Monthly Archives: November 2013

Soaking up art and atmosphere in New Orleans

Earlier this month, the Knoxville Museum of Art arranged a trip to New Orleans for 32 Knoxville art lovers. The outing, offered through the museum’s so-called “Collectors Circle,” was a whirlwind three-night stay that offered the opportunity to visit two … Continue reading

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Pilot Pumpers raise record amount for United Way

In just three days last month, “Pilot Celebrity Pumpers” raised a record-breaking $86,200 for the United Way of Greater Knoxville, which surpassed the previous record by $21,250. The record was $64,950 set in 2012. Over two decades, the special event … Continue reading

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Havana heat: Hot night at the Copa

I have to hand it to the fun folks at the Knoxville Opera Guild: They are nothing if not flexible!

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National leader’s visit spotlights education, science

When National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial visited Knoxville recently, the local Urban League CEO, Phyllis Nichols, wanted to impress upon him that East Tennessee is more than just bluegrass music and Appalachian landscapes. (Not that there’s anything … Continue reading

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