Customs House Museum and Cultural Center to feature Belgin Yucelen’s Sculptural Garments
Clarksville, TN – Through January 12th, 2020, the Jostens Gallery of the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center is featuring the sculptural dresses of Belgin Yucelen.
The exhibition, titled Semblance, consists of garments portraying a past culture’s sophistication. Yucelen creates her dresses similar to the Turkish styles of the 17th through 19th centuries. She used traditional techniques and materials from Turkey and other parts of Asia to add embellishments to the metal dresses.
Belgin Yucelen – Tulip Dress
Gateway Chamber Orchestra to hold annual “Winter Baroque”, December 8th
Clarksville, TN – On Sunday, December 8th, 2019, the Gateway Chamber Orchestra will host their annual winter concert at 4:00pm at Madison Street United Methodist Church in downtown Clarksville. Tickets for this Clarksville holiday tradition, ‘Winter Baroque,’ are on sale now at www.gatewaychamberorchestra.com
Tickets are available now for the Gateway Chamber Orchestra’s 2019-20 season – Emotion Abounds. This season presents the works of Franz Joseph Hayden, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and other composers who have come to define the GCO’s sound and approach, as well as a wide selection of top-notch guest performances.
Downtown Commons’ Ice Rink to open November 26th
Montgomery County, TN – Bundle up! Downtown Commons’ annual winter ice rink returns for a third year of frosty fun November 26th! This is a great opportunity to get out of the house this season for some family friendly fun with your community. While you’re downtown with family and friends don’t forget to stop by Golly G’s for some sweet treats!
The ice rink will be open through January 20th, 2020. Regular operating hours will be Thursdays and Fridays from 4:00pm to 9:30pm, Saturdays from 10:00am to 9:30pm, and Sundays from 2:00pm to 9:30pm. Hours will vary on holidays, during school breaks, and special events. Ice Skates are provided.
The Downtown Commons’ Winter Ice Rink is set to open Tuesday, November 26th.
SpiritFest offers Fun, Family-Friendly Activities before Christmas Parade
Clarksville, TN – The Fifth Annual SpiritFest – a holiday event from 2:00pm – 5:00pm on Saturday, December 7th – will offer a bounty of free activities, including visits with Santa Claus, rides on the Express Bus, four kids’ inflatables, live music on the new Downtown Commons stage, ice skating, art and gift markets, food trucks and a live nativity with animals.
SpiritFest, a free “Pre-Parade Celebration of Christmas,” will feature kids’ inflatables, Santa Claus, complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, and more.
“A Christmas Carol: The Musical” opens Thanksgiving Night at the Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – After the turkey and stuffing are put away on Thanksgiving night, bring your out-of-town guests to Historic Downtown Clarksville for family entertainment sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit!
Mark and Ricki Holleman proudly present “A Christmas Carol: The Musical” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, opening Thursday, November 28th, at 7:00pm.
In keeping with the theatre’s traditional pay-what-you-can opening night, all tickets not pre-sold at the regular price will go on sale at 6:30pm that evening for a $5.00 minimum donation. Due to the double casting of children in the production, a second pay-what-you-can night will be held at 7:30pm on Friday, November 29th.
Jonathan Fluck and Caleb Crosby star as Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim in A CHRISTMAS CAROL: The Musical at the Roxy Regional Theatre, November 28th – December 21st.
Austin Peay State University CECA announces the 2019-20 Tennessee Artist Fellow: Carl Moore
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA) is pleased to announce the 2019-20 recipient of the Tennessee Artist Fellowship, artist and designer Carl Moore of Memphis, Tennessee.
Carl Moore’s Mothers Pain
Austin Peay State University to host Christmas with David Steinquest and Friends on December 6th
Clarksville, TN – For the 10th year in a row, David Steinquest and his talented friends will gather at Austin Peay State University (APSU) for a relaxed evening of holiday music, with this year serving as a sort of “greatest hits” event from a decade worth of concerts.
Christmas with David Steinquest and Friends returns December 6th for 10th year at Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Handmade Holidays featured unique gifts ideas
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department recently hosted its annual Handmade Holidays at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center, a two-day shopping extravaganza that featured a variety of unique handmade gift ideas.
Trey Stroud, an event planning specialist with Clarksville Parks and Recreation oversaw this year’s event.
The annual Handmade Holidays at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center has been called the unofficial kickoff of the holiday shopping season.
Red River Breeze presents “Joy to the World!” Holiday Concert at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Sunday, December 8th
Clarksville, TN – In what has become an annual holiday tradition, Clarksville’s own acoustic Celtic band is bringing their unique brand of Christmas cheer to the Roxy Regional Theatre at the corner of Franklin Street and First Street in Historic Downtown Clarksville for the fifth year in a row.
Performing traditional holiday tunes and carols with a Celtic flair, Red River Breeze will present “Joy to the World!” at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Sunday, December 8th, 2019, at 2:00pm.
Tickets are already going quickly for this much-anticipated follow-up to the group’s previous concerts at the Roxy, which have consistently sold out.
Red River Breeze in concert at Clarksville’s Roxy Regional Theatre, on Sunday, December 8th, 2019.
APSU to present world premiere of John Patrick Shanley’s ‘Five Savory Dishes’
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Theatre and Dance and the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA) will present “Five Savory Dishes” – a world premiere evening of one-act plays written Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright John Patrick Shanley from Thursday, November 21st through Sunday, November 24th, 2019.
John Patrick Shanley
