Tag Archives: Knoxville Symphony Orchestra

“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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Blackberry Farm teams with Knoxville Symphony for over-the-top evening of food, wine and music

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Cynthia Moxley

At a special gathering, Sam Beall, the proprietor of world-famous Blackberry Farm, a culinary treasure located just 30 minutes from downtown Knoxville, told the assembled music fans last weekend that this was Blackberry’s way of connecting with and giving back … 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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The anniversary of a tragic day ends gently

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Cynthia Moxley

It almost doesn’t matter what the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra plays during the annual Symphony in the Park concert at Ijams Nature Center. For 26 years, this event has created magic. Also, for 26 years, the event has managed to avoid … 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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Johnny Majors on music, race and running it up

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Cynthia Moxley

Former University of Tennessee football coach Johnny Majors was guest of honor Sunday at one of the Knoxville Symphony League‘s “Elegant Dining” dinners and I, for one, was surprised and touched by some of what he had to say. He … Continue reading →

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First Friday downtown made tourists of us all!

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Cynthia Moxley

On a cold night in January of 2005, festivities for the grand re-opening of the historic Tennessee Theatre were about to start. The “grand entertainment palace,” as it was nicknamed,  had just undergone a $25.5 million renovation and I found myself standing beside … Continue reading →

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25th “Symphony in the Park” did everything right

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Cynthia Moxley

Remarkable weather. Elimination of the live auction. Fantastic attendance. All these combined to make this year’s Symphony in the Park one of the best in the progam’s 25-year history. As a result, Development Officer Mary Thom Adams says about $50,000 … Continue reading →

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Two Christmas plays, a Shakespeare comedy, a child’s tale, murder and madness: get your tix now!

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Cynthia Moxley

I guess the theory is that if one Christmas play is successful, maybe we should have two! In its recently announced upcoming season, the Clarence Brown Theatre at the University of Tennessee will produce both the Charles Dickens classic, “A … Continue reading →

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