It’s finally Friday. Slam your laptop shut (after you read this newsletter of course) & enjoy the festivities of the season.

End 2025 inside HiJinx. Enter for a chance to win a Flyaway for two with weekend passes to HiJinx Festival, a Philadelphia hotel stay during the event, and $600 toward travel. GRiZ, ILLENIUM, SLANDER, Gryffin, Knock2, Seven Lions, and more - all in one weekend.*

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• Ring in 2026 from the top. The NYE Penthouse Party at Fairlane Hotel promises high vibes, city views, and next-level celebration. Win a pair of tickets and a one-night stay.*

• Indulge in a night of champagne and elevated bites to toast a new year at lou/na’s Bubbles Over Broadway. Tickets include a welcome drink, chef-crafted light bites, desserts, and a midnight toast. You can win a pair!*

• A hometown tradition with punchy hooks and big energy. THE BAND LIGHT brings Lightyear 26’ to The Franklin Theatre on 1/10 — pop‑rock anthems, nostalgia, and their biggest show yet straight outta Middle Tennessee.*

• Hot takes. Unfiltered laughs. Possibly a rant about hinge. Hannah Berner brings her no-holds-barred comedy to the Ryman on 1/29 — and we’re giving you a shot at free tickets. Enter to win and bring your messiest friend.*

• Three nights. One country legend. Clint Black is taking over the Ryman in February with back-to-back shows and decades of hits. Win tickets to see a master at work.

• Murder, jazz, and razzle-dazzle. Chicago: The Musical hits SKyPAC Bowling Green on 3/19 with all the scandal, sequins, and showstoppers you can handle.

GIFT SOME GREENERY

Skip the sad poinsettia. This year, gift something alive (and not screaming). Local plant shops have everything from tiny succulents to big leafy flexes. Perfect for your green-thumbed friend… or that cousin who just moved and needs vibes.

THIS WEEKEND

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• If you’re seeing a holiday show this week, be sure to line it up with delicious dinner choices near the venue.

• What better way to spend some time off work than to act like a kid again. Think arcades, chocolate shops, & escape games.

• Wanna fill your NYE party? Reach out to us for all the promo options that’ll make 2025 go out with a bang.

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