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Diamond Cellar in Green Hills hosted a benefit for The Team Annie Rose Foundation of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Founded in 2013 by the Robinson family after daughter Annie was diagnosed with, and beat, acute lymphocytic leukemia in 1997. Its mission is to raise awareness and money for research of blood borne cancers and help other families in the state of Tennessee. A collection of exotic cars was parked outside, a mimosa bar and buffet brunch were a welcome treat inside, and Diamond Cellar’s stunning selection of fine timepieces and jewelry were on display. Rare, exclusive bottles of bourbon were auctioned to raise funds to benefit Team Annie Rose. What a delightful way to spend a Sunday afternoon! (October 8)

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Meet our cover artist, Crystal Flynn. For nearly a decade, she taught music and art to students from ages four to 18. After struggling with her health for a few years, she decided to take a break from teaching. Within one month after turning in her official resignation, the pandemic happened. Lockdown gave her the time and ability to figure out what new direction she wanted her life to take. Most importantly, Crystal knew she wanted to find a slowerpaced, more creative career. She began to focus on a hobby she’d loved since childhood—baking. Creating custom royal icing cookies perfectly blended self-expression and edible art. In the beginning of 2020, Crystal began researching crucial information such as Tennessee Cottage Food Laws, the best techniques for royal icing cookie decorating, what tools she would need, and much more to start her own home bakery. By May, Butterfly Bakehouse was born, named after her grandmother, who firmly believed she would be reincarnated as a butterfly. 8

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Since officially starting her own custom cookie business in the summer of 2020, so many incredible experiences have occurred for Crystal. Less than a year after starting her small business, she competed on The Food Network in their Christmas Cookie Challenge. These 18 cookies, representations of the covers for Sophisticated Living Nashville, were made with various techniques, including airbrushing, painting, and other texture techniques using paint brushes. We are so lucky to have found her and had her realize our vision for our 3rd Anniversary cover. She is an exceptional talent and is as sweet a person as her cookies are delicious. We have been so happy to get to know her! She does not ship outside of Nashville, so we consider her our local treasure! sl

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Three Years of Covers designed by Crystal Flynn of Butterfly Bakehouse. Photographed by Charlie Mahanes

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SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT We would like to correct a couple of oversights in our September/October 2023 issue, and want to make sure proper photo credit and gratitude is acknowledged: • The interior photos from “Just My Type” on p. 15 were taken by Jordan Powers • The photos from the “Montague/Scokin Wedding” on p. 84 were taken by Kathy Thomas Photography 12 slmag.net

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Since the holiday season is upon us, I wanted to share how my wife, Melissa, and I used to do Christmas when we were young and lived in New York in the 90s. Melissa’s family always had Christmas dinner and opened presents on Christmas Eve, while my parents and I traditionally exchanged gifts on Christmas morning and had Christmas dinner later that day. Melissa’s family lived in Greenwich, CT, and then Salisbury, CT, while my parents were in Nashville. When Melissa and I got married, we decided that we would celebrate with her family on Christmas Eve and with my parents on Christmas Day. Now, my in-laws’ farm was a two-and-ahalf-hour drive north of New York City. At the McGraths, we would all dress up in our finest for cocktail hour, including smoked salmon with chopped onions and capers (one of the few foods that goes well with Scotch!). This would be followed by an elegant beef tenderloin dinner and some outstanding vintage French wine from my father-in-law, Kevin’s, well-curated wine cellar. Kevin would always begin the meal by raising his glass and remembering those dear family members who were no longer with us. The meal would conclude with Kevin preparing his delectable crêpes suzette in his antique copper chafing dish he inherited from his father. Following dinner, we would open gifts. The evening would usually end sometime after midnight with everyone dancing to the final number, “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey. Things got so wild one time that Kevin banned it from being played for the entire next Christmas season. Melissa and I would go to bed and get a few hours’ sleep. We would get up in the dark before the crack of dawn, grab our gifts (if we remembered which ones were ours), and drive back to our apartment. We would quickly dump our presents, pick up a new set of packed bags by the door, and head to LaGuardia. On the way, we would stop at the Midnight Express Diner on 89th and 2nd and get grilled cheese sandwiches and french fries and eat in the car on the way to the airport. We would ditch our rental car at the airport and run to catch our flight to Nashville. We would usually get to my parents’ house early on Christmas afternoon. Once unpacked, we would open presents while enjoying champagne, a Mahanes tradition that goes back many years. Christmas dinner would follow with beef tenderloin or prime rib as the main course (it’s not much of a sacrifice to have beef tenderloin two days in a row). After that, Melissa and I would crash – HARD. As challenging as it was to do this routine, I will always cherish those memories. We tried this madness with Jack once and realized something had to change. We would still do Christmas Eve like before at my in-laws. However, we would stay in Connecticut for Christmas Day, having a Scandinavian smorgasbord of delicious pickled herring dishes and Norwegian meatballs (frikadelle). My mother-in-law, Anne Brit, is from Norway and a marvelous chef. The meal was accompanied by beer and ice-cold Aquavit. The next day, on Boxing Day, we would make a more leisurely drive back to New York. We would arrive in Nashville a little more refreshed than we used to and engage in the same Mahanes rituals as before but with the added pleasure of watching our children wake up in their own home on Christmas. Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season.

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The Tennessean Hotel in Knoxville is a creative and cultural hub in The Maker City Written by Dave Mahanes / Photos by Tony Long, Shawn Poynter, and Charlie Mahanes I’ve driven through Knoxville many times but have yet to spend some good quality time there. Recently, Melissa, my younger son, Charlie, and I had the opportunity to spend 24 hours in Knoxville while we were going to take Charlie for his senior year at Wake Forest. It was a truly wonderful experience. We arrived at the Tennessean Hotel around noon. The hotel was originally an administrative building built for the 1982 World’s Fair, which was then converted into an 82-room luxury hotel with seven suites and 12 private residences. The hotel is located near the town center across the street from the beautiful, well-manicured World’s Fair Park and the iconic Sunsphere. It is within walking distance of the Tennessee River, Market Square, Gay Street, the Tennessee and Bijou Theatres, and The Knoxville Museum of Art. The hotel features spacious, well-appointed rooms with floor-to-ceiling glass windows to fully enjoy the spectacular views of the Great Smoky Mountains,

the Knoxville skyline, Neyland Stadium, and World’s Fair Park. The interiors evoke the flow of the Tennessee River, the rooms’ headboards feature maps of the Tennessee River, and the comfortable Lobby has a decorative bookcase reinforcing the river theme. The Tennessean is connected to the Marriott by Maker Exchange, an inviting gathering space and gallery celebrating Knoxville’s creative maker community and its art, crafts, furniture, and culinary scene. Makers on display throughout the space are of every medium—the light fixtures, furnishings, artworks and accessories are all part of the hotel’s permanent collection. Many of the items on display in the Maker Exchange are for sale. There is a Grid Wall that features an eclectic selection of small, square paintings by local artists, you can pick your favorite and the hotel will wrap it up for you, or you can shop online through shopmakerexchangeknox.com. slmag.net

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Following a guided property tour, we were escorted to the lavish 1646-square-foot Governor’s Suite, where we enjoyed high tea. Our tea service featured two signature teas, polished silver, and fine china. A three-tiered tower of traditional scones, tea sandwiches, and sweet treats accompanied the teas. More potent potables are available if you like a little whiskey in your teacup or a glass of champagne. It was a very regal experience. The hotel offers specialty tea services throughout the year, with Mother’s Day, Great Gatsby, and holiday-inspired experiences. After our tea with our charming host, Robin Holbrook, the hotel’s Director of Sales and Marketing, we took the Tennessean’s house e-bikes out for a spin around World’s Fair Park and

the University of Tennessee. The e-bikes can be pedaled like traditional bicycles, or you can get a little assistance with a twist of the right wrist or go flat out all electric. It’s a great way to explore downtown Knoxville. Upon the conclusion of our e-bike excursion, we took the hotel’s complimentary golf cart service available for trips within a three-mile radius to Knox Brew Hub, where we enjoyed flights of local craft beer and were educated on the local Knoxville brewery scene by Zack Roskop and his wife Amy, owners and operators of Knox Brew Hub and Knox Brew Tours. While there, try the red beans and rice, Zack’s family recipe. Knox Brew Tours offers tours of some of Knoxville’s many craft breweries, which originate from Knox Brew Hub. slmag.net

That evening, we enjoyed a sumptuous dinner at Tavern at Maker Exchange, which features creative pub fare in a sophisticated but relaxed atmosphere. We began with an appetizer of lamb meatballs served with romesco, yogurt, shiraz salad, and fried garbanzos. It was an excellent Middle Eastern-inspired dish. We followed those tasty bites with a wedge salad with crisp, chilled baby iceberg lettuce, heirloom cherry tomato, shaved red onion, Benton’s bacon, shaved radish, and blue cheese dressing. For the main course, Charlie had the Steak Frites—a hanger steak, medium rare with French fries, roasted garlic aioli, and chermoula. Melissa enjoyed the Shepherd’s Pie made with ground lamb, whipped potato, baby heirloom carrots, and green peas. I chose the Chicken and Dumplings consisting of an olive oil poached chicken breast and thigh with sweet potato gnocchi, carrots, and chicken jus. We concluded our lovely culinary experience by sharing a turtle cheesecake made with toasted pecans and handmade caramel swirled into a New York cheesecake in a chocolate cookie crust finished with more toasted pecans, caramel, and chocolate glaze. Following our meal, the three of us chillaxed at the Den next door, a game room with three televisions, a pool table, shuffleboard, and foosball tables. The following morning, we had breakfast in the Tennessean’s in-house restaurant, the Drawing Room. The Drawing Room exudes Southern elegance and features local farm-to-table ingredients such as house-made jam and muesli. I opted for the avocado toast with smashed fresh avocados, tomatoes, olive oil, lemon, pepper, and 24 slmag.net

black lava salt on rustic bread paired with a cup of Earl Grey tea. Melissa and Charlie chose the American Breakfast consisting of two poached farm-fresh eggs, bacon, and toast accompanied by crispy Drawing Room hash. What a great way to start the day! Following breakfast, we checked out of the Tennessean and walked across the street to visit the observation deck of the Sunsphere. The Sunsphere was initially built as the theme structure for the 1982 World’s Fair with a sphere consisting of panes of glass made with 24-karat gold. Standing 26 stories tall, the observation deck provides a spectacular 360-degree view ranging from downtown Knoxville to the Great Smoky Mountains, including the Tennessee River, the University of Tennessee, and World’s Fair Park. The observation deck also includes a 1982 World’s Fair timeline and gallery, which I found a fascinating flashback. We found Knoxville to be a charming gem of a town and at only a 3-hour drive from Nashville, it’s the perfect quick getaway destination. With its excellent culinary scene, craft breweries, history, and natural beauty, there is plenty to do here. We will make a point to stay longer on our next trip to East Tennessee. sl The Tennessean Hotel 531 Henley Street Knoxville, TN 37902 / (865) 232-1800 / thetennesseanhotel.com Maker Exchange 710 Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902 / (865) 522-2800 ext.7 / makerexchangeknox.com Knox Brew Pub 421 Union Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902 / (865) 454-9688 / knoxbrewhub.com Sunsphere 810 Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902 / (865) 314-0660 / visitknoxville.com/sunsphere-tickets

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Dave chats with Nichole and Craig Huseby of Huseby Homes on their 25th Anniversary Interview by Dave Mahanes Photos by Anthony Matula courtesy of Michael Goorevich, Bob Delevante, Courtesy of Huseby Homes, Dovetail Design Works Huseby Homes is a premier residential building company in Nashville. Their impressive works range from neoclassical traditional buildings to complex modern construction. Huseby Homes has received a multitude of Master Design Awards, Remodeling Magazine’s “Big 50” designation, and ranked as one of Qualified Remodeler’s Top 500 national firms for almost 20 years; they have been featured in national publications like House Beautiful and built prestigious award-winning homes for the most talented regional architects. Huseby Homes celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, so I chatted with its founders, Nichole and Craig Huseby. Dave Mahanes: Craig and Nichole, you both grew up in Nashville. What was it like growing up here? Craig Huseby: I grew up in Brentwood. I enjoyed my neighborhood with my childhood friends. I was always active, whether exploring the surrounding woods, riding bikes, playing tackle yard football, and especially four-wheeling on what were once boundless tracks of land that now inhabit national corporate companies and are main arteries for Brentwood traffic. Everyone knew everyone, and the community provided an environment that allowed much freedom and creativity. Nichole Huseby: Growing up in Green Hills equally offered a sense of community where you would happily spend your resources with locally owned businesses, including H.G. Hill grocers, 28 slmag.net

complete with a uniformed crosswalk guard, full-service gas stations (does anyone under 40 even know what that means?), beloved Bandywood boutiques, like The Cotton Patch, bygone department stores like Cain Sloan, Castner Knott, and McClure’s were all locally owned, and especially the restaurants. As a little girl and into my teenage years, I consumed more meals at meatand-three’s than might be humanely healthy, but B&W Cafeteria, Belle Meade Cafeteria, and even Morrison’s were home away from home mainly for the loyal and vibrant souls that watched me grow up and created comforting southern cooking that I still relish in memory. NH: It’s funny how Green Hills and Brentwood back then were like two different worlds and might account for why Craig and I only met in college, although we only grew up less than ten miles away. I sound ancient in saying so, but the unifying landmark between all children and the counties was the Brentwood Skate Center. Thank goodness it still stands, complete with the original carpet pattern, lockers, strobe lights, disco ball, and brown skates with pumpkin orange wheels. Lastly, I should mention where we went to high school, which around here precedes where you went to college, just in case you ever get questioned by a native. The interview would only be complete knowing Craig graduated from Brentwood Academy and I graduated from Saint Cecilia Academy.

DM: What do you like best about living in Nashville? CH: The best part about living in Nashville is the relationships, some fostered over decades spanning back to grade school. But most importantly, being in the same city as our extended family. We value the ability to experience nature within the city through our Percy Warner Parks. It shouldn’t be overlooked that Nashvillians have a unique and distinctive way of uniting and collaborating amidst misfortune or creating awareness on critical social issues, whether a natural disaster such as the flood of 2010, the tornado of 2020, or fighting against sex trafficking. True Nashvillians might be some of the nation’s most benevolent and creatively industrious citizens. When someone sees a need or a gap, a non-profit organization often sprouts out of a genuine desire to seek hope and fulfill an outcome that creates generational change and progress. DM: How did you get started in custom home building? NH: Building must be in his genes; Craig’s grandfather was a builder and developer in Minnesota and named his company Huseby Homes. He also partnered with his wife; as a team, his grandfather would oversee the studs and nails, and his grandmother would select the colors and paint the walls and halls. She then designed and sewed all the curtains with textiles from her fabric store by hand and dressed all the windows with her

custom-made creations. Trying to go against the entrepreneurial family’s generational grain, Craig began as a Spanish teacher after college, and fate drew him to building at a young age. We also both graduated from Tulane University. New Orleans can cast an architectural spell on your soul, and you cannot possibly live in a place that is so steeped in a treasure trove of timeless estates and establishments and escape untransformed. CH: Unbeknownst to us then, our first project would be our own home on Heady Drive. Through a series of improvements and additions, we renovated our home, nearly untouched for over thirty years, and remodeled it to suit the needs of an emerging 21st-century family. We equally implemented design distinctions that were charming and timeless and architectural appointments that remain so characteristic and appealing to the Belle Meade Highlands. CH: Our humble history began with updating homes throughout the Belle Meade Highlands. Nichole would utilize her real estate license with Pilkerton Realtors, and we would then purchase a home that might have remained untouched for a generation. From the beginning, we committed to preserving the integrity of the neighborhood and house-to-land ratio. As natives, we intrinsically understood and valued the essential nature of doing so. slmag.net

DM: What is special about Huseby Homes? CH: The culture of Huseby Homes is what makes it special. We are driven by a passion for the craft and doing things right. We are unique; we employ 15 hands-on craftsmen who specialize in carpentry. We also have a Master Carpenter, Steve Walker, who has been with H.H. for over 20 years. Steve is a gifted builder and leads our team of carpenters. Our team brings a unique set of controls and a level of quality and drives our subcontracted trade partners to live up to the same standards. Our team and network thrive on challenges and can exact the details of the most complex designs provided by the most talented architectural firms and interior designers. CH: Our culture goes beyond physical craft; we are deeply committed to our clients and employees. Nichole and I set out to build a company that serves the employees by providing them with a place where they may have a long-term career that provides growth and strong benefits. We must take care of our people to be able to care for our clients. We have many employees who have been with H.H. for over ten years, and most have been with us for at least five years. Our team is balanced by age as we have some great talent under 30 years old and some in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s. Seeing how our multigenerational team collaborates to encourage and challenge each other to achieve excellence is exciting. 30 slmag.net

CH: As a custom builder, we also meet the expectations of demanding clients, as they should be, because we know and understand the importance of properly executing a project, but always remember that we are building someone’s home. Our team is solid and able to absorb the demands of custom work. We understand the value of collaboration and teamwork within H.H. and within the larger building team, which is crucial when building at this level. DM: What are some of your favorite projects? CH: The project featured in our 25-year celebration ad in this issue, by architect Michael Goorevich and interior designer Katy Chudacoff, is one of my favorites due to the interiors lined with quarter-sawn white oak and clean lines. But it is hard to say as our current projects include a wide range of interests, specifically the renovation of a classical estate for a long-time client, an equestrian barn sitting on 400 acres of land, to an aggressive modern new build for architect Jacob Wimsatt. A great project does not always mean a new build or huge project; one of my current favorites is a dramatic addition to a ranch home in Sugartree brilliantly designed by Larry Woodson. DM: I know you are very involved in the community. Please share with me how you are giving back to the community and why you chose those causes.

NH: Our ambition is to strive to undergird marginalized community members who may not have access to the same opportunities and participation in our thriving Nashville economy. Locally, we support NAHT, Nashville Anti Human Trafficking; sex trafficking has become a tragic epidemic that has infiltrated every zip code and neighborhood within our city. We have partnered with our congregation, West End Community Church, and many others to assist widows and singleparent families, minorities, and seniors with their housing demands. Schools like New Hope Academy in Franklin promote racial diversity and opportunities for families with limited financial resources to receive a vibrant primary education, leading to a succession of academic possibilities. In the arts arena, The Nashville Symphony remains a constant, esteemed non-profit that we treasure. We also reach outside of the states to support international ministries. For over a decade, we have supported and traveled to Cuba to support weekly food programs for the elderly and summer camps for youth. Most recently, we spent three weeks in Kenya, Africa, and are committed to clean water, FGM education and extinction, and many educational, vocational, and medical efforts through our church missions. DM: What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? NH: Family, travel, especially to adventurous international places, the outdoors, national parks, hiking, exercise, visiting museums and historical landmarks, writing works of fiction, art, and deep-sea fishing.

DM: Craig, what is Nichole’s title and role? CH: Nichole and I are cofounders and owners of H.H. Nichole was instrumental in our initial culture of precision craftsmanship and commitment to impeccable design details. After graduating from Tulane University, she studied at O’More College of Design and has a creative gift that stems back to her grandparents, who were also entrepreneurial. CH: Presently, Nichole does not work in the day-to-day operations; she helps with human resources, guiding our team culture, branding spanning back to the creation of our original logo to our most recent 25th-anniversary design, marketing, H.H. office renovation, maintaining our website current, and whatever comes up that requires an eagle eye. An example of her recent community contributions would be when we donated the Tiny House to Cheekwood; she brought the initial design concept and drove the details that made it unique, like the curved rafters and interior/exterior millwork details. She also worked with our trade partners to make interior design selections and promote the project. DM: Thank you, Craig and Nichole. It has been a true pleasure talking to you. Congratulations on such a milestone for Huseby Homes and for all that you do for Nashville. sl slmag.net

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Perched high above Gustavia Bay, Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf sits at the pinnacle of luxury on the French island of St. Barth. Written by Bridget Williams

Location, location, location, as they say in real estate, is everything. The same could be said for the proliferation of luxury resorts on the chic tropical island paradise of St. Barth, where one in particular—Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf—stands alone. Its high hilltop location on the aptly named Sunset Hill provides sweeping views of Gustavia Harbor, Shell Beach, and Fort Karl, offering a simultaneous feeling of being away from it all but close to everything while enjoying the upscale service and amenities indicative of the family-run Hôtel Barrière Group. The result of a five-year build on challenging terrain, Le Carl Gustaf is executed as a series of standalone buildings that terrace

down the hillside. While densely packed onto the site, each of the 21 northwest-facing bungalows, most endowed with a private plunge pool and all crowned with a red metal roof, indicative of the architecture in the capital city of Gustavia, are enveloped by dense tropical landscaping that affords an incredible feeling of privacy. Guests are welcomed into the open-air lobby, which is also home to an outpost of the legendary Parisian restaurant Brasserie Fouquet as well as Spa Diane Barrière, named in honor of the hotel heiress who died in 2001 from injuries sustained in a plane crash. The spa's petite size belies the broad range of available face and body treatments. slmag.net

The bungalows and villa of Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf terrace the hillside just behind the church steeple in Gustavia.

Our Deluxe Suite boasted a pair of vaulted-ceiling rooms, each opening to a partially covered deck with a plunge pool. I had good intentions to use the available Hydrorider water cycle on our terrace but opted instead to use it to dry our swimsuits and let our steep walks to and from Gustavia suffice as my daily workout. Inside the bungalow, the décor is understated and elegant beach chic, with a primarily white and sand-colored palette punctuated by pops of color on the headboard and the wallcovering at the back of his and her closets flanking the entry to the spacious bathroom. In the living area, a recipe booklet for making in-room cocktails rested next to etched copper barware, and vintage black and white photographs of the area lent a homey feel. Perched even higher on the hillside, the Villa Diane is a 4,300-square-foot, five-bedroom, five-bath stunner with the most 34 slmag.net

exquisite sunset views and elevated amenities, including a private butler. Yachties and AvGeeks can be amply occupied for hours watching the ongoing sea and sky parade. Years ago, I loved visiting Shell Beach (the only beach in Gustavia) and having lunch at DoBrazil, a happy hippy-chic place whose slightly rough-around-the-edges aura stood in stark contrast to the gleaming mega yachts anchored just offshore. After Hurricane Irma decimated the island in 2017, the restaurant was reimagined by Hôtel Barrière as Shellona, just a short walk downhill from Le Carl Gustaf. After a few trips to the elevated day dining experience, packed with beautiful people, I was nearly ready to believe that the dark flecks in the sand at Shell Beach were actually bits of truffle that had wafted from the oceanfront restaurant, whose delectable menu is heavily laden with the fragrant fungus.

Looking down at Shell Beach from Ft. Karl, built in the late 18th century when Sweden controlled the island. A short, steep trail to the hillside ruins is located near Le Carl Gustaf and is an ideal spot for watching the sunset.

Living and dining area at Villa Diane.

A top-floor suite at Villa Diane.

Sea view terrace of a two-bedroom deluxe bungalow suite.

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The bar at Fouquet’s.

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Infinity views from the infinity pool at Villa Diane.

Lunch at Shellona

Dinner at Le Fouquet’s is a delight. The intimate open-air space offers views of Gustavia, whose lights twinkled like stars from our elevated perch. We began with a unique cocktail spritzed with edible perfume concocted by the head bartender using herbs grown at Hotel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes. We sipped while savoring classic steak tartare, a French classic prepared tableside and extra spicy to our liking. While there are parallels with the original Fouquet's menu, there is a distinct sense of place unique to this outpost courtesy of touches of Jamaican and Indian spices delicately sprinkled throughout.

View of Gustavia Bay from the bottom of a staircase at Le Carl Gustaf.

Edible perfume spritzed on a cocktail at Fouquet’s.

Although I’ve been lucky enough to visit the island on multiple occasions, this was my first time staying in Gustavia. I enjoyed walking to the beach, shopping, and dining without renting a car and navigating the increasingly congested winding roads. And, while it was easy enough to nearly roll down the hill for dinner at Bagatelle or scrumptious pizza at L'Isoletta, the steep ascent back to our room made me choose my footwear accordingly and wish I wasn't quite so stubborn when it comes to always eschewing the offer of a ride. sl For more information visit www.hotelsbarriere.com/en/saint-barth/le-carl-gustaf.html

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ELECTRIC SHOCKS Automobili Pininfarina aims to be the world's most desirable and sustainable luxury electric carmaker. Written by Andre James / Photos courtesy Automobili Pininfarina

Deeply rooted in the Italian car design firm and coachbuilder Pininfarina SpA, founded in 1930 and acquired by Mahindra Group in 2015, Automobili Pininfarina is combining its in-house expertise with some of the world's leading automotive design and engineering suppliers to support aggressive performance targets and a future portfolio of pure-electric vehicles. While the Pininfarina name has long been revered via its association with rock-star clientele, including Ferrari, Maserati, and Alfa Romeo, this past August, Automobili Pininfarina ushered in an exciting new chapter in its history at Monterey Car Week by introducing the world's first pure-electric, open-top hyper barchetta the B95. In the motoring world, barchetta refers to an open-topped car without a removable or foldable top for weather protection. Priced from €4.4m and limited to just ten examples handcrafted in Cambiano by a team of artisans, deliveries of the world's first pure-electric hyper barchetta will coincide with the 95th anniversary of legendary design house Pininfarina SpA in 2025. The simplicity of the B95's flowing open-topped bodywork contrasts with exquisite technical details to provide a dramatic interpretation of a classic racer underpinned by pure-electric performance. The same state-of-the-art powertrain that delivers breath-taking performance in the Battista hyper GT powers the B95, but with a unique tune for such a bespoke vehicle. Accelerating from 0-60mph in less than 2 seconds, B95 has a top speed of more than 186 mph. The B95 features a high-capacity 120 kWh lithium-ion battery generating peak power of 1400 kW (1900 PS). The liquid-cooled, T-shaped battery pack is protected within a strong and lightweight carbon fiber housing and charges with DC fast chargers up to 38 slmag.net

270kW for a 20-80% top-up in as little as 25 minutes. Five driving modes are available to tailor driving dynamics, which activate via a tactile, sporty rotary selector next to the steering wheel. At The Bridge VII, an annual invitation-only event held in the Hamptons this past September, the B95 was presented alongside the Battista Edizione Nino Farina, a tribute to the fearless spirit of the first-ever F1 World Champion, Nino Farina – nephew of company founder Battista 'Pinin' Farina. The unique exterior design of the Battista Edizione Nino Farina is finished in bespoke Rosso Nino. This deep, rich red hue pays homage to the vehicles Nino Farina drove throughout his racing career and is complemented by a special livery on the lower body, finished in Bianco Sestriere and Iconica Blu. Interior details specific to this Battista Edizione include a black anodized chassis plate with a bespoke 'Nino Farina' dedication and passenger door plates unique to each vehicle that celebrates a different milestone from Nino Farina's life. The Battista's unique launch control technology contributes to Formula One car-beating acceleration, with 0-60mph achieved in 1.79 seconds. A car as fast as Battista demands strong stopping power, and official tests confirm that Battista is one of the fastest-braking EVs in the world. "B95 delivers the power of Battista and yet creates a new dimension of driving experience, redefining the very joy of driving. It is the first of a new kind, an object of desire that introduces the thrill of exceptional, electrified performance in stunning open-top form," said Paolo Dellachà, Chief Executive Officer, of Automobili Pininfarina. sl

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HO P!O (THERE IT IS) Compiled by Bridget Williams

This page, clockwise from top left: Michael Bondanza. Available through Elleard B. Heffern in St. Louis and michaelbondanza.com. Marco Bicego Jaipur Collection ($5,140). Available through Diamond Cellar in Columbus, Reis-Nchols Jewelers in Indianapolis, Davis Jewelers in Louisville, and us.marcobicego. com. Mastoloni ($1,355). Available through Richter & Phillips Co. in Cincinnati, Moyer Fine Jewelers in Indianapolis, Genesis Diamonds in Nashville, & Chesterfield Jewelers in St. Louis, and mastoloni.com. Luvente ($2,530). Available through Richter & Phillips Co. in Cincinnati and luvente.com. DY Mercer™ multi hoops ($1,750). Available through Diamond Cellar in Columbus and Nashville, Moyer Fine Jewelers and Reis-Nichols Jewelers in Indianapolis, Davis Jewelers in Louisville, and davidyurman.com.

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This page, top row: Dru Jewelry ($1,895). Available through VanderZon Jewelers in Indianapolis and drujewelry.com. Rainbow hoops from Albarre Jewelry in St. Louis (albarre.com). Melissa Kaye ($13,850). Available through Moyer Fine Jewelers in Indianapolis and melissakayejewelry.com. Lower rows, left-right: Harvey Owen (from $600; harveyowen.com). Jemma Wynne ($8,400; jemmawynne.com). Ananya (ananya.com). Rush Jewelry Design ($1,500; rushjewelrydesign.com). Akaila Reid ($3,560; akailareid.com). Alice Pierre ($1,960; alicepierre.com). Anita Ko ($6,525; anitako.com). Cece Jewellery ($17,286; cecejewellery.com). Mason & Brooks ($6,250; masonandbrooks.com). Deborah Pagani ($3,129; deborahpagani.com). Mindi Mond ($21,000; mindimondny.com). Boochier ($9,360; boochier.com)

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LA DOLCE RICCI Life is sweet as an owner of Palazzo Ricci in Abruzzo. Written by Claire Williams The recent TikTok craze prompting people to ask the men in their lives to reveal how much they think about the Roman Empire has undoubtedly placed the Eternal City top of mind for many. Between the ruins of Rome and the picturesque hillside towns of the Amalfi Coast spamming your Instagram, it's easy to overlook that other regions of the country are equally endowed with history and beauty. One is Abruzzo, located in southern Italy, next to the Adriatic Sea. It's known as the "green lung" of Italy and dubbed "the greenest region in Europe" as almost half of its territory is designated as either a national park or nature reserve, with dramatic mountain ranges and medieval villages spread throughout, with locals and tourists able to ski, hike, and visit the beach. The area is also not saturated with tourists, so instead of Italian knickknacks on every corner and overcrowded museums, you're able to travel throughout the region and discover like a true local, and follow the saying "when in Rome…" (or in this case "when in Abruzzo..."). 42 slmag.net

Within Abruzzo, the hill town of Casoli, situated on the foothill of Majella Mountain, is crowned by Palazzo Ricci. The historic palace is prominently cited to provide expansive views of the village, the Apennine Mountains, and the Adriatic Sea. On a recent visit to Casoli, we were escorted by two of Palazzo Ricci's Italian ambassadors, Yulia, who could be a young Sophia Loren's doppelgänger, and Giorgio, who looks like he stepped out of a Dolce and Gabbana ad campaign. Both made us feel like extras in a movie as we strode the cobblestone streets alongside them, listening to their stories about the city. Baron Ricci started compiling the first stones of the Palazzo Ricci in 1522. By 1799, the palatial estate allowed the noble Ricci family to entertain the era's dignitaries, royalty, famous artists, and celebrated writers within its walls. During World War II, the 38,000-square-foot Palazzo housed German and British regional commanders. After the war, the Ricci's returned and briefly used the property as their summer home.

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Visiting Italy, it's easy to fall under its spell and wonder what it would be like to live there. That's just what happened to one of the founders of Palazzo Ricci, Mike Brosnan and his wife, who stumbled upon the weather-battered ruins of the Palazzo during a trip to Tuscany in 2018. Along with friends and investors, hospitality and development veteran Ron Wade, and British interior designer power couple Bimbi Bellhouse and Spencer Power, the group is restoring Palazzo Ricci to rival its 18th-century grandeur with contemporary creature comforts. When complete, the Palazzo will contain 14 luxury residences and a host of five-star amenities, such as an owners' lounge, massage room, a rooftop observation deck, and a state-of-theart fitness center, to name a few. The careful restoration of the Palazzo has preserved the good bones and quirks inherent to the historic structure. They've refurbished the tiled roof and stained-glass windows, recreated floor tiles to match the original, and uncovered a mural belonging to a small chapel once hidden behind a wall. Upon entering, guests are welcomed into the owner's lounge, consisting of a library, wine cellar, art gallery, card and game room, 44 slmag.net

and a Roman bath, fully showcasing the Italian experience. Each of the Palazzo's three floors has four residences ranging from one to three bedrooms, from 628 square feet to 1494 square feet. The top floor is a 2,400+-square-foot penthouse with three en suite bedrooms and a private terrace overlooking the mountains. There's also a cottage residence, a separate two-level dwelling on the Palazzo grounds with a study and leisure space on the ground level, three bedrooms, and a walk-out balcony overlooking the palace gardens on the second floor. Each residence is treated as a standalone home, with individual design schemes suited to each interior and unique layout. The hand-picked eclectic furnishings, ranging from period antiques to Mid-Century pieces, will all remain true to the roots of the 18th-century Palazzo. Outside, the palace grounds will rival Italy's most prestigious villas, with 10,000 square feet of reclaimed formal gardens, a luxury swimming pool and spa, a fitness center, and outdoor living and dining areas. Owners can purchase an equity share in a residence, which provides a minimum of five-and-a-half weeks of use per year, with

the option to reduce or add on the number of weeks at the property and its amenities. The Palazzo Ricci Club allows guests to have an Italian home away from home with the amenities of a luxury hotel. Owners enjoy their residence without the commitment of buying a vacant second home for extended periods. If you can pull yourself away from the charms and amenities of the Palazzo and the village at its feet, Rome and Naples are just a two-to-three-hour drive from Casoli, and the Adriatic Sea is just a 30-minute drive. What was once a railway going up and down the coast is now a flat walking and bike path next to the sea. Structures known as trabocchi, once used as piers by fishermen, line the beach and serve as restaurants offering the catch of the day. Abruzzo boasts three signature wines: the white Trebbiano, the Cerasuolo rosé, and the red Montepulciano. The small organic vineyards at Azienda Tilli (aziendatilli.it/en/) made an impression, particularly when accompanied by a dinner as bold and rich as the wines. The winery's chef, a local just barely out of high school, further proves that this region is full of hidden gems.

At every meal throughout our tour of the many villages surrounding Casoli, one of our favorites was an Abruzzo specialty known as Pallotte Cacio e Uova, which are basically oven-baked cheese balls that really need no further explanation. Locals are ecstatic to speak with visitors and share their culture in an area somewhat untouched by the tourism craze that has nearly overrun Italy. A day trip in Lanciano brought us to the Bottega Buon Gusto, where our brief sampling of local products turned into an aperitif tasting of delicacies from the region, led by an enthusiastic owner eager to share his love of the area. The Palazzo Ricci Club allows owners to live like locals while being pampered like luxury guests in a region that truly can offer something for everyone. Five centuries after the first stones were laid for the foundation of the Palazzo Ricci, its legacy lives on for another generation to partake in the beauty and culture just as all those luminaries did centuries ago. There are five classes of fractional co-ownership at Palazzo Ricci, beginning at approximately $100,000. For more information, visit palazzoricci.club. sl slmag.net

CHILD'S PLAY Fine jewelry fashioned with a youthful perspective. Compiled by Bridget Williams

Emily P. Wheeler x Super Smalls Lucky Streak necklace ($34 for child’s version at supersmalls. com; $9,800 adult version at emilypwheeler.com).

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This page, top row: Onirikka Leap necklace (onirikka.com). Gigi Clozeau Cat Classic Gigi bracelet ($415; gigiclozeau.com). Bondeye Jewelry enamel heart with rolo chain ($475; bondeyejewelry.com). Marie Lichtenberg Candy Cane stick pendant ($7,520; marielichtenberg.com). VAN Stack Robot (from $4,950; vanrobot.com). Sig Ward horseshoe ring ($2,480; sigwardjewelry.com). Yvonne Leon rainbow earrings ($1,985; yvonneleon.com). Aaron Basha Prince & Princess cufflinks ($9,600). Available through Richter & Phillips in Cincinnati, Reis-Nichols Jewelers in Indianapolis, and aaronbasha.com. Picchiotti “reversible’ Earrings ($26,400). Available through Moyer Fine Jewelers in Indianapolis, Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers in St. Louis, and picchiotti.it/en. EF Collection stud earrings ($375; efcollection.com). Eden Presley flower drop earrings ($2,800; edenpresley.com). Jacquie Aiche Twiggy anklet (jacquieaiche.com). Emily P. Wheeler heart bracelet ($8,900; emilypwheeler.com). Stephen Webster men’s Gossip ring. Available through Diamond Cellar in Columbus and Nashville, and stephenwebster.com. Nadine Aysoy ombre ear cuff ($2,060; nadineaysoy.com). Janne Blake starfish charm (jennablake.com).

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The Charleston Place Hotel

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The newest owner of a Charleston icon aims to make it the city's first five-star hotel. Written by Bridget Williams There's comfort in consistency. The Charleston Place is the "OG" of the Charleston tourism machine. When it originally opened in 1986, the three-acre, 433-room property, situated in the heart of Charleston's historic district, catalyzed revving up the tourism engine, whose current full-throttle operation is evidenced by Explore Charleston's $24 million budget and countless multipage ads in national glossy magazines. The result is the Holy City enjoying a decade-long stretch as the No. 1 city in the United States, as voted by readers of Travel + Leisure. After being acquired in late 2021 for $350 million by local philanthropist and businessman Ben Navarro/Beemok Hospitality Collection (BHC), The Charleston Place shed its Belmond flag and reemerged several months later as a locally owned and independently managed hotel (for the first time in its history). Today, the crown jewel of Charleston succeeds without gimmicks or schtick, leaning instead on its recently refreshed and classically appointed public spaces and guest rooms matched with thoughtful amenities, elevated food and beverage offerings, and impeccable service.

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BHC plans $150 million worth of upgrades and renovations to preserve The Charleston Place's treasured identity while aiming for a five-star designation. Navarro is going for the gold with an all-star team comprised of luxury interior design firm Pierre-Yves Rochon, credited with the renovation of the Four Seasons George V in Paris and the Waldorf Astoria in New York and Beverly Hills; Atlantabased architect Cooper Carry, whose projects include The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island; New York landscape firm Rees Roberts & Partners; and Charleston interior designer Cortney Bishop Design. With an arrival that coincided with an extended torrential downpour, I had plenty of time to explore the property's indoor amenities. My spacious room projected a feeling of tranquility with two-tone taupe and grey walls accented with wainscotting and wallto-wall carpeting designed to mimic an Oriental rug. An ornate tieback mirrored the elegance of the multi-layered window drapery, which, when opened, revealed a glimpse of several of the more than 400 church steeples that punctuate the city's skyline. Antique mirrors accentuate the wardrobe, and an expanse of crisp white marble defines the elegant and spacious bathroom.

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The Charleston Place's expansive lobby serves as the city's living room, particularly during the holidays, when fidgety children dressed in their Sunday best are lined up for photographs on the split staircase. It's a behemoth property, but it's a sumptuous sprawl with wings holding boutiques and a breakfast-to-after-dinner array of dining opportunities that aren't mere hotel restaurants but gastronomic destinations in their own right. At the pinnacle of dining options is the Charleston Grill, where, under the direction of Chef de Cuisine Suzy Castelloe, seasonally-inspired and beautifully presented dishes match the understated elegance of environs outfitted with gilt bamboo fivearm chandeliers, champagne-colored walls with mirrored arched alcoves, contemporary art, and a moody dark painted bar. Long back-to-back camel-colored velvet banquettes line the center of the dining room, which overlooks a brick courtyard shared with the Palmetto Grill. Open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday, live jazz complements the elevated experience. 50 slmag.net

Unable to decide what to order, I asked my waiter, Drew, if three courses were too many. He replied, "I eat for sport," and encouraged me to follow his lead for an evening of perfectly paced culinary theatre. An asparagus mousse amuse-bouche complemented the Grill's derivative of a Paper Plane cocktail with vibrant blood orange notes. My tuna crudo, topped with delicate micro greens and colorful edible flowers, presented a balanced blend of sweetness and heat. Savory strawberry gazpacho represented summer in a bowl. Colorado lamb with traditional pea purée and tableside jus was among the most memorable main courses I'd enjoyed in some time. By the time the third course arrived, I was already plotting the next day's out-and-back walk over the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge as penance for my totally worth-it overindulgence. When it came time for dessert, I initially ordered the classic carrot cake with cream cheese ice cream just for the frosting, but I dove deeper to savor the pronounced ginger overtones in the moist cake.

Indoor and outdoor terraces are found on the hotel’s spa level.

Standard guest room.

At the Palmetto Cafe, open for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, the blue/green walls with petite table lights in the same hue, louvered shutters on the angled ceiling, and a plethora of tropical plants and greenery lend the feeling of dining in an Orangerie. Here, patrons can indulge in Lowcountry classics interspersed with French-inspired dishes. The dark wood-paneled walls of the Thoroughbred Club contrast the adjacent lobby's polished marble floors and white walls. It was my first stop upon arriving, and, as I was famished, I didn't think twice about indulging in both the steak tartar and house-made truffled potato chips as I observed the ebb and flow of activity in the lobby. Gastropub fare is on offer at Meeting at Market, open daily for lunch and dinner. I always log miles and miles during my visits to Charleston, so I scheduled a massage at The Charleston Place Spa, where treatments employ holistic, therapeutic practices and products to alleviate and rejuvenate. Part of a larger complex that includes an indoor lap pool with indoor and outdoor lounge areas and a large fitness facility,

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The spa level at The Charleston Place includes a lap pool with a retractable roof.

the spa offers nine treatment rooms and leading-edge treatments, including Intraceuticals' range of performance-driven skincare. Already steeped in history, Charleston's charm is even more pronounced during the holiday season, and Charleston Place transforms into a true holiday wonderland with extensive holiday decor covering the hotel top to bottom, including 139 trees (more than the Biltmore and the White House) and a custom-built 41-foot tree in Market Street Circle; nightly snowfall in the Market Street Circle, offering guests and the community to enjoy a White Christmas in the South; and mini-performances of The Nutcracker ballet in the lobby. Under BHC’s leadership, patrons of The Charleston Place can expect continued excellence in consistency and calculated change. In a statement released after the opening, Casey Lavin, President BHC, said, "We believe that hospitality is a transformative art and that The Charleston Place has the ability - and responsibility - to inspire and nurture our guests, team members, and partners.” sl For more information, visit charlestonplace.com.

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Sitting in the middle of a vineyard in the canton of Vaud, is the impressive Aigle Castle, a fortress built by the Savoy in the 12th century. Photo by Andreas Gerth, courtesy of Switzerland Tourism.

A PRIMER ON SWISS WINE Written by Claire Williams

Swiss wines have quietly gained a reputation as an insider's gem within the global wine community. Despite Switzerland producing more than 26 million gallons annually, only two percent of that leaves the country. Within Switzerland's six distinctive wine-growing regions is an astonishing array of unique terroirs and an impressive roster of over 250 grape varieties under cultivation. This captivating tapestry comes to life when strolling through the picturesque vineyards or indulging in a wine tasting within the cozy confines of a local winegrower's cellar. Wine with Passion: Malans & Grisons The area around Bad Ragaz in Malans has been making wine for over a millennia. The historic center of Bündner Herrschaft is the Bothmar Castle, and the surrounding lush green vineyards make it one of Switzerland's most beautiful wine regions. Forty-five varieties of grapes grow in the Herrschaft, which is the warmest wine-growing region in German-speaking Switzerland. While more than 50 different wines are produced here, seventy-eight percent of production is Blauburgunder, a German synonym for Pinot Noir. The region's vineyard-hiking trail offers access to many vineyards and wine cellars, regionally called Torkel, meaning "wine-press," where visitors can learn about the vintners, 52 slmag.net

the climate, and the warm and dry, gusty Föhn winds responsible for producing vintages that consistently favorable values on the German Öchsle scale, which measures the density of grape must (the freshly crushed fruit juice that contains the skins, seeds, and stems of the grapes), and indicates the sugar content and grape ripeness used in wine production. House of Wine: Rhine Valley, St. Gallen Notable for its award-winning architecture and distinctive roofline, the Haus des Weins, (house of wine) opened in October 2018 in the center of Berneck, a winemaking village approximately 30 minutes by car from the city of St. Gallen. At present, 20 winemakers from the Rhine Valley, Sarganserland/Walensee, and Lake Zurich regions utilize the house to present approximately 100 wines for tasting and purchase alongside other regional products and handicrafts. (hausdesweins-sg.ch) TukTuk and Wine: Vineyards in Geneva Welo allows you to experience Geneva's vineyards and culture with an electric TukTuk journey. En route, passionate local vintners treat you to their finest wines while sharing the stories and insights behind their craft. (www.welo.swiss)

A group of cyclists in the vineyards of Oberflachs. Photo by Andre Meier, courtesy of Switzerland Tourism. Vufflens Castle in the wine-growing area of La Cote on the shores of Lake Geneva. Photo by Christof Sonderegger, courtesy of Switzerland Tourism.

Salgesch is best known for its vineyards, its wine and the proximity to the Pfynwald nature reserve. Photo by Roland Gerth, courtesy of Switzerland Tourism.

Bike & Wine: Mendrisiotto, Ticino With cycling paths that wind through vineyards and villages, a favorable climate and outstanding wines, the Mendrisiotto, the region of Ticino with the most vineyards, is a paradise for active wine enthusiasts. Available April through October, the 3.5-hour tour begins at the Fumagalli Winery and travels through what is frequently referred to as the "Tuscany of Switzerland," stopping at several vineyards for tastings. (mendrisiottoterroir.ch/t-en) Behind Closed Doors: Carnotzet of the Hôtel de Ville, Lausanne Signing on to this tour opens doors usually closed to the public, the carnotzet (a word from the French regional dialect that designates a small hiding place where bottles of wine are stored)of the Hôtel de Ville, for a tasting of the wines of the Les Domaines de la Ville de Lausanne. To enhance your experience, conclude by visiting a secret location for a delicious wine tasting narrated by a passionate local connoisseur. (lausanne-tourisme.ch/en/offer/lausanne-and-its-wines) Dynamic Wine Traditions: Lake Zürich Visitors can indulge in Zürich's wines at vineyards, wine bars, and the Expovina wine fair, staged each fall on 12 boats moored at the pier

Hiking in Chamoson in the Valais region of western Switzerland. Photo by Christian Meixner, courtesy of Switzerland Tourism. Autumn panorama near Ligerz on Lake Biel in Switzerland’s Jura & Three-Lakes area. Photo by Jan Geerk, courtesy of Switzerland Tourism.

The Siegenthaler family harvesting grapes in Rivaz in Lavaux, part of the UNESCO World Heritage, Canton Vaud. Photo by Stephan Engler, courtesy of Switzerland Tourism.

at Bürkliplatz on Lake Zürich. However, one of the most surprising examples of Zurich's wine aspiration is the Wellentänzer, or "wave dancer" wine. This unique wine, produced by hand harvested Johanniter grapes, undergoes a unique aging process where half the wine matures conventionally, and the other spends 70 days floating in a specially constructed sealed buoy that drifts in the lake, creating a twin comparison that serves as a reference when subsequently comparing the two wines. This innovative method harnesses the lake's natural energy, contributing to the wine's distinct character and symbolizing Zürich's creative winemaking approach. In Zürich, you can taste Wellentänzer at Restaurant Igniv (igniv.com/english) and Restaurant Blaue Ente (en.muehle-tiefenbrunnen.ch/blaue-ente). Swiss Wines in the Big Apple: Lavaux Wine Bar If a trip to Switzerland isn't in the offering, but NYC is, head to the Lavaux Wine Bar, a rustic-chalet-inspired spot founded by a Swiss trio of two winemakers and a cheesemonger hailing from the Lavaux in the heart of Switzerland's French-speaking region. They are passionate about and devoted to sharing their love of Switzerland's culinary and wine traditions with New Yorkers! (thelavauxwinebar.com) sl slmag.net

A WALK IN THE PARK (CITY) Pendry Park City makes it easy to enjoy the Wasatch Mountains year-round. Written by Bridget Williams

It used to be that ski towns seemed like ghost towns in the summer months, with empty lifts languishing above verdant hillsides abloom with wildflowers. As someone who took to skiing in their 40s and seems to get less capable and confident with every lesson, the mountains have always been more of a warm weather destination for me. And while I am sure that the locals aren't entirely happy about the rest of us discovering the benefits of the slopes sans snow, summer's longer days, sunny skies, and plenty of lodging, dining, and activity options deliver capacious opportunities for communing with nature. Opened in February 2022 and located in the center of Canyons Village, an easy 35-minute drive from the Salt Lake City Airport and less than ten minutes to the heart of historic Park City, Pendry Park City provides direct access (ski-in/ski-out in winter) to the resort's 7,300 acres of varied terrain. Founded in 2014 by Alan Fuerstman and his son Michael, Pendry is the younger sibling of Montage and the first Pendry outpost to operate as a destination resort. The resort’s 53 guest rooms are spread out in two towers with ample indoor/outdoor gathering areas at the mountain's base. 54 slmag.net

The soaring lobby, dominated by a massive stone and steel two-sided gas fireplace, is a hub of activity day and night, as Aprés Pendry, a European-inspired lobby lounge, transitions from breakfast to a chic remote work site and through to the nightcap crowd. An important aspect of Pendry’s brand identity is being artforward, emphasizing unique lighting and architectural elements. A majority of the accommodations at Pendry, ranging in size from a studio to four bedrooms, are privately owned. The super cute bunkroom in our sprawling two-bedroom, 2.5-bath corner unit (with the ability to link to adjacent rooms) almost made me wish we were traveling with young children. A muted color palette with a mix of natural materials, including stone, leather, and wood, and a smattering of contemporary art in geometric motifs defined the mountain-contemporary interior. Unique design touches included leather strap details on the tweed-meets-boucle upholstered sofa in the living room and a dining table for ten with leather bench seating. The fully-equipped kitchen, with an eight-burner gas range and a full-size Bertazoni refrigerator, sat unused due to the plethora of outstanding dining options on the property and beyond.

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Bunk room in a twobedroom unit at Pendry.

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View from a hiking trail on a mountain above Pendry.

KITA, the resort's signature dining experience, was conceived as a welcome change from the plethora of American steakhouses that predominate the area. "There's nothing like digging into a hot bowl of aprés ramen," said Beth Rossi, Director of PR and Marketing. KITA offers a menu of the finest A-5 Kato, Miyazaki, and renowned Kagawa Wagyu beef, as well as the aforementioned house-made ramen; daily chef 's-special robatayaki; and an extensive menu of Japanese seafood sourced from sustainable Japanese fisheries and flown-in nightly. Dos Olas is a solid Mexican restaurant serving seriously good tacos and margaritas in a lively environment. The aptly named Pool House, located atop building two and adjacent to the only rooftop pool and bar in the area, offers a naughty and nice menu where you can get a mammoth serving of truffle parmesan fries to accompany your fresh poke bowl. The spa level of building two includes a sprawling and well-equipped gym, a mainstay of mountain towns catering to the active, outdoorsy set. My blissful one-hour facial was an expertly choreographed pas de deux that seamlessly pivoted from

restorative to restful. The pumpkin enzyme peel, which smelled good enough to eat, left me with a baby-faced pink glow. A subsidiary of Pendry, the onsite Compass Sports offers equipment rentals and the latest accessories for every season, including ski, snowboarding, hiking, and mountain biking gear. Want to take a helicopter to Escalante National Monument for a private guided tour? They can happily arrange that and almost any outdoor expedition you can dream up. Guests can avail themselves of ample hiking and biking trails when the mountains aren't covered in snow. Ride the Red Pine Gondola to access an easy alpine lake hike, or take the 6.1-mile out-and-back trek to Fantasy Ridge, where a safety rope helps hikers navigate a shark fin ridge (don't look down if you're afraid of heights). The trail tops out at Desolation Peak, the second highest in Park City at 9,990 feet. Pendry offers a complimentary shuttle to Park City for venturing outside Canyons Village. Alternatively, you can reserve an SUV from their in-house suite of Cadillacs. No matter the season, there's never a shortage of things to do. sl For more information and special offers at Pendry Park City, visit pendry.com/park-city/offers.

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THE GIFT OF TIME Compiled by Bridget Williams

Top row, left to right: Tag Heuer Monaco Night Driver ($9,550). Available through Diamond Cellar in Columbus and Nashville, Moyer Fine Jewelers and Reis-Nichols Jewelers in Indianapolis, Davis Jewelers in Louisville, Clarkson Jewelers in St. Louis, and tagheuer.com. Arnold & Son DSTB 42 Red Gold (from CHF 42,600; arnoldandson.com). Le Régulateur Louis Erard x Konstantin Chaykin Dusk to Dawn ($5,000; louiserard.com). Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono "Alinghi Red Bull Racing Edition" ($5,995). Available through Richter & Phillips Jewelers in Cincinnati, Diamond Cellar in Columbus & Nashville, Reis-Nichols Jewelers in Indianapolis, Davis Jewelers in Louisville, Clarkson Jewelers and Simons Jewelers in St. Louis, and tudorwatch.com. Middle row, left to right: Bell & Ross 41mm BR03 Golden Heritage ($3,900). Available through Diamond Cellar in Columbus, Moyer Fine Jewelers in Indianapolis, and bellross.com. Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Deep Black “ETNZ” Edition ($13,300). Available through Richter & Phillips Jewelers in Cincinnati, Moyer Fine Jewelers in Indianapolis, Genesis Diamonds in Nashville and omegawatches.com. The Angelus Chronodate Titanium Storm Blue (angelus-wwatches.com). Longines Hydroconquest GMT ($2,775). Available through Davis Jewelers in Louisville, and longines.com. Kross Studio "House of the Dragon" Balerion Central Floating Tourbillon (CHF 108,000; store.kross-studio.ch). Bottom row, left to right: Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm ($19,500). Available through Richter & Phillips Jewelers in Cincinnati, Diamond Cellar in Columbus & Nashville, Reis-Nichols Jewelers in Indianapolis, Davis Jewelers in Louisville, Simons Jewelers and Clarkson Jewelers in St. Louis and rolex.com. The 101 Bangle by Jaeger-LeCoultre ($351,000). Inquire through Reis-Nichols Jewelers in Indianapolis, and at jaeger-lecoultre.com.

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Breitling Navitimer 32 (from $4,600). Available through Richter & Phillips Co. in Cincinnati, Moyer Fine Jewelers & Reis-Nichols Jewelers in Indianapolis, Genesis Diamonds in Nashville. breitling.com. Image courtesy of Breitling.

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BMW’S NEUE VIEW With its latest design concept, the BMW Vision Neue Klasse, the company is showcasing what the next generation of its vehicles will look like. Written by Andre James Unveiled to the public for the first time at the IAA Mobility 2023 International Show in Munich this past September, BMW says its Vision Neue Klasse embodies a clear design language, with expansive surfaces and just a few distinctive lines, that have been pared down to the essentials. “The BMW Vision Neue Klasse combines our ability to innovate in the core areas of electrification, digitalization, and circularity,” says Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG. “In this way, we are always able to stay two steps ahead of the future: The Neue Klasse is already bringing the mobility of the next decade to the roads in 2025 – and leading BMW into a new era.” The minimalist monolithic approach accentuates signature and subtly reinterpreted features like the BMW kidney grille, steeply forward-slanting “shark nose” front end, and the Hofmeister kink of the side window graphic. Distinctive wheel arches frame 21-inch aerodynamic wheels that pay tribute to the classic cross-spoke design inspired by motorsports. Paintwork in “Joyous bright,” a subtle yellow hue, underscores the cars

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approachable, future-oriented personality and contrasts the black side skirts and bumpers. A lighting effect with precise three-dimensional animation initiates intuitive interaction between the car and the driver as soon as they approach the car. E Ink elements in the lower portion of the side windows also feature in the exterior welcome scenario, directing attention to the sensor area that activates automatic door opening. Innovative technology similarly defines the design of the rear lights, with 3D-printed elements that extend over several levels and are controlled in a targeted manner to create a unique impression of depth. In addition to highly efficient electric motors, major advances in the new BMW eDrive technology include newly developed round battery cells, with more than 20% higher energy density than the prismatic cells used previously. The sixth generation of BMW eDrive technology will improve the charging speed and boost range for Neue Klasse models by up to 30%, and increase overall vehicle efficiency by up to twenty-five percent.

Inside the next generation of BMW iDrive guarantees a unique digital user experience that merges real and virtual worlds. Analogue operating controls have been reduced to a minimum. With BMW Panoramic Vision, which will be available for the first time in the Neue Klasse, information is projected at the ideal height into the driver’s line of sight and, for the first time, across the entire width of the windscreen, allowing both the driver and passenger to interact with the information displayed. A coordinated choreography between the ambient lighting and graphic elements of the Central Display and BMW Panoramic Vision enriches the user experience – which can also be customized using My Modes. In My Mode ‘Sport’, specific displays are set against a yellow background to support dynamic driving. The new BMW iDrive is based on a highly integrated software architecture that consolidates driving experience and infotainment data with data from the vehicle’s electronics and electrical system and the BMW cloud. Bright cord fabrics create a comfortable atmosphere inside the cabin. The light-colored instrument panel supports the

steering wheel, which is flattened at the top and bottom, as well as the Central Display with Matrix-Backlight in the outline of a parallelogram. The front seats are attached to the floor by a single bracket, freeing up additional legroom in the rear compartment, where passengers can enjoy the spaciousness created by having two individual seats. The design of the interior, which is completely free of decorative chrome or leather, helps optimize the carbon footprint of the production process. “30% more range, 30% faster charging, 25% more efficiency– the Neue Klasse represents a major technological leap that will take EfficientDynamics to new heights. The same applies to its design–which could not be any more futuristic,” says Frank Weber, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Development. “With the Neue Klasse, we have embarked on the biggest investment in the company’s history. We are not just writing the next chapter of BMW; we’re writing a whole new book. That’s why the Neue Klasse will certainly impact all model generations.” sl

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GATHER ROUND THE TABLE

Gear up for the Holiday season with pieces perfect for getting or gifting. Compiled by Lionel Haff

Top row, left to right: Francesca waxed linen placemat ($64/pair; rebeccaudall.com). Mahatsara hand-woven telephone wire Open V platter (mahatsara.com/en/). Jenni Kayne x Staub oval gratin ($395; jennikayne.com). Bodman Blades' Weru Burl and Damascus Steel Pizza Wheel from ABASK ($1,070; abask.com). Chehoma Tooth pic owl (chehoma.com). Middle row, left to right: Annabel James resting stag wine cooler/punch bowl ($237; annabeljames.co.uk). Riedel Mosel Magnum decanter ($99; riedel.com). Vista Alegre Pharos tea set ($750; neimanmarcus. com). Carving set from Sabre Paris (us.sabre-paris.com). Chehoma green hobnail pitcher ($136; chehoma.com). Manual pepper mill from Peugeot ($89.95; us.peugeot-saveurs.com). Bottom row, left to right: Drag icon Ginger Minj spills the tea, bringing her signature humor and sass to a tongue-in-cheek memoir/cookbook. Entertain like royalty with Emily Timberlake's recipes for Bridgerton-style food and drink in the first official cookbook from the hugely popular Shondaland series on Netflix. Author Bryson Taylor shares 75 recipes inspired by the cult-classic holiday movie Home Alone. Skip the bar—and the alcohol—with Derick Santiago's 75 alcohol-free recipes for classic drinks, new flavor concoctions, and twists on old favorites.

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Lucas Castex' No 7 Oiled Walnut Serving Platter from ABASK ($1,475; abask.com)

Nickey Kehoe stoneware mixing bowls ($225; nickeykehoe.com)

Juliska Country Estate Winter Frolic & Stewart Tartan dinnerware and Berry & Thread flatware (juliska.com).

Kay Bojesen walnut Menageri corkscrew ($55) and bottle opener ($55; us.rosendahl.com)

Veronica Bear x Juliska Jardins Du Monde party plate, Bohemian Vine dinner plate, bamboo flatware, straw loop placemat, Bohemian Vine party plate, Jardins Du Monde planters (juliska.com)

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For after-dinner entertainment, Beringer Vineyards x Cynthia Rowley Wild & Refined Playing Card Deck ($35; beringer.com)

Dewar’s limited edition Double Double 37-Year-Old Scotch Whisky is crafted by five-time Master Blender of the Year Stephanie Macleod. Dewar’s Scotch Whisky has partnered with luxury French crystal manufacturer, Baccarat, to release a limited-edition set of Double Double 37 and cut crystal glassware as the ideal accoutrement to enjoy the ultra-premium liquid in style ($1,799; Dewars.com).

Orin Swift 2021 Papillon ($90) is a blend of all five Bordeaux-style varietals (orinswift.com).

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Mackmyra Svensk Whisky is Sweden's first 20-year-old singlemalt, aged underground in the Bodås mine for twenty years in ex-bourbon casks ($852; mackmyra.com).

THIS HOLIDAY SEASON When you purchase $500 in Sperry's gift cards we'll give you an additional

$100 gift card free! *Purchased at Sperry's Restaurant or online at www.sperrys.com

SPECIAL DELIVERY

Afloat comes to Nashville to make gifting with style and ease a breeze Interview by Melissa Mahanes / Photos courtesy of Afloat

Sarah-Allen Preston is the CEO and founder of Afloat, a gifting platform. She’s also a single mom to three incredibly energetic boys. She was inspired to create Afloat after some difficult life experiences: her youngest son’s open-heart surgery and her subsequent divorce. During both events, Sarah-Allen realized how important community and personal connections (often a simple gift on the doorstep) were, and she became obsessed with building a company that made it both meaningful and convenient to celebrate and support relationships of all kinds. Sarah is a born entrepreneur. While she was a student at Southern Methodist University, she founded a stationery line that was sold in local gift stores nationwide and featured on the TODAY Show and in The Wall Street Journal. Before building Afloat, Sarah founded a luxury event planning company that specialized in highend weddings across the country and was featured in BRIDES and Martha Stewart Weddings. Afloat is an app that connects users with the best local shops for on-demand (same-day, gift-wrapped with a handwritten note), curated gifting. Afloat is headquartered in Dallas and operates in Kansas City, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and now in Nashville. They plan to launch nationwide by the end of the year, so users can easily find the best-of-the-best stores and gifts in their city, as well as cities nationwide, and send gifts anywhere seamlessly. I got to speak to Sara-Allen and ask her about her exciting venture. 66 slmag.net

Melissa Mahanes: What inspired you to start Afloat? Sarah-Allen Preston: I have always been a gift-giver and celebrator of all things and relationships, but the concept for the app came after a challenging life experience—my 5-month-old son’s open-heart surgery. I would not have gotten through this trying period without my friends, family, and community. A gift (no matter how big or small) on our doorstep would change a hard, lonely day into a moment where I felt cared for and connected to someone. Looking back when I was on the “other side,” I saw those gifts as a silver lining to the whole experience. I wanted to bottle the feeling of care and connection that I had felt and build a product that not only amplified this feeling of connection through technology but made gifting both meaningful for the recipient and seamless for the giver! MM: What does the app offer users? S-AP: For consumers, the Afloat app allows gift-givers to select thoughtful gifts from local shops and have them wrapped and delivered. Click, wrapped, delivered! With a curated, beautifully packaged gift and a handwritten note, Afloat helps users show up for their people and reinforce the relationships that matter most. For our shop partners, we are modernizing mobile retail technology to provide a comprehensive gift platform and a new sales channel, visibility, and trust with consumers through inclusion in our gifting-focused marketing and brand. We’re

proud to work with the best of the best local shops and look forward to growing nationwide. MM: What are the benefits of using Afloat? S-AP: Afloat brings the best local shops right to your fingertips, so it’s seamless to gift thoughtfully on the go. Gifting is such a beautiful practice. It is so important for building and strengthening relationships of all kinds, but it often falls to the bottom of our to-do lists. With Afloat, not only can you find the perfect gift while supporting local (we LOVE local!), but all the logistics (wrapping, hand-written cards, and doorstep delivery) are handled for you. MM: How does it make the holiday gifting season easier? S-AP: Speaking of “to-do lists”! The holiday lists are LONG, and Afloat makes it easy to get the perfect gifts checked off your list. It’s essential to gift thoughtfully, but during the holidays, it’s especially hard. We make it easy to send local gifts with a very personal touch to neighbors, teachers, friends, and family…and more! MM: Why Nashville? S-AP: We get requests to come to Nashville all the time...our customers want to be able to send same-day, thoughtful gifts to their loved ones! Nashville is exploding and has so much growth, so it was a natural fit to expand our business in this exciting market.

We couldn’t be more excited to be launching in a city that really loves to support local and has some of the best shops that we’ve seen around the country. We can’t wait to live out our mission to celebrate everything and celebrate relationships through gifting, all while supporting local Nashville shops! MM: We’re excited for Afloat to launch in Nashville! Thank you for offering our readers free delivery on their first order! Use code: GIFTSOPHISTICATED sl HERE IS WHO AFLOAT HAS PARTNERED WITH SO FAR... (you know there will be many more to come!) G&G Interiors Magpies Sumerford + Co Hester & Cook Balloons and Confetti 615 The Cupcake Collection Sugar Momma Mint Tulip To download Afloat app: https://apple.co/3QxleG9 If you are a Nashville retailer and would like to join Afloat, please reach out to katie@theafloatapp.com Instagram: theafloatapp Website: theafloatapp.com

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Pl a c e t h um b h e r e . Fl a p p a g e e n e r g e t i c a lly!

Pl a c e t h u m b h e r e . Fl a p p a g e e n e r g e t i c a l l y!

Everyone’s flocking to the 34th Annual Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville. J A N . 12–14 , 2024 | M U S I C C I T Y C E N T E R , N A S H V I L L E , T E N N . A N T I Q U E S A N D G A R D E N S H O W. C O M

Joyful. Jubilant. Jolly. H O LI DAY LIGH TS Holiday LIGHTS is Nashville’s classic holiday tradition, featuring elegant and creative displays of lights that set the gardens aglow. • • • •

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November 18 – January 7 Advanced reservations required at cheekwood.org. Proceeds benefit Cheekwood’s programs and preservation.

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LOOKING SHARP The Hutton Hotel’s Evelyn’s is an ode to classic Americana Written by Melissa Mahanes / Photos by Victoria Quirk Every reinvention needs a great origin story. The Hutton Hotel has reimagined its restaurant with a stunning remodel and a oneof-a-kind dynamo as a namesake. Evelyn Sharp (1903-1997) was a native New Yorker married to real estate investor Jesse Sharp, who was responsible for building some of New York’s most historic hotels, including the Stanhope Hotel, located on Fifth Avenue opposite the Metropolitan Museum of Art. After her husband died in 1941, Sharp, a young widow at 38 with two children, was already an accomplished interior designer. She took over the business and enriched the family’s real estate portfolio. She sold 14 properties owned by her husband and then added the Gotham Hotel, the Saranac Inn in Saranac Lake, NY, and The Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. Her portfolio would grow to include Delmonico’s, The Ritz Tower, The Carlyle, the Beaux Arts Apartments, The

Paramount Building in Manhattan, and The St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco. Mrs. Sharp took pride in offering gracious service in the European manner. She eventually divested most of her real estate holdings, including the Stanhope, and devoted herself to charities in New York and Los Angeles and her art collection. A fancier of School of Paris paintings and sculpture, she exhibited her collection at the Guggenheim Museum in 1978. Later, she and her son, Peter Jay Sharp, a developer and owner of the Carlyle, donated the Sharp Gallery in the Metropolitan’s 20th-century wing. Evelyn’s pays homage to Mrs. Sharp with a mid-century modern aesthetic, with fine art reminiscent of her personal collection. The long bar in the front of the restaurant is warm and inviting, and the dining space has cozy upholstered sections and farm tables for larger groups. The dishes are elevations of nostalgic dishes, with courteous service in a cosmopolitan setting. slmag.net

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Starters are large enough to share and include homemade potato chips with a warm blue cheese dip, a massive shrimp cocktail, burrata tartine, and a crunchy classic wedge salad. The Baby Carrot Ravioli, delicately stuffed with ricotta and lemon, was a standout dish, as were the Diver Scallops, prepared with corn, confit bacon, red onion, verjus, and Fresno chili. The Half Roasted Chicken with root vegetables and fried dumplings and the Charbroiled 16oz Ribeye with garlic butter and crispy Hasselback potatoes were excellent. If you have room for sweets, you can tackle Evelyn’s Sundae for Two, a build-your-own creation, a S’mores Chocolate Cake, or a Strawberry Tart topped with Chantilly cream. All were delicious conclusions to the evening. The cocktail menu is also something not to pass up—they have some very inspired combinations, some made with their bottles of Bob Dylan’s Heaven’s Door Single Barrel Bourbon (the restaurant purchased two whole barrels, and some of the bottles are

displayed in the adjacent Parlour). The Blue Belle was a refreshing cocktail with Tito’s Vodka, St. Germain, blueberry, and meyer lemon, topped with bubbles. Let them suggest a concoction for you based on your flavor preferences. We look forward to visiting and experiencing the Breakfast and Brunch menus. They have something for those who crave something sweet and for those who prefer savory, and there is always a Classic Double Cheeseburger if the night before was too much fun! It’s always good to know where there are private dining rooms, and Evelyn’s has two: The Parlour and The Drawing Room, which can be utilized individually or as one connected setting. Displaying unique works of art and memorabilia of Mrs. Sharp, the spaces are perfect for intimate business dinners, milestone celebrations, and elegant occasions of all kinds. sl Evelyn’s at The Hutton Hotel / 1808 West End Ave., Nashville, TN 37203 / (615) 340-0093 Hours: Monday 7:00am-12:00pm, Tuesday-Friday 7:00am-12:00pm, 5:00pm-10:00pm, Saturday 7:00am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sunday 7:00am-3:00pm Reservations: OpenTable / @evelynsnashville

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FANTASY SUITE The Conrad opens a Fifth Avenue Club to provide you with a VERY personal shopping experience

Compiled by Conrad Nashville and Saks Fifth Avenue / Photos courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue Saks Fifth Avenue, the leading name in luxury fashion, has partnered with Conrad Nashville to bring the retailer’s luxury personal shopping and styling service, the Fifth Avenue Club, to Music City. The Fifth Avenue Club Nashville is an extension of the luxury retailer’s existing Fifth Avenue Clubs, which have historically been housed within Saks Fifth Avenue stores and provide customers with the highest level of personalized service. Available to both local customers and hotel guests, the Fifth Avenue Club Nashville offers by-appointment personal shopping and styling services, in addition to one-of-a-kind

trunk shows, jewelry showcases, and other unique shoppable experiences. The Fifth Avenue Club has recruited skilled personal stylists in the local community to provide clients with expertly curated merchandise selections across all categories based on each client’s specific needs and style preferences, from clothing and accessories to shoes and fine jewelry. The new concept utilizes Saks’ unparalleled luxury lifestyle assortment available across the Saks Fifth Avenue ecosystem, with stylists presenting merchandise from both Saks.com and Saks Fifth Avenue stores during client appointments. slmag.net

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LIFE IN THE FASTLANE Everyone is Group A aboard Vonlane from Nashville to Atlanta Written by Melissa Mahanes / Photos courtesy of Victoria Strayham for Vonlane

Vonlane is a luxury bus service founded in 2014 in Texas to provide a high-end travel experience to business professionals and leisure travelers. The company’s fleet consists of custom-designed coaches offering various amenities and services. To date, they have driven over 21 million miles and served over one million passengers. The luxury service operates seven days a week from Nashville to Atlanta, with three departures on weekdays and two departures on the weekend. Similar scheduled offerings are available to Memphis. Founder and CEO of Vonlane, Alex Danza, said the idea came from wanting to give travelers another option to consider. “At that point, it really is a flip of the coin. Do I fly, or do I drive myself? Both options are exhausting,” Danza said. “Both options are stressful. And so I said, why can’t there be a third option for people to travel in a very dignified, stress-free, easy way and have a first-class experience?” Vonlane focuses on delivering a comfortable and convenient travel experience. Their buses seat 22 passengers and have spacious leather seats that recline, ample legroom, and footrests, allowing passengers to relax or work during the journey. Each seat also has power outlets, and complimentary Wi-Fi, enabling travelers to stay connected and entertained. One notable feature of Vonlane is its commitment to premium service. Passengers receive VIP treatment from start to finish, including boarding assistance, personal greetings, and access to a dedicated concierge service. The company’s staff members are trained to cater to passenger needs and ensure a smooth and enjoyable travel experience. 78 slmag.net

Our Vonlane experience was absolutely first-rate. We cued up outside the Omni Hotel Downtown, handed the driver our luggage, and boarded our coach. We left precisely at 9:00am and began our approximately 4-hour journey to Atlanta. We were lavished with attention by a conscientious attendant, offered lavender-scented warm hand towels and a selection of eye masks, pillows, or blankets. We were then offered complimentary beverages and snacks and a boxed lunch. Along the journey, the attendant closely monitors traffic patterns, and the coach makes necessary adjustments to arrive at your destination on time. The vibe is relaxing with a “library voice” environment, allowing everyone to enjoy the ride equally. Vonlane has forged exclusive partnerships with top-tier hotel brands to serve as their terminals: Nashville’s Omni Downtown, Atlanta’s Grand Hyatt, Buckhead, and the Hilton Memphis. This offers passengers the exquisite opportunity to wait for the coaches in opulent hotel lobbies, complete with an array of amenities like chic coffee shops, elegant bars, gourmet restaurants, and immaculate restrooms. Overall, Vonlane has gained a reputation for its excellence in providing a luxury travel option. Whether for business or leisure, the company aims to offer a superior experience that combines convenience, comfort, and high-quality service. Compared to the amount of time and energy of flying (drive to the airport, check-in, security lines, and wait to board your plane), we consider Vonlane a terrific option to travel in style and comfort and arrive relaxed and ready to enjoy your destination. sl Vonlane / vonlane.com / (844) 866-5263 / Prices from $129-$159 per leg.

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Nobu Hotel Atlanta provides a zen spot to enjoy yourself in the Peach State Written by Melissa Mahanes / Photos courtesy of Nobu Atlanta

Nobu Hospitality’s first Georgia hotel and restaurant in Atlanta’s prestigious Buckhead community opened recently in Fall 2022. Nobu Hotel & Restaurant Atlanta features 152 rooms and 27 suites, all of which are designed with a minimalist Japanese aesthetic combined with contemporary luxury. This is Nobu’s Hotel’s 15th location and first in Georgia. Nestled on the far end of Phipps Plaza luxury retail center, Nobu Atlanta provides easy access to upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The Rockwell Group-designed rooms are sleek, soothing, and well-appointed, offering amenities such as luxurious bedding, marble bathrooms, in-room dining, and state-of-the-art technology with a visible nod to sustainability. Each room has a Nespresso coffee machine, a kettle, a traditional Japanese tea set, Dyson hair dryers and straighteners, a 65-inch smart TV, a generously stocked minibar, and Natura Bissé bath products. The hotel is home to the renowned Nobu Restaurant, where guests can experience the world-famous Japanese cuisine expertly 80 slmag.net

prepared with Peruvian ingredients created by chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa. The design for the restaurant takes inspiration from the minimalist architecture and decor found in Japanese garden pavilions, including a large river rock art installation spanning the length of the bar in the lounge. The exposed kitchen with bustling sushi chefs adds to the hip vibe and adds some theatrical flair. The 10,000 sq ft restaurant seats 272 and offers a range of dishes, including signature items like black cod miso, yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno, and rock shrimp tempura. In addition to sushi, Nobu Atlanta also serves kushiyaki skewers and the restaurant’s signature sashimi and ceviche tacos. Delicious cocktails like the lychee and elderflower martini and an extensive wine and sake list have something for everyone. We did not spot famous Nobu partner Robert DeNiro, but we did see a GRAMMY® winner and a handsome TV star—maybe if we had lingered long enough, we might have spotted a peach-carrying Bravolebrity. Judging from the chicly-clad crowd, I was the only suburban housewife dining at Nobu that night.

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In addition to the Nobu restaurant, the hotel also features a rooftop garden, saltwater pool, and lounge area, perfect for enjoying cocktails and small plates with scenic views of the Atlanta skyline—a state-of-the-art fitness center with Technogym equipment and conference center round out the amenities. Nobu Atlanta also has an exciting partnership with Porsche, whose US headquarters are in Atlanta, and the Porsche Experience Center’s new West Track. They offer an exclusive Porsche-themed experience, with a Porsche Icon Suite and Porsche Classic Room. Two electric Porsche Taycan house

cars, one black and one white (nicknamed Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker), are available to transport guests for off-site excursions within a three-mile radius. Nobu Hotel Atlanta offers a luxurious and unique experience for guests seeking a blend of Japanese elegance and Southern hospitality in the vibrant city of Atlanta. sl NOBU Atlanta / 3520 Peachtree Rd .NE, Atlanta, GA 30326 / (470) 945-8888 / Atlanta.nobuhotels.com NOBU Restaurant and Lounge / 3520 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326 / (470) 945-8800 / Open for Breakfast Monday-Sunday 7:00 am-10:30 am. Open for Lunch 11:30 am-2:30 pm daily. Open for Dinner Sunday-Thursday, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Friday-Saturday, 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm Reservations highly encouraged.

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ADVANCING HEALTH AND HOPE FOR EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE

A century ago, the American Heart Association was formed with the aim to physicians and social workers convene to find more answers about the mysteries of heart disease. One of the founders described the early years as a time of “almost unbelievable ignorance about heart disease.” Since this time, the organization as a whole has accomplished extraordinary things—the first external pacemaker, the first internal pacemaker, heart valve replacements, microsurgery, CPR, understanding of cholesterol, tobacco, blood pressure, the list goes on and on. Research funded by the AHA, quality guidelines built by our expert panels, and policies advocated for by our grassroots networkshave changed the way we live, work and play every day. In short, we live longer, healthier lives today because of the work of the American Heart Association. And the work of the American Heart Association is the work of its volunteers. We are honored to stand on the shoulders of giants who led AHA’s efforts in the past, such as Senator William Frist, Dr. Wright Pinson, The Drs. Churchwell, David Dill, Angela Humphreys, Dick Cowart, Deby Pitts, and hundreds of others who will be recognized at our event. Starting in 1974, local leaders here in Middle Tennessee led our local work which focused on research, policy change, and quality improvement with health care organizations. In the past decade, this work has grown to deepen into community partnerships around blood pressure, nutrition security, and tobacco prevention. In 2024, we reached nearly 850,000 people in Middle Tennessee through local policy adoption and clinical system changes. As we pause to celebrate our 100th anniversary as an organization and our 50th anniversary of community-based work in Middle Tennessee, we take a moment to reflect on these extraordinary accomplishments and ask ourselves what is next. 850,000+ reach through... • Implementation of Smoke-free Nashville, with all venues now 100% smoke-free, including age-restricted bars and music venues. • Self-monitored blood pressure initiatives launched and maintained in more than twenty clinical and community locations. • District-level school policies increasing access to water filling stations in middle and high schools. • Heart healthy food pantries in clinical locations. he American Heart Association has released a new vision statement aiming to answer the question of where we want to go as an organization, aligning with our mission, which answers the question of why we exist. Our vision should be an aspirational statement that describes where we want to go in the next 100 years. 84 slmag.net

MISSION: to be a relentless force for longer, healthier lives. VISION: advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere.

What does this mean for us here in Middle Tennessee? We know that we face real and challenging disparities in our community, and this has tangible and lasting impact on the lives of our neighbors. Two out of five families are experiencing nutrition insecurity. One out of three of us have uncontrolled high blood pressure. If a woman of color has a cardiac event outside a hospital, she is much less likely than a white man to get help from a bystander. Facts like these mean that neighbors who live in one zip code have a fifteen-year lower life expectancy than people who live just a few miles away. sl 50th Anniversary Middle Tennessee Heart Gala / Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at 6:00pm / www.heart.org/tennessee

OUR LIFESAVING HISTORY Before the American Heart Association existed, people with heart dise a s e were thought to be doomed to complete bed rest — or destined to imm i n e n t death. We’ve made incredible progress over the last century, but there i s s t i l l work to be done.

1924 American Heart Association was founded as an organization.

1971 AHA’s Career Investigator, Dr. Earl Sutherland, Wins Nobel Prize while on staff at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

1992 AHA Middle Tennessee held its first Heart Walk.

2008 With funding from the AHA, Dr. Gordon Ewy shows uninterrupted, high-quality chest compressions — without mouth-to-mouth respiration — are important for keeping blood flowing.

2017 Statewide quality standards for STEMI facility designations and transport protocols in accordance with AHA criteria adopted, so that people in the most severe state of heart attack are routed to the highest quality cardiac care centers.

2019 Rutherford County is the first municipality to require all 911 telecommunicators that provide dispatch for emergency medical conditions be trained in the delivery of high-quality telecommunicator CPR (T-CPR).

1948 AHA’s first research grant was awarded.

1972 AHA Middle Tennessee chapter was founded.

1974 AHA Middle Tennessee held its first Gala.

2003 AHA Middle Tennessee held its first Go Red for Women Luncheon.

2011 All Tennessee schools require Hands-Only CPR training for graduating seniors.

2015 AHA launched the HBCU Scholars Initiative, a strategic partnership between AHA, AHA-funded academic centers, and historically-black colleges and universities with the goal to help students link to mentors, get professional coaching and, ultimately, earn professional degrees in the biomedical and health sciences.

2022 Metro Nashville City Council passed a smoke-free ordinance protecting workers in 21+ venues from exposure to secondhand smoke.

“We are incredibly honored to serve as the 50th Anniversary Heart Gala Chairs to celebrate the history, innovation and impact on the heart health of the community we love so dearly. We have made incredible strides but there is still work to do. We invite Middle Tennessee to join us in the fight against heart disease and give hope to the next century.” -Ken Marlow and Greg Maczko

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CLEMENTINE HALL

NASHVILLE’S BOUTIQUE WEDDING & EVENT VENUE

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DARA RUSSELL AND MIKE BUSSARD July 31, 2023 / Photography by Terri Clark Photography

Dara and Mike were introduced by mutual friends in June of 2021. On their second date, they completely missed their dinner reservation because they were having so much fun just talking at the bar! Later that fall, they had their first weekend getaway to the mountains of North Carolina and on a return trip, a year later, Mike proposed on a beautiful fall afternoon in the mountains. There was no doubt that they wanted to get married in North Carolina when the time came to select a venue. The mountains have been a special place to them from the beginning of their relationship, and provided a perfect day when they married there in July. Dara wore a glamorous Romona Keveza gown with a crossed front and covered buttons cascading down the back. The bridesmaids wore Jenny Yoo light blue tulle dresses in the style of their choosing. The groom and his son each wore a navy blue suit with a coordinating light blue tie. The couples’ adult children Warner, Laine, and Morgan were bridesmaids, with the bride’s sister, Rebecca Howard serving as Matron of Honor, and Mike’s son AJ as his Best Man. Additionally, 88 slmag.net

Rebecca’s daughter River Howard served as flower girl, while her older brother, John Howard IV shared a reading from The Art of Marriage, by Wilferd Peterson. It was a beautiful outdoor venue with the ceremony on the lawn of The Chattooga Club and the mountains as a breathtaking backdrop for the evening. The cooler mountain temperatures provided the perfect weather for a seated dinner al fresco. It was a small affair with just a few close friends and family in attendance. The chef prepared a delicious three-course dinner that included puréed asparagus bisque, sautéed North Carolina Mountain trout, and slow braised beef short ribs. In lieu of a traditional wedding cake, they opted for a dessert bar that included a banana pudding verrine, key lime tarts, peanut butter brownies, and peach shortcake. Dara and Mike will take a late honeymoon at an exciting location to be determined. Dara is a family therapist in private practice, Nashville Family Therapy. Mike is a Regional VicePresident at Pacific Life. They currently live in Brentwood with their French Bulldog, Pogo.

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SOPHISTICATED SOCIETY Presented by

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Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage at Frist Art Museum

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Art and Imagination in Spanish America, 1500-1800: Highlights from LACMA’s Collection at Frist Art Museum

MOVE INCLUSIVE DANCE RECITAL at TPAC at 1:00pm

Holiday Open House at Belle Meade Historic Site and Winery from 5:00pm-8:00pm

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Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

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Sarah Nguyen: 2023 Martin Shallenberger Artist-in-Residence at Cheekwood

JOHNNY CASH:THE OFFICIAL CONCERT EXPERIENCE at TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall at 8:00pm

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BRETT ELDREDGE at Ryman Auditorium at 8:00pm

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HOME ALONE at Schermerhorn Symphony Center (12/1-2 at 7:30pm, 12/3 at 2:00pm)

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NASHVILLE REP’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens,Adapted by Micah-Shane Brewer at TPAC’s Polk Theater (various times)

NUTCRACKER TEA at Belmont’s Fisher Performing Arts Center (see p. 104)

ALL FOR THE HALL:A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM featuring KEITH URBAN and VINCE GILL at Bridgestone Arena at 7:30pm

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IT’s A WONDERFUL LIFE,A LIVE RADIO PLAY at Turner Theater in The Factory in Franklin (various times)

Blind Early Services TN WHITE CANE WONDERLAND at Nashville Public Library 10:00am-2:00pm (free to the public)

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NASHVILLE’S NUTCRACKER at TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall (various times)

SANTA AT THE RYMAN at Ryman Auditorium at 10:00am

SYMPHONY BALL at Schermerhorn Symphony Center at 6:30pm Co-Chairs: Suann Davis and Kayla Counts

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Heritage Foundation’s Dickens of a Christmas Festival in downtown Franklin

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AMY GRANT & VINCE GILL: CHRISTMAS AT THE RYMAN at Ryman Auditorium

BEST FEST benefiting Blind Early Services TN at The Factory in Franklin at 6:00pm (Tickets: bestfesttn.org)

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HANDEL’S MESSIAH at Schermerhorn Symphony Center (12/15-16 at 7:30pm, 12/17 at 2:00pm)

THE JACKSONS at Schermerhorn Symphony Center at 7:30pm

Meet Me at Midnight New Year’s Eve Celebration at Four Seasons Nashville (Tickets $300 per person available through Open Table-$195 before November 30). Party and Stay packages available.

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THE MOST SPECTACULAR NEW YEAR’S EVE at The Supper Club at Twelve Thirty Club from 8:00pm-1:00am Tickets: thetwelvethirtyclub.com (starting at $375/per person-VIP experiences available)

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FUNNY GIRL at TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall (various times)

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ANTIQUES AND GARDEN SHOW at Music City Center Co-Chairs: Caroline Cook and Susan Weathersby, Honorary Chair: Bunny Williams / Keynote Speaker: Ina Garten

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THE CHER SHOW at TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall (various times)

PENCIL FOUNDATION’s Cabaret Night honoring Angie Adams at Music City Center at 6:00pm

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS 2024 WORLD TOUR at Bridgestone Arena at 2:00pm and 7:00pm

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KRISTIN CHENOWETH WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY at Schermerhorn Symphony Center (1/20 at 7:30pm, 1/21 at 2:00pm)

Williamson County Library Foundation’s 3rd Annual LOVE OUR LIBRARIES with author J.T. Ellison in conversation with Jeremy Finley at Main Library, Franklin at 6:00pm

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MAD HATTER

The Joseph Nashville hosted a festive crowd of hat-wearers to enjoy the newly reimagined format for the Mad Hatter, benefiting Sexual Assault Center. Guests marveled at the interactive room with Dan Heller’s SEEN Project, and enjoyed an extensive silent auction and a lively live auction and paddle raise. A record amount was raised by Co-Chairs Cameron Simmons and Nealy Glenn and Auction Chair Alexandra Nelson. (September 9) 1 5

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CHUKKERS FOR CHARITY

The 27th Annual Chukkers for Charity raised record funds for Rochelle Center and Saddle Up!, organizations that provide essential services to people with disabilities in Middle Tennessee. Attendees enjoyed a tropical-themed day, “Passport to Paradise,” with a silent auction and a tropical Tiki Hut VIP lounge. Chukkers has raised more than $2.6 million since 1996. Chukkers for Charity is Tennessee’s largest and highest-grossing charity polo match. The event was hosted by Orrin Ingram and Stefanie Latham at Riverview Farm. (September 9)

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Mad Hatter 1) Toni Thomas, Maria Espinosa, Meg Ingram, Katie Vance 2) Amanda Weeks-Geveden, Co-Chair Cameron Simmons, Amy Delaplain 3) Danielle McMorran, Caitlin Mello, Maysoon Sayyad 4) Isabelle Selby, Erin DiFiore, Kelli Dirks, Bailey McBroom 5) Clarence Edward 6) Gino Marchetti, Katie Marchetti, Jeanne Marchetti, Rachel Freeman, SAC President Chukkers for Charity 1) James and Lexie Armstrong 2) Rochelle Center President Debbie Chadwick, Co-Chairs Nina Lindley and Falon Veit Scott, Saddle Up! Executive Director Audrey Kidd 3) Jana and Ansel Davis with Skylar and Blakey 4) Susan Andrews, Blair Bego 5) Teddy Clayton, Sylas Stansfield 6) Chuck and JoEllen McDowell, Eleanor and Tom Warriner, Crispin and John Menefee and Co-Chair Nina Lindley

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HERITAGE BALL PATRON PARTY

The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN held the Heritage Ball Patron Party at Southall Farm & Inn where the organization announced Senator Bill and Tracy Frist as the winners of the Patron Award. The Heritage Ball is Williamson County’s longest-running black tie fundraiser and is Co-chaired by Calvin and Marilyn LeHew and Sondra Morris. Preservationists Danny and Teresa Anderson and Marty Ligon are Honorary Co-chairs. The black-tie fundraiser was presented by RNM Management & Properties. (September 9)

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NPR HOSTS SCOTT SIMON

Heather and Curt Thorne opened their Oak Hill home (with the best view of the city) to friends of Nashville Public Radio and to meet longstanding journalist and host of Weekend Edition Saturday on NPR Scott Simon up close and personal. (September 12) Heritage Gala Kickoff 1) Pat and Brittany Jenkins, Lauren and Spencer Tenney 2) Jennifer and Jamie Parker, Sondra Morris 3) Nanci and Braden Dahl 4) Marty Ligon, Bari Beasley 5) Vicki and Michael McNamara, Kay and Rod Heller 6) Will and Mary Michael Cross, Jenny and Jim Cross NPR Event 1) Neil and Cheryl Thorne with Axel 2) Host Heather Thorne, Scott Simon, Owen Thorne 3) Amie Ellis, Nicole Kemp, NPR Director of Events, Kendra Lovecchio, NPR VP of Development 4) Host Curt Thorne, Marian Ott, Nick Dryden, Craig Phillip 5) Scott Simons and Steve Swanson, NPR President and CEO 6) Lee Pratt, Paul Vasterling, Neil Krugman

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SWAN BALL AUCTION KICKOFF

SYMPHONY BALL PRELUDE PARTY

John and Lisa Campbell hosted Symphony Ball committee members at their Belle Meade home. Guests heard remarks from Co-Chairs Kayla Counts and Suann Davis, Nashville Symphony President and CEO Alan Valentine, and were introduced to Late Party Co-Chairs Kate Barnes, Margo Lombardi and Kara McCormick. The white-tie gala is on December 9th at The Schermerhorn Symphony Center. (September 14) 6 7

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Swan Ball Auction Kickoff 1) Auction Co-Chairs Allison Schaufele, Allison DeMarcus, Mary Jo Shankle 2) Sheila Shields, Shawn Inman, Jane McLeod, Cheekwood President and CEO 3) Milton White, Steve Sirls, Sylvia Bradbury 4) Swan Ball Co-chairs Sally Nesbitt, Carolyn Taylor 5) Kickoff Hosts Kathy and Martin Davis Symphony Ball Prelude Party 1) Eileen Hart, Hosts Lisa and John Campbell 2) Crystal Churchwell Evans and Victor Evans 3) Hank Ingram, Kate Barnes 4) Host Lisa Campbell, Betsy Wills 5) Katie Crumbo, Laurie Seabury 6) NSO President and CEO Alan D. Valentine, Co-Chairs Suann Davis and Kayla Counts 7) Late Party Co-Chairs Kate Barnes, Margo Lombardi, Kara McCormick

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Kathy and Martin Davis hosted the Swan Ball Auction Kickoff at their Belle Meade home to the Swan Ball Auction Committee. Auction Co-Chairs Allison DeMarcus, Mary Jo Shankle and Allison Schaufele welcomed the committee to start strategizing for the Auction Party on May 16, 2024. Let the soliciting for fabulous experiences and items begin! (September 13)

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PICNIC IN THE PARKS

Watkins Park was the site of the 2nd Annual Picnic in the Parks. Guests watched young Music City BMX riders and skaters on the Pump Track before enjoying Picnic dinners and celebrated honorees and were entertained by CoJo Ko Music. We can’t wait to find out what park they will highlight next year! (September 16) Photos courtesy A&GS

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ANTIQUES AND GARDEN SHOW KICKOFF

Katie and Charlie Gibson and Jennie Garth and Rob Lowe hosted committee members at the Lowe’s Belle Meade home to kick off the upcoming Antiques and Garden Show. Co-Chairs Caroline Cook and Susan Weathersby were excited to announce that the show’s theme is “Welcome to Beautiful” and the Keynote Speaker is the “Barefoot Contessa,” hostess, author, and tastemaker Ina Garten. For the past 34 years, The Antiques and Garden Show has benefited Cheekwood and ECON Charities. The eagerly anticipated AGS is January 12-14, 2024, at Music City Center. (September 21) Picnic in the Parks 1) Candace Price, Christy Smith, Nashville Parks Foundation President Louise Bryan 2) Monica McDougall, Paula Kinard, Carolyn Taylor 3) Parks Champion Honorees: Allison Ashford, Current Program Coordinator of Watkins Park Community Center, Daniel Furbish, Founder and Manager of Oasis Bike Workshop and Co-Founder of Watkins Pump Track, Shatika White, Program Coordinator Watkins Park Community Center 2018-2022 4) Alec McDougall, Bob Kinard 5) Anna Ward, Mary Falls, Sally Smallwood, ML Davis 6) Jennifer Puryear, Mike Vandenbergh A&GS Kickoff 1) Josephine Vandevender, Ashley Tomichek, Andrew and Marianne Byrd, Samantha Richter Price 2) Kickoff Hosts Charlie and Katie Gibson, Jennie Garth and Rob Lowe 3) Brayton Alley, AGS Co-Chair Susan Weathersby, Cheekwood President and CEO Jane McLeod, AGS Co-Chair Caroline Cook, McKenzie Mullins, Jon Miller 4) Nashville ECON Club’s Giles Ward 5) AGS Co-Chairs Susan Weathersby and Caroline Cook

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SYMPHONY BALL LATE PARTY KICK-OFF

The Joseph Nashville was the festive setting for young committee members and supporters of the Nashville Symphony. Co-Chairs Kate Barnes (now Ingram), Lizzie Hogan and Margo Lombardi enthusiastically greeted guests alongside Symphony Ball Co-Chairs Kayla Counts and Suann Davis. Late Party attendees share in the excitement of the white-tie Symphony Ball by enjoying their own private cocktail party before viewing the presentation and performance of the of the Harmony Award winner and then hitting the dance floor. (September 21)

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CHIC AWEARNESS

A sea of ladies dressed in teal and flutters of butterflies adorned the W Hotel to celebrate the 10th annual Chic Awearness. Founder Marci Houff welcomed guests and musician George Thorogood took the stage and entertained the fashionable and lively crowd and raised funds to continue raising awareness and fight ovarian cancer. Grace Clayton served as auctioneer for the evening. (September 25)

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Symphony Ball Late Party Kick-off 1) Symphony Ball Co-Chair Suann Davis, Late Party Co-Chairs Margo Lombardi, Lizzie Hogan and Kate Barnes, Symphony Ball Co-Chair Kayla Counts 2) Gray Schoch, Haley Wright 3) Isabel and Elliott Scokin 4) Katie Curry, Nashville Symphony President and CEO Alan D. Valentine 5) Kendall Oxford, Morgan Mason 6) Lucas Magee and Samantha Breske Magee Chic Awearness 1) Ron Hemby, Chic Awearness Founder Marci Houff, Hope Loftis 2) Sarah Reisner, Amy Hobbs, Kindy Hensler, Angele Bostelman, Brenda Barker 3) Jay Joyner, Donna Joyner 4) Yvonne Mann, George Thorogood 5) Anne Pruitt, Trista Gouguen, Kristen Greer, Sandy Howard 6) Scotia Curleigh, Marisa Houff, Olivia Curleigh

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RED CROSS TIFFANY CIRCLE

The ladies of the Red Cross Tiffany Circle gathered at Belle Meade Country Club for their annual Fall Luncheon. They welcomed Chairman and Co-founder of the Tiffany Circle Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, who served as the guest of honor and keynote speaker. (September 26) Photos courtesy of Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage

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HERMITAGE GALA

Under a full moon on Saturday evening, Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage came alive with music, glamour and philanthropy as the annual Hermitage Gala was hosted in a tented outdoor ballroom at the National Historic Landmark property for the first time. Attended by more than 400 guests, the blacktie soiree raised more than $500,000 for the Andrew Jackson Foundation and revived one of Jackson’s favorite traditions of hosting formal social occasions at his home. Phil Vassar, was joined onstage in an unannounced appearance by Phillip Sweet of Little Big Town. This year’s Gala Chairs included Irwin Fisher, Marees Choppin, Pam Koban, DeeDee Wade and Honorary Chair Mary Wade. (September 30) Red Cross Tiffany Circle 1) Jennifer Capps, Pam State, Jeanie Curtis, Red Cross Regional Chief Executive Officer Joel Sullivan 2) Laura Allen, Laurie Seabury, Tracy Wade, Maxine Majors 3) Barbara Bovender, Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, Richard Patton 4) Courtney Wolcott, Jennifer Wolcott, Carolyn Taylor, Meera Ballal, Katie Crumbo 5) Anne Rygiel, Cheryl Read Sullivan, Malinda Williams Hermitage Gala 1) Hermitage Foundation Executive Director Howard J. Kittell 2) Dee Dee Wade, Irwin Fisher, Mary Wade, Marees Choppin, Pam Koban 3) DJ and Kella Farris, John and Erica Groce, Neil and Kristin Pratt 4) Pam Koban, Ken and Susan Whitaker 5) Mallory Shults, Robert McDonald, Rebecca and Philip Sweet, Susan and Bob McDonald 6) Phil Vassar 7) Walter and Susan Knestrick

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BALLET BALL KICKOFF

Co-Chairs Evelyn Galletti, Jason Bradshaw and Bob Deal alongside Honorary Chair Amy Joyner hosted a Sunday brunch to kick off the Ballet Ball on March 2, 2024. Guests are encouraged to seek out Coral and Jade attire for the festive evening ahead! (October 1)

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STARS’ FARM TO TABLE(AUX)

It was a fun-filled evening highlighting everything the Nashville community has to offer: arts, culture, and togetherness. Angie Gentry presented the Troy Gentry Compassion Award to Charles Esten. STARS celebrated its mission to support hope, health and connection of young people throughout Middle Tennessee by raising over $200,000. (October 3)

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Ballet Ball Kickoff 1) Bruce Pittman, Jason Bradshaw, Evelyn Galletti, Amy Joyner, Bob Deal 2) Amy Joyner, Meera Ballal, Brooke Trusley, Dallas Wilt 3) Evelyn Galletti, Ashley Henry, Emily Humphreys 4) Australian Idol Wesley Dean 5) Amy Joyner, Susan Short-Jones speaking to Nick Mullikin 6) Heather Thorne, Apphia Maxima, Laurie Eskind STARS Event 1) Emcee Tim Ozgener and Vision Committee Chair Arnita Ozgener 2) Bruce Moore, Dick Rolfe, Michelle Rolfe, John Rolfe, Karen Moore, Vanessa Rolfe, Blake Maschmeier Stadler, Trevor Maschmeier, Margaret Anne Byerly, Michael Byerly, Sperry Simmons and Heber Simmons 3) 2023 Troy Gentry Compassion Award recipient Charles Esten, Kaylee Gentry, Angie Gentry 4) STARS CEO Rodger Dinwiddie, STARS CDO Erin Daunic 5) Co-Chairs Blake Maschmeier Stadler and Margaret Anne Byerly 6) Michaela Mahoney, Kase Coverson, Dr. T-Shaka Coverson, Dr. Monica Coverson, Burunde Buggs, Lyric McCall

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Photos by Melissa Mahanes

HOSPITAL HOSPITALITY HOUSE

A time-honored tradition at PHHH, the 17th annual Patrons’ Luncheon at the Nashville Omni is a special invitation-only fundraiser, honoring donors and sponsors of the organization and celebrating 49 years of low-cost medical housing, while raising nearly one-third of our annual operating budget. Attendees and their donations help us provide thousands of nights of lodging, meals, and other supportive services throughout the year to people in great need. (October 4)

NAHT PATRON PARTY

Kelly Crockett hosted Patrons of Nashville Anti-Human Trafficking at her Forest Hills home and the opportunity to hear from Board Member R.A. Dickey and Founder Mary Trapnell about the need for funds to fight local human trafficking. Delicious nibbles from Kristen Winston and cocktails crafted by The Finch and The Ox were enjoyed by all! (October 5) PHHH Luncheon1) Dr. C. Wright Pinson, Deputy CEO, VUMC, and PHHH Board member for 16 years, raising money for PHHH 2) Vanderbilt football players Kane Patterson (left) and Ethan Barr, with Anchor Impact Fund sign footballs for guests 3) Jason Riles, Guest of PHHH, heart transplant recipient 4) Hannah Murphy telling her story of baby Ansley Rose, born at 22 wekks and 18oz., guest at PHHH for 5 months 5) PHHH Board members l-r: Dr. C. Wright Pinson (VUMC), Jake Siler (JE Dunn), Peter Lee (FirstBank), Jeff Ballard (Delta Dental), Lera Pendergrass (Enterprise Solutions), Angie Stiff ED, Edward Hernandez (Covalus), Dianna Chautin (UHC), Larry Keele, Watson Hughston (HCA), Jeremy Burson, Heath Clark (Clark Health Law), Dick Miller (ESa). NAHT Patron Party 1) Morgan Happ, Courtney Jenrath, Sherry Miller 2) Ann Buchanan, Allison Murfee, Donna Tucker 3) Bond and Dana Oman, Allison Tucker 4) NAHT Development Co-Chairman Mary Morgan Ketchel, Senator Marsha Blackburn, Ashley slmag.net and Ward Waltemath 5) NAHT Executive Director Mary Trapnell, Board Vice Chair R.A. Dickey

Photos by Jamie Pratt

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LA BELLE NOTTE KICKOFF

The Gucci Boutique at The Mall at Green Hills was the chic setting for the Committee greeted with a glass of champagne and Co-Chairs Julie and John Schneider to get excited about the reimagined La Bella Notte at the Fisher Performing Arts at Belmont on February 10, 2024. (October 5)

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HERITAGE GALA

The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN hosted the 50th Annual Heritage Ball presented by RNM Management and Properties on Saturday night raising the most funds ever. Country Music superstar and legend Wynonna made a surprise appearance wowing the sold-out crowd of more than 800 guests at Williamson County’s longest-running black tie fundraiser. Both the Heritage Ball and Late Party were sold out. President and CEO Bari Beasley thanked community leaders and Gala Chairs Calvin and Marilyn LeHew and Sondra Morris along with Honorary Chairs Danny and Teresa Anderson and Marty Ligon. “They have all been instrumental in the early years of the ball and continued that tradition as we celebrate this milestone.” (October 9)

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La Belle Notte Kickoff 1) Robinette and Hugh Gaston, Kim Hewell, Norm Scarborough 2) Milton White, LaDonna Boyd, Apphia Maxima, Yvette Boyd 3) Co-Chairs Julie and John Schneider 4) Belinda Berry, Thomas Barrett, Anne Whetsell 5) Jason Bradshaw, Dave and Melissa Mahanes, Brooke Trusley, Bob Deal 6) Rebecca Rouland, Nancy and Mark Peacock Heritage Ball 1) Co-Chairs Marilyn and Calvin LeHew and Sondra Morris 2) Senator Bill and Tracy Frist 3) James and Lexi Armstrong 4) Lee Ann Ingram and Heritage Foundation President and CEO Bari Beasley 5) Wynonna 6) Parker Reiselman, Leandra Sanchez, Cortney and Todd Reiselman 7) Honorary Chairs Teresa and Danny Anderson and Marty Ligon

Photos by Melissa Mahanes

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RALLY IN THE ROUND

Rally Foundation’s held its annual Rally in the Round at Marathon Music Works. Honorary Chair John Bettis was joined by songwriters Tyler Reeve, Trannie Anderson, Cole Taylor and Track 45 entertained the generous crowd there to support Rally Kids Brett, Breanna, and Ava Page, and to support Childhood Cancer Research. (October 18)

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SYMPHONY FASHION SHOW KICKOFF

Gus Mayer’s Green Hills boutique hosted the kickoff for The 2024 Symphony Fashion Show, introducing the Committee to the fashions of Prabal Gurung. Co-Chair Emily Humphreys, Executive Chair Sandra Lipman addressed the group and spoke for Tracy Frist in expressing their excitement for the Fashion Show and welcoming Prabal to Nashville for the first time for the Fashion Show at Schermerhorn Symphony Center on April 23, 2024. (October 10) Rally in the Round 1) Ed and Nicky Nash 2) Melissa Yokom Koehn, Cathy East, Kim Coakley 3) James and Emily Weaver 4) Gage and Shelley Logan, Kim DeMoss, Robert Holland, Eddie DeMoss 5) Kelley and Blair Durham, Bob Lyons, Tee and Lynley McCarley 6) Michael Horenkamp, Shelby Neubauer Symphony Fashion Show Kickoff 1) Andra Perkerson, Youssef Nagib, Karen Wolf 2) Gus Mayer CEO Mitch Johnson, Janice Elliott Morgan, Prabal Gurung Senior VP of Global Sales and Merchandising Marianne Hicks 3) Anna Aufdenkamp, Sharhea Bell, Lilly Merhoff 4) Mary Morgan Ketchel, Co-Chair Emily Humphreys, Katie Crumbo 5) SFS Executive Chair Sandra Lipman, Stacey Rhodes 6) Nashville Symphony President and CEO Alan Valentine, Sheila Shields

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TURNER THEATRE GRAND OPENING

Studio Tenn’s new home The Turner Theater in the Factory opened with a triumphant premiere of Million Dollar Quartet. Guests mingled over champagne and canapes eagerly waiting for the doors to open. Franklin Mayor Ken Moore was one of the first in the doors. The entertained crowd was on their feet and dancing in the aisles! (October 19)

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AUTHORS IN THE ROUND

The Country Music Hall of Fame was the grand setting for the 45 published authors seated at tables with the over 400 book-loving attendees, overlooking the glistening Nashville Skyline through the enormous picture window. Emceed by the entertaining (and smartly dressed) Shannon Sanders and Co-Chaired by Laura Smith and LoLita Toney, the fundraising dinner supports the Southern Festival of Books and allows Humanities Tennessee to present the festival free of charge each year to 25,000 attendees. (October 20)

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Turner Theatre Opening 1) Franklin Mayor Ken Moore, wife Linda enter Turner 2) 319-seat Turner Theater was sold out for premier of Million Dollar Quartet 3) Todd Morgan managing director of Studio Tenn, Allen Arender VP of Development of Holladay Properties, Tony McAlister chairman of Studio Tenn Board, Patrick Cassidy artistic director 4) Cal Turner is flanked by Studio Tenn executives and original founders 5) Studio Tenn Artistic Director Patrick Cassidy, Trish Munro Linda and Mayor Ken Moore Authors in the Round 1) Author Kem Hinton, Jerry Williams 2) Emcee Shannon Sanders, Humanities Tennessee Executive Director Tim Henderson 3) Aubrey Harwell, Jean Bottorff, Mayor Freddie O’Connell 4) Co-Chairs LoLita Toney and Laura Smith 5) Matt Logan, Nancy and Kyle Floyd 6) Todd Bottorff, Dennis Bottorff, Ansel Davis

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Nashville Ballet brings a fun new event for children for the holidays Written by Melissa Mahanes / Photo courtesy of Nashville Ballet Nashville Ballet is introducing Nashville’s Nutcracker to young children in a most delightful way. The inaugural Nashville’s Nutcracker Tea, co-chaired by Allison Cotton, Catherine Grace and Caylan Jarman will be held in the Lobby of Belmont’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, December 3rd. The festive afternoon event will begin with an experience through the Land of Sweets with interactive activities for the children, an appearance by Uncle Drosselmeyer performing his tricks, a professional photography session, and fun beverages for the adults. Traditional teatime treats will be served, and the event will end with an interactive (and abbreviated) version of Paul Vasterling’s Nashville’s Nutcracker performed by Company dancers. 104 slmag.net

“We dreamed up this family-friendly event to bring in longtime supporters and new families to experience the magic of Nashville’s Nutcracker in a more interactive setting. We hope the Tea will be a long-standing fundraiser for the Ballet and tradition for Nashville families and we are honored to host the first one,” said Allison Cotton. We know that Clara would approve that it would be a delightful way to spend a December afternoon. sl Nashville Nutcracker Tea / Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 3:30pm-5:00pm (3:00pm entrance for Patrons) / 4:00pm Teatime / 4:30pm Interactive Nashville’s Nutcracker Performance / Fisher Center for the Performing Arts / Belmont University, 2020 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37212. For tickets and/or to become a Patron or Underwriter, please visit nashvilleballet.com/ nutcracker-tea (seating is limited) or contact events@nashvilleballet.com.

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