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Rediscover Your Childhood with You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown at the Roxy Regional Theatre

March 12, 2024

Clarskville's Roxy Regional TheatreClarksville, TN – Rediscover Your Childhood at the Roxy Regional Theatre this weekend with a feel-good, family-friendly musical!  Sure to delight the young and the young at heart, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown opens this Thursday, March 14th, 2024, at 7:00pm.

Based on Charles M. Schulz’s beloved comic strip, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown explores life through the eyes of the Peanuts gang as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes, and celebrate the joy of friendship.

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Clarksville’s Customs House Museum February 2024 Exhibits, Activities

January 19, 2024

Customs House Museum & Cultural CenterClarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in Historic Downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science, and history.

Some of the events in January at the Museum include Jacob Lawrence: Tonya Fleming: Up Close Far Away, Ayana Ross: The Lessons I Leave You, From Here to There: Presented by Google, African Americans & the Arts: Celebrating Black History Month, Champagne & Chocolate, Sunday Studio: Painting with Sarah Spillers.

Customs House Museum Exhibits

Tonya Fleming: Up Close Far Away    
February 1st – April 28th | Harvill Gallery      

Photographer Tonya Fleming presents a series of scenic landscapes, tying together the physical distance among the images with the emotional distance felt in each work.

Rising Voices 3: The Bennett Prize for Women Figurative Realist Painters
February 7th – April 21st | Kimbrough Gallery   

The $50,000 Bennett Prize is awarded biennially to a woman fine art painter whose principal artistic focus is figurative painting in a primarily realistic style. Rising Voices 3 is comprised of paintings by the 2023 Bennett Prize finalists, including Prize winner Shiqing Deng.

Ayana Ross: The Lessons I Leave You
February 7th – April 21st | Jostens Gallery   

Ayana Ross collects stories. For inspiration, she draws from family, current events, history, art, her experiences growing up in the American South, and Biblical stories viewed through a contemporary lens. Touching on universal themes, Ross’ paintings offer an opening for viewers to find themselves and their own experiences. Ross was the recipient of the 2021 Bennett Prize.


From Here to There: Presented by Google
February 8th – April 24th | Orgain & Bruner Galleries   

How do we move things on land, sea and ai? Through 10 hands-on interactive exhibit stations that include a hovercraft chair, a canal lock system, pneumatic air tubes, pulleys, levers and hydraulics, guests can learn more about the science of how we get from here to there.

From Here to There is a traveling exhibit developed by the Rochester Museum & Science Center of Rochester, NY and the Sciencenter of Ithaca, NY and is funded locally by a Google Data Center Community Grant.

Red Grooms: Selected Works from the Caldwell Collection      
Through February 11th | Memory Lane     

Born in Nashville in 1937, Red Grooms stands among Tennessee’s cultural icons. A performance artist, filmmaker, printmaker and cartoonist, he is best known for colorful pop art that captures both the grotesqueness and humor of everyday life.

His art is featured in the collections of more than 35 museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art in Nashville, the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Knoxville Museum of Art.


This exhibit features paintings and paper sculptures, and is produced in partnership with the West Tennessee Regional Art Center with contributions from the Discovery Park of America.     

African Americans & the Arts: Celebrating Black History Month
Through March 17th | Lobby

The Black History Month theme for 2024 highlights the many impacts Black Americans have had on visual arts, music, cultural movements, and more. Experience the works of local artists through a diverse variety of mediums and subjects. 

Anne K. Beyer & Wyatt Severs: Inhabit 
Through March 24th | Crouch Gallery      

Ceramicist Anne Beyer and wood artist Wyatt Severs bring together a new collection of furniture, vessels and more intimate pieces that can be found in the space we inhabit. “We create our home and make it ours with the objects that we choose to live with, and that in turn gives us agency for how we want to inhabit our home.” 

Museum Events     

First Thursday Art Walk     
February 1st | 5:00pm – 8:00pm    
Free to the public    

Mark your calendars for February’s Art Walk! The Museum offers free admission during First Thursday Art Walk from 5:00pm – 8:00pm.   


Champagne & Chocolate 
February 2nd | 6:00pm – 9:00pm 
$75.00 tickets 

The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center is kicking off our 40th anniversary with our premier winter fundraiser. Invite your date or a group of friends to this evening soiree and indulge in a selection of savory and sweet bites, and of course, champagne & chocolate!

Place your bids in the silent auction packed with unique art pieces and donated items perfect for a Valentine’s Day gift for your love. Live music, as well as wine and whiskey pull, will add to the fun of the night! Tickets are on sale now at customshousemuseum.org.

Museum Programs    

Sundays at 3:00 

A Conversation with the Director and Cast of Thoughts of a Colored Man
February 4th | 3:00pm | Turner Auditorium 
Free to the public; does not include Museum admission 

The February installment of our Sundays at 3:00 lecture series welcomes the director and cast members of the upcoming Roxy Regional Theatre production of Thoughts of a Colored Man. Through the storytelling style of SLAM narrative, Thoughts of a Colored Man is a daringly universal new play celebrating the hopes, ambitions, joys and triumphs of Black men in a world that often refuses to hear them.
 
Join director Deontè Warren as he leads the conversation through questions with the actors about their characters, as well as their own personal challenges and hopes as Black men and artists. Thoughts of a Colored Man runs at the Roxy Regional Theatre February 8-24.

Storytime & Craft: Celebrating Black History Month
February 1st | 10:30am | All ages, with adult     
Free with membership or paid admission | Family Art Studio 

Join us in celebrating Black History Month and learn about the uplifting story of Mae Jemison, the first African American woman in space, and Jean-Michel Basquiat, a groundbreaking young artist whose creativity knew no bounds. Afterwards, kids will have a blast creating their very own spaceships to take home.

*All parents are expected to participate with and supervise their children.     

Storytime & Craft: Presidents’ Day
February 16th | 10:30am | All ages, with adult    
Free with membership or paid admission | Family Art Studio 

Immerse your little ones in the world of presidential tales as we read Presidents’ Day by Anne Rockwell and Go to Bed, Ted! by Shirin Yim Bridges. After storytime, get ready for a hands-on creative experience with a shaving cream art craft activity.

*All parents are expected to participate with and supervise their children.     


Sunday Studio: Painting with Sarah Spillers 
February 18th | Third Sunday of each month | 2:00pm & 3:30pm 
Free, with registration required; does not include Museum admission 

Introducing a new workshop series for adults in partnership with APSU’s Community School of the Arts! This month, we’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with a work of art perfect for couples or groups of friends.

Whether you are a beginner or have painting experience, this workshop is designed to help you develop your skills and express your creativity. This workshop is free and all materials are included, but registration is required. For ages 16+. 

Registration opens January 22nd at customshousemuseum.org

Family Art Saturday: Abstract Smush Art
February 24th | 10:00am – 12:00pm & 2:00– 4:00pm | Ages 3+, with adult     
Free with membership or paid admission | Family Art Studio 

Get ready for a Family Art Saturday that promises a messy and marvelous adventure in creativity! Join us for an exciting smush art activity that’s perfect for all ages. Unleash your artistic side as you experiment with colors, textures and shapes through the delightful process of smushing.

*All parents are expected to participate with and supervise their children.     


Homeschool Fieldtrip Day  
February 6th, March 5th, April 2nd | 10:30am | All ages, with adult
Free for Museum members; $3.00 per student and $5.00 per adult for nonmembers  

Every semester, local homeschool groups are invited to experience an unforgettable day of exploration and learning. For more information on how to register, contact Curator of Education Stephanie Stafford at stephanie@customshousemuseum.org

To register for the Homeschool Art Class click here.

F&M Bank Huff & Puff Express Model Trains
Exhibit open daily | Trains run Sundays 1:00pm – 4:00pm, Wednesdays 10:00am – 12:00pm, Fridays 10:00am – 12:00pm and the last Saturday of each month 1:00pm – 4:00pm     

Our model train exhibit is open daily, and themes change every season – so stick around, because you never know what they’ll have in store.   

Seasons: The Museum Store     

Jewelry Sale
Offer expires February 30th, 2024 

Treat your loved one (or yourself!) to unique, handcrafted jewelry pieces from Seasons: The Museum Store. All jewelry is 15% off; members receive 25% off.

No other discounts apply.  


Holiday Schedule 

Presidents’ Day 
The Museum will be closed on Presidents’ Day (2/19).

About the Customs House Museum

Customs House Museum and Cultural CenterLocated in the heart of Historic Downtown Clarksville, Tennessee, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is the state’s second-largest general interest museum with over 35,000 square feet of exhibit space and houses hands-on activities and special events. Membership and admission information can be found at customshousemuseum.org.  

Regular museum hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday through Saturday and 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Sundays. Adult admission is $12.00 (18-64). Senior Citizens (65+), Adult Military, CMCSS Teachers, and College Students are $9.00. Children ages 3 to 17 are $5.00, and children 2 years or younger and Museum members are free. 

The Customs House Museum is located at 200 South Second Street. For more information, call 931.648.5780 or visit their website at www.customshousemuseum.org

F&M Bank announces Becca Marchman as New Head of Retail Banking

December 5, 2023

F&M BankClarksville, TN – F&M Bank announced today that Becca Marchman has joined the company as Head of Retail Banking. She oversees F&M’s network of retail branches, customer growth and retention, consumer lending, business development, and employee coaching.

With more than 16 years in the financial services industry and a deep knowledge of retail banking, Marchman joined F&M to fully utilize her expertise and talent. Her proficiencies include developing programs and strategies to decrease retail turnover, engaging new hires, and ensuring appropriate communication to deliver strategic initiatives and effectively measure their execution.

F&M Bank's Becca Marchman

F&M Bank’s Becca Marchman

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SpiritFest 2023 to be held Saturday, December 2nd

December 1, 2023

SpiritfestClarksville, TN – On Saturday, December 2nd, Spiritfest 2023 will be held in downtown Clarksville from 2:00pm to 4:30pm. Come to the corner of Third Street and Main Street for holiday festivities!

At the Downtown Commons (215 Legion Street), there will be live music, Santa Claus, kids’ activities, and food trucks. At 4:30pm, Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden will light the Christmas Tree.

Warm up inside Trinity’s Parish Hall (317 Franklin Street) with cookies and hot chocolate.

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Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade set for this Saturday, December 2nd

November 29, 2023

Clarksville Parks and Recreation DepartmentClarksville, TN – The annual Lighted Christmas Parade, jointly presented by the Clarksville and Recreation Department and Montgomery County, will be held on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, at 5:00pm.

The parade route will begin on Eighth Street on the Austin Peay State University campus. The parade will progress from Eighth Street to College Street and then to University Avenue.

From there, the parade will proceed around Public Square, the Historic Courthouse, and back to Franklin Street. The route will turn from Franklin onto Eighth Street and then return to the APSU Campus.

Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade

Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade

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Gateway Chamber Orchestra Unveils a Spellbinding Rendition of The Nutcracker

November 28, 2023

Gateway Chamber OrchestraClarksville, TN – The Gateway Chamber Orchestra (GCO) is proud to announce an extraordinary production of the timeless holiday classic, The Nutcracker, showcasing a mesmerizing blend of musical styles.

Set against the backdrop of the Mabry Concert Hall at Austin Peay State University (APSU), this extraordinary concert on December 9th and 10th, 2023, promises a night of transcendent music, pushing the boundaries of tradition while celebrating this holiday classic.

Gateway Chamber Orchestra "The Nutcracker". (Mark Haynes, Clarksville Online)

Gateway Chamber Orchestra “The Nutcracker”. (Mark Haynes, Clarksville Online)

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Red River Breeze presents “Make a Joyful Noise!” holiday concert at the Roxy Regional Theatre, December 10 th

November 27, 2023

Clarskville's Roxy Regional TheatreClarksville, TN – In what has become an annual holiday tradition, Clarksville’s own acoustic Celtic band is bringing their unique brand of Christmas cheer to the corner of Franklin and First in historic downtown Clarksville for the eighth year.

Performing traditional holiday tunes and carols with a Celtic flair, Red River Breeze will present “Make a Joyful Noise!” at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Sunday, December 10th, 2023, at 2:00pm.

Tickets are already going quickly for this much-anticipated follow-up to the group’s previous concerts at the Roxy, which have consistently sold out. 

Red River Breeze

Red River Breez

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Veterans Day Variety Show at the Roxy Regional Theatre features illusions, comedy and juggling on November 11th

October 26, 2023

Clarskville's Roxy Regional TheatreClarksville, TN – This Veterans Day, prepare to be amazed by an extraordinary evening filled with jaw-dropping illusions, laughter-inducing comedy, and mind-boggling juggling acts, all in honor of our brave service members.

Host Jeff Bornstein is bringing together an incredible lineup of world-class performers for the Veterans Day Variety Show at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Saturday, November 11th, at 7:00pm, with free admission for active duty military and veterans.

This family-friendly show, appropriate for ages 10 and up, will feature mind-bending illusions and jaw-dropping tricks by, among others, world-renowned magician Kevin King and juggling extraordinaire Scott Cantrell.

Magician Kevin King and juggler Scott Cantrell are among the talented lineup for the Veterans Day Variety Show at the Roxy Regional Theatre

Magician Kevin King and juggler Scott Cantrell are among the talented lineup for the Veterans Day Variety Show at the Roxy Regional Theatre

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Discover Clarksville’s Food Scene with Hell’s Kitchen Champion Alex Belew

October 19, 2023

Visit Clarksville TennesseeClarksville, TN – Hell’s Kitchen Season 21 Winner Alex Belew recently worked with Visit Clarksville to help promote the city’s “surprising” culinary scene.

Featured in a series of videos for Visit Clarksville’s YouTube and Instagram channels, Belew is a Murfreesboro resident whose wife attended Austin Peay State University.

Alex Belew at Dock 17

Alex Belew at Dock 17

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The Last Ride: Austin Peay State University’s final Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert to be held October 27th

October 16, 2023

Austin Peay State University - APSUClarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) iconic Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert has been selling out shows and shaping seasonal traditions for decades, and this year, the ensemble is bringing the community along for one last ride.

The 39th and final Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert will feature back-to-back performances on Friday, October 27th at 6:00pm and 8:00pm in the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall. Admission is $5.00 or two cans of food donated to Loaves and Fishes.

Austin Peay State Univeristy's David Steinquest, professor of percussion, during the 2022 Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert. (APSU)

Austin Peay State Univeristy’s David Steinquest, professor of percussion, during the 2022 Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert. (APSU)

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