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A ‘Knoxville’ weekend in Sarasota
The Roy Cockrum Foundation put Knoxville on the map again this past weekend by underwriting a buzz-generating production of a new play called, “Knoxville,” which had its world premiere on Saturday in Sarasota, Florida. The Knoxville man who claimed $153 … Continue reading
Filed under: Art, Food, Theater, Travel
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Five plays in five days — from the best to the bomb
Five plays in five days. Picasso, Van Gogh, Magritte, Pollock, Warhol. A Liberty cruise. And enough food and drink to sink a battleship. That’s what Alan and I experienced last month when we joined other supporters of the Clarence Brown … Continue reading
Filed under: Art, Events, Theater, Travel
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Oompa Loompas, cats and blue men! What a season!
The Tennessee Theatre unveiled next year’s season of Broadway musical offerings on Monday with a preview and reception on the stage of the historic venue. More than 200 people attended to nosh on appetizers, enjoy a beverage and hear two … Continue reading
Filed under: Downtown, Events, Historic preservation, Knoxville, Theater
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Next Clarence Brown season: varied and ‘plain fun!’
“Going back to Greek times, theater has been trying to do the same thing,” Cal MacLean, producing artistic director of the Clarence Brown Theatre, said on Saturday morning. “Be interesting and entertaining. And make a commentary about the times.” Judging … Continue reading
Filed under: Knoxville, Theater
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90th anniversary cocktail party: the bees’ knees!
“Party Prohibition style!” the invitation said. And a sold-out crowd threw on their pearls and feather boas and shelled out a bunch of clams to do just that! It was not your average night in downtown Knoxville as folks in … Continue reading
Filed under: Downtown, Events, Food, Historic preservation, Knoxville, Music, Theater
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Cash makes ‘Candide’ climb
Several years ago when our client Pilot Flying J got into the racing business by sponsoring a professional NASCAR driver, company CEO Jimmy Haslam told me, “Money equals speed, Mox.” What he meant was that the more money you put … Continue reading
Filed under: Knoxville, Theater
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New York, new plays – and lots of opinions!
In the midst of this sticky Knoxville heat wave, I thought it might be refreshing to remember back to April when about 40 Knoxvillians trekked to New York City as part of the Clarence Brown Theatre’s annual pilgrimage to see … Continue reading
Filed under: Food, Theater, Travel
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Clarence Brown Theatre Gala kicks up its boots!
One of the best things about the Clarence Brown Theatre’s annual gala fundraiser is getting to see the great theatrical talent that Knoxville produces. Last year, it was thespian Dale Dickey who received the Clarence Brown’s Artistic Achievement Award at … Continue reading
Filed under: Downtown, Events, Food, Knoxville, Theater, Uncategorized
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When the Big Apple beckons — some tips
My friends and I know how to maximize an experience. When Sara Rose and Sheena McCall purchased an auction item at the Clarence Brown Theatre’s annual gala this summer, the offer was two nights in a hotel room for four … Continue reading
Filed under: Food, Theater, Travel
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Clarence Brown Theatre annual trip to New York City: octopus pastrami, chocolate soup (oh, and plays!)
Going to New York is always fun, but you can have a particularly good experience if you go with like-minded people. That’s why the Clarence Brown Theater’s annual New York excursion is so special. (That and the food, of course!) … Continue reading
Filed under: Food, Theater, Travel
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