Welcome Home Veterans Celebration kicks off with Remembrance Ceremony, Wreath Laying
September 18, 2021
Oak Grove, KY – Welcome Home Veterans, five days of activities in Clarksville and Oak Grove to honor and celebrate American Veterans has begun. The events are once again hosted by Visit Clarksville.
The main location for this year’s activities will be Oak Grove Gaming, Racing & Hotel. A caravan delivering the exhibits, including the Korean War Memorial, The AVTT Vietnam Wall, and the Field of Honor Tribute to Veterans, traveled from Clarksville Regional Airport to Oak Grove on Wednesday.
2021 Welcome Home Veterans Remembrance Ceremony and Wreath Laying at the American Traveling Tribute Wall.
APSU’s Art+Design, CECA welcome Little Friends of Printmaking September 21st
September 16, 2021
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Art+Design, with support from the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, will kick off the 2021-22 CECA Visiting Artist Speaker Series season with The Little Friends of Printmaking.
Austin Peay State University CECA Visiting Artist Speaker Series begins 2021-22 season with The Little Friends of Printmaking. (APSU)
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum October 2021 Exhibits, Activities
September 15, 2021
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 October at the Museum are Familiars: Interactions: Paintings by Judy Lavoie, Still: Ceramics by Anne Beyer, Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Start Your Engines! A Celebration of Racing in Montgomery County, Artsville Fest, Little Explorers: Dino Delight.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Roxy Regional Theatre to perform “Tea For Three” in theotherspace, September 20th – October 5th
September 13, 2021
Clarksville, TN – What is it like for a woman when her husband becomes the President of the United States, and she is suddenly thrust into the spotlight?
Witty, sly, and deeply moving, “Tea For Three” — opening upstairs in theotherspace at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Monday, September 20th, at 7:00pm — explores the hopes, fears, and loves of Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, and Betty Ford.
In keeping with the theatre’s pay-what-you-can opening night tradition, all tickets not pre-sold at the regular price will go on sale at 6:30pm September 20th for a $5.00 minimum donation.
Yarissa Tiara Millan, Sara Anderson and Kelsey McCollaum star in “Tea For Three” in theotherspace at the Roxy Regional Theatre, September 20th – October 5th.
Roxy Regional Theatre’s Company Cabaret sings Disney Hits this Wednesday, September 15th
September 13, 2021
Clarksville, TN – There’s no denying that Disney movies just would not be the same without the songs. Musical numbers make these beloved films even more magical and memorable.
For one evening only, join the Roxy Regional Theatre for a special night of music and entertainment featuring company members from our Elvis Presley-inspired musical “All Shook Up” (playing on the mainstage through September 24th) as they perform your favorite Disney songs in our Company Cabaret: Disney Hits this Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 at 7:00pm.
Roxy Regional Theatre’s Company Cabaret to perform your favorite Disney songs.
Presented on the mainstage, selections will include such favorites as “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid, “I Wanna Be Like You” from Jungle Book, “Colors of the Wind” from Pocahontas, “Go the Distance” from Hercules, “A Change in Me” from Beauty and the Beast, “Rainbow Connection” from The Muppet Movie and many more!
Don’t miss our talented company of professional actors who come to the Roxy Regional Theatre from all over the country as we showcase their vocal talents in one special evening.
Tickets are $25.00 and may be reserved online via the button below, by phone at 931.645.7699, or at the theatre during regular box office hours (9:00am to 2:00pm, Monday through Friday, and one hour prior to curtain). Military and APSU students can receive two tickets for the price of one.
Health And Safety Precautions
Facial coverings masking the nose and mouth are now REQUIRED inside the Roxy Regional Theatre (except when eating or drinking) for everyone, regardless of vaccination status. The Roxy Regional Theatre reserves the right to change this COVID-19 Coronavirus policy at any time and will communicate any necessary changes electronically or in person.
About the Roxy Regional Theatre
The Roxy Regional Theatre is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to producing professional live theatre and promoting the arts, with emphasis on education, in Clarksville, Middle Tennessee, and the Southeast. The theatre is located at 100 Franklin Street in Historic Downtown Clarksville.
For more information, visit www.roxyregionaltheatre.org
This Week at APSU: Latinx Heritage Month Kick-off coming Wednesday
September 13, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) will kick off a monthlong celebration of Latinx Heritage Month with free food and music on Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at the Morgan University Plaza (MUC).
The event will be hosted by the Latin Community Resource Center (LCRC), which has events planned through mid-October.
Austin Peay State University to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month. (APSU)
How a photo in APSU’s Art Collection connects with the discovery of famed French Photographer
September 11, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this summer, the director of the Austin Peay State University (APSU) The New Gallery and his summer research fellow discovered a striking photo of a red-haired girl with a face splashed with freckles.
The photo’s labeling indicated that the image had been captured by a well-known French photographer, Michel Thersiquel, in 1970 and that famous photographic printer Philippe Salaun printed the photo 11 years later.
Freckled Girl. (APSU)
2021 Welcome Home Veterans Celebration to be held September 15th-19th
September 9, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Both new and familiar activities will make up the 2021 Welcome Home Veterans Celebration.
The sixth annual event, happening September 15th-19th, is a partnership between Visit Clarksville and the Oak Grove Tourism Commission.
Welcome Home Parade
This Week at APSU: Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization to visit military-affiliated students
September 7, 2021
Clarksville, TN – This fall, Dr. Andrew Kester, the director of the Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization (MCVSO), and his team will visit Austin Peay State University (APSU) every month to help military-affiliated students, faculty, and students navigate the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs system.
APSU’s Newton Military Family Resource Center
Roxy Regional Theatre’s GALA 39 set for September 25th
September 7, 2021
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre is proud to be entering their 39th season of presenting professional live theatre here on the corner of Franklin Street and First Street in Historic Downtown Clarksville, and the Roxy invites you to celebrate with us at GALA 39 on Saturday, September 25th, 2021.
Come out and join the Roxy at 6:00pm for cocktails by MB Roland Distillery — paired with Smoked Salmon Canopes, Puffed Pastry-Wrapped Smoked Sausage, and Cheese with Assorted Crackers — while you place your bids in our silent auction of diverse and original artwork and specialty gift baskets.
Roxy Regional Theatre’s GALA 39 takes place Saturday, September 25th.
