A publication of The Swan Ball March, 2008

Note from the Chairmen

We are making plans for the 46th Annual SwanBall and are having so much fun! We hope youwill join us on Saturday, June 14, 2008 for ANight of Romance.

We are excited about the 2008 artistic design-er, Reed McIlvaine of Renny and Reed. He hasplanned a romantic evening in the Cheek gar-den under the stars for us all to enjoy.Additionally, Verdura will be the exclusive jew-eler for this year’s Ball. You will be tempted,amazed and delighted by one of the many beau-tiful pieces of jewelry.Pat Patrick and his orchestra will set the stagefor a wonderful night of dancing. After dinner,you will be turned Upside Down by Diana Ross’fabulous show. As the clock strikes twelve, 14Karat Gold will take the stage to Celebrate theGood Times.We are honored to be chairing the Ball andhaving the opportunity to work with such greatvolunteers. Thank you for your support andhelp in making the 2008 Swan Ball a success.Fondly,Edie and Kathryn

Diana Ross - The Ultimate in Entertainment

Diana Ross, who has sold out concerts from theKremlin Palace in Moscow to Madison Square Gar-den in New York and given a Royal Command Per-formance in London before Her Majesty the Queen,is on her way to entertain the guests at the 2008Swan Ball with a magical performance.Ross will step out of the stratosphere of pop super-stardom onto the Swan stage to entertain ballguests with her singular, instantly recognizablevoice in an exciting new show designed to show-case her captivating talents.Ross is universally recognized as the most success-ful female musical artist of the 20th century withnot one but two stars on the Hollywood Walk ofFame, a Tony, a Golden Globe, and an AcademyAward nomination to go with the dozen Grammyslined up on her shelf. In 2007, Ross received theKennedy Center Honors Award at the 30th annualNational Celebration of the Arts for her lifetime ofcontributions to American culture through the per-forming arts.From “Stop! In the Name of Love” to her just re-leased album “I Love You,” this lady doesn’t justsing the blues. She sings pure joy.

Swan Ball DesignerReed McIlvaine

Reed McIlvaine, President of Renny & Reed forEntertaining in New York, the Upper East Side’sparty designers of choice, steps into the SwanBall spotlight to design the 2008 Ball.Reed, who took over the reins from his uncleand godfather, Renny Reynolds, is coming toNashville to transform Cheekwood’s Swan Gar-den into a spectacular, romantic setting for thisyear’s Ball. Chosen for his unsurpassed enter-taining expertise, creative floral arrangementsand classic sense of style, Reed is known for hisattention to every detail of party planning.Based in Manhattan, the designer stays busy cre-ating elegant, romantic events Uptown, and con-temporary, chic designs for the lofts and clubsdowntown, and fabulous parties worldwide.His high profile clients include The Four SeasonsHotel on 57th Street, Coca Cola, and the EssexHouse, and his repertoire includes the orches-tration of spectacular parties for the Tony Ben-nett Foundation at Rockefeller Center, the 25th

Anniversary Princess Grace Awards, and theU. S. Olympic Equestrian Team’s Gala Kick-off forthe 2008 Olympics in Palm Beach.Reed, who has a charming and easy-going per-sonality, is looking forward to working with theSwan Ball’s acclaimed Production team to createa spectacular setting for a special evening at the2008 Ball.

Reed McIlvaine and Jane Dudley, 2008 Honorary Chairman

Swan BallUnveiling Luncheon

Lynne Rhett, Katie Steele, Laurel Buntin, Meg Turner

Ann Carell, Varina Buntin, Kitty Murphree, Carole Nelson

Monica McDougall, Jennifer Frist, Collie Daily

Jennie McCabe, Julia Jarman, Edie Bass

Claire McCall, Robin Johnson, Sylvia Bradbury, Emme Baxter

Jewelry made to tempt, please, delight, flatter…thesewords describe the pieces made by the greatest jewelrydesigner of the 20th Century. He was named Fulco San-tostefano della Cerda, the Sicilian Duke of Verdura, buteveryone called him Fulco.

Fulco died in 1978 but his legacy has been revived byWard Landrigan, a former head of The Jewelry Depart-ment at Sotheby’s, now the owner of Verdura, thisyear’s Swan Ball Jeweler. Landrigan, who will bring thecollection to Nashville for the Ball, reflects the ambi-ance, the style, and ease of Verdura today. Verdura hasan inescapable air of exclusivity. There is nothing datedor stuffy about Verdura. The jewels are witty and vo-luptuous.

Fulco, born in Palermo in 1898, knew all the players.He first worked for Chanel, but with the backing of Vin-cent Astor and Cole Porter, Fulco opened his own com-pany in New York in 1939 and changed the nature ofjewelry. His friends and clients included MarleneDietrich, Greta Garbo, Rita Hayworth, Noel Coward, Or-son Wells and Katherine Hepburn. When Ward Lan-drigan purchased the company in 1985, he acquired theenormous Verdura archive and created pieces from theoriginal designs. He breathed new life into the compa-ny and made it a vibrant, viable business that keeps theart as well as the mystique of Verdura alive.

Swan BallJeweler

2008

Ward Landrigan

Swan BallCommittee Kickoff

Trisha Elcan, Kate Ezell, Jenny Moseley, Anne Nesbitt

Robin Patton, Laura Chadwick

Swan BallUnveiling Luncheon

Julie Carell Stadler, Ann Carell, Ward Landrigan (Verdura)

Edie Carell Johnson, Reed McIlvaine, Kathryn Carell Brown

Maltese CrossGold Cuff by Verdura

P.O. Box 50438Nashville, TN 37205(615) 352-1182Fax: (615) 353-2942Swanball@cheekwood.orgwww.swanball.com

Swan Ball Auction PartyFriday, June 6th

Loews Vanderbilt Hotel

Underwriter’s ReceptionThursday, June 12th

Cheekwood

Patron’s PartyWednesday, June 11th

At the home ofMr. and Mrs. Monroe J. Carell, Jr.

The 46th Annual Swan BallTo benefit Cheekwood Botanical Gardens

and Museum of ArtSaturday, June 14, 2008

Swan Award LuncheonSaturday, June 14th

At the home ofMr. and Mrs. Richard C. Patton

Mr. and Mrs. John R. IngramMr. and Mrs. Orrin H. Ingram II

2008 Swan Ball

Co-ChairmenMrs. David H. BrownMrs. David B. JohnsonHonorary ChairmanMrs. Guilford DudleyExecutive CommitteeMrs. Martin S. BrownMrs. Monroe J. Carell, Jr.Mrs. Irwin B. EskindMrs. E. William EwersMrs. Thomas F. Frist, Jr.Mrs. Henry W. HookerMrs. E. Bronson Ingram IIMrs. Orrin L. Jones, Jr.Mrs. Jack W. KuhnMrs. Jack C. MasseyMrs. Jack A. OmanMrs. Walter M. Robinson, Jr.Mrs. David K. WilsonMrs. William W. Wood

Committee Chairmen’s PartyFriday, June 13th

At the home ofMr. and Mrs. Charles A. Elcan

Mr. and Mrs. John H. ChadwickMr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Frist III

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce MooreMr. and Mrs. Norman A. Thomas III

Kathryn Brown and Edie Johnson arepleased to announce that RegionsBank is once again a major sponsor ofthe 2008 Swan Ball as an underwriterof the Auction Party. The party will beheld Friday, June 6th at the LoewsVanderbilt Hotel.

Loews has been the venue for everyAuction Party since 1984. The amazingLoews Vanderbilt team of Tom Negri,Irwin Fisher and Ken Brisbane will en-sure a combination of elegance, excite-ment and bidding---all for the benefitof Cheekwood!

American Airlines will once again playa major role in the Auction and itsfundraising success. American hasbeen a supporter of the Swan Ball forthe past 20 years, and we are pleasedthat the tradition continues in 2008!

Also, we thank Hospital Corporation ofAmerica for serving as the sponsor forour Auction brochure. So, please makeplans for the 2008 Swan Ball AuctionParty, find your favorite trips anditems and bid high and often for thebenefit of Cheekwood!

We ThankBread & Co.

Many, many thanks to John Clay III and the staff of Bread & Company!Their generous donation has been and will be enjoyed by Swan Ball Volun-teers throughout the year.

Everyone was treated to pastries, coffees and fruit at the Swan Ball Kickoffand a delicious lunch at the Swan Ball Unveiling meetings.

Thank you, Bread & Co. from all of us at Swan Ball who enjoy your wonder-ful treats!

Thank You to our Swan Ball Auction Sponsors

Jim Schmitz, Edie Johnson, Kathryn Brown, Keith Herron– Regions Bank Nashville President

You’ll be tempted by a world of trips and treasures Auction Chairs Paula Bennettand Elizabeth Dingess and the Auction Committee have assembled from aroundthe globe!

International adventures include: Magical Mandalay, laid back and luxurious;Patagonia, Argentina where you’ll experience the highs and lows of the Andes;Greece’s Olympic-sized pleasures; the French Riviera and a magical home onCaps d’Antibes; incredibly hip London; always advent guarde Paris; Japan, theLand of the Rising Sun; Egypt, where you will walk like a Pharaoh amid the Pyra-mids and a taste of fabulous Italy!

Attention Golfers: Thirteen spectacular places to tee it up on world class courses!

Hunters and Anglers: Pheasant hunt in Shady Lake, South Dakota, and fish inMaine or the amazing Amazon in Brazil.

Titans Fans: Watch the game and dine in a luxurious LP Field Sky Box for 20.

Private Homes: Jackson Hole, Snowmass, and Palmetto Dunes just to name a few!

New in 2008: Walk the red carpet at Will Smith’s movie premier Hatcher, in L.A.

Back this year: The memorable General Jackson is back on the Auction and per-fect for entertaining a crowd.

Unique for the Auction: Pepe Presley’s commissioned painting representing the2008 Ball – a lively and whimsical watercolor celebrating an elegant summerevening in the Swan Garden.

Bid High and Bid Often!Swan Ball Auction News

Paula Bennett, Elizabeth Dingess - Auction Chairs

Susan Griffin, David Brown, Mary Lewis,David Dingess

Laura Bearden, Laura NiewoldAuction Kickoff 2008