Category Archives: Knoxville

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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Blue Streakers take a ‘dive’

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Because the Blue Streak would not be possible without the cooperation of hundreds (at least) of Knoxvillians who patiently stop in the middle of partying to pose for photos and chat at events, we like to reward them from time … Continue reading →

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An unusual auction item? We’re game!

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

It was at the Front Page Follies this summer when auctioneer Bear Stephenson announced an item I thought sounded like fun. A game dinner prepared by News Sentinel columnist Sam Venable and his wife, Mary Ann, in their home — … Continue reading →

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Artsclamation! draws a crowd

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Lauren Miller

Thank you to Lauren Miller of Moxley Carmichael for writing this guest post for the Blue Streak. –Cynthia Moxley  Saturday is starting out with dreary rain, but this morning’s post offers a suggestion for an opportunity that’s dry, indoors and … Continue reading →

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‘Thrilling’ evening honors Ashley Capps

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Every year the East Tennessee Community Design Center recognizes with the Bruce McCarty Community Impact Award an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to building a better future for this region. This year, the award was bestowed upon concert promoter … Continue reading →

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Josh Turner pulls his ‘Long Black Train’ into Knox

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Country singer Josh Turner visited Knoxville last week to give an intimate performance for the The Alexis de Tocqueville Society, a group made up of the biggest donors to the United Way of Greater Knoxville. The concert, for about 100 … Continue reading →

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Spooning up big fun

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

There are so many silent and live auctions to attend in Knoxville every year that most of us have reached the capacity of what our homes and offices will hold. That’s why Alan and I now almost always purchase “experiences” … Continue reading →

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As Kool & The Gang would say: Celebrate!

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

The annual Knoxville Area Urban League Equal Opportunity Awards Gala is a jam-packed night. You have a general reception, a VIP reception for sponsors, the awards ceremony itself, dinner and then dancing. This year, entertainment was by James “JT” Taylor, … Continue reading →

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‘Evening Under the Stars’ was stellar

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Sometimes you just want to go to a great gathering that has swinging music, convivial friends and delicious food in a breathtaking setting. No silent auction. No live auction. No awards or long speeches. That’s why we go every year … Continue reading →

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Rooted in its past; growing for the future

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

The good folks at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum used their annual Green Thumb Gala earlier this month to officially introduce their new executive director, Jim Richards. Downtowners will know Richards as the longtime general manager of Mast General … Continue reading →

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