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Cavalia Odysseo Nashville

September 8, 2017 No Comments

So, just what IS Cavalia?

Cavalia is more than a circus, and I could describe it as a real life movie. Cavalia Odysseo combines digital, live music, singing, water, animals, and air for a show like nothing I’ve ever seen. Marrying the love of the horse, Cavalia touts superlatives like “world’s largest touring production and traveling top, the biggest stage, the most beautiful visual effects, and the largest number of horses.”

In my own words, it’s one of the most extravagant, spare no expense, production that I’ve ever seen. How many events come to town and bring their own stadium? Think about that. Also, I noticed the abundance of billboards and signage. Cavalia, I SEE YOU.

Read on for more about Cavalia Odysseo and what it takes to bring the $7 million dollars live entertainment production to Nashville.

Nashville, Social

Nashville Hosts Black Music Honors Awards 2017

August 23, 2017 No Comments

The stars aligned in Nashville for the Second Annual Black Music Honors Awards Show taping. Black Music Honors (BMH) is an annual 2-hour national broadcast television special established to honor legendary artists in all music genres and the icons who have influenced and made significant contributions to the music industry. It has been hosted here in Nashville. Music City for the last two years. The Tennessee Performing Arts Center transformed into an impressive red carpet and awards show venue. More about the event and the pictures!

Nashville, Social

Let’s Catch Up/Finding My Way – 2017

January 30, 2017 No Comments

Hey Everyone,

It’s been a while since I’m just caught up with everyone so I’ll recap my last quarter and give you the scoop on what’s coming to the blog in the first half of 2017. I’d like to personally thank Life Strategist KG for encouraging me to continue to blog without hesitation.

Lifestyle, Social

Get the Best Deals with Groupon Coupons!

January 29, 2017 No Comments

Good day everyone! I’m so excited to work with my favorite online e-coupon retailer Groupon. This is a sponsored post, but I’ll always give you my opinions. Click below for more.

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ElectionGate 2016 – An Update with John Little

November 2, 2016 No Comments

Whew, This presidential election has wore me out. All of my adulting skills of restraint and self-care have had to be used in order to no wig out on some of the social media posts that have been flying around.

But because I’m not an expert in politics (which for this election, I don’t think you have to be), so I followed up with my favorite social activist John Little.

I want to take the time to thank John for being my first guest on the blog. I admire him for the exemplary black man, father, and conscious leader I perceive him to be. Any and every time I’ve bumped into John in public or online, or needed his help he’s always been kind, transparent, and action oriented; ready, willing, and able. I have known him from the days when we both thought we had a future in corporate, to us both following our passions, and I am proud to call him my brother. After our most recent meeting, I literally dropped him off in Edgehill Housing Projects as he was knocking door to door to spread the word about a current initiative. John is a man who’s actions match his words and one I would look to for political clarity in this hellacious presidential election. This is why I chose to have HIM share his opinion (which I’m sure are conclusions to which we have all come).

Quite a few things have changed since he and I last spoke in April of this year. See below for the update as well as clarity on John Little’s role in social activism and education.

Lifestyle, Nashville, Social

Pablo is Petty – Kanye West Performs The Saint Pablo Tour in Nashville

September 26, 2016 No Comments

Kanye is a misunderstood creative genius and I love his vision. Although his execution and communication may be a bit misguided, I truly believe his intent is in the right place.

On Saturday night at Bridgestone Arena, Kanye West, from the shadows of a dimly lit floating stage, gave us a great show of hits from “Late Registration”, “Yeezus”, and his latest album and tour “The Life of Pablo”. The show started at 8pm and Pablo hit the stage around 9:20 to the tunes of Father Stretch My Hands. The Life of Pablo which I will refer to as “TLOP” is one of my favorite albums by Kanye West. In this post I’ll review the pettiest moments of Kanye West in Nashville.

Lifestyle, Nashville, Social

Coffee, Curls, and Catching Up with Kenya Raymer of HalfieTruths.com

August 30, 2016 No Comments

If you’re anything like me then you have been following Kenya from her fairy tale romance and subsequent marriage to Nashville radio personality Dolewite to watching her “walk” or be walked by her huge dog Walli. One thing I noticed is, I NEVER SEE HER OUT in Nashville. Conversely, she is very vocal and eloquent in her writing about truth seeking and truth telling, honoring your emotions, and creating personal boundaries. It only made sense for a blog that features all things good and authentic in Nashville to feature Kenya Raymer of HalfieTruths.com. She’s dropping gems of wisdom and I found a neat app that lets you “click to tweet” quotables. Trust me, you’re going to want to share these pearls of reflection with your friends.

Nashville, Social

Can I Live? Five Things to Remember in Times of Social Tension

July 19, 2016 1 Comment

Nashvillesociabutterfly.com seeks to highlight the things that make Nashville (and eventually the world) so fascinating. A big part of the fascination with Nashville, in my opinion, are the people. I would definitely consider myself to be social butterfly when it comes to being on the scene and out and about, however, social advocacy for the people are also a pivotal piece to this platform. My advocacy is usually displayed in who I am as a woman, and in the choices I make. But as I grow this platform, I plan to do more. This piece is the introduction.

Nashvillsocialbutterfly.com will utilize this platform to discuss social issues and be a voice for CHANGE. This means changing group dynamics, changing the conversation, and preconceived notions and ideas. This will all be done by asking the questions, providing the dialogue, and seeking to understand from a solution oriented perspective.

In the midst of the most recent acts of violence, terrorism, and police brutality, I decided my response to these current events would be to ask my good friend and Life Coach for his reflections. I prefer to refer to experts or people who represent what I envision as the solution, when it comes to where I gather advice.

Specifically, on a recent Facebook post I mentioned that with so many random acts of gun violence happening in America, how can one be sure to take care of themselves mentally, emotionally, and socially? How do we wrap our brains around this environment, and what do we do to make sense of it all? His thoughts — and a few of my interpretations — are below:

Lifestyle, Nashville, Social

#34 on a Tuesday at Up Lounge

May 4, 2016 No Comments

It’s been a little over a month since #34onatuesday, so thank you for waiting patiently for these pictures. I also want to thank everyone that wished me a Happy Birthday, it really adds to a special day when you all take the time to send me those positive vibes. I love knowing that from you all I can learn from, lean on, laugh with, and be myself with – thanks for your contribution to the person I am, online and offline.

*tear* *coughs* *clears throat*……….

Read on below to see how I developed my birthday “event, ” meet some of my friends and family, and finally see candid and staged pictures from my 34th birthday party – #34 on a Tuesday!

Nashville, Social

Political Moment with John Little

March 14, 2016 No Comments

A second goal of the blog is to bridge the gap between #NewNashville, and its community, residents, and visitors. Being a southern state and a growing “it” city, it would be remiss if Nashvillesocialbutterfly did not address the current political environment.

I will admit I personally have been a bit turned off from this year’s Presidential election. It seems to be [still] so overshadowed by the Donald Trump storyline, that it has made the presidential election look like a joke or mockery.

I decided to speak with one of my old colleagues and friends that is involved in the political and public relations to just get a brief overview and “catch me up.” We connected via email and I asked him a few questions. Here now is the final conversation and my first “interview” featuring my good friend John Little. Read what I asked, hear what he has to say, and then do your research and formulate your own opinion.

Here’s our conversation. I call it “Political Moment with John Little”