Tag Archives: Debbie Emery

‘Wine & Shine’ — two tasty beverages for a good cause

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Cynthia Moxley

We knew we would enjoy the camaraderie and the wine and moonshine tastings on a recent Friday night at a fundraiser to benefit the Volunteer Ministry Center. But we didn’t know we’d love the music so much! The 9th annual … Continue reading →

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Players dazzle with diverse culinary, musical talents

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Cynthia Moxley

When the Knoxville Symphony performs at one of our beautiful downtown theaters, the musicians seem to effortlessly harmonize and form one cohesive voice. But, actually, the Knoxville Symphony is a very diverse group of individuals. The members hail from nine … Continue reading →

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Melding of music and nature nets perfect Sunday

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Cynthia Moxley

Among the top five best events in Knoxville every year is Symphony in the Park. Held this past Sunday at Ijams Nature Center, it features a performance by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra in the beautiful setting that is Ijams. Funds … Continue reading →

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Something peachy and piggy at Cottonwood

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Cynthia Moxley

In North Knoxville is a beautiful historic home called Cottonwood. Built between 1894 and 1897 by botanist Nathan Wesley Hale and his wife, Laura Adelaide Sebastian, it sat at the time on 300 acres that the Hales dedicated to the … Continue reading →

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Next KSO season: Beethoven, romance and surprises

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Cynthia Moxley

The folks from the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra held a little reception downtown earlier this week to unveil some of the highlights from the upcoming 2019-2020 season. Let me urge you to get your tickets as soon as possible, because it’s … Continue reading →

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90th anniversary cocktail party: the bees’ knees!

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

“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 →

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Symphony ShowHouse goes uptown. (You should, too!)

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

Every year, the Knoxville Symphony League typically selects a brand new 5,500-square-foot home, usually on the water, and invites an assortment of interior designers to decorate its various rooms. Called the Symphony Designer ShowHouse, tours of the home are one … Continue reading →

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Crowd-pleasing caterer has ‘Super’ tips for home cooks

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

It was Super Bowl evening and some folks were surprised that I was going to one of the Knoxville Symphony League’s “Elegant Dining” fundraisers. “Wow, how did sales go for that one?” several people asked incredulously. “Actually, it was a … Continue reading →

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This party was in the bag!

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

When you go to a party in the only free-standing Patricia Nash store in the world, you are going to be tempted! Not only by the wide range of beautiful Italian leather offerings on display in the spacious showroom, but … Continue reading →

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Opera Ball knocked ’em dead! Here’s why.

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

So, what’s the secret to having a sellout black tie fundraiser? The folks at Knoxville Opera know the answer to that. Here are some things they did right to make the annual Opera Ball — dubbed the Ruby Ball this … Continue reading →

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