Nfocus November 2018

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Step inside the new Tennessee State Museum Sunset Safari, Fall for Cheekwood, Heritage Ball, Girl Scout Luncheon, Dinner by the Bridge and more

Model Behavior

Honoring eight of Nashville’s most beautiful philanthropists

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Tennessee’s First SMILE

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New and Minimally-invasive Surgery for Myopia (Nearsightedness) is First Major Advance in LASIK Technology in 25 Years, Reducing Dependence on Glasses and Contacts

SMILE® because Dr. Wang, Harvard & MIT (MD); PhD (laser physics), just completed the SMILE® surgery on Margaret!

Margaret Coleman, TN’s 1st SMILE® patient, and Dr. Ming Wang, Harvard & MIT (MD); PhD (laser physics), take a selfie after surgery.

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he state’s first 3D SMILE® procedure was performed at the internationally renowned Wang Vision 3D Cataract & LASIK Center in Nashville, TN, USA. It represents the first major advancement in laser vision technology in 25 years.

SMILE® stands for Small-Incision Laser Vision Correction. During a SMILE® procedure, a femtosecond laser with precise short pulses is used to make a small incision in the cornea to create a disc-shaped piece of tissue. This tissue will be removed. SMILE® has several advantages over LASIK; it is

minimally invasive and no flap is needed.

The laser incision is much smaller (only 5 millimeters), compared to 20 millimeters for LASIK. Post-surgical dry eye issues are also reduced, compared to LASIK. Margaret Coleman is a manager of Nashville, TN’s world-famous Bluebird Café, which was prominently featured in the ABC TV drama “Nashville.” She has had poor vision all her life (worse than legally blind). Ms. Coleman became the state’s first patient to receive 3D SMILE® and she is thrilled about her newfound freedom.

About Dr. Ming Wang: He is a Harvard & MIT graduate (MD, magna cum laude), a philanthropist, and Kiwanis’ Nashvillian of the Year.

Dr .Wang is one of the few laser eye surgeons in the world today who holds a doctorate degree in laser physics. He is the CEO of Aier-USA, a new U.S.–China healthcare venture that brings investments from China to build eye clinics here and create jobs in the U.S. As a teenager, Ming fought valiantly to escape one of history’s darkest eras – China’s Cultural Revolution – during which millions of innocent youth were deported to remote areas to face a life sentence of poverty and hard labor. Through his own tenacity and his parents’ tireless efforts to provide a chance of freedom for their son, Ming eventually made his way to America with $50 in his pocket. Against all odds, he would earn a PhD in laser physics and graduate with the highest honors from Harvard Medical School and MIT. To date, Dr. Wang has performed over 55,000 procedures, including on over 4,000 physicians.

He has published 9 textbooks, an article in the world-renowned journal “Nature,” holds several U.S. patents, and performed the world’s first laser artificial cornea implantation. Dr. Wang is currently the only surgeon in the state who performs 3D SMILE® and 3D LASIK (18+), 3D Forever Young Lens Surgery (50+), and 3D Laser Cataract Surgery (60+). He established a 501c(3) non-profit charity, which to date has helped patients from over 40 states in the U.S. and 55 countries, with all sight restoration surgeries performed free-of-charge. Dr. Wang is the recipient of the Honor Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Chinese American Physicians.

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TRY SOMETHING NOUVEAU. Paris 1900 brings more than 300 beautiful works from the City of Light to downtown Nashville. Enjoy art from icons such as Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Pissarro, as well as creations from Parisian hat designers to the first-ever science fiction film, A Trip To The Moon (1902) by George Méliès.

Paris 1900 was organized by the Petit Palais Museum of Fine Arts, with exceptional loans from the Musée Carnavalet – History of Paris and the Palais Galliera Museum of Fashion, Paris Musées.

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Contents November 2018 | Vol. xxv, No. 11

parties 20

An Open Book

23

To Dye For

28

Always Prepared

30

Rain or Shine

32

Wild at Heart

Ann Patchett inspires at Assistance League of Nashville’s fall fundraiser

A colorful evening at the 45th annual Heritage Ball

Investing time, talent and treasure at the Tiffany Circle Luncheon

Dylan Dreyer lights up the Girl Scout Luncheon

Going on a Sunset Safari at the Nashville Zoo

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Keeping It Teal

39

No Umbrella Needed

42

Fun in the Sun

44

Like a Tidal Wave

Chic Awearness adds meaning to fashion

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Force of Nature

50

Changing the Narrative

Toasting the Horticultural Society at Fall Harvest Dinner

Redefining success at the YWCA’s Academy for Women of Achievement celebration

features 52

Model Behavior Honoring eight of Nashville’s most beautiful philanthropists

departments 8

In Our Words

Something worth celebrating at every turn

10

Behind the Scenes Paul Vasterling

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Dinner by the Bridge heads indoors

Nsider Frist Gala Kick-Off, Jimmy Choo Preview, Tennessee State Museum Grand Opening and more

Families flock to Fall for Cheekwood

Harpeth Conservancy hosts a swell party at River Swing

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Pam Wilder representing the Assistance League of Nashville wearing a Cinq a Sept black jacket (Oak Hall); St. John navy blouse (Nordstrom); Minxx black leggings with leather calf detail (Levy’s); and Roberto Coin gold and diamond earrings (King Jewelers). Styled by Milton White. Photographed by Sebastian Smith. For more on Model Behavior, turn to page 52.

52 D.Exterior jacquard sheath (Levy’s); Tyler Böe fawn faux fur coat (K. McCarthy); King Jewelers Private Collection rose gold and diamond multi-hoop earrings, KJ5 rose gold and diamond necklace, KJ5 rose gold and diamond braided bracelet (King Jewelers); Casadei silver pumps (The Luxury Label)

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Nuptials

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Arts and Galleries

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Local Flavor

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Best Behavior

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Step Inside

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Localite

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Match Game

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Pencil In

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Nretrospect

Latest Nashville weddings

Upcoming visual and performing art

What’s cooking at Rotier’s Restaurant and Shake Shack

Expert etiquette advice from John Bridges

Tennessee State Museum

Operating out of a theology of abundance

Match the speaker with the spoken

Calendar of November events

Fifty years of the Christmas Village at The Fairgrounds Nashville

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Editorial

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

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

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Advertising

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Casey Sanders

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

Bill Freeman and Jimmy Webb

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Role Models Something worth celebrating at every turn It’s time for another Model Behavior issue. Our 14th Model Behavior issue to be exact.

Nfocus launched this feature in 2005 to honor local nonprofits and their dedicated volunteers. It’s grown and changed throughout the years — men have finally been added to the list of honorees — but the mission to celebrate local philanthropists has remained the same. With more than 2,000 nonprofits making a home in Nashville, it’s important to us to highlight as many of these unique and important organizations as possible.

The men and women featured in this issue represent a broad range of causes in the city that serve children, domestic abuse survivors, first responders and arts patrons. These nonprofits are impacting and bet-

tering our city at nearly every level.

Take a moment to learn more about these worthy causes and the men and women who serve them faithfully on page 52.

This issue is also packed with coverage of events benefiting just as varied a selection of nonprofits. Find out what you missed at the Tiffany Circle Luncheon (page 28), Sunset Safari (page 32), Chic Awearness (page 36), Dinner by the Bridge (page 39), Heritage Ball (page 23) and more.

We’re also giving you an inside peek at the brand new Tennessee State Museum. A project years in the making, this state-of-the-art facility finally opened its doors in early October. Learn more about this new-and-improved institution on page 74. Just another way Nashville is getting better every day.

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

Paul Vasterling For the past 20 years, Paul Vasterling has served as the artistic director for Nashville Ballet. He’s choreographed and directed a slew of productions, and under his leadership, the Ballet has commissioned 22 original scores for new works. A decade before Paul took on the role of artistic director, he started with the organization as a company dancer, ballet master, teacher and choreographer.

Paul started playing piano at age 10 and dancing at 16. Before pursuing dancing professionally, he wanted to be a music therapist. For Paul, music and dance are deeply intertwined, as evidenced by the way his choreography so closely bends to the inflection of each note.

We recently caught up with Paul for a little insight into his time at Nashville Ballet, what makes him tick and a hint at what to expect from his upcoming 20th Anniversary Gala Performance on Dec. 13.

by Lauren Langston Stewart photograph by Daniel Meigs What has been your favorite part of being the artistic director of Nashville Ballet? When I started out, it was that I had the privilege of choreographing ballets, but as I’ve grown, it’s become watching the artists and staff grow into more fully realized versions of themselves. The hardest? Understanding how to communicate with all kinds of people.

What was your first job? I worked in a fireplace shop, and I still have a surprisingly extensive knowledge of fireplaces.

What made you want to be a dancer? Ballet is simultaneously physically, intellectually and emotionally challenging, and to top it off, it’s done to music!

Who would be your dream performer? I really feel like I’m working with such incredible talent every day; our company members are my dream performers.

What would be your dream production? The answer to that changes constantly — It’s always whatever I’m working on next.

What was the first production you were in? The Nutcracker — since I was 16, I’ve done The Nutcracker in some capacity every year.

What has been your most surreal moment working for Nashville Ballet? When the audience erupted in applause for the company after our Kennedy Center debut.

What was the first production you choreographed or directed?

My first full production was Robin Hood, here at Nashville Ballet, but the first piece I choreographed was a work titled Soirée while I was in college.

What are you most excited for with your 20th anniversary performance? I’m excited to see the company do new works that we’ve never done like Tarantella by George Balanchine and the world premiere of a piece by Carlos Pons Guerra. I’m also looking forward to the grande défilé we’re doing, which will showcase the entire scope of Nashville Ballet, from those just joining our academy to the company.

What was your favorite show you’ve choreographed? That’s always the next one, too! They’re like children — I can’t tell you I have a favorite. I’m always most excited about whatever I’m currently creating, so right now that would be Lucy Negro Redux, but that will change as I continue to work.

What the biggest way Nashville Ballet has changed over the past two decades? There’s a noticeable increase in long-term sustainability and a tremendous sense of growth artistically in terms of the creativity and talent that this organization houses.

What do you hope never changes about Nashville? There’s a wonderful openness to creativity here. People want others to succeed and are interested in others’ projects. In Nashville, people really see you as a person.

What’s your favorite place to go for a date night? The Schermerhorn to hear the Nashville Symphony

The Basics

Name: Paul Vasterling Profession/Title: Artistic director and CEO Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana Years in Nashville: Almost 30 Zip code: 37206 Number of productions you’ve choreographed for Nashville Ballet: Over 40 — and directed many more!

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Co-chair Kathleen Estes, Julie Frist, Co-chair Susanne Cato

Susan Edwards, Martha Ingram

Dan Fitzgerald, John and Barbara Dab

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John Ray Clemmons, Jennifer Stewart-Wright

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Frist Gala Kick-Off

River Swing Patrons Party

Susanne Cato and Kathleen Estes, co-chairs for the 2019 Frist Gala, brought together committee members and art enthusiasts at a kick-off party for the art museum’s black-tie fundraiser. Everyone was thrilled to learn that two upcoming exhibits on loan from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will serve as inspiration for the spring soirée, but designer Hugh Howser was very coy about how he will decorate the Art Deco museum for the event. We’ll just all have to wait until April 13, 2019, to find out!

At Woolworth on 5th, more than 100 patrons of River Swing — the largest group in the event’s 15-year history — gathered as a special thank you from Harpeth Conservancy for their continued support. Revelers nibbled on Southern bites and sipped on boozy milkshakes (which were naturally served with paper straws as a reminder to not use plastic). Co-chair Tom Morales spoke to the crowd about the significance of the party’s location, drawing a parallel between the sit-ins that once took place there in a fight for racial equality and the activism needed today, through organizations like Harpeth Conservancy, to protect our environment and our clean water supply.

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by Lauren Langston Stewart photographs by Eric England

Co-chairs Jana Davis and Ellen Martin

Phyllis Fridrich, Katie Gambill, Emily Noel

Barby White, Molly White, Carly Rolfe, Kathy Rolfe

Jean Bottorff, Matt Logan

Nicole Neff, David Domm

Matt Hoye, Jen Sched, Stephen Redford

Ty Garner, Halley Cancino

Brandon Watkins, Jonathan Davis

Swan Ball Committee Kick-Off

Nightfall at the Hall

Co-chairs Jana Davis and Ellen Martin have already spent countless hours planning the 2019 Swan Ball, and that included recruiting an army of hard-working volunteers for the Swan Ball committee. The two ladies hosted a cocktail party at Ellen’s stately Belle Meade home for an official launch party. After everyone enjoyed delicious bites from Kristen Winston, Jana and Ellen took a moment to thank everyone and to drop a few hints about the white-tie gala to be held the second Saturday of June at Cheekwood.

A lively group of more than 400 young professionals convened at the Country Music Hall of Fame for Nightfall at the Hall, an annual gathering of the museum’s Troubadour Society. Guests enjoyed snacks, libations and rooftop games, but the main attraction was a private concert from multiplatinum-selling artist Hunter Hayes, who performed a 45-minute set for the excited crowd.

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La Bella Notte Kick-Off Viviana and Luis Fernandez opened their home for the official kick-off of La Bella Notte for the Nashville Opera, where exciting details about the upcoming event were revealed. This year, Ingram Industries will be honored for their long history of corporate philanthropy, and for the first time, there will be a completely separate La Bella Notte Auction Party. Revelers sipped on Kir Royales and nibbled on bites from Tin Wings while discussing the news and chatting in anticipation of the main La Bella Notte event, which will be held on Jan. 19, 2019, at the JW Marriott.

by Lauren Langston Stewart photographs by Eric England

Alice Ailey, Rich May, Co-chair Virginia Voigt

Eileen Hart, Co-chair Anne Buckley, Kassie Powell

John Voigt, Amy Adams, Julie Marshall

Sally and Jon Nesbitt

Morel Enoch, Paulette Whitworth, Joyce Jeffords

Marge Rajotte, Melody Dwyer, Sondra Morris

Betty Fairbetter, Katy McQuesten, Joyce McQuesten

Mary Ann Carter, Betty Walker, Delone Anderson

Cumberland Heights Fashion Show The Friends of Cumberland Heights hosted a fashion show that featured looks from The French Shoppe as well as wedding dresses from Jeanne’s Fantasia and styles from Manuel. (If the show is any indication of what’s to come this fall, pink undoubtedly seems to be the color.) A handful of familiar faces — Eleanor Whitworth, Deana Poston and Michelle Marshall — modeled the fashions on the runway, and Jim Threadgill, son of Friends’ founder Dottie Threadgill, thanked the group for their continued support of Cumberland Heights, most recently their hand in providing much-needed improvements to the dining hall and kitchen.

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Co-chairs Cindy and Joe Caudle

Hugh Nash, Catherine McKay, Stephanie Vaughn

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Patrons of the Mad Hatter Gala enjoyed a lavish reception in their honor at the Belle Meade home of Sally and Jon Nesbitt. Everyone listened thoughtfully to words from guest of honor Kassie Powell, one of the survivors who came forward about the abuse under Larry Nassar. The gala promises to be equally inspiring. Co-chairs Anne Buckley and Virginia Voigt announced Ashley Judd as the keynote speaker for the Sexual Assault Center’s signature fundraiser, to be held Dec. 1 at the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel.

VIPs of the Concert for Cumberland Heights filled the Hilton Nashville Downtown for the traditional Patrons Party that always precedes the event. More than 250 guests came to support the John Hiatt Adolescent and Young Adult Treatment Fund, which has received more than $3 million from this popular night of music. After mixing and mingling, everyone trooped up the street to the Ryman Auditorium to kick off the spookiest month with a raucous concert by the mayhem-inducing and mysterious funk band Here Come the Mummies.

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a festive crowd headed to Music City Center’s Davidson Ballroom for the sixth annual Pearls and Pinstripes benefiting the Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. For the evening, chair Caitlin Vasser and co-chair Jennifer Haile included a celebration of the nonprofit’s 35 years of helping survivors. Lisa Reddick, former Mrs. Tennessee, emceed the program, which included a touching presentation to Kathy Walsh who has served as executive director for the past 30 years. After that, revelers danced the night away to Burning Las Vegas.

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An Open Book Ann Patchett inspires at Assistance League of Nashville’s fall fundraiser

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est-selling author and beloved bookseller Ann Patchett was meant to be taking a year off of public speaking. “I got really sick of the sound of my own voice,” she said as she took the podium at the recent Author Luncheon for the Assistance League of Nashville. “This represents my one break in my yearlong pledge.”

Although she’s stuck to her no-public-speaking rule this year, she made an exception for ALN because, “This is a wonderful cause. It’s the one thing that got me out of the house.” (It’s safe to assume event organizer Karen Morgan’s powers of persuasion had something to do with it, too.) Attendees at the luncheon were thrilled that Ann bent the rules because they got to be on the receiving end of a candid and inspiring message about the lessons she learned from another yearlong pledge: her vow not to shop in 2017.

“Closing the door on what you want causes you to focus on what others don’t have,” she shared. It was an apt reminder of the importance of breaking out of the cycle of materialism and focusing on others, especially given ALN’s work to provide uniforms, school supplies, snacks and other necessities for students in need.

Prior to Ann’s remarks, the crowd heard from Donna Resha, a counselor at Cockrill Elementary School, about her experience working with ALN. As a counselor to 300 students, 80 percent of whom come from low-income households, Donna witnesses the impact of ALN firsthand. The audience responded with gasps and cheers when Donna shared the story of Isaiah, a little boy that she first met while delivering a school uniform and whom she later adopted. “Your giving does make a difference,” she encouraged the crowd.

The afternoon concluded with attendees pledging donations to the organization — 100 percent of which will go directly to helping kids in need. Ann led the charge by committing to give $1,300, the same amount she considered spending on a ring she’d been admiring for quite some time. It was a call to action for the audience, but after witnessing the power of ALN’s work, no one needed that much cajoling.

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rom the moment invitations arrived in the mail, tinged with tie-dye watercolor designs in the corners, guests knew this year’s Heritage Ball would be different. For the 45th anniversary of Franklin’s most opulent black-tie affair, presenting sponsor and event chair Emily Magid planned an evening to remember, infused with color, both literally and figuratively.

When asked where she got the inspiration for the event, Emily gestured to her close-cropped hair, dyed in swirling hues of blue and purple, and gave a Cheshire Cat grin. “Look at my hair!” she laughed. “What do you think?” She admitted to loving tie-dye and color and simply wanting to do something unique. The concept began with the invitation and the Heritage Foundation took off with the idea.

“Color makes you happy,” she said with a smile.

It certainly seemed like attendees — many outfitted in bold-colored traditional gowns and others in psychedelic tie-dye getups — were feeling happy as they packed into the massive tent on the Eastern Flank Battlefield Park in front of Carnton Plantation. It was a hot and humid night, which made the colorfully layered specialty cocktails from Gray’s on Main all the more desirable.

Every year, the Heritage Foundation chooses two devout volunteers to serve as king and queen, and this year’s honorees, Jamey and Jennifer Parker, proved to be beautiful and benevolent rulers as they made the royal rounds, sashes and crowns firmly in place. Joining them as they greeted guests was their adorable young daughter Kelsy.

Once again Steve McLellan of Garden Delights outfitted the dinner tent brilliantly, executing his take on the tie-dye theme with bright and vivid colors.

Appropriately enough, the star of the floral arrangements was an orange and pink rose named Free Spirit, which paired magnificently with the cascading magenta orchids that topped tables and bars.

As everyone took their seats for a three-course dinner by Sargent’s Fine Catering, Emily joined Heritage Foundation CEO Bari Beasley and President David Garrett to thank attendees and a record number of sponsors. “The work and sweat and toil that has gone into this has been amazing,” Emily said. Judging by the smiles on the faces of 750-plus guests, the hard work paid off !

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urricane Florence was most certainly the topic of conversation at the recent Tiffany Circle Fall Luncheon held at Belle Meade Country Club and hosted by Colleen Conway-Welch, who sadly passed away a few weeks later. The Tiffany Circle is a community of female leaders that advance the mission of the American Red Cross. This national organization takes its name from the historic Tiffany stained-glass windows in the Board of Governors Hall at the Red Cross National Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Our local group is one of the largest and strongest circles in the country.

Approximately 70 members and guests were in attendance, with members wearing their Tiffany Circle bracelets. The Tiffany Circle passionately and generously supports the Red Cross, and the bracelets symbolize their unity in helping those who fall victim to the nearly 64,000 disasters that occur annually. A different charm — replicated from a symbol embedded in the stained-glass windows — is added to their bracelets each year. This year’s charm was a heart engraved with the mantra “Heart In, Hands On.” Colleen and Nashville-area Chairman Tricia McDowell welcomed the ladies, and then Rowena Cuffe shared her unique experiences from the Red Cross International Forum in Geneva, Switzerland, this June. Claire Meena-Leist, the chief medical officer for the Central Division of Red Cross Blood Services and the guest speaker for the day, shared how critical the Tiffany Circle support is in impacting blood service delivery. The American Red Cross supplies approximately 40 percent of the nation’s blood supply.

The catastrophic flooding caused by the recent hurricane was on the mind of all of the guests. Tricia McDowell shared that multiple shelters have been established in East Tennessee, and over 40 Tennessee volunteers are currently deployed to the Carolinas to help provide relief to those impacted by the storm. These Tiffany Circle philanthropists, with their focused investment of time, talent and treasure, ensure that the Red Cross has the ability to help people prevent, prepare for and respond to life’s emergencies.

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ronically, Mother Nature and residual storms from Hurricane Florence made it impossible for NBC weather anchor and meteorologist Dylan Dreyer to get from New York City to Nashville for the annual Girl Scout Luncheon. A meet-and-greet with the popular Today show co-host and correspondent had to be canceled, but the former Girl Scout resourcefully arranged to deliver her keynote address via a live feed from the NBC studios.

Those who did make it to the Music City Center’s Davidson Ballroom were greeted by mannequins dressed in vintage scout uniforms. While searching through the archives and museum at the nonprofit’s headquarters, co-chairs Suann Davis and Mary Lindley Carswell discovered the garb among a treasure trove of memorabilia and decided to use them as décor. The attire — in traditional shades of green, brown and khaki — represented all levels of scouting and dated back decades. The theme continued in the ballroom where two more mannequins adorned the stage, and timeworn Girl Scout handbooks were used for centerpieces.

A color guard led the packed room in a flag ceremony and the Girl Scout Promise. Following lunch, Agenia Clark, Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee’s president and CEO, introduced Lilli Johnson, the 2017 Gold Award recipient. The fourth-generation scout described the renewable energy project that earned her the organization’s highest award.

Finally, Dylan popped up on the giant screens and remarked, “This is the weirdest keynote speech I’ve ever given.” She credited scouting with giving her the confidence to try new things and for making her the woman she is today. She added that many of her badges were in math and science — both skills essential to being a meteorologist. At the end of her talk, the room exploded in applause.

Not only did everyone leave the luncheon with a box of cookies, they left inspired by the way Girl Scouts provides a strong foundation for young women, allowing them to pursue their interests while building the courage and confidence to become anything they want to be.

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VIPs started the festivities at the exclusive Patrons Party. Co-chairs LeAnne Bottorff, Sara Dorfman, Karly Hart and Jordan Thompson greeted guests as they arrived to the packed tent just off Festival Field. Clusters of chic lounge furniture gave everyone a chance to relax as they nibbled on passed hors d’œuvres.

Bistro tables were draped in alternating green or gold fabric and topped with leopard-print votives and arrangements anchored by white orchids and light green hydrangeas. As fabulous as the Patrons Party was, everyone was certain to dedicate at least a little bit of time to roam around the zoo, where 53 of the city’s best restaurants, breweries and distilleries had set up shop to pass out tasty bites and drinks.

Throughout the zoo, live entertainment and animal encounters kept revelers occupied in between snacks. A band performed before a huge dance floor out on Festival Field, where, in addition to great restaurants like The Mockingbird, Tànsuŏ, Chauhan Ale & Masala House, Margot Café and Silo, guests could take a free spin on the Soaring Eagle zip line, a thrilling adventure that’s even more exciting at night. Many flocked to the Expedition Peru exhibit, where the zoo’s newest residents — a pair of Andean bears — stayed up well past their bedtime and frolicked in the water.

All in all, it was a record-breaking year for Sunset Safari. Thanks to the 1,400 party animals in attendance, the event raised close to $300,000 — a wild night, indeed, for the Nashville Zoo!

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Alec and Kathleen Estes, Jake Estes

Carrie Sharp, Laura Heatherly

Keeping It Teal Chic Awearness adds meaning to fashion

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trategically placed bunches of oversized teal balloons marked the way to the Hutton Hotel’s Analog, the site for the sixth annual Chic Awearness. The unique cocktail bar and listening room also happened to make a fantastic event space. Attendees filled the two-story venue for a night of fun and fashion while raising awareness of ovarian cancer and funding research through the T.J. Martell Foundation.

The room’s dramatic décor — specifically its teal sofas, rugs and accents — seemed tailor-made for the event. Teal, the color for ovarian cancer awareness, was dominant from the signature Butterfly Kiss cocktail to the striking oneshoulder jumpsuit worn by Marci Houff, founder, chair and survivor.

Guests snacked on beef empanadas, avocado toast, and hot chicken and biscuits before finding seats on plush couches and lounge chairs on the main floor or securing prime viewing spots from either balcony. NewsChannel 5’s Carrie Sharp opened the program — which included inspiring words from survivor Kerry Myers — and survivors Leora Allen and Memarie Gayle of Power of Awareness jewelry introduced a new necklace named in honor of Jayne Wochomurka, who is also a survivor.

The most touching part of the night was an inaugural award presented posthumously to Frances Jackson to celebrate her remarkable life and the warmth, elegance and positivity she displayed during her courageous seven-year battle against ovarian cancer. In front of a room full of family and friends, her children — Frannie Ambrose, Kathleen Estes and Edward Jackson — accepted what will hereafter be called the Frances Hill Caldwell Jackson Courage Award. There was hardly a dry eye in the place.

The fashion show, with clothes from Peter Millar and Stacey Rhodes Boutique, brought the event to a stylish end. This year’s wildly successful Chic Awearness raised nearly $100,000 that will continue making a difference in the lives of women promoting ovarian cancer awareness and education as well as funding T.J. Martell Foundation’s ovarian research program at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.

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few showers couldn’t keep supporters of Greenways for Nashville from having a good time. Days of rain led up to Dinner by the Bridge, the nonprofit’s beloved signature fundraiser, and as downpours continued the morning of the event, organizers made the call to relocate the alfresco evening from Cumberland Park to the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, a spot that had worked well a few drizzly years earlier. The night went off as if the downtown venue was the intended site all along.

Honorary co-chairs Berdelle Campbell and Dolores Seigenthaler joined the returning team of co-chairs — Sandra Duncan, Celeste Reed, Don Welch, Steve Sirls and Allen DeCuyper — in welcoming the jubilant crowd that came flooding through the doors. Guests snapped up appetizers like boneless chicken wings and tuna wontons from caterer Johnny Haffner and headed to the bar, not only for a cucumber-based CityLights cocktail but also to indulge in Johnny’s mildly addictive and wildly popular potato chips. Ahead of dinner, David Briley took the stage for opening remarks, and updates were given on new developments, including the much-anticipated opening of the I-440 Greenway.

Attendees took seats at two long rows of tables running the length of the hall, which were set with the familiar checked tablecloths, glowing candles and floral arrangements of past dinners. Guests were delighted to again see tea towels imprinted with the Greenways logo, which were both napkins and parting gifts and such a hit last year. Lights twinkled overhead as everyone passed bountiful platters of shredded kale, Brussels sprouts and cherry salad before being served generous entrées of beef filet and brie-stuffed chicken breast. Juanita Lane of Dulce Desserts sent out platters of cookies and sweets, bite-sized so that no one felt guilty trying several of the tempting treats.

This year’s sold-out celebration raised more than $171,000 for the continuing creation, promotion and preservation of our greenways in Nashville. Success like that will brighten up any rainy day!

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Fun in the Sun Families flock to Fall for Cheekwood

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he afternoon sun was blazing, and temps hovered around 90, but autumn was in full swing at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens. While thousands of mums flowered in the Bradford Robertson Color Garden, the pumpkin patch overflowed with gourds and people frolicked on the grounds at the fifth annual Fall for Cheekwood. More than 950 moms, dads and kids, plus a few grandparents, came for a fun-filled, old-fashioned afternoon.

The first stop was a run through the pumpkin house — built with 800 pumpkins! — before selecting the perfect jack-o’-lantern to take home. Boys in crisp polos and button-down shirts and girls in smocked dresses dashed excitedly from activity to activity while parents scurried to keep up. There was much to choose from: mini-golf, a hay slide, pumpkin tic-tac-toe, cookie decorating and the oh-sopopular hayrides. The preschool set jumped into the Corn Crib — a giant sandbox filled with corn kernels — and emerged coated in pale yellow dust.

While young ones refueled on Bang Candy Company gourmet marshmallows, Nashville Soft Pretzel Co. pretzels and Kernels popcorn, grown-ups idled over to bars where a selection of adult beverages flowed. All ages visited the Jim ‘N Nick’s buffet, which made a tasty dinner. Enthralled by the bluegrass music that filled the air, kids were drawn to the stage and climbed the half-wall in front to listen in wonder to classic songs from Craig Duncan Music and Entertainment. The sun setting behind the band signaled it was time for happy, tired families to head home.

Proceeds from Fall for Cheekwood help provide free school tours year-round, an important part of the nonprofit’s mission to be accessible to all. Since the festival began, the number of school children who visit — now from all across the Southeast — has grown to 12,000. What better way to support the program than by witnessing firsthand the magic Cheekwood holds for kids of all ages?

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Like a Tidal Wave Harpeth Conservancy hosts a swell party at River Swing Co-chair Brownlee Currey, Bill and Lin Andrews, Co-chair Agneta Currey

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he temperature and humidity felt more like August than October, but that did nothing to wilt the spirits of more than 700 people who attended this year’s River Swing. The 15th annual Harpeth Conservancy fundraiser was held at River Circle Farm, home to Agneta and Brownlee Currey and Kathryn and Christian Currey. The two couples served as co-chairs, and a number of their family members came out to support them and join in on the fun.

Guests worked up a thirst driving down the gravel road to the tent and made their first stop at the oversized circular bar. Beverages in hand, they surveyed the silent auction, with packages uniquely geared towards this outdoor-loving group.

Others crowded around a johnboat that held a tempting array of charcuterie and cheese from Dani Kates. Amos Gott of AmosEvents continued the aquatic theme with copper tablecloths to highlight the eye-catching centerpieces: fishing creel baskets set on river rocks and stuffed with local wildflowers and grasses.

After filling their plates with Southern classics from Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant, guests settled in to enjoy their meal and the entertainment.

Performances kicked off with Widespread Panic’s John “JoJo” Hermann debuting his song “Canoeing on the Harpeth” along with a video that paid tribute to the namesake river. The Bluff — a band formed for this night made up of Joe Andrews from Old Crow Medicine Show, Tommy Landstreet, Ben Cameron and others — played until JoJo joined them. Then, everyone reveled in listening to the group play favorites from the Panic vault.

In keeping with the nonprofit’s mission, this year’s River Swing was zero waste.

Guests were encouraged to go strawless, and everything could be recycled or composted. Since 1999, the Harpeth Conservancy has worked to restore and protect clean water and healthy ecosystems for the Harpeth River and rivers of Tennessee. With almost $200,000 raised this year, it will provide continued years of conservation.

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Nichole and Craig Huseby

Co-chairs Nancy Russell and Anne Shepherd Andrew and Marianne Byrd, Jane and Don MacLeod

Force of Nature Toasting the Horticultural Society at Fall Harvest Dinner

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t wasn’t quite a picture-perfect autumn night for the annual Fall Harvest Dinner, but that didn’t stop supporters of the Horticultural Society of Middle Tennessee from having a fabulous evening at Cheekwood. Typically, this anticipated October event is a great way to usher in cooler temperatures at an alfresco dinner in the Bradford Robertson Color Garden, but when the date rolled around, summer was still gripping the city, bringing an afternoon rain shower and muggy temperatures in its wake.

Fortunately, event chairs Nancy Russell and Anne Shepherd were fully prepared for the inclement weather and simply moved the dinner party indoors to Massey Hall. The skies cleared just before the cocktail hour kicked off, so revelers were able to enjoy libations and take in the beautiful sunset on the terrace.

A prosecco tasting kept guests occupied, providing a refreshing complement to passed hors d’œuvres of caprese skewers and crostini topped with avocado and smoked salmon.

When the dinner bell rang, guests filed back inside to long tables draped in red and white gingham picnic tablecloths. The lights in the room were dimmed low, allowing the suspended string lights to provide a dreamy glow over lively dinner conversations. Design chairs Patsy Weigel and Dancey Sanders — once again tasked with the centerpieces — pulled wildflowers from a local farm to create the natural, earthy bundles potted in silver paint cans.

D.Kates Catering prepared the three-course meal, which began with extraordinary mushrooms stuffed with sausage and cheese. The hearty Tuscan rib-eye was too big for anyone to finish, but that didn’t stop guests from diving into a heavenly tiramisu for dessert.

It might not have been a proper alfresco Fall Harvest Dinner, but everyone reaped an abundance of friendship and conversation celebrating the Horticultural Society’s commitment to local garden clubs and the beautification of natural landscapes in Middle Tennessee.

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Dean and Bobby Reeves, Sue Edwards

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Changing the Narrative Redefining success at the YWCA’s Academy for Women of Achievement celebration

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t was only fitting that the YWCA held its 27th annual Academy for Women of Achievement celebration and induction dinner on the International Day of the Girl, honoring a diverse group of women in Nashville who have shown exemplary leadership in their respective fields as role models for future generations of women throughout Middle Tennessee.

The evening began with a cocktail hour comprised of leaders from Nashville’s music, business, philanthropic and government communities including Mayor David Briley, followed by dinner and a presentation of the seven women with Lelan Statom presiding as the master of ceremonies. Sharon Roberson, YWCA president and CEO, introduced guests to the theme of the evening — Woman, Redefined — via a newsreel of female accomplishments across the country in 2018. The moving video illustrated women taking control of their narratives and redefining words they had been called in their professional careers, turning negative descriptors into positive attributes they were proud to claim.

Event co-chairs Candice Lee and Mary Lee Bartlett prompted guests to think about what their word would be as each honoree’s story was detailed in personalized and touching videos. The honorees included Kasar Abdulla, chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer at Valor Collegiate Academies; philanthropist Nicky Weaver Cheek; Sara Finley, principal of Threshold Corporate Consulting; State Senator Thelma Harper; Latrisha Jemison, regional community affairs manager at Regions Bank; Sarah Trahern, CEO of the Country Music Association; and Beverly Watts, executive director of the Tennessee Human Rights Commission. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee served as the 2018 corporate honoree.

Honorees’ descriptors ranged from bossy to intense, flamboyant to fence-sitter, all of which were redefined by the women as assertive, committed, driven and consensus-builder. Proceeds from the dinner helped to fund the programs of the YWCA, including the Weaver Domestic Violence Center, the largest emergency domestic violence shelter in Tennessee. In parting, guests were reminded of the YWCA’s purpose to champion women, girls and families in Nashville and Middle Tennessee to help them build safer, more self-sufficient lives.

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Model Behavior Nashville is home to more than 2,000 nonprofits â&#x20AC;&#x201D; worthy organizations that enrich and better the lives of the city's residents in myriad ways and address important social issues like education reform, animal welfare, environmental consciousness, poverty, domestic violence, arts education and so much more. Without dedicated volunteers and advocates, these charitable organizations wouldn't be able to fulfill their missions.

That's why every fall we celebrate local philanthropists and the causes dearest to their hearts. The eight men and women featured this year represent organizations that serve a wide and varied contingency of Nashville's population. Their generosity and commitment show that serving those in need is a beautiful act that never goes out of style.

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Assistance League of Nashville Assistance League of Nashville is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that transforms the lives of children through community programs.

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Pam Wilder When it comes to wearing multiple hats, no one has sported more for an organization than Pam Wilder with Assistance League of Nashville. In 2004, she founded the Nashville chapter, and since that time, she has served as president, strategic planning chair, parliamentarian, grant writer and co-chair for the organization’s fundraising golf tournament and Author Luncheon. It’s not surprising for an organization that relies solely on volunteers to operate. But knowing that the efforts of Assistance League, which provides uniforms for students in need, are making a difference in the lives of families across Metro Nashville makes the hard work worth it.

“Being involved with Assistance League of Nashville has given me a greater perspective of the many blessings and opportunities we have to help others in our community,” Pam says. “The feedback from the parents, the guidance counselors and school officials is heartwarming. School officials and parents express their sincere gratitude for the clothing, and for many children, it is the first new clothes they have ever worn. It is so fulfilling and truly rewarding to know that we can relieve the burden of providing school clothing from the parents, allowing them to focus on feeding and housing their families.”

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Danita Marsh Danita Marsh first became involved with the 100 Club in 2006 when, as a police officer, she sustained a life-altering injury after being shot eight times in the line of duty. The organization, which exists to provide financial and emotional support to first responders and their families after a critical injury or death, came to Danita’s aid during her recovery and rehabilitation. When a spot opened up on the board in 2013, Danita was thrilled at the opportunity to give back to the organization that gave so much to her.

“I eagerly sought the opportunity to be a part of this amazing organization and to give in return the support and assistance that was given to me by the Nashville and law enforcement communities,” she says. She credits her involvement with the 100 Club for giving her fulfillment and a renewed purpose.

“The 100 Club has renewed my faith in humanity,” she says. “My experience with the 100 Club has taught me that as members of a community, we are mutually reliant on each other and connected by our humanity. And by fulfilling our social responsibility to help others, we enrich our lives and our community.”

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Shear Haven Shear Haven is committed to educating the community on the signs of abuse and the resources available to help women and men who are victims.

Susanne Post It was Susanne Post’s personal experience that led her to co-found the Shear Haven initiative in 2017. As a victim of domestic abuse, she knew she wanted to help other women facing the same issue. As a hair stylist, she knew she was in a unique position to be trusted by victims. “Often the victim is isolated from their closest family and friends and simply needs to speak their truth to a listening ear and to know that there is support available,” she says.

Susanne partnered with the YWCA to launch Shear Haven, which trains local stylists to detect signs of abuse among clients. In addition to helping to develop the training program, Susanne has met with lawmakers across Tennessee to discuss updating state laws to make domestic abuse training a requirement for anyone getting a cosmetology license. “I believe that even our hardest life experiences can be used for good,” she says, “to help others know that they are not alone.”

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Nashville Repertory Theatre exists to serve through creating “ah-ha!” moments that inspire empathy, prod intellectual and emotional engagement, and expand the creative capacity of audience and artists through the dynamic connection unique to live theatre.

Rob Turner All it took was one play for Rob Turner to get hooked on Nashville Repertory Theatre. The show was Cabaret, and the quality of the production blew him away. “I was amazed at how the production was so well done in such an intimate theater,” he says. He soon saw another Rep show — The Columnist, which was written through Ingram New Works — and it sealed his newfound love for the local theater company. “I was amazed at the great work that was done on and off the stage in Nashville by Nashville people!”

Rob quickly became involved with the Rep, co-chairing the nonprofit’s inaugural Broadway Brunch fundraiser in 2016. He joined the board last year and serves as the vice president and has become a fierce advocate in the process. He credits the Nashville Rep with making him a better, more well-rounded person.

“Theater challenges me,” he says. “It makes me take off my attorney hat and see things through others’ eyes. In a word, theater creates empathy. In our current environment, civility, respecting other’s perspectives and displaying empathy seem to have gone by the wayside; theater allows us to come together to experience life through a different set of eyes and to broaden our horizon. Through the shows we produce, I’ve learned so much about the experiences of others unlike me with differing experiences and viewpoints. The Rep’s plays have made me much, much more empathetic, a better listener, a better communicator and a better advocate.”

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Pencil’s mission is linking community resources with Nashville Public Schools to help young people achieve academic success and prepare for life.

Elizabeth Papel As a graduate of Metro Nashville Public Schools, and having grown up in a family of educators, Elizabeth Papel has always appreciated the importance of good public education. Before she was a board member at Pencil, she and her family regularly supported the organization’s fundraisers and donated to the LP Pencil Box. Now she fully grasps the effects poverty has on graduation rates and is motivated by the dedicated staff and volunteers who donate school supplies, tutor students and even find household items for families — all of which are important to academic success. By way of serving on board committees, Elizabeth raises funds and awareness for Pencil, most recently by co-chairing its inaugural Back to School Breakfast.

Elizabeth believes community involvement and leadership are essential to assist the government in providing public education and sets the example for the rest of us.

Through contributions like hers, Pencil provides additional support to our public schools by bridging the gap between volunteers’ generosity and skills to support our schools so that all students have a chance at success in life.

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The Nashville Public Library Foundation is a committed community of leaders, learners and innovative achievers dedicated to supporting and empowering one of our city’s greatest resources — the Nashville Public Library.

Lee Molette Lee Molette jokes that he was “volun-told” to join the board of the Nashville Public Library Foundation, but as soon as he got connected, his eyes were open to the breadth of the organization’s reach. “This foundation really supports the entire public library system, Metro Nashville Public Schools, many preschools, after-school programs, community events and many more essential programs in the Nashville community,” he says.

Lee currently serves as the board secretary and has worked on the development committee, as a table host for the Literary Award Gala, and as a liaison to the NAZA after-school programs and puppet programs, but his commitment to NPLF extends much deeper than his official duties. His entire family participates in activities at the various libraries. “My 14-year-old was able to make his own phone case on one of the 3D printers in the studio at the main library, and my 4-year-old loves going to the puppet shows and annual picnic,” he says.

Lee feels grateful to be a part of such an important institution in the city. “It has been said that in order to be a great city, you need a great library system,” he says.

“Well, the 2018 Library of the Year is definitely doing its part in making Nashville great.”

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Crescendo Club The Crescendo Club is a dynamic group of Nashville-area young professionals ages 21-40 who share a love of music and a desire to support the Nashville Symphony’s artistic and educational mission.

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Allison Reed Allison Reed believes that no matter who you are or what your background is, there is something for everyone at the Nashville Symphony. For her, it is the Crescendo Club, the passionate and involved young professionals who support our Grammy Award-winning orchestra. Beginning as an intern on the Symphony’s Associate Board of Directors, which oversees the club, Allison has held several leadership positions and currently serves as its chair. She enjoys the club’s social events — many involving Symphony musicians — as much as the variety of volunteer opportunities. Among her favorites is working at the children’s concerts where she highly recommends attendees visit the instrument petting zoo. These concerts are just one example of how Allison appreciates the way the Symphony engages our community. Others high on her list include its Free Day of Music and music education programs in area schools.

“Working with Crescendo Club has given me such a deep respect for the musicians and staff of the Nashville Symphony,” she says. “They are incredibly dedicated to their mission to inspire, entertain and educate through excellence in musical performance.” With young leaders like Allison, the next generation of supporters who will help ensure the relevance and endurance of the Nashville Symphony is in excellent hands.

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Elizabeth Blake Stadler and Trevor William Maschmeier married on May 19 at Belle Meade Plantation. The intimate ceremony took place in the Boxwood Garden with friends gathering later for a reception in the Carriage House. The couple began their honeymoon in Scotland and then made their way to London, where they visited the site of their engagement proposal.

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Mathieu Bernard Martin Parisian Mathieu Bernard Martin will show a selection of his works from the past five years — which stem from the belief that painting is a conversation and that art isn’t meant to be fully grasped — for the first time in the United States. Nov. 3-25. Gratis. The Gallery at Fort Houston, 2020 Lindell Ave., 615-730-8865, forthouston.com.

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Ranging from intimate drawings to large-scale paintings, local artist Josh Elrod creates his pieces through a meditative practice that puts images from his subconscious onto paper.

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In her fourth solo exhibition at Cumberland Gallery, Marilyn Murphy’s Atmospheric Perspective features dreamy oil paintings and graphite drawings inspired by midcentury photographs, magazines, Art Deco architecture and more. Nov. 3-Dec. 22. Gratis. Cumberland Gallery,

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Everything Is a Nail Rob Matthews says he only makes art about things more important than art itself, so it should come as no surprise that his work reflects on themes such as mortality, the frailty of human life, and periods of political and social unrest. Through Nov. 24. Gratis. David

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This week-long exposition of everything design in Nashville will feature exhibitions and installations, open studios, events, site visits, talks and workshops intended to unify the design community, encourage collaboration and engage the public. Nov. 8-15. Tariff varies. Nashvilledesignweek.org. photograph courtesy of Zeitgeist

The Lighthouse Painter Ky Anderson uses lines and color in her abstract works to convey the visible and invisible forces at work around us in pieces that are “atmospheric yet structural, with a hint of familiarity.” Nov. 3-Dec. 22. Gratis.

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If you come across a Nashvillian making an unexpected and impassioned case for baguette as the superior bread for a hamburger, you can pretty well guess that person cut her teeth on the grilled sandwiches at Mrs. Rotier’s Elliston Place eatery, where the French bread burger reigns supreme. Nestled in a former residential carriage house, this Rock Block institution has been serving up hand-patted burgers, fries and shakes since the end of World War II, earning a spot in the collective psyche of generations of Nashvillians, who, despite everything they know about all-American hamburger buns, still can’t resist the unlikely detour to a chewy European-style loaf.

A third generation of the Rotier family now operates the beloved landmark, where the menu has expanded over the years. The neon signs on the windows still promise “steak” and “seafood,” and, to be sure, you can get them in the form of meatloaf, Poor Boy Steak (ground beef wrapped in bacon), fried fish, salmon croquettes and fried shrimp (served with fries, salad and hot rolls). You can also get spaghetti and all kinds of fried chicken parts, including gizzards, livers and tenders, not to mention a weekly calendar of daily specials.

But the enduring anchor entrées at Rotier’s are the burgers, hand-patted and served on your choice of soft bun, chewy French bread, or white or wheat and — wait for it — grilled, like a grilled cheese.

The wonders of modern technology being what they are, you can have these delicacies brought to your doorstep through various delivery services, but while your dinner table might be lovely, it can’t hold a candelabrum to a Rotier’s booth, where the neon signs conspire to create the perfect ambiance for burgers, fries, shakes, beers and lifelong memories of dining in a place so much that it starts to feel like home.

It might be easier to get on a plane, fly to LaGuardia and hail a cab to one of the dozen or so Shake Shacks in New York City than it is to make your way to the front of the queue at the new outpost in Green Hills. So feverish has been the excitement surrounding the Nashville debut of Danny Meyer’s cult-classic burger joint that seldom does an hour pass without the line winding down the sidewalk in the Hill Center.

But if you try to short-circuit the Green Hills crowds by taking a shortcut to Brooklyn or the West Village, you’ll miss out on the unique Nashville twists to the iconic menu of burgers, crinkle-cut fries and shakes. For example, the Crackle Shack Cheeseburger starts with Shake Shack’s classic Angus burger on a potato roll, then ups the ante with seasoned cracklin’s from Peg Leg Porker in the Gulch. Meanwhile, there’s a roster of local beers to wash it all down.

For dessert, the Green Hills Shack whirls local ingredients, including Olive and Sinclair artisan chocolate, into signature frozen custard desserts and shakes. In the case of the Pie Oh My, a slice of seasonal pie from Little Mosko’s Muncheonette & Bake Shop gets blended into vanilla frozen custard, with a percentage of sales benefiting local nonprofit Room in the Inn — a sure sign that Shake Shack understands the local taste for giving back to the community.

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My brother and his girlfriend have been together for a year now. They’ve gotten matching tattoos, which is fine by me. I’ve got one too, and I wear a ring in my nose. But now the girlfriend has started dyeing her hair. I hate the color; it’s a sort of greenish-blond. She asked me what I thought, and I said I thought it was cool. It turned out that my brother had asked her to get my opinion because he hates it too. My brother was completely avoiding the issue. I’m ticked off because I got trapped. I think he should say what he thinks. How can I take what I’ve said back? —Anonymous, Hillsboro Village Did you and your brother play dodgeball when you were kids? It sounds as if you’ve developed a practiced means of getting around saying what you mean.

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Your brother was hoping against hope that you’d say what he was thinking — whatever that was. Instead, you told a little white lie about the horrible color of the girlfriend’s hair. The truth, in this case, might have proven disastrous, unless the girlfriend really wanted to know how bad it is. You might have taken a risk, but why walk into the fire?

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From the Beginning The new state museum has a natural history component the previous museum didn’t.

It also brings visitors up to present day. The earlier museum stopped at about 1920. The permanent exhibits are: Natural History, First Peoples, Forging a Nation, Civil War and Reconstruction, Change and Challenge and Tennessee Transforms.

Museum planners and designers made a conscious effort to make the galleries interdisciplinary. “It’s not just history, and it’s not just art, and it’s not just culture,” says Ashley. “It’s how do they intertwine?”

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The newly opened Tennessee State Museum at the Bicentennial Mall invites visitors to step back in time and immerse themselves in the art, culture and history of the state’s earlier days, albeit with a little help from 21st-century technology. In addition to artifacts and labels, there are interactive touch-screen maps and introductory films in all six museum galleries that make up the Tennessee Time Tunnel, complete with ambient sound appropriate for each era.

The new building, designed by Nashville’s EOA Architects in collaboration with Gallagher & Associates, an international museum design firm, and HGA, a national engineering and architecture firm, is a massive 137,000 square feet. In addition to the permanent exhibits, there are six rotating exhibits, a Children’s Gallery, a 250-seat digital learning center and an education suite. The state earmarked $120 million for the project, which was supplemented by $40 million in private contributions.

“This is going to be one of the premier state museums in the country,” says Ashley Howell, executive director of the museum. “It’s very exciting for Tennessee.”

Plans for the museum to move out of its former location in the basement of TPAC have been underway since the opening of the Bicentennial Mall in 1996.

“When Gov. Haslam came in, very early on,” says Ashley, “he took a tour of the collection and said, ‘Wow, this collection is so fantastic.' So there was a task force put together to revisit the plans for the museum, and he championed the project in his administration.”

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The new Children’s Gallery gives a nod to different parts of the state — whether it’s a stage where children can dress up and perform, a tip of the fedora to Memphis or an archaeological dig honoring Gray, Tennessee, in Washington County, home of the Gray Fossil Site. The floor is a colorful map of Tennessee.

Artwork by Nashville-based Lucie Rice covers the walls. There will be rotating programs, the first being story time, in partnership with the Governor’s Books From Birth Foundation.

Because the museum is primarily funded by the state, the educational component is strongly emphasized, and school groups from throughout Tennessee will be visiting.

Ashley says overall attendance is expected to double from 110,000 visitors a year to 220,000.

Admission is free. Teacher workshops this past summer quickly filled up and more were added. For those who either want a sneak peek or can’t immediately bring their students to the museum, there are Traveling Trunks, a condensed, portable CliffsNotes version that’s part of the museum’s outreach.

The museum gift shop is designed to be a destination location with 90 percent of the products Tennessee sourced and themed — the perfect holiday gifts. The store carries hand puppets resembling animals indigenous to Tennessee such as a brown bear and an owl, Ashley’s personal favorite. There are red and navy socks with the state stars by Volunteer Traditions, Piggy Peanut Brittle from Loveless Cafe, a Tennessee coffee blend from Cumberland Valley Coffee, and prints by artists including Lucie Rice and Joanna Dee.

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Truly Being Thankful Operating out of a theology of abundance

The other day, a friend of mine, who also happens to be a priest, posed a question that struck me to the core: “Are you living from a theology of scarcity or a theology of abundance?”

It’s an apt question for this particular month. We all know about the Pilgrims and Plymouth Rock and the “first Thanksgiving” and all that, but do we really know about it? So much of the story merits consideration. For instance, there is the fact of the harvest. In a vast new territory that took months to reach across a tumultuous ocean, people were able to till the land. They found the soil to be rich and the harvests plentiful. Theology of abundance.

Then there is the fact that Native Americans were present at that first Thanksgiving and that they actually outnumbered the folks from the Mayflower nearly two to one. People who looked, dressed and spoke vastly different were nevertheless not that vastly different — all people, all called to celebrate together. There was enough food, enough land, enough joy to go around. Theology of abundance.

This is the season when we celebrate — or claim to celebrate — this very theology of abundance. For our own Thanksgiving celebrations, we buy copious amounts of food, preparing dish after dish, gathering with

friends and family in high spirits. And that’s just the beginning: The stores are already overflowing with the spoils of Christmas — decorations and gift wrap, candies and cards.

Here is where we move precipitously from a theology of abundance to a culture of abundance.

A theology of abundance tells us: We have life when we could have death; we have harvest when we could have hunger; we have togetherness when we could have fear and hatred. When we operate from a theology of abundance, we need not be greedy or afraid, and because we need not be greedy or afraid, we can give and share freely. There is enough.

Of the fruits of the spirit, there is enough. A culture of abundance is a different thing altogether. It is driven by consumerism and characterized by gluttony and greed. Therein lies an irony: Our culture of abundance is in some ways driven by a theology of scarcity, that powerful force inside us and outside us telling us that we need to get it while we can.

What if we resisted that force?

What if we operated instead from a theology of abundance, which assures us that we have everything we need and everything to give, whether that be kindness or money, shared stories or shared food, or just a whole lot of honest-to-God thanks.

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Varina Willse is the president of Willse Ink, which offers content creation and custom books for families and organizations, and she is the founder of Ponder Effect, a media platform that inspires intentional living.

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For: Junior League of Nashville When: Nov. 1-19 Where: Participating retailers Tariff: $500 per person Info: jlnashville.org

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What: World of Friendship For: Sister Cities of Nashville When: Fri., Nov. 2, 6 p.m.

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

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Thanksgiving For: Renewal House When: Tues., Nov. 6, 12 p.m.

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02 What: An Evening With Friends

For: Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt When: Fri., Nov. 2, 7 p.m.

Where: The Bell Tower Tariff: $500-1,000 per patron, $100 per person Info: childrenshospitalvanderbilt.org

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What: Hats Off to High Hopes For: High Hopes Development Center When: Sat., Nov. 3, 6 p.m.

Where: Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Tariff: $150 per person Info: highhopesforkids.org What: Conservancy Gala

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Where: The Parthenon Co-chairs: Mara Papatheodorou and Sarah Sperling Party note: Festive black tie requested Tariff: $500 per person Info: conservancygala.com What: Wine Down Main Street

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Where: Main Street Franklin Tariff: $125-200 per VIP, $85 per person, $35 per designated driver Info: winedownmainstreet.com

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What: Wine Dinner Gala and Concert For: Brown Dog Foundation When: Sun., Nov. 4, 5 p.m.

Where: City Winery Co-chairs: Sharon Greaves, Sally Hendrick, Julie Sandberg and Carol Smock Tariff: $200 per person Info: browndogfoundation.org

What: Next Awards For: Nashville Entrepreneur Center When: Wed., Nov. 7, 6 p.m.

Where: Rocketown Party note: Honoring Scott Borchetta, Tom Cigarran and Ron Samuels Tariff: $250 per VIP, $75-125 per person Info: ec.co/nextawards

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What: Story Behind the Smiles For: Interfaith Dental Clinic When: Thurs., Nov. 8, 7 a.m.

Where: Woodmont Christian Church Tariff: By donation Info: interfaithdentalclinic.com/ smilenashville

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Patrons Party For: Nashville Opera When: Thurs., Nov. 8, 6 p.m.

Where: Bourbon Steak Co-chairs: June Bogle, Ann Marie McNamara, Elizabeth Papel and Anne Whetsell Tariff: $250 per person Info: labellanotte2019.org/ patron-party

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What: Montgomery Bell Art Show For: Montgomery Bell When: Nov. 8-18 Where: Montgomery Bell Academy Party note: By appointment Tariff: Gratis Info: montgomerybell.edu What: Christmas Village For: Bill Wilkerson Center When: Nov. 9-11 Where: The Fairgrounds Nashville Tariff: $8-10 per person, gratis per child 9 and under Info: christmasvillage.org What: Joe Kraft Humanitarian Award Luncheon For: The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee When: Fri., Nov. 9, 11:30 a.m.

Where: Music City Center Party note: Honoring Charles Strobel Tariff: $80 per person Info: cfmt.org What: Literary Award Gala Patrons Party For: Nashville Public Library Foundation When: Fri., Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m.

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Where: Loveless Barn Tariff: $195 per person Info: secondharvestmidtn.org

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What: Literary Award Gala For: Nashville Public Library Foundation When: Sat., Nov. 10, 6:30 p.m.

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What: BSA Extravaganza For: Boy Scouts of America Middle Tennessee Council When: Tues., Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Hilton Garden Inn Tariff: $100 per person, $50 per young professional Info: mtcbsa.org What: Red Ribbon Breakfast

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When: Thurs., Nov. 15, 7 a.m.

Where: The Westin Nashville Tariff: Gratis Chair: Betsy Bahn Info: nashvillecares.org

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What: Fall Lecture and Lunch For: Vanderbilt Woman’s Club When: Thurs., Nov. 15, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Bellevue Public Library Info: vanderbilt.edu/vwc

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Luncheon For: Young Leaders Council When: Thurs., Nov. 15, 11 a.m.

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What: Powerfully Thankful For: You Have the Power When: Thurs., Nov. 15, 5:30 p.m.

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What: Royal Gala For: Tennessee Hemophilia & Bleeding Disorders Foundation When: Fri., Nov. 16, 6 p.m.

Where: Loveless Barn Tariff: $150 per person Info: thbdf.org/events/19thannual-royal-gala

What: Holiday Lights 17 Member Preview For: Cheekwood When: Sat., Nov. 17, 5 p.m.

Where: Cheekwood Tariff: $14-19 per person, $9-14 per youth Info: cheekwood.org

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What: Best Dressed Ball For: American Cancer Society When: Sat., Nov. 17, 7 p.m.

Where: Marathon Music Works Tariff: $200 per VIP, $100 per person Info: cancer.org

What: Beaujolais Nouveau 17 Celebration and Fall Fundraiser For: Alliance Française of Nashville When: Sat., Nov. 17, 7 p.m.

Where: Casa Azafrán Tariff: $60-75 per person, $30 per student Info: afnashville.org What: An Evening With Scott

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What: Taste Nashville For: Nashville LGBT Chamber When: Sun., Nov. 18, 5 p.m.

Where: Nissan Stadium West Club Tariff: $100 per person Info: tastenashville.org What: Houses of Hope Luncheon For: Habitat for Humanity When: Mon., Nov. 19, 11:30 a.m.

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What: Boulevard Bolt For: Local nonprofits working to end homelessness When: Thurs., Nov. 22, 8 a.m.

Where: Belle Meade Boulevard Tariff: $40-45 per person Info: boulevardbolt.org

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What: Bal d’Hiver For: CASA, Family & Children’s Service and the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation When: Fri., Nov. 23, 6 p.m.

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