Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for July 3rd, 2016
July 3, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: Clarksville Independence Day Celebration, Rally on the Cumberland and Wonder Kids Triathlon.
Clarksville’s Independence Day Celebration will take place at Liberty Park Sunday July 3rd, 2016.
Red River Breeze presents World Music with a Celtic Flair at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Saturday, July 16th
June 28, 2016
Clarksville, TN – On the heels of last December’s sold-out “Celtic Christmas Concert,” popular local music group Red River Breeze returns to the Roxy Regional Theatre this summer for a concert featuring world folk music with a Celtic flair on Saturday, July 16th, at 7:00pm.
While the mercury will be reaching for the opposite end of the scale this time around, the same creative energy and first-rate musicianship which entertained a packed house at Red River Breeze’s Christmas concert will be brought to the stage at next month’s show.
Red River Breeze in concert at Clarksville’s Roxy Regional Theatre, July 16th, 2016.
City’s Independence Day Celebration takes place July 3rd
June 27, 2016
Clarksville, TN – City of Clarksville will celebrate our nation’s independence this year with the ninth annual Independence Day Celebration on Sunday, July 3rd, 2016 at Liberty Park. The event is free and open to the public.
Activities and music will begin at 6:00pm Seating is available throughout the park and the concerts will take place on the Great Lawn of the Wilma Rudolph Event Center. Concessions are for sale throughout the park.
Clarksville’s Independence Day Celebration will take place at Liberty Park Sunday July 3rd, 2016.
Gospel Concert with Lydia Walker at Heart & Soul Church
May 19, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Local singer/songwriter and worship leader Lydia Walker will be the featured musical artist for a gospel concert at Heart & Soul Church in downtown Clarksville.
The concert will be held on Sunday, May 22nd at 6:00pm. Heart & Soul Church is located at 334 Union Street.
Local singer/songwriter and worship leader Lydia Walker
Nashville recording artist Maggie Rose to perform concert at unveiling of newly renamed Fortera Stadium, April 23rd
April 18, 2016
Concert part of ceremony to unveil newly renamed Fortera Stadium
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, April 23rd, Austin Peay State University and Fortera Credit Union celebrate a new era in Governors Football with the unveiling of the newly renamed Fortera Stadium, capped off with a concert by Nashville recording artist Maggie Rose in the stadium lot.
Rose’s performance will conclude a day’s worth of activities, beginning with a noon baseball game, as the Governors take on Eastern Kentucky in Raymond C. Hand Park. At 1:00pm, Governors Softball will compete against Jacksonville State at Cheryl Holt Field.
Maggie Rose to perform at newly renamed Fortera Stadium.
Yellow Creek Baptist Church to host Southern Gospel Singers United’s 2nd annual Spring Convention
April 4, 2016
Cumberland City, TN – On Friday, April 8th and Saturday, April 9th, the Southern Gospel Singers United will hold their 2nd annual Spring Convention at Yellow Creek Baptist Church.
This two day concert is free and open to the public.
On Friday night, the performers will be Living Truth Quartet, The Believers, Yours Truly Trio, Faith’s Crossing, Bethany Ellis ( Highway 22 ), The Liberty Boys, Mitchel Jon, and For Heaven’s Sake.
Southern Gospel Singers United’s 2nd annual Spring Convention to be held at Yellow Creek Baptist Church this weekend.
Get Your Game On with Rivers and Spires Sports Zone Hosted by Fortera Credit Union
March 11, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Rivers and Spires Festival proudly offers a zone geared specifically for the sports enthusiast. Novice or self-proclaimed professional, the Sports Zone hosted by Fortera Credit Union is for you!
From Friday, April 15th, 5:00pm-9:00pm and Saturday, April 16th, 10:00am-8:00pm, to try your hand at challenges spanning from games of agility to games of sports knowledge.
Rivers and Spires Sports Zone
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to host Cumberland Winds Brass Quintet December 9th
December 8, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Cumberland Winds Brass Quintet will bring its holiday concert to the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library on Wednesday, December 9th at 6:00pm. The concert will be held in the atrium of the library.
Please join us for a heartwarming musical evening for the whole family that will get you into the Christmas spirit!
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library
West Creek and Kenwood High School choirs to hold concert November 20th
November 14, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – West Creek High School and Kenwood High School choirs will combine to present a choral concert at Madison Street United Methodist Church in Clarksville on Friday November 20th at 7:00pm. Admission is free.
The concert will include both choirs performing several pieces by themselves as well as several combined choir pieces with full orchestra. Come out and enjoy a great night of wonderful choral music.
Madison Street United Methodist Church is located at 319 Madison Street, Clarksville.
Renowned French horn player Ruske to perform at Austin Peay State University on November 8th
November 5, 2015
Clarksville, TN – At 3:00pm on Sunday, November 8th, the Clarksville Community Concert Association will host its second concert of the 2015-2016 season with internationally famed French horn player Eric Ruske performing in the APSU Mabry Concert Hall.
At the age of 20, Ruske began serving as Associate Principal Horn for the Cleveland Orchestra, one of the most highly respected orchestras in the world.
After winning competitions both at home and abroad, and playing for six years with the renowned Empire Brass Quintet, Ruske’s solo career has flourished in locales as varied as the Louvre in Paris, the Royal Academy of Music in London, Lincoln Center in New York and concert halls in Beijing, St. Petersburg, Seoul, Rome and Tokyo.
French horn player Eric Ruske. (Matt Dine)
