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Moxley Home About Cynthia Moxley, CEO, Moxley Carmichael Blue Streak Home | Get the RSS Feed or Get updates by email Home Get Email Updates Read more EventCheck Knox In Any Event Search for: Next Page → Clarence Brown boosters: big time in the Big Apple Posted on May 14, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley Clarence Brown Artistic Director Ken Martin and supporter Pandy Anderson during a group lunch at Sardi’s. One of the best things about being a supporter of the University of Tennessee’s Clarence Brown Theatre is going on the annual trip to New York City the staff organizes. About 30 supporters made the trek earlier this month, along with a sizeable group of grad students and faculty members. The assemblage saw four Broadway productions selected by Clarence Brown’s artistic director Ken Martin and his team. The day before the trip, the 2024 Tony Award nominations were announced and we were delighted to see that three of those four plays received multiple nominations: The Outsiders (12 nominations); Mother Play (4); and Mary Jane (4). The fourth, the revival of The Wiz on the 50th anniversary of its original production, received a lot of publicity for being noticeably snubbed. Continue reading → Filed under: Food , Theater , Travel | Tagged Adam Schneider , Alan Carmichael , Allison Bucher , Amanda Jennings , Amoirie Perteet , Bill Morrow , Brooks Clark , Carol Beilharz , Christina Germaine Eddlemon , David Ratliff , Ginny Morrow , Grant Currin , Jessi Arnidis , Jim Given , Joe Payne , John Gill , Julie Howard , Karen Clark , Ken Martin , Kenneth Stark , Lauren T. Roark , Lisa Carroll , Margie Nichols , Mark Jennings , Maureen Dunn McBride , Michaela Lochen , Myrwood Bessozi , Nancy Voith , Neil McBride , Pam Given , Pandy Anderson , Sage Behrens , Shelly Payne , Sophie Smrcka , Susan Creswell , Ted Flickinger , Tom Cervone |13 Comments Conductor’s Circle dinner: Just a thank you.” Posted on May 7, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley Knoxville Symphony Music Director Aram Demirjian welcomes supporters to the Conductor’s Circle dinner this past Sunday night. 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, the Symphony’s chief executive officer. There’s no agenda. We want our guests to enjoy a chance to talk to one another and to the musicians, to enjoy good food and some great music. That’s it!” The Conductor’s Circle dinner was back this past weekend for the first time since it was suspended during the pandemic. The site was Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar located in Turkey Creek. And you didn’t have to eat steak — other options were chicken, fish, or a vegetarian entree. Anyone who donates $5,000 or more to the KSO during a year receives an invitation. Musicians on Sunday were Edward Pulgar , principal second violin; Kathryn Gawne , principal viola; Sean Claire , violin; and Andy Bryenton , principal cello. The music ranged from classical to popular. It was fun! Continue reading → Filed under: Events , Food , Media | Tagged Alan Carmichael , Andy Bryenton , Angela Howard , Aram Demirjian , Atie Rotmeyer , Ayaz Rahman , Bill Rotmeyer , Carolyn Leahy , Cathy Hill , Charles Daily , Charlie Harr , Charmaine Mamantov , Dan Holbrook , Doug Leahy , Elizabeth Offringa , Francie Elrod , Jane Venable , Jay McBride , Joe Fielden , John Jarnigan , John Winemiller , Jon Agazzi , Josh Thornton , Judith Foltz , Judith Hector , Kathryn Gawne , Lynne Harr , Marga McBride , Mary Holbrook , Michael Foltz , Quyn Rahman , R.J. Hinde , Rachel Ford , Ralph Cianelli , Rick Fox , Rick Stone , Ruth Fielden , Sandra Emond , Sean Claire , Sheena McCall , Theresa Scarlett , Theresa Stone , Trianne Newbrey , Vicki Kinser , Zane Scarlett |Leave a comment Knox Symphony makes good on its License to Trill” Posted on April 30, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley David and Sandy Martin attended the Knoxville Symphony Ball. And so did a pretty good photobomber, Dr. Ted Tsaltas. Don’t get me wrong. I enjoy a fancy fundraiser at a swanky country club as much as the next person. But sometimes, let’s be honest, they can get a little stale. That’s why I thought it was refreshing last year when the Knoxville Symphony moved its annual ball from the traditional country club location to a new venue called The Quarry Venue . It turned out to be a blast! This year, under the direction of Adrian Jay, who was the mastermind behind the event last year as well, the ball was held at the Mill and Mine in Knoxville’s Old City. Again, it was charming — and different. The theme, Symphony of Spies: License to Trill,” led to a great series of tunes from James Bond movies played by the Knoxville Symphony, which had a stage and plenty of room to set up. Guest vocalist Morgan James , who flew in from New York for the performance, was fantastic. The weather cooperated for a comfortable outdoor cocktail hour and the decor by All Occasions Party Rentals made for a stunning visual display inside. And, best of all, there was plenty of room to spread the tables out a little more than usual. Continue reading → Filed under: Events , Knoxville , Music | Tagged Adam Ayers , Adrian Jay , Allison Rogers , Andy Bryenton , Aram Demirjian , Caraline Demirjian , Dino Cartwright , Larsen Jay , Laura Cole , Morgan James , Sarah Senn , Stacy Nickell , William Shaub |6 Comments Day drinking for a good cause — and hats! Posted on April 23, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley I love polka dots, so I couldn’t resist taking this photo of Allyn Purvis Schwartz, left, and Tasha Blakney enjoying themselves at Hats in Bloom! The Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum has pretty much cornered the market on the best party in town! Who can beat the beautiful location, a delicious lunch catered by Holly Hambright , champagne, mimosas and Bloody Marys? Oh, and the chance to buy the loveliest and newest hats of the season! Last Friday for the 11th year, milliner Patricia Frankum filled a tent at the historic East Knoxville garden with scores of unique and stunning hats, donating a portion of the sales proceeds to the non-profit. And the sellout crowd of more than 200 was positively joyous! From the noise level during the shopping and lunch in the garden’s pretty Dogwood Center, you would have thought these folks had not been to a social occasion in months! The Botanical Garden is located less than five minutes from downtown Knoxville and encompasses 44 beautiful acres of the former Howell Nurseries. It features walking trails, display gardens, unique and historic horticulture and over two miles of distinctive stone walls and charmingly preserved buildings. But, let’s look at those hats! 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