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Contents September 2015 | Vol. xxii, No. 9

parties

features

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Sharing sugar

Model Behavior

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Art show

48

L ocal artists take center stage at TPAC Gala Patrons Party

departments

28

Moonshine nights

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In our words

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Bellissima!

Studio Tenn dazzles patrons at One Night Only

attle of Franklin Trust hosts the B Bootlegger’s Bash

I talian inspiration at the Frist’s Art Deco Affair

32 Wish list

Toasting the work of Make-A-Wish

Foundation 35

Summer of wine

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A sign of the times

Napa Valley wines showcased at l’Eté du Vin

Nashville families celebrate 45th annual Eve of Janus

Honoring 10 of Nashville’s most stunning philanthropists

Best behavior

10 Behind the scenes Fashion crusader—Nashville Fashion Alliance CEO Van Tucker 13

Nsider

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Briefs

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Open doors

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Nuptials

News, rumors & propaganda

obert Bullock Bride, Tennessee Craft, R South Walton Fashion Week and more

ew shops, restaurants and trunk N shows

Latest Nashville weddings

35 ON THE COVER Marissa Benchea representing the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation wearing Lisa Perry black dress with gold leather panel (Jamie); Margaret Ellis electron necklace and electron cuff (Margaret Ellis Jewelry). Styled by Milton White. Hair and makeup by Studio BBC. Photographed by Sebastian Smith at East Ivy Mansion. For more on Model Behavior, turn to page 48.

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48 Lela Rose gold and ivory brocade dress, Alexis Bittar lucite hinged bracelet (Jamie); Vintage crystal filigree earrings, Valentino Garavani satin clutch in taupe (The Private Label); Doves Tahitian mother-of-pearl ring (Cindi Earl Fine Jewelry)

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Taking vows

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Deconstructing the dish

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Arts and galleries

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The Discerning Reader

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Backstory

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Pencil in

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Nretrospect

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Fall in love with color

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IN OUR WORDS

Best behavior Seeking inspiration

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odel Behavior—our way of honoring local female philanthropists in our Fall Fashion issue—will always hold a special place in my heart. Not only is it a wonderful way to celebrate the hard-working, generous and dedicated women in our community, it’s also the first assignment I ever worked on at Nfocus when I started as managing editor in 2012.

My first day on the job was spent at the all-day photo shoot at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts (not a bad setting for the first day of work). Since Nfocus was preparing to celebrate its 20th anniversary, we chose 10 nonprofits that were also commemorating a major milestone that year. Our team spent the day with some amazing volunteers from organi-

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zations like Family and Children’s Service, Nashville Public Radio and Junior League of Nashville.

Last year, the 2014 Model Behavior photo shoot served as another milestone of sorts: my first day as editor of Nfocus.

This year’s shoot didn’t represent a new position, but it was yet another fun and uplifting afternoon spent with some of Nashville’s most gracious and inspiring women.

They passionately represent a wide range of causes from the performing arts to cancer research. But, more importantly, they serve as a voice for a varied group of people, from sexual assault survivors to the impoverished, whose voices aren’t always heard. Flip to page 48 to read their stories, learn about their causes and be inspired.

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an Tucker may have spent the first 30 years of her career in banking, but it’s her new role in Nashville’s growing fashion industry where she’s making a splash as CEO of the Nashville Fashion Alliance.

While working in finance, Van often helped music and other creative industry professionals build business structures around their products or ideas. So when she left Avenue Bank in 2008, she started a consulting business based on that concept.

She soon met with local fashion designer Amanda Valentine to help build a framework around her growing brand. Van quickly realized that despite harboring a growing fashion industry, Nashville didn’t have the infrastructure to support that growth.

She knew from her work with other creative industries that success was highly dependent upon business owners having an infrastructure to leverage. Van began gathering data about the local fashion industry and brought that information to community leaders in fashion and commerce.

The group overwhelmingly decided that an organizing body was needed

and, after a period of research and brainstorming, the Nashville Fashion Alliance launched in May of this year.

The NFA is a trade organization with the mission to build a sustainable and globally recognized fashion industry focusing on four key initiatives: advocacy, economic development, resources and education.

“Success for us looks like more [ fashion] companies that are able to incubate and accelerate here,” says Van. “And with great comfort, step out onto a global stage and really shine.”

If there were one thing Van could encourage Nashvillians to do, she would urge us to support local brands.

“The demographic of Nfocus is a very important one in our city. It is a community of many women of style and worldliness and grace who respect and support fashion.”

By simply being aware of local designers, shopping their brands and wearing them with pride, we can have an enormous impact on the success and future of this industry. To find out more about local fashion and what Van and the NFA are doing, visit nashvillefashionalliance.com.

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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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Like mother, like daughter The festivities leading up to the Eve of Janus continued with the MotherDaughter Luncheon at Belle Meade Country Club. The traditional gathering was held the day before the big event. Luncheon co-chairs Trudy

Davis, Wallen Dean, Cissy Wilson, Blair Wilson, Libby Cheek, Elizabeth Cheek, Carole Kirkland, Callie Kirkland, Mechel Frost, Riley Frost, Elizabeth Dingess, Merritt Dingess, Sylvia Bradbury, Catherine Bradbury, Anne Darken, Jane Anne Darken, Tricia McDowell and Catherine McDowell.

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Country music fans were in for a rare treat when living legend Dolly Parton graced the Ryman stage, performing in her adopted hometown of Nashville for the first time in 13 years, for two nights of sold-out concerts.

Joking onstage about how she typically prefers to keep all the money she makes—after all, she quipped, “It costs a lot of money to make someone look this cheap”—Dolly graciously donated the proceeds from the two shows to the Dustin J. Wells Co-chair Trudy Byrd, Foundation (which partnered with Susannah Byrd W.O. Smith Music School to provide musical instruments to students in need) and the Opry Trust Fund.

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and his love of music, Dustin’s father (and Dolly’s dentist), Dennis Wells, greeted the crowd, saying, “We’re honored by your presence and honored that you’re here to support our foundation.” Dustin’s uncle Kent Wells performed a song inspired by his nephew titled “See You Soon” before welcoming students from W.O. Smith Music School who showcased the brilliant talent being cultivated there.

When Dolly finally kicked off her set with “Light of a Clear Blue Morning,” the raucous crowd was on their feet. The concert was a spellbinding, high-energy blend of Dolly’s classic hits and newer singles, intermingled with her charming anecdotes and signature Southern wit. The show ended with yet another standing ovation from the audience—which, over the course of the two nights, included fellow stars Reba McEntire, John Rich, Clare Bowen, and T Bone Burnett and Callie Khouri—as Dolly closed with “9 to 5,” “Islands in the Stream” and “I Will Always Love You.” It was obvious from the adoration of the crowd that Nashville will always love Dolly as well.

Ripple effect Art enthusiasts, clad in summer-chic attire, gathered at the David Lusk Gallery to kick off Artclectic, the University School of Nashville’s annual art show and fundraiser. Co-chairs Kobie Pretorius, Ginger Sands and Cameron Simmons were on hand to share what patrons could expect at this year’s show. “Nashville has such a uniquely vibrant creative community

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In the past, reveal parties have been quiet affairs, where the sole purpose was to announce the theme, band, color scheme and caterer and to give a glimpse into the upcoming event. In essence, create a “buzz” and increase attendance, thereby amassing more philanthropic funds. Cathi and her team knocked it out of the park.

The theme of this year’s Heritage Ball, which will be held Sept. 19 at the Eastern Flank Battlefield Park, will be “Rhapsody in Blue,” inspired by the 1941 classical arrangement of the song. Since the monies raised will go

linsdale, and the arena is a two-year project debuting later this month.

Theresa and her Raise the Roof co-chair, Lisa McInturff, greeted the many VIP guests, urging them to enjoy the bountiful spread provided by Corner Market and experience the wine tasting compliments of Brinkman Wine and Spirits. Everyone took turns ogling the collection of equinethemed art throughout the home, some of which were painted by former Steeplechase featured artist Rachael McCampbell. One of her pieces and Raise the Roof live auction items—an oil on canvas of the horse Ready to Roll peacefully grazing in front of the new equestrian arena—was on display, spurring a frenzy of anxious bidders. Monty McInturff, Friends of Franklin Parks’ board president, referred to the painting in an emotional tribute to everyone’s beloved city saying, “To me, that’s Franklin right there.” It was a sentiment shared by the locals and passionate supporters who filled the room and understood exactly what this arena means Jan and Andy Marshall for the community. The new Harlinsdale arena—a $1.1 million projtoward renovating the circa 1941 Old, ect—will host various equestrian and Old Jail, the committee of supporters fundraising events and represents of the Heritage Foundation of Frankwhat Friends of Franklin Parks works lin and Williamson County felt that tirelessly to preserve: the natural and the party’s theme and mission had a historic beauty of Williamson County. lovely synergy.

Other notable guests included But it was the location of the party Linda and Ken Moore, Jennifer and that truly got the guests gushing. An Jamey Parker, Jeffrey Gray, Mary extravagant vintage car collection at Pearce, Andrea Davis, Adam Ballash, Alexander Automotive served as the Ashley Hill, Kelly Mays, Aimee and magnificent backdrop to a mini silent Klaus Punessen and Paula Harris. auction, libations by GRAYS on Main and farm-to-fork bites from Homestead Manor. Models—who were dressed in theme, courtesy of Belk at CoolSprings Galleria—reviewed the history of several different cars in the Reveal parties have been all the rage fabulous collection shared by Jackie now for a few years, but the recent and Barry Alexander. nd 42 annual Heritage Ball Reveal “I wanted to keep all of the wonderful things that make the Heritage Ball so beloved and combine that with some more modern elements to really thank our volunteers and make this night shine,” explained Cathi. If the reveal party was any indication, Heritage Betsy Adjent, Jackie Alexander, Co-chair Ball attendees will Cathi Aycock be amazed.

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Brides across the country often flock to the Big Apple in search of that perfect dress and unforgettable “say yes” moment. While local shops may not be able to offer a reality TV experience, the ever-expanding bridal market in Nashville leaves residents little reason to cross state lines for fashion. Robert Bullock of New York’s Birnbaum and Bullock is permanently joining the ranks of designers making their mark in Music City. On Sept. 10, he’ll be launching his flagship store for Robert Bullock Bride inside our very own Geny’s Flowers and Bridal.

Robert designs with a classic Southern style, having grown up along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. “It is important to really understand the culture when designing the perfect gown for a Southern bride,” says Robert. “My goal is to produce the perfect collection of gowns with beautiful lines and stunning fabrics without the couture price.” And he will customize any gown to your liking. Whether it’s changing a neckline, hem, skirt or sleeve, he is happy to alter pretty much anything to your heart’s desire!

Robert, whose designs are already a hit with the Geny’s clientele, will also be selling special occasion dresses for Nashville’s most glamorous gals. Whether you’re the mother of the bride or groom or simply attending the latest gala on your social calendar, Robert has you covered. The next time you’re in need of formalwear, swing by Geny’s on Charlotte Avenue to shop Robert’s entire collection at his exciting new flagship store.

Tennessee Craft commemorates its 50th year promoting Tennessee’s craft heritage, educating and developing its craftspeople and enriching our makers’ community. To celebrate, the organization will host several birthday festivities at this month’s Tennessee Fall Craft Fair at Centennial Park and embark on a new endeavor with the inaugural Tennessee Craft Week in October. “As we celebrate this 50th year, we’re still finding new ways to connect craft artists with opportunity,” says Teri Alea, executive director of Tennessee Craft. “This fall, we’ll repeat the fair, switching the focus to America’s finest craft artists, then immediately launch Tennessee’s inaugural Craft Week, working closely with Tennessee Tourism and American Craft Week.”

With such a milestone anniversary, it’s natural to not only look

So you think you love dance?

Nashville native Julie Stadler s� arted dancing in 2010 when she gave her husband ballroom lessons for Christmas.

She fell in love from the first step she took. The instructor encouraged her to try competitive dance, recommending David Medeiros as a teacher. David has danced for more than 30 years, competing around the country and teaching in Nashville studios since age 22. The partnership and friendship immediately stuck. Julie has been dancing competitively under David’s teaching ever since, and now their dance partnership has evolved into a business one.

In an effort to bring more attention to the world of dance, the duo is launching Da�ce Network, the first network devoted completely to dance. It’s a direct-to-consumer, subscription-based network, similar to Netflix or Hulu, where subscribers pay a monthly fee to receive programming directly to their smart phones, computers and other devices. Launching next month, Dance Network will celebrate all forms of dance through original programming such as Traveling Dancer, w�ich showcases dance styles from around the globe, and To The Stage, a reality version of Glee, as well as syndicated dance classics. Whether you grew up dancing, started taking lessons as an adult, find yourself on the dance floor at every wedding or simply spend your evenings watching Dancing with the Stars, you’ll surely get your dance fix from Dance Network. Visit dancenetwork.tv for more on what it can bring to your screen.

If you live in Nashville, you’ve probably spent at least one vacation, if not dozens, somewhere along 30A in the Florida panhandle. It’s a quick drive; it has great beaches, and every year another new and exciting development pops up. If you’re looking for a reason to visit this fall, clear your calendar for South Walton Fashion Week Oct. 7-10. In its third year, the event is hosted by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County and raises funds for the organization’s Art For All Program.

The four-day event brings high fashion from around the country while showcasing South Walton’s own budding fashion scene. Boutiques, restaurants and bars along 30A will host trunk shows and other fashionable events during the day with nightly runway shows taking place under the SWFW tent on Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. The red carpet opens at 5 p.m., and VIP ticketholders gain early access to the ZT Motors Style Lounge, which offers a bar, a pop-up shopping village and a Bud and Alley’s VIP Lounge. The Style Lounge opens to the rest of ticketholders at 5:30 p.m., and fashion shows run from 7 to 10 p.m. And, of course, Nashville will represent with celebrity judges for designer and model competitions including local designer Amanda Valentine as well as Claudia Fowler, owner of Haven in Franklin and Hero in 12South. So pack a suitcase of your most stylish threads and head on down to the most fashionable beach week you’ve ever had. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit swfw.org.

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toward the future but also humbly reflect on the past. The Tennessee Association of Craft Artists or TACA (now under its new moniker, Tennessee Craft) was founded in 1965 and hosted the state’s first craft fair in 1972. Local artists who saw a void in craft-centric juried shows organized the fair with just $600 donated from the Arts Commission and a few scattered tents along the side of Centennial Park. Today, the Tennessee Fall Craft Fair—now, with a much better location on the Parthenon lawn—is Middle Tennessee’s premier fall craft event showcasing 210 of our nation’s finest artisans and drawing more than 45,000 visitors annually.

Tennessee Craft Week will focus on artists and craft experiences from across our great state. “I hope our audience will investigate what this means to them and to the craft community and discover ways to learn more what it means to be made in Tennessee.” The Tennessee Fall Craft Fair will be held Sept. 25-27 in Centennial Park and is free and open to the public. Tennessee Craft Week will be held Oct. 2-11 at locations across town. For more information, visit tennesseecraft.org.

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Green Pea Salon, 4105 Charlotte Ave., 615-292-8648.

The 12South salon expands their reach, bringing beauty know-how and hair pampering services to West Nashville.

Masaya & Co., 1200 16th Ave. S., 615-293-7109. Opening their first U.S. store on Music Row, Masaya & Co. crafts modern artisan furniture using sustainable materials and practices—for every piece sold, they plant 100 trees.

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Yum Family Wash/Garage Coffee, 626A Main St., 615645-9930. In addition to offering late-night java fixes, this East Nashville dive bar—which reopened with a new location and a partnership with Garage Coffee Company—serves breakfast, lunch and dinner all day as well as beer, wine and cocktails on draft.

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f the Studio Tenn One Night Only fundraising gala is any indication, Nashville is bursting at its creative seams. Founded in 2009 by Brentwood native and nationally recognized director and designer Matt Logan, Emmy Award-winning producer Phillip Hall, and Broadway and film actress Marguerite Hall, Studio Tenn’s level of talent and quality of productions has made this professional regional theater a force to be reckoned with in the national arts community.

The gala was held in Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin. The Factory is also home to the company’s administrative offices, rehearsal space and primary performance venue, Jamison Hall. Roughly 300 attendees enjoyed the silent auction and heavy hors d’œuvres—beef sliders, andouille sausage and shrimp, carpaccio, and lemon verbena cheesecake—provided by chef Curtis Bates of Blue Coast Grill & Bar in Knoxville. The auction was extensive, but the true bidding war was for the priceless, personally guided tour of New York City and critique of your selected Broadway show.

Patrons had their choice of front-row seating with white-glove service or a less formal tiered seating to watch the show. Either way, there wasn’t a bad seat in the house. The night showcased Studio Tenn’s philosophy while simultaneously entertaining the audience with an array of songs and snippets from renowned plays performed both onstage and throughout the crowd. American Idol stars Melinda Doolittle and Diana DeGarmo joined the impeccable cast to create a jaw-dropping spectacular that has come to be a hallmark for this organization.

If you’ve ever wondered why this all-star team chose Franklin, Matt says it was a mutual attraction. “Someone told me that Nashville and Franklin share actors the way Southerners share sugar, and that seems to be true.” With this level of talent at our fingertips, you might discover there’s no need to travel elsewhere for worldclass entertainment.

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Art show Local artists take center stage at TPAC Gala Patrons Party

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his year’s TPAC Gala may be all about Motown: The Musical, but the Patrons Party shined its spotlight on the visual arts. Patrons committee co-chairs Janet and Jim Ayers hosted the party at the FirstBank corporate offices in the Baker Donelson Building on Commerce Street. When the Ayers first moved into the downtown location in 2012, they decided to forgo the route of purchasing cliché corporate art to fill the space. Instead, they began acquiring a collection of remarkable works by Tennessee artists. Janet enlisted the help of several leaders in the arts community, including Susan Edwards of the Frist Center for the Visual Arts and Anne Brown of The Arts Company, to curate the collection titled The Art of Community.

Guests gathered in corner offices and conference rooms, sipping bubbly and surveying nearly 200 pieces on display from artists John Baeder, Ed Clark, Red Grooms, Warren Greene, K.P. Hargrove, Sylvia Hyman, Charles Ivey, Baldwin Lee, Emily Leonard and Edie Maney, among others. TPAC Gala co-chairs Brenda Corbin, Susan Short Jones and Courtney Corbin-Smith were among the guests touring the collection of paintings, sculptures and photography, receiving firsthand narratives from provided docents and even some of the featured artists who were in attendance.

Johnny Haffner Catering arranged a menu of assorted canapés, braised short ribs and shrimp and grits with chocolate mousse and colorful macarons for dessert. The City Lights Band provided lively entertainment from ’70s hits to current pop favorites, eliciting the night’s hosts to break from their duties and dance among friends. An intimate and celebratory evening, it was the perfect precursor to the Motown funk awaiting guests at this year’s gala.

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Moonshine nights Battle of Franklin Trust hosts the Bootlegger’s Bash

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t the recent Bootlegger’s Bash, supporters of the Battle of Franklin Trust needn’t look very far to be reminded of the important work being done by the organization. The party was held on an idyllic summer evening just as the sun was setting at the majestic Carnton Plantation, one of two properties preserved and protected by the trust. Looking more beautiful than ever, Carnton provided the perfect backdrop for the festive ’20s-themed shindig.

Despite drawing inspiration from the Prohibition era, nothing was off-limits at the party. Hot Club Time Machine provided swanky swing tunes as guests gathered in the garden to sip and sample an assortment of adult beverages from Tennessee distilleries: Tenn South, Old Forge, Thunder Road and H Clark. Moonshine was the most popular offering of the night, naturally, with the distillers serving up a variety of flavors ranging from blackberry to apple pie.

In a nearby tent on the lawn, partygoers could also choose from wine and beer to complement the hearty Southern buffet from Chef Penelope’s Catering. Guests enjoyed dinner—which included chicken canapés, stuffed mushrooms, a trio of deviled eggs, and lamb chops with leeks and potatoes—at long, dark wooden tables topped with greenery, mini twinkle lights and sky blue napkins. An artist’s corner allowed diners to paint their plates with sweet sauces for a dessert of bread pudding.

As darkness fell on the plantation, the band moved into the tent to keep the party going with their lively tunes. A raffle added extra excitement to the festivities as a few lucky guests took home some coveted prizes, like tickets to the upcoming Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival at Harlinsdale Farm. Even those who didn’t walk away with a prize left feeling fortunate to have spent such a lovely night at one of our area’s most beautiful historic sites.

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Italian inspiration at the Frist’s Art Deco Affair

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As partygoers entered through the Turner Courtyard, they equipped themselves with Italian props and hopped on a cherry red Vespa in the outdoor photo booth.

Afterwards, they traded their faux cappuccinos for fresh Bellinis and joined the party inside, which looked like a scene straight out of La Dolce Vita. Hats seemed to be the prominent accessory. Gents donned their casual panamas and boaters— and a few formal top hats—and the ladies decorated their wide-brimmed straw and cloche hats with ribbons, feathers and buckles.

Suzette Catering and Events certainly catered to the theme with passed chicken piccata bites and tables of antipasto and pasta stations. Local jazz ensemble Hiptet played a repertoire of American jazz classics and popular Beatles tunes as guests cooled their heels at the Legato Gelato cart for scoops of sorbet and stracciatella.

Co-chair Crystal Churchwell popped against the monochromatic backdrop with her gilded brocade, A-line ensemble from local designer Charles Brown. She and co-chair Caroline Berberich—shimmering in a ’20s-inspired frock—worked the room, thanking patrons for their support of the museum and for serving as such glamorous models of true Italian style.

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Monkey Business Eat, drink and be hairy at Sunset Safari, our annual night of wild fun benefitting Nashville Zoo. You’ll enjoy beverages and bites from some of Nashville’s best restaurants as well as live music and the company of some very special four-legged guests. Sunset Safari begins at 6:30 PM on Thursday, October 1st. For tickets and more information, visit NashvilleZoo.org/Sunset-Safari.

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Stephanie Jecker, Ryan Carter

Josh Livingston, Ashley Barna, Matt Garrett

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Greg Rowbatham, Shawn Briggs, Rahel Klapheke, Jim Sloan

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boisterous (and beautiful) crowd of Nashville’s young professionals convened at aVenue to toast the work of Make-A-Wish Foundation of Middle Tennessee at the fourth annual Wine & Wishes event. Co-chairs Donald Phillips and Nicole McLeod were the picture of calm, cool and collected—despite admitting to some last-minute stress and frantic activity—as they greeted arriving guests.

The hip downtown hot spot, simply adorned with street fair lights, was filled with upbeat dance tunes from DJ KO, adding to the buoyant atmosphere. In one corner, artist James Threalkill worked on a vibrant painting that was auctioned off by Tim Ozgener later in the evening. On the other side of the room, partygoers browsed a robust silent auction that boasted big-ticket items like a Lake Tahoe ski trip, a getaway to Cabo San Lucas and a Boston vacation that included a tour of the Samuel Adams brewery, in addition to local goodies like Preds tickets and gift cards to area restaurants.

G Catering’s mouthwatering array of hors d’œuvres, displayed in various food stations throughout the space, ranged from flavorful flatbreads to artisan cheeses and smoked meats. Upstairs, a gelato cart served up vanilla and chocolate cones as a sweet and fun treat for guests.

A more poignant moment of the night came when young leaders board member Rhea Heath shared her personal history with the organization. As a child, Rhea was diagnosed with a condition called bronchiectasis, which caused her left lung to collapse and ultimately need to be removed. Make-A-Wish granted her wish to “dance, sing and act,” allowing her to star in her own music video and meet Amy Grant backstage at a concert. Rhea’s story about how the organization impacted her life as a child (and the lives of her family members) was the perfect reminder of what the evening was all about: the inspiring and transformative work of this incredible organization.

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Marjorie Feltus Hawkins, Kimberly Cooper

Ron Gobbell, Gary Rzucidlo, Janet Kurtz, Michael Gold

Tom Gannon and Amanda Wentworth, Chase Cole

Janice Elliott Morgan and David Morgan

Co-chairs Bill and Cyndi Sites

Summer of wine Napa Valley wines showcased at l’Eté du Vin

Denis and Kandace Holland, Lonnie and Tim Cochran

Elizabeth and Phil Pace

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he weekend started on a high—and full-bodied—note for Nashville Wine Auction’s 36th annual l’Eté du Vin. Bill and Cyndi Sites co-chaired the educational Vintners’ Tasting on a Thursday evening at Hillwood Country Club, featuring five-time 100-point winemaker Chris Carpenter of Lokoya, Cardinale, La Jota Vineyard Co. and Mt. Brave wineries.

Chris gave a personal introduction to several of his favorite wines, mapping out the varied mountain appellations of Napa Valley and providing detailed insight to his unique winemaking approach and the different vintages offered on each table.

Hillwood’s chef Perry Seal created six bite-sized courses to fully bring out the complexities of each flavor profile. It was a perfect complement to the evening and a kick-off to what was sure to be a weekend of palatable experiences.

The delicious festivities continued on Friday at an intimate black-tie Patrons Dinner at the Hermitage Hotel where guests began the night with Champagne and canapés in the lobby. Co-chairs Gary Rzucidlo and Janet Kurtz—the latter looking resplendent in an intricate pink and silver tea-length gown from Lourdes Chavez— welcomed attendees as they arrived.

The Capitol Grille’s own Tyler Brown joined forces with guest chef Michael Sichel of Galatoire’s in New Orleans to prepare the unforgettable five-course feast, the centerpiece of this decadent event. Equipped with the five wines being showcased, Tyler and Michael crafted an exquisite menu of seared Maine scallop tartar, crispy skin duck breast, crispy pork belly, flat iron steak and an Oreo cookie cheesecake.

The weekend-long celebration culminated on Saturday at the Music City Center where revelers were met with a massive silent auction upon arrival. While sampling more of Chris’ legendary wines, attendees browsed a dizzying array of treasures that ranged from rare bottles of wine to romantic getaways across the South.

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over more than 60 items, including a private pairings dinner for eight at Sandi and Scott Borchetta’s home that sold to two lucky bidders for $25,000 each.

The night, while festive and jovial, had a bit of a somber undertone as a dedication was made to the late Billy Ray Hearn. After a video tribute to Billy Ray, his friend David Morgan summed things up perfectly when he said, “Billy Ray loved wine and hated cancer, so this is a great event in his honor.” Overall, the weekend brought in $827,000 for American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge, Gilda’s Club of Nashville, MakeA-Wish of Middle Tennessee, PearlPoint Cancer Support, Saint Thomas Cancer Network and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. We know Billy Ray would’ve been incredibly proud!

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Michael and Cindee Gold, Paula and co-chair Gary Rzucidlo

David Osborn, Mark Whaley, Amanda Wentworth and Tom Gannon

Bill and Cyndi Sites, Harrell Odom, Barry Cook

Karin Lingo, Janice Elliott Morgan

Erik Ackerman, Jennifer and John Steele

Ron Gobbell, Co-chair Janet Kurtz, Chase Cole

Loren Chumley, Michael Martin, Dawn Rudolph

Denise Cummins, Lisa Tudor Sichel, Rhonda Kemp, Lisa Maki

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Eric and Mary McCracken, Judy and Mike Behlmaier

Rick Shallcross, Linda and Chris Taylor

Ryan Lipscomb, Jack Erter

Harrell Odom, Norman Wells, Jamey Bowen, Barry Cook

Vicki Horne, Holly Whaley

Melanie Ball, Frank Andrews

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Rahel Klapheke, Jim Sloan, Mark Whaley, David Kemp

Kyle and Stacey Langford

Greg and Kristi Morrow

Barbara and Greg Burns

Greg and Virginia Richardson

Co-chair David Osborn, Chris Carpenter, Co-chair Lisa Maki

Jack Henry, Marcia Larsen, Ruthie Liner, Barbara Browning and David Kazmerowski

Nancy and Mark Peacock, Elizabeth Pace

Ashlee and Jordan Drumel

Wendy and Jason Pharris

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thank you!

Dear Friends, It has been my pleasure to serve Middle Tennessee for the last 25 years while managing Lexus of Nashville. As of March 31, 2015, I am no longer associated with the Lexus brand in Tennessee.

I wish to take this opportunity to sincerely thank so many friends I’ve made over these 25 precious years. Thank you for trusting me and being loyal to my efforts both by purchasing cars from me and by supporting the arts and other organizations that I was fortunate to be a part of.

As I contemplated what new chapter in my life I wanted to write, I decided to return to the first sales experience I had as a young sales professional - real estate.

I am proud to announce to all my friends and former customers, I’m now associated with The Lipman Group Sotheby’s International Realty. In addition, I’m thrilled to join “The Roper Group” along with my wife, Joy, and son, Jameson.

It is my sincere intention to offer the same kind of care, integrity, and dedication to my real estate clients that many of you have witnessed from me over the past 25 years.

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or 45 years, the Eve of Janus ball has been a time-honored Nashville tradition, introducing young women (and men, beginning in 2003) to society. It also serves as the oldest fundraising event for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Since the Eve’s inception, the Nashville Tri Delta Alumnae Chapter has contributed more than $4 million to the hospital’s pediatric hematology/oncology clinic. And in 2011, they extended that relationship by establishing the Tri Delta Pediatric Cancer Endowed Research Fund.

Dr. Carrie Kitko, who recently joined the Vanderbilt community as associate professor of pediatrics and medical director for the Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant Program, was recognized as this year’s honorary chairman and recipient of the fund’s scholar award. Junior honorary chairman Jacob Mondelli, who completed his treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia last summer, shared his gratitude for Monroe Carell’s oncology team and the research fund the Eve of Janus supports by saying, “Patients and doctors alike benefit from the contributions raised through tonight’s occasion. I feel I can truly speak for all when I say, ‘Thank you.’”

Co-chairs Carolyn Hall and Alli Hicks, dressed in their finest black-tie attire, welcomed patrons to a cocktail reception along the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Carlton Terrace. A seated dinner of grilled pineapple and goat cheese on romaine hearts, grilled fillet with portobello sauce, horseradish cheddar mashed potatoes and broccolini with heirloom carrots was served in the grand event hall overlooking the Nashville skyline. Following the meal, guests were ushered into the CMA Theater for the presentation of Signs and Marshals. Parents and grandparents proudly cheered as the honorees—dressed in traditional white gowns and tuxes— walked arm-in-arm across the stage and master of ceremonies Tracy Kornet announced their many academic achievements.

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Signs and Marshals danced the night away to the Atlanta Allstars as parents and patrons toasted to another successful year for this celebrated rite of passage and night of fundraising for pediatric cancer research, education and patient care.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time, yet again, for Model Behavior, where we celebrate some of our cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most stunning philanthropists and the causes dearest to their hearts. Representing 10 local nonprofits, these women exemplify the kindness, tenacity and passion that make Nashville one of the most generous cities in the world. Modeling the latest fall fashions, these ladies prove that a good heart and a desire to help others is a very beautiful thing.

Fashion Editor: Milton White, The Fashion Office Photographer: Sebastian Smith, Sebastian Smith Photography Art Director: Heather Pierce Lead Hair Stylist, Makeup Artist: Betsy Briggs Cathcart, Studio BBC Salon Hair and Makeup Assistants: Jessica Arnholt and Michael Fox, Studio BBC Salon Photo Assistants: Brian Batista and Graham Gerdeman Fashion Assistant: Holly Hoffman, The Fashion Office Illustrator: Alicia Waters Binkley Photographed on location at East Ivy Mansion

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Make-A-Wish Foundation of Middle Tennessee Make-A-Wish Foundation’s ability and desire to offer temporary relief to families of children battling life-threatening illnesses is what drew Sue Ann Hemphill to the cause. Three weeks before her own mother passed away 16 years ago, Sue Ann’s family had the chance to spend one last magical day together on a houseboat thanks to the kindness of a friend. Inspired by the organization’s desire to create similar memorable experiences for families and kids, Sue Ann and her husband became involved with Make-A-Wish eight years ago. She helped launch the annual Stars for Wishes event and currently serves as the vice board chair. In September 2016, she will become the first female board chair for the Middle Tennessee chapter.

Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Marissa Benchea’s connection to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation dates back to 1977 when she was diagnosed with the disease at birth. As she puts it, “I am alive because of the work of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.” For the past 15 years, Marissa has dedicated her life to advancing CFF’s mission on both a local and national level, serving as a motivational speaker, fundraiser, board member, previous board chair and a member of the Adult Advisory Council.

She has also advocated on a state and national level for legislation that would impact and benefit children and adults with CF throughout Tennessee with a goal that in her lifetime, CF would stand for Cure Found.

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The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care.

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Nashville Wine Auction

As an entrepreneur, Marjorie Feltus Hawkins is passionate about using her skills and relationships to maximize fundraising initiatives for nonprofits that are dear to her heart. Nashville Wine Auction is one such organization. Drawn to the incredible impact they’re having in uniting the wine community in the fight against cancer, Marjorie jumped at the chance to devote her time, energy and resources to the organization. She’s served on the board of directors for the past two years, and next year, she’ll co-chair the nonprofit’s largest fundraiser, l’Eté du Vin, with Pam Taylor and Kimberly Cooper.

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Nashville Wine Auction engages local and world wine communities to produce wine related events, which raise money to fight cancer.

Increased appreciation of wine through Nashville Wine Auction results in an influential charitable organization of importance to its constituents and beneficiaries.

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Nashville Repertory Theatre

An avid theatergoer, Joelle Phillips has admired the Nashville Repertory Theatre since she saw their 2003 performance of God’s Man in Texas, and it became a topic of conversation in her home for weeks. “Really great theater has the power to do that—spark conversation and new ideas,” she says. She studied theater in college and nearly pursued a career in acting. Through that experience, Joelle learned firsthand the power of a city that can sustain a professional theater, particularly one that focuses on producing original shows like those within the Rep’s Ingram New Works Project. As a board and executive committee member, Joelle is dedicated to ensuring the future of the Nashville Rep and its productions, which she believes reflect the creative spirit of our city and fuel the imaginations of its people.

The Nashville Repertory Theatre exists to serve through creating “Ah-ha!” moments that inspire empathy, prod intellectual and emotional engagement, and expand the creative capacity of audience and artists though the dynamic connection unique to live theatre.

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The Women’s Fund

Inspired by their league of extraordinary female leaders, Grace Awh joined the board of directors for The Women’s Fund—an endowment fund within The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee—and has passionately dedicated her time for the past nine years. She served as the board president in 2013 and has chaired its Grants Committee and Power of the Purse fundraiser. Over the past decade, The Women’s Fund has awarded grants totaling more than $1 million to programs supporting the critical needs of women and girls in more than 40 Tennessee counties. Grace believes that when you help improve the lives of women, you improve the lives of their families and ultimately strengthen the community as a whole.

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Nashville Symphony

A lover of music and the arts, Jennifer Puryear has served on the board of the Nashville Symphony for the past four years. During her tenure, she has co-chaired the Symphony Ball (2013), volunteered on the Nominating and Executive Committees and currently holds the position of board secretary. Whether it’s for an evening of Bach or when the symphony accompanies Star Trek on the big screen, she says her love for the symphony is defined more clearly each time she walks into the Schermerhorn. “It is impossible to be blind to the beauty and joy of life when you’re at the Schermerhorn,” she says. Our Grammy Award-winning symphony—the largest performing arts nonprofit in the state—enriches our community with 140 of the highest quality musical events year-round and reaches 100,000 adults and children annually through its free education and community engagement programs.

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Tennessee Performing Arts Center As a former schoolteacher, Brenda Corbin has always been supportive of the arts and arts education. She became involved with TPAC in 1995 after her family relocated to Nashville from Illinois. Brenda is co-chairing this year’s Motownthemed TPAC Gala, which supports the nonprofit’s educational, cultural and outreach initiatives serving 1.6 million students in 95 Tennessee counties. She is proud to represent an organization that has served as a catalyst to the growth of arts and entertainment in our city for 35 years, contributing approximately $60 million annually to the city’s economy, something that Brenda believes has helped shape the Nashville we know today.

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Linda’s Hope

Having lost her maternal grandmother and her mother, Linda, to pancreatic cancer, Meredith Crowley knows firsthand the devastating impact this deadly disease can have on individuals and families. Noticing the lack of Nashville organizations dedicated to this cause, Meredith founded Linda’s Hope in 2009 to fund pancreatic cancer research. A grassroots nonprofit launched by a group of passionate supporters in their early 20s, Linda’s Hope works directly with VanderbiltIngram Cancer Center to fund research, raise awareness, and support patients and families. In addition to founding the organization, Meredith has served as the executive director of Linda’s Hope since 2009.

Linda’s Hope provides support to those affected by pancreatic cancer by advancing research, supporting patients and families and raising community awareness for this critical cause.

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Sexual Assault Center

As a rape survivor, Sandy Madsen’s initial involvement with the Sexual Assault Center came when she sought counseling 20 years ago. Three months later, she was asked to share her story with a group of doctors, nurses and EMTs. That was the beginning of a two-decade career of speaking about rape and a lasting relationship between Sandy and the SAC. Sandy currently serves on the board of directors and chairs the Legal Action Committee for the organization. She’s been active in introducing and supporting bills regarding rape survivors’ rights. Two years ago, she released Purple Mums: A True Story of Surviving a Stranger Rape.

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Sexual Assault Center’s mission is to provide healing to children, adults and families affected by sexual assault and to end sexual violence through counseling, education and advocacy.

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Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee

Sylvia Roberts has played an active role in ending hunger in Middle Tennessee for two decades through her involvement with Second Harvest Food Bank. She joined the nonprofit’s board of directors in 1995, serving as the board chair from 1999-2001. In addition to opening her heart to the organization, she’s also repeatedly opened her home for events. Last year, she opened the doors of her Page Road estate for Nashville and Friends at Home, a musical fundraiser featuring the cast of ABC’s Nashville, and she hosted Second Harvest’s largest annual fundraiser, Harvest Moon Ball, in 2001 and 2008. She’ll host the ball for a third time this year on Nov. 14.

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Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee’s mission is to feed hungry people and work to solve hunger issues in our community. This September, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee will celebrate Hunger Action Month, a nationwide awareness campaign designed to mobilize the public to take action on the issue of hunger.

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n 2005, Duke University freshman Maggie Pishko became Facebook friends with Pierce Sandwith through a mutual friend living on Pierce’s hall at The University of North Carolina. They met five years later during orientation at UNC School of Law and found themselves in every class together. “After three years of law school and a summer studying for the North Carolina Bar Exam together, we knew the relationship was built to last,” said Maggie.

In Maggie’s words, Pierce’s proposal was “imperfectly perfect” in that nothing went as planned.

Her unexpected business trip delayed his surprise dinner by a week, and her early return caught him off-guard. He tried to improvise, but the lighter for

the candles didn’t work; Pandora failed for music; there was no time for flowers, and he dropped the ring box pulling it from his pocket. But as he kneeled to retrieve it, he said, “While I’m down here, will you marry me?”

Maggie’s answer was affirmative. They married in March at Fearrington Village in Pittsboro, N.C., with Rev. Donovan Drake of Nashville’s Westminster Presbyterian Church officiating. The couple chose Fearrington because it was the location of their first Valentine’s Day date. It was also just outside Chapel Hill, the city where the couple met, enabling them to share this special area with their wedding guests.

The ceremony was held at the property’s Garden

Terrace followed by a reception at The Barn, where The Retreat band played for dancing.

Guests enjoyed a seated dinner featuring Parmesan-encrusted beef tenderloin followed by a three-tiered wedding cake and Pierce’s favorite, chess pie. For a late-night snack, guests received Duke and UNC cookies in honor of the couple’s alma mater rivalry. After a wedding trip to the British Virgin Islands, Maggie and Pierce returned to Raleigh, N.C., where they both practice law. A native of Winston-Salem, N.C., Maggie is a graduate of Deerfield Academy. Pierce is an alumnus of Montgomery Bell Academy.

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hy do so many dishes these days suffer from too much of a good thing? What happened to a light touch, a little finesse? For a recipe (or restaurant) to attract attention today, it has to go “Kardashian”— too much butter in the biscuits, too many fatty bites of pork belly, too much truffle oil on the fries, and too much cheese and over-smoked bacon on everything else. Both at home and dining out, our imaginations have little to do with the process as we’re hit over the head with the obvious.

The excessive eggplant Parmesan is a great example of a dish that begs for a more refined touch.

Thick, fried breading smothered in tinny tomato sauce and baked under a blanket of rubbery cheese is too heavy a production for the poor eggplant which gets lost in a sea of red and white.

Farmers markets have plenty of beautiful eggplant this month, all shapes and varieties. Let’s deconstruct this classic Italian dish and allow it to shine in its modern, minimalist glory. First, skip the frying and boil the eggplant in salted water.

Sounds weird, sure, but this method simplifies with great results. (No beaten egg, no flour or bread crumbs and no hot oil or messy oil cleanup.) And who says the eggplant has to be cut into slices? Quickly dice it into bite-sized cubes that cook in minutes and are easy to scoop and serve. The boiled eggplant has a lighter taste but plenty of flavor.

In a few minutes, you can make your own tomato sauce from fresh Tennessee tomatoes, onion, garlic and olive oil (see below). If using a prepared sauce, try to aim for ones with these same few ingredients. Use a light touch with the sauce, leaving bare spots and parts of the eggplant visible.

Add one good cheese, maybe two—not the Domino’s five. Shred a nice chunk of Parmesan to sprinkle on top near the end of baking and perhaps a second cheese like fresh mozzarella, which melts nicely into the dish.

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Salt and pepper to taste ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan 4 to 8 ounces fresh mozzarella (optional) Fresh basil leaves (optional)

Bring a large pot of salty water to a boil. Cut the eggplant into 1-inch cubes (peeling is optional). Boil the eggplant until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain in a colander.

In a large saucepan or skillet, cook the onion in olive oil over medium heat until translucent and tender, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook another few minutes. Add the tomatoes and simmer until mixture is soft and thickened, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Lightly grease a 3-quart casserole or 9-by-13-inch baking dish with olive oil. Place the drained eggplant in the dish. Spoon the tomatoes over the eggplant. You can bake the eggplant right away, or cover and refrigerate to bake later. If you want to serve it within a few hours, cover the casserole with foil and leave it at room temperature. Bake, covered, at 375° F for about 30 minutes or longer if the casserole was refrigerated.

Near the end of baking, remove the baking dish from the oven, uncover and sprinkle with the cheese. Bake an additional five to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbly. Garnish with basil leaves as desired. Makes about 10 servings.

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Eat The Woodlands Grill is an Englishstyle hunting lodge with striking views of the golf course, and the nearby Beer Garden features outdoor seating surrounded by imported Bavarian trees, fire pits and 30 rotating taps. The Rice House, an 1800s-era farmhouse complete with original brick and Civil War bullet holes, features an upscale Southern heritage menu paired with fine wine and spirits courtesy of the onsite Wine Snob.

Sleep Featured as part of the Southern Living Hotel Collection, the resort’s pet-friendly accommodations range from guest rooms and suites to onebedroom Arbor Cottages and multibedroom Estate Cottages boasting claw-foot soaking tubs, woodburning fireplaces and wraparound porches that overlook private gardens and tree-lined lanes.

Play Condé Nast Traveler acclaims the Jim Fazio-designed golf course as one of the top greenways in the Southeast.

The 1,800-acre SpringBank Plantation hosts fly-fishing, horseback riding, a 15-stage sporting clays course and hunting experiences. The sporting range is supervised by NSCA certified instructors and features Caesar Guerini’s premier Italian Syren shotgun line tailored to novice or experienced female shooters.

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Relax Nestled in an English carriage house, the spa infuses treatments with the resort’s signature lavender and mint fragrances as well as Barnsley roses that bloom throughout the grounds. Take a stroll through the historic Woodlands Manor and heirloom gardens with hundreds of rose varieties and botanicals imported from all over the world.

Finish the day under the stars and indulge in the nightly, complimentary s’mores service.

Adairsville, GA Built more than two centuries ago, the whimsical country estate known as Barnsley Resort was originally a gift from a young shipping tycoon to his bride. Godfrey Barnsley modeled the Georgian manor—which featured modern-day plumbing and imported Italian marble—after the work of architect Andrew Jackson Downing. Quite the fairy-tale story, the 4,000-acre property laid in ruins for years until a Bavarian prince bought it with the vision to restore the plantation, preserve its history and add a luxury resort for couples seeking a romantic respite or families wanting an adventurous retreat. He even bestowed a fairy godmother—albeit a Southern one with her own line of bourbon and chocolate—who creates memorable moments for guests like staging outrageously themed private parties or building 60-foot signs to help a gentleman pop the question (she just celebrated her 500th engagement on the property).

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Peter Pan Choreographed by artistic director Paul Vasterling and set to music by the Nashville Symphony, the Nashville Ballet tells the classic fairy tale of the boy who never wanted to grow up. Sept. 18-20. Tickets $28-89. TPAC Andrew Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., 615-782-4040, nashvilleballet.org.

Rapture, Blister, Burn This provocative Pulitzer Prizenominated play explores gender roles and feminism through a reunion of friends who’ve spent a decade following very different paths. Sept. 3-19. Tickets $25-47.50. TPAC Andrew Johnson Theater, 505 Deaderick St., 615-782-4040, tpac.org.

Film: Masters—The Modern School of Film Robert Milazzo hosts celebrity guests Sandra Bernhard, Patrick Carney, Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim for three nights of screenings and conversation about the impact of film on their careers. Sept. 10-12. Tickets $25-60. OZ Arts Nashville, 6172 Cockrill Bend Circle, 615-350-7200, oznashville.com.

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For their annual Shakespeare in the Park, the Nashville Shakespeare Festival intertwines the historical Henry V drama with a Tennessee Civil War story. Through Sept. 13. Suggested donation of $10. Centennial Park Bandshell, 2600 West End Ave., 615-2552273, nashvilleshakes.org.

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Gypsy Studio Tenn opens its season with the Broadway musical about a vaudeville star on the rise and her overbearing stage mom on their rocky road to fame. Sept. 17-Oct. 4. Tickets $31.5085. The Factory at Franklin Jamison

Hall, 230 Franklin Road, 615-541-8200, studiotenn.com.

Einstein is a Dummy Go on a journey into one of history’s greatest scientific minds in this original comedy that celebrates the courage it takes to think differently. Sept. 17-Oct. 4. Tickets $7-20. Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton St., 615-252-4675, nashvillechildrenstheatre.org.

Forging Identity—Imagining the Enemy: American Propaganda and the Great War This exhibit explores a time of patriotism and fear as our country declared war on Germany and began its campaign for troops and resources through propaganda that defined Americanism and demonized its enemy.

Sept. 18-Dec. 4. Gratis. Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery, 1220 21st Ave. S., 615-343-1702, vanderbilt.edu/gallery.

Dirty Dancing The classic story of Johnny and Baby and the whole gang at Kellerman’s Resort in the summer of ’63 unfolds on stage, encouraging audience members to dance and sing along to hits like “Hungry Eyes” and “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.” Sept. 22-27. Tickets $20-85. TPAC Andrew Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., 615-782-4040, tpac.org.

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons The vocal group that inspired Broadway’s Jersey Boys joins the Nashville Symphony for a night of hits like “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “Walk Like a Man” along with other ’60s classics. Sept. 24-26. Tickets $79189. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Place, 615-687-6400, nashvillesymphony.org.

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Outside looking in With a goldfish named Ian

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can’t stop thinking about the most whimsical—and profound—book I’ve read in ages, a novel that splashes playfully in the shallows and also swims in the deepest currents of life’s ocean. It starts in a fishbowl with a goldfish named Ian. Ian leaps to freedom from the 27th floor balcony of the Seville on Roxy. As he plummets, he witnesses dramatic incidents large and small taking place between residents like home-schooled Herman, heroine Katie, evil seductress Faye, the villainous Connor Radley and Claire the

shut-in, among others. Ian and the inhabitants of the Seville will capture your imagination, and your heart, in Bradley Somer’s brilliant new comic novel, Fishbowl.

Ian is a simple sort but dreams of adventure—a bon vivant you can’t help but love. “Ian has never been particularly introspective or melancholic. It’s not in his nature to contemplate or to lament. The core of Ian’s character is a simple amal-

gam of carpe diem, laissez-faire, and Namaste. ‘Less thinking, more doing,’ is the goldfish’s philosophy. ‘Having a plan is the first step toward failure,’ he would say if he could speak.”

Ian was a gift from our heroine, Katie, to the villain, Connor Radley. They’ve been dating for three months, and she has fallen deeply in love. He certainly enjoys her company but hasn’t been able to give up his—shall we say—extracurricular activities. Chapters about Katie and Connor have titles like “In Which Our Heroine Katie Finds the Magic of Love in the Cleaning Supply Room Under the Stairs” and “In Which the Villain Connor Radley Judges His Heart and Finds It Wanting.”

Home-schooled Herman is one of the few residents to catch a glimpse of Ian on his “plummetous descent.”

A precocious 11-year-old who was bullied at school, he lives with his grandfather for reasons that only later become clear (and explain a great deal about Herman). On the day of Ian’s extraordinary journey, Herman gets pulled into the lives of Petunia Delilah and Claire as Petunia Delilah goes into labor. It’s a breech birth, and it’s happening fast, and Herman and Claire will either figure it out in time—or they won’t.

Fishbowl cleverly illustrates a great truth: like it or not, we’re all in this together. The Seville on Roxy is a stand-in for planet Earth, but it’s also a stand-in for Nashville or your neighborhood. Fishbowl does not shy away from the messiness of life, love and death. It’s all happening at the Seville on Roxy. What can a person do? Laugh. Cry. And hold your neighbor’s hand. We’re all sharing Ian’s journey.

Jennifer Puryear

Jennifer writes book columns for Nfocus and blogs about current savory reads at BaconOnTheBookshelf.com. She can often be found with a book or BLT in hand.

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Stop, watch On your own time

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used to think time was immutable, but it seems time is being redefined by technology—and Kim Jong-un. The latest technology—and Mr. Kim—are co-opting one of mankind’s oldest machines, the clock. More on him later.

It’s not just traffic lights—excruciatingly slow when you’re running late—that have timers anymore. The computer or phone screen darkens if it’s idle more than a few minutes, not really a big deal unless you work from a secure phone or computer.

As a bank employee, I type my login info (which must be updated after a certain number of weeks) many times a day—on both devices. If you sign up for a seminar or public event through Eventbrite or for tickets to certain concert venues, a timer requires you to finish registering within eight minutes—no spontaneous phone call or visiting with a friend for you! At first, this seemed harmless, but the persistently ticking seconds began to seem tyrannical. What if I wanted to reconsider attending? I begin to feel manipulated. Let’s forget the whole thing!

The greatest time-tyrant emerges in the wee hours, between 3 and 4 a.m. “You have to get up in two hours,” says my brain, “so forget about going back to sleep.” I’ve learned not to glance at the clock at all. Math is way too stimulating.

I do have a pretty strong internal one-hour clock that tells me when coffee time is up. A very kind friend met with my younger son when he moved back here from California for four hours. Could you do this? I think I’m constitutionally incapable of it.

Professionals are now sending links that expire, specifically to creative work I’ve paid for, like pho-

tography. I recently received a link to photos that expired in 48 hours.

Maybe that seems like plenty of time, but it isn’t. Two days? There are a million things to get to first—answering emails, returning phone calls, meetings—that seem more pressing because actual humans are waiting.

Tick, tick, tick.

Plenty of factors affect our sense of time, among them the tempo of life itself, which has surely accelerated. The more powerful among us feel as if they have more time and tend to experience less stress. They’re merely stress carriers, happy as can be as they head to the golf course or private plane, passing the stress and the work on to their direct reports.

Most of us customarily underestimate how much time a task will require. Only a deadline forces the work to a close, ready or not. I’m quite sure that if I didn’t have to make a flight, I would never quit packing for the trip. Any trip.

So it was curious to discover that North Korea has turned its clocks back by 30 minutes, making it Greenwich Mean Time +8.30, now called Pyongyang time, rather than GMT +9. North Korea isn’t the only outlier refusing to be dominated by the world clock. Nepal is 15 minutes ahead of Delhi.

I wonder whether the North Koreans are now 30 minutes late for everything. I’m not sure whether the new edict affects their traffic lights and computer screens, but maybe our new mayor should consider an initiative that balances out Mr. Kim’s time subtraction. We could create a time zone that adds half an hour to It City: an extra 30 minutes called Nashville Nice Time.

On second thought, I’m pretty sure we already have that.

beth alexander

Beth was editor of Nfocus from 2001 to 2008. She is now a private banker at CapStar, and continues to be involved with many fine causes in Nashville. Email her at editoralex@bellsouth.net.

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Where: Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Party note: Special guest Kix Brooks Info: newheights@vanderbilt.edu What: Symphony Ball Kick-off For: Nashville Symphony When: Thurs., Sept. 3, 6 p.m.

Where: At the home of Teri and Brad Worthington Party note: Announcing Harmony Award recipient, Invite only What: Spanish Nights For: Cheekwood When: Fri., Sept. 4, 6 p.m.

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Where: Hutton Hotel Co-chairs: Sarah Bartholomew and Meg Schubert Moudy Tariff: $175 per person Info: sacenter.org/support/events What: Made South Market For: Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital programs at Williamson Medical Center When: Sat., Sept.12, 10 a.m.

Where: The Park at Harlinsdale Farm Party note: 80 Southern artisans, Music hosted by Robert Hicks Tariff: $20 at door, $17 in advance Info: madesouth.com/tickets What: Chukkers for Charity For: Rochelle Center and Saddle Up! When: Sat., Sept. 12, 1 p.m. tailgaters, 2 p.m. gates open Where: Riverview Farm Co-chairs: Lexie Armstrong and Cathy Brown Party note: Special guest Nic Roldan Tariff: $175 per patron, $20 general admission Info: chukkersforcharity.net

What: Let’s Talk Nashville For: T.J. Martell Foundation 12 When: Thurs., Sept. 10, 6 p.m.

What: Wine on the River Where: Hutton Hotel For: Hands On Nashville Party note: Dinner and When: Sat., Sept. 12, 3 p.m. conversation with esteemed Where: Shelby Street table hosts Pedestrian Bridge Tariff: $200 per person Tariff: $75 VIP, $55 general Info: tjmartell.org/upcoming-events admission Info: wineontheriver.com 10 What: Made in the Streets 12 20th Anniversary What: Music and Masterpieces For: Made in the Streets For: Thisbe and Noah When: Thurs., Sept. 10, 6:30 p.m.

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Where: Cannery Ballroom Party note: Kick-off for Hispanic Heritage Month Tariff: $50 per person Info: conexionamericas.org What: MBA Art Show For: Montgomery Bell Academy When: Sun., Sept. 13, 5 p.m.

Where: Davis Art Gallery Party note: Also celebrating reopening of Davis Building Tariff: Gratis Info: montgomerybell.edu What: High Hopes and Hops For: High Hopes Development Center When: Mon., Sept. 14, 5:30 p.m.

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Where: Bridgestone Arena Party note: Special guest Terry Fator Tariff: $125 per person Info: petersonforparkinsons.org/ events

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What: Swan Ball Auction Committee Kick-off For: Cheekwood When: Tues., Sept. 15, 6:30 p.m.

Where: At the home of Katie and Ben Gambill Co-chairs: Deborah Lovett, Robin Puryear and Ashley Rosen Party note: Invite only What: Tiffany Circle Fall Luncheon For: American Red Cross When: Thurs., Sept. 17, 11:30 a.m.

Where: Belle Meade Country Club Co-chairs: Julie Frist and Betsy Wills Party note: Invite only What: Opening Garden Tea For: Vanderbilt Woman’s Club When: Thurs., Sept. 17, 1 p.m.

Where: University Residence Info: vanderbilt.edu/vwc

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What: Heritage Ball For: Heritage Foundation When: Sat., Sept. 19, 6 p.m.

Where: Eastern Flank Battlefield Park Party note: Black tie Co-chairs: Cathi and Coleman Aycock Tariff: $375 per person Info: historicfranklin.com/events

What: Music City Mutt Strutt & Dog Day Festival For: Nashville Humane Association When: Sat., Sept. 19, 8:30 a.m.

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Where: Music City Center Party note: Special guest Hoda Kotb Co-chairs: Deborah Varallo, Andy Moats, Doreen Wade and Liz Schatzlein Tariff: $150 per person Info: gsmidtn.org

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Where: Cheekwood Co-chairs: Lisa Cheek and Julie Dretler Tariff: $125 per non-member, $100 per member Info: cheekwood.org What: Chic AWEARness For: Gilda’s Club of Nashville When: Mon., Sept. 21, 6:30 p.m.

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Where: Loews Vanderbilt Chair: Steve Smith Tariff: $250 per person Info: signaturechefs.marchofdimes.org What: Full Moon Pickin’ Party For: Friends of Warner Parks When: Fri., Sept. 25, 7 p.m.

Where: Warner Park Equestrian Center Tariff: $20 in advance, $25 at gate, $10 per youth Info: warnerparks.org What: Sunset on the South Harpeth For: Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation When: Sat., Sept. 26, 3 p.m.

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From Left to Right: Marty Parish Greer Ligon, Catherine Brent, Jane Rainey, Marie Jordan, Mary Frances Ligon, Eunetta Kready

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