Tag Archives: Diana Samples

KMA celebrates re-opening of its signature collection — and a $3 million gift from Ann and Steve Bailey

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

Supporters of the Knoxville Museum of Art gathered last week to celebrate the re-opening of the museum’s signature “Higher Ground” exhibition which showcases art and artists with connections to East Tennessee. But they also were delighted with an unexpected announcement. … Continue reading →

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New Carousel Theatre to be ‘a jewel box’

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

COVID might have delayed progress on the new Carousel Theatre on the University of Tennessee-Knoxville campus, but it didn’t stop it! Supporters of the Clarence Brown Theatre gathered last week for a design update on the planned new version of … Continue reading →

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Grandiose ‘Gilded Age Gala’ greets 2018

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Cynthia Moxley

Talk about an evening that had it all! That’s what the folks at Knox Heritage aimed for more than a year ago when Kim Trent, the preservation organization’s executive director, came up with the idea for an extravagant New Year’s … Continue reading →

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Betsey Bush: She was “all in”

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

If you had wanted to merge together all the arts organizations in Knoxville, you could have taken a vote on it yesterday at the memorial service for philanthropist and community enthusiast Betsey Bush. Leaders of all the major institutions were … Continue reading →

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