Tag Archives: Alan Carmichael

KSO Board toasts Christmas — and some good news!

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Board Chair Rick Fox and his partner, Ralph Cianelli, invited the other members of the board and the KSO staff to their beautiful home in the Middlebrook mansion recently to celebrate the season — and to announce … Continue reading →

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Artsclamation!: An art market within a party!

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

Artsclamation! is an annual fine arts sale that is the only fundraiser for Covenant Health’s behavioral health unit, Peninsula Hospital. It’s also a heck of a fun party and a great way to kick off the holiday season — and … Continue reading →

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‘Cause for Paws:’ big fun for people and animals

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

Young-Williams Animal Center wowed again this year with its 9th annual Cause for Paws fundraiser, held at the beautiful Knoxville Museum of Art. What makes this dinner and auction stand out from the rest is the presence of the adoptable … Continue reading →

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“Evening by the Tracks” enchants with menu and music

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

The tickets were pricey ($500 each), but it would have been hard to beat the food and music anywhere in Knoxville last Sunday. Called “Evening by the Tracks,” the benefit for the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra was held at the future … Continue reading →

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Big fun and big changes at Knoxville Botanical Garden

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

I don’t know what it is about a garden, but parties in them always seem to be fun! It’s almost like you can’t NOT have a good time when you are gathered for food, drink, and camaraderie in a beautiful … Continue reading →

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Larry Cox truly embodied slogan of Fulton High School, his alma mater: “Enter to learn; go forth to serve.”

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

Larry Gibbs Cox was remembered last Saturday as a dedicated 20-year City Council member, an enthusiastic community volunteer and, most importantly, as a friend. Cox, 81, passed away Oct. 18 following a series of strokes. His funeral service, which more … Continue reading →

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Nourish Knoxville fetes friends with farm day!

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

This past Sunday, supporters of Nourish Knoxville, the non-profit organization that produces the local farmers’ markets, among other things, held a sweet celebration at the fabulous Strong Stock Farm on Rutledge Pike. Called “Friends & Farmers,” there wasn’t really an … Continue reading →

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YWCA honors outstanding women for 38th year

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

The YWCA of Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley recently honored seven local women who best exemplify the Y’s core mission: empowering women, eliminating racism and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. In a festive gathering at The Mill … Continue reading →

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Tennessee Theatre turns 95: Fun pictures alert!

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

The iconic Tennessee Theatre turns 95 years old this month and the folks there threw a little party on the stage to celebrate. Guests were encouraged to dress in 1920s attire to reflect the time of the beloved institution’s birth. … Continue reading →

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Evening Under the Stars even better with fun addition

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

One of Knoxville’s best fundraisers — Evening Under the Stars benefiting the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra — has gotten even better this year. The annual dinner and dancing soiree, held in a huge tent at the beautiful lakeside home of Sherri … Continue reading →

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