Summer Guide 2021 Our rundown of some of the best food, shopping, arts, music, film and outdoor events of the season Tweet Share
With vaccination rates on the rise, COVID case numbers falling and all public health restrictions now officially lifted, there’s reason to believe summer 2021 though obviously not what any of us would call “normal” in the pre-pandemic sense will be a hopeful time with plenty of reason and opportunities to party. In our annual Summer Guide, we’ve got a whole slew of recommended activities for those looking to get out and, you know, do stuff. From art openings and plays to outdoor activities, farmers markets, craft markets, concerts, food events and more, here’s a roundup of some of the most intriguing activities of the season. Dive in.
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Vanderbilt’s Engine for Art, Democracy and Justice features works by revolutionary composer, renowned artist
Vanderbilt University’s Engine for Art, Democracy and Justice initiative has announced its spring programs, which will feature works by African American composer Julius Eastman and Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama. The lineup includes a panel of leading experts discussing Eastman’s impact on artistic activism, a Vanderbilt Blair School of Music performance highlighting Eastman’s music, and a large-scale installation at Fisk University by Mahama.
Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons (John Russell/Vanderbilt)
Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons, an Afro-Cuban American artist and Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair and professor of fine arts, conceived the initiative, which provides virtual conversations and artistic collaborations focused on healing, unity and care at a time of significant social unrest around the world.