Monthly Archives: August 2009

Charges of racism rock downtown Rotary Club; President hopes controversy brings change

A tasteless “Amos and Andy” type delivery of a joke at Tuesday’s meeting has caused one member of Knoxville’s oldest Rotary club to resign and many others to express concern. Members say that at the beginning of Tuesday’s meeting, long-time … Continue reading

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Actress Dale Dickey returns home to Knox for emotional role as Blanche DuBois in “Streetcar”

Television and film actress Dale Dickey made a quick decision when she got a call from Cal MacLean, the artistic director of Knoxville’s Clarence Brown Theatre, asking if she wanted to return to her hometown to play the role of … Continue reading

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“There’s no one like Wallace”

You hear the same things over and over about Wallace Baumann. He was a fascinating conversationalist and a meticulous dresser. He knew everything about Knoxville’s history. He loved music and movies. He was a great friend. And he liked his … Continue reading

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Dolly Parton cooks up big Sevier event; $$$ roll in

A group of friends chipped in together Saturday to come up with the $75,000 winning bid for an evening with country music superstar Dolly Parton. Ten folks will get to tour Parton’s famed “Tennessee Mountain Home” in Sevier County and … Continue reading

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KSO is an investment in Knoxville

Having a professional symphony orchestra in a town provides a lot more benefits than just a few scheduled concerts. A weekend in Knoxville last month drove that point home for me. On Friday, Alan and I went to see one … Continue reading

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Death of “Heartland” draws 10,000 to mourn, party

Michael Ginsburg picked up his black flute and began playing the haunting theme to the “Heartland Series” clear and sweet. Thousands of folks sweating it out in 94-degree heat at the Museum of Appalachia Saturday fell into a reverent hush. … Continue reading

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A knock-out dress, wise words and vinegar

Sometimes the best things in the fridge are the leftovers. Let’s hope it’s the same way with blog posts! Here are some random things we found when rummaging around our notebooks. Get a load of the great dress Allison Burchett … Continue reading

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Chicago, Chicago: That toddlin’ town

It’s like a clean New York. Maybe a little more manageable and a little more friendly. I guess you could say it’s New York Lite. Alan and I just got back from Chicago, and we loved it. I’d been there … Continue reading

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Phyllis Nichols earns position in the big league

On a wall in Phyllis Nichols’ office at the Knoxville Area Urban League is a frame containing a paycheck stub and a one dollar bill. They are not hers, but those of a woman she met at the inner city … Continue reading

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