Roxy Regional Theatre brings ’80s Tunes to life with the Musical Comedy “The Wedding Singer” Opening this Friday, May 25th, at 8:00pm
Clarksville, TN – Starting May 25th, let the Roxy Regional Theatre’s “The Wedding Singer” take you back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up, and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room.
It’s 1985, and rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party, until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Events for the week of May 20th, 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:
- *NEW* Summer Night Lights
- Yoga in the Park
- Self-Defense Class
- Friends of the Blueway
- Private Pool Rentals
- Get your pool pass today!
- Movies in the Park
Clarksville Downtown Market opens tomorrow
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Downtown Market opens at 8:00am Saturday, May 19th with approximately 60 vendors on hand to offer local fresh produce, baked goods, home décor, seasonal flowers and more. There will be live music by Lydia Walker.
For the kids. there will be be gardening crafts to participate in. Lousie Delgandio will be on hand to demonstrate how to make crepes. The first 600 visitors to the market, can visit the Clarksville Parks and Recreation booth to take home their very own market tote bag. There will also be give-a-ways handed out every thirty minutes.
The Clarksville Downtown Market will be open from 8:00am to 1:00pm every Saturday through October 19th on Public Square.
Roxy Regional Theatre’s 30th Anniversary Season to begin with Dolly Parton Musical 9 to 5
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre, Clarksville’s oldest live theatre and only professional theatre, unveils its 30th Anniversary Season.
Under the direction of Tom Thayer, executive director, and John McDonald, artistic director, the theatre will kick off the 2012-2013 season with the Dolly Parton musical 9 to 5: The Musical. Starring Bailey Hanks of Broadway’s Legally Blonde, it will open on September 14th. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department announces Local Hershey Track and Field Winners
Top Winners Advance to District Competition
Clarksville, TN – The annual local Hershey Track and Field Competition was held May 12th at Rossview High School. The competition gives young athletes a chance to showcase their skills in track and field, long jump and softball throw.
The first- and second-place athletes in each division of the local competition advanced to the District Hershey Track and Field Competition in Nashville on June 16th at E.S. Rose Park.
Hershey Track and Field Winners
Fort Campbell’s Club Beyond presents Annual Muck Wars
Fort Campbell, KY – Fort Campbell’s Military Community Youth Ministries “Club Beyond” will present “The Braveheart Battles” for the fourth annual “Muck Wars” Saturday, May 19th at the Fort Campbell High School, 1101 Bastogne Avenue, Fort Campbell, KY.
Participants will divide into two armies (the Brits and the Scots) and take to the battlefield at 11:00am for gladiator games and then again at noon. The winning army earns a trophy.
The battle is expected to have more than 800 water balloons, 1,000 pounds of mud, splash artillery, flour bombs and stench cannons. It’s a way for teens to have good, clean fun while getting dirty. [Read more]
Liberty Park Opens to the Public May 18th
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, May 18th, 2012, most of Liberty Park will be open for public use.
“We are thrilled that the day is here when we can allow the public to use most of these incredible facilities. The boat ramps have seen significant use already as has the marina basin. Now, more of the park will be available for fishing, walking, picnicking and all kinds of outdoor fun,” said Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan.
The Walking Trails along the Cumberland River are part at the new Liberty Park which opens on Friday
Clarksville Downtown Market to give away free market tote bags to the first 600 visitors
Clarksville, TN – When the 2012 Clarksville Downtown Market opens on Saturday, May 19th, approximately 60 vendors will be on hand to offer local fresh produce, baked goods, home décor, seasonal flowers and more.
The opening of this year’s market will be like none other. Kids will be invited to participate in gardening crafts, Lydia Walker will be performing, Lousie Delgandio will demonstrate how to make crepes, and give-a-ways will be handed out every thirty minutes. That’s not all, the first 600 visitors to the market, can visit the Clarksville Parks and Recreation booth to take home their very own market tote bag! [Read more]
The Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is May 16th, 2012
The 98th Meeting
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, May 16th at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Gateway Hospital. This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed.
The meetings topic is “The Staff and Escort of Nathan Bedford Forrest”
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for May 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:
- Jammin’ in the Alley
- Movies in the Park
- Clarksville Downtown Market
- Get your pool pass today!
- National Trails Day Clean-up
- Youth League Opening Ceremony
- Summer Youth Program Begins June 4th
