The Tennessean

July 16, 2015

CigArt at OZ Arts Nashville

Posted by Vicki Stout

Guests were treated to a real smokin’ party when they gathered at Oz Arts Nashville for dinner, drinks, art and cigars to benefit the nonprofit arts organization, which is housed in the former CAO Cigars headquarters.

Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint was slapping down slabs of ribs on the grills and guys and gals smoked CAO stogies, filling the air with sweet, pungent scents.

The indoor/outdoor gathering featured a casual dinner, drinks and a silent and live auction. Art in multiple mediums kept the bidding spirited.

A bunch of folks helped organize this first time event. They include Will and Louise Alexander, Derek Bell, Mark Blaze, Chase Cole, Mike Conder, David and Karen Conrad, Chan and Kelly Dillon, Greg and Lucy Duvall, John and Linley Dwyer, Billy and Jennifer Frist, Max Goldberg, Joe Grevcins, Carl and Connie Haley, Ben and Brittany Hanback, Jim Harbison, Sean Henry, Mike and Tina Hodges, Garvin Ivester, Jerry and Cathy Johnson, Brannan and Amy Atkinson, Corey and Meredith Lile, Hank Adam Locklin, Pat Martin, Jan Meacham, Bryce McCloud, Russ Morgan, Chris and Whitney Morris, Ryan Moses, Phillip Nappi, David Osborne, Aylin Ozgener and Scott Heatchox, Rich Roberts, Daniel and Monica Scokin, Rob Shuler, Jon and Kelli Walters and Marcus Whitney.