Art from all mediums and genres will be displayed on March 20, 2008 from 6 - 10pm at the Factory in Franklin as part of An Ear For The Arts.

V102.5's Ace will host the evening with music by Serenatta the romantic Latin ensemble.

A special performance by the African Cultural Arts Center Drum and Dance Troup is also on the schedule.

I can't tell you how many times we've passed through downtown Franklin only to find some big event going on that we didn't even have a clue about.

It's kind of our own fault, because we don't subscribe to the local newspaper. And that "free paper" that arrives... on occasion... well, we don't usually get around to reading it until a week or so later. By then, any events advertised have already taken place.

But I'm still surprised that there isn't more advertising and signage in the weeks leading up to events around here -- especially the bigger ones. We've lived here (just a hop, skip & a jump away from historic downtown Franklin) for 6 years now, and I don't think we've ever received a flier in the mail or a postcard reminder about events taking place in Franklin.

I realize it's a small town, and word of mouth is probably what this town is used to in terms of getting the word out about major events. But in every other community we've lived in, we got postcards & fliers in the mail to remind us of major events. You know... the kind that of notices that you can then stick on the fridge, so you don't forget!

This little piggy has made me smile for years now.

I'm sure he... I mean she... I mean IT has had the same effect on hundreds of others who pass by as they drive down Bridge Street in Downtown Franklin.

In fact, I've become so accustomed to "checking out the pig" that I get a little upset when I find that they haven't changed the pig's attire in awhile.

I'm so intrigued by what the pig is wearing that I even stop to photograph the darned thing now!

Even in my own town, I love to be a tourist and soak in all the exciting parts about the city!

Last week for example, we drove through downtown Nashville (Jim driving, and me with digital camera in hand) and spent a good hour just seeing the sights and taking pictures.