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April Come She Will

Thank you, Simon and Garfunkel. April will certainly come every year in East Tennessee, after a fickle winter and March. But in April, we look up, walkin’ on sunshine, and watch this lovely hometown blossom in every direction. It’s our annual Investment issue, so we looked at some interesting places to spend your time this spring.

Knoxville invests heavily in throwing a city-wide garden party for hometown fans, as well as tens of thousands of visitors who flock here for top-tier events like the 65th Annual Dogwood Arts Festival and Knoxville’s original international street festival, the Rossini Festival. Garden visits, chalk walks, theatre, outdoor music performances, book festivals, makers’ shows, all accompanied by terrific food options—check out our Events pages for more information.

Are you an aspiring art collector? Knoxville Museum of Art Curator Stephen Wicks shares insider tips gleaned from 30 years of going behind the scenes of the art world with Collectors Circle. If you‘re looking for an adventurous way to get involved in the KMA, this might be your group.

At our Knoxville City Lifestyle Launch Party in February, one guest got the happy opportunity to spend time with the artist whose work she had collected for years. In this issue, get to know more about that renowned Southeastern artist and the family farmhouse backstory behind the Robert A. Tino Gallery.

Our PYA Waltman columnist, Eric Foster, CFP®, introduces us to a purely porcine perspective on investing through his eight-year-old pet. Don’t miss this one! April brings a new monthly feature and podcast from our corporate office showcasing folks who inspire us. This month: former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL quarterback Tim Tebow on Redefining MVP.

Merriam-Webster gives three definitions for investing: 1. to lay out (money) to return a profit, 2. to expend (time and energy) for future benefits or advantages and 3. to involve or engage (ourselves), especially emotionally. Money, time, energy… and ourselves. That pretty much sums up what each of us has to invest. And it all starts with where we focus our attention. Marc and I are deeply invested in this expanding circle of friends at Knoxville City Lifestyle and the privilege of sharing stories worthy of your time and attention . We appreciate the many ways you invest in us and our advertising partners.

Happy Spring!

AMY CAMPBELL & MARC ROCHELSON, EDITOR & PUBLISHER @KNOXVILLECITYLIFESTYLE

April 2026

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Marc Rochelson | marc.rochelson@citylifestyle.com

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Amy Campbell | amy.campbell@citylifestyle.com

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Matias Arredondo | matias.arredondo@citylifestyle.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Patricia Storm Broyles, Chelsea Babin, Paul James, Jack Neely, Eric Foster, CFP®, CPA

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Shawn Poynter, Ben Finch, Joshua McGrath, Eric Foster, CFP®, CPA, McClung Historical Collection, Eli Johnson, Andy Vinson, Josie Fellers, Chelsea Babin Photography, Amy Campbell

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Proverbs 3:5-6

90 years in the making honored with a new name.

For nearly nine decades, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has cared for the children and families in our community. To reinforce this longstanding commitment, their premier healthcare system is now Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital. This bold new era is one centered on compassion, innovation and commitment because every child deserves to grow up healthy, hopeful and surrounded by love.

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Talahi Plant Sale

The 62nd annual Talahi Plant Sale returns Saturday, April 11, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6500 S. Northshore Drive. Hosted by the Knoxville Garden Club and the Garden Study Club, the event features curated perennials, annuals and shrubs, plus home-baked goods and local garden vendors. Proceeds support philanthropic grants benefiting Knoxville institutions, including Blount Mansion, Ijams Nature Center and the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum. This year’s theme is “Dig a Little, Grow a Lot.” KnoxvilleGardenClub.org

The Knoxville Sauna House

The Knoxville Sauna House brings a modern wellness experience to Knoxville with its new community-focused sauna and cold-plunge facility. Inspired by Nordic bathing traditions, the space offers wood-fired saunas, guided contrast therapy and a serene setting designed for relaxation and connection. Guests rotate between heat, cold and rest in a social wellness environment that promotes recovery and mindfulness, introducing a growing global sauna culture to East Tennessee. SaunaHouse.com/Pages/Knoxville .

Spring Plant Sale

The annual Spring Plant Sale at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum returns April 18, offering a thoughtfully curated selection of perennials, native plants, ornamental shrubs and herbaceous varieties suited to East Tennessee landscapes. Many selections are propagated on-site by the garden’s horticulture team, with additional offerings from regional growers and partners. Proceeds support preservation and public programming. Members receive early shopping access on April 17, before the sale opens to the public. KnoxGarden.org .

Knoxville Museum of Art’s Artist on Location "La Petite Show"

The Knoxville Museum of Art presents La Petite Show on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon, as part of its annual Artists on Location plein-air event. The sale features small, 5-by-7-inch paintings, offering both new and seasoned collectors the chance to purchase original artwork directly from participating artists at an accessible price. The event highlights creativity and community engagement in a casual, inviting setting. KnoxArt.org .

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Dogwood Arts Festival

The annual Dogwood Arts Festival returns April 24-26 to World’s Fair Park in Knoxville, celebrating East Tennessee’s signature spring season with fine art, live music and regional cuisine. Organized by Dogwood Arts, the juried festival showcases more than 100 artists from across the country alongside hands-on activities and performances. Set among blooming dogwoods downtown, the weekend blends Southern hospitality, culture and creativity in one of the region’s most anticipated spring traditions. DogwoodArts.com .

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Rally for Rowan

The Rowan Tree Foundation of East Tennessee will host its 2nd Annual Rally for Rowan on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Yee-Haw Brewing Co. The fundraiser raises awareness and support for children and families affected by Sanfilippo Syndrome, a rare, terminal genetic disorder. The day features live music by The Stolen Faces, a silent auction and family activities, with proceeds supporting research and local families navigating this devastating condition. RallyForRowan.org .

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ROBERT A. TINO Gallery

INVESTING IN THE HEART OF ART AND THE FAMILY FARMHOUSE THAT BECAME A GALLERY

ARTICLE BY PATRICIA STORM BROYLES PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOSHUA MCGRATH PHOTOGRAPHY

When Robert A. Tino was 12, he picked up pastel chalk and started drawing. Soon after, he picked up a paintbrush and never put it back down. When Mary John Denton Tino was 12, she rode with her mother, an enthusiastic collector, to pick up a limited edition print. Out of the blue, Elizabeth Denton asked her daughter, “Wouldn’t it be something if you married an artist someday?”

“It’s so uncanny to me that is exactly what I did,” Mary John says, four decades after marrying her high school sweetheart, who has become one of the most renowned artists of the Great Smoky Mountains and Appalachian landscapes.

“I’ve always been inspired by music and drew what I saw in music,” Robert says. When he was 13, he moved with his family from North Carolina to Sevierville. “With my love of nature, I started painting the Park and around Sevier County … and I just kept doing it. It’s a blessing to be able to do this, and I’ve put my whole life into it.”

For hundreds of thousands of Robert A. Tino Gallery visitors, collectors and fans, pouring his life into his art was a beautiful choice.

“…when we wandered into Robert A. Tino’s gallery, we met the artist himself, warm and genuine, surrounded by paintings that felt like music made visible . We brought one home, and every time we see it, we’re taken back to that Sevierville golden afternoon.”—Wanderlog review, Oct. 5, 2025

“I’m a studio painter,” Robert says. “I take photos and make sketches, but come back to the studio to make my compositions. That’s where I feel good about creating.”

Originally working with a signature mixing of watercolors and gouache, Robert ultimately moved to primarily oils and acrylics. Known for combining realism and impressionism, he later introduced his abstract style with a black bear limited-edition print, appealing to an even wider audience. Robert has dedicated years to exploring the Smokies, painting well-known and unknown vistas and valleys, and countryside landscapes in all seasons. “The light, the mood is always inspiring. Every day is different.”

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However, Robert’s drive, discipline and passion for his craft are half the story. Thanks to an open door in an antebellum farmhouse transformed into a gallery, his work never was the best-kept secret in Sevier County.

“Because we’re in Sevier County, where people visit from all over the world to see the Smokies,” Robert says, “people come to our door … and I have art in places all over the world.” Over the past 35 years, hundreds of thousands have visited the Robert A. Tino Gallery, which overlooks the Winfield Dunn Parkway leading to Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

While still a University of Tennessee student, Robert was selling his originals locally at art shows and festivals when he decided to also produce prints. “My first print was in 1982. We literally started our print business in a dorm room in the oldest dorm on campus,” Robert laughs. Mary John, who was also a UT student, adds, “Robert invited me and my roommate over for pizza and an opinion. ‘I’m thinking about doing a print of this painting,’ he told us. Over pizza!”

With the help of fellow artist Vern Hippensteal, Robert learned the lithograph business. “I was young and probably created more prints than an older artist might, but our loyal core of collectors kept growing, many getting reserved numbers for each release. We did five or six lithographs a year—limited, signed collector editions of 500 to 950—from 1982 to 2010.”

Along with a steady stream of private and corporate commissioned pieces, Robert’s reputation grew quickly in the public sector. “My art is probably in as many public buildings, hotels, banks, restaurants, offices and medical centers as it is in homes,” Robert says. Mary John, business partner and brand ambassador-in-chief for Robert’s work, explains. “These are local companies and regional brands that want to personalize their space with art that is representative of their environment. It’s that full circle of our community supporting Robert’s art. People often find us because businesses integrate his art into their décor.”

Robert and Mary John opened their first gallery in downtown Sevierville in 1984, the same year they married. Eight years later, when they outgrew their 600 sq. ft. space, Mary John, with her father’s blessing, looked to the family home she would inherit from her grandparents. In 1940, John and Ima Denton were displaced from their community by TVA dam construction. “My grandmother cried when she saw the house my grandfather had bought, who summed up its condition with, ‘If we could have afforded nails, we would have destroyed it.’” But over the years, they lovingly restored the house built in 1844. In 1980, the gallery was listed on the Register of Historic Places in Tennessee, honoring the handcrafted woodwork of artisan and master cabinetmaker Lewis C. Buckner during an 1880 renovation of the house.

After serving in World War II and finishing college, Mary John’s father, Jack Denton, bought the adjoining acreage and house,

which completed Sunset View Farm. “Our family raised cattle, hogs and chickens, grew tobacco, canned out of the garden and churned butter. I was at my grandparents’ house every day because it was a working farm.”

“Back in that day, you could open your door to absolutely anyone. When motel rooms in the area were scarce during busy seasons, sometimes they’d call my grandmother. ‘We’ve got this really nice couple, and there aren’t any rooms. Can they stay in a room upstairs?’” Ima would say yes and even cook breakfast. One summer, a special guest was their granddaughter’s boyfriend, who needed a room between high school and college. Ima cooked for him and loved him, not knowing Robert would feature her beloved family home in paintings that many people would enjoy in their homes.

Because of their restoration work, the Dentons’ historic home was in great condition when the Tinos transformed it into the Robert A. Tino Gallery in 1992. “Because of their place in this close community, my grandparents’ door was open to so many different people in their lifetime. We’re the third generation to continue that tradition, welcoming both the community and visitors from all over the world. As a gallery, we could sustain that open door legacy that otherwise could not have been preserved.”

When the gallery transitioned from lithographs to giclée prints, it offered creative and customizable advantages for both artist and collector. “Working with

“As a gallery, we could sustain my grandparents’ open door legacy of welcoming both the community and visitors that otherwise could not have been preserved.” —Mary John Tino.

a giclée feels so much more like an art business,” Robert says. “It’s smaller, more intimate and hands-on for the artist. You can print on-demand on canvas, paper, metal and other media.”  Mary John adds, “Prints can have the look of a watercolor printed on watercolor paper, or an oil painting on canvas in different sizes.”

“There’s a beautiful advantage of building relationships in small businesses,” she continues. “We’ve had the same frame shop manager since 1992. Donna Garza has the experience and expertise to truly understand our customers’ tastes to totally customize their art investment.” The Tinos consider themselves fortunate to create jobs in Sevier County while cultivating a loyal core staff dedicated to the gallery’s growth. Former employees often return to help with holiday open houses and annual fall festivals that attract thousands.

Celebrating a 40-year relationship with Sevier County, Robert says, “This area has experienced phenomenal growth, and our business fortunately grew with it.” The Tinos continue to invest in their

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ROBERT A. TINO, OWNER

ROBERT A. TINO GALLERY

Named by Southern Living in August 2024 as one of “The 16 Best Things to Do in Sevierville, Tennessee,” Robert A. Tino Gallery is located in a two-story antebellum house listed on the Register of Historic Places in Tennessee. The gallery houses original oils, acrylics and watercolors as well as numbered and signed print releases by the renowned Southeastern artist. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 812 Old Douglas Dam Road (off Winfield Dunn Parkway), Sevierville, TN 37876. RobertATinoGallery.com .

“People tell us Robert’s work evokes a memory, a feeling, like a song lyric. Art has to speak to you. That’s why you invest in it.”—Mary John Tino.

community, supporting and fundraising for groups such as Smoky Mountain Youth Leadership and Leadership Sevier, among many others. “It’s important to us to give back to this community that has always been there for us,” he adds.

Robert and Mary John have also been leading supporters of major fundraising campaigns for East Tennessee nonprofits that hold a special place in their hearts, like East Tennessee Children’s Hospital and Friends of the Smokies. Over decades, various donor events, limited edition releases, private label edition wines, custom art credit cards, among many other efforts, have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for regional nonprofits.

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“It’s important to us to give back to this community that has always been there for us.” —Robert Tino.

Forty years after that first entrepreneurial decision in a dorm room, Robert and Mary John are forever grateful for their extended gallery family—generations of East Tennesseans, thousands of Robert’s devoted fans and avid collectors, one-time visitors from all over the world and those who come back every year. John and Ima Denton’s gracious antebellum farmhouse has become a destination stop, its open door welcoming friends and an ever-changing market of guests in all four seasons.

“So many people tell us Robert’s work evokes a memory, a feeling, like a song lyric. An emotional thread that takes you back to being 25, lakeside at sunset. But this painting is not a lake; you may never have been there before. But it’s familiar, because it evokes a feeling you’ve had before. Art has to speak to you. That’s why you invest in it.” RobertATinoGallery.com.

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Knoxville Museum of Art’s Collectors Circle

Behind the Scenes With Curator Stephen Wicks: Investment Insights on the Art and Science of Collecting

ARTICLE BY PATRICIA STORM BROYLES | PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHAWN POYNTER

Stephen Wicks, the Barbara W. and Bernard E. Bernstein Curator for the Knoxville Museum of Art (KMA), joined the museum right out of graduate school in 1990, shortly after the KMA opened its doors. During his career, he has taken lead roles on game-changing exhibitions, such as Higher Ground: A Century of the Visual Arts in East Tennessee and Beauford Delaney and James Baldwin: Through the Unusual Door. Wicks also helped establish the KMA’s affinity membership group, the Collectors Circle, which has gone a long way to elevate the museum’s now lauded permanent collection.

“KMA’s visibility as a collecting institution has grown by leaps and bounds, especially when it comes to the art of Beauford Delaney, whom many consider Knoxville’s greatest artist. Thanks to financial support from our KMA Collectors Circle—composed of museum stakeholders interested in art and in supporting the KMA—we began to assemble a collection purchased largely from the artist’s estate. Instead of having to depend solely on donations, we were able to be proactive. We now own the largest institutional collection of Beauford Delaney’s art in the world,” Wicks explains.

Wicks shares with Knoxville City Lifestyle the experiential and educational model of Collectors Circle for museum supporters, as well as aspiring and seasoned collectors. Since its inception in the mid-1990s, Collectors Circle has helped the museum acquire nearly 100 works of art, with an insurance value of approximately $750,000.

“For that reason alone, Collectors Circle has been transformational. The group was created to offer something engaging and exciting for our stakeholders—encouraging them to collect on their own, while supporting the museum’s efforts to build a collection,” Wicks adds.

Q. Give us an overview of membership benefits in the KMA Collectors Circle.

This special membership group enjoys exclusive, in-depth, behind-the-scenes experiences with art domestically and sometimes abroad. Collectors Circle visits important art destinations, private collections and artists’ studios to gain a broad perspective on today’s art world. Led by the Museum’s Curatorial staff, this group offers an insider’s view into how art is created and collected.

When it comes to supporting the KMA collection, Collectors Circle membership dues go toward a restricted acquisitions account. At the annual Collectors Circle Purchase Reception, our curatorial team presents several acquisition options for members to vote on for purchase using the group’s funds.  Collectors Circle purchases each year have enabled the KMA to build a collection capable of filling the museum’s largest galleries with works by outstanding local talent, as well as contemporary artists from around the world. In this way, members become invested in the growth of the museum’s collection and take pride in its development.  Looking ahead, we’re eager to attract a new generation of young professionals whose presence and ideas can energize the group. We want to engage new members and encourage their development as aspiring collectors and future group leaders.

“Veteran collectors are quick to point out the rewards of acquiring art that truly moves you and that you cannot see yourself living without. Ask yourself important questions before buying. Does the work intrigue and challenge you? Is the experience of viewing it unforgettable?” “

Abstraction #12, 1963 © The Estate of Beauford Delaney by permission of Derek L. Spratley, Esquire, Court Appointed Administrator

Q. When it comes to collecting, what are the members’ levels of interest?

Our members are drawn to art along a broad spectrum of involvement. For some, art is a centerpiece of their lives, and they are completely committed to collecting. Others enjoy acquiring work by artists from their region, whom they know and want to support. Some collect works that are familiar or nostalgic.

Other members collect with an adventurous spirit, leaning toward challenging and non-traditional works by contemporary artists from around the world. Some members aren’t active as collectors, but wish to support the KMA’s acquisitions efforts and enjoy being part of a dynamic community that shares a passion for art and education.

Q. Would you offer some tips on investing in art for emerging collectors?

Consider the experience of collecting.

Think about what an art acquisition will mean in your daily life. It’s important to consider any art acquisition not as a financial investment, but rather as something that energizes your living environment and enriches your worldview. Consider how the art you collect can raise meaningful questions and lead you to new ways of seeing.

View a broad range of fine art.

In addition to visiting museums, make a habit of attending local and regional art and craft fairs—such as the Dogwood Arts Festival—and especially national and international art expositions like Art Basel, Frieze and The Armory Show, which offer rich cross-sections of the art world. They provide access to curated selections representing what’s happening globally. Some collectors attend multiple fairs each year and savor every opportunity to experience art in top-tier locations worldwide.

Visit artists’ studios.

Visits to artists’ studios—the inner sanctums where art is created— allow collectors to understand artwork at a deeper level by seeing it in the making. In the studio, you can observe the tools, methods, and techniques artists use and how they prepare their materials. In some cases, you may witness significant modifications to works in progress. This insider’s perspective is invaluable and often transforms one’s understanding of an artist’s creative journey.

Do your homework and be careful, especially when considering internet-based art purchases.

Buy art only after careful research and firsthand viewing, whenever possible. Purchasing solely from digital images and online descriptions can lead to disappointment and financial loss. Whether working with an auction house, commercial gallery or online seller, request a detailed condition report that includes images revealing the structural integrity of the piece. If you are not satisfied with the report, walk away.

Seek expert advice to help develop your eye and avoid marginal works or those with serious flaws. In some cases, sellers may offer a work “on approval,” allowing you to live with it for a set period before buying.

Q. How do private collection visits benefit members?

Seasoned and successful collectors are usually very generous in discussing their strategies for collecting art and what it means to them to live with an art collection.

Collectors Circle has been transformational. The group was created to offer something engaging and exciting for our stakeholders—encouraging them to collect on their own, while supporting the museum’s efforts to build a collection.”

—Stephen Wicks.

Rather than buying a piece to match a couch, they often arrange their living environment in ways that best suit their collection. They tend to see themselves not as owners of a commodity, but as custodians of an artistic legacy. Many think well in advance about how their collections might benefit a broader community if donated to an arts institution. Planning ahead is essential so that a thoughtfully assembled collection does not ultimately end up dispersed through a yard sale or flea market.

Q. Regarding art as an overall investment, what are some of the best tips you’ve gotten from veteran collectors?

In my work as KMA curator, I’ve come to know some very serious collectors—some internationally recognized. When hosting group visits to their homes, they consistently caution against trying to get rich by speculating in the art market.

Veteran collectors are quick to point out the rewards of acquiring art that truly moves you and that you cannot see yourself living without. Ask yourself important questions before buying. Does the work intrigue and challenge you? Is the experience of viewing it unforgettable?

If you base your art buying decisions on such questions, you’re much more likely to end up on the right side of the collecting equation because you acquired something you genuinely love.

Learn more about KMA Collectors Circle at KnoxArt.org

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Investing and The Simplicity of Incentives

Like many things, you can make investing complicated. Understanding financial ratios, a myriad of products and stock prices that swing with every new tariff threat can seem a bit much. But let’s not overcomplicate it—investing is just a system of incentives dressed up in a suit and tie. Investors throw money at companies because they think those companies will make even more of it. The executives? They’re chasing stock options, bonuses and bragging rights on the golf course. Employees want raises, promotions, maybe a better coffee machine in the break room. Everyone’s chasing something… and when the chase is aligned, magic happens.

It’s a pure system. Not pure in a moral sense, but pure like chemistry. You mix self-interest with opportunity, and boom: innovation. New products, better services and the potential for rising stock prices fuel the whole cycle. Nobody needs a lecture on virtue; they just need skin in the game. Incentives aren’t just the engine; they’re the secret.

If that sounds a little too abstract, allow me to introduce Pookie—an eight-year-old pig who understands capitalism at a deep and pure level. Pookie is not just any pig. She is a diva in all caps: D-I-V-A. She doesn’t oink; she squeals. She doesn’t eat; she dines. Oh, and she’s been our pet for the past eight years.

For Pookie, every interaction is a negotiation. You want her to go outside? Fine, what’s in it for her? A slice of apple? Acceptable. Kale chips? Absolutely not. She’s not running a wellness blog. Pookie knows her value and demands proper compensation. She’s basically the Gordon Gekko of the animal kingdom, pink edition.

Now here’s where it gets interesting. Pookie’s little world operates with the same logic that drives the stock market. Clear incentives lead to predictable behavior. Give her consistent rewards, and she’ll perform with the polish of a Broadway star. Change the system (skip her snack time or keep her outside when it drops below 50 degrees), and she’ll bring the whole operation to a squealing halt.

Corporations aren’t so different. Give executives stock options, and they’ll hustle to lift earnings. Reward employees for results, and suddenly everyone’s innovating like their jobs depend on it—because they do. Just as Pookie’s food bowl keeps her world turning, profit keeps the marketplace spinning. Both systems are powered by the same elegant law of nature: motivation follows reward.

The beauty of capitalism—and Pookie—is that neither requires moral speeches to function. They just need incentives that make sense. When reward matches effort, there is potential for everyone to win. Shareholders can grow wealthier. Consumers can get better products. And Pookie? She gets her snacks and plenty of blankets to stay warm. Not every year is a winner, not every investment works out and nobody gets a guaranteed straight line—but the logic of incentives is still the heartbeat of the whole thing.

At PYA Waltman Capital, we help clients invest and make life decisions using an efficient system with incentives that align from the client to the advisory team.

So, the next time someone tells you capitalism is complicated, just picture Pookie, warming under her bean bag, waiting to be bribed with a banana chip before gracing anyone with her presence. Pure system, pure motivation, pure brilliance.

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A New Book Highlights the African American Experience at Knoxville’s Historic Theater

The Bijou’s Second Balcony

Late last year, the nonprofit Knoxville History Project published a new book for the Bijou Theatre, The Second Balcony: The African American Experience at the Bijou Theatre. Researched and written by Jack Neely with the assistance of the Beck Cultural Exchange Center, this project is part of a coordinated effort by the theatre’s board and staff to honor the past of this historic theater that opened in 1909, but is connected to the Lamar House: the old, Gay Street-facing building that dates back to the early 1800s.

It might not be obvious to concertgoers, but the Bijou has two balconies. However, only the first balcony is open to the public; the second balcony, with its steep perspective, has been closed for more than 50 years. But when the Bijou opened in 1909, this higher balcony, accessible only by a separate

staircase, was the only place where African Americans were allowed to sit.

In the book’s foreword, Rev. Reneé Kesler, who serves as the executive director of the Beck Center, and a former Bijou board member, writes that “Black individuals were integral to the history and culture, contributing to every aspect of the building later known as the Lamar House, constructed in 1816, and the new addition, the Bijou, built in 1909, from laying its foundation to reaching the height of its second balcony.”

Irish immigrant and local merchant Thomas Humes, a prominent community member in the early 1800s, served as an

elder at First Presbyterian Church and sat on the city’s first Board of Aldermen. In 1815, he began construction of a new building project on the corner of Gay Street and Cumberland Avenue, but didn’t live to see it completed. However, we can reasonably assume that enslaved people helped build it. After Humes died, his widow, Margaret Russell Cowan, rented it to one Archibald Rhea, who opened a hotel there in 1817.

Throughout the ensuing decades, the building operated as a tavern or hotel and became known as one of the city’s finest hostelries, albeit with many names across the years: the Knoxville Hotel, Jackson’s Hotel, the Coleman House, the White House, City Hotel and more. The enduring name of the “Lamar House” honors a onetime investor from Atlanta, whose reputation Knoxvillians clearly respected, Gazaway Bugg Lamar.

During the Civil War, Confederate general Joseph Johnston held his headquarters here, and following occupation by Union troops in 1863, the building became a military hospital, one of several in the city. After being seriously injured on Kingston Pike, Union General William Sanders, died here.

After the conflict ended, several African American staffers are known to have lived and worked here, including porter James Mason, who later became the first Black

policeman on the city force, and Shadrack Carter, later the first Black postal carrier in Knoxville.

In 1872, right across the street from the Lamar House, Staub’s Opera House opened, and for decades remained one of Knoxville’s most prestigious entertainment venues. Although Black performers were only occasionally seen on stage during that era, Staub’s balconies could be reserved for African American audiences. A similar story would play out at the Bijou. Memphis-born baseball player and theater operator Jake Wells, with his Bijou Company, often sponsored shows at Staub’s as well as other Knoxville venues, including Chilhowee Park. After looking at several options, Wells finally decided on the Lamar House as the site for a new theater that would become the fifth in his chain of Bijou theaters across the South. The Knoxville Bijou Theatre opened in March 1909 during the Jim Crow era, when most public places were strictly segregated.   Like at Staub’s, African Americans would be admitted to the new Bijou Theatre, but only on the second balcony. And even then, sometimes only a few rows may have been reserved for them, as proved to be the case on opening night when a traveling Broadway play, Little Johnny Jones, played on March 8, 1909.

ABOUT KHP

This new book documents all the key theatrical stage shows, films and concerts featuring African American performers throughout the decades at the theater, up to the present day. One standout is Shuffle Along, an all-Black cast Broadway show in 1924. Also included is the Civil Rights era, when demonstrators lined up to ask a white ticket booth attendant for a ticket to see a movie, only to be repeatedly turned away. Interviews with Civil Rights leaders, including Theotis Robinson and the late Robert Booker, plus musician Sparky Rucker, poignantly inform the story. They each share memories of their first visits to the Bijou in their youth, when they came here to watch films during the 1940s and 1950s, when segregation was the norm.

The book also includes a fascinating survey of “Black Shows of the Post-Renovation Era,” after the theater was saved by forward-thinking preservationists (the effort led to the formation of the enduring Knox Heritage) including musicians like Howard Armstrong, Wynton Marsalis, Dizzy Gillespie and Rhiannon Giddens; legendary singers, including Sarah Vaughn and Mavis Staples; as well as contemporary acts such as André 3000, Big Freedia and Seun Kuti.

The Second Balcony can be purchased directly from the Bijou Theatre at KnoxBijou.org or KnoxvilleHistoryProject.org.

The educational nonprofit Knoxville History Project tells the city’s true stories, focusing on those that have not been previously told and those that connect the city to the world. Donations to support the work of KHP are always welcome and appreciated. Learn more at KnoxvilleHistoryProject.org

Dogwood Arts Festival Keeps Knoxville Blooming

CULTIVATING CREATIVITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN OUR LITTLE MAKER CITY

Celebrate spring in our Maker City with the 65th annual Dogwood Arts Festival. A beloved Knoxville tradition, the festival is renowned for showcasing the city's beautiful dogwood blooms, alongside hundreds of talented artists and local makers. With a 70-year legacy in East Tennessee, Dogwood Arts champions the art, culture and natural beauty of the region through arts advocacy, environmental stewardship and positive economic impact. Executive Director Sherry Jenkins explains how this remarkable event, recognized as one of the Top 10 Art Festivals by USA Today, continually invests in our community.

Q. HOW HAS THE DOGWOOD ARTS FESTIVAL DIRECTLY IMPACTED THE LOCAL COMMUNITY FINANCIALLY OR IMPACTED TOURIST IMPLICATIONS?

As one of the region’s oldest community-based arts organizations, Dogwood Arts serves as a trusted cultural anchor. Our festivals, exhibitions, and public art programs engage tens of thousands of residents and visitors annually, providing exposure to artists and musicians from East Tennessee, the broader region and beyond. These experiences contribute to downtown vitality while reinforcing a sense of belonging across the wider community we serve.

Q. HOW DOES DOGWOOD ARTS HELP THE LOCAL MAKER/ARTIST COMMUNITY?

Dogwood Arts is committed to helping sustain the region’s creative workforce. East Tennessee is home to a diverse population of professional, emerging and student artists, and we intentionally support each stage of artistic development. Professional artists participate in

the Dogwood Arts Festival and Art in Public Places Sculpture Program, while emerging artists gain visibility through murals, gallery exhibitions, performance opportunities and art markets. Through partnerships such as the Mayor’s Maker Council, we also advocate for policies that help artists and makers build sustainable livelihoods.

Investing in the next generation remains a core priority. Through programs such as Art Kits for Kids, Synergy, Chalk Walk, Epiphone Guitar Design and Creation Station activations, Dogwood Arts engages K–12 students in creative learning experiences that build confidence, curiosity and long-term connections to the arts. We embrace our responsibility to cultivate creativity as a public good and remain proud of our legacy as a unifying force for artists and communities across East Tennessee.

Our Maker Exchange space provides sustained economic opportunity for more than 115 regional artists by placing their work in a highly visible downtown location accessible 24/7. In addition to retail sales, the space functions as a community hub for workshops, live music and cultural programming.

In 2025 alone, we sold 167 pieces of local artwork, paid 115 musicians to perform at Tavern Notes and hosted 72 activations (live music, workshops and demos) at Maker Exchange.

Our expanding Art in Public Places program brings professional artwork into shared spaces where communities naturally gather. Since 2007, our rotating Sculpture Exhibition has featured artists from across the country, and we continue to extend installations beyond downtown Knoxville. Complementing this work, mural initiatives, from Strong Alley to the new SoKno Art Trail launching in 2026, celebrate place, elevate local artists and create lasting public assets through municipal partnerships.

“In 2025, we sold 167 pieces of local artwork, paid 115 musicians to perform at Tavern Notes and hosted 72 activations at Maker Exchange.”

“For more than seven decades, Dogwood Arts has played a central role in shaping East Tennessee’s cultural identity by ensuring that art is visible, accessible and valued in everyday life. Generations of Knoxvillians have invested their time, energy and finances in support of our mission…”

Q. HOW HAS THE FESTIVAL DIRECTLY IMPACTED THE LOCAL COMMUNITY CULTURALLY AND HELPED BUILD CIVIC PRIDE?

For more than seven decades, Dogwood Arts has played a central role in shaping East Tennessee’s cultural identity by ensuring that art is visible, accessible and valued in everyday life. Generations of Knoxvillians have invested their time, energy and finances in support of our mission, and that finely woven tapestry of connectivity across decades is what makes us uniquely Knoxville. Through our 20+ annual programs, Dogwood Arts advances our mission to promote and celebrate the art, culture and natural beauty of East Tennessee. These committed members of our community are irrevocably connected to our history as well as the future they are helping to build. Together, we are part of a shared local effort to increase access to the arts, support artists, strengthen communities and ensure creativity remains a vital public resource throughout East Tennessee. Today, we connect artists and communities through free, high-quality arts experiences in galleries, public parks, downtown streets, neighborhoods, schools and shared civic spaces. By meeting people where they are and keeping our events free, Dogwood Arts removes barriers to participation and invites Tennesseans and visitors to our area of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to engage meaningfully with the arts.

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SECOND HARVEST HOSTS PLANNED GIVING LUNCH AND LEARN

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Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee, along with the A.R. Johnson Legacy Society and PYA Waltman Capital, hosted a Planned Giving Lunch and Learn focused on the power of thoughtful philanthropy. The event brought guests together to discuss how strategic charitable giving helps organizations like Second Harvest build sustainable support networks, strengthen core services and respond quickly to emerging needs across East Tennessee, while continuing efforts to combat hunger throughout the region.

1. Participants learned how purposeful philanthropy and planned giving can create lasting support for Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee and its mission to fight hunger.

2. Kendra Floyd, Second Harvest Food Bank event coordinator and Kelly Henry, major gifts officer of Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

3. Eric Foster, CFP ®, CPA and Claire Kluth, CFP ®of PYA Waltman Capital presented information during the lunch and learn.

4. Attendees received informational packets outlining planned giving opportunities and the lasting impact of supporting Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee.

5. Director of Financial Planning Services at PYA Waltman Capital, Melissa Ballard, CFP®, outlined strategies in thoughtful planned giving.

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Pellissippi State Community College, Blount County Campus, Hosts International Lunch

Future Chefs and Hospitality

Professionals Curated a Global Luncheon, Blending Culinary Artistry With Polished Service

Pellissippi State Community College, Blount County Campus, offers professional degrees in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Programs in a stateof-the-art facility in the Ruth & Steve West Workforce Development Center. Culinary professionals and community members enjoyed an International lunch on Feb. 12. The meal was prepared and served by culinary and hospitality students under the guidance of Chef Ben Cummings, Culinary Arts Department Head and Culinary Arts Assistant Professor, Joseph Blauvelt, Associate Professor of Hospitality, Holly Martin, and Director of Culinary Support, Soyona Shoemaker-Groover. More information about this thriving program at: PSTCC.edu/academics/ areas-of-study/culinary/

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1. Pictured L-R: Chef Ben Cummings, Eric Hill, Annalee Kincaid, Anna Jefson, Bell Cummings, Luke Allen and Lincoln Steele.

2. Guests enjoyed Salmon Onigiri with sushi rice, steamed salmon, sriracha mayo, sesame and roasted nori.

3. The international menu included Tonkotsu Raman, prepared with pork and chicken broth, chashu pork, peas, scallion ajitama soy egg, roasted nori, toasted chilli oil and wheat noodles.

4. L-R: Co-Founder of AOA Spirits, Roy Milner, with Owner of Casual Pint, Maryville, Tim Signer

5. L-R: Darrell Benton (Benton’s Smoky Mountain Cured Hams) with the Culinary Arts Department Head and the Culinary Arts Assistant Professor, Joseph Blauvelt

6. Guests assembled in the Ruth & Steve West Workforce Development Center dining hall.

7. L-R: Tina Rhea, Adrian Jones, Pellissippi State Community College, Blount County Campus Dean, Anna Graham, Andrea Pope and Christine Clanton

KNOXVILLE CITY LIFESTYLE LAUNCH PARTY RAISES FUNDS

FOR KNOXVILLE CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Knoxville City Lifestyle (formerly West Knoxville Lifestyle) celebrated its new name with a launch party and silent auction fundraiser for Knoxville Children’s Theatre on Feb. 26, at the Emporium Center. Guests enjoyed an evening of community, culture and live jazz from singer Brent Thompson and pianist Sam Adams.

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1. Guests filled the Emporium Center, enjoying cocktails courtesy of Company Distilling, delicious bites from Nama Izakaya, live jazz and a lively evening of community celebration.

2. Publishers Marc Rochelson and Amy Campbell, along with the team, toasted the launch of Knoxville City Lifestyle alongside the Big Slate Media team, whose vision guided the rebrand.

L-R: Taylor Izzo, Victoria Johnson, Jonathan Halley, Jess Gutman, Amy Campbell and Marc Rochelson.

3. Artist A. Robert Tino with his wife and business partner, Mary John Tino, donated artwork for the silent auction. L-R: Robert A. Tino, Senior Writer for Knoxville City Lifestyle, Patti Broyles, and Mary John Tino.

4. Knoxville Children’s Theatre Executive Director Sien Moon shared the impact the theatre has on students and the community.

5. Supportive friends and partners joined the fun. L-R: Robin Easter, Caroline King, Amy Campbell, Maggie Kaylen,  Co-Owner of Always in Bloom, Leonard Palladino, Tinah Utsman and Patti Broyles.

6. Executive Director, Knoxville Museum of Art, Steve Matijcio, with Anita and Maija Matijcio

7.  Benny Smith, WDVX, and photographer Tina Utsman

8. Vocalist Brent Thompson and pianist Sam Adams energized the evening with favorite jazz standards.

9. Two Knoxville City Lifestyle team members: Senior Writer Patti Broyles and Chelsea Babin, editorial coordinator and owner of Chelsea Babin Photography

10. Heather Anne Thomas, co-owner of Beal Thomas Photography and Hospitality and Brand Manager, Gallaher Plastic Surgery, celebrated the evening with her daughter, Daphne.

11. Entrepreneurs and Co-Owners of Pro-Clean Group, Chandler Ogden and Brandon Rhodes  12. Erin Slocum and Brent Thompson

13. L-R: Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital Gift Officer, Callie Hodge; Will Hodge from The Trust Company; and Principal, Partner and COO of MoxCar, Scott Bird

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INGREDIENTS:

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Head upstairs to The Maple Room cocktail lounge where you’ll find multiple seating areas, life-sized board games, a furnished patio, and unique craft cocktails. Wherever you land, savor our fresh, made-from-scratch menu—served at the lanes, bar, and in our cozy lounges.

SETTING THE STAGE

Redefining MVP: TIM TEBOW’S LIFE BEYOND FOOTBALL

An exclusive Q&A with City Lifestyle

ARTICLE BY ANGELA BROOCKERD

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From championship trophies to global humanitarian impact, Tim Tebow’s journey has defied every standard playbook. In an exclusive conversation for the Share the Lifestyle podcast, Tebow pulls back the curtain on the moments that truly defined him, from a humbling middle school church retreat to the life-altering shift of fatherhood. This isn’t just a look back at a career; it’s an invitation into the heart of a man driven by purpose. Read the highlights below, then join us for the full, unfiltered experience by scanning the QR code at the end.

Q: WE ALL KNOW YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD, BUT TELL US ABOUT THE CURL CONTEST.

A: I was competing for my future high school team (my brother’s team), and I pushed myself way past what was smart. I ended up collapsing and needing medical attention. But what stayed with me wasn’t the pain, it was the lesson. Would I be willing to do something that others aren’t? For much of my life, I strived to bring my best for a game, but I hope that I can say at the end of my life I was willing to do that for things that actually matter.

Q: YOU’VE ACHIEVED SO MUCH IN SPORTS. WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT NOW?

A: Becoming a dad. Nothing compares. From the moment I knew my wife was pregnant, I felt a new depth of love for our child, but when you bring your baby home, the responsibility hits you like nothing else. Suddenly, everything you see, every decision you make, you’re asking, “Is this corner too sharp? What happens if she reaches that drawer?” It changes how you see the world and how you see other people.

Q: YOU’VE SPOKEN OPENLY ABOUT DISAPPOINTMENT, ESPECIALLY AROUND FOOTBALL. HOW DID THAT SEASON OF LIFE SHAPE YOU?

A: I talked a lot about that very thing in my book Shaken . We all go through moments where our faith in our abilities and purpose feels rattled, but I believe it’s often in those storms when God can show us who we could become.

Q: YOU TALK A LOT ABOUT COMPARISON CULTURE. WHY DO YOU BELIEVE COMPARISON HAS BECOME SUCH A TRAP TODAY?

A: Because we’re comparing our real, everyday lives to someone else’s highlight reel. Social media shows people’s “best day,” often filtered and staged, and then we measure our reality against that. There’s a reason filters are so popular—it’s not real. We end up scrolling through images that don’t tell the full story, and without realizing it, comparison starts to steal our joy and our gratitude.

“We’re comparing our real, everyday lives to someone else’s highlight reel... comparison starts to steal our joy.”

Q: YOUR FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON THE “MOST VULNERABLE.” WHERE DID THAT CALLING BEGIN?

A: When I was 15, I met a boy in the Philippines who was treated as a throwaway because he was born with physical differences. That moment changed me. I realized God was calling me to pursue a different kind of MVP, not “Most Valuable Player,” but “Most Vulnerable People.”

Q: FINALLY, WHAT’S ONE THING PEOPLE MIGHT BE SURPRISED TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?

A: I have some weird coffee habits, which include protein powder, collagen, and cream all mixed together. I love golf dates with my wife. And every night, I bring snacks to bed to share with our dogs. It brings me more joy than it probably should.

This conversation barely scratches the surface. Tim goes deeper into the moments that rattled him, the joys of fatherhood, and one story he has never shared publicly until now. Scan the QR code for the full, exclusive City Lifestyle interview on Share the Lifestyle Podcast.

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APRIL 6TH

Easter Sunrise Service

Knoxville Botanical Gardens | 7:00 AM

All are welcome to the annual Easter Sunrise Service on the LeConte Meadow. Join neighbors and friends to experience the sunrise over the mountains and hear from local spiritual leaders and pastors. KnoxGarden.org

APRIL 8TH

The Breath of the Wild

Knoxville Museum of Art | 7:00 PM

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra concludes the Merchant & Gould Concertmaster and Friends Series season with Tchaikovsky’s bouncing Valse Scherzo and a re-imagined orchestration of the iconic The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild theme, April 8 & 9; tickets: KnoxvilleSymphony.com

APRIL 9TH

Dusk in the Dogwoods: A Garden Parlor Party

Mabry Hazen House | 6:00 PM

Join us for our third annual spring party and fundraiser scheduled from 6-9 p.m. on April 9, with a rain date of April 16. We'll have vintage decor on the lawn, live music, specialty cocktails, heavy hors d'oeuvres and more. Tickets and info: MabryHazen.com

APRIL 10TH

KCT Presents Sticky Business

Knoxville Children’s Theatre | 7:00 PM

Sticky Business is a comedic retelling of the classic children’s tale, Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Shows will be on the weekends during April at 7 p.m., and tickets are available online at KnoxvilleChildrensTheatre.com

APRIL 11TH

Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk

Market Square | 8:00 AM

The annual Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk will be held in downtown Knoxville on Market Square from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Chalk Walk features over 300 artists and collaborative teams working on-site to complete their artwork. DogwoodArts.com/ChalkWalk.

APRIL 16TH

Midori Plays Beethoven

Tennessee Theatre | 7:30 PM

The Knoxville Symphony showcases Richard Strauss’ brilliant Don Juan in April. Musical legend Midori returns to Knoxville after 15 years to perform Beethoven’s lyrical Violin Concerto. Tickets: KnoxvilleSymphony.com

Love & Legacy: The Truth About Leaving Your Spouse Protected

Many people believe that marriage alone guarantees that a surviving spouse will be protected. In reality, without updated legal documents, title on assets, and beneficiary designations, even the most devoted spouse can face unnecessary obstacles at the worst possible time.

A will dra ed before marriage may no longer reflect your intent and, in some cases, may not fully protect your spouse. While state law may provide certain rights for surviving spouses, relying on default rules can cause delays, disputes, and unintended consequences, particularly in blended families or second marriages.

Beneficiary designations on assets such as life insurance, retirement accounts, annuities, and bank accounts are equally important. ese designations control who receives the asset, regardless of what a will directs. Without updates, the accounts may unintentionally go to another person or the probated estate.

Finally, the title of real property ma ers. Title determines whether your spouse automatically becomes the owners, must go through probate, or face potential challenges from heirs or creditors.

Protecting your spouse is not about one document. It is about updating legal documents and beneficiary designations as well as proper asset titling working together to create real security. oughtful planning is how love becomes protection, and how a legacy is preserved with clarity and care.

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APRIL 17TH

Hats in Bloom

Knoxville Botanical Gardens | 10:30 AM

Hats In Bloom is a spring brunch fundraiser for the gardens that invites guests to wear their best floral fascinator or purchase a designer hat from milliner Patricia Frankum. More info at KnoxGarden.org.

APRIL 18TH

Puppy Yoga Fundraiser

623 N. Campbell Station Road | 12:30 PM

Join Blue Ridge Yoga for Puppy Yoga, a fun fundraiser supporting the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley. Enjoy a gentle yoga session with playful, adoptable puppies roaming the studio, ensuring lots of cuddles and giggles. A heartwarming experience guaranteed to leave your heart full. YogaKnoxvilleTN.com.

APRIL 18TH

Rossini Festival International Street Fair

Downtown Knoxville | 10:00 AM

Knoxville’s biggest celebration of arts, culture and community returns! The Rossini Festival International Street Fair, April 18-19, transforms downtown Knoxville into a European-style street party with two full days of music, food, art and family fun. KnoxvilleOpera.com.

APRIL 18TH

Truck Trek

2710 Byington Solway Road | 8:00 AM

This family-friendly event lets children and adults explore community vehicles, honk horns and meet operators. Funds raised by Truck Trek support the Junior League of Knoxville's mission: promoting voluntary service, developing women's potential and improving the community. Knoxville.JL.org.

APRIL 25TH

Moving Day Knoxville - Parkinson's Foundation

11549 Snyder Road | 9:00 AM

Join the community to honor those living with Parkinson’s, raise awareness and support the vital work of the Parkinson’s Foundation. Moving Day is a celebration of the power of movement—proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms. MovingDayWalk.org

MAY 2ND

Knoxville Book Festival

Knoxville Convention Center | 10:00 AM

Knoxville Book Festival, May 2-3, is a full weekend celebrating books, authors and creativity. With panels, workshops, signings, shopping and interactive experiences happening throughout the day, there’s always something to explore at your own pace. KnoxvilleBookFestival.com

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