2013 Rivers and Spires Festival wins Five Awards at International Festival Conference
September 19, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The 2013 Rivers & Spires Festival walked away from the 58th Annual International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) Convention with five more awards to add to its already impressive, and ever-growing, collection.
The 2013 IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards were announced on September 16th at the IFEA Convention & Expo in Pittsburgh, PA. Theresa Harrington, Executive Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), Doug Barber, Special Events Manager, and Jessica Goldberg, Director of Tourism, were all in attendance to accept the awards.
Five Awards won by the Rivers and Spires Festival at the 2013 International Festival Conference
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Fright on Franklin October 26th
September 16, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The 5th Annual Fright on Franklin, presented by The City of Clarksville and Altra Federal Credit Union, will take place, Saturday, October 26th, beginning at 3:00pm in Downtown Clarksville.
This free, family friendly and award winning event is for adults and kids of all ages and will feature safe trick-or-treating, a hayride, costume contests, and much more!
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for September 15th, 2013
September 15, 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: Sleep Under the Stars, Indoor Aquatic Center Opens, Bark in the Park and Fright on Franklin. [Read more]
Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires Festival named Top 100 Events in the Country
September 13, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The American Bus Association (ABA) recently announced that the Rivers & Spires Festival, to be held April 24th-26th, 2014 in Clarksville, Tennessee, has been named as one of the Top 100 Events in North America for 2014.
According to ABA, inclusion in the Top 100 list, published as a supplement to the September/October issue of Destinations magazine, indicates that Rivers & Spires offers excellent entertainment value to both tour groups and individual travelers from around the world.
Clarksville’s Riverfest kicks off tonight
September 6, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Join the City of Clarksville, Miller Lite and Agero along the banks of the Cumberland River as they celebrate Clarksville’s river heritage at the 26th annual Riverfest Celebration, September 6th and 7th, 2013.
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
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held September 5th
September 3, 2013
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 8th Annual ‘Frolic on Franklin’ coming September 14th, 2013
August 27, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Downtown Clarksville’s 8th Annual “Frolic on Franklin: A Celebration of the Arts” will take place Saturday, September 14th from 9:00am-3:30pm. The free event will showcase the works of 20 local and regional artists, staged and roaming entertainment, artists’ demonstrations, and baked goods – 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, handmade toys, wood-turned items, quilts, fabric purses and totes, pottery, wreaths, hand-painted signs, jewelry, woven and knitted items, and seasonal gifts. Items will be for sale with prices ranging from $2.00 – $250.00.
8th Annual ‘Frolic on Franklin’
Custom House Museum September 2013 Exhibits and Activities
August 27, 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 September, the Museum will feature Tom Malone: Art from Influence, Captured Color: The Pastels of Mikki Dillon, The Photography of Tony Cantonze, Art of the Staff, Art & Lunch: Gustav Klimt: The Post-Impressionists, Sunday Family Fun: Puzzling Art, and Let’s Find: Cars & Trucks.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Clarksville’s Riverfest Tour d’Art Exhibits and Competition Registration underway now
August 16, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Registration is currently underway for the Riverfest Tour d’Art Exhibits and Competition. This year’s competition will feature the following three exhibits: Amateur & Professional Divisions, High School Division, and the Senior Citizens’ Division.
Artwork is displayed at exhibits at various locations in downtown Clarksville, and then juried, and over $2,500 in prizes is awarded.
Riverfest Tour d’Art Exhibit
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum to host Wizard of Oz Exhibit sponsored by Planters Bank
August 15, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum is proud to announce Planters Bank as the Title Sponsor of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, a travelling exhibit coming to the Crouch Gallery of the museum in April 2014.
Planters Bank’s generous gift will help fund this highly acclaimed, award-winning exhibit from the Great Explorations Children’s Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida.
