Gay Lyons

• People and parties: JustLead dinner honors Mike Campbell Published 11/15/2009 at midnight

  More than 500 guests gathered at the Knoxville Marriott for the inaugural JustLead Legacy Dinner, honoring Mike Campbell, executive chairman of Regal Entertainment Group, for his support of JustLead, the flagship program of Emerald Youth Foundation. Campbell grew up in ...

• People and parties: Urban League Gala is song-filled success Published 11/01/2009 at midnight

  New at this year's sold-out Knoxville Area Urban League Gala at Knoxville Convention Center was a VIP reception sponsored by U.S. Cellular, where guests mingled with singer Jeffrey Osborne and event co-hosts Tearsa Smith from WATE-TV 6 and HGTV star ...

• Wellness Community sponsors fall luncheon Published 10/18/2009 at midnight

  Fall was ushered in at The Wellness Community of East Tennessee's annual Fall Luncheon at the Foundry with centerpieces of flower arrangements in large, colorful pumpkins designed and donated by Pat Felts, owner of Clay Pots Floral Events. Mistress of ...

• Symphony's opening gala a Southern fete Published 10/04/2009 at midnight

  The season-opening gala for the Knoxville Symphony's performance of "Pictures at an Exhibition" was hosted by the Knoxville Symphony League at Club LeConte. Local soloist Jami Rogers attended along with Maestro Lucas Richman, his wife, Debbie and numerous orchestra members. ...

• People and parties: Key West heads north for Sertoma event Published 09/20/2009 at midnight

  A little bit of Key West came to Knoxville when The Foundry was transformed for "Biddin Away in Sertomaville, " enjoyed by party goers dressed in their finest flowered shirts and flip flops. The auction helped raise funds for Sertoma ...

• Lyons: Eight women honored as YWCA's 'Lifetime Achievers' Published 09/06/2009 at midnight

  More than 500 gathered in the lobby of First Tennessee bank for a reception honoring eight prominent local women being named "Lifetime Achievers" by the YWCA. A video presentation and awards ceremony followed at the Bijou Theatre as the YW ...

• People and parties: Evening with Dolly nets big money for med center Published 08/23/2009 at midnight

  A record-breaking $140,000 was raised during the live auction at the Gatlinburg Convention Center during the 20th annual "Evening of Elegance" benefiting the Robert F. Thomas Foundation.

• Lyons: Jammin' for Joy brings out the bands Published 08/09/2009 at midnight

  Lakeside Tavern was the site of a "battle of the bands" to benefit The Joy of Music School's free education program for disadvantaged children. At the fourth annual Jammin' for Joy, local bands went head to head in a lively ...

• People and parties: 31st Front Page Follies brings down the house Published 07/26/2009 at midnight

  More than 300 people attended the 31st annual Front Page Follies show at the Knoxville Marriott. The Follies is a series of skits performed by local media and PR people skewering politicians and other newsmakers. Highlights this year included Adina ...

• TEE UP raises funds for trauma center Published 06/28/2009 at midnight

  Held at the Landmark Golf Club at Avalon, the 2009 TEE UP for Trauma golf tournament raised more than $44,000 for the Trauma Center at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.

• Art in the garden was no random act Published 07/12/2009 at midnight

  Random Acts of Flowers, the nonprofit organization that delivers botanical gifts to people whose spirits need lifting, held its first fundraiser in the garden of Jimmy and Dee Haslam. During the silent auction, which included 63 works donated by local ...

• Kidney foundation gala includes food, wine, special award Published 05/31/2009 at midnight

  Community Tectonics presented the third annual Kidney Foundation Spring Gala at Crescent Bend, Armstrong-Lockett House, featuring food prepared by local chefs and wines from around the world.

• People and parties: Jay Leno shines at Tennessee Theatre fundraiser Published 05/17/2009 at midnight

  Comedian Jay Leno was headliner at Stars on Stage 2009, a fundraiser for the historic Tennessee Theatre, which began with a VIP reception and silent auction in the lobby. Just before the performance, Sam Furrow conducted a "lively" auction from ...

• Pat Summitt salutes women of achievement Updated 05/02/2009 at 11:21 p.m. 1 Comment

  The Girl Scouts of the Tanasi Council recently honored three former Girl Scouts as "Women of Achievement." The 2009 honorees were Avice Reid, executive director of the Knoxville Police Advisory and Review Committee; Holly Warlick, associate head coach of the ...

• Ribbon cutting signals opening of Dogwood Trails Published 04/19/2009 at midnight

  The Dogwood Arts Festival celebrated the opening of the 2009 trails with a luncheon catered by Crowne Plaza at Holston Hills Country Club, home of this year's featured trail. The founding tradition of the festival is the nationally recognized trails, ...

• Spring-themed events benefit UT programs Published 04/05/2009 at midnight

  Fox Den Country Club was the scene for the School of Music's "Springtime Serenade," which showcased the talents of students and faculty and raised money for scholarships. The event opened with a charming version of "Sing for Your Supper" by ...

• L'Amour du Vin pairs top chefs, vintners at KMA Published 03/22/2009 at midnight

  The 2009 L'Amour du Vin wine auction and dinner at the Knoxville Museum of Art was an all-star production, featuring the best of food and wine from guest chef Eric Ziebold of CityZen at the Mandarin Oriental in Washington, D.C., ...

• People and Parties: 'Studio 54' gala brings out red-carpet attire Published 03/08/2009 at midnight

  The Knoxville Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Young Professional Leadership Committee hosted Martinis & Movies: "Studio 54" Gala at The Valarium, with proceeds benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The movie-themed gala centered around the '70s disco era and New ...

• People and parties: Fun and romance mingle at zoo's 'Jungle Love' Published 02/22/2009 at midnight

  "Jungle Love," the Knoxville Zoo's third annual adults-only Valentine's Day event, included close-up animal encounters and a special presentation about the animal kingdom's "Mating Game" by Kevin Hills, director of education at the zoo. His presentation highlighted the pairing, partnering ...

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