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Contents September 2013 | Vol. xx, No. 9

parties

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A beautiful arrangement for ALIAS at Arts

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Pigs and potions A night of wining and dining for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

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A bottle of bubbly

8 In our words It’s fall, y’all!

Wine and champagne flow freely at l’Eté du Vin Vintners’ Tasting

35 One in a million

TPAC Gala committee hosts a fun-filled

Patrons Party 36 Globe-trotters

The Brooks Fund takes guests around

the world at Wanderlust 38 Raise a glass

Nashville Wine Auction’s l’Eté du Vin

wins big for cancer research 43

Support system

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An open heart

Friends of Gilda’s Club gather for the American Artisan Dinner and Art Auction

Model Behavior Celebrating 10 women in fall’s latest fashions

10 Behind the scenes A new edge— Jeff Loring, Loring & Co. Bespoke

13 Nsider

News, rumors & propaganda 22

Briefs

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Open doors

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Nuptials

Couture for a Cause, Nisolo, Bespoke Optics and more

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Latest Nashville weddings

An outpouring of support for Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital at the Eve

43 ON THE COVER Courtney Cuden wearing Peter Hidalgo Gown (Gus Mayer), Scott Kay Black Leather Bracelet and Stephen Webster Pendant (King Jewelers), Tat 2 Pyramid Ring (Stacey Rhodes Boutique). Styling by Connie CathcartRichardson, assisted by Katie Conway. Hair and makeup by Renae Morton and Elaina Karras. Photographed at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel by Michael W. Bunch. Check out our Model Behavior feature starting on page 52.

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Nstyle

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Nretrospect

Hart vows

Head over heels

Truly memorable

Upcoming performing and visual arts

Crispy, crunchy chips

The color wheel of life

We’re all crazy

The heart of Nashville’s social season

Words to live by

Calendar of September events

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eptember always reminds me that I secretly love fall fashions. I’ll trade tank tops, skirts and flip-flops for boots, sweaters, lightweight scarves and jeans any day. Fall fashion is about the layers but especially about the boot.

In my opinion, fall’s best accessory is a good pair of boots so why not invest in a few pairs!

We checked in with our friend—a vintage boot whisperer of sorts— Boot Union’s Stephen Drummond for out Nstyle column. Need boots this fall? We found your local connections.

With this issue, we bring you our Model Behavior feature in conjunction with our Fall Fashion issue. The 10 women modeling the clothing come from one of our most diverse groups of honored nonprofits. All of them were nominated by the nonprofit for their strong commitment

to the cause. These women will be honored at our Model Behavior event Oct. 17 at the Noah Liff Opera Center. Remember, the nonprofit with the most supporters present receives the proceeds from the evening. All the fashionable crowd will be there.

Finally, we bring you The Season: Nfocus Social Calendar. We know you’ve been waiting for it. We’ve gotten your calls and emails. Please keep in mind some of these dates may be subject to change. They were submitted months in advance.

Check our online calendar for full updates at nfocusnashville.com.

And always feel free to email us at socialcalendar@nfocusmagazine. com if you have any questions.

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Along with the expansion came the official launch of Jeff ’s newest venture, Loring & Co. Bespoke. Jeff started making and selling custom shirts 12 years ago, and an expansion into more menswear has been a dream of Jeff ’s ever since. He now offers custom suits, sports coats, topcoats and pants as well. Half of the new store is dedicated to the custom clothes and has a homey,

Southern comfort feel to it. Jeff wants to provide more than greatfitting clothing for men; he wants to provide an atmosphere and an experience. “There used to be this right of passage with men,” says Jeff, “when they turned 18 their dads would take them to get a ‘suit of clothes’ made. So it’s really an old idea and a tradition that we’re trying to recapture. We want people to have that experience.”

As he is with everything in his store, Jeff is very much a part of Loring & Co. Bespoke. If you purchase custom clothing from Loring & Co., Jeff does all of the fittings, designs and finishes. Working with him are eight of the most talented tailors he’s found in the three decades he has been in the business.

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ville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Delta Delta’s annual fundraiser for the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Bill and Sissy Wilson hosted the Patrons Party on the most lovely summer night. As guests arrived, they made a beeline for the Wilsons’ beautiful back patio, which served as the perfect setting

he sleek new 2014 Lexus IS is here and, in typical Lexus of Nashville style, the launch of the new line of luxury automobiles was a grand affair. This was no run-of-the-mill showroom unveiling. Instead, J.R. and Joy Roper packed The Bridge Building with hundreds of partygoers for a funfilled night of dining, drinking and dancing.

The autumn-like temperatures made the outdoor shindig even more enjoyable as guests filled the riverside patios, soaking in the stunning views of the downtown skyline while sipping libations from the open bar. Heavy Co-chairs Ginger Kelly and hors d’œuvres, includJocelyn Chambers ing beef sliders, various flatbreads and miniature for cocktails and hors d’œuvres by mushroom BLTs, kept guests satiKristen Winston catering. The event ated as they admired the chic colco-chairs, Ginger Kelly and Jocelyn lection of cars on display. As if the Chambers, addressed the captive party wasn’t exciting enough, a conaudience, thanking them for their cert from ABC Nashville’s own Jonasupport and telling the story behind than Jackson and the Enation band the junior honorary chairman, Parkwowed the crowd. The night of muer Logan, who was diagnosed with Stage II lymphoma when he was in 5th grade. Logan will start his junior year at Montgomery Bell Academy this fall. Honorary chairman and recipient of this year’s Tri Delta Pediatric Cancer Endowed Research Fund, Dr. Patrick Grohar, thanked the patrons for their support, enabling his research on drug development for pediatric sarcomas. Ginger and Jocelyn were excited to share that they’d already raised over $85,000 in patron donations alone, which drew rousing applause from the group.

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Among those enjoying the cool temps, stylish new vehicles and rock music were Jonathan Jackson’s proud wife Lisa Vultaggio, J.R. and Joy’s son Jameson Roper, Sandra and Larry Lipman, Melissa and Josue Muraira, Mike Smith and Kelly Mason, Holly Johnson, Danielle Vernier, Kris and Terri Sisco and Sara Jo Houghland.

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profit organizations in the greater Nashville area in order to promote growth and opportunity within the nonprofit organizations that sustain and Bob Tuke, Rick Hart, Billye and Edwin Sanders support our community. ly announced their Renasant Roots In July, Rick Hart, Tennessee Dicharitable giving program, exemplifyvision President of Renasant, invited ing their mission to positively impact executive directors, board members the communities they serve. and representatives from area nonThe Renasant Roots program will profits to a reception at his home. At distribute five $15,000 grants to nonthis reception, Renasant informed the

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Lexus of Nashville is opening a 9-acre, state-of-the-art facility in downtown Nashville.

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Adjacent to Interstate 65 in Metro Center, the modern facility promises efficiency, convenience, and comfort. A larger, technologically advanced Service Center is destined to raise the bar and lower wait times. The expansive lounge offers comfortable functionality, and the Lexus Cafe caters to our guests’ discerning palettes. It’s just another way we are creating an entirely new Lexus Experience in downtown Nashville.

ashville Wine Auction sure knows how to throw a party, as proven by the nonstop revelry leading up to l’Eté du Vin. The four days of festivities kicked off with the Nashville premiere of A Year In Burgundy, a documentary on the region from one of this year’s honored winemakers, Martine Saunier of Martine’s Wines. The Franklin Theatre hosted the event with Delish providing a divine spread of hors d’œuvres for guests, including pears with crystallized ginger and prosciutto, parmesan stuffed dates wrapped in bacon, and crab cakes with roasted red pepper rémoulade. And, of course, no Nashville Wine Auction event is complete without a sample of some fine wines.

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treated to one more surprise: truffle popcorn from Table 3, proving this was no ordinary trip to the movies. Following the well-received film, Martine announced plans for two more documentaries centered on the regions of Champagne and Port, meaning there will be plenty more wine-centric entertainment to come.

Spotted among those enjoying a night at the movies were Billy Ray and Nancy Hearn, Holly and Mark Whaley, Vivek Surti, Tara Young, Brendan Church, Kristin Sebastian, JoAnne Kokot-Hoppen, Lori Guardino, Tom Repass, Nan Poetz, Leesa LeClaire, Eric Berner, Robin Barnes, J. Karen Thomas, Colette Divine, Forest Crawford and Stacy Merida.

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their photos taken and browsed the selection of clothing, accessories and jewelry from the Friends Shop at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital. We saw many lovely ladies in the crowd, including Mary Harvey, Patsy Harvey, Emily Decker, Courtenay Decker, Hannah Cooper, Sandra Cooper, Madison Shankle, Mary Jo Shankle, ML Davis, Ellie Davis, Natalie May, Kendra May, luncheon co-chairs Betsy Peebles and Jane Jackson, and Eve of Janus co-chairs Ginger Kelly and Jocelyn Chambers.

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n the eve of this year’s Eve of Janus, the gorgeous group of signs and the dashing selection of marshals gathered for a relaxed kick-off party in the backyard of Mark and Elizabeth McDonald’s charming Belle Meade abode. In preparation for Saturday night’s Eve of Janus festivities, the gang had just finished

he days before the Eve of Janus are always a busy time for the Signs of the Times, and a fun one, too. The MotherDaughter Luncheon is held at the Belle Meade Country Club the day before the ball each year, and it gives the ladies a chance to reconnect and catch up before the hectic weekend unfolds.

Before the women Co-chair Amy Hilborn, Elizabeth McDonald, were seated for the Co-chair Janie Berry luncheon, they had

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rehearsal and a tour of Vanderbilt Children’s hospital before enjoying a little laid-back fun.

Eve co-chairs Ginger Kelly and Jocelyn Chambers, along with Kick-off Party co-chairs Amy Hilborn and Janie Berry, were among the small crowd of grownups welcoming the promising young guests as they arrived. The beautiful young ladies, donning a wide variety of bright summery hues, enjoyed tacos and nachos from Karla’s Catering across the patio and around the pool. A select group of lucky partygoers enjoyed their dinner in a cozy, private nook surrounded by trees—an adorable, secluded dining area nestled among the foliage and strung with lights—that Elizabeth created just that afternoon!

Spotted among those enjoying the relaxing summer night were Clayton Kelly, Chris Kelly, Abby Coakley, Jacqueline Floyd, Pearson Lien, Margaret McDowell, Kevin Murphy, Gracia Sohr, Ellie Fike, Mary Graham Harvey, Becca Jacques, Meg Jarratt, Kathleen and Alec Estes, Carol Stephenson, Lizzie Hogan, Kate Hooper, Kristen Hollis, Callie Estes, Erin Puryear, Lacy Smith, Morgan Wilson, Caroline Deaton and Keely Shearer.

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he Nashville Symphony Orchestra offers entertainment and educational programs for patrons of all ages, and now, thanks to the development of the Crescendo Club, the NSO’s younger audience can show their gratitude and support. The Crescendo Club, a group of symphony supporters between the ages of 21 and 40-ish, has been in the planning phase for the past year and recently opened up their membership to the public with a fun cocktail party at the Schermerhorn.

The Steering Committee, led by party chair Sarah Hannah, planned a laid-back and interactive night for the crowd of young philanthropists. Bacon and Caviar provided the heavy hors d’œuvres, a delicious spread that included miniature cornbread BLTs, beef sliders, shrimp

a little melody of their own—or attempt to, anyway. Backstage tours of the Schermerhorn educated partygoers on the behind-the-scenes workings of the NSO. Spotted among those enjoying an evening at the Symphony were Sepideh Khansari, Kevin Hartley, Dave Goodridge, Chelsea Parker, Clayton Wraith, Kim Ruck, Delaney Gray and Pete Westerholm.

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f you need to get a group into a creative state of mind, there’s no more inspiring place to gather than in an art gallery. Andrée and Alan LeQuire opened their gallery and studio to organizers of Artclectic, which will take place Oct. 24-26 at University School of Nashville. In its 60th year, the annual show and sale is incorporating so many new features that the team is calling it “Artclectic Nouveau.”

Expect 55 artists, food trucks, kids’ activities, and a pop-up market with works by USN families, friends and alumni.

Rachel Bubis was on hand to introduce a partnership between Artclectic and SEED Space that will include an exhibit of robotic sculpture and video art, as well as a sale of community supported art, aka CSArt that benefits both SEED Space and USN. With a Patrons Preview on Thursday, Young Collectors and Community parties on Friday and a full day of free admission on Saturday, it takes an eclectic Sepideh Khansari, Kevin Hartley, Chair Sarah Hannah group of art-loving vol-

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tacos and vanilla cupcakes. Amy Speace, a local singer-songwriter, provided the musical entertainment while guests mingled and learned more about the exciting concerts in store for the Nashville Symphony this year. Supporters hoping for a more “hands-on” approach to the Symphony enjoyed a visit to the Instrument Petting Zoo, presented

by Chase, a veritable musical playground where guests could make

unteers to pull off the event, which benefits USN’s Endowment for Innovative Teaching. Touring LeQuire Gallery and enjoying appetizers from Miel were Kelly Linton, Arnita and Tim Ozgener, Kobie Pretorius, Susan Chapman, Vince Durnan, David French, Deb Alberts, Mac Linton, Eden Cochran, Anne Shayne, Cameron Simmons, Frannie Corzine, Leslee Alexander, Josephine Vandevender and Terri Alea. continued on page 20

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distributing books to children and bringing volunteer readers into their lives. With that in mind, guests brought books to donate. And, in the ashville may be famous for hot spirit of the event, quite a few dressed chicken, but thanks to Mark as their favorite—and very familiar— Dunkerley, we are also infamous for characters from childhood.

Co-chairs Leigh Lindsey and Cindee Gold kept the story line simple: order from the menu and F. Scott’s donated a portion of the proceeds, drink delicious wines contributed by West End Discount Liquors and Wines, enjoy the characters as the evening continued, and, in the end, another book gets in the hands of a deserving child.

Reminiscing about favorite childhood books were Leigh’s mom, Martha Kelley, and sister, Laura Sowell, Randy Jubilee Will and Camellia Howorth, Stephen and Caroline Burris, Tonya Horton, Judi Hartbarger, Scott and Lynn Vincent, Kim Saffold and Pat Snyder.

As Leigh and Cindee thanked guests for their generosity, they explained the impact of Dine Cara Jackson, Shelby Adams, Tasha Ross Out for Book’em.

Each donated our jorts. Mark, the man with a misglass of wine consumed that night sion behind Jubilee Beer—which dowas the equivalent of two books for a nates half of its profits to The Oasis child. We’ll drink to that!

Center—moonlights as “Randy Jubilee,” a mulleted, jorts-wearing man with a soft spot for craft beer and hot chicken. At the fourth annual Hot Chicken and Jorts party, Paradise Park was packed with revelers in similar attire who were on hand for all kinds of tomfoolery. If anyone can be credited with putting the “fun” in “fundraising,” it’s definitely Randy Jubilee. Some seen cheering on the tater tot eating contest were Shelby Adams, Tasha Ross, David Plyer, Elizabeth Bradbury, Stephen and Caroline Burris, Bruce Gallo Laurin Howell, Kendrick Watts, Stacey Wilson, Lindsay Potts, Price Wilson, Kate and Aaron Marr, Dave Morris, Hal Cato, Michael Burcham and the always adorable and patient Beville Dunkerley.

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n interesting crowd gathered for Dine Out for Book’em recently at F. Scott’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar. Curious George, Amelia Bedelia and The Cat in the Hat were among the supporters of the popular and unique literacy group. Book’em fosters a love of reading by

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Do your glasses ever slide off your nose? Ever feel uncomfortable behind your ears? Is it hard to find a pair that doesn’t look crooked on your face? If you wear glasses, you’ve probably run into at least one of these issues. Enter Wesley Knight and Bespoke Optics, custom-made eyeglasses. Bespoke is a term that originated with English tailoring and shoemaking to mark the highest quality items, completely customized to fit the individual. Wesley doesn’t start with a pattern that he changes to fit each individual face; he starts from scratch with every pair, hand-cutting, hand-filing, hand-polishing—you get the idea—from start to finish. If you want a pair of glasses from Wesley, you will sit down with him for an initial meeting to discuss your eyewear needs and your style, and he will make a plaster mold of your nose and take measurements of your eyes and ears in order to create the perfect fit for your face. He uses water-buffalo horn, which is a gorgeous lightweight material that is cool to the touch, so it doesn’t get hot or sticky against the skin on those humid Nashville summer days. These glasses are not for the fickle or faint of heart, however. The $1,500 price tag is reflective of the 40-50 hours Wesley puts into each pair, so expect to keep these glasses for the long haul. To see samples of Wesley’s designs, follow him on Instagram at @wesleyknight, and for more information or to inquire about his services, email him at wesley@wesley-knight.com.

If you’ve been to Nashville’s Fashion Week recently, you probably remember designer Lauren Leonard, creator of the clothing line Leona and winner of this year’s Nashville Fashion Forward Fund award. Luckily for us, we’ll be seeing a lot more of her designs from here on out, with the recent opening of Leona’s flagship store in the 12South area. Lauren started her clothing line in 2008 and has been selling to specialty boutique retailers around the country, but her goal from the beginning has been to open a store. A Southerner by birth who trained in New York, Lauren designs clothing that has universal

A NEW WAY TO DONATE If you’re reading this, chances are you have an old Swan Ball dress or two that’s been hanging in your closet for months, perhaps years. What is one to do with such a dress? We all know it can’t be worn to a second Swan Ball, we only wish we could wear it to dinner on a Friday night, and not many people are browsing Goodwill for formal eveningwear.

Well, with the opening of Couture For A Cause in Brentwood, we’ve now got the perfect solution. Owner Patricia Apple spent much of her career in marketing, and when she lost her job during the recession, she decided she wanted to work with nonprofits. Around the same time, her parents passed away within a few months of one another, and it was difficult to part with their belongings. She felt much better giving them to nonprofits where they would be put to good use, and she realized that much of her own clothing was hanging in her closet because she had a hard time letting go of it as well. So she opened a store where women could donate couture clothing (anything from formalwear to jeans) to be sold to benefit nonprofits. Half of each sale goes directly to the nonprofit of the donor’s choosing, and any unsold clothing is donated to nonprofits that can put the clothes to good use. So grab those dresses that need a new home, donate them to Couture For A Cause (it’s tax deductible!) and find yourself some fabulous gently worn clothing while you’re out there. For more information, visit coutureforacause-nashville.org.

STEPS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION There’s a new shoe in town, and it does more than look good. Nashville-based company Nisolo Shoes provides consistent work and income for craftsmen in Peru with every shoe they sell. Founder and CEO Patrick Woodyard, who has spent years working with impoverished entrepreneurs, got the idea while working with a microfinance organization in Trujillo, Peru helping women grow their small businesses. One morning he was in a woman’s kitchen when he overheard a loud hammering in the next room. It turned out to be her husband, handcrafting a high-quality men’s leather dress shoe. Patrick found out that despite this man’s amazing craftsmanship, it was difficult for him to find consistent work. Further research showed that over 3,000 other regional shoemakers were in the same boat.

Patrick realized that what these entrepreneurs needed was a way to gain access to markets in the developed world. So he and a team of social entrepreneurs started Nisolo Shoes to provide that access, and they now sell shoes in Nashville, online and in other retail partners throughout the U.S. All of the shoes are made from the finest quality Peruvian leather by master craftsmen raised in the shoemaking capital of Peru. “Buying a high quality, stylish product doesn’t need to be independent of supporting sustainable economic development and the good of others,” says Patrick, who designs the men’s shoes himself. He recommends guys check out the Chavito Chukka, a sturdy, rubber-soled everyday boot. Ladies will love the Mendez Flat, a casual slip-on with a slight wedge heel. To see what else they have to offer, head to the Perfect Pair in Green Hills, their showroom in Germantown or visit them online at nisoloshoes.com.

appeal while maintaining a keen Southern style. The line includes staples like silk tops, jackets and pants, as well as bright, flirty dresses with eyecatching designs.

“We want to build long loyal friendships with our customers and outfit them for all the events of their lives,” says Lauren, “whether it be for a casual weekend, vacation, wedding or clothing that takes them from the office to date night.” As the first store in Leona’s national retail concept, the Nashville store will get exclusive selections as new products are launched. An added bonus: all of her clothes are made in the USA by family-owned manufacturers. We can get behind that! If you’re looking for an excuse to check out the store, Leona’s grand opening party is the weekend of September 28. Expect cocktails, great food, rewards for guests, a chance to talk to Lauren and a high probability of leaving with a new addition to your wardrobe.

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Yeast Nashville, 805 Woodland Street, Suite 300, 678-4592. This new East Nashville bakery has already become famous for its Kolaches, muffins and breads.

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LIAS Chamber Ensemble has spent the past 11 years shining the spotlight on some of Nashville’s most gifted musical talents, and thanks to the nonprofit’s annual fundraiser, visual and floral artists are being brought to center stage, as well. For the fourth year in a row, Arts and Flowers united painters and florists for a beautiful night of artistry and innovation.

Partygoers convened at W.O. Smith Music School for the festive fundraiser and art show where 19 teams, each consisting of an artist and a florist, showcased their collaborative, creative efforts. Special judges, including Cheekwood’s own Jane MacLeod and OSHi’s Perri Crutcher, certainly had their work cut out for them as they critiqued the diverse collection of artwork and arrangements.

While admiring the artistic endeavors on display, guests nibbled on a selection of heavy hors d’œuvres from local restaurants and caterers, like Cajun chicken tacos from Belcourt Taps and Tapas and wild mushroom risotto from The Daily Dish, not to mention a self-serve chocolate station stocked with truffles and treats from Southwestern/Great American. Generation Domination’s photo booth allowed guests to pose with musical instruments, and a jewelry trunk show from Ruthie Cherry provided revelers with something pretty to take home.

The judges’ pick for Best of Show was Amanda Norman’s “To Bee or Not To Bee,” accompanied by the most darling bee-shaped floral arrangement from Lynne Wallman. The crowd’s choice for Best Artist and Best Florist went to Lisa McReynolds and Shea Freeman Patrick, respectively—interesting selections because the women won separately, even though they were actually paired together!

The 19 original pieces of art, along with their accompanying floral arrangements, were each sold to the highest bidder, giving everyone the chance to walk away a winner and take a piece of this beautiful night with them.

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homas Jefferson once said that “Good wine is a necessity of life,” and the crowd at The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s 5th annual Wine and Swine event couldn’t agree more. The festive party, open to novice wine enthusiasts and oenophiles alike, offered an impressive spread of beverage options for thirsty guests while raising funds to find a cure for the life-threatening genetic disease.

The Bridge Building was packed wall-to-wall with revelers eager to sample the various food and drink options, which—despite the name—encapsulated so much more than just wine and swine. Each floor offered different treats; the main floor had a variety of wine, beer, spirits and other beverages from Belle Meade Bourbon, Hapi Drinks, Horizon Wine & Spirits, Omni Beverage Company, Boondocks and Best Brands, and food from Zumi Sushi and Local Taco. The riverfront patio, in addition to providing a stunning view of the Nashville skyline, had goodies from The Southern, beer from Blackstone and wine from Lipman Brothers.

After browsing the silent auction tables, bidding on items from Arrington Vineyards, Pangaea, Private Edition Cosmetics, Anderson Design Group, Disney World and Hot Yoga Plus, among many other donors, guests meandered up to the fourth floor, finding delectable eats from Edley’s Bar-B-Que paired with beverages from Ajax Turner. The high point of the party was, quite literally, on the highest point of the Bridge Building—the rooftop. The aptly named band Homemade Wine got the crowd on their feet, with drink breaks provided by Redd’s Apple Ale, Leinenkugel Summer Shandy, Blue Moon Agave Nectar Ale and wine from Athens Distributors.

But there was one more high point of the evening, and it was located right at the exit: the table filled with a bounty of Dunkin’ Donuts munchkins and Jake’s Bakes cookies. We may be guilty of swiping a few extra cookies for the trip home, but you wouldn’t tell anyone, would you?

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Custom Built Home • Gourmet Kitchen Open To Breakfast Room &Hearth Room • Master Has His/Her Bathrooms • Laundry Rooms On Main And Upper Level • Full Finished Basement•Wrap Around Porch On Every Level • Plenty Of Room For Storage Expansion • In Basement You Have A Rec Room 36 X 18 •Rec Room 12 X 12 • Office 17 X 13 •3 Car Garage • Approximately 7,282 Sq. Ft. Of Living Area

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Beautiful Custom-Built Home Located On Cul-De-Sac Lot • Pristine Condition • Plantation Shutters • Custom Built • Screened Porch Overlooking Private And Heavily Treed Back Yard • 5 Bedrooms • 4 Baths • 2 Built-In Desk • 4,347 S. FT. Of Living Area

Immaculate Home On Private Cul-De-Sac Lot • Open Floor Plan • Spacious Master Suite On Main Level With Sitting Room And His/Hers Walk-In Closets • Large Bonus Room • Flex/Exercise Room • 4 Bedrooms • 3 1/2 Baths • Approximately 4595 Sq Ft • 3 Car Garage • Outdoor Brick Courtyard With Fireplace Is Perfect For Entertaining

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Great View Overlooking Nashville On 1 Acre Wooded Lot * Luxurious Master Suite On Main Level * Handsome Study * Inviting Sunroom * Collectors Wine Room * Heated/Cooled 3 Car Garage * New Roof With Lifetime Warranty * 5 Bedrooms * 4.5 Baths * Partial Finished Basement * Approximately 5,726 Sq. Ft. Of Living Area * This Home Features A Master On Both Levels * Private Patio For Entertaining Out Back

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A bottle of bubbly Wine and champagne flow freely at l’Eté du Vin Vintners’ Tasting

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here is an inherent sexiness in sipping champagne, particularly a Taittinger Brut La Française. Just where does that bubbly bodacious behavior come from? At the recent Vintners’ Tasting held at Hillwood Country Club—part of the famed Nashville Wine Auction’s l’Eté du Vin— the 200 attendees met the answer to the question: Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger, one of three honored guests. Upon meeting the gregarious, shaggy-haired vintner, one female patron was overheard telling him that his champagne had her heart. He quickly responded, much to everyone’s delight, that he would love to give her his!

You gotta love these French fellas.

After the champagne reception, guests were ushered into a room with long tables and multiple wineglasses at each seat. Australian Damian Seorong served as party host and moderator and introduced each of the honorees to the crowd. He described Martine Saunier of Martine’s Wines as the first woman to establish a wine importing company in the United States; Nicolas Glumineau of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande as the person who oversees all the Louis Roederer Bordeaux properties; and the previously mentioned Pierre-Emmanuel, grandson of Pierre Taittinger, the founder of Champagne Taittinger. PierreEmmanuel is now head of Champagne Taittinger and chairman of Domaine Carneros, Taittinger’s California sparkling wine partnership. This is one of the few remaining family owned and operated Champagne houses in France and as Damian said, “What a wonderful family to be a part of, that would be a lot of fun!”

This revelation was met with hearty laughter before the attendees settled down to the business of tasting the seven wines chosen by the honorees followed by a dessert reception featuring the titillating Taittinger Champagne Nocturne.

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he TPAC Gala is always known for being fun, entertaining and full of surprises so it’s no wonder there was a demand to make the party last even longer this year. For the first time in its history, the gala hosted an intimate Patrons Party for dedicated supporters of the Tennessee Performing Arts Center.

The stunning Belle Meade abode of Stephen and Marci Houff provided the backdrop for the lively dinner party, with invitees enjoying cocktails and hors d’œuvres upstairs and a full buffet downstairs. Sargent’s Fine Catering, caterer for the upcoming TPAC Gala, prepared the delicious spread, which included seasoned roast beef tenderloin, Mediterranean chicken wraps, mini bacon-basil-tomato sandwiches and herbed vegetable roulades. Many revelers were spotted gathering around the dessert table where bite-sized pecan pies, chocolate raspberry and chocolate caramel pots de crème kept everyone happy.

Co-chairs with the mostest, Theresa Menefee, Bob Deal and Jason Bradshaw, were on hand to welcome attendees, joined by patron committee chairs Larry and Anita Cash and Stephen and Marci. With the exciting Million Dollar Quartet theme for the upcoming gala, one of the most popular topics of conversation was what everyone planned on wearing. While guests dressed to the nines in their fanciest ’60s finery for 2012’s Catch Me If You Can-themed affair, partygoers seemed eager at the prospect of trading in pillbox hats for rockabilly dresses at this year’s soirée.

Theresa told us about her undoubtedly fabulous frock—a modern-day take on the rockabilly trend complete with chains and biker gloves—that was en route from London for the gala. With the dapper duo of Bob and Jason at her side, they’ll inevitably look like a “Million Dollar Trio.”

Chocolate bars with labels that read “Thanks a million!” were bestowed upon guests as they exited the party—a sweet token of appreciation, but the pleasure was all ours.

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Globe-trotters The Brooks Fund takes guests around the world at Wanderlust

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t may seem impossible to embark upon an intercontinental adventure without leaving the city limits, but if anyone can make it happen, it’s the magical volunteers behind The Brooks Fund’s annual Wanderlust event. The fundraiser is always a big celebration of travel and adventure, and this year was no exception.

A red carpet extended from the front door of Anthem, welcoming passengers in “first class” and “coach” lines. Guests were greeted by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee’s Jennifer Schwartzenberg, who looked absolutely adorable in her flight attendant attire. We saw a couple of pilots in the crowd as well, although we’re not sure if they were in costume or just deplaning from work.

Regardless of their ticket, everyone felt like a VIP once they walked inside, grabbing a glass of bubbly while a festively attired waitstaff distributed hors d’œuvres.

Large movie screens blanketed the walls of Anthem, showing scenes of Rio de Janeiro, Paris, Shanghai and Honolulu between retro airline commercial clips.

Brooks Fund board chair Todd Grantham and event chair Roger Gore had the tough job of trying to get the chatty crowd’s attention; Todd promised that their speech would only be “four minutes or less” and that everyone would be able to get back to “dancing, drinking and dropping it like it’s hot” in no time.

On a serious note, they did remind attendees of the Brooks Fund’s mission to encourage the inclusion, acceptance and recognition of lesbian and gay citizens in Middle Tennessee, promoting equality and building bridges between all citizens in our community.

Todd thanked Roger for being the evening’s visionary, and Roger modestly joked, “If you hate it, please don’t tell me,” drawing laughs and cheers from the crowd. As promised, everyone got back to dancing, drinking the potent tropical drinks, powered by Corsair spirits, and, of course, dropping it like it’s hot.

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Raise a glass Nashville Wine Auction’s l’Eté du Vin wins big for cancer research

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his year’s l’Eté du Vin, the culmination of four days of wine-centric events and fundraisers, welcomed a festive and generous crowd to the newly renovated Loews Vanderbilt Hotel for the 34th annual dinner and auction. This year’s guests of honor—Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger of Champagne Taittinger, Martine Saunier of Martine’s Wines and Nicolas Glumineau of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande—were on hand to greet vino enthusiasts as they arrived.

Mason’s, Loews’ new restaurant and bar, prepared a sampling of hors d’œuvres, including fried green tomatoes topped with crab salad, gougères with pimento cheese, and country ham corn fritters with chive aioli beef tartare, for guests to snack on as they perused the wide array of wine lots, luxury items and vacations available in the silent auction. Forty partygoers tested their luck by purchasing a glass of Taittinger Champagne for $200 and the chance to win a breathtaking diamond pendant from Ward-Potts Jewelers.

Inside the ballroom, bright hues were the order of the day with bondi blue tablecloths and watermelon pink napkins gracing the tables. Bicycle-shaped table number holders were a clever and adorable nod to the year’s theme, Pour de France.

Revelers brought their own cellar favorites to complement the dinner, which included lobster potato salad, pan seared filet of beef and a cheese plate. The real attraction, however, was the live auction. With Zachys Wine Auctions’ own Fritz Hatton at the helm, the auction kept guests waving their paddles high throughout the night. A dinner for 10 at Clint Higham’s house with country artist Jake Owen sold for $21,000 and a wine tour of Bordeaux for six went for $15,000, two of many impressive lots that helped the Nashville Wine Auction bring in more than $675,000 in their fight against cancer.

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t the 2013 American Artisan Dinner Party and Art Auction for Gilda’s Club Nashville, supporters of the organization gathered to celebrate 15 years of providing support, education and hope to those in our community affected by cancer. But if you had wandered into the packed room at the Hutton, you might have thought you walked into a family reunion.

For this dedicated group truly is a family, and the matriarch of this family is Sandy Towers, founder and director of Gilda’s Club. As Sandy said in her speech that evening, many in the crowd were supporters from day one, including the organization’s first board president, Pat Rogers, about whom Sandy quipped, “became the chair of a board that didn’t exist yet.”

After a lively cocktail reception—we saw people racing to bid on a collection of Ann Patchett books including a draft that is not yet available to the public— attendees enjoyed a lovely dinner of local tomato and corn salad, slow-roasted flat iron steak with horseradish red skin mashed potatoes, and red velvet cake with chocolate ganache.

As Sandy addressed the crowd, sharing stories from the past and distinguishing volunteers for their service, the thunderous applause caused her to jokingly admonish the crowd that she’d let them clap “in a minute.” The evening took a poignant turn with a lovely photograph montage, leading to the presentation of Nancy Saturn Award of Inspiration to Becky Cohen. Sandy teared up as she spoke of her friend Nancy, saying that the founding board member would be thrilled to see the progress the organization has made.

But the focus wasn’t just on the past; Sandy talked about the future, and the fact that there is now scientific evidence that confirms emotional and social support is essential for cancer victims, and for their loved ones, a fact that the Gilda’s Club family has known for a long time. “We keep moving forward, and our mission is the same—the Institutes of Health has validated our mission,” Sandy said.

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An open heart An outpouring of support for Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital at the Eve Liza Bradshaw, Mark Bryant

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n the 43rd annual Eve of Janus, nothing—not even rain—could dampen the spirits of the Signs of the Times, the Marshals or their families.

As attendees arrived on his humid July evening, the skies threatened to open, but thankfully waited until the partygoers filed inside the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

The jubilant atmosphere inside was a sharp contrast to the dreary skies; the lobby of the Schermerhorn was packed with proud parents, Delta Delta Delta alumnae and supporters of the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

The promise of a delicious dinner from Kristen Winston Catering was the only thing that could convince this chatty crowd to take their seats, where they were greeted by a beautiful and delicious heirloom tomato and buffalo mozzarella caprese salad with arugula, aged balsamic and crispy onions. While everyone was waiting in anticipation for the presentation of the Signs, they paused for the stunning main course: black angus beef tenderloin with red wine demi-glace, Yukon gold potato puree, asparagus, baby carrot and pattypan squash.

Following dinner, attendees took their seats in the main hall, beautifully decorated by Big Events, Inc., who served as the Eve’s event planner and florist. Master of Ceremonies Mac Pirkle introduced the 2013 co-chairs, Jocelyn Chambers and Ginger Kelly, and honorary chairman Dr. Patrick J. Grohar. In Patrick’s heartfelt speech, he reminded the crowd that 43 years of support from the Eve of Janus has raised over $4 million for the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital.

Junior Honorary Chairman Parker Logan won the crowd over quickly, starting his speech with a Winston Churchill quote before admitting that his ninth-grade teacher advised “when you get nervous, throw out random quotes.” Parker recalled the story of his own cancer diagnosis as a fifth-grader, and his treatment at the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital.

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The subsequent presentation introduced 78 stunning young women, escorted by their Marshals, three of which were pediatric cancer survivors. Following the presentation, attendees enjoyed a spread of mini decadent sweets while the Atlanta AllStars started their set. We spied our very own Mayor Karl Dean taking his daughter—who was presented that evening—for a spin on the dance floor.

But the one takeaway from the evening was a quote from Parker’s speech. The 16-year-old said that his experience taught him something important, and something that everyone would benefit from learning. In Parker’s words, “It taught me to keep my heart open to what lies in the future and enjoy what is in the present.”

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The Rochelle Center promises to: Deliver excellent services to you with the highest levels of professional integrity; Treat you with dignity and respect; Provide rich opportunities for your personal growth; Support the needs of your families; Respect your diversity and differences; Advocate for your inclusion in the community; Encourage you to make choices; Listen to you; Help you enjoy the rights and privileges due to you as part of your individual freedom. For more information, visit rochellecenter.org.

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Nashville Children’s Theatre serves 80,000 Middle Tennessee youth, educators and families each year with professional theatrical productions and theatre education programs designed to inspire imaginations, develop creativity and build community in partnership with volunteers and donors. In order to create future leaders who can solve tomorrow’s challenges with innovative ideas, NCT ensures that its programs are accessible to all regardless of financial, developmental or physical abilities.

As the oldest professional children’s theatre in America, NCT enjoys a national and international reputation for excellence. The Junior League of Nashville founded NCT in 1931 with the belief that a cultural heritage is the right of ALL children, and for over eight decades the Children’s Theatre has introduced millions of kids, teachers and parents to the magic of live theatre.

NCT is a cultural touchstone for generations of children who have grown up in Middle Tennessee. One of the most important and effective theatres for young audiences in America, the ripples from NCT’s work have been felt and noted throughout the country and around the world, but their focus is—as it always has been—on service to the families and schools in this community. For more information, visit nashvillechildrenstheatre.org.

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Founded in 1975 by Dr. David Barton and the late Dr. John Flexner, Alive Hospice has a long history of comfort and support for people of all ages. Each patient and family has a team of caregivers dedicated to providing the best possible experience. While the majority of Aliveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patients are adults, one aspect that distinguishes Alive Hospice is its pediatric hospice program.

Additionally, Alive Grief Support is a comprehensive program for adults and children with services including individual counseling, support groups, camps for grieving youth, holiday grief seminars and more. Last but not least, community education is a year-round effort at Alive Hospice, which regularly presents programs on hospice and the end of life, grief support and advance care planning.

Community support through donations and grants make it possible for Alive Hospice to provide care to everyone who needs it, regardless of insurance coverage status or ability to pay. For more information, visit alivehospice.org.

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The mission of the Heritage Foundation, which began in 1967, is to protect and preserve the architectural, geographic and cultural heritage of Franklin and Williamson County and to promote the revitalization of Downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation.

The Heritage Foundation’s mission is accomplished by: Advocating for and raising funds to preserve the places that matter, including historic buildings, Civil War sites, green space and other community resources such as the recent effort to save the Franklin Theatre; Actively managing the Downtown Franklin Association and the Downtown Leiper’s Fork Association in an effort to promote their respective historic districts and businesses; Educating the community on Williamson County’s history through the Heritage Classroom Program, which brings classroom programs and downtown walking tours to more than 4,000 public, private and homeschooled children each year. The Heritage Foundation Historian has collected over 12,000 photographs in an effort to share the county’s history. They also produce the Tour of Homes every spring, making private residences and their rich pasts available for public tours. A Preservation Awards program is presented each year to recognize both private and public projects; Producing a variety of street festivals and events for local residents and visitors to enjoy, including Three Blind Vines, Main Street Brew Fest, Main Street Festival, Tour of Homes, the Heritage Ball, Pumpkinfest, Dickens of a Christmas and the monthly Art Scene. For more information, visit historicfranklin.com.

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Monroe Harding continues to change young people’s lives every day. Founded in 1893 as an orphanage, Monroe Harding now serves children and youth who are in state custody. They believe every child deserves the chance for a better life. Their programs include Foster Care, Cooperative and Independent Living, and a Resource Center for older youth. Their range of services includes education, vocational skills, relationship building, spiritual formation, health and wellness, and—most importantly—the guidance and support of a caring adult in a safe and stable home. They do for kids in foster care what a family would do. They provide security, support and give youth the chance for success. For 120 years…Monroe Harding.

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Since 1984, Park Center has provided a safe, non-judgmental and compassionate environment for people with mental illness and co-occurring disorders of substance dependency and mental illness to work on their own recovery. By offering a wide variety of services, each person who chooses Park Center can begin their recovery by identifying their strengths and learn how to build on those strengths to live the best possible life they canâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;one day at a time for a lifetime. If you need to address the complications of mental illness and addiction to drugs or alcohol, Park Center can help. If you need to find a job that fits into your recovery plan, Park Center is ready. If you need a safe place to live where people understand your unique challenges, Park Center is there. If you need a place to learn about your illness and just talk to people who are going through the same thing you are, Park Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doors are open. For more information, visit parkcenternashville.org.

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The Conservancy’s mission is to preserve, enhance and share the Parthenon and Centennial Park so that all future generations may benefit from these enriching cultural and educational landmarks.

As a classical symbol, the Parthenon represents a respect for tradition that is balanced by an equal respect for innovation that distinguishes Nashville from other cities. From educational programming to changing art exhibits to symposia, the Parthenon is one of the busiest places in town. With Centennial Park’s Master Plan, there is fresh attention focused on the city’s park that holds a special place in the history of Nashville and the hearts of our community. The Conservancy has a distinctive plan that honors the history of the Park and will accommodate modern uses that will stand the test of time.

Support for The Conservancy ensures that the Parthenon and Centennial Park will continue to be a place for fun, a place for music, a place for art and a place for the community. The Parthenon and Centennial Park are two beloved venues for people with a passion for history, culture, the arts and the great outdoors. For more information, visit conservancyonline.com.

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If one in 10 Americans were suffering from a crippling, sometimes fatal disease, everyone would mobilize to stop it, right? It would be all over the media, and people would demand significant action. However, most Americans do not realize that eating disorders affect one in 10 of their neighbors, spanning across all genders, ages and races.

Unlike other diseases, eating disorders thrive on isolation and a lack of awareness, making it difficult to seek help.

Founded in September 2002, the Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee is the Southeastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first statewide nonprofit to advance eating disorder awareness, education and prevention. They strive to break the silence of this disease, making it easier for sufferers and their families to find treatment and the resources that they need.

Through support groups, clinical education and community outreach, their mission is to offer hope, help, healing and support to all who are impacted by disordered eating. For more information, visit edct.net.

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Greenways for Nashville, a not-for-profit member organization, was founded in 1994 to support the citywide greenways initiative begun under the leadership of Mayor Phil Bredesen. Partnering with the Metro Parks Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greenways Commission, GFN builds support for Nashvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing greenways network through fundraising, advocacy and special events.

The shared vision is to connect neighborhoods throughout the county to schools, shopping areas, workplaces and recreation areas by way of linear parks and trails, or greenways.

Often located along natural landscape features such as streams, rivers and ridges, greenways offer Nashvillians close-to-home opportunities for walking, hiking and biking, to enjoy the outdoors and to improve health. Among the most widely used are Richland Creek, Shelby Bottoms, Whites Creek, Stones River and Harpeth River greenways.

GFN advocates for the development of more community recreational amenities; protection of natural and cultural areas; and land acquisition for greenways and other public uses. The organization just completed a highly successful year, raising private funds to help Metro Government purchase a 600-acre farm with four miles of riverfront on the Stones and Cumberland rivers.

To learn more, visit greenwaysfornashville.org.

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The Nashville Fashion Forward Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee was established in 2011 with proceeds from Nashville Fashion Week. The mission of the NFFF is to recognize the individual achievements of next generation fashion industry professionals with ties to Middle Tennessee and to provide them financial awards and resources for experiential opportunities for professional development.

Nashville Fashion Week is a city-wide celebration of Nashville’s thriving fashion and retail community and its vast array of creative talent—featuring local, regional and national design talent and industry professionals in an array of creative events that encourages both Nashvillians and visitors to explore the city’s diverse fashion and retail spaces throughout the week. NFW is founded and directed by a collaboration of fashion, retail and media professionals who have partnered to combine resources and passion to create a volunteer event spotlighting Nashville’s growing fashion community with a sustainable focus for philanthropic support. For more information, visit nashillefashionweek.com or cfmt.org/give/funds/nashvillefashionforward.

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ileen Campbell and Chris Hart of Seattle, Washington met five years ago as students at Vanderbilt University and continued dating while earning advanced degrees there in nursing and business, respectively. During the 2012 Opening Hunt of the Hillsboro Hounds in Cornersville, Tennessee, Chris proposed on Happy Hill, a hilltop with a stunning view. While he was on bended knee, some of the 10 family members witnessing the occasion were on horseback.

The couple married in April at First Presbyterian Church attended by a wedding party of 44. The Reverend Doctor Todd Jones and The Reverend Doctor Sandra Randleman officiated. Bagpipers played outside the church as guests arrived and departed.

Nashville’s Jean Dudley Smith designed the bride’s silk satin gown incorporating antique lace from dresses worn previously by four family brides.

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Bridesmaids wore pink dresses by Alfred Sung and carried bouquets featuring roses and peonies.

Junior bridesmaids wore Jean Dudley Smith dresses once worn by the bride and her sister for 8th grade graduations and another worn by the bride’s mother for her high school graduation. The flower girl wore a batiste and lace dress originally worn by Mrs. O. H. Ingram, great-grandmother of the bride.

The reception took place in white tents bathed in pink light at Hunting Hollow, the home of Eileen’s grandparents, Alice and Henry Hooker. Boxwood lattice hung over the dance floor, and silver containers of flowers decorated the pink clothed tables.

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Pat Patrick’s 14-piece band played for the dinner dance, and Libby Page organized the event. Billie Mochow created the seven-layer cake, which was over five feet tall and echoed the pattern of the rose point lace of the wedding dress and veil. Late-night snacks were beef and chicken sliders with truffle potato chips. Favors were individual petits fours in boxes labeled with the newlyweds’ names and “Sweet Dreams.”

After a wedding trip to St. Lucia, Eileen and Chris returned to Nashville where she is a Nurse Practitioner and he is Director of Corporate Development at Passport Health Communications. Eileen is a graduate of Harpeth Hall School, and Chris is an alumnus of The Overlake School in Seattle.

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The latest on the list is slipping behind the steering wheel of the 2013 BMW M6, one of the most muscular and magnificently designed production automobiles now available and the fastest car I’ve ever driven.

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A Wrinkle in Time Based on Madeleine L’Engle’s book of science fiction and adventure, this production tells the story of Meg and her quest to locate her missing father. September 12-October 6. Tickets $7-20. Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton Street, 252-4675, nashvillechildrenstheatre.org.

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The Frist chips inspired us to get frying at home. It’s fun and after a batch or two, you won’t have friends over without making them. Visualize a silver bowl piled with golden crispy slivers served with evening cocktails. They’ll disappear before your eyes.

Making good potato chips means careful slicing. A mandoline for creating even paper-thin slices is a must. Get one. You’ll soon find yourself preferring perfectly even cuts of everything—cucumbers, onions, squash, radishes, cabbage.

Only three ingredients are required for homemade chips—russet baking potatoes, oil for frying and fine sea salt. Season them with your own favorite seasoning blend, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs, whatever you like, but salt is all you need.

One large baking potato will give you a nice pile, enough to serve four. Use a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet for frying. We find that the chips are easier to maneuver in a wide pan with about two to three inches of oil. Fry in small batches so you can quickly remove the chips as they begin to turn brown. The bonus is that, unlike most fried foods, chips don’t need to be served immediately. They crisp up as they cool. Fry them earlier in the day, drain well and store in a paper bag. If they don’t seem crisp enough for you at serving time (especially on a humid day), reheat them in a 325°F oven in a roasting pan for a couple minutes.

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very year when we pass Labor Day and head into fall I remember Color Me Beautiful. That’s because it’s the book that made me an “Autumn.”

For those of you who were yet to be born or masticating on a pacifier in the 1980s, let me explain that this book was published at the beginning of that decade. In it, author Carole Jackson challenged every woman in America—the men came later— to find her “season.” Employing her individual skin, hair and eye tones as clues, each would-be fashionista was urged to determine her most complementary color range from a palette classified by the four seasons.

The colors in her season were then to be used as a guide in purchasing clothing and makeup. Not coincidentally, Jackson quickly developed a lucrative line of cosmetics and swatch wallets—designed to carry your personal seasonal color samples for shopping expeditions—to aid us in looking our best.

“Winters” are defined as those with dark eyes and hair, very pale or olive skin. Jackson recommends vivid or icy colors—berry red, royal blue—for this group, the only one permitted black and pure white.

“Springs,” the golden-haired girls with creamy skin and light eyes, are to wear bright colors with warm yellow undertones: salmon, turquoise, peach, grass green. The “Summers” bunch are the cool blondes with blue or gray eyes whose colors are as if bleached by the sun: baby blue, powder pink. “Autumns” have golden— never rosy—skin tones and red or

auburn hair, a good setting for earthy colors such as orange, warm brown, moss green.

Jackson’s color analysis system became a pop culture phenomenon and Jackson herself a rich woman.

People magazine called her a “shady lady” in a feature headlined “If the Hue Fits, Wear It.” Everyone who was anyone had their colors “done” by instant experts on the subject.

I wasn’t and didn’t, but there was really no need for a formal analysis.

For the first few years after the book came out I couldn’t attend a cocktail party without someone pointing me out as “obviously, Autumn.” Besides, I was living in New Orleans at the time and concentrating on the hues of barbecued shrimp and redfish court bouillon. Even secondhand, however, I developed a fondness for taupe and brown velvet. And only the strongest bonds of friendship constrained me from telling a colleague with naturally pale hair, blush skin and blue eyes that she looked lousy in her olive green dress. How could she not realize she’s a Summer?

These days the four seasons of colors have expanded to 12 or 16, depending on the analyst, and the red has faded from my hair. The other day I really looked at myself in the mirror, noticed the gray sanded through my mane, wondered if my skin could now be classified as sallow and if I therefore needed repositioning on the color wheel. I googled colormebeautiful.com and clicked on “Find My Season.” Three steps later I discovered that in the autumn of my years, I am now a Spring.

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Options before DSM-V: hire a professional organizer. Or invite a friend over who will make you look twice at those stacks of paper in your bathtub.

Hoarding is an easy illness to skewer—there are TV shows about it.

But others are more troubling. There’s no TV show called “Narcissists!” The DSM-IV (the prior update from 1994) indicated that one percent of the population is affected by narcissistic personality disorder. Really? Seems like a lot more than that to me. Surely the first thought of sharing highly sensitive security documents springs from arrogance, a key narcissism indicator.

If you assume that you are the best judge of what the world should know, is that arrogance or a harmless benevolent impulse to share everything with everyone? You see arrogance on a grand scale in Washington and on a tiny scale in neighborhoods when one neighbor defies the culture—razing a house, say, by bombing it during the nearby taping of a TV show.

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DSM-V, however, either because it’s affecting so few of us as to be irrelevant or because it’s so pervasive that almost all of us suffer from it, which is disheartening. Maybe social media has killed narcissism by making it an equal opportunity mental illness.

We peer into an online pool like the original Narcissus and see our own lives and thoughts reflected back.

Either way, the days when we could use narcissism as a legal defense for murder are over. That’s fine as long as we retain the capacity to recognize narcissism and name it when we see it—not in friends, whose frailties are easily forgiven, but in those who run the world and make countless decisions on our behalf.

Another newly defined diagnosis is Social Communication Disorder, which surprisingly has nothing to do with Facebook. I was personally dismayed to read that it includes “inappropriate responses in conversation” and wondered how often this behavior has to occur to warrant a diagnosis.

Malcolm Gladwell writes in Outliers of communication that is ineffective enough to lead to plane crashes, based not on ignorance, rudeness or lack of professionalism, but borne of cultural norms, which are different around the world. English is the universal language of the cockpit, so the lovely customary deference of certain cultures is ill suited to exchanging vital information needed to land a 747. In other words, it’s possible to be too polite in certain circumstances. That’s probably not a lesson many Americans need.

On the other hand, Facebook wouldn’t work if we were all constantly deferential. And aren’t inappropriate responses in conversation sometimes what make conversation fun? As Alice Roosevelt Longworth said, “If you want to say something inappropriate, come sit by me.” Or something like that.

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The party’s hip locale—the rooftop of the Bridge Building—afforded guests stunning views of the Nashville skyline, serving as a great reminder of our city’s rich history and beautiful architecture.

The Kyle Turco Trio provided jazz tunes as guests mingled and noshed on hors d’œuvres, enjoying the warm spring breeze until late in the night.

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Yum!East premiered this summer at East-Centric Pavilion, featuring delectable bites from some of East Nashville’s most popular and delicious restaurants.

Guests enjoyed samples from Lockeland Table, Silly Goose, Holland House and Margot Café to name a few, all the while supporting a worthy cause: Fannie Battle Day Home for Children, which received 100% of the proceeds.

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What: Mad Hatter For: Sexual Assault Center When: Fri., Sept. 6, 6 p.m.

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Where: Home of Elizabeth and Bob Dennis Tariff: $250 per person Info: sacenter.org What: Tiffany Circle Fall Luncheon For: Nashville Red Cross When: Thurs., Sept. 5, 11:30 a.m.

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Co-chairs: Melissa Beasley, Pilar Where: Bridgestone Hyde and Cindy Shafer Party note: Comedic performance Party note: Culinary treasures and

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For: Nashville Opera Guild Where: Marriott Cool Springs When: Fri., Sept 6, 11 a.m.

Chair: John Tarpley Where: Belle Meade Country Club Party note: Top local chefs Co-chairs: Nikki Peal and feature their specialties Gretchen White Tariff: $250 per person Party note: Pre-event shopping, Info: 800-7184 show featuring Kendal Boutique, 10 The Bride Room, Elaine Turner What: Girl Scouts Luncheon Tariff: $100 per person For: Girl Scouts of Middle TN Info: 832-5242 When: Tues., Sept. 10, 11:30 a.m.

Where: Music City Center 07 What: First Night Supper Club Co-chairs: Ellen Jacobs and For: TN Repertory Theatre Sharon Roberson When: Sat., Sept. 7, 5 p.m.

Party note: Featured speaker Where: Nashville City Center Laurie Ann Goldman of SPANX Co-chairs: Chris Chamberlain, Tariff: $175 per person Sally Levine and Anne Elizabeth Info: gsmidtn.org McIntosh

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Prelude Party For: Nashville Symphony When: Tues., Sept. 10 Where: Home of Symphony Ball co-chair Jane Anne Pilkinton Party note: Unveiling plans for the winter festivities Info: nashvillesymphony.org

12 What: A World of Friendship Patrons Party For: Sister Cities When: Thurs., Sept. 12 Where: Paul Lequire and Co. Party note: Auction items available exclusively at the Patrons Party Tariff: $75 per patrons Info: scnashville.org

12 What: Nightfall at the Hall

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What: CHIC Awearness Fun, Fashion and Friends For: Gilda’s Club of Nashville When: Wed., Sept. 18, 6 p.m.

Where: Elan Hair and Skin Salon Chair: Marci Houff Party note: Fall fashions from Levy’s featuring cancer survivors Tariff: $100 per person Info: 329-1124 What: Nfocus Alfresco For: Mercy Community Healthcare When: Thurs., Sept. 19, 6 p.m.

Where: Carnton Plantation Party note: Four-course, farm-fresh dinner welcoming in fall Tariff: $75 per person Info: nfocusnashville.com

19 What: Animal Pre-Ball Party

For: AGAPE Animal Rescue For: Troubadour Society of the When: Thurs., Sept. 19, 6 p.m.

Country Music Hall of Fame Where: Jimmy Choo, The Mall at When: Thurs., Sept. 12, 6:30 p.m.

Green Hills Where: Country Music Hall of Fame Chair: Cassie Chapman Party note: Members-only preview Info: agaperescue.org event of the galleries Tariff: Gratis 19 What: Ballet Ball Kick-off Info: countrymusichalloffame.org/ For: Nashville Ballet troubadour When: Thurs., Sept. 19 14 What: Fall Crush Where: Home of Patsy and Bob Weigel For: Multiple Sclerosis Co-chairs: Suann Davis and When: Sat., Sept. 14, 7 p.m.

Sarah Reisner Where: Home of Sylvia Roberts Hosts: Patsy and Bob Weigel, Party note: Wines paired with Judith and Richard Bracken local fare, silent and live auction Info: nashvilleballet.com Tariff: $150 per person Info: 690-5333 19 What: Sage Awards Patrons Party 14 For: Council on Aging What: Black and White When: Thurs., Sept. 19, 6 p.m.

Masquerade Affair Where: Hutton Hotel For: Better Health 4Kids Chair: Nell Ann Crowe When: Sat., Sept. 14, 6:30 p.m.

Party note: Honoring George Cate, Where: Hillwood Country Club Douglas Henry, Larry Keeton, Party note: Special guest Lois Orr Winston Guy Gilchrist Tariff: $250 per person Tariff: $125 per person Info: councilonaging-midtn.org Info: bh4k.org

What: Chukkers for Charity For: Rochelle Center and Saddle Up! When: Sat., Sept. 7, 2 p.m.

Where: Riverview Farm Party note: Car show, Polo match Tariff: $175 per patron, $50 per cabana ticket Info: chukkersforcharity.net

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What: Big Kid Night For: Nashville Children’s Theatre When: Fri., Sept. 20, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Nashville Children’s Theatre Party note: Adults only night at the theatre featuring A Wrinkle in Time Tariff: $30 per person Info: nashvillechildrenstheatre.org What: Music City Eats Festival When: Sept. 21-22 Where: Downtown Nashville Party note: Demos, panels, tasting and parties all centered around local food, wine and spirits Tariff: $275 per 2-day pass, $500 per all-in pass Info: musiccityeats.com

21 What: Hands On Nashville Day For: Hands On Nashville When: Sat., Sept. 21, all day Where: All around Nashville Party note: Done-in-a-day improvement projects benefiting Nashville Public Schools Info: hon.org

22 What: Fall Harvest Dinner

26 What: A World of Friendship For: Sister Cities When: Thurs., Sept. 26, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Nashville Farmers’ Market Party note: Honorary chairman Jimmy Webb Tariff: $40 per member, $50 per non-member Info: scnashville.org

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26 What: An Evening Like None Other For: Wounded Warrior Project When: Thurs., Sept. 26, 7 p.m.

Where: Frist Center for Visual Arts Party note: Featuring Karen Hendrix Couture Tariff: $75 minimum donation Info: karenhendrixcouture.com

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For: Horticultural Society of Middle TN When: Sun., Sept. 22 Where: Cheekwood Gardens Party note: Celebrating the opening weekend of the harvest Tariff: $150 per person Info: hsmtn.org

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Cumberland Heights For: Cumberland Heights When: Wed., Sept. 25 Where: Pre-Party— Hilton Downtown Concert—Ryman Auditorium Co-chairs: Gordon and Devereux Pollock Party note: Featuring Kenny Rogers Tariff: $200 per patron Info: cumberlandheights.org

What: Amuse-Bouche For: Planned Parenthood When: Thurs., Sept. 26, 6 p.m.

Where: 331 Great Circle Road Party note: Introducing the Family Life Educator of the Year award Tariff: $100 per person Info: 345-0952

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What: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration For: Conexión Américas When: Sat., Sept. 28, 6 p.m.

Where: Cannery Ballroom Party note: Honoring the essay contest winners, the Orgullo Hispano Award and a fiesta!

Tariff: $50 in advance Info: 835-2506 or conexionamericas.org What: Music and Masterpieces For: The Thisbe and Noah Scott Foundation When: Sat., Sept. 28, 6 p.m. patrons, 7 p.m. main event Where: Home of Brett James and Sandy Cornelius Chair: Lindsay Ballew Party note: Barn chic, live music, dinner, auction Tariff: $100 per person Info: thisbeandnoah.org

What: In Your Backyard For: End Slavery Tennessee When: Tues., Sept. 17, 11:30 a.m.

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n addition to celebrating the rich history that makes Williamson County unique, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heritage Ball will also be marking an important milestone: its 30th anniversary. The inaugural gala, held in 1973, was hosted at the then privately-owned Carnton Plantation, the first ball in the home since before the Civil War. It raised funds for the Heritage Foundation, but also served another purpose: convincing the owner to donate the property to become a house museum. As a result, Carnton Plantation has become one of Williamson Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most successful historical sites and the legacy of this revered battleground has been preserved for generations to come. Never underestimate the power of a great party.

Left to Right, Alyne and Jack Massey admiring jewelry at the first Heritage Ball

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