Culture

Exploring and discovering the culture that shapes us through arts+entertainment, law+ethics, and news that affects the community throughout Middle Tennessee

Joan Allison

TPAC to present virtual concert series “Live from The West Side: Women of Broadway”

The nonprofit Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) joins a select group of arts organizations in presenting a three-part virtual concert series, Live from the West Side: Women of Broadway, featuring two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone on October 24, Tony Award winner Laura Benanti on November 14 and critically acclaimed actress and singer Vanessa Williams on December 5.

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Lauren Means

“Because Hate is the Scariest Thing of All”

Fall brings thoughts of pumpkin spice, warm fleece and bonfires. It also means Halloween, Trick-or-Treating and Haunted Houses! While some might not give a second thought as to if a haunted house is inclusive and supportive of the LGBT+ community, one organization, Haunters Against Hate (HAH), is bringing it front and center.

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Selena Haynes

Brent Snyder: Chasing That Country Rainbow

Brent Snyder has known he was destined to be a country singer since he was six years old. The Fairfield, Virginia native finally made the move to Nashville to make it his reality. Brent shares more about his journey and how he’s using his story to others in the LGBT+ community.

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Lauren Means

Norman Hanks: Sharing the Love

He’s known for his big heart, infectious personality and empowerment of people. He’s selfless and would give his shirt off his own back to someone in need. He’s Norman Hanks and some of you know him as Veronica Paige.

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