Rivers and Spires has a few Vendor Spots left for Arts Galore and Marketplace
March 17, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The deadline is quickly approaching to register as a vendor in the Arts Galore and Marketplace areas of the 14th annual Rivers and Spires Festival. The Arts Galore area is dedicated solely to crafts, artwork and handmade items, while the Marketplace features commercial and novelty items.
Businesses, organizations and individuals who are interested in being a vendor are encouraged to act quickly as the spaces are nearly booked.
Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires Festival.
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
The Bold Color of Elizabeth LaPenna Comes to the Customs House Museum
March 7, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center welcomes the abstract work of Elizabeth LaPenna to the Planters Bank Peg Harvill Gallery as part of the institution’s celebration of Women’s History Month.
Elizabeth’s bold paintings are abundant with movement. The vivid color palettes, created through layering processes of pouring, scraping, lifting, and imprinting, pull the viewer into her dreamy, contained environments.
Marmalade Sky by Elizabeth LaPenna
Clarksville Downtown Artists Co-op to showcase Billy Renkl’s “Sestina”
March 2, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Downtown Artists Co-op (DAC) is proud to announce “Sestina” by member artist Billy Renkl. Opening reception for the exhibit will be on Thursday, March 3rd, 5:00pm-8:00pm.
The DAC will be hosting this wonderful solo exhibit by Billy and will be featuring new art by our artists this March. As always, DAC will be serving fabulous appetizers and beverages during the opening. The exhibit will be on display through the month of March.
“Sestina” features Billy’s unique, renowned work in paper collage.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Artwalk to be held March 3rd, 2016
March 2, 2016
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.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum March 2016 Exhibits and Activities
March 1, 2016
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 November at the Museum are: A Woman’s Touch: Celebrating Tennessee Crafts, James Alexander: Sculptural Thinkings, School Days: From the Collection and For Adults: Picture Book Art: Stories from Around the World.
Marmalade Sky by Elizabeth LaPenna
Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires Festival to be held April 14th-16th
February 26, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The 14th annual award-winning free Rivers and Spires Festival is set for April 14th-16th, 2016. Festival goers will enjoy five stages of live entertainment with over 100 performers during the three days.
From children’s activities, arts vendors, a car show, military exhibits, shopping and so much more, this is truly an event for the whole family. Country music artist and reality star Kellie Pickler will headline the Public Square stage at 7:30pm and Dove awarding artist Plumb will headline the Christian stage at 7:00pm on Saturday night.
Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires Festival.
Collector Dr. John Olson Talks Flags This February at the Customs House Museum
February 21, 2016
Clarksville, TN – On Sunday, February 28th, collector Dr. John Olson will be giving a gallery talk at the Customs House Museum. His discussion will cover his extensive collection of American flags, political banners, and other memorabilia found in the exhibit Of Stars & Stripes: From the Collection of Dr. John Olson.
Dr. Olson’s presentation will begin at 3:00pm in the Orgain gallery.
American Flag Collection
Enter To Win A Chance To Meet Kellie Pickler and Plumb at Rivers and Spires
February 13, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Rivers and Spires Festival invites you to enter to win a chance to meet country music and reality star Kellie Pickler on Saturday, April 16th, 2016 before she takes the Public Square stage.
For your chance to win, go online to www.riversandspires.com/win . Submit your information to be entered to win the opportunity to meet the country artist, including two meet and greet tickets and a free night’s stay at area accommodations.
Kellie Pickler to Headline the 2016 Rivers and Spires Festival
Rivers and Spires announces Kellie Pickler as Headliner for 2016 Festival
February 4, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Rivers and Spires Festival is pleased to announce Kellie Pickler and Plumb as the Festival headliners for Saturday, April 16th. Kellie Pickler will perform on the Public Square Stage at 7:30pm. Plumb will perform on the Christian Stage at 7:00pm. All concerts are free and open to the public.
Country music artist and television personality, Kellie Pickler rose from a small town country girl to American celebrity. You might know Kellie from the 2005 ‘American Idol’ season where she finished sixth or from her numerous singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs list, like “I Wonder”, “Best Days of Your Life”, and “Red High Heels.”
Kellie Pickler to Headline the 2016 Rivers and Spires Festival
