Archive for September, 2009

Thomas Winfrey Songs For The Cure Benefit Concert

September 6, 2009
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Songs for the Cure will be hosting another concert to benefit Thomas Winfrey.  He’s a two year old little boy that was diagnosed with brain cancer.

Performing will be every imaginable Major label artist and hit songwriter, including Buddy Jewell, Victoria Shaw, Gary Burr, Rivers Rutherford, Dave Berg, Chas Sanford, Danny Wells, Brian White, Billy Yates, Thom Shepard, Karen Staley, Matt Warren, Pete Sallis, Arlos Smith, Brice Long, David Chamberlin, Alex Call, Karyn Williams, Eddie Heinzelman, Brian Desveaux, Karie Jennings, Lisa Carrie, Chris Compton, Ann Marie Boskovich, Erin Ashleigh and Cutter Lee. Hosted by Suzanne Alexander.  SONGS FOR THE CURE will take place on Wednesday Sept 9th at The Listening Room.  Showtime is at 7pm.  ALL proceeds will go to this 2 yr old (Thomas Winfrey)and his family.  Call 615.259.3600 for reservations

Mustard Seed Ranch Host Rodney Adkins, Phil Vassar

September 2, 2009
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Rodney Adkins and Phil Vassar are set to play the Hooper Eblen Center Oct. 8, with proceeds benefiting Tennessee Tech University Athletics and the Mustard Seed Ranch, a faith-based children’s agency.

Mustard Seed Ranch is a 501C3 non profit organization governed by a Board of Directors.  It is a non denominational Christian Ministry providing a loving home environment for children who are circumstantially disadvantaged by factors beyond their control and potentially in need of direction in four key areas: spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and physical development.  When it is in the best interest of the child, this ministry will also offer counseling for the family of the children to promote reunification.  Otherwise, long term care will be provided to establish a stable home environment.  The vision for this ministry was created in the hearts of the founders after visiting one of the leading children’s ranches in the Southeast, Big Oak Ranch in Alabama.  Then, after traveling to several similar institutions across the country the scope was broadened and modified to target the needs of our community.

Through research and divine direction, we believe Mustard Seed Ranch will offer children and families in need of help a place where their emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and physical needs will be addressed.  This will be offered through Christ centered therapy, Christian staff, and unconditional Christ-like love.

Grace’s Plaza Gets Fashionably Pink With A Brand New Store

September 2, 2009
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The Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Pink Boutique Now Open

NASHVILLE, TN – Grace’s Plaza is now fashionably pink with the opening of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Pink Boutique. Featuring exclusive and official Susan G. Komen merchandise, this store opens today and will close the doors October 9, the day before the annual Race for the Cure event in Nashville. Elegant pink purses, jewelry, scarves, and not to mention a limited supply of Dillon Rogers custom leather bracelets are just some of the hot items that will be available at this trendy location next to the Komen affiliate office in Grace’s Plaza (4009 Hillsboro Pike, Ste 209). Store hours are 10am-6pm Monday through Saturday and will also serve as a registration site for the annual Race for the Cure event. To celebrate the official grand opening, Komen is hosting a special ribbon cutting ceremony on September 11 at 4:30pm followed by an evening of shopping, appetizers, drinks, prizes, and more that you’re not going to want to miss!

Think pink and shop your way to the cure as 100% of the net proceeds benefit the Greater Nashville Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Working to better the lives of those facing breast cancer, this organization has joined more than a million breast cancer survivors and activists around the globe in the race to find a cure and invested over $2.5 million in community breast health programs for the 11-county area the Nashville Affiliate serves. The Komen foundation, raises awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease.

Recently, Pink Boutique’s have been popping up all across the country to aid in the fight against breast cancer and now for a limited time this unique store is coming to Nashville thanks to the sponsors; The Trammell Family, DELL, The Shops of Grace’s Plaza, Macke’s Restaurant and Ascira Partners. If you are interested in lending a hand in the Pink Boutique or want to learn more about volunteer opportunities with Susan G. Komen for the Cure – Greater Nashville Affiliate please call 615-383-0017 or visit www.komen-nashville.org.

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The Grand Wine and Food Tasting

September 2, 2009
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The Franklin Wine Festival held its first Vintner’s Dinner for the 2009 season last week at Criallo’s Bistro in Cool Springs. Guests enjoyed a give course “Wines of the World” dinner featuring vintages from Italy, Spain, Argentina, New Zealand, and California.

The Grand Wine and Food Tasting will be held Friday, October 2, 2009 at The Factory at Franklin featuring over 300 wines and culinary offerings from more than 25 of Middle Tennessee’s finest chefs. Tickets are available for $75 at FranklinWineFestival.com. All proceeds of the event benefit the mentoring programs of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee helping vulnerable children beat the odds.

David and Carol Miller from Nissan enjoying the Franklin Wine Festival Vintners Dinner at Criallos last week.

David and Carol Miller from Nissan enjoying the Franklin Wine Festival Vintner's Dinner at Criallo's last week.

Susan Hughes and Cesar Angkaw of Advanced Network Solutions enjoying the Franklin Wine Festival dinner.

Susan Hughes and Cesar Angkaw of Advanced Network Solutions enjoying the Franklin Wine Festival dinner.