Jammin’ in the Alley, this Friday!
The City of Clarksville together with U.S. Bank will soon be Jammin’ in Strawberry Alley once more. Join us on Friday, August 20th for Jammin’ in the Alley’s third year in downtown Clarksville.
This month’s free concert features the classic rock band, The Sell Outs.
The band is made up of four local musicians- Neil Brock, Joe Wall, Rick Goodwin, Brian Glass- all who have been playing in Clarksville since their teen years. After years of traveling around and playing in different bands such as, The Sizzling Happy Family, His Boy Elroy, The Beagles, and The Billygoats and Myth- just to name a few, have now come together and formed The Sell Outs, playing classic guitar rock in the Clarksville area. Playing music from the late 60’s to the 21st century and covering bands like Santana, Van Morrison, Pink Floyd, Sublime, Rolling Stones and much more- everyone is sure to have a good time! [Read more]
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area Programs for the week of August 22nd
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs this summer.
Upcoming events include: Un-Nature Hike, Make Your Own Windchime, Spinning Snakes, Children’s Theatre “Animal Tails” , Sunset Hike and so much more!
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report
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
- Kleeman Center Senior Dance
- Downtown Market
- Movies in the Park
- Women’s 25+ Recreational Basketball League
- Clarksville Riverfest 2010
- Seeking Volunteers [Read more]
Make a Splash at the USAA and MWR August Family Fun Fair
Fort Campbell, KY — Come have fun and stay cool at the USAA and MWR Family Fun Fair on August 21st. With weather permitting there will be water inflatables, so remember to wear your swimsuit, bring your towels and sunscreen. So bring the whole Family to 3910 Indiana Avenue from 12:00pm until 4:00pm for a day of fun with Free Wet inflatables, Free crafts, and Free games!
Food and beverages will be available for purchase to quench your thirst and feed your hunger. There is no ATM on site. Thank you to our sponsors, USAA, Mugshots by Dana, and Mathews Nissan for their support. For more information about the USAA and MWR August Family Fun Fair, please call MWR Public Relations at 270-798-7535.
Lighted Boat Parade
Sit back and watch as the Cumberland River is illuminated in a majestic display of floating lights during the 3rd Annual Riverfest Lighted Boat Parade to be held Saturday, September 11th at 8:00pm. Don’t want to just be a bystander in the show? Enter your boat in the festivities and you may even come home with an award!
Judging will take place at the McGregor Park courtesy boat dock. The event will be hosted by the Montgomery County Conservation Club. Locations throughout McGregor Park during the Riverfest Celebration will offer public viewing. [Read more]
An Evening with the Artists
On Saturday August 14th, come down to Silke’s Old World Breads, Bakery and Cafe from 6:30pm to 8:00pm for an “Evening with the Artists” featuring works by artist Jim Hancock as well as works by many other local artists.
Silke’s is located at 1214A College Street, Clarksville Tennessee.
Movies in the Park- this Saturday
Join Clarksville Parks and Recreation this Saturday, August 14th, at Heritage Park Soccer fields for this month’s Movies in the Park event, featuring the hit movie- Hairspray, which is rated PG.
Movie will begin at dark, with pre-show activities beginning around 6:30pm.
Be sure to bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs. As always, you are welcome to bring your picnic basket, but concessions will be available. Admission to the movie is free. [Read more]
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area Programs for the week of August 15th
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs this summer.
Upcoming events include: Tree Cookies, Critter Creations, Make Your Own Hummingbird Feeder, and so much more!
Coca-Cola Zero Music Tour Coming to Fort Campbell
Join Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation along with the Coca-Cola Zero Music Tour featuring Lisa Palleschi and Junior for a fun and exciting free concert. She’s a little bit country and they’re loads of rock n’ roll, and together they put on a great show. Lisa’s music has been featured in several sports-related programs and venues ranging from NASCAR television shows to NFL stadiums.
Coca-Cola Zero Music Tour
Children’s Theater Event at Dunbar Cave
The Children’s Theater of Austin Peay presented a wonderful, entertaining, eco-friendly program to an audience of sixty two visitors at Dunbar Cave State Natural Area On Saturday, July 24th.
This event began with a children’s art project, involving coloring and cutting out leaves and making frog hats, later used in the audience participation portions of the skits. Two skits, The Squirrel and the Acorn and The Caterpillar and the Frog, were acted out at the cool cave entrance.
The Children’s Theater of Austin Peay
