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THE HOLIDAY ISSUE Gift ideas for everyone on your list + Holiday happenings for the whole family

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Tennessee’s First SMILE New and Minimally-invasive Surgery for Myopia (Nearsightedness) is First Major Advance in LASIK Technology in 25 Years, Reducing Dependence on Glasses and Contacts short pulses is used to make small incision in the cornea to create a disc-shaped piece of tissue. This tissue is then removed by the surgeon though the opening which causes the corneal shape to change, permanently changing the prescription.

SMILE has a proven track record of success. It has been used internationally since 2011 and more than 750,000 procedures have been performed worldwide. Dr. Wang noted that currently, the procedure has not been approved to treat large amounts of astigmatism and cannot treat farsightedness and that LASIK is still a better option for a majority of the patients seeking laser vision correction.

The first major advance in LASIK technology in 25 years, the SMILE procedure, was performed in Nashville recently at Wang Vision 3D Cataract & LASIK Center by its director, internationally renowned ophthalmologist Dr. Ming Wang, Harvard & MIYT (MD, magna cum laude); PhD (laser physics).

“We are extremely very excited to be the first again to introduce the next generation laser correction procedure to the state, helping out patients with this new and minimally invasive procedure,” said Dr. Wang.

Myopia is a common eye condition in which close objects can be seen clearly but distant objects are blurry without correction.

LASIK and PRK have been the main stay treatments for myopia for over two decades.

But SMILE, which stands for SMall Incision Lenticule Extraction, has unique advantages over LASIK. The SMILE surgery is minimally invasive as the surgeon needs only to create a small, precise opening to correct vision. No flap is needed. The laser incision is smaller than 5 millimeters for SMILE, compared to approximately 20 millimeters for LASIK. This

helps the cornea to retain more of its natural strength and reduces the risk of rare flap complications. Dry eye after SMILE is also reduced compared with LASIK, as nerves responsible for tear production during the cornea remain more intact in SMILE. One of the state’s first SMILE patients was Margaret Coleman, 34, a manager of the world-famous Bluebird Café, in Nashville, which was prominently featured in the ABC TV drama “Nashville”, among others. Ms. Coleman has had poor eyesight all of her life, legal blind in both eyes without correction.

Ms. Coleman’s 3D Laser SMILE procedure went beautifully and she is thrilled to have her crystal clear new vision and newly gained independence on glasses or contacts and being one of the first patients in the state to receive SMILE!

Dr. Ming Wang, a Harvard & MIT graduate (MD, magna cum laude), is the CEO of Aier-USA, Director of Wang Vision 3D Cataract & LASIK Center and one of the few laser eye surgeons in the world today who holds a doctorate degree in laser physics. He has performed over 55,000 procedures, including on over 4,000 doctors.

Dr. Wang published 8 textbooks and a paper in the world-renowned journal Nature, holds several US patents and performed the world’s first laser-assisted artificial cornea implantation. He established a 501c(3) non-profit charity, Wang Foundation for Sight Restoration, which to date has helped patients from more than 40 states in the U.S. and 55 countries, with all sight restoration surgeries performed free-of-charge. Dr. Wang is the Kiwanis Nashvillian of the Year.

“I am so happy!!!”, exclaimed Margaret at her postop visit.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the VisuMax Femtosecond Laser for SMILE procedure for -1 to -8 D myopia with up to 0.5D astigmatism. During a SMILE procedure, a femtosecond laser with precise

Dr. Ming Wang can be reached at: Wang Vision 3D Cataract & LASIK Center 1801 West End Ave, Suite 1150 Nashville, TN, 37203 615-321-8881 drwang@wangvisioninstitute.com www.wangcataractLASIK.com

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Contents December 2017 | Vol. xxiv, No. 12

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Book Smarts

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Movin’ and Groovin’

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The Overflow

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Rising Together

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Starstruck

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Shine Bright

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The Music Man

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A reader’s paradise at Authors in the Round

A talent-packed night at Nashville Jazz Workshop’s Jazzmania

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Into the Wild

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The Next Chapter

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Step Right Up

Sunday in the Park pays tribute to 90 years of Warner Parks

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Nashville Public Library Foundation celebrates 20 years

Traveling back to 1897 at the Conservancy Gala

A lovefest at the 20th annual Concert for Cumberland Heights

Honoring seven female leaders at the Academy for Women of Achievement Awards

The action never stops at Studio Tenn’s One Night Only

A private concert from Tim McGraw for Sean Penn’s J/P Haitian Relief Organization

Notables turn out for Troy Tomlinson at Inspire Nashville

Past and Present Commemorating 20 years of service at Supper on the Cumberland

History Lessons The past is alive at the Hermitage Gala

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Gift Guide 2017

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History Revisited

Ideas from local shops for everyone on your list

Inside a 500-year-old English estate with Charles Spencer, the ninth Earl Spencer

departments 8 In Our Words Surviving — and enjoying — another holiday season 10 Behind the Scenes Zoe Thurston

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Rosemary Fossee and Matthew Rose, stars of Nashville Children’s Theatre’s Cinderella, photographed at Nashville Children’s Theatre by Daniel Meigs. Tuxedo provided by Street Tuxedo. For more on Cinderella, playing Dec. 14-21, check out Arts and Galleries on page 76.

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Taking Vows

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Local Flavor

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Arts and Galleries

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Bottle Service

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Best Behavior

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Step Inside

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Localite

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Bal d’Hiver Patrons Party, Frist Gala Kick-Off, Conservancy Gala Patrons Party, Cherish the Night and more

Latest Nashville weddings

Nuismer-Lumsden vows

What’s cooking at Tin Angel and Gray & Dudley

Upcoming visual and performing arts

What to give the wine connoisseur

Expert etiquette advice from John Bridges

Caviar & Bananas

Rekindling a sense of wonder

Calendar of December events

Restoring The Allee at Warner Parks

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Getting through the production of our holiday issue feels a bit like making it through the holiday season as a whole. There are checklists to be completed, errands to be run, gifts to be selected, photos to be taken and parties to be attended. It can feel frantic and hectic and just a bit maddening at times, but it’s also exciting and fun and full of a little bit of wonder. And when it’s all over, I feel just a touch of sadness that it went by so quickly.

It’s now my hope that you enjoy reading this issue as much as we enjoyed — and toiled over — putting it together. For our annual gift guide, we’ve assembled more than 70 gifts from some of our favorite local boutiques to help make your holiday season a little easier. It all begins on page 59.

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For our holiday cover, we partnered with the Nashville Children’s Theatre to create a romantic wintry Cinderella scene. What you can’t see in the photo is a certain editor and art director on 10-foot ladders making it snow on our Cinderella and Prince Charming.

Whimsy doesn’t come easy. The show — a surefire holiday hit for the whole family — is playing from Dec. 14-21. Read more about it (and other holiday shows) on page 76.

This issue also includes an interview with Charles Spencer, the ninth Earl Spencer (and Princess Diana’s brother), about his upcoming Nashville visit. He’ll be here in February for the Antiques & Garden Show, and we got the scoop on what to expect from his keynote lecture on page 69.

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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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Zoe Thurston It’s not rare for a mother-daughter duo to team up to open a store. What is rare is for a mother and her 13-year-old daughter, who has cystic fibrosis and recently had a double lung transplant, to open a store. Zoe Thurston was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when she was 3 and has already spent more time in the hospital than most of us will in a lifetime. The last two years have been spent alternating between days at home in bed receiving six to eight hours of breathing treatments and three-week stints in the hospital to recover from illnesses. A little over a year ago, she got on the list for a lung transplant. As they awaited the call for her new lungs, Zoe and her mother wondered what to do with all the free time they would soon have.

Zoe loves decorating and spent many of her hours in bed shopping online, so she decided to help her mom open a store. Willow Home Decor opened in September on Highway 100, just weeks after Zoe’s transplant, and is full of all the items you need to fill your home with beauty and style.

by Wesley H. Gallagher photograph by Daniel Meigs

What’s been the best thing to come from your lung transplant?

Really, just being able to be a normal kid and getting to walk up and down the steps and hang out with friends is really cool. Now I am able to help my mom at our new store, Willow Home Decor.

I love running the register and helping people choose what to buy for their home.

What’s one thing people may not know about cystic fibrosis that you’d like them to know?

CF can be life-threatening. CF causes mucus to build up in your lungs, which makes it super hard to breathe. Organ donation is so important; everyone should sign up as a donor. It saved my life!

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Name: Zoe Thurston Hometown: Nashville Zip code: 37205 Years in Nashville: 13 Age: 13

What is the most fun thing about helping your mom with the store?

I have so much fun ordering the lighting, tables and accessories for the store and helping style the merchandise when it arrives. I love to decorate!

(Sometimes I get lucky and get to take something home.)

What’s your current favorite item at the store?

All of our Christmas items are adorable. We have lots of different styles of ornaments and decorations including glamorous and vintage. I love all of our pillows and throws.

What is your favorite place to get dessert?

The Cheesecake Factory What is your favorite locally made product?

The Simply Southern shirts and hats that we carry at Willow are so cute. All my friends love them too.

Where do you like to go for a quiet getaway?

The park near my house What are you currently reading?

Mainly just decorating magazines like HGTV and The Magnolia Journal What is currently in heavy rotation on your iTunes or car stereo?

The ‘80s What is your all-time favorite movie?

Everything, Everything What is the trait you admire most in others?

Humor, for sure What do you want to be when you grow up?

I want to be a pathologist and do organ research.

I saw my old lungs after my surgery, and it really made me passionate about helping others cure their diseases. >>

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Fall Leadership Luncheon

Frist Gala Kick-Off

The Davidson Ballroom at the Music City Center was jam-packed when the Young Leaders Council welcomed 400 alums, current class members and area business leaders to its popular Fall Leadership Luncheon. After awarding Beth Torres the inaugural Hero of the Year Award and surprising Justin Crosslin with the Young Leader of the Year Award, the audience listened intently as Belmont University men’s basketball coach Rick Byrd and George Plaster shared words of wisdom about leadership style.

Jennifer and Gus Puryear opened wide the doors of their lovely home to an intimate crowd of Frist supporters for the official Kick-Off Party for the 15th annual Frist Gala. The 2018 theme for the gala — Rome: City and Empire — was on full display in everything from the food (European-themed hors d’œuvres from Kristen Winston) to the servers (donned with laurel wreaths) to the napkins (inscribed with Latin phrases), adding an extra layer of anticipation for the April affair.

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After months of hard work, it was time to unveil the newest O’More Designer Show House, featuring the work of 18 interior designers, including students and alums from the Franklin-based school. Guests arrived via shuttle to Você for the preview party, where they had the run of the 4,000-square-foot house. In a nod to country artist Eddy Arnold, who formerly owned the property, the house was painted all black to add a rebellious air, and designers drew inspiration from the Arts and Crafts-style architecture to outfit the breathtaking space.

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Artclectic Patrons Party 10.19.17

More than 500 art lovers and friends of the University School of Nashville filled the school’s gym-turned-gallery to get the first peek of Artclectic, the annual art show and sale that funds the Artclectic Endowment Fund for Innovative Teaching. Patrons snapped up works from more than 50 emerging and established artists, including wool “paintings” by fiber artist and Best of Show winner Kris Grenier of Wanderstruck Studio and pieces from featured artists Caroline Allison, Kit Reuther and Vadis Turner.

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David Morgan, Nancy Hearn

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World of Friendship

Conservancy Gala Patrons Party

Sister Cities of Nashville honored our eight international sister city partners — located in Canada, France, Northern Ireland, Germany, Argentina, China, Australia and Japan — at the recent World of Friendship celebration. Bill Hagerty, U.S. ambassador to Japan, spoke to the crowd at the event, which also honored Doug Berry, the honorary consul general of Germany. In addition to representatives from many of Nashville’s sister cities in attendance, the party gave guests a taste of each locale with international food stations.

Hope Stringer once again opened her fabulous Whitland home for the Conservancy Gala Patrons Party. Co-chairs Beth Courtney and Mara Papatheodorou were thrilled to reveal that this year’s theme, Then and Now, would pay homage to the 120th anniversary of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition, an event that attracted 2 million people to Nashville in 1897. Guests enjoyed Brie and fig canapes, wild mushroom tarts, lamb burgers with chutney and other tasty treats from Johnny Haffner while perusing an auction preview that included a necklace and earring set inspired by the 1897 Expo designed by Taylor Miller of Hazen & Co.

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Green Ribbon Gala

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Tennessee Voices for Children welcomed a black-tie crowd — including founder Tipper Gore — to its second annual Green Ribbon Gala, held at The Westin Nashville. Green is the color for mental health awareness, and on this night, it also stood for valuable funds raised to expand the nonprofit’s Youth Screen program to more middle and high school students. The evening ended on a high note with the Late Party at L27, the hotel’s rooftop bar.

Almost 1,000 supporters of The Next Door filled the Karl F. Dean Grand Ballroom at the Music City Center for the nonprofit’s annual benefit luncheon. Moving statements from two past clients confirmed that the organization is fulfilling its mission to meet the many needs of women in crisis. In addition to an art sale

by Nashville Artists Collective, the highlight was a live painting from Michael Shane Neal during the program.

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Celebrate new beginnings every day.

Ruthie Huggins, Susan Huggins, Maggie Huggins

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Bethany Lay, Nancy Conway, Lynn Maddox

Renee Fields, Gwendolyn Vincent, Floyd Murrell, Trey Fields

Sage Awards 10.30.17

The Council on Aging held its 26th annual Sage Awards to recognize four mature adults who have shown a lifelong commitment to improving the quality of lives in Middle Tennessee. More than 350 people came together at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs to celebrate the exceptional honorees: Nancy Conway, Em Ghianni, Susan Huggins and Gwendolyn Vincent. FiftyForward also received a special award for enhancing the lives of seniors for more than 60 years.

by Holly Hoffman photographs by Daniel Meigs

At Park Manor, we look forward to the coming year and what each day will bring — new friends and opportunities to strengthen our bodies and minds. We resolve to live fully, every day of the year.

If you’d like to find out what’s new at Park Manor or to schedule a tour, please contact Judy Given at 615.908.2398 or jgiven@parkmanorapts.com.

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Comedy for a Cause 10.30.17

Residential and In-Home Care

It was an evening of good, clean, hilarious family fun at Rocketown’s annual Comedy for a Cause. Comedian Michael Jr., who has performed on The Tonight Show, Oprah and Jimmy Kimmel Live, had the crowd in stitches at the fundraiser, which supports Rocketown’s commitment to provide a safe space for young people across Middle Tennessee. The night wasn’t all fun and games, though; it also served as a celebration of the life and service of the late Kitty Moon Emery, one of Rocketown’s fiercest supporters. by nanCy floyd photographs by Daniel Meigs continued on page 20

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Bal d’Hiver Patrons Party 11.1.17

anne and Joe Russell opened their Belle Meade home to entertain patrons of the Bal d’Hiver. While guests sipped on cocktails and feasted on a splendid supper from Corner Market Catering, three-time co-chairs Kim Looney and Carla Nelson revealed some of the arrangements for the upcoming ball, now in its 71st year. With the debs’ white gowns and gloves already purchased, the parents’ lively discussions turned to football, family and other Thanksgiving plans.

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Rebecca and Ron Shaw, Chris Lillie

Holly Godwin, Jenny and Josh Morant

Liam Rowe, Mark Darnell, Bradley Collier, Ron York

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Cherish the Night 11.2.17

It was a poignant evening at STARS’ Cherish the Night as the organization honored last year’s performer, Troy Gentry, who passed away in September. Hit songwriter Rivers Rutherford was the headliner at the Houston Station event, and he performed a collection of his popular songs, including “Better Me,” a song he wrote for Troy. The evening also served to honor Patricia Hart with the Accepting Differences Among Mankind (ADAM) Award for her commitment to students throughout the years. by nancy floyd photographs by Daniel Meigs

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Neil Krugman and Lee Pratt, Amanda and Carter Little Terry Vo, Michelle Nguyen

Javaka Steptoe, Stephanie Powell Watts

Caroline Randall Williams, Andrew Maraniss, Susannah Felts

Barbara Daane, Kate Grayken

Jerry and co-chair Cyndee Ragan Martin, Co-chair Patricia and Chris Mixon

Book Smarts A reader’s paradise at Authors in the Round

Clare Armistead, Dianne Neal, Elaine Sullivan, Annette Eskind

Joelle Phillips, Jennifer Johnston, Melanie Moran, Beth Fortune, Elizabeth Phillips

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ookworms love to mingle with best-selling, award-winning and beloved authors, and Authors in the Round sets the stage for exactly that when it kicks off the Southern Festival of Books. Although in its 11th year, the popular night celebrating the written word always feels like a new event due to a different group of literary stars each year.

As part of planning a sensational evening, co-chairs Cyndee Ragan Martin and Patricia Mixon secured perfect weather for cocktails under the stars. The courtyard at War Memorial Auditorium buzzed with excitement and chatter as guests sought out favorite authors, poets and illustrators who were equally enthusiastic about the Southern hospitality they experienced in the form of mini grilled cheese sandwiches from Kristen Winston.

Attendees quickly found their seats for dinner, looking for a book that revealed which author would join them at the table. Tim Henderson, Humanities Tennessee’s executive director, succeeded in drawing everyone’s attention to the stage and welcomed them before author and emcee Andrew Maraniss introduced the authors. As he offered tidbits about the special guests — such as the fact that historian Bryan Giemza slipped away from his Nashville wedding reception to hit Tootsie’s — uproarious cheers and applause came from each author’s respective table. The boisterous mood continued throughout a signature three-course meal from Kristen.

Table hosts included Country Music Hall of Fame’s Peter Cooper (Johnny’s Cash & Charley’s Pride: Lasting Legends and Untold Adventures in Country Music), bestselling authors Jami Attenberg (All Grown Up), Jonathan Eig (Ali: A Life) and Kevin Wilson (Perfect Little World), and Javaka Steptoe, Caldecott Metal-winning illustrator of Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, who polled his table for barbecue recommendations.

As the night wound down, everyone returned to the courtyard for Champagne and coffee before heading home with a treasured memento of the night — a book signed by a new admired author.

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Hamilton and Emily Hatch Bowman, Philip and Brandi McCutchan Bea Thompson, Dan Huitt, Emmie and Steve Rick

Jeff Coffin, Ryoko Suzuki, Dann and Dianne Sherrill

Movin’ and Groovin’ A talent-packed night at Nashville Jazz Workshop’s Jazzmania

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he crowd of more than 450 guests was movin’ and groovin’ — both in their seats and on their feet — to the sounds of the stellar Henry Paul Trio and the exceptional Evan Cobb Quintet with Matt White at Jazzmania on a unseasonably balmy Saturday evening in October.

The major fundraiser — benefiting the Nashville Jazz Workshop, which this year received almost a half million worldwide views of its high-def performance videos on its YouTube channel — beckoned its musically inclined donors to The Factory at Franklin’s Liberty Hall for a talent-packed night. Jazz Workshop camp students were showcased in a live performance while Board Chair Bill Holden, board member Jeff Ockerman and Jazzmania coordinator Mary Grissim were working their supporters.

The guests were sipping on a signature Cathead Vodka ginger gimlet, along with wines and beers provided by Lipman Brothers, while going digital and bidding silently on small jazz-themed artworks on their smartphones. Some were also privately strategizing about making a group bid on the live-auction lot featuring a week’s stay in a six-bedroom Grayton Beach home, valued at $10,000 and donated by Rob Butts. Sargent’s Fine Catering provided snazzy passed appetizers as well as a tempting buffet of coq au vin, kale salad, a vegetarian option of autumn lasagna and scrumptious Boursin whipped potatoes — seconds, please!

But the jazz party of the year really got rocking when workshop founders Roger Spencer and his wife, Lori Mechem, took to the stage to surprise native Tennessean and 12-time Grammy Award nominee and master saxophonist Kirk Whalum (think: the unforgettable sax solo on Whitney Houston’s 1992 smash cover of Dolly Parton’s 1974 single, “I Will Always Love You”) with the organization’s coveted Heritage Award, presented for contributions to jazz excellence and enrichment of the genre in Middle Tennessee. It was a moment that absolutely blew the roof off the 1929 National Register of Historic Places structure — metaphorically speaking, of course.

Kirk Whalum, Lori Mechem

Keith and Julia Baldridge

Traci Pekovitch, Marla Orsagh, Matthew Cushing

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Chuck Wilcox, Dean Porterfield, Johnny Rosen, Conner Davidson

The Overflow A lovefest at the 20th annual Concert for Cumberland Heights

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t’s easy to understand why Louise Mandrell returned yet again as the chair of the Concert for Cumberland Heights. “My heart just overflows for Cumberland Heights,” she says. “They have made a big difference in our lives.

My daughter is celebrating 10 years of recovery.”

Louise’s feelings about the West Nashville facility are echoed at every event the organization hosts as recovering addicts and loved ones come together to celebrate the nonprofit’s life-altering work. It seems that just about everybody who has received treatment at this facility or has sent a loved one through the program has an overflowing heart for Cumberland Heights. And no event is better attended than the annual fall concert, where country music stars come together at the Ryman to show their support as well.

The event had a bit of a serendipitous beginning 20 years ago as the country music industry was planning a star-studded benefit and chose Cumberland Heights to be the beneficiary. “That’s how we got into the music business,” says Martha Farabee, chief development and marketing officer. It was Louise who encouraged the organization to keep the event at the Ryman each year. “Every artist in town wants to sing at the Ryman,” she told them when they considered moving it. The decision proved to be the right one, as the event is one of the most anticipated fall fundraisers and has raised more than $3 million to support the John Hiatt Adolescent and Young Adult Treatment Fund, which provides scholarships for teens and young men.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary, the organization planned an Opry-style format with five musical artists — Cassadee Pope, Kristian Bush, Lindsay Ell, Michael Ray and Scotty McCreery — and comedian Henry Cho performing for the packed house. It was a night of song and celebration that left everyone’s hearts overflowing for Cumberland Heights.

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Candy Harris, Co-chair Leigh Walton, Lee Ann Ingram

Sharon Roberson, Judy Cummings, Aileen Katcher, Jacky Akbari, Martha Trammell

Carol Yochem, Crissy Haslam

Laquita Stribling, Lady Bird

Rising Together Honoring seven female leaders at the Academy for Women of Achievement Awards

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ach year, the YWCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee recognizes remarkable women who dedicate their time and talents to improve our community and the lives of the women, children and families who live here. At the 26th annual Academy for Women of Achievement Awards, the organization honored seven role models at a ceremony that took place at the Omni Hotel. Hundreds of well-wishers and past honorees filled the downtown locale to celebrate the ladies inducted as this year’s class.

The 2017 guests of honor represented an impressive and diverse group of leaders who have made profound differences: Sheila Calloway, a Davidson County Juvenile Court judge; Kaki Friskics-Warren, executive director of the Dan and Margaret Maddox Charitable Fund; Crissy Haslam, the first lady of Tennessee; Lee Ann Ingram, a philanthropist; Ann Pruitt, executive director of the Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services; Laquita Stribling, senior vice president at Randstad USA; and Deb Varallo, president and owner of Varallo Public Relations. (Deb carried her ever-present camera and captured every moment.) In addition to the seven women, the Nashville Predators was recognized as the 2017 Corporate Honoree for its dedication to the promotion and empowerment of its female employees.

Co-chairs Betty Price and Leigh Walton chose the theme “Still We Rise” based on the popular Maya Angelou poem. The program began with a moving recitation of the poem. In the darkened ballroom, a video of Maya reading the opening lines of “Still I Rise” played when a young women started to recite in unison. As a spotlight fell on her, the video faded. The spotlight moved as, one by one, other women delivered a portion of the poem. They finished in unison, with a spotlight on each one. Following that powerful opening, the focus turned to the honorees, who through their leadership continue to raise up others and, by doing so, embody the mission of the YWCA.

Charles Grant, Sheila Calloway, Bob Mendes

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Charles and Carolyn Ermey, Anne Goetze

Linda and Ken Moore

John-Mark McGaha, Melinda Doolittle

Susan Reinfeldt, Todd Morgan

Sharon Pigott, Greg Lemons, Gail Danner

Starstruck The action never stops at Studio Tenn’s One Night Only

Co-chair Trish Munro, Matt Logan, Co-chair Charlotte Goldston

Sandra Gardner, Ann Shepherd, Patsy Weigel, Nancy Russell

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he stars come out at night, and they came out en masse for Studio Tenn’s One Night Only fundraiser. The Starry Night theme did more than just dictate the navy and gold color scheme (brilliantly executed by Studio Tenn’s creative team); it was also a clever nod to the talent-packed show that this theater troupe dreamed up for the night.

During a lively cocktail hour, guests enjoyed libations under the soft glow of chic sputnik chandeliers hanging from the rafters in Jamison Theater at The Factory at Franklin, taking plenty of time to peruse the lengthy silent auction that wove around the room. Anticipation was running so high for the main event that revelers didn’t need too much coaxing to quickly move through the buffet line and grab a seat.

Produced by Artistic Director (and our September cover guy) Matt Logan, the musical extravaganza featured an all-star cast of Studio Tenn alums performing Broadway tunes and beloved pop songs, many of them duets. The show kicked off with the same electrifying pizazz we’ve come to expect from a Studio Tenn production with Diana DeGarmo, Melinda Doolittle, Eden Espinosa and Laura Matula singing “The Show Must Go On” from Moulin Rouge. The set list featured a lot of inspired pairings like Melinda and John-Mark McGaha on “Hold On, I’m Comin’ ” and Eden and Kyle Dean Massey on the Wicked hit, “Defying Gravity.”

Matt even got in on the fun, showcasing the diversity of his many talents by singing alongside Eden on “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers” and with Melodie Madden Adams on “Don’t Know Much.” There were also quite a few stellar solo acts, like Patrick Thomas’ renditions of “Walking in Memphis” and “Rhinestone Cowboy” and Diana DeGarmo’s soulful performance of “Hopelessly Devoted to You.” (Perhaps a hint of a future performance? Studio Tenn is producing Grease next spring after all ... ) The event might be called One Night Only, but fortunately for us, Studio Tenn’s talent is on display plenty of nights throughout the year in the world-class performances they produce. Next up? The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, playing through Dec. 23.

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Shine Bright A private concert from Tim McGraw for Sean Penn’s J/P Haitian Relief Organization

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here are some events that can only happen in Nashville. A private house concert from Tim McGraw as Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher, Tracie and Scott Hamilton, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Kix Brooks and Jewel sing along from the audience is one of them. And better yet? It took place on a random Tuesday night in Brentwood. Such is life in Music City.

These stars joined Sean Penn and Kevin Nealon for the Nashville Shines for Haiti benefit, a fundraiser for the J/P Haitian Relief Organization that Sean Penn started in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake. Johnathon and Newman Arndt, dazzling in green and gold shimmery blazers, welcomed guests to their lavish estate for the promising night. A cocktail hour had revelers weaving through the main floor, with a private VIP reception held at the end of one wing. After sipping Champagne and nibbling on light hors d’œuvres, guests were ushered out the back of the home into the Arndts’ brand new ballroom. The breathtaking space, aglow from a cluster of sparkling crystal chandeliers overhead, was just barely finished in time for the party. (Johnathon was overseeing the final touches — and crafting a lighting scheme — just earlier in the day.) Johnathon and Newman, who are no strangers to hosting exclusive fundraising events in their residence, built the ballroom to accommodate larger crowds for their philanthropic efforts. The 200-plus guests fit comfortably for the concert, with two balconies flanking the room for additional seating.

After a word of welcome from emcees Tracie Hamilton (who is a regional ambassador for the organization) and Pete Fisher, attendees heard more about the J/P HRO from CEO Ann Young Lee and Sean Penn; the latter got choked up during his remarks about the nation and people of Haiti. Pete then led a spirited live auction, with some hilarious help from Kevin Nealon, before Tim McGraw took the stage to sing a few of his most popular songs — including “Indian Outlaw” and “Just to See You Smile” — with some singalong help from this starstudded crowd, capping off the quintessential Nashville night.

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who’s who of music industry leaders, artists and insiders filled Marathon Music Works to celebrate one of their own at the fourth annual Inspire Nashville. It was no surprise the night was sold out since Troy Tomlinson, president and CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville, was receiving the Inspiration Award from The Onsite Foundation. Admirers surrounded the man of the hour throughout the jovial cocktail party.

A friend to all in music and the community, Troy has advanced the careers of legions of songwriters and artists. He has devoted the same tireless energy and enthusiasm to numerous area nonprofits — Abe’s Garden, The Next Door and End Slavery Tennessee among them — as well as established an endowment for the Bridges to Belmont scholarship program. Onsite CEO Miles Adcox explained, “[Troy] is a true maverick when it comes to connecting people through acts of service and inspiration.”

While attendees enjoyed a fall-fresh, family-style dinner from chefs Jay Mitchell and Kevin Ramquist, Miles hosted the program in which a steady parade of “the superfans of Troy” delivered fond tributes to the honoree. Donald Miller and Bob Goff spoke, and Tom Douglas, Tony Lane and Allen Shamblin performed in a songwriters’ round.

Video tributes poured in from megastars like Kelsea Ballerini and Keith Urban.

Before a performance from Lee Ann Womack, a short film highlighted the new Veterans Living Centered Program, which opened with support from Charlie Daniels’ The Journey Home Project and The Onsite Foundation. The foundation provides scholarships to those who would not otherwise be able to attend the therapeutic programs at Onsite.

The star-studded lineup closed out with an intimate performance from Kenny Chesney, who thanked his longtime friend for providing inspiration throughout his career. In an acceptance speech, Troy turned it around and thanked all the songwriters who have inspired him. As the night came to an end, everyone left feeling heartened by the work of Troy and The Onsite Foundation.

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Past and Present Commemorating 20 years of service at Supper on the Cumberland

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s the Cumberland River Compact commemorated its 20th anniversary this year, a few changes were in store for its annual fall fundraiser. Formerly known as the Farm to Fork Dinner, the event was rebranded as Supper on the Cumberland and — as you might have guessed — guests actually dined beside the Cumberland River. In a shoulder-to-shoulder cocktail party on the fifth floor of the Bridge Building, guests got to admire the scenic skyline views and CRC’s new office digs. The organization, which rents space on the third floor, recently took over the fifth floor as well, prompting them to use the dinner as an open house of sorts.

Several guests had the right idea to escape the madness for a moment by grabbing a cocktail and taking it outside onto the pedestrian bridge to enjoy the pleasant autumn evening. Eventually, everyone was ushered back downstairs for the highly anticipated dinner from Johnny Haffner, which was a festive fall feast from start to finish. After enjoying bacon tomato canapés, cheese dreams and smoked catfish on toast for hors d’œuvres, guests indulged in a deconstructed Waldorf salad, an entrée of seafood gumbo and cornbread fritters and a chocolate-dipped pumpkin tart for dessert. And although this evening has always been marked by a delicious meal, it’s about so much more.

In honor of two decades of service, the event celebrated the people who have made the CRC’s work possible throughout the years. In a touching video tribute, the organization honored Shirley Caldwell Patterson, who passed away last year, for her work as a founder. But the evening wasn’t just about remembering the past; it was about looking forward to the future. “This is a night to thank those who bought us this far and to celebrate a new generation of supporters,” said Executive Director Mekayle Houghton. “The legacy is still being carried on.” From the looks of this crowd, the legacy is in very good hands.

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Co-chair Brooks Mathews, Paul Sloan, Co-chair Kaaren May

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History Lessons The past is alive at the Hermitage Gala

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his year’s Hermitage Gala hosted its largest crowd to date for an elegant evening at the Omni Hotel. Accomplished co-chairs Laura Niewold and Lisa Manning welcomed more than 400 guests to the black-tie affair, the premier fundraising event for the Andrew Jackson Foundation, which oversees the historic landmark.

At 250 years old, Andrew and Rachel Jackson (portrayed by dead-ringer reenactors) looked remarkably robust as they circulated throughout the room, formally receiving attendees as if they were guests in the couple’s home. While sampling period-appropriate appetizers of cheese, honey, jam and fruit, guests surveyed the silent auction, which included a rare look inside The Hermitage vault with President and CEO Howard Kittell.

As soon as they sat for dinner, guests began quizzing one another from a list of Jackson-related trivia questions posted at each table. (Who realized the driveway at The Hermitage was shaped like a guitar?) Even more interesting than gleaning new facts was the program emceed by Jon Meacham. Assisted by foundation Regent Frances Spradley, he opened with the unveiling of an exciting addition to the permanent collection: one of only 50 mini replicas of the famous Andrew Jackson equestrian statue produced in the 1850s.

Bill Haslam received the Jackson Award, joining Jon and other distinguished leaders whose vision and guidance have enhanced our lives. Ophelia and George Paine, who have each served as regent of the foundation, were named this year’s Lewis R. Donelson Award recipients for their continuous support of The Hermitage and its preservation efforts. Keynote speaker Steve Inskeep, host of NPR’s Morning Edition and author of Jacksonland, barely made it due to flight cancellations but nonetheless delivered an enlightening commentary comparing the times of Jackson and today.

In recognition of the 250th birthday of Andrew Jackson, the evening ended on a sweet note with birthday cake and Champagne in honor of our seventh president and his home, which provides learning opportunities to so many.

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Into the Wild Sunday in the Park pays tribute to 90 years of Warner Parks

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blustery afternoon in late October isn’t necessarily the dream day to spend in the park, but fortunately for Nashvillians, the Warner Parks are lovely at all times of the year. The record-setting crowd of 683 guests for this year’s Sunday in the Park cozied up under the massive tent on Ridge Field in Edwin Warner Park and warmed up in no time. The cocktail hour was packed shoulderto-shoulder, but with the sounds of bagpipes floating through the tent and a steady flow of early afternoon cocktails refilling glasses, no one seemed to mind.

It was a big year for Warner Parks, so it’s no surprise this beloved fundraising event smashed records left and right. The parks themselves are celebrating their 90th anniversary this year while Friends of Warner Park — the nonprofit arm that helps preserve them and is responsible for Sunday in the Park — is commemorating 30 years of service. And with more than $30 million raised, what a 30 years it has been!

The comical squawk of a duck call signaled to the crowd that it was time to be seated for lunch. Co-chairs Eliza Brunson and Susan Weathersby worked with interior designer Katie Gibson on the swoon-worthy autumnal decor, setting picture-perfect tables for the three-course lunch from Kristen Winston. As always, Becca Stevens began the program with a moment of prayer and reflection with an original poem, accompanied by her husband Marcus Hummon on guitar.

In addition to the record-breaking attendance, the co-chairs set a goal to raise an extra $90,000 to restore the sandstone gates at the park’s entrance. Barby and Govan White donated the lead gift in honor of Govan’s great-grandfather Percy Warner, and everyone was thrilled to hear that 100 percent of the funds had already been raised for the project, which would be commencing in a few weeks.

Before the luncheon was over, Eliza and Susan had one more surprise in store for guests: a commemorative book paying tribute to 90 years of Warner Parks, the perfect keepsake for guests to treasure as they reflect on all of the ways Nashville has changed and stayed the same throughout the years.

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he Literary Award Patrons Party was a jubilant celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Nashville Public Library Foundation and Nashville Public Library winning the Gale/Library Journal 2017 Library of the Year. The NPLF honored former Mayor and Governor Phil Bredesen for his work rebuilding and expanding our library system, including the award-winning downtown library.

Shawn Bakker, the new NPLF president, greeted all as they entered Keith and Jon Meacham’s fantastic home. Libby Page of Page and Windrow kept a close watch over every detail. The only person missing was Margaret Ann Robinson, the driving force behind our downtown library and the staunchest supporter of the foundation, who sadly passed away this year. However, she was there in spirit and remembered throughout the entire night.

Attendees grabbed one last bite from the buffet before finding a seat under the tent. In her welcome, Keith remarked that she and Jon were “honored to be carrying on Margaret Ann’s legacy” before making a toast in her memory. Patrons Party chair Anna Durham Windrow told the crowd that Margaret Ann was between Jon and Phil, who sat on stage in the familiar wing chairs. The conversation between the two men was entertaining and interesting, with a few political questions — “So Gov., anything you’ve been thinking about?” — thrown in for fun.

Board Chair Jean Ann Banker announced the creation of the Margaret Ann Robinson Leadership Award, which will be presented every five years. The Turner Family, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and Phil would receive the inaugural awards at the upcoming Literary Award Gala. Before closing the program with his hit “Red Dirt Road,” Kix Brooks teased, “Jon Meacham paid me with a cigar.” The evening ended with a second scrumptious buffet and desserts from Sargent’s Fine Catering. Upon leaving, everyone received a leather-bound journal and a commemorative library card as a special thank you for their generosity and support of Nashville Public Library and the foundation.

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As revelers arrived at The Parthenon, they were greeted by a coterie of costumed dancers from the Nashville Ballet, dressed in Victorian attire. Since one can’t attend the fair without the proper admission, everyone was given an exact duplicate of the original 1897 ticket, printed with their table assignment and carefully fastened to a wall of greenery. As guests enjoyed cocktails at the foot of Athena, they admired another replica of the day — a scaled-down version of the expo’s most popular attraction, a giant seesaw that went 208 feet into the air with 10 people on either side. The replica, commissioned by co-chairs Beth Courtney and Mara Papatheodorou, will remain in The Parthenon for future visitors to admire.

The party continued under a clear tent on The Parthenon’s lawn, aglow with the soft light of crystal chandeliers and outfitted with luxe autumnal décor by Big Events.

After remarks from Conservancy President Sylvia Rapoport, Board Chair Paula Van Slyke and Mayor Megan Barry, a three-course dinner was served, concluding with a dark chocolate and salted caramel mousse topped with a chocolate seesaw.

To complete the trip down memory lane, the Fisk Jubilee Singers, who first sang in Centennial Park at the expo, surprised the crowd with a moving performance. Sylvia put it best when she said, “The gala is all about saluting the past with our eyes fixed on what’s next.” Fortunately, with a powerhouse team of staff and volunteers fixing their eyes on what’s next for Centennial Park and The Parthenon, we can all rest assured that these Nashville treasures will be enjoyed for another 120 years and beyond.

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Oeuf cat sweater, $100; Oeuf cherry wrap, $150; Over the Ocean by Taro Gomi, $16.99 >> Arcade | Lomography Mini Diana camera, $59 >> AshBlue | Felt ornaments, $7.95-8.95 each >> Bliss Home | Spitfire Girl bag of unicorns, $11.25 >> Hester & Cook | Bloomingville cloud bank, $12 >> Rich Hippies | The Monkey Project, Einstein the education monkey, $25 >> Thistle Farms

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Ouef flag garland, $68; Les Parisiennes Constance doll, $77 >> Arcade | L’Ami Provençal traditional candies in lavender and orange-lemon, $11.95 each >> Little Gourmand | Wooden teethers, $10 each; Wooden rainbow puzzle, $25; Vilac Les Acrobates, $32; Wooden bus in blue, $35; Bloomingville bear plate, $13; Bloomingville rabbit plate, $12; Bloomingville squirrel with ice-cream cone plate, $12 >> Rich Hippies | Oh Baby gray fox kid’s outfit, $59 >> Spruce | Love Heals onesie in white, $19 >> Thistle Farms

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History Revisited Inside a 500-year-old English estate with Charles Spencer, the ninth Earl Spencer

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n Feb. 2, the Antiques and Garden Show’s Keynote Lecture will be a royal engagement not to be missed. In Althorp: The Story of an English House, Charles Spencer, the ninth Earl Spencer, will reflect on the 500-year-old estate and the 19 generations of the Spencer family who have called it home throughout the years. As the final resting place of Charles’ sister, Princess Diana, Althorp has established a permanent place in history, and each year, the estate welcomes tens of thousands of visitors longing to pay their respects. We chatted with Charles about his upcoming visit to Nashville, the challenges of managing the family estate and the importance of preserving his sister’s memory.

What can the audience expect from your lecture?

Well, as a custodian of a great house and also such a historian, I won’t be beating them over the head with facts, but I’ll be giving them a very accessible look at what this house has been, particularly as a home, for generations of my family. It’ll be hopefully light and easy but also informative.

You gained ownership of the family’s estate when you were just 27 years old. At that time, did you recognize the gravity of the responsibility that you had been given?

No, I don’t think so. I don’t think 27-year-olds tend to realize they’re only 27, so I just took to it. I had one young child and twins on the way, and I was more focused on trying to make it a family home, which is something that’s very hard to do, actually, in a house that size and with so many restrictions and so much heritage and planning. ... I had all sorts of people ready to come and say what these houses were and what they weren’t, and I listened to them all and then engaged a very good historical decorator and set about redecorating all the rooms. And that actually brought me very close to the history of the place.

You mentioned the size of the house, which has 90 rooms. Where do you spend the majority of your time?

Well, I treat the house as a headquarters rather than a home, so when I’m there, I’m mainly working. But we do have a few weekends, probably one weekend a month, when we fill the place with family and friends. The original man who built it in 1508 left in his will that the house had to be a place of entertainment, and so that’s a nice clause in the will to have.

Do you have a favorite room in the home?

I love the library, not because it’s a library particularly, although it is very beautiful, but because it’s just got the most beautiful proportions. People look at it and it looks white; it looks very simply colored, but it was the first of the main staterooms that I reorganized and redecorated and ... it has 11 different shades of white on the wall, so it’s a very subtle room. It looks big; it looks grand, but actually, at the end of the day, it’s got a lot going on.

Do you have a favorite piece of artwork or antique in the family collection?

Yes, I love the Washington chest. It’s an oak chest from the early 17th century that used to belong to the Washington family, George Washington’s ancestors. They fell on hard times, and they were distant cousins of the Spencers, so we put them up in a cottage in the local village, and we’ve got in the family records some of the Washington daughters working as nannies and helping in the kitchens. It’s got

a wonderful heritage, and it’s also a very handsome piece. It’s not grand; it’s just functional, and inside on the top, it’s got an affidavit sworn by the local priest from the 19th century that it belonged to the Washington family. So it’s got a history; it’s got function, and it’s got a beautiful look to it.

Throughout 500 years, the home has gone through a number of changes.

What do you want your legacy at Althorp to be?

The traditional English way of looking at things is to leave the place in a better state than you found it, so I suppose that’s happened, structurally at least. And then I’ve added a lot to the collection. I think there are about 40 paintings in the house that I collected — contemporary and 20th century — and I’m not expecting my heirs to like them all or hang on to them all, but it’s nice to add to the artistic collection too. And some of it’s quite challenging stuff too, but why not? When my ancestors were buying things in the 16th [and] 17th century, I’m sure lots of it was considered quite interesting in its own right, so I try and add to the feel of the place without making things jar too much.

The estate already had historical significance, and now that it’s the final resting place of your sister, Princess Diana, it’s become an emotional landmark as well. What does it mean to you to be the guardian of Althorp for the memory of Princess Diana as someone who was loved by so many?

It’s a balance, really. I think when we took her back, it was very much to guard her privacy and look after her and bring her home, so we’ve done all that. And then, of course, the house is open to the public on 60 days a year by agreement with the government, so it’s recognizing the fact that a lot of people want to come to pay their respects. Obviously, she’s buried on an island, but we don’t have any actual physical access to that island, although people can look at the island. So I think that sums up the balance, really.

The Spencer family has had a long history of philanthropy, and this is a tradition that you’ve carried on through your work with a number of humanitarian and charitable organizations around the world. How do you choose which organizations to devote your time, energy and resources to?

I’m involved with a number of charities that involve children’s health and children’s well-being, and I’m a father of seven children, so it would be natural for me to gravitate that way. And also, my wife founded — and is the chairperson of — a charity called Whole Child International, which I’ve become quite involved with over the last six years. ... I go where my heart leads me rather than anything else. I think being involved with a charity is a commitment that shouldn’t be taken lightly, and there’s no point in getting involved with one that doesn’t resonate deeply. nfocusnashville.com

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Claire Nuismer and Brian Lumsden met at Tin Roof in 2012 while having drinks with mutual friends after a concert. That evening, he invited her to attend a Predators game with him two days later, and they have been together ever since. Brian proposed in 2016 on the pedestrian bridge after their weekly dinner date at J. Alexander’s. A stranger on the bridge was kind enough to take their photo to mark the occasion.

They married in July at Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Donovan Drake officiating.

“Donovan had everyone in stitches when he compared Brian’s personality to that of a labrador,” said Claire. “My cousin Corrina Gill had everyone in tears with her solo.”

For the ceremony, the bride wore a Marchesa

dress of alençon and Chantilly laces with a waterfall train and cathedral-length veil hand-sewn by her mother. For the reception, she selected a sleeveless A-line mikado silk ballgown by Carolina Herrera.

She carried a bouquet designed by Memma Warfield.

A reception followed at Hillwood Country Club decorated with flowers by Phyllis Mayfield, Pat Gaw and Joanna Burt. The dance floor was reclaimed barn wood, and wooden farm tables were draped with garlands of flowers, peaches and antlers brought in from Brian’s father’s lodge in Georgia. Outside was a dedicated “man cave” with tufted leather couches and a tequila bar stocked with Don Julio 1942, requested by the groom.

The bride’s uncle, Vince Gill, sang “Can’t Help Falling in Love” for the first dance and “Moon River”

for the father-daughter dance. “We hadn’t told anyone about Vince singing for us, so surprising our guests was really fun. Also, we loved it because it took a little of the pressure off our dancing,” said Claire.

After a wedding trip to Kauai and Maui, the couple returned to Nashville where Claire is an equity trader at Wiley Bros.-Aintree Capital, and Brian is a manager at Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, his familyowned fire-protection business. The bride is a graduate of Harpeth Hall and University of Mississippi. Her parents are Carol and Jack Nuismer of Nashville.

Brian is a graduate of Auburn University. His parents are Donna Kay Lumsden of Alpharetta, Georgia, and Jon Roger Lumsden of Greenville, Georgia.

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Date Night What’s cooking at Tin Angel and Gray & Dudley

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If you’ve ever wondered why longtime Nashvillians give directions in relation to the neon letters of Tin Angel, there are two reasons: first, Tin Angel’s long-ago predecessor was called 32nd Avenue, which makes it easy to remember where Tin Angel sits among the numbered streets along the West End corridor. But more importantly, Rick and Vicki Bolsom’s art-filled eatery is a beloved landmark, an anchor member of the Nashville Originals indie restaurant group, and an institution for casual fine dining and happy hours around a cozy brick fireplace beneath an antique tin ceiling.

Chef Donald Main oversees an eclectic menu in which French, Italian and Latin notes shift with the seasons and the availability of local, sustainable and organic ingredients. Of course, over a quarter of a century, Tin Angel has developed some bedrock favorite traditions, such as the Med salad with grilled shrimp, chickpeas, artichokes, olives, feta and pumpkin seeds tossed in a sun-dried tomato vinaigrette, but the Angel never gets rusty. The Bolsoms and chef Donald keep the menu polished and lively with weekly three-course prix fixe menus, such as beer-cheese soup, schnitzel and chocolate tart or bruschetta, paella and chocolate malt crumble cake with amaretti ice cream. For timely menu updates, follow @tinangelnashville on Instagram and Facebook — or any night of the week, follow West End to 32nd Avenue and turn when you see the familiar neon letters.

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Located in the building that formerly housed the Gray & Dudley Hardware Co., the namesake restaurant draws energy and élan from the boutique hotel that shares its address. As the in-house restaurant for the new 21c Museum Hotel, Gray & Dudley caters to appetites both culinary and artistic — delighting the senses with dazzling installations of mixed-media, digital and 3-D art — before you even reach the hostess stand. Where else can you sit in a silent movie theater and relax in swiveling sculptural chairs like indoor playground equipment while you wait to be seated?

Inside Gray & Dudley’s dining room, visual art shifts to the culinary kind with chef Levon Wallace delivering a portfolio that draws on his experiences at Proof on Main at the flagship 21c in Louisville and, more recently, as opening chef at Cochon Butcher in Nashville. Start with a breakfast of chia seed pudding and buttermilk pancakes or a weekend brunch of eggs Benedict, roasted oysters and a beverage from the daydrinking menu. Grab a casually elegant lunch of pork bánh mì, brisket sandwich or a burger, and round out the evening with a dinner of fish and grits, Bayou La Batre shrimp or grass-fed steak. Then walk it all off with a leisurely stroll through three stories of art exhibits always open to the public. Gray & Dudley is dinner, a show and a gallery crawl — all in one fell swoop.

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Holidays With Cirque de la Symphonie The Nashville Symphony joins contortionists, aerialists and acrobats in a not-to-be-missed family concert that will have you flying high this holiday season. Through Dec. 2. Tickets $30-149. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Place, 615-687-6400, nashvillesymphony.org.

For the ninth year, Nashville Rep brings to the stage the cherished tale of Ralphie, the unforgettable Bumpus hounds, the iconic leg lamp — and, of course, Ralphie’s mission to get his hands on a Red Ryder BB Gun. Through Dec. 22. Tickets $25-52.50.

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A million lights illuminate the Cheekwood gardens for an unforgettable winter experience that has become a favorite Nashville tradition. Through Dec. 31. Tickets $9-27. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park

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This vintage holiday special features highlights through the ages with everything from classic carols to bigband hits in a one-night performance sure to please everyone on your list.

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Nashville’s Nutcracker In celebration of 10 years of Nashville’s Nutcracker, new characters will grace

the stage and fresh elements will be added to make this beloved holiday show even more memorable. Dec. 2-23.

Tickets $35-97. TPAC Andrew Jackson

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A Charlie Brown Christmas

Charlie, Snoopy, Linus and Lucy hit the stage in a live adaptation of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning cartoon that’s been cherished by families

Cinderella A holiday take on the classic fairy tale is back by popular demand and sure to whisk you and your little ones away into the wintry world complete with a fairy godmother and charming prince.

Dec. 14-21. Tickets $15-20. The Martin

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Home Alone in Concert

John Williams’ score comes to life through the Nashville Symphony while the classic film plays on the big screen, making the family favorite even sweeter. Dec. 21-22. Tickets $3494. Schermerhorn Symphony Center,

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The Perfect Gift What to give the wine connoisseur

As far as gifts for wine lovers go, there are plenty of options for wine paraphernalia. Can you believe that in 1975 there were 519 wineries in the United States and that last year there were 7,762? Twenty five percent of adults now choose wine as their preferred alcoholic beverage. Americans drink about 2 ½ gallons of wine each year per capita. (And that’s per person, adults only; if we add college students, I’m sure our averages would go up.) But for the record, we’re serious underachievers. The French drink 15 gallons per person each year, and the Italians, 13.

More wine lovers and more wineries mean more demand for wine gifts.

Here are the accessories every wine collector needs: A great corkscrew is essential.

Rabbits are fantastic, but you can also get a beautiful, handcrafted corkscrew with a bone handle. Le Thiers is my favorite, but there are other great options as well.

Every wine aficionado needs a decanter. Whatever you get, make sure it is clear glass, not colored or cut. Riedel is a great choice, but antique decanters with silver tops are lovely. They’re all over the web.

Next, get your wine lover a funnel.

They are available in two varieties — antique and new — and I’m sure you know which one is more expensive.

Everyone leaves cork in the bottle at one time or another, and the funnel and decanter easily solve this problem. Old wines and port also require a funnel and decanter to remove sediment.

Appropriate glassware is a must.

Two or three manufacturers make glasses for each type of wine. Start with Bordeaux/cabernet glasses, then chardonnay and Champagne glasses.

There are also specific glasses for Burgundy/pinot noir, port, dessert wine and others. Go hog wild. They’ll last forever. Prices range from $7-75 per stem. Riedel is my favorite.

One accessory I love is a wine bag.

They come in all sizes. The best ones are leather and made by Mulholland Brothers, but any bag is useful to the wine geek. Gumps also has a great selection.

Other gift items include gas for preserving wine after you open it, Champagne stoppers that keep in the fizz, cheesecloth for filtering finer sediment and cork, wine tags to identify whose wine is whose at a party and ice sleeves to cool wine quickly.

If you want to give wine, don’t — unless you know specifically what your collector wants. A safe wine gift is Champagne. It’s always usable and welcomed, and it comes in all price ranges.

If you want to get really creative, give a wine tasting or a wine trip. Most local restaurants will set a tasting up for you, and — of course — there are hundreds of specific wine tours to every wine region in the world.

Finally, since wine should be kept at 50-55 degrees and 80-90 percent humidity, you may want to consider a wine cooler. They start at a 50-bottle capacity and go up to 300. If your wine gift recipient travels, build them a wine cellar while they’re out of town.

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‘Tis the Season Expert etiquette advice from John Bridges

Enough Is Enough Last year, my husband and I sent an email to our friends, saying, “No gifts, please, this year.” We don’t need anything anymore, not even a bottle of wine.

After we talked about it with our children, they agreed. All their kids are married and out of the house. They agreed. But it didn’t work, otherwise. We didn’t give anything, but people still showed up with gifts. How can we stop it and not sound rude? —Lucy, Nashville You’ve packed up your wrapping paper, or sent it to the thrift shop. You’re intent on sticking by your non-giving guns, but some gifts are going to continue to come in — no matter how sweetly you ask, no matter how clearly you demand.

You asked once. The rude thing would be to lay down the law again this year.

(Or, even worse, to start returning the gifts, unopened.)

Some friends (good ones or otherwise) switched into generous mode years ago, and they can’t — or won’t — get out of it. It sounds as if you’ve been around for a while, so maybe they’re in the habit. Perhaps they thought you weren’t serious or you were just going through a phase or that you’re broke. (Who wouldn’t want to help the needy?) It may take years for them to get the message.

Maybe you can lock the front door, but then packages will continue to pile up on the porch. If you’re willing to compromise, you might make a contribution to some good cause. You could put everybody on the list, and you wouldn’t even need to tie a bow. But when you head out to someone’s house for a party, you’re going to take a bottle of wine (or a regifted fruitcake) as a host gift. You’re caught on that one. I wouldn’t throw away the ribbon.

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up thE trEE My husband and I divorced this past year, and we’re already dueling over gifts for our children. I, at least, don’t want them caught in the back-andforth or getting duplicate gifts. My husband is misbehaving miserably right now. What can I do? —Mandy, Green Hills Surely Santa’s got a list. Split it between the two of you, fairly. “Fairly” may be hard to decide, especially if you’re calling the shots.

Now, who shows up where at unwrapping time? That’s a tough one, this first time out. Maybe you can post shots on Facebook on Christmas morning. Surely, your husband would see them there. Don’t be unkind. ‘Tis the season — the perfect time to misbehave in front of the kids.

BrownEd-up I know I may be stupid, but I’m planning to wear my white jacket to a party in a couple of weeks, even if it’s the holidays. I know it’s technically wrong, but I think it will look so right, with my touch of tan. I’ll get lots of attention, I bet. Why not? —Jack, Franklin How about a sweatshirt with a battery pack to support the blinking lights? That should get you some attention. Put away the jacket until springtime. I bet your leftover tan will survive.

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Double Duty Caviar & Bananas has three stores in Charleston and one in Greenville, South Carolina, in addition to the recently opened Nashville location. The first store opened in 2008, and over the last decade, the couple has brought in new elements such as the coffee bar by day — offering organic, locally roasted coffee and a range of espresso drinks — which then becomes a wine bar by night. “We try and adapt menus and merchandise to our customers,” Margaret says. “You only want to drink coffee until a certain time in the day, but then — let’s be honest — y’all want to start drinking wine, right?”

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The term “research” often conjures up images of bleary-eyed graduate students hunched over a laptop guzzling stale coffee. But for Margaret and Kris Furniss, who were living in New York City, the research necessary to open their gourmet grocery and restaurant chain — Caviar & Bananas — couldn’t have been more fun.

“All we did in our spare time was go to the farmers markets and out to eat,” says Margaret, who was in Nashville recently overseeing their newly opened location at 2031 Broadway. “I could have been like Carrie in Sex and the City and kept shoes in the oven because we didn’t cook that often. It was really just exploring the restaurants and going out and seeing what was new and what was happening. We loved it so much, and finally one day, we were like, ‘We could do this!’ " Margaret, who hails originally from Knoxville, had gone to the College of Charleston for undergrad, and when the couple returned to South Carolina for their wedding, Kris, a native Long Islander, was won over. They’d found the location for their first store. So as to have an income, Margaret continued to live in New York working in brand creation and marketing and commuted while Kris dealt with the startup details in Charleston. A graduate of the French Culinary Institute — now the International Culinary Center — he had previously worked for the famed Dean & DeLuca, so the idea of a gourmet grocery store where customers could pick up prepared food to go or stay in and have a bite wasn’t new to him. But the couple wanted to put their own spin on it.

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The space — over 6,000 square feet — is open and airy. Plastic containers of handmade lavender-lemon cotton candy, tins of English mints and canisters of salted caramels are piled high on one of several overflowing display tables. In addition to made-to-order salads and sandwiches, Caviar & Bananas features small plates including salt roasted beets, salmon tartare and Willow Farms deviled eggs. And there is a suggested wine pairing for each.

The design of the space, in the Aertson apartment building and hotel, was intended to echo the store’s name. “So Caviar & Bananas, it’s kind of a juxtaposition of two very different things: a high end and kind of a lower end,“ says Katie Vance of Powell Architecture and Building Studio, who has worked on the last three C&B stores. “We really wanted to play up those elements ... that’s why you’ll see the glossy black-and-white tile and the brass, and then you’ll see we brought in columns that are industrial concrete.”

While the stores have a common design thread, Katie says she and the owners also wanted to give a nod to the various neighborhoods where they’re located. In Nashville, they brought in local artisans Holler Design, who did much of the woodwork; painter Amanda Norman, whose art is on display through December; and New Hat wallpaper company, which did custom paper for the two unisex bathrooms. In one, the theme is whimsical bananas, and in the other, the paper, which has a strong geometrical element, depicts none other than caviar.

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Here’s a question worth pondering: how can we retain our sense of wonder this holiday season?

It should be easy. Just about everything we do this month has the capacity to be a window unto wonder. I have a living, breathing, often maddening child to prove this to me daily. In 10 seconds, I can think of 10 things that awe-inspire her this time of year: twinkling lights, a wrapped gift, something delicious-smelling in the oven, the prospect of Santa, the prospect of reindeer, baby Jesus, snowflakes (real or artificial), the Christmas tree, a snow globe and the whereabouts of Zar — our personal elf, courtesy of The Elf on the Shelf.

Granted, number 10 invokes more panic than reverence, but the other things are all viable sources of wonder when I try to see them as she does. When was the last time you curled up in a blanket with someone you love — carols playing, a fire crackling, maybe some cookies in the oven — and shook a snow globe, simply watching the magic happen together?

Last December, I got to experience the ultimate magic-happeningtogether moment. To celebrate my twin daughters’ eighth birthday, I took them to New York City. Stepping out of a taxi onto the sidewalks of Manhattan for the first time is most definitely an education in wonder.

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three of us met up with friends and spent the weekend in a state of wideeyed merriment. We went skating in Central Park. We went on a horsedrawn carriage ride. We went to the top of the Empire State Building. We saw the tree at Rockefeller Center.

We went to Santaland at Macy’s.

We squealed at the window displays on Madison Avenue and drank hot chocolate with mittened hands, and on our last night, we went to a Broadway show. As we were crossing Times Square in our fancy wool coats and even fancier “fur” wraps, the most magical thing of all happened: it started to snow. Little flakes swirled down among the lights and the dazzle of the big city at night, and picturing it now, I see the three of us there huddled together, and we look very much like we’re inside our very own globe of snow.

I’m going to make a vow to myself in answer to my own question. When my youngest joyfully clasps a snow globe at Target, begging to have it, maybe — if I try really hard — maybe I will see it as she does, rather than another tacky objet de clutter, rather than another thing among the panoply of things (to buy, to bake, to wrap, to do, to finish), maybe I will recognize that invitations and gifts are being sent to us all the time, if only we have the eyes to see. And if I want to retain my sense of wonder this holiday season, I can do it the same way I have been told I can enter the kingdom of heaven: like a child.

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December 2017 For: Belmont Mansion When: Fri., Dec. 8, 6 p.m.

Where: Belmont Mansion Co-chairs: Mary Carol Friddell and Victoria Hallman Traver Party note: Pre-dinner cocktail party at the home of Mary Frances Rudy Tariff: $175 per person Info: christmasatbelmont mansion.com

01 What: Martinis & Mistletoe

For: The Horticultural Society of Middle Tennessee When: Fri., Dec. 1, 8 p.m.

Where: Cheekwood Botanic Hall Co-chairs: Casey Horton and Ann Ralls Niewold Tariff: $75 per person Info: hsmtn.org/martinis

02 What: Holiday Fundraiser

For: Wonderful Life Foundation When: Sat., Dec. 2, 5 p.m.

Where: War Memorial Auditorium Party note: Screening of Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Wonderful Life at 5 p.m.; party at 8 p.m.

Tariff: $50 per person, gratis per child 10 and under Info: wonderfullifefoundation.org

04 What: Sparkling Settings

Luncheon For: The Horticultural Society of Middle Tennessee When: Mon., Dec. 4, 11 a.m.

Where: Cheekwood Botanic Hall Co-chairs: Judith Bracken and Susan James Tariff: $60 per person Info: hsmtn.org/sparkling

What: Evening in December 04 For: Daystar Counseling When: Mon., Dec. 4, 5:45 p.m.

Where: Loveless Barn Party note: Performances

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05 What: Merry Mercy Christmas

For: Mercy Multiplied When: Tues., Dec. 5, 6 p.m.

Where: Hilton Nashville Downtown Co-chairs: Chelsea and Josh Axe Party note: Entertainment by Francesca Battistelli Tariff: $125 per person Info: mercymultiplied.com

05 What: Symphony Ball

Patrons Party For: Nashville Symphony When: Tues., Dec. 5, 7 p.m.

Where: Home of Davonna and Randy Wachtler Tariff: $3,000 per couple Info: nashvillesymphony.org

08 What: Christmas Dinner at Belmont Mansion

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What: Dickens of a Christmas For: Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County When: Dec. 9-10 Where: Main Street in Franklin Tariff: Gratis Info: williamsonheritage.org

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Belmont Mansion For: Belmont Mansion When: Sat., Dec. 9, 10 a.m.

Where: Belmont Mansion Co-chairs: Mary Carol Friddell and Victoria Hallman Traver Tariff: $65 per person Info: christmasatbelmont mansion.com

09 What: Symphony Ball

For: Nashville Symphony When: Sat., Dec. 9, 7 p.m.

Where: Schermerhorn Symphony Center Co-chairs: Carolyn Smith Bryant and Ashley Dale Rosen Party note: White tie; Harmony Award recipient Steven Tyler will perform Tariff: $850 per person Info: nashvillesymphony.org

10 What: Victoria Preview and

Celebration For: Nashville Public Television When: Sun., Dec. 10, 6 p.m.

Where: Franklin Theatre Tariff: $60 per person Info: wnpt.org/victoria

12 What: A Season of High Hopes

For: High Hopes When: Tues., Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m.

Where: The Franklin Theatre Tariff: $50 per person Info: highhopesforkids.org

13 What: A Studio Tenn Christmas For: Studio Tenn When: Wed., Dec. 13, 7 p.m.

Where: The Factory at Franklin Jamison Theater Tariff: $30-85 per person Info: studiotenn.com/stc17

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This year, Warner Parks celebrates two milestones: the 90th anniversary of the establishment of the parks and the 30th anniversary of the founding of Friends of Warner Parks, which is dedicated to preserving them. Among their restoration projects was this impressive stone staircase, formally known as The Allee. It was designed by nationally acclaimed architect Bryant Fleming — who also guided the architecture, landscape and interiors of Cheekwood Estate & Gardens — and completed in 1936. One of the parks’ most recognizable features, countless visitors have climbed the 200 limestone steps and taken in the striking view of Belle Meade Boulevard. Thanks to the Friends and funds raised at Sunday in the Park, generations to come will climb The Allee and enjoy the many treasures awaiting within the Warner Parks.

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