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FROM DARKNESS TO SIGHT CHRONICLES THE REMARKABLE LIFE JOURNEY OF DR. MING WANG, A WORLD-RENOWNED LASER EYE SURGEON AND PHILANTHROPIST. As a teenager, Ming fought valiantly to escape one of history’s darkest eras - China’s Cultural Revolutionduring which millions of innocent youth were deported to remote areas to face a life sentence of poverty and hard labor. Through his own tenacity and his parents’ tireless efforts to provide a chance of freedom for their son, Ming eventually made his way to America with $50 in his pocket and an American dream in his heart, where against all odds he would earn a PhD in laser physics and graduate magna cum laude with the highest honors from Harvard Medical School and MIT.

and the Lifetime Achievement Award from American

He embraced his Christian faith and tackled one of

Chinese Physician Association. Dr. Wang is currently

the most important questions of our time - Are faith

the only surgeon in the state who performs 3D LASIK

and science friends or foes?- which led to his inven-

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To date, Dr. Wang has performed over 55,000 eye procedures and has treated patients from nearly every state in the U.S. and from over 55 countries worldwide. He is considered the “doctor’s doctor,”

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as he has operated on over 4,000 physicians. Dr.

This is a story of one man’s inspirational journey,

Wang has published 8 textbooks and a paper in the

of turning fear, poverty, persecution and prejudice

world-renowned journal Nature, holds several U.S.

into healing and love for others. It demonstrates

patents and performed the world’s first laser artificial

how focus, determination, humility and profound

cornea implantation. He is the recipient of the Honor

faith can inspire a life that, in turn, impacts that of

Award from American Academy of Ophthalmology

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Contents March 2016 | Vol. xxiii, No. 3

parties

departments

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Tails Were Wagging

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Bidding for the Cure

38

Smart Cookies

Unleashed: Dinner With Your Dog is a howling success

An E vening for 65 Roses sets record for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

A Girl Scout Cookies challenge at Outside the Box

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La Snowy Notte

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Disappearing Act

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Gardens of Delight

Snowpocalypse can’t stop the Nashville Opera

Conjuring a cure at a magical Heart Gala

Antiques & Garden Show Preview Party kicks off three days of fabulousness

In Our Words In With the New

14 Behind the Scenes Designing Out of Necessity—Annie Williams, Nashville’s bag solution specialist 19

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Briefs

News, rumors & propaganda

Y’allsome, Petal Project, Rose Gardens by Wendy Wise and Harper Knit

28 Open Doors New shops, restaurants and trunk shows 70

Nuptials

54 Yumi Kim blue floral dress (Copper Penny); RockStar 1-stone wrapped cuff in rose quartz, RockStar nest ring in rose quartz (Judith Bright), Gucci lapis pumps (Nordstrom)

Latest Nashville weddings 72

Taking Vows

features

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Deconstructing the Dish

54

Spring Cleaning

76

Arts and Galleries

68

A Longing Fulfilled

78

Nstyle

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Best Behavior

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Localite

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On the Circuit

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Pencil In

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Nretrospect

Make room for new spring trends

Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman’s nonprofit, Show Hope, touches lives around the globe

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Akii Lanier wearing BCBGMAXAZRIA Kelsia ruffle dress in bright poppy (Stacey Rhodes Boutique); Naomi double ring in ivory pearl, Charlotte necklace and Carla earrings in suspended ivory pearl (Kendra Scott). Photographed by Ramiah Branch at Viridian. Styled by Milton White. Hair and makeup by Betsy Briggs Cathcart. Artistic direction by Heather Pierce. For more spring fashion trends, turn to page 54.

Zimmerman-Jordan vows

Liquid Gold

Upcoming visual and performing arts

Springtime Glow

Dressed to Impress

Talk About Contributing

Sip & Savor, Hearts of Hope Luncheon, Nashville for Africa and more

Calendar of March events

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IN OUR WORDS IN OUR WORDS

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Stylist Milton White is giving us all a peek at the current trends with this month’s Spring Cleaning fashion editorial. From pale pink

to sophisticated lace to flowy robe silhouettes, this season offers a lot of beautiful and promising trends that look great on women of all shapes, sizes and ages. Give them a look (page 54) and begin plotting which ones will look best in your closet.

This month, I also had the privilege of chatting with Steven Curtis Chapman, co-founder of Show Hope, to talk about the way the local organization is having a global impact. To date, the nonprofit’s adoption assistance grants have helped 5,000 orphans from 53 countries find their forever homes. They’re also providing life-saving medical treatment to hundreds of orphans at their care centers in China. Find out more about how this local nonprofit is changing the world—and how you can help—on page 68.

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

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lthough Annie Williams moved to Nashville to pursue music, it was another creative talent that earned her a reputation among Nashville’s notable artisans. As a self-proclaimed “bag solution specialist,” Annie handcrafts fine leather bags that are both stylish and practical.

Annie learned to sew while working for Organic Climbing, a startup climbing equipment company in Wyoming. After moving to Nashville, Annie, an avid climber, spent time at Climb Nashville, where word got out that she had worked with the startup in its infancy. The gym asked if she would sew some bags for them, and she used a fellow climber’s sewing studio to do so. It was then that Annie started to fall in love with leather. She began sewing leather bags for herself and her friends, and her business grew organically from there. “I’ve never really felt like I could be called a designer,” says Annie. “I feel like I’m a bag solution specialist.” One look

at her simple, practical bags, and you’ll see what she means. Each of her designs fills a need: a versatile zip tote for everyday, a well-designed canvas diaper bag for moms (like Annie), a gorgeous blue suede clutch for a night out. She designs a bag when she sees a need, and each one is built for functionality as much as beauty. Annie also designs out of pure love for both leather and the design process. Her simple and streamlined production takes place in her studio near Germantown.

This year, Annie plans to pursue music as well as acting. As for the leather company, she hopes to work on crafting a sustainable model that allows the company to function on its own. With an awesome tailor and a reliable assistant, Annie has confidence that her company will flourish even while she pursues other passions. Visit annie-williams.com to check out her designs or email info@annie-williams.com to make an appointment at her studio.

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Wesley is a Nashville native who does most of her best writing in her journal. But like any good writer, she is also working on a novel.

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Still Realizing the Dream Martin Luther King III chose Nashville as the place to celebrate this year’s 30th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day. He concluded a two-day whirlwind of appearances at Music City Center in an inspiring discussion with legendary comedian, civil rights activist and friend of his father, Dick Gregory.

Mark Thompson, former Nashvillian and host of SiriusXM talk show Make It Plain, moderated the panel and provided a smooth transition between Gregory recalling stories from the early days of the civil rights movement and Martin reminding all that to “learn how to co-exist nonviolently” is still an important part of realizing his father’s dream.

The program opened with a prayer from Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church pastor Percy Clark followed by the Jimmy Church Band playing the “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The lively discussion, broadcast live on Mark’s show, gave Martin a forum to spread his message to countless others. He continues the legacy of his father—to stand up for truth and justice even when few others are standing—and of his mother, Coretta Scott King, demonstrating the spirit of forgiveness and love.

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Martin, Dick and Mark fielded questions from two long lines of audience members before adjourning and rushing to one last event: a meet and greet at Carol Ann’s Home Cooking Café. The two days of events were planned by, and benefited, the New Hope Foundation, which provides humane and supportive services to the terminally ill of Nashville and surrounding counties.

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In an evening of sartorial splendor, Gus Mayer hosted a kick-off party for the April event in its Green Hills

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Co-chairs Sylvia Bradbury and Suzanne Smothers—who are still keeping their lips sealed about this year’s performer, much to our dismay—greeted guests as they arrived.

It wasn’t long before the store was packed with ladies eager to get a peek at the trunk show featuring Carolina Herrera’s 2016 Resort and Spring collections. Gus Mayer had eight racks of the designer’s exquisite gowns and separates. Most of the pieces were intended for custom orders, but many items were available for immediate sale. The store generously agreed to donate a portion of all Carolina Herrera sales between now and the Symphony Spring Fashion Show to the Nashville Symphony. (So ladies, if you don’t have your dress for the show, now’s the time to pick one out!)

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OZ’s Tim Ozgener greeted the crowd as everyone rushed to their chosen tables. After an entrancing set by musicians, collaborators and dear friends Wu Fei and Abigail Washburn, a tantalizing family-style supper from Cochon Butcher’s executive chef, Levon Wallace, was served: sorghum butter biscuits, collard greens salad with marinated beets, Italianstyle pork shoulder with cast-iron carrots and butter beans, capped off with the “Cochon Mess,” a delightful mélange of Louisiana strawberries, pistachio meringue and Chantilly.

And then, the conversations started.

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We’d love to tell you, but you’ll just have to show up next time to get the inside scoop. Or, perhaps you can ask one of the many friends we saw there—including Marcus Whitney, Susan Edwards, Libby Callaway, Cara Jackson, Ivy Arnold, Eleanor Willis, Clare Armistead, Hope Stringer, Cara and Drew Alexander, Stephanie Silverman and Renata Soto—if you want to know more about fetal neurosurgery or 10 years of hot chicken and beer.

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The inaugural fundraiser featured 30 table hosts, who treated guests to a night of fascinating conversation about everything from men’s fashion in the 20th century (with the most dapper André Churchwell, of course) to protecting Nashville’s brand and authenticity (with one of the city’s biggest cheerleaders, Butch

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The highlight of the evening, hosted by Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee’s Associate Board, is the masked wine tasting. Teams arrived early to register bottles for the competition—and to do some tasting of their own.

At the ONEHOPE Wine table, representatives popped numerous bottles of sparkling wine, filling flutes from appropriately sparkly glitter bottles. Those already feeling festive chose from the winery’s white and red options. With full glasses, they

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moved through the JA BizTown offices to examine the silent auction brimming with tempting choices.

A flavorful addition this year, the whiskey tasting proved even more tempting. Sugarlands Distilling Company offered samples of every flavor of its moonshine. The Happy Gilmore, a cocktail made of Sugarlands Southern Sweet Tea and Old Fashioned Lemonade moonshines, was especially tasty. St. Charles Catering and City Fire supplied plenty of hearty bites for noshing between sips.

The wine tasting was great fun; guests sampled from many entries to cast ballots for their favorite and least favorite wines. After the ballots were counted, Kings Ridge’s pinot noir from Team Longhorn won.

Team Ford’s choice, Meiomi’s pinot noir, and Team Neff ’s cabernet sauvignon from Leese-Fitch tied for second place. The least favorite was a lonely New Zealand entry from The Wine Nots.

Among those exercising their right to vote—and taste—were event chair Danielle Blake, associate board members Matt Boeshore, Robyn Williams, Ryan Sutler and Maggie King, and participants Abhay Karandikar, Tyler Johnson, Kaitlyn Tomlinson, John Bellefant, Nick Baxter, Elliott Sanderson, Thomas Lundborg and Jackson Boyd. No matter how divided wine votes were, it was a landslide win for JA’s BizTown and the fifth graders who benefit from the program!

Flurries and Fur Babies Another round of snow flurries could not stop guests from bundling up and heading to Robin and Richard Patton’s home for the Nashville

Humane Association’s 15th annual Top Tails Donor Society party. The celebratory evening for the nonprofit’s most generous contributors is more like a family reunion where everyone is connected not by DNA but by their love for animals and appreciation for the outstanding work NHA does.

The long line of cars winding up the slippery driveway attested to the popularity of this event. Once inside, guests received warm welcomes from Robin, executive director Joy Beach and board chair Rebecca Burcham. There was little conversation about the snow, however. Everyone was oohing and aahing over the special guests of the night, Jada and Sugar Daddy. People clamored for a chance to hold the adorable 6-week-old puppies, but Maryglenn

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Guests told tales of their own fur babies—some rescues and former Humane animals—while grazing on the array of hearty bites from Kristen Winston Catering. If there was ever a night for her mini grilled cheese sandwiches, this was certainly the one!

We spotted Patricia and Rodes Hart, Theresa Menefee, Elizabeth Brodnax, Richard Horton, Amanda Ray, Betsy Wills, Cathy Brown, Tim Warnock, Mary Ann and Sam Lipshie, Tracy and Larry Pomeroy, Stephanie and David Richardson, and Karen and Pete Bird gushing over Jada and Sugar Daddy. As for the precious pups? They were adopted and went to their furever homes the very next day.

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Gwyneth was joined by her best friend, Windsor Smith. The spunky author and designer led a casual conversation with Gwyneth onstage that

The Nashville Predators put down their hockey sticks for one night to have a different kind of fun on the ice.

Instead, they picked up cards, chips and dice to play blackjack, poker and more at the sixth annual GnashVegas Casino Night & Auction. The fundraiser benefiting the Nashville Predators Foundation gives fans a chance to mix and mingle with their favorite players at casino tables and over menu favorites from some of Nashville’s most popular eateries.

During a VIP reception, players greeted guests and posed for numerous selfies with the adoring fans.

Team members weren’t hard to spot as all wore special white GnashVegas jerseys. (And they towered over almost everyone there!) Even foundation president Sean Henry got in on the act and had no trouble smiling during this successful night. VIPs also previewed the fantastic silent auction, which included one-of-a-kind experiences like a night in the radio booth with the broadcasters and travel with

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felt a bit more like watching two old pals gab around the kitchen table than a traditional lecture. The two ladies discussed everything from their distinct approaches to designing a space (Gwyneth starts with a piece of furniture she loves and builds around it; Windsor gets a feeling about a room and takes cues from the Elliott From, Roman Josi owners) to their favorite colors (Windsor is all about white and the team to their away game against black; Gwyneth loves pink and gray). the Washington Capitals. Of course, a The women also chatted about some profusion of sports-related items, even things that weren’t so design-centric, the GnashVegas jerseys off the players’ like Gwyneth’s favorite movies (Anbacks, could be taken home for the nie Hall, The Goonies and Dead Poets right price.

Society), her favorite place to live (her Predators playing games of chance first townhouse in the West Village) included Mike Fisher, Filip Forsberg, and how often her ex-husband, ColdShea Weber, James Neal, Roman play frontman Chris Martin, plays Josi, Mike Ribeiro, Pekke Rinne and the piano at her house (all the time, Barret Jackman. It’s more than just apparently). Among those spotted this one night when the Preds play in the crowd learning more about hard to give back. Through the Nashthe actress were Antiques & Garden ville Predators Foundation, players, Show co-chairs Elizabeth Coble staff and fans team up year-round, and Amy Liz Riddick, Steve Sirls, providing funding and volunteers to Leah London, Varina Willse, Varinumerous agencies in Nashville and na Buntin, Barbara Burns and Teri Middle Tennessee.

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If you’re proud of being from the South and want everyone to know it, check out Y’allsome.

The line of shirts, hats and prints celebrates Southern pride with screen-printed sayings such as “Grits Happen” and images like a bourbon-bottle water tower. Southerners Craig and Megan Evans began the company out of their Los Angeles garage in 2014 before moving to Nashville in May 2015. Southern Living named Craig one of the “50 People Who Are Changing the South in 2015” for his designs and charitable mission.

Y’allsome gives back by donating 15 percent of its proceeds to Adoption Discovery, a program that helps find permanent homes for Southern foster children. For a $20 donation, they will send a duffel bag to a foster child to make moving onto the next home a little easier. Y’allsome is also dedicated to sourcing Southern materials and labor; the cotton is farmed in North Carolina, and the hats are embroidered in Georgia. Both Nashvillians, Drew Binkley produces the artwork at Grand Palace Silkscreen, his own company, and Friendly Arctic’s Andy Bird screen-prints the tees with environmentally friendly water-based inks.

And now Y’allsome has expanded its offerings to the smallest Southerners! Onesies made from 100 percent organic cotton depict a baby’s world with original designs and humor, such as a Mason jar baby bottle. All of the items are so clever—and the mission so kind—that Hoda Kotb recently included Y’allsome in her Favorite Things segment on TODAY’s fourth hour.

Shop at FABU, Oak Nashville and White’s Mercantile for Y’allsome items. To check out all of their products and to learn more about the good they do in the South, visit yallsome.com.

For almost 10 years, Volunteer Traditions has been making high-quality ties, T-shirts and more for people who love our state. Since the introduction of the first Tennessee flag belt, they have partnered with the University of Tennessee to bring back classic logos and have expanded their reach across the South with hats and accessories for people to express pride for their own states.

Now the niche brand extends its appeal far beyond Southern borders with the launch of Harper Knit, a

Flower Power Anyone who has planned an event of any kind knows just how important (and costly ... and time-consuming ...) flowers can be. They add beauty and class to any shindig, but they can take months to choose and days to arrange only to be tossed in the trash at the end of the night. Rebecca Kewley has found a way to breathe new life into old arrangements and spread a little happiness in the process at Petal Project.

Comprised entirely of volunteers, the Petal Project team repurposes donated flowers and distributes them at assisted living facilities. What started as a small group delivering flowers to a dozen hospice patients has grown into the weekly distribution of 100 arrangements to assisted living residents across Nashville. And Rebecca and her team aren’t just bringing flowers to patients; they’re allowing the patients to participate in the process. Petal Project has teamed up with Lantern, a memory care residency at Morning Pointe of Brentwood, to allow residents to help arrange the bouquets that are delivered to other patients. “The residents at Lantern show so much spark when we arrive with the flowers, and it gives both our volunteers and the residents a level of interaction that is immeasurably therapeutic for everyone involved,” Rebecca says.

Petal Project is always looking for new volunteers to help deliver, pick up and arrange flowers. Volunteers meet on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. at Morning Pointe, except for the first week of every month when they meet on Saturdays instead. (This allows children or individuals with full-time jobs to volunteer as well.) If you’d like to participate in Petal Project or if you’re interested in donating flowers, visit them on Facebook or at nashvillepetalproject.com.

A Rose is Not a Rose A rose is not a rose unless you know Wendy Wise! If you have a rose garden, want a rose garden or were promised a rose garden, now is the time to contact Rose Gardens by Wendy Wise. Her specialty is keeping your buds beautiful, disease free and flowering from April through November. If you want a garden, she will professionally design and install the one of your dreams.

Wendy’s love and knowledge for roses began at an early age.

Growing up, she worked with her father, an avid gardener. She and her mother frequently traveled to formal estates with elaborate gardens, which proved to be a huge influence. A professional gardener since 1993, she decided it was what she wanted to do for the rest of her life while working on a lush Nashville garden in full bloom. She has specialized in rose care since 1995, and, beginning in 2006, apprenticed under Jerry Brinkley of Rose Care Services. According to their plan, she purchased the business in 2008, and it has continued to grow ever since.

Wendy offers two levels of service. If you enjoy a bit of garden work, the spray-only package—which includes fungicides every two weeks and insecticides as needed—might be just right. If you want to enjoy roses without all the work, Wendy offers a full-maintenance service for complete rose care, including pruning, spraying, fertilizing and irrigation monitoring.

Now with the adept help of her husband, Tom Myrick, and Eric Stohl, a UT graduate with a landscape design degree, Wendy cares for and maintains more than 60 Middle Tennessee gardens. To find out how Rose Gardens by Wendy Wise can keep your roses healthy and blooming all season, visit wendywiseroses.com.

competitively priced line of activewear for women. This laid-back brand brings Volunteer Traditions’ reputation for high-quality goods to every woman who wants to look and feel great whether she’s cooking dinner or going to yoga, class or out for drinks with friends.

The line is a natural addition for Volunteer Traditions shoppers who were already pairing their existing workout wear with the company’s popular pastel hats and tees. Now consumers can update their fitness gear with Harper Knit’s must-have cropped leggings in basic colors with details that make them pop, coordinating tanks and softly patterned tees in shades like coral and orange peel, and shorts with a respectable 4-inch inseam and a thicker waistband to prevent the dreaded muffin top. The classic, flattering pieces are made from lightweight, breathable fabrics designed to move with you and keep you looking great. Of course, they coordinate with your other Volunteer Traditions items like long-sleeve shirts and pullovers.

After April 7, the full line can be purchased online or at the Volunteer Traditions showroom. To check out the full line of Harper Knit, visit harperknit.com.

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e are always glad to see another dog-friendly spot opening its doors to our furry, four-legged friends, but the Hutton Hotel holds a special place in our hearts for always opening its doors—and elevators and ballrooms—for Nashville Humane Association’s Unleashed: Dinner With Your Dog. A sell-out crowd of more than 300 people, and almost as many dogs, converged on the hotel for the sixth annual event. With all the tail-wagging and leash-tugging, it seemed the dogs were as excited about the evening as their humans! Dogs of all shapes and sizes bounded off the elevators onto the sixth floor of the hotel. Great Pyrenees to Chihuahuas, purebreds to not-so-purebreds (and quite a few rescue dogs) all got along fabulously.

Two-legged guests enjoyed the Rover, a tasty interpretation of a whiskey sour, and libations such as Sea Dog Wild Blueberry Wheat Ale while perusing a silent auction brimming with items and experiences. Pups seemed more interested in the buffet of doggy treats from Pedigree. But both species enjoyed taking a moment to pose at the Know Your Roots photo booth for a souvenir of the night. Back in the greenroom, emcees Woody and Jim of 107.5 The River bantered with local celebs who would soon be on the—um—”dogwalk” with adorable, adoptable NHA pups that would be modeling canine couture designed by members of Nashville’s fashion community, including Eric Adler, Any Old Iron and Van Hoang.

A few of the doggy models were reluctant to strut, so walkers coaxed (and in some cases carried) them down the runway. Each pooch had a moment to shine and to steal the heart of someone in the audience. It must have done the trick because the next day, a line of hopeful owners-to-be waited patiently for NHA to open its doors so they could adopt these pups and other animals waiting on forever homes.

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n a warm, blustery night in late January, it seemed everyone—tired of cabin fever—wanted to don a pair of cowboy boots and head out to the Loveless Barn to celebrate the end of snow days. An Evening for 65 Roses, which benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, could not have been more perfectly scheduled. As 150 patrons mixed and mingled during the cocktail hour and silent auction, they enjoyed passed apps of oh-so-Southern fried green tomatoes on crostini topped with goat cheese and pimento cheese. Before being seated at burlap-draped round tables centered with overflowing vases of white hydrangeas and white roses, guests were welcomed by Evan Farmer, best known as the host of CMT’s Top 20 Countdown, who served as the evening’s emcee.

“We decided to serve a menu of fried chicken, shrimp creole, hash brown casserole, collards, brown sugar carrots and bread pudding family style to create an authentic Loveless environment,” explained co-chairmen Brian O’Meara and Kira Roberts. Another twist to this event, held in addition to the dynamic live auction, was Bid for a Cure, where bidders raised their paddles to win the right to make the highest donation.

Rather than an intimate singer-songwriter in-the-round focal point, this year featured an explosive live show by Ambrosia co-founder David Pack, performer and musical director Jimmy Nichols, and country music duo Branch & Dean. (The enthusiastic crowd clearly approved.) Steve Branch and Dean Scallan are the spokesmen for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and they wrote the poignant hit “The Dash” when Steve’s 23-year-old son, Theron, lost his life to CF. The uplifting, inspirational ballad was so hauntingly beautiful that it’s no wonder Bid for a Cure rapidly raised a record-setting amount for the foundation.

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hen it comes to months, February has little to offer. It’s often the coldest, the cloudiest and, given its distance from both Christmas and spring break, the least exciting. But there is one bright spot in February’s otherwise gloomy landscape: the arrival of Girl Scout Cookies. These little green boxes have been delivering happiness for nearly 100 years, so it’s no surprise that when the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee (GSMTN) decided to launch a new fundraiser in February, it centered all around cookies.

The brainchild of Agenia Clark, Cherie Hammond, Ann Johnson and Rebecca Stilwell, the inaugural event was cleverly named Outside the Box. It certainly took some out-of-the-box thinking to conjure up a brand new fundraiser that would honor women in the culinary arts, bring together some of Williamson County’s finest restaurants, raise funds for GSMTN’s programs and offer something enticing enough to pull people from their warm homes on a chilly night. These four clever ladies came up with an idea that checked all of these boxes in one coffee meeting!

Outside the Box challenged five Franklin restaurants to invent creative desserts inspired by Girl Scout Cookies. Each participating restaurant chose a different cookie flavor to incorporate into their sweet treats, and guests had the oh-solucky responsibility of choosing the winner. Puffy Muffin’s Mint To Be Mine reimagined Thin Mints as delectable bite-sized truffles; the Toffee-Tastic Macarons from Merridee’s Breadbasket were melt-in-your-mouth perfection and Red Pony’s Lemon Drops were almost too pretty to eat. (Almost.) Mack & Kate’s toasted the trefoil logo into meringue for the display of their Toasty Lemon Trefoil trifles, but it was Saffire’s Samoa-inspired Crowell Cakes that got people voting.

The winning dessert was named for the evening’s honoree, Claire Crowell, the COO of A. Marshall Family Foods. Her mentor Cordia Harrington shared a heartwarming toast about how Claire’s life is an apt reflection of the Girl Scout Law, incorporating values of honesty, friendliness and courage. It was a sweet moment during an even sweeter night.

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hat do you do when your black-tie fundraiser falls on the night of the biggest snowfall Nashville has seen in 13 years? If you’re the Nashville Opera, you mobilize your loyal base of volunteers and dedicated supporters and you simply move the whole shebang to the following evening. That was the case for this year’s La Bella Notte when the Opera’s Rhinestone Regale was simply shuffled from Saturday to Sunday. (As they say, the show must go on.)

It was a sparkling affair as guests arrived to the Hilton Nashville Downtown.

With the snow glistening outside, the ladies dazzled inside, taking the event’s theme to heart by bedecking themselves with rhinestones aplenty. Co-chair Patsy Weigel sported a glittering tiara, while Daisy King was adorned with a 100-year-old necklace, earrings and bracelet that belonged to her mother-in-law. The Hilton’s ballroom was just as dolled up with white sequined tablecloths sprinkled with rhinestones. White floral centerpieces in silver footed bowls sat atop mirrors, creating a radiant effect.

John Hoomes kicked off the festivities—standing in front of a backdrop of sequins, of course—by welcoming to the stage Emily Pulley, a soprano from the Opera’s Così fan tutte. In keeping with La Bella Notte’s traditional dinner-and-ashow format, Emily started the entertainment off with “Something Wonderful” from The King and I as guests enjoyed the first course.

As the entrée was served, revelers were treated to a set from the incomparable Gary Morris, who is best known as the songwriter of “Wind Beneath My Wings” and the first American to perform the role of Jean Valjean in Broadway’s Les Misérables. His performance included the chart-topping hit—which he joked everyone deserved to hear “the way it’s supposed to be performed” at least once— and a goosebump-inducing rendition of “Bring Him Home” from Les Mis. Despite the frigid temperatures outside, the party was filled with warmth as this dedicated fan base toasted to our city’s beloved Opera.

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his year’s Heart Gala was an enchanting evening full of surprises. Guests arrived at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center wondering what tricks cochairs Ashley and David Dill might have up their sleeves. And with good reason, for “A Magical Affair” was the theme of this 43rd annual event benefiting the American Heart Association.

Guests socialized under a large floral arrangement that seemed to float wondrously above the main lobby. Magicians Jason Michaels, John Henry Copen and Scott Cantrell mesmerized small groups with sleight-of-hand tricks and perhaps beguiled a few to increase their silent auction bids before the bell tolled for dinner.

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n the heels of the biggest snowfall in years, the Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville was a welcome relief from the cold. For 26 years, the show has combined spectacular gardens, the finest antiques and horticultural items into an outstanding three-day show. Each year, the Preview Party remains the highly anticipated kick-off to the weekend. This year was no different for the crowd of 1,000-plus that filled the Music City Center for the first peek at the show.

The entrance garden by OSHi’s Perri Crutcher, with a handcrafted replica of the show’s trademark lattice bench by Vintage Millworks, set the tone for what would be a breathtaking show. Inside the main doors, Cheekwood’s Patrick Larkin anchored a brilliantly colored cutting garden with a fanciful tree-root-inspired sculpture by Steve Tobin. Phillipe Chadwick’s “Garden of Mirrors” and Todd Breyer and Josiah Lockard’s “High Cotton!” interpreted the show’s theme “Landscape of Design” in entirely different, yet equally remarkable, ways. Gavin Duke’s “Repose” provided a tranquil spot for guests to take a break from shopping among the 150 dealers.

For the past year, co-chairs Elizabeth Coble and Amy Liz Riddick guided an army of volunteers to put on what is the largest show of its kind in the country. Among those contributing to the event’s success were Hugh Howser, Nancy Kennedy and Lina Rowland, who masterminded the Preview Party. They created a fresh springlike setting in green and white, accentuated by Perri’s floral arrangements—variegated palm leaves wrapped inside vases bursting with white blossoms.

Several of the guest lecturers—honorary chair Bunny Williams among them— were in the crowd, enjoying Southern hospitality and doing a bit of shopping.

Unfortunately, no one spotted keynote speaker Gwyneth Paltrow in the mix. Many guests planned to return not only for her lecture the next morning but also to the show for more inspiration in creating their own fabulous landscapes of design at home.

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A Longing Fulfilled Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman’s nonprofit, Show Hope, touches lives around the globe

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hristian recording artist Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife, Mary Beth, didn’t plan to start a nonprofit. They simply encountered a need and attempted to meet it. And then, another need arose. And another one after that. What began as a generous couple attempting to help a few families led to an outpouring of financial and emotional support that has touched thousands around the world, and Show Hope was at the root of it all.

In 2000, after having three biological children, the couple made the decision to adopt a daughter from China. It was a decision that stemmed from their personal faith and one that they hoped might inspire others.

“I was very excited about the opportunity to share our story,” Steven says. As the most awarded Christian artist in history— including 58 Dove Awards, five Grammys, an American Music Award and 48 No. 1 singles to his name—Steven’s three-decade career has garnered him an audience of millions around the world.

He admits thinking, “I bet it’ll influence other people or at least inspire other people to consider adoption and what their part might be in this. I could tell it was a whole new chapter opening for us personally but also for my ministry and what I do publicly.” Little

did he know that over the next 15 years, he and his wife would play a role in helping more than 5,000 orphaned children from around the world find their forever homes.

Steven and Mary Beth’s journey to adoption began with their then 12-year-old daughter, Emily. She had returned home from a mission trip to Haiti with an impassioned plea for her parents. “She said, ‘There are children in the world who don’t have families. That’s terrible. We have a big house. We have plenty of room. We should adopt!’ ” Steven recalls. At first, Steven and Mary Beth dismissed the possibility. “We had never thought about it at all. ... We were sure our role was just going to be to support other families and cheer them on.” But over time, they began to seriously consider the idea, which is how they found themselves traveling to China in the spring of 2000 to bring home a little girl named Shaohannah Hope.

“We got there, and, of course, our hearts were broken walking through these orphanages,” he says. “There was bed after bed after bed of children and babies just looking up at us like, ‘Can you take me too?’ And so, we came home with this very full heart with our daughter—this incredible experience—but also a broken heart for all these little ones [still waiting to be adopted]. Now it wasn’t just a

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number: 140 million children in the world without families. It was real people, real little faces and eyes that were looking at us, and those burned deep into my wife’s heart.”

When the couple returned to Nashville with their precious new daughter in tow, they immediately began to see how different their adoption story was from most. “We had probably four or five families just from the airplane to our car [who] said, ‘Man, we would love to adopt if we could just afford it. Maybe some day we can experience this. It’s in our heart, but we don’t have the money in our bank account,’ ” Steven says.

For Steven, and especially for Mary Beth, this was a challenging reality to face. “My wife just said, ‘Well, we’ll help you. That’s crazy if you’re telling me it’s just money [that] is keeping you from giving this child a family.’ ” And that’s exactly what they did.

Mary Beth began writing personal checks to families and couples lacking the funds to adopt, but it quickly became clear just how great the need truly was and that a much larger support structure would be required to meet it.

“We just started to help some families,” Steven says. “And then we began to realize there are lots of families, thousands of families, that fall in this category. Tens of thousands.”

And when the Chapmans couldn’t find another national organization that was serving the financial need of adoptive families, they decided to tackle the issue themselves. That’s when Show Hope was born.

“That’s where we began: giving financial assistance to families,” Steven says. “We’re not an adoption agency. We partner with agencies and with families to help build the bridge that they’re trying to get across to a child.” The nonprofit, which is based in Franklin, provides financial grants to qualifying families in the process of adoption. Although the Chapmans have adopted three daughters from China, they award grants to families adopting children from nations around the world. To date, the organization has provided financial assistance to 5,000 families adopting children from 53 countries, including the U.S. “It’s just been an amazing, amazing thing,” Steven says. And it has continued to grow and evolve over the years.

In addition to adoption assistance, Show Hope has begun providing medical assistance to orphans in China. In 2009, the organization opened their flagship care center, Maria’s Big House of Hope, in Luoyang, China. The project was funded by donations from friends, family, loved ones and strangers after the tragic death of the Chapmans’ youngest adopted daughter, Maria, in 2008. “We thought it would be amazing to honor her life by doing something in her name and her memory there in China,” Steven says. The facility provides life-saving medical treatment to orphans with special needs who would otherwise not receive the attention or care they require. Since building Maria’s Big House of Hope, which houses 140 patients at a time, Show Hope has opened four other care centers in the Henan province of China. Collectively, the facilities employ 600 Chinese nationals as nannies, doctors and nurses and have provided free medical treatment to more than 1,600 orphans with special needs.

“I think a lot of people hear Mary Beth and me share our story, and they kind of think it’s probably [us] sitting around a kitchen

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table going, ‘Hey, let’s help some people here!’ Then they realize we have a staff of 30 here [in Franklin] and then there’s internationally a staff of 600 employees in China. It’s this pretty epic thing that’s going on that’s based right here in our backyard,” Steven says. In order for this local effort to continue to have such a profound global impact, Show Hope relies on support from both the local and global communities as sponsors and advocates. In Nashville and Franklin specifically, individuals can sign up to volunteer at the nonprofit’s office, and Show Hope regularly organizes international trips for students and adults to serve orphanages in nations around the world.

Those who can’t commit to an international trip or ongoing volunteer opportunity can show their support for Show Hope at Sam’s Place, an ongoing concert series at the Ryman. Steven serves as host and performer at these monthly shows, which include an impressive lineup of songwriters and artists from Nashville and beyond. The remaining shows of the 2016 season of Sam’s Place will take place March 6, April 10 and May 1 and will feature performances by The SteelDrivers, Chris Tomlin, Hillary Scott, Big Daddy Weave and more. Tickets range from $27.50 to $39.50, and a portion of all proceeds will be donated to Show Hope.

The concert series, which was revived by Steven after a 15-year absence, takes its name from Samuel Porter Jones, a 19thcentury evangelist whose 1885 tent revival inspired a riverboat captain by the name of Thomas Green Ryman to build an interPhotos by jeremy cowart denominational house of worship in downtown Nashville. The Union Gospel Tabernacle opened its doors in 1892, but it was Samuel Jones who suggested the name be changed to Ryman Auditorium.

“It’s been one of the coolest things ever for me to get to host [Sam’s Place] ... and to be a part of something in Nashville that brings a lot of different artists together from different genres,” Steven says. “And one of the things I didn’t know about Sam Jones until I started researching it is that, when he wasn’t preaching, he was raising money for an orphanage. And he had a real heart for children without families and for orphans. And so how cool is

We just started to help some families. And then we began to realize there are lots of families, thousands of families, that fall in this category. Tens of thousands.

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that? It’s an element that wasn’t ever a part of the original Sam’s Place, but it’s such a part of our heart that we get to continue that part of what Sam Jones’ ministry was.” It’s a work that Show Hope plans to continue for years to come—one need at a time.

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“Seaside is our happy place,” said Sarah, “with lots of memories.” They married there in September,

in The Chapel at Seaside, with Jeffrey Miller officiating. The Gulf Music Groups provided violin and strings for the ceremony. The flower girl was 7-yearold Emily McCarthy, the daughter of one of Sarah’s closest cousins, Kimberly McCarthy. (Sarah was Kimberly’s flower girl at the age of 7, as well.) Sarah’s sisters, Deirdre and Katie, were her maids of honor, and Zach’s brother, Daniel, was his best man. The bride wore a gown of French lace by Lea-Ann Belter and a silk tulle veil by Toni Federici.

The reception was on the Lyceum Lawn with music by Memphis Soul Revue. The dancing began with a flash mob—Sarah and Zach’s parents and the wedding party did a choreographed dance to “Uptown Funk.”

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fabric, lit by candles and six crystal chandeliers and filled with abundant floral arrangements. After Champagne and passed hors d’œuvres, guests enjoyed a seated dinner featuring petit filet mignon, Parmesan grits and shrimp and pan-roasted chicken with mushroom risotto. The six-layer wedding cake cascaded with blush pink and white roses to match the bride’s bouquet.

After a wedding trip to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, they returned to Austin, Texas, where Sarah is an account manager at Facebook and Zach is a territory sales manager at Google. She is a graduate of Harpeth Hall School, and he is an alumnus of Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts.

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Still going strong 25 years later, variations of the strawberry/blue cheese/ nut/sesame dressing theme are a mainstay on restaurant menus and in stylish homes all over town. The Friths have tweaked the vinaigrette along the way and are now bottling about 300 cases annually—doubling production in the last two years—and even shipping it to devoted fans worldwide. Here in Nashville, marketing director and 2014 Sewanee graduate Mac Frith, who grew up on the stuff, is spreading the word to the next generation.

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The all-purpose liquid gold has many uses. Emily suggests using it as a marinade for chicken, pork tenderloin, shrimp and salmon. Drizzle it over crisp-tender steamed asparagus or toss it with your own favorite salad mix. This summer, you’ll love it on a platter of cold watermelon chunks and cucumber slices scattered with fresh mint. Keeping up with the times, here’s Emily’s seasonal eclectic salad for 2016.

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The Phantom of the Opera Cameron Mackintosh puts on a splendid new production of this beloved classic, including brilliant special effects and hit songs such as “Masquerade” and “Music of the Night.” March 9-20. Tickets $50-110. TPAC Andrew Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., 615-782-4040, tpac.org.

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The Irish Tenors Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this classically trained Irish trio as they perform renditions of classic songs including “Whiskey in the Jar” and “Danny Boy.” March 17-19. Tickets $34128. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Place, 615-687-6400, nashvillesymphony.org.

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Dressed to Impress Expert etiquette advice from John Bridges

RetuRn Policy How much time needs to pass before I can re-wear a formal gown to an event? —Kathie, Franklin Was the gown white, and did it come with a bouquet, a bustle and a kick train?

If that’s the case, I trust you have no plans to wear it again—ever.

But even on the most memorable occasion of a woman’s life—a moment when she has every right to be the center of attention—does she want people coming away from the party saying, “Kathie looked absolutely lovely,” or, “I don’t think I’ll ever forget that dress”? In the aftermath of any extravaganza, let’s hope people will remember spending time with you and not with your beadwork.

If you’re ubiquitous on the fundraiser circuit, you may require closets with revolving dress racks. But self-confidence takes up considerably less storage space. Years ago, when the irrepressible Mrs. Henry Cannon (aka Minnie Pearl) was one of the first stars from the music business to make semi-regular appearances at social events around town, it seems she always wore the same dress.

It was a vivid pink organza, and, with her head of red hair done up in a twist, she looked as tart as a raspberry frappé (which she was). I’ll never forget Minnie wearing that dress. But that was the point, and she knew it.

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the long oR ShoRt of it It seems like “black tie” means a lot of different things to a lot of different people these days. How do I know if/when I can wear a short cocktail dress versus a long ball gown to an event labeled as such? —Ginger, Nashville Here’s a chance for a little lesson in fashion history. No matter what “a lot of different people” may think, these days black tie still means a tuxedo—or some permutation thereof—for the gentlemen at the dinner table (or under the tent).

When it first gained currency in the 1920s, it became an acceptable alternative for white tie, at least for evening events starting after 6 o’clock. Ladies were caused no great distress. There was no such thing as a cocktail dress because the cocktail party had not yet become a matter of habit. (Both the dress and the party are post-World War II phenomena.)

Nowadays, however, a black-tie dress code may find a lady fraught with indecision; but fretting is unnecessary. A short skirt will suffice in virtually any situation while a full-length ball gown is only expected at events involving a seated dinner and dancing—that is unless a red carpet and a runway are involved.

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My 14-year-old daughter wants to take a cue from her style icon, Taylor Swift, and wear crop tops and short skirts! I’ve told her that I don’t think it’s an appropriate way for a young lady to dress, but of course she thinks I’m old and out of touch. Am I? I can’t deal with one more mall meltdown, but I don’t want my daughter to look like a hussy either! —F.W., Nashville

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Take comfort, at least, in the fact that her idol is Taylor. After all, it might have been Miley.

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

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Talk About Contributing When we choose to truly see one another

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emetrius is moving. He’s going to Birmingham where he has a stable job awaiting him and where he can be closer to his son. I am so happy for him, although I will miss his wave and ever-ready smile.

I think about Jim at times. He used to sell papers by our church.

We knew him as a vendor before he learned that he had brain cancer, and we knew him as a friend when the disease eventually took his life.

My daughters were 4 at the time, and that was their first experience with death. They learned about heaven from Jim. It’s been a while since I’ve seen June, and I wonder how she is doing.

Twice she has given me papers when I didn’t have any money on me to buy them. The first time, it was because she had a poem published in that issue. (The validation it gave her was far more valuable than money.) The second time, she just insisted and told me she knew I would be good for it. I haven’t seen her since, and that was a long time ago. I owe her—with interest.

Having The Contributor vendors spread throughout Nashville makes some people uneasy. It makes me uneasy sometimes. I feel guilty if I don’t buy a paper. I feel guilty making eye contact because I fear it will be misleading. I feel guilty avoiding eye contact because that’s no way to treat someone.

That’s why I owe June and Jim and Demetrius and so many others, like the guy at the roundabout who cheers for me on my long runs, calling out: “Go, Queen, go!” They have taught me that it isn’t about money; it’s about dignity. They have all treated me like a person. They wave; they make eye contact; they

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see me. When I respond, when I see them in return, they do so much more than just sell me a paper. They are kind. They ask about my kids.

They share parts of their story with me, extending those precious gifts of trust and honesty. And they thank me—possibly more genuinely than I have ever been thanked for anything before—when it is I who should be thanking them. They contribute a dimension to my daily life that helps make it more whole.

I know I’m not the only one who feels this way. Countless relationships have been forged across the city because of The Contributor and because of the courage, stamina and kindness of its vendors. Since the organization was founded in 2007, more than 2,000 vendors have been trained. That’s 2,000 people eager to empower themselves and affect change in their own lives. Almost half of the vendors who stick with it for more than three months are able to find housing—not by handouts but by working for it: rain or shine, frigid or humid, seen or avoided.

Would this work in another city?

I have no idea, but I know that it works here because Nashville is a place where we do look each other in the eye, and we do speak, and we do respect the power of a shared story.

Does it make us uncomfortable?

Sometimes. But what I realize is how much these vendors are contributing to our city by standing among us bravely, believing in our generosity and goodness even when we fail to see it in ourselves. They are the ones doing the contributing here.

Demetrius, I will miss you. I wish you well. Jim, watch over us, my daughters in particular. June, where are you? I owe you some money— and a whole lot more.

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The Young Leaders Society of United Way Metro Nashville kicked off a new year in style at the YLS Social at Bar Louie. This fashionable crowd of up-andcomers, representing some of Music City’s most prestigious companies and law firms, mingled and networked at the Gulch hot spot, bonding over their shared passion for volunteering, advocacy and generosity.

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Let the Good Times Roll 2.6.16 The Junior League of Nashville drew some Cajun inspiration for their fourth annual Masquerade (held just days before Mardi Gras) with the theme “Laissez les bons temps rouler!” This stylish young crowd paired elaborate masks with black-tie apparel for the fundraiser at Omni Hotel. The night wasn’t all fun and glamour though—the JLN honored some of Nashville’s most generous citizens with Paragon Awards, including Karl Dean, Theresa Carl and Kristin Torrey.

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It was an evening of Mediterranean cuisine and culture at the Parthenon for Sip & Savor, a casual new fundraiser for The Conservancy for the Parthenon and Centennial Park. Led by Bon Appétit editor Mara Papatheodorou, the crowd of young philanthropists and foodies celebrated the tastes and traditions of Greece, Turkey, Italy and Spain with small plates and wine pairings.

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The Nashville Rescue Mission provided a day of pampering for the women they serve at the annual Hearts of Hope Luncheon. Ladies were treated to makeovers, new outfits, limousine rides and a professional portrait, not to mention a concert by the one and only, Reba McEntire. It was a day of love and generosity, just in time for Valentine’s Day!

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2.15.16 Nashville Rep supporters gathered on Viridian’s top floor to celebrate an exciting new fundraiser, Broadway Brunch. The men of the hour—co-chairs Jay Jones and Rob Turner—promised many surprises at the upcoming spring shindig, including Broadway tunes performed by Nashville Rep stars and enticing goodies like a trip to the Tony Awards. We’re keeping our fingers crossed that a certain football star-turned-thespian currently starring on Broadway might make an appearance!

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Connie Britton corralled her talented team of co-stars from ABC’s Nashville for a musical night benefiting the African Children’s Choir. Held at the Ryman Auditorium, the Nashville for Africa concert featured one powerful performance after another, including a crowd-pleasing duet between Connie and her on-screen love, Chip Esten. A handful of special guests—including Ingrid Michaelson and Dierks Bentley, who debuted a new song called “Freedom” with the help of the adorable and talented African Children’s Choir— rounded out the star-studded affair.

1. Connie Britton, Chip Esten 2. Chaley Rose 3. Hayden Panettiere 4. Dierks Bentley with the African Children’s Choir 5. Clare Bowen, Brandon Young

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March 2016 What: Great Futures Gala For: Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee When: Sat., March 12, 5 p.m.

Where: Omni Nashville Hotel Party Note: Featuring Martin Short Tariff: $300 per person Info: bgcmt.org

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Where: Prima Co-chairs: Mary Morgan Ketchel and Sharon Sandahl Info: nashvilleballet.com/ ballet-ball

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Where: Lane Motor Museum What: Frist Gala Patrons Party Tariff: $200 per person For: Frist Center for the Visual Arts Info: interfaithdentalclinic.com When: Wed., March 2, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Frist Center 05 What: Cirque du Soirée Co-chairs: Daphne Butler and For: Tennessee Kidney Foundation Elizabeth Dennis When: Sat., March 5, 6 p.m.

Info: fristcenter.org Where: Omni Nashville Hotel 03 Tariff: $250 per person What: Nashville Lawn and Info: springsoiree.org Garden Show For: Horticultural Association 05 What: MAD Bash of Tennessee For: Adventure Science Center When: March 3-6 When: Sat., March 5, 7 p.m.

Where: The Fairgrounds Nashville Where: Adventure Science Center Tariff: $11-20 per person, $2 per Tariff: $250 per patron, $125 per child under 12 non-member, $100 per member Info: nashvillelawnandgarden Info: adventuresci.org show.com

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What: Swan Ball Unveiling For: Cheekwood When: Thurs., March 3, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Home of Barbara and Greg Hagood Info: swanball.com

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What: Grease! Gala For: Interfaith Dental Clinic When: Sat., March 5, 6 p.m.

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What: Taste of Williamson For: United Way of Williamson County When: Sun., March 6, 7 p.m.

Where: CoolSprings Galleria Tariff: $35 per person, $40 at door Info: tasteofwilliamson.com

What: Dancing for Safe Haven 07 What: Jeffrey Steele and Patrons Party Friends Concert For: Safe Haven For: The Alex LeVasseur When: Thurs., March 3, 6:30 p.m.

Memorial Fund Where: Citizen When: Mon., March 7, 6:30 p.m.

Info: hmcindoe@safehaven.org or Where: Franklin Theatre 615-256-8195, ext. 106 Tariff: $250-1,000 per VIP, $75-150 04 general admission What: Food for Thought Info: cfmt.org For: Benton Hall Academy When: Fri., March 4, 6:30 p.m.

08 What: Tennessee Flavors Where: Nashville Farmers’ Market For: Nashville State Community Tariff: $60 per person College Foundation Info: bha.ticketleap.com/fft When: Tues., March 8, 5:30 p.m.

05 Where: Nashville State What: Weed Wrangle Nashville Community College For: Invasive Plant Control Tariff: $165 per VIP, $65 general When: Sat., March 5, 9 a.m. admission Where: Parks across Nashville Info: tnflavors.org Info: invasiveplantcontrol.com

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Where: Richland Country Club Tariff: $100 per person Info: rallyfoundation.org What: How About Dinner and a Movie?

For: Park Center When: Thurs., March 10, 5:30 p.m.

Where: City Winery Tariff: $125 per person Info: parkcenternashville.org/ dinnerandamovie

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What: Ballet Ball Late Party For: Nashville Ballet When: Sat., March 12, 8:30 p.m.

Where: Schermerhorn Symphony Center Co-chairs: Hillary and Chad Blackburn, Ashley and Will Brockman, and Sara and Jeremy Garner Party Note: Black tie Info: nashvilleballet.com/ ballet-ball What: Couture Construction For: Women Build When: Sun., March 13, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Dillard’s at The Mall at Green Hills Tariff: $50 per person Info: habitatnashville.org/couture

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What: Spring Fling For: Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation When: Fri., March 11, 5 p.m.

Where: Music City Center Tariff: $250 per patron, $150 per person Info: tenngreen.org

Chairmen Luncheon For: Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital When: Tues., March 15, 12 p.m.

Where: Home of Kim and Lipscomb Davis Info: nashvilledeltas.com/eveof-janus.htm

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What: Celebration of the Arts What: Oyster Easter For: Currey Ingram Academy For: Community Resource Center When: Fri., March 11, 6 p.m.

When: Sat., March 26, 1 p.m.

Where: Currey Ingram Academy Where: Travellers Rest Plantation Tariff: $125 per VIP, $75 Tariff: $65-80 per person general admission Info: crcnashville.org/oystereaster Party Note: Featuring Mac Davis, 31 Natalie Hemby, Nicolle Galyon What: ATHENA Awards and Rhonda Morrison-Formby For: Cable Info: bidcoz.com/cia When: Thurs., March 31, 6 p.m.

Where: The Parthenon at 12 What: Whiskey Warmer Centennial Park For: Westhaven Foundation Tariff: $50 per person When: Sat., March 12, 6 p.m.

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What: Ballet Ball For: Nashville Ballet When: Sat., March 12, 7 p.m.

Where: Schermerhorn Symphony Center Co-chairs: Mary Morgan Ketchel and Sharon Sandahl Party Note: Black tie Info: nashvilleballet.com/ballet-ball

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Far Left: Walton Estes; Top Right, left to right: Walton Estes, Debbie McDougall, Heather McDougall Cain, Alec McDougall, Betty McDougall, Alistair McDougall Estes, Mary Clay Estes, Alec Estes

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