Deadline to register for the Fright on Franklin Costume Contest is October 25th
Clarksville, TN – The 4th Annual Fright on Franklin, presented by The City of Clarksville and Planter’s Bank, will take place, Saturday, October 27th, beginning at 3:00pm in Downtown Clarksville.
This free, family friendly and award winning event is for adults and kids of all ages and will feature safe trick-or-treating, costume contests, and much more!
Mary Nell Wooten hands out candy for the Roxy Regional Theatre at Fright on Franklin Street
Entries now being accepted for the 53rd Annual Christmas Parade
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government have partnered with Agero to host the 53rd Annual Christmas Parade.
The 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.
2011 Clarksville Christmas Parade
A Sleep Hollow Bonfire and Night Hike at Dunbar Cave State Park
Written by Blayne Clements
Clarksville, TN – The familiar sights and sounds of Fall are here. The leaves are changing and rustling in the cool breeze, jack-o-lanterns abound, and mums decorate front porches.
As your family gets ready to enjoy this beautiful season, be sure to attend what is quickly becoming the must attend event of the Fall – A Sleepy Hollow Bonfire and Night Hike at Clarksville only state park, Dunbar Cave. [Read more]
Madison Street United Methodist Church to hold Pops Concert October 26th
Clarksville, TN – The Madison Street United Methodist Church Pops Concert will be held on Friday, October 26th, 2012, at 7:00pm
The Concert features The Madison Street Chancel Choir, VocalEase from Austin Peay State University and The Clarksville Youth Chamber Choir.
The Roxy Regional Theatre invites you to do the “Time Warp” Beginning October 19th at “The Rocky Horror Show”
Clarksville, TN – Dig out your fishnet stockings and sharpen your stilettos … that sweet transvestite and his motley crew are back! Here by popular demand, the Roxy Regional Theatre’s revival of “The Rocky Horror Show” opens Friday, October 19th, at 8:00pm.
Richard O’Brien’s cult favorite tells the story of Brad Majors (played by Rob Rodems) and his fiancée Janet Weiss (played by Kaitlin Doughty), two clean-cut young people on the way to visit an old college professor. When they run into trouble and seek help at the freaky Frankenstein mansion, little do they know that Dr. Frank N. Furter (played by Matt Varelia) is in the midst of one of his maniacal experiments!
“The Rocky Horror Show” at the Roxy Regional Theatre October 19th through November 10th.
Don’t Miss the Friends of the Library Book Sale
Clarksville, TN – The Fall Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Montgomery County Library will be held beginning at 4:00pm on Thursday, October 25th, for members only. You can become a member at the door for only $5.00 for an individual or $10.00 for a family.
This membership is for an entire year and is a super bargain because you can get into every book sale on the first night when the best bargains are available. (Think first editions, best sellers, rare books, your favorite authors—and the list goes on!)
There was a good turn out for the last Friends of the Library book sale.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for October 14th, 2012
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:
- Paralympic Sport Clarksville
- Volunteer Opportunities Available
- Final Concert of the 2012 Jammin’ in the Alley Series
- The Great Floating Pumpkin Patch
- *NEW* Aqua Climb
United States Colored Troops Living History Association Hosts Annual Conference in Clarksville October 19th-21st
Clarksville, TN – The United States Colored Troops Living History Association’s annual national meeting will be October 19th-21st in Clarksville, TN at Riverview Inn, 50 College Street.
The United States Colored Troops Living History Association is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote and accurately interpret the history of the United States Colored Troops of the American Civil War and those that supported their efforts to abolish slavery and preserve the Union and to educate the public and promote research of the history and legacy of those who served in the Civil War. [Read more]
Last chance to see 9 to 5 the Musical at the Roxy Regional Theatre this weekend!
Clarksville, TN – If you haven’t been to the Roxy Regional Theatre to see “9 to 5: the Musical,” the real question is why not! Time is running out. Outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic, “9 to 5: The Musical” tells the story of three unlikely friends who, even in a man’s world, prove there’s nothing they can’t do! The musical is based on the 1980’s film, which starred Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin.
The musical stars Bailey Hanks as as the vivacious Doralee Rhodes; Amanda Morgan as Violet Newstead, the department supervisor; Lital Abrahams as housewife turned secretary Judy Bernly; Colin Ryan as everyone’s favorite “Sexist, Egotistical, Lying, Hypocritical Bigot” of a boss, Franklin Hart, Jr.; and Jill Twiss, as his administrative assistant and office spy Roz Keith. They are backed up by an incredible supporting cast.
“9 to 5: The Musical” begins September 14th at the Roxy Regional Theatre starring Bailey Hanks.
Famed Brentano String Quartet to perform at APSU on October 19th
Clarksville, TN – The Brentano String Quartet, one of the world’s pre-eminent chamber music ensembles, will visit Austin Peay State University at 7:30pm on October 19th for a special performance in the Music/Mass Communication Building Concert Hall.
The event is hosted by the Clarksville Community Concert Association, which works to bring world-class and engaging artists of the highest quality to the local community.
Brentano String Quartet
