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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – August 29, 2024 – Nashville Ballet and Blood Assurance will team up to help save lives with a special promotion in September. Blood Assurance will host over 120 blood drives across Middle Tennessee next month and, as an incentive to drive more blood donations, donors will receive a 20% discount on tickets for Nashville Ballet’s season opener – Paul Vasterling’s Dracula with George Balanchine’s Serenade at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center from October 3 - 6.

Statistics show that every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. Blood donation saves the lives of patients of all ages – from accident or burn victims, surgery and organ transplant patients, to those battling disease.

Blood Assurance’s mission is to provide a safe and adequate supply of blood and blood components, in a cost-effective manner, to every area patient in need. Donating blood is a safe, simple and rewarding experience, usually taking less than an hour, that makes a huge difference in the lives of others.

Nashville Ballet encourages Middle Tennesseans to donate blood and hopes donors will take advantage of their 20% off ticket offer to see the spellbinding production of Dracula.   Under the artistic direction of Nick Mullikin, audiences will delve into the dark, passionate world of Paul Vasterling’s Dracula, a ballet rich in love, lust, and eternal desire, set against a backdrop of Gothic mystery. Dracula is sure to captivate patrons with its tale of immortal yearning. In contrast, George Balanchine’s Serenade is a serene masterpiece, a testament to the beauty of classical ballet, danced to Tchaikovsky's haunting Serenade for Strings in C3 played live by The Nashville Symphony.  This double feature promises an unforgettable blend of a thrilling narrative and exquisite dance.  *This production contains mature content and is intended for adult audiences (recommend 13 years old and older).

The top mobile blood drive donation locations next month include:

Vanderbilt University Medical Center at 1211 Medical Center Dr, Nashville, TN 37232 will host several blood drives during these dates below from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day:

9/2/2024

9/5/2024

9/12/2024

9/13/2024

9/23/2024

9/27/2024

Other locations include:

9/2/2024 - 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Sumner County YMCA at 102 Bluegrass Commons Hendersonville, TN 37075

9/3/2024 - 11 a.m. 4 p.m. 

Lexus of Nashville at 2010 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37228

9/4/2024 - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Lexus Cool Springs at 1636 Westgate Circle, Brentwood, TN 37027

9/5/2024 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tristar Northcrest at 100 Northcrest Dr, Springfield, TN 37172

9/6/2024 - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center at 391 Wallace Road, Nashville, TN 37211

9/6/2024 - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tristar Summit Medical Center at 5655 Frist Blvd., Hermitage, TN 37076

9/6/2024 - 6 a.m. - 10 a.m.

YMCA Brentwood at 8207 Concord Rd. Brentwood, TN 37027

9/7/2024 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Nashville Zoo at 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211

9/9/2024 - 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Robertson County YMCA at 3332 Tom Austin Hwy Springfield, TN 37172

9/10/2024 - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tristar StoneCrest Medical Center at 200 Stonecrest Blvd, Smyrna, TN 37167

9/13/2024 - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Mainstead at Century Farms at 2141 Century Farms Pkwy, Antioch, TN 37013

9/24/2024 - 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Bone & Joint Institute at 3000 Edward Curd Lane, Franklin, TN 37067

9/27/2024 - 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Costco Hendersonville at 1101 Forest Retreat Road, Hendersonville, TN 37075

9/26/2024 - 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Stokes Brown Public Library at 405 White Street, Springfield, TN 37172

For more information about these and other blood drive events, visit www.bloodassurance.org.

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ABOUT NASHVILLE BALLET

Nashville Ballet, the largest professional ballet company in Tennessee, presents a varied repertoire of classical ballet and contemporary works by noted choreographers, including original works by Artistic Director and CEO Nick Mullikin and other guest artists. 

Nashville Ballet has announced its 2024-25 season lineup that includes the beloved classics like Dracula with George Balanchine’s Serenade, Nashville’s Nutcracker and The Sleeping Beauty, all choreographed by Artistic Director Emeritus Paul Vasterling. Season ticket holders' support helps to sustain Nashville Ballet’s artistic and educational excellence, accessible arts education to children and adults throughout the Nashville area and beyond, contributing to the city’s vibrant arts and cultural landscape. Season tickets and packages, including select performances, and single show tickets are now available through NashvilleBallet.com or by calling 615-297-2966 ext. 710.

Nashville Ballet and the second company, NB2, provide more than 55,000 arts experiences to adults and children annually through virtual and in-person season performances and Community Engagement programming. Nashville Ballet curriculum-based Community Engagement and Education Programs bring dance education to over 12,000 students in over 25 schools across 21 council districts in Middle Tennessee. School of Nashville Ballet provides exceptional dance training to students ages two and up. 

Nashville Ballet receives public funding from Metro Arts, the Tennessee Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts. Contributions from local, regional, and national institutional funders, community partners and hundreds of generous individuals provide ongoing support for Nashville Ballet’s mission-critical programs. 

To learn more about Nashville Ballet, please visit NashvilleBallet.com.

ABOUT BLOOD ASSURANCE

Blood Assurance is a nonprofit, full-service regional blood center serving healthcare facilities in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky and North Carolina. More than 540 volunteer blood donors are needed every day in order to adequately supply these hospitals. Founded in 1972 as a joint effort of the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society, the Chattanooga Area Hospital Council and the Chattanooga Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce), the mission of Blood Assurance is to provide a safe and adequate supply of blood and blood components in a cost-effective manner to every area patient in need.

Currently, there are 15 fixed locations and 19 bloodmobiles to collect lifesaving blood products used by area patients. Blood Assurance is a member of the American Association of Blood Banks, the Tennessee Association of Blood Banks, the Tennessee Hospital Association, Blood Centers of America, the Georgia Department of Community Health, the Tennessee Department of Health, and the Chattanooga Area Hospital Council. Blood Assurance is licensed by the Tennessee Department of Public Health, the Georgia Department of Human Resources and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

For more information visit www.bloodassurance.org. 

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