Category Archives: Events

“Haydn in the Garden:” a lovely free treat for the senses

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

You often hear Aram Demirjian, music director of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, say that 70 percent of the KSO’s performances occur outside of concert halls. By that, he means that, in addition to the scheduled concerts, the musicians also perform … Continue reading →

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“Tremont Celebration” brings big bucks

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

The annual Tremont Celebration at Marblegate Farm was another whopping success this year, raking in more than $200,000 for the nature organization. “Thank you to everyone who supported our ongoing work of connecting people to nature,” the organization said in … Continue reading →

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Friends remember Todd Cramer by raising a toast — while supporting one of his favorite local causes

Posted on August 13, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

Summer  Swing, a popular fundraiser for Positively Living and Choice Health Network, was held as usual this year, and the mood was still festive. But everyone paused for a few minutes to remember Knoxville business executive Todd Cramer, a tremendously … Continue reading →

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I swear the moonshine was for a good cause!

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

I continue to think that Volunteer Ministry Center has one of the most unusual fundraisers every year. It’s called “Wine & Shine.” Maybe the wine tasting part of it is not so unique. But the moonshine tasting definitely is! Don’t … Continue reading →

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“Glory in the Gardens” was a glorious finale

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

The third and final Knox Heritage “Summer Supper” for 2024 followed the trend set by the first two — it was a sell-out. Held earlier this month at the Knoxville Botanical Garden in East Knoxville, it gave a nod to … Continue reading →

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Friends have “Fun on Farm” for a good cause

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

Earlier this year, at a fundraiser for Nourish Knoxville called “Winter Warmer,”  my friend Erin Donovan and I found ourselves bidding against each other on an auction item named “Fun on the Farm.” The item was a dinner and horse-drawn … Continue reading →

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Symphony Board gathers to gab and gourmandize

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

Haha! Made you look! I just wanted to use the word “gourmandize” in a headline! Actually, this is just a light little post to launch us all into a (hopefully) relaxing — and cooler — weekend. The board of directors … Continue reading →

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Massey brings friends — and funds — together

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

It’s always a pleasant surprise when a political event you expected to be routine and dull turns into a party! That’s what happened last week when we planned to just drop by a fundraiser for the re-election campaign of our … Continue reading →

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No evil spirits at the Garden’s summer solstice!

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

It was the longest day of the year and the folks at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum were determined to make the most of it. So, appropriately, they set a major fundraiser, the Summer Solstice Dinner, on the precise … Continue reading →

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A Knox 4th of July: food, fun, friends, and fireworks

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

The high was 93 degrees on Independence Day and we headed to three outdoor parties — one in deep west Knoxville, one in what is called “short west,” and one in downtown on the Tennessee River. I’m not going to … Continue reading →

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