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VOL. 36 | NO. 16 | Friday, April 20, 2012
The 43rd annual Nashville Film Festival features appearances by Nicole Kidman, Famke Janssen, Delia Ephron and others, continues daily through April 26 at Regal Green Hills Stadium 16. Hundreds of films from every genre and around the world will show throughout the week, including award-winning films, shorts and documentaries. Tickets are on sale now. information, tickets: nashvillefilmfestival.org/.
MONDAY, APRIL 23
GNAR New Member Orientation
Greater Nashville Association of Realtors, 4540 Trousdale Drive, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. For GNAR applicants only. Applicants for GNAR membership must attend new member orientation in the GNAR classroom within three months of application. Information, gnar.org, 254-7516.
TUESDAY, APRIL 24
Sertoma Club of Nashville
Featured speaker: Don King with Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Noon, Maxwell House Hotel. Information: 254-0571.
FRIDAY, APRIL 27
Bellevue Library Public Meetings
Open community meeting to gather input on the construction of the new Bellevue library. 6 p.m., Cross Point Church, 7675 Highway 70 South. Information: library.nashville.org.
FRIDAY, APRIL 27
International Business Council Forum
Rose Immigration Law Firm, PLC, will host a presentation titled So You Think You’re In Compliance: I-9s, E-Verify and Tennessee Immigration Laws covering Tennessee immigration laws for small business owners and human resources personnel. 9 a.m.-noon, Loews Vanderbilt Hotel. Topics include current compliance issues concerning E-Verify, I-9s and how the new Tennessee immigration laws will affect businesses. Information: roseimmigration.com, 321-2256.
Go Red for Women Luncheon
Leigh Anne Tuohy, inspiration for the book and movie The Blind Side, will be the keynote speaker at the Go Red For Women Luncheon at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs. The luncheon is expected to draw more than 400 community and business leaders to raise awareness for heart disease, the No. 1 killer of women. Information and tickets: heart.org/nashvillegored.
SUNDAY, APRIL 29
Dinner and Bikes
A road show of vegan food and bicycle inspiration rolls into Watkins College of Art, Design & Film, 7-9 p.m. Joshua Ploeg (“The Traveling Vegan Chef”) will prepare an extensive vegan buffet, and Elly Blue and Joe Biel will present short videos and a slideshow about bicycle culture, activism and the economy. They also will answer questions and discuss local issues. The event is free, but reservations are recommended: 277-7440, [email protected].
THURSDAY, MAY 3
Excellence in Development Awards
The Urban Land Institute Nashville District Council will honor local projects during its fourth annual Excellence in Development Awards. The awards recognize innovation in land use and design, design excellence, contribution to the community, reflection of the regional character, public/private partnership, environmental sensitivity and financial viability of local developments. 5:30-7 p.m., The Pinnacle at Symphony Place, 150 3rd Avenue South. Information: nashville.uli.org/, 497-2603.
FRIDAY, MAY 4
Chick-fil-A Leadercast
This one-day leader development event is broadcast live from Atlanta to hundreds of sites throughout the nation, including at Lipscomb University. In its 12th year, this full-day, experiential conference is predicted to reach its largest audience to date. Last year, 85,000 leaders from 17 countries attended the event. The event takes place from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Allen Arena, 1207 Pittman Place. Information and registration: wayfmleadercast.eventbrite.com.