Rediscover the true meaning of Christmas with “A Christmas Carol” with your family at the Roxy Regional Theatre
The Roxy Regional Theatre is currently staging their musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol.” The play was adapted for the stage by John McDonald, and directed by Tom Thayer. The production opened to a packed audience on Friday night.
The show features Ryan Bowie, Travis Kendrick, Lisa MacAfee, Jackie Ostick, Collin Smith, Kendall Anne Thompson, and Nate Washburn, along with a rotating cast of thirty-four local youth portraying the Cratchit family children.
Ebenezer Scrooge is confronted by the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley
The Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen
Market Commentary by Scott J. Brown, Ph.D., Chief Economist
Scott J. Brown Ph.D., Chief Economist Raymond James Investment Services
The economic data were mixed. Real GDP growth for the third quarter was revised to a 2.5% annual rate (vs. +2.0% in the advance estimate), reflecting upward revisions to consumer spending (now at a 2.8% pace), exports, and state and local government spending. Inventory growth was revised lower, still at an unsustainable pace (implying an expected drag on GDP growth in Q410). Personal income and spending were moderately strong in October. The PCE Price Index ex-food & energy was flat, up just 0.9% year-over-year.
October home sales figures disappointed. Factory orders, normally choppy from month-to-month, fell sharply (one month does not a trend make, but this bears watching closely over the near term). Consumer sentiment improved in the full-month reading for November (still very low). No surprise, the minutes of the November 2-3 FOMC policy meeting showed some difference of opinion among senior Fed officials regarding the Fed’s asset purchase program. Fed officials revised lower their forecasts of growth in 2011, with lackluster improvement in the unemployment rate (a central tendency forecast of 8.9% to 9.1% in Q411). Weekly claims for state unemployment insurance benefits fell sharply – these figures are often very choppy during this time of year, but the underlying trend may be coming down. [Read more]
Preview “A Christmas Carol” at the Roxy Regional Theatre
This rollicking holiday morsel will sweeten your taste buds and warm even the hardest of hearts. Ebenezer Scrooge meets the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future while rediscovering the true meaning of the holiday.
Starring: John McDonald, Nate Washburn, Ryan Bowie, Jackie Ostick, Kendall Anne Thompson, Lisa MacAfee and Travis Kendrick.
Holiday Magic at the Public Library
Clarksville, TN – An evening of music, magic and comedy are combined to delight families at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library this holiday season. “Holiday Magic” will be in the air on Friday, December 3rd, 2010 at 6:30pm.
Our favorite magician will be on hand to perform feats of magic to delight and entertain families. Scott Humston is an award winning entertainer who has presented his show across the US and abroad. His performance is known to cause fits of laughter, outbursts of applause and especially warming of the heart.
The library will close for regular business at 6:00pm and will reopen to an evening of fun to begin at 6:30pm.
To complete the evening, Santa will make an appearance from his home at the North Pole. Bring your camera to get pictures with Santa. This event is free and everyone is encouraged to attend.
AAU Basketball Tryouts December 4th
Clarksville, TN – Tryouts for the Clarksville 4th-8th grade Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Competitive Basketball teams will be December 4th from 9:00am to 3:00pm at Richview Middle School.
Prior registration is not required and tryout times are as follows; 9 to 10 years-old, 9:00am to 10:30am; 11 to 12 years-old, 11:00am to 12:30pm; 13 to 14 years-old, 1:00pm to 2:30pm. [Read more]
Santa pays a visit to Clarksville’s place for family fun!
Clarksville, TN – After enjoying this year’s Thanksgiving Feast and shopping marathon, head out to RiverView Mounds Century Farm and spend some time relaxing with your loved ones. The farm is offering pictures and visits with Santa among many more activities.
After accepting their award this year for Clarksville’s Best Place for Family Fun, the Rineharts immediately contacted the North Pole to find out if Santa would be able to return this year. The North Pole management has been able to accommodate their special request, but, Santa’s busy schedule will only allow him to participate four weekends this year. Luckily, he is joined by Rudolph, his elves and even Mrs. Claus! [Read more]
Daily Devotional from Brother Shepherd
This morning I was reading in the book of John in the 14th chapter and I was reading verses 15-21. They read, “If you love me, obey me; and I will ask the Father and he will give you another Comforter, and he will never leave you.
17 He is the Holy Spirit, the Spirit who leads into all truth. The world at large cannot receive him, for it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him. But you do, for he lives with you now and some day shall be in you.
18 No, I will not abandon you or leave you as orphans in the storm-I will come to you.
19 In just a little while I will be gone from the world, but I will still be present with you. For I will live again and you will too. [Read more]
Rockin’ Holiday Concert Comes to APSU December 3rd
Clarksville, TN – A holiday show titled “Silent Night” might conjure up images of a dignified and serious performance, but a new concert by that name coming to Austin Peay State University next month promises to be a more casual, pop-infused holiday experience.
“Silent Night – An Evening of Holiday Music,” which begins at 7:30pm on December 3rd in the Music/Mass Communication Concert Hall, will showcase a band featuring Allison Campbell and David Alford on vocals, Paul Carrol Binkley on guitar, Tony Nagy on bass, Matt DeVore on drums and David Steinquest, APSU professor of music, on percussion. The performance will also include special guests Stanley Yates, professor of music, on guitar, Desiree Dolan on vocals and the APSU Percussion Ensemble. [Read more]
Local author to autograph books at Borders
Clarksville, TN – Local author and professor at APSU, Dr. Antonio Thompson, will be signing copies of his new book on December 4th from 2:00pm-4:00pm.
He will be signing copies of his new book, “Men in German Uniform: POWs in America During WWII” as well as his hit title,”German Jack Boots on Kentucky Bluegrass.”
Take this opportunity to meet this great local author in person and grab this title before it sells out!
Borders, 2801 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. Clarksville, TN at Governors Square Mall. Phone: 931-906-7049.
Holiday Trains at the Museum
Clarksville, TN – The “Snowflake Special” and other model trains will be making a special run for you and your Thanksgiving guests at the Custom House Museum Friday, November 26th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
For more information, contact Sue Lewis at 931-648-5780.
