Girl Scouts and Beachaven Winery to Host Second Annual Girl Scout Cookie and Wine Pairing Fundraiser
Clarksville, TN – Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee and Beachaven Winery will host the Second Annual ‘Recipes for Success’ Girl Scout Cookie and wine pairing fundraising event on May 20th.
The event will take place at Beachaven Vineyards & Winery from 5:00pm–7:00pm and is for adults 21 and over. Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers are honorary co-chairs. [Read more]
Roxy Regional Theatre to hold Local Auditions for 32nd Season on Friday, May 2nd
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, May 2nd, at 10:00am, the Roxy Regional Theatre (100 Franklin Street, Clarksville Tennessee) will be holding auditions for the upcoming 2014-2015 season.
Auditions, which are for ages 18 and up, are by appointment only. Paying and non-paying roles are available, but actors must be able to attend daytime rehearsals and performances. To schedule an appointment, interested persons should submit a photo and resume to roxytheatre@bellsouth.net.
Local Auditions for the Roxy Regional Theatre’s 32nd Season going on Friday, May 2nd.
Tennessee State Representative Joe Pitts to speak at Austin Peay State University Spring Commencement
Clarksville, TN – Tennessee state Representative Joe Pitts often refers to himself as “a proud 1980 graduate of Austin Peay State University,” and on May 9th, he’ll return to his alma mater to deliver the keynote address at the University’s 85th Spring Commencement.
He will speak at both commencement events, at 9:00am and 2:00pm, in the APSU Dunn Center.
Tennessee State Representative Joe Pitts
Susan Gregg Gilmore to Keynote Tenth Annual Clarksville Writers Conference, June 5th-6th, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Arts and Heritage Development Council, in partnership with Austin Peay State University and the Tennessee Arts Commission, is pleased to announce the Tenth Annual Clarksville Writers Conference, being held June 5th and 6th, 2014, on the campus of Austin Peay State University.
We are very honored to have as this year’s keynote speaker Susan Gregg Gilmore, critically-acclaimed novelist and author of Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen, The Improper Life of Bezellia Grove and The Funeral Dress.
Tenth Annual Clarksville Writers Conference Keynote speaker Susan Gregg Gilmore
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for April 27th, 2014
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: Summer Program Guides Available May 1st, Lifeguards Wanted, 36th Annual Queen City Road Race – May 3rd, Youth Archery, 50 Plus Olympics Registration Ends May 5th, and 2014 Movies in the Park 2014 season.
2014 Movies in the Park season begins May 10th.
Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires Gig City Gaming center an experience not to be missed
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, April 25th, CDE Lightband held a kick off event for their Gig City Gaming center at the Rivers and Spires Festival. The gaming center is powered by CDE’s new gigabit internet service. All games are free to play.
Before the ceremony, Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers and Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan faced off on Dance Dance Revolution. They both had a good with this gaming experience.
Rivers and Spires is going on now in Downtown Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – The 12th annual Rivers and Spires Festival begins today at 10:00am. The weather could not be better. The forecast is sunny with a high of 81°F with a slight southern wind from 5 to 10 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low of 55°F. Perfect weather for the last day of the event.
Rivers and Spires kicks off Saturday at 10:00am with Distinguished Steppers Unlimited, Elite Dance Team, Korean-American Association, and Press A to Jump.
2014 Rivers and Spires Festival
Yesterday at Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires Festival was Outstanding!
Clarksville, TN – The second day of the Rivers and Spires Festival was without a doubt better than the first! Things officially kicked off around 5:00pm though many people started arriving much earlier. I got there around 4:00pn and the streets were already crowded. As the evening wore on, the streets got fuller and fuller, showing that Clarksvillians were turning out in droves for second day of three-day festival.
“I think it’s things are going great!,” said Cal Wray, the Executive Director of the Clarksville-Montgomery County economic development Council. This marks his first Rivers and Spires Festival since taking the position in February. “It’s a great crowd, and all of the logistics seem to be going very well from the Convention and Visitors Bureau side as well,” he said. “The Festival is a lot of fun. We have some great vendors, some great acts, and so hopefully everyone will have a good time at the Festival tonight and tomorrow!”
The Swon Brothers performing at the 2014 Rivers and Spires Festival Friday Night
Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires to hold Car Show Saturday
Clarksville, TN – Come out to Rivers and Spires Saturday and enjoy Memory Lane Cruisers’ exhibit of classic cars of all types. A variety of makes and models will be on display for the enjoyment of the public.
Expect to see classic cars, street rods, muscle cars, classic trucks and other special interest vehicles.
Car Show this Saturday at Rivers and Spires.
Community invited to receptions with finalists for APSU President job
Clarksville, TN – The four candidates vying to become the next president of Austin Peay State University will arrive on campus in the next few weeks for a series of meetings, interviews, tours and forums.
During these visits, community members are invited to attend special receptions to meet with these individuals.
The receptions will be from 5:00pm-6:30pm in the Pace Alumni Center. [Read more]
