October 2009

 

Biscuits & Bluegrass Returns

for Fifth Year of Free Fun

 

The Loveless Cafe is gearing up for the fifth annual Biscuits & Bluegrass fall festival, to be held on Saturday, October 10 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Nothing says Nashville more than Biscuits and Bluegrass and that is once again what the Loveless Cafe is serving up to celebrate community and tradition.  This FREE event, will feature biscuit samples for everyone, the ever-popular biscuit eating contest, a live all-star bluegrass pickin' circle and a cash bar so be sure to bring your instrument for the impromptu pickin' parties.  There will also be many children's activities including face painting, pony rides, a petting zoo as well as arts and crafts demonstrations for adults and kids including: weaving, pottery, wood turning, fabric dyeing, painting and jewelry making. Come join the fun!

New Weekly Music Series Takes Root at Loveless Barn

 

WSM 650-AM recently announced the launch of "Music City Roots: Live From The Loveless Cafe," a weekly show airing Wednesday nights from 7 - 9 p.m. live from the Loveless Barn.  "At the Loveless Cafe, we cherish our rich history and tradition and it only makes sense to join forces with such a historic brand like WSM for this exciting new endeavor," says Jesse Goldstein of the Loveless Cafe. Opening night, October 14, 2009, will feature Americana icon Emmylou Harris, the acclaimed duo of Pam Rose and Mary Ann Kennedy and more. 

 

Tickets are $10 or $5 with a student ID. They are available in advance at Grimey's New and Pre-loved Music (1604 8th Ave. S) or online at www.musiccityroots.com.  Tickets may also be purchased on-site at the Loveless Barn the night of the show.

On Saturday, October 10, join Trace Bikes at 10 a.m. for the Trek Breast Cancer Awareness Ride.  This annual 10- or 25-mile ride along the Natchez Trace Parkway is sponsored by Trek Women.  Registration for the race is $25.  There will be snacks, SAG support, raffle prizes, a $25 gift certificate for the most creative pink outfit and more. Make plans to stay and enjoy the Biscuits & Bluegrass Fall Festival at the Loveless Cafe after the ride.  To register visit www.trekbikes.com.

Hours for Trace Bikes are 7 a.m.-9 p.m., 7 days a week. Visit www.tracebikes.com or call 615-646-2485 for more information.

October is Country Ham Month!

There is no better place to celebrate Country Ham Month than at the Loveless Cafe.  Perfect with red eye gravy and lots of biscuits, this delicious entree is available from sunrise to sunset! Why not come in today and enjoy country ham for breakfast, lunch or dinner?

Recipe of the Month:

 

Nothing goes better with a ham breakfast than red-eye gravy.  In honor of country ham month enjoy a splash of red-eye gravy with your ham and biscuit!

 

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (1/4 inch thick) bone-in center cut country ham slice
½ cup brewed coffee
1 cup water
2 to 3 teaspoons brown sugar

Place the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.  Add the ham slice and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on both sides until ham is brown.  Remove the ham from the skillet.  Add the brewed coffee, water and brown sugar to the drippings in the skillet.  Bring to a boil and cool until the sugar dissolves.  Serve with country ham, biscuits, eggs any style and stone ground grits.

Go Green and Go Gorgeous This Month at Ruthie Cherry Fine Art Gallery

 

Reuse, recycle...being "green" is definitely in fashion.  Environmentally friendly fashionistas be sure to visit Ruthie Cherry Fine Art Gallery this Saturday, October 3 for the "Going Green Goes Gorgeous Trunk Show."  Nashvillian, Susan Rogers will have her antique repousse jewelry and new fall designs available at the gallery.  Rogers' passion is reusing antique jewelry in easily wearable, modern designs.  Come check out a little bit of Art Nouveau and a whole lot of WOW.  Rogers will be at the show from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to answer questions.

 

Hours for Ruthie Cherry Fine Art Gallery are

10 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week.  For more information, visit www.RuthieCherryFineArt.com or call 615-673-ARTS.

 

Shimai invites you to visit their new space at the Loveless Cafe Motel Shops.  Specializing in fine handcrafted original art by local artists, Shimai offers beautiful, contemporary designs in the timeless disciplines of pottery, painting, sculpture, jewelry, textiles, turned wood, etchings, photography, stained glass and lighting.  Arts and crafts from some of Middle Tennessee's best artists can be found within Shimai's four walls.  Come in and get inspired; custom designs are always a welcomed as well.

All Shimai artists will be on hand for the fifth annual Biscuits & Bluegrass Fall Festival demonstrating their crafts and answering questions.

 

Hours for Shimai are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week.  Call 615-646-8989 for more information.

October is World Blindness Awareness Month

 

Helen Keller once said, "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart."  At the Loveless Cafe, you can taste the love put into every morsel of food served.  The Cafe wants everyone to feel this love, therefore, in honor of World Blindness Awareness Month the Loveles has updated their Braille menus.  On your next visit be sure to let the hostess know about any special needs you or your party may have.