Tag Archives: Sherri Lee

Ken Burns: U.S. needs ‘less pluribus; more unum’

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

Historian Ken Burns was in Knoxville recently, appearing on behalf of the East Tennessee Historical Society and Lincoln Memorial University’s Duncan School of Law. The $300 per seat dinner at the downtown Hilton featuring Gov. Bill Haslam interviewing Burns was … Continue reading →

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Even Mother Nature loves Ijams and the Symphony

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

In the 32-year history of Symphony in the Park, the fun, fun event where the Knoxville Symphony plays at an outdoor fundraiser for Ijams Nature Center at the nature center, there’s never been a rain plan in place. And, although … Continue reading →

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Betsey Bush: She was “all in”

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

If you had wanted to merge together all the arts organizations in Knoxville, you could have taken a vote on it yesterday at the memorial service for philanthropist and community enthusiast Betsey Bush. Leaders of all the major institutions were … Continue reading →

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UT Gardens Gala: over-the-top food on a fun Friday

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

We go to a heck of a lot of events every year and sometimes they all kind of blend together. Very few stand out. But the UT Gardens Gala does. I’m not sure why, but there’s just something different about … Continue reading →

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Victuals, veterans and a pinch of politics

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

The garden party this week at Eddie Mannis’ beautifully restored historic home on Kingston Pike was memorable for several reasons: Mannis confirmed that he is running for Knoxville mayor; All the delicious food was prepared, not by a caterer, but … Continue reading →

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Crush of events makes exciting year-end

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

As 2016 hurtles to its conclusion, holiday and other kinds of special events literally have tumbled on top of one another. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a busier year-end season in Knoxville. The Knoxville Symphony League threw its annual … Continue reading →

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‘Great’ Lyle Lovett charms Tocqueville Society

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

Country singer Lyle Lovett was in Knoxville the other day providing a concert for a small gathering of Knoxvillians at the Mill & Mine on Depot Avenue. The occasion was the annual Alexis de Tocqueville Society dinner, a “reward” for … 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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‘Dinner on the Bridge’ beguiles

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

What a great idea this was! To celebrate Knoxville’s 225th birthday, the Arts & Culture Alliance hosted a dinner on the Gay Street Bridge Sunday night complete with keyboard music by Carol Zinavage Shane of the Knoxville Symphony and a … Continue reading →

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Symphony in Park was sublime. Season will soar!

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra launches its 81st season tonight and Friday with new conductor and music director Aram Demirjian taking the podium at the Tennessee Theatre for a program called “Russian Passion” featuring the works of Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky. But … Continue reading →

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