Archive for June, 2009

Michelle’s Angels Foundation’s
1st Annual Angel Artist Appreciation and Celebration Concert
Friday, July 17, 2009

Michelle’s Angel’s Foundation (MAF) will host Michelle’s Angels Foundation’s 1st Annual Angel Artist Appreciation and Celebration Concert fundraiser at 7 p.m. on July 17 at the Listening Room in Nashville, Tennessee. The three hour celebration will feature performances by MAF’s Music Director, Ken Harrell, along with Nashville singer-songwriters Rob Harris, Greg Johnson, Tom Kimmel, A. J. Masters, Kim Parent, Marcia Ramirez, Tonja Rose and Nicole Witt. During this inaugural fundraising event, the MAF will honor Josette Amsilli, a Nashville resident who lost her husband to cancer in February 2008—and she herself, just 10 months later, was diagnosed with cancer. There is no charge to attend. Seating is limited. To reserve your space go to http://michellesangelstribute.eventbrite.com. For more information call MAF President Herb Knoll at (615) 579-8136.

In addition to being the foundation’s inaugural fundraiser, the concert is a tribute to the gifted singer/songwriters referred to as “Angel Artists” who have donated their music to those who visit the Michelle’s Angels website www.MichelleAngels.com in search of hope, peace and prayer. Guests may pledge a tax deductible donation at the event. The Listening Room is located at 209 10th Avenue South, Nashville. Attendees will be able to purchase food and beverages.

“We invite the Nashville community to come out and support a great cause,” said the foundation’s music director, Ken Harrell. “We’ll be celebrating the musical gifts the Nashville-based singer/songwriters make available to our website. Their music lifts our visitors’ spirits and supports their hopes. WOW! What a night this will be.”

About Michelle’s Angel’s Foundation

The Michelle’s Angels Foundation, Inc. was incorporated to support those who are facing any one of life’s many challenges. The foundation’s application for a 501c3 designation is pending. MAF was created in memory of Michelle R. Knoll — formerly of San Antonio, TX, Nashville, TN; Orlando, FL; E. Greenbush, NY; and Youngstown, OH. While fighting a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer, Michelle concerned herself with the troubles of others. She passed on March 7, 2008. The Michelle’s Angels Foundation, Inc.’s mission is to provide love, hope and assistance to those facing any one of a wide range of illnesses or life’s challenges. The foundation’s website www.MichellesAngels.com serves as the principle vehicle for helping others and their loved ones.

Media Contact: Herb Knoll
President of Michelle’s Angels Foundation
Phone: (615) 579-8136
E-mail: herb@michellesangels.com
Web: http://www.michellesangels.com

Yesterday hundreds gathered in Franklin, TN to watch hit songwriter Jeffrey Steele and his musical friends pay tribute to Jeffrey’s late son Alex LeVasseur.  After Alex’s death January 28, 2007, Jeffrey set up the Alex LeVasseur Memorial Skate & Music Festival in order to provide scholarships to overlooked and underprivileged youth by creating programs to keep them motivated in school and life through skating.

Yesterdays event offered skate demos, live music,  local food vendors, airbrush tattoos, game booths, silent auction items and giveaways.  Performing for the large crowd yesterday were Pearl Heart, LoCash Cowboys, Ricky Young & Red White Blue, and Jeffrey Steele.

Pearl Heart started out the days entertainment and despite the 90 degree heat, a large crowd had already gathered for their 2pm performance.

Pearl Heart

The Girls of Pearl Heart

By the end of the evening when Jeffrey Steele took the stage, hundreds had gathered to make this by far the most successful of the 3 events so far.

Jeffrey Steele - photo courtesy of Jeanne Richardson

Jeffrey Steele Rocking Out - photo courtesy of Jeanne Richardson

Make plans to attend next years event.  Please visit their website: Remember Alex

A lot of great musical acts are gathering Thursday July 2nd in honor of Cheryl Leclair who lost her battle against cancer.

l’Eté du Vin is America’s oldest charity wine auction to support the fight against cancer.

Since our inception in 1980, l’Eté du Vin has attracted individuals from around the world with big hearts and a love of wine to gather each summer in Nashville, Tennessee to experience and participate in l’Eté du Vin (“a summer of wine”). To date, thanks to the generosity and support of hundreds of donors, wine and food professionals, sponsors, businesses, volunteers and participants, l’Eté du Vin has raised and contributed over $15 million to our cancer related charitable beneficiaries.

Of course, our love of wine is matched only by our passion and dedication for our mission. We think there is no better way to support the fight against cancer than with a glass of wine in one hand, and a bidding paddle in the other!

So come join us in Nashville and see for yourself the magic, excitement and enthusiasm that makes l’Eté du Vin one of the most successful and enjoyable charity wine auctions and events in the United States.

Join us on July 16, 17 & 18, l’Eté du Vin’s thirtieth anniversary, for what promises to be a very special weekend. Make your reservations now on our website or by simply giving us a call at 615-329-1760. Thank you again for all your incredible support! Together we all do make a difference!

Grand Vintner’s Tasting

Hutton Hotel

Vista Ballroom

1808 West End Ave., Nashville

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Tasting 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m

(For Grand Event Patrons: A private reception with the Guests of Honor starts at 5:30 p.m.)

A tutored tasting featuring the wines of

Champagne Ruinart, Château Cos d’Estournel, Colgin Cellars and Sassicaia

with commentary by the Guests of Honor

Moderated by Andrea Immer Robinson, MS

Business Attire

Grand Patrons Private Collection :

An Iconic Evening for Patrons

Friday, July 17, 2009 — The Home of Cindee & Michael Gold

Champagne Reception at 6:30 p.m. – Strolling Supper to Follow

A special event held in honor of our Patrons and Sponsors.  This iconic evening begins with a champagne reception and is followed by a personal & intimate experience with our Guests of Honor.  Special pairings by F. Scott’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar make for an evening of delectable culinary eats, fine wine, and fantastic company.

(Only available to Grand Patrons & Sponsors)

Cocktail Attire

Grand Auction

Schermerhorn Symphony Center

Laura Turner Concert Hall

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Bidding on Silent Auction from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Live Auction to begin promptly at 7:30 p.m.

Wines from

Au Bon Climat, Champagne Ruinart, Château Cos d’Estournel and Sassicaia

will be poured throughout the evening.

Black Tie optional

Join Nashville literacy group Book’em at F. Scott’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar on Wednesday, July 8, for Dine Out for Book’em.

Dine Out for Book’em is an annual fundraiser and dinner sponsored by F. Scott’s to benefit Book’em and its programs. F. Scott’s will donate a portion of food sales to the literacy organization. Attendees are encouraged to bring a new book appropriate for children or teens in grades three through 12 to the event. There will be live music in the bar area beginning at 7 p.m.

“We are honored to host Dine Out for Book’em,” said Wendy Burch, proprietor of F. Scott’s. “F. Scott’s is proud to support Book’em and its quest to inspire a love of reading in the children and teens of our community. Dine Out for Book’em is a fun event for a great cause.”

To make reservations, call (615) 269-5861 and mention Book’em. Reservations should be made for times between 5:30 and 8:45 p.m. Music begins at 7 p.m.

For more information about Dine Out for Book’em, please call (615) 255-1820 or visit www.bookem-kids.org.

About Book’em

Book’em is a local Nashville, nonprofit, children’s literacy organization focusing on two core areas: providing volunteer readers to local preschools and elementary schools, and collecting and distributing new books to children and teens in lower-income families who might not otherwise have books of their own. The organization’s mission is to inspire a love of books and reading in all children. Programs include Reading is Fundamental (RIF), Ready for Reading and The Dorothy Goldstein Memorial Library Without Walls. For more information please visit www.bookem-kids.org.