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Nashville CARES appoints M. Patrick Hamilton as new Chief Development Officer

by JOSEPH BROWNELL, MANAGING EDITOR jbrownell@outandaboutnewspaper.com

Spring brings growth and after an intensive local and national search, Nashville CARES has selected M. Patrick Hamilton as Hamilton selected after a national search to take reins as Chief its new Chief Development Officer of Nashville CARES. (Photo provided by Development Nashville CARES) Officer.

Nashville CARES is Tennessee’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, providing services for more than 60,000 Middle Tennessee residents infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. "I am very pleased to have Patrick join our team," said CARES CEO Joseph Interrante upon announcing the appointment. "He represents a new generation of leaders who will carry the CARES mission of education, advocacy and support into the future until we finally realize our dream of an AIDSfree world. In the meantime, I look forward to the energy and dedication he will bring to our fundraising team."

Hamilton takes the reins April 1, just in time for Dining Out for Life.

O&AN caught up with Hamilton to discuss his passion for the fight against HIV/AIDS, future projects and the

possibility of finding a cure in our lifetime.

Can you share with readers a bit about your background prior to Nashville CARES? I attended the University of Tennessee where I acquired both my Bachelor and Master of Science degrees. Most recently, I worked as the Deputy Executive Director of the Tennessee Democratic Party. Prior to that, I served as the Director of Scheduling & Operations with the Office of Al Gore and as the Deputy Director of Community Affairs and Director of Scheduling & Advance with the Office of Governor Phil Bredesen.

My responsibilities included staff and program oversight along with fundraising and event planning. I have also been actively involved in youth leadership development, both with the Points of Light Foundation and the Tennessee 4-H program of the University of Tennessee.

I have been a volunteer with Nashville CARES, and most recently served as a Co-Chair for its "Under the Big Top" fundraiser in the fall of 2012.

Where does your passion for the fight against HIV/AIDS come from?

I grew up in rural upper east Tennessee. In the 90s, I remember always hearing about HIV/AIDS in the news, on TV shows and in national advertising campaigns. However, I knew no one that was impacted by

the disease. My partner lost a close family member to complications from AIDS about two years ago. He is the only person I have actually witnessed die right in front of me as I was in the hospital room. When he passed, it had a profound impact on me. In the past year, I have learned that four of my close friends are HIV-positive, and one of those was recently diagnosed. Despite HIV/AIDS seeming to be much closer to my daily life, I feel like I have heard less about it in the media. I want to be a part of helping my family, my friends, my city, and all of middle Tennessee to have an increased understanding of HIV transmission and to be a part of an organization that provides services that improves the quality of life for people with HIV/AIDS and their families.

With Dining Out for Life, April is a big month for Nashville CARES--can you share a bit of what your day will be like on April 23?

Dining Out for Life is the first dine-out fundraiser of its kind and has raised millions for HIV/AIDS service organizations across North America.

Now in its 11th year, it is considered one of Nashville's most fun and interactive fundraising events. In 2012, more than $115,000 was raised to fight HIV/AIDS in Middle Tennessee. On Tuesday, April 23, 2013, more than 6,000 diners will Dine Out in over 70 restaurants that are donating between 30 and 100 percent of their proceeds to Nashville CARES. There is a lot of footwork leading up to the event and the day of tends to be a marathon for staff. We have over 60 volunteer hosts that will fill their designated restaurants with friends, family and co-workers. Our job as staff CARES cont’d on page 7

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Note from the editor

I’m penning this a bit early but hopefully by the time you read it we can all breathe a sigh of relief together knowing that spring is here … or at least pretty darn close.

Spring is my favorite season of the year. From the annual spring cleaning and watching the trees and flowers bloom to people watching while they’re out with their dogs, everything and everyone comes alive in April.

Spring also signifies the return of the patio. Whether you have one at home or a go-to restaurant patio that you frequent, there is nothing better than an outdoor spot for food and drinks during the spring months—no matter the day of the week.

You could be a Sunday Funday afternoon kind of person with a Bloody Mary or a much needed hump day happy hour with martinis and small plates, food and drink are essential to our social lives. That is why the central theme to this month’s issue is food.

You’ll find plenty to rave about this month as we profile Chef Margot McCormack, co-owner of East Nashville hot spot Margot Café & Bar, the guys behind B&C BBQ and the fresh ideas behind Savor the Flavor Catering.

But that’s not all. April 23 also marks Nashville’s Dining Out for Life, where area restaurants will donate a portion of their proceeds to Nashville CARES. It’s important to note because we not only need nourishment for our bodies but also our minds and souls. Since I’ve been in Nashville, I’ve met those who are working tirelessly for both.

From the amazing turnout I experienced by attending the TEP’s 9th Annual Advancing Equality Day on the Hill to the community that I saw raise thousands of dollars during the Nashville HRC Equality Gala, the Middle Tennessee GLBT community is committed to providing nourishment to the bodies, minds and souls of those that they serve.

You see I have not always been the pillar of the political change that I’ve wanted to see but since I have been in Nashville, I’ve met already been challenged to use my words and to action so that I may become a more effective agent of change.

So, I leave you with a task during these spring months. Next time you find yourself on a patio enjoying dinner over a bottle of wine with family and friends, I encourage you to open up and let a dialogue bloom about what is important to our community. If you find yourself motivated, contact TEP or another organization and see what you can do to help. You are under no obligation to accept this task—after all I did say this was the food issue—just consider it food for thought.

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Senator Stacey Campfield: A newcomer’s perspective

by JOSEPH BROWNELL, MANAGING EDITOR jbrownell@outandaboutnewspaper.com

Although I am a recent Tennessee transplant, Senator Stacey Campfield’s varied attempts to pass classroom protection legislation have not been absent from my radar.

Last month, during Tennessee Equality Project’s 9th Annual Advancing Equality Day on the Hill, I reveled in the chance to sit in Campfield’s office with Clergy for Justice to ask questions and listen as he defended his legislation.

Campfield lamented the media portrayal of his bill citing the media moniker “Don’t Say Gay” as one example of how his legislation has been misconstrued. So in all fairness it is important to note that that afternoon Rep. John Ragan had amended the house version of the Classroom Protection Act and Campfield had yet to fully interpret the amendment and apply it to the Senate version … but that is as far as fair goes.

Albert Einstein said that insanity is “doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” While

this piece of legislation has seen more costume changes than a Cher farewell tour, it has essentially remained the same in its efforts and although repeatedly failed has been placed up for consideration session and session again.

Some might call that persistence.

Some might even say it’s the American Dream to fight for what you believe in but I have to say that (and I think Einstein would agree) it’s become insane.

It’s truly become a circus and Stacey Campfield has become its ringleader. Step right up folks, pay your money and cast your vote because Campfield is dead set on providing you with the greatest show on earth.

Now call it utopian to expect all elected officials to be enlightened and educated beings but when you have fought for something so hard year in and year out, you better have your facts straight and be able to answer any and all questions asked of you.

Sadly, during Tuesday’s appointment Campfield could not.

It was obvious from the beginning of the meeting that there would be no

Clergy for Justice meets with Tennessee House Speaker Beth Harwell during Tennessee Equality Project's 9th Annual Advancing Equality Day on the Hill. (Photo by Joseph Brownell)

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budging on either side of the issue but what amazed me were the foolhardy responses given when asked to further elaborate on the legislation’s desired effects.

Campfield boasted that the bill was intended to protect students from already “legally defined instances of abuse”. He also noted that while natural reproduction was the intended discussion for grades K-8, he was making no judgment on what is wrong and what is right.

The problem with Campfield’s logic is that when challenged as to whether he recognizes that discussing one type of sexuality and not others implicitly values one over the other thus validating heteronormative values, Campfield fell to a crutch that only the ignorant would use and copped to asking whether we should teach bestiality in schools as well.

Really? Campfield? Is your argument that two men having sexual intercourse or two women having sexual intercourse is equitable to a person having sexual intercourse with an animal? It seems like you may be the wild one.

But then again, Campfield knows what he is talking about. In fact, “as homosexuality is normalized, suicide rates for that community have increased.

Look it up,” Campfield said. Well, 48 hours later I am still looking and would appreciate the source.

Now with the bill’s latest revisions requiring school officials to refer students to qualified professionals, I have to ask where this money is going to come from. If a family or parent cannot afford for their child to see a professional, what good does this legislation do? When pressed about the financial concerns, Campfield was mum.

Without fully fleshing out the argument (quite possibly because of his administrative assistant sticking his head in the door to drop in his two cents), the only conclusion I can come to is that like many of those traveling circuses back in the day this is all smoke and mirrors.

This is where I implore the community at large. I can sit here and chide Campfield in post after post and page after page every single month and you can sit there and comment on every Facebook post mentioning Campfield or roll your eyes after every asinine quote that escapes his lips or we reach out to

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the people who put Campfield here in the first place.

Remember, despite his tricks, Campfield did not magically appear at the state capital. A community elected this man to represent them in Tennessee and while it may not be your district, sadly, Campfield is representing Tennessee across the nation.

Campfield will face reelection next year. Now is the time to start talking to friends and family members that live in his district because allowing Campfield to remain representing them and Tennessee as a whole is detrimental to our state.

I’m not asking those who live in the 7th District to accept homosexuality (although it would be nice), I’m asking them not to tolerate hate and not to put students’ lives at risk because of it. Don’t buy a ticket to the circus next year; run it out of town … or at least the state capitol. O&AN

Seen Out & About at TEP Advancing Equality Day on the Hill

LOCAL CARES cont’d from page 3 members is to make sure every host has exactly what they need and for us to be available to assist in any way we can – the success of this event depends on our talented hosts so we want to give them as many tools as possible to be successful. We also have staff ambassadors that will travel to each restaurant and interact with diners, educating them about our mission at Nashville CARES and giving an opportunity for diners to give a gift beyond the cost of their meal. Staff, hosts and ambassadors are also tasked with thanking diners for coming out and supporting the cause.

Are there any upcoming Nashville CARES projects or sneak peeks you can share with readers?

At Nashville CARES we are always planning for our next testing, education or fundraising event. We are looking to launch an interactive marketing campaign in the fall to engage the community in HIV/AIDS awareness and to encourage testing.

We are also exploring new avenues in expanding our services, enhancing the services we currently offer and finding new ways to better serve our clients.

On the event front, we have Dining Out For Life taking place on April 23 and we also have our annual AIDS Walk, which will take place on Saturday, October 5 at Riverfront Park. This year our Red Ribbon Breakfast will take place around World AIDS Day. What would you say is the biggest challenge facing the Nashville GLBT community and its fight to prevent HIV/AIDS? As a group, the gay community has an increased chance of being exposed to HIV because of the large number of men who have sex with men (MSM) living with HIV. Many gay and bisexual men with HIV do not know they have HIV, especially MSM of color and young MSM. So, one of the biggest challenges is making sure that members of the community get tested at least once a year. An unwillingness to take an HIV test means that more people are diagnosed late, when the virus has already progressed to AIDS, often making treatment more difficult.

As a community, it is past time that we all take responsibility for our sexual health and get tested at least annually.

N E W S Stigma and discrimination are also major challenges for our community.

Stigma and discrimination will continue to exist so long as societies as a whole have a poor understanding of HIV and AIDS. The fear and prejudice that lie at the core of the HIV/AIDSrelated discrimination need to be tackled, with AIDS education playing a crucial role.

Over the past 3 decades, we’ve made major strides in HIV/AIDS research- how hopeful are you that we’ll see a cure in your lifetime?

I think it's easy to take for granted the incredible advances that have been made in this field. When I was in elementary school, doctors didn't even know what this disease was that was killing so many people. I'm not saying there will be a cure found tomorrow, but I am very hopeful that a cure will be found in my lifetime. But in the meantime, we have to do everything we can to prevent HIV transmission and improve the quality of life for people with HIV AIDS.

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Historic cancer study needs 500 participants in Nashville O&AN STAFF REPORTS

If you could spare even one family from hearing the words, "You have cancer", would you do it?

Greater Nashville GLBT residents have an opportunity to participate in a historic study that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations.

GLBT individuals are at increased risk for certain types of cancer. This important study will impact how the Society's scientists understand the disease and address a lack of cancerrelated data about GLBT individuals.

The final opportunity to participate in Middle Tennessee ends April 23-26.

There is no cost to join.

The American Cancer Society's Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) will help researchers to understand how to prevent cancer, which will save lives and give people more of their most precious resource: time.

Who can enroll? People between

the ages of 30 and 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer and are willing to complete periodic questionnaires every few years for 2030 years.

Participants only need to attend one half-hour personal appointment during the entire study, simply by visiting one of four enrollment sites in Nashville or Dickson the week of April 23-26.

First, visit cps3nashville.org today to schedule an appointment and complete a comprehensive online survey. Those without Internet access may call toll-free, 1-888-604-5888 for more information.

At their personal appointment in April, participants will be asked to sign an informed consent form, complete a brief survey, as well as provide a waist circumference measurement and a small blood sample similar to a doctor's visit.

Upon completion of this process, the Society will send periodic followup surveys every few years to update

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participants' information and annual newsletters with study updates and results. The voluntary, long-term commitment by participants is what will produce benefits for decades to come.

CPS-3 needs a diverse population of at least 300,000 adults across the United States and Puerto Rico.

"Many individuals diagnosed with cancer struggle to answer the question, 'What caused my cancer?' In many cases, we don't know the answer," said Alpa V. Patel, Ph.D., principal investigator of CPS-3. "CPS-3 will help us better understand what factors cause cancer, and once we know that, we can be better equipped to prevent cancer."

Enrollment is being brought to Greater Nashville through the Society's hosts: Christ Presbyterian Church, TriStar Centennial Medical Center, TriStar Horizon Medical Center, and Vanderbilt University.

Researchers will use the data from CPS-3 to build on evidence from a series of American Cancer Society studies that began in the 1950s that collectively have involved millions of volunteer participants.

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between cigarette smoking and lung cancer, demonstrated the link between larger waist size and increased death rates from cancer and other causes, and showed the considerable impact of air pollution on heart and lung conditions.

The current study, CPS-II, began in 1982 and is still ongoing. But changes in lifestyle and in the understanding of cancer in the more than two decades since its launch make it important to begin a new study.

"Our previous cancer prevention studies have been instrumental in helping us identify some of the major factors that can affect cancer risk. CPS3 holds the best hope of identifying new and emerging cancer risks, and we can only do this if members of the community are willing to become involved," said Dr. Patel.

"Taking an hour or so every few years to fill out a survey – and potentially save someone from being diagnosed with cancer in the future -- is a commitment that thousands of volunteer participants have already made. We're looking for more likeminded individuals in the Nashville area to join this effort," she said. O&AN

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Dining Out for Life feeds funds to Nashville CARES National spokesperson Pam Grier talks Dining Out for Life and GLBT community

Photo caption: National spokesperson and GLBT Icon Pam Grier spends her fourth year working with Dining Out for Life. (Publicity photo provided)

Join Mad Donna’s for dinner and stay for Drag Queen Bingo when they donate 30% of proceeds to Nashville CARES. Drop by Margot McCormack’s Marche for breakfast and/or lunch and Margot’s for dinner as they donate 50% of the proceeds to Nashville CARES. A few other favorites? Check out Eastland Cafe, Feast and Lockeland Table as each donates 30% of Tuesday’s proceeds.

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Join Celebrity Chef and Nashville staple Arnold Myint at PM and Suzy Wong’s House of Yum when each restaurant donates 75% of proceeds or his latest opening blvd when 30% of proceeds from any meal benefit Nashville CARES Check out April food feature B&C Farmer's Market BBQ and B&C Melrose BBQ as they donate 30% of proceeds to Nashville CARES.

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Are you hungry Nashville? Then grab a red marker and circle April 23 on your calendar. What may be an ordinary Tuesday to you is actually an extraordinary day for Nashville CARES as area restaurants join together and donate portions of their proceeds during Dining Out for Life.

For more than two decades, Dining Out for Life has set the table and become a continental force in the battle against HIV/AIDS. Sponsored by Subaru, Dining Out for Life estimates that more than 275,000 diners will dine in support and over $4 million dollars will be raised—money that stays in local communities.

Best known for her empowering female roles in the 70s including the - iconic Foxy Brown - as well as an inspiring turn on the Showtime hit The L Word, Pam Grier is just one of the national spokespersons for Dining Out for Life.

“I lost a hair stylist and a fashion designer,” Grier shared of her experiences with HIV/AIDS. “They kept it private because they thought it was a stigma and they couldn’t take what they thought could be rejection. It was heartbreaking.”

That heartbreak is part of the reason Grier signed on four years ago to work with Dining Out for Life.

“There’s too much science for people to suffer. HIV is not going away; it’s growing and while there are people, thank god, living with it because of support—medical support and community support like Dining Out for Life—[HIV/AIDS infections] should be less.”

With HIV infections on the rise for segments of the GLBT population, Grier is passionate for not only the fight against HIV/AIDS but for the GLBT community at large. “It is important that we continue to educate the public on HIV/AIDS and the LGBT community, which is why I did The L Word so that I could understand and

learn more about that community. And not just hearsay or from a few close friends but politically.”

“It hurts my heart that [LGBT people] can’t adopt children, get insurance policies and retirement for their spouses or visit them in the hospital or get married,” Grier said. Grier continued boldly with a prediction that she hopes will happen in her lifetime. “I see in the future a gay president of this country—maybe even a woman—who knows.”

No stranger to discrimination, Grier reflected upon her families’ struggle in the Jim Crowe era and how she was unable to adopt a child or apply for a home loan not too long ago because she was a single woman.

“It was crazy but these things were conquered by discourse and common sense.”

And there is no better place for that discourse than the dinner table.

Dining Out for Life provides a forum for people to open up a dialogue about the virus that is destroying communities. While Dining Out for Life is set for April 23, Grier hopes that the discussion will continue daily.

“Dining Out for Life should be every day.” We’ll eat to that. O&AN

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Check out 3 of our favorite B’s when Pour House Burgers, Bourbon, and Brews donate 30% of the evening proceeds to Nashville CARES. Franklin residents, check out Cork and Cow as they donate 50% of their proceeds that evening.

For a full list of participating restaurants visit www.diningoutforlife.com/nashville

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MTSU Spring Out! Pride Week takes place April 8 – 12 Chaz Bono provides keynote speech O&AN STAFF REPORTS

For over a decade the students at MTSU have celebrated the beginning of spring with their Spring Out! Pride Week.

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MTSU Spring Out! Pride Week was founded in the spring of 2002, by MT Lambda officers as well as current MT Lambda Advisor Dr. William Langston.

“Spring Out! was created with one goal—to give the LGBTQueer and ally students on campus a way of showing their pride and support for the LGBTQueer community,” said MT Lambda President Joshua Rigsby. “The university has always backed our Pride events and we are glad to bring our own zest of True Blue Spirit to MTSU! It is our hope that the ‘Spring Out!’ week will spread to other LGBTQ student orgs at other colleges and universities who want to stand up and show their Pride on campus; especially those in the surrounding areas.”

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including: Judy Sheppard (mother of the late Matthew Sheppard), Ant, Del Shores and this year’s keynote speaker Chaz Bono.

“We are thrilled to be adding Chaz Bono to our list of speakers,” said Rigsby. “MT Lambda chose Chaz Bono because we wanted to bring someone to campus who could help shine a light onto the issues transgender people face both nationally and within our state.”

Kicking off the Spring Out! Week is MT Lambda’s Outtapalooza, a day long festival held on the KUC Knoll. This year Outtapalooza will take place on April 8.

Outtapalooza will feature various organizations and businesses from Nashville and its surrounding areas as hell as a No H8 photo booth. This year features a new component—the first ever Dunkin a Drag Queen event.

After Outtapalooza, attendees are invited to the 2013 Spring Drag Show. While most of the events are free there is a $5 general admission and $10 VIP ticket cost to help defer some of the Spring Out! costs. These tickets are available for pre-purchase as the cost will rise at the door.

In addition to Chaz Bono and Outtapalooza, Spring Out! will present its first ever Advocacy Award to Dr. Wayne Rosing, who was integral to “defending the MT Lambda group from homophobes at MTSU” in its early days.

This year also features a Spring Out! religious panel discussion. The panel will serve as a platform for discussion and debate between the various ideologies that surround society today.

For more information and full schedule of events visit MT Lambda on their website capone.mtsu.edu/ mtlambda/. O&AN

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Justice Edwin Cameron of South Africa to speak at Vanderbilt April 11 Nashville CARES to partner with Vanderbilt Chancellor’s Lecture Series for event

of Nashville’s most enjoyable and interactive fundraising events, Dining Out For Life has raised millions of dollars for HIV/AIDS service organizations across North America, with more than $115,000 raised in 2012 to fight HIV and AIDS in Middle Tennessee.

More than 6,000 people will dine out April 23 in more than 70 restaurants that will donate a portion of their proceeds to Nashville CARES for the fight against HIV and AIDS. To view a full list of participating

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Cameron’s appearance is part of the Chancellor’s Lecture Series at Vanderbilt, which brings to the university and to the wider Nashville community intellectuals who are shaping the world today.

For more information about the lecture, visit vanderbilt.edu/ chancellor/lecture-series, email cls@ vanderbilt.edu, call (615) 322-0885, or follow on Twitter @VUCLS. O&AN Justice Edwin Cameron to speak at Vanderbilt University April 11. (Courtesy photo)

Justice Edwin Cameron will discuss _South Africa’s Constitutional Transition and AIDS: A Personal Account_ on Thursday, April 11, at Vanderbilt University.

The lecture will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Langford Auditorium on the Vanderbilt campus. A reception will precede the lecture from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Langford lobby. The event is free and open to the public. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-seated basis.

Cameron is a justice on South Africa’s Constitutional Court and serves as general secretary to the Rhodes Trust for South Africa. As the first senior South African official to publicly disclose his diagnosis of HIV, Cameron was selected as a recipient of the Nelson Mandela Award for Health and Human Rights for his courage in raising public awareness of the disease.

His career, which spans safeguarding human rights during apartheid in South Africa, teaching law and serving as a judge, uniquely qualifies Cameron to examine our global response to AIDS. President Mandela hailed him as “one of South Africa’s new heroes.”

“Vanderbilt is honored to welcome Justice Edwin Cameron to our university community. As a preeminent legal scholar, an activist and advocator of equality and a champion of human rights, gay rights and health rights, he personifies the intersection of health, egalitarianism and justice in one man,” Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos said. “This lecture represents a significant opportunity to hear and learn from one of the most thoughtfully influential leaders of our time.”

“Cameron’s story is a perfect example of the important leadership role people living with HIV/ AIDS play in our response to the epidemic, globally as well as nationally,” added Nashville CARES CEO Joseph Interrante.

Parking will be available in the 25th Avenue Garage, located on 25th Avenue near the Highland Avenue intersection. For questions about parking, call (615) 322-1813.

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Photo caption: The Stone Lions, Nashville’s Women’s Rugby club, plays hard. (Photo provided by The Stone Lions)

The Stone Lions show their heart Prove that rugby is not just for the boys

by ANNA LEIGH KEITH, CONTRIBUTING WRITER akeith@outandaboutnewspaper.com

The Stone Lions, Nashville’s women’s rugby club, was formed in 1996 and has seen its share of ups and

downs over the years. The Nashvillian team has battled through poor funding and constantly changing lineups in order to establish itself as one of the premier teams of the Southeast. There

are currently about 25 women on the team and during the spring season they practice twice a week behind Charlie Bob’s on Dickerson Pike, whose owners have generously donated free usage of a field behind the restaurant.

Women’s rugby is not a sport for the faint of heart.

As head coach Kathleen O’Neill said, “It’s a contact sport. There’s something to be said for letting your aggression out in a controlled way. You get to go out and tackle people!”

While black eyes and hard hits may be the common tropes associated with this sport, there is also an underestimated amount of “poetry in motion,” as O’Neill called it.

“The tackling is such a small percentage of rugby. Most of it is about problem solving and decision making on the field with a group of individuals,” said O’Neill.

“Communication is a key part of rugby.

So yes, there’s contact and tackling, but that’s not rugby, that’s just a part of it.”

Rugby is also just as much about what happens on the field, or the pitch (as ruggers call it), as what happens off of it.

Hanging out with the opposing team after a game seems like a strange concept to most sports fans; isn’t there supposed to be heckling and animosity toward the folks with the opposite end zone? However, according to rugby etiquette, this is not the case. After games, the Stone Lions have what they call “The Social” where they hang out with their (hopefully recently beaten) opponents and treat them like old friends.

According to O’Neill, “The social aspect of rugby is very big. Everything from getting together to eat food, drink beer, and have fun – those things all happen. At a typical game, we’ll finish up, go to a player’s house, and both teams will come together to eat and hang out.”

A few times a year, they host “Post Office” parties at Tribe and “King for a Night” drag shows at Play to fundraise for equipment, field rentals, referees, and trainers. The Stone Lions are also very supportive of the Grizzlies, the Nashville men’s rugby team, and all of their fundraising events. The rugby community is a rather small one, and they do their best to support each other.

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SPORTS The Stone Lions pride themselves on being a family. When a new player joins the team, she is assigned a “big,” who is a veteran team member that acts as something of a big sister. She will show her “little” the ropes and makes sure she feels comfortable.

Like a family, its members also lovingly give each other nicknames.

Smashley, G, Flamingoes #1 and #2, Chainsaw, and Speedo are just of a few of the names thrown around in casual conversation. Some come from funny stories retold time and time again, and some are inside jokes that are probably best left to the imagination.

This team is also comprised of an incredibly diverse group of women.

According to O’Neill, “We have ages 18-40 on the team. We have girls that are straight, lesbians, and bisexual.

We have numerous different ethnicities represented here. There are a lot of differences on the team and they’re celebrated. We have Star Wars buffs and girls who love romantic comedies or New Kids on the Block. We don’t hold anything against anybody!”

O’Neill also stresses that rugby is a game for women of all shapes and sizes.

Whether fast or slow, big or small, there is a place on the rugby pitch for most all women.

The next home event is April 13 against the Atlanta Harlequins. The match will be held at 2100 Lebanon Pike in Nashville. The next weekend, April 20, their annual Prom Dress Match will take place at MTSU. The players go to thrift stores, pick out prom dresses, and then compete in them. All of their matches are free and open to the public.

If you’re considering learning to play rugby for the first time or have played before, the Stone Lions are always welcoming new players, regardless of experience level. Contact Danni Young, the Recruitment Chair, at NWRFCrecruitment@gmail.com.

There will also be a team booth set up at Nashville Pride this summer for more information.

The Stone Lions have merchandise for sale and are a registered 501(C)(3) non-profit that welcomes donations.

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The debatable Stacey Campfield steps in the ring

J. Lalonde (left) challenges Sen. Stacey Campfield (right) to a charity debate in Knoxville, Tenn., April 20. (Courtesy Photo)

by JOSEPH BROWNELL, MANAGING EDITOR jbrownell@outandaboutnewspaper.com

Ladies and gentlemen! In the right corner stands the Classroom Protector.

The man, the myth, the legend who rose to the Senate on a sea of defeated (and inane) legislation. You may recognize him from his appearance on TMZ … give it up for the debatable Sen. Stacey Campfield.

And in the left corner standing at 5’11”, he calls himself the “loudmouth comedian”. The man, the jokester, the

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guy whose voice you may remember from 94.3 The X, J. LaLonde!

Okay, it is probably not going to go down like that but comedian and radio host J. LaLonde will challenge Sen. Stacey Campfield to a charity debate April 20 at the Square Room in Knoxville, Tenn.. There may not be any boxing gloves but there will definitely be plenty of entertainment when J. LaLonde takes Campfield to task on his legislative history.

O&AN chatted with LaLonde before the debates where he shared his reasons for wanting to debate Campfield and why he believes “there’s a demand for equality in Tennessee”.

So let me get this right you are from (or live) in NYC and you are coming to Tennessee just to debate Senator Stacey Campfield?

I live in NYC. I used to have a radio show in Tennessee. I still tour through there because I have a strong following there. This time I'll tour

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through and debate Senator Campfield.

Why? Wrong question. The real question is why hasn't anyone debated Senator Campfield like this yet? Why does a loudmouth comedian have to do it? This man continues to use his time as an elected official to introduce regressive legislation. For example, the Classroom Protection Act or “Don't Say Gay” bill—what a silly and embarrassing idea for Tennessee.

Speaking of Campfield’s most notorious legislation the Classroom Protection Act (AKA Don’t Say Gay” bill—can your preview your thoughts on that legislation?

What is he attempting to protect here? I think he thinks teachers in TN have a secret gay syllabus they pull out on the first day of school. Professor Freddy Mercury introduces this syllabus right after he replaces the Pledge of Allegiance with “Seasons of Love”.

This bill is filled with so much flawed logic, I'm not sure you have the room for me to explain.

You funded the campaign for charity in less than a day—what do you think that says about the public’s

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attitude towards the policies set forth by Campfield?

I think by funding it so fast, it says there's a demand for equality in Tennessee. I think what will be better than funding it so fast will be people actually showing up. I want the venue to be packed. I want people to bring someone of different color, religion and orientation. I want to see a rainbow from the stage. That to me will be far more impressive. I had an entire social media plan to put in action, but people beat me to it. People are passionate about this and that makes me want to put on a hell of a show for them.

Were you surprised that Campfield accepted your offer?

I think he was more shocked I followed through to get a venue, raise the money and set everything up, more than I was surprised he accepted. I think he loves the attention.

What is your strategy in this debate?

My strategy in order: be authentic, be charming, be cordial, be empathetic, be funny, hug my enemy. Smile, this has never been done like this.

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by JESSI COGGINS, CONTRIBUTING WRITER jcoggins@outandaboutnewspaper.com

On March 4, 1969, a Queen known only by one name gave birth to an heir. At first mistaken and raised as a princess, the valiant prince grew to know his truth, and began a long and

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dangerous journey that would test his bravery and resolve. The courageous prince would face many dangers, slay many dragons, and discover there was no direct path to his ultimate destination. But over many years, hardships, and setbacks, the prince

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continued his quest and eventually found his heart’s desire.

The story of Chaz Bono seems paradoxically both highly personal and an epic fairy-tale. Born to “royalty” (Sonny Bono his kingly father, and Cher, the queen of all things gay), Bono was thrust into a life of privilege and scrutiny. He appeared before adoring crowds on his parent’s TV show and the world fell in love with who they thought was a beautiful princess.

Born Chastity Sun Bono, Chaz was a girl to everyone but himself. His journey has included a hit song with the band Ceremony, drug addiction, struggles with weight, coming out as lesbian, then as a transgender man, being an advocate, and so much more.

The journey from Chastity to Chaz has been well-documented, as he has at times sought, and then stepped out of the spotlight that has been cast on his life since his birth. But it is his openness, his vulnerability, his courage in owning his story and unflinchingly telling his truth while sharing such a personal journey that captivates us.

Bono will be appearing at Middle Tennessee State University on April 9 for their Spring Out! Pride week. “When I speak, I usually tell my story, using it to help illustrate some general TG 101 information,” Bono said. “Then, we open up for Q and A. In regards to recurring questions, they tend to range from gender identity and sexual orientation questions, to political stuff, to LGBT in the media.”

A large part of his journey has been one of becoming an advocate for LGBT equality, and Bono is truly in a powerful position to help. “Well, first, being an advocate, I think, is a personality thing. And I do have the personality for it. I have been doing this (being an advocate) for a long time—long before transitioning. Plus, so little is still known about the TG community, even today, so I’m in a unique position to help.”

Before transition, Chaz, then known as Chastity, made waves by coming out as lesbian to The Advocate in 1995, and has been a vocal activist ever since.

In the documentary t Chaz, there is a brief moment with Bono and his girlfriend where they talk about the beginning of the relationship. In the segment, they both acknowledge that Bono noted from the beginning

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a transition would probably have to happen at some point. With that segment in mind, I asked Bono about the catalyst for his transition to male. “It was a combination of things, really,” he said.

“Chipping away at fears, getting older and more confident, working out issues, and learning not to be such a people pleaser. And then, when you know you have to do something and you keep putting it off, you just feel worse and worse about yourself.”

But such a public transition comes with detractors, some of whom had brutally negative things to say. “I don’t pay attention to it. I don’t seek it out.

I stick with the people who love and understand me,” Bono said in response.

Regarding those who write and say negative things about him, he has a curt response, “I don’t care. I’m awesome, and I’m happy for the first time in my life.”

The journey isn’t over yet, of course. So what’s next for Bono? It won’t be a musical project, that’s for sure. “There isn’t enough money in the world,” he quips dryly. “I want to get more into acting. I have wanted to act since I was a kid, and now I’m just gonna go for it.”

For a prince, slaying dragons is just part of the job description.

Chaz Bono will appear at MTSU on April 9. You can find out more about MTSU’s Spring Out Pride Week in this month’s issue.

You can also stay up-to-date with Bono at chazbono.net and follow Bono on Twitter @Chazbono. O&AN

Chaz Bono provides the keynote speech at MTSUC Spring Out Pride Week on April 9. (Publicity photos provided)

LOCAL DEBATE cont’d from page 14 If you had to sum up Campfield in a tweet (140 characters or less) what would it be?

A polite and complicated man burdened by primitive values.

Anything else you would like to share?

Yes, just because I disagree with Campfield, doesn't mean I hate him.

Tolerance works both ways. If both sides were more empathetic, we'd get so much more shit done in the world.

N E W S The event will take place April 20 at 3 p.m. in the Square Room in Knoxville, located in the historic City Market Square district.

To stay up-to-date with debate information check out J. LaLonde on the web at wordthug.tumblr.com or follow him on twitter @jlalondecomedy and ‘like’ him on Facebook.com/ jlalondecomedy. O&AN

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Che f MOM “It was just fascinating to me you could make a doughnut, that you didn’t have to buy it in the store,” said Chef Margot McCormack, co-owner of East Nashville staples Margot Café & Bar and Marché Artisan Foods.

McCormack’s early moments in the kitchen came on the Saturdays that she would spend with her mom making doughnuts and bread. “[My mom] always did things the old-fashioned way—going to peach trucks to get good peaches and tomato trucks to get good tomatoes—she made everything from scratch. So I guess my passion comes from wanting to eat good food, which comes from my mom.”

While attending the University of Tennessee, McCormack worked as a line cook for Bennigan’s. “I actually have an English degree—talk about starving artist but I was like I’m not going to starve that’s for sure,” McCormack joked. “One of the nicest perks about owning a restaurant and being a chef is the option to eat well.”

McCormack eventually attended the Culinary Institute of America just a stone’s throw from New York City, where she ended up for few years. “It

dishes on Margot’s, Marche and motherhood

cuisine and atmosphere, started early with a European senior trip—one that McCormack did not want to go on.

“My mother insisted that I go on this trip instead of going to Florida with my friends,” McCormack laughed. “It was a very eye-opening cultural experience and I think even then it had planted this seed—this bohemian culture and all through college I was very drawn to that 1920s Parisian café of Hemingway and all of those writers. I took art classes in college and it all really connected this theme.”

The theme continued with a three week trip after culinary school to Paris which McCormack took her mother on and various tours of Brittany and Provence over the years.

“I try to make a point of knowing at least the cursory knowledge of what I’m trying to do,” McCormack said.

“It’s really just an inspiration because I’ve never said we’re a classical French restaurant. We work with the ingredients we have here in the south and transform them in a French way.”

Margot Café & Bar is not the only part of McCormack’s culinary family.

Marché, which translated is the French word for market, opened in 2006. It is a full-service restaurant (breakfast, lunch

was such an adventure pretty much every day—sights sounds, smells and taste,” McCormack reminisced.

Part of the adventure included exposure to the rustic style in French and Italian cooking. While in New York, McCormack served as the chef at Danal, a tiny European café in the East Village.

McCormack’s experience with the owner, much akin to the style of her mother, reinforced the simplicity of preparing food and running a restaurant.

“He was a very worldly guy … he went to the green markets to get fruits and vegetables and dealt with the farmers in Hudson Valley,” McCormack said. “It was very different for me coming out of culinary school and coming out of 2 and 3-star restaurants to see how simply and easily you could run an establishment and what great food you could make without the pretense. He really set a precedent and I really set my style when I was working with him.”

McCormack describes that style as “old-fashioned, good food without all the hype and without the big price tag.”

And since 2001, diners have relished the experience (and food) that McCormack has created at East Nashville staple, Margot Café & Bar. The inspiration for Margot’s, in its Photos by Esther Noone Photography

by JOSEPH BROWNELL, MANAGING EDITOR jbrownell@outandaboutnewspaper.com

Margot McCormack

and dinner) that also includes a huge coffee trade.

McCormack’s culinary family also includes her beloved staff.

“Everyone compliments our staff; they are the biggest plus,” McCormack said. “Keeping them interested in the collaboration that we share and I rely on them to travel as well and bring home goodies, whether it be actual food stuff or kernels of knowledge that they pick up.”

Although McCormack refers to herself as _mom and pop_, she shows her staff that appreciation by taking care of them like family by offering her employees insurance and 401K. McCormack’s culinary family is not the only family that has expanded.

She and partner Heather Parsons decided to adopt a child two years ago.

Parsons had previously worked as the front of the house manager but decided to stay at home with their son Jacob—something McCormack recognizes is a blessing. “It is a luxury,” McCormack admitted. “We understand how hard that is for families who have parents that both work—I’m like I don’t know how that works. We barely get it done and there are two of us.”

While McCormack admits

to running a no-nonsense kitchen, motherhood has definitely changed her.

“When someone calls and says their kid is sick, I get it,” McCormack said. “And while I’m a relatively new mom and have new understanding and appreciation of being a parent which has made me a better boss and better owner because of the understanding of priorities.”

Among those priorities are spending as much time with her partner and son as possible so don’t expect to see McCormack slaving away in the kitchen at home. “At home we’re not over here making demi-glace and fois gras,” McCormack joked. “It’s pretty simple stuff. Light night, we had a steak, some potatoes and sautéed some spinach.

There’s no intense preparation. We’re moms, we’ve got a two year old and at the end of the day we’re tired.”

Tired or not, McCormack’s passion, hard work and love for her job has created a successful family, one in which she hopes will continue to serve the Nashville community and the many visitors from across the country and internationally that walk through her doors each night.

As for the future, McCormack is going to continue to provide the same level of food and service that has made her establishments successful. “I don’t just want to be a good East Nashville restaurant and I don’t just want to be just a good Nashville restaurant. I want to be a good restaurant in comparison to anywhere else in the country.” Well, whether McCormack knows it or not, she’s already there.

Margot Café & Bar is located at 1017 Woodland St.. Their menu changes daily and you can find it at margotcafe. com.

Marché is located at 1000 Main St.. You can visit them on the web at marcheartisanfoods.com Special thanks to Margot McCormack, Heather Parsons and son Jacob for their participation.

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What exactly is a full-bodied red with earthy undertones? What is the difference between oaked and unoaked Chardonnay? Is Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris the same wine? While the list of questions could go on forever, the answers are simple. Have fun with wine. It’s meant to be enjoyed and never let any wine snob tell you differently.

The number one rule of wine is that there are no rules. Sure, you may have heard white wine with fish and red wine with steak but those rules are being thrown out the window. Of course, certain wines do complement food but before you get all bent out of shape wondering if the wine you selected will pair well with your meal ask yourself a question — Do you like what you are drinking?

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ust because you break the bank on a bottle of wine does not mean you are going to enjoy it. Don’t get me wrong, there is something to say about a bottle of Caymus Cabernet on a chilly Friday night that is worth the price tag but some of the best wines you can find in your local wine shops are under $20—and when you find one around $10, make sure you stock up!

parkling Wine vs. ChampagneOkay, maybe we are going to get a little snobby here (please forgive us), but there is a difference between sparkling wine and champagne.

A wine can only be called Champagne if it is made in the Champagne region of France.

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Bacon and Caviar Eateries Offer Southern Comfort with Gourmet Flair

by LINDA BREWER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER lbrewer@outandaboutnewspaper.com

When searching for an affordable but delicious place to dine, the local Farmers Market or a Kroger occupied strip mall are probably the last two places you would look. But then, how many times have you found yourself saying “It was in the last place I looked?”

Point in case; Bacon and Caviar Gourmet Catering and BBQ, two restaurants opened by caterers Paul Johnson and Ed Smith, one located in Farmers Market (B&C Market BBQ) and the other sitting in the south corner of the Kroger shopping center in Melrose (B&C Melrose BBQ).

While both locations offer a menu that promise good southern cooking with a gourmet flair or “Southern BBQ done right!” and scoop your choices from an on-site steam table, the two restaurants are as different in aesthetics and ambiance as the ingredients that make up their name.

B&C Market BBQ sits in the food court of Nashville's Farmers Market where customers share dining space with fellow marketers who may choose to eat from a variety of neighboring restaurants, while the B&C Melrose location is a cozy, full-featured restaurant with an generous 50-seat heated patio that offers more of a party atmosphere and Yazoo beer on tap, completely obliterating the feeling of eating at a strip-center locale.

Both locations offer the same

incredible aromas, flavors and quality, including pulled pork and chicken, beef brisket, ribs, smoked turkey breast and salmon smoked to perfection. But the main difference between B&C and other BBQ restaurants lies in the various original sauces, including sweet, tangy and hot and the wonderful variety of grits; grits that were voted in 2011 by the Nashville Scene as “Best in Nashville”. Though the grits menu changes daily, you can look forward to something delectably different like Buffalo Chicken Grits, Taco Grits, Jalapeno Grits and Garlic Cheese Grits.

Co-owner Paul Johnson took some time to give insight into how the restaurants were created, why the name Bacon and Caviar and their most popular items.

What lured you into the food world?

We participated in the Memphis in May BBQ cook-off a couple of times and friends began asking us to do little events for them. Our business began to grow out of that and eventually we had enough customers to try it full time.

Also, I think we really wanted to do something more creative that we were in control of and cooking (and eating) was always something we both loved to do.

How did you get started?

We began smoking chickens in a big cast iron smoker in the driveway and cooking on a stove that had three working burners. Eventually, we moved to a small kitchen on Davidson Drive in

west Nashville, where we were a couple of years before moving to the Nashville Farmer's Market in 2008. We were the first of the new restaurants to open there as part of the Market's revitalization.

We opened our Melrose location in 2010 and moved the catering business there as well. We are currently looking for both a third restaurant location and a larger stand-alone home for our catering.

Why Bacon & Caviar?

We both have southern roots as far as our food palettes go and we've aimed for food that was deeply southern in origin but with an upscale modern twist. So “Bacon & Caviar" seemed to fit the bill...at least after a good number of beers. We actually chose the name for our BBQ team at Memphis in May, and it became the name of our company and became a good metaphor for what we do.

Do you participate in community events?

We do not hold anything specific in any of our locations, but we do participate in an extensive number of charitable events and fundraisers (particularly those that help people who are a little bit out of the mainstream

and can benefit from some assistance).

In the last year, we have participated in a number of events for Nashville Cares, Our Kids, Make-a-Wish, WO Smith Music School, Nashville State Culinary Arts, Matthew 25, Music City Sisters, Nashville Conductors, a number of local schools, and Nashville Public Television. We also donate the food for the annual Wunderlust Party which raises funds for the Brooks Fund (part of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee).

What are your most popular items?

In the restaurant, our pork and chicken are staples and we get much praise for our beef brisket (even from transplanted Texans). Our mac-n-cheese is our bestselling side items, and we are known for our "grits of the day". For our catering business, our cornbread BLT that starts with a disk of our sweet corn bread with a ripe tomato slice, pesto, feta, red onion and of course bacon. We sort of created it by accident; we were short of ingredients for another dish and it was a big hit. We've made thousands of them.

You can view menus and find out more about Bacon and Caviar on their website baconandcaviar.com. O&AN

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Bagel Face Bakery brings smiles to breakfast‌ and lunch

by JOSEPH BROWNELL, MANAGING EDITOR jbrownell@outandaboutnewspaper.com

If you still subscribe to the old adage that the best part of waking up is Folgers, then you have not had a Bagel Face Bakery Bagel.

With a retail store located at 700 Main Street in

FOOD Nashville and other wholesale locations carrying their bagels including Bongo Java East, Germantown CafĂŠ, Frothy Monkey 12 South and Ugly Mugs, you have probably tasted a Bagel Face Bakery creation and not even known it.

Owned by partners Rae Schobel and Kristen Skruber, Bagel Face Bakery is known for its creative flavor specials. Chocolate espresso? Rosemary garlic?

Sundried tomato and basil? These are just a few of the daily specials that are only purchasable at their main retail store.

O&AN chatted co-owner Rae Schobel up to find

out just how she got into the bagel business and does that mean she is a morning person.

Can you talk about the origins of your passion for food ‌ bagels?

Well, that’s a funny story in the way that neither of us had food backgrounds. Kristen was a chemistry major, and I majored in vocal performance and music business. However, the business and chemistry combined together perfectly when it came down to opening a bagel shop.

Aside from our qualifications, I love to eat and I love to cook, specifically bake, for other people and see their faces light up when they take the first bite.

Honestly, isn’t that why everyone creates food? It’s a great feeling.

Assuming you work in an industry that focuses much on a breakfast food- are you a morning person?

Oh my gosh, not at all. I thought this would turn me into a morning person, but I was so wrong. I have adjusted for sure, but I can wholeheartedly say now that I will never ever be a morning person ‌ organically. Meaning, I can function as one if need be (which it does now) but when given the option my choice would be a happy medium of starting my day around 9 or 10 a.m.. The trick is to drink good coffee.

You have experimented with creating different type of bagels — What is your favorite?

We create all kinds of bagels! Experiments are always happening. My favorite out of the traditional flavors would have to be the everything bagel. As far as specials are concerned, it’s so hard to choose.

Cracked wheat jalapeno, pumpernickel, rosemary garlic, mexicocoa—the list goes on.

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So are bagels just a breakfast food?

Not at all! Lunch is great on a bagel too—turkey pesto sandwich on a basil mozzarella bagel? Yes, please! Bagel Face Bagels makes great chips as well.

What makes a Bagel Face Bakery Bagel the best?

We love our product and we love feeding people.

Kristen and I are excited to be able to share our food with everyone. Also, we love being a local business in East Nashville.

A lot of time goes into each one of our bagels, it takes us around 16 hours from start to finish. We use a slow ferment process which draws out the flavor.

Our staff almost exclusively works on bagels, we get requests for other baked products but we’d rather concentrate on one thing and make it the best.

Bagel Face Bakery is located at 700 Main St. and open Tuesday-Sunday from 7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m..

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After earning their degrees they returned to middle Tennessee. It was their early work in the food industry after college that drove them to start Savor the Flavor. Upton, who enjoys the creative side to the catering industry, loves working with the clients to realize their vision for whatever event is being thrown. Upton handles the proposals and is onsite for events. Whether it’s a birthday party for a loved one or a wedding that requires months of planning, Upton makes sure that each event is specialized to meet that person’s vision. Vovouris, who handles most of the executive chef duties, can whip up anything

from traditional southern dishes to Greek medleys of deliciousness. The menu is fully customizable but they do have a menu of options if you are not sure of what you want.

When talking with Upton, it’s clear that she really loves what she does. She wants to make the event look as good as the food tastes and brings a level of creativity and professionalism to the table that she feels represents both the client and exceeds expectations. So, what are you waiting for? Throw a party already! Oh, and please invite me. I’m hungry.

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Chefs Eleni Vavouris and Joelle Upton cover your party needs

by SUSAN WOOD, CONTRIBUTING WRITER swoods@outandaboutnewspaper.com

Planning a party can be an overwhelming task.

Especially the food aspect of it! The last thing one would want to is to have someone go all Mr. T. and pity the fool who cooked the food. Well, enter Chef Eleni Vavouris Save the Flavor Catering is the perfect and Chef Joelle Upton choice for your party needs—whether it’s 20 guests or 200 guests. of Savor the Flavor (Logo provided by STF Catering) Catering, Inc. Having served the Davidson and Williamson county areas for the past 8 years, Savor the Flavor is a full-service catering company that will blow your mind…or more specifically your taste buds. Savor the Flavor currently functions from a commercial kitchen space in Smyrna, Tennessee. They do not operate as a store front as they “come to you” for your catering needs.

I had the pleasure of talking with Chef Joelle Upton about her company’s mission to deliver amazing food and catering service to their clientele.

Whether you have 20 guests or happen to be the mayor of Nashville, they have just what the doctor ordered… and by doctor, I mean you Dr. New Customer!

Upton and Vavouris met while participating in an apprenticeship at Gaylord Opryland Hotel.

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Karen Elson and LEAGUES take the stage as the entertainment for the 2013 Symphony Spring Fashion Show. (Courtesy Photo)

Spring forward with 2013 Symphony Spring Fashion Show Event features performances by Karen Elson and LEAGUES

by LINDA BREWER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER lbrewer@outandaboutnewspaper.com

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It's spring forward season and in this instance, that means fashion forward with the 2013 Symphony Spring Fashion Show at Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Presented by Lexus of Nashville, Music City's biggest annual runway show will be emceed by CMT star Allison DeMarcus and will offer performances by Karen Elson and LEAGUES. The red carpet event will feature Monique Lhuillier's Fall 2013 Collection which is inspired by “opulence and drama” with Art Deco motifs and rich jewel tones.

The collection boasts a wide range of graphics, texture and ultimate sophistication with evening creations that are most definitely Oscar worthy.

While the collection does offer a less formal grouping of simpler but still regal dresses, suits and blouses, the evening wear is what really makes the show. For anyone anticipating a formal event, this is the perfect place to be in Nashville on April 9.

Karen Elson, formerly married to Jack White and now a Nashville resident, opens the evening's festivities with her own blend of folk ballads, cabaret and roots music. Better known as a model in the past, the stunning pale-skinned redhead proves through her musical talents that she is much more than a pretty face.

Living in Manhattan’s East Village, Elson would practice guitar and lay down tunes on a four-track: “I’ve diaries and diaries of bad songs, but I knew in

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my heart I could do this. I just had to be patient and learn,” she says. “Not force it, but just keep at it.”

Concluding the fashion show with a dynamic burst of high energy and rockin' tunes will be the indie-rock band LEAGUES, with singer Thad Cockrell, guitarist Tyler Burkum and drummer Jeremy Lutito. Named by Esquire Magazine as one of the “15 Music Artists to Watch in 2013”, the group recently released their debut album, You Belong Here, to widespread critical acclaim.

Reserved seating and loge box tickets are available beginning at $300 with an after-party which includes a sophisticated dining experience in the translucent Lexus Marquee tent on One Symphony Place. A post-event party suitable for the rich and famous will offer an open bar with gourmet tapas and hors d'oeuvres and a range of dining options with both reserved and open seating, allowing attendees a unique experience to mingle and socialize late into the evening with fellow fashion lovers.

The Symphony's annual event offers “Young and Fashionable Crowd” tickets this year, created especially for young professionals interested in attending the show. Tickets include a 6 p.m. red carpet arrival, the fashion show with special seating on the Founders level of the center and an exclusive after-party in the West Lobby/Courtyard.

The tickets are $150 each and will set you apart as one of the up and coming Nashville “in” crowd for sure.

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Monique Lhuillier’s Fall 2013 Collection is inspired by ‘opulence and drama’.

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Show assists the Nashville Symphony in reaching over a quarter of a million adults and children through free music education and community programs, bringing world class artists like Joshua Bell and Smokey Robinson to perform

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You’ve seen The Music City Sisters at charity events across the community but you may not know that the beauty of their painted faces is more than just skin deep. Those admitted to the order have undergone an intensive process that demonstrates their commitment to charity, community and social activism.

Like their Catholic counterparts, there are elevations to becoming a Fully Professed Member of the Sisters. One of those steps is a Novice Project designed to benefit the community. On April 19, Novice Guard Phoenix Risin’ brings H8’s a Drag 2013 to the Nashville community.

In its first year, H8’s a Drag: LOVE is Bully-Free raised thousands of dollars and resulted in the creation of the LGBTQI Youth Grant Fund. Headlined by RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Season 3 winner Raja, the event was a smashing success.

Only in its second year, the objectives behind H8’s a Drag have been a lifelong pursuit for Music City Sister Faegala Tina Pfischzoot. “My passion for reaching out to LGBTQI youth at risk dates back more than 30 years and is rooted in the years I spent as a social worker, bartender and human rights activist in my native San Francisco,” she said.

“Population growth in the gay community during the turbulent times of the 80s brought many displaced LGBTQI youth to my beloved city, many who became exploited, addicted, diseased and homeless. Many of these children on the edge befriended me either though agencies I worked or volunteered in; or more frequently at the bars and clubs I bartended in. They viewed me as a nurturing ally, a supporter who would fight for them, and in whom they could trust. I worked, played and served them as best I could until I left San Francisco in 1996.”

“I don’t know what has happened to all my lost children since leaving San Francisco. Once again since moving to Tennessee 5 years ago, I find young questioning individuals reaching out to me. It became instantly clear that my ministry with my Music City Sisters must be with our children who struggle, and that together, we could be a source of light and love for them. They deserve to be safe, and enjoy all the abundance, health and joy in the world. “ Novice Guard Phoenix Risin’ also has his reasons for committing to H8’s a Drag as his Novice Project.

“I chose to take on the H8’s a Drag as my novice project because of the focus of the event: anti-bullying, he said” “Like many people, I experienced bullying as a kid and have always taken a stand against it.

Furthermore, when I was teaching high school, I

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RuPaul’s Drag Race favorite, Latrice Royale, headlines H8’s a Drag- Rise Above April 19 at Play. (Publicity photo provided)

actively worked to stop bullying where I worked.

I do not believe that anyone should be bullied whether it is about sexuality, status, or physical stature.”

The main event, H8’s a Drag- Rise Above, takes places April 19 at Play. The event will be headlined by _RuPaul’s Drag Race_ favorite Latrice Royale. Held on the third Friday of April, a Day of Silence for GLSEN, H8’s a Drag promises to bring a “night of noise”.

Joining Latrice will be Kentucky’s deliriously edgy DEMENTIA, along with our own Miss Gay Tennessee America 2012 Suzy Wong, and the Ebony Goddess Chyna. This year marks a new dimension of drag expression with performances

by Drag King Lucas Prescott & friends, Ms. Tennessee Diamond Diva Jamison St. James, and Atlanta Singer/Songwriter/Performance Artist Dylan Michael.

Tickets for the event are on sale now. Options include VIP Meet & Greet from 6:30- 8 p.m. for $25 or General Admission tickets for $10. Tickets can be purchased online at musiccitysisters.org.

In addition, H8’s a Drag adds two new components to its event. H8’s a Drag Local Revue, and its finals taking place April 5 at Chameleons Lounge, “was born out of the idea of giving the local drag performing community an opportunity to participate H8’s A Drag on a level beyond enjoying the show,” according to Novice Guard Phoenix Risin’.

After open auditions, seven local performers were selected to participate in the Revue finals.

The performers include: LaLa Lové, Prince of Androgyny, Nelson VanDyke, Vanity, Samara Lee, JJ L’Amour, and KC Khaos. This dragtastic night will be important because only one will be selected to perform during the H8’s a Drag main event April 19 at Play.

StompH8, the second of the new components, is a dance for the LGBT youth, 14-18, in the greater Nashville area. Supported by Nashville Area Reconciling Ministries (NARM), and the Belmont Reconciling Ministries, StompH8 will be held April 20 at BareFeet Studios (3205 Powell

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“StompH8 was added to give an opportunity to give to the youth that H8’s A Drag and the Music City Sisters’ LGBTQIA youth grant fund were born to support,” said Novice Guard Phoenix Risin’. “The majority of the youth are unable to attend the show at Play, so we are bringing a show to them. We want our youth to know that they are supported.”

In addition to the performances and the dance, local organizations have banded together to participate and have informational tables for those in attendance. Organizations include: Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition, PFLAG, GLSEN, Oasis Center, OutCentral, Vanderbilt HIV Vaccine Program (VHVP) and Nashville CARES. “I am humbled that so many individuals and agencies have reached out to the Music City Sisters in support and enthusiasm,” said Sister Faegala Tina Pfischzoot. “The response this year has tripled in magnitude, in recognition and contributions—monetary and in-kind.”

With all the frenzied excitement of this year’s event, the Music City sisters are already looking forward to H8’s a Drag 2014. With continued support from NARM and Belmont Reconciling Ministries, Stomp H8 2014 planning is already underway.

So drag yourself out on April 19 and make sure you support the Music City Sisters and H8’s a Drag 2013 because everyone will be talking about it on Facebook April 20.

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by JOSEPH BROWNELL, MANAGING EDITOR jbrownell@outandaboutnewspaper.com

“Brave, intelligent, tenacious, creative and honest.� These descriptors accurately describe Tabatha Coffey and although others would just shorten it and call her a bitch—the woman knows what she is doing and has changed so many lives.

In its 5th season, Bravo’s Tabatha Takes Over and its charismatic, no nonsense star hope to change the lives of some Tenn. salon owners including one right in Nashville’s backyard: celebrity stylist Tanzy Clark Wright’s salon Mogulz in East Nashville.

O&AN talked with Coffey about the upcoming season, her GLBT fanbase and how exactly she’ll remember Nashville.

A good bit of this season is focused on Tennessee—how would you sum up your experience in Tennessee?

I became a fan of the Goo Goo Cluster!

Nashville is a unique place and even though I was working all the time, I enjoyed exploring the city.

This season marks a departure from salon and features you working with GLBT club owners—what was the experience like?

I started taking over other businesses in addition to salons in Season 4 and had a tremendously positive response to giving all kinds of businesses advice. As a member of the LGBT community, I love being able to help one of our businesses succeed. It’s part of my vision and commitment to being a professional.

Business can be brutal and you have no problem laying down the law- what has been your most difficult challenge either in the upcoming season or previous seasons?

Every business is different, even when you think the problem is the same, the people and their dynamics and different. The challenge is to be able to tap into what makes people tick and do

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the things they do so that I can push them toward change in a short amount of time.

You’ve said that although you know it’s television you get emotionally invested in these shows and in your book you spend time encouraging people to chronicle their stories in order find their true selves—how are the two related for you?

I don’t do anything I don’t believe in, sometimes to my own detriment. But that is who I am. Even when I am frustrated with a business owner, I am always trying to find the way through to help them because otherwise, it will be failure.

Unfortunately, people can sometimes be their own worst enemies. If you tell your own story sometimes it can help you find your own way through.

You’ve say that you’ve been told that you “dress too fabulously to be a lesbian�- do you find those judgments come from the GLBT community?

They come from all over the place. Prejudice isn’t exclusively for straight people.

Tabatha Takes Over has a large GLBT fan base- any message to those who watch the show?

I truly appreciate all of my fans and the show’s devoted viewers. I think we tell stories that are real and multi-faceted and I know Season 5 won’t disappoint!

Now that season 5 is getting ready to airwhat is next for Tabatha?

Sleep! And then on to my next take over You can catch the season premiere of Tabatha Takes Over on Bravo Thursday April 4 at 9 p,m, CT. You can catch more of Tabatha at BravoTV.com, facebook - officialtabatha, or twitter @tabathacoffey. O&AN

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Cameron Carpenter brings style to the organ Performs at The Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 14

Photo Caption: Cameron Carpenter brings his stylized performance to The Schermerhorn Symphony Center. (Photo by Heiko Laschitzki)

by JAZ DORSEY, CONTRIBUTING WRITER jdorsey@outandaboutnewspaper.com

Musical genius is in the air this spring as Nashville celebrates Mozart and the world awaits the release of Behind the Candelabra, a new film about pianist/showman Liberace. Adding to the spirit of the moment, virtuoso organist Cameron Carpenter makes his second Music City appearance to perform at The Schermerhorn on April 14 at 2 p.m..

Like Mozart and Liberace, Cameron was a child prodigy. Born in 1981 and growing up in the rural town of Meadville, Pa. (population 400), he began playing the family organ at the age of four and first attracted attention at the age of eleven with a complete performance of Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier.

Of early influences Carpenter said, "It was precisely the lack of early influences that encouraged me to think as I do, or have learned to do, and which means that I find myself deeply grateful to a situation born of chance - that is, to have grown up in a rural environment before the Internet, and with limited exposure to the outside world. Later,

coming to the study of music history in which one realizes that, for most of history, the easiest and often only way to hear music was to make it yourself - I realized that this was largely the case in my own childhood. I did not have much exposure to radio or television during my own childhood; we had only a very few LP records of John Cougar Mellencamp, Cyndi Lauper and the occasional Scott Joplin album."

Despite these cultural limitations, he knew from an early age the path he would follow. “I have always been intensely careerist in my relationship to music in the sense that I never gave any remote consideration to anything else."

"The most formative aspect of my childhood, as well as the most important value of my present, is my ability to see the organ as a secular instrument - perhaps as less religious than the digeridoo," Carpenter shared.

This philosophy is reflected in the performance persona that he brings to the stage, which has been described as a fusion of Horowitz (for skill and technique), David Bowie (for showmanship) and Fred Astaire (for fancy footwork.) His mentor, James Litton of the American Choir Boy School, remarked, "I don't know how it's humanly possible to do what he does."

What he does has brought him the first ever Grammy nomination for a solo organist and recognition as "the Bad Boy of the Organ" and "the most controversial organist in the world". In this regard, Carpenter has become an ambassador for his instrument and an iconoclast whose contribution to the art form is shattering perceptions that stuffiness should be the trademark of organists.

Even so, he disavows any personal mission to keep the organ fresh and exciting for future generations. "This trio of assumptions—that the organ is already ‘fresh and exciting’, that it could be kept so for ‘future generations’ like an embalmed loaf of freshly baked artisanal bread, and that some activity to this end should unquestioningly be

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undertaken—must all be put to the sword,” Carpenter said.

“Nothing could be less fresh and exciting than trying to make an historical institution hip and appealing to ‘young people’, an expression which should always warn that there is desperation afoot. Organs are a medium, a means to an end - never an end in themselves. Organists are at their best when they forget the instrument and merely play. To lose sight of this for the sake of a roomful of pipes is to insure that the organist will always be a slave to the deplorable, pedantic idea that the

instrument is king. Furthermore, it's obvious that what classical music most needs is persona - not ego, but strong, genuine identities. A great on-stage persona requires - as any drag queen will attest - a deeply simultaneous sense of personal security and freedom."

Seeing this in action is something we can all look forward to when Cameron Carpenter comes to town.

For more information on Cameron Carpenter be sure to check out his website cameroncarpenter.com.

Additional reporting by Kevin James. O&AN

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Nashville Film Festival rolls out the red carpet April 18-25 Several GLBT films to be shown during the festival O&AN REPORTS

It’s time to roll out the red carpet as the Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) celebrates 44 years and prepares to take over Green Hills Regal Cinema 16 April 18-25.

This year’s festival includes the highly anticipated Opening Night film Mud starring Matthew McConaughey and Reese Witherspoon. Mud, directed

by Jeff Nichols, tells the story of two boys who discover a fugitive (McConaughey) hiding out on an island seeking to be reunited with his lover (Witherspoon). Mud earned rave reviews at both Cannes and Sundance and is sure to be a hit with festivalgoers when it screens April 18.

“I’m more excited about this year than ever,” said Artistic Director, Brian Owens. “We have a fantastic offering of films. In addition to our extensive shorts program, we’ll present eight special presentation films and 56 films in competition. Our total cash awards will exceed $40,000. And, there is something for everyone in this year’s lineup.”

And Owens is right. The NaFF released its lineup last month and there are several films that the Middle Tennessee GLBT community should flock to see. O&AN provides some of the highlights: Pit Stop - Pit Stop tells the parallel stories of two gay men in a small Texas town. There’s Gabe: a construction foreman who’s getting over an ill-fated af-

fair with a married man and finds solace in the relationship he still harbors with his ex-wife Shannon and their five-yearold daughter Cindy; and there’s Ernesto: a Latino factory worker in the midst of splitting up with his live-in boyfriend Luis as he receives news from the hospital that his former partner Martin is in a coma. At the end, when Gabe and Ernesto meet each other for a one-night stand–having endured all the struggles and heartbreaks and wondering if they’ll ever find love again–they face the possibility that they might just be meant for each other.

I am Divine - I am Divine is a definitive biographical portrait of Harris Glenn Milstead, a.k.a.

Divine, and honors him in just the way he always craved— as a serious artist and immortal star.

The documentary tells Divine's entire story, from his early days as a misfit youth in Baltimore through his rise to infamy as a cult superstar. Like the characters he portrayed in numerous films, Divine was the ultimate outsider. He transformed himself from a bullied schoolyard fat kid to a larger-than-life personality and underdog royalty as his alter-ego Divine. Divine stood up for millions of gay men and women, female impersonators, punk rockers, the ample figured,

and countless other socially ostracized people. With a completely committed in-your-face style, he blurred the line between performer and personality and revolutionized pop culture.

Laurence Anyways - Written and directed by Xavier Dolan, Laurence Anways tell the story of an impossible love between Fred, a woman, and Laurence, a man who reveals his inner desire to become his true self: a woman. Set during the late 1980s and early 1990s, the story spans a decade, chronicling the doomed love of Fred and Laurence, as well as the trials and tribulations that they face. In addition to Laurence Anyways the NaFF is also screening the 2009 Dolan film I Killed My Mother, which tells semi-autobiographical tale of a young gay man coming of age while struggling with his tortured relationship with his mother.

Two: The Story of Roman and Nyro - Known for his prolific rock and pop songwriting, Two follows Nashvillian Desmond Child and his partner’s loving journey to create a new modern family.

The film combines over 12 years of homes movies and is narrated by their twin 9-year-old sons.

We Always Lie to Strangers - The story of family, community, music and tradition set against the backdrop of Branson, Missouri, a remote Ozark Mountain town that is one of the biggest tourist destinations in the United States.

Here, millions from around the country,

and particularly from the American Midwest, flock for a return to "old fashioned, traditional values" and the family-style entertainment of Branson's 100+ staged music shows, many of which feature families performing together. As Branson faces economic uncertainty and changes in attitudes on social issues, the interwoven sagas of these performing families form a composite both of Branson and of contemporary America.

Out in the Dark - A drama centered on the love affair between two men on

opposite sides of the Mid-East conflict: Palestinian student Nimer and Roy, an Israeli lawyer. Palestinian graduate student Nimr (newcomer Nicholas Jacob) meets Israeli lawyer Roy (Michael Aloni) at a Tel Aviv nightclub.

Their mutual attraction is instant, and they quickly fall in love. Torn between a homeland that would renounce him for his sexual identity, and an Israel that repudiates him for his nationality, Nimr finds a safe haven in Roy, and hopes one day to continue his studies in America.

But when his Israeli student visa is suddenly revoked, he and Roy must work feverishly to keep Nimr from being deported.

Tickets for the Nashville Film Festival go on sale to the general public April 9. Stay up-to-date with the NaFF film schedules and more at nashvillefilmfestival.org or you can find them on Twitter @NaFF and Facebook. com/NashFilmFest. O&AN

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APRIL EVENTS Nashville Fashion Week

April 2-6 • Various events and locations All Access passes available for $350; individual event tickets available as well

For more information and a full schedule of events visit nashvillefashionweek.com

Nashville Pride Presents Annual Turnabout Show April 5 at 9 p.m.

Play Dance Bar 1519 Church Street Proceeds to benefit Nashville Pride

APRIL 5 NGLBTCC Excellence in Business Awards

April 3 • 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Schermerhorn Symphony Center 1 Symphony Center Tickets $50 The Nashville GLBT Chamber of Commerce will celebrate and recognize the achievements of business leaders, entrepreneurs, allies, non-profit organizations, leaders in the arts, and leaders in corporate diversity at this inspirational lunch event presented by CURB Records.

Tickets available online

Nashville in Harmony Concert April 7 at 2 p.m.

Frist Center for the Visual Arts 919 Broadway Free concert

Out & About Presents Girl on Girl Comedy April 3 • 8 p.m. • Zanie’s 2025 8th Ave. S Tickets $10 Available online at ZaniesNash.com or at the door.

For more information visit GirlonGirlComedy.net April 5 • 8 p.m. • OutCentral 1709 Church St

April 7 • 1 p.m. • Mundy Memorial Park 300 Mundy Memorial Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN

Poppy and the Queer Queens of Qomedy April 10 • 7:30 p.m. • Zanie’s 2025 8th Ave. S Tickets $20 General admission; $30 VIP Available online at ZaniesNash.com

Transgender Drop-In with Vickie Davis

April 11 • 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. • OutCentral 1709 Church Street Come chat with Vickie Davis, one of the leaders of the Tennessee Vals, a transgender support group here in Nashville.

Vickie will facilitate an informal discussion for anyone that wants to talk about any and all things transgender. So anyone that wants to participate just show up, and let's chat, whether you identify as transgender or not.

Organ recital with Cameron Carpenter

April 14 • 2 p.m. • Schermerhorn Symphony Center 1 Symphony Place Ticket priced by seat Tickets available online nashvillesymphony.org

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April 23 • All day • Various locations Join the fight against HIV/AIDS by Dining Out for Life.

On April 23 participating restaurants will donate a generous protion of your bill to Nashville CARES. See the Dining Out for Life feature in this month’s issue or visit Diningoutforlife.com/Nashville for more information.

Sarah Silverman in Concert

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Nashville Film Festival

April 18-25 • Showtimes vary • Green Hills Regal Cinema 16 3815 Green Hills Village Dr. For more information on films see the spotlight in this month’s issue or visit nashvillefilmfestival.org

April 19-21 • Various events and locations For more information see the spotlight in this month’s issue or visit the Grizzlies online at grizzliesrugby.org

Nashville Ballet Presents Romeo and Juliet April 26-28 at 7:30 p.m.

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