a warm summer evening. Jessica Viner and Kate Satz will co-chair the 10th anniversary of the Literary Award Gala this November, honoring the work of Robert K. Massie. The ladies were eager to share their vision with the crowd, which, inspired by Robert’s writings about Imperial Russia, will have a decidedly regal influence. Malcolm and Martha Greenwood from Big Events will help bring the sophisticated and glamorous vision to life. We don’t want to give away all of the secrets but expect to see members of the Auction co-chairs Amy Liz Riddick, Nashville Ballet and an unforLorie Duke and Jody Hill gettable transformation of Ingram Hall! The atmosphere was chic, yet The Patrons Party will be hosted at comfortable, as guests packed varithe home of Margaret Ann Robinson ous rooms of Karen and Bruce and will include a conversation beMoore’s house, enjoying the ample tween Robert and John Seigenthaler. spread from Kristen Winston. The Invitations will be sent on October Swan Ball’s 2014 chairmen, Peggy 15 and as Margaret Ann’s daughter, Kinnard and Betsy Wilt, were on Libby Page, put it, “to get an invitahand with many committee memtion, you’ve got to be on the list and bers past and present, including to get on the list, you’ve got to write 2014 Auction co-chairmen Amy a check!” Liz Riddick, Lorie Duke and Jody The overwhelming sense of exHull. Also spotted were Ansel and citement and anticipation was eviJana Davis, Hilda McGregor, Meg dent throughout the well-read crowd Turner, Dave and Cynthia Arnthat included Karl Dean, Carol and holt, Gavin Duke, Randy Kinnard, Bobby Frist, Carrington and David Lucie and Lucius Carroll, TJ Wilt Fox, Kent Oliver, Townes Duncan, and Skeet and Julie Fleming. Lucy Haynes, Katy Varney, Ann and Owen Kelly, Ralph and Juli Mosley, Jean Ann Banker, Kaye and Roy Elam, Tricia Hastings, Tari Hughes, Neil Krugman and ike the attention-grabbing openLee Pratt, Kay and Keith Simmons ing of a good book, a great party and Kate and Jessica’s husbands Eric kicks off with a host of fun-filled Satz and Daniel Viner. events guaranteed to pique interest and garner support. Such was the case at the Preface Party, an elegant cocktail party to jump-start the festivities leading up to this year’s Literary s Cheekwood enters one of the Award Gala in support of the Nashbusiest seasons in its 53-year ville Public Library. No strangers to history, the beloved art museum and the importance of the written word, botanical gardens is pleased to welKeith and Jon Meacham hosted the come a new member to the team. cocktail party in their stunning Belle After a yearlong search, Patrick Meade abode, welcoming guests for Larkin was recently named Senior cocktails and light hors d’œuvres on Vice President of Gardens and Facilities. Formerly the Executive Director of Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden in Southern California, Patrick relocated with his family to Nashville for the position at Cheekwood, an opportunity he calls “truly an honor.” To welcome the new VP, Cheekwood hosted an intimate reception at the Pineapple Room with the Garden Committee, the Search Committee and members of the Board. To celebrate both Patrick’s former home and his new one, the spread of food consisted of a California-inspired table of treats and some Tennessee offerings. The California fare inCo-chairs Kate Satz and cluded mini fish tacos, Cuban Jessica Viner sandwich sliders and avocado
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