Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for December 13th, 2015
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: Christmas on the Cumberland, Indoor Soccer Instruction for Youth, Free Tutoring Program and Archery.
Clarksville’s Christmas on the Cumberland.
William Buffett Brings a New Simplicity to Customs House Museum
Clarksville, TN – There is a tranquil vibe filling the walls of the Planters Bank Peg Harvill Gallery this month at the Customs House Museum. Along with his success as a portrait painter, designer and printer of limited edition serigraphs and posters, William Buffett is becoming known for his scenes of California and New Orleans.
William Buffett Jazzes up the Customs House Museum
Downtown Clarksville’s Illuminating Dog Hill event set for December 19th
Clarksville, TN – The residents of Dog Hill Historic District in downtown Clarksville, Tennessee announce the Second Annual Illuminating Dog Hill holiday event.
You are invited to visit the district on the evening of Saturday, December 19th to enjoy the candlelit luminaries, which the residents of Dog Hill will have on display from dusk until 8:00pm.
Second Annual Illuminating Dog Hill holiday event
Celebrate the holidays and enjoy free activities and entertainment at Christmas on the Cumberland
Clarksville, TN – Children of all ages are encouraged to visit Christmas on the Cumberland, presented by Agero and US Bank, for fun, family-friendly activities.
Visitors can enjoy holiday-themed crafts and performances by local choirs and dance groups on December 12th and 19th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at McGregor Park.
Clarksville’s Christmas on the Cumberland.
56th Annual Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade was a delight for all
Clarksville, TN – The 56th Annual Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade was held Saturday, December 5th, 2015. The theme this year was “Songs of Christmas”. It Started at 5:00pm.
The City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government hosts the Christmas Parade. The Grand Marshall for the parade was Rudy Kalis of Channel 4 news.
The 56th Annual Clarksville-Montgomery County Lighted Christmas Parade.
Montgomery County ushers in Christmas with Caroling and Lighting of the County Tree
Montgomery County, TN – The Christmas season kicked off Saturday, December 5th on the Montgomery County Court House steps as crowds gathered to listen to Christmas caroling by local students. There was also hot chocolate available inside the Montgomery County Courts Complex.
The caroling started at 4:00pm and continued right up to the start of the Clarksville Montgomery County Annual Lighted Christmas Parade.
Northeast Exit One Show Choir performing “Santa Baby” on the Montgomery County Court House Steps.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to host Cumberland Winds Brass Quintet December 9th
Clarksville, TN – The Cumberland Winds Brass Quintet will bring its holiday concert to the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library on Wednesday, December 9th at 6:00pm. The concert will be held in the atrium of the library.
Please join us for a heartwarming musical evening for the whole family that will get you into the Christmas spirit!
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library
Cumberland Arts Centre’s “One Christmas Night” to feature Veteran Actors, December 11th-19th
Clarksville, TN – Audiences attending the Cumberland Arts Centre’s Dinner Theatre production of “One Christmas Night,” will be treated to the talents of several veteran actors from the community. Heading the cast is Benny Jones, who is well known in local theaters, having just completed his run in “Smoke” and “Spirit” in Adams, TN this fall.
Jones is also known for his numerous roles at the Roxy Regional Theatre as well as the Cumberland Arts Centre. Jones has also worked at the Barn Dinner Theatre in Nashville and played the title role in “Hamlet” in Monterey, CA.
Local actors Benny Jones and Linda Ellis Cunningham rehearse a scene from “One Christmas Night” at the Cumberland Arts Centre.
John McDonald Makes Final Appearance as Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, December 9th – 19th
Clarksville, TN – All good things must come to an end, and signature performances are no exception. After nine years of delivering countless “Bah Humbugs” upon the Roxy Regional Theatre stage, John McDonald will hang up his hat as the miserly businessman Ebenezer Scrooge with this year’s production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmsa Carol”, opening December 9th.
Under the direction of Tom Thayer, Dickens’ classic tale of Christmases Past, Present and Future meets such holiday standards as “Deck the Halls,” “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “What Child Is This,” “I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In” and more, performed to the music of acoustic instrumentalists Red River Breeze.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for December 11th and December 16th, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs during the year. There are programs for children and adults.
Some of the upcoming events include: Short Loop Trail Hike, Night Hike, Sunset Hike, Bird Hike, Dunbar History Hike and Port Royal Trail of Tears.
Dunbar Cave State Park Visitor Center.
