Small Business Workshops. Volunteer State Community College hosts this free series of workshops. Registration is required. April 12, 4-6 p.m. Topic: Starting a Small Business. Provides basic information on starting a small business. April 14, 2-4 p.m. Topic: How to Deal with Contracts and Employees. April 20, 9-11 a.m. Topic: Is Franchise Ownership a Viable Career Option? 1480 Gallatin Pike, Building 300. Information: www.tsbdc.org
APRIL 14-17
The Southern Women’s Show: Celebrating 30 Years
Music City Center, 201 5th Avenue, Nashville. Thursday, Saturday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $12 at door, $6 children 6-12; under 6 free with paying adult. $8 adult at area Walgreens. Information: www.souutherwomensshow.com
APRIL 14-23
47th Nashville Film Festival
NaFF brings the world to Nashville in a 10-day celebration of film. NaFF celebrates the diversity of the human vision by curating diverse program segments. Founded in 1969 by Mary Jane Coleman, it is one off the oldest film festivals in the U.S. On April 16, the Film School at Watkins will present a free screening of the past year’s most outstanding student productions. Regal Green Hills Cinema, 3815 Green Hills Drive. Information: [email protected]
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
TEDxNashville 2016: Elevation
Dedicated to “ideas worth spreading,” TEDxNashville is an officially licensed TEDx community representing Nashville and Middle Tennessee as a world-class hub of innovation and creativity within the greater TED community that includes sister programs worldwide in places such as London, Tokyo, New York, San Francisco, Oslo, Buenos Aires, Mumbai, Beijing and Boston. $72.50. 10 a.m., TPAC’s Jackson Hall. Also available: TEDxNashville 2016: HealthNext on Friday, April 15. Information: https://patron.tpac.org/events/detail/tedx-2016-tpac
CASA Nashville Red Shoe Party
Featuring silent and live auctions to benefit CASA Nashville. Event Hall at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 5th Avenue South. 6:30-11 p.m. Information: www.casanashville.org
TUESDAY, APRIL 19
SALON@615
Kimberly Williams-Paisley, 6:15 p.m. Book: “Where the Light Gets In.” Salon@615 is designed to nurture and celebrate the literary life of Nashville by presenting bestselling authors for talks and book signings. Additional spring authors and dates include:
-- Saturday, May 7: Kate DiCamillo, 2 p.m. Book: “Raymie Nightingale”
-- Wednesday, May 25, Louise Erdrich, 6:15 p.m. Book: “LaRose”
-- Tuesday, May 31: Richard Russo, at 6:15 p.m. Book: “Everybody’s Fool”
14th annual Dining Out For Life
Nashville-area restaurants come together for a one-day celebration of food, friendship and fundraising. Since it started in 2003, the event has raised more than $1.1 million to fight HIV/AIDS in Middle Tennessee. About 70 restaurants will participate this year, donating 30 to 100 percent of their sales for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner to Nashville CARES. Participating restaurants can be found at www.diningoutforlife.com/Nashville
FRIDAY, APRIL 22
Spring leadership luncheon with Arianna Huffington
The Nashville Area Chamber and the Center for Executive Education at Belmont University are partnering to present the spring leadership luncheon with Arianna Huffington. Join Huffington, co-founder of The Huffington Post, as she releases her new book The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life One Night at a Time. The event will be held at curb Event Center, 1900 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville. Cost is $45 and doors open at 11:00 for registration and networking. Registration: Register here through the Center for Executive Education at Belmont University. Information: 460-5560, [email protected]
APRIL 22-24
Country Living Fair
Shopping, seminars and demonstrations, food and a chance to meet Country Living magazine editors. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day, James E. Ward Agricultural Center, 945 Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon. Information: www.countryliving.com/fair/a5372/country-living-fair-nashville
SATURDAY, APRIL 23
Dig It Music City Event At Historic Amqui Station
Madison- Amqui Station and visitor’s center will be the host site for Dig It Music city, a family-friendly, free to the public event. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This will be a fun exploration of the Earth’s rocks, minerals, fossils, and gems. The event will offer free children’s activities throughout the day with a scavenger hunt, guessing game, and spin-to-win. Amqui Station& Visitiors Center, 303 Madison Street. Information: [email protected]
APRIL 23-24
Main Street Festival Downtown Franklin
33rd annual Main Street Festival one of Franklin’s favorite spring traditions to showcase the beautiful historic district and Main Street. Food, music, artisans and crafters gives plenty of fun options. Main Street Festival activities will run Saturday, April 23 10:00 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday, April 24th, 11:00 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: [email protected]