Come downtown to Porkin in the Park this Friday and Saturday

The 3^rd annual Porkin in the Park is Friday and Saturday, July 9th and 10th at Strawberry alley. Downtown Clarksville will be filled with the smell of slow hickory smoked barbeque and the sounds of live music. Clarksville Kiwanis Club is hosting its third annual Kansas City Barbeque Society’s Porkin in the Park State Championship Contest presented by Bud Light. Teams from all over the eastern United States will be competing for $6,500 in prize money in five categories, chicken, pulled pork bbq, brisket, ribs, and dessert. Don’t worry; there will be plenty of championship barbeque for sale so come hungry.

The event is free and open to the public. In addition to the food, there’s live music both nights beginning at 6:00pm. Mike Robinson will kick things off Friday followed by Les Kerr and the Bayou Band. Saturday night Southern Comfort will open for The Beagles. There’s a kid’s zone both days for the little ones with inflatables.

Porkin’ in the Park this Friday and Saturday

Friday and Saturday, July 9th and 10th downtown Clarksville will be filled with the smell of slow hickory smoked barbeque and the sounds of live music. Clarksville Kiwanis Club is hosting its third annual Kansas City Barbeque Society’s Porkin in the Park State Championship Contest presented by Bud Light. Teams from all over the eastern United States will be competing for $6,500 in prize money in five categories, chicken, pulled pork bbq, brisket, ribs, and dessert.

Don’t worry; there will be plenty of championship barbeque for sale so come hungry. [Read more]

Bud Willis Booksigning – Part 2

Bud Willis was at the Blackhorse Pub and Brewery on Franklin Street in Historic Downtown Clarksville from 3:00pm-6:00pm on Tuesday December 8th to speak, and sign copies of his recently published book, Bluestocking.

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Bud Willis Booksigning – Part 1

Bud Willis was at the Blackhorse Pub and Brewery on Franklin Street in Historic Downtown Clarksville from 3:00pm-6:00pm on Tuesday December 8th to speak, and sign copies of his recently published book, Bluestocking.

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Jammin’ in Alley to feature Cumberland Jazz Project

The August installment of the Jammin’ in the Alley concert series will take place Friday, August 21, on Strawberry Alley in downtown Clarksville.

This month’s free concert starts at 7 p.m. and features the Cumberland Jazz Project.

Downtown restaurants will offer outdoor dining to Jammin’ in the Alley patrons. So, don’t worry about making time for dinner before the show. Grab a seat and a bite to eat while enjoying live music.

Jammin’ in the Alley takes place the third Friday of every month through October.

Strawberry Alley will be closed to through traffic in front of City Hall starting at 1 p.m. on the day of the event. US Bank’s drive-through and City Hall parking lots will be accessible.

For more information, call 645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com

Downtown Art Walk on Thursday July 2nd

You’re invited to join the merchants of Historic Downtown Clarksville for The monthly Art Walk, on July 2nd from 5 – 8 p.m. Paige King from Hodgepodge sent us this information about July’s artistic extravaganza.

Visions Metaphysical Boutique will host Deborah Raleigh-Chandler, oils–impressionistic, still life; Afton Chandler, acrylics–modern, impressionistic; Amanda Harrison, acrylics–modern, impressionistic (some new pieces); Linda Cain, handcrafted sterling silver & gemstone jewelry (some new pieces).

The Roxy Regional Theatre–Clarksville’s Center for Arts and Education, will host the work of Beverly Parker Riggins in the Peg Harvill Gallery. The subject matter includes architecture from historic downtown Clarksville. They are large digital prints from manipulated polaroid transfer images. For the performing arts, enjoy Disney’s Mulan, Jr. playing at 6pm and tickets for the hit musical RENT will be on sale in the lobby. [Read more]