Carl Barber Bike Show Benefit Saturday, February 1st, 2014
January 17, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, February 1st, the Subdued Few Motorcycle Club will hold a bike show benefiting Carl Barber. The Carl Barber Bike Show Benefit ride will start at 10:00am at Jerry’s Bar and Grill. The rest of the events will start at 11:30am.
Carl Barber is a name in Clarksville, TN, that most bikers know. But if you haven’t heard of Carl, perhaps you’ve heard of his shop Bikers, Leather, and More in downtown Clarksville.
Extras needed for the 2014 Rivers and Spires Festival Television Commercial
January 15, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Rivers and Spires needs you, and all of your friends, to be in Downtown Clarksville at Public Square on January 19th from 2:00pm-4:00pm to be a part of the official 2014 Festival TV commercial.
The award-winning Rivers and Spires Festival will be filming the commercial to go along with the recently selected jingle. All those interested in having their 30 seconds of fame are asked to show up with a great attitude and ready to dance. Don’t worry no professional training is needed – just be ready to have fun!
Downtown Clarksville during the Annual Rivers and Spires Festival
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!
Clarksville’s Roxy Regional Theatre brings “V” Monologues back for Twelfth Year
January 7, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Eve Ensler’s touching, often hilarious series of monologues about women and performed by women has played to packed houses around the country, and the Roxy Regional Theatre’s presentation of “The Vagina Monologues” — beginning its twelfth year on Friday, January 10th, at 8:00pm — is no exception.
This year, Leslie Greene, Michelle Foletta and Adriane Wiley-Hatfield take the stage of the Roxy’s theotherspace in readings of these monologues based on interviews Eve Ensler conducted with 200 women about their views on sex, relationships, and violence against women.
“The Vagina Monologues” starring Leslie Greene, Michelle Foletta and Adriane Wiley-Hatfield at the Roxy Regional Theatre beginning January 10th.
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 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
“A Year With Frog and Toad” now playing at Clarksville’s Roxy Regional Theatre
December 16, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Spend four fun-filled seasons with Arnold Lobel’s beloved storybook characters in the Tony-nominated musical “A Year With Frog and Toad”, playing December 18th – 21st at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
In Robert and Willie Reale’s whimsical show, Frog and Toad wake from hibernation in the Spring, plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding, and learn life lessons along the way. Part vaudeville, part make-believe and all charm, “A Year With Frog and Toad” incorporates stories from Lobel’s four books, including the Caldecott Honor-winning Frog and Toad are Friends and the Newbery Honor-winning Frog and Toad Together.
“A Year With Frog and Toad” at the Roxy Regional Theatre starring (Top L to R) Michael Spaziani, Josh Bernaski, Jacque Clydesdale, Michelle Foletta and RJ Magee.
Deadline for Clarksville’s 54th Annual Christmas Parade is quickly approaching
December 3, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and 
Montgomery County Government have partnered along with Agero to host the 54th Annual Christmas Parade. The parade, a night-time, lighted Christmas parade, is scheduled for December 7th, 2013 beginning at 5:00pm in Downtown Clarksville.
The Clarksville Jaycees banner leads off the annual Christmas Parade
The Christmas parade is an event for local businesses, schools, and organizations to showcase their Christmas spirit. Don’t miss the Budweiser Clydesdales, the 101st Army Band and Grand Marshal local cancer survivor, Garrett Whipple!
A brief tree lighting ceremony will be held immediately following the parade on Public Square with Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and on the County Square with Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers. This year’s parade theme is “Storybook Christmas”. The deadline to enter is December 5th.
Parade entry forms are available at the city’s three community centers, the Parks and Recreation office, and online at www.mcgtn.org or www.cityofclarksville.com/parade. The cost to enter is $30.00 for all entries except churches and civic groups. All entries must also be accompanied by an unwrapped new toy, non-perishable food items, or grocery store gift cards valued at $25.00. Church and civic groups need only donate item valued at $25.00 for entry.
All toys, non-perishable food items, and gift cards will be collected during parade check-in, on December 7th, and will be distributed among local charities.
For more information about the 54th Annual Christmas Parade, please contact Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.645.7476 or visit recpro.cityofclarksville.com.
December’s First Thursday Art Walk to be Held on December 5th in Downtown Clarksville
December 3, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The December First Thursday Art Walk will be held December 5th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the shops and galleries on throughout the Downtown area.
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]
