![showgirl It's not Vegas without a showgirl! Ours was Joy](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/showgirl.jpg)
It's not Vegas without a showgirl! Ours was Joy Riddle.
We said on the invitation that what happened in Mox Vegas might end up on the Blue Streak. And, sure enough!
The 21st annual Moxley Carmichael mid-winter client party was last Friday. And, in case you were ever wondering what it would be like to get over 300 extroverts in one place at the same time, this was a prime example. Unbelievable as it seems, our little public relations company is 21 years old this year. And what do folks do when they turn 21? They head to Vegas, baby! In this case, Mox Vegas!
We transformed our office in the historic Miller’s Building into a Vegas hot spot complete with a beautiful showgirl. About half the folks were dying to get their picture made with her. The other half wouldn’t have been caught dead in a picture with her. Ha.
The Tom Johnson Trio played old standards like you might have heard in Vegas back in the day and Samuel Franklin decorated our offices in suitable fashion with playing cards, dice and roulette wheels. Caterer extraordinaire Holly Hambright delivered not only a sushi bar — a repeat performance from last year when it was such a hit — but an array of hearty edibles including Mandalay Bay shrimp cocktail, Mox Vegas Strip steak sandwiches and double down deviled eggs, among other things.
The signature drink — a Royal Flush — was a hit. Created by The Pour Guys, our bartending service, it was made of Crown Royal, cranberry juice and peach schnapps. I asked for just a sip so I could test it out and then quickly said, “Fill it up!” It was that good.
I think we had a quorum of City Council and County Commission members, but no business was conducted. Although, we sure had enough media here to avoid violating the Sunshine Law.
Here are just a few of our photos. To see more, click here to go to our Facebook photo album. Enjoy.
![alan-belew-and-sg Alan Carmichael, my husband, pretends not to look at our showgirl! Also in the photo: Leanna Belew of the Knoxville Convention Center, a great Moxley Carmichael client.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/alan-belew-and-sg.jpg)
Alan Carmichael, my husband, pretends not to look at our showgirl! Also in the photo: Leanna Belew of Visit Knoxville, with whom we work promoting our great client the Knoxville Convention Center.
![debra-dale-and-sg And you thought Home Federal was the conservative bank! Here Debra Smith and Dale Keasling, Home Federal execs, show what good sports they are!](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/debra-dale-and-sg.jpg)
And you thought Home Federal was the conservative bank! Here Debra Smith and Dale Keasling, Home Federal execs, show what good sports they are!
![mary-and-butler David Butler, executive director of the Knoxville Museum of Art, and Mary Bogert, general manager of the Knoxville Convention Center.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/mary-and-butler.jpg)
David Butler, executive director of the Knoxville Museum of Art, and Mary Bogert, general manager of the Knoxville Convention Center. I think she's as pretty as any showgirl, don't you?
![burchett-barker Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett was on hand. Here he is with Scott Barker, editorial page editor for the News Sentinel.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/burchett-barker.jpg)
Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett was on hand. Here he is with Scott Barker, editorial page editor for the News Sentinel.
![john-griess-moira-abby-jeff We had TV people, too! Here is Realtor John Griess, left, with Moira Kay, Abby Ham and Jeff Lee, all of WBIR-TV.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/john-griess-moira-abby-jeff.jpg)
We had TV people, too! Here is Realtor John Griess, left, with Moira Kay, Abby Ham and Jeff Lee, all of WBIR-TV.
![steve-patrick Steve Hunley, left, publisher of the Knox Focus, with Patrick Birmingham, publisher of the News Sentinel. See how the Mox Car party brings everyone together?](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/steve-patrick.jpg)
Steve Hunley, left, publisher of the Knox Focus, with Patrick Birmingham, publisher of the News Sentinel. See how the Mox Car party brings everyone together?
![friendly-competitors Here's another example: Erin Donovan from WBIR, left, with Lena Sadiwskyj, vice prez of news and operations at WVLT-TV.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/friendly-competitors.jpg)
Here's another example: Erin Donovan from WBIR, left, with Lena Sadiwskyj, vice prez of news and operations at WVLT-TV.
![moxvegas Yep. That's where we were.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/moxvegas.jpg)
Yep. That's where we were.
![mox-vegas-blue-streak They can't say they weren't warned!](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/mox-vegas-blue-streak.jpg)
They can't say they weren't warned!
![carl-and-becky State Sen. Becky Massey with Carl Koella, whose father was a state senator, as well.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/carl-and-becky.jpg)
State Sen. Becky Massey with Carl Koella, whose father was a state senator, as well.
![kreis-lucas-sarah-rau Kreis Beall, left, and Sarah Rau of Blackberry Farm with Maestro Lucas Richman of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. They classed up the place!](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/kreis-lucas-sarah-rau.jpg)
Kreis Beall, left, and Sarah Rau of Blackberry Farm with Maestro Lucas Richman of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. They classed up the place!
![lauren-and-door-prize Our senior account exec Lauren Christ shows off the neat cooler our friends at Cherokee Distributing gave us to use as a door prize. It was filled with tasty -- and thirst-quenching -- Cherokee products.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/lauren-and-door-prize.jpg)
Our senior account exec Lauren Christ shows off the neat cooler our friends at Cherokee Distributing gave us to use as a door prize. It was filled with tasty -- and thirst-quenching -- Cherokee products.
![rosson-and-sg Guess who won the door prize! Municipal Judge John Rosson, pictured here with you-know-who.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/rosson-and-sg.jpg)
Who better to draw for the door prize winner than Municipal Judge John Rosson, pictured here with you-know-who.
![mcgills1 Farragut Mayor Ralph McGill, pictured here with his wife, Marianne, was the lucky door prize winner! Congrats, Mayor!](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/mcgills1.jpg)
Farragut Mayor Ralph McGill, pictured here with his wife, Marianne, was the lucky door prize winner! Congrats, Mayor!
![flowers Here's one of our cute bouquets.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/flowers.jpg)
Here's one of our cute bouquets.
![mandalay-bay-shrim Shrimp is a trademark of Moxley Carmichael client parties. We called these Mandalay Bay Shrimp to go with the theme.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/mandalay-bay-shrim.jpg)
Shrimp is a trademark of Moxley Carmichael client parties. We called these Mandalay Bay Shrimp to go with the theme.
![sammies Steak](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sammies.jpg)
Mox Vegas Strip steak sandwiches were gobbled up.
![eggs1 A beautiful assortment of eggs](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/eggs1.jpg)
A beautiful assortment of eggs
OK. Back to the people shots.
![browns Former mayor and current City Councilman Dan Brown and his wife, Cathy.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/browns.jpg)
Former mayor and current City Councilman Dan Brown and his wife, Cathy.
![bumpas-and-pavlis Kim Bumpas, head of Visit Knoxville, and City Councilman Nick Pavlis](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bumpas-and-pavlis.jpg)
Kim Bumpas, head of Visit Knoxville, and City Councilman Nick Pavlis
![finbarr-and-morans City Councilman Finbarr Saunders, left, with Carolyn and Dick Moran](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/finbarr-and-morans.jpg)
City Councilman Finbarr Saunders, left, with Carolyn and Dick Moran
![ellen-and-peter Ellen Robinson and Peter Acly stopped by before going on to the Knoxville Opera performance of The Girl of the Golden West. Ha. Love.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ellen-and-peter.jpg)
Ellen Robinson and Peter Acly stopped by before going on to the Knoxville Opera performance of "The Girl of the Golden West." Ha. Love.
![ellen-erin-jeff-tim Here's Ellen again on the left with Erin Donoval, Jeff Cupp and Tim Young. Tim is CEO of longtime Moxley Carmichael client Summit Medical Group, the largest primary care doctors' group in East Tennessee.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ellen-erin-jeff-tim.jpg)
Here's Ellen again on the left with Erin Donovan, Jeff Cupp and Tim Young. Tim is CEO of longtime Moxley Carmichael client Summit Medical Group, the largest primary care doctors' group in East Tennessee.
![gary-scott-smith Gary Bentley, left, Moxley Carmichael client Scott Branscom of Grace Construction, and County Commissioner R. Larry Smith.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/gary-scott-smith.jpg)
Gary Bentley, left, Moxley Carmichael client Scott Branscom of Grace Construction, and County Commissioner R. Larry Smith.
![ken-and-tom Sevier County hotelier Ken Maples, left, with Federal Judge Tom Varlan.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ken-and-tom.jpg)
Sevier County hotelier Ken Maples, left, with Federal Judge Tom Varlan.
![pearres Our friends Courtney and Carolyn Pearre came all the way from Nashville for the party! Thanks, guys!](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pearres.jpg)
Our friends Courtney and Carolyn Pearre came all the way from Nashville for the party! Thanks, guys!
![tommie-jenny-richard Hey, we're artsy! From left, glass artist Tommie Rush, our accountant Jenny Hines, and glass artist Richard Jolley who is internationally recognized and is about to open an epic installation at the Knoxville Museum of Art.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tommie-jenny-richard.jpg)
Hey, we're artsy! From left, glass artist Tommie Rush, our accountant Jenny Hines, and glass artist Richard Jolley, who is internationally recognized and is about to open an epic installation at the Knoxville Museum of Art.
![andy-and-gay Andy Lorenz, who heads up the Messer Construction team here in Knoxville, with Gay Lyons.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/andy-and-gay.jpg)
Andy Lorenz, who heads up the Messer Construction team here in Knoxville, with Gay Lyons.
![amanda-scott-tiffany Tiffany Witham, right, of Messer Construction, came down from Cincinnati for the party. She's chatting here with Moxley Carmichael's Amanda Shell and Scott Bird.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/amanda-scott-tiffany.jpg)
Tiffany Witham, right, of Messer Construction, came down from Cincinnati for the party. She's chatting here with Moxley Carmichael's Amanda Shell and Scott Bird.
![shouse-jack-larry County Commissioner Ed Shouse, left, Jack Hammontree, and Larry Martin of Governor Haslam's staff.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/shouse-jack-larry.jpg)
County Commissioner Ed Shouse, left, Jack Hammontree, and Larry Martin of Governor Haslam's staff.
![hannah-and-boyfriend Our buddy Hannah Parker, also of Governor Haslam's staff, brought her new boyfriend, Bill Roehl, to the gathering. We think he's a lucky guy!](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/hannah-and-boyfriend.jpg)
Our buddy Hannah Parker, also of Governor Haslam's staff, brought her new boyfriend, Bill Roehl, to the gathering. We think he's a lucky guy!
![mcgahas-and-sg Tim and Janet McGaha made an appearance in Mox Vegas. Janet worked for Governor Haslam when he was Knoxville mayor and she went to Nashville with him.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/mcgahas-and-sg.jpg)
Tim and Janet McGaha made an appearance in Mox Vegas. Janet worked for Governor Haslam when he was Knoxville mayor and she went to Nashville with him.
![randy-orlando-christy-julia From left, Randy Jenkins, left, and Orlando Diaz chat with Christi Branscom and Julia Bentley, right. Christi is on leave from Partners while she heads up public works for Knoxville Mayor Madeline Roger. Julia is with Saks.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/randy-orlando-christy-julia.jpg)
Randy Jenkins, left, and Orlando Diaz, both of Partners Development, chat with Christi Branscom and Julia Bentley, right. Christi is on leave from Partners while she heads up public works for Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero. Julia is with Saks.
![roaches-and-sg Meanwhile, Jon and Mintha Roach were posing with the showgirl.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/roaches-and-sg.jpg)
Meanwhile, Jon and Mintha Roach were posing with the showgirl.
![cazana-and-sg Nick Cazana, too.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cazana-and-sg.jpg)
Nick Cazana, too.
![laings-and-sg And Dr. Bill and Sharon Laing](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/laings-and-sg.jpg)
And Dr. Bill and Sharon Laing
![bill-williams-jack-sharp WBIR's anchor emeritus Bill Williams, right, and former City Councilman Jack Sharp](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bill-williams-jack-sharp.jpg)
WBIR's anchor emeritus Bill Williams, right, and former City Councilman Jack Sharp
![betty-and-vaughans Betty Bean of the Shopper-News, left, with Bill and Judy Vaughan](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/betty-and-vaughans.jpg)
Betty Bean of the Shopper-News, left, with Bill and Judy Vaughan
![david-and-pam-alvin Alvin Nance, right, CEO of Knoxville's Community Development Corporation, with David and Pam Jordan. David's with Clayton Homes and Pam is retired from KUB.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/david-and-pam-alvin.jpg)
Alvin Nance, right, CEO of Knoxville's Community Development Corporation, with David and Pam Jordan. David's with Clayton Homes and Pam is retired from KUB.
![gerdau From left, Chris Miles and Johnny Miller of Gerdau and Karen Miller.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/gerdau.jpg)
From left, Chris Miles and Johnny Miller of Gerdau, and Karen Miller.
![holly-and-russ Newlyweds Holly and Russ Watkins](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/holly-and-russ.jpg)
Newlyweds Holly and Russ Watkins
![jennifer-and-balloch Moxley Carmichael's Jennifer Lawson used to work at the News Sentinel with reporter Jim Balloch.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/jennifer-and-balloch.jpg)
Moxley Carmichael's Jennifer Lawson used to work at the News Sentinel with reporter Jim Balloch.
![sharon-lee-and-varlan Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Sharon Lee and Federal Judge Tom Varlan](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sharon-lee-and-varlan.jpg)
Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Sharon Lee and Federal Judge Tom Varlan
![taz-morenos WBIR's Assistant News Director Taz Painter, left, with News Director Christy Moreno and her husband, Juan.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/taz-morenos.jpg)
WBIR's Assistant News Director Taz Painter, left, with News Director Christy Moreno and her husband, Juan.
![jason-chrissy-brooks-and-sg Jason Brooks of Moxley Carmichael client LDA Engineering with his wife Chrissy and our favorite photo target.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/jason-chrissy-brooks-and-sg.jpg)
Jason Brooks of Moxley Carmichael client LDA Engineering with his wife Chrissy and our favorite photo target.
![burchett-and-patrick Knoxville Mayor Tim Burchett and News Sentinel Publisher Patrick Birmingham. I wonder what they are saying.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/burchett-and-patrick.jpg)
Knoxville Mayor Tim Burchett and News Sentinel Publisher Patrick Birmingham. I wonder what they are saying.
![anderses-and-alvin County Commissioner Brad Anders, left, with his wife, Jennifer, and Alvin Nance](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/anderses-and-alvin.jpg)
County Commissioner Brad Anders, left, with his wife, Jennifer, and Alvin Nance
![wrights-and-sg County Commissioner Dave Wright and his wife, Pat, were willing to pose with our showgirl.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/wrights-and-sg.jpg)
County Commissioner Dave Wright and his wife, Pat, were willing to pose with our showgirl.
![tom-cervone-and-sg Tom Cervone of the Tennessee Theatre with our friend](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tom-cervone-and-sg.jpg)
Tom Cervone of the Tennessee Theatre with our friend
![shaun-roger-and-sg I'm not sure how pleased Moxley Carmichael's Shaun Fulco is with her boyfriend Roger Hyver!](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/shaun-roger-and-sg.jpg)
I'm not sure how pleased Moxley Carmichael's Shaun Fulco is with her boyfriend Roger Hyver!
![marshall-and-sg Bachelor City Councilman Marshall Stair, on the other hand, had nothing to worry about.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/marshall-and-sg.jpg)
Bachelor City Councilman Marshall Stair, on the other hand, had nothing to worry about.
![garret-and-sg Garrett Wagley is another single guy who had no qualms about striking a pose.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/garret-and-sg.jpg)
Garrett Wagley is another single guy who had no qualms about striking a pose.
![larry-ruth-and-sg Larry Aldridge and Ruth Atkinson of the Maryville Daily Times with our show stopper.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/larry-ruth-and-sg.jpg)
Larry Aldridge and Ruth Atkinson of the Maryville Daily Times with our show stopper.
![ashins-and-sg Jeff and Becky Ashin. He's with Young-Williams Animal Shelter now.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ashins-and-sg.jpg)
Jeff and Becky Ashin. He's with Young-Williams Animal Shelter now.
![george-and-stephanie-wallace City Councilman George Wallace and his wife, Stephanie](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/george-and-stephanie-wallace.jpg)
City Councilman George Wallace and his wife, Stephanie
![briggses County Commissioner Richard Briggs and his wife, Stephanie, created a stir because he had just announced that afternoon his intent to run against state Sen. Stacey Campfield.](https://bluestreakprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/briggses.jpg)
County Commissioner Richard Briggs and his wife, Stephanie, created a stir because he had just announced that afternoon his intent to run against state Sen. Stacey Campfield.
Terrific party, as always! Thanks for including “Tex” and me…
Thanks for coming! I did think it deserved a little explanation since you weren’t attired in your usual style that night!
Great party! It may have been the best one yet. Love the Mox Vegas theme. Clever!
Mox,
As always you give a great party. I hated to miss this one but I couldn’t “stand up” to the competion! I’ll be back next year!
Great party- Michael and I had a blast! Thanks so much for including us again!!
Could only make an appearance but glad I did. Love the photos.
What fun to see the pictures of so many attendees. Glad to see Courtney and Carolyn Pearre — lookin’ good as always! My favorite picture, however, has to be the one of Alan “pretending” not to be looking at the show girl!
What happens in Mox Vegas stays in Mox Vegas!
Thanks, everybody. Rusha: That’s my favorite, too!
I forgot to say that about half the pictures on this blog post were taken by one of Knoxville’s best photographers, Gary Heatherly. The rest were taken by me. Gary took all the best ones. Thanks, Gary!
LOVE the theme and LOVE the warning to the guests 🙂
Thanks, Modern Gal!
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