5th Annual Deputy Bubba Johnson Memorial Road Race set for Saturday, August 11th, 2018
Deputy Bubba Johnson Memorial Road Race
Clarksville, TN – The 5th Annual “Deputy Bubba Johnson Memorial Road Race” is being held on the night of August 11th, 2018 at Beachaven Winery on Dunlop Lane in Clarksville, Tennessee.
The 1 Mile Fun Run will start at 8:00pm and the 5K will start at 8:30pm.
The Silent Auction is back again this year. We will many items to bid on!
Float the river with Clarksville Parks and Recreation
Clarksville Parks and Recreation
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is excited to host another float event for canoe and kayak enthusiasts at 8:00am Saturday, August 18th, 2018. Participants will float approximately two miles on the Cumberland River from Liberty Park to Trice Landing Park.
Canoe or kayak the Cumberland River from Liberty Park to Trice Landing Park with Clarksville Parks and Recreation.
Nerdlesque comes to Clarksville’s Riverview Inn September 29th
Clarksville, TN – World Class Nerdlesque comes to Clarksville!
What is Nerdlesque? It is a fusion of traditional burlesque performance with geek/nerd fandom, IE comic books, sci-fi movies, and fantasy!
On September 29th, 2018 Bombshell Kittens Burlesque will present their Dr. Who Steampunk Cabaret at the Clarksville Dr. Who and Steampunk Convention at the Riverview Inn in Clarksville Tennessee.
Queen of Burlesque Abby Costello performs September 29th at the Dr. Who Steampunk Cabaret at the Riverview Inn in Clarksville.
APSU Center of Excellence for Creative Arts to host “An Elegant Obsession” on September 7th
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – History and fantasy will collide into an evening of pure entertainment during the premiere performance of the musical drama, “An Elegant Obsession,” at 7:30pm on Friday, September 7th, 2018 in the Mabry Concert Hall.
This event will be hosted by the Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA), and guests with reserved seating may attend a formal reception from 5:00pm-7:00pm at 416 College Street on the night of the premiere.
“An Elegant Obsession,” to be held September 7th & 8th in the APSU Mabry Concert Hall.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held August 2nd, 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.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum August 2018 Exhibits and Activities
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.
Some of the events in August at the Museum are: Fantastical Patterns: Best of Tennessee Craft, International Reflections: The Art of Women Artists Mentors, Our Town: Stories Within Clarksville’s Doorways, and Model Trains Special Run.
Tennessee Craft: Lisa Kurtz – Hydrangea Vase
Last Jammin’ in the Alley of the season August 3rd
Jammin’ in the Alley
Clarksville, TN – Jammin’ in the Alley, a free concert series on Strawberry Alley in the heart of downtown Clarksville, continues on with the final show of the season on August 3rd, 2018 with a free concert and family fun.
The concert will be from 7:00pm-10:00pm Friday, August 3rd with a performance by the Chris Robertson & The Country Music Band, a popular local band.
Chris Robertson & The Country Music Band next in Jammin’ in the Alley downtown concert series
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave, a Natural Treasure
Visit Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Park will intrigue nature lovers, history buffs, spelunkers and budding archeologists. This 144-acre park in Clarksville is situated around Dunbar Cave which has the distinction of being the 280th largest cave complex in the world, stretching 8.5 miles toward the center of the earth.
The entrance to Dunbar Cave was inhabited by local prehistoric peoples for thousands of years before settlers arrived.
Entrance to Dunbar Cave.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to host Park Cleanup
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Clarksvillians are encouraged to join in the beautification of one of the City’s favorite parks. The City of Clarksville’s Parks and Recreation department is hosting a cleanup from 8:00am-10:00am Saturday, August 4th, 2018 at Billy Dunlop Park, 1930 East Boy Scout Road.
Volunteers needed for Billy Dunlop Park Cleanup.
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” to close out Season 35 at the Roxy Regional Theatre, July 27th – August 18th
Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre is heading west “where the wind comes sweepin’ down the plain” to close out Season 35 of live professional theatre on the corner of Franklin and First.
Legends Bank presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s masterpiece “Oklahoma!” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, beginning Friday, July 27th, at 8:00pm. In keeping with the theatre’s traditional pay-what-you-can opening night, all tickets not pre-sold at the regular ticket price will go on sale at 7:30pm that evening for a $5.00 minimum donation.
Amy Laviolette and Hunter Brown star as Laurey and Curly in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, July 27th – August 18th.
