SouthComm 2012 Events 11/1/11/Production/MarketingMaterials/SouthCommInc/SouthCommOneshees/Events Onesheet Bridal Brunch Date: Jan 8th | Location: Commodore Ballroom | Estimated Attendance: 250 In conjunction with the January Bridal issue of NFocus and the February “I Do” issue of Her Nashville, Bridal Brunch hosts 100-150 affluent brides for a champagne social featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres and a fashion show. JAN FEB Fashion for a Fraction Date: Feb 11th | Location: Spaces (TBD) | Estimated Attendance: 700 Nashville’s only warehouse boutique sale brings all of Nashville’s most popular boutiques to one location where shoppers find extremely discounted items. MAR InCharge Date: March 1st | Location: Pinnacle Building | Estimated Attendance: 450 InCharge hosts a definitive group of business people and community leaders who are writing Music City’s success story. Highlighting those in the spotlight and behind the scenes, this party brings together the people who are shaping Middle Tennessee’s growth. APR Entrepreneur of the Year Date: March 22nd | Location: The Ruby (TBD) | Estimated Attendance: 120 Nashville Post and Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) of Nashville celebrate the achievement, endeavors, investment and innovation made by risk-takers at a cocktail party, and the ten finalists are also featured in a special edition of Nashville Post. Coffee & Conversation Date: April 12th | Location: Renaissance Hotel | Estimated Attendance: 120 A women’s breakfast focusing on good coffee and great conversation, this breakfast brings together Nashville women, ranging from business owners to mothers, for a chance to connect through inspiring speakers and a unique networking opportunity. Coffee Conversation Iron Fork Date: April 25th | Location: Marathon Music Works | Estimated Attendance: 750 This showcase features five of Nashville’s best local chefs battling it out in a head-to-head competition that is judged by top local “foodies” and celebrities. Attendees observe this heated culinary contest, as each chef vies for the coveted “Gold Fork” award, while sampling food from top local restaurants Most Powerful Women Date: April 27th | Location: TBD | Estimated Attendance: 200 In a panel environment, Nashville Post will prompt Middle Tennessee’s most powerful women, to share their business insights, failures and “ah-ha” moments. Come join us for an intimate event honoring and hearing from this elite group of businesswomen. MAY Women to Watch Date: May 16th | Location: Union Station | Estimated Attendance: 120 Ten honorees selected by Nashville Medical News for their roles and achievements ranging from clinical, research, policy and business acumen are venerated at this breakfast for helping make Nashville’s healthcare industry a key player on a state, national and international level. INC Homes of Distinction Date: May 3rd | Location: TBD | Estimated Attendance: 250 Each Spring, six luxurious homes are selected from hundreds of applications to be featured in an NFocus issue, and one is utilized as the location for a fabulous evening where the prestigious title of, “Nfocus Home of Distinction” is bestowed.
Bridal BrunchDate: Jan 8th | Location: Commodore Ballroom | Estimated Attendance: 250In conjunction with the January Bridal issue of NFocus and the February “I Do” issue of Her Nashville, Bridal Brunch hosts 100-150 affluent brides for a champagne social featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres and a fashion show.JA
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Date: Feb 11th | Location: Spaces (TBD) | Estimated Attendance: 700Nashville’s only warehouse boutique sale brings all of Nashville’s most popular boutiques to one location where shoppers find extremely discounted items.
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InChargeDate: March 1st | Location: Pinnacle Building | Estimated Attendance: 450InCharge hosts a definitive group of business people and community leaders who are writing Music City’s success story. Highlighting those in the spotlight and behind the scenes, this party brings together the people who are shaping Middle Tennessee’s growth.
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Entrepreneur of the YearDate: March 22nd | Location: The Ruby (TBD) | Estimated Attendance: 120Nashville Post and Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) of Nashville celebrate the achievement, endeavors, investment and innovation made by risk-takers at a cocktail party, and the ten finalists are also featured in a special edition of Nashville Post.
Coffee & ConversationDate: April 12th | Location: Renaissance Hotel | Estimated Attendance: 120A women’s breakfast focusing on good coffee and great conversation, this breakfast brings together Nashville women, ranging from business owners to mothers, for a chance to connect through inspiring speakers and a unique networking opportunity.
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Iron ForkDate: April 25th | Location: Marathon Music Works | Estimated Attendance: 750This showcase features five of Nashville’s best local chefs battling it out in a head-to-head competition that is judged by top local “foodies” and celebrities. Attendees observe this heated culinary contest, as each chef vies for the coveted “Gold Fork” award, while sampling food from top local restaurants
Most Powerful WomenDate: April 27th | Location: TBD | Estimated Attendance: 200In a panel environment, Nashville Post will prompt Middle Tennessee’s most powerful women, to share their business insights, failures and “ah-ha” moments. Come join us for an intimate event honoring and hearing from this elite group of businesswomen.
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Women to WatchDate: May 16th | Location: Union Station | Estimated Attendance: 120Ten honorees selected by Nashville Medical News for their roles and achievements ranging from clinical, research, policy and business acumen are venerated at this breakfast for helping make Nashville’s healthcare industry a key player on a state, national and international level.
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Homes of DistinctionDate: May 3rd | Location: TBD | Estimated Attendance: 250Each Spring, six luxurious homes are selected from hundreds of applications to be featured in an NFocus issue, and one is utilized as the location for a fabulous evening where the prestigious title of, “Nfocus Home of Distinction” is bestowed.
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Date: August 25th | Location: TBD | Estimated Attendance: 500Named for the Nashville Scene’s extremely popular music blog; great bands, drink specials and incredible giveaways are enjoyed by the loyal followers attending in an effort to pay tribute to this high-traffic forum for music commentary.
Movies in the ParkDates: May 30, June 6, 13, 20 & 27th | Location: Centennial Park | Estimated Attendance: 4,000/wkThis annual summer tradition is a fun-filled free event every Wednesday evening for five consecutive weeks. It is attended by families, singles, college students and senior citizens alike. A myriad of vendors offer food and freebies each week.
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Summer Guide PartyDate: May 17th | Location: ICON (TBD) | Estimated Attendance: 250The annual summer Issue features Nashville’s best guide on how to enjoy Nashville’s hot days of summer, and the Summer Preview celebrates the issue. By inviting local celebrities and loyal Nashville Scene devotees and contributors to enjoy fabulous cocktails and light bites to celebrate sunshine and summertime.
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Sounds Like SummerDates: July 5, 12, 19 and 26th | Location: Hard Rock Cafe | Estimated Attendance: 450/wkNashville may be known for country music, but you won’t find a cowboy hat hanging on our Music City title. We’re the hometown of living legends across all music genres - from country crooners to indie rock hipsters to the cover bands time forgot - and we’re bringing it all together at Sounds Like Summer, the staple party of the season.Join us at the Hard Rock Cafe every Thursday in July as we bring together 400 music lovers, two smoking-hot local bands, super-cool drink specials and an open air patio that overlooks the heart of Music City.
Sugar RushDates: July 25th | Location: TBD | Estimated Attendance: 250We girls LOVE our sweets, and we’re not shy about it! Whether it’s cupcakes, ice cream, cookies, chocolate, or candy, we just can’t stay away. On July 25th, we’re bringing all of our girlfriends to get our sugar fix at the Her Nashville Sugar Rush! Do you make the best dessert in Nashville? Let us be the judge!! Join us at the Sugar Rush and YOU could be crowned as the Music City Sweetheart!
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Best of NashvilleDate: Oct 3rd | Location: The Parthenon at Centennial Park | Estimated Attendance: 3,000By far our largest event, it is held to highlight all of the best things Nashville has to offer, as ranked by readers and listed in our annual “Best of Nashville” issue. This party toasts everything from arts and music to media and politics, and local things that deserve a closer look.
St. Crispin’s DayDate: October 18th | Location: Cabana (TBD) | Estimated Attendance: 300Politics is a winner-takes-all sport, and NashvillePost hosts this tongue-in-cheek awards show that celebrates a year of foot-in-mouth actions by all of Tennessee’s movers and shakers.
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Date: Sept 11th | Location: TBD | Estimated Attendance: 250Our 2nd annual look at Middle Tennessee’s businesses providing either goods or services intended to improve the sustainability of others. We will honor those businesses as well as highlight some of the achievements in eco-friendly practices, policies and products.
Model BehaviorDate: Sept 7th | Location: TBD | Estimated Attendance: 350Featured in a glamorous photo spread in the March issue of NFocus, Model Behavior highlights the “model behavior” of ten women making a difference in our community. They are given an opportunity to raise funds for their non-profits through the Model Behavior fashion show that features a high profile designer and party.
Nfocus Al FrescoDate: Sept 23rd | Location: Carnton Plantation (TBD) | Estimated Attendance: 150Attendees of this inaugural al fresco dinner will enjoy a fresh, local dining experience. Under the big oak tree at Carnton Plantation, guests will attend this ticketed event benefitting a local non-profit and enjoy live music, cocktails and a farm fresh local dinner. All while welcoming fall with great conversation and a great meal.
