Jammin’ in the Alley cut short by rain
The City of Clarksville Department of Parks & Recreation kicked off the 2010 Jammin’ in the Alley Concert Series last night with a concert by McAllister’s Crossroads. The band consists of Donald Greene- Vocals, Guitar; Randy Suggs- Vocals, Drums; Jim Meek- Vocals, Bass; Matt Jones- Vocals, Guitar; Jason Runyon- Vocals, Guitar.
Around 100 people turned out for the early evening concert, and all age groups were represented in the crowd. The band played a mix of popular tunes from various bands. Their music had the audience dancing, and for the more reserved tapping their hands and feet in time with the beat.
The concert was about half way through when it began to lightly sprinkle which turned into a heavy downpour a short time later. The Parks and Rec Department intended to continue the concert after it stopped raining by drying out the stage with backpack mounted blowers. However when the rain stopped, it resumed even heavier a few minutes later. So the concert was finally called off.
Jammin' in the Alley attendees crowd under the awnings of Strawberry Alley Businesses as they wait to see if the rain is going to stop.
Beauty and the Beast Jr. at the Roxy brings back fond memories
They say your first musical will always be your favorite, and that is the case for me with Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, it was the show that was playing when I first ventured into the Roxy Regional Theatre. Their professional production of this Disney classic sparked a continuing love of Musical Theatre in me.
So, when I heard that the Roxy was planning on staging Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. as part of their 2010 season I was excited as I saw it as as chance to revisit my first musical. And I wasn’t disappointed. Watching those young actors and actresses performing their hearts out, renewed that feeling of wonder that I experienced when I sat in the seats watching my very first show at the Roxy.
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Alice Randall to Keynote Sixth Annual Clarksville Writers Conference
The Clarksville Arts & Heritage Development Council is pleased to announce the Sixth Annual Clarksville Writers Conference, being held July 28th – 31st, 2010, on the campus of Austin Peay State University.
This year’s conference opens with a new two-day tour centered around Clarksville’s rich architectural heritage. Participants will tour structures which tell stories of a community that began in the late 1700’s as a river city, weathered the Civil War, and later became a world center for the dark-fired tobacco trade.
We are very honored to have as this year’s keynote speaker ALICE RANDALL, award-winning songwriter and author of Rebel Yell, Pushkin and the Queen of Spades, and The Wind Done Gone, the New York Times bestselling parody of Margaret Mitchell’s Gone With The Wind. Randall, a Harvard graduate and current Writer-In-Residence at Vanderbilt University, will speak at the conference banquet at the Clarksville Country Club on the evening of Friday, July 30th. [Read more]
The Parks and Rec Department 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:
- Kleeman Community Center Re-opening
- Senior Dance
- Jammin’ in the Alley
- Downtown Market
- Movies in the Park
- Sunrise Fitness
- Sports league fees due
- Doggie Palooza 2010
American Floyd Rocks the Dunn Center
I have never considered myself a fan of rock and roll. I know, I know… But considering it was before my time, I really never had a chance to get into it. But that all changed tonight with American Floyd at the Dunn Center. I heard about it and was a little hesitant. Another cover band didn’t sound like a very fun Saturday night to me. But I caved in and agreed to go. I must say I am totally thrilled I did.
American Floyd performing "Another Brick in the Wall" with the assistance of area children
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Jr. is sure to Enchant at the Roxy Theatre
A tale as old as time….The beautiful Belle yearns to escape provincial life and her brute of a suitor, Gaston. However, Belle finds more adventure than she wanted when she becomes a captive in the Beast’s enchanted castle! Dancing flatware, menacing wolves, and singing furniture will fill the Roxy’s stage with thrills in this beloved fairy tale about very different people finding strength in one another and learning how to love. Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Jr., opens at the Roxy Regional Theatre Friday, May 21st, at 6:00 pm.
Poet Glass to read at Spring Salon Event
The Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts continues its popular Spring Salon Series next week with a reading and lecture by local poet Malcolm Glass.
“Poetry’s Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed: A Reading with Commentary” begins at 5:30 pm on Monday, May 17th at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library. The title of this month’s event might be a little playful, but who better to attempt to “reveal” the secrets of poetry than Glass. 
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American Floyd to rock the Dunn Center
American Floyd, a Pink Floyd tribute band will be performing at the Austin Peay State University Dunn Center Saturday, May 15th at 7:00 pm. Tickets at $15 each and are available at the door which open at 6:00 pm. The Dunn Center is located at 320 Drane Street. Parking is free with handicap access. Additional parking is located across Drane Street, behind the Armory, in the Armory lot.
Pink Floyd, an English rock band, initially earned recognition for their psychedelic and space rock music, and later, as they evolved, for their progressive rock music. [Read more]
Trainfest 2010 comes to Clarksville
The model train layouts at Clarksville’s Customs House Museum always draw a crowd. Once a year, the museum and the Montgomery County Historical Society (MCHS) host TRAINFEST, where people who like model trains will find much more to enjoy.
Trainfest 2010 will be held May 1st and 2nd at the Customs House Museum and the L&N Depot in Clarksville, Tennessee.
C. David Elliott surveys the world of trains as he prepares for TrainFest 2010. (Joe Filippo)
Mason Rudolph Golf Course to hold a Demo Day
Jeff Vaughn the PGA professional for both of the city’s golf courses wants to invite area golfers to come out and visit Mason Rudolph golf course this Saturday from 10:00 am – 3:00pm for a “Demo Day”.
Factory representatives from Taylor Made, Calloway, and Cleveland golf will be on hand with all the new golf equipment for 2010. “If you’re an avid golfer, you won’t want to miss this event”, said Vaughn. “Golfers will be able to try new golf clubs, and visit with representatives to discuss their game, and how to play their best golf”. [Read more]
