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Symphony Board gathers to gab and gourmandize

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

Haha! Made you look! I just wanted to use the word “gourmandize” in a headline! Actually, this is just a light little post to launch us all into a (hopefully) relaxing — and cooler — weekend. The board of directors … Continue reading →

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Conductor’s Circle dinner: “Just a thank you.”

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

As thank yous go, you could do worse than a steak dinner and beautiful music on a Sunday evening. That’s what the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s “Conductor’s Circle” dinner is all about. “It is literally a thank you,” explained Rachel Ford, … Continue reading →

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Sweet solstice supper is gentle slide into summer

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

“Why go to Stonehenge when you can experience the Solstice amid the old stones at the Botanical Gardens?” the invitation queried. “Why, indeed?” we asked ourselves. One other instruction on the invite: As part of the fun, we encourage guests … Continue reading →

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The happiest party of the year!

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

Question: Do hats make people happy? Or do happy people wear hats? The answer really doesn’t matter. The upshot is that Hats in Bloom, an annual fundraiser and hat sale benefiting the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, is the happiest … Continue reading →

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Here’s to 2023 — and an amazing Knoxville eatery!

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

Celebrating New Year’s Eve with friends at J.C. Holdway gave us an opportunity to not only contemplate what 2023 would hold for us, but also for this downtown Knoxville gem. Eight of us made reservations on the first day — … Continue reading →

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Green Thumb Gala: a blend of music, art and fun!

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Cynthia Moxley

The Green Thumb Gala, in its 13th year, was a wonderful blend of fundraising, art and compelling music that reflected the culture of the East Knoxville location of its beneficiary, the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum. From the smooth jazz … Continue reading →

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Remember eating, drinking and dancing together?

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Cynthia Moxley

Greetings! Hope everyone is holding up during these stressful times of social distancing. I decided to haul out a not-so-long-ago memory of the Symphony Ball when we all gathered to eat, drink and even dance together. It makes me smile … 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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Rest in peace, Sid Blalock, a fun Blue Streak fixture

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Cynthia Moxley

We were traveling in Scotland last week when we got the sad news of the passing of East Tennessee businessman Sid Blalock. Sid and Jo, his wife of 58 years, have been frequent attendees at events covered on the Blue … Continue reading →

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Symphony League’s ShowHouse: a downtown stunner

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Cynthia Moxley

If you want to see the latest in downtown living, now’s your chance. The Knoxville Symphony League opened its 2019 Designer ShowHouse last week at Regas Square, and you can get a peek into the very latest in home design … Continue reading →

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