Pre-Parade SpiritFest Promises Fun, Family-Friendly Activities
Clarksville, TN – The 3rd Annual SpiritFest, a holiday event from 2:00pm until 5:00pm on Saturday, December 2nd, 2017, will offer a bounty of free activities, including visits with Santa Claus, rides on the International Express Bus, four kids’ inflatables, live music on the new Downtown Commons stage, ice skating, art and gift markets, food trucks and a live nativity with animals.
It will start three hours before Clarksville’s 58th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade, which will pass by its location in Historic Downtown Clarksville.
SpiritFest, a free “Pre-Parade Celebration of Christmas,” will feature kids’ inflatables, Santa Claus, complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, Christmas music performances by multiple groups, a live nativity including animals, food trucks and two art and gift markets.
AHDC honors four Clarksvillians for their work in advancing arts, heritage in our community
Clarksville, TN – Four Clarksvillians were recently honored by the Clarksville/Montgomery County Arts and Heritage Development Council for their achievements in art and in preserving our heritage.
Cindy Marsh, professor emerita of art at Austin Peay State University, and graphic designer Mike Fink received the Lifetime Achievement in Art award, and local historians Rosalind Kurita and Carolyn Stier Ferrell received the Lifetime Achievement in Heritage award.
Mike Fink and Cindy Marsh
Planters Bank Presents the movie “Meet Me in St. Louis” at the Roxy Regional Theatre
“Planters Bank Presents…” Film Series
Clarksville, TN – The “Planters Bank Presents…” film series to show “Meet Me in St. Louis” this Sunday, November 19th, 2017 at the Roxy Regional Theatre at 2:00pm.
“Meet Me in St. Louis” is a classic romantic musical comedy that focuses on four sisters on the cusp of the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. The film spotlights the sisters’ education in the ways of the world, which includes, but isn’t limited to, learning about life and love, courtesy of the prototypical boy next door.
“Planters Bank Presents to show “Meet Me in St. Louis” on November 19th at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is November 15th, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Tennova Healthcare. This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall.
The meeting begins at 7:00pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed.
Topic – “Was Lincoln’s War Really Caused By, and Fought Over, Slavery?”
Abraham Lincoln
APSU to host 23rd Annual Bread and Words reading to benefit APSU Food Pantry
Clarksville, TN – Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for life’s blessings, and the Austin Peay State University Department of Languages and Literature, in association with the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts at Austin Peay State University, hosts an annual reading to benefit those less fortunate in the community the best way it knows how: with the written word.
23rd Annual Bread and Words reading to be held at Austin Peay on Monday, November 20th.
Christmas on the Cumberland Opens November 21st
Grand opening to feature official lighting of holiday display and special guests
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Christmas on the Cumberland is sure to create lasting memories this holiday season as thousands experience the captivating display of more than two million lights.
Join with friends and neighbors to celebrate Christmas on the Cumberland’s 19th year with a grand opening ceremony at 5:30pm, Tuesday, November 21st, 2017 at the McGregor Park RiverWalk and Museum.
Mrs. Claus, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Santa Claus and Snow Bird flip the switch officially turning on the lights for Christmas on the Cumberland.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Handmade Holidays kicks off shopping season
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department hosted its annual Handmade Holidays this weekend.
This year, more than 70 vendors came to the show which has become a favorite of locals, and an unofficial start to the holiday shopping season.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation hosted its annual craft fair, Handmade Holidays this weekend at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.
Hundreds line streets for Clarksville-Montgomery County’s annual Veterans Day Parade
Montgomery County, TN – Dozens of entries in Clarksville-Montgomery County’s annual Veterans Day Parade made their way through the streets of downtown Saturday, as hundreds lined up along the route to show respect and appreciation for our community’s veterans.
A pre-parade presentation on the steps of the courthouse featured speeches by Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, and Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, as well as the keynote speech by this year’s Parade Grand Marshall CW3 John Clement, U.S. Army Ret.
A huge turnout for Clarksville’s annual Veterans Day Parade Saturday.
APSU Department of Music hosts A Tennessee Holiday Dinner December 8th-9th
Clarksville, TN – Every December, people across the state perk up when they hear Perry Como croon his holiday classic, “Home for the Holidays,” particularly when he sings,” I met a man from Tennessee…”
Locally, listeners feel a rush of excitement when Como mentions their state, and this year, the Austin Peay State University Department of Music aims to produce a similar mix of cheer and nostalgia when it hosts “A Tennessee Holiday Dinner” at 7:00pm on December 8th and 9th, 2017 in the Morgan University Center Ballroom.
“A Tennessee Holiday Dinner” to be held by the APSU Department of Music at the Morgan University Center Ballroom December 8th and 9th.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to hold Handmade Holidays November 11th-12th
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation will host Handmade Holidays, a two-day, indoor designer craft market featuring more than 60 of the best local and regional independent artists, designers, and crafters.
The sixth annual Handmade Holidays will be from 9:00am to 4:00pm Saturday, November 11th, 2017 and from noon to 4:00pm Sunday, November 12th at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center at Liberty Park, 1188 Cumberland Drive. Admission is free.
Clarkville Parks and Recreation to host indoor event Handmade Holidays that features designer craft and handcrafted gifts.
