Arts & Culture Alliance Hosts Dinner on the Gay Street Bridge in Downtown Knoxville

A Benefit for the Arts & Heritage Fund

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Arts & Culture Alliance invites guests to enjoy a truly unique dining experience on the Gay Street Bridge over the river and under the stars 5:30 p.m. Oct. 15 in downtown Knoxville.

Dinner on the Bridge is an evening event that features a cocktail hour, dinner & dessert by All Occasion Catering, entertainment by musicians of the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra and much more.

The Arts & Culture Alliance has commissioned a new signature piece of art from local artist, Ryan Blair, to commemorate the occasion. The original piece will be auctioned for sale during the event. Centerpiece artwork is provided by members of Art Market Gallery.

A complete schedule of events may be found on the Arts & Culture Alliance’s website at www.knoxalliance.com/dinner.

All food, beverages, and entertainment are included with the event tickets. 100% of net proceeds will go into the Arts & Heritage Fund, which supports local arts and heritage organizations that preserve, promote, and present Greater Knoxville’s own joie de vivre (joy of life).

Tickets for Dinner on the Bridge are $225 per person and may be purchased online at www.knoxalliance.com/dinner, by phone at 865-523-7543, or by mailing a check to: Arts & Culture Alliance, PO Box 2506, Knoxville, TN 37901. Parking is available in the Dwight Kessel Garage; please enter at the Hill Street entrance.

Special thanks to Ann & Steve Bailey, All Occasion Catering, All Occasions Party Rentals, The City of Knoxville, Cornerstone Foundation, Noble Vines, and Visit Knoxville for their support of this event. For more information about being a sponsor, please contact Liza Zenni at 865-523-7543 or LZ@knoxalliance.com.

The Arts & Heritage Fund, managed by the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville, raise money to support arts organizations, historical sites and cultural organizations. The Arts & Heritage Fund grants provide stable sources of financial support for the arts and heritage community; broaden access to high-quality arts and heritage experiences; and foster excellence in the local arts and heritage field and its administration.

For more information, please visit www.knoxalliance.com, or contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at 865-523-7543 or info@knoxalliance.com.

**Attached image: Signature artwork for 2017 Dinner on the Bridge by Ryan Blair

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