Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s ‘Fun with Fido’ event series continues September 20th
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Parks and Recreation Department, Alicia’s Complete Holistic Petcare, and Gateway Realty/A+ Property Management introduced Fun with Fido, a new, event series to promote an active lifestyle for you and your four-legged family member in June.
The series will continue its season Saturday, September 20th at the Clarksville Downtown Market from 8:00am to 1:00pm on Public Square. Bring Fido for a day of shopping, crafts, give-a-ways, and more!
Clarksville’s Riverfest closed out with Tracy Lawrence on the Miller Lite Stage
Clarksville, TN – The final day of the 2014 Riverfest Festival started like the day before but with a steady wind mitigating the worst effects of the heat.
Crowds started arriving early for the festival with the kickoff of the Riverfest Regatta, and action on the various stages beginning simultaneously.
Bruce and Karen Gundling were enjoying the sights and sounds of the festival with their son Trey. They had traveled to Riverfest all the way from Ottawa Canada.
Tracy Lawrence performing closing out the 2014 Riverfest Festival
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for September 16th through September 21st, 2014
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 this summer. There are programs for children and adults.
Some of the upcoming events include: Seeds, Raccoons and Ripe Corn, Night Hike, Trail of Tears at Port Royal, Easy Birding Walk, Bird Hike, Port Royal History Walk and Evening Nature Hike.
Dunbar Cave State Park – Swan Lake
Tennessee Governor’s Books from Birth Bus Tour stops at Governor’s Square Mall on September 11th
Clarksville, TN – The Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation (GBBF) launched its “Books from Birth 10th Anniversary Tour” on August 26th in Johnson County and it will conclude at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville on September 30th, visiting some 50 counties across the state in a forty-five foot decorated touring coach.
The tour bus will visit Clarksville at the Food Court entrance to Governor’s Square Mall on Thursday, September 11th from 12:30pm to 2:00pm.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for September 7th, 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: Art on the Park Contest, Martial Arts Seminar and Black Belt training and Kleeman Community Center’s Haunted Maze .
Clarksville Riverfest’s 2014 Tour d’Art Winners Awarded
Clarksville, TN – After hundreds of artists had their works of art on display at two locations in downtown Clarksville, then judged by artist Mary Addison Hackett, winners were awarded at Clarksville Riverfest’s Tour d’Art Receptions held Thursday, September 4th and Friday, September 5th, 2014.
Over $2,500 in prizes were awarded.
The competition included five categories: Photography & Digital Images, Sculpture, Painting, Mixed Media/Collage, and Drawing. Monetary awards are given to first through third place in each category (for each division) and a Best of Show Award.
Riverfest’s Tour d’Art Exhibits
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for September 9th through September 14th, 2014
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 this summer. There are programs for children and adults.
Some of the upcoming events include: Kids Discover Bats, Full Moon Rising, Bat Walk, Bird Hike, Nature Hike At Port Royal, Evening Nature Hike and Trees Of Dunbar Cave.
Geese at Dunbar Cave State Park
Clarksville’s Riverfest 2014 begins tonight with Nine Bands, headliner Jon Royce Band
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville, Miller Lite and Agero invites everyone to come out tonight, Friday, September 5th, to the 27th annual Riverfest Celebration at McGregor Park on the banks of the Cumberland River. Admission is free to this two day music and arts festival.
This year’s festival features local, regional and national entertainers and is a great event for the entire family. Tonight, nine bands will perform on two stages and are guaranteed to entertain and excite those in attendance.
Jon Royce Band headlines Friday night at Riverfest.
Riverfest Tour d’Art Receptions begin tonight
Clarksville, TN – Riverfest Tour d’Art kicks off tonight in conjunction with the First Thursday Art Walk with the High School Division exhibit reception. Art enthusiasts are invited to explore exciting treasures created by local artists. Artwork is juried and over $2,500 in prizes will be awarded.
The High School Division reception, sponsored by CDE Lightband and hosted by the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center and Arts and Heritage Development Council takes place, Thursday, September 4th from 5:00pm to 6:00pm at the Custom’s House Museum.
Riverfest’s Tour d’Art Exhibits
Riverfest 2014 to hold 1st Annual 52 Hour Film Festival presented by CDE Lightband this Saturday
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Riverfest Celebration has added a new addition to it’s two-day music and arts festival scheduled for September 5th and 6th, 2014 at McGregor Park. The first annual 52-Hour Film Festival, presented by the Clarksville Department of Electricity, will take place Saturday, September 6th.
The 52 Hour Film Festival will put filmmakers from all over Middle Tennessee in a competition for a chance to win big!
