Weekend Schedule
Thursday, January 30
First Look
12 – 3 p.m.
Music: Katie Hazzard, harpist
Invitation-only
Special Event
Benefactors Reception
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Only available to Benefactors
Special Event
Preview Party
6:30 — 9 p.m. | Show Floor
The spectacular opening night kick-off gala serves as one of the most anticipated events of the year. Dress “cocktail festive” and enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while previewing and shopping the Show Floor early.
Music: A&G Jazz Ensemble led by Marshall Richardson
Book Signing
6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Show Floor
Lewis Miller will be hosting a book signing during the Preview Party.
Friday, January 31
Show Hours | 9 a.m – 6 p.m.
Keynote Lecture
11 A.M. — 12 p.m. | Davidson Ballroom
Cultivating the Character of Home: A keynote conversation moderated by India Hicks with Brooke Shields and her longtime collaborator and friend, British designer David Flint Wood
Book Signing
12 — 1 p.m. | Davidson Ballroom Library
Brooke Shields & India Hicks will be hosting a book signing following the keynote lecture.
Designing Music City Lecture
2 – 3 p.m. | Davidson Ballroom
Cultivating the Way We Live: Sheryl Crow, Lauren Akins and April Tomlin, moderated by Kelleigh Bannen
Special Event
Bourbon Party
6:30 — 9 p.m. | Center Garden
The Friday night Bourbon Party blends a mix of Southern fare, specially crafted bourbons and live music on the Show Floor. Dress “cocktail casual,” bring friends and sip the night away while you shop one of the largest, most unique collections of antiques and garden decor in the country.
Music: A&G Bluegrass Band led by Ron Block
Saturday, February 1
Show Hours | 9 a.m – 6 p.m.
Floral Lecture
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Davidson Ballroom
Cultivating a Beautiful Life: Shane Connolly, Willow Crossley and Margot Shaw
Book Signing
12 – 1 p.m. | Davidson Ballroom Library
Shane Connolly and Willow Crossley will be hosting a book signing following the lecture.
Design Lecture
2 – 3 p.m. | Davidson Ballroom
Cultivating Timeless Design: Veere Grenney, Rita Konig and Dara Caponigro
Book Signing
3 – 4 p.m. | Davidson Ballroom Library
Veere Grenney and Dara Caponigro will be hosting a book signing following the lecture.
Special Event
Music in the Gardens
3:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Center Garden
Enjoy an afternoon of music by Melanie Penn while shopping and exploring the Show. Music in the Gardens is free with General Admission.
Music: Melanie Penn
Sunday, February 2
Show Hours | 11 a.m – 4 p.m.
Sunday Shopping in the Gardens
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Show Floor
Coffee, bloody marys, pastries and snacks available for purchase while you browse.
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