We’re heading into the dog days of summer, but you can beat the heat (or at least try to ignore it) by checking out the best weekend events. Read on!
1. 
Book it to the library
The Brentwood Library is holding its summer Friends of the Library Book Sale in Meeting Rooms A & B. There’s a large selection of fiction, history, biography, business, gardening, cooking, children’s and more to choose from. Harcovers are only $3, so it’s a great way to stock up your home library. Hours are Thursday til 7 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.brentwood-tn.org/library
2. 
Zoo cool
This Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., is Regions Ice Day at the Nashville Zoo. Popsicles for the animals and free Blue Bell ice cream for humans are part of the fun, as is an ice cream eating contest, a water slide and a “winter wonderland snow tent.” www.nashvillezoo.org
3. 
Mountain homecoming
Opening this weekend at Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre is the latest in the ever-popular Smoke on the Mountain series, Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming. Set in October 1945, Homecoming features more fun and music from the crew at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. These shows are always big sellers so be sure and get your tickets early. The show runs through August 28th. www.dinnertheatre.com
4. 
Come to her (ticket) window
Melissa Etheridge will be in concert this Sunday night at the Ryman in support of her new album Fearless Love. Etheridge has been cranking out rock for two decades, winning two Grammys and an Oscar. Her Sunday show is sure to please longtime fans and create new ones. www.melissaetheridge.com www.ticketmaster.com
5. 
Have some ‘Salt’ with your popcorn
Salt begs the question: is Angelina Jolie’s Evelyn Salt an above board CIA officer or a Russian spy? Ramona and Beezus adapts Beverly Clearly’s beloved series, centered on little Ramona Quimby, to the big screen.
Safe and happy weekends to all,
JT
-J.T. Landry, SEM Editor-in-Chief













































