Tag Archives: Jan Henley

Another enchanting ‘Evening Under the Stars’

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Cynthia Moxley

If it’s October, it must be time for one of the most enjoyable fundraisers of the season. “Evening Under the Stars” is a night of great music, great food and great camaraderie. And, as a big bonus, here’s what it … Continue reading →

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‘Evening Under the Stars’ hits all the right notes

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

Among  our favorite events each year is one called “Evening Under the Stars.” It is held at Sherri Lee’s beautiful waterfront home off Houser Road and it benefits the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra, which performs at the annual event. The food, … Continue reading →

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All aboard for the Streamliner Ball!

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

The Knoxville Opera Guild’s Streamliner Ball once again proved that the folks at Knoxville Opera know how to throw a heck of a party. Sure, there were the usual silent and live auctions and great music, as one would expect. … Continue reading →

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Party of five, your jazz orchestra is ready

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

For years, when speaking of arts organizations in Knoxville, people have referred to “the big four,” meaning the Knoxville Symphony, the Knoxville Opera, the Clarence Brown Theatre and the Knoxville Museum of Art.

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Vision – and views – fill Massey fundraiser

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

Stunning river views — and the views of a large number of local politicians — were the highlights of a very successful fundraiser for state Sen. Becky Duncan Massey last night. Held at the beautiful Harrison Keepe home of Steve … Continue reading →

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Hats off – or, in this case, on – to the Botanical Garden

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

How often do you go to a fundraiser that is virtually perfect? I went to one last week. It was the Hats in Bloom luncheon at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum. Why, you ask, was it perfect? Well, it … Continue reading →

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Bravo to Knoxville Opera on a ball with it all!

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Those folks at the Knoxville Opera know how to throw a great party! Case in point? This year’s Prima Donna Ball, honoring Knoxville’s own Mary Costa, who helped launch the Knoxville … Continue reading →

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EWA finds power in numbers for 35 years

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Thirty-five years ago, I hate to say, women were almost invisible in the power structure of Knoxville. That’s when a handful of local professional women got together and formed a support group, of sorts, to share information and brainstorm ideas. … Continue reading →

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‘Artsclamation!’ earns its exclamation point

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

Artsclamation!, an art sale benefiting Peninsula Hospital, has THE BEST ART every year. Held in the gym of Sacred Heart Cathedral School right before the holidays kick off, the juried show offers a chance to meet the artists and discuss … Continue reading →

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