Tag Archives: Cynthia Moxley

Knox leaders welcome new UT business dean

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

Dr. Stephen Mangum, the new dean of the University of Tennessee College of Business, impressed a crowd of business and political leaders this week with his warmth and his on-target remarks at a party to welcome him to town.

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J’adore “L’Amour du Vin”

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

Gourmet food from a celebrity chef — and a lot of it! Massive amounts of great wine for liberal tastings. All in the gorgeous setting of the Knoxville Museum of Art. No wonder this event, called L’Amour du Vin, is … Continue reading →

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A moveable feast fit for presidents – and new friends

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

I’ve got to hand it to our downtown progressive dinner group. Give us a theme and we’ll jump on it. Give us a goal and we’ll accomplish it. Case in point. Last month, we had a downtown progressive dinner scheduled … Continue reading →

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Beer tasting: Yay! Beer taxes: Boo!

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

I am basically a wine drinker. But I can enjoy a really cold Miller Lite from time to time. Heavier beers, craft beers, I’m usually not so crazy about. That’s why I was a little surprised to have had such … Continue reading →

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A Blackberry birthday lunch – and a poison map

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

Oh, I hope this tradition continues! For the second year in a row, my friend Dawn Ford and I have headed to Blackberry Farm for the Knoxville Museum of Art‘s annual Artist’s Luncheon, which is held in connection with the … Continue reading →

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30 years of “Straight from the Heart”

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

I was invited to WBIR‘s celebration earlier this week of the 30th anniversary of its iconic slogan, “Straight from the Heart.” Most of the so-called “Dream Team” from the anchor desk 30 years ago came for the occasion. So did … Continue reading →

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Who needs Hollywood? We had our own Grammy performance here in Knoxville

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

What better way to spend Grammy Awards night than with someone who actually won a Grammy? That’s what Alan and I figured when we signed up to go to the “Elegant Dining” event sponsored by the Knoxville Symphony League on … Continue reading →

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What happened in Mox Vegas!

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

We said on the invitation that what happened in Mox Vegas might end up on the Blue Streak. And, sure enough! The 21st annual Moxley Carmichael mid-winter client party was last Friday. And, in case you were ever wondering what … Continue reading →

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Dining among treasures on a Saturday night

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

Did you know: Fine cut glass can get flea bites? Silk lasts 800 to 1,000 years? Close-mouthed dolls are not worth as much as dolls with their mouths open and teeth showing? We learned all this and more Saturday night

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Knoxville Restaurant Week is coming up: We’ve made our first reservation. Have you?

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

Knoxville Restaurant Week is set for Feb. 24 through March 1 and, already, more restaurants than ever before have signed up to participate, according to Elaine Streno, executive director of Second Harvest Food Bank, the beneficiary of Restaurant Week. Here’s … Continue reading →

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