Economic Development Council

ECD Goes to the Movies
at Historic Franklin Theatre

Join us for a chance to visit the historic Franklin Theatre and enjoy a backstage tour!

Friday, February 17
7:30 am - 9 am

Franklin Theatre
419 Main Street, Franklin

Topic: "How Arts Drive Our Economy"
 

Speakers:



David Arms, Artist
After spending time in college at Tennessee Tech, David Arms moved to Nashville and began working in special events, winning numerous awards for his work. Now, with his wife and two daughters close by, David spends his days in a sun-drenched studio filled with Classical and Americana music, French press coffee, books and patchouli. It is here that he creates images that transport you from what you see into that sometimes faraway place of what you feel and what you believe. David's work is well known throughout the country, and is on display in various galleries and churches. To learn more, visit www.DavidArms.com



Gordon Kennedy, Grammy Award Winning Songwriter and Producer
Gordon Kennedy is a Grammy Award winning songwriter for Song of the Year, "Change the World" recorded by Eric Clapton, co-written with Wayne Kirkpatrick and Tommy Sims. He is also a Grammy Award winning producer for Best Pop Instrumental Album for Peter Frampton's "Fingerprints". Gordon has written songs for Bonnie Raitt, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Bruce Hornsby, Ricky Skaggs, Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Alison Krauss, Nickel Creek, Peter Frampton, George Strait, Martina McBride, Joan Osbourne, Jerry Reed and Wynonna (just to name a few). His new project, Mosaic, was co-produced with Ricky Skaggs. Gordon wrote, or co-wrote, the entire album and sings and/or plays on each cut.



Jake Speck, Managing Director, Studio Tenn
Whether the vast skill set required to perform a solo 90 minute show as Danny Kaye, the vocal range required on Broadway in the lead role of Bob Gaudio in "Jersey Boys", the versatility required of a Broadway swing (7 roles) in the same smash hit, the dramatic chops to thrive in the world of serious Off Broadway drama, roles of pure comedy, or intense reality... Jake Speck has exceeded the expectations of directors, critics and patrons alike. Speck's immense skill has earned him live appearances at the Emmy and Tony Award shows, a White House state dinner, Wrigley Field, Soldier Field and the featured stage at the Yankee's 2009 World Series Parade, as well as starring roles on Broadway, Off Broadway and in regional theatres across the country. For more information on Studio Tenn, visit www.StudioTenn.com

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