‘Wild Impressions’ Art Auction. The Nashville chapter of the American Association of Zookeepers will be offering their annual “Wild Impressions” Animal Art Auction tonight at the Nashville Zoo’s Jungle Terrace. The after-hours event (6:30–10 p.m.) will include food, beverages and more than 50 paintings created by elephants, tigers, macaws, giant anteaters and more. Tickets are available for $25 per person and all proceeds benefit Australian rainforest recovery efforts. Information: nashvillezoo.org.
AUG. 4-6
Sale for the Children
Sale to benefit Her Passion Ministries. St. Paul Community Church, 5035 Hillsboro Pike. Thursday & Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Donations accepted. Information: 404 538-4894, [email protected].
FRIDAY, AUG. 5
Cheekwood Nights
Third in a series of Friday night events at the 55-acre botanical garden and art museum located on the historic Cheek estate. Nashville-based singer Jeremy Lister headlines this event with an 8 p.m. performance. Other performers include singer/songwriter Adam Selzer on the Pineapple Room deck, jazz on the Rose Terrace with the Sam Levine Trio and pianist Mark Sorrels playing from the Museum of Art drawing room to the Wisteria Lounge. Information: 356-8000 or visit cheekwood.org.
AUG. 5-7
Sales Tax Holiday
The State of Tennessee’s annual Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m on Friday and ends Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Items exempt from sales tax during this period include clothing ($100 or less), school and art supplies ($100 or less)and computers ($1,500 or less). A computer is described as a CPU plus keyboard, mouse, speakers, cables and software. Other computer items sold separately are subject to taxation. Information: tntaxholiday.com, tn.gov/revenue, 800 342-1003.
SATURDAY, AUG. 6
First Saturday Art Crawl
Art galleries throughout downtown host receptions and art openings. Most galleries serve free wine and other refreshments. Free shuttles provide transportation among the galleries from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Information: nashvilledowntown.com.
Collectors Art Night
Program will feature “art talks” beginning at 6 p.m. at The Arts Company with artist and collector John Nikolai discussing how and why he collects works for his personal collection, such as pieces by Andy Warhol and a commentary by Charles Clary at The Rymer Gallery on his new exhibition, Radimafungle Gestations, with a performance by the Cremona Strings Ensemble Too, at 6:45 p.m. No admission fee, but reservations are required via [email protected].
15th Annual Avant-Garage Sale
One of The Arts Company’s most popular annual traditions. This year’s event showcases original artwork, furniture, art books and more. Opening reception, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Sale continues through August 13. 215 Fifth Avenue of the Arts, North. Information: theartscompany.com.
St. Lawrence Church Barbecue
St. Lawrence Church celebrates its 129th Barbecue and picnic on the grounds of the Church at 5655 Clarksville Pike in Joelton. Entertainment includes country singer Todd Bolton, The Wolfys, The Meltones and The How’Bout Band. 1-9 p.m. Proceeds to benefit educational programs for the children of the St. Lawrence area. Information available on the St. Lawrence Picnic Facebook page.
SUNDAY, AUG. 7
Back-To-School Concert/Barbecue
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church is hosting bluegrass concert and barbecue at 5:30 p.m. featuring Travelin’ Grass. 9770 Highway 96, near the intersection of Highway 100. Information: 662-7709, [email protected].
Aug. 10-11, 17-18
Office and Brokerage Mgt. Course
Greater Nashville Association of Realtors presents required 30-hour course for all affiliate brokers who want to sit for the broker’s exam. All four modules (Theories in Management; Documents, Agreements and Methods of Control; Tennessee License Law, Agency, Fair Housing, Disclosure; Estates and Interests, Tenancies and Brokerage, Finance and Math) must be completed in order to receive course credit. Registration: $175 for GNAR members, $185 for all others. Lunch provided. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 4540 Trousdale Drive. Information: gnar.org, 254-7516.
Aug. 11-23
The Civil War in Posters: 150 Years Later
Watkins College of Art, Design & Film presents an exhibit investigating the sesquicentennial of the War Between the States. The show, at the Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. Gallery on campus, is collaboration between Watkins Graphic Design students and Hatch Show Print. The exhibit’s opening reception, on Thursday, August 11, from 6 to 8 p.m., is free and open to the public. Currey Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, 2-4 p.m. Admission is free. Information: watkins.edu.
SATURDAY, AUG. 13
Middle TN Genealogical Society
Certified Genealogist J. Mark Lowe leads a workshop on beginning land platting. $40. Lunch and materials provided. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., FiftyForward Knowles Senior Center, 174 Rains Ave. Information: 743-3487, mtgs.org.
TUESDAY, AUG. 16
HUD Home Selling Process
Greater Nashville Association of Realtors program explains the HUD home buying process and how to bid on HUD homes in the area. Presenter: Marcia Toms, marketing director for PEMCO, Ltd. Attendees will review the HUD contract and learn who to call for information on HUD homes, where to place a bid, locate forms and send the accepted sales contract package. Noon-2 p.m. Info: gnar.org, 254-7516.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 17
Pick Your Place, Make Your Mark
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce hosts conversations centered on ways to engage in the Chamber by participating in one of the many councils, committees and the overall platform of the Chamber offered for the 2011-2012 program year. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 211 Commerce Street, Suite 100. Information: nashvillechamber.com.
THURSDAY, AUG. 25
Watkins ‘Conversation’ Faculty Show
Watkins College of Art, Design & Film presents Conversation, a mixed media exhibit featuring works from faculty artists Shepherd Alligood, Dan Brawner and Ron Lambert, from Aug. 25-Sept. 9 in the Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. Gallery on campus. The exhibit’s opening reception, from 5:30 to 8 p.m on Aug. 25, is free and open to the public. Currey Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, 2-4 p.m. Admission is free. Information: watkins.edu, 277-7403.
SEPT. 8-9
Nashville Predators Brent Peterson Celebrity Golf Classic
Join the Nashville Predators and Peterson Foundation for Parkinson’s (PFP) for the inaugural Nashville Predators Brent Peterson Celebrity Golf Classic and Petey’s Preds Party. This event gives attendees the opportunity to raise money for The Peterson Foundation for Parkinson’s. Petey’s Preds Party takes place Sept. 8, 6-9 p.m., on the floor of Bridgestone Arena. This event features dinner, live entertainment, a world-class auction and the opportunity to mingle with Nashville Predators players, coaches and other celebrities. The all-day Celebrity Golf Classic will follow on Sept. 9 at Vanderbilt Legends Club. Information: nashvillepredators.com/golf, 770-2321.
SEPT. 30-Oct. 1
‘Handmade & Bound’ Festival of Book Arts
Artists’ books, zines and comics will be celebrated at the book arts festival. All events are free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Watkins Library, the festival will launch with a juried book arts and zine exhibition titled Encoded Structures: Interpreting the Story, on display beginning Sept. 30 on campus in the Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. Gallery. The exhibition runs through Oct. 28. Also on Sept. 30 is a screening of the award-winning 2004 documentary “$100 and a T-shirt,” a cultural analysis of the zine community directed by Joe Biel. The film (51 min.) will be shown in the Watkins Theater, 8:00 p.m. Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., creators of artists’ books, publishers and distributors of zines and comics, and book lovers will come together to sell, trade or buy handmade and affordable publications and creations. The day will feature activities for children and adults, such as printmaking, papermaking, book- and zine-making and screenprinting, as well as local bands and a wide variety of food trucks. Information: 277-7403, handmadeboundnashville.com.
SATURDAY, OCT. 1
Nashville Beer Festival
The Festival will feature more than 60 macro and micro breweries and home brew clubs and their beers, along with cuisine from some of Nashville’s most popular restaurants. The primary charity partner is Second Harvest Food Bank. Riverfront Park, 1-6 p.m. Tickets: $30. Information: nashvillebeerfestival.com.