Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for August 3rd, 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: Fall Program Guides, Riverfest volunteers, Movies in the Park to feature ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’, and Riverfest Regatta registration.
Clarksville’s Riverfest Regatta
2014 Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program ends with a scholarship announcement
Clarksville, TN – The 2014 Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program concluded on July 30 with a great gift for one lucky person.
Julia Dorsett was awarded a scholarship to attend Real Estate School by Summer Night Lights sponsor, Clarksville Real Estate Education School.
Julia Dorsett after being presented with her Scholarship
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum August 2014 Exhibits and Activities
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.
In the month of August, the Museum will feature Serving Abroad: Through Their Eyes, Greg Williamson: With the Troops, Paul Harmon: Inner Voices, The Outsiders: Folk Art from the Hicks & Vander Elst Collections, Technically Speaking, My Own Backyard: The Art of Patsy Sharpe, Art & Lunch: Matisse / Picasso – Twin Giants of Modern Art, and Miniature Circus.
The Art of Patsy Sharpe
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for August 3rd through August 9th, 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: Nature Boot Camp, Beginning Birding, Trail of Tears Walk, Fishing Equipment and Techniques, and Insects.
Geese at Dunbar Cave State Park
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park to feature ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’ August 9th
Clarksville, TN – Movies in the Park, the City of Clarksville’s free, outdoor movie series, continues Saturday, August 9th, at Liberty Park, 1190 Cumberland Drive, Clarksville.
‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,’ rated PG, and brought to you by Clarksville Family Magazine, will be shown at approximately 8:00pm (dependent on sunset).
‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’ to play at the next Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park.
106th annual Lone Oak Picnic brought out the Cunningham Community Saturday, as well as the Candidates
Cunningham, TN – The Central Civitan Club held the 106th Annual Lone Oak Picnic on Saturday, July 27th, 2014 at the Central Civitan Building located on Alonzo Place. The picnic started at 10:00am and continued until 3:00pm.
The Civitan Club prepared 4 whole hogs, 30 shoulders and 300 chicken halves for the event. There was also ice cream, coke products and water available. It is estimated that just over 500 people turned out Saturday.
The famous Lone Oak Picnic Barbecue Sandwich.
Manna Café hosting Color Me Cool this Saturday, August 2nd
Clarksville, TN – The Color Me Cool Art Show and Ice Cream Festival—a groovy summer shindig with a hippie-dippy twist—is just around the corner!
Sponsored by Clarksville Fencing and Forefront Solutions, this Manna Café event will take place at 635 Frosty Morn Drive on Saturday, August 2nd from noon until 8:00pm.
The Free Night at the Roxy Regional Theatre Thursday July 31st for the showing of Grease has Sold Out
The Show Thursday Night July 31st has SOLD OUT!
Clarksville, TN – The free night at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Thursday, July 31st, for the musical production of Grease has Sold Out.
This free show was made possible by Valerie Hunter-Kelly and the Air Assault Team.
Grease the Musical at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
Come out Thursday, July 31st for a free night at the Roxy Regional Theatre, Grease is the Word!
The Show Thursday Night July 31st has SOLD OUT!
Clarksville, TN – Come and join the Roxy Regional Theatre for free in this once in a lifetime nostalgic event!
On Thursday, July 31st, enjoy the musical production of Grease for free thanks to Valerie Hunter-Kelly and the Air Assault Team.
Grease the Musical at the Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park plays host to Cooling at the Cave
Clarksville, TN – Another successful Cooling at the Cave was held Saturday July 26th. As in the old days, everyone gathered around the cave’s entrance to listen to the music and to let the constant cool breeze blowing from the mouth of the cave cool them off. Before air conditioning, locals gathered at the cave to cool off and have fellowship with others.
The entertainment this year was again provided by the extremely popular Cumberland Wind Jazz Project. They played big band music from the 1930′s to 1960′s. Several events goers took to the dance floor and enjoyed themselves greatly.
Cumberland Winds Jazz Project
