Tickets are on sale now for Belle Meade Plantation’s Kentucky Derby party, and I’m one of the hosts! Please join me in enjoying the ambiance of Churchill Downs without leaving Nashville at Derby Day on May 7th. I hosted this event last year in lieu of my annual attendance at Steeplechase, and it was actually much more enjoyable. With a mixture of sun (walking the grounds) and shade (in the Carriage House), no trekking through the mud, drinks, games (blackjack tables!), and great company, I had to be a part of it again this year. Steeplechase is a week after, so you can do both, but if you have to choose I suggest you check this out!
-Traditional Derby food and drinks (Open Bar!)
-Place your bets on the races (fun money, of course!)
-Gable at casino tables (blackjack and more! fun money too!)
-Sip Mint Juleps and the finest Kentucky bourbons and Tennessee whiskeys
-Savor a cigar in the cigar tent
-Dance to the hits of Sons of the Beach
-All while watching the races on the big screens!
WHEN:
May 7, 2011 – 3:00 PM
WHERE:
Belle Meade Plantation, Nashville, TN
Purchase your tickets here, and be sure to put “Kimberly Novosel” in the “company” field, so you’re considered one of my guests.
See you on Derby Day!
A huge thank you to our friends at Dub Chek Photography for shooting our “blue carpet” photo booth pics, capturing all the fun and fashion of the evening at I’m Still Beautiful. Find your pic and see all the others here!
The Giving Back girls were so thrilled to help out at Ellie’s Run for Africa yesterday. The morning was sunny and beautiful and the people were amazing! Thanks to all who came out to run, play, and support these children in Africa. Many children are able to receive an education because of this event. Yesterday, over $46,000 was raised. Congrats Ellie’s Run!
Here come the runners!
Where have you been in Africa, and where do you want to go?
Each runner ran for one child, and got to write a letter to that child.
GB's Carrie Hickman monitoring races at the inflatables.
Ellie with Barrett Ward of Mocha Club.
Ben teaching kids how families in Africa live.
Carrie and Heather: "Why should the kids get to have all the fun?!"
Passports to Africa.
GB's Libby Marshall with Ben Bruno.
Carrie, Heather, and Kimberly.
Thanks to all who came out to “When it Rains, We Pour” on Thursday. It was a beautiful evening and you all inspire me with your generosity and enthusiasm! Thanks also to Rumours East for hosting us on your patio (and for the delicious veggie pizza), to Art Four Sale for the music, and Channel 2 News for coming out to cover our event!
See Channel 2′s video here.
It’s not too late to donate! Support Hands on Nashville at www.hon.org, or you can mail a check to Riverwalk Flood Relief to: Heather Trabucco / 30 Burton Hills Blvd Ste. 175, Nashville, TN 37215
Here are a few pics from the event:
Chris and Lilly Cleveland
Giving Back Team
Art Four Sale
Libby Marshall with the Perry Property Group
Sipping pretty.
Riverwalk residents Andrew and Heather Trabucco
