2011 Rivers and Spires – Bucket Boys
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, April 14th 2011, The Bucket Boys performed on the Public Square Stage at the Rivers and Spires Festival.
The Bucket Boys are a progressive percussion duo, combine high-energy rhythm and mediocre comedy to deliver an interactive performance of sight, sound and laughter. From witty creators Vince Romanelli and Mitch Martin, The Bucket Boys use a mobile collection of ordinary items to crash, bang, and pound out extraordinary cadences. Using trash cans, pots and pans, garbage barrels, and – of course – buckets, the duo creates hip-hop, funky dance beats.
Originally from Chicago, 25 year olds Vince and Mitch have been passionately involved with music for over 16 years. The Bucket Boys have toured extensively with highlighted performances in Times Square with The Naked Cowboy and the AVP Volleyball Tournament for Olympic gold medalists. The Bucket Boys have headlined the Illinois State Fair by capturing the attention of thousands with their unique percussion antics and, they have inspired students in schools all over the United States.
The Roxy offers a peak at their upcoming production of “The Civil War”
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, April 14th 2011 at the Rivers and Spires Festival, the Roxy Regional Theatre offered a taste of their upcoming production,”The Civil War”.
Beginning Friday, April 22nd, at 8:00pm, the Roxy Regional Theatre marks the Sesquicentennial with “The Civil War”, a musical tribute covering the enormous emotional landscape of the most difficult test our nation has ever endured.
Written by Frank Wildhorn, Gregory Boyd and Jack Murphy, “The Civil War” is directed by Tom Thayer and features Bryan Benware, Ryan Bowie, Rendell DeBose, Jesaira Glover, Brianna Hertzberg, Travis Kendrick, Matthew Magnusson, Keith Panzarella, Michael Quinichett, Roslyn Seale, Jabriel Shelton, Kendall Anne Thompson and Christopher Wren.
“The Civil War” runs April 22nd through May 21st, playing Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:00pm and Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, with a 2:00pm matinee on Saturday, May 14th. Tickets are $20.00 (adults) and $15.00 (ages 13 and under) and may be reserved online at www.roxyregionaltheatre.org, by phone at 931-645-7699, or at the theatre during regular box office hours (9:00am – 2:00pm, weekdays).
2011 Rivers and Spires Begins
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, April 14th, the Rivers and Spires festival kicked off in Clarksville TN. The Roxy Regional Theatre sang songs from the upcoming “Civil War” on the Public Square stage. The Roxy was followed by the rhythms of The Bucket Boys.
The last act of the evening was Mr. Speed, America’s KISS Tribute band. By the end of the night, Mr. Speed had the crowd a rocking.
The Fort Defiance Interperative Center Ribbon Cutting
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville held an invitation only grand opening for the newly redesigned Fort Defiance site on Thursday. The public opening is scheduled for this morning with a gala event that aims to bring the history of the fort to life. Fort Defiance never fired a shot in anger, however the Fort and the city it guards looms large in the history of the Civil War era.
“Bea(u)tiful in the Extreme” at the Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – The epic adventure of the Lewis and Clark Expedition is relived in the regional premiere of “Bea(u)tiful in the Extreme”, opening at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Friday, April 1st, at 8:00pm and runs through April 9th.
Mark Cabus, founding artistic director of Nashville’s award-winning Naked Stages and Green Room Projects, directs this stellar ensemble cast — Ryan Bowie, Ashton Crosby, Gili Getz, Ted Jones, Travis Kendrick, Keith Patrick McCoy, Brandon Meeks, Keith Panzarella and Kendall Anne Thompson — as they perform over three dozen roles.
Legends of Clarksvegas
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Humane Society’s fundraiser, “Legends of Clarksvegas” was held March 26th and 27th, at 7:00pm.
The Legends of Clarksvegas featured some of the best professional impersonators in the business; Kenny James as “Buddy Holly”, Freddy B as “Elvis Presley, Cheryl Crenshaw and Donita Crenshaw as “The Judds”, and Steve Bobbitt as “Rod Stewart” along with special guests, the EAS Showband, the official tribute band for Graceland.
Magic at the Museum
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, March 26th 2011, at 2:00pm, the first Magic at the Museum as held at the Customs House Museum. There was face painting and balloon animals created by Roger Patton. Later, Russ Nowack of Hocus Pocus Entertainment performed a magic show.
Leslie Greene and Tom Thayer Raise DOUBT at the Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – The search for the truth unearths deeper questions of moral certainty when John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning drama DOUBT begins its limited run at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Wednesday, March 23rd, at 7:00pm.
Interview with Clarksville’s Mayor Kim McMillan
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, March 19th, Mayor Kim McMillan sat down with Clarksville Online, Discover Clarksville, and WJZM’s Hank Bonecutter to answer some questions on the top topics in Clarksville.
Some of the topics covered include the Marina, the City Budget, Clarksville Department of Electricity, Hemlock Semiconductor, growing infrastucture needs and several others.
Video Interview
2011 Comedy on the Cumberland with the Cast of The Civil War
Clarksville, TN – Comedy on the Cumberland returned to the Roxy Regional Theatre Tuesday, March 15th, at 7:00pm. There was a special presentation by the Roxy Regional Theatre of their up and coming play, The Civil War. The Civil War will run April 22nd through May 21st. Tickets can be purchased at www.roxyregionaltheatre.com
Comedy on the Cumberland will support the Clarksville Hunger Project, which is an awareness campaign for area agencies fighting hunger in Clarksville. Visit www.theclarksvillehungerproject.com for more details.
