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LIFESTYLE LETTER
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Spring is Here! AH, APRIL. What a wonderful month to reconnect with the Earth and spend some
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time outside. And yes, it’s also the time for spring showers. If you ever needed an
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out and explore—maybe get some new Instagram shots a la Singing in the Rain? The precursor of spring, the daffodils, are gone, and the welcome wagon of color, the tulips, have arrived. They make the best kitchen bouquet and last a long time. Pick some up at any of our local grocery stores. While you’re out, take a moment to appreciate the gifts nature gives us each day. We have some amazing larger parks that we all know and love to visit: Percy Warner, Edwin Warner, Centennial and Radnor Lake. We also have some excellent smaller parks that we highlight in this issue. Be sure and check them out. They’re so easy and convenient! Nashville is blessed with countless opportunities for being entertained out-
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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2020
FEATURES 12 The 2020 Bentley Continental GT W12 Convertible The Ultimate in Elegance Is on a Roll
16 Can You Come Out and Play Today? Three Local Parks Are at the Door and Want You to Be Their Friend
22 Get Thee to the Nashville Shakespeare Festival The time of life is short; to spend that shortness basely were too long!
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34 Fire Up the Grill! Spring into Action as the Days Grow Longer
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DEPARTMENTS 4
Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Driver’s Notebook
22 Back Stage 26 Healthy Lifestyle 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Culinary Creations
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EDIBLE NASHVILLE SPRING FARM DINNER Our friends over at Edible Nashville, Music City's premiere food magazine, are hosting their Spring Farm Dinner this April 25th just a short drive south at The Farm and Fiddle Farm in Santa Fe, TN. Join them and some new friends for dinner under the stars, featuring music, drinks, and a seasonal menu prepared by Chef Skylar Bush and the chefs of the renowned Herban Market in Franklin. Mingle with local artisans, cooks, farmers, and distillers for an evening celebrating community. Details and tickets at ediblenashvilleevents.com
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THREE LOCAL PARKS ARE AT THE DOOR AND WANT YOU TO GO OUTSIDE AND BE THEIR FRIEND
Little eyes are watching you at Green Hills Park.
G R E E N H I L L S PA R K
It began with a water fountain. Or rather, the lack of one.
added and grassy berms now form ideal perches for picnics. In the
Public Works had removed it in 2005 during construction.
park’s wetlands, the rainwater feeding into Browns Creek, invasive
Lora Barkenbus Fox, a lawyer with Metro and a resident
plants have been removed and native ones inserted in their stead.
of Green Hills since 1997, wanted it back. While she loved
While there is still much to be done -- “we need to resurface those
the improvements that Public Works had made to the 12
tennis courts,” Lora observes -- Green Hills Park has come a long
acre Green Hills Park nestled next to J.T. Moore Middle
way in just five short years of community involvement.
School -- better playgrounds and an expansive walking
Dr. Jerome Burt, a clinical psychologist who lives in the adjoining
path, three loops equaling a mile and double stroller ready,
Arden Place Condos, is certainly a huge fan of the park. “One gets
Lora was pregnant with twins -- the water fountain was
out of one’s own head and shelves one own worries at this park,”
the literal oasis that had kept the park’s play flowing on
Dr. Burt points out, “by being captivated instead by smiling faces
hot and sunny days.
and waving neighbors, children playing and puppies wrestling. Time
By 2015, the missing fountain and the lack of any further
spent here restores a sense of belonging.”
improvements for a decade compelled Lora to do some-
And you belong, too. Stop by and test your balance on the natural
thing about it herself: She launched Friends of Green Hills
obstacle course that has been recently laid down, and check out
Park, a nonprofit dedicated to achieving the park’s playful
the Little Library, a book truck donated by Parnassus which regu-
potential. The results speak for themselves. Instead of chain
larly makes visits to the park. And definitely don’t miss the upcom-
link fencing and a porta-potty greeting visitors, the entrance
ing Green Hills Festival! Last year saw an attendance of 1,800 and
now boasts a new sign, wooden knee-rail fencing, and a
raised $14,000. Finally, don’t worry if you get thirsty while you’re
discrete structure to house the porta-potty a little farther
visiting; the water fountain has returned.
away. Inside the park, benches and new trees have been
To get involved, visit friendsofgreenhillspark.org.
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CAN YOU COME OUT AND PLAY TODAY? (CONTINUED)
ELMINGTON PA R K
Kren isn’t the only one who hearts the park. From soccer teams to Frisbee enthusiasts to even Dur Demarion, a “foam fighting” group that meets each Saturday to de-stress by slapping each other with foam
At just over 13 acres, Elmington Park more than makes up for
weapons on the field of honor, Elmington attracts a diverse range of
its small size through its storied history and many current uses.
people and interests to form a safe yet stimulating public green space
Acquired by the city in 1927 before the Great Depression, the park
at its best. Plus, with a playground, picnic area and gazebo, the park
was built in 1935 next to West End School by the Works Progress
is a perfect place for a family outing with the kids. Oftentimes you
Administration, a New Deal agency, creating in the process one of
don’t even have to bring your own food. Elmington is well-known for
Nashville’s oldest and most valued public spaces as well as one of its
its many food trucks lined up in the parking lot. Come June, look for
most visible, a green reminder on West End near the merge to 440
Movies-in-the-Park on Sundays, or don’t wait and go now to enjoy
to get outside and play.
the shade trees and tennis courts. Thanks to the Friends of Elmington
Nashvillian Kren Teren certainly appreciates Elmington. She has lived next to the park for twenty-seven years. “It was like having a
Park, recent improvements include new water fountains, playground equipment and the planting of some 120 young trees.
huge front yard for my kids to play in that I never had to mow,” she recently exclaimed.
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To get involved, visit the Elimington Park page on Facebook.
WOODMONT PA R K
Even on hot and sunny days, the gorgeous shade pavilion that
“Woodmont is wonderful,” says longtime local resident Jill Melton,
forms the heart of Woodmont Park stands cool and inviting. Set
founder of Edible Nashville and well-known “foodie” here in town. “I
beneath the canopy of the surrounding trees, the pavilion with its
visit the park several times each week to exercise or play tennis or
picnic tables is open to any gentle breeze that blows or friendly
just chill out and read a book. The park attracts a very diverse group
neighbor that passes by to say hello. Here, one can look around in all
of folks, but everyone is always so friendly there.”
directions and see each face of this pretty park like facets of a gem.
To experience the friendliness for yourself, go find a nice spot
To the north are the tennis and basketball courts. To the east and
this spring on the next cool, blue day. At Woodmont Park, just
south, the trees that dampen the traffic noise and cool the day. To the
like Green Hills and Elmington, more than flowers and trees are
west, a field and a playground -- a good one, too, packed with chal-
blooming, but good times and friendships as well. Go outside
lenges for young minds and limbs to safely explore -- invite children
and play!
of all ages to play. Encircling it all is a footpath, wide enough for two to pace side by side, every five loops equalling one mile.
To get involved, visit friendsofwoodmontpark.com
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THE TIME OF LIFE IS SHORT; TO SPEND THAT SHORTNESS BASELY WERE TOO LONG! ARTICLE WILLIAM HARWOOD | PHOTOGRAPHY RICK MALKIN “WE ARE SUCH STUFF,” PROSPERO OBSERVES IN
Nashville Shakespeare Festival (NSF) has grown
SHAKESPEARE’S “THE TEMPEST,” “AS DREAMS
with the city into a vibrant cultural treasure with a
ARE MADE ON; AND OUR LITTLE LIFE IS ROUNDED
mission to educate and entertain the entire Midsouth
WITH A SLEEP.” O forsooth, but be not vexed, dear
through professional Shakespearean experiences.
reader. For, if thou wilt, while thy time on stage is at hand
These experiences entail much more than just the
and thy little candle burns, thou needest not be merely
NSF’s beloved Summer Shakespeare productions
some walking shadow, some poor player strutting
of the past thirty years (formerly Shakespeare in the
and fretting thine hours away, not when the Nashville
Park), which have now moved to their cool new digs
Shakespeare Festival is in town, dishing out the choicest
in The Yard at One C1TY. The NSF experiences also
cuts of culture like there’s no tomorrow and tomorrow
include coproductions with local universities and
and tomorrow. Zounds! Get thee to a company; the
collaborations with museums; they include “pop-up”
Nashville Shakespeare Festival’s got it going on!
style readings and playful parodies of contemporary
Founded in 1988 by a group of actors wanting
pop cultural icons translated into Shakespearean
to perform Shakespeare in the park, the nonprofit
speech. There is also a partnership with the Nashville
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Public Library in the form of a monthly reading circle of Shakespeare’s plays. It’s called “Shakespeare Allowed!” and has been going for over a decade, currently reaching into the middle of the fourth time through the canon. This April, do not neglect to see “As You Like It.” Coproduced with Lipscomb University, the play runs for three days in the Shamblin Theater on campus. In the merry month of May, attend the NSF fundraiser “Jester’s Dead,” a staged reading of the original “Top Gun” screenplay as the Bard would have written it. Also in May is another collaboration with the Frist, “Shakespeare in the Galleries,” an immersive performance in which NSF actors and musicians will fuse carefully curated poems, songs, and instrumentals with the artwork of J.M.W. Turner, the great English artist of the Romantic period. As for this season’s Summer Shakespeare, it’s “What You Will” (Twelfth Night), a comedy set in contemporary Nashville. And, while you are certainly welcome to go as a groundling, consider treating yourself, friends and family to the “Royal Package” as the NSF teams up with the Italian restaurant Pastaria to provide a lifetime memory: reserved VIP parking in the adjacent garage at oneC1TY, pre-show reception and dinner catered by Pastaria on the private, 2nd floor terrace overlooking The Yard, and reserved, comfortable chairs in the center of the action. Also, in case you miss the performance at The Yard this summer or simply want to see the NSF’s great performance at another venue, the Summer Shakespeare once again appears at Franklin’s Williamson County Performing Arts Center at Academy Park for one weekend after their 5-week run in Nashville. So, dear reader, do not go through thy vale of years, or even one more season for that matter, infirm of purpose; savor the delights the NSF has to offer! Sure, all the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players, having their exits and their entrances and all that, but the actors of the NSF are particularly worth watching. But do not tarry! These our NSF actors, as I foretell you, are all spirits, and are someday melted into air, into thin air.
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Nashville
Shakespeare Festival Upcoming Schedule April 4th
NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY, 3RD FLOOR
Shakespeare Allowed! Gather once a month to read aloud in circle. Everyone welcome! This month is Hamlet. FREE nashvilleshakes.org/shakespeare-allowed
April 16th - 19th
SHAMBLIN THEATER ON LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
“AS YOU LIKE IT” Lipscomb Theatre partners with the Nashville Shakespeare Festival in this charming romantic comedy that centers on Rosalind and Orlando in the Forest of Arden for this pastoral adventure. $15 lipscomb.edu/events/theatre-you-it
May 2
NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY, 3RD FLOOR
Shakespeare Allowed! Gather once a month to read aloud in circle. Everyone welcome! This month is Twelfth Night.. FREE nashvilleshakes.org/shakespeare-allowed
May 15
THE FRIST
Shakespeare in the Galleries. View the artwork of J.M.W. Turner augmented by the actors and musicians of the Nashville Shakespeare Festival. FRIST GALLERY ADMISSION fristartmuseum.org/calendar/detail/in-gallery-performance-shakespeare
August 13-September 13
THE YARD AT ONEC1TY
The Summer Shakespeare 2020 will perform “WHAT YOU WILL” (“TWELFTH NIGHT”). Directed by Jim Warren, the family-friendly, outdoor festival includes a pre-show concert series, Shakespeare lecture series, a nightly Greenshow, and the main stage production. FREE W/ $10 SUGGESTED DONATION PER PERSON. (ROYAL PACKAGES ARE NOW ON SALE.) nashvilleshakes.org/shakespeare-in-the-park April 2020 | Green Hills Lifestyle
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
body + soul
NOURISH your
UNDERSTAND WHAT’S IN YOUR FOOD FOR MINDFUL EATING
ARTICLE HAYLEY HYER
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T H I N K O U T S I D E T H E S C A L E . T R Y TA K I N G N O T E OF HOW YOUR FOOD MAKES YOU FEEL AFTER Y O U E AT I T. I T ’ S E A S I E R T O M A K E H E A LT H Y CHOICES WHEN YOU CAN FEEL THE DIFFERENCE!
nutrition MINDFUL EATING MEANS KNOWING WHAT IS IN YOUR FOOD, HOW IT IS AFFECTING YOUR BODY AND TAKING THE TIME TO FULLY APPRECIATE THE NUTRIENTS AND FLAVORS YOU ARE TAKING IN. Whether or not you are trying to lose, gain or maintain weight, reading labels and understanding nutrition facts will help you make better choices for your body and ultimately feel better in your day-to-day.
PROTEINS Protein makes you feel full longer. If you eat a meal with little protein, you’ll feel hungry again pretty quickly, and it can be discouraging. But you don’t have to eat a huge steak to get enough protein. You can find it in cheese, nuts, seeds, spinach, eggs, avocados, broccoli, hummus, lentils—the list goes on and on! Mindful eating means taking note of how hungry you feel and eating enough protein to satisfy that hunger in a way that will last.
C A R B O H Y D R AT E S Carbohydrates are not your enemy. But, it is important to pay attention to how you feel when you eat them. If you eat a lot of carbs in one sitting, it can cause your blood sugar to spike, and when it drops back down, you can feel lethargic and maybe even irritable. By spreading your carbohydrate intake throughout your day and always pairing it with a protein, you can help your body regulate your blood sugar more effectively and feel more alert all day long.
F AT S Fats also help slow carbohydrates down so they don’t instantly turn into sugar in your bloodstream. Fats are important for energy, and it’s especially important to eat the right kinds of fats for your brain. For better concentration and memory, try to incorporate foods like salmon, avocados, nuts, seeds and olive oil.
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE (CONTINUED) While nutritionists can recommend average nutrient intake percentages for a population, those might not be entirely accurate for your body and what you need. If you don’t enjoy calculating and counting
read
labels
every single gram you eat, you can just start with the recommended guidelines and make adjustments based on how you feel each day. If you are groggy and sluggish mid-day, look at how many carbohydrates you had in your lunch and see if you want to change anything about your lunch tomorrow. Here’s how to read nutrition labels so you can better keep track and know what you are eating.
Serving sizes can be confusing if you don’t know what an ounce of that food looks like. Look at “Servings Per
The number of calories per
Container” and divide that
serving doesn’t mean that’s
container into however many
how many calories you should
portions it says. Now you know
eat at a time. It’s just telling you
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food. If you are eating a package of nuts as a snack, and you are not eating anything else with it, you may need a couple of packages to eat as many calories as you want for that snack. It’s not wrong to eat multiple servings! Focus on what your body needs.
You need a variety of vitamins in your day, so check the percentages and make sure you are getting lots of different nutrients. Vitamin C is great, but it is possible to have too much Vitamin C and neglect Vitamin A. Calcium and iron are important for strength and to avoid injuries, so make sure you get enough of those each day as well. An easy trick is to try eating a vegetable of every color each day.
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Carbohydrates are broken down by dietary fiber and sugar. To feel fuller longer and to have a clear mind and avoid getting foggy, choose carbohydrates, such as wild rice, that have more dietary fiber and less sugar.
YOU CAN SEARCH FOR A NUTRIE N T C A L C U L AT O R O N L I N E T O FIND OUT HOW MUCH PROTEIN, C A R B O H Y D R AT E S A N D F AT S Y O U S H O U L D B E E AT I N G I N A D AY FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS.
You are the best expert of you, and you get to make all of the final decisions for your body. Do your research, get all of the info that you can and then decide how you want to divide up your nutrition each day. One of the most effective things you can do is keep a log of your moods, how your skin looks, how your hair feels, your water intake and your energy levels. While your fitness goals are important, how you feel each day is so much more important. It’s easy to lose weight by dramatically cutting calories, but that can leave you feeling irritable with low energy, and it’s ultimately not worth it. Take care of yourself and think about how the choices you make will affect your health in the long run. And never forget that you are enough, just the way you are.
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of music! Come early and sign up to
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NASHVILLE CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
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Enjoy a free, family-friendly celebration
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The 10th Annual East Nashville Beer
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Nashville's favorite food trucks.
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Girl Tribe Pop Up returns for a full day of shopping showcasing women-owned brands! Come enjoy your favorite boutiques, beauty brands, cocktails, and lots of fun! It's the perfect opportunity
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All aboard the inaugural Tennessee Whiskey Train!
Enjoy a variety of
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NASHVILLE SOUNDS HOME OPENER
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Fire Up That Grill!
ARTICLE WILLIAM HARWOOD AH, SPRING! The season when our tummies yearn anew for good things cooked in the great outdoors. Sure, winter kept us warm, compelling us to stay inside to bake or simmer or boil in the oven or on the range. But now, as the days grow longer and the buds about us burst into bloom, we venture out once more to make our meals upon that ultimate temple of all things tasty: the backyard grill. Warning: The recipe you are about to read is addictive. Proceed at your own risk.
Pork Satay with Peanut Sauce INGREDIENTS: Marinade: + 1 1/2 cups coconut milk + 1/4 cup peanut butter + 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice + 1/4 cup lie soy sauce + 4 cloves garlic, minced + 1-2 serrano peppers, seeded and finely chopped + 3 tablespoons cilantro + Salt + 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch thick cubes + Wooden skewers Sauce: + 1 1” piece ginger, peeled + 1 small garlic clove + 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter + 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce + 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice + 1 1/2 teaspoon (packed) light brown sugar + 1/4 -1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes DIRECTIONS Marinade: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl, add pork and let marinate 2 to 4 hours. Sauce: With motor running, drop ginger and garlic clove into a blender and blend until finely chopped. Add peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and 1/3 cup water and blend, adding more water by tablespoonfuls if needed to thin, until smooth. Preheat the grill.
MEAT THE CHALLENGE OF SPRING AS THE DAYS GROW LONGER
Remove the pork from the marinade and thread on skewers. Grill for 7 to 8 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with the sauce. Can be served hot or room temperature. Satay can be made ahead of time, refrigerated, then served at room temperature
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