CHIHULY IN NASHVILLE With glass works in more than 200 museums around the world, Dale Chihuly is the most acclaimed glass artist of our time. His creations will be displayed in Nashville through large outdoor installations, indoor exhibits and onstage set design. See them both for less. Only sold here. Purchase a discounted Art in Music City Combo Ticket. Book a room and stay the weekend. Chihuly at the Frist May 9-January 2 The installations in this exhibit were specifically designed for the museum's upper-level galleries. Visitors will explore glass from a variety of beautiful series including Mille Fiore, Macchis, Ikebana and Persians. Visit fristcenter.org for more information. Chihuly at Cheekwood May 25-November 7 Thousands of hand-blown glass sculptures will display throughout the Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art. Highlights include Saffron Tower, Sun (seen above), Mille Fiori and Chandeliers. A full schedule of programs, tours and events surrounds this world-class exhibit. There will be a FREE community day on November 2 from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Cheekwood has also extended the Chihuly Nights program to November 3-5 and an additional night on Saturday, November 6. Visit cheekwood.org for more information. There are a number of special events happening in conjunction with the major exhibits listed above. Don't miss the chance to dig deeper into the master of glass. ARTini at the Frist offers an informal conversation about Chihuly works along with live music and ARTinis. Tuesdays for Tots at Cheekwood gives you and your toddler a fun and creative Chihuly-inspired art project to do. Chihuly Nights will light up the grounds of Cheekwood, providing a brilliant stroll through illuminated Chihuly glass. Saturday AM at Cheekwood exposes you and your family to the arts and inspirations of Dale Chihuly. A Glassblowing Workshop at the Frist lets you work firsthand with glass to learn the ancient art. Glassblowing Demonstrations at both the Frist and at Cheekwood reveal how hot glass transforms into beautiful works of art. For more information on Dale Chihuly, events surrounding the exhibits, ticketing and more, visit chihulyinnashville.com. Don't miss this spectacular display. Plan your visit today.   Dale Chihuly, The Sun, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, New York, 2006. Photo by: Terry Rishel