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April 2017

The Ballet Ball celebrates Nashville’s rich artistic talents

Dining Out The hottest new restaurants in town

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Nashvillian of the Year Award To Dr. Ming Wang, Harvard & MIT (MD, magna cum laude); PhD (laser physics) Presented by Kiwanis Club International, Nashville, TN The Kiwanis Club of Nashville is proud to announce Dr. Ming Wang, director of Wang Vision 3D Cataract and LASIK Center, world-renowned laser eye surgeon, author, and philanthropist as the 35th recipient of their coveted Nashvillian of the Year Award for 2015.

Dr. Wang receives the award by exemplifying the qualities of Outstanding Nashvillian of the Year and the Kiwanis International Vision. Dr. Wang worked diligently to make the world a better place, when he established the Wang Foundation, helping patients from over 40 states in the U.S. and 55 countries, with sight restoration surgeries performed free-of-charge.

“It is difficult to know anyone who works as hard giving back to the community and changing the lives of children as much as Dr. Ming Wang,” said Kenny Markanich, president, Kiwanis Club of Nashville. “He has helped countless children through the charitable outreach of his foundation, giving free surgeries to repair their vision.”

Dr. Wang actively contributes to the Nashville community as the founding president of the Tennessee Chinese Chamber of Commerce and as an honorary president of the Tennessee American-Chinese Chamber of Commerce. The mission of these two chambers is to help educate Tennessee businesses about China, helping Tennessee to increase its export to China. He is also a co-founder of Tennessee Immigrant and Minority Business Group, an organization that pro-

vides support to the diverse cultural and ethnic businesses in our community.

For the past 35 years, the 1 0 0 - y e a rold civic club has bestowed the annual accolade upon an individual who has gone beyond the expected scope of their abilities for the betterment and benefit of the Nashville community. The selection committee was spearheaded

by George H. Armistead, III, one of the three original architects of the award (along with the late Gillespie Buchannan and the late Ralph Brunson).

Past winners of note include Martha Ingram, Roy Acuff, Jack Massey, Phil Bredesen, Vince Gill, Tim Corbin, Mike Curb, Frank Wycheck, Darrell Waltrip and Mayor Karl Dean. A program saluting Dr. Wang was held at the Patron Club, Friday, July 29th at 11:30am. Dr. Wang was presented with a com-

memorative plaque along a commissioned caricature.

About Kiwanis: Kiwanis Club of Nashville is a local chapter of Kiwanis International. This global organization of more than 660,000 members is dedicated to serving the children of the world.

It annually raises more than US$100 million and dedicates more than 18.5 million volunteer hours to strengthen communities and serve children.

Members of every age attend regular meetings, experience fellowship, raise funds for various causes and participate in service projects that help their communities.

Dr. Wang can be reached at: drwang@wangvisioninstitute.com Wang Vision Cataract & Lasik Center 1801 West End Ave, Ste 1150, Nashville, TN 37203 615-321-8881 www.WangCataractLASIK.com

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Contents April 2017 | Vol. xxiv, No. 4

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Honoring Greatness The T.J. Martell Honors Gala brings Nashville together

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Wild, Wild Life

Claws, Paws and Jaws Society has the lion’s 52 share of fun

Bringing Science to Life

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Turn Up the Music

Colossal Collaborations

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Acting With Decorum

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From Chicago to Nashville

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You Say It’s Your Birthday

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Soup’s the Word

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The stars come out for A Little Night of Music

Bill Forrester is the star at How About Dinner and a Movie

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Mad Bash makes for a flavorful evening

Nashville’s rich artistic talents celebrated at the Ballet Ball

features

63 Pairings brings the Windy City to Music City

Dining Out

Family and Children’s Service celebrates the big 75

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New Restaurant Roundup

Our Kids’ Soup Sunday ladles out fun and flavor

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Wine and Dine

Element of Surprise

Celebrating the magic of the movies at the Belcourt’s Red Carpet Evening

Step inside six of the city’s hottest new restaurants

The scoop on the most anticipated new spots coming to Nashville

VIP treatment at six local establishments

departments 8 In Our Words The best of Nashville’s restaurant scene 10 Behind the Scenes Tom Morales

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Swan Ball Unveiling, Ballet Ball Patrons

Party, Wine Women & Shoes and more 78

63 ON THE COVER

Johanna Crick, Bethany Ward and Elisabeth Johnson of the Nashville Ballet photographed in the Nfocus Portrait Studio at the Ballet Ball by Daniel Meigs. Costumes designed by Billy Ditty.

Backdrop by Telicia Lee. For more coverage and photos of the Ballet Ball, flip to page 55.

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Nuptials Latest Nashville weddings

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Taking Vows

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Local Flavor

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Bottle Service

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All Access

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Arts and Galleries

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Nroute

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Best Behavior

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House and Home

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Pencil In

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Nretrospect

Thompson-Eischeid vows

What’s cooking at Salt & Vine and 360 Bistro

How to start your wine collection

Exploring John Brittle’s whiskey collection

Upcoming visual and performing arts

Montage Palmetto Bluff

Expert etiquette advice from John Bridges

Adopting the spring cleaning ritual

Calendar of April events

St. Bernard Academy looks back on 150 years

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Tom Morales If you don’t know Tom Morales by name, you’ll certainly know him by reputation as the man behind many of Nashville’s most highly acclaimed restaurants. Tom found his first success when his healthy, made-from-scratch meals led TomKats Catering to the top of the movie catering industry.

After years of traveling to the sets of movies like Lord of the Rings and A League of Their Own, Tom opened Saffire Restaurant & Bar in Franklin to serve as a resting place and training ground for his road-weary employees. It became the first of many award-winning restaurants he would open in Nashville. As a native of Madison, Tom has a commitment to our city, its past and its future. He revamped Loveless Cafe, a restaurant he visited with his family when he was little, and opened The Southern Steak & Oyster and Southernaire Market downtown. Next, he brought us Acme Feed & Seed, a four-story restaurant and event space which was once an actual feed store that Tom’s dad took him to on the weekends. His latest project, Fin & Pearl, is receiving attention for its fresh seafood and commitment to complete sustainability in all of its practices, and he recently announced plans to restore Woolworth on 5th into a soul food restaurant. Read on to learn more about this local culinary superstar.

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Eager to be the first to learn the details of the 2017 Swan Ball, Cheekwood supporters gathered at the home of Julie and Tommy Frist for the Unveiling Party.

Co-chairs Jody Hull and Amy Liz Riddick shared the big secrets of the 55th annual white-tie gala, happening in June at the newly renovated Cheekwood Mansion.

Designers Mark Sikes and Sarah Bartholomew shared their vision for the décor (lush garden party with touches of blue), and featured jeweler Mish Tworkowski had his gorgeous baubles on display. But the two biggest announcements of the night were that Carolina Herrera will be receiving the Swan Award and Sheryl Crow will be the featured entertainer. by nancy floyd photographs by daniEl MEigs

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Steve Branch, Evan Farmer, Dean Scallan

Mike Dunne, Pat Hudsmith

Rebekah Merkel, Roxanne Barron, Melissa Skaggs

Chloe LeMaire, Sonny LeMaire, Lisa and Winston Harless

An Evening for 65 Roses 2.25.17

The cystic Fibrosis Foundation brought supporters together at the Loveless Barn for An Evening for 65 Roses, a laid-back and celebratory night full of good food and great music. After enjoying the Loveless Cafe’s comforting fare, guests settled in for a concert headlined by Tom Johnston, lead singer and guitar play for The Doobie Brothers, with a special appearance by Branch & Dean.

by NaNcy Floyd photographs by Daniel Meigs

THURSDAY, MAY 4 Tune, Entrekin & White presents Opening Night Reception with Ed Nash, 2017 Featured Artist 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 5 The Harding Art Show 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

CapWealth Advisors presents Friday Night Reception with Ed Nash, 2017 Featured Artist 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 6 Infinity Hospitality Group presents Family Day at The Harding Art Show 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Taylor Clay, Rachel Kate, Brenda Lee, Co-chair Katie Gillon

Ken and co-chair Shelia Shipley Biddy, Kristen Vanderkooi

Larry and Dare O’Donnell, Cindy and Bryan Boynton

PARKING INFORMAT ION & EV E NT D E TAIL S AVAIL ABL E AT

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Leslie and Todd Cayce

The First and The Worst 3.1.17

at the third annual The First and The Worst, Rosanne Cash, Sonny Curtis, Frank Rogers and Steve Wariner joined the select — and brave — group of really good writers to have shared their really bad songs. The hit-makers also treated fans at City Winery to some of their best lyrics all to “heal the music” and benefit Music Health Alliance, which advocates for and provides access to health care resources for members of the music community.

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Nashvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Premier Real Estate Sign of Distinction It has been our pleasure to serve the Nashville community for over 13 years! We sincerely appreciate all of our agents and clients for making 2016 a wonderful year at Worth Properties, LLC and we look forward to many more!

Janet Jones, President & Managing Broker

Greater Nashville Realtors

2016 Awards of Excellence Recipients:

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Silver Award Recipients

Fiona King

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Beverly Spellings

Amy Smith

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George Rowe, III

Susan Harwood

Nancy Brock

Outstanding Individual Sales

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Outstanding Individual Sales

Mary Sue Dietrich

Dennis Johnson

Mary Snyder

Erin Birden

Julia Corker Spickard

Shelly Bearden

Betty Brothers

Grant Sory

Kitsie Hayles

Barbara Breen

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Notable Individual Sales

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Hunter Davis

Buck Snyder

Tammy Elkins

Kellie Hopkins

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Brian Glasser

Mary Lynn Davis

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Laurie Eskind, Nancy Gold, Renée Chevalier Chase Cole, Bob and Julie Gordon, Rick Schwartz

Anne Roos, Patti Smallwood Leslie Dashiell, Anne Davis

John and Missy Eason, Debbie and Jim Dickson

Wild, Wild Life Claws, Paws and Jaws Society has the lion’s share of fun Barbara Hagood, Maxine Majors

Dave and Cynthia Arnholt, Nora and Kent Kirby

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he Nashville Zoo held its Claws, Paws and Jaws Society party at the stunning Belle Meade home of Cynthia and Dave Arnholt. While most guests adhered to a dress code of coat and tie or cocktail dress, others came naturally attired in fur, feathers or quills, much to the delight of all. A highlight of this festive annual event is the opportunity to meet some of the zoo’s permanent residents — all expertly handled by staff — in an intimate setting.

Last year’s favorite furry friend, Wilber the Palawan binturong, made a return appearance and brought along other amiable creatures including Charlie the porcupine, Jane the silvery-cheeked hornbill and Horus the kestrel hawk, who was kept at a safe distance from admirers. After posing for photos with Wilbur, guests made their way to the dining room where they indulged in a lavish cocktail supper that included pork belly lollipops, pimento crostini and creamed kale stuffed mushrooms.

Board Chair Julie Walker thanked everyone for their ongoing support of the zoo before President Rick Schwartz gave a report on the progress of the new exhibits. The spider monkey exhibit will be the first to open, and the Andean bear exhibit will be the zoo’s largest to date. The white rhinos are still in quarantine, and one zoo staffer commented that petting a rhino is “just like petting a dog.”

(We’ll take her word for it!) Finally, the renovated and enlarged tiger exhibit will be home to three Sumatran tigers. These fabulous exhibits are bound to draw even more visitors to the zoo — an anticipated 1 million this year! — and Rick assured the group that plans for additional parking are in the works.

In addition to partying with wild things once a year, the generous members of the Claws, Paws and Jaws Society play an invaluable role in the growth and expansion of these new exhibits and other programs at our Nashville Zoo.

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Don Williamson, Sue and Andy Spickard, Julie Williamson

Kathy Nevill, Angie Adams, Pat Nevill

Eddie Montgomery, Jim Kelley, Steve Sirls, Holly Williams, Allen DeCuyper, Troy Gentry

Allen and Lee Oakley, Kaaren and Ben May

Turn Up the Music The stars come out for A Little Night of Music

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eople come to Nashville every year with hopes of breaking into the music business and with their hearts set on the prize — appearing on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. Fortunately for supporters of Pencil Foundation, talent is not a requirement to attend A Little Night of Music, the organization’s music-filled evening that takes place on the stage of the venerable institution.

In its 13th year, A Little Night of Music is a collaboration with Creative Artists Agency that continues to build a bridge between the music industry and public education. CAA provides more than talent to Pencil Foundation events. Like 800 other community partners, their employees volunteer in Metro schools programs providing tutoring and mentoring to students.

A number of these volunteers joined the group mingling in Studio A prior to the show. While cruising the perimeter of the room to inspect silent auction items, everyone grazed on grilled chicken skewers, pork belly fried rice, mini flatbreads and pasta salad at the generous buffet. Co-chairs Brian Hill and Ana Schwager were thrilled with the turnout — and even more thrilled that country music duo Montgomery Gentry and singer-songwriter Holly Williams would soon entertain the excited crowd.

After a meet-and-greet with the performers, guests took their seats and quickly turned around to see the balcony filling up with the next generation of Pencil supporters, attendees of the inaugural Littler Night of Music. No matter where anyone sat, they had a fantastic perch from which to watch and listen as Holly and Montgomery Gentry performed. A Little Night of Music would be an incredible night of music under any circumstances, but it was made even more special by this night’s stars. It was also a great way to support Pencil Foundation’s mission of linking community resources to our public schools to help young people achieve academic success and prepare for life.

Ryan and Shannon Sullivan, Betsega Bekele, Jeff Gayhart

Cristy McNabb, Pacer Harp, Co-chair Ana Schwager, Robert Rosario

by Holly Hoffman photographs by Daniel Meigs

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Alexis Whitcomb, Whitney Daane, Joanna Blauw Co-chair Margaret and Rob Rolfsen, Jameson and Anna Norton

Peaches Forrester, Robert Lipman

Bennye Forrester Dotye, Mary Ellen Forrester Hollands

Tooty Bradford, Clare Armistead, Barbara Daane

Acting With Decorum

Bill Forrester is the star at How About Dinner and a Movie

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veryone was on their best behavior at this year’s How About Dinner and a Movie. The honoree for the annual event benefiting Park Center was none other than Bill Forrester, who has been asking us for years if we are doing just that — behaving. A record crowd of nearly 260 came to celebrate the man who has played an integral role in untold family and charitable events as well as making far-reaching contributions to area nonprofits, including Park Center.

Co-chairs Emily Griffin and Margaret Rolfsen fully embraced the traditions started by honorary chair Barbara Daane 20 years ago. The evening of fun and film returned to the 1925 Hall in the Belcourt Theatre, and with the silent auction in full swing, guests secured a choice seat long before dinner was served — as they always have — in anticipation of Barbara’s favorite dish, chicken croquettes prepared by Dani Kates.

The video tribute to Bill brought roars of laughter from the audience with a witty back and forth between Ben Armistead and Will Robinson, thoughtful words from Charlie Nelson and a loving testimony from Barbara indicating that no matter what anyone else believed, she was Bill’s best friend.

After trays were gathered and lights dimmed, attendees settled in to watch the featured film Saving Banksy. Special guests and Executive Producers Brian Greif and Eva Boros were in attendance, and Brian introduced the critically acclaimed documentary. (Eva also co-wrote the film with producer Paul Polycarpou.)

Incidents surrounding the artist’s work tell a bigger story about the beauty and importance of street art. It was fitting because art also plays an important role in Park Center’s programs, where art therapy and classes help empower people who suffer from mental illness and substance use disorders.

The well-mannered group left agreeing that art plays a significant role in everyone’s lives. The celebratory evening further honored Bill by raising a record-setting $92,000 to provide essential mental health services in our community.

Noni Nielsen, Co-chair Emily and Sheldon Griffin

Barbara and Eric Chazen

Tony Rose, William Forrester

by Holly Hoffman photographs by Eric England continued on page 32

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John and Josephine Darwin

Lisa Foote, Tara Armistead

Peggy Joyce, Nan Parrish

Sally Levine, Lannie Neal

Peter Erickson and Lindsey Walker

Mike King, Gracey Donahue, Kathy Follin, Shigemitsu Matsumori

Celeste Reed, Donna Dalton, Anne Walker Harrison

Jonathan Pinkerton, Eleanor Whitworth

Milbrey Andrews, Allison Bass

Anne and Kurt Andress

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Malcolm and Jennifer Cook

Holly Whaley, Brian and Kristen Junghans

Vicki Horne, Darryl and Carol Yochem

Vino Sarran and Swathi Eyyunni

David and Marjorie Feltus Hawkins, Pam and Steve Taylor

From Chicago to Nashville Pairings brings the Windy City to Music City

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airings: Nashville’s Ultimate Wine and Food Weekend, hosted by Nashville Wine Auction, brings together good friends and more than a glass or two of wine to raise funds for the battle against cancer. Stephanie and Tom Baldwin, along with Denise Cummins and Jeff Hopmayer, co-chaired the threeday extravaganza of phenomenal wine and food that began Thursday with the Private Vintner Dinners. These intimate gatherings teamed participating wineries with local culinary stars for one-of-a-kind meals in private homes and restaurants around the city.

On Friday night, neophytes, enthusiasts and aficionados flocked to City Winery for Wined Up. The casual evening featured 29 West Coast vintners who brought nearly a hundred wines for the thirsty crowd to sample. Featured Chicago chefs Greg Biggers of Café des Architectes, Charles Welch of Honey’s and MK’s Erick Williams joined City Winery’s Garrett Pittler in preparing an array of tasty appetizers that were perfect with any of the wines. While sipping and socializing, revelers kept a close watch on their phones to ensure they weren’t outbid on any of the outstanding lots of wine and other goodies at the silent auction.

Saturday evening’s grand finale was a bacchanalian delight featuring a gourmet six-course meal prepared by Tony Galzin of Nicky’s Coal Fired, Fin & Pearl’s Dale Levitski, and chefs Garrett, Greg, Charles and Erick. Each chef was paired with a fantastic wine from a renowned vintner before determining his dish. In between courses, the live auction kept the atmosphere festive as trips and treasures — the likes of which one only finds at Nashville Wine Auction events — were snapped up quickly by the spirited crowd. By the end of the night, tummies were full — and some wallets lighter.

Pairings bills itself as the ultimate weekend for wine and food, but it’s also one of our city’s ultimate displays of generosity. The competitive yet jovial bidding on the silent and live auctions raised over $370,000 to fund Nashville Wine Auction’s fight against cancer and, ultimately, to eradicate the insidious disease.

Dixon Dedman, Tom Onken, Co-chairs Denise Cummins and Jeff Hopmayer, Elizabeth Dedman

Co-chairs Tom and Stephanie Baldwin

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Erick Williams, Charles Welch, Tony Galzin, Greg Biggers, Matt Farley, Garrett Pittler

Vivek Surti, George Seiters, Chris Chamberlain

Jennifer Weeks, Suzanne Phifer Pavitt, Rhonda and David Kemp, Rahel Klapheke Sloan and Jim Sloan Loren Chumley, Angela Humphreys and Joe Cashia

Karen Bennett, Tammy Parmentier, Connie Thompson

Jonathan Savage, Keri McInnis, Brad Wensel

Ann and Glenn Eaden, Rose and Doug Grindstaff

Justin and Maggie Wilson, Chris and Kaye Otillio, Katie and Bill Johnson

Stuart Lackey, Matthew Crabtree, Noel Glasgow

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Irwin Fisher, Margie and Bert Dale, Joyce Vise, Betty and Marty Dickens

Hunter Atkins, Dave Alexander

Anthony Owens, Sue Atkinson, Perry DuGard-Owens

Mia Carter, Marlin Parker

Tim and Evette White, Christian White

You Say It’s Your Birthday Family and Children’s Service celebrates the big 75

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or anyone who has ever fantasized about being the Tom Hanks character in the movie Big, Family and Children’s Service’s 75th birthday was a dream come true. Guided toward an enormous warehouse on Clifton Avenue by mysterious figures waving light sabers, guests surmised this was either a very elaborate ruse to lure potential victims of crime to their demise or it was going to be one heck of an evening. Of course, it was the latter: a very grown-up birthday party with old friends and fun for everybody.

While the Music City Dixieland Band played during cocktails, Waldo of Where’s Waldo fame greeted guests, pointing them toward a bouncy house for big kids.

The crowd waded through a mist of fog to get to the bar and find friends among floating balloons, lighted bouncing balls and clouds of mini bubbles blown from tiny wands. Jugglers strolled about working their anti-gravity magic.

The dining hall was festooned with colorful tablecloths, more bright balloons and bars decorated with lights. Board Chair John Steele welcomed the overflowing crowd, and Executive Director Michael McSurdy noted that generations of family members were in attendance, second and third generation volunteers who love the agency and appreciate its quiet work on behalf of children, families and individuals.

(The families of Ellen Jacobs, Gail Danner, and Margie and Bert Dale were classic examples.) FCS will soon be moving out of its current digs and into this warehouse, which will begin its transformation into a sleek office and meeting space this spring.

Johnny Haffner brought back a retro cafeteria setting, serving chicken croquettes, gourmet mac and cheese and stacked Waldorf salad on divided trays along with cupcakes so everybody had a bite of birthday cake. During dinner, a juggler from Entertainment That Gives Back defied gravity with a stunning display of tossed and twirled LED-lit juggling pins. The entire nonstop action of the evening was coordinated by Glow Motion Technologies and Pyrotek, local names worth noting for future extravaganzas.

As soon as the Erik Blue Band struck the first chord, this crowd leapt to their feet. As the evening wound down, no one left without a few quick hugs — and a lot of warm memories.

Sarah Boyce, Michael McSurdy

Alexis Whitcomb, Whitney Daane, Co-chair Sarah Ann Ezzell

by Beth Alexander photographs by Eric England

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Pilkerton Realtors® would like to congratulate our Greater Nashville Realtors® Awards of Excellence winners and recognize these agents for being the top-producers in our company. Thank you for all that you do for our company.

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WE ALSO WANT TO SAY THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING AGENTS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COMPANY IN 2016.

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Soup’s the Word Our Kids’ Soup Sunday ladles out fun and flavor

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ifteen hundred hungry patrons gathered inside Nissan Stadium to dine on an extensive list of decadent soups prepared by a plethora of Nashville’s finest eateries at Soup Sunday all to benefit of Our Kids, a worthy nonprofit that works to provide counseling and medical evaluations for children and families affected by sexual abuse.

There was no shortage of incredible combinations on hand, with several of Nashville’s most beloved restaurants serving up their own unique recipes that kept revelers enticed — and feeling full — from start to finish. Every palate was catered to, from Margot Café’s classic chicken noodle soup to a decadent bacon bisque by Porter Road Butcher, Caribbean black bean soup courtesy of Lockeland Table and even the sweet and savory Sunday-morning French toast by B&C BBQ. Judges — including Wells Adams of The Bachelorette and 105.9 The Rock, Josephine’s Andy Little, and Philip Krajeck of Rolf and Daughters — were on hand to select the winning soup of the day, awarding the honor to Funk Seoul Brother’s kimchi sundubu-jjigae. But guests also had a say in the matter, and the lobster grilled cheese and Tater Tot soup from Aquarium Restaurant earned the coveted People’s Choice Award.

In between bites of the savory concoctions, guests bid on a variety of silent auction items including stunning jewelry, beautiful art pieces and even signed guitars from Kelly Clarkson and Moon Taxi. Gift cards to some of the city’s most sought-after restaurants — including Butchertown Hall, City House and Holland House — were also on the docket. But the real stars of the event were the children, who made the event that much livelier with their bright smiles and painted faces, adding a festive flair to an already wonderful day.

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Element of Surprise Celebrating the magic of the movies at the Belcourt’s Red Carpet Evening Co-chairs Holly Hoffman and Amos Gott

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he Belcourt Theatre’s annual Red Carpet Evening always promises a night full of glamour and excitement, but this year, there was an even greater anticipation in the air as the event drew near. After relocating the Oscarsthemed party to War Memorial last year while renovations were made to the theater, returning co-chairs Amos Gott and Holly Hoffman rightfully brought it back to the new and improved Belcourt, turning this always fun event up a notch.

Guests walked the red carpet as they arrived, much like the stars whose Academy Awards red carpet arrivals were being shown on the big screen. A massive tent on Belcourt Avenue created a seamless extension to the lobby and provided ample room for the silent auction, which included plenty of packages for those craving VIP treatment like tickets to the CMT Music Awards or a private tour and tasting for 10 at Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery.

The 1966 and 1925 theaters were open for guests to enjoy the awards, with the latter offering a VIP lounge behind the screen, complete with a buffet from Whole Foods and a private bar offering a divine and potent blend of bourbon, grapefruit, lemon and rosemary in the evening’s signature cocktail, Golden Hickory. Many paid visits to the Belcourt’s concession stand to stock up on popcorn and candy for the show.

In between award presentations on screen, Executive Director Stephanie Silverman encouraged attendees to become members of the Belcourt, and Board Chair Nan Flynn honored past Board Chair Van Pond for his devoted service with this year’s Papa Joe Lightman Award. But the real excitement was the show itself, which offered many surprises throughout the night to this jubilant crowd of movie lovers. Of course, no one could’ve anticipated the Best Picture gaffe (when La La Land was incorrectly announced as winner over Moonlight), but for supporters of the Belcourt, which showed Moonlight for over two months and hosted roundtable discussions about the moving film, the mistake elicited triumphant cheers from the crowd and served as a powerful reminder of the world-class programming this art house theater offers our city.

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Honoring Greatness The T.J. Martell Honors Gala brings Nashville together Carolyn Schott, Megan Barry

Jennifer Elmore, Co-chair Danielle Lares-Bouharoun

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n Nashville, the worlds of music, health care and community service, quite often, collide. The T.J. Martell Honors Gala provided a sterling example of the good that can come from these partnerships. The high point of the gala is always the heartwarming presentation of awards to some of Nashville’s finest and most active citizens. This year’s honorees included Colliers Nashville CEO Janet Miller, who was given the Spirit of Nashville Award; Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Joseph Smith, who garnered the Medical Research Advancement Award; scions of the entertainment industry Rod Essig and Louis Messina, who were presented with the Frances Preston and Tony Martell Achievement awards, respectively, and figure skating Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton, who was honored with the Lifetime Humanitarian Award.

The T.J. Martell Foundation started in New York 42 years ago when Tony Martell’s 21-year-old son, T.J., passed away after a fierce battle with leukemia.

Tony gathered his friends in the music industry, and the first Honors Gala was held that year. Since that time, signature events have been held throughout the country raising over $280 million going directly to cancer research. Nine years ago, Nashville decided to host their own Honors Gala. “I like to say we are venture capitalists for scientific research,” stated T.J. Martell Foundation CEO Laura Heatherly proudly. It appeared the 500-plus guests at the cutting-edge, H Three Events-designed dinner held at the Omni Nashville Hotel were thrilled to be a part of this important endeavor.

The red carpet arrival of the honorees, talent such as Charles Esten, Brad Paisley, Clare Bowen, Frankie Ballard, George Strait, Kelsea Ballerini, Kenny Chesney and Tommy Shaw — along with special guests Megan Barry, Ben Jumper, Chad Warrix, Chris Young, Craig Campbell, Don Perry, Eric Church, Eddie Montgomery, Joel Katz, Ryan Kinder and Troy Gentry — had patrons at the cocktail hour buzzing with excitement as they perused the mile-long silent auction and enjoyed passed apps. Kudos to foundation Board Chair John Huie and cochairs Danielle Lares-Bouhouran and Ali Harnell for seemingly bringing all of Nashville together for such a special night.

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Gregory and Kristy Gaul, Jessica and John Anderson

Jennie Stumpf, Derrick Rohl

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Bringing Science to Life Mad Bash makes for a flavorful evening

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ho knew science could be so much fun? Apparently 450 of Nashville’s fun-loving, thrill-seeking, adventure-oriented philanthropists did.

Throwing caution to the wind, they arrived in droves, seemingly beckoned to Mad Bash by a neon, sky-lit Sudekum Planetarium dome. This was the largest turnout, by far, for this fundraiser for Adventure Science Center.

From the get-go, guests were inundated with provocative passed apps and multi-sensory Flavor Stations. Creatively named signature cocktails such as the Absinthe Minded, a luscious liquid interpretation of Key lime pie, were served alongside liquid nitrogen ice cream and bundtinis, a coffee bar, a chef-manned carving station and — of course — Music City’s own hot chicken. Hands-on activities had guests tasting different food pairings as well as testing their sensitivity to various spices. Amid all of this was a bustling silent auction and a live auction featuring a Nashville staycation, an insider’s trip to Washington, D.C., and a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 20 Year Bourbon.

While the bulk of the crowd was made up of millennials, this was a party that all age groups enjoyed. Brittany and Andy Davidson were there with their newborn daughter, Evelyn, who was clearly the youngest reveler. Many others were there to wish Nashville’s Sudekum Planetarium a happy 65th birthday. For the party, the 1997 launch, flight path and landing (13 years later) of the Cassini spacecraft on Saturn was showcased in a wildly popular program entitled A Taste of Saturn. The highlight was a preview of the March morning sky featuring the beautiful ringlets of the second largest planet in our solar system.

Co-chairs Rankin McGugin and Whitney Schickling, along with their committee, are to be commended for bringing science to life in such an entertaining way.

This was a not-to-be-missed event that you’ll want to highlight on your calendar for years to come.

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Colossal Collaborations Nashville’s rich artistic talents celebrated at the Ballet Ball

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Anna Linn Currie, Co-chair Laura and Brad Currie

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xcitement filled the Schermerhorn Symphony Center as guests arrived for this year’s Ballet Ball. Co-chairs Laura Currie and Martha Ivester worked for months with Henry Hicks, president and CEO of the National Museum of African American Music, to create a program that celebrated the rich diversity of Nashville’s music scene. They secured the world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers, blues-rock duo Muddy Magnolias and Grammy, Dove and Emmy award-winning producer Shannon Sanders to showcase their music alongside Nashville Ballet’s accomplished dancers in new, unexpected ways.

Upon entering the lobby, guests were mesmerized by otherworldly dancers posed atop marble bases. Their striking costumes, evoking the fashions of Jean Paul Gaultier and Alexander McQueen, were created by Billy Ditty of the Ballet’s costume department using the evening’s colors of black, gray and champagne.

Amos Gott of AmosEvents continued the sophisticated color scheme into the Laura Turner Concert Hall, which was ablaze with an inferno of candles. Pillar candles seemed to float overhead, and the Ballet Ball logo and images of flickering candles lit up panels on stage. Infinity candle holders on dark glass illuminated two rows of long tables running the center of the hall while cylinders with candles and gardenias or the “floating” candles topped alternating tables on the sides.

Guests could not resist flipping the reversible sequined linens from matte black to champagne gold before focusing on Kristen Winston’s three-course meal.

After dessert, Paul Vasterling presented the Fisk Jubilee Singers with the second annual Synergy Award. Paul Kwami, Fisk University associate professor of music, accepted on their behalf, expressing his excitement for the collaboration of live chorale music and dance.

Everyone sat in rapt attention as the choir sang and dancers moved to traditional spirituals. Shannon’s musical numbers confirmed that he is much more than a sought-after producer — especially his original piece of music that was composed in tandem with Paul’s choreography. Following the energetic dance to Muddy Magnolias’ “Train,” the panels rose up to reveal Bizz & Everyday People, whose infectious tunes had everyone onstage in no time. continued on page 56

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With the phenomenal mix of talent, Henry predicted guests would “have a great time experiencing classical, spiritual, rock, blues and funk music all at the same time.” And they did. Many gained a new or renewed appreciation for ballet. Funds from the Ballet Ball benefit its Community Impact program, which takes innovative programming — such as these collaborations — to almost 40,000 children and families each year.

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Gavin and co-chair Martha Ivester

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Thousands of people from all over Nashville will choose their favorite participating restaurant and dine out for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner, and a percentage of their bill will be donated by the restaurant to benefit Nashville CARES and the fight against HIV/AIDS. There’s still time to sign on as a participating restaurant or to be a host who helps fill a restaurant with diners! If interested contact events@NashvilleCARES.org.

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Salsa Puerto Rican & Latin Cuisine SILO Stirrup Nashville Suzy Wong’s House of Yum Table 3 Restaurant The Chef and I The Flipside The Lipstick Lounge The Melting Pot Fondue Restaurant The Old School Farm to Table The Pharmacy Burger Parlor The Sutler Saloon Tin Angel Twin Kegs / Twin Kegs 2 Urban Grub Vui’s Kitchen

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The Facts Address: 401 11th Ave. S. Phone: 615-262-6001 Website: marshhouserestaurant.com Hours: Sunday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Friday, 7 a.m.-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5 p.m.-11 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5 p.m.-11 p.m.

Parking: Paid lot or valet Reservations: Yes Patio: Yes

Marsh House

photographs by Andrea Behrends

With the arrival of the ultra-hip Thompson Nashville hotel to The Gulch last fall came the equally chic Marsh House, a Southern seafood restaurant with New Orleans influences from famed Louisiana chef John Besh. Marsh House relies on area farms and purveyors for produce and meat and sources the most local and fresh seafood possible — in this case, from the East Coast as far north as Virginia and the entire Gulf Coast — for the constantly evolving menu. With executive chef Nathan Duensing at the helm, the restaurant serves a rotating cast of intricate dishes and simplistic offerings, all united in their precise execution, for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

Mirroring the impeccable design of the hotel, Marsh House welcomes diners with modern furniture, warm hues and mid-century light fixtures. The spacious, sun-soaked dining room is functional for both large and small parties with additional seating at a long, sleek, marble-top bar or in clusters of comfy armchairs. And while the design is sublime, the goal was to create a relaxing and unfussy space that was conducive for socializing. “We’re trying to create this neighborhood environment,” chef Nate says. Attracting a mix of corporate travelers and local regulars, Marsh House — and its affiliated rooftop bar, L.A. Jackson — entices guests to linger over a great meal and good conversation with its relaxed home-away-from-home vibe.

by Nancy Floyd

What to Expect

Why to Go

What to Order

Rivaling any of the city’s hottest restaurants in both the quality of food and the stylishness of its environs, Marsh House is elevating ideals about what hotel dining is and should be.

What’s perhaps most shocking is the restaurant’s versatility. Diners are equally at home enjoying a laid-back brunch with friends, a business lunch with colleagues or a romantic dinner for two. Like the hotel, the restaurant offers a multitude of thoughtful spaces to meet your needs, whatever meal you’re consuming and with whomever you’re entertaining.

Although a few seafood-centric restaurants have popped up in recent months, the notion of enjoying thoughtfully and expertly prepared fresh fish in Nashville is still a luxury. And with a restaurant and menu that’s been masterminded

by John Besh — James Beard Award-winning chef, owner of 12 critically acclaimed restaurants, author of four bestselling cookbooks and host of two hit TV shows — you can trust that your meal is in good hands.

On the ever-changing menu, seafood takes center stage, but an assortment of homemade pastas, hearty steaks and wild game create memorable options for those who prefer something other than fish. New Orleans nuances are woven throughout in dishes like duck confit dirty rice, red fish court bouillon and, of course, Momma’s gumbo. The shrimp toast appetizer has become a signature dish and a local favorite. With shrimp mousse served on white pullman bread, flash-fried and accompanied by ginger aioli, it’s not hard to see why.

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The Facts Address: 1200 Villa Place Phone: 615-327-0600 Website: barcelonawinebar.com Hours: Monday-Friday, 4 p.m.-late; Saturday-Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-late Parking: Street or paid lot Reservations: Yes Patio: Yes

Barcelona Wine Bar

photographs by eric england and Nashville Guru

Late last year, Barcelona Wine Bar quietly opened its doors and immediately gained a devoted following. Word about the creative Spanish cuisine — charcuterie and cheese, tapas-style dishes and larger shared plates — and superior wine list quickly spread beyond Music Row. In no time, people were heading in droves for this Edgehill Village venue.

Barcelona has 12 locations in four states, but the menu at each varies by chef. With an impressive stint as chef de cuisine at The Hermitage Hotel and time at New York’s Gramercy Tavern, native Nashvillian Andy Hayes sources the finest ingredients from local farmers and purveyors and delivers simple yet elegant dishes that are not Southern but true to authentic Spanish cuisine.

At brunch, which also rolled out under the radar, Benedicts and banana crepas with walnut praline share the menu with a variety of dinner favorites.

No matter when you go, courteous and knowledgeable servers are happy to guide diners through the menu — and its foreign ingredients — as well as the exceptional wine list.

by Holly Hoffman

What to Expect

Why to Go

What to Order

The restaurant is surprisingly large with three main dining sections — front, back and central bar areas — in addition to a patio. Rough-hewn wood walls, brown leather banquettes and the warm glow of pendant lights add to the timeless feel of the building’s original open rafters, exposed brick walls and concrete floor. A decorative wall made from chimney flues separates the back dining room from the bustling large bar, which is a great spot for people watching.

Diners come to Barcelona to have fun. The warm inviting space is perfect for families, business associates, larger groups and couples.

Frequent menu changes add a sense of excitement to each visit. Regulars can anticipate something new and delicious every time. The extensive wine list offers 50 wines by the glass — primarily from Spain and South America — and even more options by the bottle. For those not seduced by the wines, beer and cocktail lists provide plenty of additional choices.

Generous portions encourage sharing among friends, and with 30 tapas to choose from, there is something for everyone. Jamón and manchego croquetas and pulpi (octopus) confit are top sellers while more adventurous diners rave over blistered shishito peppers and surprisingly mild boquerones (anchovies) with parsley and garlic. Thanks to paella pans in a wide range of sizes, anywhere from one person to 20 can order fideos salvaje — made with Porter Road Butcher sausage, chorizo morcilla, fried egg and toasted ground pasta in lieu of rice.

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The Facts Address: 211 12th Ave. S. Phone: 615-577-6688 Website: finandpearl.com Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.11 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Parking: Valet Reservations: Yes Patio: Yes

Fin & Pearl

photographs by Emily Dorio and Nashville Guru

Just as the lunch rush has died down, a bearded bartender with a man bun wearing a Hawaiian shirt admirably belts out the chorus (and title) of Foreigner’s classic “Love Isn’t Always On Time” shaking his head at the sentiment and lamenting, “Isn’t that the truth!”

As he puts away glassware and greets customers by name in Fin & Pearl, the newly opened seafood restaurant in The Gulch, the scene epitomizes what many of Tom Morales’ restaurants are known for — a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where approachable but elevated Southern cuisine is the specialty.

“I remember when I first wrote the menu for The Southern,” says executive chef Matt Farley. “I walked by Tom’s office, and he said, ‘Hey, come here.’ And I went in, and he’s digging through his bag, and he pulled out the draft of the menu, and he said, ‘I did you a favor — I took out all the French words.’ " Like The Southern, Fin & Pearl may be upscale, but it also has a pretty straightforward, accessible menu. Located on the first floor of Twelve Twelve, the restaurant offers primarily seafood, much of it wild-caught, and has an extensive oyster bar.

by Whitney Clay

What to Expect

Why to Go

What to Order

Fin & Pearl’s mission is to create a sustainable, earth-friendly seafood restaurant. And they take it seriously. There is a bar code on much of the wild-caught fish that comes into the restaurant that the chefs can scan to see where it was caught, when it was caught and even the name of the boat’s captain. The eco-friendly theme extends even further — to glassware repurposed from wine bottles and custom furniture made from Nicaraguan reclaimed wood.

As if Tom’s reputation isn’t enough of an impetus (The Southern Steak & Oyster, Acme Feed & Seed, TomKats), Fin & Pearl offers sustainable seafood and seasonal vegetables in a beachy, laid-back atmosphere with paintings of fish and mermaids dotting the walls. There’s an oyster bar with five to eight varieties of oysters and an extensive beer and wine list. The restaurant seats 168 in the dining room, 60 in a private room and 30 on the patio, which is open whenever weather permits.

Fin & Pearl is open for breakfast, and — of course — that includes seafood offerings such as a crab and lobster omelet with poached lobster, crabmeat, ricotta cheese and grilled zucchini with a béarnaise sauce. For dinner, there are wild-caught specials and an herb-crusted salmon served with lobster whipped potatoes and wilted organic greens with a blood orange glaze. On the turf side, Matt recommends the sweet tea brined pork chop served with sweet potatoes, collard greens and apple bourbon chutney.

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The Facts Address: 505 12th Ave. S. Phone: 615-454-3946 Website: littleoctopusnashville.com Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Parking: Valet at night or paid lot Reservations: Yes Patio: No

Little Octopus

photographs by Lisa Diederich

To fans of Little Octopus, it seemed like an eternity before owners Sarah and Brad Gavigan relocated the popular east-side pop-up to its permanent home in The Gulch. In reality, it only took them four months to renovate the former Ru San’s space into the clean, bright dining destination around the corner from their other restaurant, Otaku Ramen. Everyone agrees it was more than worth the wait for this unique dining experience.

Chef Daniel Herget is still overseeing the kitchen, and his modern take on historical Caribbean food celebrates the rich heritage and global influences from places like Spain, France, India, Lebanon and Africa. Dishes are fresh and vibrant, crafted from seasonally driven ingredients, including organic and regional products whenever possible. Daniel says, “It’s food that you crave but also feel good about eating every day.”

The bar also leans toward classic Caribbean with a modern edge by serving a variety of rums and rum-based cocktails. The diverse list of biodynamic and organic wines was tailored carefully to match the exciting flavors.

by Holly Hoffman

What to Expect

Why to Go

What to Order

With old school Miami as inspiration, the atmosphere is naturally chic and vibrant. Lofty ceilings and skylights illuminate white marble and brass accents, enhancing the open and airy feel. A sprawling gold octopus mural, conceived and painted by local artist Chris Zidek, spans the back wall. The restaurant is divided into a cozy, sherbet-colored lounge, plant-filled atrium and dining room with seating at traditional tables, two bars and a chef’s table.

Chef Daniel describes a visit to Little Octopus as “indulgence without guilt.” As interesting as the flavors and preparations are, nothing is bad for you. His menus incorporate flavors from all over while providing options for everyone; carnivores, celiacs, vegetarians and vegans will all easily find something to satisfy their palate.

The newly expanded dinner and brunch offerings divide foods into raw, cool and warm, all designed for sharing and clearly marked for dietary restrictions.

Chef Daniel recommends three plates of appetizer-sized servings per person. For him, a perfect brunch would include citrus salad, shrimp ceviche, arepa and fingerling potatoes. Currently, hamachi, pears, cactus, maduros and oxtail rank among top dinner favorites. At lunch, the categories are more straightforward — salads, bowls, sandwiches and sides. Although these are not typically considered communal dishes, the moqueca bowl is too good not to share at least one bite.

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The Facts Address: 1200 Fourth Ave. N. Phone: 615-490-8042 Website: henriettared.com Hours: Monday, closed; TuesdayWednesday, 5 p.m.-12 a.m.; Thursday-Saturday, 5 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sunday 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Parking: Street, paid lot and private lot Reservations: Yes Patio: Yes

Henrietta Red

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Whoever said you can never go home again didn’t know chef Julia Sullivan. “One of the first restaurants I worked at in Nashville was Mambu,” says Julia. “Ever since then, I knew this was the place I wanted to come back to.”

After more than a decade away, come back she has, opening the muchanticipated Henrietta Red in Germantown with business partner, sommelier and General Manager Allie Poindexter. They have joined forces with Strategic Hospitality to open a restaurant that highlights an expansive oyster bar and focuses on seafood and seasonal vegetables.

A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Julia worked at New York restaurants Per Se, Blue Hill at Stone Barns and Franny’s before pursuing her dream of opening her own place. She returned to Nashville and has spent the past few years honing her skills in the kitchens of Pinewood Social and Steadfast Commons before finally opening the doors to her own place.

Named after Julia’s grandmother Henrietta and redheaded grandfather, Henrietta Red has a light, airy, coastal feel with blues, greens and whites that give a classy and subtle nod to the nautical. The smoky blue-gray shade used for both the wood bar and hostess stand by 5 String Furniture is reminiscent of the ocean right before a summer storm and melds seamlessly with the lighter cement tile floor and white marble oyster bar.

by Whitney Clay

What to Expect

Why to Go

What to Order

The restaurant is divided into two areas inside: a casual 35-seat bar area, which is first come, first served, and a dining room, which seats 68.

On any given night, there could be 15 varieties of oysters offered including standards such as Kumamotos from Washington and “Bama Beauties” from Alabama. The Raw Bar menu provides tasting notes, and the staff can offer pairing suggestions from an extensive wine list.

Allie particularly likes sparkling whites such as a vintage Champagne and prosecco.

Stepping into the space — created by Manuel Zeitlin Architects and Kathryn Lager, an LA– based interior designer who happens to be Allie’s sister — feels like a beach vacation, even if just for a few hours. The décor conjures up memories of salt air, warm breezes and a nearby ocean. If you crave a taste of the Gulf Coast, the oyster bar — inspired by the hours of Maison Premiere, Allie’s favorite Brooklyn late-night haunt — is open on weekends until 1 a.m.

The menu, driven by what Julia and Allie like to cook and eat, includes oyster fritters with pickled fennel and Meyer lemon aioli, braised lamb with polenta, and wild striped bass with wheat berries, fennel and root vegetables. One of Julia’s favorites is the chicken livers with mustard greens and wood-fired bread. Starters include smoked mussel toast with dill and mustard butter and Poppy’s caviar with spring onions, sour cream and crackers.

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The Facts Address: 121B 12th Ave. N. Phone: 615-782-6786 Website: tansuonashville.com Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 5 p.m.-11 p.m.; brunch and lunch service coming soon Parking: Street or valet Reservations: Yes Patio: No

Tànsuŏ

photographs by Daniel Meigs

Although Nashville’s culinary scene grows more diverse each year, there are still some noticeable gaps in the cuisines featured on menus across town. Recognizing one such void — the lack of quality Chinese food — Maneet Chauhan, the restaurateur and chef behind Chauhan Ale & Masala House, teamed up with lauded New York chef Chris Cheung to bring the flavors of China to Music City.

On March 13, the pair opened the doors to Tànsuo˘, an upscale contemporary Chinese restaurant located on 12th Avenue next door to Maneet’s popular Indian restaurant.

A Chinese-American raised in Brooklyn, chef Chris has cooked in some of New York’s most impressive kitchens — from Nobu to Jean-Georges — and alongside Iron Chef Morimoto Masaharu and Hong Kong dim sum master chef Lam. Melding the flavors of Hong Kong, Shanghai and American-Chinese cuisines, Chris has created a family-style menu of traditional Chinese dishes prepared in a thoughtful and elegant way. The menu is divided into five sections: dim sum (which serves as appetizers and small plates), entrées, rice and noodles, sides and desserts.

“I’m really into spreading Chinese culture and making it accessible to everybody,” Chris says. “One of the things I had a lot of fun with was integrating some really cool and weird ingredients but in very familiar ways.” The result? Complex and decadent dishes that are both adventurous and delicious.

by Nancy Floyd

What to Expect

Why to Go

What to Order

London Parfitt, who was also the designer behind Chauhan Ale & Masala House, incorporated Chinese elements into the chic and serene space. Chinese abacuses are used as railings to divide the two-storied dining room; colorful lanterns hang from the ceiling; famous Chinese artwork lines the walls, and the rich blue booths — in a hue often found in Chinese pottery — are clustered in a group of eight, a lucky number in Chinese culture.

Tànsuo˘ is for anyone who has desperately — and futilely — craved quality Chinese food in Nashville. Chef Chris brings his skill and experience to deliver an elevated spin on fast-casual or takeout Chinese, creating a restaurant where beef and broccoli is interpreted as braised short rib accompanied by crispy broccoli leaves.

“There’s enough on the menu to go exploring, and then there’s enough that you’re going to see familiar things,” he says.

Expect classics like General Tso’s chicken alongside more unusual offerings like lychee foie gras or pork belly fried rice. But the crown jewel of the menu is the Peking duck, which is slow-roasted in a duck oven, bathed in hot oil and presented to the table before being hand carved. “It’s one of those dishes that takes a ton of work to do, but when it comes out, it’s pretty magnificent,” Chris says. But plan ahead.

The duck, which feeds two to four guests, must be ordered 48 hours in advance.

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New Restaurant Roundup Perhaps nothing has been a better indicator of Nashville’s recent growth spurt than the sheer number of restaurants that have opened their doors in the past few years. Not surprisingly, as our culinary scene continues to grow, chefs and restaurateurs from around the country have taken notice, and our already vibrant dining scene continues to lure even more epicurean talent to the city. As Nashville prepares for another wave of restaurant openings this spring and summer, it’s interesting to note how many of these new establishments are being spearheaded by big-name chefs from other cities. We sat down with the masterminds behind four of the most highly anticipated new restaurants to find out what to expect and, more importantly, what to order.

by Nancy Floyd

The Mockingbird

Henley

121A 12th Ave. N. mockingbirdnashville.com Expected opening: May 2017

204 21st Ave. S. henleynashville.com Expected opening: Late Spring 2017

The chef: Brian Riggenbach (Yo Soy Underground Supper Club, Chopped winner)

The chef: RJ Cooper (Vidalia in Washington, D.C., James Beard Award winner)

What to Expect: The art deco-style diner — another inventive concept dreamed up

by Maneet Chauhan — will focus on comfort food with a global twist. Opening in late spring next door to Chauhan Ale & Masala House and Tànsuo˘ on 12th Avenue, The Mockingbird will offer a two-level dining experience with both floors boasting a large bar and patio. Launching first with dinner and late-night service, the restaurant will eventually evolve to include weekend brunch, daily lunch and a breakfast taco window. Designed by London Parfitt (the style guru behind Chauhan and Tànsuo˘), The Mockingbird draws inspiration from diners of the ’30s and ’40s with hints of Latin influence. Chef Brian Riggenbach and General Manager Mikey Corona, founding partners of the restaurant, describe the space as “funky, playful and really approachable,” with a wall of windows and a mirrored coffered infinity ceiling filling the dining room with light and colorful touches like mismatched vintage dishes adding a whimsical feel.

What to Order: Chef Brian created a menu that elevates the flavor profiles of classic staples that everyone loves without any pretension. Expect to find interesting takes on traditional comfort foods. The mac and cheese is topped with a Mornay sauce made with manchego, Gruyère and extra sharp white cheddar cheese, and the chicken pot pie is a white wine coq au vin version with a flaky homemade crust. The Mockingbird’s signature dish is The Bird is the Word, chicken-fried chicken thighs on a bed of salsa verde mashed potatoes, topped with chorizo gravy and pickled red onions. And when you visit, be sure to save room for dessert. The restaurant will have an ever-changing selection of pies and milkshakes, the latter of which will include outrageous offerings like The Carnival, a dulce de leche shake served in a glass rimmed with hot fudge and peanut praline and piled high with homemade whipped cream, hot fudge and caramel corn.

What to Expect: James Beard Award-winning chef RJ Cooper describes the modern American brasserie, opening in Midtown as part of the Kimpton hotel this spring, as being “influenced by hyper local provisions that embrace the soul of Nashville and the South.” With an emphasis on communal dining, each meal at Henley will begin with a snack trolley where à la carte starters are prepared and served tableside. Relying heavily on local farms, the modernist cuisine will change frequently to reflect the seasonal availability of ingredients. “There are so many excellent food resources in Tennessee and throughout the South that I am looking forward to incorporating into the menu at Henley,” RJ says. The focus on local extends beyond the menu with handcrafted pieces commissioned from regional artisans incorporated into the design as well.

Charcuterie boards from Holler Design and serving dishes from Handmade Studio TN add a distinct Tennessee touch to the restaurant, designed to evoke the feel of dining in a private home.

What to Order: With seasonality factoring in so heavily, the menu is a bit of a moving target, but as chef RJ says, “we will focus on experimentation with classic and modern techniques to produce great dishes.” The restaurant will be open for breakfast and dinner seven days a week with plans to incorporate brunch and lunch service in the future. Chef RJ recommends the Tennessee cave-aged cheddar agnolotti, served with country ham, sour apples, black pepper and breadcrumbs for a sentimental reason — “It’s my daughter Ava’s favorite dish” — but he’s also excited about the white stone oysters with sea grapes, wild ginger sea water gelée and cucumber and the whole roasted duck, which is carved tableside and accompanied by johnny crêpes and bitter orange sweet potatoes.

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Pastaria

2031 Broadway caviarandbananas.com Expected opening: June 2017

8 City Blvd. pastariastl.com Expected opening: July 2017

The chef: Scott Roule (Caviar & Bananas Charleston and Greenville)

The chef: Gerard Craft (Niche, Sardella, Pastaria St. Louis)

What to Expect: The Charleston-based gourmet market and café is extending its reach to Nashville with a Midtown location expected to open this summer.

With a full breakfast, lunch, dinner, bakery, bar and weekend brunch menu and a specialty retail shop, Caviar & Bananas meets a lot of needs in one bright, modern spot. “It’s a place where you could come in every day and use our offerings in a completely different way each time,” says Scott Roule, director of culinary operations. “We might be your coffee spot one day, your sandwich place the next, the place you get your salad just the way you like it, or hop in for a glass of wine and a small plate. There are so many ways we can please your palate!”

The restaurant features a separate wine room and a communal work space alongside the upscale marketplace which proffers artisan pastas, jams, cookies, sauces and more.

What to Expect: The mission of Pastaria is to serve good homemade pasta and traditional Italian sauces in an unpretentious setting. The restaurant, which already boasts a location in St. Louis, is coming to the One City development on Charlotte Avenue this summer. A refreshing change from the influx of hip datenight spots opening around town, Pastaria is designed to be a casual, inviting family-friendly restaurant, modeled after the unfussy, community-centric eateries chef Gerard Craft experienced while visiting Italy with his family. Very simply designed — think lots of natural woods and concrete floors — Pastaria features a bar, large dining room, a big wood-burning oven, an open kitchen with a counter for those who want to watch the chefs cook as they dine, two private dining rooms (with capacity for 100 guests), a dough room where all of the pastas are made and three separate patios.

What to Order: Dishes are made fresh daily and cover just about every craving you might have. Made-from-scratch pastries, muffins and sweets can be found as well as hearty salads, sandwiches and elegant entrées, and if you’re thirsty, there will be an espresso menu in addition to wine and beer on tap. The menu will include fan favorites from the Charleston locations, including the crispy chicken buttermilk biscuit, “a massive fried chicken breast with scrambled eggs, aged cheddar and tasso gravy on a homemade biscuit” and the “naked” kale salad. (“The theory is if you eat enough of it you look better naked,” Scott says.)

Exclusive to the Nashville location is a selection of small plates, which will showcase local ingredients in inventive flavor combinations.

What to Order: As chef Gerard puts it, “We’re just putting out really simple, really delicious food that you want to eat on a regular basis.” As the name suggests, the pasta is the menu’s star with everything made from scratch in house.

Guests can watch the magic happen in the dough room where fresh pastas are made daily. Gerard recommends the bucatini all’Amatriciana or the strozzapreti, also known as the Pastaria Bolognese. “The Bolognese is made super traditionally so every time I take a bite, I transport to Bologna because it’s the only place where I really taste that flavor,” he says. Rounding out the menu are wood-fired pizzas, a small selection of entrées, soups, salads and vegetable side dishes, along with a full menu for kids.

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Nashville’s food scene is teeming with options, and more and more restaurants are popping up every day. But Music City offers even more than just dinner at the hottest new restaurant or the most loveable mainstay. If you’re looking for something extra special, these six restaurants will have you feasting — and imbibing — like a true VIP.

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The Workshop Series at The Stables

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Not only does The Stables at Husk — the historic carriage house located behind the restaurant, complete with its own kitchen, restrooms and patio — offer fully customizable private dining experiences for up to 24 seated guests, it’s also the setting for Sean Brock’s The Workshop Series at The Stables, which brings in top chefs and curates exquisite and educational dining experiences. The next one in the works — date to be announced — is a four-course dinner crafted around wines selected by Gregory Castells, the owner of Martine’s Wines, and Julie Gonet-Medeville, Château Gilette’s winemaker.

Flyte recently launched a new series of wine classes that are held every other Saturday from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The classes include both regional exploration — featuring Old and New World wines from Bordeaux to Napa — as well as thematic focuses (think “bubbles”). And no need to be shy if you’re a novice; the classes will also teach proper tasting methods and specific vocabulary. Plus, as an added bonus, Flyte will be offering a discount to anyone who sticks around for dinner.

Every Friday and Saturday night, Josephine’s Andy Little offers a 10-course tasting experience for 10 guests, known as X|X:Josephine (pronounced 10 by 10). The experience is both personal and interactive, complete with narration of each course by Andy and service director Karen Little. The thoughtfully curated menu is sourced from the best of what’s available, and true to Josephine form, it’s casual yet sophisticated. Reservations are required as seating is limited to 10.

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Butcher & Bee 902 Main St. butcherandbee.com Executive chef Bryan Lee Weaver recently launched a new dinner series at the East Nashville restaurant highlighting chefs from across the country (and world), featuring distinct collaborations with guestchef specialties and Butcher & Bee classics. Six dinners are already slated through the end of the year including chefs from Georgia (Steven Satterfield of Miller Union in Atlanta), Louisiana (Justin Devillier of La Petite Grocery in New Orleans), Oregon (John Gorham of Toro Bravo and Sarah Schafer of Irving Street Kitchen in Portland), California (Bruce Kalman of Union Pasadena and Jason Neroni of Rose Cafe in Venice) and even Tel Aviv, Israel.

Chauhan Ale & Masala House 123 12th Ave. N. chauhannashville.com Join Maneet for a mixology and culinary course that you won’t soon forget. After learning directly from the chef herself, participants are divided into a handful of small groups to prepare a five-course meal to be enjoyed by all, complete with beverage pairings. Plus, Maneet sends guests home with a packet of her own recipes to encourage each reveler to keep honing his or her kitchen skills. Classes are currently scheduled for April 15, May 13 and June 10 at 11 a.m., but spaces are limited, and reservations are required.

Margot Café & Bar 1017 Woodland St. margotcafe.com Chef Margot McCormack was a culinary mainstay long before Nashville was a foodie city. Join her for Mondays With Margot to sharpen your cooking abilities and add classic yet modern techniques to your repertoire. Offered monthly, the evening classes are two hours long and usually include about 10 students. Her next class is on April 3 at 6:30 p.m. and will focus on “vegetable cookery and more” with upcoming classes to focus on brunch and meats. RSVP through the website as space is limited.

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Jillian Thompson and Brian Eischeid met briefly in Nashville at a party over winter break while still in college — she at The University of Virginia and he at The University of Tennessee — but were dating other people at the time. They reconnected through a circle of mutual friends in 2014 when Jillian moved back to Nashville after working at Sotheby’s in New York. Brian had moved here to work for PricewaterhouseCoopers two years earlier. Their friendship soon evolved into something more — once Jillian suggested Brian ask her for a date.

One Saturday morning in November 2015, Brian took Jillian for a walk around her favorite arts district in Chattanooga. He knelt to propose outside

the Hunter Museum of American Art. They married the following August at Nashville’s First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Adam DeVries, who was previously Jillian’s youth minister, officiating. Jillian wore a gown by Monique Lhuillier and carried a bouquet by J. Kent Freeman Floral Designs of Jackson, Tennessee. The maid of honor was Jillian’s sister Emily Thompson; the flower girl was Palmer Eve Paine, and the ring bearer was Thomas Fite Paine IV (the daughter and son of Jillian’s cousins Kristin and Carter Paine). Ellen Hollis Events helped Jillian’s vision become a reality, and the reception was held at Belle Meade Country Club where guests dined and danced the night away

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After a wedding trip to Viceroy Riviera Maya in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, the couple returned to Nashville where Jillian, a Harpeth Hall graduate, is a graduate student at Vanderbilt University and a marketing strategy intern at HCA Healthcare. Brian, a graduate of Baylor School in Chattanooga, has a master’s in accounting from the College of Charleston and is a senior accountant at i3 Verticals.

The parents are Robin and Overton Thompson of Nashville and Ann and Keith Eischeid of Signal Mountain, Tennessee.

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Over a decade, Nick Jacobson’s sleek and comfortable restaurant has earned a place in the hearts of Belle Meade and West Meade neighbors as well as in the pages of Wine Spectator. Open for lunch and dinner, 360 offers a well-rounded menu of seasonally influenced fare along with a near-encyclopedic wine list. Outdoor dining is available, and there’s no shortage of parking in the sprawling lot.

This winter, the restaurant refreshed floors, lighting and furniture, updating the dining room for the next decade of comfortable neighborhood elegance.

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Mattie Jackson and Hannah Schneider’s lovely Sylvan Heights establishment serves as restaurant, wine bar, specialty market and wine shop. With cozy banquettes, long communal tables, a central wine counter and private dining room, it’s equally charming for everything from coffee to cocktails. A grocery selection — which includes local honey, granola, artisanal bread by Sam Tucker’s Village Bakery and cheeses from The Bloomy Rind — accompanies lunchtime offerings of sandwiches, soups and salads as well as an evening roster of small and shared plates such as green curry mussels, smoked trout panzanella and spiced lamb meatballs.

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Joe Townsend moved to Nashville to work as the sous chef at 360 Bistro. He then worked at Plumgood Food and F. Scott’s before returning to 360 with chef Will Uhlhorn. With Will’s January departure, Joe comes full circle as head chef. He continues the focus on sustainable seafood, regional meats and ingredients free of hormones and antibiotics. Look for 360’s classic yellowfin tuna tartare updated with avocado, black squid ink aioli, radish and togarashi chips. And when summer tomatoes roll in, expect a classic American hamburger at this elevated neighborhood joint.

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Culinary director Molly Martin, veteran of The Food Co. and Bar Luca, recently staged under British chef Yotam Ottolenghi in London. Expect to find Yotam’s commitment to fresh, local and artisanal ingredients and passion for Mediterranean flavors reflected in the dynamic seasonal menu at Salt & Vine. Next door at the bottle shop, sommelier Mattie Jackson curates a three-tiered wine club featuring hard-to-find labels for monthly pickup, along with tasting notes and recommendations for food pairings.

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are the most collectible wines: grand cru Bordeaux, grand cru Burgundy from the best years (both white and red), premium Champagne cuvée (like Dom Perignon), Rhône wines (both white and red) from the best producers, and California cabernets and cabernet blends, again from the best producers. My wine app (TomBlackWine) will give you the best vintages as will Wine Spectator online.

Next, where do you get these wines? Well, the first stop should be your local retailer. Find one you like and trust and that is knowledgeable.

If you live in a state that allows direct shipping, you can get wine directly from the winery. You can also purchase collectible wines at auctions.

(Charity wine auctions are a great way to kill two birds with one stone — get great wine and help somebody else.)

If you are going to collect, it’s imperative that you have a temperature- and humidity-controlled cellar. You can buy one that stores anywhere from 50 to 600 bottles.

Appliance stores carry them, or you can find them online. You can also build a cellar if you think your collection will get bigger than 600 bottles.

(And trust me, it will.)

Finally, set a budget. You can start a great cellar for $3,000, or you can start a smaller one for less. Most collectible wine will not go down in value, so you can always resell bottles if you need to. And remember the old Italian saying: it is around the table with wine that friends understand best the warmth of being together.

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When I first started collecting, I couldn’t afford to buy wine to store, only for immediate consumption.

However, I could afford wine books and wine magazines. I now subscribe to a dozen wine publications and have over 200 wine-related books. (I haven’t read them all.) If you want to start a wine collection, I suggest — as we say in Tennessee — you get some book learnin’.

Here are some books to start with: Wine for Dummies. It’s simple and easy to understand. After that, I’d get Karen MacNeil’s Wine Bible, which is very useful and a good reference, and The Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia. These three books are a great start. If you want to keep up on the latest developments in the wine world, then Wine Spectator magazine is the best, providing good information every month. But there are other sources of knowledge as well. Wine tasting classes are offered at several restaurants, and these provide hands-on experience through drinking and discussing wine. (See page 77 for good local recommendations.) Next time you dine out, ask your sommelier which ones are the best; sommeliers will know. Wine Spectator also has online classes on their website, winespectator.com.

After reading up, decide what kind of wine you want to collect. There is no point in collecting Beaujolais, rosé or prosecco. These wines are meant to be consumed immediately, so in terms of collecting, you must find wines that improve with age.

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675 One reason John prefers collecting whiskey over wine is because of the amount of open bottles he can keep on hand at any given time. And while the number of open bottles of whiskey in John’s collection can change weekly, on average there are between 650 and 675 bottles ready to be enjoyed at any moment.

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Rye and Mighty Exploring John Brittle’s whiskey collection John Brittle’s career as a collector first began with wine, at one point possessing 1,000 bottles in his collection. He soon realized, however, that while he could only have a “one-night stand” with wine and Champagne, he could build a “longterm relationship” with whiskey. In 2012, he shifted his focus and began collecting new and old whiskeys from around the world. He wanted to develop a collection that would bring people together, whether avid whiskey aficionados or simply interested novices, to taste and experience current offerings in addition to rare and vintage finds. He also wanted to use his collection to do some good in the city, so he routinely donates group whiskey tastings for nonprofits to auction off at their fundraisers. His collection helped raise $50,000 in 2015 and $75,000 in 2016 for local charities. In 2017, he has set a lofty goal of raising $100,000 for area causes.

The collection, which now boasts close to 700 opened bottles, grew so large that John opened JB’s Whiskey House, a 1,800-square-foot brick house in Germantown where the whiskey is stored and tastings are held. Bottles, which line every surface of the home, are color-coded with yarn to differentiate between common types, bottles set aside for specific events or whiskeys that only John can pour. Tasting glasses are positioned on every shelf so that a clean glass is always within reach, and regulars have their own special glasses with their names etched on them. The offerings vary wildly — from pre-Prohibition bottles to Taiwanese whiskeys — and there’s a story behind every single bottle.

If you visit often enough, John will tell you every single one.

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An interesting and endearing section of the collection is dedicated to John’s son, Grafton.

Although Grafton won’t be 21 until 2023, John has begun a tradition of having distillers write birthday well wishes on bottles and date them for his 21st birthday.

Thus far, John has 20 bottles signed for his son.

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John’s Top Three 1. Shortly after John started collecting whiskey, he met Lincoln Henderson, creator and master distiller at Angel’s Envy, and had him sign a bottle of bourbon for John’s then-10-year-old son, Grafton. “Mr. Henderson dated it 9-162023 and wrote, ‘Happy 21st Birthday Grafton,’ “ John says. Mr. Henderson passed away the next year. “I’m not sure if it’s the most valuable, but it’s the most cherished to me,” John says.

2. The Willett Family Estate Bourbon was aged for 24 years and hand-bottled from barrel #9956, known as “Friends and Family.” There were only 28 bottles total from this barrel, and John has one in his collection.

3. The Old Commonwealth Bourbon commemorative decanter was created to celebrate the 1969 sesquicentennial of the city of Memphis. John says it was “distilled by the now-shuttered StitzelWeller Distillery — made famous as the original source of the Pappy Van Winkle bourbon.”

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Accused of killing his neighbor’s dog, 15-year-old Christopher embarks on a mission to find the true culprit in this five-time Tony Award-winning play directed by Tony Award winner Marianne Elliott. April 25-30. Tickets $20-68.

TPAC Andrew Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., 615-7824040, tpac.org.

The Cash Legacy: A Tribute to the Man in Black Blurring the line between live theater and concert performance, this musical experience from Studio Tenn pays homage to the “man in black,” Johnny Cash, and his legacy that continues to live on today. Through April 1.

Tickets $27.50-85. Ryman Auditorium,

116 Fifth Ave. N., 615-541-8200, studiotenn.com.

A Raisin in the Sun Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun — the first play written by a female

African-American writer to appear on Broadway — follows three generations of the Younger family, their dumpy Chicago apartment and what happens when a family member passes away and a sizable life insurance check shows up. Through April 22. Tickets $25-60. TPAC Andrew Johnson Theater,

505 Deaderick St., 615-782-4040, nashvillerep.org.

At Home At Home features ceramics, prints,

paintings and works on paper from a slew of new artists around the country as well as returning husband-andwife team Nadine Nakanishi and Nick Butcher and a pop-up from Wilder’s Ivy and Josh Elrod. Through April 29. Gratis.

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

Irving Penn: Beyond Beauty

In the first retrospective exhibit since Irving Penn’s death in 2009, the prolific photographer’s work explores everything from fashion to famous faces in stunning images displayed in reverse chronological order. Through May 29. Tickets $7-12. The Frist Center

for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, 615-244-3340, fristcenter.org.

Crystal Wagner Crystal spent the month of March as the Martin Shallenberger Artist in Residence, transforming Cheekwood’s Courtyard Gallery with her large-scale installations, which are on display just in time to be accompanied by spring blossoms. Through June 25. Tickets $14-20. Cheekwood Estate & Gardens,

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Jammin’ to Beat the Blues

For the 19th year, Ricky Skaggs & Friends will come together in concert to raise funds and awareness for mental health through Mental Health America of Middle Tennessee.

April 4. Tickets $32.50-39.50. Ryman

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Carmen

One of the world’s most beloved operas, Carmen is the passionate story of Don José and Carmen and their unexpected, seductive romance. April 6-8. Tickets $26-109. TPAC Andrew Jackson Hall,

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Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham A craft center, book nook, author meetand-greet and “instrument petting zoo” are slated to kick off this kid-friendly musical celebration of the Seuss children’s classic set to music by the Nashville Symphony. April 8. Tickets $25-75. Schermerhorn Symphony

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SLEEP With the expansion, the resort now offers 200 pet-friendly guest accommodations in cottages, rooms, suites and vacation homes.

Behind the classically Southern architecture, spacious rooms offer modern, understated elegance, restful color schemes, luxurious linens and serene views of the waterfronts or forests. All have ample marble bathrooms with double vanities, separate showers and soaking tubs, and custom bath and body products. Cottages also have gas fireplaces and screened porches.

DINE Among the six dining choices at Palmetto Bluff, the inn’s Jessamine offers boldly flavored entrées like black bass Vera Cruz and dry-aged steak and boasts an extensive wine list. Buffalo’s in Wilson Village is a favorite of residents and guests alike, from the popular biscuit bar at breakfast to Southern fried chicken and artisanal pizzas at dinner. When in season, May River oysters — freshly harvested only yards away — have the perfect blend of brine and sweet.

RELAX Reconnect with nature strolling along the pedestrian trails of the River Road Preserve, 120 pristine acres of maritime forest with a mile of marsh and river frontage. The Spa Montage is a 13,000-square-foot sanctuary located at the inn. Treatments use indigenous elements such as cleansing May River pluff mud for the Carolina Kur Experience. During their stay, guests have access to separate men’s and women’s relaxation areas with saunas, a steam room, cold plunge pools and whirlpools.

PLAY Among numerous available activities, the Canoe Club rents canoes and kayaks as well as powerboats to explore larger waterways.

And a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, shooting club, equestrian facility, Har-Tru tennis courts and bocce ball courts provide plenty of entertainment on land. For the inaugural Artist in Residence program, Palmetto Bluff teamed up with Garden & Gun to bring in notable artists — including winners of Garden & Gun’s Made in the South Awards — for special events and hands-on classes.

Montage Palmetto Bluff Bluffton, South Carolina

Located between Savannah, Georgia, and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Palmetto Bluff is firmly established as a travel destination as well as a place to have a second home or to settle down. The sprawling 20,000acre community blends a rich history and the natural beauty of ancient maritime forests, salt marshes and tidal rivers. Set within this award-winning development, the Montage Palmetto Bluff captures the essence of the low country. Recent expansion at this luxury resort includes a new inn, guesthouses and 35 single-family homes.

The inn captures the design of the grand mansion that once stood on the grounds, and gracious hospitality — for which owner R.T. Wilson was renowned — is its hallmark.

Respect for the history of the setting extends beyond the resort and residences. The Palmetto Bluff Conservancy oversees the land and ensures that natural resources and wildlife remain not only intact but flourishing alongside development, which is unable to exceed 4,000 homes. Montage Palmetto Bluff provides one-of-a-kind experiences for families, couples and wedding parties, making it ideal as both a travel destination and, one day, a place to settle down.

By holly hoffman

477 Mount Pelia Road Bluffton, SC 29910 843-706-6500 montagehotels.com/palmettobluff SAV 516 miles

Photographs courtesy of Montage Palmetto Bluff

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Forced Conversation Expert etiquette advice from John Bridges

Chairwoman I was recently invited to a black-tie event by a good friend. When we arrived, it turned out she and her husband actually had two tables, and I was seated at what felt like the B-list table with people she barely knows (and barely likes). I tried not to take offense, but I agreed to come to the event to spend time with her. How should I have handled this? —Anonymous, Nashville

(just 20 minutes from downtown)

If you want to play, I fear you’ll have to pay. (I assume you were there on her and her husband’s tab.) Perhaps you were invited as her stand-in, or sit-in, to serve as hostess at the table of the scarcely known — and the barely endurable. You might, in fact, actually take it as a compliment to be seated at Table B as the table monitor. You can handle a tough crowd, can’t you?

Maybe you didn’t get that message. You’re sure she wasn’t chummy with that crew, and after having to put up with them all evening, you can easily understand why she finds them unbearable. Now, why do you think she would have invited them — out of the goodness of her heart or out of her well-meaning concern for the cause of the evening?

She seems to know you well, or does she? Maybe you figured, if you were there, you’d spend the evening chattering away. But maybe she figured the two of you would catch up on the party the next day — and she’d get the full scoop on Table B. If you’d been at Table A, just to cozy up, would you have rearranged the place cards? Please say “no.”

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I hate my sister’s fiancé. He loves her, and he treats her well — and for that, I am eternally grateful — but I find him absolutely abhorrent to be around, especially when the conversation turns to politics. I want so desperately to like him, and I keep trying to arrange outings for us in hopes that my heart will change. So far, I just find him more annoying with every dinner and vacation.

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She’s found the man of her dreams, but you’re the one having nightmares. Do you toss and turn before a dinner date with the two of them? How about the torture of a weekend on the beach? You could, you know, be leaving the two of them to themselves just for the moment.

If he’s still just her fiancé, you’ve got the wedding to get through. Look forward to that evening. The next morning, you can take a deep breath and slowly let it go. No more unpleasant parties to set up. You’ll only have to put up with him at the occasional cocktail party, or — if you’re lucky — just on family holidays.

Meanwhile, it’s time to let your sister grow up on her own. She may still need you (and want you) some day. For the moment, however, you’ll be wise, I think, to remember whose heart has to change.

by John bridges

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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Letting It Go Adopting the spring cleaning ritual

My late mother kept a well organized and hygienic house. We used to tease Mom that her cleanliness wasn’t next to godliness, it was godliness. As a kid, I imagined that her main deity was the Buddha-like Mr. Clean.

A linchpin of Mom’s strategy for achieving a sanctified state was the annual ritual of spring cleaning.

When April temperatures warmed, Mom would open all the windows to air out the house. Then she washed windows, walls, curtains and each slat of the Venetian blinds.

She weeded through the stacks of magazines my father hoarded. She emptied closets and drawers, tossing the irredeemably stained, filling bags with items unworn or unused in the last year or so. Only attic heirlooms were safe.

Mom emerged at the end of her re-creation week exhausted but gratified. The rest of my family cautiously repossessed our sparkling and sparer quarters.

Despite my mother’s example, I engage with the demons of dirt and clutter haphazardly and sporadically.

But this spring, feeling weighted by the care and maintenance of “things,” and recognizing the simplified lifestyle of our senior status, I convinced a grudging Spouse that we were due for a more inclusive approach.

We began with the bookshelves, eliminating cobwebs, outdated travel guides, college textbooks and a complete set of Walter Scott’s Waverley novels. An interior designer carted

away, for staging purposes, a leatherbound set of American classics and six tomes of the architectural history of Robert A. M. Stern.

Next came the closets. To the Ladies of Charity went my evening gowns, shoes with heels over an inch, much of my hat collection, a box of clutch purses and all but two business suits. Spouse let himself be dispossessed of permanently sullied T-shirts, his orange fright wig and a sack of Mardi Gras beads. He was also persuaded that his Santa suit could be more fully employed by The Salvation Army.

Finally, we descended into the dim chaos of the basement, the Professoras-pack-rat’s special preserve. In a fight-and-fallback maneuver worthy of Joe Johnston contesting Sherman’s Untitled-1 approach to Atlanta, he reluctantly consigned to the rented mini-dumpster broken lawn chairs, wire frames of Christmas wreaths past, his collections of electric wire fragments, used sandpaper and lumber scraps. He protested the disposal of two storage bins and lids, admitting defeat only when I pointed out that lids and bins didn’t match. The Shop-Vac relentlessly ingested ropes of cobwebs and decades of dust.

Post spring cleaning, we still have too many books; I still have too many shoes. And just the other day, when I suggested that a sweatshirt with gaping holes be discarded, Spouse promised, “I’ll just wear it around the house.”

But we’re making progress — and Mom would approve.

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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: Great Futures Gala For: Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee When: Sat., April 1, 5 p.m.

Where: Omni Nashville Hotel Tariff: $300 per person, $2,500 per table of 10 Party note: Special guest Shaquille O’Neal Info: bgcmt.org

01 What: O.L. Shultz Regatta

For: Alive Hospice When: April 1-2, 8-9 Where: Harbor Island Yacht Club Tariff: $20-25 per skipper Party note: April 1-2, Open Regatta; April 8-9, Cruiser Regatta Info: alivehospice.org/ ol-shultz-regatta

Where: Hillwood Country Club Co-chairs: Grace Clayton and Kathleen Estes Party note: Keynote speaker Jeannette Walls Info: cumberlandheights.org Ribbon Cutting For: Nashville Zoo When: Thurs., April 6, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Nashville Zoo Info: nashvillezoo.org

01 What: Big Yellow Bird Bash For: Nashville Public Television When: Sat., April 1, 7 p.m.

Where: Houston Station Co-chairs: Whitney Braisted and Sarah Lingo Tariff: $50 per person Info: wnpt.org/bybb What: Jammin’ to Beat the

03 Blues Patrons Party

For: Mental Health Alliance Middle Tennessee When: Mon., April 3, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Park Cafe Tariff: $45 per person Info: mhamt.org

04 What: Nashville Fashion Week

For: Fashion Forward Fund When: April 4-8 Where: Various locations Tariff: $400 per all-access pass, $150 per runway pass Info: nashvillefashionweek.com

04 What: Reaching New Heights

Women’s Luncheon For: Cumberland Heights When: Tues., April 4, 11:30 a.m.

06 What: Promise Gala

Patrons Party For: JDRF When: Thurs., April 6, 5 p.m.

Where: Home of Laura and Charlie Niewold Info: jdrf.org/promisegala

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What: A Tennessee Waltz Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Committee Reception For: Tennessee State Museum When: Thurs., April 6, 6 p.m.

Where: Belle Meade Country Club Co-chairs: Carol and John Rochford Info: tnmuseum.org

What: The Bug Ball 06 For: The Theater Bug When: Thurs., April 6, 6 p.m.

Where: The Pavilion East Co-chairs: Kortney Wilson and Jenny Piper Tariff: $150 per person Info: thetheaterbug.org

07 What: Spring Fling for TennGreen For: Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation When: Fri., April 7, 5 p.m.

Where: Music City Center Co-chairs: John Noel, Bob Tuke and Ann Tidwell Tariff: $250 per patron, $150

What: Friends & Fashion

10 For: Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt When: Mon., April 10, 10 a.m.

Where: Music City Center Davidson Ballroom Co-chairs: Kristen Greer, Shawn Haile and Andrea Powell Tariff: $125 per person Info: childrenshospital. vanderbilt.org/friendsandfashion

07 What: Top 30 Under 30

For: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation When: Fri., April 7, 6 p.m.

Where: Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Tariff: $85 per person Info: cff.org What: St. Bernard 150th

07 Anniversary Concert

11 What: Tiffany Circle

Spring Gathering For: American Red Cross When: Tues., April 11, 6 p.m.

Where: Home of Barbara and Greg Hagood Info: redcross.org

Preview Party For: St. Bernard Academy When: Fri., April 7, 7 p.m.

Where: Home of Lorie and John Lytle Info: stbernardacademy.org

06 What: Spider Monkey Exhibit

01 What: Dancing for Safe Haven

For: Safe Haven Family Shelter When: Sat., April 1, 6 p.m.

Where: Hilton Nashville Downtown Chair: Anita Greenwood Cash Tariff: $275 per person Info: safehaven.org

per person Info: tenngreen.org/ spring-fling-17

What: Power of the Purse

08 What: Carmen Premiere Dinner For: Nashville Opera When: Sat., April 8, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Waller Penthouse Chair: Deb Tallent-Barcus Tariff: $85 per person Info: nashvilleopera.org/ premieredinners 08

What: Fashion Forward Gala For: Fashion Forward Fund When: Sat., April 8, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Track One Co-chairs: Kimberly Lewis and Gen Sohr Tariff: $200 per person, $50 per late party attendee Info: nashvillefashionweek.com

12 For: The Women’s Fund

When: Wed., April 12, 11 a.m.

Where: Music City Center Tariff: $200 per person Info: cfmt.org

17 What: Symphony Fashion Show Patrons Party For: Nashville Symphony When: Mon., April 17, 6 p.m.

Where: Home of Fletcher Foster Info: nashvillesymphony.org

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What: Dining Out for Life For: Nashville Cares When: Tues., April 18 Where: Restaurants across Nashville Tariff: Cost of a meal Info: diningoutforlife.com/ nashville

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What: Waiting for Wishes For: The Kevin Carter Foundation and Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee When: Tues., April 18, 5:45 p.m.

Where: The Palm

What: Crown Affair

09 Patrons Party

For: FiftyForward When: Sun., April 9, 6 p.m.

Where: Home of Betty and Marty Dickens Tariff: $500 per patron, $1,000 per benefactor Info: fiftyforward.org

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What: Symphony Fashion Show For: Nashville Symphony When: Tues., April 18, 6 p.m.

Where: Schermerhorn Symphony Center Co-chairs: Shaun Inman and Sheila Shields Tariff: $250 per person Party note: Featuring Zac Posen’s Fall 2017 Collection and entertainment by Kelsea Ballerini Info: nashvillesymphony.org

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What: Frist Gala For: The Frist Center for the Visual Arts When: Sat., April 22, 7 p.m.

Where: The Frist Co-chairs: Julie Dretler and Betsy Wilt Party note: Black tie Info: fristcenter.org/support/frist-gala

Tariff: $550 per person Info: kevin-carter.com/ waiting-for-wishes

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What: Stars & Strikes Celebrity Bowling Tournament For: High Hopes Development Center When: Tues., April 18, 6:15 p.m.

Where: Kings Bowl Tariff: $75 per person Info: highhopesforkids.org/ stars-strikes What: St. Bernard 150th Anniversary Concert For: St. Bernard Academy When: Tues., April 18, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Ryman Auditorium Tariff: $200 per VIP, $46.5052.50 per person Party note: Featuring The SteelDrivers and Friends Info: ryman.com/events

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What: A Vintage Affair For: A Vintage Affair When: Fri., April 21, 5:30 p.m.

Where: The Factory at Franklin Tariff: $150 per VIP, $100 per person Info: avintageaffair.org

What: Nashville Film Festival 20 For: Nashville Film Festival When: April 20-29 Where: Regal Hollywood 27 Tariff: $250-399 per laminate Info: nashvillefilmfestival.org

20 What: Rally on the Runway For: Rally Foundation When: Thurs., April 20, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Richland Country Club Tariff: $250 per patron, $150 per person Info: rallyfoundation.org

What: Oyster Easter

22 For: Community

What: Grand Day For: Nashville Children’s Theatre When: Sun., April 23, 11:30 a.m.

Where: Nashville Children’s Theatre Tariff: $150 per patron, $250 per patron couple, $50 per young patron, $15-40 per person Info: nashvillechildrenstheatre.org

23 What: Tour de Farm: Beyond

the Bend Dinner For: Les Dames d’Escoffier Nashville When: Sun., April 23, 5 p.m.

Where: Green Door Gourmet Barn Tariff: $195 per VIP (includes farm tour), $75 per person Info: lesdamesnashville.org

For: Hillsboro Hounds When: Fri., April 21, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Belle Meade Country Club Party note: Black tie Info: hillsborohounds.com

28 What: Legacy Dinner

For: The Battle of Franklin Trust When: Fri., April 28, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Carnton Plantation Party note: Black tie Info: boft.org

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What: Plant Sale For: Herb Society of Nashville When: Sat., April 29, 9 a.m.

Where: Tennessee State Fairgrounds Sports Arena Tariff: Gratis Info: herbsocietynashville.com

29 What: Glimpse

For: Watkins College When: Sat., April 29, 6 p.m.

Where: Watkins College of Art, Design & Film Co-chairs: Brooke Porter Hawkins, Mollie Reed, Molly Shasteen and DeeDee Wade Tariff: $150 per person, $50 per alumnus Info: watkins.edu/glimpse

What: Best Cellars Dinner

24 For: T.J. Martell Foundation When: Mon., April 24, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Omni Nashville Hotel Tariff: $1,200 per person Info: tjmartell.org

Resource Center When: Sat., April 22, 1 p.m.

Where: Public Square Tariff: $65-80 per person Info: oystereaster.com

What: Seton Celebration

29 For: St. Thomas Health

When: Sat., April 29, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Omni Nashville Hotel Tariff: $500 per person Info: sthealth.com

What: Ladies’ Night Out

22 What: 95 Anniversary Gala

For: Junior League of Nashville When: Sat., April 22, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Belle Meade Country Club Tariff: $350-995 per patron package, $195-200 per person, $75 per late party attendee Info: jlnashville.org

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What: Rock the House

21 For: Hospital Hospitality House of Nashville When: Fri., April 21, 5 p.m.

Where: Houston Station Tariff: $150 per person Info: hhhnashville.org

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21 What: Hunt Ball

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19 What: Mary Catherine Strobel Volunteer Awards For: Hands On Nashville When: Wed., April 19, 11:30 a.m.

Where: Music City Center Tariff: $50 per person Info: hon.org

Where: Marathon Music Works Tariff: $150 per person Info: changethetune.org

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What: Night for Newborns For: Nurses for Newborns When: Sat., April 22, 5:30 p.m.

Where: The Factory at Franklin Tariff: $150 per patron, $100 per person Info: nursesfornewborns.org What: Promise Gala For: JDRF When: Sat., April 22, 6 p.m.

Where: Omni Nashville Hotel Co-chairs: Karen and Bob Goodall Tariff: $4,500 per patron table for 10, $300 per person Party note: Black tie Info: jdrf.org/promisegala What: Change the Tune For: The Family Center When: Sat., April 22, 6:30 p.m.

25 For: Renewal House

What: A Tennessee Waltz

When: Tues., April 25, 6 p.m.

Where: Fat Bottom Brewing Tariff: $75 per person, $390 per group of six Info: renewalhouse.org/ ladiesnightout

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What: Crown Affair For: FiftyForward When: Thurs., April 27, 6 p.m.

Where: Patricia Hart Building Tariff: $250 per person Info: fiftyforward.org What: Cafecito For: Conexión Américas When: Fri., April 28, 7:45 a.m.

Where: Music City Center Tariff: $100 suggested donation Info: conexionamericas.org

29 Late Party

For: Tennessee State Museum When: Sat., April 29, 9:15 p.m.

Where: Tennessee State Capitol Co-chairs: Cassie and Adam Foote Tariff: $85 per person Info: tnmuseum.org

30 What: Picnic With the Library For: Nashville Public Library Foundation When: Sun., April 30, 4 p.m.

Where: Downtown Library Co-chairs: Melissa Rick and Katie Robinson Tariff: $500-2,500 per patron, $200 per picnic basket Info: nplf.org

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What: A Tennessee Waltz For: Tennessee State Museum When: Sat., April 29, 7 p.m.

Where: Tennessee State Capitol Co-chairs: Anne and Joe Russell Tariff: $500 per person Info: tnmuseum.org

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Sister, Sister Circa 1950

In 1866, just a year after the conclusion of the Civil War, six Sisters of Mercy traveled to Nashville from Ireland to start a school.

Today, St. Bernard Academy, a coed Catholic elementary school, is the third oldest school in the city. The 2016-2017 school year marks the 150th anniversary of this esteemed institution. And while the city has evolved tremendously in the past century and a half, the quality of education and the mission of the Sisters of Mercy have remained intact. St. Bernard also still honors many of its longstanding traditions, like eighth-grade graduates wearing white gowns as they did back in the 1950s (although the gloves are now a thing of the past). The sesquicentennial celebrations have lasted all year and will culminate in a year-end concert with The SteelDrivers and Friends on April 18 at the Ryman Auditorium.

Top photo: Sister Laurence Mary Jackson with student Bottom photo, left to right: Kathy Ducklo Nourse, Carol Ann Holden Boswell, Patsy Estes Seta, Barbara Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary Carlton, Judy White Speed, Karen McKinstry Graham, Nancy Jordan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hare, Mary Ann Long Baltz

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