Social – September 9th, 2010
– IABC Luncheon –
More than 40 area professionals attended the Nashville chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators’ (IABC) monthly luncheon at Sunset Grill.
Pete Fisher, vice president and general manager for the Grand Ole Opry, addressed the group regarding the country music institution’s crisis communications response to Nashville’s historic flooding this past spring.
IABC Nashville members enjoy networking opportunities each month through professional development luncheons and more informal social "mixers" during the year.
The chapter is diverse, with members representing area agencies, broadcast stations, corporations, universities, and nonprofit organizations. Monthly luncheons feature guest speakers offering professional development opportunities on the second Wednesday of each month.
For more information about IABC Nashville call 201-360-6616, email: Micky.Pace@PRNewswire.com, or visit www.iabcnashville.com.
– Beer at the Ballet –
Two hundred people attended Beer at the Ballet, which was held in the Martin Center for Nashville Ballet, where guests sampled a variety of local brews and foods and DJ Pimp Daddy Supreme played house music, Top 40 and lounge music to enhance the mood.
Two projectors displayed clips of Nashville Ballet's contemporary repertoire on the walls. Four dancers represented each program from the 25th anniversary season: Swan Lake, Nutcracker, Satto, and Carmina Burana.
Brown and gold (or "stout" and "ale" - the colors of beer) set the décor with plenty of food stations available.
Zumi Sushi offered various sushi rolls, Local Taco had a spread of Korean beef soft tacos, chicken soft tacos and chips and dips, and Taps & Tapas presented pulled pork over cornbread. Mad Platter served sweet macaroons, The Cupcake Collection had a variety of cupcakes and Christie Cookies gave an assortment of cookies.
Magic Hat brought its "Oktoberfest" beer and "No. 9"; Yazoo served its dark "Dos Perros" and "Summer Ale"; and Music City Home Brewers had tastings from various home brewers.
– Bridal Tea for Haley Crumbo –
Haley Crumbo, who will be wed to Nick Thorne on October 16 at Hillwood Country Club, was honored by her bridesmaids and their mothers at a tea recently at the magnificent Laurel Brooke home of Carolyn and Steve Tidwell.
Hosting the afternoon soiree were Stephanie and Carolyn Tidwell; Anne Bradley and Beverly Sanders; Kara Frisch and Nancy Tisdale; Natalie Durr and Nancy Gurley; and Elizabeth and Vicki Stout.
The hostesses served tea sandwiches, cheese wafers, petit fours and fruit skewers along with hot tea, tea punch, wine and champagne.
Included among the nearly 40 guests were: Julie and Laurie Eskind, Christine Bass, Caroline and Marlene Moses, Pam Will, Lisa Thorne, Beverly Sanders, and B.J. Bryson.
– Mad Hatter Kickoff Meeting –
The 2010 Mad Hatter table hosts and invitations volunteers met at the home of Jennifer Puryear to assemble invitations for the fundraiser, set for September 25 at the Parthenon to benefit the Sexual Assault Center (SAC).
The mid-morning gathering, co-hosted by Puryear and Kate Satz, featured an update from Mad Hatter Co-chairs Elizabeth Dennis and Daphne Butler.
Volunteers were told of the special 25th anniversary recognition of longtime SAC supporters Lynn and Ken Melkus, who will be honored the evening of the Mad Hatter. The Melkus’ longstanding and tireless support of SAC has helped shape the center into an eminent force in the fight against sexual assault.
Mike Whitler of Branches placed Greek inspired floral arrangements throughout the Puryear home which were filled with Mediterranean succulents with tropical accents in blue, gold, white and turquoise, providing a glimpse of the fabulous evening to come.
For information about how to obtain tickets to the Mad Hatter, visit www.sacenter.org or call 259-9055.
– Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation Event –
The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation hosted its 10th annual Men’s Event at Morton’s The Steakhouse to raise awareness for men’s cancer.
The event honored Jack Bovender, retired chairman and CEO of HCA, for his ongoing commitment to the event since its inception in 2000.
After hors d’oeuvres which included cocktail shrimp, scallops and beef filet on toast points, guests enjoyed Caesar Salad, steak and lobster, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cheesecake chocolate mousse.
A silent auction offered items such as autographed sports memorabilia, select wine, box seats to sporting events, and memberships to exclusive clubs.
The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit public charity, offers free oncology social work services, nutrition consultations, a resource center of cancer-related materials, numerous educational and support programs, and access to clinical research in the community. For more information, call 467-1936 or visit www.minniepearl.org.
– SOURCE Awards Event –
The eighth annual SOURCE awards were presented at the Noah Liff Opera Center to honor many of the women who have been a vital source in the success of Music Row and the Nashville entertainment industry.
Kay Smith, current president of SOURCE, welcomed everyone, while Brenda Lee and Jeannie Seely assisted with the presentation of the awards.
Robert K. Oermann shared the news of the new location of the SOURCE exhibit, which is in the food court at the Nashville Airport. The previous exhibit was housed in the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum.
Mayor Karl Dean was on hand to honor the women along with internationally-known singer Michael Bolton, who was there to honor his good friend Frances Preston, the recipient of the Jo Walker-Meador Award, which was presented by Vince Gill.
Chef’s Market provided a wonderful meal of boneless beef ribs, new potatoes, carrots and baby squash with a delicious raspberry cream mousse for dessert.
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