Parks and Rec Report for November 27th
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:
- Christmas on the Cumberland
- Christmas Parade
- Downtown for the Holidays Christmas Cookie Bake-Off
- Register now for the Jingle Bell Jog 5K
- Downtown Decorating Contest
- Swimming Lessons at the Indoor Aquatic Center
- Adult Volleyball League Seeks Players
“A Christmas Carol” opens tonight at the Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – A Christmas Carol opens tonight, November 25th, with “Toys for Tickets,” during which patrons can bring new, unwrapped toys in exchange for admission. Tickets will go on sale at 7:30pm, and donated toys will go to less fortunate children. The show starts at 8:00pm.
Friday night is also pay-what-you-can-night. All tickets not pre-sold at the regular ticket price when the box office opens that evening will go on sale for whatever price you wish to pay. [Read more]
Lydia Walker Chick-fil-A Listening Party Grand Success
Digital Sales Strong – Video Views Increase
Clarksville TN – Local singer/songwriter Lydia Walker’s recent weekend digital album release party and music video premiere was a grand success! The excitement was at full throttle at Chick-fil-a of Madison Street as family and friends packed the dining area to view Lydia’s new video – When I Dance – for the first time.
Guests were also treated to personal introductions of each new song featured on Lydia’s project – Beloved. Main co-writer and producer Curt Ryle was on hand to enjoy the celebration as well as Sarah Lejeune of Feeling Good Entertainment who produced the music video.
Lydia Walker Digital Release Party.
The Lighting of Christmas on the Cumberland Signals the Start of the 2011 Holiday Season
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville kicked off the 13th Annual Christmas on the Cumberland last night, which continues until January 1st. The annual free holiday display features over 1,000,000 individual Lights in a amazing Christmas display that spans the entire length of McGregor Park in Downtown Clarksville.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan kicks off the 2011 Christmas on the Cumberland with the assistance of Santa and Mrs. Claus
Indoor Aquatic Center offers fun during Holiday Breaks
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department invites kids and parents to enjoy the Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, during the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System’s holiday breaks!
This Wednesday, November 23rd, the indoor swimming facility will be having its weekly “Wibit Wednesday” featuring “The Aqua Run” floating obstacle course. Cost of admission is just $3.00 per person, plus a $2.00 wristband for all day Wibit access.
The Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence.
Roxy Tradition Endures with Holiday Favorite “A Christmas Carol”
Clarksville, TN – After the Thanksgiving rush is over, sit back and relax at the Roxy Regional Theatre with a rollicking holiday morsel that is sure to sweeten your taste buds and warm even the hardest of hearts.
John McDonald, as Ebenezer Scrooge, meets the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future while rediscovering the true meaning of the holiday in the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol”, opening Friday, November 25th, at 8:00pm.
Ebenezer Scrooge is confronted by the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley in the 2010 Roxy production of A Christmas Carol.
APSU Provost Lecture Series looks at program to improve stride in older adults
Clarksville, TN – Falls and fall-related injuries are common in adults older than 65. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, of the fall-related deaths that occurred in 2008, 82 percent of them were in adults 65 and older.
A more alarming fact than this is that older age groups sustain more fall-related injuries than younger age groups. In other words, adults older than 85 are more likely to sustain a fall, compared with those who are 65-74 years old.
Tim Leszczak
Winter Market this Friday
November 18th
Montgomery County, TN – The Winter Market will be held at Smith Trahern Mansion in Clarksville, TN each Friday from 9:30am until 1:30pm. The Winter Market will be open the Friday after Thanksgiving as well.
Everyone is having a lot of fun with the market vendors and each vendor brings special gifts to the day. New this week is a soap maker and a jewelry designer.
The Smith Trahern Mansion is located at 101 McClure Street. For more information contact Barbara Brown – 931.801.0822 or Martha Martin Pile – 931.648.5725.
Austin Peay Art Graduates exhibit new work at Downtown Gallery
Clarksville, TN – Shortly after Clare Coyle Taylor’s husband passed away, she gathered her children together and began creating works of art with them. She’d studied at Austin Peay State University, earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in pottery/ceramic sculpture and painting, but in the years after she graduated, she gradually found less time to practice her art.
Then, following her husband’s death, the act of creating took on a new meaning for her.
“I’ve become even more aware of, and awed by, the healing nature of the process,” she said. “There can be a catharsis about the expression and introspection achieved with color, mark making, and material manipulation. Emotions can be released where there are no words.” [Read more]
Flourishing Families presents The Food Court
Clarksville, TN – Are you interested in competitive basketball? Are you the best cook in Clarksville? Flourishing Families is hosting a competitive event that will also help the homeless. This is a two part event.
The first part is a “cook off” event for the best recipe. There will be many categories. The booth fee is $25.00. You will be given a table. [Read more]
