Clarksville author Toni Aleo will be at Hastings Saturday, May 18th
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, May 18th, Clarksville based author Toni Aleo will be signing print-on-demand versions of her books at Hastings from 1:00pm until 3:00pm.
Toni Aleo is a publishing dream. Toni started out as a self-published author of three hockey romances; “Trying To Score”, “Taking Shots”, and “Empty Net”, centered around the fictional Nashville Assassins hockey team.
Toni Aleo
Roxy Regional Theatre to Launch 31st Season with Monty Python’s “Spamalot”
Clarksville, TN – At a soirée last Tuesday evening at the home of arts supporters Mark and Ricki Holleman, the Roxy Regional Theatre, Clarksville’s oldest live theatre and only professional theatre, unveiled its 31st Anniversary Season.
Under the direction of Tom Thayer, executive director, and John McDonald, artistic director, the theatre will launch the new season on September 13th with the Tony Award-winning musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” — Monty Python’s Spamalot. [Read more]
The Roxy Regional Theatre takes you under the sea with Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” May 17th-June 1st
Clarksville, TN – Go “under the sea” this summer with the Roxy Regional School of the Arts in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.”, opening Friday, May 17th, at 6:00pm.
Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film, “The Little Mermaid Jr.” tells the story of the beautiful young mermaid Ariel (Ashley Knowles), who longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above.
But first, she’ll have to defy her father King Triton (Tristan Sartor), make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula (Sidney McCarty), and convince Prince Eric (Truman Jepson) that she’s the girl with the enchanting voice.
“The Little Mermaid Jr.” at the Roxy Regional Theatre starting May 17th.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces new date for Warrior Week Picnic
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Warrior Week Picnic including the Tobacco Stick Softball Game and the Car, Truck and Bike Show has been rescheduled for June 22nd, 2013 at Heritage Park.
Families having fun at last year’s Military Appreciation Day Picnic.
Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department holds First Annual Cornhole Tournament at Hilltop Super Market
Montgomery County, TN – On Saturday, May 11th, the Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department held their First Annual Cornhole Tournament.
It began at 8:00am at Hilltop Super Market, located at 400 Highway 149, during Hilltop’s BBQ Cook-Off.
(L to R) Jimmy McGuffin (from Frankfort, KY) and Michael Ratcliffe (from Lawrenceburg, KY) won the Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department Cornhole Tournament.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for May 12th, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include:
- National Kids in Parks Day
- Clarksville Downtown Market to Open May 18th
- Summer Pool Passes
- Civil War Summer Camp
- Zumba Returns to the Crow Center
Get your Summer Pool Passes at Clarksville Parks and Recreation
Clarksville Fishermen Win APSU Governors Bass Tournament
Paris Landing, TN - The team of Larry Ethridge and Steve Richerson, of Clarksville, were declared the winners of the 19th Annual Governors Bass Tournament, held Saturday, at Kentucky Lake, with launching occurring from Paris Landing State Park.
A total of 282 boats were registered for $13,000 in prize money.
Larry Ethridge and Steve Richerson win 19th Annual Governors Bass Tournament. (Courtesy: Austin Peay Sports Information)
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is May 15th, 2013
The 110th meeting
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Gateway Hospital. This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall.
The meeting begins at 7:00pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed.
Topic: “Johnsonville, TN: The End of the Line, November 4th, 1864”
Federal Camp at Johnsonville, TN
Customs House Museum to host Carvings, Castings, and Constructions by Mike Andrews
Clarksville, TN – Hundred-year old patterns of wheels, squares, stars, and waves merge into beautiful assemblages of wood and steel. These, along side Mike Andrews’ more widely known works of art fill the Crouch gallery of the Customs House Museum on May 17th.
Artist Mike Andrews has been creating art for more than two decades out of limestone, wood, and metal. More recently, he has produced large, wall installations comprised of patterns belonging to the Clarksville Foundry.
Artist Mike Andrews has been creating art for more than two decades out of limestone, wood, and metal. Carvings, Castings, and Constructions will be on exhibit through August 31st.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to participate in APSU Reading Program “The Peay Read”
Clarksville, TN – The Peay Read is APSU’s collaborative reading program that chooses one title each year to be read by incoming freshman — with the author of the book coming to campus to speak in September.
The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library will be participating in the Peay Read this year by supplying 20 copies of this year’s title, “Saints at the River” in a display near the circulation desk. Library patrons are invited to read the book and attend the Peay Read event keynote speech by the author. [Read more]
