Nfocus Nashville October 2017

OCTOBER 2017 TPAC Gala, Chukkers for Charity, River Swing and more

Home Away From Home A look at five stunning beachside vacation homes

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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 October 2017 | Vol. xxiv, No. 10

parties

feature

31

Viva Las Vegas

57

32

Up, Up and Away

36

Two for One

40

Holy Smokes!

45

Reach Deep, Reach Wide

48

Smashville United

52

A Passion for Prevention

Channeling the 1950s at Dueling Cocktails

Home Away From Home Inside the 30A vacation homes of five Nashville families

departments

Spirits fly high at Chukkers for Charity

8 In Our Words Admiring the view in our annual

interiors issue

TPAC Gala pays tribute to An American in Paris and Part of the Plan

10 Behind the Scenes Kathy Anderson

15 Nsider

Crescendo Club, Swan Ball Kick-Off,

Jazzmania Patrons Party and more

CigArt is a smashing success for Oz Arts Nashville

Harpeth Conservancy hosts most successful River Swing yet

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Full of laughs and cupcakes at Petey’s Preds Party

Resourceful women at the Tiffany Circle Fall Luncheon

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Nuptials

57 80

State of the Art

84

Ndrive

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Nstyle

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House and Home

90

Nspire

92

Bottle Service

94

Step Inside

96

Best Behavior

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Pencil In

100

Nretrospect

Beauty and brains in the photography of Caroline Allison

Latest Nashville weddings

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Taking Vows

76

Nroute

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Local Flavor

2017 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400

Brandon-Estes vows

The Henderson

What’s cooking at Elliston Place Soda Shop and The Mockingbird

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Designer Brad Ramsey photographed by Daniel Meigs in a private residence he designed in Alys Beach. For more on the vacation homes of Nashville residents, check out our Home Away From Home feature on page 57.

The luxurious finishes of the O’More Show House

The wedding from purgatory

Bringing learning to life with TPAC’s education programs

Debunking common wine myths

G&G Interiors

Expert etiquette advice from John Bridges

Calendar of October events

The discovery of an artifact serves as inspiration for the Nashville Predators

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FIFTY SHADES LIGHTER

This gorgeous home sits in the secluded Greenway Park sub-division, in Seagrove Beach. It backs up to a 15 acre state park that provides additional privacy and tranquility. This home was completed in June of 2017 and opened for rental use in July of 2017. Fifty Shades Lighter was quickly booked-up for the remainder of 2017 and has already reserved dates on the books for 2018. The house is 2,400sf and has 4 bedrooms, 1 kid’s bunk room, and 3.5 baths, sleeping 14 people.

The home features an attached garage, a new, 6-seat golf cart, upper and lower level decks, and an outdoor seating area with a gas grill. In addition, it offers 5 bicycles and a community pool located a short 2 min. walk away. The beach can be accessed by golf cart, bike or walking.

If you are interested in learning more about Fifty Shades Lighter please feel free to check out this beautiful property at: VRBO #1099872 AirB&B #19432880

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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, Laura Bearden, Tom Black, John Bridges, Hallie Caddy, Whitney Clay, Carrington Fox, Wesley H. Gallagher, Laura Hutson, Leigh Hendry, Christine Kreyling, Sandy Nelson, Ellen Pryor, Jennifer Puryear, Hunter Claire Rogers, Megan Seling, Holly Whaley, 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, Brooke Rainey art director

senior photographer

Production

graphic designers

Melanie Mays

Amy Gomoljak, Abbie Leali, Liz Loewenstein,

production coordinator

Marketing Advertising

Matt Bach

Lynsie Shackelford marketing promotions manager Josephine Wood marketing director

Maggie Bond Rachel Dean senior account executives Carla Mathis, Hillary Parsons, Mike Smith, Stevan Steinhart, Jennifer Trsinar account executives Nicole Graham, Michael Jezewski, Marisa McWilliams, Keith Wright sponsorship specialist Heather Mullins sales operations manager Chelon Hasty account managers Olivia Moye, Annie Smith associate publisher

advertising director

Circulation

circulation manager

Casey Sanders

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Home Free

9th annual Nashville Watch Fair

Admiring the view in our annual interiors issue

Featured sWiss Watch BraNds: Rolex, Bell & Ross, Breitling, Breguet, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, Girard-Perregaux, Harry Winston, Hublot, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaquet Droz, Louis Moinet, Montblanc, Raymond Weil, Swiss Army, TAG Heuer, TUDOR, Zenith, and many more.

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Every spring and fall, we take our readers inside some of the most beautiful and unique homes in the area. Throughout the years, we’ve spotlighted residences in nearly every neighborhood in town, covering an array of architectural styles and design aesthetics. For this year’s interiors issue, we wanted to do something a little different. Instead of exploring the most breathtaking homes in Nashville, why not take a look at the homes Nashvillians escape to when they need a break from the city?

Our Home Away From Home feature (page 57) gives you a glimpse at the second homes of Nashville residents, specifically the seaside retreats along 30A. With its collection of quaint, quirky and luxe beachfront communities

packed neatly side-by-side, the 18.5mile stretch of scenic highway in Florida’s panhandle has long been a favorite destination for spring break getaways and summer vacations, so it comes as no surprise that, for many locals, it was an obvious choice for a vacation home. And with each neighborhood possessing such a unique personality, the homes in this region have an individual expression as well. Join us in exploring homes with interiors so stunning that they rival the beauty of their surroundings.

And it wouldn’t be an October issue without plenty of parties. Catch up on all you missed at TPAC Gala (page 36), Chukkers for Charity (page 32), River Swing (page 45) and more!

It might have you dreaming about planning a vacation of your own.

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

Kathy Anderson Kathy Anderson has spent the last 30 years designing some of Nashville’s most famous venues and the homes of some of Nashville’s most famous residents. After receiving her degree from UCLA and beginning a career in architecture, Kathy ventured out to start her own interior design firm, Anderson Design Studio, in 1988. Kathy has a self-described warm contemporary style; she’s not traditional, but her work isn’t cold like some contemporary design. Her style varies greatly from project to project because she loves making each space a representation of her client’s personality. She enjoys working in both residential and commercial atmospheres because her residential work makes her commercial work warmer and more interesting, and her commercial work brings professionalism and organization to her residences. Her most prominent projects include RCA Studio A and the Grand Ole Opry, and recently, she’s had her hand in many of the new honky-tonks downtown (which is also where she works and now lives).

She’s launching a home furnishings line with the Scandinavian brand Eightmood, which will soon be available in her downtown showroom.We chatted with the designer about interior design trends and her favorite places in Nashville.

by Wesley H. Gallagher photograph by Daniel Meigs Who is your current design crush? Kelly Wearstler — I love her new lighting.

What is your favorite building in Nashville? The Southern Turf building on Fourth Avenue What interior design trend do you wish would go away?

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Name: Kathy Anderson Profession/Title: Principal interior designer Hometown: Glasgow, Kentucky Zip code: 37201 Years in Nashville: 40 Number of accessories in your new line: 35-40

What’s one design trend we’ll be seeing more of soon? Use of more color, such as pale pink White walls or color? Wallpaper or paint? A crisp white space feels good. I would always prefer wallcovering, even if it’s neutral, but there are so many great patterns now.

When you have out-of-town guests visiting, where do you love taking them? To Lower Broadway to feel the energy and hear great music What’s your favorite honky-tonk or downtown bar? AJ’s Good Time Bar, [where there are] always talented musicians and the rooftop is fun. Also the 21c Museum Hotel …

What is your favorite coffee shop? Frothy Monkey on Fifth Avenue What is currently in heavy rotation on your iTunes or car stereo? Moon Taxi What was your biggest fashion faux pas? Wearing cute heels and then ending up at a job site climbing five sets of stairs!

What is the trait you admire most in others? Positivity When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Well I’ve never wanted to grow up, but I first wanted to do social work.

Other than your family and God, who would you love to have as guests at a dinner party?

Bruce Springsteen and the whole E Street Band, and I’d like for Clarence Clemons to be alive and be there too!

What is one luxury you can’t live without? Concert tickets! The music experiences we have here in Nashville just blow my mind!

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OC TO B E R 26-28, 2017 • T PAC ’ S P O L K TH E ATE R From the artistic director who created Dracula in 2015

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Best Dressed Ball Kick-Off 8.10.17

The american cancer Society kicked off the Best Dressed Ball, their signature fundraising event, with a festive shindig at Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery. The party served as an official introduction to this year’s 13 honorees, who will all be dressed by local designers and boutiques at the November gala. Guests enjoyed bites from Loveless Cafe and live music as they toasted to the remarkable men and women being lauded by ACS, a list that includes the distillery’s own Charlie and Andy Nelson.

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Crescendo Club 8.16.17

The Nashville Symphony’s Crescendo Club hosted a party at Riverview Farm, the home of Lee Ann and Orrin Ingram, where current and prospective members enjoyed drinks and light bites on the back terrace while taking in views of the Harpeth River. A sudden rain drove everyone indoors, but no one’s spirits were dampened. A Nashville Symphony string quartet treated the group to an intimate performance, just one of the special benefits of being a Crescendo Club member.

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River Swing Patrons Party 8.17.17

The Harpeth Conservancy ( formerly known as Harpeth River Watershed Association) held a patrons party to honor Harpeth Protection Society members and River Swing sponsors and table hosts. More than 65 donors enjoyed the evening at Mary and Hank Brockman’s wonderful Pontotoc Farm, which sits along the banks of the scenic Harpeth River. Guests noshed on hors d’œuvres from Whole Foods and enjoyed first sips of the Strawberry Swing, the featured cocktail at the upcoming River Swing.

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Revelers gathered at the Musicians Hall of Fame to honor some of the music industry’s most outstanding women at the annual Source Hall of Fame Awards.

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The Heritage foundation of Franklin and Williamson County fêted Heritage Ball sponsors and table hosts at Music City Motor Cars in Brentwood. Attendees grazed on tasty bites from Sargent’s Fine Catering while perusing the selection of luxury automobiles. Board Chair David Garrett announced Jody Bowman, a longtime board member, as the 2017 Patrons Award winner. Jody’s mother, Virginia Bowman, received it in 1977, making Jody the first-ever second-generation recipient of the award.

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Swan Ball Auction Kick-Off 8.29.17

It’s time yet again for another hard-working committee of volunteers to begin planning for the 2018 Swan Ball. Co-chairs Beth Alexander and Patti Smallwood welcomed the mighty Auction Committee for an informal and informative cocktail party at Patti’s hilltop home. The auction, helmed by the powerhouse trio of Kathy Davis, Melissa Mahanes and Jill Talbert, is always a massive undertaking, but this group of volunteers came ready to get down to business. And the night was made even sweeter by the presence of Swan Ball founder Jane Dudley!

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Mad Hatter Patrons Party 9.7.17

Perfect weather prevailed when Lisa and John Campbell graciously hosted patrons of this year’s Mad Hatter Gala in their Belle Meade home. Over cocktails and appetizers, guests bid on select auction items made available only on this evening. Despite excitement for the upcoming event, there were some bittersweet moments as well as all thanked Tim Tohill, outgoing executive director of the Sexual Assault Center, for his 25 years of dedicated service.

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Nightfall at the Hall 9.7.17

members of the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Troubadour Society enjoyed an after-hours concert at the sixth annual Nightfall at the Hall. Singer-songwriterguitarist Charlie Worsham performed and posed for selfies with admirers during a meet-and-greet. Guests enjoyed beer, wine and light bites while playing rooftop games. Membership in the society supports Community Counts, the Hall of Fame’s program which provides free admission to Middle Tennessee youth.

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Jazzmania Patrons Party 9.9.17

In preparation for Jazzmania, an intimate group of supporters of Nashville Jazz Workshop gathered at the Jazz Cave for a patrons party. Sargent’s Fine Catering provided the light bites, which included hot chicken sliders and tasty cupcakes, as Lori Mechem, Roger Spencer and Chester Thompson performed beloved jazz classics. Three students from the Summer Jazz Camp also performed for the crowd, reminding all of the importance of Nashville Jazz Workshop’s educational programs for the next generation of musicians. by nancy floyd photographs courtEsy of nashvillE Jazz Workshop continued on page 24

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Sarah Reisner, Laura Niewold, Mark and Emily Humphreys

Symphony Ball Prelude Party 9.12.17

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The Symphony ball festivities officially commenced at the annual Prelude Party, hosted by Julie and Bob Gordon and Perian and Sam Strang. Co-chairs Carolyn Bryant and Ashley Rosen greeted a full house with some big announcements about this year’s white-tie gala. Everyone was thrilled to learn more about the theme — Fly Me to the Moon, executed by Amos Gott — and even more excited to find out that the 2017 Harmony Award winner will be Steven Tyler.

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Swan Ball Kick-Off 9.13.17

Jean ann banker opened the doors of her lovely home to the 2018 Swan Ball Committee, who assembled officially for the first time at the annual kick-off event. Guests enjoyed cold-pressed juices, coffee, avocado toast, watermelon bites and smoked salmon at the early morning gathering, which gave co-chairs Beth Alexander and Patti Smallwood the chance to greet and thank this hardworking behind-the-scenes team who will assist in planning the white-tie gala at Cheekwood next June.

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Artclectic Preview Party 9.13.17

more than 150 University School of Nashville supporters and art enthusiasts headed for the striking Forest Hills home of Tory and Will Fitzgibbon for the Artclectic Preview Party. The gallery-chic crowd was eager to get a first look at — and purchase — the works of this year’s featured artists Caroline Allison, Kit Reuther and Vadis Turner. The rest of us will have to wait until the annual art show, which kicks off with the Patrons Party on Oct. 19 at USN.

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Co-chairs Kindy Hensler, Elizabeth Trabue and Paula Kinard

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MBA Art Show Opening 9.14.17

The mothers Club at MBA opened its annual art show with a reception held in the school’s Davis Building. Co-chairs Paula Kinard and Elizabeth Trabue welcomed parents and neighbors, who picked up sips and snacks before roaming the gallery to get a look at works from more than 55 artists. This year’s featured artists at the weekend-long show were from Poverty & the Arts, a local nonprofit that provides supplies, studio space, training and a marketplace for artists recovering from homelessness.

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Viva Las Vegas Channeling the 1950s at Dueling Cocktails

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or the fifth annual Dueling Cocktails fundraiser, benefactors of the Belmont Mansion gathered to raise funds for current and future restoration projects, education efforts and public programming for the historic Nashville home.

Janet and Bill Schock’s beautiful home was the perfect setting for the glamorous 1950s Vegas soirée; their basement is a stunning replica of what you’d find on the Las Vegas Strip if you traveled back in time a few decades.

Guests — who were literally decked out in their finest Vegas fashions, from deck-of-cards dresses to sparkles in red, black and white — were greeted by co-chairs Bob Deal and Jason Bradshaw and by handsome crooner Chris Burke, accompanied by an upright bass and piano. Making their way to Janet and Bill’s back porch, guests found a bounteous silent auction poolside, assembled by the also fashionable Milton White. While perusing items including trips, artwork and a variety of one-of-a-kind experiences, attendees simultaneously did their research on judging their favorite of the two cocktails of the evening, the French 75 and the Adelicia Sidecar. Tough job, but someone has to do it.

Dani Kates of d.Kates Catering prepared sumptuous bites including beef tenderloin, smoked salmon, mini BLTs, smoked Gouda pimento cheese on corn cakes, leek potato cakes and — because it wouldn’t be Sin City without a sinful dessert — a tower of chocolate ganache cookies. But the real action was happening in the basement, where a lively game of Craps was rivaled by a livelier game of blackjack.

When you’re laying down bets for charity, everybody wins, but only one cocktail could take first place, and the honor went to the light, summery French 75, which went down extremely easy on this gorgeous late-summer evening and was hands down the most requested drink. Nobody wanted the party to be over, but as guests finally said their goodbyes, they picked up party favors — red and white ball caps from Oak Hall — before parting ways.

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Lisa Foote, Meredie Nelson, Leslie Bass

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Up, Up and Away Spirits fly high at Chukkers for Charity

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nusually comfortable August temps greeted attendees at this year’s Chukkers for Charity. Organizers credited moving the date up a few weeks, but we feel certain that the weather gods will smile on any event benefiting Saddle Up and Rochelle Center. The 21st annual polo match and classic car show, held at Lee Ann and Orrin Ingram’s Riverview Farm, drew a sizable crowd of enthusiasts from around the mid-state area.

Patrons arrived as early as 2 p.m. for a chance to admire the enviable display of antique and vintage automobiles before the match started. Back under the big tent, they nibbled on spicy shrimp spread on toast points, fig and herbed goat cheese flatbreads and other goodies from Catering & Events by Suzette.

Everyone’s attention turned to the field when Christopher Sprankle sang the National Anthem, as he has since age 8. Then they began to cheer enthusiastically as Team Nissan (Orrin, his daughter Virginia Ingram, Wes Finlayson and James Armstrong) took on Team AshBlue (Zulu Scott-Barnes, Whistle Uys, Stevie Orthwein and Lexie Armstrong, who was pitted against her husband, James).

Halftime gave the competitors a welcomed rest while future polo players scampered across the field in the traditional stick-horse race. Tailgate contest judges Jason Bradshaw and Bob Deal inspected decorated cabanas before naming Around the World in 80 Days the grand prize winner for its display of movie posters and international flags. Guys in grass skirts helped St. Croix Vacation win most original, and an overabundance of balloons secured best representation of the theme for Up, Up and Away.

By the end of the match, Team Nissan prevailed with a score of 10-4, and Virginia received the Most Valuable Player Award. The afternoon proved a smashing success — especially because Saddle Up and Rochelle Center received over $200,000 for their services and programs.

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Two for One TPAC Gala pays tribute to An American in Paris and Part of the Plan

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he TPAC Gala always offers a glimpse at one of the Broadway productions slated for the upcoming season, but at this year’s black-tie fundraiser, guests were given a sneak peek at two highly anticipated musicals to grace the Nashville stage in the coming months. The official theme of the night was An American in Paris, as evidenced by the Eiffel Tower replica standing tall in the middle of the lobby as revelers arrived. Dancers from the Nashville Ballet twirled around the tower as French music drifted through the cocktail party, setting the stage for the lively evening to come.

Arguably one of the best parts about this event is the chance to dine on the stage of Andrew Jackson Hall, and this year, guests did it against yet another backdrop of the Eiffel Tower, this one on a giant printed screen that covered the back wall. Co-chairs Sara and Kevin Hartley and Lauren and Andrew Tavi — along with design and décor chair Amélie de Gaulle — recruited Phillipe Chadwick to assemble a charming array of purple wildflowers on each table, a rustic and whimsical touch.

As dinner and the presentation unfolded, the focus shifted to the theater’s first original production, Part of the Plan, which kicks off the 2017-18 season. The show’s writers, Kate Atkinson and Karen Harris, were in attendance for the gala, and the Applause Awards were given to the late Dan Fogelberg, whose music and lyrics make up the show’s soundtrack, and Norbert Putnam, the man who produced Dan’s first album. Three cast members, Harley Jay, J.T. Hodges and Kate Morgan Chadwick, gave the audience a preview of the show by performing two songs from the musical. Following their performance, the 12 South Band got everyone out onto the dance floor with a selection of upbeat covers, an energetic way to close the night. Fortunately, everyone in attendance can relive the evening’s magic when An American in Paris comes to TPAC in October.

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CigArt is a smashing success for Oz Arts Nashville

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he word is out! CigArt — the evening of dinner, drinks and art benefiting Oz Arts Nashville — is a terrific mid-week outing. The party also happens to be a clever way to raise funds for the world-class visual and performing arts experiences that the nonprofit presents in the former CAO Cigars warehouse.

So, of course, cigars also played a substantial role at this young event.

The rainy night did not dampen the spirits of more than 300 guests or keep them from having a fun-filled evening. Attendees more interested in the “cig” of CigArt headed for the Ultra Lounge Patio in search of the cigar bar from Crowned Heads. The lounge doors opened wide to the veranda where ladies and gents enjoyed their smokes, protected from the persistent drizzle.

In the Grand Salon, others headed for tasting tables loaded with bourbons for sampling before they inspected the silent auction. Spirits hailing from as far away as Japan and Taiwan, and as unexpected as Brooklyn, were offered by vendors catering to every taste and curiosity. With so many choices, more than a few people were double-fisting as they made their way to one of the community tables for dinner. Guests loaded plates with pulled whole-hog pork, salad, slaw and sweets from Martin’s Bar-B-Que. When Tim Ozgener opened the live auction, forks went down and hands went up for fast-paced bidding on a year of stogies and on dinner for eight at Johnny Haffner’s. (The latter was so in demand that the sudden donation of a second dinner was snapped up quickly.) The biggest draw was CAO and Oz Arts founder Cano Ozgener’s painting “The Dancer-Right Side” from his popular ballerina series, which went for over $5,000. The proceeds from the third annual CigArt exceeded more than 40 percent of last year’s event, thus ensuring that Oz Arts will continue to inspire curious audiences of all ages for years to come.

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Reach Deep, Reach Wide Harpeth Conservancy hosts most successful River Swing yet

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ore than 600 people drove their cars slowly and carefully down the long gravel driveway at Kathryn and Christian Currey’s River Circle Farm for this year’s River Swing. Drivers obeyed the 8 miles per hour sign not only to avoid spooking the animals but also to admire the horses grazing in the meadows and capture a photo of the pastoral scene.

Kathryn and Christian served as co-chairs with his parents, Agneta and Brownlee Currey, of the 14th annual fundraiser for the Harpeth Conservancy, formerly the Harpeth River Watershed Association. The nonprofit changed its name over the summer to more accurately reflect its broader role as a science-based conservation organization to protect rivers and clean waters across Tennessee and to emphasize its collaborative approach to achieve national and state water quality standards that protect public health and wildlife.

Once under the massive tent, guests headed for the bar to order a Strawberry Swing, the featured cocktail, before inspecting the silent auction. With three times as many items to choose from as in past auctions, they bid excitedly from among many Harpeth River adventures, fishing trips, beach and ski vacations and art. Only the generous Whole Foods buffet of pulled pork, lemon herb chicken, Red Bliss potato salad and a massive sheet cake with the Conservancy’s logo distracted them from hovering over bid sheets. After dinner and the close of the successful auction, they danced the evening away to the classic party tunes of Higher Ground.

The Harpeth Conservancy may have a new name, but the organization remains as committed as ever to the scenic Harpeth River and to building and expanding on the successes it has achieved over the past 15 years. This year’s River Swing raised $200,000 — twice last year’s proceeds — to support the organization’s mission of clean water and healthy ecosystems on the Harpeth and across Tennessee.

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Smashville United Full of laughs and cupcakes at Petey’s Preds Party

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e hadn’t even been at Petey’s Preds Party for five minutes when P.K. Subban, star defenseman for the Nashville Predators, enthusiastically introduced himself — “Hi, I’m Denzel Washington.” Dressed in black pants, a black button-up shirt and a black cowboy hat, P.K., one of the team’s biggest jokers, got his teammates laughing as he pretended to be the star of The Magnificent Seven. And that was just the beginning of the good times.

The evening honored Brent Peterson, the team’s assistant coach who had to step down from his position in 2011 due to advancing Parkinson’s disease. Brent, who’s still an adviser for the Predators, has been very open about his experience — recounted in his 2013 book, My Toughest Faceoff: My Life in Hockey and My Battle With Parkinson’s Disease — and for the past six years, the organization has gone all out to celebrate Peterson, raise money for the Nashville Predators Foundation and raise awareness of Parkinson’s.

Several of the players and members of the coaching staff were in attendance, happily posing for photos, signing jerseys and mingling. Center Ryan Johansen confirmed that his leg, which was seriously injured in the midst of last year’s playoffs, is feeling strong and ready for a new season, and defenseman Roman Josi laughed and admitted he had no idea what was in store when questioned about rumors that he may be the team’s next captain.

All dolled up for the party, Bridgestone Arena was barely recognizable; dozens of tables draped with blue and gold linens stood atop the covered ice rink. As people filled their plates at the buffet tables, others settled into their seats for a performance from hilarious comedian and Nashville native Nate Bargatze, along with words from head coach Peter Laviolette, the recently retired Vernon Fiddler, Scott Hamilton and the evening’s honoree, among others.

Though last season’s historic playoff run may have ended with heartbreak, the teammates all appeared to be energized and ready for a fresh start. Welcome back to Smashville!

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Falling on the heels of hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the luncheon was a perfect time to talk about the far-reaching efforts of the Red Cross. Amy Grant opened the program with a song and a prayer, and Amy Waller, regional chief development officer, spoke on behalf of other Red Cross officers who had been deployed to disaster areas. Katie Crumbo, the Nashville Area Tiffany Circle chair, welcomed three members of the Nashville Fire Department to the luncheon, all of whom were informative and entertaining table-mates.

Due to the storms in Charleston, South Carolina, the guest speaker was not able to be there. Karen Brack, who has more than 35 years of service in the fire industry and who is the first female fire chief of the city’s fire department, is also a member of Charleston’s Tiffany Circle. From her flooded backyard, she called in to speak with Katie and Barbara Bovender and to share her passion for prevention with everyone. Karen expressed that the most valuable thing the Red Cross does is alleviate suffering following disasters by providing victims a safe place to stay and by meeting essential needs. It is house fires that make up 90 percent of those responses, she said, while stressing the importance of the Tiffany Circle’s “Sound the Alarm, Save a Life” campaign.

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With the pristine beaches and quaint coastal communities of 30A just 450 miles away, it's no surprise so many Nashville couples and families have chosen the idyllic strip for their second homes. The walkable neighborhoods, picturesque views and charming restaurants and boutiques make the area a desirable place for a vacation house or condo, and with impeccable design, these interiors are just as dreamy and inviting as their seaside surroundings. Step inside the chic confines of homes in Alys Beach, Inlet Beach and Seaside and start dreaming about where you want your second home to be.

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While pillows and rugs have a vintage or faraway pedigree, Hannah sourced new lighting fixtures that evoke a different place and time, such as the steampunk ceiling fans in the third floor bunk room.

Undoubtedly, the impressive pair of custom Ro Sham Beaux chandeliers (page 57) that preside over the generously sized dining table are the stars of the open living area on the main floor, if not the entire house.

The oversized terrace is located off the third floor bunk room and accessible by stairs or elevator. By completing this rooftop space with a mini-kitchen, grill and built-in TV â&#x20AC;&#x201D; plus more throw pillows â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Hannah created a spot perfect for entertaining family and friends that also happens to be an ideal way to spend a quiet afternoon taking in the 180-degree Gulf views.

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“I love a clean white palette and like to add the texture and layers in found pieces,” says Hannah. To achieve that, she used some of her favorite block print textiles from Les Indiennes and John Robshaw, rugs found in vintage stores and oversized photographic prints to add interest to the white walls, oak floors, cabinetry and countertops in the light-filled home.

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practical Beauty in Inlet Beach This haven in Inlet Beach is the second home to a Nashville family of four and was built to accommodate their large extended family that visits at holidays.

Hannah Crowell of Crowell + Co. Interiors — who was brought in at the early framing stages of the build — made changes to the existing plans to ensure the 3,000-square-foot house would have an open and clean feel and plenty of personality. The result is a vacation home that is beautiful yet very practical.

Not wanting to create a typical beach house, Hannah used block prints and colors — a subtle nod to her client’s childhood in India — that organically come together for a modern, bright feel. Hannah says, “My job is to find that perfect balance between form and function, and I feel like we got it right with this one!”

by Holly Hoffman Photographs by Caroline Allison

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Part of Alys Beach’s Somerset collection, the home was a new construction, allowing Brad to select the finishes, lighting fixtures and mirrors. With shellstone as the base finish, Brad upgraded the kitchen and master bath counters to Calacatta marble and chose custom lighting fixtures and mirrors for the entire home for a more personalized and refined result.

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Casual Elegance in Alys Beach When it came time to design this Alys Beach retreat, the owners — parents of five children — knew they wanted it to feel different than the richer, darker hues found in their Nashville home. They teamed up with interior designer Brad Ramsey, who had recently designed their basement in Nashville, for the project. Wanting to incorporate the all-white aesthetic that Alys is known for yet make the house functional for a large and active family, Brad chose neutral tones and durable fabrics for a casual elegant feel. Feminine touches and subtle hints of color add a softness throughout the house, and custom pieces, such as a delicate seashell chandelier in the master bedroom and handmade shell panels framing the outdoor patio, are a sophisticated way to pay homage to the beach location without overdoing it. Featuring four bedrooms, a bonus room, and a courtyard equipped with a fireplace, grill, sectional, television and casual dining area, the house is an entertaining dream, striking the perfect balance between sophistication and comfort.

by Nancy Floyd Photographs by Jack Gardner

To accommodate the family’s five children, built-in bunks were added to the boys’ and girls’ rooms, which neighbor one another, giving everyone their own space and leaving plenty of extra room for friends to sleep over.

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A true turnkey project, Brad and his team made sure the house was fully stocked and ready for the family to enjoy upon their first visit. That included selecting all of the bedding, towels, linens, glassware and dishware and ensuring that everything was clean and in its proper place when they arrived.

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Contemporary Comfort in Inlet Beach When Mark Humphreys decided to build The Pointe, a 68-unit condominium property on 30A, it was a project he took very seriously. As an early homeowner in neighboring Rosemary Beach — where he purchased the third house under construction in the community 15 years ago — he felt a responsibility to contribute something beautiful to the thoroughfare. “This is a very personal project to me,” he says. “I spent more time on this property than any other property; 30A is a very special place.”

Drawing inspiration from world-class resorts across the Caribbean, Mark wanted to create a resort lodging development that felt hip and modern but still respectful to Rosemary Beach. The building’s white exterior, accented by chrome and natural wood, feels clean and contemporary, with natural vegetation surrounding the property and a tropical-inspired pool deck filled with palm trees at the center. For the interiors of the two- and three-bedroom condos, HPA Design Group continued the chic, Caribbean-inspired aesthetic with a neutral palette, modern furniture and an open floor plan. The Pointe, which opened earlier this year, won an Aurora Award from The Southeast Building Conference for the Best Multi-Family Housing Community.

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The kitchen countertops were made from recycled materials, and all 68 units feature gas cooktops.

The kitchens come equipped with state-of-the-art appliances and are fully stocked with cookware and utensils, making it a breeze for guests to prepare or cater in a meal.

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Soft hues of white, cream, gray and tan blend seamlessly to create a calming oasis in the master suite.

Shutters above the soaking tub open to the bedroom, a design touch that was inspired by a resort in California.

To continue the “clean, open feel,” designer Chelsea DoraShibley chose white leather for the bar stools and dining chairs and a neutral fabric for the sofas. All of the furniture — both interior and exterior — comes from Restoration Hardware, one of Mark’s personal favorites for its universal appeal and timeless design.

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A Private Retreat in Seaside Rozanne Jackson of The Iron Gate began her renovation to this Seaside home with a sense of escape and calmness in mind. The Nashville-based owners were looking for a peaceful getaway from their busy lives, and so this pursuit of serenity was of utmost importance. To achieve this, Rozanne chose an all-white palette. “[It] instantly clears the mind,” she says. “Textures play an important role to achieve a successful all-white palette. What makes this work is the use of all natural materials. They must be perfectly balanced.”

And Rozanne has certainly achieved that balance. The textures in the plank floors, walls and ceilings add intrigue to the simple, clean aesthetic while items such as the driftwood lamp and root coffee table — one of Rozanne’s favorite finds for this project — add warmth.

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Outdoor living abounds at this Seaside hideaway. Two spacious screen porches — one that welcomes you to the home and one just off the kitchen, complete with dining table perfect for family dinners — provide the ideal environment to unwind, and a porch with two chaise lounges off one of the upstairs bedrooms is the perfect secluded escape.

Pops of turquoise and green are incorporated throughout the home, whether it be through a vintage map of the area, a book resting on a coffee table or a gorgeous fiddle-leaf fig. “All interiors need things of interest,” Rozanne says. “It gives a home a personality.”

Perhaps the biggest surprise — and a major selling-point, as if another one was even needed — is a roof hatch in the master suite that opens onto a private terrace with stunning views. “It’s like finding a secret hideaway to escape to and capture a view of the ocean and the town of Seaside,” says Rozanne.

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Dennis and Fletcherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice of blue and white confirms that the traditional color scheme is indeed making a comeback. In the master bedroom, rich navy and white stripes in the rug and pillow shams are balanced by subtle trims used for window panels and bed coverings. The color scheme continues in the main living area where timeless porcelain blends perfectly with layered area rugs and custom window treatments and pillows.

The Greek key pattern of the pendant lights inspired an Asian theme. The graphic motif, one of the oldest in design, mixes well with the meandering designs in the Chinese porcelain and linen window treatments. The blue and white palette, common to both cultures, unites the combination of patterns. No detail is overlooked â&#x20AC;&#x201D; even the votive candles have a Greek key design.

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A Flawless Getaway at The Lucian in Alys Beach When developers of Alys Beach announced construction of The Lucian, Fletcher Foster and Dennis Johnson jumped at the chance to snap up one of only eight residences in the four-story condominium, which looks across Highway 30A. Enticed by the stunning Gulf views, they bought the lone one bedroom in the building and only recently moved into their flawless getaway, which they appropriately named “Sea Suite.”

Both men have impeccable taste and began combing through their favorite antique stores in Nashville, Franklin, Leiper’s Fork and Destin in search of special pieces to repurpose for their new retreat. They also purchased three impressive pendant lights with a modified Greek key pattern that would inspire the overall theme. Finally, they decided on the classic color combination of blue and white for fabrics and accessories. The result is a setting that is sophisticated yet breezy and the ultimate tranquil escape.

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While waiting for construction to finish, the two had no trouble finding unique pieces to repurpose.

Antique shutters backed with mirrors, vintage corbels topped with marble slabs and vintage Italian chairs with the original Greek key patterned fabric flank a vintage bamboo valance now used as a shelf.

In the bathroom, a 1920s bathing suit becomes art when placed in a shadow box made of reclaimed wood.

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Hays Brandon and Houston Estes, both Nashvillians, met through a mutual friend at a happy hour in July 2015. They began dating in January 2016 and became engaged the following June. In February at First Presbyterian Church, they married. The bride’s pastor, the Rev. Mark DeVries, officiated with his son, who was also Houston’s classmate, the Rev. Adam DeVries. A pipe organ, bagpipes and Sacred Heart Trio provided the wedding music.

Hays wore a Modern Trousseau gown with layers of lace and three-quarter length sleeves and carried a bouquet of white orchids. Her sister and sole attendant, Alexandra Brandon Guisinger, wore a long emerald green dress. Houston dressed in white

tie and his best man, William Patrick Ortale IV, wore black tie.

The Brandons hosted a reception at the Country Music Hall of Fame. J. Kent Freeman Floral Designs of Jackson, Tennessee, decorated with white flowers against a navy and gold palette, and Dori Thornton Waller of The Social Office helped plan the event.

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the navy and gold theme of the reception. Latenight snacks were fried chicken biscuits and doughnut holes served with custom labeled “Houston and Hays” Coke bottles.

The couple left immediately for a tour of California with stops in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Carmel, Napa and San Francisco. They now live in Belle Meade where Hays is in marketing at The Coca-Cola Company and Houston is in commercial insurance with Lloyd’s. Hays is a graduate of Harpeth Hall and Southern Methodist University. Houston is a graduate of Franklin Road Academy and Samford University.

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Diner Days What’s cooking at Elliston Place Soda Shop and The Mockingbird

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Raise your hand if your dad took you for milkshakes at this landmark eatery across the street from the maternity ward to celebrate the birth of your new sibling. Now raise your hand if think that’s an idea you might roll into your own family tradition. For almost 80 years, Nashvillians have been slurping shakes and sundaes and clearing meat-and-three plates amid the black and white tiles and neon lights of this iconic soda fountain. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, you can wake up on Elliston Place with fried eggs, pancakes, country ham and chicken-fried steak or fuel up for a night on the Rock Block with a hand-patted burger on a bun from Charpier’s Bakery, a fried shrimp po’ boy or a catfish platter. No matter what time of day you’re there, save room for a soda fountain treat, whether it’s a malt, a freeze, a float, a shake or a split. There’s no need to wait for the stork to arrive to celebrate great traditions.

The Bird is the Word. No, that’s not just to say that the north end of the Gulch is chirping about the collaboration between The Mockingbird founders Mikey Corona and Brian Riggenbach and their longtime friend from Chicago, Maneet Chauhan. It’s actually the name of a dish — chicken-fried chicken with chorizo gravy and salsa verde mashed potatoes — on the playfully inventive menu of this modern-day diner. Other whimsical names such as Rice, Rice Baby (pimento cheese arancini), Don’t Worry, Brie Happy (grilled cheese with brie, jalapeño jam and chimichurri), In Pie We Crust (coq au vin pot pie), and What’s Kraken (octopus with chorizo, black sesame spread and toast from Provence) convey immediately that The Mockingbird is pulling culinary notes from around the world and singing them with unique and ebullient flair.

A few years ago, there was a rumor that the store was shutting down.

Fortunately, the death of Elliston Place Soda Shop was greatly exaggerated, thanks to new owner Skip Bibb, who stepped in to take the helm after Charles Galbreath and the original owner, the late Lynn Chandler. Skip expanded the hours, so the soda shop opens for breakfast Monday through Saturday and serves through dinner.

General manager Mikey Corona and chef Brian Riggenbach, a veteran of Food Network’s Chopped, bring strong backgrounds in arts and design to their culinary careers, visible in the stunning décor of their diner’s many spaces. Located in the same building near the Gulch that houses Maneet Chauhan’s other two endeavors — Tánsu˘o and Chauhan Ale & Masala House — The Mockingbird marries motifs of Mikey’s Texas upbringing with sleek hints of Art Deco design. And that’s to say nothing of the Window of Delicious Opportunity, a walkup window dispensing late-night tacos. After a mid-August opening, Mockingbird opens daily at 4 p.m., but stay tuned for expanded hours as soon as this charming new eatery gets wind beneath its wings.

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The Basics Name: Caroline Allison Website: carolineallison.com Education: MFA from School of the Art Institute of Chicago, bachelor’s from Sewanee, The University of the South Represented by: Zeitgeist Gallery See her work: The 404 Hotel and Kitchen, Music City Center, Wilder Etudes When did you know you wanted to be a photographer?

Like many young photographers, I learned early on that my camera allowed me to experience people and places I might not otherwise have access to. I had a fantastic art teacher in high school who emboldened me to explore and follow my curiosity and to find the unfamiliar in my own backyard. I would pore over monographs of work by Walker Evans, Emmet Gowin, John McWilliams, Berenice Abbott, William Eggleston and Robert Frank. Studying the work of those photographers — seeing the world through their eyes — made me realize that there was so much to be found in one’s immediate life.

What camera are you currently working with?

I have used a lot of different cameras over the years, but for this current body of work, I am using a 4-by-5 press camera. I like it for this project because it’s a slower process and allows me to really think my way through a shot before I make the exposure.

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An Undiscovered Secret Beauty and brains in the photography of Caroline Allison You don’t have to choose between smart and beautiful with Caroline Allison’s photographs. She blends two conventions of the medium — fine art and documentary — so well that it’s impossible to decide which is the weightier influence. Take “Mother Tree, Kentucky,” for example. The product of a recent trip to Adair County, Kentucky, the photo shows a treeline that’s captured at just the right moment. The photo is large format, which means it has the clarity and visibility of an image that hasn’t been enlarged — the negative is on a sheet of film rather than a roll — and the process is remarkably similar to what it would have been 100 years ago. But the story behind the image is how Caroline really makes her mark — the Mother Tree survived the chestnut blight of the early 1900s.

“This photo took 18 months of massaging a relationship with the landowners,” Caroline tells me during a recent conversation at her 12South studio.

“It’s in a secret location because they’re so rare that the owners don’t want to attract attention.”

The chestnut blight wiped out every chestnut tree in Tennessee, and by 1930, all the trees were diseased. This particular tree was an undiscovered secret for years — something Caroline attributes to its location between farms.

“It’s on a boundary,” she says, smiling to emphasize the symbolism of what she’s about to say. “That was its protection.”

With such a heavy history, the simple elegance of the photograph is even more impressive. The airy clouds cover the sky with a wash of color that almost seems purple, like the water lilies in a painting by Claude Monet. But the tree is so visually unremarkable that the photograph never feels staged or trite. Its significance is only hinted at with its prominent position and the way the sun shines through its branches.

“I got romantic with that little blink of light,” says Caroline. “But I feel like it deserved it.”

“Mother Tree, Kentucky” Believed to be one of the oldest surviving American chestnut trees to have escaped the chestnut blight of the early 20th century, its precise location remains undisclosed due to concerns about its preservation. Recent efforts to reintroduce a blight-resistant variety are largely a result of research done around this particular tree.

“Slickaway Road” Considered to be one of the first communities formed by emancipated slaves, some believe this Underground Railroad stop in Kentucky was called Slickaway because slaves would “slick away” to freedom in Ohio.

“Meritex” Underground storage warehouse located in a converted coal mine in Cumberland Furnace, Tennessee.

by Laura Hutson photograph by Daniel meigs

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Earlier this year, on a perfect 75-degree day, I had temporary custody of a brand spanking new Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400. This beautiful little two-door coupe is a driver’s car and was a delight all week long ... not nearly enough time to delve into all this little rocket has to offer.

The seven-speed transmission and powerful turbo-charged engine delivering 400 horsepower, the Q60 has sufficient oomph to meet virtually any need or challenge and more power than other cars in its class (including the BMW 4 Series). With a seemingly endless number of adaptive steering and assistance options to suit condition and driver, it’s literally possible to design your own driving experience every time you get behind the wheel.

While I was not able to truly plumb the depths of all the car offers or really have the chance to wind it out during my all-too-short time with the car, I did enjoy spirited bursts of tire-squealing as I navigated tight corners on several on- and off-ramps.

Those episodes were momentarily thrilling and offered a glimpse of what a full-bore drive might feel like.

Just ask my passengers who were hanging on for dear life.

The beautiful carbon fiber trimmed interior is absolutely gorgeous. The seats are comfortable with eight-way leather-appointed power adjustments, temperature control, lumbar support and side bolsters for the driver. (Don’t passengers need lumbar support too?)

The base price of the nicely appointed Q60 is $51,300. The Technology package, which includes all manner of driver-assistance warnings, comes in at an additional $1,800. The Direct Adaptive Steering package — which affects a driver’s steering feel as the car automatically adjusts to terrain, road surface and driving conditions — comes in at $1,000. The Driver Assistance package, which includes safety features including Blind Spot Warning and Predictive Forward Collision Warning, totals $2,250. Finally, the Premium Plus package — with Infinity In Touch services, navigation, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and remote engine start — adds another $2,250.

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Final Touch The luxurious finishes of the O’More Show House

Each fall, O’More College of Design showcases the talents of regional designers and esteemed alumni and highlights the latest interior design trends at the O’More Show House. This year will be no different when the newest house, painted all black and located in the Você development, opens to the public on Oct. 19. The 18 designers tasked with outfitting the interior are drawing inspiration from the Arts and Crafts-style architecture and the development for their finishes and furnishings. We stole a peek at the raw materials and accents being used by the design team to add interest and appeal to what is sure to be another breathtaking Show House.

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DESIGN NOTES: The vintage brass tray (1) is being used in the library, designed by Kimberly Kelly, and is a representation of brass finishes found throughout the home. Kimberly is also adding a fresh pop of color with Roman shades in a newly released fabric from Robert Allen (8). | For the dining room, Jonathan Savage is covering the walls with a metallic abstract wallpaper (2) and contrasting it with a rich blue plaster tile (7) on the ceiling. | The charcoal hexagon tiles (11) in the master bath were one of the first things selected for the house and served as the inspiration for the exterior color of the home. | Gray is a prevalent hue throughout the home, and a variety of modern patterned tiles from Stone Source Nashville were selected as a nod to the progressive change and growth of Nashville. The patterned hexagonal tiles (3) in the scullery are being paired with a metallic Ann Sacks backsplash (10), and a similar style tile can be found in the upstairs guest bathroom (5). | Shou Sugi Ban (4), a Japanese technique of scorching and preserving wood, is being used for a sculpture pedestal in the library to give it a textured black finish. | To contrast the dark hues and moodiness of the house, bright accents, like white marble and porcelain tiles (6, 9), are used to freshen up the walls of the master bath and laundry room, and the Beechwood oak pre-finished floors (12) lighten up the main level.

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Baffled and Bewildered The wedding from purgatory

i once read of an English wedding that included the pageboy’s epileptic fit, the collapse of the groom’s mum, a guest who learned of her father’s death during the ceremony and — at the reception afterward — two children who suffered head wounds that required stitches. The Daily Mail dubbed it: “The wedding from hell.”

The recent nuptials of Spouse’s nephew in our hometown of Cincinnati were, by comparison, merely purgatorial, no EMT or grief counseling involved.

For starters, Professor dithered over interrupting our planned vacation in San Francisco until the only available flight from SFO was a Frontier red-eye. This “no-frills” airline, after ticket purchase, requires an extra $45 to secure a seat with leg room. Cabins feature seatbacks with a cavity instead of a video screen and nothing in the pocket but barf bags.

The sole free refreshment is water.

We were greeted at Frontier’s check-in desk by signage: “Sorry we missed you. We’ll be back 30 minutes before our next scheduled departure.”

(Their schedule is generally optimistic. This Frontier flight had an ontime average of less than 50 percent.)

Our 9:45 p.m. flight finally took wing after midnight. We arrived at CVG as the sun shone in full flush on the Ohio River.

After a nap and tour of youthful haunts, we drove to the ceremony at the Behringer-Crawford Museum.

The secular setting, a house museum known for its Christmas display of

toy trains, raised eyebrows among the most mature — read: most Catholic — of the Kreyling clan.

Eyebrows climbed higher when the minister appeared sans clerical collar. Faces registered bewilderment over the bride’s lack of a veil, any visible back to her dress, over the groom and his men shod in brown dress shoes — worn without socks.

The service was vaguely Christian, the Bible only alluded to, and casual.

In his homily, the minister addressed the bride and groom, their mothers and the guests in general as “you guys.” The musical accompaniment mixed the kind of melodic pop the Carpenters made famous with more religious fare. “Ave Maria” was rendered on a guitar.

The reception was equally laidback. There was no receiving line.

Guests ignored the caterers’ attempts to herd the hungry to the buffet by table number and foraged randomly among the fried chicken, roast beef and stacks of what Spouse calls “Lego cheese.” This being Cincinnati, there were no vegan or gluten-free dishes and more beer than Barefoot wine.

We searched in vain for a wedding cake. We found, on a table near the doorway, platters of iced confections the size of tennis balls mounted on lollipop sticks. As we passed by on our way to the exit, my sister-in-law asked, “Do you think we’re supposed to eat them or take them home as souvenirs?” I shrugged, grabbed a stick and headed out.

by Christine Kreyling

Christine Kreyling writes about architecture, urban and interior design, with the occasional detour into narratives about her dogs and cats. She’s the author of several books about Nashville’s architectural and planning history, but is most widely known as the oldest living writer for the Nashville Scene.

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Back to Class Bringing learning to life with TPAC’s education programs I’m standing on the stage of War Memorial Auditorium ready to throw a “jump rope” of crepe paper into the air as a group of local teachers circles around. I toss it high, hoping the wind from several fans will catch it and blow it away. Does it fly away? Well, not far at all, but that’s not the point. The point is to learn educational strategies to help bring art into local classrooms. And although we’re not teachers, our entire Nfocus team was invited to participate in a training workshop for educators offered through the Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Humanities Outreach in Tennessee (HOT).

We joined a group of teachers participating in one of HOT’s ArtSmart Arts Integration Institutes, multi-day workshops designed to empower teachers to use arts performances as a basis for classroom projects. This year, HOT will be bringing productions of Sleeping Beauty and Air Play to TPAC for students in second to fourth grades. Teachers from Metro and surrounding counties attend these workshops to discover ways to make creative connections across the academic curriculum based on the performances their classes will see.

Teaching artist Amanda Roche, who leads the workshop, could have been speaking another language with the terms “expansive” versus “contractive” and “breaking the fourth wall” as she reviewed the morning lesson on Sleeping Beauty for our team. But at this afternoon session, there would be no words at all. We were learning about problem-solving using Air Play, an abstract, nonverbal, circus-style performance conceived and performed by Acrobuffos, a husbandand-wife team.

In Air Play, the performers use air currents, balloons and large swaths of fabric to create the scene and tell a visually stunning story of a sibling rivalry. On our stage, for our much smaller production, we have a circle of fans, balloons, crepe paper and parachute cloth to try to do the same. We begin familiarizing ourselves with the air currents by standing in a circle around a cluster of fans and seeing how different materials react to the wind. Everyone takes a turn moving through the circle, some waving streamers over the air stream, others tossing balloons between the fans. We conclude this part of the session with a parachute — much like the ones we used to play with in gym class — and wave it up and down over the fans.

Next, we divide into small groups to try to tell a story using the “foreign” theories from the morning’s lesson. That’s where my crepe paper jump rope comes in.

It’s also where we learn that our art director, Heather Pierce, has a hidden talent for acting! Every group must assign roles to each member — actors, directors, tech crew — and must create, direct and perform a nonverbal play utilizing an assortment of props and the air currents from the fans.

The foundation for these lessons in the Arts Integration Institutes and the

heart of ArtSmart is aesthetic education, a teaching philosophy that addresses multiple educational goals through the study and live experience of a work of art.

Each lesson includes inquiry (the creative challenge), art-making (exploring and collaborating to solve a problem), and reflection (describing choices and recognizing solutions). While these terms may sound abstract, they equip teachers with the necessary skills to create lessons that make art accessible and meaningful to students. Teachers consistently report the value of the workshops and of learning how to integrate the performances into their curriculum. They report gains in students’ imagination, problem-solving skills, critical thinking abilities and selfexpression, and sometimes they discover hidden abilities.

The Arts Integration Institutes are a small, yet important, part of the impact of HOT. For 25 years, HOT has served as the TPAC education program to provide teachers and students with high-quality, educational art. Each season, HOT brings outstanding performances to school groups to complement curriculums and provides free lesson plans and other resources including in-school visits and ticket subsidies. Other exciting programs include Wolf Trap Early Learning Through the Arts, InsideOut for adults and Disney Musicals in Schools, which provides performance licenses at no cost to participating schools. Funds raised at the annual TPAC Gala support these programs as do vital monies from the Metro Arts Commission and the Tennessee Arts Commission.

In our workshop, after each group performs their original short play, we watch a filmed version of Air Play. The clever, funny and mesmerizing blend of storytelling and stagecraft in the production brings into focus some of the more abstract lessons and concepts that we’ve learned throughout the workshop. In one last group inquiry, art-making and reflection discussion, we see how these teachers are planning to build concepts from Air Play into their entire curriculum, brainstorming ways to apply the principles from the play into math, science and English lessons.

As we return to our offices in The Gulch, back into our world where we are much more comfortable observing rather than participating, the teachers begin building lesson plans based on what they learned at the workshop. Participating on that level may not come naturally to them, but it is an important part of their summer routine as they prepare for the coming school year. We came away from the workshop with an increased respect for the dedication and work of teachers and a better understanding of the breadth of TPAC’s education programs, particularly ArtSmart. (Also, we cannot wait to watch Air Play at TPAC in March 2018!)

To learn more about how TPAC is bringing learning to life with the arts or to discover ways to support their education programs, visit tpac.org/education.

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Don’t Believe Everything You Hear Debunking common wine myths

One of the most common myths is that wine can be judged by its legs.

The legs are the streams of wine that run down the inside of the glass after the wine has been splashed up on the edge of the glass. In Spain, they are called “tears” and the Germans call them “church windows.” This is probably due to their stained-glass effect in an otherwise clear glass.

Pompous wine bibbers comment on the legs as a way to determine quality. In reality, legs have nothing to do with quality and very little to do with flavor. The truth is the legs are determined by the difference in surface tension between the water and the alcohol in the wine. Next time someone comments on the legs of a glass of wine as a determinant of quality, you might remind them that like women or men, very little can be determined by legs.

A second myth I hear all the time is “the sulfites in wine give me a headache” or “organic wines don’t contain sulfites.” All wine contains sulfites.

They aren’t always being put in the wine, but they were always there.

The government decided that people should be warned, and so they are.

Mostly, this is to protect asthmatics’ adverse reaction to sulfites. Some say the warnings were mostly directed at sulfites sprayed on fresh vegetables to keep them from wilting. Wine can be made without adding sulfites, but when added, the government strictly controls how much. And they don’t give you a headache! All current studies and research suggest that wine headaches come from alcohol and histamines and the ability of the wine

drinker to metabolize the sugars in the wine. By the way — in addition to wine — beer, cookies, pizza, olives, sugar, shrimp and fruit all contain sulfites.

Another myth I’d like to debunk is that you can tell whether the wine will be good by looking at the cork.

Please, when you’re presented with a cork, look at it and then ignore it. Just because the sommelier puts the cork down beside you doesn’t mean you can tell anything from it. This practice started in the 1700s when the wineries started putting their names on the cork to prevent fraud. The idea was to compare the name on the cork with the name on the label to guarantee authenticity. A moist cork is no guarantee that the wine is good, and a dry cork doesn’t guarantee a bad bottle either. So, when you’re presented with the cork, you are looking for the name and vintage of the wine you ordered. That’s all.

Finally, when the waiter or sommelier says they will pull the cork out to give the wine some air, it is a waste of time. Letting a bottle sit open for a few minutes before it is served does very little. The air in the neck of the bottle just isn’t enough in the short term to have much impact on the wine. Decanting is the only way to aerate a wine properly. Both white and red wines can be decanted.

There are a lot of wine myths and urban myths, too. These are but a few that constantly resurface. Enjoy your wine, but don’t believe everything you hear — and watch out for the giant alligators in the New York sewers!

by TOm black

Tom Black is a local entrepreneur and one of the world’s most prominent and respected wine collectors. He loves sharing his knowledge about food and wine and can be found online at tomblackwine.com.

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Seeing is Believing While the store provides interior design services, Cassie says she and Jane Anne also love working with outside designers who “like that their clients can come in and sit on a Verellen sofa.

They can see the Baker fabrics in person. You don’t have to drive to Atlanta anymore or fly to New York.

You can see it right here.”

Brides can browse tabletop collections by Hermès — from the classic mosaic with the signature H to the Carnets d’Equateur, based on wildlife artist Robert Dallet’s work.

G&G Interiors

photographs by Daniel Meigs

Visitors to G&G Interiors’ new Nashville location can’t miss the massive white custom marble retail counter — dotted with vases overflowing with white roses, hydrangeas and orchids, porcelain trays filled with artisan jewelry and an oversized Italian candle artfully placed on a gold-rimmed cake stand. Overhead is the store’s focal point, two massive Hèrmes Saint-Louis crystal chandeliers dangling from the ceiling like ornate earrings, the kind reserved for only the most elegant of affairs. “Everything in here is beautiful,” says owner Jane Anne Pilkinton, “but I think these are sort of the icing on the cake.”

Having been a buyer for 15 years for G&G Interiors in Knoxville (owned by her sister Merri Lee Fox), Jane Anne was excited to combine forces with Merri Lee to open a home interiors store in Westgate Shopping Center. They approached family friend and retail veteran Cassie Sturdivant about managing the store. After years of running Turkish-T, Cassie had been staying home to raise her young son. “They called me,” says Cassie, “I guess when he was about 1, and I was like, ‘You’re the only people I’d come out of retirement for.’ ” The store is filled with beautiful indulgences for the home, including a curly lamb fur ottoman with twisted brass feet by designer Kelly Wearstler and a pale gray linen Verellen sectional piled high with more than a dozen overstuffed pillows, including one intricately embroidered by Dransfield & Ross. The store also carries work by artists including Robert Rea, Tommy Mitchell and Debra Hewitt.

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In addition to furniture, G&G carries an extensive selection of home accessories including Fornasetti candles from Italy. The scented candles are poured into glazed ceramic containers and painted bold colors in a variety of motifs, perhaps the most notable being the face of artist and designer Piero Fornasetti’s muse, opera singer Lina Cavalieri. “They really are pieces of art,” says Jane Anne. Once the candles are burned, she suggests using the containers to hold makeup brushes on a vanity or as a vase for flowers.

In one elaborate display on a large table near the retail counter, Fornasetti candles sit atop decoupage cake stands by designer John Derian. G&G also carries hand-painted ceramic pieces from the collaboration between John and Astier de Villatte. The French company is known for its scented candles and handmade ceramics in signature white — except for when John adds a pop of color. The store carries an extensive selection of the pearly white pieces, made of black terracotta clay and handcrafted entirely in Paris. Not surprisingly, G&G has a booming bridal registry.

With the holidays approaching, G&G has gift options galore. There’s a baby section (including a sweet Alicia Adams bunny hat), Anna Keeney matelassé linens and an intricately designed silver frame from Aerin Lauder’s home collection. The designer herself stopped by the store shortly after they opened and quickly became a customer. Their approach is the antithesis of hard sell. “We’re never aggressive when people come in here,” Jane Anne says. “We are just truly grateful when someone comes in and appreciates what we love.”

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Master of the House Expert etiquette advice from John Bridges

ProPerty ManageMent My new husband wants me to move into his family’s house. He and his former wife lived there almost until the divorce became final. It’s been in his family forever, so staying there was obviously not an option for her. We live in my house now. I like it just fine, especially the neighborhood. I’ve told him the move back to the old house will be just fine, provided we redecorate it — substantially. He says he’ll have to think about that because the house has “historical value.” As far as I’m concerned it just reeks of his previous wife.

What should I do? What should he do? —Anonymous, West Meade

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The smell of fresh paint should clear the air, shouldn’t it? The house probably has as much sentiment for your husband as historical value. (Is there a plaque in the front yard?) But you’ve probably got visions of the former lady of the house floating through the bedrooms after midnight.

Right now, your husband has plenty of houses to keep track of — one for you, one for him and maybe even one for the first wife, since she can’t live in the big house anymore. There’s important business to be handled, perhaps more important than either of you ever imagined. (Why not take the easy way out?

Just rip down the old manse and put in two dozen condos.)

You’re wanting to call the contractor while your husband is raising his own serious reservations about the redo. He’s unwilling to commit to anything, including the new colors. It might be time to change them again, I fear, before you even notice.

the heiress aPParent My decorator has retired. I love him, so I should have been paying attention.

His health was getting tenuous, but it crept up on me. We had a couple of projects under way, and he passed them along to his partner, whom I really don’t like — not her personality, not her style, not anything about her.

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A best friend on billable hours, a master at his game. He’s still in charge of his game, though, isn’t he? I assume he’ll continue to make a little off your project, as long as you stick — or figure you’re stuck — with the firm.

You’re not looking for another friend now. You’re looking for work you can live with — and a decorator whom you can bear. The projects are already under way. Are the colors picked? Is the paper up? Is the ottoman ordered?

If the work remains on the sketch table and isn’t up on the walls, you can have a chat with your old friend, as an act of cordiality. (Be sure to ask about his health.) Then feel perfectly free to let his partner go. If everything’s on order, you may have to pay for the return, but you’ll be happy paying the bills. It may be tough to cut the tiebacks, but it may be time.

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October 2017 01 What: Fall Harvest Dinner

For: The Horticultural Society of Middle Tennessee When: Sun., Oct. 1, 6 p.m.

Where: Cheekwood Tariff: $250 per VIP, $150 per person Info: hsmtn.org/harvestdinner

What: Public Schools Hall of 04 Fame Luncheon For: Nashville Public Education Foundation When: Wed., Oct. 4, 11 a.m.

Where: Omni Hotel Party note: Honoring Sheila Calloway, Joey Hatch, Valerie Malyvanh Jansen and Janet Miller Tariff: $200 per person Info: nashvillepef.org/hall-of-fame

05

What: Encore Society For: Nashville Ballet When: Thurs., Oct. 5, 5 p.m.

Where: The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet Co-chairs: Jacqueline Hutton, Sandra Lipman and Mary Spalding Info: nashvilleballet.com

05 What: Celebration of

Philanthropy For: YMCA of Middle Tennessee When: Thurs., Oct. 5, 6 p.m.

Where: City Winery Party note: Honoring Betty and Marty Dickens Info: ymcamidtn.org

05

What: Champagne & Chardonnay For: Nashville Wine Auction When: Thurs., Oct. 5, 6 p.m.

Where: Home of Caroline and Brandon Jenkins Co-chairs: Renée Chevalier and Rose Grindstaff Tariff: $125 per person Info: nashvillewineauction.com What: The Men’s Event

05 For: Nashville Wine Auction When: Thurs., Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Prima Co-chairs: Harvey Crouch, Jim Lewis and David Osborn Tariff: $250 per person Info: nashvillewineauction.com

05

For: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee When: Thurs., Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Sperry’s Cool Springs Tariff: $100 per person Info: franklinwinefestival.com What: Pearls & Pinstripes 06 For: Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence When: Fri., Oct. 6, 6 p.m.

Where: Nissan Stadium Co-chairs: Lester Demaree and Mollie Gass Tariff: $125 per person Info: tncoalition.org What: Tosca Premiere Dinner 07 For: Nashville Opera When: Sat., Oct. 7, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Waller penthouse Tariff: $100 per patron, $85 per person Info: nashvilleopera.org What: Once in a Blue Moon 07 For: The Land Trust for Tennessee When: Sat., Oct. 7, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Glen Leven Farm Co-chairs: Stephanie Conner and Elisabeth Willers Tariff: $125-250 per person Party note: Benefactors reception at 5:30 p.m.

Info: landtrusttn.org/bluemoon What: The Latin Party 07 For: Conexión Américas When: Sat., Oct. 7, 7 p.m.

Where: Cannery Ballroom Tariff: $50 per person Info: conexionamericas.org

12 What: Fall Leadership

Luncheon For: Young Leaders Council When: Thurs., Oct. 12, 11 a.m.

Where: Music City Center Tariff: $600 per table for 10, $50 per person Info: youngleaderscouncil.org

10 What: Voices of Freedom

For: End Slavery Tennessee When: Tues., Oct. 10, 7 p.m.

Where: Country Music Hall of Fame Tariff: $150 per person Info: endslaverytn.org

What: Franklin Wine Festival Vintners Dinner

For: Hospital Hospitality House When: Tues., Oct. 17, 11 a.m.

Where: Hutton Hotel Info: hhhnashville.org What: Nashville Jewish Film

17 Festival Opening Night

For: Nashville Jewish Film Festival When: Tues., Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Belcourt Theatre Tariff: $8-12 per person Info: nashvillejff.org

What: Wine & Swine 12 For: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation When: Thurs., Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m.

Where: City Winery Tariff: $75 per person Info: wineandswine.eventscff.org What: Southern Festival 13 of Books For: Humanities Tennessee When: Oct. 13-15 Where: War Memorial Plaza and Main Public Library Tariff: Gratis Info: humanitiestennessee.org What: Authors in 13 the Round For: Humanities Tennessee When: Fri., Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m.

Where: War Memorial Auditorium Co-chairs: Cyndee Martin and Trish Mixon Tariff: $200 per person Info: humanitiestennessee.org

18 What: Birthday Breakfast

For: Faith Family Medical Center When: Wed., Oct. 18, 7 a.m.

Where: Woodmont Christian Church Tariff: Gratis Info: faithmedical.org

18 What: O’More Designer Show House Preview Party For: O’More College of Design When: Wed., Oct. 18, 6 p.m.

Where: 1608 Windy Ridge Drive Tariff: $125 per person Info: omoreshowhouse.com

18 What: Business Hall of Fame

For: Junior Achievement When: Wed., Oct. 18, 6 p.m.

Where: Music City Center Party note: Honoring John Ferguson Tariff: $250 per person Info: janash.com/events/nbhf

What: Franklin Wine Festival

13 Grand Tasting

For: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee When: Fri., Oct. 13, 7 p.m.

Where: The Factory at Franklin Tariff: $89 per person in advance, $100 at door Info: franklinwinefestival.com

10 What: Symphony Fashion Show Kick-Off For: Nashville Symphony When: Tues., Oct. 10, 6 p.m.

Where: Home of Cynthia and Dave Arnholt Co-chairs: Lorie Duke and Birgitta Williamson Info: nashvillesymphony.com

17 What: Patrons Luncheon

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What: Jazzmania For: Nashville Jazz Workshop When: Sat., Oct. 14, 6 p.m.

Where: The Factory at Franklin Tariff: $250 per patron, $150 per person Info: jazzmania.nashvillejazz.org

17 What: Nashville Jewish

Film Festival For: Nashville Jewish Film Festival When: Oct. 17-Nov. 11 Where: Belcourt Theatre Tariff: $8-12 per person Info: nashvillejff.org

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What: Concert for Cumberland Heights For: Cumberland Heights When: Wed., Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Ryman Auditorium Party note: VIP pre-party at the Hilton Nashville Downtown, 5 p.m.

Chair: Louise Mandrell Tariff: $2,500 per benefactor, $200-1,200 per patron, $32.5049.50 per person Info: cumberlandheights.org What: O’More Designer

19 Show House

For: O’More College of Design When: Oct. 19-Nov. 12 Where: 1608 Windy Ridge Drive Tariff: $20 per person Info: omoreshowhouse.com

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19 What: Academy for Women of

Achievement Awards For: YWCA Nashville When: Thurs., Oct. 19, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Omni Hotel Party note: Honoring Kaki Friskics-Warren, Deb Varallo, Ann Pruitt, Sheila Calloway, Laquita Stribling, Lee Ann Ingram and Crissy Haslam Co-chairs: Betty Price and Leigh Walton Tariff: $1,850 per table for 10, $200 per person Info: ywcanashville.com

19

What: Artclectic Patrons Party For: University School of Nashville When: Thurs., Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m.

Where: University School of Nashville Tariff: $125 per person Info: artclectic.org What: Martin Masters

20 Art Show and Sale

Opening Reception For: FiftyForward When: Fri., Oct. 20, 5 p.m.

Where: FiftyForward Party note: Featuring artist Frank Baggett Tariff: Gratis Info: themartincentertn.org What: Artclectic ArtBash 20 Community Party For: University School of Nashville When: Fri., Oct. 20, 5:30 p.m.

Where: University School of Nashville Tariff: Gratis Info: artclectic.org What: Light the Night 20 For: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society When: Fri., Oct. 20, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Nissan Stadium Info: lightthenight.org/events/ nashville

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What: World of Friendship For: Sister Cities of Nashville When: Fri., Oct. 20, 6 p.m.

Where: BMI Tariff: $75 per person Info: scnashville.org

20 What: One Night Only

For: Studio Tenn When: Fri., Oct. 20, 7 p.m.

Where: The Factory at Franklin Liberty Hall Tariff: $225-275 per person Info: studiotenn.com

For: The Onsite Foundation When: Tues., Oct. 24, 6 p.m.

Where: Marathon Music Works Party note: Presenting Troy Tomlinson with the Inspiration Award Tariff: $300 per person Info: inspirenashville.net

21 What: Artclectic and Popclectic Artisan Market For: University School of Nashville When: Sat., Oct. 21, 10 a.m.

Where: University School of Nashville Tariff: Gratis Info: artclectic.org

Tariff: $100 per VIP, $70 per person Info: tasteofnashville.com

24 What: Inspire Nashville

28 What: The Bike Thing

For: Daystar Counseling When: Sat., Oct. 28, 8 a.m.

Where: Natchez Trace at Garrison Creek Tariff: $35 per person, $100 per family Info: daystarcounseling.com

What: Conservancy Gala

25 Patrons Party

For: The Conservancy for the Parthenon and Centennial Park When: Wed., Oct. 25, 6 p.m.

Where: Home of Hope Stringer Tariff: $1,000 per household Info: conservancygala.com

28 What: TennSpeed: The Ride for Education For: Martha Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bryan Center When: Sat., Oct. 28, 8 a.m.

Where: Fontanel Info: marthaobryan.org

What: Haunted Museum

21 For: Tennessee State Museum When: Sat., Oct. 21, 10 a.m.

Where: Tennessee State Museum Tariff: Gratis Info: tnmuseum.org

What: Annual

26 Benefit Luncheon For: The Next Door When: Thurs., Oct. 26, 11:30 a.m.

Where: Music City Center Tariff: $800-2,500 per table for eight, $5,000-10,000 per two tables for eight Info: thenextdoor.org

21 What: Tennessee Beer and

Wine Festival For: Donelson and Hermitage nonprofits When: Sat., Oct. 21, 12 p.m.

Where: Two Rivers Mansion Tariff: $30-45 per person, $15 per designated driver Info: tnbeerfestival.com

21 What: Light the Nations

For: Thistle Farms When: Sat., Oct. 21, 4 p.m.

Where: 51st Avenue between Georgia and Illinois avenues Tariff: Gratis Info: lightthenations615.com

What: Hermitage Gala

26 Patrons Party

For: The Hermitage When: Thurs., Oct. 26, 6 p.m.

Where: Home of Lyn and Steve Cates Info: thehermitage.com What: Supper on the

26 Cumberland

For: Cumberland River Compact When: Thurs., Oct. 26, 6 p.m.

Where: River Center Tariff: $1,000 per table, $125 per person Info: cumberlandrivercompact.org

21 What: Green Ribbon Gala

For: Tennessee Voices for Children When: Sat., Oct. 21, 6 p.m.

Where: The Westin Nashville Party note: Black tie Tariff: $1,800 per table for eight, $250 per person Info: tnvoices.org

What: Hermitage Gala

27 For: The Hermitage

When: Fri., Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Omni Hotel Co-chairs: Lisa Manning and Laura Niewold Tickets: $1,500 per patron couple, $350 per person Info: thehermitage.com

22 What: Fall Crush

For: National MS Society When: Sun., Oct. 22, 4 p.m.

Where: Green Door Gourmet Tariff: $150 per person Info: nationalmssociety.org

27

What: Taste of Nashville For: The Phoenix Club of Nashville When: Fri., Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Rocketown

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What: El DĂ­a de los Muertos For: Cheekwood Estate & Gardens When: Sat., Oct. 28, 9 a.m.

Where: Cheekwood Tariff: $13-20 per person, gratis per member and child under 2 Info: cheekwood.org

29

What: Sunday in the Park For: Friends of Warner Parks When: Sun., Oct. 29, 11:30 a.m.

Where: Edwin Warner Park Ridge Field Co-chairs: Eliza Brunson and Susan Weathersby Tariff: $250 per person Info: warnerparks.org What: Sage Awards

30 For: Council on Aging When: Mon., Oct. 30, 11:30 a.m.

Where: Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Party note: Honoring Nancy Conway, Em Ghianni, Susan Huggins, Gwendolyn Vincent and FiftyForward Tariff: $700 per table for 10, $75 per person Info: coamidtn.org What: Comedy for a Cause

30 For: Rocketown

When: Mon., Oct. 30, 6 p.m.

Where: Rocketown Party note: Celebrating the life of Kitty Moon Emery Tariff: $250 per person Info: rocketown.com

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