On the cover: 2025 Swan Ball headliner Patti LaBelle
Photographed by Whitney Thomas
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Highlights from the May/June Issue
Patti LaBelle is about to "Stir it Up" at Swan Ball 2025
Text: Melissa Mahanes
Photo: Whitney Thomas
Cover Story: Something Special
The Family Office Partners team at UBS Financial Services Inc. brings comprehensive wealth management solutions to its wealthy client base.
Text: Dave Mahanes
Photo by Kathy Thomas
Bespoke Private Wealth Management
Heart of Gold
Brooke Garber brings her impeccable style and generous spirit to Nashville as Swan Ball Jeweler and Swan Award recipient.
Text: Melissa Mahanes
Photo: Courtesy Sidney Garber Fine Jewelry
Sushi by Bou Brings Edomae-Style Omakase to Downtown Nashville.
Text: Dave Mahanes
Photos courtesy of Sushi by Bou
I Dream of Sushi
Major Duomo
Florence is renowned for its cultural heritage, art, and architecture, and owning a property in such an iconic city is seen as both a luxury and a privilege. The Etra Collection provides an opportunity to experience the beauty and history of Florence in a manner that combines the elegance of the past with the convenience and luxury of modern living.
Text: Melissa Mahanes
Photo: Courtesy Etra Collection
Sho Stopper
It's time for neo-Neopolitan pizza via Tokyo.
Text: Melissa Mahanes
Photos: Minnie Morklithavong
Interiors of a Storyteller
uthor and Nashville resident Stephanie Sabbe shares fond memories of her family in her new book.
Text: Melissa Mahanes
Photos: Joseph Bradshaw
Three’s Company
A new elevated yet approachable dining experience comes to Brentwood
Text: Melissa Mahanes
Photo: Up Hospitality
Get Your Kicks
Lucchese brings their legacy of craftsmanship to Nashville.
Text: Melissa Mahanes
Photo: Courtesy of Lucchese
Sophisticated Wedding
Elizabeth Lauren Reuther + Jared Adam Mabry
Photo: Diane Marie Photography
Gilded Age
Athena Parthenos celebrates her 35th birthday in The Parthenon.
Text: Melissa Mahanes
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Society Calendar
Events of note in May & June
Project Redesign
Photos by Cheryl Stewart
TPAC Prelude Party
Photos by Charlie Mahanes
Luken Book Launch
Photos by Melissa Mahanes
Ballet Ball
Photos by Kathy Thomas Photography
Frist Gala Patron Party
Photos by Peyton Hoge
Parthenon Evening of Art & Music
Photos by Jason Bihler
Steeplechase Kickoff
Photos by Melissa Mahanes
A Night to Remember
Photos by Melissa Mahanes
TPAC Gala
Photos by Daniel Meigs
Rally on the Runway
Photos by Grace Photography
Pickleballpalozza
Photos by The Next Door
Call of the Wild
Photos by Nathan Zuker
Swan Ball Underwriters’ Reception
Photos by Charlie Mahanes
Centerstone
Photos courtesy of Centerstone
Pencil Patrons Party
Photos courtesy of Centerstone
Deep friendships are made by spending time together and sharing common interests. I made some of my best friends playing music, particularly my New York rock and roll band, the Aggressive Pedestrians, nicknamed the AggPeds.
We were together from 1992 to 2000 and focused on original music, although we had about 40 covers we could pull out if needed. At our peak, the band rehearsed twice a week for three hours at a time and played local clubs every 6 weeks or so. Spots included the Bitter End and Kenny's Castaways on Bleeker Street in the Village, the China Club, and the Lone Star Roadhouse. All of us would have to haul our gear in cabs to get to our gigs. We would usually get paid a share of the door, but I always used to saywe made enough money to pay for the cab ride there but not enough for the ride back home. We always had a great time anyway.
Text: Dave Mahanes
From the Publisher
Get To Know Us
At Sophisticated Living, we are dedicated and passionate about all the finer things life has to offer. Whether your interests are close to home or in far-flung places, each issue shares highlights of the good life in Nashville and beyond.
Dave Mahanes, Publisher & Melissa Mahanes, Editor-In-Chief
Melissa and Dave have been married for 26 years and moved from NewYork to Nashville 18 years ago. Melissa is originally from Greenwich, CT, graduated with B.A. in Fine Arts from Vanderbilt University, and is also a graduate of Sotheby’s Fine Arts Program. During her career, Melissa worked for Sotheby’s and contemporary art dealers Larry Gagosian and Anthony d’Offay in New York. Her graphic design company, Kalligraphia, has designed invitations for many popular Nashville fundraisers. Since moving to Nashville, Melissa has been very involved in the Nashville community serving on the boards of Nashville Ballet and Sexual AssaultCenter, as well as Co-Chairing The Mad Hatter, Ballet Ball, Symphony Ball, and Swan Ball Auction.
Dave grew up in Nashville, attended Ensworth and MBA, graduated with a B.A. in Economics from Duke University, and received his M.B.A. from Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management. Dave spent most of his career as a banker in New York and Nashville. Also very active in the Nashville community, Dave has served on the boards of Belle Meade Plantation and Equal Chance for Education, the advisory boards of W.O. Smith School, and the Nashville Symphony as well as serving as a Deacon for the First Presbyterian Church.
Melissa and Dave look forward to bringing their creativity and passion for the arts, the finer things that Nashville has to offer, and the Middle Tennessee non-forprofit community to Sophisticated Living Nashville and Sophisticated Giving.
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