9/11 Pillars of Hope Public Art display to be at Downtown Commons
Arts for Hearts Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, September 6th, 2018, Arts for Hearts Clarksville, Montgomery County Parks and Recreation staff, and volunteers will setup the “Pillars of Hope” Honoring our Heroes through Art at the Downtown Commons, 215 Legions Street. The Pillars of Hope will be on display from 11:00am-7:00pm.
The Pillars of Hope is a commemorative piece of public art created by our community to honor and remember those who serve. The project began in 2012, a collaborative project organized by Rita Arancibia, Volunteer Clarksville, Hands on Nashville , APSU Ceramics Department, with support from the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Clarksville Montgomery County Arts and Heritage Development Council.
Pillars of Hope traveling public art exhibit to be displayed at Downtown Commons honors our heroes and community.
Legends Bank presents “Hairspray” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, September 7th-29th
Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – The 1950s are out, and change is in the air at the Roxy Regional Theatre! Clarksville’s oldest professional theatre enters Season 36 of live entertainment on the corner of Franklin and First in Historic Downtown Clarksville with a Tony Award-winning family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs.
Legends Bank presents “Hairspray” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, beginning this Friday, September 7th, at 8:00pm. In keeping with the theatre’s traditional pay-what-you-can opening night, all tickets not pre-sold at the regular ticket price will go on sale at 7:30pm Friday evening for a $5.00 minimum donation.
“Hairspray”, starring Jenna Leigh Miller as Tracy Turnblad and featuring Stacy Turner as Velma Von Tussle, plays at the Roxy Regional Theatre, September 7th – September 29th
APSU Community School of the Arts offers low-pressure learning
Community School of the Arts at Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – The Community School of the Arts at Austin Peay State University spans all age groups and skill levels, and the offerings continue to grow.
“We’re offering classes for everyone, from little kids to adults, beginner to intermediate to advanced. Our goal, our mission is really being put into practice,” said Dr. Janice Crews, director of APSU Center for Excellence of the Creative Arts (CECA), which runs the school.
Now is your chance to sign up for the next set of Community School of the Arts at Austin Peay State University painting, music, dance, theater and writing classes that begins September 10th.
United Way, Roxy Regional Theatre Cast Light on Collaborative Spirit
United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region
Clarksville, TN – United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region and the Roxy Regional Theatre joined together to usher in United Way’s giving campaign and celebrate an official re-lighting of the Roxy marquee.
“This year’s giving campaign encourages local residents and businesses to play their part in strengthening our community. Together, we are more than we can achieve alone. Tremendous support is needed for local nonprofits that join hands to enhance our collective quality of life and lift up those struggling. United Way is proud to open this year’s giving campaign season with the Roxy, one those organizations and a valuable asset in our region,” said Ginna Holleman, local United Way CEO.
Roxy Regional Theatre’s restored marquee.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan to hold Suicide Prevention event, September 10th
Scout will dedicate memorial garden at Valleybrook Park
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network invite the public and allies in the public health, mental health, and social service fields to join in Clarksville’s Suicide Prevention Awareness event at 9:30am Monday, September 10th, 2018 at Valleybrook Park.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum September 2018 Exhibits and Activities
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum
Clarksville, 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 September at the Museum are: Carmen McDowell: Color Play, Always a Lady: A Women Painting Women Exhibition, Best of Tennessee Craft, Our Town: Stories Within Clarksville’s Doorways, Hands-on Activities, and Second Saturday Free Admission Day.
Carmen McDowell – Mayans Dream
