Registration now for the Riverfest Regatta
July 22, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Registration is going on now for the Eleventh Annual Riverfest Regatta. Participants can enter as an individual or as a team for a chance to win award. The Riverfest Regatta will take place Saturday, September 9th, 2017 at the McGregor Park boat ramp. New this year, the event will take place at 1:00pm instead of early in the morning like in past races.
This boat race is not like any ordinary boat race. Participants will compete in their boats made of cardboard, plastic bottles, or a few other approved materials. There will be several divisions all racing down the 100-yard long course on the Cumberland River.
Clarksville’s Riverfest Regatta
Two Sessions remain for Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Mayor’s Summer Night Lights
July 21, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Mayor’s Summer Night Lights, hosted by Clarksville Parks and Recreation, is nearing the end of its fifth successful season.
This program strives to create a fun atmosphere that offers youth and teens a positive way to spend time during the summer. Each night features a healthy meal provided by a local food charity, a variety of activities including a DJ, sports tournaments, arts & crafts, inflatables, health and job information booths, motivational speakers, and special guests.
Riverfest seeks vendors, entertainers, artists
July 21, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Applications are being accepted for the City of Clarksville’s 30th annual Riverfest Celebration, presented by Budweiser. The Festival will be Thursday, September 7th through Saturday, September 9th, 2017. Vendors and entertainers are encouraged to apply online at www.clarksvilleriverfest.com
The Festival can only accept a limited number of applicants, so submit your form as soon as possible.
Clarksville’s Riverfest Festival will be held Thursday, September 7th through Saturday, September 9th, 2017 at McGregor Park.
Living Word International Ministries to host Back to School Bash for Elementary Age Children
July 20, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Living Word International Ministries-Clarksville is excited to host its annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 29th, 2017 from 11:00am til 1:00pm. This year’s event is for elementary-aged children in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
Since its first year, Living Word’s Back to School Bash has provided free, essential school supplies and backpacks for children in the community. “We want to encourage maximum learning every school year and take away some stress off parents,” says Janelle Powell, coordinator of the event. “It’s our mission to make sure the children in our community start the year off with what they need to learn,” she adds.
“Steel Magnolias” Takes the Stage of the Roxy Regional Theatre, July 28th – August 19th
July 20, 2017
Clarksville, TN – This summer, beat the heat and come on down to Truvy’s beauty shop, where the motto is “there is no such thing as natural beauty” and all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. The Roxy Regional Theatre presents Robert Harling’s stage hit “Steel Magnolias”, July 28th through August 19th, 2017.
Directed by Ryan Bowie, the beloved comedy-drama which inspired the 1989 film starring Dolly Parton, Julia Roberts, Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis and Daryl Hannah centers on the bond among a group of six Southern women at a small-town beauty shop in northwest Louisiana.
“Steel Magnolias” Takes the Stage of the Roxy Regional Theatre, July 28th – August 19th
Local Auditions for Roxy Regional Theatre’s SEASON 35 on Saturday, July 29th
July 19, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Local auditions for the Roxy Regional Theatre’s 2017-2018 season will be held Saturday, July 29th, 2017 beginning at 10:00am.
Auditions, which are for ages 18 and up, are by appointment only. Paying and non-paying roles are available, but actors must be able to attend daytime rehearsals and performances.
Productions slated for SEASON 35 at the Roxy Regional Theatre include The Wizard of Oz, 35mm: A Musical Exhibition, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The Musical, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues, A Raisin in the Sun, Fully Committed, Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach, A Piece of My Heart, Marilyn/God, Annie Jr., Dames at Sea and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!
Clarksville is prime location for the Great American Eclipse
July 19, 2017
Clarksville-Montgomery County Residents must take precautions during August 21st event
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County is in the path of the Great American Eclipse of August 21st, 2017, making this a prime destination for those who want to view this rare astronomical occurrence.
This will be the first coast-to-coast eclipse in 98 years and the first in the continental United States since 1978. The eclipse can only be seen in a path 60 miles wide across the United State, so this will be a once in a lifetime experience to to witness a fascinating natural phenomenon.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces “Secret Life of Pets” next for Movies in the Park
July 19, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Movies in the Park — the City of Clarksville’s free, outdoor movie series — continues on Saturday, July 22nd, 2017 with the showing of “Secret Life of Pets” at McGregor Park’s North Extension, 640 North Riverside Drive (behind O’Charleys).
Pre-show activities, coordinated by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department, will begin at 6:00pm.
“Secret Life of Pets” to be shown at the next Movies in the Park.
City of Clarksville restores Arlington monument stones
July 18, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville has completed restoration of the Arlington Hotel monument on Second Street, thanks to the Montgomery County Historical Society and an anonymous donor.
The stone monument commemorates the Arlington Hotel, a three-story brick building that stood on the site from 1887 until it was razed in 1973. The City’s Cumberland Place Parking Plaza garage was built on the site in 1992.
City of Clarksville, donor, Montgomery County Historical Society collaborate on project to restore Arlington monument stones.
Planters Bank Presents to show “Jumanji” at the Roxy Regional Theatre this Sunday, July 23rd
July 18, 2017
“Planters Bank Presents…” Film Series
Clarksville, TN – The “Planters Bank Presents…” film series next movie is “Jumanji”. This movie will be shown this Sunday, July 23rd, 2017 at the Roxy Regional Theatre at 2:00pm.
A magical board game unleashes a world of adventure on siblings Peter (Bradley Pierce) and Judy Shepherd (Kirsten Dunst). While exploring an old mansion, the youngsters find a curious, jungle-themed game called Jumanji in the attic.
When they start playing, they free Alan Parrish (Robin Williams), who’s been stuck in the game’s inner world for decades. If they win Jumanji, the kids can free Alan for good — but that means braving giant bugs, ill-mannered monkeys and even stampeding rhinos!
“Planters Bank Presents…” film series to show “Jumanji” this Sunday at Roxy Regional Theatre.
