The Cumberland Winds Jazz Combo brings “A Night of Jazz Standards” to the Roxy Regional Theatre on March 29th
Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – Jazz standard lovers will not want to miss the incredible evening of music lined up at Clarksville’s oldest professional live theatre, the Roxy Regional Theatre, this spring.
The Cumberland Winds Jazz Combo presents “A Night of Jazz Standards” in the intimate setting of the Roxy Regional Theatre on Friday, March 29th, 2019 at 7:30pm.
All ages are sure to enjoy this variety of memorable jazz standards, including famous songs from Broadway and the Great American Songbook, performed by Bo Clayton on trumpet, Darrin Hoffman on guitar, Zenon Garcia on drums and Avery Cody on bass, with featured vocalist Sarah Queen.
The Cumberland Winds Jazz Combo with featured vocalist Sarah Queen to perform at the Roxy Regional Theatre, March 19th.
Award-winning novelist/essayist David Bradley to speak at APSU Asanbe Diversity Symposium
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The last time David Bradley, a PEN/Faulkner Award-winning novelist, visited Austin Peay State University (APSU), during the 2000-01 academic year, he helped initiate important conversations across campus through his class, “Civil Rights and Literature,” and his public lecture, “The Function of Lynching in Contemporary America: To Make Them Stand in Fear.”
David Bradley to speak at APSU Asanbe Diversity Symposium
Fort Defiance Civil War Park announces March 2019 Events
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – A community favorite, Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center, 120 Duncan Street, offers a variety of events.
Festivities are diverse and offer something for visitors of all ages looking to have a great time at one of Clarksville’s most treasured historic sites.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to host Wettest Egg Hunt event
Clarksville Parks and Recreation
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation will host its annual Wettest Egg Hunt event beginning at 11:00am on Saturday, April 13th, 2019 at New Providence Pool, located at 168 Cunningham Lane.
Participants are able to search for plastic eggs floating or sunk to the bottom of the pool.
Annual Wettest Egg Hunt scheduled for April 13th at New Providence Pool.
AHDC receives $10,000 grant to offer arts experiences to military families
Clarksville-Montgomery County Arts and Heritage Development Council
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Arts and Heritage Development Council has received a $10,000 grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to enfold active military, veterans and their families into Clarksville’s creative community.
The Tennessee Arts Commission in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Veteran Services awarded nine Tennessee Military, Veterans & the Arts grants to organizations throughout the state. Two Montgomery County organizations, AHDC and Gateway Chamber Orchestra, were grant recipients.
As part of the Tennessee Arts Commission Arts and Military grant, Arts for Hearts offered a wood burning class that filled so quickly they have added two additional classes with a waiting list.
City of Clarksville Ball Leagues open for registration
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Is your child interested in playing baseball or softball this spring? The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is proud to offer co-ed youth baseball and softball leagues for boys and girls ages 3 to 14.
Volunteer coaches will work with children to improve individual skills in throwing, catching, fielding and hitting while instilling the values of teamwork and sportsmanship in a non-competitive environment.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation invites Boys and Girls 3-14 to join in the fun.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held March 7th, 2018
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in downtown Clarksville
APSU welcomes Carl Pope for Artist Lecture
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The APSU Department of Art + Design, with support from The Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, and in partnership with Tennessee State University, is pleased to welcome artist, Carl Pope, to Austin Peay State University.
“I’ve been a fan of Carl Pope’s work for a long time, and he was on my list of artists to invite to campus next year,” Michael Dickins, chair of the Visiting Artist Speaker Committee, said.
Artist Carl Pope to speak at Austin Peay State University March 18th.
Spring Break fun with Clarksville Parks and Recreation
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Spring Break is near and Clarksville Parks and Recreation is offering a wide variety of fun activities for you to enjoy while school is out.
Some of the activities are: Tumbling Camp, Basketball Frenzy, and Spring Break Camp.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to host Camps, Indoor and Outdoor Fun, and more this Spring Break.
APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts Announces 2019 Ovation Award winners
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University President Alisa White and the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA, or “seek-ah”) invite the entire community to the 2019 Ovation Awards, a family-friendly celebration of the arts.
Billy Renkl is winner of this year’s Individual Artist Award.
