Pencil In
Published On: March 30, 2010
What: Mary Catherine Strobel Awards
For: Hands on Nashville
When: Tues., April 6, 11:30 a.m.
Where: Marriott Cool Springs
Event note: Six awards given to outstanding volunteers
Tariff: $35/person
Info: 298-1108, ext. 111
What: Wine and Wildflowers
For: Howe Wildflower Garden at Cheekwood
When: Wed., April 7, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Cheekwood
Co-chairs: Susie Funk and Noni Neilson
Party note: Girls' night out, featuring Beverly Church
Tariff: $25/person in advance
Info: wineandwildflowers.com
What: Howe Wild Celebrations
For: Garden Club of Nashville
When: Thurs., April 8, 11:30 a.m.
Where: Cheekwood Botanic Hall
Co-chairs: Grayson Harris and Betty Finucane
Party note: Auction, lunch, lecture by Bev Church
Tariff: $100/person
Info: finucanb@realtracs.com, grayson2626@bellsouth.com
What: Seton Celebration Patron Party
For: Baptist and St. Thomas Hospitals
When: Fri., April 9, 7 p.m.
Where: Home of Babs and Wills Oglesby
Co-chairs: Kathy and John Gibson, Sally and Bo Walpole
Info: 222-6800
What: Tennessee Waltz
For: Tennessee State Museum
When: Sat., April 10
Where: Tennessee State Capitol
Co-chairs: Joelle and Brant Phillips
Party note: Black tie
Tariff: $500/person
Info: Invite only
What: Green Tie Affair
For: Tennessee Environmental Council
When: Sat., April 10
Where: Limelight
Party note: Entertainment by Rhean and the Restless
Tariff: $65/person
Info: tecth.org
What: Fusion 10
For: Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation
When: Sat., April 10, 7 p.m.
Where: Cannery Ballroom and Mercy Lounge
Party note: A night of local fashion designers, musicians and artists
Tariff: $15/person, $50/VIP
Info: nashvillefusion.com
What: Temple Arts Festival
For: The Temple
When: April 10-11
Where: The Temple
Party note: New live auction on Saturday; over 50 artists work for sale
Tariff: $250/collector, $125/patron, $15/Saturday night, free on Sunday
Info: templeartsfestival.com
What: Crown Affair For: FiftyForward
When: Thurs., April 15, 6 p.m.
Where: Patricia Hart Building
Party note: Awards to Margaret Ann Robinson, Bernard Werthan and Harry Allen
Tariff: $200/person
Info: 743-3409
What: Cause for Paws For: Nashville Humane Association
When: Thurs., April 15, 11 a.m.
Where: Belle Meade Country Club
Co-chairs: LeAnne Bottorff and Libby Sieveking
Party note: Luncheon, fashion show by Jamie
Info: 354-6342
What: Nashville Film Festival
When: April 15-22
Where: Green Hills Theatre
Event note: Opening night film Nowhere Boy
Tariff: $9/member, $12/nonmember
Info: nashvillefilmfestival.org
What: Presidents Gala
For: The Hermitage
When: Fri., April 16, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Belle Meade Country Club
Co-chairs: Frances Spradley and Julie Walker
Party note: Awards to Jim Webb and Ned Ray McWherter
Info: 889-2941
What: Red Shoe Party
For: CASA
When: Sat., April 17, 7 p.m.
Where: W. O. Smith Music School
Co-chairs: Joe Woolley and Scott Ridgway
Party note: Red Shoe contest; entertainment by Rodeo Drive
Tariff: $125/person
Info: 425-2383
What: Jammin' to Beat the Blues
For: Mental Health Association
When: Mon., April 19
Where: Ryman
Party note: Featuring Vince Gill and Friends
Tariff: $29.50-39.50/person
Info: ichope.com
What: Symphony Spring Fashion Show
For: Nashville Symphony
When: Sat., April 20, 6 p.m.
Where: Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Co-chairs: Pam Kurio-Poe and Troy Solarek
Party note: Designs by Isaac Mizrahi, musical guest Little Big Town
Tariff: $300/person
Info: 687-6541
What: Power of the Purse
For: The Women's Fund
When: Fri., April 23, 11 a.m.
Where: Loews Vandy Hotel
Co-chairs: Shannon Barton and Jamie Granbery
Party note: Featuring Jennifer Buffett
Tariff: $200/person
Info: thewomensfund.org
What: Seton Celebration
For: Baptist and St. Thomas Hospitals
When: Sat., April 24, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Co-chairs: George and Betsy Crossley, Philip and Lisa Karpos
Party note: Honoring Mike and Linda Curb, Ronald Overfield and Richard Tomichek
Tariff: $250/person
Info: 222-6800
What: Watkins 125th Anniversary
For: Watkins College of Art, Design and Film
When: Sat., April 24, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Watkins College
Party note: Entertainment by the Fisk Jubilee Singers
Tariff: $150/person
Info: 277-7403, 277-7402
What: Jazz Brunch
For: Belle Meade Plantation
When: Sun., April 25, 1 p.m.
Where: Belle Meade Plantation
Co-chairs: Anna Peebles and Betsy Bass Miller
Tariff: $150/person
Info: 356-0501, ext. 40
What: Best Cellars
For: T.J. Martell
When: Mon., April 26
Where: Hutton Hotel
Co-chairs: Tom Black, Joe Galante, Bill Hearn
Tariff: $1,200/person
Info: bestcellarsdinners.com
What: Dining Out for Life
For: Nashville CARES
When: Tues., April 27
Where: 50 restaurants around Nashville
Party note: A percentage of the meal is donated to Nashville CARES
Tariff: Price of a meal
Info: diningoutforlife.com
What: Hope for the Future
For: Hope Clinic for Women
When: Tues., April 27, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Hutton Hotel
Party note: Guest speaker Mike Glenn and comedian Henry Cho
Tariff: $150/person
Info: 321-0005, hopeclinicforwomen.org
What: Nicole Miller Fashion Presentation
For: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
When: Tues., April 27, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Bridgestone Center— Patron Platinum Club
Chair: Teresa Bolton
Party note: Special guest Nicole Miller
Tariff: $150/person
Info: fashionforcff.org
What: Entirely Entertaining
For: Belle Meade Plantation
When: Thurs., April 29, 11 a.m.
Where: Belle Meade Plantation
Co-chairs: Marjorie-Feltus Hawkins, Erin Keaty and Deborah Lovett
Tariff: $125/person
Info: 356-0501, ext. 40
What: Scholars and Leader Breakfast
For: KIPP Academy
When: Thurs., April 29, 7:45 a.m.
Where: The Pinnacle at Symphony Place
Co-chairs: Townes Duncan, Jim Flautt, Will Ed Settle, Larry Trabue
Info: 226-4484, kippacademynashville.org
What: Harding Art Show
For: Harding Academy
When: April 29-May 1
Where: Harding Academy
Co-chairs: Lynne Smith and Dana Franck
Party note: Featured artist Charlotte Terrell
Tariff: $10/preview party on Thursday, free Friday-Sunday
Info: artshow.hardingacademy.org
What: Lwala: An Evening of Celebration
For: Lwala Health Clinic in Kenya
When: Fri., April 30, 7 p.m.
Where: Langford Auditorium at Vanderbilt
Co-chairs: Larry Trabue and James Nardella
Party note: Celebrate the clinic's opening with the Ochieng brothers
Tariff: $250, $125, $30/person
Info: 293-9983, lwalacommunityalliance.org
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