Tag Archives: Alan Carmichael

“You can have 2 wives; but you can’t have a double!”

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

Alan and I and two close friends, Dawn and Richard Ford, have just returned from our first — and likely last — visit to Utah. I wanted to see the proverbial dark skies there and we chose our timing to … Continue reading →

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A joyful smorgasbord of food and music

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

I think of the Knoxville Symphony League‘s “Symphony Soiree” every year as an elevated potuck — in both the dinner and the entertainment departments. You never know what you are going to get — but you know it’s going to … Continue reading →

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Even non-scotch drinkers like “Scotch & Strings!”

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

I have come to really look forward to the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra‘s lively little fundraiser called “Scotch & Strings” — even though I’m not a scotch drinker. A sellout every year, it’s a friendly gathering of 90 folks who throw … Continue reading →

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An evening of excess — in food, wine, and fun!

Posted on March 5, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

As usual, the annual L’Amour du Vin fundraiser at the Knoxville Museum of Art was over the top this past Saturday. In the food, wine, fun — and noise level — departments. I guess that’s to be expected. “L’Amour du … Continue reading →

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Beloved manager of downtown theaters retires big!

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

The hardest working man in show business retired earlier this month and, boy, what a party that generated! Tom Bugg was general manager of both the Bijou and Tennessee Theatres for nearly two decades doing everything from dealing with artists … Continue reading →

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Painter John Woodrow Kelley returns to Knoxville after 45 years; is this year’s L’Amour du Vin featured artist

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

Beloved Knoxville artist John Woodrow Kelley, who has been splitting his time between Knoxville and New York for the past 45 years, has finally returned to Knoxville full time and will be the featured artist at next month’s L’Amour du … Continue reading →

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Celebrating an old building and a slightly younger man!

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

There were so many reasons to celebrate that we just HAD to have a little drop-in party last Friday to raise a glass. Here are some of them: My new office building, the beautiful, historic Arcade Building on Gay Street … Continue reading →

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Sentimental “ghost light” ceremony brings tears, signals changing times for UT’s cherished Carousel Theatre

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

A “ghost light” in the theater world is a single incandescent light that remains lit when the theater is unoccupied and would otherwise be completely dark. It is usually placed center stage on a portable stand. The practical use of … Continue reading →

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“A Michelin-quality meal” — without a plane flight!

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

I understand how paying $296 per plate for dinner in Knoxville, TN, might seem a bit extravagant. But my friends and I felt like we got a bargain when we shelled out that amount for New Year’s Eve dinner (and … Continue reading →

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Lilou: A trip to France in downtown Knoxville

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

Bon appetit! Welcome to downtown Knoxville’s first upscale full-on French restaurant. Lilou, located at 428 S. Gay Street, will open to the general public on Jan. 4. It already is taking reservations. After attending a “friends and family” soft opening … Continue reading →

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