“Now that you ask …” David Keene, opinion editor for The Washington Times, immediate past president of the National Rifle Association of America and former chairman of the American Conservative Union for 25 years, is th featured speaker for Lipscomb University’s Nelson and Sue Andrews Institute for Civic Leadership’s “now that you ask… A Conversation Series” hosted by Tom Ingram. 6:30 p.m., Shamblin Theatre, Lipscomb University, One University Park Drive, Nashville.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 5

Live on the Green

Nashville’s free concert series held at Public Square Park in front of the Metro Courthouse on six consecutive Thursdays. The series will feature:

  • Sept. 5 – Local Natives with Leagues and Lulu Mae
  • Sept. 12 – Moon Taxi with The Weeks and The Wild Feathers

Shows begin at 5 p.m. Information: liveonthegreen.net.

Sept. 5-27

Watkins’ Faculty Show

“Monsters, Prophets, Sinners & Tourists” is a mixed-media exhibition featuring recent work from faculty artists Kristi Hargrove, Morgan Higby-Flowers, Christine Rogers and Terry Thacker at the Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. Gallery on campus. The exhibition’s opening reception is scheduled for 5:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, September 5 and is free and open to the public. Currey Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 1-4 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 p.m. Information: www.Watkins.edu.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 6

Interactive Media Meet-up

Like-minded Chamber members meet to discuss trends, challenges, ideas and thoughts. These topic-driven meetings give members the opportunity to develop connections with colleagues while learning about trends and applications in web and mobile technology. 8:30-9:30 a.m., Goodwill Industries of Middle TN, Inc., 937 Herman Street, Lifsey Building, Room 120, Nashville. Information: nashvillechamber.com, 743-3063.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 7

Musicians Corner

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Dynamites (featuring Charles Walker), Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes and the Barbershop Harmony Society Ensemble will provide the entertainment when Musicians Corner kicks off its fall schedule at Centennial Park. Other shows include:

  • Sept. 14: The Kingston Springs, The Floorwalkers, The Black Cadillacs.
  • Sept. 21: Shelby Lynne, Promised Land Sound, Donna The Buffalo
  • Sept. 22: Andrew Belle, Jenny and Tyler, Young Summer
  • Sept. 28: Mountain Heart, Sugar and The Hi-Lows, Jeffrey James

Noon-5 p.m., with music beginning at 1:30. Each show also features food trucks and beer garden.

MONDAY, SEPT. 9

Real Estate Investors Network

REIN General Meeting. Breakout and general meeting sessions on various real estate-related topics of interest to investors. 5:30-8 p.m., Martin Professional Development Center, 2400 Fairfax Avenue, Nashville.  Upcoming events include:

  • Sept. 12: REIN Wholesaling Subgroup. Networking and net-worthing subgroup of wholesalers, cash buyers and deal-maker wannabes. 6 p.m. at the REIN Education Center, 2416 Music Valley Drive, Suite 151, Nashville
  • Sept. 16: REIN Landlording Subgroup. 6 p.m., REIN Education Center, 2416 Music Valley Drive, Suite 151, Nashville
  • Sept. 17: REIN Lunch Network. Group meets every other Tuesday, 11:15 a.m. Dalt’s Classic America Grill, 38 White Bridge Road, Nashville
  • Sept. 17: REIN Contract Law. Basic contract law, using contracts and clauses to protect yourself from financial loss. Come learn from a real estate attorney Robert Notestine. 6 p.m. at the REIN Education Center, 2416 Music Valley Drive, Suite 151, Nashville

Information: reintn.org

TUESDAY, SEPT. 10

Live Music at the Library

Songwriters session with Marshall Chapman, Will Kimbrough & Tommy Womack at the Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street. Upcoming shows include:

  • Sept. 10 – Trubia
  • Sept. 17 – The WannaBeatles
  • Sept 24 – Craig Duncan and Friends
  • Oct. 1 – Duffy Jackson Quintet
  • Oct. 8 – Serenatta

Concerts are held in the Robinson Courtyard, second floor. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: nashvillepubliclibrary.org/courtyardconcerts.