Lipscomb Grad School Information Sessions for prospective graduate business students are scheduled for Thursday. Information sessions will be held for Lipscomb’s master of human resources, master of accountancy, master of business administration and professional master of business administration programs. The MBA/PMBA session and complimentary luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m., followed by the MAcc session at 4 p.m. and the MHR session at 5:30 p.m. Bennett Campus Center, Conference Suite 181. Free parking available by entering the David Lipscomb High School campus off of Granny White Pike. Information: onedegreeaway.lipscomb.edu, 966-5284.

SATURDAY, MAY 14
Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra
The Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra, a community orchestra with more than 70 members, presents a free concert at The Temple, Congregation Ohabai Sholom, 5015 Harding Road, next to the Belle Meade Mansion, 4 p.m. Information: 383.1800, nashvillephilharmonic.org.

Run for the Homeless
The Key Alliance, the nonprofit fundraising arm of the Metropolitan Homelessness Commission, is holding its first Run for the Homeless at 8 a.m. Start and finish will be set up at the Hall of Fame Park in Downtown Nashville. Online registration is encouraged via thekeyalliance.org/5k. Additional information: 517-7000.

SUNDAY, MAY 15
Photo Tour of Belmont Mansion
Historical lecture series at the Buchanan Log House, 2910 Elm Hill Pike, continues with a photo journal tour of the opulent 1850 mansion and discuss the intriguing life of Adelicia Acklen with James C. Hayden, Registrar of Collections, Belmont Mansion. 2-3:30 p.m. Information: buchananloghouse.com, 883-5492.

Tennessee Gesneriad Society
The Tennessee Gesneriad Society will meet at Cheekwood’s Botanic Hall at 2 p.m. Michael Wenzel from the Atlanta Botanical Garden will speak. Information: [email protected], 364-8459.

TUESDAY, MAY 17
HR Building Blocks Workshop
Kim Vance reviews recent disability discrimination case law and leads a discussion of trends and lessons learned from cutting-edge judicial opinions at this Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce event. Vance also addresses proactive ADAAA administration to reduce legal risks. 2:30-5 p.m., Trevecca Nazarene University, Convocation Center (inside Boone Business Building, 333 Murfreesboro Road. Information: nashvillechamber.com, 743-3115.

THURSDAY, MAY 19
Author Reception
Local songwriter and raconteur Thomas J. Occhipinti, author of Tools: An Unabridged Audiobook Memoir, recounts tales of his Italian-American upbringing at this month’s meeting of Italia Nashville Guild. The meeting, free and open to the public, is scheduled for 7 p.m. on the mezzanine of Whole Foods Market, 4021 Hillboro Road. Information: [email protected], 269-3391.

MAY 19-21
Franklin Rodeo
The event, celebrating its 62nd consecutive year, is the largest pro rodeo in the state and attracts nearly 400 cowboys and cowgirls for competition. Funds raised from the rodeo go to scholarships for Williamson County high school graduates. Money raised from the annual Tough Enough to Wear Pink night on May 21 go for breast cancer awareness and research at the Breast Health Center at the Williamson Medical Center. Tickets: $15, $8 (12 and younger). Information: FranklinRodeo.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 21
Bellevue Picnic
Free event features food, games and rides for the children, opportunities to learn about the local small businesses and win door prizes. Sponsored by Bellevue Chamber of Commerce. Information: 662-2737.

Middle TN Genealogical Society’s Awards
Event Speaker: Paul R. White, Nashville attorney and genealogist, has authored several books on various genealogy and historical subjects. 1 p.m., FiftyForward Knowles Senior Center, 174 Rains Ave. Information: mtgs.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 24
12 South Farmers Market
Opening Day for the 12 South Farmers Market at Sevier Park. The market will be held Tuesday afternoons, 3:30-6:30 p.m., through October. The market will feature organic and conventional produce, organic and conventional meats, local cheeses, baked goods, gourmet dog snacks, pasta, local honey and more. Information: 977-6543, 12southfarmersmarket.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 26
PM Business Connection
Business-to-business speed networking program designed for the busy professional and sponsored by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. This event is structured the same as our popular AM Business Connection, but will be held in the evening. 5-8 p.m., Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, 211 Commerce Street, Suite 100. Information: nashvillechamber.com, 743-3115.

May 27-29
Downtown Puppet Festival
The Nashville Public Library’s 2011 Downtown Puppet Festival is a free, family-friendly event at the main branch of the Nashville Public Library. The festival will feature performances by puppet troupes from across the country, jugglers and puppetry workshops. Information: 888 516-5554, nashvillepuppetfestival.com.

ONGOING

May 20-Aug. 21
Shaker Collection at Frist
Gather Up the Fragments: The Andrews Shaker Collection, an exhibition featuring more than 200 objects, including furniture, drawings, household objects, textiles and baskets from one of the country’s most renowned Shaker collections, will be on view at the Frist Center’s for the Visual Arts. The exhibition is the largest, most comprehensive collection of Shaker material ever assembled. Information: 244-3340, fristcenter.org.