with our vibrant community by registering at the link.\n☕ Light Refreshments Provided – Enjoy beverages and conversation before and after the reading.📌 Admission Is Free\, and All Are Welcome – Whether you’re a longtime poetry lover or new to the art form\, Poet’s Corner is a space to be inspired\, reflect\, and connect. \n👉 Mark your calendar and join us for a night of poetry\, presence\, and meaningful conversation with Franchesa Kirkpatrick! \nAbout Scarritt Bennett Center:Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education\, retreat\, and conference center in Nashville\, TN. Our mission is to create space where individuals and groups engage each other to achieve a more just world. Guided by our four core tenets—transformative education\, spiritual enrichment\, racial justice\, and women’s empowerment—we offer a welcoming environment for dialogue\, learning\, and community growth. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-featuring-david-m-harris-2025/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Bennett Hall\, 1014 19th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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SUMMARY:NCMS Concert | A Breath of Fresh Air
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to host the next NCMS concert for an unforgettable night of music in our historic space—bringing together community\, creativity\, and incredible talent.\n\n🎟️ Tickets & details: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ncms/1780580\nThis is the first concert of the season. Check the calendar so that you don’t miss more chances to experience live music in one of Nashville’s most inspiring venues\, the historic Wightman Chapel.\n\nGather your friends\, reserve your spot\, and be part of an evening that celebrates the power of music and community.\n#NashvilleMusic #LiveConcert #ScarrittBennettCenter #NCMS #MusicCommunity\nStaying on Campus as one of our overnight guests? Join us in attending the NCMS concert at no additional cost. Email to request a free ticket at LFURTADO@SCARRITTBENNETT.ORG. Or\, purchase a ticket to support the Nashville Chamber Music Society.
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/ncms-concert-a-breath-of-fresh-air/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Wightman Chapel\, 1110 19th Avenue South\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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