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FROM DARKNESS TO SIGHT CHRONICLES THE REMARKABLE LIFE JOURNEY OF DR. MING WANG, A WORLD-RENOWNED LASER EYE SURGEON AND PHILANTHROPIST.

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Through his own tenacity and his parents’ tireless efforts to provide a chance of freedom for their son, Ming eventually made his way to America with $50 in his pocket and an American dream in his heart, where against all odds he would earn a PhD in laser physics and graduate magna cumlaude with the highest honors from Harvard Medical School and MIT. He embraced his Christian faith and tackled one of the most important questions of our time—Are faith and science friends or foes?— which led to his invention of a breakthrough biotechnology to restore sight.

To date, Dr. Wang has performed over 55,000 eye procedures and has treated patients from nearly every state in the U.S. and from over 55 countries worldwide. He is considered the “doctor’s doctor,” as he has operated on over 4,000 physicians. Dr. Wang has published 8 textbooks and a paper in the world-renowned journal Nature, holds several U.S. patents and performed the world’s first laser artificial cornea implantation. He is the recipient of the Honor Award from American Academy of

Ophthalmology and the Lifetime Achievement Award from American Chinese Physician Association. Dr. Wang is currently the only surgeon in the state who performs 3D LASIK (18+), 3D Laser Kamra (45+), 3D Forever Young Lens Surgery (50+) and 3D Laser Cataract Surgery (60+).

Dr. Wang established a non-profit foundation which provides sight restoration surgeries for indigent patients who otherwise would never have the opportunity to receive them free-of-charge.

This is a story of one man’s inspirational journey, of turning fear, poverty, persecution and prejudice into healing and love for others. It demonstrates how focus, determination, humility and profound faith can inspire a life that, in turn, impacts that of countless others.

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Contents April 2016 | Vol. xxiii, No. 4

parties 28

Playing a New Tune

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Consummate Combinations

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Family Dinner

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Bootleggers, Bookies and Burlesque—Oh My!

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Soup’s On

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On the Big Screen

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Stars Collide

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Bad Songs for a Good Cause

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Greased Lightnin’

Noted marks 15 years of service—and a new name

Raise a glass to Nashville Wine Auction’s Pairings

An alchemy of old and new friends at Winter Lights

Reviving the Prohibition spirit with Avant Garde

Full bellies and warm hearts at Soup Sunday

Belcourt’s Red Carpet Evening draws largest crowd to date

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Flying High

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Going Mad

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Lights! Camera! Ballet!

Tennessee Kidney Foundation soars with Cirque du Soirée

Adventure Science Center knows how to party

The Ballet Ball celebrates 30 seasons of the Nashville Ballet

features 63

A Breath of Fresh Air

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To Nashville With Love

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The Age of Elegance

Outdoor entertaining ideas from three local experts

Nicole Kidman’s wholehearted devotion to Music City

Carolina Herrera’s style philosophy, design inspiration and successful career

Music legends come together for the T.J. Martell Foundation

The First and The Worst helps Music Health Alliance do its best

Grease is the word at the Interfaith Dental Clinic Gala

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Nicole Kidman in Dolce & Gabbana men’s shirt. Photographed by Ruven Afanador/ Corbis Outline. For more on Nicole, read our exclusive interview with the Academy Award-winning actress on page 71.

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In Our Words In Fashion

14 Behind the Scenes All in the Family—Lauren Moskovitz

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Nuptials

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Taking Vows

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Deconstructing the Dish

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Arts and Galleries

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Best Behavior

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House and Home

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Latest Nashville weddings

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In Full Bloom

Cheesy Goodness

Upcoming visual and performing arts

When the Giving Gets Tough

Eating Healthy, Local and Artisanal—or Not

Calendar of April events

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For starters, did you check out that gorgeous woman on our cover? Nicole Kidman, who is serving as the honorary chair of this year’s Symphony Fashion Show, was gracious enough to grant us an exclusive interview where she opened up about her personal style, the causes that mean the

most to her and all of the reasons she loves Nashville (page 71). As if Nicole wasn’t enough, we also had the incredible opportunity to chat with this year’s SFS featured designer, Carolina Herrera. After 35 years in the fashion industry, the revered designer is still at the top of her field, producing impeccable looks for the modern woman. She shared her design inspiration, style philosophy and business advice with us on page 75.

Rounding out this beatiful issue is our outdoor entertaining feature. We worked with three of the city’s most talented event planners to bring you stunning ideas for springtime parties. Follow their fabulous tips on page 63—your backyard will never look better!

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In case you don’t remember, Mosko’s Muncheonette and newsstand was a mainstay on Elliston Place from 1977 until the early 2000s, when Scott and Cindy Moskovitz sold the shop and moved to California.

People came for the news, off-color greeting cards, coffee and one sandwich: the Turkey Munch.

Scott and Cindy’s daughter Lauren grew up surrounded by cooking, at home and at Mosko’s. She had always baked as a hobby, but when she and her mother found out they had Celiac disease, her hobby became a mission to transform lackluster glutenfree options into treats she and her gluten-free peers could actually enjoy.

She never imagined that mission would bring her back full circle—to reignite the Mosko’s brand.

Scott and Cindy landed back in Nashville in 2006, and Lauren followed in 2014, honing her baking craft while working in the kitchen at Miel.

In the meantime, she met chef Alex Grainger while visiting New York, and

they started dating long distance. He moved to Nashville last summer and became executive chef at Silo.

In August, Lauren started Little Mosko’s Bakeshop out of her home kitchen, selling her baked goods directly to customers and coffee shops. By the holidays, she and Alex were scrambling to deliver 5,000 cookies. With her goodies gaining a following and the Little Mosko’s brand conjuring memories of the newsstand, Lauren and Alex knew it was time to act when a space opened up in the trolley barns just south of Broadway.

And so, Little Mosko’s Muncheonette & Bakeshop was born.

There’s no newsstand, but the Turkey Munch has a permanent spot on the rotating sandwich list. “It’s a turkey sandwich. Like, let’s be real here,” says Lauren, “But ... people remember it and have a relationship with it.” So Alex, who brings his extensive expertise to the savory menu, makes it just how people remember. And Lauren’s gluten-free version of Mosko’s chocolate chunk cookie will make you forget what gluten is.

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The Color for a Cure More than 250 women, plus a few men, gathered at Hillwood Country Club for the 14th annual Women Against MS Luncheon. The event brings together women living with multiple sclerosis, others affected by the disease, and friends, family and supporters for a stirring and inspirational afternoon. The affair’s unforgettable signature is the cakes. Favorite purveyors of baked goods across the city donate the dessert in a variety of flavors to grace tables as centerpieces. (And one lucky person at each table gets to take home the delicious treat at the end of the luncheon.) This year, The Cupcake Collection provided varying flavors of their sweets for each place setting.

fight against MS. She pointed out Heather’s pashmina—in orange, of course—and emphasized that it is no longer a color to wear only for Halloween. After the impassioned speakers and a moving video, everyone left looking forward to the day when MS stands for “mystery solved,” and they will attend a celebration luncheon rather than a fundraising one. Until then, we will all be wearing orange!

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The Ballet Ball is known for celebrating multiple styles of dance and genres of music, and there was nowhere that was more evident than this year’s Chairman’s Party. Held at Mount Richmore—the Love Circle hilltop manse owned by Joan and John Rich—the shindig was the perfect mix of country and class.

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Among those enjoying the quintessential Music City night was Sharon’s Lara Derryberry, Mary Earthman co-chair Mary Morgan Ketchel, honorary chair Sandra Lipman, Nashville Ballet’s CEO and artistic director Paul After everyone sat down to a Vasterling, Marsha and Chuck Blackyummy salad of mixed greens, thymeburn, Mark Humphreys, Emily Hastroasted grapes, candied walnuts, ings, Amy and Owen Joyner, Jennifer apples and pears, a wedge of brie and Puryear, LaRawn Scaife Rhea, Susan grilled chicken with a light orange Short Jones, Kindy Hensler, Patsy vinaigrette, they were welcomed by Wiegel, Jay Joyner, Laurie Eskind, Demetria Kalodimos, a tireless advocate in the fight against MS, followed by Andrea Lindsley, Karen Stone and Heather Wright, who all spoke of the devastating effects of this disease.

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We look forward to any event that includes live animals! The night Kathryn and David Brown opened their doors to members of the Claws, Paws and Jaws Donor Society was no different. Zoo president Rick Schwartz, board chair Julie Walker and a rotating selection of zoo residents with the aforementioned claws, paws or jaws welcomed guests in the foyer.

The party was held in honor of the society members, but the real guests of honor were the exotic members of the Animal Ambassador Program.

Everyone enjoyed petting and playing with, as well as learning about, creatures such as a red-tail boa, palm cockatoo and South American armadillo. (Who knew that those roadside scavenging turkey vultures play a crucial role in keeping our environment disease free?) But it was Wilbur that captured everyone’s attention and hearts. The energetic 3-month-old Palawan binturong born at our zoo— the first of his subspecies to be born in the United States—spent the entire evening literally crawling from one guest to the next. The furry carnivore must have a sophisticated palate because finger foods such as crispy fish tacos with avocado and cilantro and crab cakes with lemon remoulade from Kristen Winston Catering certainly caught his attention.

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A large gathering of interested readers met at the home of Jessica and Dan Viner for the inaugural meeting of the Carnegie Society Book Club.

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Supporters of the Frist Center for the Visual Arts sampled a taste of Madrid at the Frist Gala Patrons Party.

The intimate gathering brought together some 130 art enthusiasts for a private party at our city’s beloved art museum. In celebration of the upcoming gala (being held April 9), guests were treated to a private tour of Treasures from the House of Alba: 500 Years of Art and Collecting. The

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Secrecy swirls for months as plans fall into place for each year’s Swan Ball.

Recently, Barbara and Greg Hagood opened their home to very curious Swan Ball committee members for the always exciting Unveiling Party.

Swan Ball co-chairs Elizabeth Akers and Nan Cox seemed relieved to finally share the grand plans for the 54th Swan Ball. But before the big announcements, guests speculated about the details over cocktails and bites from Kristen Winston.

The chatter ended quickly when it was time for the reveal. Following a brief welcome, Elizabeth and Nan introduced this year’s designer, Jung Lee—the founder of the New York-based Fête, an event production company whose client list includes Natalia Bulgari. Jung will interpret the theme “Chic Garden Elegance” by creating a microcosm of Cheekwood in Co-chairs Elizabeth Dennis the tent on June 4. This year’s featured and Daphne Butler jeweler will be Lillian H. Ostergard.

Lillian and her husband, Derek Ostergard, design fine and custom pieces.

The co-chairs welcomed Derek, who brought an impressive array of their baubles infused with “a sense of joy, grace and humor.”

The biggest surprise of the night brought huge applause: Reba McEntire will be the headline entertainer! Everyone is looking forward to the multi Jana and Ansel Davis, Judith Bracken award-winning singer and Nashville gal performing a selection exhibit, which includes more than of her 35 No. 1 hits.

130 paintings belonging to the noFollowing the announcements, lable family, is the inspiration for this dies crowded around Derek’s case to year’s black-tie fundraiser. view the custom works, trying to deThe talented teams from Big cide which piece might look best with Events and The Tulip Tree transtheir gowns. Seen gazing at the jewelformed the museum with floral ry were Julia Jarman, Jane MacLeod, arrangements and décor in deep Clare Armistead, Kathryn Brown, red and pink. Guitarist Witold TuKaren Moore, Caylen Jarman, Gralodziecki provided flamenco tunes ham Meadors, Elizabeth Nichols, during the cocktail hour, which inBetsy Brittain, Meredith Weigel, cluded Spanish-style passed appetizKarlan Garrard, Sissy Wilson, Jane ers of albóndigas (meatballs), gambas Haggard, Laurie Farris, Nancy Deaal ajillo (garlic shrimp) and chorizo ton and Mimi DeCamp. empanadas. The seated three-course dinner from Johnny Haffner started with a salad topped with artichokes and sweet peppers. A pheasant catalan picada served as the entrée, and guests savored poached pear with dulce de leche for dessert.

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Farewell to the Crawleys For fans of Downton Abbey, the series finale meant an end to the Crawley family’s adventures, but for supporters of Nashville Public Television, it also meant an end to the fabulous Downton themed parties that have been happening since the series’ early seasons. For years, NPT has been giving us all an excuse to channel our inner noble ladies and gents, don our finest ’20s apparel and party like an aristocrat. As the series finale approached, NPT’s A Finale Affair gave fans of the show one last chance to bid their farewells to the family—and

servants—that we’ve all grown to love over six seasons.

Held at the Noah Liff Opera Center, the party allowed guests to watch the last episode hours before it aired. Beth Curley—looking spectacular, as always, in a Barb and Jim Jones, Beth Curley, Nelson costume on loan from and Trish Andrews Nashville Rep, which has dressed her for every Downton Abbey event—admitted that Prior to the finale viewing, guests she’s had the DVD of the finale on her posed one last time in front of the desk for weeks but never watched it.

Downton Abbey backdrop and along“I realized a long time ago if I watch side cardboard cutouts of favorite it in advance, I’ll spill the beans,” she characters like Lady Mary, Anna said. “It’s self-preservation, really.” and John Bates, Lord Grantham and

Thomas Barrow. A trunk show from FABU featured lavish hats and periodappropriate jewelry, the perfect lastminute addition to costumes—not that this crowd needed much help.

Despite the fact that this was an afternoon gathering, there were evening gowns, tuxes, top hats and feather boas aplenty.

Following a riveting live auction—which included a 12-day European cruise concluding with a visit to Highclere Castle (where the show was filmed), the famous castle backdrop and the character cutouts—it was time for the show! The audience cheered and applauded as the beloved residents of Downton Abbey finally found their happily ever afters.

Before the crowd went into withdrawal, Beth announced that the Biltmore’s Dressing Downton exhibit will be coming to Cheekwood in 2017. Perhaps there will be another Downton Abbey party yet!

Prima Ballerina As the Ballet Ball rapidly approached, co-chairs Mary Morgan Ketchel and Sharon Sandahl, along with Judith and Richard Bracken, hosted the Patrons Party at Prima in the Gulch. The stunning restaurant, which boasts a magnificent Bruce Munro light fixture, was adorned with a touch of colorful bohemian flair for the gathering.

Jessica Bracken designed the most charming pink floral arrangements, accented with teal tutus, to grace tabletops throughout the restaurant.

As the crowd mingled throughout the restaurant, servers passed delectable hors d’œuvres of butternut squash arancini, octopus bites with olives and ricotta toast with figs. They were the

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Nashville’s preeminent hat event, Steeplechase, is almost here! Complete your ensemble with a hat from Fanny & June. Milliner Anna Zeitlin is the creative force behind the line of handmade special occasion and everyday hats. It began 10 years ago when she entered a Charleston hat shop and fell in love with the art of millinery. After that trip, the Columbia College Chicago film major got her hands on every hat-making book she could find, used skills learned in her fashion classes and began making her own hats.

(Anna comes by her creative talents naturally—her mom is Janice Zeitlin.)

She realized that she wanted to pursue a career in millinery and left her job at HBO to hone her skills with hat designer Louise Green.

She has continued to learn under the best. In 2011, she studied under Jean-Pierre Tritz, master hatmaker for Jean Paul Gaultier’s haute couture collections; Ian Bennett, whose feather designs have adorned Queen Elizabeth’s head; and Jane Smith, leading theatrical milliner whose credits include the Harry Potter series. Most recently, she studied with Anya Caliendo, the New York couture milliner whose hats appear in international editions of Vogue.

Under her Fanny & June label, Anna has participated in Nashville and Los Angeles fashion weeks and designed the hats for Studio Tenn’s My Fair Lady. But her real passion is making hats for special occasions, such as her “For the Races” hats currently available at Gus Mayer. Her everyday hats can be found at Sisters of Nature, and she’s also happy to create custom designs for women and men. To view these hats or for more information, go to fannyandjune.com.

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Bring the Outdoors In It wasn’t even a year ago that Steve Soderholm launched Ranger Station Supply Co., but you wouldn’t know it from the way his brand has flourished.

The full-time touring musician starting making candles on a whim during one of his breaks at home. But what started as an attempt to create less feminine scents for himself quickly turned into a full-time job creating a slew of nature-inspired candles, cleverly hand poured into whiskey glasses.

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In a New Light The Gulch’s antique shops recently welcomed a new neighbor when Artifacts relocated to Eighth Avenue from its White Bridge Pike location. After more than 20 years in the antiques business, Randy Farmer and Michael Moore continue to carry some of the most spectacular iron pieces and lighting fixtures in the region. Now they have high ceilings and a bright space to display their marvelous selection of chandeliers, sconces, chests, tables and accessories. Although Michael says the square footage is about the same, it feels much bigger. Maybe it’s because the merchandise, which ranges from 18th century to modern-day vintage, is all on one level. Perhaps it’s that so many items hang from the ceiling or that light fills the airy space.

Other than the new location, shoppers can be assured that Artifacts remains the same. Randy and Michael still make several trips a year to Europe—primarily France and Belgium—to handpick antiques and ensure the high-quality items their customers have come to expect. Lighting will remain their specialty with selections that cover all tastes and styles. Interior designers and landscape architects know they can find the perfect salvaged window grate and collaborate to design consoles, lanterns and planters. Not only will the owner have a unique piece, they also have the story that goes with it.

Visit Artifacts, at 601 Eighth Ave. S., on a regular basis to see the newest additions to their inventory of tempting antiques—and to be greeted at the door by Michael’s corgis, Samson and Ashby. photo by eric england

Superb Service When it comes to home entertaining, it could be argued that nothing is more important than the food, but once you slave over the stove for hours (or better yet, hire a caterer to whip up fantastic snacks for your guests), you can’t display it on any old plate. That’s where Leanne McQueen from McQueen Pottery comes in. Her beautiful pottery is made with you in mind. “I want the meal that you spent hours [preparing] to plate well on dishware that has the same amount of thought and love [put] into it,” she says. photo courtesy of mcqueen pottery Based in eastern Tennessee, McQueen Pottery specializes in handcrafted dinnerware with timeless appeal. Leanne’s aesthetic is simple and clean with a modern touch, making the pieces right at home in nearly any kitchen. She also creates with functionality at the forefront, relying on the expertise of area chefs as she’s plotting out her designs and testing glazes. The end result is a thoughtfully curated collection of classic pieces that Leanne hopes will be treasured by their owners and eventually passed down to future generations.

McQueen Pottery is sold as individual pieces or as five-piece plate settings for service of six, eight or 12. Their current collection can be purchased at mcqueenpottery.com or in various galleries across the South. In Nashville, McQueen Pottery is carried at Bliss Home. They also have an exclusive collection sold at Blackberry Farm that utilizes ashes from the fireplace at the property’s fine dining restaurant, The Barn, to make the dinnerware’s light gray glaze.

Leanne intends to continue to build the company slowly and thoughtfully, giving painstaking thought to every new product she creates. Expect to see new items released this spring and summer, with many more beautiful styles in the works.

phthalate-free oils. Whereas common candles use paraffin wax, which releases carcinogens into the air, soy wax allows for a clean burn.

And for those of us who aren’t experts on the candle front, detailed instructions are included on the Ranger Station website to help prevent tunneling and maximize the burn time of each candle.

The beauty of the whiskey glass is that it can actually be used for its original purpose once the candle reaches its last burn, and step-by-step instructions on the website make it easy to turn it into a drinking vessel for your favorite whiskey or cocktail.

Ranger Station just added two new scents, Tobacco + Musk and Oakmoss, to the collection of outdoorsy fragrances that include Amber + Clove and Leather + Pine, which Steve describes as “the perfect blend between sophistication and the desire to be outside whenever possible.”

If you find yourself in need of a regular Ranger Station fix, Steve offers memberships with a monthly delivery to your doorstep. For more information, visit rangerstationsupply.co, or pick up a Ranger Station candle at Abednego, Sisters of Nature, Absolution, Frothy Monkey or Jack Randall.

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Playing a New Tune Noted marks 15 years of service—and a new name

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he inaugural Noted: Songs, Sips & Stories celebrated a huge milestone for the Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee—15 years of offering hope, help and support to those affected by eating disorders and disordered eating. The event at City Winery certainly lived up to its name with an enticing selection of wines and craft beers, satisfying options from the house menu, and the promised songs and stories from Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Brett James and country/bluegrass singer Carly Pearce.

Pre-concert, patrons attended a reception in their honor, enjoying a chance to socialize before the entertainment began. Following cocktails, they selected from a buffet chock-full of hearty foods like coq au vin and ratatouille lasagna and savored brownies topped with brittle for dessert. When the doors opened, guests were quick to find their seats in the concert hall and order beverages and bites before the concert began. It wasn’t long before Brett and Carly had everyone laughing between songs. Songwriter Barry Dean and artist Steven Lee Olsen joined them onstage; the music and fun more than doubled as the foursome sang and played together.

The big excitement of the night came with the announcement that EDCT is changing its name to Renewed. The new moniker amplifies the mission and is more reflective of the variety of services and programs offered by the nonprofit.

(The yoga and painting programs are two activities not immediately associated with eating disorders.) With the positive name change, the agency hopes to become more approachable to those they already serve as well as those searching for help for themselves or a loved one. As the evening of song, hope and fellowship came to an end, guests went home looking forward to next year’s Noted and to another 15 years as Renewed continues to be Tennessee’s premier resource to fight disordered eating and promote healthy body image and positive relationships with food.

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The weekend kicked off on Thursday night with vintner dinners taking place in 17 homes and restaurants across Nashville. In these intimate settings, connoisseurs of wine and food met the winemakers, tasted their wines and enjoyed special menus from featured chefs.

At Friday night’s Wined Up!, an enthusiastic group keen on wine packed The Rosewall. This evening was definitely Nashville’s primo tasting event with over 26 vintners pouring more than 70 wines. In between sips, the crowd grazed on delicious bites served by chefs from Austin and from each of M Street’s eateries. All of this fueled some lavish bidding on the tempting silent auction, which contained a “Monumental Tasting of Bordeaux” at $3,000 a pop and premium lots of exceptional vintages perfect for beginning or building a collection.

The pinnacle of the weekend took place Saturday night at the highly anticipated Pairings gourmet dinner held at The Rosewall. Austin chefs Sonya Coté of East Eden, Harold Marmulstein of Salty Sow and Andrew Wiseheart of Contigo and Gardner joined Husk’s Brian Baxter, Kayne Prime’s Robert Grace and Etch’s Megan Williams to design a remarkable six-course meal. Each chef began working in December to create the perfect pairing for his or her assigned California wine.

During the spirited live auction, auctioneer Charles Antin had diners putting down their forks and raising their paddles to bid on one-of-a-kind trips and experiences naturally revolving around wine.

Whether they attended one night or all three, gourmands savored delicious wine and great food. More importantly, this crowd showed overwhelming generosity with its contributions to Nashville Wine Auction to fund cancer-related programs and, ultimately, to win the battle against cancer.

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t was like coming home. Winter Lights, benefiting Family and Children’s Service, felt warm and welcoming as guests gathered in the breezeway at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center. Longtime volunteers mingled with new board members, hugging and enjoying an evening breeze that held the promise of spring. Nashville’s favorite strolling guitarist, David Anderson, played familiar tunes, past hits from a mixture of genres that reflected the makeup of the crowd. We saw familiar faces from a variety of backgrounds—from HCA execs to local pulpit denizens to power real estate agents like Gail Greil (who had dropped by the GNAR dinner for her award), plus plenty of Werthans and Eskinds. Steve Eskind sported a professorial goatee that wife Laurie said “looks like a cross between Kenny Rogers and Col. Sanders.” Whatever. On Steve; we think it works.

Inside the banquet hall, tables draped in electric blue were topped with dendrobium orchids from Thailand and flowering cherry blossoms. And then the place really came alive, starting with comfort food from Emily Frith of the Corner Market, another timeless Nashville favorite. Dinner featured braised short ribs over cheese grits and ended with a wow: flourless chocolate torte with orange sabayon sauce and grated orange rind.

Executive director Michael McSurdy led the core business of the night, presentations that had heads nodding with approval and affection. Sarah Ann Ezzell presented the Mary Jane Werthan Award to William Liles. Jane Corcoran presented an enormous silver Revere bowl to Caroline and Rob McNeilly, the Jane Eskind Award honorees. Videos illuminated why each terrific person was honored and highlighted a few FCS programs that have become indispensable in Nashville.

The whole thing wrapped up with remarks from Marlene Moses, who left the crowd inspired to give, followed by a little dancing led by Erik Blue Band and a few sweet nibbles in the foyer. It was just enough to make everybody promise to come back again next year.

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Bootleggers, Bookies and Burlesque—Oh My! Reviving the Prohibition spirit with Avant Garde

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or Nashville CARES’ annual Avant Garde fundraiser, more than 400 guests— many dressed in the suggested Roaring ’20s attire—slipped into The Platform for a modern-day speakeasy bash. The Platform, tucked away in a neighborhood near downtown, was the perfect venue for a Prohibition-style party with a secretive yet swanky vibe. While these partygoers may have missed the original Prohibition (thank goodness!), they gamely played the parts of bootleggers, bookies and burlesque dancers, hitting multiple bars in the room in between placing bets at the gaming tables. Boudoirs draped with gauzy curtains offered private seating for VIP guests.

The Chef and I once again catered a beauteous buffet of options including sliders, bacon-wrapped figs, rum-roasted pork tenderloin and antipasta martinis, and VIP boudoir guests got a late-night breakfast in bed with mini waffles stuffed with buttermilk fried chicken salad, homemade bacon hash bruschetta and bloody mary shrimp shooters. If anyone had any room after that, there was plenty of whiskey toffee popcorn, cherry bourbon crème brûlée and moonshine-drenched bread pudding.

There was no shortage of entertainment for the evening, over which beloved emcee The Princess reigned. The gorgeous gals from Music City Burlesque teased and tempted the crowd; actors from the Nashville Repertory Theatre offered a glimpse of Chicago; and The Gnarly Parkers kept the dance floor full in between each act. As if this wasn’t enough to keep the attention of everyone in the room, the always ample silent auction gave guests the opportunity to have one too many glasses of bourbon and splurge on unique items ranging from one-of-a-kind paintings to concert tickets and autographed memorabilia.

But Avant Garde isn’t just about dressing up and having fun; the event serves as one of the largest fundraisers for Nashville CARES, enabling the nonprofit to provide education, support and advocacy services to more than 55,000 Middle Tennesseans affected by HIV/AIDS every year. We’ll drink to that!

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Soup’s On Full bellies and warm hearts at Soup Sunday

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fter 23 years, Our Kids’ Soup Sunday rolled out yet another amazing spread by nearly 50 local culinary artisans whose soup was undeniably delicious.

With 1,500 people filling Nissan Stadium, the warm sun and great cause attracted bright faces of every age. Many crowd favorites returned, including last year’s winners Noshville, Trattoria Il Mulino and Aquarium Restaurant, while newcomers The Sutler and Cochon Butcher satisfied tummies with hearty flavors such as Beer Cheese Soup and Chicken and Andouille Gumbo. While waiting in line to sample of some of the best soup in town, kids enjoyed balloon animals and festive face paint while adults were pleasantly distracted by massage tables and a silent auction that offered goodies from classic Batch Nashville treasures to Carden Avenue jewelry.

Co-chairs Stephen Rutledge and Caroline Patterson were “soup-erbly” prepared hosts as they laughingly sported tasting spoons around their necks. Celebrity judges—including PGA golfer Brandt Snedeker, Lightning 100’s Dan Buckley and Chopped winner Kristin Beringson—had the toughest job of the day awarding three restaurants with “the best soup in Nashville.” Lightning 100, longtime sponsors of Soup Sunday, also upped the ante this year by awarding free advertising packages to all three winners. Attendees were not disappointed. Winning the People’s Choice Award was reigning champ Aquarium Restaurant with Winner Winner Chicken Dinner, while the Rainforest Cafe won the Judge’s Choice Award for Green Chili Chicken. Finally, Broadway Brewhouse & Mojo Grill took home the Most Creative Award with their tasty twist: Cajun Kitchen Sink.

However, the real winner of the day was Our Kids; over $160,000 was raised to support their hard work providing medical evaluations and crisis counseling for children and their families dealing with child sexual abuse. “It’s a great family event that’s for a great cause,” volunteer Lindsay Jacques noted. Supporters could not agree more as they all left with full bellies and warm hearts.

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On the Big Screen Belcourt’s Red Carpet Evening draws largest crowd to date

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n Christmas Eve, the Belcourt Theatre closed its doors for an estimated six months of extensive renovations not only to preserve the historic structure but to expand and upgrade our cherished art house theater. Hence, for the 15th annual Red Carpet Evening fundraiser, the festivities had to be moved to a building that wasn’t under massive construction.

Once again led by chairs Amos Gott and Holly Hoffman (who would both later be honored with the Belcourt’s Papa Joe Lightman Award), the team of volunteers relocated the fête to the War Memorial Auditorium, which shares a birth year with the Belcourt. Both structures were built in 1925, and both still serve as centers of art, culture, community and celebration in our city. As guests walked into the room, the giant movie screen anchored on the stage displayed footage from Oscar red carpet arrivals past, artfully assembled by Belcourt staff.

Aptly, our own mayor and longtime Belcourt supporter, Megan Barry, was among the first to welcome the crowd (which, according to Holly, was the biggest to date). Megan, who chaired the event a decade ago, spoke of the theater’s importance in our community and raved about executive director Stephanie Silverman’s initiative to take the organization to the next level. Masters of ceremonies Brad Schmitt (The Tennessean) and Stephanie Langston (WKRN) entertained the crowd as the 88th annual Academy Awards began.

During commercial breaks, attendees hit the incredible spread of food from Whole Foods (including one of our favorite features from previous Red Carpet Evenings—the candy bar) and paired their goodies with glasses of bubbly or local brews. Tables filled with silent auction items flanked each side of the massive room, tempting bidders with unique jewelry, restaurant gift cards, luxurious getaways and priceless one-of-a-kind items. (We must know: who scored the coat from Inglourious Basterds?)

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Music legends come together for the T.J. Martell Foundation

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he T.J. Martell Foundation has no problem attracting entertainment industry legends to its annual Honors Gala, and from one look at the honorees, which included the incomparable Kenny Rogers, it’s not hard to see why.

When you factor in the mission of this organization to fund cancer, leukemia and AIDS research, it’s obvious why this annual fundraiser has become one of the hottest tickets in town.

Chip Esten, who returned for the fourth year as emcee, put it best when he said, “In a town full of amazing fundraisers and events, this is one of the jewels.”

And Chip, who opened the show with a cover of David Bowie’s “Heroes,” admitted that sharing the stage with a star-studded lineup that included Don Henley, Ronnie Milsap and Joe Walsh was a bit surreal. “Those are people that didn’t just change music history; they changed individual lives. They changed the way I lived my life,” he told us before the show. “It’s almost otherworldly to finally be meeting them, let alone playing on the same stage.”

Scott Borchetta, who has been supporting T.J. Martell Foundation since the ’80s, was on hand to present the Frances Preston Outstanding Music Industry Achievement Award to CMT president Brian Philips. “Brian Philips has become a very good friend of mine over the last 20 years, and to honor him—and to be able to roast him a little bit—is an opportunity that I couldn’t pass up,” he said.

Scott wasn’t the only one supporting an old friend. Don Henley, who was a teen when he first met Kenny Rogers, served as presenter and performer for Kenny’s Lifetime Entertainment Achievement Award. “I met [Don] when he was 17, and I took him to LA and produced an album for him,” Kenny said. “So we’ve been friends for a long time, and it’s very sweet that he’s doing this. It means a lot.”

Other honorees of the night included Jennifer Pietenpol, director of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (Medical Research Advancement Award), FedEx (Outstanding Global Citizenship Award) and Aubrey Harwell (Spirit of Nashville Award). The real star of the night, however, was the T.J. Martell Foundation, which raised a record-breaking $500,000 for the fight against cancer, leukemia and AIDS.

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Bad Songs for a Good Cause The First and The Worst helps Music Health Alliance do its best

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long line of fans waited patiently for the doors to open at City Winery for a night of “really bad songs by really good writers” at the second annual The First and The Worst. You may think successful songwriters Jessi Alexander, Bobby Braddock, Lee Brice or Garth Brooks have never written a bad song, but it’s only because they wisely did not record it! On this sold-out night, the foursome boldly shared never-before-heard tunes to benefit Music Health Alliance, the nonprofit that helps members of the music industry find healthcare solutions.

Before the entertainment began, guests checked out a silent auction brimming with music-related items. Auction chair Mari-Kate Hopper and team rounded up autographed and illustrated handwritten lyrics of No. 1 hits, signed guitars and, of course, an autographed copy of Trisha Yearwood’s Trisha’s Table to contribute to the evening’s success.

Event founder and co-chair Sandy Knox thanked everyone for “giving life to Music Row” by supporting the night and the cause, and host Peter Cooper promised fans “a raucous evening of terribleness.” The crowd laughed uproariously as each star sang their worst song and cheered wildly to vote Bobby winner of the Crappy Award—a tiny, shiny trash can—for the worst of the worst. The music continued long past the “firsts” with Jon Randall joining Jessi, Trisha dueting with Jessi and Garth and all singing some of their biggest hits.

Since 2013, Music Health Alliance has secured over $10.8 million and served more than 4,100 music industry professionals during medical crises. On this night, the stars who brought their first and worst gave their best to help raise more than $230,000 to “heal the music” by advocating for, and providing access to, healthcare services for the music community.

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Greased Lightnin’ Grease is the word at the Interfaith Dental Clinic Gala

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he Interfaith Dental Clinic’s annual gala, which cleverly changes its theme every year, encouraged guests to channel their inner Sandy Olsson and Danny Zuko for this year’s Grease-inspired fête. The ’50s shindig was held at one of the coolest and most fitting party venues in town, the Lane Motor Museum.

The 150 rare vintage automobiles on display were the perfect backdrop and conversation piece for this costumed crowd.

Speaking of the costumes, we saw just about every ’50s trope imaginable—poodle skirts, bobby socks, saddle shoes, leather jackets, cuffed jeans, white T-shirts, pedal pushers and more. Co-chairs Pam and Nick Paul were the quintessential Rydell High couple, with her in a cheerleading uniform and him in a letterman’s sweater. Chief development officer Beverly Grant was a spot-on Principal McGee and even used the signature xylophone tune from the movie to get the crowd’s attention before announcements. The servers from Chef ’s Market joined in on the fun as well, competing with one another for the best costume as they served sliders from colorful plastic cafeteria trays. A buffet offered up comforting classics like burgers, grilled cheese and fries, and over at the bar, the bartenders donned diner uniforms as they whipped up spiked milkshakes and dreamsicle cocktails.

Guests stayed busy posing for photos with the classic cars, paying a visit to the makeshift soda shop (complete with black-and-white checkered floor and laminated menus) and watching the musical projected onto the wall at the “drive-in.”

All the while, the Grease soundtrack blared through the museum, drawing brave souls out onto the dance floor. It was the type of creative and memorable evening that created a lot of smiles, something this crowd of dental professionals is known for doing time and again.

Tom and Beverly Grant, Co-chairs Pam and Nick Paul

Pascal and Tammy Pulley, Jamie Vallecorsa, Kevon and Ruth Edmonds, George Adams

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Flying High Tennessee Kidney Foundation soars with Cirque du Soirée

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ennessee Kidney Foundation’s spring fundraiser, Cirque du Soirée, brought the whimsical world of Cirque du Soleil to the Omni Nashville Hotel.

Co-chairs Shanna Belott and Josephine VanDevender envisioned a fascinating evening for the well-dressed crowd. Music from the famed troupe’s shows filled the air during the cocktail hour. Lyra aerialists from local circus troupe Beyond Wings floated overhead, performing acrobatic feats on their hoops while a stilt walker and elfin contortionist mingled with guests.

The magical mood continued into the ballroom. Guests entered the space to find dramatic lighting, red draped walls, and tables dressed with black tablecloths and deep red runners, topped with vases of red roses surrounded by scattered rose petals. The entertainment resumed as outstanding a cappella group Breath of Soul sang a wide range of songs including a clever mashup of Michael Jackson and Queen hits. Guests quickly grabbed their phones to capture the mesmerizing performance as aerialists on silks twisted and turned to the music. During a delicious dinner featuring grilled petite beef tenderloin and shrimp, the fun continued as Beyond Wings contortionists and jugglers roamed from table to table amazing guests with their skills.

In the spirited live auction, Mac Hardcastle encouraged adventure seekers to bid on experiences, such as astronaut training at Kennedy Space Center or playing NASCAR driver for a day, and spurred on less adventurous types to bid on trips to a PGA championship tournament or Napa Valley. Not long after the bidding was done, Soulshine Family Band (minus The Voice contestant Adam Wakefield) brought the house down with their brand of blues and groove tunes. The dancing and laughter continued late into the night. Spirits still soared as guests headed home from the playful evening, knowing that funds were raised for a serious cause—the Tennessee Kidney Foundation’s continued fight to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans affected by kidney disease, providing them with the best life possible.

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Josh Trusley, Dave and Heather Fentress, Brooke Trusley

Going Mad Adventure Science Center knows how to party

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hen it comes to planning activities at a party, it seems like no one has more fun than the co-chairs of the Adventure Science Center’s Mad Bash! The ladies at the helm this year—Tricia Drake, Kelly Mayes and Amanda Sekulow—had a blast coming up with ideas to make the party as unique and enlightening as the museum, which ignites the curiosities of some 300,000 visitors annually. Fortunately, every new idea the co-chairs concocted was tackled with gusto by the incredible staff.

“It was so great to come up with an idea and have such a talented team bring it to life,” the co-chairs said. “There was nothing that we came up with that they couldn’t do.” Even the centerpieces—colorful interstellar gel that was placed in beakers of various shapes and sizes—were meant to encourage hands-on interaction. Guests were allowed to touch the gel and were even provided instructions for how to make it at home using a simple combination of water, glue, food coloring and borax.

Throughout the museum, revelers had no shortage of scientific experiments to participate in. In addition to the 170-plus interactive exhibits always on display at Adventure Science Center, there were mad scientists positioned throughout the facility with experiential activities. Guests could build their own robots, make holograms with their cell phones, catch a falling star and create electronic beats using inanimate objects. Upstairs, at the Exploding Crystal Ball booth, liquid nitrogen was used to inflate—and pop—balloons. At Super Laser 101, revelers learned about various lasers, how they’re affected by lenses, and how powerful and dangerous they can be. Live Mad Scientist shows were playing every 30 minutes in Eureka Theater and the Sudekum Planetarium.

In its second year, the Mad Bash ( formerly Scientia Soirée) is a reboot of the beloved Cumberland Caper. As co-chair Tricia said, “There’s not another party like it in town.” We’ll second that!

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Color was the overarching theme of the night from the décor to the dresses.

Women, clearly inspired by the arrival of spring-like temperatures, turned heads in shades of red, coral, teal (coined as Ballet blue this year) and, of course, soft pink, always a favorite at this cherished event. As dazzling as the crowd looked, they paled in comparison to the ballerinas on display in the lobby, outfitted in the dreamy dresses made from flowers and greenery. Perfectly poised throughout the evening, they looked like ethereal garden fairies greeting the crowd.

The Laura Turner Concert Hall was a vivid display of pink and Ballet blue with colorful flowers anchoring each table. Following a four-course French-inspired dinner from Chef ’s Market, co-chairs Mary Morgan Ketchel and Sharon Sandahl welcomed guests and kicked off the program. But first, they charmingly led the audience in a series of claps for the cameras. (The “golf clap” took two takes— apparently, this crowd wanted to cheer with gusto!)

Tiffany Fallon, looking flawless in a beaded Sherri Hill gown, served as emcee for the show, which began with “Black Swan Pas de Deux” (starring Alexandra Meister, our December 2014 cover girl!) and an excerpt from Carmina Burana.

Dance Network’s David Medeiros and Julie Stadler’s rhythm ballroom routine got the crowd fired up for three original pieces choreographed to live performances

by Jana Kramer, Karla Davis and Victoria Banks. Songwriter Tia Sillers, recipient of the inaugural Synergy Award, concluded the program with a performance of her hit song, “I Hope You Dance,” the perfect message before Rhythm Nation took the stage and encouraged everyone to hit the dance floor.

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A Breath of Fresh Air Temperatures are heating up, and the city is in bloom—what better time to get outdoors with the ones you love? Spice up your springtime entertaining routine with a little help from three of Nashville’s most talented event planners. Amos Gott of AmosEvents, Bruce Pittman of Bruce Pittman Inc., and Molly Sohr of Big Events breathe new life into tired backyard barbecues with fresh ideas that you can recreate at home—or better yet, hire them to do the work for you!

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Spring Break Brunch

The Pencil Factory colored pencil set ($14) >> Hester & Cook

Functional and pretty, these pinecone shakers bring some natural wonder to the table

Celebrate the arrival of spring with bright and beautiful hues! For this spring break brunch, Molly Sohr utilized a classic palette of black, white and gold and added powerful pops of color with magnificent florals arranged in modern, geometric vessels.

For a brunch gathering that’s both classy and comfortable, Molly recommends incorporating household items—like throw pillows from your living room or decorative accessories from your bookshelf—to warm up your outdoor spaces. As for the menu, stick to simple dishes that can be purchased or prepared ahead of time and that don’t take away time from your guests. Her most important tip? Stay true to yourself and your style. Avoid overly trendy ideas so the party feels truly unique and truly “you” through and through.

Pinecone salt and pepper shakers ($15) >> West Elm

The black-and-white paper runner gives a great look for less Black-and-white floral paper runner ($22) >> Hester & Cook

Molly is a full-service event planner with Big Events.

Her friendly personality and can-do attitude help her clients relax as she brings their events to life. For more info, visit mollysohr.com.

The ghost chair fades into the background to let other items shine

Fill your table with home décor like this, which looks just as great on a bookshelf

Ghost chair rental ($10-12) >>

Liberty Party Rentals

My favorite Champagne, and it adds a pop of color Veuve Clicquot Champagne ($48) >> Frugal MacDoogal

Gold geometric decor ($5) >> Hobby Lobby

Elevate trending terrariums by adding fresh cut flowers Gold terrarium ($8) >> Hobby Lobby

This vase makes a statement with or without flowers Vidalia bud vase ($28) >> jonathanadler.com

Opposite page: Faceted gold flatware set ($79), Matte black salad plates ($12), “How sweet it is” dish ($6), Black and white rimmed dish ($8) >> West Elm | Reserve Champagne flutes ($20) >> Williams-Sonoma | Chinese porcelain café au lait mug in white ($34/four) >> Restoration Hardware | Black and white cocktail napkins ($12) >> The Paper Place | Fishs Eddy “buttah” dish ($12) >> Anthropologie | Matte white stemless glasses ($12) >> Hester & Cook | Coconut, chocolate banana and strawberry doughnuts ($5) >> Proper Bagel | Flowers >> Big Events

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Spring Soirée Spring is the perfect time to get outside with good friends, a delicious meal and a bottle of wine. Amos Gott kept things simple yet stunning for this spring soirée. He recommends starting with one piece that you love, whether it be a china pattern or a napkin color, and building the tablescape around it.

Pull together pieces from your own collection— family heirlooms, antiques or items acquired while traveling—for a table that reflects your personal style.

Don’t underestimate the power of an eclectic piece to be a conversation starter! Carry your theme beyond the dinner table to the bar with unique signs or vintage glassware. And think about where people will congregate before and after the meal, and plan something interactive to ensure everyone has a great time.

With over 20 years of experience producing and designing events, Amos has grown his company, AmosEvents, into a firm with clients and exposure nationwide. Amos has a keen eye that zeroes in on the event elements, which give a space character and uniqueness while meeting the overall needs of his clients. Visit amosevents.com for more info.

Moscow mule mugs ($13.56), Copper beer pints ($10.36) >> Pier 1 Imports Wood round ($14.99) >> Target

Cool down on a warm night with ice cream, served in style with this brass scoop Solid brass ice cream scoop ($85) >> AshBlue

Hang lanterns from trees for more light, or fill with succulents and use as décor Metal lantern ($44.95) >> Pier 1 Imports

An antique-inspired bowl makes a great centerpiece and conversation starter Create a more casual feel at your table with benches and add cushions for comfort

Blue and white bowl rental ($30) >> AmosEvents

Bench rental ($35) >> Music City Tents and Events

Entertain guests before or after dinner with a whiskey tasting Whiskey tasting glasses ($17.96) >> Pier 1 Imports Wood paddle ($19.99) >> Target

These disposable napkins look just like the real thing Deluxe napkins ($18.50) >> AshBlue

Opposite page: Carved wood chargers ($19.96), Serving tray ($55.96), Blue glasses ($6.36) >> Pier 1 Imports | MATCH pitcher ($185) >> AshBlue | Dinner plates ($9.99), Patterned dessert plates ($7.99), Stemless wine glasses ($2.99) >> HomeGoods | Cheese slate ($12.99) >> Target | Wood farm table rental ($150), Flatware rental ($0.60/piece), Wineglass rental ($0.65/piece) >> Music City Tents and Events | Cream napkin rental ($2/piece), Navy napkin tie rental ($1/piece), Flowers >> AmosEvents

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Southern Supper

The Southerner’s Cookbook ($37.50) >> Draper James

There’s no better display of Southern hospitality than gathering your loved ones around the dinner table and enjoying a supper under the stars! Bruce Pittman drew inspiration from his deep Southern roots for this farm-to-table alfresco dinner. Designed with community and conversation in mind, this tablescape is stylish and sophisticated without being too over-the-top.

Don’t be afraid to use color, and be adventurous with how you combine hues. Bruce relied on floral prints to add vibrant touches to the table and set the tone for a lively evening. To recreate the look at home, he recommends combining natural elements, such as the rattan chargers, with glassware, silver or china that might already be in your collection. Let the food, served family-style, take center stage.

Choose local wine, like this new fave from Lewisburg, for a Southern touch Harmony table wine ($15-22) >> Pickers Creek Winery

Bruce Pittman Inc. is an event planning boutique specializing in weddings, special events and fundraising galas. Bruce was recently voted one of the Nashville Scene’s Best Wedding/Event Planners. For more info, visit brucepittman.com.

Southern tables should always have an array of honey, sorghum and jellies Local honey ($12) >> Red River Stock Farm

No Southern supper is complete without biscuits and jam FROG jam ($4) >> Green Door Gourmet

Nothing trumps the personalized touch of printed invitations Stevie Streck Designs pear invitations ($19/set of 10) >> The Paper Place

Stock the bar with a variety of craft beer from area breweries

Incorporate local flavors, if possible, in everything from drinks to desserts

Tennessee Brew Works Southern Wit, Cutaway IPA and Walk the Lime beer ($8.49 per six-pack) >>

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star of stage and screen for more than 30 years, Nicole Kidman is also a proud Nashville transplant and devout philanthropist. The Academy Awardwinning actress—who resides in Nashville with her husband, Keith Urban, and two young daughters—is proud to call the Southern city home and thrilled to lend her name to its many worthwhile causes. This month, she’s showing her support to the Nashville Symphony as the honorary chair of the Symphony Fashion Show, a star-studded affair that will include a runway show from Carolina Herrera (more on her on page 75) and a performance

by Sara Evans. We chatted with the charming and beautiful starlet about her love of Music City, her favorite fashion moments and the project she’s working on with fellow Nashvillian Reese Witherspoon.

It’s really generous of you to lend your support to an event benefiting the Nashville Symphony. Since you call Nashville home, obviously have a husband who’s in the music industry and have a love for music yourself, how important is it to you that our city have a thriving symphony orchestra?

I’ve seen many shows [at Schermerhorn], and I think, culturally, it’s a beautiful thing for the city to have. ... It’s so beautiful, the auditorium and the way in which they’ve kept it going, you know? Because it’s obviously difficult these days to keep something like that going, which is why you need to do the fundraisers. But culturally, I think it’s such an asset in Nashville.

I know that philanthropy is a priority to you and that there are a lot of wonderful causes that you’ve lent your name and your support to throughout the years. I’m sure that, being in your position, you get a lot of requests, and you obviously can’t say yes to everything. How do you choose which causes and organizations to devote your time and energy to?

Well, I’ve worked as an ambassador for UN Women. ... I’ve done it for over a decade now, and we sort of target violence against women and also equality. It covers a huge range of women’s rights. And I travel for that, and I’ll write articles, and I’ll also do certain social media campaigns. That’s a big commitment. And then, I also [work with] a very good friend who works at Stanford, in oncology and ovarian cancer in particular, and he’s been one of

my lifelong friends; I’ve known him for 30 years. And so, I do a lot [and] it’s usually in relation to women’s issues—and children’s—because that’s what I am able to throw my weight behind. But at the same time, I’ll do things for the Belcourt. I’ll do things for anything that’s artistic because I think that children find an enormous amount of strength and guidance through the arts. And it’s just lovely that we have a ballet company, that we have the symphony, that we have—in terms of the Belcourt—an art house cinema.

All of those things I think really help the city.

Did you have organizations like that as a child in Australia that helped inspire you and inspire your career path?

We have the Sydney Opera House. (Obviously.) I was taken to see dance there, modern dance and ballet. I was taken to see opera. I was taken to see symphonies. I performed there. I would get so excited to go as a child. I loved the theater. And I love live venues. And obviously we have a lot of live music here, but the classical music is an important part, and having the opportunity to go and listen to it, to go and listen to jazz, all sorts of music. And it’s a music city, and it’s a very diverse music city. And obviously country music is the most important part of it, but there’s a huge periphery now as the city grows. And [the Nashville Symphony] has that beautiful thing where the children can go and play with the instruments and touch the instruments.

They’re very, very diverse now. continued on page 72

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What do you love most about Nashville? What makes this community special to you?

The community. [laughs] Keith and I say that all the time. There is such a strong sense of community here, and obviously both our daughters were born here. So they’re born and bred Nashvillians. [laughs] They’re locals!

Yeah! And they’ve both been born here, [and] we’re very proud of that. We’re the hybrids. We’re the Australians who have come to Nashville. ... We’re Southerners mixed with some Australians.

It’s a good mix.

We’re unusual! [laughs] But as Australians, we feel very comfortable in the South. Because there’s something similar to the Australian sensibility, we find—more than in the big cities of America. The South tends to be where we gravitate toward.

growth in other industries, particularly fashion. What do you think about the budding fashion industry in Nashville? Is that something that you have followed much or know much about?

I mean, imogene + willie has obviously been around for a while. And I like the way Southerners, particularly girls from the South, dress. I like the way they take care of themselves. ‘Cause they’re very feminine. And I like that.

And so, yeah, I sort of follow it, but at the same time, as a mother of two little girls, I’m less about myself now and far more about them. [laughs] Which, I think, moms would say.

I know that you’ve worked with this year’s featured designer, Carolina Herrera, along with a lot of other amazing designers in your career. When you think back over your career, are there any fashion moments that stand out?

I remember going and seeing John Galliano when he was just a baby in his studio in Paris. I remember going over to Karl Lagerfeld’s house, and I would, like, lie around in his lounge, in his château. And I’m just like, “Oh my gosh. That’s my past?” I’m fortunate enough [that] I can call up Ricardo at Gucci and say, “Do you have a dress?” That’s an incredible thing. But someone like Herrera, who has just gone on and on and on, that longevity is amazing. And her dresses are exquisite. The way in which she does her couture is just beautiful. They always say that couture is dying, but when you see these dresses and the work that goes into them—they are works of art. And they create dreams. And we see them on people, and it can take your breath away. And as a little girl, you dream with those images.

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We interviewed Keith a couple years ago, and he joked about not wanting anyone to know how great Nashville was because he didn’t want more people to move here—and particularly more celebrities. But with all of the attention that Nashville is getting now and the growth that we’re seeing in the city, does that make it more or less appealing to you?

It is what it is. I’m not leaving. It’s our place. It’s our home. We’ve put our roots in here, you know?

And it’s beautiful to see it grow. With the traffic you start to go [sighs]. All of the things that you complain about when a city is growing, but at the same time, there are other things that you go, “Oh! It’s so great to be able to go and get this or that particular meal.” Or be able to do more shopping.

But I do know that it’s the Volunteer State, so [it will] always have that sense of neighborhood and families, and I’m so proud of that. I tell people proudly. Whether they’re going to move here or not, I don’t know. I’m in the midst of working with Reese Witherspoon, who’s obviously a Nashvillian, and we’re always saying to the directors of the show we’re working on right now—’cause we’re producing and starring in a show together—we’re like, “You’ve gotta come to Nashville!” [laughs] And then we go, “Oops!”

What’s the show that you’re working on?

It’s called Big Little Lies. She and I bought the book that it’s based on, and it’s a limited series for HBO. It’s seven parts, and we’re doing it together.

So, yeah! The Nashville girls get together.

I like the way Southerners, particularly girls from the South, dress. I like the way they take care of themselves.

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I love that! When will it be out?

Next year. We’re having a blast. She’s just about to have her 40th birthday party, and she was like, “I wanna do it in Nashville!” And she’s got her store, which is great, obviously.

She’s quintessentially Southern.

Speaking of her store, we’ve seen some great businesses in Nashville from local artists and stars, like Reese’s Draper James and Holly Williams’ White’s Mercantile.

I love that Holly’s doing that! And she’s doing so well.

It’s such a great shop. It’s the perfect gift store.

Isn’t it great? So we’ll give a shout-out to her ... [laughs]

Shout-out to Holly! Have you ever considered opening a boutique or a store of your own?

Well, Ann Patchett did it, ‘cause she did the bookstore [Parnassus]. I’m a huge reader. Sometimes I go, “Gosh, I’d love to open some sort of boutique.”

There’s this place called Bills in Australia, which is just like amazing Aussie food with toast and avocado and amazing coffee and that sort of stuff. But, I mean, the chances of me doing that ... Keith’s actually a pretty good barista, I have to say. So you never know. [laughs] Well we’ll look forward to Keith making our lattes for us someday.

Speaking of the growth in Nashville, the Symphony Fashion Show is kind of unique because it merges music and fashion. And music has been the lifeblood of this city for a long time, but we’re seeing some

Who or what inspired or influenced your personal style?

My mother. My mother can sew. She’s of that generation where she can sew anything. She could sew all my Barbie clothes. She made all my clothes from when I was growing up in Washington D.C. ... and I have photos of me walking on Capitol Hill with the little coat that she’d made ‘cause we lived in Washington. I’ve got so many photos of me in these exquisite little dresses that she would make. We didn’t have a lot of money, and my mother would make them all. And I loved that.

What’s your biggest fashion faux pas? [groans] There are so many. But part of fashion—as with any artistic sort of expression—you have to be bold, and sometimes you’re gonna fail.

And sometimes things aren’t gonna be what you thought they were. ... If someone wants to wear something, so be it. Enjoy it. Feel confident. I love when people sort of make bold statements.

Whose style do you really love?

I’m the girl that looks at Irving Penn photos, and I love how he photographed his wife, and I’ll always say this—I love Irving Penn’s photographs. And the women in his photographs ... that’s it for me. I don’t know if you know his fashion photography, but ... they were so exquisite; they were elegant. But then, I love Jean Shrimpton. I still think that when you look at someone like Grace Kelly, she can take your breath away.

Grace Kelly, who you played ...

Yeah, but I didn’t come anywhere near her. But it was just nice to be able to work with the milliner who made her hats. He’s the son that’s still continuing on the tradition. Who do I think has great style? I mean, so many girls have great style now. I love Alexa Chung. I’ll always love Kate Moss.

What is your most important fashion or style rule?

Have it be authentic. Don’t wear something because it’s fashionable. Wear it because you like it.

What’s your biggest fashion or style pet peeve?

Those ginormous heels. ... They’re the most beautiful shoes—they are a nightmare to wear. And I’m, like, 6 feet tall, so I put them on, and I look ridiculous, but they’re absolutely gorgeous. But they’re so painful. [laughs] But hey, sometimes you suffer, right? [laughs]

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The Age of Elegance Carolina Herrera’s style philosophy, design inspiration and successful career

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he Symphony Fashion Show is always a highlight of the spring social season and a celebration of Nashville’s diverse creative community. This year’s show, held on April 26 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, promises to be an unforgettable night of glamour and elegance with Carolina Herrera presenting her Fall 2016 collection. The Venezuelan-born designer launched her eponymous line in 1981 at the prompting of the then-editor of Vogue, Diana Vreeland. In her 35 years in the fashion industry, Carolina has earned a reputation for her impeccable taste and penchant for creating classic and sophisticated styles that make women feel more beautiful and confident. Not only will her collection be shown at the Symphony Fashion Show, Ms. Herrera herself will be in attendance to celebrate the 35th anniversary of her line. We chatted with the brilliant designer about her personal sense of style, where she finds inspiration and what advice she’d offer to aspiring fashion designers.

You didn’t start your business until you were in your 40s. In what ways did you benefit from being older, more mature or having more experience?

Starting my business at this age allowed me to learn and see more. I was very lucky because I grew up in a house where the women were very well-dressed, and they liked beautiful things, so my eye was trained by their taste.

You were known for your personal style long before you built a career in fashion. What does style mean to you? How has your style evolved and changed throughout different seasons of your life?

It is difficult to define style. It is not what you are wearing but how you wear it.

It’s a personal thing reflected in the way you live, arrange your house, your taste in books and art. I try not to follow trends. … Women must find something that makes them feel confident and beautiful and, more importantly, shows their style and personality.

What influenced your very first collection?

When I initially told my dear friend Diana Vreeland, the editor-in-chief of Vogue at the time, that I wanted to design fabrics and prints, she told me my idea was a boring one and that I should design my own collection. So I designed my first collection in 1981. From that day on, I have been in love with what I do. It is a fantasy, a mystery, and, most importantly, it’s fun.

After 35 years in the fashion industry, what gives you inspiration to get up and create the next collection?

Inspiration comes from anything and everything. You must always keep your eyes open; great things have a way of finding you if you do.

How is it working with your daughters? What have you learned from them?

Working with my daughters is wonderful because they are honest with me. They always give a unique perspective!

Your collections are always feminine and ladylike without being stuffy or prudish. How do you walk that line of presenting new styles that will appeal to the modern woman while maintaining the same class and sophistication your brand is synonymous with?

I want to make women look more beautiful and more confident because what they wear is what shows their personality, their style, what they want to project. I always have said that I stand for glamour and consistency!

What is your most important fashion/style rule?

You must always feel comfortable and wear what suits your personality. It’s the key to style success!

You’ve dressed some pretty incredible women over the years (Jackie Onassis, Michelle Obama, Amy Adams, Tina Fey). Do you have a personal favorite or one that stands out in your mind for being either an incredible look or a surreal experience?

It’s always a wonderful moment to see your designs on the red carpet, especially on women who have such a presence, but it’s just as rewarding when any woman chooses one of my designs.

What’s your favorite part of the job?

My favorite part would have to be designing for the woman that is not afraid to be elegant and sophisticated. She is the woman that walks into the room and heads turn. She is bold, fearless and independent, but most important she is confident in who she is.

What’s the best business or leadership advice you can give to a young fashion designer?

It’s not only about success; it’s about failure, too. Without failure you cannot be successful. You have to have some low moments to realize that there is a challenge in what you do. Once you’re successful, you will want to be more successful. They go hand in hand.

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Probe by Ward Schumaker In a rarely seen collection, Ward Schumaker exhibits his minimalist sculptures and large-scale paintings inspired by the first French atomic submarine and the space race.

Through April 30. Gratis. Zeitgeist Gallery, 516 Hagan St., #100, 615-256-4805, zeitgeist-art.com.

Souvenirs – New Dialect The internationally respected contemporary dance ensemble New Dialect presents Souvenirs with artistic director and Nashville native Banning Bouldin. April 1-2. Tickets $45. OZ Arts Nashville, 6172 Cockrill Bend Circle, 615350-7200, ozartsnashville.org.

costumes and memorabilia from stars such as B.B. King, Tina Turner and Bessie Smith. Through June 24. Gratis.

Tennessee State Museum, 505 Deaderick St., 615-741-2692, tnmuseum.org.

Die Fledermaus Described by audiences and critics as “the Marx Brothers meet The Carol Burnett Show,” Johann Strauss’ most popular operetta combines comedy with elaborate sets and spectacular music. April 7, 9. Tickets $26-99. TPAC Andrew Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., 615-782-4040, nashvilleopera.org.

The Ray Legacy: A Tribute to the Soulful Genius

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Vanishing Faces of Bhutan After numerous trips to Bhutan, Joe and Judy Barker have curated a collection of personal photographs and Bhutanese objects and crafts that represent the tension between their tradition and modernity. Through June 16. Gratis. Belmont Leu Art Gallery, 1900 Belmont Blvd., 615-460-5476, belmont. edu/art.

I Have a Voice: Tennessee’s African American Musical Heritage In collaboration with TPAC, the Tennessee State Museum presents a rich representation of black musical heritage, including performance

Studio Tenn pays musical homage to the legendary Ray Charles, one of the most significant and inspirational influences in the history of American music. April 14-May 1. Tickets $3585. The Factory at Franklin Jamison Hall, 230 Franklin Road, 615-541-8200, studiotenn.com.

Blast Off With the Nashville Symphony With space-themed music and visuals from Adventure Science Center, this family affair will transport children— and adults—into outer space while the orchestra plays Holst’s “The Planets.”

April 16. Tickets $14-28. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Place, 615-687-6400, nashvillesymphony.org.

Carmina Burana Nashville Ballet dancers are joined onstage by nearly 300 performers for an epic production of 13th century poems that examine “love, fortune and the cycle of life.” April 22-24. Tickets $28-89. TPAC Andrew Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., 615-782-4040, tpac.org.

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When the Giving Gets Tough Expert etiquette advice from John Bridges

Fork It over My father always told me “T.I.P.” meant “to insure promptness,” but it seems nowadays it’s a given that you should leave 20 percent no matter how good or bad the service might be. What’s the modern rule on tipping when the service is less than stellar? —Jerry, Nashville

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Let’s cut to the chase (if not to the dessert cart). A meal in a restaurant is a social occasion, but it also involves a business transaction, one in which everybody has a role to play. A soggy soufflé is one sort of problem, but a surly server is another matter entirely—as is a cranky, condescending customer. Ultimately, however, it’s the diner—no matter how dyspeptic—who gets the opportunity to reward or wreak vengeance when it comes time to total up.

Word of mouth, these days, does indeed assume a tip of 20 percent for prompt, attentive, perhaps even helpful, service. (You may readily ask, “Is that 20 percent of the total before or after taxes?” If so, perhaps the busboy has a pencil you might borrow.) On the other hand, if the service has been sub-standard—and if the server has only added to the unpleasantness of an unpleasant experience—there is no reason to feel pressured into pretending otherwise.

A tip as low as 10 percent might possibly convey a message about the server’s performance; a tip of anything less, however, would definitely say something unsavory about your own behavior. In the wake of a truly disastrous experience service-wise, it may, in fact, be better to leave no tip at all. If such turns out to be the case, mature behavior demands that you have a brief conversation with the host or manager as you make your way to the door. Unless you are a glutton for punishment, it is a door you will not darken again.

DIaper rash I grew up in New England where the common practice is to throw a baby shower for a woman’s firstborn—and that’s it. Since moving to the South 10 years ago, I’ve been shocked by how many baby showers I’ve been invited to, celebrating the birth of second, third and even fourth children. It all seems a bit excessive to me. Is it rude to not attend a shower for a friend when I’ve already given her a gift for a previous child? —A.B., Nashville

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Somebody somewhere in this business of baby-making might want to consider some self-control. Perhaps it might start with you. Especially if the gift you’ve already given is one that is reusable, infant after infant, you need only decline the invitation, offering a simple explanation. (A dental appointment works, a manicure does not.)

And then the week after the latest wee one arrives, feel free to drop off a few boxes of Pampers on the back porch. I think it will be all right, by the way, if you choose not to ring the doorbell, since everybody—including all three of the older siblings—may very well be taking a nap.

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

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remember when eating used to be a relatively simple affair. I bought what Spouse and I liked—dutifully covering the four food groups—and then, after proper preparation, we consumed.

I purchased the ingredients for working our way through Craig Claiborne and James Beard, Julia Child—with a brief detour through Paul Bocuse—and Marcella Hazan.

While living in New Orleans, we depended on Richard and Rima Collin’s The Pleasures of Seafood. We gradually expanded our recipes to include Thai and Indian, Mexican and Moroccan. Spouse baked bread and made the annual cheesecake (my favorite dish) for my birthday. I bought peaches at the farmers market without considering their point of origin. It was our age of innocence.

I’ve subsequently discovered, however, that Spouse and I were actually on the road to dietary perdition.

We’re still struggling for salvation.

To wit: a recent lunch with a friend who’d just gone vegan. He ordered a roasted beet and kale salad with vinaigrette on the side, water with lemon and a Diet Coke. I requested a portobello panini and a glass of milk.

“Milk?” Vegan asked. “You know, many people your age are lactose intolerant. And it’s a myth that calcium intake prevents broken bones.

Plus, what about the saturated fat?”

“I’ve been drinking skim milk forever and never noticed any bad side effects,” I responded testily.

“Well, I hope for your sake there’s no grain involved in the cattle feed,” Vegan said. “I’m gluten-free, and I’ve never felt better.”

“You look great,” I said, thinking, but awfully thin. I suddenly regretted the pane in the panini.

“Still eating meat?” Vegan asked.

I admitted that animal flesh sometimes appeared on my table, explaining that Spouse was on a high-protein, low-carb diet to shed a few pounds. “We buy grass-fed beef and free-range chicken at the farmers market on Saturday from local producers”—this in a righteous tone.

“I don’t know if it’s healthier, but I can’t deal with the animal abuse at factory farms.”

“I shop for local and artisanal foods as much as I can,” Vegan said.

“The farmers market is a great place for that now that they’ve gone producer-only.”

“Yeah, I’ve noticed the re-sellers have disappeared,” I said. I’d also noticed the appearance of pricey organic oatmeal in mason jars and pancake mix in muslin sacks. “I miss the great juice oranges I used to buy there by the box, the kind with skins too mottled for Kroger.”

“It’s crucial to encourage community agriculture and reduce the fossil fuel consumption of shipping from all over,” Vegan admonished.

I guiltily recalled the blueberries from Chile I’d had—with cream!—for breakfast.

“I got a NutriBullet 900 for Valentine’s Day,” Vegan said. “I make this smoothie with mango, banana, kale and flaxseed. Great way to start the day.”

I refrained from asking what local grower had supplied the mango and banana and changed the subject to the less divisive one of politics.

Christine Kreyling

Christine Kreyling writes about architecture, urban and interior design, with the occasional detour into narratives about her dogs and cats. She’s the author of several books about Nashville’s architectural and planning history, but is most widely known as the oldest living writer for the Nashville Scene.

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What: Top 30 Under 30 For: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation When: Fri., April 1, 6 p.m.

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Where: Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory Party Note: Invite only Info: radnorlake.org

What: The Triple Sip 07 For: Ronald McDonald House What: Music Is Medicine When: Fri., April 1, 6 p.m.

For: Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Where: Nashville Farmers’ Market Hospital and Tennessee Emergency Tariff: $60 per person, $70 at door Medical Services for Children Info: rmhcnashville.com When: Thurs., April 7, 6 p.m.

Where: Loveless Barn 01 What: Big Yellow Bird Bash Tariff: $75 per person For: Nashville Public Television Info: childrenshospital.vanderbilt.org When: Fri., April 1, 7 p.m.

07 Where: Houston Station What: Hats Off to John Overton Tariff: $50 per person For: Travellers Rest Info: wnpt.org/bybb When: Thurs., April 7, 6 p.m.

Where: Historic Travellers Rest 04 What: Lifesaver Breakfast Tariff: $150 per person For: American Red Cross Info: travellersrestplantation.org When: Mon., April 4, 7:30 a.m.

07 Where: Music City Center What: The Ladies’ Night Out Party Note: Featuring keynote For: Renewal House address by Peyton Manning When: Thurs., April 7, 6 p.m.

Tariff: $250 per person Where: Watermark Info: redcross.org Tariff: $60 per person Info: renewalhouse.org 05 What: Nashville Fashion Week 08 For: Fashion Forward Fund What: Best Buddies Gala & Casino When: April 5-9 For: Best Buddies Where: Various locations When: Fri., April 8, 5:30 p.m.

Tariff: $400 per all-access pass; Where: Omni Nashville Hotel $25-75 per individual event Tariff: $300 per VIP, $250 Info: nashvillefashionweek.com per person Info: bestbuddiestennessee.org/gala 05 What: Go Red for Women Luncheon 08 For: American Heart Association What: O.L. Shultz Regatta When: Tues., April 5, 10 a.m.

Splash Party Where: Music City Center For: Alive Hospice Co-chairs: Shana Alford and When: Fri., April 8, 6 p.m.

Tara Alford Where: Hermitage Golf Course Tariff: $175 per person Tariff: $125 per person Info: heart.org Info: alivehospice.org

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Where: Hillwood Country Club Tariff: $150 per person Info: cumberlandheights.org

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What: Ladies & Gentlemen’s Committee Reception For: Tennessee State Museum When: Fri., April 8, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Home of Anne and Joe Russell Tariff: $200 per person Info: tnmuseum.org

What: Cause for Paws Patrons Party 09 For: Nashville Humane Association What: Die Fledermaus When: Wed., April 6, 6 p.m.

Premiere Dinner Where: Jamie For: Nashville Opera Info: nashvillehumane.org When: Sat., April 9, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Waller Penthouse

What: Fashion Forward Gala For: Fashion Forward Fund When: Sat., April 9, 7 p.m.

Where: OZ Arts Nashville Tariff: $150 per person Info: nashvillefashionweek.com

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Where: The Factory at Franklin Tariff: $75 per VIP, $50 per person, $60 at door Info: petcommunitycenter.org

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What: Red Shoe Party For: CASA When: Sat., April 16, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Country Music Hall of Fame Tariff: $300 per patron, $200 per person Info: casanashville.org

For: Frist Center for the Visual Arts When: Sat., April 9, 7 p.m.

Where: Frist Center Co-chairs: Daphne Butler and Elizabeth Dennis 19 Tariff: $600 per person What: Power of the Purse Luncheon Info: fristcenter.org For: The Women’s Fund When: Tues., April 19, 10:30 a.m.

What: Sundae With Friends Where: Music City Center For: Monroe Carell Jr. Tariff: $200 per person Children’s Hospital Party Note: Featuring keynote When: Sun., April 10, 3 p.m. speaker Lauren Bush Lauren Where: Embassy Suites Info: cfmt.org Cool Springs 19 What: Jammin’ to Beat the Blues Tariff: $40 per person Info: childrenshospital.vanderbilt.org For: Mental Health America of Middle Tennessee What: Friends & Fashion When: Tues., April 19, 5:30 p.m.

Runway Show Where: Ryman Auditorium For: Monroe Carell Jr. Tariff: $200 per VIP Children’s Hospital Info: mhamt.org When: Mon., April 11, 10 a.m.

19 Where: Embassy Suites What: Dining Out for Life Cool Springs For: Nashville CARES Tariff: $125 per person When: Tues., April 19, all day Info: childrenshospital.vanderbilt.org Where: Various restaurants Info: diningoutforlife.com/nashville What: Spring Breakfast 20 For: YWCA What: Cause for Paws Luncheon When: Tues., April 12, 7:30 a.m.

For: Nashville Humane Association Where: Music City Center When: Wed., April 20, 11 a.m.

Tariff: Gratis Where: Belle Meade Country Club Info: ywcanashville.org Tariff: $200 per patron, $135 per person What: Nashville Film Festival Info: nashvillehumane.org For: NaFF 21 When: April 14-23 What: Mary Catherine Strobel Where: Regal Cinemas Green Hills Volunteer Awards Tariff: $250 per VIP For: Hands On Nashville Info: nashvillefilmfestival.org When: Thurs., April 21, 11:30 a.m.

Where: Music City Center What: Free to Breathe 5K Tariff: $50 per person Walk/Run Info: hon.org/strobel_awards For: Free to Breathe 21 When: Sat., April 16, 6:30 a.m.

What: Crown Affair Where: Shelby Bottoms For: FiftyForward Tariff: $25-30 per person When: Thurs., April 21, 6 p.m.

Info: freetobreathe.org Where: FiftyForward Tariff: $250 per person Info: fiftyforward.org

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Where: Governor’s Mansion Co-chairs: Sylvia Bradbury and Suzanne Smothers Party Note: Invite only Info: nashvillesymphony.org/ support/fashionshow

What: Hunt Ball For: Hillsboro Hounds 26 When: Sat., April 23, 6 p.m.

What: Reclaiming Lives Luncheon Where: Belle Meade Country Club For: Centerstone Tariff: $250 per person When: Tues., April 26, 11:30 a.m.

Info: hillsborohounds.com Where: Cheekwood Party Note: Featuring keynote 23 What: The pARTy speaker Ashley Judd For: Watkins College Tariff: $1,200 per table host, $150 When: Sat., April 23, 6 p.m. per person Where: Watkins College Info: centerstone.org Tariff: $125-250 per person 26 Info: watkins.edu/the-party What: Symphony Fashion Show For: Nashville Symphony 23 What: Seton Celebration When: Tues., April 26, 7 p.m.

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Co-chairs: Sylvia Bradbury and Where: Schermerhorn Suzanne Smothers Tariff: $500 per person Party Note: Runway show by Info: sths.com Carolina Herrera Tariff: $200 per person; patrons 23 What: A Tennessee Waltz pricing available by request For: Tennessee State Museum Info: nashvillesymphony.org/ When: Sat., April 23, 7 p.m. support/fashionshow Where: State Capitol 28 Co-chairs: Susan and Luke Simons What: Night for Newborns Tariff: $500 per person For: Nurses for Newborns Info: tnmuseum.org When: Thurs., April 28, 5:30 p.m.

Where: The Factory at Franklin 23 What: A Tennessee Waltz Tariff: $150 per patron, $100 Late Party per person For: Tennessee State Museum Info: nfnf.org When: Sat., April 23, 9:15 p.m.

28 Where: State Capitol What: Savor Nashville Co-chairs: Janie Berry and Anna For: Make-A-Wish and James Catherine Davenport Beard Award Foundation Tariff: $85 per person When: Thurs., April 28, 6 p.m.

Info: tnmuseum.org Where: Hutton Hotel Tariff: $165 per person 24 What: Low Country Shrimp Boil Info: jamesbeard.org/events/ For: Travellers Rest nashville-3 When: Sun., April 24, 1 p.m.

29 Where: Historic Travellers Rest What: McGavock Dinner Tariff: $35 per person For: Battle of Franklin Trust Info: travellersrestplantation.org When: Fri., April 29, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Carnton Plantation 24 What: Flavors of Nashville Tariff: $500 per person For: American Liver Foundation Info: boft.org When: Sun., April 24, 5 p.m.

30 Where: Riverwood Mansion What: Rock the House Tariff: $250 per person For: Hospital Hospitality House Info: liverfoundation.org When: Sat., April 30, 6 p.m.

Where: OZ Arts Nashville 25 What: Best Cellars Dinner Tariff: $150 per person For: T.J. Martell Foundation Info: hhhnashville.org When: Mon., April 25, 6:30 p.m.

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