Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to take place May 7th, 2015
May 5, 2015
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 DAC presents Leslie Campbell and Steven Walker, May 7th-30th 2015
May 4, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Downtown Artists Co-op (DAC) is proud to announce an exhibit of fine art by Leslie Campbell and Steven Walker. The opening reception for this extraordinary exhibit will be on May 7th from 5:00pm till 8:00pm.
Leslie Campbell grew up in Massachusetts and attended North Adams State College (hence renamed the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts). She taught Middle School Art for several years.
Art Works by Leslie Campbell.
37th Annual Queen City Road Race is this Saturday
April 29, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The 37th Annual Queen City Road Race, scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd, is quickly approaching and there is still time to register!
Registration can be completed in person or online. Online registration can be completed at www.cityofclarksville.com/qcrr and is available until noon on Friday, May 1st.
Participants registering in person may come by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Office at 102 Public Square, Clarksville, Tennessee, 37040 through Friday, May 1st or register onsite at Austin Peay’s Governors Stadium the morning of Saturday, May 2nd.
Queen City Road Race
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum May 2015 Exhibits and Activities
April 28, 2015
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 January at the Museum are: In the Garden: Southern Watercolor Society’s 38th Annual Juried Exhibition, Ed Nash: Exploration, Go Figure!, The Creative Gilmans, The Art of Flying High, and Story & Craft Time with Ms. Sue.
Salty Sisters Racing to Win. (Judy Saltzman)
Rivers and Spires Quilts of the Cumberland winners announced
April 22, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Quilts of the Cumberland Quilt show was during the Rivers and Spires Festival, April 16th-18th at the Madison Street United Methodist Church. There were a variety of quilts from local artists on display from traditional to one of a kind. The event was free and open to the public.
These quilts were simply amazing. The event had Juried exhibitions and non-juried exhibitions as well.
“Pennies from Heaven” by Audra Langley won Best of Show at this year’s Rivers and Spires Quilts of the Cumberland event.
Rivers and Spires continues tonight in Downtown Clarksville
April 17, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires Festival begins tonight, Friday, April 17th at 5:00pm. Come out and music, artistic exhibits, thrilling competitions, and vendor booths.
The Northeast High School Exit One and JV Show Choirs will start things off on the Courthouse Stage at 5:00pm. Also at 5:00pm, Khamsin will be on the Strawberry Alley Stage, Few Miles On will play on the Public Square Stage and The Art of Hula will be on the Main and Third Stage.
Rivers and Spires Festival
Rivers and Spires Festival rocks hard with KISS Tribute Band, Mr. Speed
April 17, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The 13th annual Rivers and Spires Festival kicked off Thursday afternoon, April 16th in downtown Clarksville. Rain that morning had left the area, clouds parted and the sun dried up the streets. There was a cool breeze to go with the blue skys. Perfect weather for the start of the event.
Everything got started at 5:00pm with the opening of the Quilts of the Cumberland exhibit at Madison Street United Methodist Church. The winning quilts had their awards pinned next to the quilt. At 5:30pm, there was a Trunk Show with Charlie Rehea entitled “Quilting Through the Years with Jamie and Charlie.”
KISS Tribute Band Mr. Speed kicks Rivers and Spires into high gear Thursday night.
Rivers and Spires’ Quilts of the Cumberland Exhibit ready for opening night
April 16, 2015
Does Your Quilt Have a Sleeve?
Clarksville, TN – The hanging of the quilts for the Quilts of the Cumberland Quilt Show was held on Wednesday night April 15th at the Madison Street United Methodist Church in preparation for this year’s Rivers and Spires Festival.
There are a lot of terms used by quilters that you may be strange to you, but if you are attending the quilt show, you will probably hear many of them used in reference to the quilts you will view.
Quilts being hung for the Rivers and Spires Quilts of the Cumberland Quilt Show.
Rivers and Spires Festival begins tonight with KISS tribute band Mr. Speed
April 16, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires Festival begins tonight, April 16th with musical entertainment for everyone. The free festival will have musicians of all genres. Tonight’s hours are from 5:00pm-10:00pm.
Driven, a local pop group, will kick things off at 5:00pm on the Strawberry Alley Stage. Driven boasts smooth harmony with high energy show.
Early Bird Discount Registration deadline approaches for the 37th Annual Queen City Road Race
April 15, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The 37th Annual Queen City Road Race scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd, have you reserved your spot at the finish line? If not, you’d better act quickly to be eligible for the discounted rate of $20.00 for the 5K and 7K races.
The Early Bird discounted registration deadline is April 17th. Registration will be available through race day, however prices increase to $25.00 for the 5K and 7K races. The non-competitive One Mile Movement will remain at a $5.00 registration fee now through race day.
Registration for the Queen City Road Race is simple and may be completed online or in person. Online registration can be completed by visiting www.cityofclarksville.com/qcrr and is available onsite at 102 Public Square.
Queen City Road Race
