Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces additional Opportunities Available for Fright on Franklin, City’s Halloween Festival
September 24, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Fright on Franklin, the City’s annual Halloween festival will take place on Saturday, October 25th, in Downtown Clarksville from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. At this time, regular booth space for local businesses is filled and a waiting list has begun.
However, Clarksville Parks and Recreation has created additional opportunities for businesses still interested in participating.
Fright on Franklin
Clarksville’s Downtown Artists’ Co-op to hold Art Opening October 2nd
September 23, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, October 2nd, 2014 Nada Fuqua will present her latest works entitled “Landscapes, Mostly, a Continuation” at the Downtown Artists’ Co-op in historic downtown Clarksville (96 Franklin Street) from 5:30pm to 8:00pm.
The exhibit will be open through the month of October.
Light refreshments will be served. Free to public.
Nada Fuqua’s “Red Rock Sedona”
Leonard Bernstein’s “On the Town” Docks at the Roxy Regional Theatre, September 17th-October 4th
September 17, 2014
“On the Town” runs at the Roxy from September 17th-October 4th
Clarksville, TN – “New York, New York, it’s a wonderful town!” This fall, the Roxy Regional Theatre embarks on its 32nd season of live entertainment with the 70th Anniversary of Leonard Bernstein’s legendary musical about three sailors who manage to find love and incredible adventures in the Big Apple while on a 24-hour leave.
“On the Town” docks at the corner of Franklin and First Street, September 17th – October 4th, 2014.
Clarksville’s Riverfest Celebration begins tomorrow night
September 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The 27th annual Riverfest Celebration begins tomorrow night, September 5th and continues Saturday, September 6th, 2014 on the banks of the Cumberland River at McGregor Park. Riverfest, a celebration of Clarksville’s river heritage, is brought to you by the City of Clarksville, Miller Lite and Agero.
The free two day music and arts festival features three stages of a variety of local, regional and nationally-known entertainers, delicious food, and fun for the entire family.
Clarksville’s Riverfest 2014 begins Friday night, September 5th.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk scheduled for September 4th, 2014
September 3, 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.
First Thursday Art Walk in downtown Clarksville scheduled for July 3rd.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum September 2014 Exhibits and Activities
September 2, 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 August, the Museum will feature Serving Abroad: Serving Abroad: Through Their Eyes, Paul Harmon: Inner Voices, The Outsiders: Folk Art from the Hicks & Vander Elst Collections, Technically Speaking, Leslie Sheils: Dizygotic, Women Painting Women, Even When: Recent Works by Susan Bryant and Billy Renkl, Martin Breedlove: Bold Moves, Art Walk Event: The Diary of Nannie Haskins Book Signing, and Art & Lunch: Gallery Talk with Susan Bryant and Billy Renkl.
Leslie Sheils Dizygotic Hound Right
Clarksville’s Riverfest 2014 Celebration to be held September 5th and 6th
August 29, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Join the City of Clarksville, Miller Lite and Agero along the banks of the Cumberland River at McGregor Park as we celebrate Clarksville’s river heritage at the 27th annual Riverfest Celebration, September 5th and 6th, 2014.
This FREE, two day music and arts festival features three stages of a variety of local, regional and nationally-known entertainers, delicious food, and fun for the entire family.
Clarksville’s Riverfest
Bold Dizygotics on View at the Customs House Museum
August 28, 2014
Clarksville, TN – “Twins” is the theme in the Customs House Museum’s Crouch Gallery this September. Specifically, those created by Ohio artist Leslie Shiels.
Twins can either be monozygotic, “identical”, meaning that they develop from one zygote that splits and forms two embryos, or dizygotic, “fraternal”, because they develop from two separate eggs. Shiels’ animals appear more as portraits within patterns of positive and negative.
Leslie Sheils Dizygotic Hound Left
Clarksville’s 9th Annual ‘Frolic on Franklin’ Set for September 13th
August 27, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Downtown Clarksville’s 9th Annual “Frolic on Franklin: A Celebration of the Arts” will take place Saturday, September 13th from 8:30am-3:30pm.
The free event will showcase the works of more than 30 artists, staged entertainment, art demonstrations, and a doggie fashion show – all along the 100 block of historic Franklin Street.
A variety of original fine art, as well as handmade crafts, will be on display including paintings and photography, jewelry, clay garden items, wood work, purses and fabric accessories, pottery, candles, jewelry, woven and knitted items, and seasonal gifts. Items will be for sale with prices ranging from $2.00 – $500.00.
Frolic on Franklin Street
Customs House Museum to hold Annual Women Painting Women Exhibition starting September 12th
August 7, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum will exhibit its annual Women Painting Women exhibit on September 12th. This year’s slate of artists hailing from Tennessee, California, Georgia, and Ohio, offer a variety of artistic views of the female form.
Lecoupd’oeil – Chantal Barber
