Port Royal State Park History Lecture Series presents “Cherokee – European Relations in the 18th Century” July 9th
Adams, TN – At 7:00pm July 9th, Port Royal State Park will hold their next session of the 2013 History Lecture Series “Remembering Indian Removal”. These lectures are presented by area historians and authors with most topics being part of the Trail of Tears 175th anniversary series.
This Tuesday, Austin Peay State University’s Kristofer Ray will speak about “Cherokee – European Relations in the 18th Century”.
Roxy Regional Theatre’s “South Pacific” to star Alicia Kelly and John Boehr, July 12th – August 17th
Clarksville, TN – Powerhouse vocalists John Boehr and Alicia Kelly have joined the cast of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, July 12th through August 17th.
Recently off of runs as Velma in Chicago with Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas and as Marty in the national tour of Grease, Kelly is a veteran of the Roxy stage, having previously appeared in A Streetcar Named Desire (Blanche), RENT (Maureen) and CATS (Grizabella), among others.
Customs House Museum’s Summer Exhibits features works by three distinct Artists
Clarksville, TN – Just as the weather heats up, cool new art exhibits have come to the walls of the Customs House Museum.
Vibrant colors jump from the frames of Mikki Dillon’s pastels, now on view in the museum’s Orgain Gallery.
98 in the Shade by Mikki Dillon
Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for July 7th through July 13th, 2013
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.
Upcoming events include: Morning Nature Hike, Night Creatures, How to Build and Start a Campfire, Overnight Backpacking Training (Part 1), Wildflowers and so much more!
Geese at Dunbar Cave State Park
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to hold second Youth Flag Football co-ed clinic
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation will continue the new Youth Flag Football programming by hosting the second Youth Flag Football Clinic of the summer on July 13th.
The clinic will be held for boys and girls ages 5 to 17 at Northeast High School from 8:00am to noon. [Read more]
Planters Bank to show Larry Martin’s Colorful Art in July
Clarksville, TN – The Planters Bank-Hilldale Gallery will feature the richly-colored paintings of local artist Larry Martin Friday, July 5th – Wednesday, July 31st.
Having a varied career in Accounting, Linguistics, Music and Financial Management, Martin was always interested in art, but only began painting seriously after he retired at age 65 and has been painting for 10 years now.
Larry Martin’s Paintings at Planters Bank Hilldale Gallery in July
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park draws large crowd at Liberty Park
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, June 29th, Clarksville Parks and Recreation hosted Movies in the Park at Liberty Park for the first time. The movie for the night was “Lincoln” rated PG-13 and it drew a huge crowd to the park.
Abraham Lincoln made and appearance with his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln. They greeted everyone that passed by and posed for pictures with attendees.
Lincoln showing on the screen at Liberty Park
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Adult Softball League registration kicks off for Fall Ball
Clarksville, TN – Teams in the Fall Adult Leagues may begin registering now. This league is open to men and women ages 18 and older.
To ensure your team gets a spot in the league, team deposits of $100.00 are due no later than July 12th. [Read more]
Doggie Palooza was a great time for pets and their owners
Clarksville, TN – This weekend was the Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation’s sixth year doing Doggie Palooza, a celebration of all things dog!
The event is held each year At Heritage Park’s Bark Park, and features a day full of demonstrations, contests, prizes, and much more! But more importantly it is an opportunity for dogs and their owners to socialize with other dogs and their owners.
Pets and their owners at Doggie Palooza
Dunbar Cave State Park Birds of Prey Program gives hands on Educational Experience
Clarksville, TN – This past Saturday, June 29th, Dunbar Cave State Park held a Birds of Prey presentation as part of their Summer programs for the Clarksville community. Rebecca Davenport came down from Paris Landing State Park with three predator birds found in the local area; a Red-tailed Hawk, American Kestrel and Barred Owl.
The program was put on at 11:00am, 2:00pm and 5:00pm at the cool entrance to Dunbar Cave.
Rebecca Davenport of Paris Landing State Park with a Red-tailed Hawk at Dunbar Cave State Park.
