Local Fashion Designer at Clarksville’s Customs House Museum
January 31, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum is featuring a view into the life of local fashion designer Neil Crockarell (December 1st, 1939 – March 24th, 2013).
Located in the Kimbrough Gallery through February twenty-third, The Sewing Room recreates the studio Neil last worked in.
A look at local fashion designer Neil Crockarell.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum February 2014 Exhibits and Activities
January 30, 2014
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.
In the month of February, the Museum will feature The Photography of David Smith, Neil Crockarell: The Sewing Room, TACA Regional Exhibition, Of Glaze & Kiln: The Art of Melody & Ken Shipley, Let’s Find: Pitchers & Pots, Sunday Family Fun: Crafting a Log House, and Art & Lunch Film: Calder-Sculptor of Air.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Tennessee Association of Craft Artists Show at Clarksville’s Customs House Museum
January 13, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Twenty four members of TACA will exhibit woodturnings, ceramics, tapestries, and embroideries; as well as, traditional paintings and photography at the museum this month.
Most Tennesseans are familiar with the TACA (Tennessee Association of Craft Artists) Craft Fairs that take over Nashville’s Centennial Park every year. The events have repeatedly been ranked as one of the “Top Twenty Events in the Southeast” by the Southeast Tourism Society.
Copper pieces by Nashville artist Ben Caldwell are part of the Tennessee Association of Craft Artists exhibit at the Customs House Museum.
Customs House Museum Presents 5th Annual Champagne and Chocolate Fundraiser
January 9, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, January 30th, Champagne and Chocolate is back for its fifth installment to benefit the Customs House Museum. Doors open at 5:30pm at the Museum.
Live jazz music will be performed by the Henry Rives Trio. Don’t miss this signature event of the winter season!
Customs House Museum to hold Sunday Family Fun: Indoor Bird Watching, January 5th
January 3, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Sunday, January 5th, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center will hold Family Fun Day: Indoor Bird Watching from 1:00am until 4:00pm.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Clarksville’s Downtown Art Walk to be held on January 2nd
January 1, 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. [Read more]
New Year’s Eve events for Clarksville-Montgomery County
December 30, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Another year has come and gone and it’s time to usher in 2014. There are several New Year’s Eve events happening in Clarksville. Begin this New Year in a very special way with your friends, family and loved ones. Have a safe and Happy New Year.
Remember, the Clarksville Transit System will be offering Safe Rides for New Year’s Eve.
Some of the local New Year’s Eve happenings are: Indoor Aquatic Center’s New Year’s Eve Splash, New Year’s Eve party at Fort Campbell’s The Zone, Hooper Bowling Center, and the Calico Ball.
Three young ladies celebrating New Years in Clarksville.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum January 2014 Exhibits and Activities
December 30, 2013
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.
In the month of January, the Museum will feature Dane Carder: Ghosts and Hopes, The Art of Jeffrey Stone, Neil Crockarell: The Sewing Room, TACA Regional Exhibition, Of Glaze & Kiln: The Art of Melody & Ken Shipley, Sunday Family Fun: Indoor Bird Watching, Let’s Find Boats, and Art & Lunch Film: Alberto Giacometti.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Exhibits
Dane Carder: Ghosts and Hopes
Through January 12th
The Art of Jeffrey Stone
January 3rd – February 2nd
Neil Crockarell: The Sewing Room
January 9th – February 23rd
TACA Regional Exhibition
January 15th – March 30th
Of Glaze & Kiln: The Art of Melody & Ken Shipley
January 9th – March 2nd
Activities
Sunday Family Fun: Indoor Bird Watching
January 5th, 1:00pm–4:00pm
Too cold to go outside to look for birds? Visit the Dewald Gallery to find our beautiful porcelain Boehm birds; then come to the classroom to make a flock of birds to take home. Free with paid admission or museum membership. For more information contact Sue Lewis at 931.648.5780.
Let’s Find Boats
January 15th & 16th, 10:30am–11:30am
Children 3 – 5 years old and their grown-ups are invited to explore the museum from a child’s perspective. We will look for boats, read a story, and make a craft. This activity is free with paid admission or museum membership. Siblings are always welcome. For more information, contact Sue Lewis at 931.648.5780.
Art & Lunch Film: Alberto Giacometti
Thursday, January 23rd, 12:05pm
Free admission to film. Bagged lunches welcome. The son of a painter, Alberto Giacometti was born in 1901 in Italian-speaking Switzerland. At 18, he left school to find himself. Soon after, he announced that he would devote his life to art. In conjunction with the exhibit TACA Regional Exhibition.
The museum will be closed January 1st for New Year’s Day.
About the Customs House Museum
Located in the heart of historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is the State’s second largest general museum. With over 35,000 square feet of the region’s best hands-on activities and special events…people of all ages agree – the Customs House Museum is well worth the stop!
The Explorer’s Gallery is packed with fun, learning and fantasy in Aunt Alice’s Attic, McGregor’s Market and kitchen, and of course – the Bubble Cave! Finally, get “all aboard” to see our fantastic model trains. Our volunteer engineers “ride the rails” every Sunday afternoon from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
Regular museum hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday through Saturday, and 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Sundays. Adult admission is $7.00, Sr. Citizens and College ID $5.00, Ages 6 to 18 $3.00, and under six years and Museum members are free.
The Customs House Museum is located at 200 South Second Street. For more information, call 931.648.5780 or visit their website at www.customshousemuseum.org
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for December 8th, 2013
December 8, 2013
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: Christmas on the Cumberland, Christmas Cookie Bake-Off, Indoor Aquatic Center to host New Year’s Eve Bash, and
Chocolate Affair Tickets.
Free Activities and Entertainment this weekend at Christmas on the Cumberland
Acuff Circle of Excellence seeking 2014 Ovation Award nominees
December 4, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Acuff Circle of Excellence, a non-profit patron society of the Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is seeking nominations for the coveted Ovation Awards, presented annually since 1996.
The nominees must have made significant contributions to the artistic and cultural life of the Clarksville-Montgomery County community.
Anyone can submit nominations. [Read more]
