Custom House Museum continues the Celebration of Women with Writers’ Panel
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, April 14th, the Customs House Museum will host a writers’ panel discussion in the Turner Auditorium, starting at 1:00pm.
This free public event will be moderated by Shana Thornton and Mitzi Cross, guest speakers will discuss three topics including “the muse”, self publishing versus “old school”, and challenges when writing about history. [Read more]
Hilltop Supermarket’s 17th Annual Easter Egg Hunt was held Saturday
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, April 7th, Hilltop Supermarket held their 17th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. The event started at 11:00am with food, inflatables, face painting, cupcake decorating and more.
The easter egg hunt was broken down into four groups; up to 4 year olds, 5 to 6 year olds, 7 to 9 year olds and the 10 to 12 year old group.
There was a large turnout to Hilltop Supermarket's 17th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday.
Rivers and Spires Festival Bringing Fireworks To Its 10 Year Celebration
Clarksville, TN – The 10th Annual Rivers and Spires Festival, held April 19th-21st in Downtown Clarksville, is only a couple short weeks away and this year there will be a few special additions to help celebrate this milestone birthday.
Imagine seeing the Festival in a whole new way. Fly through the air with the greatest of ease if you are daring enough to strap into the zip line that will soar over Strawberry Alley. Be sure to wave to your family and friends as you zip by and, for the cost of five tickets, encourage them to get up there too! [Read more]
Landmark Musical “Spring Awakening” brings its powerful message to the Roxy Regional Theatre, Beginning April 13th
Clarksville, TN – Explosive! Electrifying! Daring! The Roxy Regional Theatre opens the landmark musical with a powerful message, “Spring Awakening”, on Friday, April 13th, at 8:00pm.
Winner of 8 Tony Awards including “Best Musical,” “Spring Awakening” celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, poignancy and passion that you will never forget. Adapted from Frank Wedekind’s 1891 expressionist play about the trials, tears and exhilaration of the teen years, this rock-infused musical has been hailed as the “Best Musical of the Year” by the New York Times, New York Post, Star Ledger, Journal News, New York Observer and USA Today. [Read more]
Clarksville’s Civil War Story Video Wins Award from Tennessee Association of Museums
Clarksville, TN – “Crossroads of Change, Clarksville, Tennessee 1861-1865,” a locally-produced video providing a perspective of the impact of the Civil War upon Clarksville and its inhabitants during the years 1861 to 1865, was honored with a 2012 Certificate of Commendation from the Tennessee Association of Museums (TAM) at its annual convention held recently in Memphis Tennessee.
Actor Keith McCoy portrays a member of the US Colored Troops in this scene from “Crossroads of Change, Clarksville, Tennessee 1861-1865.” The video was researched, written and filmed in Montgomery County and is based on local journals and diaries of the Civil War era.
Comedy on the Cumberland at the Roxy Regional Theatre December 6th
Clarksville, TN – When Comedy on the Cumberland began in Clarksville two years ago, the man behind the event said it was just an idea to generate advertising revenue, and raise money for local charity. Now the event has become one of the most popular stops by comedians around the country.
The Comedians from the December 6th, 2011 Comedy on the Cumberland show pose with their framed posters of the event given to them by even organizer Hank Bonecutter. (From left to right) Headliner Keith Alberstadt, Hank Bonecutter, comedian Christy Edison and comedian Brian Kiley.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s “Spring Eggstravanganza” easter egg hunt was held Saturday
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Department of Parks and Recreation held their annual Spring Eggstravanganza easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 7th on the Heritage Park Baseball Fields. The turn out was overwhelming, and so the Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation staff are planning to make adjustments to the event next year. Thousands of families showed up to enjoy the absolutely wonderful afternoon.
Kids gathering Easter eggs at the 2012 Spring Eggstravanganza on Saturday
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for April 8th, 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:
- Baseball, Softball & T-ball Youth Recreation Leagues
- Mayor’s Youth Council Fundraiser
- Registration for the 50+ Olympics is Underway
- Friends of the Blueway
- Jazz & Hip Hop
- People’s Choice
- Book Signing
The Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet closed out the 51st Mid-South Jazz Festival
Clarksville, TN – The 51st Mid-South Jazz Festival closed out on Saturday with a concert by the Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet in the Music/Mass Communication Building Concert Hall on Austin Peay State University. The concert was put on by the Clarksville Community Concert Association (CCCA) and the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts; and sponsored by The Leaf Chronicle, and the Clarksville Arts and Heritage Development Council.
The Mid-South Jazz Festival is a three-day musical event in the APSU Music/Mass Communication Building Concert Hall that was founded in 1961 as a way of bringing jazz musicians to Clarksville to work with APSU students. It has since morphed in the last 26 years, under David Steinquest’s leadership, into one of the region’s most successful, professional jazz experiences. Luminaries such as the Joel Frahm Quartet, pianist Fred Hersch and even Jason Marsalis’ older brother Delfeayo have visited the University over the years as part of the festival.
The Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet
Planters Bank – Hilldale Branches’ April First Thursday Art Exhibit
Art Exhibit Features Lucille Richardson in April
Clarksville, TN – The Planters Bank-Hilldale First Thursday Art Exhibit will feature acrylic paintings from Ms. Lucille Richardson beginning Thursday, April 5th.
The public is invited to meet Ms. Richardson during a reception on April 5th from 2:00pm-3:00pm at the Hilldale branch at 1971 Madison Street.
Ms. Richardson, a native of Cunningham, Tennessee, was introduced to acrylics in the early 1970’s while she was a teacher’s aide at Erin Elementary School. Art Teacher Grace McDonnell encouraged her to attend an art class after seeing some of her creative classroom work.
Planters Bank, Hilldale branch, April First Thursday Art Exhibit features paintings by Lucille Richardson.
