Eager Anticipation

John and Catherine Tumminello, Justin Tam

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The fun begins at the Conservancy Gala Patrons Party

The outpouring of support for the Centennial Park Conservancy and the final Conservancy Gala was certainly evident at the Patrons Party. Attendees filled the gorgeous Belle Meade home of Ellen Martin and Gerry Nadeau for a fun-filled yet sentimental evening. Ellen was the perfect person to host the night as she chaired the second Gala with her daughter Phyllis Fridrich and has served as an honorary chair along with Nancy Hearn, Hope Stringer and the late Clare Armistead.

Co-chairs Laura Niewold and Sandra Lipman welcomed everyone at the door and thanked them for their support before directing them to the dining room, where a tempting array of items in the silent auction were on display. Undoubtedly, the most sought-after lot was four 50-yard-line tickets to the upcoming UT-Georgia football game with three-nights’ accommodations in Athens, and bidding was fierce even though it would take place the same day as the Gala. When the donation was made, no one could have imagined that this game would be one of the most highly anticipated in college football.

The party continued outside under the tented terrace where guests sipped Champagne and enjoyed passed appetizers from Kristen Winston Catering. In the crowd, past chairs and longtime advocates for the fundraiser played guessing games as to what surprises Laura, Sandra and Centennial Park Conservancy’s Founding President Sylvia Rapoport had in store for the Gala. During a brief program, the trio, along with Conservancy President John Tumminello, didn’t drop any hints, but they did thank everyone for their dedication to the organization and credited Sylvia, whose vision and drive led to the founding of the nonprofit more than two decades ago.

The evening was a big victory for the Conservancy in more ways than one. The football tickets eventually sold for $12,000, which will go toward the projects and programs in Centennial Park.

BY HOLLY HOFFMAN PHOTOGRAPHS BY DANIEL MEIGS

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Karyn Frist, Barbara Bovender Co-chairs Laura Niewold and Sandra Lipman

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Inside Nashville’s French beauty haven

With a loyal clientele of musicians, actors, moms, and CEO’s, Lily Thuresson and Summer Moore have been the go-to aestheticians in Nashville for over 15 years.

Since opening in 2020 as Tennessee’s exclusive dayspa partner for the coveted, French skincare line— Biologique Recherche, luxe & luna has quickly developed a cult following of its own!

Although the two cofounders recently closed their books to new clients, please don’t panic. They each have a wait list and the other aestheticians on sta have been meticulously trained to perform all Biologique Recherche facials, including the world famous, Remodeling Face Lift Machine (RFM).

Referred to as “Pilates for the face”, RFM uses 3 micro currents plus high frequency to visibly lift and sculpt muscles while oxygenating the complexion to reduce pores and breakouts, and lymphatic drainage to eliminate pu ness. With the goal of approachable luxury, the spa was designed to give guests a feeling of being away, possibly at a boutique hotel in London or Paris.

“Providing Nashville with something beautiful and special is our primary focus. We absolutely adore our clients and want everyone who walks through our door to feel cherished,” says cofounder, Summer Moore.

With new skincare additions including Valmont of Switzerland’s Energy of the Glaciers facial and Morpheus8, you can always expect a completely personalized experience tailored to serve you.

Most requested winter treatments include the Luxe Massage with soothing hot stones and aromatherapy, the Biologique Recherche Cryo Facial for hydration and rming, and DiamondGlow’s full-body anti-aging exfoliation.