VOL. 38 | NO. 35 | Friday, August 29, 2014
Live on the Green. This week: Johnnyswim, Delta Spirit, Cage the Elephant beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday. Since its inception in 2009, more than 200,000 fans from 29 states and 10 countries have attended the free outdoor music festival. It also has hosted more than 70 artists, including Alabama Shakes, Local Natives, Band of Horses, Matt & Kim, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Matt Nathanson, The Wallflowers, Citizen Cope, Dr. John, The Wailers and more. Additional shows:
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Friday, Sept. 5, 5 p.m.: Daniel Ellsworth and the Great Lakes, Augustana, G. Love and Special Sauce, The Wild Feathers
- Saturday, Sept. 6, 1:45 p.m.: Phin, Sugar and the Hi Lows, Ingrid Michaelson, LP, The Lone Bellow, Jake Bugg
SATURDAY, SEPT. 6
18th annual Chukkers for Charity
Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras, a world-class polo player and the face of several Ralph Lauren and Polo brands will be a highlight of the event. Chukkers raises funds and awareness for the Rochelle Center and Saddle Up! Gates open at 1 p.m. for tailgaters and 2 p.m. for patrons and general admission. The opening ceremony will be held at 2:45 p.m. with the polo match beginning around 3 p.m. Following the polo match, the Patrons’ Dinner will begin at 6:15 p.m. Information: Riverview Farm, 1475 Moran Road, Franklin. Information: www.chukkersforcharity.net.
Musicians Corner
Musicians Corner, Centennial Park’s free music series, will kick off its fall season with Robert Earl Keen, Emily West, Roots of a Rebellion. Noon-5 p.m. at the Centennial Park Bandshell. Upcoming dates include:
- Sept. 20: Americana Music Festival special event featuring Over The Rhine, Sleepy Man Banjo Boys, The Brothers Comatose
- Sept. 27: BMI presents Josh Rouse, Gabe Dixon, Mike Hicks and the Funk Puncs
- Oct. 4: Celebrate Nashville with Melinda Doolittle, Fairfield Four, Revolfusion
- Oct. 11: ASCAP presents: Dave Barnes, JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound, The Soil and the Sun
- Oct. 18: Special Event TBA
- Oct. 19: Special Sunday Event Supporting The Raining Season with Chris Stapleton, Steve Moakler, Magnolia Suns
- t. 25: Southwest Airlines Presents Andrew Ripp, Blackfoot Gypsies, TBA
MONDAY, SEPT. 8
People’s Law School
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands is hosting a free program that provides an overview of common civil legal issues that a person might face. Taught by Legal Aid Society attorneys and volunteer attorneys. 6 to 7 p.m., Wright Middle School, 180 McCall Street. Registration: 298-8050, nashville.gov/ce. This session:
Advance Care Planning: This course covers the basics of four must-have legal documents. A lawyer will explain the process of naming someone to make your health care decisions, living wills, powers of attorney and wills. This class ends at 7:30. Wright Middle School, 180 McCall Street.
WEDNEDAY, SEPT. 10
Beers of the SEC Tasting Reception
Tim Corbin, coach of the NCAA champion Vanderbilt baseball team, will be the featured speaker. Participants will have a chance to Beers from the home states of all SEC schools. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Ruth’s Chris Steak House on West End Avenue. $35 for Nashville Sports Council members. Non-members: $40. Information: 320-0163, [email protected].
Thursday, SEPT. 11
Real Estate Investors Network
Wholesaling Subgroup. Network with wholesalers and buyers of single-family and multi-family real estate. 6 p.m., REIN Center - 4525 Harding Rd., Suite 200, Nashville. Information: www.reintn.org. Upcoming events:
- Tuesday, Sept. 16: REIN Lunch Network. Active and experienced real estate investors first and third Tuesdays of each month to share deals, ideas and trends in real estate. 11:15 a.m., Dalt’s Grill, 38 White Bridge Rd., Nashville.
- Thursday, Sept. 18: Williamson County Lunch Group. Rehabbers, builders, commercial, mini-storage, wholesalers, private lenders, transaction funders, hard-money lenders, bankers, title attorneys, realtors and vendors discuss deals, the state of the market and how they can help each other prosper. 11:15 a.m., Carraba’s, 553 Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin.
- Tuesday, Sept. 23: Finding and Analyzing Deals – core. Dale Hire will be teaching the formulas and techniques experienced investors use to evaluate a deal. 6 p.m., REIN Center, 4525 Harding Rd, Suite 200, Nashville.
Taste of Hendersonville
Hendersonville restaurants, grocers and caterers offer attendees a chance to sample their goods. Adults: $12 in advance, $15 at door; seniors, $10/$12; children $3/$5. The Streets Of Indian Lake - 300 Indian Lake Blvd, Hendersonville.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 13
Watkins Film Projects Auditions
A general casting call for Fall 2014 student film projects on Saturday, September 13, at the Watkins campus in Metro Center. Directors of more than 20 productions, from the film programs at Watkins and, for the first time, Belmont University, will be looking for actors of all ages. Student films are being made under the SAG/AFTRA student film agreement, and all current union members are allowed to participate. Actors are asked to bring headshots and résumés. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: [email protected].
4th Annual Goodlettsville Arts & Antiques Festival
Located on Main Street in the heart of the city, the festival focuses on the antique shops and many artists who live in the area, but also features the arts in many forms including music, dance, jewelry, metal, pottery, quilts and artisan crafts. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Activities for children and local restaurants and food vendors add to the festivities.
3rd Annual Farm to Table Dinner
Presented by Hendersonville Produce at Sumner County Convention & Visitors Bureau. 6 p.m., 2310 Nashville Pike in Gallatin. Tickets; $59. Information: www.hendersonvilleproduce.com/#!farmtotable/cd1z.
MONDAY, SEPT. 15
People’s Law School
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands is hosting a free program that provides an overview of common civil legal issues that a person might face. Taught by Legal Aid Society attorneys and volunteer attorneys. 6 to 7 p.m., Wright Middle School, 180 McCall Street. Registration: 298-8050, nashville.gov/ce. This session:
Child Support Basics: This new course will focus on how to apply for child support, how the amount of child support is set and how to change the child support amount. Family law attorneys will answer questions on Families First and child support.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 9
Courtyard Concerts
Food truck fare and free lunchtime music featuring Annie Sellick and the Hot Club of Nashville. Gypsy swing band playing songs from the 30s and 40s. Downtown Library, 615 Church St. The 2014 Courtyard Concerts series, now in its 11th year, is funded by the Nashville Public Library Foundation and supported by media sponsor The Nashville Scene. Concerts will run every Tuesday, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 7. Performances are informal and unseated, so guests can bring lunch and drop in to hear music in the Robinson Courtyard, located on the Library’s second floor. Additional concerts include:
- Sept. 9: Acoustic songwriters Session with Marshall Chapman, David Olney and RB Morris.
- Sept. 16: Riders in the Sky
- Sept. 23: Mandy Barnett singing pop and country music. She played Patsy Cline in a Ryman production.
- Sept. 30: Mr. Sipp sings Mississippi Blues.
- Oct. 7: San Rafael Band. Latin jazz fused with salsa, blues and rock.
Information: nashvillepubliclibrary.org/courtyardconcerts.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 18
People’s Law School
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands is hosting a free program that provides an overview of common civil legal issues that a person might face. Taught by Legal Aid Society attorneys and volunteer attorneys. 6 to 7 p.m., Cohn Learning Center, 4805 Park Avenue. Registration: 298-8050, nashville.gov/ce. This session:
The New Healthcare Law: Know the Latest Facts: This class will cover what you need to know about the Affordable Care Act. You will learn how the new law can help you afford health insurance, how to sign up for the insurance market place, how the law affects Medicare and how to sign up for TennCare.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 26
TSU Scholarship Gala
New Pro Football Hall of Fame member Claude Humphrey and long-time educators Drs. McDonald and Jamye Williams will be honored at this year’s gala, which will be held at Music City Center. The event is held each year to raise scholarship funds for TSU students. Information: www.tnstate.edu/scholarshipgala.