CHEEKWOOD CELEBRATES SOUNDS OF THE SEASON WITH 2009 SEASON OF CELEBRATION

NASHVILLE, TN – A children’s wonderland of decorations, cookie decorating, and musical performances will all be part of Season of Celebration as Cheekwood celebrates Sounds of the Season.

The five week celebration opens Friday, November 27 and continues through Sunday, January 3. Cheekwood is known around the region for its popular holiday decorations and family activities.

“Imagine nine tall trees decorated to evoke memories of your favorite holiday song,” said Jack Becker, President/CEO of Cheekwood. “We are thrilled to partner with such talented designers to bring this stunning season to life at Cheekwood for children and families to enjoy.”

Each of the trees is being decorated by a designer, all in style with their storybook theme. Songs and designers include: O Christmas Tree by ReCreations, We Wish You a Merry Christmas by ReCreations, Blue Christmas by Amber Marvin, Rocking around the Christmas Tree by Amber Marvin, Silver Bells by Geny’s Wholesale Florist, Jingle Bells by OSHi International Floral Design Studio, Frosty the Snowman by Cheekwood, Angels We Have Heard on High by Nest Interiors, and White Christmas by Horticulture Society of Middle Tennessee and Cheekwood.

In addition to events which are regularly held on weekends, Cheekwood will also have musical concerts every Saturday and Sunday afternoon from November 28 through December 20 from 2:00 until 4:00 in the Museum of Art. A full listings of concert performers will be available in early December at cheekwood.org.

Cheekwood Holiday Events and times:
Sounds of the Season — Holiday decorations in the Museum of Art
Breakfast with Santa, Saturday, November 28, 9:30 am – 11:30 am, Botanic Hall, $25 adults/$15 children. For reservations: 615-353-6978. Sponsored by the Horticultural Society of Middle Tennessee
Jingle in the Mansion, Friday, December 4, 6:30 pm – 12:00 am, $160 per person. For reservations: 615-353-6978. Sponsored by the Horticultural Society of Middle Tennessee
Martinis and Mistletoe, Friday, December 4, 9:00 pm – 1:00 am, $60 per person in advance, $75 at door. For reservations: 615-353-6978. Sponsored by the Horticultural Society of Middle Tennessee
Sparkling Settings luncheon, Monday, December 7, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, $55 per person/table of eight. For reservations: 615-377-2906. Sponsored by the Horticultural Society of Middle Tennessee
Storytelling and cookie decorating, Saturdays through December 20, 10:00 am-2:00 pm in Cheekwood’s Frist Learning Center
Tuesdays for Tots, Tuesdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Cheekwood’s Frist Learning Center
Saturday AM, Saturdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, From November 28 until December 26 this popular program allows many families to come and participate in fun holiday art activities together. Cheekwood’s Frist Learning Center
Gingerbread Workshop (for adults), Thursday December 3, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Pineapple Room Restaurant, $50 members / $67 non-members.
Gingerbread Workshop (for families), Saturday, December 5, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, Botanic Hall, $45 members / $56.25 non-members (per house).