Southern hospitality on Sylvan Lane
Knox Heritage's popular Summer Suppers ended on a distinctly Southern note recently with a garden party in the backyard of a renovated Craftsman-style home on a little-known street in Sequoyah Hills....
View ArticleA light goes out in Knoxville, but look for the signs
I was at a Knox County Commission meeting last week when I began receiving worried text messages and, ultimately, a phone call with the news about the incomparable Mickey Mallonee's passing. Mickey has...
View ArticleHoliday Homes Tour hypnotizes!
I don't know why we enjoy looking in other people's homes so much. But, we sure do! The Knoxville Museum of Art took advantage of that and, in just two days, sold out its annual Holiday Homes Tour. For...
View ArticleAn enchanted evening: music, chocolate and wine
How's this for a clever idea? The Marble City Opera will be performing a Valentine's show at Holly's Gourmet's Market on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of next week. But on Tuesday of this week, the...
View ArticleLaughs and lovely hats launch spring
One of my favorite annual events is back! "Hats in Bloom" is a fundraiser for the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum. It involves scores of beautiful hats for sale, a delicious lunch, pretty...
View ArticleGrooving at the Maple Grove
There are few things more relaxing on an early Sunday evening than gathering with friends in a beautiful location, sipping wine, snacking on appetizers and listening to live jazz music. That's why the...
View ArticleGreen Thumb Gala: a blend of music, art and fun!
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...
View ArticleDesign Center honors Mayor Ashe and Veterans Park
It was hot as blazes Wednesday night at Ijams Nature Center. But that didn't stop 400 folks from showing up to celebrate the East Tennessee Community Design Center as it bestowed awards on a deserving...
View ArticleMuseum supporters celebrate vibrant upcoming year
Members of the Knoxville Museum of Art’s Collectors Circle gathered last week for an evening of art and conversation to kick off the group's new year of activities. Held at the lovely Lyons View Pike...
View ArticleBig fun and big changes at Knoxville Botanical Garden
I don't know what it is about a garden, but parties in them always seem to be fun! It's almost like you can't NOT have a good time when you are gathered for food, drink, and camaraderie in a beautiful...
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