A LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMEN: Bon soir et Bienvenue! We are delighted to welcome you to the 2021 Symphony Fashion Show! After a year of so many unknowns due to COVID-19, it seems like a miracle to share the experience with you. We celebrate the show’s 16th year with the exquisite designs of the renowned Zang Toi. Our friend Zang is highly acclaimed in the fashion world for his glamorous creations, creating his “House of Toi” label more than 30 years ago. We are thrilled to have the incredibly talented headliners Carly Pearce and Runaway June, who are certain to wow and entertain our guests this evening. They are the perfect fit to accompany Zang’s dazzling Fall Collection, “Paris, my .” We are deeply grateful for our continued partnership with Gus Mayer of Nashville. This fabulous local boutique has engaged 11 unbelievable designers for the Fashion Show since 2006. Be sure to stop by the Trunk Show this week to meet Zang and purchase his looks fresh off of the runway! A portion of sales will be generously given back the Nashville Symphony. We are eternally grateful to Janice Elliott Morgan for her endless support and commitment to making this year’s event a spectacular experience in every way! Thank you, Janice and Gus Mayer! It is our honor to dedicate tonight’s event to our Honorary Chairmen, Barbara Bovender, Barbara Burns, and Ashley Rosen. We thank you ladies for your love of this annual event, and for your unending service to the arts in Nashville. We are also indebted to our fabulous Executive Chairman, Sandra Lipman, who has given countless hours of her time and energy to the Symphony Fashion Show for the past 16 years! Sandra, we owe you a world of gratitude for your friendship and expert advice this year! Thank you also to our fantastic event planner, Bruce Pittman. Nobody knows better than Bruce how to pivot and make an event come to life. His smiles, gentle nods, and sound advice helped us to navigate a demanding set of circumstances. Bruce, we look forward to making more festive Boomerangs with you in the weeks ahead! And to our amazing Public Relations chair, Susan Chapman, we appreciate your efforts to draw attention to this magical affair. We recognize the challenges that so many, including the Nashville Symphony, have experienced this past year. It was our desire to create a safe and unforgettable LIVE fundraiser that drove the vision for the evening. We are thankful to our partners at HCA/TriStar Health, whose guidance has been so important. To all of our supporters, both in the hall and attending virtually, thank you for sharing your evening and supporting the incredible Nashville Symphony. It is such a privilege to have an accomplished orchestra in our community. To the staff, dedicated Committee members, and incredible vendor partners who have been invaluable to the success of this event, thank you! C’est l’heure de fêter ça! We hope to see you all back at the Schermerhorn for live orchestral music very soon. In the meantime, A Votre Santé!
Angela Bostelman and Sarah Reisner
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FEATURING THE FALL 2021 COLLECTION FROM
SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY CENTER APRIL 28, 2021 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GUS MAYER EVENT CHAIRS: ANGELA BOSTELMAN AND SARAH REISNER
#ParisMy SFS21
2021 SYMPHONY FASHION SHOW COMMITTEE
Chairmen
ANGELA BOSTELMAN
SARAH REISNER
Executive Chairman SANDRA LIPMAN
Honorary Chairmen
BARBARA BOVENDER
BARBARA BURNS
ASHLEY ROSEN
Executive Committee
CYNTHIA ARNHOLT JANET BENTZ SYLVIA BRADBURY COLLIE DAILY JANA DAVIS ELIZABETH DENNIS LORIE DUKE LAKE EAKIN VICKI HORNE LEE ANN INGRAM
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SHAUN INMAN PAMELA KURIO-POE CAROLINE MCNEILLY ELIZABETH MORRIS LAURA NIEWOLD BONNIE PERDUE DARA RUSSELL ALLISON SCHAUFELE SHEILA SHIELDS SUZANNE SMOTHERS
TROY SOLAREK ELAINE SULLIVAN JOHNNA WATSON COLLEEN CONWAY WELCH † HOLLY WILDS BIRGITTA WILLIAMSON SISSY WILSON
Public Relations Chair SUSAN CHAPMAN
2021 Committee
CYNTHIA ARNHOLT DANA ATKINS MELANIE BAKER MELISSA BECKHAM NANCY BENSKIN JULIE BOEHM SYLVIA BRADBURY NISHANI BROWN NANCY BUNTING MIRNA CALDWELL LIBBY CALLAWAY DIXIE CARTER SALINAS SUSANNE CATO SUSAN CHAPMAN ELIZABETH COBLE LISA COLE STEPHANIE CONNOR DIXIE COOPER ALLISON COTTON LISA CRABB CHRISTY CRIDER KATHERINE CROSTHWAITE KATIE CRUMBO LESLIE DABROWIAK SUANN DAVIS KENNON DENNIS LEIGH FISHER PHYLLIS FRIDRICH JENNIFER FRIST KARLEN GARRARD
SHEA GHERTNER MARY GINGRASS KRISTEN GREER JULIE HALEY ASHLEY HENRY KINDY HENSLER ALLISON HERBSTREIT AMY HOBBS DOROTHY HOLLAND VICKI HORNE EMILY HUMPHREYS NICHOLE HUSEBY JESSICA JENNINGS JAY JOYNER MARY MORGAN KETCHEL NORA KIRBY NINA LINDLEY ALEXA LIPMAN SUTTON LIPMAN COSTANZA WENDALL LOWE MELISSA MAHANES LISA MANNING ELLEN MARTIN ROSEMARY MCILHENNY ANNE ELIZABETH MCINTOSH TACHEK BETH MOLTENI LAURA NIEWOLD
ARNITA OZGENER ELIZABETH PAPEL ROBIN PATTON ANDRA PERKERSON ANDREA POWELL JOEY PRICE KAKI PULLIAM MICHELLE ROBERSON KIRA ROBERTS LAURA ROBERTS DARA RUSSELL KATHY SCHWARTZ MARY JO SHANKLE SUZANNE SMOTHERS KELLEY SPEER BEAMAN PERIAN STRANG BRANDE THOMAS MELANIE TIGRETT BARBARA TURNER JOYCE VISE CHRISTY WALLER LYNNE WARNE BIRGITTA WILLIAMSON BETSY WILLS MARY WILSON DALLAS WILT TORI WIMBERLY LEIGH ANN WITT
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ZANG TOI
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ang Toi is a renowned Fashion Designer who has built a tradition of elegance for 30 years. Coming from humble beginnings, Zang was born and raised in a small village, Kuala Krai in Kelantan, Malaysia. He was the youngest of seven children of a local grocer. At the age of 20, Zang landed in New York City, where he studied at the distinguished Parsons School of Design. In August 1989, he opened his atelier and soon after, U.S Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour featured Zang in March 1990 issue, making him one of the first Asian designers championed by the renowned editor. In that same year, Zang was awarded the Mouton Cadet Young Designer of the Year, which recognizes the top young, U.S. designer of the year.
In a Newsday article published in 1991, Frank De Caro enthusiastically noted of the Malaysian-born designer and his success, “If anyone is THE NEXT BIG THING, it’s him.” Zang was knighted by HRH Sultan Ismail Petra Ibni Almarhum of Kelantan in 1997 and Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia in 2013. He was also named the Icon of Malaysia by Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Haji Mohammad Najib Razak in 2013. Since that time, Zang’s work has been featured in major publications such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, Harper’s Bazaar, Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, etc. Not only has he dressed Hollywood celebrities such as Sharon Stone, Elizabeth Taylor, Farrah Fawcett, Kirstie Alley, Patti LaBelle, Gong Li, Eva Longoria, Fergie (Black Eyed Peas) and Heather Graham, but has also created luxurious looks for philanthropists and royalty including Melinda Gates and Saudi Princess Haifa Bandar Al Saud. Along with his passion for glamorous fashion, Zang has been an avid philanthropist and has raised over $700,000 to help in the effort in finding a cure for cancer. Zang’s continued success was recognized by Vivid Magazine, where he was named as one of the Top 8 most influential Chinese Americans (June-July 2011 issue). Today, the world continues to recognize Zang’s passion for timeless beauty as he builds on a strong tradition of elegance.
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B O UTI QU E PART N ER :
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ho is the Gus Mayer woman? She’s a fashion-savvy, discriminating shopper who appreciates fine fashion with a distinctive edge. Whether she prefers a contemporary approach or timeless elegance, she wants clothes and accessories that work for her…whether it’s a casual weekend gathering or a glittering black-tie event. Our buyers search the market for fashion that stands out f rom the crowd. Equally important are quality and sophistication. But before our fashions ever find their way into our customers’ hands, we do our homework and determine the ever-changing wants, needs and lifestyle of the Nashville woman. We then interpret the season’s trends to match this profile, and finally, educate and update our sales consultants on new arrivals so they can assist each individual in choosing the perfect selection.
DON’ T FORG ET ! Zang Toi Fall 2021 Trunk Show At Gus Mayer Thursday, April 29, to Saturday, May 1 10 am to 5 pm Gus Mayer will donate a percentage of Zang Toi sales to the Nashville Symphony
The Nashville Symphony expresses its sincere gratitude to Gus Mayer for its generous partnership since 2006.
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RUNAWAY JUNE
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t’s that sound. You know it – the unmistakable sound of three voices in harmony, a harmony that rings back to the early days of Country music, of singing on a porch on a summer’s day, of singing just for the joy of it. That’s the sound of Naomi Cooke, Jennifer Wayne and Natalie Stovall – a.k.a. critically acclaimed Country trio Runaway June.
That sound is at the core of every song on their debut album, Blue Roses – especially the hauntingly personal title track. “We all love Bluegrass and traditional Country music. That’s been all of our hearts,” says Jennifer. “It’s what we love singing every single night, and it’s the backbone to all of our songs.” With the sparest of instrumentation and the gloriously rich three-part vocal line that put Runaway June on the map, “Blue Roses” may be a meditation on mortality – but sonically, it stands as a proud mission statement for this band as their first full-length record finally makes its way into the world. Produced by Dann Huff and Ross Copperman, the album is comprised of six new tracks that join four songs from their self-titled EP (including one barn-burning cover of Dwight Yoakam’s “Fast As You” that’s become a live favorite). ”Blue Roses” demonstrates, as Naomi puts it, “all the sides of who we are. It’s an album with many different faces.” Whether it’s the bold kiss-off of the opener, “Head Over Heels” or the pain-soaked regret of “Got Me Where I Want You,” the songs share one defining non-musical component as well: an intense, lived-in honesty from three women who’ve earned their scars as well as their victories. Four years ago, the three women were solo singer-songwriters, connected via the small-town network of Nashville’s Music Row. “Labels were not signing solo female artists at the time, and it was really daunting and discouraging,” remembers Naomi. Fate soon found the trio in a writing room together, and the songs just flowed. When BBR Music Group heard their music, they were quickly added to its newest imprint, Wheelhouse Records, and Runaway June was born. The early buzz burned bright. Despite scoring the first Mediabase Top 25 single for a female trio in over a decade with “Lipstick” in 2017, the band still had a long road ahead. Their persistence paid off, and change was on the horizon. “Buy My Own Drinks,” from their 2018 self-titled EP, cracked the Top 5 – a monumental accomplishment on multiple levels breaking a 14-year drought in that space for female groups – and they received back-to-back ACM nominations for 2018 and 2019 New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year, as well as a CMT Award nomination. Most importantly, says Jennifer, they never forgot where the dream started.
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CARLY PE ARC E
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iercely rooted in the classics, the girl who left her Kentucky home and high school at 16 to take a job at Dollywood has grown into a woman who embraces the genre’s forward progression and is confident in what she wants to say.
Lighting a fire with her debut album EVERY LITTLE THING and the PLATINUM-certified history making title track, Carly has since become “Country’s ‘it’ girl” (ABC Radio), touring alongside Blake Shelton, Rascal Flatts and Luke Bryan. With the most CMA Awards nods for any new artist in 2020, she won Musical Event of the Year. In a year of uncertainty, Carly turned to the comfort of records she’s drawn inspiration f rom since her childhood dream started to take hold – Dolly, The Chicks, Trisha, Reba, Patty Loveless. Like those before, she leaned on her own intuitions with Top 25-and-rising single “Next Girl,” and a clever new video. Carly explores more of a pivotal time with a seven-song collection called 29 (available now via Big Machine Records), finding creative simpatico with Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne following the unexpected death of her mentor and former producer busbee. With her catalogue already boasting over 1 billion streams, she opens up even more in Carly Pearce’s 29 – The Interview. As Carly marks a new chapter coming of age, “I Hope You’re Happy Now” wins ACM Awards Single and Music Event of the Year for the PLATINUM-certified, No. 1 duet with Lee Brice, plus she scored a Female Artist nomination and performed on the live broadcast. Leaning into her faith, Carly joins five-time GRAMMY® nominated singer/songwriter Matthew West on a new version of his No. 1 “Truth Be Told”.
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Honorary Chairmen BARBARA BOVENDER
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nown for her appreciation of both fashion and the arts, Barbara Bovender has been a wonderful f riend to the Nashville Symphony and Symphony Fashion Show for many years. She has served as past chair for the Symphony Ball fundraiser, is a member of the Symphony Ball Executive Committee, and has been an Au Courant patron of the Fashion Show for many years. She is MOST deserving of the honorary chairman title this year, so please join us in a round of applause! Thank you, Barbara!
A founding member of the Nashville Area and Tennessee Region Tiffany Circle, Barbara has been a dedicated American Red Cross donor and volunteer for nearly 15 years. She has served three terms as a Nashville Area Chapter Board member. She is a National Chairman’s Council member and recently funded a new generation ERV for the Tennessee region. In her years of service, Barbara has served as a TC Steering Committee member, a TC Chapter Chair, TC Chair for the Tennessee Region, Co-Chair of the National Tiffany Hall Campaign and three terms as a TC National Council member. She remains busy with the Red Cross as a National Council Torch Bearer and an Advisor to the RC Southeastern division. The history of the American Red Cross and the legacy of Clara Barton resonate deeply with Barbara, who is a retired nurse. She has channeled her passion for helping others into fostering the growth of a powerful network of female humanitarians and philanthropists. Under Barbara’s leadership, the Tennessee Region’s Tiffany Circle has grown to over 70 members, making it one of the largest and strongest in the nation. She maintains dual membership both in America and in Great Britain TC. She also serves on the TC’s International Council and was instrumental in the planning of the 2018 International TC Forum in Geneva. In the world at large, Barbara is a passionate volunteer, philanthropist and board member of other organizations such as Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, Nashville Opera, and American Museum & Gardens (UK), and she is a World Fellow of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Awards Program. She has been a member of the Tennessee Repertory Theater and a longtime member of the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Barbara enjoys spending time with her family, especially her four grandchildren. They ground her and are the highlight of her life. She also enjoys traveling, reading, and gardening.
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Honorary Chairmen
BARBARA BURNS & ASHLEY ROSEN 2020 Symphony Fashion Show Co-Chairs
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arbara and Ashley are the dynamic duo behind the 2020 Symphony Fashion Show – the event which unfortunately had to be cancelled but still remained a stunning fundraising success in support of the Nashville Symphony! They truly deserve a moment in the spotlight and a huge round of applause from the Symphony Fashion Show Family.
Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Barbara landed in Nashville over forty years ago. A longtime career in retail fashion merchandising led her to her current love as a wardrobe consultant helping women to feel empowered by building wardrobes that will stand the test of time, and equip them to feel confident for every occasion. Barbara is a passionate volunteer for many organizations such as Franklin Road Academy, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, Montgomery Bell Academy, Cheekwood’s Swan Ball, The Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville, and The Family Center. Ashley’s Nashville hometown roots run deep, and we are thrilled that she and her family rejoined our community after many years away in California, Rhode Island, Hong Kong, and Colorado. A creative graphic designer by trade, Ashley has channeled that creativity into volunteerism with the Boulder Country Day School in Colorado, and the Swan Ball Auction, Swan Ball Jewelry Show and Red Cross Tiffany Circle in Nashville. Both Barbara and Ashley are also fantastic past chairs of the Symphony Ball, with reputations for planning and executing unforgettable evenings of magic. We are truly thankful to each of them for their love and dedication of the Nashville Symphony.
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TRAIN IN G YOUNG MUSI CI ANS FOR THE FUTU RE
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he Nashville Symphony’s Accelerando initiative is an intensive music education program designed to prepare gifted young students of diverse ethnic backgrounds for pursuing music at the collegiate level and beyond. Accelerando seeks to create professional opportunities for musicians f rom ethnic communities underrepresented in today’s orchestras by providing them with instruction, mentorship, performance experiences and assistance with applying to music schools. With access to the resources of a major American orchestra, these students will be able to realize their full potential and will form the next generation of orchestra musicians. Featured Accelerando students:
Yassin Adams, clarinet Grade 11 Stewarts Creek High, Rutherford County
Alliese Bonner, flute Grade 10 Green Hill High, Wilson County
Featured work: Ernest Bloch – Concertino for Flute, Clarinet, and Piano 1st mvt. Allegro Comodo Accompanied by Delana Easley, piano
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T H ANK YOU FOR SUPPORT I NG T HE NASHVI L L E SYMPHO NY
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ne of Tennessee’s largest and longest-running nonprofit performing arts organizations, the Nashville Symphony has been an integral part of the Music City sound since 1946. Every year our ensemble performs more than 150 concerts under the direction of Maestro Giancarlo Guerrero. The Nashville Symphony is one of the most active recording orchestras in the country and has earned a total of 14 GRAMMY Awards and 26 nominations. Music education and community engagement are also central to the organization’s mission. All offered at no or low cast, the Symphony’s education and community engagement programs reach 60,000 children and adults annually. Proceeds from the 2021 Symphony Fashion Show support the Nashville Symphony’s education and engagement programs. Students of Accelerando will perform as part of the program tonight.
Also featured as part of the 2021 Fashion Show, the 2021 Midsouth Regional Emmy Award Winning We Are Nashville Video Project was inspired by the local, national and global events of 2020, igniting a desire to unify our Nashville community. Led by Nashville Symphony Principal Oboist Titus Underwood and Accelerando Coordinator Bryson Finney, this collaboration involved musicians of the Symphony, students in the Nashville Symphony's Accelerando program, various choral programs of Metro Nashville Schools, Voices of Vision Community Choir and the Nashville Ballet.
Video/Music Director – Bryson Finney Songwriters – Bryson Finney, Christopher Blackmon Orchestral Arranger – Jerry Lackey Executive Producer – Titus Underwood Video Editor – Andy Morris
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Patrons of the
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Symphony Fashion Show HAUTE COUTURE Cynthia Arnholt
Barbara T. Bovender
Martha R. Ingram
AU COURANT Mr. Michael Carter, Sr. & Mrs. Pamela Carter
Kevin & Katie Crumbo
TRES CHIC Accurate Healthcare, Inc. Leora & Gregg Allen Frank & Dina Basile Mrs. Amanda Church & Mr. Cesar Gueikian
Katherine G. & B. Keith Crosthwaite Gwen Noe Sarah & Rick Reisner
Sandra Schatten Foundation Leah & Jim Sohr
Alberta Doochin Megan & Charles Cox Brenda & David Griffin Irma Harris Vicki & Rick Horne Marci & Stephen Houff Cassie Kelley Kent & Nora Kirby Nordstrom
Ms. Selina Ferragina Pepper Hugh & Lynn Queener Anne L. Russell Mary Gingrass, MD & Chris Stark, MD Barbara Turner Sissy & Bill Wilson
Kindy Hensler Cynthia Himmelfarb Sandra Lipman Mark E. Lopez & Patrick J. Boggs Lisa Manning Vicki McCluggage Jennifer Leanne Michaeli Janice Morgan Jennifer Morris Laura Niewold Emily J. Noel Elizabeth Papel Robin Patton Dr. Nancy Peacock
Deby Pitts Ashley Rosen Julie Schneider Kathy Schwartz Laurie Seabury Sheila Shields Joyce A. Vise Christy Waller Johnna Benedict Watson Peri Widener Randi Williams Betsy Wills Mary Wilson Leigh Ann Witt
RUNWAY COLLECTION Christine C. Barggren Angela and Jerry Bostelman Sara & Richard Bovender Dr. Robert & Dr. Mirna Caldwell Anita and Larry Cash Drs. Michael S. and Rowena D. Cuffe STYLE ICON Ms. LaDonna Y. Boyd Sylvia Bradbury H. Victor Braren, M.D. Norah Buikstra Barbara Burns Ann & Frank Bumstead Lisa H. Campbell Jana Davis Suann Davis Rae Carol Yarbrough Donna Eskind Laurie Eskind Judy Foster Julie Frist Karyn M. Frist Cordia Harrington
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DONATIONS Lawson Allen Beth Alexander Amanda Jane & Vai Anand Clare Armistead Mr. and Mrs. Scott Asbury Leigh Atkins Mary Brooke Bonadies Richard & Judith Bracken Sally Bradshaw
Nancy Cheadle Barbara Daane Daily Family Foundation Collie Daily Lake Eakin Mary Gambill Carolyne Hadden The Hadden Group Stephanie & Jim Hastings Jay & Meredith Hollomon
Ellen Jacobson Mary Lauren Kelly A. Linton Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. Lovett Mrs. Caroline G. Mazey Ms. Claire M. Robbins Anne & George H. Schultz Adam Sinks
Gifts received through April 19th. We regret any errors and omissions, and truly appreciate the community’s generous support of this event.
Fashion Show Underwriters G O L D PA RT N ER S
MR. & MRS. MARK H U M P H R E YS
The Pointe on 30A
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OFFIC I A L H EA LT H PA RT N E R
Kenneth Sands, MD, MPH – VP, Chief Epidemiologist Jackie Blanchard, MSN – VP, Infection Prevention
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SPEC IA L T H A N KS TO OUR EVENT PA RT NE RS: Lauren Marie Atkinson Designs Johnny Haffner Catering Bruce Pittman Inc. | Weddings & Social Events PMC Tennessee Event Designs White Door Events
SPEC IA L T H A N KS TO: ZANG TOI: Zang Toi, Fadi Yassin, Nita Lo RUNAWAY JUNE: Naomi Cooke, Jennifer Wayne & Natalie Stovall, Artists TEAM: Fletcher Foster, Dave Elwert, Eddie Robinson, Chelsae Partosan, Hayley Corbett CARLY PEARCE: Carly Pearce, Artist TEAM: Mike Blong, Nick Scallorn, Kyle Quigley Cafe Intermezzo Rod Essig Flavor Caters Gus Mayer Birmingham HCA/TriStar Health Joyner & Hogan Printing KiNiMi Kitchen Le Macaron Alexa Lipman Melissa Mahanes and Sophisticated Living Magazine Metro Nashville Health Department Janice Elliott Morgan, Gus Mayer Laura Niewold Tim Pitts, William Grant & Sons Inc Saint Elle Mary Jo Shankle Kathy Thomas Photography Bethany Underwood, Lipman Brothers The hardworking musicians, staff and volunteers of the Nashville Symphony and Schermerhorn Symphony Center
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