Clarksville’s Customs House Museum to celebrate Season of Equine starting November 11th
November 6, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Beginning November 11th the galleries of the Customs House Museum will showcase the horse. Included in the Season of Equine are paintings, antiques, photographs, sculptures, and vintage toys.
The two-story Crouch Gallery will feature the art of Eric L. Hansen, titled Blood Rescue.
Blood Rescue – Eric Hansen
3rd Annual Handmade Holidays to take place November 15th and 16th
November 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is excited to host its 3rd Annual holiday shopping event, known as “Handmade Holidays- a Crafters Bazaar”, featuring vendors selling holiday-themed handmade and handcrafted items.
3rd Annual “Handmade Holidays- a Crafters Bazaar” event to be held November 15th and 16th.
Block Party held in Lincoln Homes by LEAP and Clarksville Housing Authority
November 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On a crisp October Saturday LEAP organization in collaboration with the Clarksville Housing Authority hosted a Block Party in Lincoln Homes. Laughter could be heard as you approached the block party. It was coming from dozens and dozens of children enjoying free hot dogs, popcorn, and ice cream as well as playing games, jumping in the inflatables provided by A Jump’n Good Time, and live music from DJ Greedy.
LEAP Site Lead Dorlisha White spearheaded the event with the help of Martha Witherspoon of the Housing Authority.
Block Party held in Lincoln Homes by LEAP and Clarksville Housing Authority.
“Hedwig” Aims to Tear Down the Roxy Regional Theatre’s theotherpace, November 10th – 18th
November 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – This fall, the Roxy Regional Theatre aims to tear down conventional boundaries with John Cameron Mitchell’s groundbreaking award-winning musical “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”, playing upstairs in theotherspace for four nights only, November 10th – November 18th.
Following in the footsteps of Neil Patrick Harris, Michael C. Hall and John Cameron Mitchell himself, Ryan Bowie stars as “internationally ignored song stylist” Hedwig Schmidt, a fourth-wall smashing East German rock ‘n’ roll goddess who also happens to be the victim of a botched sex-change operation.
“Hedwig and the Angry Inch” staring Ryan Bowie begins November 10th.
Queen City Road Race T-shirt contest for kids
November 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Calling all budding artists in grades 1st through 5th: Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Queen City Road Race T-shirt design contest is back and the best drawing will be featured on the official 2015 Queen City Road Race T-shirt! [Read more]
Northeast, West Creek High Schools come in First at the 5th Annual Step and Dance Competition
November 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Over 400 were in attendance to watch the 5th annual LEAP step and dance competition held at West Creek High School. Comedian Deztin “DJ” Pryor hosted the event and had the crowd on their feet showing off their moves before the competition.
Local recording artist Rebecca Henry opened with the National Anthem and “How Great is Our God.”
Parents, family, friends and community members came out to show their support and watch the teams perform. Teams that competed in step included West Creek High, Northwest High, and Rossview High. Northeast High competed in dance and Kenwood High in drill.
Northeast High School 1st place dance. (Lois Jones)
Austin Peay State University student wins $100,000 scholarship from Dr. Pepper
November 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Claudia Delgadillo had just worked a late shift at the restaurant, so when her cell phone rang around noon the next day, she almost didn’t answer it. The fact that the cell phone rang at all was a surprise to her because it was about to be disconnected.
The person on the other end of the phone was from Dr. Pepper, and as Delgadillo slowly woke up, she heard them say they were sending her to the Cotton Bowl for a chance to win a $100,000 college scholarship.
APSU Student Claudia Delgadillo wins Dr. Pepper Scholarship.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk scheduled for November 6th, 2014
November 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Produced by the Downtown Clarksville Association, 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 scheduled for July 3rd.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for November 5th through November 13th, 2014
November 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs this summer. There are programs for children and adults.
Some of the upcoming events include: Port Royal History Walk, Night Walk, Plants and Animals of Port Royal, Nature Hike at Port Royal, Dunbar Cave History and Sunset Hike.
Geese at Dunbar Cave State Park
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Winter Gym kicks off November 10th
November 3, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department has partnered once again with the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System to provide an opportunity for recreational basketball free play.
The Winter Gym program will begin Monday, November 10th at Byrns-Darden Elementary, located at 609 East Street. [Read more]
