You have already set aside January 24th at 6PM in your calendar for Cocktails at the KMA, right? Now we’ll letcha know what you’re signing up for…
First, and this is really cool on behalf of the KMA, all galleries will be open for the night. In the past, it’s been kinda weird to have everyone sipping drinks but you can’t see the amazing stuff they have on display, but no longer. Check out the KMA website to see what’s exhibiting now. And come on, the main ballroom where we’ll be cocktailing is hands down one of the most beautiful spaces in Knoxville, in my humble. And the night is free for members, $5 otherwise.
The rest is the cherry on top! Please note, though, that we’re still confirming this stuff, so things are subject to change, blah blah. (I’m just going to start calling everything “beta” like Google does, and it covers your ass for any changes you make along the way. Brilliant.) We’ve already put the “burlesque” theme out there: White Lightenin’ Burlesque has just this very moment confirmed a steamy performance. Tovah Greenwood will be showcasing a 50s pin-up photography series. And Gourmet’s Market is putting together cocktail finger foods that are appropriate to the 50s era. And on top of it all, delicious drinks. With alcohol. (Gotta be 21 with ID to drink, natch, but all ages can attend.) Our friends at knoxville520.com are working towards live blogging and a podcast from the night, which is freakin’ cool. And leading up to the event, we’ll have all the latest here first. ‘Cause that’s what Knoxville 520 does.
Taking it back to where this started: seems like it’s going to be a kick ass night at the KMA. See you on the 24th.
Matthew Newell
Comments
Instead of Cocktails at the KMA, I think you should call each event "Martini Night" or "Martini Night at KMA." This sounds a bit more colorful and also will help build on the success KMA had with its Martini nights a year or two ago. Thanks.
Posted by: Shirley Brown | January 4, 2007 02:29 PM
The KMA's newsletter "Canvas" refers to this event as Martini Night on Jan. 24, Feb. 21 & March 21. The Feb. & March dates are followed the next night by gallery receptions for new art exhibits. Being a KMA member is a very cool thing.
Posted by: Debra | January 5, 2007 07:21 PM