Tag Archives: Cynthia Moxley

People, plants and a beautiful place

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

The 10-foot-tall walking ivy plant was a little disconcerting. But everything else at the 2013 Green Thumb Gala at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum earlier this month was perfectly charming. Sara and Ben Pinnell, co-chairs of this year’s Gala, … Continue reading →

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Big party in Tennessee First Lady’s new garden

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

When Tennessee’s First Lady, Crissy Haslam, throws a garden party, it’s a doozy! Earlier this month, more than 800 folks attended the First Lady’s Luncheon, an entertaining outdoor fundraiser for the Tennessee Residence Foundation. This not-for-profit foundation was established to … Continue reading →

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Knoxville Jazz Orchestra launches swinging season!

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

Last year, every single one of the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra‘s six major concerts was a sellout. So get your tickets now! And, in addition to the big shows, if you want even more jazz, plan on attending the jazz lunches … Continue reading →

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Great KSO season opens: Get your tickets!

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

The dedicated ladies (and one man!) of the Knoxville Symphony League celebrate the opening concert each Symphony season with a gala at Club LeConte. The one this year was made even more festive by the presence of the three beautiful … Continue reading →

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Lions and tigers and leaders, oh my! Zoo safari reunites Leadership Knoxville graduates

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

One of the keys to the success of the Leadership Knoxville program — now in its 28th year — is the continued involvement of the more than 1,000 alumni of the program. To that end, once a year, all past … Continue reading →

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Savage Garden: A magical Fountain City treasure

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

Arthur Savage, an Englishman, moved to America in 1886 when he was 14 years old to work for his older brother, William, who had a machine shop in Knoxville. Seven years later, Arthur formed a partnership and started a company … Continue reading →

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Symphony in the Park: a sublime Sunday

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

You can’t beat this for a fundraiser. Imagine, if you will, a beautiful park with 500 fun-loving friends eating scrumptious food, sipping wine and then listening to an orchestra perform some of the best music in Western civilization. Pretty sweet, … Continue reading →

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Turn on, tune in, pig out!

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

This has been the year of adults playing dress-up. After a spate of “Gatsby” parties and a “Jetson” party, now this: a trippy “Woodstock” event! But, hey, it was for a good cause, so just pass the magic brownies. Held … Continue reading →

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Whiskey time in Tennessee

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

Some time ago, Alan and I decided that from now on when we attend charity events that include auctions, we will not bid on “things” that are offered. We live in a downtown condo and really don’t have a lot … Continue reading →

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It’s a “Gatsby” summer!

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

When you’re hot, you’re hot! And it looks like “The Great Gatsby” definitely is hot around here. Last weekend we attended our second Gatsby party in a month and it was another rousing success, old sport. This one, an immediate … Continue reading →

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