Nfocus August 2019

AUGUST 2019

Joining Forces Fourteen of the city’s most promising photographers and visual artists team up for an exciting new event

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Contents August 2019 | Vol. xxvi, No. 8

parties

departments

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Family Affair

12

In Our Words

22

Top Chefs

26

Red, Hot and Blue

Coming together for Family Voices of Tennessee at Popped

14

A creative culinary competition at the Martha O’Bryan Center

Whitland Fourth of July Celebration is always cool

features 33

Joining Forces

46

Taking the Stage

The spirit of collaboration at work

Fourteen of the city’s most promising photographers and visual artists come together for an exciting new event

A preview of the 2019-2020 performing arts season

Behind the Scenes Author Mary Laura Philpott

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Nsider

48

Taking Vows

50

Step Inside

51

Discerning Reader

52

Local Flavor

Conservancy Gala Kick-Off, TPAC Gala Patrons Party and more

Chadwell-Weikert vows

Downtown Sporting Club

Authentic stories of everyday people

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What’s cooking at Oak Bar and Ellington’s Mid Way Bar & Grill

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Nroute

56

Best Behavior

57

Localite

58

Pencil In

60

Nretrospect

Bentonville, Arkansas

Expert etiquette advice from John Bridges

Navigating the Nashville real estate market

Calendar of August events

A look back at the summer of 1969

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ON THE COVER

Collaborative piece for 7x7 by Alex Berger (photograph), Tess Erlenborn (painting) and Ty Christian (composite). On this page: Collaborative piece for 7x7 by Alex Berger (photograph) and Ty Christian (painting and composite). For more on 7x7, check out our arts feature on page 33.

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one of my favorite things about Nashville is the collaborative spirit that exists in this community. In nearly every corner of the city and every industry that exists here, there is a spirit of generosity and cooperation. Nashville is a city of individuals willing and eager to lend a helping hand and hoist others up.

It’s in that same spirit of collaboration that we bring you this year’s Arts Issue. I’m incredibly excited to partner with photographer Alex Berger, founder of 7x7 Productions, on a one-of-a-kind arts event and initiative. He founded 7x7 as a way to create opportunities for collaboration among photographers, often an isolated group. This August, he’s uniting seven photographers and seven visual artists for a brand new, cutting-edge event unlike anything

Nashville has seen before. On Aug. 20, these artists and photographers will be paired up at random to create seven new works that will be auctioned off that night at the 7x7 event.

To learn more about these artists and photographers, turn to page 33 to read about their careers, their inspiration and what they’re most looking forward to about the event.

And please consider joining us on Aug. 20 to witness the power of collaboration at work. You can find more info at 7x7.productions.

If you’re hunting for other artscentric activities to fill your calendar, check out our Performing Arts Preview on page 46. We’ve got the scoop on some of the most exciting shows coming to the stage in the next year. Get inspired!

BY NaNcY FloYd

Nancy is a reader of books, rider of bikes and lover of all things local. She lives in East Nashville with her husband, Kyle, and beagle, Gus. Email her at nfloyd@nfocusmagazine.com.

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behind the scenes

Mary Laura Philpott Although technically a native Nashvillian, Mary Laura Philpott spent 17 years in Atlanta before moving back to Nashville with her family five years ago. “It was time for a change. That’s, in part, what I Miss You When I Blink is about,” Mary Laura said.

I Miss You When I Blink is Mary Laura’s memoir told through essays, and it hit shelves earlier this year. “It’s about reinvention on a small, recurrent scale,” she said. “A lot of the stories I tell in this book are about reconciling perfectionist tendencies with reality, trying to make the ‘right’ choices but somehow going wrong and the various decision points at which life offers a chance to start over.”

The title came from her son, who coined the phrase when he was 6 years old, doodling on a piece of paper. “In the moment, I thought the phrase was clever and adorable, but I never forgot it, and over time, it came to represent so much of what I was thinking about in my 30s: the acceleration of time, missing who I used to be, trying to figure out who I wanted to be next.”

Despite her busy schedule since the book was released, Mary Laura had a chat with us about being a writer, memories from childhood and her life back in Nashville.

Make sure to pick up a copy of Mary Laura’s book at Parnassus Books, and join her at the Assistance League’s Author Luncheon on Sept. 5, where she will be this year’s guest of honor and keynote speaker.

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Name: Mary Laura Philpott Profession/Title: Writer Hometown: Nashville Zip code: 37215 Years in Nashville: 5 this time around Number of essays in I Miss You When I Blink: 32

When did you know you wanted to be a writer? I probably should have known all along.

(A sign: writing terrible knockoff fairy tales as a kid and asking my dad to “publish” them on the copying machine at work.) I was in my 20s by the time I realized there were jobs outside journalism where you could get paid to write — copywriting, advertising, etc. — and it was several more years until I started writing essays in my own voice. So I may have loved it from an early age, but I didn’t figure out how to do it for a living until much later.

What do you do when you have writer’s block? First, I rage and complain and check Twitter a dozen times. Then I force myself to sit down and write 500 words of something — anything. The only way around writer’s block is through it. Get something on the page now. Edit it later.

Which author has influenced you the most? David Sedaris?

Cheryl Strayed? Nora Ephron?

David Rakoff? They’ve all written books I’ve re-read multiple times, which is unusual for me. I’m not usually much of a re-reader.

If you were throwing a dinner party and could invite three people (alive or dead), who would you invite? I’d invite my maternal grandmother (and beg her to make a vat of her airy, buttery mashed potatoes) and both of my children, who didn’t get to know her. I think they’d all get a kick out of one another, and I’d love to witness it.

Where do you go to clear your head? Outside — hiking around one of Nashville’s parks if I have it in me or just walking around my neighborhood if I’m feeling lazy What or who inspires you to write? My friends — a wonderfully eclectic assortment of people. I’m lucky enough to know some amazing women and men who aren’t afraid to talk about weird ideas, difficult feelings and all the tiny, hilarious indignities that make us human. Through their friendship, I experience the power of storytelling, listening and empathizing, and I want to do that for other people with the books I write.

What’s your favorite spot to curl up with a book? My screened porch with my family and my dogs, everybody reading quietly (except the dogs, who are capable of neither reading nor silence) Who are your favorite authors?

This is an impossible question to answer succinctly. One writer I’ve been thinking a lot about lately is Joan Didion. The Year of Magical Thinking stands alone, in my mind, as a near-perfect memoir. On the other end of the spectrum mood-wise, I’ve also been thinking a lot about Allie Brosh, whose Hyperbole and a Half remains one of the funniest things I’ve ever read. In terms of fiction, one of my favorite novels of all time is Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. The characters in that book are desperately trying to prove their right to exist. Aren’t we all out to prove that to some degree? I could keep going forever, but I’ll stop at three.

What do you hope never changes about Nashville? Nashville is so green, and I hope we don’t lose that as our city grows. No development is worth losing our grass, trees and animals.

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To mark the 40th anniversary of l’Eté du Vin, Nashville Wine Auction held its first ever Impact Party to thank those supporters whose generosity has significantly impacted the nation’s longest-running wine auction and its mission to fund the fight against cancer. Guests celebrated the milestone year in the gardens at Oz Arts Nashville. The highlight of the night was Robert Lipman presenting Ann Eaden with the Norman M. Lipman Award in honor of her and her late husband, Glenn, for their continuous leadership with the nonprofit’s events since its inception.

Friends of MACC, a new organization created to support Metro Animal Care and Control, introduced themselves to the Nashville business community with a lively launch party at the JW Marriott. A crowd of community leaders and business professionals gathered at the hotel to learn more about the volunteer-based nonprofit and how they can show their support. As Davidson County’s only open admission shelter, MACC helps 7,000 animals per year, and guests were lucky enough to meet — and play with — three of the shelter’s rescued pups.

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Family & Children’s Service New Building Opening Family & Children’s Service celebrated the opening of its brand new Honey Alexander Center with 200 of its closest friends and most loyal supporters. The building is named for the former Tennessee first lady who has championed child health and welfare for decades, reaching back to the 1980s. Honey herself was in attendance, alongside her husband, Lamar Alexander. The new and improved center features a training and conference center to accommodate upward of 225 people, a counseling suite that will work with more than 2,500 people a year and a crisis call center to handle more than 60,000 calls annually.

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Co-chair Josephine Vandevender, Catherine and John Tumminello, Co-chair Trish Munro

Kyle Young, Sarah Sperling

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Sylvia Rapoport, Chris Simonsen and Mary Follin

Conservancy Gala Kick-Off Party Conservancy Gala co-chairs Trish Munro and Josephine Vandevender had lots to share at the Kick-Off Party for the black-tie event held at the historic home of Steve Sirls and Allen DeCuyper. In keeping with the Then and Now theme, the ladies looked to the Centennial Exposition’s Cuban Village for ideas and chose Havana Nights as their inspiration. Considering they had ponies and donkeys in 1897, it will be exciting to see what these two clever women show us at the gala, which will be held on Nov. 2.

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Eve of Janus Patrons Party Patrons of the Eve of Janus gathered at the home of Laurie and Jim Seabury in advance of the main event. Honorary chair Meg Rush and junior honorary chair Will Mason Moses, a graduate of University School of Nashville, spoke while guests snacked on bites from Corner Market Catering and pecan bark flowers from Dulce Desserts. The patrons left happy and full and ready to celebrate the up-and-comers at the main gala, which will raise funds for the Tri Delta Pediatric Hematology Oncology Clinic at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

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amily Voices of Tennessee, the nonprofit that provides services to families of children with special health care needs, chronic illnesses or disabilities, wrapped up its inaugural fundraising campaign by celebrating at Popped.

As an important part of its mission, FVT connects families with others facing medical crises for support and guidance. In that spirit, two couples who faced problems with their newborns — chef Maneet Chauhan and Morph Hospitality CEO Vivek Deora and the music duo Mark and Jay O’Shea — co-chaired the evening.

More than 200 people filled Clementine for the unique pop-up restaurant event. After cocktails in the courtyard, they ventured inside to take a chance at the Champagne pull and indulge in oh-so-tempting sorghum and popcorn pops with caramel jus liquid nitrogen dip from Omni Hotel’s David Harker and Ashley Wright. Everyone was excited because four families helped by FVT’s services paired with Nashville chefs to create unique dishes inspired by their stories and heritage, and seats filled quickly when the time came for dinner.

WSMV’s Joe Dubin and Lauren Lowrey kept things running smoothly as courses were served. Pastaria’s Gerard Craft teamed with the Hanai family for a Persian spiced risotto appetizer inspired by their Jewish heritage. In honor of the Tidwells’ Italian roots, John Stephenson and Joey Molteni of Hathorne delivered a salad featuring whipped feta. Although Maneet was called to New York suddenly, Morph corporate chef Tom Eckert stepped in for her shrimp moilee with “Indian-ish” mac and cheese, combining the Johnson family’s love of soul food with Maneet’s upbringing. Finally, banana pudding — Dabit daughter Nadia’s favorite dessert and a specialty of Ashley’s — was tweaked to honor the family’s German lineage.

For a nonprofit that is new to fundraising and event planning, Family Voices of Tennessee carried out a stellar first effort. Popped raised over $87,000 that will go toward its educational and emotional services, which touch an estimated 19,000 Tennesseans each year.

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Top Chefs A creative culinary competition at the Martha O’Bryan Center

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hef competitions are nothing new, but the Martha O’Bryan Center has added a clever twist to the mix to freshen things up at Music City Chef Throwdown. At the fifth annual fundraiser, chefs from six of the city’s best restaurants — Husk, The Green Pheasant, Von Elrod’s, Dino’s, Clean Plate Club and Funk Seoul Brother — were tasked with creating an inventive new dish using ingredients commonly found in a food bank.

Head judge Deb Paquette helped assemble the ingredients — things like boxed cereal and canned veggies — for the chefs to choose from. Each restaurant team was allowed to add two proteins and one additional item to their dish and had a month to prepare for the event. The result was an impressive and eclectic mix of delicious plates, including a turkey and sweet potato gyoza from The Green Pheasant, beet bread pudding from Clean Plate Club and turkey shepherd’s pie with creamed spinach from Von Elrod’s.

A small group of VIPs got the party started early with a cocktail competition, where bartenders from Stay Golden, L.A. Jackson and Chopper served up delightfully refreshing mixed drinks for guests to sample and vote on. Chopper’s tiki concoction of bourbon, cinnamon, lemon, passion fruit and Tennessee elderflower ended up being crowned the winner, marking the first official accolade for this brand new East Nashville tiki bar.

As for the main event, partygoers had a tough job, but they ultimately named B.J. Lofback at Funk Seoul Brother the Fan Favorite for his Japanese curry bread.

The judges awarded top honors to Kristin Beringson of The Green Pheasant, and the Spirit Award went to Taylor “Dip” Varnell at Dino’s for using the least amount of money to prepare their pork and basil beet tacos.

All in all, the event was a fun, creative and delicious way to raise funds — more than $26,000 — for Martha O’Bryan’s post-secondary programs, which serve 200 kids as they navigate the transition to college.

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Also like in previous years, it was sweltering. “I always forget how hot this day is!” exclaimed almost everyone as they stood in the shade of stately, old trees, fanning themselves furiously with whatever they had in hand. But the high temps and humidity did not lessen their enthusiasm for this beloved tradition. At precisely 11 a.m., a group of darling youngsters carrying flags and a massive banner led the crowd on foot, bikes and leashes from Leonard Avenue to the dais, where the program was about to begin.

Chris Simonsen kicked things off by serenading the throng with “Yankee Doodle,” followed by classics like “America the Beautiful” and, just for fun, a little Sinatra. Everyone joined in for more time-honored anthems, followed by a reading of the Declaration of Independence. It couldn’t have been more all-American than to have Vanderbilt’s head baseball coach Tim Corbin, having just won his second College World Series victory and receiving two national Coach of the Year awards, as guest speaker.

Carrington Fox, a perennial food contest judge, announced the winners of the potluck contest with Overall Best in Show going to Bob Lyons for his smoked salmon. After that, the hot and hungry crowd filled their plates, choosing from an abundance of tempting dishes such as onion pie and pimento cheese quiche and desserts like trifle and buttermilk peach pie.

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Joining Forces Fourteen of the city's most promising photographers and visual artists team up for an exciting new event tions that Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat made together,” Alex says.

To hear Alex Berger tell it, the series of art events he calls 7x7 is the result The two pop-art stars would often get together to trade artwork and let the of a puzzle he’d spent years trying to solve: how to get photographers — a other artist paint on top of their already completed piece. “That was the creative but often solitary bunch — to collaborate with the same fervor as spark that led to the formation of this particular event,” he says. the actors and musicians he counted himself among in the past.

At the event, the 14 participants — seven photographers and seven art“Photographers tend to be thought of as lone wolves,” Alex says. “But ists — will meet and be paired up randomly. The duos will go out on their I personally reject all of that. I’ve always found benefit in fellowship with own, and in a set amount of time, the photographer will shoot other artists regardless of medium.” the artist they’re paired with. That photo shoot is the first colIn a nutshell, 7x7 is an event that randomly pairs seven pholaboration, and Alex explains that it can either be a traditional tographers with seven subjects. At past events, Alex has paired 7x7 Event portrait, an action shot or anything the pair would like. Then, the photographers with fashion models, dancers, even skateboardAugust 20 photographer will upload and edit the pair’s favorite photo and ers. With Alex’s controlled but spontaneous collaboration, the 7 p.m. have it printed that day. The print will go back to the artist, and results are unique each time.

The King House then — just as with the Warhol-Basquiat model — the artist will That comparison to actors and musicians is one Alex comes do whatever they want to the photograph. by honestly — the London-born photographer studied at The “They can paint on it, cut it up and put it in a jar — whatever,” American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, and he’s also Alex explains. They’ll have a few hours to work, and once the time is up, the recorded and toured as an independent singer-songwriter. But it’s as a phophotographer will take a final photo of that piece of art. The end result is the tographer that he’s really found his tribe, and for the upcoming 7x7 event at real collaboration. Those original pieces of art will be on display that very The King House, he’s extending it to include visual artists for the first time. evening at The King House and will be auctioned off to benefit Together The idea for pairing photographers with visual artists came from a conRising. For more info, visit 7x7.productions. Keep reading to meet the seven versation Alex had with his friend Olasubomi Bashorun, an artist who will photographers and seven visual artists participating in the event. be participating at The King House event. “Ola told me about the collaboraby Laura Hutson Hunter Collaborative piece by Alex Berger (photograph), Delaney Royer (digital artwork) and Ty Christian (composite)

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name: Tess Erlenborn

name: Alex Berger

medium: Painting and murals

medium: Photography

website: tesserlenbornart.com

website: alexbergercreative.com

Where do you find inspiration? I look for inspiration in biology books, illustrations of nature and natural phenomenon and really just in nature in general. I look for interesting patterns in my surroundings and pick up on phrases I overhear friends say or on the news or things I say that are in response to feeling anxious or awkward or afraid in light of various circumstances.

How do you describe your work? I mostly

When did you know you wanted to be an artist? I’ve been drawing

sands of miles from my London home, randomly auditing an acting class at the Beverly Hills Playhouse. I couldn’t believe how seriously and deeply these adults were talking about and exploring the work. I immediately knew this was my tribe.

and painting on paper and walls since I was really little. My mom used to check my pockets for crayons or pens before putting me in timeout so as to avoid unwanted tiny drawings on her walls.

What part of the 7x7 collaboration are you most looking forward to? The spontaneity that will occur in collaborating with a

photographer to create a custom piece. I love that we have no way of predicting what the outcome will be and can play off each other’s creative vision and style.

What would your dream project be? I love painting on a huge scale.

Any project that gives me free range to create something massive without restrictions is a dream project. I also love traveling, so if I can create largescale murals and travel, that’s the dream.

create album art, portraits and fashion editorials. My work is always the result of close collaboration with artists/clients and my creative team. As a result, my portfolio is fairly broad. But I’m chiefly concerned with capturing moments of genuine emotional honesty.

When did you know you wanted to be an artist? I was 18 and thou-

What part of the 7x7 collaboration are you most looking forward to? I always enjoy the part after the work is done but before it’s

been shared. The precious time when art still belongs to the creators, before it gets released into the world and belongs to everyone.

What would your dream project be? I’ve just begun work on a book

that incorporates so many of the things I love about art, photography, music and Nashville. But in the meantime, a dream photography series would have to somehow include David Lynch, Tom Waits and Kacey Musgraves.

Title: Weighing the Options

Title: Portrait of Erin Moon

Description: My work combines natural elements, patterns, textures and uses feminine tropes, which mask and make light of darker themes of shared human reactionary tendencies in the wake of traumatic and difficult occurrences.

Description: Portrait of my friend and colleague Erin Moon; hair and makeup by my friend and colleague Katrina Brooks Medium: Digital photograph

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

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name: Wendy Walker Silverman

name: Daniel Meigs

medium: Acrylic, gouache, oil and watercolor

medium: Photography

website: wendywalkersilverman.com

website: danielmeigs.com

How do you describe your work? In my

How do you describe your work? My work that I’m most proud of captures people in a true, memorable way.

work, I aspire to evoke those rare, transcendent moments of feeling truly present. These moments are often inspired by a strong sense of place, childhood memories, light quality, color and objects from the natural world, which hold a personal, symbolic meaning. Color, smells, sounds, shapes and tastes are so tightly interwoven in my processing of memory onto canvas that I find myself thinking about tasting notes in wine or olfactory notes in perfumes as I paint.

Where do you find inspiration? Nature, color and memory When did you know you wanted to be an artist? I have felt like an

artist since I was really young, maybe 5 or 6 years old. I was inspired by the illustrations in my favorite children’s books and visits to the fabric store where my grandmother worked.

What would your dream project be? If I could time travel, I would love to visit with Ruth Asawa in her studio. Or maybe be the stenographer for one of Hilma af Klint’s sessions with the High Masters.

Where do you find inspiration? I really enjoy other photographers’ work — Jacob Sutton, Nadav Kander or Miller Mobley.

When did you know you wanted to be an artist? I was 17, talking to a friend who had decided to become a photographer. I loved his work, and I saw a career path take shape. I had no idea what I was in for.

What part of the 7x7 collaboration are you most looking forward to? Talking with the artist and collaborating! Getting a sense of

how they see themselves.

What would your dream project be? Collaborating with a screen-

writer and art department to create a series of still images that tell a short story.

Title: Quince Thorn Root

Title: Nashville Fashion Week Ad Campaign

Description: Inspired by the ephemeral beauty of late winter/early spring, when the delicate buds and blooms emerge from the stark winter landscape, before the greening of spring; that period evokes such ambivalence in my spirit, of wistfulness and hopefulness. I can't resist the urge to attempt to capture it every spring, no matter what I may be in the middle of in my studio practice.

Description: This image was created for the 2019 Nashville Fashion Week ad campaign and includes past and current winners of the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund.

Medium: Digital photograph

Medium: Acrylic and gouache on canvas

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name: Ty Christian

name: Jessica Amerson

Medium: Pencils and acrylic

medium: Photography

Website: tychristianartwork.com

website: jessicaamerson.com

How do you describe your work? Passionate

How do you describe your work? I would say that my work is driven by provoking emotion. I want to make you feel something. A few elements I would note about my work [are] movement, beauty, vulnerability — it’s moody yet classic.

feelings painted into imagery that speaks love, equality and unity for us all

Where do you find inspiration? Community, family and faith When did you know you wanted to be an artist? I think I was born

into it. Whether I was drawing and painting, making music [or] cooking food, I’ve always been drawn to creating.

Where do you find inspiration? I am inspired by things happening around me, whether it is politics, an old family photo, or fruit on my counter. I think inspiration can be anywhere if you take the time to see it.

What part of the 7x7 collaboration are you most looking forward to? Giving back and building relationships

What part of the 7x7 collaboration are you most looking forward to? My favorite part about the 7x7 events is this genuinely inde-

What would your dream project be? Building a harmony parade and

festival. My newest series of art is called Art of Harmony, which focuses on the power of united communities. I am working on a parade that will bring all the communities together to march through our city in peace, love and unity.

scribable feeling that washes over everyone involved. I’m excited about collaborating with these incredibly talented artists in real time. When you walk away from something you are creating, it can sometimes lose the magic or the calling you had to it in the first place. But with this event, I am certain that everyone will share the special feeling of true art in the making.

What would your dream project be? To work with people who are larger than life — celebrities, politicians — in an intimate setting. Also, to publish a book of highly stylized photographs of people we all know and love in Nashville with their pets.

Title: Harmony

Title: Nasty Woman

Description: This is the first and main piece of the Art of Harmony collection. It symbolizes unity and equality through the eyes of a stern-faced, multiracial child and is meant to peacefully provoke anyone in observation and take us back to the days where differences of skin color were, yes, visible but not the determining factor of the bond that we could all have with one another.

Description: I shot it on Valentine's Day 2019 with a group of amazing women and it truly has become one of my favorite shoots to date. It represents that as a culture and as women, we need each other. Not one part is equal without the other.

Medium: Digital photograph

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

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name: Cassidy Cole

name: Sam Frawley

medium: Painting

medium: Photography

website: cassidycoleart.com

website: samfrawley.com

How do you describe your work? Right now,

How do you describe your work? I am a portrait, wedding and travel photographer. My photography mainly focuses on people and their interaction with each other and the world around them.

my work is mainly abstract painting using color, line and texture to create cohesive movements.

Where do you find inspiration? Museums and galleries have always

been inspiration hubs for me. I am invigorated by the bigger picture of art as it relates to society and the important roles artists have played throughout history. Looking at it from this perspective makes me want to digest what I am experiencing today and put paintbrush to canvas.

When did you know you wanted to be an artist? I don’t think it was so much a moment of knowing I wanted to be an artist but rather a realization that I would be lying if I pretended to be anything else. For me, art has always been the way I’ve understood and communicated with the world.

What would your dream project be? I’d love to participate in a large

public project that offers art as a solution in a community or to be part of a global collaboration where I can exhibit with artists from all over the world.

Where do you find inspiration? I’m inspired by nostalgia — that rose-

colored longing for feelings and things of the past. It’s so easy to look back and remember the best of what has come before us. By incorporating vintage styling, classic cars and timeless locations, my photography can take viewers to a place they ache to see again.

When did you know you wanted to be an artist? I bought my first

camera when I was a sophomore in college, and for the first time, I felt like I truly had a voice. I was pretty shy as a kid and young adult, and as a photographer, I can communicate so much without having to be the center of attention.

What part of the 7x7 collaboration are you most looking forward to? I love the collaborative spirit of the art and music scenes in

Nashville. I admire artists of all mediums, and I can’t wait to be able to work alongside them to create something truly unique — to capture that collaborative magic.

Title: And So It Goes

Title: Hanging Out, Down the Street

Description: This diptych is a visual representation of moments in life passing through.

Description: This photo was a collaborative promotional shoot with Brooke Bush with vintage styling and a 1967 Ford Mustang. Our goal was to capture the timeless and immediately recognizable style of the 1970s.

Medium: Acrylic and graphite on panel

Medium: Digital photograph

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Art Event Join us at this unique, collaborative event as we unveil seven brand new works created by 14 of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most promising visual artists and photographers. These seven original artworks, created that very day, will be auctioned off to benefit Together Rising, a nonprofit providing emergency relief and support to detained, unaccompanied children. For information and tickets, please visit 7x7.productions.

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name: Olasubomi Bashorun

name: Jessica Steddom

medium: Visual art

medium: Photography and videography

website: artbyola.com

website: jessicasteddom.com

How do you describe your work? I’m all over

the place! You may find me making a realistic pencil sketch, painting a mural on the side of the wall or burning drawings onto metal sheets.

How do you describe your work? Personal

and intimate, moody and abstract

Where do you find inspiration? From my subject — how they make

Where do you find inspiration? From the people I interact with —

me feel and the message they are hoping to convey. And sometimes from the colors, patterns and shadows I find in nature.

What part of the 7x7 collaboration are you most looking forward to? I’m really looking forward to walking into someone’s creative

When did you know you wanted to be an artist? While I was growing up, my mom was always very crafty and artistic, so tools were always around the house for me to play with. My love for art only grew when I saw that I had an eye for it in high school.

What would your dream project be? To take the RV that I’ve already

What part of the 7x7 collaboration are you most looking forward to? Capturing the small, intimate moments. Sharing art and being

their stories, my stories and life in general.

space and taking over, giving myself a moment to create something aesthetic from a perspective that’s already been laid out.

gutted and convert it to a mobile art studio. I would take one other artist with me, and we would go from state to state, collaborating with local artists, creating different pieces in each location. At the end, we’d have a huge art event which would encompass all the art and invite collaborating artists.

inspired by other artists.

What would your dream project be? I would love to work for

National Geographic and photograph animals in remote places.

Title: Pixelated Love

Title: Poured

Description: Pixelated Love series is my description of love put into a painting, deriving from a poem I wrote.

Description: Mirroring reds and backward faces Medium: Digital photograph

Medium: Acrylic

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name: Delaney Royer

name: Jake Matthews

medium: Photography, design and motion

medium: Photography

graphics

website: delaneyroyer.com How do you describe your work? I work

with a combination of photography, design and motion graphics, all heavily focused on the use of color. I take a childlike approach in how I see the world, and I express that in different mediums.

website: jakesvisuals.net How do you describe your work? I try to put

as much life in my photos as possible. Especially in today’s digital world, I want my photos to make people stop — even if it’s just for a second — and be reminded of how beautiful the world and its people are.

Where do you find inspiration? Life in general, but especially the vibrancy and harmony of wildlife. I hope to show how humans can accentuate, rather than destroy, the beauty of nature.

When did you know you wanted to be an artist? Honestly, it just

When did you know you wanted to be an artist? I was raised by an

What part of the 7x7 collaboration are you most looking forward to? There is nothing I enjoy more than an opportunity to learn,

artist and a musician, so it’s never really been a question in my mind; I’ve always had that vision for myself. My parents always gave me free space to create, so I never lost my sense of childlike wonder as an adult.

What would your dream project be? I would love the opportunity to incorporate my designs and motion graphics in a way that focuses on environmental awareness and the urgency for action.

kind of happened. I feel the most like myself when I am creating, so it feels like a natural extension of who I am and not just something I do.

and this event will give me the chance to be surrounded by amazing artists and storytellers. And I am always down to make new friends!

What would your dream project be? I have always viewed my craft as an outlet to tell stories — to attempt to make the world a better place, one photo at a time. I have a soft spot for both photojournalism and humanitarian work, so shooting for an organization like National Geographic or UNICEF would be a dream.

Title: Chicago Meets Antarctica

Title: Following in the Footsteps

Description: Inspired by extreme weather, this piece depicts how I'd envision the combination of city life and a frozen environment.

Description: For years, the Turkana tribe has suffered from famine. We were in Kenya to help empower them with tools to farm and grow their own food supply, to hopefully put an end to the constant lack of resources. To me, this photo was a raw moment that symbolized the new following in the footsteps of the old, attempting to find a better life than generations past.

Medium: Photograph and design

Medium: Digital photograph

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name: Shabazz Larkin

name: Acacia Evans

medium: Oil sticks, acrylic paint and woodcuts

medium: Photography

website: shabazzlarkin.com

website: acaciaevans.com

How do you describe your work? I've always

Where do you find inspiration? I typically find inspiration for my personal work from emotions and experiences. When it comes to photographing musicians, which is my typical line of work, I try to get inspired by where their headspace is at along with what message they’re trying to represent as an artist.

been a portrait artist, so capturing the essence of humanity is at the core of what I do. Lately that's been writing the words of people as well, so my work includes a lot of language and storytelling. I'm curious about the ways we choose to encourage ourselves and find optimism. And I have an advertising background, so I’m sure my use of type and bright colors has something to do with that influence.

When dID you first know you wanted to be an artist? I know the exact moment. I was 5 years old, and I was drawing pictures underneath the stairs. My mom saw it, and she told me it was amazing. That felt so good, to be acknowledged like that, so I kept going.

Where do you find inspiration? I'm inspired by people who use art as

a tool to affirm identity. Especially other black and brown artists — like Kehinde Wiley and Toyin Ojih Odutola — but even Norman Rockwell.

What would your dream project be? In September, I have a book

coming out that's kind of a dream project, actually. It's called The Thing About Bees: A Love Letter. It's a children's book about bees and how they’re the cornerstone of our food community. It’s a love letter because without bees, the world doesn't work as well — and that's the same way I feel about my son.

When did you know you wanted to be an artist? I became a pho-

tographer by accident. I started a music blog when I was about 16 as a way to get to interview musicians. On several occasions, I was denied an interview but got a pass to shoot the musician from the front of the stage while they were performing. The adrenaline rush I felt being able to get so close to artists and capture their best moments onstage was something I had never felt before. I absolutely fell in love, and I knew I had to pursue it as a career.

What part of the 7x7 collaboration are you most looking forward to? I’m really looking forward to working with different kinds of

visual artists. It’s rare that I’m able to work with creators outside of musicians, videographers and other photographers.

What would your dream project be? I would love to document an

arena tour for a top-selling pop star.

Title: Imperfect Father

Title: Dearly

Description: When I started sketching this, based on a photograph my son and I took at a coffee shop in East Nashville, my son kept telling me to use more red — which was his favorite color at the time. It wasn't until I looked at it again later that I realized he was helping me tell a much deeper story about the role of skin color in developing identity.

Description: A photograph taken of my musician friend Dearly, representing how it feels to live every day with high-functioning anxiety Medium: Digital photograph

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

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Taking the Stage A preview of the 2019-2020 performing arts season The end of summer signals that it’s time to go back to school, but it also means it’s time to gear up and get back to the theater. The 2019-2020 performing arts season kicks off this month in dramatic, colorful, theatrical style with a satisfying mix of splashy Broadway musicals, thought-provoking plays and expertly choreographed performances. Whatever you’re in the mood for, this season has it all. Looking for a date night suggestion? A show sure to entertain the whole family? A fun night out with friends? Something to usher in the holiday season? Here’s a sneak peek at some of the season’s most promising shows.

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DATE NIGHT Mamma Mia: Studio Tenn kicks off its 10th season with Mamma Mia, guaranteed to capture the attention of men and women alike with its themes of love and friendship and its Abbaladen soundtrack. Aug. 16-Sept. 8,

The Day: There’s only one night to catch The Day before its European premiere in Paris, and this multigenre ballet filled with irresistible music, video and dance from the Nashville Ballet’s legendary Wendy Whelan shouldn’t be missed. Jan. 18,

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Urinetown the Musical: One part devilishly funny musical and one part thought-provoking satire, this hilarious tale about a government’s ban on private toilets won three Tony Awards when it made its Broadway debut in 2002. Sept. 14-29, nashvillerep.org.

Valentine’s with Patti LaBelle: Spend the most romantic night of the year with the Godmother of Soul, who will be joined by the Nashville Symphony as she performs five decades’ worth of hits. Feb. 14, nashvillesymphony.org.

Hamilton: The Broadway smash hit about Founding Father Alexander Hamilton is making its Nashville debut on New Year’s Eve and can be seen at TPAC for three weeks — if you’re lucky enough to get tickets. Dec. 31-Jan. 19, tpac.org.

Attitude: Other Voices: Choreographers Jennifer Archibald, Carlos Pons Guerra, Erin Kouwe and Matthew Neenan are known for pushing the boundaries of traditional ballet, and in this production, they do just that, exploring gender identity and what it means to be a man or a woman. Feb. 14-16, nashvilleballet.com.

Modern Masters: Ballet combines with rock ’n’ roll in this collaborative collection, which features eight numbers from Christopher Bruce set to iconic hits from The Rolling Stones alongside original works from worldrenowned choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and Nashville Ballet’s own Paul Vasterling. April 24-26, nashvilleballet.com.

Grand Magnolia: In an immersive theater experience, Nashville’s nearly forgotten past is explored in an unforgettable performance with actors, dancers, musicians and visual artists in a way that will forever alter how you see our city. June 10-21, ozartsnashville.org.

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FAMILY FUN Family Day: Back and bigger than ever, Oz Arts’ Family Day offers parents and kids a chance to engage with inventive technology and science-based activities combined with imaginative performances and workshops of dance and music. Aug. 17, ozartsnashville.org.

Coco in Concert With the Nashville Symphony: Introduce little ones to the magic of classical music as they witness the Nashville Symphony perform the score of this fantastical Oscar-winning Disney-Pixar film live.

Oct. 10-11, nashvillesymphony.org.

Peter and the Wolf: Jump into a lifesize Peter and the Wolf storybook in a

family-friendship adventure with Peter and his animal friends, all set to choreography by Paul Vasterling. Oct. 10-13, nashvilleballet.com.

Return to Sender: This new production from Nashville Children’s Theatre explores immigration and citizenship as seen through the eyes of two 11-year-olds, one of whom is the daughter of undocumented Mexican migrant workers. Oct. 10-27, nashvillechildrenstheatre.org.

The SpongeBob Musical: The popular and hilarious Nickelodeon series comes to the stage in an explosion of color and sound that’s fun for the whole family and features catchy tunes from David Bowie, Lady Antebellum, Steven

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Tyler, Cyndi Lauper and more. Nov. 5-10, tpac.org.

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Guaranteed to delight children and adults alike, Studio Tenn puts a modern spin on the beloved classic fairy tale in this Tony Award-winning production.

Dec. 6-29, studiotenn.com.

Hans Christian Andersen: Based on the real life of the world-renowned author, this play tells the story of 13-year-old Christian Andersen as he’s offered a chance — by the king — to study in Copenhagen at the Royal Academy. Feb. 20-March 15, nashvillechildrenstheatre.org.

Mary Poppins: Everyone’s favorite nanny is flying into the Nashville Rep to deliver a dose of colorful wit, toe-tapping musical numbers and a spoonful of sugar. March 27-April 5, nashvillerep.org.

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: You’ll feel like you won a golden ticket at this delicious stage adaptation of the beloved children’s story about a chance encounter between a little boy and an eccentric candymaker. June 9-14, tpac.org.

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT Romeo and Juliet: Grab your favorite balletomanes for this swoon-worthy and theatrical take on the most iconic love story in history, set to music by the Nashville Symphony. Sept. 20-22, nashvilleballet.com.

Trisha Yearwood With the Nashville Symphony: The country superstar is making her first appearance alongside the Nashville Symphony with three nights of concerts, performing hits like “How Do I Live,” “She’s in Love With the Boy” and “The Song Remembers When.” Oct. 3-5, nashvillesymphony.org.

Madame Butterfly: Puccini examines the power of love and sacrifice in this haunting and moving opera about a Japanese geisha and the American sailor who captures her heart. Oct. 10, 12, nashvilleopera.org.

My Fair Lady: Grab your girlfriends to relive the enchanting love story of Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins in this lavish new production from the team behind The King & I and South Pacific.

Feb. 4-9, tpac.org.

Steel Magnolias: Join the Louisiana ladies in Truvy’s hair salon for this beloved Southern tale about heartache, hope and healing — sprinkled with plenty of laughter along the way. Feb. 7-16, studiotenn.com.

The Triangle: New Dialect is back with The Triangle, complete with conceptual fashion and imagery that inspires and challenges viewers to begin to see limitations as a chance to uncover new strengths. Feb. 20-22, ozartsnashville.org.

9 to 5: The Musical: With music and lyrics by Dolly Parton — and based on the 1980 film she starred in alongside Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda — this musical rendition is a comical tale of female empowerment. May 8-24, studiotenn.com.

HOLIDAY HITS Romeo and Juliet

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Patrick Barlow’s A Christmas Carol: Nashville Rep offers up a new holiday tradition with this imaginative five-man adaptation of the beloved story of Ebenezer Scrooge and the unexpected visitors who teach him the meaning of Christmas. Nov. 29-Dec. 22, nashvillerep.org.

Nashville’s Nutcracker: Nashville’s favorite holiday tradition is back for 15 performances, transporting delighted children and adults alike to a magical dreamland with Clara and all of her friends. Dec. 7-23, nashvilleballet.com.

Michael W. Smith Christmas With the Nashville Symphony: This one-night-only event features a heartwarming mix of holiday classics and original tunes as one of Christian

music’s biggest stars joins the symphony for a festive celebration the whole family will enjoy. Dec. 10, nashvillesymphony.org.

Home Alone in Concert: Regardless of how many times you’ve watched Kevin McCallister’s epic battle with the Wet Bandits, you haven’t properly appreciated it — or the magnificent John Williams score — until you’ve seen it on the Schermerhorn’s big screen accompanied by the Nashville Symphony. Dec. 12-13, nashvillesymphony.org.

Amahl and the Night Visitors: This family-friendly opera about three traveling kings and their visit to a shepherd boy’s home is an uplifting tale about the miracle of generosity and will be performed in conjunction with family activities, carols and singalongs. Dec. 13-15, nashvilleopera.org.

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Aven Chadwell and Robbie Weikert attended Belmont University at the same time but never crossed paths. (She was earning her B.A. while he was studying for his master’s after graduating from Vanderbilt.) He later found her on Bumble in 2017, and they soon realized their shared love of travel, music, theater and so much more.

While vacationing at Blackberry Farm with the Chadwell family, Robbie asked Aven to ride over to the lake on the property. With a photographer hiding in the shrubbery and both sets of parents watching from a nearby hill, Robbie stopped at the boathouse, knelt and proposed. The engagement ring was nestled in a handmade, monogrammed

velvet box. Inside the boathouse were masses of Aven’s favorite pink peonies and heirloom roses.

Later everyone celebrated with dinner prepared by one of Blackberry Farm’s private chefs.

The couple married in June at Linary Church of Christ in Crossville, Tennessee, with the bride’s father officiating. She wore a Lazaro design of ivory tulle adorned with beaded floral embroidery and Chantilly lace. In attendance were 400 guests from 11 states and four foreign countries.

The reception was held at Summerfield, the bride’s family home, where the lawns were graced with tents filled with bright pink peonies and white roses. Guests dined on beef tenderloin and Tuscan

chicken breasts with traditional Southern comfort sides of green beans and roasted potatoes. The Emerald Empire Band provided the music, and Magpies Bakery of Knoxville designed the five-tier cake. The groom’s cake featured a replica of the couple’s goldendoodle, Crosby.

After a wedding trip to the Rosewood resort in Bermuda, the couple returned to Nashville, where Aven is the children’s program coordinator for Nashville Ballet, and Robbie is a CPA and senior accountant for HCA. Their parents are Carol Ann and Kenneth Chadwell of Crossville and Becky and Doug Weikert of Nashville.

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A Long Time Coming The brothers had been working on plans for the Downtown Sporting Club for over five years. The timing just seemed right.

The 42,000-square-foot complex offers three dining options; a game room with arcade games, shuffleboard, cornhole, foosball, and axthrowing; 20 guest rooms; and a rooftop bar, where Strategic Hospitality’s event space, Aerial, used to be.

Despite its size, the place has a warm, homey feel, typified by a second-floor sitting room with a dark brown leather sofa, assorted knickknacks and books on a tabletop.

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Benjamin and Max Goldberg, the brothers behind the restaurant group Strategic Hospitality, are no strangers to breaking away from the pack. The hospitality group boasts a unique roster of establishments such as Pinewood Social, complete with bowling alley, bocce ball court and two swimming pools, and The Catbird Seat, with its chef-driven, interactive dining experience. The Downtown Sporting Club, which offers, among other activities, ax-throwing, is the newest addition to the family.

The brothers opened the venture this spring, designed by architect Manuel Zeitlin, in the same building that previously housed their honky-tonk, Paradise Park, incorporating dining options, an elaborate game room, a rooftop bar and guest rooms. Their landlord had decided to sell, so the Goldbergs found investors, paid $27 million for the three-story structure and made their vision a reality.

Closing Paradise Park was bittersweet for Benjamin and Max as it was the first venture they opened together 12 years ago. When it closed, it had just had its best year ever. Change was inevitable, though, once they bought the building.

Paradise Park had only occupied the first floor. “The reality is, a three-floor Paradise Park probably would not be the same as what it was,” says Benjamin.

“What’s happening on Lower Broadway right now is Dierks has a bar; Jason Aldean has a bar; Luke Bryan has a bar; Alan Jackson has a bar; John Rich has a bar. Honestly, if they want their bar to be busy, all they have to do is step foot in it and play. If Max and I ever played music in a honky-tonk, I promise you, they’d be running out of the exit, not into the entrance, so we’re at a fundamental disadvantage in that scenario.”

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Many of the spaces are an ode to the Carter family, the original owners of the 1949 building.

Guests enter into an open lobby area – the Carter Assembly — which serves as a cafe by day and a bar by night, complemented by a Crema coffee bar. The Ribbon Room features classic American fare, and the second-floor R.E.C. (Richard Edward Carter) Room serves bar food, including pizza fries and a chili-cheese dog. Chef Amy Deaderick relocated from Los Angeles to oversee all three restaurants.

In addition to arcade games, there are 21 TVs in the second floor R.E.C. Room, including those for patrons who reserve banquettes. “If you want to watch a game or Flip or Flop, you can,” says Tara Tocco, communications director for Strategic Hospitality. A highlight is the much-buzzed-about ax-throwing with multiple bays, which includes a coach for the one-hour sessions. For those who prefer a more relaxing activity, lawn chairs on artificial grass surround a 14-foot movie screen, where patrons can cheer on their favorite teams.

The goal was to keep the rooms quiet and reasonably priced — starting at $179 per night.

One room has two sets of full-size bunk beds and a sitting area, sort of like sleep-away camp but with better sheets. There’s a “cozy queen” at 180 square feet and a king with floor-toceiling windows facing Broadway. While the rooms are designed to be soundproof, there’s a “Lower Broadway Sound Mitigation System” by the bed: ear plugs and a mini bottle of Jack Daniel’s.

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H AY N E S G A L L E R I E S PRESENTS

Being Normal Authentic stories of everyday people

Do you want to be normal or exceptional? Or exceptional in normal ways so that people like you? I think that’s normal.

Sally Rooney tells an exceptionally good story about Marianne and Connell in her new novel, Normal People, set in present-day Ireland.

Marianne is an odd duck in high school, but she and soccer star Connell develop an unusual friendship in spite of their differences.

She’s from a rich family, and his mother is her mother’s housekeeper.

Connell is popular; she is not. How will their friendship play out in high school and college and beyond? Each of them is growing up, trying to find their place in the world, trying to fit in. You might not be 18 or 20 when you’re reading this book — heavens, I’m not — but this novel will make you care about a couple of young people in Dublin and think about your own motivations and social choices.

Normal People aims to tell deep truths. Good thing it’s a novel, for — as Samuel Clemens says — “The man has yet to be born who could write the truth about himself.” Samuel (aka Mark Twain) is a cheerful, vigorous pessimist in this as in many things: “What a wee little part of a person’s life are his acts and his words! His real life is led in his head, and is known to none but himself. ... His

acts and his words are merely the visible thin crust of his world ... and they are so trifling a part of his bulk! a mere skin enveloping it. The mass of him is hidden — it and its volcanic fires that toss and boil, and never rest, night nor day. These are his life, and they are not written, and cannot be written.”

But what if, from the grave, you had to tell the story of your life? Could you be honest then?

Would you be regretful? Proud? Grateful?

Confused? Content? In the cacophony of life, would there be a melody in yours?

In his Spoon River Anthology, Edgar Lee Masters finds the tuneful (or dissonant) melodies in the lives of 212 souls in small-town Illinois as they speak from their graves. Some of the characters are based on real people, some are finely imagined, and all are wholly believable. In Edgar’s imagination, each person delivers a short poetic monologue accounting for his or her own life and death. We hear from doctors, lawyers, bankers, ministers, journalists, farmers, shopkeepers, husbands, wives, children, prostitutes and murderers.

Published in 1915, Spoon River Anthology became a huge bestseller and catapulted Edgar to fame for the rest of his life. A hundred and four years later, I couldn’t put it down. I loved reading about normal people.

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Happier Hours What’s cooking at Oak Bar and Ellington’s Mid Way Bar & Grill

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The Hermitage Hotel 231 Sixth Ave. N. 615-345-7116 capitolgrillenashville.com/oak-bar

It’s hard to imagine a clubbier, pubbier spot for a pre-show happy hour downtown than the historic hideaway below the venerable Hermitage Hotel. Time stands still — in the best possible way — in this century-old landmark, where, if the paneled walls could talk, they would whisper legends of whiskey served in teapots during Prohibition and suffragists gathered at the hotel to advocate for women’s rights.

As the resident bar of the Capitol Grille restaurant, Oak Bar shares the seasonal spoils of Glen Leven Farm, Capitol Grille’s kitchen garden located a few miles south of downtown. Available for lunch and dinner, the bar menu includes heirloom tomato salad, house-cured charcuterie, hot crab and oyster dip and burgers from the hotel’s own Double H Farm. At happy hour, prices drop on deviled eggs, fried green tomatoes, and Brunswick stew, with everything under $10.

A lot has changed since The Hermitage Hotel’s debut in 1910. For one thing, women can vote. For another, we can all drink whiskey — especially at the Oak Bar, which boasts one of the largest collections of brown liquor in the city. One hundred and thirty or so bottles adorn the glowing shelves and make their way into classic cocktails and signature concoctions, all of which are $2 off at the daily 3 to 5 p.m. happy hour.

And while legislation may have changed with the times, legislators still flock to the cozy subterranean enclave, where no matter the contentious issues of the modern day, the historic inner sanctum offers happy common ground — at least for a couple hours.

Hovering above the business district of Union Street, this midcentury modern-flavored eatery on the fourth floor of The Fairlane Hotel boasts a protein-forward roster of steakhouse favorites on a pithy menu that reads like a hungry haiku. The syllables aren’t exactly five-seven-five, but the result is plenty poetic: chilled gulf shrimp, burnt lemon, dill, horseradish, cocktail sauce; lamb chops, heirloom carrots, asparagus, roasted cauliflower purée, cherry demi; ribeye, mushroom glacé, horseradish butter; burrata, spring greens, heirloom cherry tomatoes, balsamic reduction.

The pièce de résistance at this sleek, masculine eatery, which shares its name with a former Tennessee governor, just might be the vista from the dining deck. With panoramic views across the rapidly rising skyline, yet set back from the noisy goings-on of Lower Broad, Ellington’s Mad Men-worthy setting is more glamorous than clamorous.

Late-night options (available after 10 p.m. on weekdays and 11 p.m. on weekends) include smaller plates, such as deviled eggs, cheese curds, and a burger with baby kale and roasted tomato on brioche.

Things get creative at happy hour (from 3 to 6 p.m.), when Ellington’s offers two-forone cocktails — including classic drinks and signature concoctions honoring the eponymous Tennessee governor and Peggy Olson of Mad Men fame — along with a variety of small plates and big ideas, ranging from $2 oysters and $5 appetizers. So whether you’re looking for a spot for a drink before or after a Broadway show or the downtown Art Crawl, Ellington’s has got you covered.

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Tucked in the northwest corner of Arkansas, Bentonville is best known as the home of Walmart. However, since the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art opened, this small town of around 50,000 has earned the reputation as a first-rate travel destination.

Not long after the museum’s debut, world-class restaurants, microbreweries and boutiques popped up on and around the charming town square, and a majority celebrate Ozark mountain culture. The area even has its own food movement: High South cuisine. Top-notch chefs elevate rustic cooking to upscale dining by sourcing produce and livestock from local farms and flavoring dishes with regional herbs and spices.

The city’s flourishing reputation as a haven for mountain bikers and its growing music industry, led by Haxton Road Studios, are also boosting the economy.

Even with the influx of tourists, Bentonville remains every bit as charming as it was when Sam Walton opened his first five-and-ten on the square. The friendliness and easy pace of a small town with the culinary and arts experiences of a big city — not to mention the beauty of the Arkansas Ozarks — make this an ideal getaway well worth considering.

The Preacher’s Son From inside a beautifully renovated 1904 church, chef Matt Cooper — who is actually a preacher’s son — looks to local farmers for sustainable produce and sources seafood from the Pacific Northwest to create fare that is both delicious and glutenfree. Share the mushrooms with ricotta or eggplant hush puppies with yogurt and mint before diving into smoked chicken paella or scallops with sweet pea and lion’s mane mushroom. 201 NW A St., Bentonville, thepreachersson.com. 3

Oven & Tap Named for its custom wood-fired oven and tap wall with 16 drafts, Oven & Tap delivers Southern fare with an Italian influence.

Chez Panisse alum Luke Wetzel turns out perfect pizzas and fried chicken and, at brunch, ricotta doughnuts with coffee dipping sauce. Fortunately the smoky edamame appetizer with rosemary and lemon is available anytime. 215 S. Main St., Suite 3, Bentonville, ovenandtap.com. 8

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STAY 21c Museum Hotel This chic branch of the boutique hotel chain is the place to stay in Bentonville.

Located just off the square, it’s a short walk to many restaurants as well as Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Like at sister hotels, the iconic penguins — which are green here — are everywhere, and abundant gallery space hosts rotating exhibitions and commissioned works, like “Making Change,” a 1962 Cadillac covered in thousands of coins.

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At The Hive, executive chef Matt McClure, a six-time James Beard Foundation semifinalist for Best Chef of the South, serves refined country cuisine focusing on seasonal, local ingredients. The outstanding Hive Burger topped with housemade pimento cheese and bacon jam is a menu go-to. 200 NE A St., Bentonville, 21cmuseumhotels.com/bentonville. 9

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As the name implies, chef Rob Nelson creates signature dishes using pork — and lots of it. Other locally sourced ingredients show up on the menu in seasonal plates, juicy burgers of bison, boar or beef plus fish and vegetarian choices. No matter what, be sure to order the famous house-made pork rinds that arrive at the table still crackling from the fryer. 110 SE A St., Bentonville, tuskandtrotter.com. 10

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Louise There’s no ordinary airport food at this modern all-day cafe, and like Thaden Field, the airstrip it sits by, the restaurant is named for local, record-setting aviator Iris Louise McPhetridge Thaden. Indoor and outdoor seating face the runway so diners can watch small planes land and take off whether they’re enjoying breakfast tacos or chicken fried steak. 2205 SW I St., Suite 100, Bentonville, louise.cafe.

SIP Onyx Coffee Lab Not your average coffee shop, Onyx directsources its beans and micro-roasts them in small batches for serious aficionados and casual drinkers alike. Choose from singleorigin brews and familiar drinks from the “Comfort” menu, but anyone looking for “Adventure” should consider the lavender coconut latte or s’mores Gibraltar, which comes with a toasted marshmallow and graham cracker. 100 NW Second St., Suite 106, Bentonville, onyxcoffeelab.com.

Undercroft Located underneath The Preacher’s Son is a not-so-secret speakeasy accessed through a door marked “Coatroom” or an archway simply marked “Bar.” Once inside the cozy space lit with flickering candles, choose from classic drinks, signature cocktails — like the Mediterranean Climate made with Armagnac — or something from the extensive wine list. 201 NW A St., Bentonville, undercroftbar.com. 11

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One of the country’s foremost art museums, Crystal Bridges’ permanent collection holds five centuries of works from American masters and gems from lesser-known artists dating from colonial times to the present. The collection is displayed on a rotating basis, and temporary exhibitions run year-round, so there is always something new to see, inside and out. Reservations are needed to tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s Bachman-Wilson House, but like the museum, admission is free. The building — a work of art itself — sits on 120 wooded acres, and a plant- and sculpture-filled trail leads back to the 21c. 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, crystalbridges.org. 5

The Walmart Museum Set inside the original Walton’s 5&10, the museum is a must-see for every visitor. The front is a real store brimming with retro toys, souvenirs and snacks, and beyond that is a collection of memorabilia, photos and information on the history of Walmart and the Walton family. After a tour that includes Sam Walton’s original office, grab a scoop of ice cream in The Spark Café Soda Fountain. 105 N. Main St., Bentonville, walmartmuseum.com. 4

Mountain Biking Bentonville is a designated IMBA silverlevel Ride Center and a mecca for mountain bikers. The terrain, year-round riding, and quality and diversity of trails combine to make this a world-class destination for cycling enthusiasts. With more than 140 miles of hard and soft trails, there’s

While scaled for little ones, the whole family will enjoy this hands-on, interactive museum with exhibits and activities inspired by the region. It’s a safe setting for climbing the 35-foot tree canopy, exploring an Ozark cave and getting messy in the Hershey’s Lab or Art Studio. At the market inspired by Walmart, kids have so much fun, they don’t realize they’re learning math at the same time. 1009 Museum Way, Bentonville, amazeum.org. 2

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This hidden treasure holds 14,000 years of Native American art, history and artifacts that can’t be seen elsewhere. In addition to one of the nation’s largest collections of arrowheads and stone tools, pottery, headdresses, textiles and beadwork are showcased chronologically through archeological periods. While self-guided tours are offered, the friendly and knowledgeable staff has a wealth of information to share.

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The Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens The Italianate-style mansion, built in 1875 and originally surrounded by an apple orchard, now sits in front of a Walmart, but that’s no reason to pass it by. The retailer was instrumental in the restoration of the historic home that captures late 19th-century life thanks to authentic furnishings, some donated by Peel family ancestors.

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My ex-wife and I are taking our daughters on a vacation this month. We’re going together because that’s what her parents want. We’ll be staying at their summerhouse in Canada. She and I get along pretty well, and we figure it will be the easiest way for the grandparents and the girls to spend time together. The problem is that I’ve learned that my ex-brother-in-law and his wife will be there with their boys. Their 5-year-old is a terror. When I saw him trying to hit our younger daughter with one of his toy trucks, I stepped in.

His father took me aside and told me that the kid will grow out of it. I came close to punching him out. The whole situation is a mess. This has got to stop. How? —Anonymous, The Nations This trip to Canada doesn’t look much like a vacation, but it’s never too late to steer clear of danger when you see it on the road ahead. You can keep watch over the kids while they’re together, but it will only take seconds for horror to happen. The 5-year-old fury may grow out of his toy-tossing years, but your daughters don’t have to be around him while he does.

You may be the outsider in this ill-collected group, but you can make the decision, like an adult, in a family that seems to be full of children of all ages. Say no; and say it to your ex, too, in case she’s not paying attention.

The grandparents may not like what they hear, but that shouldn’t make any difference to you. Your former in-laws might offer to pick up the bill at the emergency room — for the kids and for the dad’s broken jaw after you’ve finished with him. Don’t let it go that far.

Little boys grow up, but sometimes they grow into big bullies. Your daughters don’t need them in their lives, at least not until they, or their parents, learn how to behave.

Meanwhile, take them to the beach.

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This past Christmas my children gave me a cook-it-yourself meal service. I live alone, so I guess they thought it was a good gift, so I put off ordering it until last month. The meals are huge. I took one to a friend’s house, thinking that we’d have fun cooking it together. It didn’t work. After I’d put the plates down on the table, she got up and made herself a bowl of cereal. I guess I shouldn’t be expecting a thank-you note. Right? —Anonymous, Belle Meade Perhaps, next year, your children can give you a gift certificate to the grocery store so you can shop and cook for yourself, just like normal. You can say how grateful you are for their thoughtfulness, but you can’t stop it from happening again.

Your friend, however, might have swallowed her pride. She may have thought she was being insulting to the food put before her, but she was insulting to you. But what sort of manners does she have? She doesn’t seem to have shared her cereal.

Stay tuned for Nfocus’ 2019 Model Behavior Honorees and silent auction which will be held at the luncheon.

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John is the author of How To Be a Gentleman and the co-author, with Bryan Curtis, of other books in the GentlemannersTM series. Send your Best Behavior questions to jbridges@nfocusmagazine.com, and check out his up-to-theminute advice on life’s puzzling problems every Friday at nfocusnashville.com.

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Navigating the Nashville real estate market

I’m not sure which is worse: our traffic or our housing market. The former we all endure on a daily basis. The latter I just experienced — or I should say survived — for the first time in 15 years. It was as brutal as everyone says it is. And in the end, far better ...

In our search for a new home, we spent 10 months looking, submitted five different offers, including two with escalation clauses, lost out four times, and probably toured nearly 50 houses in total. We looked at hilltop midcentury ranches, Tudors with weeping mortar, renovated split-levels, bungalows, and funky contemporary I-don’t-know-whats. We saw houses whose roofs were falling in.

Houses with empty elevator shafts.

We even saw a house with a water fountain. Not a water fountain outside it but one in it, like we had in school when I was 7.

All this started a year ago. The day after we got home from vacation last August, a friend sent me a listing for a house on Otter Creek. It was white (no surprise there — all houses in Nashville now seem to be white) and had great curb appeal. It was in our desired location and had four bedrooms. I was ready to buy it. My husband not so much. He said it was foolish to buy the first house you see, and so we toured about six houses the next day. Most were terrible, but one captured our imagination. It was falling off a hill, literally.

There was asbestos in the basement.

The kitchen was faux French chalet with fruit relief in the tile. What’s not to love? Our realtor thought we were crazy, but she patiently let us nurture our crush as we watched the house sell with contingency then return to the market four times in a row. That was just the beginning.

From there, we fell in love with an English cottage on Harding — along with the rest of Nashville. Cars were lining the street for the open house. Hundreds of people paraded

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through, lugging babies and tape measures and prayer beads. People overbid by nearly 100 grand without even seeing the house. How do you even compete with that? The short answer: you don’t.

Let’s see ... we had a fling with a split-level that had a great fireplace on the back porch and then put in an offer on a different split-level that had a great firepit on the back patio.

I then became obsessed with the house of a friend of mine and convinced my husband that we needed to throw everything we had at it — even though it was too small for our family and one daughter was going to have to use the den as a bedroom. I wrote a heartfelt letter about why we wanted the house, only to hear that they decided not to sell after all. My realtor joked that it must have been a very convincing letter.

That one hurt. But providence was at work, well below my line of vision. After countless hours spent scrolling through Redfin and Zillow, those time-sucking roller coasters of hope and despair, one Saturday morning, a magical place popped up unlike any other we had seen. That place is now our new home, and we snagged it only by the hair on our chinny chin chin. That’s an epic saga in its own right, but the long and short of it is we already had another house under contract when this one came on the market. We were at the tail end of the inspection period. We were debating. We were playing with the numbers. And obviously, we were still perusing Redfin ...

There were lots of offers on our house, but this time, it was our turn.

After we closed on it, my dad told my mom he felt like it was a miracle — us finding that house, that house finding us. After so many near misses, it does seem like a miracle. That’s the Nashville housing market for you.

Makes the traffic not seem so bad.

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The summer of 1969 was chock-full of memorable events. Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon, and almost 400,000 people attended Woodstock. The Who released Tommy, and the Manson murders and Chappaquiddick gripped the nation. Locally, this class of fine young men had honed leadership skills in their high school fraternity and were off to college. They graduated from rush parties and combos to swaps and band parties. These days, many of these gents are noted leaders in our community, a regular fixture on the pages of Nfocus and still looking dapper after 50 years.

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