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Before I drop knowledge about the next KMA event I have to say that Knoxville is normal in that people trying to do new and fun can be heard complaining that no one ever shows up -- they keep going to see the same cover bar band or crap Hollywood movie. I’m super-impressed that the Knoxville Museum of Art had one- “Cocktails at the KMA” night, and it was packed. And I got really drunk, which benefits everyone if you think about it. But hats off to Knoxville520 and the KMA and some fun creative types for doing something different and successful-- and you guys, the heroes, for showing up.

Alas, the fun “Cocktails” event is back, the date Wednesday, February 21 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This time our theme is “Addicted.”

We’ve found a cool film archivist named Bradley Reeves who has lots of vintage footage of Elvis and George Jones, Shatner, etc., all a little, um, drug-fueled. REALLY cool stuff, great to watch. And if you get Bradley talking about Cas Walker, he’ll tell you some stories you’ll never believe.

The first one was so successful that the KMA will have two bars and free appetizers go ‘round! Like last time, the gallery will be open into the evening, whereas it would normally close at 5 p.m. Gotta be 21, though. Free for members, $5 for the rest of ya’ll.

Oh, it’s gonna be fun. And I just might get drunk again to prove it.

Matthew Newell