2012 Jingle Bell Jog
Written by Michael Rios
Clarksville, TN – 
On Saturday, December 1st, 2012 downtown Clarksville was packed with over 429 runners adorned in Christmas themed outfits for the fourth annual Jingle Bell Jog. The City of Clarksville and Run for a Reason founded by Eddie Ferrell and Casey Jenkins hosted a one mile fun run and a 5k to raise money for a local charity.
This year all proceeds are going to The Food Initiative. The Food Initiative is a non-profit organization that hires high school students from Montgomery County and Fort Campbell to plant and harvest food for local organizations.
Alex Haycraft finishing the 5k with the impressive time of 17:03
Customs House Museum’s Art and Lunch: Winslow Homer, Thursday
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, December 6th, 2012, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center will be holding their Art and Lunch program featuring a film about Winslow Homer: The Nature of the Artist at 12:15pm. [Read more]
“My Favorite Things” A Christmas Concert at Austin Peay State University December 7th
Clarksville, TN – “My Favorite Things” is the title of this season’s holiday concert put together by David Steinquest at Austin Peay State University. The performance is Friday, December 7th, 2012 at 7:30pm in the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall.
The band is comprised of some of Steinquest’s favorite musicians. Paul Carrol Binkley is the guitarist and foundation of the band’s sound. [Read more]
The Nutcracker to be performed at the Austin Peay University Clement Auditorium December 8th
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, December 8th at 7:00pm the Dance Theatre of Tennessee and Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund presents the Montgomery leg of its touring production of “The Nutcracker” at the Austin Peay State University Clement Auditorium.
The sparkling magic of the season comes to life in Dance Theatre of Tennessee’s enchanting version of The Nutcracker. Highlighted by Tchaikovsky’s brilliant score, the irresistible story of young Clara, a special gift and her fanciful dream to a world of sugary confections has charmed generations. Dance Theatre of Tennessee brings this endearing holiday classic with brand new sets and costumes for the second year in a row to Montgomery county!
The Nutcracker December 8th at the APSU Clement Auditorium
Hilldale Baptist Church to hold “The Living Christmas Tree – A Christmas Celebration” beginning December 7th
Clarksville, TN – This weekend, the Hilldale Baptist Church will put on three presentations of “The Living Christmas Tree – A Christmas Celebration”. The event is free and open to the public.
The idea behind this year’s “tree” is a fun variety show a la the golden age of TV variety shows—like Lawrence Welk or Ed Sullivan.
The Living Christmas Tree – A Christmas Celebration
53rd Annual Christmas Parade happens Saturday, December 1st
Clarksville, TN – The 53rd Annual Christmas Parade will be a night-time, lighted Christmas parade and is scheduled for December 1st, 2012 beginning at 5:00pm.
This year’s parade will feature both the Austin Peay State University Governors Own Marching Band and the Tennessee State University Band, dozens of businesses and organizations, as well as Santa Claus.
The City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government have partnered with Agero to host the parade.
2011 Clarksville Christmas Parade
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center now offering Group Tours
Clarksville, TN – Field trips and group tours are available at the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center and Civil War Park. Depending on your preference and the size of your group, tours last approximately 2 hours and can include lunch on the grounds.
For more information contact Fort Defiance at 931.472.3351.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center
Clarksville Arts and Heritage 2013 Cultural Calendar makes Perfect Stocking Stuffer
Clarksville, TN – Just in time for the holidays, the Clarksville Arts and Heritage Development Council is offering the perfect stocking stuffer — its 2013 Cultural Calendar.
This year’s wall calendar features the work of local artists Monica Dahl, Paula Baggett Edwards, Leah Foote, Rob Franklin, Bob Gandy, Alan Goldstein, Jim Hancock, Mary Hoffpauir, Lisa Kemmer, Judy Morgan, Patsy Sharpe, David E. Smith, Cliff Whittaker and Rita Woodward.
Custom House Museum December 2012 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 October, the Museum will feature The Passion of Kitty Harvill, Denton Ridge: Mountains to Coasts, Main Street: A Vintage Holiday, Family Fun Day: Discovering Christmas Past and so much more.
Celebrate holidays at APSU with “Clarksville in Vienna” concert on December 9th
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – For more than 100 years, the Vienna Philharmonic has set aside New Year’s Day as a time to perform uplifting holiday pieces by Johann Strauss and his family.
It has become one of the great traditions in all of music, earning a sizable television audience in America in recent years, but a new, similar tradition has taken hold in Clarksville.
For the last three years, Dr. Gregory Wolynec, professor of music at Austin Peay State University, has brought the festivities to town a little earlier with the APSU Symphony Orchestra’s annual “Vienna in Clarksville: A Holiday Celebration” concert. [Read more]
