Tag Archives: Ellen Robinson

Party of five, your jazz orchestra is ready

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

For years, when speaking of arts organizations in Knoxville, people have referred to “the big four,” meaning the Knoxville Symphony, the Knoxville Opera, the Clarence Brown Theatre and the Knoxville Museum of Art.

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Liquid olives and octopi, oh my!

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

Crescent Bluff, the mansion at 3106 Kingston Pike that once was home to the Dulin Gallery of Art, will turn 100 years old next year. As a run-up to that historic event, current owner John Trotter earlier this month hosted … Continue reading →

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A sweltering Summer Swing still succeeds

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

The Summer Swing party held this past Saturday on the front lawn at Eddie Mannis’ house certainly was aptly named. At least the “summer” part. The temperature at the event was HOT! But that didn’t stop attendees from at least … Continue reading →

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Nest Knoxville nestles into downtown

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

It was a sweet gathering of family and friends last weekend as Nest Knoxville, the beautiful new furniture and gift store on the 100 block of Gay Street, officially opened its doors. Proprietor Natalie Stair and her husband, Marshall, an … Continue reading →

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Hats off – or, in this case, on – to the Botanical Garden

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

How often do you go to a fundraiser that is virtually perfect? I went to one last week. It was the Hats in Bloom luncheon at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum. Why, you ask, was it perfect? Well, it … Continue reading →

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For the love of food, wine and Sam Beall

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

L’Amour du Vin 2016, the wine auction that has been the Knoxville Museum of Art’s largest fundraiser for the past 13 years, was an immediate sellout earlier this month, as usual. And, as usual, the food and wine were top … Continue reading →

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Symphony Ball: In a League of its own

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

You don’t normally expect to see a bagpiper and cloggers at the elegant Knoxville Symphony Ball at Cherokee Country Club, but since the theme this year was “A Tennessee Christmas,” it seemed appropriate. The ball every year is the signature … Continue reading →

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Robinson-Stair wedding was a masterpiece

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Attorney Caesar Stair III, the father of the groom, admitted that it was unusual to think of him officiating at a marriage ceremony — him being a well-known divorce lawyer and all. But that’s what his son wanted, so . … Continue reading →

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Bravo to Knoxville Opera on a ball with it all!

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Those folks at the Knoxville Opera know how to throw a great party! Case in point? This year’s Prima Donna Ball, honoring Knoxville’s own Mary Costa, who helped launch the Knoxville … Continue reading →

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‘Evening Under the Stars’ was stellar

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Sometimes you just want to go to a great gathering that has swinging music, convivial friends and delicious food in a breathtaking setting. No silent auction. No live auction. No awards or long speeches. That’s why we go every year … Continue reading →

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