Nashville Benefits

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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UNTITLED ARTIST GROUP PRESENTS “IN ART WE TRUST”

Sometimes all we can trust is our ART and creativity. “In Art We Trust”, Untitled Artist Group’s Fall Show 2009, goes downtown! On Friday, September 18, 2009 from 6-10pm, trust our art to wow and entertain you in the hottest spot in Nashville, Buffalo Billiards on 2nd Avenue North in the historic district with a fabulous view of the river.

It’s time to enjoy great art, cocktails, and fascinating people in a relaxed, non-traditional environment. A wide variety of artists are participating and most of the works are for sale. Street art, traditional art, sculpture, photography, performance art… if you can dream it up, it’s probably been at one of our shows. Untitled’s uncensored and unjuried exhibits typically feature over 100 artists from around Middle Tennessee, and are free and open to the public.

Also, at the show we will have a silent auction! And what will be in the auction you may ask: cue balls! Yep, artists in the show will have a chance to paint or decorate a cue ball for the “In Art We Trust” silent auction. All of the money the silent auction brings in will continue to support Untitled’s free one night shows, individual artist grants, and more. In addition to the over one hundred artists’ works for sale in the exhibit, the silent auction will allow any visitor a chance to take home a little piece of art for a pool table or as a decoration for the office. Don’t forget to check it out when you step into Untitled’s “In Art We Trust” at Buffalo Billiards in Nashville on September 18.

We will have Music City’s favorite music man, DJ Synapse Trap, serving up a hot helping of fresh and funky grooves.

“In Art We Trust” takes place at Buffalo Billiards 154 Second Avenue North. Buffalo Billiards can accommodate private events from 5 to 500 people. They offer several rooms to choose from to not only fit your needs but your budget as well! So, everyone out there who goes out on Friday night or is looking for something to do, here you go. “In Art We Trust” will be the best art exhibit we will ever see. We guarantee you’ll fall in love with the Nashville visual arts scene.

Find out more about “In Art We Trust” or Untitled Artist Group at www.untitlednashville.org or e-mail info@untitlednashville.org.

About UNTITLED:

UNTITLED Nashville has introduced new artists to the community since 1991, is comprised of several hundred artists, and has left an indelible stamp on the burgeoning Nashville art scene. UNTITLED members include staff and exhibiting artists from Zeitgeist, Plowhaus, Twist Gallery, The Rymer Gallery, The Showroom, MIR Gallery, Estel Gallery, Studio 83, and Blend Studio. UNTITLED members also include art faculty, students, and graduates from Watkins College of Art and Design, Belmont University, Vanderbilt University, Savannah College of Art and Design, Florida Atlantic University, Lipscomb University, TSU, Fisk University, MTSU and many other fine institutions.

UNTITLED is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting artists, reaching new art audiences, and offering alternative visual arts experiences in the Nashville community. The group’s meetings and shows provide opportunities for artists to connect, collaborate and learn from each other. All artists at all levels and in all media are invited to attend weekly meetings every Wednesday at 7:30, and to participate in quarterly exhibitions as well as the group’s annual glow-in-the-dark fundraiser “The Glow Show.” The deadline for artists to register for “In Art We Trust” is September 6th. New artists are highly encouraged to show! For more information about this show and the Untitled Artist Group and its programs to support and promote the visual arts, please visit our website at www.untitlednashville.org or email us at info@untitlednashville.org.

“FRANKLIN 4 THE CURE” 5K AND “CONCERT 4 THE CURE” SET FOR SEPT. 19TH
featuring ”AN EVENING WITH DEANA CARTER”
Proceeds to Benefit:  The American Cancer Society National Childhood Cancer Research Foundation Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Franklin 4 The Cure, an all day event which includes “Run 4 The Cure 5K Run/Walk” and “Concert 4 The Cure,” will take place on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009 in the Westhaven development in West Franklin off New Highway 96W.  The race portion of the event will take place in the morning with the concert in the evening.  Both are open to the public.

Franklin 4 the Cure is a certified 5k route (3.1 Miles) and will begin at 7:30 AM with (2) kids fun runs afterward.  The Run/Walk will start and finish at the Westhaven Town Center.  Entry fee for the 5K is $25, $28 after September 4 and before September 18 and $35 day of race.  A T-Shirt is guaranteed for registration by September 4 and first come, first serve after that. Children can run or walk Lily’s Rocket Run (1/3 Mile) or Cooper’s Fun Run (1/4 Mile) for $12.  This includes a T-Shirt, medal and children activities after the run.  Front Street will be temporarily changed to “Hope Street” in the festival area where kids will enjoy inflatables, face painting, and other activities geared for great family fun. Register for the run/walk at www.franklin4thecure.org or at Active.com.

Concert 4 The Cure – “An Evening with Deana Carter”, will take place in the evening hours on Sat. Sept. 19th, starting at 7 PM on the Great Lawn at the Westhaven Residents Club.  The doors open at 5:30PM. Multi-platinum recording artist, Deana Carter will perform and tickets to the concert are now available at www.franklin4thecure.com for $20 and $10 for children 5 to 12.  Children under 5 attend for free. Beverages and food will be available for purchase at The Great Lawn.  A limited number of VIP tickets are available for $125 per person and includes buffet dinner and beverages with a premium view of the concert from the balcony.

Additional activities include a silent auction at the concert with airline tickets, gift certificates, dinners, award show tickets and much, much more.  Each person’s bid can make a difference and help this event raise more money for the fight against cancer.  Sponsorships are still available and additional silent auction donations welcome.  Sponsorship packages for Franklin 4 The Cure are also available by visiting franklin4thecure.org.

The Concert 4 The Cure, now in its 4th year, was started by the four sons of Theresa Stacey, after their beloved mother lost her twelve year battle with the disease in 2001.  Her courageous fight became an inspiration to everyone she touched.  The Stacey family has raised over $90,000 through these concerts and feels a sense of purpose behind their desire to organize them.  ”We are excited to have this opportity to honor our mother with this fourth Concert 4 The Cure.  We are fortunate to have so many caring people join us in our campaign to fight Cancer by funding research,” they said.

The 12th Annual Buds-n-Suds Benefit Concert will take over downtown Nashville on Wednesday, August 26th as Randy Houser and James Otto perform at Loser’s Bar and Grill in support of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) Tennessee Chapter. The outdoor concert will take place from 7:00pm to 11:00 pm.

Along with exciting performances, a silent auction will be at hand to include memorabilia from notable musicians, athletes and other celebrities have included signed guitars from Eric Clapton, Van Halen and Sheryl Crow, autographed fiddle from Dolly Parton, signed jerseys from Peyton Manning and Kenny Chesney, lithographs of the film “Scarface” with the signature of Al Pacino and rarities such as a signed cowboy hat from Charlie Daniels and autographed photos of Stevie Ray Vaughan. Attendees can look forward to items from stars Trace Adkins, George Strait, Lee Ann Womack, Danica Patrick, The Tennessee Titans, Sugarland, and many more!

Advance tickets can be purchased online at http://online.ccfa.org or day of show at the Loser’s Bar and Grill for a $10 donation. VIP tickets are available for a $50 donation and will include special seating area, drinks and appetizers. All proceeds benefit Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

The 12th Annual Buds ‘n’ Suds Benefit Concert is sponsored in part by: Centecor, BB&T, Figments, Taylor Made for A Cure, UCB, Aegis and Bud Light.

DETAILS:

Benefit Concert:
When: August 26th | 7:00 PM
Where: Loser’s Bar and Grill, 1911 Division Street, $10.00 donation, VIP tickets $50.00 donation
Featuring: Randy Houser, James Otto and the Loser’s House Band, along with a silent auction packed with amazing sports and entertainment memorabilia.

More About Buds-n-Suds:
Buds-n-Suds is the creation of friends Cory Gierman and Jason Krupek. The event began as a tribute to a friend who suffered from Crohn’s disease with a canoe trip and a kick-off concert. Gierman and Krupek have both served on the CCFA Tennessee’s chapter board of directors and could not be prouder of its beginnings and continued success over the past 12 years. In that time there have always been plenty of surprises in store at this event, you never know who will hit the stage. The roster of past participants includes acts such as Big & Rich, Darryl Worley, Billy Joe Shaver, Keith Anderson, Marv Green, Shannon Brown, Jerrod Neiman, Wayd Battle, Bryan and Gordon Kennedy, Shelly Fairchild, Kylie Sackley, Jamey Johnson, and many others.

More About Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA):
Every 18 minutes another man, woman, or child is diagnosed with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, two debilitating, life-altering diseases collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease or IBD. And sadly, there is no cure.

CCFA is the only non-profit, volunteer-driven organization exclusively dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. CCFA sponsors basic and clinical research of the highest quality, offers a wide range of educational programs for patients and healthcare professionals, and provides supportive services to help more than 1.4 million Americans cope with these chronic diseases. CCFA programs are supported soley by contributions from the public, no government funding assistance is received.

For more event information and updates, visit www.myspace.com/budsnsudsevent

For more information on CCFA, visit www.ccfa.org

For more information on Randy Houser visit, www.randyhouser.com

For more information on James Otto visit, www.jamesotto.net

The Refuge Center for Counseling, a local nonprofit that offers a variety of counseling services to those in need regardless of income level, hosted a Songwriters Night at Boxwood Bistro on July 16 to benefit the counseling center and the services it offers. Wells Fargo/Wachovia Wealth Management was the corporate sponsor.

Attendees enjoyed an evening of good food and great music, featuring Doug Johnson, author of the 2003 Grammy-winning Song of The Year, “Three Wooden Crosses,” along with Rob Crosby, Chip Davis and Mark Steven Jones.

(left to right) Denny Mosesman and Connie Beer with featured songwriter Doug Johnson and his wife, Lisa Johnson.

(left to right) Chip Davis, Mark Steven Jones, Doug Johnson, Mike Ferguson and Rob Crosby entertain the crowd at the Songwriters Night.

(left to right) Donna Miller and Virginia Fontanella from The Miller Group.

About The Refuge Center for Counseling

The Refuge Center for Counseling, based in Franklin, Tenn., provides a variety of affordable professional counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Its fees are based on a sliding scale according to the patient’s income. The Refuge Center’s mission is to empower, educate and support those in need. The Refuge Center has a satellite office in Davidson County and works with the Hope House in Maury County.