Lightning Bugs & Lemonade is back and even better! We hope you will join us for this educational and fascinating evening.
Come to Oaklands Mansion for a lovely evening of watching the lightning bugs, learning about insects, beetles, & bugs, talking about the grounds & wetlands, listening to music, consulting with the stars, and shopping for art. You will also find lemonade, ice cream, s’mores, and hot dogs available for purchase.
The mansion will be open for self-guided candlelight tours, staff members will be available to answer questions. Along with Oaklands Mansion, the evening will be brought to you by Wren Lawson of MTSU’s Biology department, Devin Weaver, Twist & Taste Bakery, Twisted Kone, Astra de la Croix, and Garden of Edyn Boutique.
Admission:
Adults $15
Children 6-17 $10
Continue reading below for more about all of our special guests and what the evening will include:
Wren Lawson will be joining us in Maney Hall. She will be bringing a nice selection of MTSU’s entomology collection and will share her knowledge about all things bugs! Wren is a student at MTSU studying organismal biology and ecology. Entomology has always been her passion, and she has worked in her campus’s insect collection for the past four years. Wren loves educational events such as Lightning Bugs and Lemonade that allow people to learn about the fantastic insects in Murfreesboro and beyond. Her Instagram is @lawson_wren, and her Facebook is Wren Lawson. The biology department she studies with is @mtsu_biology, and the MTSU Department of Biology
Devin Weaver will be on the Mansion’s back patio performing live music for the guests’ enjoyment. Devin is a young and developing musician out of Milton, Tennessee, and an upcoming sophomore at Oakland High School. Growing up on a farm, he listened to bluegrass, old country, and Americana music. As he learned to play, he cut his teeth on artists such as Billy Strings, Tyler Childers, Doc Watson, and Sturgill Simpson to create a mix of bluegrass and Americana, as well as some traditional country. This sound also carries over to his writing. Come see Devin on the 13th, he can’t wait to see you there!
Twist & Taste Bakery will have soft pretzels, with flavors from garlic parm to churro, and fair-style lemonades available for purchase.
Twisted Kone will be bringing their delicious ice cream. They serve real soft serve vanilla ice cream in a variety of delicious forms, including dipped cones, floats, sundaes, shakes, and mixers. Indulge in their creamy creations made with the finest ingredients and treat yourself to a twist of happiness.
