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MARCH 2019 SWAN BALL EXCLUSIVE

Lady Antebellum opens up about headlining the 2019 gala at Cheekwood

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The state’s FIRST astigmatism SMILE® procedure (small-incision laser vision correction)

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he state’s first astigmatism treatment using the new SMILE® procedure (small-incision laser vision correction) was successfully performed on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 in Nashville, T.N. at Wang Vision 3D Cataract & LASIK Center. Dr. Ming Wang, MD, PhD, performed this surgery.

SMILE® is a major advancement in laser vision correction in the last 25 years. Compared with LASIK, SMILE® has three dis-

tinct advantages. SMILE® is performed with a smaller incision. This surgery causes less dry eyes and less postoperative complications.

Recently, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved the astigmatism correction using SMILE®. “This is an exciting development. This means that a much larger group of our patients will be able to benefit from SMILE® and be freed from their dependence on glasses and contacts,” Dr. Wang explained.

Mr. Ross Ronan is a 47 year old healthcare executive. All of his life, he had suffered from poor vision. Mr. Ronan had a high degree of nearsightedness and astigmatism. This distorted his vision. Without correction, his vision was worse than being legally blind. Mr. Ronan said that he was truly excited to be the first patient in the state to receive the new and stateof-the-art astigmatism SMILE® procedure!

Dr. Wang is a Harvard & MIT graduate (MD, magna cum laude) 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 physicians. He has published nine textbooks and many scientific papers including one in the world-renowned journal “Nature”. Dr. Wang holds several U.S. patents and performed the world’s first laser artificial cornea implantation. He is currently the only surgeon in the state who performs 3D SMILE® and LASIK (18+), 3D Implantable Contact Lens (21+), 3D Forever Young Lens (45+), and 3D Laser Cataract Surgery (60+). Dr. Wang established a nonprofit charity which to date has helped patients from over 40 states in the U.S. and 55 countries. All sight restoration surgeries were performed free-of-charge.

For more information, visit www.wangcataractLASIK.com, call 615-321-8881, or email Dr. Wang at drwang@wangvisioninstitute.com. Wang Vision 3D Cataract & LASIK Center, 1801 West End Ave, Ste 1150, Nashville, TN, 37203.

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2+ Acres • 2 Car Garage w/ Living Space Above 6 BR,meade 6 Full BA, 2 Half BAon | 7,242 SF nashville • west • master main Robinw/ Hill RoadSpace | $2,095,000 2+ Acres • 2 Car230 Garage Living Above Grimes, 6 BR, 6 Chris Full BA, 2 Half615.881.9127 BA | 7,242 SF Emily Lowe, 230 Robin Hill Road615.509.1753 | $2,095,000 Chris Grimes, 615.881.9127 Emily Lowe, 615.509.1753

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franklin • 6 gorgeous acres www.3309RunningSprings.com 2 Level-Living • Heated Pool With Waterfall 5franklin BR, 6 Full BA, Half BA | 7,000 SF • 61gorgeous acres Running• Springs Court | $2,100,000 23309 Level-Living Heated Pool With Waterfall Mannino, 5 BR, 6Chris Full BA, 1 Half 615.299.7995 BA | 7,000 SF Sue Mannino, 3309 Running Springs Court615.578.3175 | $2,100,000 Chris Mannino, 615.299.7995 Sue Mannino, 615.578.3175

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Contents March 2019 | Vol. xxvi, No. 3

parties

17

Just Imagine

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20

Man on a Mission

22

Clandestine Evening

25

In Full Bloom

A fairy-tale evening at the Heart Gala

Bringing passion to An Evening of Promise

departments In Our Words A star-studded issue to remember

10

Behind the Scenes Fashion designer Van Hoang

13

Nsider

A break from winter at the Antiques & Garden Show Preview Party

60

Taking Vows

30

Walk This Way

62

Arts and Galleries

36

Speak Easy

63

Step Inside

38

Sharing Secrets

64

Discerning Reader

Big Night Out steps back to the 1920s

Nashville Humane Association invites supporters to an ‘80s prom

Real talk at Conversations at Oz

Reclaiming Lives Luncheon welcomes PostSecret’s Frank Warren

features 40

Lights! Camera! Fashion!

59

The Secret’s Out

40

Nashville Fashion Week Kick-Off Party, Antiques & Garden Show Keynote Lecture and more

Moody-Waterman vows

Upcoming visual and performing art

House of Cards

Anne Lamott lights the way

25

Stunning spring fashion trends from local boutiques and designers

An exclusive interview with 2019 Swan Ball entertainer Lady Antebellum

Stunner dress (Johnathan Kayne); Earrings (Vinnie Louise)

65

Best Behavior

66

Local Flavor

67

Pencil In

68

Nretrospect

Expert etiquette advice from John Bridges

What’s cooking at Bourbon Steak and Capitol Grille

Calendar of March events

Looking back at the terrier races at Hillsboro Hounds’ annual Point-to-Point

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ON THE COVER

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Sofie Rovenstine wearing shirt and trousers by Van Hoang and wide brim hat from Vinnie Louise.

Photographed at the Omni Nashville Hotel by Alex Berger. Styling by Lacie Thorne. Hair and makeup

by Alyssa Kraus. For more on Sofie, check out our spring fashion feature on page 40.

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New Listing ~ Belle Meade

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7396 square feet—4 bedrooms, 4 full and 1 half bath

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6559 square feet—3 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths

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1.19 Acres | 5,412 SF | 4 BR | 4.5 BA 2 Fireplaces | Vaulted ceilings | Reclaimed pine floors 3 True garages | Covered porch | Stone terrace w/ fire pit Heated & cooled interior expansion | 2 Circular drives

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Belle Meade 404 Lynnwood Blvd

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Editorial

Herbert Fox, Jr. Nancy Floyd managing editor Lauren Langston Stewart staff writer Holly Hoffman social correspondent Gloria Houghland contributors Beth Alexander, John Bridges, Whitney Clay, Geert De Lombaerde, Carrington Fox, Sandy Nelson, Ellen Pryor, Jennifer Puryear, Hunter Claire Rogers, Megan Seling, Abby White, Varina Willse founding editor editor

Art

Heather Pierce Eric England staff photographer Daniel Meigs contributing photographers Michael W. Bunch, Steve Lowry, Jen McDonald art director

senior photographer

Production

graphic designers

Abbie Leali, Mary Louise Meadors, Christie Passarello Matt Bach

production coordinator

Marketing

events and marketing director events manager

Advertising

Caleb Spencer

Olivia Moye

Daniel Williams Maggie Bond, Robin Dillon, Carla Mathis, Heather Cantrell Mullins, Mike Smith, Stevan Steinhart, Jennifer Trsinar account executives Michael Jezewski, Penny Williams, Keith Wright sales operations manager Chelon Hasty account coordinator Rachel Hellewell advertising director

senior account executives

Circulation Business

Owners

circulation manager

Casey Sanders

president Frank Daniels III chief financial officer Todd Patton creative director Heather Pierce IT director John Schaeffer special projects coordinator Susan Torregrossa FW Publishing, LLC

Bill Freeman and Jimmy Webb

Nfocus is published monthly by FW Publishing, LLC. Advertising deadline for the next issue is Wed., March 13, 2019. A limited number of free copies, one per reader, are available at select retail establishments, listed on the website: nfocusnashville.com. First-class subscriptions are available for $99 per year. Send your name and address along with a check or credit card number and expiration date to: GARY MINNIS, FW PUBLISHING, 210 12th Ave. S., Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37203 or call Gary at 615-844-9307. For advertising information, call DANIEL WILLIAMS at 615-744-3397. Copyright ©2019 FW Publishing, LLC.

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I’m not sure the last time I’ve been this excited about an issue of Nfocus. After months of secret meetings and planning, we’re bringing you two star-studded features that we know you’re going to love.

The March issue is always all about spring fashion. Since the earliest days of Nfocus, we’ve been bringing you the latest fashion news and trends, all while showcasing the world-class boutiques and modeling talent that can be found in Nashville. We were beyond thrilled to book rising star Sofie Rovenstine for this year’s fashion editorial. The Brentwood native had social media abuzz after walking the runway at the famous Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in the fall. With a packed spring schedule, including walking

the runways of New York Fashion Week, Sofie cleared her schedule for a fabulous day of shooting with us at the Omni Hotel. Turn to page 40 to learn more about this stunner and to get some fresh ideas for spring.

We are also over the moon to join Swan Ball co-chairs Jana Davis and Ellen Martin in revealing that this year’s featured entertainer will be Lady Antebellum. We chatted with the band about what Cheekwood means to them, what gala guests can expect from their performance and what’s on the horizon for the country trio. Flip to page 59 for our exclusive interview.

And you know it wouldn’t be March without plenty of parties to keep us busy. Catch up on the Antiques & Garden Show (page 25), Unleashed (page 30) and more!

BY NaNcY FloYd

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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behind the scenes

Van Hoang After studying fashion at O’More, designer Van Hoang was inspired by the process of constructing her own garments and had gained an appreciation for knowing where her clothes came from, who produced them and how they were made. But she also found herself disillusioned with the fashion industry once she understood the immensity of waste created and the conditions that many garment workers are forced to work in. “It didn’t make me feel good to think that I could be unconsciously contributing to that unsustainable ecosystem,” she says. Her desire to change that led her to SCAD, where she studied sustainability through a holistic program that taught her specific skills and tools that could be applied to improve sustainability in any industry. “All these things challenged me to look deeper beneath the surface and not be content with the status quo. It has made me more thoughtful and intentional about what and how I choose to create.” Once she had completed her master’s at SCAD, Van returned to Nashville to focus on her work, incorporating that focus on sustainability through researching truly sustainable fabrics such as cupro and Tencel, making items to order to reduce waste and using 100 percent recycled shipping materials.

On April 6, Van will be honored during Nashville Fashion Week with the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund, which she plans to use to attend the Copenhagen Fashion Summit in May. The conference will focus on sustainability, giving Van the chance to grow her passion in a tangible way.

by Lauren Langston Stewart photograph by Daniel Meigs

What’s the best part of being a designer in Nashville? The best part is being a part of such a supportive and engaging creative community. Everyone is willing to help in some way, which is incredible.

The Basics

Name: Van Thanh Thi Hoang Hometown: Knoxville, Tennessee Years in Nashville: 10 of the last 12 Zip code: 37210 Age you learned to sew: 7 or 8

What’s the most challenging?

That we don’t currently have the resources or infrastructure that bigger cities like New York or Los Angeles have. And we don’t have the manufacturing or textile production here, so it can be hard to source materials and labor.

What do you strive for when you’re designing a piece or collection? I really want to create things that will last the test of time, things that are relevant to today but not trend-driven. And I want to design things that people can move in and that are functional in daily life. For example, I have pockets in everything. Who doesn’t love pockets in dresses?

But I also want it to have a dash of whimsy and something that makes it a little bit different.

If there were one thing you could tell everyone about fashion, what would it be? That it’s so much more than just an item of clothing. It’s a bearer of stories with incredible transformative powers.

What are your future hopes for your business? As my business grows, I hope to employ immigrants and refugees who are seeking gainful employment. It’s something I care deeply about as I come from an immigrant family, and so many people helped us when we arrived. It would be my way of paying it forward.

If there was one piece of advice you could give to women about fashion, what would it be? There is no such thing as one size fits all, so wear what makes you feel good and fits your body type, not what the trends say you should be wearing. And a good tailor can do wonders!

How old were you when you designed your first piece? I think I was 8 when I designed my first piece for my doll Ariel from The Little Mermaid. It was a sparkly silver gown that she could wear when her fins were taken off because I wanted her to feel glamorous. In reality, it was just fabric wrapped around her with a seam down the back.

Where did your design inspiration come from? Cinderella — I was so mesmerized when her rags turned into a beautiful ball gown.

If you could dress anyone, who would it be? Kacey Musgraves, Michelle Obama or Cate Blanchett If you could have a dinner with any three people, who would you invite? Dolly Parton, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Jonathan Van Ness Where do you find inspiration now? From conversations with fellow creatives, the Frist, hiking at Percy Warner Park or walking at Radnor Lake

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Christen and Cole Barfield opened their home for the Evening of Promise Patrons Party. Friends and supporters of the Blake McMeans Foundation, many of whom represented the McMeans and Hickerson families, chatted away excitedly as they toured the Barfields’ stunning abode, and Blake himself mingled in the crowd. Bites from Corner Market were quickly snapped up off trays — including salmon and cucumber canapés, country ham with praline mustard on sweet potato biscuits, bacon-wrapped dates and grilled shrimp with snow pea skewers — and the crowd left excited for the upcoming Evening of Promise, which was held a couple weeks later at the Hutton Hotel.

The Antiques & Garden Show kicked off its lecture series with a superstar panel discussion. Architect Bobby McAlpine and interior designer Ray Booth chatted with their longtime client Faith Hill about the homes they have worked on for her and her husband, Tim McGraw. The trio shared the inspiration behind several projects and focused on their collaboration to design, construct and transform a raw landscape into the couple’s private Bahamian paradise. Attendees enjoyed a brief tropical getaway thanks to breathtaking photos of the island compound.

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Ballet Ball co-chairs Amy Atkinson and Amos Gott welcomed members of the Ladies and Gentlemen’s Committee to a posh cocktail party to celebrate their contributions to the black-tie fundraiser. Ellen Martin opened her stately home for the fabulous shindig, catered by Kristen Winston. Guests took advantage of the exclusive opportunity to bid on coveted items from the silent auction, including a weeklong trip to The Pointe on 30A, a private tour of Epiphone’s vintage guitar collection and more!

What could be better than shopping the show floor of the Antiques & Garden Show? How about live music from the Wildeyes, Southern bites and bourbon while you shop? Co-chairs Sara Garner, Mary Huddleston and Minnette Jackson outdid themselves, creating the ideal evening and the perfect environment to enjoy the show and score one-of-a-kind antiques and garden décor. On top of that, the evening benefited Cheekwood and ECON, two nonprofits that are preserving Nashville’s past and making the city a better place to be all around.

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Every year, Nashville’s Top 30 Under 30 brings together the most active and influential young professionals and philanthropists to not only honor them but to support a great cause as well. Of the 30 honorees, Brandon Bocianski, Brian Nock, Elizabeth Wolfe, Emeline Dunn, Harris Delchamps, Jen Lafferty, Josh Thompson, Nora Snoddy and Rebecca Goodwin all raised over $10,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and John Burch and Stephen Richards Jr. each raised more than $22,000! Because of the honorees’ dedication and hard work, the organization was able to bring in more than $70,000 over their original goal of $200,000.

On the opening night of Lucy Negro Redux, a group of balletomanes gathered at the Noelle for First Call, a fundraiser benefiting Friends of Nashville Ballet. At the pre-show reception, guests enjoyed cocktails and light bites while sharing their excitement over the much-anticipated performance. Following the get-together, everyone hurried to TPAC to continue the evening at the world premiere by Artistic Director Paul Vasterling based on Caroline Randall Williams’ book by the same name with an original score by Rhiannon Giddens.

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As Nashville Fashion Week rapidly approaches, the creative team behind this week-long sartorial celebration gathered friends and supporters at Union Station Hotel to share exciting details about the event. Guests sipped Maison Noir wines and nibbled on light bites in between showing off their killer outfits and taking a twirl in the photo booth. Revelers were thrilled to be the first to learn the lineups for the four nights of runway shows and to get a sneak peek at the finalists in the AMAX model search.

The Fabulous Friends for Africa hosted its annual Valentine’s Dance in support of African Leadership at The Factory at Franklin’s Liberty Hall. Revelers arrived for an evening of dinner, dancing to Bizz & Everyday People and an enticing silent auction. The much-needed funds raised will continue to support African Leadership’s mission to partner with individuals who are actively breaking the cycle of poverty in their own communities, whether it be through building wells and orphanages or empowering and equipping the next generation of leaders.

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The evening mixed the real world with make-believe. The expected part was a busy cocktail hour with attendees poring over the vast silent auction, and the unexpected began with fanciful music filling the main lobby and several costumed players mingling among the crowd. The fantasy was carried out onstage as the performers presented a mini-musical loosely based on the lives of co-chairs Jeannie and Herman Williams — he a survivor of two cardiac arrests and a stroke.

Through song and dance, the ensemble asked guests to imagine a future without either disease.

Between numbers, guests enjoyed a magical meal from Kristen Winston.

During one break, longtime champions Becky and Dick Cowart received the Martin E. Simmons Award for their 35 years of generosity and advocacy on behalf of the American Heart Association. Later, a video of 5-year-old survivor Caleb Aslinger told the success story of the young heart transplant recipient and reminded all of the true reason for the night. It also elicited a wave of generous donations and demonstrated that everyone wanted to be a part of this night’s story. After an inspiring finale, it was back to reality as the Late Party attendees streamed in for dancing to the authentic sounds of BanDlux.

A record-setting $1.3 million was raised to support the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s mission of building healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. With such an outcome, this might be one fairy tale that comes true.

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Man on a Mission Bringing passion to An Evening of Promise

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Blake’s sister, Blaire Murfree, was spotted on the elevator with a canister of tennis balls used along with rackets in this year’s décor as a nod to Blake’s passion for the sport. “This party has grown so much I can’t do it by myself anymore,” she said. “We started working with Hugh Howser last year, and he has taken it over the top!” The masculine, wintry theme cast the room with a handsome, tailored elegance. Round tables covered in graphite cloths with plaid napkins were centered by willowy, woodland arrangements filled with white anemones. It was the perfect accompaniment to the seated, seasonal dinner.

Songwriters Nick Wayne, Hannah Ellis and Josh Kerr performed their hits for the delighted crowd. Sharon Gentry received the inaugural Leadership Award, and her acceptance speech was both inspiring and personal. Event co-chairs Elizabeth Frist, Hadley Reynolds and Polly Ryerson thanked everyone for coming and explained their involvement, saying, “We were friends with Blaire and always attended this event. Now that we have children, Blake’s message is even more relevant.”

Blake spoke to a hushed crowd and detailed the significance of his mission.

Through the Blake McMeans Foundation, he educates young adults about the dangers of drinking and driving in the hopes of preventing them from making the same life-altering mistake he did. As he closed, the crowd leapt to their feet for the young man, who is still a champion.

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Clandestine Evening Big Night Out steps back to the 1920s

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For the 2019 soirée, the planning committee time-traveled to an era when fun had to be more clandestine — the 1920s. The J was magically transformed into a speakeasy. Upon arrival, valet attendants directed guests away from the front entrance to a side door, where walls were papered with “wanted” signs filled with a lot of familiar faces. After stepping inside, attendees stashed their furs and coats, accepted $30,000 in “play money” (more on that later) and enjoyed Prohibitionstyle cocktails and light bites.

Cocktail hour was a dizzying affair of sequins, live music and laughter — we heard more than one guest quip that they were wearing clothes from their “youth” — but the room’s main draw was the staggeringly abundant silent auction, expertly coordinated by auction co-chairs Jennifer Lefkovitz and Lori Seidel. As cocktail hour drew to a close, everyone moved into the auditorium, where Rabbi Joshua Kullock gave the hamotzi, signaling dinnertime.

As soon as everyone’s plates were full, the live auction — led by auctioneers Caroline Sprouse and Bob Nemer — kicked off. Items up for grabs included a private party on the Honky Tonk Central VIP Deck, a yearlong date-night package featuring gift cards to 12 Nashville restaurants and a 4K Smart LED TV. But the most hotly contested item was two parking spots at the JCC, causing a serious bidding war in the room. Because, really, isn’t your own parking spot the most valuable thing in Nashville these days?

Dinner was followed by temptations including a decadent feast of desserts and casino table games, which are always more fun when you’re playing with $30,000 of fake money. Even those of us who lost our cash felt like winners at the end of such a fun evening.

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he vibrant blossoms and lush greenery that fill the Antiques & Garden Show serve as a welcome reminder that spring is just around the corner.

Attendees of this year’s Preview Party appreciated the exquisite displays even more so after a bitter cold snap blew through Nashville days before the iconic event. Hundreds headed to the Music City Center for the popular opening night party that kicks off three days of unparalleled shopping for antiques, decorative arts and outdoor accessories.

The gardens are a highlight of the show, and guests were drawn to one exceptional presentation. Electric Flora, known for its innovative designs, created a flower wall in memory of Jane Sloan. It was the perfect tribute to the woman who was an instrumental part of the show from the first one in 1991 until her untimely passing last April. Phillipe Chadwick used more than 3,000 roses and invited donors to join him in building the touching feature.

Cheekwood’s “Isle of Palms” featured large palms, tropical foliage and colorful orchids, a nod to the Country Place Era of the historic property. The two gardens in the center of the floor held impressive structures. Troy Rhone created a place of serenity in “Jardin Paisible,” and Daigh Rick Landscape Architects returned to a simpler time with “Garden Ménage.” New this year was the Pop Up Garden, the vivid arrangement created in just a few hours by Todd Breyer and Flower Mart.

Co-chairs Martha Chapman and Shea Ghertner chose the theme “A Passion for Home,” and guests snapped up delightful new items. However, they didn’t make purchases from familiar dealers. Rumor has it a number of them were over at Bridgestone for the Cher concert and left their assistants in charge of the booths.

The Antiques & Garden Show is much more than a weekend of high quality antiques, gardens and outstanding lectures. For 29 years, proceeds from the show have benefited Cheekwood Estate & Gardens and charities supported by the Economic Club of Nashville.

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t was a blast from the big-haired past at Nashville Humane Association’s Unleashed: Dinner With Your Dog, the annual event that turned Loews Vanderbilt Hotel into a totally tubular ’80s prom. Partygoers of both the human and canine variety zealously committed to the theme, showing up and showing off in hilarious, over-the-top, throwback threads.

During the bustling cocktail hour, we spotted no shortage of mullet wigs, neon and pastel hues, puffy sleeves aplenty and at least one oversized cell phone. The accompanying pups — which, let’s be honest, make the best prom dates ever — sported corsages and looked quite dapper in everything from gowns and pearls to leg warmers to piano neckties.

Backstage, this year’s celebrity dog-walkers wholeheartedly committed as well.

Oz Arts Nashville’s Tim Ozgener was hardly recognizable in a dark mullet wig and boxy royal blue suit, which perfectly matched wife Arnita’s ruffled satin gown in the same hue. Looking like a prom queen contender, host Cassadee Pope wowed the crowd in a frothy pale pink strapless gown with the most adorable accessory of all: her French bulldog, Cuppy. She was going head-to-head on the Royal Court with longtime co-chair Marcia Masulla, whose sparkly tiara was the perfect accessory for her side ponytail.

After dinner, guests got to see the local celebs strut their stuff on the runway beside adoptable pups. For the first time in Unleashed history, every dog walking the runway was a participant in the NHA’s new foster program. The lineup of walkers included a well-dressed group from Channel 2 (Neil Orne, Danielle Breezy and Nikki Burdine), City House chef Tandy Wilson and Nashville Scene editor D. Patrick Rodgers. These local celebs did more than show off their modeling skills — they personally raised $11,000 for the Nashville Humane Association.

The sold-out event attracted the largest crowd ever at 350. Funds raised from Unleashed help protect the well-being of animals in Davidson County. In 2018 alone, Nashville Humane Association had a 99 percent save rate and placed 3,400 animals in forever homes. Most of the dogs that walked the runway this year were adopted within 24 hours. That’s, like, totally awesome — to the max!

Co-chair Marcia Masulla, Kenny Tallier

Nikki Burdine, Danielle and Joe Breezy, Neil Orne

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Sam Palladio with River

Lisa Slaton, Co-chair Staci Trimm, Sarah Detring with Dolly, Lou Everhart

Tim and Arnita Ozgener with Luna John and Josephine Darwin, Neil Krugman

Amanda and Charley Ray with Annie and Minnie

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onsoon-like storms did nothing to dampen enthusiasm for another soldout Conversations at Oz. Upon arriving at Oz Arts Nashville, guests left raincoats and umbrellas in the hall, and ladies swapped their wellies for stylish heels. Without a doubt, the waterlogged valets were the unsung heroes of the night.

Co-chairs Mary Falls and Marcus Whitney rounded up an impressive roster of the city’s most interesting leaders and innovators to act as table hosts for the fourth annual fundraiser. Due to so many people being held up in traffic, the bustling cocktail party was extended and gave attendees another chance to sample appetizers from Strategic Hospitality’s Levon Wallace and, more importantly, mingle with the luminaries, especially those who weren’t leading their table.

Among the 35 table hosts were Mayor David Briley, restaurateur Max Goldberg, former YWCA President and CEO Pat Shea and best-selling author Ann Patchett, who led discussions on a variety of contemporary issues, including wine, sports, housing, technology, and — of course — music and healthcare. While the topics may have differed, everyone enjoyed the same delicious meal. Chef Levon’s menu of chopped salad, chicken scarpariello with grits and roasted broccoli and a family-style riso con panna for dessert was worthy of its own table discussion.

The crowd remained calm and kept the conversation going when a tornado warning was issued, but a behind-the-scenes team was ready to move them to a safe area. Fortunately that wasn’t necessary, and the evening continued as planned. New Dialect presented a preview of its upcoming presentation of The Triangle & Girls. Rain pounding on the roof added to the impact of the dance collective’s new work.

Conversations at Oz is a superb example of how the nonprofit creates opportunities for its audiences to be exposed to art, be inspired by presentations that spark conversation and make lasting impressions. Following the night of openminded discussion, attendees drove off in the rain having met new people, learned something interesting and gained a fresh perspective on a variety of subjects.

Co-chairs Mary Falls and Marcus Whitney

Kathy Tompkins. Jamel CampbellGooch, Bob Eckert

Rachel Freeman, Melissa Mahanes

by Holly Hoffman photographs by Eric England

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nthusiasm and support for the Reclaiming Lives Luncheon has grown rapidly in only five years. The event, which benefits Centerstone, welcomed 450 guests — twice as many as last year — to the Loveless Barn to hear from Frank Warren, the founder of PostSecret. In 2004, he started the ongoing project where people anonymously send intimate secrets on artistic postcards. His work with mental health and suicide prevention earned him the Mental Health Advocacy Lifetime Achievement Award.

“We wanted all our friends to come, so we rented a barn,“ explained co-chair Cindy Shafer when asked about the move. Her co-chair Jenny Hannon agreed that they wanted to get the word out to as many people as possible. Not only did their children attend, their siblings, parents and in-laws arrived to show support for these two remarkable ladies and the important work Centerstone does by offering a full range of mental health and addiction services to people of all ages.

After everyone joined a delicious family-style meal complete with famous Loveless biscuits, Frank opened his multimedia presentation with a photograph of his wife standing beside a “ton of secrets” from around the globe. He highlighted several postcards, each with a humorous, inspiring or heartbreaking story behind it. The search for intimacy and the fact that “so many of us are looking for that one person we can be our whole and true selves with” is a common theme in these messages. He emphasized the power of sharing secrets and what can be accomplished when we ask for help.

The fact that PostSecret has received more than a million postcards shows that people need a place where the deepest of secrets are treated with dignity, completely free of judgment. Reclaiming Lives reminds us that in Tennessee, the counselors and staff at Centerstone give people a place to open up and free themselves from untold stories.

Co-chair Jenny Hannon, Frank Warren, Co-chair Cindy Shafer

Leslie Dabrowiak, Christi Turner

Heather Elder, Susan Zieman

by Holly Hoffman photographs by Eric England

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fashion As Sofie Rovenstine, a Brentwood native, steps out of a sleek black Bentley, her long legs gracefully complementing her striking evening dress, she reminisces about her time growing up in Nashville. The model walked the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Dec. 2, spurring voracious headlines by spontaneously blowing a kiss to Shawn Mendes while strutting the catwalk, a first for a model of Sofie’s unique stature. But things haven’t always been easy for the 6-foot-2-inch stunner. Graduating early from Brentwood High School at 17, she found herself in a New York City world of less-than-kind agents, managers and competition.

The 20-year-old began modeling at the age of 14, when local photographer Jeremy Cowart spotted her in a park and recommended she visit AMAX. Sofie immediately began doing local fashion shows, including Nashville Fashion Week and the Nashville Symphony Fashion Show.

AMAX placed the rising talent with the most prestigious modeling agency in New York. However, as she grew taller and matured, she was told she was too big and too tall to work in the major markets and was dropped by her New York agency. After some soul-searching and a stint in the beauty pageant world as Miss Tennessee Teen, she joined an all-inclusive agency with a supportive team of agents that saw Sofie’s show-stopping potential. Just six months later, top casting director John Pfeiffer spotted Sofie’s photo in a pile of show cards and booked her to walk the famous Victoria’s Secret runway.

Since her first runway walk in 2014 for Nashville Fashion Week, Sofie has been prominently featured in more than 50 Nashville Fashion Week shows for local, emerging, regional and national designers. This year, she is being honored with the Fashion Forward Face of Fashion Award for her impact on the Nashville fashion community at the fifth annual Fashion Forward Gala on April 6 at Oz Arts Nashville.

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Sofie is a true American beauty, looking up to Cindy Crawford as the ultimate role model in the industry. She has a heart for many charitable causes, including Best Buddies, and is very close with her two younger sisters, Vienna and Elle, and younger brother, Von. This year stands to be a huge one for Sofie. She will be spending time working in New York and Europe as well as taking a trip to Vietnam with her grandfather in April.

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The Secret’s Out Lady Antebellum to headline the 2019 Swan Ball

by Nancy Floyd photograph by Eric Ray Davidson

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hen it comes to planning the Swan Ball, Cheekwood’s white-tie fundraising gala, selecting the entertainer is often one of the first and most important decisions the co-chairs make. It’s also one of the most heavily guarded secrets in town. Like many of their predecessors, co-chairs Jana Davis and Ellen Martin’s first priority was booking an act. And once it was finalized, their lips have been sealed — until now.

“We settled on our entertainment very early,” says Jana. “In fact, it was the first major thing we finalized because we knew how essential it was to the ball’s overall success.” The women were in agreement from the start about the type of entertainer they were looking for. “We wanted an act that was contemporary, one that was very current,” Jana adds. “We also wanted someone known across multiple generations so that the songs would be recognizable to a majority of the guests. Finally, and this was very important, we wanted someone committed to Cheekwood, who visited Cheekwood and supported it as an important part of the community. After that, it was easy to reach a conclusion.”

Surprisingly enough, the co-chairs both had their hearts set on the same entertainer from day one. “We decided to each make a top 10 list of who we thought would be a great entertainer for the ball, based on our agreed-upon criteria,” says Ellen. “Some of the list was very divergent, but interestingly enough, we both had Lady Antebellum as our number one. So we went for it, and it all worked out.”

The country trio — comprised of Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood — will headline the white-tie gala on Sat., June 8, at Cheekwood. As Nashville residents, the band is thrilled to participate in fundraising for a beloved local institution, one that they frequently enjoy with their families. And guests of the ball will undoubtedly be treated to something special when Lady Antebellum takes the stage. Due to a recently launched Las Vegas residency — and months of preparation leading up to it — the band hasn’t been on tour since last summer, making Swan Ball one of the only places to catch them in concert, short of booking a flight out to Sin City.

Jana and Ellen are confident that Lady Antebellum will leave a lasting impression on Swan Ball guests. “We know how Lady A can enliven a room and rock a party,” Jana says. “They love to entertain, and we just want them to play their well-loved numbers, maybe add some new ones and even try a cover or two — they can sing anything and make it their own — and have fun!”

We chatted with the band about what Cheekwood means to them, what guests can expect from their performance and what’s next.

When you were approached about performing at the Swan Ball, what prompted you to say “yes”?

Hillary: The Swan Ball is such a special event for the Nashville community. We love being able to give back to the city however we can, and we thought that performing at the Swan Ball would be the perfect way to show our support of Cheekwood and the beauty it brings to Nashville residents and visitors.

Charles: We are lucky to be in a position where we have a platform that we can use to do good. We set up LadyAid and decided to focus on children because it’s always something the three of us have been passionate about. Now, we’re all parents ourselves, so helping children is something that really hits home for us.

When you’re in town and have some time off, what do you like to do? What are your favorite Nashville spots to frequent?

Performing at an intimate private event like this is quite a departure from the huge concerts and festivals you typically do. What can attendees expect from your performance at the Swan Ball, and how will it be different than a typical Lady Antebellum concert?

Charles: I’ve always loved playing golf, even before I had a record deal. Whenever I get time off, I definitely try to hit the course with my buddies.

Dave: The main difference between an arena show and a more intimate performance is the ability to really connect with everyone in the room. We just kicked off our residency at the Pearl Theater at the Palms in Las Vegas, and being in a room like that gives us a chance to be more spontaneous and change up the show each night.

What do you love most about Nashville?

The Swan Ball is a fundraiser for Cheekwood. As Nashville residents, what does Cheekwood mean to you?

Hillary: Cheekwood is such a beautiful and unique Nashville destination, and we’re so excited to be a part of its fundraising efforts. It’s such a great escapism within our city for people, families and children of all ages. The gardens are truly breathtaking, and I think it’s one of those places in Nashville that everyone has to visit at some point.

Speaking of giving back, you founded the LadyAid fund through The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to primarily serve children’s hospitals but also to provide assistance to children in need around the world.

How did LadyAid come about, and why are children’s causes of utmost importance to you?

Hillary: Anything that I can do with my husband and girls!

Hillary: The sense of community, even as the city continues to grow. As a native, I’ve seen it change a lot over the years, but it still has that friendly small-town feel.

Dave: Living in a city where music is everywhere you turn. As a musician, it doesn’t get much better than that.

The city has obviously changed a lot in recent years. As longtime Nashvillians (and a native Nashvillian in Hillary’s case), what do you hope never changes about Nashville?

Hillary: I think it’s really special that country music and music in general is at the heart of Nashville, and I hope that never changes.

What are you currently working on?

Dave: We just launched our Vegas residency in the beginning of February, and we’ve been knee-deep with that, which has been so rewarding. We’re also writing as many new songs as we can and spending a lot of time in the studio working on our next album.

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o ody M n n A Mallory marries terman a W l e u m Jo ey Sa

Mallory Moody and Joey Waterman met when they were both 14 years old. Joey was in a band with Mallory’s stepbrother, and the band practiced at Mallory’s house in Nashville. They were just good friends in high school but began dating when they came home from college for Christmas break their freshman year. She was at The University of Tennessee Knoxville, and he was at Middle Tennessee State University. After graduation, they moved to Los Angeles to pursue her career in fashion and his in music.

In December 2017, while they were visiting Nashville from California for the holidays, Joey took Mallory on her favorite hike by a lake. At a lookout point where they always stopped to pray, he knelt to

propose with a diamond ring he had designed. They immediately shared a toast with the bubbly and Champagne flutes he had hidden in his backpack.

They married in September 2018 at sunset in the boxwood garden of Belle Meade Plantation with Jesse Waterman, Joey’s eldest brother, officiating.

The wedding music was “Sweet Disposition” by The Temper Trap and “Love Like a Sunset Part II” by Phoenix. Mallory wore a gown by Estee Couture of English tulle with a court train and carried a cascading bouquet of white and blush roses, gardenias and hydrangeas designed by Enchanted Florist.

A cocktail reception followed in the stable halls, giving guests the opportunity to see original carriages from the plantation on display. Dinner in the

carriage house was Southern fare by Edley’s Bar-BQue, and Jason Middleton from Premier Music provided the music for dancing. The wedding cake was a strawberry and vanilla four-layer creation with buttercream frosting by HomeStyle Bakery.

After a wedding trip to Turks and Caicos, the couple returned home to Los Angeles, where Mallory does public relations for two clothing brands, 7 for All Mankind and Splendid, and Joey is an artist manager at Villám Artist Management.

Their parents are Pam Klos of Brentwood, Tennessee, and Epps Moody of Florence, Alabama, and Doug and Diane Waterman of Nashville.

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ART O N TH E WE ST S I D E

Anastasia Step back to the twilight of the 1920s Russian Empire and travel to Paris as Anastasia seeks to uncover her mysterious past with a Soviet officer hot on her trail.

March 19-24. Tickets $40-100. TPAC Andrew Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., 615-782-4040, tpac.org.

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Free to public (lite bites & mimosas) Show ends at 4pm

Obscura: The Work of Brian Wooden

Dorothea Lange: Politics of Seeing

Using monochromatic tones, sweeping strokes and an obscured sense of the subject’s identity, Brian Wooden’s portraiture leaves interpretation up to the viewer.

Through March 26. Gratis. Oz Arts

Dorothea Lange’s portraits of those experiencing economic devastation during the Great Depression and those seeking refuge from the Dust Bowl states raise issues still relevant today: poverty, the treatment of immigrants, economic and community degradation and more. March 15-May 27. Tickets $7-12. Frist Art Museum,

Nashville, 6172 Cockrill Bend Circle, 615-350-7200, ozartsnashville.org.

Van Gogh, Monet, Degas and Their Times: The Mellon Collection of French Art Works from Edgar Degas, Eugène Delacroix, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso and Vincent van Gogh, ranging from romanticism to cubism, offer a glimpse into the collection of Rachel “Bunny” Lambert and Paul Mellon.

Through May 5. Tickets $7-12. Frist Art

Museum, 919 Broadway, 615-2443340, fristartmuseum.org.

The Book of Mormon

A winner of nine Tony Awards, including one for Best Musical, The Book of Mormon will have you laughing out loud as you follow the misadventures of two mismatched missionaries. March 12-17. Tickets $45130. TPAC Andrew Jackson Hall, 505

Deaderick St., 615-782-4040, tpac.org.

The Sinatra Legacy: A Musical Tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes

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Join Studio Tenn as they pay tribute to renowned singer, actor and producer Frank Sinatra in their sixth rendition of The Sinatra Legacy, featuring hits such as “New York, New York” and “Come Fly With Me.” March 13-17.

Tickets $35-90. The Franklin Theatre,

919 Broadway, 615-244-3340, fristartmuseum.org.

Shakespeare in Love

Follow the love story of young William Shakespeare and Viola de Lesseps as they navigate their passionate and secret love affair while Viola is promised to another man and William writes Romeo and Juliet.

March 21-April 13. Tickets $25-52.50.

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Family Day at the Ballet

Spend an afternoon at Nashville Ballet’s Family Day, where kids can participate in interactive movement activities, make arts and crafts, and enjoy choreography to Degas and the Little Dancer and Dragons Love Tacos. March 31. Tickets $12-18. Nashville Ballet Studio A,

3630 Redmon St., 615-782-4040, nashvilleballet.com.

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Eat, Drink and Be Merry The atmosphere is festive from start to finish, and the menu features signature cocktails with names like Vanishing Act and Quick Escape. There are punch bowls, like The Rabbit, a concoction of cranberry, orange and lemon juices, rum, coconut liqueur, cinnamon and nutmeg, which is served flaming.

The classic American menu features appetizers such as Osetra caviar, beef tartare and pan-seared scallops and entrées including braised beef short ribs and wild mushroom risotto. House of Cards, which will celebrate its one-year anniversary in April, takes walk-ins for drinks, but reservations for dinner are required.

House of Cards

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When visiting House of Cards on Fourth Avenue downtown, guests enter through the Johnny Cash Museum filled with posters, books, T-shirts and trinkets and make their way down a long, winding staircase to the basement, where — to quote Cash himself from one of his well-known songs — “We Must Believe in Magic.”

Bill Miller, who owns the museum, decided to utilize the 10,000-square-foot basement to pay homage to his love of all things magical. Lots of dark wood, deep red draperies, crystal chandeliers and a private room hidden behind a bookcase set the stage. Glass cases are filled with memorabilia, including Harry Houdini’s handcuffs and an antique playing card that dates back to 1490.

Inspired by the Magic Castle in his home state of California, Bill, who also has ownership in Skull’s Rainbow Room and owns Nudie’s Honky Tonk, envisioned bringing a similar magical experience to downtown Nashville. He and his wife, Shannon, chose all of the wallpaper, every paint color and each piece of furniture.

Bill scoured auctions and eBay as well as his own collection for artifacts to give the place a mysterious, old-world feel. “Their attention to detail is what makes the place what it is,” says Angela Dodson, senior vice president of Icon Entertainment Group, House of Card’s parent company.

While guests have drinks and dinner, magicians and illusionists perform at stations set up throughout the room. Plus, patrons receive a complimentary ticket to the magic show in the main theater, where there are four impressive performances a night.

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Private Room

The Outside World

Consistent Theme

The Blackstone Room, named after magician Harry Blackstone, can be reserved for private parties. Hidden behind a bookshelf full of wooden boxes painted by local artist Tim Davis to look remarkably like antique books, the room is complete with rainstorm sounds and an oversized crystal ball. Guests may book lighthearted “readings” or a séance – which is nothing too scary or serious. The legendary magician’s coat and tails are on display in the corner. At a Chicago auction house, Bill outbid David Copperfield, no less, for the vintage garments.

There’s a patio with heaters for chilly weather and a large fountain drowning out traffic sounds from Broadway. Dotted with comfy sofas and chairs, it’s a place for guests to just relax or enjoy a cigar from the humidor.

It’s also one of the few photo-safe zones.

Photography, for the most part, is prohibited throughout the restaurant. In keeping with the throwback theme, guests are asked to also adhere to a dress code, to be in sync with the elegant atmosphere. It truly feels like a step back in time.

In the lavishly decorated ladies’ room, the ornate ceiling is painted with 24-karat gold leaf by the same artisans who painted the famed Russian Tea Room in New York City.

There’s a trippy infinity mirror along with two regular mirrors guests can actually use — and photography here is permitted. “We don’t actually post that because people feel really rebellious,“ says Angela. Grace Dooley, vice president of digital content for Icon, agrees, saying she’ll see Instagram posts that boast, “Yes! I got a picture in the bathroom!”

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If you’ve not read anything by her, here are three reasons you might want to try her latest.

First and most important, she offers comfort to the struggling soul — which, I think, is most of us. Anne knows that we get stuff wrong all the time, important stuff.

We hurt the people closest to us and plenty of other people, too. We are selfish and limited.

We don’t always have the best intentions. We lack empathy and imagination when it matters most. And also: We learn and grow. And others do too. We surprise each other.

We forgive and are forgiven. We seek and are found. God’s love moves in us and through us and in those around us in the most unexpected ways. Which offers, you know, hope.

Anne is a Christian, but she doesn’t think you have to be to understand what she’s talking about.

Reason number two: Reading her books feels like you’re gossiping with your favorite aunt, the straighttalker. She tells you about her son and his drug problem. She tells you about the time she called her uncle a “scumbutt” over the phone and hung up on him. Reconciliation took a long time. She doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to finding peace of mind.

“There is almost nothing outside you that will help in any kind of lasting way, unless you are waiting for an organ donor. You can’t buy, achieve, or date serenity. Peace of mind is an inside job, unrelated to fame, fortune, or whether your partner loves you. Horribly, what this means is that it is also an inside job for the few people you love most desperately in the world.”

Is there any harder yet truer truth?

Reason three: In the midst of all this hard-earned wisdom, Lamott will make you laugh. “[D]eath is not the enemy; snakes are,” she writes. “And cheese: it is addictive and irresistible.

I have had three kinds so far today.”

“There’s no cure for being human,” says my friend Caroline. “When all is said and done, we’re all just walking each other home,” says Ram Dass.

Anne Lamott, better than any writer I know, offers balm and helps light the way. Which is almost everything.

by 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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This conversation seems to have been on ice for too long now. Your mother is getting older, so she and you are on a time clock. The furs may be beautiful, but they probably have great sentimental value too, since they all came to her from her husband. Sit down and have a mother-daughter conversation right now.

But don’t begin by saying you don’t ”want “ the furs. It would be far kinder to say, “I know I’ll never wear them.”

Take her to a consignment store with furs in hand. (They’ll be a bit pricey for the thrift shop.) They’re still hers, so there’s no reason for your principles to stand in the way.

If she’ll have nothing to do with that option, you can just leave the coats in storage, but try to avoid letting it become a major issue. It may be a little late to change her mind. Just shake the moths off the pelts and put them back in the vault. That’s probably where they belong.

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There are stores that sell jackets two-for-one, so go ahead and buy one of each. Have a conversation with him before another confrontation in the men’s department.

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Raising the Steaks What’s cooking at Bourbon Steak and Capitol Grille

by Carrington Fox

Capitol Grille 231 Sixth Ave. N. 615-244-3121 capitolgrillenashville.com

Bourbon Steak

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With Bourbon Steak, located on the 34th floor of the sleek new JW Marriott Hotel, James Beard-honored restaurateur Michael Mina plants his first flag in Tennessee.

Sweeping 360-degree views of Nashville, an encyclopedic wine list, and innovative preparations of beef and shellfish lift Michael’s meaty new nameplate to the heights of dining, among his other lofty landmarks from San Francisco to Dubai. In the well-lit dining room, Michael and company craft a nightly menu of classic steakhouse staples — think wedge salad with blue cheese, dry-aged bone-in New York strip or an Australian wagyu filet mignon with sides of Brussels sprouts, broccoli and baked potato with “all the fixin’s,” plus classic bearnaise, creamy horseradish and bourbon sauces. But executive chef Michael Lishchynsky and his team also modernize the repertoire with artistic presentations of salmon tataki with ginger, snap peas and shiro dashi vinaigrette; tuna tartare with Asian pear, pine nuts, habanero, quail egg and sesame; and a foie gras “doughnut” with poached pears, toasted almonds and maple syrup. Michael’s contribution of elevated ambiance and cuisine continues to “raise the steaks” for nighttime and private dining in Music City.

Housed in the stately century-old landmark The Hermitage Hotel, Capitol Grille is equal parts tradition and trailblazer, honoring Nashville’s history while pushing the boundaries of thoughtful cuisine. Over a decade ago, Capitol Grille introduced Nashville to the far-flung scientific experiments of molecular gastronomy. Since then, the kitchen has returned to historic Southern roots, advocating for local food and farmers, even going so far as to cultivate a kitchen garden on a Land Trust-protected farm a few miles beyond downtown.

From Double H Farms, executive chef Derek Brooks and his team harvest the freshest flavors from Tennessee soil, which make their way into dazzling seasonal menus of breakfast, lunch and dinner at Capitol Grille and the adjoining Oak Bar. Along with a steakhouse repertoire of beef, salmon and scallops, served with sides such as collards, cabbage, grits and fried okra, Capitol Grille composes signature dinner dishes such as hot chicken confit, drunken bloody mary mussels, sorghum-braised short ribs, and roasted lamb chop with fennel purée, breaded cauliflower and port reduction. At lunch, there’s a selection of sandwiches, salads and soups, along with a weekly blueplate calendar of chicken-fried steak, barbecue beef, meatloaf, chicken and dumplings, and shepherd’s pie. And of course, there’s always the beloved sweet onion bisque, a menu stalwart that makes Capitol Grille as much a hometown favorite as a world-class dining destination.

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March 2019 What: Ballet Ball For: Nashville Ballet When: Sat., March 2, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Schermerhorn Symphony Center Co-chairs: Amy Atkinson and Amos Gott Party note: Black tie; featuring performances by Louis York and The Shindellas Info: nashvilleballet.com/ballet-ball

02 What: Women Build Kick-Off For: Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury When: Sat., March 2, 2 p.m.

Where: Drury Plaza Hotel Tariff: Gratis Info: womenbuild2019. eventbrite.com

College Foundation When: Tues., March 5, 6 p.m.

Where: Nashville State Community College Tariff: $65 per person Info: tnflavors.org

07 What: GnashVegas Casino

Night & Auction For: Nashville Predators Foundation When: Thurs., March 7, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Bridgestone Arena Party note: VIP reception at 5:30 p.m.

Tariff: $200 per person Info: nhl.com/predators/ community/predatorsfoundation

What: Music City Masque

02 For: Tennessee Kidney

Foundation When: Sat., March 2, 6 p.m.

Where: Omni Nashville Hotel Tickets: $300 per person Info: tennesseekidney foundation.org

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What: St. Luke’s Community House Mardi Gras For: St. Luke’s Community House When: Sat., March 2, 6:30 p.m.

Where: One Historic Event Space Tariff: $125 per person Info: stlch.org/mardigras

07 What: Hope for the Future

Fundraising Gala For: Hope Clinic for Women When: Thurs., March 7, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Clementine Party note: Honoring Lauren Tenney; guest speaker Allison Allen; musical guest Rachael Lampa Tariff: $150 per person Info: hopeclinicforwomen.org/gala

02 What: Ballet Ball Late Party

For: Nashville Ballet When: Sat., March 2, 8:30 p.m.

Where: Schermerhorn Symphony Center Co-chairs: Krystal Clark, Caroline and Rascoe Dean and Alexa Lipman Info: nashvilleballet.com/late-party

03 What: Broadway Brunch Launch Party For: Nashville Rep When: Sun., March 3, 6 p.m.

Where: Tànsuŏ Tariff: $30 per person Info: broadwaybrunch.org/ launchparty 05

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What: Soundwaves & Sweethearts For: Nashville Dolphins When: Thurs., March 7, 8 p.m.

Where: 12th & Porter Party note: Featured artist Lee Brice Tariff: $75 per person Info: nashvilledolphins.org What: Food for Thought For: Benton Hall Academy When: Fri., March 8, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Nashville Farmers’ Market Tariff: $250 per table for four, $65 per person

Info: bentonhallacademy.org/ food-for-thought-fundraiser

Where: Country Music Hall of Fame Co-chairs: Katie Braddy and Andrea Perry Tariff: $100 per person Info: nashvillecable.org/event/ athena2019

09 What: Artistic Director’s

Circle Dinner For: Nashville Ballet When: Sat., March 9, 6 p.m.

Where: Home of Heather and Curt Thorne Party note: Invitation only Info: nashvilleballet.com

What: 25th Annual Interfaith

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For: Interfaith Dental Clinic When: Sat., March 30, 6 p.m.

Where: Rocketown Co-chairs: Latresa Jackson, Kathy Hall, Doug Hunter, Caleb King, Raj Kshatri and Russell Mack Tariff: $250 per person Info: interfaithdentalclinic. com/gala

21 What: Spring Lecture & Lunch

For: Vanderbilt Woman’s Club When: Thurs., March 21, 10 a.m.

Where: Walter Criley Visitor Center Info: vanderbilt.edu/vwc

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What: The First and the Worst For: Music Health Alliance When: Tues., March 26, 7 p.m.

Where: City Winery Party note: Featuring Desmond Child, Jamie Floyd and Laura Veltz Tariff: $75 per person Info: musichealthalliance.com

27 What: Frist Gala Patrons Party

For: Frist Art Museum When: Wed., March 27, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Frist Art Museum Co-chairs: Susanne Cato and Kathleen Estes Party note: Hosted by Kathryn and David Brown, Edie and David Johnson, Jennie and Rob McCabe, Julie and Bob Gordon, and Barby and Govan White Info: fristartmuseum.org

27 What: Stradivarius

Society Dinner For: Nashville Symphony When: Wed., March 27, 7 p.m.

Where: Schermerhorn Symphony Center Info: nashvillesymphony.org What: Athena Awards

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When: Thurs., March 28, 6 p.m.

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What: Glimpse For: Watkins College of Art When: Sat., March 30, 6 p.m.

Where: Watkins College of Art Tariff: $150 per person Info: watkins.edu What: Mad Bash

30 For: Adventure Science Center When: Sat., March 30, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Adventure Science Center Tariff: $200 per patron, $100 per person Info: adventuresci.org/madbash

30 What: Big Yellow Bird Bash

For: Nashville Public Television When: Sat., March 30, 7 p.m.

Where: The Bedford Tariff: $50 per person Info: wnpt.org

31 What: Couture Construction

For: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville Women Build When: Sun., March 31, 6:30 p.m.

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

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What: Dancing for Safe Haven For: Safe Haven When: Sat., March 23, 6 p.m.

Where: Hilton Nashville Downtown Info: safehaven.org

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Going to the Hounds 1995

The Hillsboro Houndsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; annual Point-to-Point originated as a practice steeplechase at the beginning of racing season and evolved into a weekend of bike, foot, terrier and horse races put on jointly with Friends of Warner Parks. The highlight was always the Point-toPoint on Sunday. Terrier races were first on the schedule, but every breed had a shot at winning the costume dog show. It brought out clever entries for pets and their young masters, such as the time Alice Campbell dressed as a mini jockey and saddled up her standard poodle Coco for a prize-winning getup. The Warner Park races stopped years ago, but the feisty canines are back. After Hunter Pace on April 6, the Hillsboro Hounds will host the terrier races. Held in Cornersville, this event is open to the public. For information, email secretary@hillsborohounds.com.

Left to right: Alice Campbell with Coco, Eileen Campbell Hart with Bailey

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