On April 13 at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) held its very ritzy 33rd annual Amethyst Ball.The Nashville Night at the Ritz featured incredible performances by Pryor Baird, Doobie Brothers’ Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, and Natalie Noone. The event grossed a record $625,000 and will help fund CADA’s many substance abuse prevention and intervention services for youth and adults.
During the extended reception on the Ballroom Terrace, about 375 guests, some clad in Nashville party attire, others in tuxes and gowns, mingled in the warm sunshine and perused silent auction items.
Merryl Brown Events transformed the Ballroom into a gorgeous and vibrant Memphis dancehall, with a dozen neon signs, hundreds of candles, denim linens, white napkins wrapped in a leather cord, and neon and floral centerpieces. Guests enjoyed a Nashville-inspired dinner of crispy country fried chicken, braised collard greens, and whipped potatoes.