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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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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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It was a Dickens of an evening!

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Cynthia Moxley

What the Dickens? We just threw on our dress clothes and headed to Cherokee Country Club to check out the Knoxville Symphony League Ball. With this year’s theme being “A Charles Dickens Christmas,” the invitations said to wear either formal … Continue reading →

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Crescent Bend: “Ground Zero” for Civil War here

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Cynthia Moxley

As you no doubt have noticed, we are in the midst of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Through 2015, the bloodiest war in U.S. history will be commemorated in various ways by numerous civic organizations. I am learning … Continue reading →

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Easter trees? Yep. This’ll get you in the mood!

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Cynthia Moxley

Her son says that if you think Julia Shiflett is “over the top” when it comes to Easter, you should see her at Christmas! Seriously? Julia Shiflett and her husband, George, last weekend opened their spacious home on Madison Lane … Continue reading →

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“The Planets” aligned for a festive mid-day spring visit to one of Knoxville’s loveliest private gardens

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Cynthia Moxley

Some days in East Tennessee — mostly in the spring and fall — just make you happy to be alive. And if you find yourself on one of those days in one of the most beautiful settings in Knoxville, well, … Continue reading →

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Symphony Ball dazzled — even with blackout

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Cynthia Moxley

“An Evening in Paris” was the theme last Saturday for the Symphony Ball, an annual gala produced by the Knoxville Symphony League to benefit the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. But as Alan and I drove west on Lyons View Pike toward … Continue reading →

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Great news: Bill Landry has new book coming out based on stories of “The Heartland Series”

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Cynthia Moxley

If you are like me, you will find the fact that Bill Landry of WBIR‘s “Heartland Series,” has written a book based on “Heartland” stories is very good news indeed. Titled, “Appalachian Tales and Heartland Adventures,” it contains, Landry said, … Continue reading →

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Sunday night dinner on a beautiful East Tennessee horse farm was the perfect end to hectic weekend

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Cynthia Moxley

One of the best things about the Knoxville Symphony League‘s Elegant Dining events is that you get to see places you might not otherwise visit. On a beautiful Sunday earlier this month, the place was the Reserve at Bluebird Hill … Continue reading →

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A sing-along with a Grammy winner = fun!

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Cynthia Moxley

As far as I’m concerned, the very best fundraisers offer me an opportunity to purchase an experience — rather than just another dinner. That’s why I love the Knoxville Symphony League‘s Elegant Dining events. Alan and I purchased five this … Continue reading →

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