Join us for our third annual “Dinner & Music Under the Stars” at the historic Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Experience local food and beverages, live music, a silent auction, and fabulous company. Once the stars come out the observatory's telescopes will be available for celestial viewing.
Tennessee Local Food’s mission is to support a healthy local food network through education, resources and creating connections. All funds raised will go directly towards educational programming that impacts small farmers and those working in our community food system.
About the Musicians:
Annie Sellick & Tom Sturdevant
Nashville native Annie Sellick, a long-time favorite vocalist was awarded “Best Jazz Artist” by readers of the Scene five years in a row. She is known for her charming stage presence and for the storytelling aspect of her song-delivery, qualities which have set her apart for jazz audiences all over the world.
In 2006 when she was seeking material from local songwriters that fit the 1930’s swing-era style, she met Tom Sturdevant and looked no further. Learning and performing his songs about love, life and lovable characters lead to two albums of Sturdevant’s songs sung by Annie, and perhaps more importantly, a deep friendship that’s lasted ever since.
Tom is a true renaissance man. After being a Peace Corp trainer and agronomist, he moved to Nashville to pursue his creative interests, filmmaking and music. He’s also invented and sold games (most recently the popular Q-Less), all the while a prolific songwriter who continues to create, collaborate and contribute.
“The world is a sweeter place through Tom’s eyes,” says Annie.
About the Culinary Collaboration
We are thrilled to announce a special collaboration for Dinner & Music Under The Stars! Enjoy a gourmet meal prepared and catered by Chef Charlotte Miller of Mama Blanche Catering and the young chefs of Cafe Momentum Nashville. Space for food properation and cooking has been generously donated by our friends at Citizens Kitchen, and incubator kitchen and the best place to grow a food business in Nashville.
Thank you to our food and beverage sponsors!
About the Venue:
Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory
Scientific and space-themed exhibits abound in Vanderbilt's Dyer Observatory! Gain some astronomical knowledge about planets, stars, waves, and more through visually striking and interactive displays. Books are available for perusing, and astronomy objects are available for viewing.
The biggest, coolest, most advanced telescope is housed at the observatory, allowing visitors to gaze stars and planets and see the galaxy like they never have before!
