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Contents July 2022 | Vol. xxix, No. 7

parties

Editorial

features

founding editor

Herbert Fox, Jr. managing editor

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associate editor

Holly Hoffman social correspondent

Gloria Houghland

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contributors

Beth Alexander, John Bridges, Whitney Clay, Geert De Lombaerde, Carrington Fox, Laura Hutson Hunter, Sandy Nelson, Ellen Pryor, Jennifer Puryear, Megan Seling, Varina Willse

Insider’s View

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Hermitage Spring Outing welcomes historian Jennifer Boswell Pickens

Jonathan Sims

Best Place to Bid

An exclusive interview with Swan Ball designer Ken Fulk 52

The Swan Ball Auction Party roars back better than ever 18

art director

Heather Pierce

Under the Tent A special look at the preparations and production for the 2022 Swan Ball

A Strong Foundation The inaugural Titans Foundation Dinner kicks off with a fun, star-filled event

Art

Absolutely Entertaining

departments

senior photographer

Eric England staff photographer

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contributing photographers

Michael W. Bunch, Matt Masters, Jen McDonald Production graphic designers

Until Proven Innocent

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Christie Passarello

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Olivia Moye Britton marketing and promotions manager

Robin Fomusa Advertising publisher

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advertising solutions consultants

Sue Falls, Richard Jacques, Michael Jezewski, Deborah Laufer, Carla Mathis, Heather Cantrell Mullins, Mike Smith, Niki Tyree, Alissa Wetzel, Keith Wright Chelon Hasty Jada Goggins, Audry Houle

circulation manager

Gary Minnis Business president

Frank Daniels III

Sixty Years Young 74

advertising solutions associates

Pencil In Mark your calendar for these upcoming events

The Swan Ball is back bigger and better than ever

sales operations manager

Circulation

Coming Home 73

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Nsider Tiffany Circle Spring Gathering, Stradivarius Society Dinner and more

The Swan Ball Patrons Party returns to Cheekwood

Jennifer Trsinar Jezewski

Step Inside Belmont University’s new Fisher Center for the Performing Arts is a technical and aesthetic triumph

Rave Ruffview The Nashville Humane Association throws a rave for the pups at Unleashed 2022

events and marketing director

Local Flavor Five local ice cream shops to help beat the summer heat

Dancing for Hope Dancing for Safe Haven has a record-breaking night at the Omni

graphic designer /production coordinator

Behind the Scenes Getting to know Page & Windrow’s Dana Windrow

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Mary Louise Meadors, Tracey Starck

Marketing

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Tennessee Innocence Project gives wrongfully convicted prisoners a second chance at freedom

Daniel Meigs

Best Behavior Expert etiquette advice from John Bridges

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Nretrospect Looking back at Libby Page’s entertaining upbringing

chief financial officer

Todd Patton IT director

John Schaeffer Owner FW Publishing, LLC

Bill Freeman

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ON THE COVER

Mish Tworkowski and Ken Fulk photographed by Daniel Meigs at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens. For more about the Swan Ball, turn to page 37.

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Since that first Name: Dana Windrow wedding, the in-deProfession/Title: Lead event planner mand pair has proand designer for Page & Windrow Event duced a multitude of Planning events in numerous Hometown: Cronulla, Sydney, Australia places across the Zip Code: 37215 country. Today, Dana Years in Nashville: 10 fabulous years handles all the details this December! and production, and Number of guests at the largest Libby — whom Dana event you’ve planned: Over 1,000 calls “my grounding force for the company” — provides the “historic wisdom” of the nuances that surround the event industry in this region. Page & Windrow most recently served as the planner for the 2022 Swan Ball and producer of designer Ken Fulk’s concept, and they pulled together an army of the area’s best vendors to put on the white-tie gala for 675 people last month.

As large and multifaceted as the Ball was, Dana also loves intimate weddings because there are so What are some of the most memorable many details that can be executed perfectly with a events you’ve planned? One of the first smaller crowd, and she hopes that the idea of Southern weddings I worked on had a polo party as the bridesmaids/groomsmen lunsmaller events will get their moment to shine now cheon. It was fabulous and so them! Getting that the pandemic is slowly coming to an end. to work with the team at Yellowstone Club in There are many at-home parties and a fabulous Montana to create destination celebrations of wedding at the Frist Art Museum on the horizon, detailed events [set against one of my favorite but when Dana isn’t planning for others, she’s fobackdrops in the U.S.] is always such a fun cusing on her family — Robert and two-year-old privilege for incredibly loving clients. A children’s birthday party with a county fair theme son, James. We were lucky enough to catch up with set on over 50 acres, with carnival rides driven Dana in one of her rare off-duty moments. She up from Florida, paintball mazes constructed poured a round of Champagne before chatting on-site, petting zoos, fireworks, the whole nine about her most memorable events, entertaining at yards! This industry is so multifaceted. You can home and more. never get bored with great clients asking you

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timeline. The flow of a party is so important for you and your guests. You also want your guests to leave thinking, “I wish that never ended!” not “That party went on too long.”

What’s your favorite restaurant? You can never go wrong with a Gabby’s burger and fries. There is an energy in that place that fills you up even before the burger. But on the flipside of that, etc. Anything Deb Paquette decides to grace my plate with. No questions, just always trust her.

What’s your favorite locally made product?

Ellie’s Old Fashioned Doughnuts. The original cinnamon can heal the soul.

to create magic.

What does it look like when you throw your own parties? In comparison to my day job, the setting is always intimate, low-key, relaxed [and] homey. Though, without the context of my job, I think my husband, who I ask to help me prepare, would disagree.

What do you do to wind down after a big event? An Epsom salt bath, a glass of bourbon and a well-worn book that I know the ending to so my brain can slow down.

What’s your favorite local event? There is something so deeply evocative about seeing an artist perform at the Ryman. I didn’t think anything could rival the magic of a concert at the Sydney Opera House. But seeing Bon Iver perform at the Ryman left me with a resounding respect for the “Mother Church” and a deeper appreciation for Nashville.

What’s the one thing you hope never changes in Nashville? The warm welcome that I was shown when I first arrived! I hope to bring that to each and every event I create.

What’s one thing you should never cut corners on when planning an event? Your

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Insider’s View Hermitage Spring Outing welcomes historian Jennifer Boswell Pickens

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he weather could not have been more perfect for the 121st annual Spring Outing held at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage. The National Historic Landmark property encompasses 1,100 pastoral acres and, for this one day, a clear, breezy tent bustling with excited visitors.

Many of the more than 400 guests followed in the footsteps of their mothers and grandmothers, as the Outing is a revered Nashville tradition. The Andrew Jackson Foundation, with its mission of preserving, educating and inspiring, is the beneficiary of this lovely event. It dates back to the turn of the 20th century, when members of the then-Ladies’ Hermitage Association gathered on the mansion’s front lawn, with many of the guests arriving by horse and carriage. While the mode of transportation has changed, the mission of this sold-out fundraiser remains the same.

Co-chairs Jane Corcoran and Sarah Ann Ezell greeted each guest as they made their way to round tables covered in robin’segg blue cloths centered with white woven baskets cradling pastel peonies. A larger-than-normal tent was required, due to the overwhelming support and attendance of scads of patrons and table hosts. Kudos to the hardworking, beloved co-chairs.

Following lunch, keynote speaker Jennifer Boswell Pickens, a White House historian and expert on First Ladies, held everyone’s attention as she shared her insider’s knowledge, meticulously documented research and personal interviews conducted for her recent book, Entertaining at the White House: Decades of Presidential Traditions. From the Kennedys to the Trumps, the author detailed the planning, innovation and entertaining customs at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. She also related anecdotes about the First Families, who, like President Jackson and his wife, Rachel, used their incomparable personalities to shape the nation.

Guests were in no hurry to depart following the conclusion of the program, as they were reveling in the ambience of the home and grounds of “The People’s President.” No doubt “Old Hickory” would have applauded this hugely successful afternoon.

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2022 SWAN BALL UNDERWRITERS PREMIER UNDERWRITERS Graham Healthcare Capital HCA Healthcare, proud sponsor of Cheekwood’s Education Program Lipman Brothers and The RS Lipman Company Nixon Power Services Mr. and Mrs. William Moss Wilson

DISTINGUISHED UNDERWRITERS Bricktop’s Mr. and Mrs. Victor Campbell CoreCivic Foundation Humphreys & Partners Architects, LP** The Jack C. Massey Foundation Northern Trust Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.

PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITERS AllianceBernstein** The Ayers Foundation Buffkin Baker Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brockman Jr.** Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wayne Carlton The Danner Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William Tilden DeLay FirstBank

First Horizon Gary Musick Productions HMS Capital Management Jenny Richter Events The Martha and Bronson Ingram Foundation Page and Windrow Event Planning Regions Bank Truist

MASTER UNDERWRITERS Ms. Karin Hughes Adams* Aintree Capital Mr. and Mrs. David Harold Brown* Brown Brothers Harriman Equitable Trust Gen Cap America Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Matthew Ghertner Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Hopmayer

Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson D’Armond Leeper* Nashville Tent and Awning Publix Super Markets Charities Puryear & Noonan, CPAs The Rich Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Scarola* Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sowell III The Louise B. Wallace Foundation

SPONSOR UNDERWRITERS NCA Alarms Valorie Cole Calligraphy Pendleton Square Trust Company, LLC The Corley Agency The Louie M. and Betty M. Phillips Foundation Cumberland Trust Rich Products Corporation** Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thomas Foster Jr. Sims Orthodontics GSB Foundation T & T Family Foundation Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Ms. Joyce Anne Vise McGriff Insurance Services The Ned R. McWherter Charitable Foundation, Inc. *60th Anniversary Fund

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Best Place to Bid The Swan Ball Auction Party roars back better than ever

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ast year, the Swan Ball Auction Party took place virtually in homes around town due to the ongoing pandemic, but this year, the most anticipated and lively event leading up to the Ball made a triumphant return to Belle Meade Country Club. Partygoers couldn’t have been more excited to be back and bidding on the fabulous items that can only be found here.

As guests poured into the Club, they cheerfully accepted flutes of Champagne before congratulating party co-chairs Sally Nesbitt and Vee Vee Scott on the night. After filling up on hearty snacks, like mini country ham biscuits and beef carpaccio flatbreads, they got down to the serious business of bidding. Auction co-chairs Dione DeWitte, Irwin Fisher and Coco Kyriopoulos, along with their committee, secured an extensive array of domestic and international trips, unique experiences and treasures.

The silent auction offered close to 60 such lots, and a few packages, such as a once-in-a-lifetime dinner with NFL stars, sold early. Also, the Swan Ball Raffle returned with 20 fabulous prizes totaling $22,000. Thanks to online bidding and plasma screens located throughout, it was easy to learn about items and keep up with the action. Of course, the tech-savvy Dance Committee members were on hand to help those who were less so.

In a switch from past parties, the live auction took place under the tent, with cabaret-style seating facing the stage.

Bistro tables and long pub tables were draped with rose gold and white linens and topped with arrangements by Jen Solesby Designs. As the time neared, people filled their plates with little Faucon salads, beef or chicken sliders, and truffle fries before finding the perfect spot to watch auctioneer Bill Menish stir up a bidding frenzy on the 21 lots up for grabs.

Indeed he did, making it a winning night for all. Everyone had a great time back together, and a substantial amount of money was raised for Cheekwood.

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A Strong Foundation The inaugural Titans Foundation Dinner kicks off with a fun, star-filled event

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s guests arrived at Nissan Stadium on a sunny Wednesday evening in mid-May, they were greeted by the Blue Crew drumline, who set the high-energy tone for the inaugural Titans Foundation Dinner. The smell of the delicious buffet-style dinner drew them upstairs to the East Club, where new and legendary Titans waited to meet them.

Everyone was thrilled to have a chance to chat and take photos with the football team’s coaching staff and executive team, and this year’s entire class of rookies signed posters and memorabilia for the excited patrons.

The silent auction tables were filled with enviable Titans artifacts, collectibles and adventures, most of them bearing autographs of players and coaches. There was also the usual assortment of Nashville-themed prizes, such as signed guitars and bourbon experiences. And the live auction at the end of the night featured even more incredible items, including a football from 1999 signed by Titans legends Steve McNair and Eddie George and a chance to ride in a private jet with former player Keith Bulluck to a Titans-Texans game.

There was never a dull moment throughout the evening.

True to the heart of the NFL team’s standard, there was plenty of entertainment in store for fans and supporters. Mike Keith, the “Voice of the Titans,” hosted the program, which included highlight reels and onstage interviews with NFL Network’s Charles Davis, former players Jevon Kearse and Keith Bulluck, and new arrival Robert Woods.

In total, the event raised more than $255,000 — an impressive amount for an inaugural event of any kind — for the Titans Foundation, which works “to serve the communities the Titans live, work and play in.”

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Dancing for Hope Dancing for Safe Haven has a record-breaking night at the Omni

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t felt like only yesterday since Dancing for Safe Haven took over the Omni Hotel Nashville; in fact, it had only been six months since last year’s postponed event was finally held. But co-chairs Candice Reed, Shane Tarleton and Kearstin Patterson were dedicated to getting the fundraiser back on schedule, so they brought the 13th annual dance competition and dinner back this spring.

After an energetic cocktail hour, the crowd shifted into the ballroom for the program, which was hosted again by radio stars Kelly Sutton and Shawn Parr. Members of The Ballroom of Nashville performed an opening number featuring Latin America-inspired costumes and a medley of Latin pop and hiphop hits to get people moving.

Safe Haven CEO Jim Shulman and Board President Ken Williamson presented the 2022 Hero Award to Anita and Larry Cash for their work in expanding the reach of the organization to serve more people. The specialty cocktails, Larry’s Cash Smash and Anita’s Dizzy Fizzy, were named for the couple. And this year’s Mission Moment told the story of Brittany Harshaw and her sons, whose lives have been changed for the better, thanks to Safe Haven and its staff.

Finally, the dance floor was cleared for the main event. The contest began with Bill O’Bryan of Butler Snow LLP dancing a foxtrot with professional dancer Marielle Suddarth, followed by Beth Witte of Community Health Systems performing another Latin medley with Michael Hosale; James Marsh of Warner Music Nashville and Milan Jackson showing off with a rhythm fusion ( featuring a throwback to Carlton’s dance from the television show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air); Leisa Gill of LBMC rocking an ’80s “girl power” medley with Christopher Wayne; Kindal Jumper of Soundcheck Nashville melting hearts in a bolero cabaret with Ian Meeks; and Pivot Technology School’s Joshua Mundy getting spicy with Mallory Evan in a cha-cha and samba.

Judges Heather Byrd, Hugh Howser and Juanita Simanekova voted Joshua and Mallory as Judges’ Favorite, and Beth and Michael won the Fundraising Favorite award. But it was Kindal and Ian’s heartwarming performance that earned the title of Audience Favorite.

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Larry and Anita Cash

Kelly Sutton, Shawn Parr

Co-chairs Candice Reed and Shane Tarleton

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Kristy Offitt, Latonya Todd

Laura Krosky, Case Jumper, Michael and Becky Harris

Milan Jackson, James Marsh

Tiffany Dupree, Emme Dupree

Steven Knight, Cherylann Stephens, Kyah and Dustin Hillis

Rob Quinn, Allison Cutler and Andrew Morin

Andrew and Kate Tharp

Bill O’Bryan, Trey Lipman

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Joshua Mundy, Mallory Evan

Steve Nystrom, Melissa Littich

Kindal Jumper, Ian Meeks

Heather Byrd, Hugh Howser, Juanita Simanekova

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Rave Ruffview The Nashville Humane Association throws a rave for the pups at Unleashed 2022

I

t was a party for the pups, complete with neon and glow sticks, at the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel for the Nashville Humane Association’s Unleashed: Dinner With Your Dog 2022. The event had been virtual for the last two years, but although this year’s crowd was greatly reduced out of continued caution, everyone was pleased to share the event with their four- and two-legged friends in person once again. The dogs and their people fully committed to the rave theme, and the atmosphere was electric with excitement for the evening.

The colorful cocktail hour gave everyone time to catch up before dinner. For the dogs, Pedigree, the main sponsor of the event, offered buffet tables full of treats, such as DENTASTIX and MARROBONE snacks. And humans enjoyed specialty cocktails — a Pink Poodle Cosmo and an “Electric Mutt” spiked Ocean Water — and a Twisted cotton candy cart.

Event Chair Marcia Masulla and the Unleashed committee wanted to ensure that the evening was supportive of all animals, so the Loews Vanderbilt culinary team prepared a special plantbased dinner. The delicious menu included beet carpaccio; a black bean cake and rainbow vegetable gratin with tomato sauce; and desserts of chocolate lava cake and raspberry coulis.

It was finally time for the beloved All-Star Adoptable Runway show, emceed by comedian Joshua Black and featuring local celebrities and a roster of adorable pups. The walkers included Ryan Johansen of the Nashville Predators, Christopher Lester of Clifton & Leopold (who understood the assignment and prepared an outrageous and brilliant costume), recording artists Presley & Taylor, The Nashville Soccer Club’s Tempo the Coyote and more.

There was also a special appearance on the runway by Pretzel, a beautiful, formerly abused pup who was rescued and then given a home by the NHA’s executive director, Laura Baker.

As guests were leaving, the buffet was open for takeout, and the NHA encouraged everyone to take as many Pedigree treats home as they could carry. Of course, none of the owners could possibly carry as many treats as the dogs wanted, but it was obvious they would be enjoying these treats long after the party lights had faded.

Stephanie Lehman, Jan Bachus with Marty and Coco

Jenny Jackson, Rover, Tempo the Coyote with Aston Martin and Titan Jackson

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Phil Cobucci, Gabriela Lira, Christopher Lester, Chair Marcia Masulla, Manuel A. Delgado

Ken and Sarah Coomer

Mitch and Katie Evans, Kenny Tallier

Justin and Sarah Webb with Rockko

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Karen DeYager, Ashley Fehribach with Nova

Joshua Black, Kristen Crute with Gianna and Roman

Robert Kelly, Scott Harootyan with Sam and Kodi

Marcia Masulla

Laura Baker with Pretzel

Ryan Johansen with Lizzie

Bill and Judson Allen with Luna

Presley & Taylor with Prince Charming

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Patty Outlaw, Jim DeLanis with Miss Daisy

Sherrie Harris, Heather Middleworth, Jeff Harris with Princess Grace of Maceo, Hairy and Darla

THE GU LCH PENTHOUSE Lavish Living with Extraordinary Views

THE GULCH: Less than a mile from the glass towers and honky tonks of Nashville’s downtown lies the city’s most desirable urban neighborhood. The Gulch offers pedestrian-friendly sidewalks lined with endless restaurants filled with famed local chefs, eclectic boutiques, live entertainment, and miles of paved greenway trails perfect for running, biking or a stroll with the dog.

THE PENTHOUSE: Soaring 200’ above the bustling Gulch sidewalks lies this extraordinary penthouse which includes a 3,055 square-foot primary residence and an attached 1,160 square-foot guest suite.

Originally intended to be four separate penthouses, they are now combined to span over 4,215 square feet and comprise half of the ICON’s 22nd floor.

Walls of glass wrap in all directions providing a front-row seat to Nashville’s downtown skyline, Titans stadium, and both sunrise and sunset on the green hills beyond.

With four private parking spaces and two climate-controlled storage rooms, the Gulch Penthouse is the perfect space to live, work, and entertain.

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Joseph Singer and Mish Tworkowski

Coming Home The Swan Ball Patrons Party returns to Cheekwood

T

he Swan Ball Patrons Party marked the full return of the posh evening that serves as a thank you to the Ball’s most generous supporters. Ordinarily held in a private home, the affair took place at Cheekwood, which made sense, as it is the beneficiary of the guests’ largesse. The night carried over the playful atmosphere of last year’s parking lot party and mixed it with all the black-tie glamour of prior years, thanks to Jenny Corts of Jenny Richter Events, who oversaw the evening.

The party began with cocktails in the mansion. Upon entering, patrons were greeted with a glass of Champagne, the first sign that a spectacular, fun-filled time was ahead. Another stunning hint was the marvelous urn overflowing with white hybrid delphinium, white garden roses, cotoneaster and buckeye branches by Mark O’Bryan and The Tulip Tree.

In the loggia, co-chairs Mary Catherine McClellan and Elizabeth McDonald, along with the party hosts, were on hand to welcome everyone before the allure of the stellar jewelry from Vock & Vintage drew attendees into the dining room.

Kristen Winston’s special palomas were the featured cocktail, and they were as delicious as her smoked salmon tartare, duck confit canapés and peach bruschetta appetizers.

After cocktails, guests hopped on golf carts for a quick ride to the elegant, clear tent set for dinner on the Holly Lawn.

Lanterns in white, butter yellow, persimmon and orange hues cast a dreamy glow over the round and rectangular tables covered in custom-made Busatti linens in soft persimmon.

Mark created a variety of lush, monochromatic centerpieces in vibrant shades of orange, and the Chris West Ensemble played light jazz as guests dined on a gourmet three-course meal centered around a miso-glazed sea bass, also by Kristen.

Eventually, the lavish evening came to an end, but the fun wasn’t over. Everyone was excited and curious to see what surprises they would encounter at the 60th Swan Ball.

Larry Trabue, Ann Dobson

Mark and co-chair Elizabeth McDonald

Melanie Baker

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Gerry Nadeau and Ellen Martin, Jane and Don MacLeod

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Steve Blackmon, Jay Sangervasi, Govan White, Jimmy Spradley

Tom and Paula Bennett, Hilda McGregor

Nan Parrish, Amy Cenicola, Barbara Bovender

Joellyn and Eric Helman

Andy and Janette Smith, Kathy and Bob Rolfe David and Elizabeth Dingess, Kathleen and Alec Estes, Sissy and Bill Wilson

Lisa Campbell, Phyllis and David Vandewater

Marianne and Andrew Byrd

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David and Lisa Manning, Katie and Ben Gambill

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Sixty Years Young

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The Swan Ball is back bigger and better than ever

I

Co-chair Mary Catherine and David McClellan

t’s been three long years since ladies donned their sweeping ball gowns and finest jewelry and men their white ties and tails, but when they did for the 60th annual Swan Ball, they had no idea just how unforgettable the night would be.

From the moment they approached the mansion at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, attendees encountered a world that can best be described as lush, crazy modern meets old-fashioned glam, compliments of internationally known designer and experience creator Ken Fulk of San Francisco.

A plethora of flowers, an unexpected riot of colors and a host of characters in fantastical costumes filled the historic grounds, from the entry gate to the tent, where guests were transported to a dreamy wonderland. The captivating setting only enhanced everyone’s enthusiasm for being together, and the chatter of the always-lively cocktail party continued as everyone took their seats at tables adorned with stunning arrangements by Alex Vaughan and her team at FLWR Shop.

Before the formal program began, an attention-getting dance performance brought the last stragglers to their places.

During a special presentation, Cheekwood President and CEO Jane MacLeod recognized the work of 2020 co-chairs Anne Maradik and Jane Anne Pilkinton and 2021 co-chair Janette Smith, whose balls did not take place, and the efforts of 2022 co-chairs Mary Catherine McClellan and Elizabeth McDonald for bringing the Ball back in such a magnificent fashion. The crowd also heard from jeweler Mish Tworkowski, who received the Swan Award for his generous and continuing support of the nonprofit.

Mark and co-chair Elizabeth McDonald

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Sherri and Barry Stowe

Blair Brindley, Ken Fulk, Mish Tworkowski and Joseph Singer

Amy Cenicola, Nan Parrish

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Clark and Elizabeth Akers

Nelson Byrd, Melania Lonchyna

Coffi Corbin

LaRawn Scaife Rhea, Janice Elliott Morgan

Carolyn and Scott Kendall

Jamie Spradley, Leslie Rolfe, Becca Jacques Smith

An elegant three-course dinner from Kristen Winston preceded the highly anticipated performance by Darius Rucker. The rock star-turned-country hit-maker jumped into an hourlong set that soon had the dance floor filled with fans. The Late Party crowd arrived long before he closed with “Only Wanna Be With You” and the ever-popular sing-along “Wagon Wheel.” The fabulous evening ended with more music and dancing with the Simply Irresistible party band.

For 60 years, the Swan Ball has served as Cheekwood’s major fundraiser, providing critical annual support to the beautiful gardens, world-class exhibitions and historic property.

With this fresh boost of energy and excitement, the white-tie gala can look forward to a strong future.

William Livingston, Mamie Joyce

BY HOLLY HOFFMAN PHOTOGRAPHS BY ERIC ENGLAND, DANIEL MEIGS AND MATT MASTERS

Rob and Jennie McCabe

Betsy Brittain, Betsy Pie, Woo Caroland

Brenda Corbin

Kyle Young and Sarah Sperling continued on page 40

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Amy Liz and John Riddick

Darryl and Carol Yochem

Julie and John Schneider

Kathryn Brown, Nicholas Brown

Chris Simonsen and Mary Follin, Lou Ann and Matt King

Sandra and Larry Lipman

Steele McDonald, Jane Coble

Alex McClellan, Haden Wachtler

John and Laura Reed

Carl and Trish Ring, Betsy and Ridley Wills

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- $1,775,000

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Absolutely Entertaining

An exclusive interview with Swan Ball designer

Ken Fulk

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n his recently released book, The Movie in My Mind, Swan Ball designer Ken Fulk says, “If you’re gonna make up a life, make up a good one.” And in the first few minutes of talking with him, it’s clear that he is genuinely grateful for the big, crazy, wonderful world that he’s created. Ken is internationally known for his interior design — having been named on the AD100, ELLE Decor A-List and more — and for the lavish, outrageously fun events — more appropriately called experiences — that he dreams up for clients. Now, the Swan Ball is one of them.

Ken doesn’t ordinarily do events like Swan Ball, but after Swan Award recipient Mish Tworkowski, whom Ken calls “The Great Connector,” made the all-important introductions, he eagerly signed on. The design began with plans for the 2021 Ball, which was ultimately canceled, but they continued to evolve as hopes for 2022 became reality. As anyone who attended the Swan Ball can attest, it was more than worth the wait to experience Ken’s vision and execution, which were undeniably fantastic, colorful and over the top.

No stranger to supporting the arts and preservation, Ken launched Saint Joseph’s Arts Foundation in San Francisco, the nonprofit arm of his Saint Joseph’s Arts Society, which celebrates arts and culture in that area. We had the privilege of chatting with Ken at Cheekwood while lastminute preparations for the Ball went on around us. He talked about his new book, why it’s important to give back and more. continued on page 50

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How do you describe what you do?

I think I finally found a term for it, because it isn’t easily categorized because we do so many things. I think last on the list would be an event planner. We don’t really do events. We do experiences for our clients, and those experiences range from houses and hotels [to] planes and boats. I think I’m more of a director than anything else.

I get to be the director or the choreographer [or] the cinematographer of not only things like this, the Swan Ball, but also, really, of our clients’ lives.

How did you pick the projects for your new book, The Movie in My Mind?

It wasn’t easy. We narrowed it down to 75 projects, and after we got it to 75, I found out we had to cut 25 more. … So we put in an In Memoriam section in the middle of the book for all the projects that got cut, but even that got cut. It was hard because some of my favorite projects didn’t even make the book. We definitely are going to do another book pretty quickly because we have so many wonderful projects.

What are some of your most memorable projects?

They’re all like love affairs. It’s whatever you’re doing now that you sort of fall deeply, madly in love with, so they tend to be the ones in front of me.

When you are entertaining at home, what do you do?

The key to any party is you have to have a good time. Because if you don’t have a good time, no one else is having a good time. I almost feel like that’s my job, to be the sort of cheerleader through the party, to have a great time and to truly enjoy it. Because I feel like if I can do that, then others will too.

How does your Southern upbringing play a role?

I grew up in Virginia, in a family where hosting and being hospitable was just part of the nature, [and] I think Nashville falls under that same spell. … I wrote in our first book [that] I didn’t grow up in a world where people had decorators or party planners. You just sort of learn to be a good host. You learn to throw a dinner party, and you learn to dress up and look the part. Being of that place and

being Southern, and for all the good things that that can mean, it definitely sticks with me.

Your second book is out and you have a project at the Four Seasons here. What’s next?

We’re working on some wonderful projects that we will own and operate, including Blantyre, a Gilded Age estate up in the Berkshires, which has been a hotel for probably the past, I don’t know, 30, 40, 50 years. But we’ve taken it over, and we are restoring it, reimagining it. Also, the Soniat House in New Orleans, which is an amazing collection of [townhouses] in the oldest part of the Quarter. Those are fun to give birth to, and that’s exciting.

Can you tell me more about the Saint Joseph’s Arts Foundation?

I’m glad you know about Saint Joseph’s because we founded that in 2018. It’s now in three locations. There’s the Provincetown Arts Society in an old whaling captain’s house that we bought and restored, [and that] has eight bedrooms that artists get to come and stay and live in. It is chock-full of amazing programming, and it’s really about supporting the arts organizations there and building a community. About six or eight weeks ago, we opened Little Saint, sort of the “country cousin” of Saint Joseph’s, in wine country, in Healdsburg, where we teamed [up] with the folks who have a restaurant named Single Thread, a three-Michelin star restaurant there. It’s all about the community in that wonderful, little town, and music is a big part of it. We have wonderful live music, and we have talks and conversations and exhibitions. It’s fun to see all of that grow because I was worried, during the pandemic, that it may all just come to a stop, and instead, the community grew.

What’s your outlook on giving back to the community?

That is a charge for all of us. I think, for anyone who was given a great privilege, like myself, it’s vital to give back. … I think that it’s an intrinsically American thing, the idea that you give back, that you give back in a meaningful way, whatever your capacity is, with your time, your talent, your resources, whatever it may be. Also, it just goes back to basic kindness. I think our world would be a lot better place if we all just reminded ourselves to be kind to one another.

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Under the Tent A special look at the preparations and production for the 2022 Swan Ball

In the summer of 2020, the co-chairs of the 60th annual Swan Ball reached out to Ken Fulk, who is renowned for creating unforgettable experiences and parties, to help bring a dose of the unexpected to the event, which was slated for 2021. Although the gala was postponed due to the pandemic, planning never ceased, and Ken and his talented team at Ken Fulk Inc. were only more determined to create a truly memorable evening.

Ken looked to the history of white-tie galas and masquerade balls for inspiration and created a plan that respected the traditions and glamour of the past and the rich history of the estate while bringing it into a modern, colorful and surprising world. After two years of planning, the Swan Ball took place on June 4 and returned larger than life and more exuberant than ever. The results were magnificent!

Guests went on a journey that felt familiar, yet surprising. An aerialist positioned above the valet line entertained those waiting in cars, and a model in a 12-foot-tall, tiered ballgown greeted them in the entry. The mansion was filled with cascading florals, a riot of unexpected color, and costumed characters and dancers throughout. Inside the tent, a palette of bright mossy greens and delicate rosy pinks on a velvety black backdrop evoked a dreamy take on a midnight enchanted forest with vivid, custom floral panels of Ken’s design covering the bars, walls and floor, and kaleidoscopic projections on the ceiling enhancing the atmosphere.

In order to bring his idea to life, Ken tasked local powerhouse Page & Windrow as producer of his concept. The firm was also planner for the Ball and served as KFI’s guide to Nashville’s experienced vendors. “We are only as good as our vendors,” said Dana Windrow, referencing a bit of continued on page 54

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Floral Explosion

Alex Vaughan used more than 10,000 flowers throughout the mansion, with gorgeous, specialty garden roses forming a large bulk of that. The biggest challenge she faced was the Memorial Day holiday setting her back a day and figuring out how to keep that many flowers cool. (She rented a 53-foot-long, refrigerated semitrailer.) In the loggia, she estimates that she used close to a thousand roses of all colors and sizes. “We did the loggia in all roses! It was a dream come true,” said Alex. “The smell was intoxicating!”

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Early on, Ken was made aware that Nashvillians are notoriously slow when it comes to getting seated for dinner, so he devised an attention-grabbing plan that was certain to lure partiers to their tables. At the gong of the final dinner bell, dancers appeared outside the loggia and proceeded to make their way through the crowd, who followed the mesmerizing troupe exactly as intended.

Upon arriving at the dance floor, the performers put on a playful performance that was a highlight of the night.

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wisdom from Libby Page. “And [they] worked so diligently to produce this year’s vision in possibly the shortest planning time for the Ball.” Once it was decided that the Ball would take place in person, it was produced in a record three months and built out in only three weeks.

Many vendors took Ken’s vision and creatively produced something of their own under his banner. Such was the case with FLWR Shop’s Alex Vaughan, whose responsibilities grew. “We ended up coming up with most of the concepts for the florals," Alex said.

“They set the parameters of what feeling they wanted, and we ran with it!” Ed Morales of Gary Musick Productions was responsible for the chandeliers dripping with wisteria, among other eye-catching touches. Other veteran talents included Jim Bradfield of Bradfield Stage Lighting, Quest Events, Kristen Winston Catering and Please Be Seated.

The 2022 Swan Ball was a monumental effort on many levels, and after two years in the making, it was like no other in its 60-year history. With so much to enjoy that night, Nashvillians had a perfect reason to party!

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Fashion designer Johnathan Kayne and Ed Morales collaborated to create this larger-than-life ballgown. Approximately 12 feet tall with the headpiece, it consisted of three massive tiers made from more than 500 yards of French tulle — not counting the lining. They were still applying hundreds of flowers to the gown and bodice the night before. “We wanted a really grand vision as soon as you walked into Cheekwood,” said Johnathan. “The biggest reward [was] seeing the reaction of the guests when they arrived."

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Summertime, and the licking is easy when you’re in Music City, because if there’s one thing Nashvillians know, it’s that the most delicious way to get through the seemingly endless string of hot summer days is by indulging in a creamy, dreamy scoop or swirl of freezing cold ice cream. From candy-packed sundaes and CBD-laced artisan ice cream to indulgent, dairy-free flavors and soft serve cones that stand taller than your head, here are five must-try places to add to your list this year.

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Saturated Ice Cream Saturated Ice Cream founder Lokelani Alabanza was laid off from her job as executive pastry chef at Hattie Jane’s Creamery when COVID-19 first hit, but she didn’t let that dull her ice cream magic.

She poured her vault of dessert knowledge into a new project called Saturated Ice Cream, a small-batch creamery that makes plant-based CBD ice cream. For Lokelani, ice cream is an art form. She finds inspiration and ingredients in every corner of the world to create bold, innovative flavors with surprising ingredients — Nashville hot chicken spices, black sesame, Bronte pistachios, saffron, turmeric and pussy willow water, an ingredient frequently used in Iranian cuisine. Though they may be unfamiliar ice cream add-ins to many, the results are always enticing. It’s the kind of ice cream that dances on your tongue, with new layers revealing themselves as each bite melts in your mouth. For now, Saturated doesn’t have a permanent shop, so follow along on Instagram (@yokiyanifanza) to hear about pop-up events around town, or you can also send a direct message to Lokelani to place an order. instagram.com/yokiyanifanza nfocusmagazine.com

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It’s not summer in Music City until you attempt to devour a Bobbie’s Dairy Dip soft serve ice cream cone on a blazing hot day. The clock starts ticking as soon as the treat hits your hand; with the sun beating down, you must strategically — and without hesitation — attack the mountainous pile of soft serve to keep it from melting into sticky rivers down your fingers. Pros know to get their cone dipped in chocolate, butterscotch or one of the shop’s seasonal coatings to buy a little time, but no matter your approach, a mess is inevitable.

That’s part of the fun! So grab a bunch of napkins and lean into the summer experience. Not interested in making a mess?

The pastel-colored burger stand, which has been going strong on Charlotte Avenue since the early ‘50s, also offers much more manageable sundaes, Swirlies (their version of Dairy Queen’s Blizzard) and some of the best milkshakes in town. The Memphis Mafia shake, with banana, bacon and peanut butter, is loved among locals, but my personal favorite is the Howdy Doody, a thick and creamy combination of strawberry, peanut butter and chocolate chips. facebook.com/bobbiesdairydipcharlotteave

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Thanks in part to KOKOS Ice Cream in OneC1ty, the phrase “dairy-free ice cream” doesn’t have to be an oxymoron. At KOKOS, owners Sam Brooker and Jerusa van Lith start with a coconut base to make their plant-based ice “cream” as silky and rich as the milkbased stuff, and they keep their flavors simple; only a few flavors include mixins, like sandwich cookies and chocolate chips, so the luscious texture really shines. Don’t love coconut? Don’t let that deter you! Sam and Jerusa have a knack for balancing flavors in such a way that the coconut doesn’t come through unless they want it to. You truly won’t even know it’s there in scoops of Green Mint Chip, Belgian Chocolate, Purple Rose Lemonade or I Love U Berry, a pale pink scoop of strawberry ice cream laced with strawberry jam and chocolate flakes. Because they use seasonal ingredients whenever possible and their ice creams are made in small batches, KOKOS' menu is ever-changing, so I highly recommend following the shop’s Instagram account (@kokosicecream) to keep up with the latest offerings. kokos-ice-cream.square.site

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Every fast food connoisseur knows that dipping a Wendy’s french fry into a chocolate Frosty is one of life’s most perfect pleasures. It’s hot, cold, greasy, creamy, salty and sweet; it’s the perfect bite of junk food.

At Fryce Cream in 12South, that surprising specialty is made even better. Chef Jeremy Barlow makes his vanilla and chocolate soft serve ice cream from scratch, with a recipe that took something like 80 different variations to perfect, and he serves it alongside hot and crispy french fries that can be dusted with a variety of flavorings, from salt or Old Bay to curry or Nashville hot. If you don’t like to mix up your savory eats with sweets, not a problem! You can build your own ice cream sundae with a variety of toppings. The current lineup includes fresh strawberries, shortcake, crushed peanut butter cups, pretzel toffee bites, fudge and caramel, or get fries with a side of dipping sauce, from ketchup or honey mustard to Szechuan barbecue or fermented carrot hot sauce.

When served separately, both are very good. But Fryce Cream’s irresistibility shines when you put them together. instagram.com/frycecream

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Having just opened in March, Nashville Sundae Club in the Gulch is one of the newest projects from Red Pebbles Hospitality, the same folks who brought us Adele’s, The 404 Kitchen, Emmy Squared Pizza and more. The ice cream comes from Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream in Madison, Wisconsin, and is available in classic flavors, like chocolate, strawberry, vanilla bean and Rocky Road, as well as more elaborate creations, like Heaps of Love (vanilla ice cream loaded with Oreos, brownies, cookie dough, pecans, caramel and chocolate) and This $&@! Just Got Real (salted caramel ice cream with sea salt fudge and cashews). There are sundaes, milkshakes (with and without booze), cocktails, coffee and espresso drinks, and a few breakfast items too. If you’re really hungry, opt for the Pie Crust Party Sundae, an eightscoop ice cream sundae loaded with your choice of five different toppings. Who knew it would cost just $35 to make your childhood dreams come true? nashvillesundaeclub.com

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THE STAGE IS SET The stage area is incredibly versatile, with an orchestra pit that can accommodate up to 80 musicians as they perform below the stage in the case of a musical or dance performance.

The Nashville Ballet and the Nashville Opera have both held performances in the new center. But if, say, a symphony orchestra were performing, the musicians would typically be onstage. A custom-built orchestral shell — a movable structure composed of sidewalls and ceiling enclosures — helps push sound forward, making for a pitch-perfect classical performance.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Acoustics were a main consideration in the design of the performance hall. The Connecticut-based company Akustiks, who also consulted during the construction of the Schermerhorn, was brought in. Even the decorative plaster adorning the tiers of seating aid with the acoustics. The texture helps to break up the sound much better than a flat surface, says Chaz. The design of the ceiling — a dome that looks like stars twinkling on a clear night — recreates the constellations on the night in 2000 that Bob Fisher became president.

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BACKSTAGE There are seven dressing rooms — two with full baths so artists can shower after a long day of rehearsing or being on the road. There is also a wardrobe room nearby, which includes storage, sewing and laundry needs for varying sizes of productions. And of course, what backstage area would be complete without a green room outfitted with audio/visual components so artists never miss a cue? Also nearby is a rehearsal space with a sprung dance floor that, like much of the building, can serve multiple purposes.

Center Stage Belmont University’s new Fisher Center for the Performing Arts is a technical and aesthetic triumph The newly built, majestic limestone building at 2020 Belmont Blvd., with its architectural pedigree and perfected acoustics, has the hallmarks of a world-class, multi-use performance venue. Part of Belmont University, The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts might also be one of the world’s largest classrooms.

“It is absolutely where students can learn everything from the very, very basics of ushering and ticketing, taking it all the way up to managing a theater,” says Chaz Corzine, executive director of the Fisher Center.

The meticulously planned $183 million venue, located where International Market used to be, took four years to build and opened last September. It was designed by ESa architects, who also designed the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. It is named for recently retired Belmont President Bob Fisher and his wife, Judy. The area in front of the building, highlighted by fountains, is called Dickens Plaza after former board of trustees Chairman Marty Dickens and his wife, Betty.

When guests first walk into the building, they’ll enter a three-story grand foyer with gleaming granite floors, fluted Corinthian columns, and soaring double-height windows. It can accommodate 500 for a seated dinner. All the spaces may be rented out for weddings or events. There is both a catering kitchen and a warming kitchen on-site. Sodexo is the in-house caterer. There are two ballrooms that are “identical visually and, sonically, completely different,” says Chaz. “This one [the South Ballroom], you can put an acoustic piano or a violin in here and have lots of echo. … The one down there [the Brad and Kimberly Williams-Paisley Ballroom], sonically, is completely dead, so you can put a band in there. They’re designed for two different types of uses.”

The ballrooms have multitiered brass chandeliers that are smaller versions of those in the lobby. The walls and curtains, in various shades of blue, complement the herringbone Brazilian chestnut floors.

“There’s a slight spring to them so our [dance] students can rehearse in here,” says Gage Baxter, director of external affairs, referencing the South Ballroom during a recent tour. “Our musical theater students could rehearse in here, too, to choreograph. This is a great space.”

“Both ballrooms, identical in dimensions, are the same space as the stage, without the wings, so they are ideal for rehearsal,” adds Chaz. The performance hall, modeled after European opera houses, has four floors and 1,727 seats. With a focus on comfort as well as beauty, it is outfitted with plush, blue, roomy theater chairs that allow for plenty of legroom.

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L’ETÉ DU VIN JULY 21-23

It’s impossible to resist any three-day fundraiser named Bubbles & Burgundy, but never more so than when it’s put on by the Nashville Wine Auction, the nation’s oldest charity wine auction.

Attendees will enjoy offerings by four leading vintners from the well-known regions.

Things kick off with a structured wine tasting and close with a spirited live auction at the namesake dinner. nashvillewineauction.com

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EVE OF JANUS JULY 23

Count on double the fun when the 51st Eve of Janus celebrates the high school Classes of 2020 and 2021. The event is more than a presentation of young ladies in white gowns and young gents in dinner jackets. It has raised over $5 million in support of pediatric cancer initiatives at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt since 1970. eveofjanus.com

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OTHER NOTEWORTHY EVENTS July 16: A Tennessee Waltz Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Event (Tennessee State Museum) July 16: Agape Animal Ball (Agape Animal Rescue) July 29: Red, White & Zoo (Nashville Zoo)

For a full listing of upcoming events, visit calendar.nfocusmagazine.com. nnfocusmagazine.com

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Take the Hint Expert etiquette advice from John Bridges

UNLISTED I’ve been invited to a good friend’s wedding next month, but another friend didn’t make the list. She says, however, that she’s planning to show up anyhow, because she figures the bride simply overlooked her. I’ve told her that I think she’s making a really bad decision. In fact, I think she’s doing a crazy thing. Should I tell the bride? What would she do? Should I even get involved?

— Anonymous, Sylvan Park It sounds as if you’re already involved, but now’s the time to avoid getting any deeper into this nuptial nastiness. Who knows what the bride and groom or their parents were thinking when they pulled together the guest list? It’s unlikely that the left-out woman was overlooked. She’s not excluded; she’s simply not included. There’s nothing you can do to stop her from showing up at the church, the synagogue or the hotel ballroom. Weddings at churches and synagogues are technically public ceremonies, so she can make an appearance there. But that’s as far as she can go. Once you’ve been as frank as possible to the neglected guest, if she’s still intent on making an appearance at the reception, go ahead and tell the bride. It may not be a big deal to her; she’ll have a lot on her mind throughout the day. But should you see the interloper at the party, keep your distance. It won’t be your fault that she’s there. And it won’t be your problem, if it ever was.

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A college friend of mine in Chicago recently gave my contact info to a woman who’s just moved to town for a new job. The woman called me right away and invited me out to dinner. It was a dreadful experience. The woman is a chatterbox. She talked about herself the whole time. When she called again, I thought I’d give it another try. Another disaster. Now, she’s called again and wants to go to the symphony. What can I do? I guess I could start telling her that my schedule’s full, but I bet she’ll just call again. I got into this mess by trying to be nice. Please tell me how to get out of it. — Anonymous, Hillwood There’s a time when niceness comes to an end. The clock’s been ticking since the end of that first dinner. It may be time for a little rudeness, provided you keep it to yourself. The woman may be chattering on and on in an attempt to quiet her own nerves, but her nonstop talking will get on yours. It would get on anybody’s. Your Chicago friend might have given you a heads-up about the newcomer. I bet her behavior was just as annoying before she moved to Nashville; the Great Midwest is probably more than glad to have her gone. If she keeps muttering throughout the evening, the symphony concert will turn out to be another horror. Ushers may be required. You have my permission to tell all white lies necessary to avoid any more stomach-churning nights on the town.

You’ve done your best. In this case, enough is more than enough.

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John is the author of How To Be a Gentleman and the co-author, with Bryan Curtis, of other books in the GentlemannersTM series. Send your Best Behavior questions to jbridges@nfocusmagazine.com, and check out his up-to-theminute advice on life’s puzzling problems every Friday at nfocusmagazine.com.

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