Meredith Willson’s “Miracle on 34th Street” opens Thanksgiving Night at the Roxy Regional Theatre
November 22, 2018
Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – After the turkey and stuffing are put away on Thanksgiving night, November 22nd, 2018 bring your out-of-town guests to the Roxy Regional Theatre in Historic Downtown Clarksville for family entertainment sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
Altra Federal Credit Union proudly presents Meredith Willson’s “Miracle on 34th Street” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, opening Thursday, November 22nd, at 7:00pm. In keeping with the theatre’s traditional pay-what-you-can opening night, all tickets not pre-sold at the regular ticket price will go on sale at 6:30pm that evening for a $5.00 minimum donation.
Mia Bergstrom as Doris Walker, Ellie Thomas as Susan Walker and Stephen Shore as Fred Gaily star in Meredith Willson’s “Miracle on 34th Street” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, November 22nd – December 22nd.
Make love not war with “Lysistrata” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, November 2nd – 10th
November 1, 2018
Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre presents J.A. Ball and Michael M. Chemers’ contemporary take on Aristophanes’ bawdy anti-war comedy “Lysistrata”, November 2nd – November 10th, 2018. “What if they stopped a war because nobody came?” From this premise springs forth the first make-love-not-war play ever written.
In keeping with the theme of Season 36 — “Theatre You Can’t Resist” — Clarksville’s oldest professional theatre follows a group of women as they put up a resistance against Greece’s political climate to bring about unprecedented change.
Molly O’Brien and Drew Stairs star as “Lysistrata” and Archon in Aristophanes’ “Lysistrata” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, November 2nd – November 10th.
October Offerings at the Roxy Regional Theatre: “The Mercy Seat, “Fall Company Cabaret, “How I Became A Pirate”
October 1, 2018
Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – The first half of October brings a whirlwind of entertainment options at the Roxy Regional Theatre on the corner of Franklin and First in Historic Downtown Clarksville Tennessee.
With a trio of live theatre offerings ranging from a provocative 9/11-themed drama to a cabaret to a family-friendly swashbuckling musical adventure, the Roxy Regional Theatre has a little something for everyone this month.
Sean Kincaid and Mairys Joaquin star as Ben and Abby in Neil LaBute’s “The Mercy Seat” in the Roxy Regional Theatre’s theotherspace, October 1st-9th.
Buffalo Valley, City of Clarksville, THDA cut ribbon on three new affordable homes
August 13, 2018
City of Clarksville
U.S. military veterans to get first priority in rental applications
Clarksville, TN – Three newly built homes in Clarksville are complete and available for rent to low-income families, with first priority going to U.S. military veterans, especially those with disabilities.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan helped cut the ribbon Monday morning on the three homes built by Buffalo Valley Inc., in the Providence Pointe subdivision.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Buffalo Valley Inc. CEO Jerry Risner, THDA Liaison Denise McBride and other dignitaries joined Monday to cut the ribbon on new affordable housing for veterans at Providence Pointe subdivision in Clarksville.
Quinn Tierney Vaira stars in “Marilyn/God” in the Roxy Regional Theatre’s theotherspace, April 30th – May 8th
April 26, 2018
Clarksville, TN – The year is 1962. Marilyn Monroe has just died and faces her audition — for heaven. The judges: her thirteen aborted babies. Will she enter through the Pearly Gates?
America’s ultimate sex symbol takes center stage upstairs in the Roxy Regional Theatre’s theotherspace in Rosary Hartel O’Neill’s dark comedy “Marilyn/God”, playing four evenings only, April 30th – May 8th.
Quinn Tierney Vaira stars in the Roxy Regional Theatre’s production of “Marilyn/God” in theotherspace, April 30th through May 8th.
25th annual APSU Governors Bass Tournament set for May 12th
April 4, 2018
APSU Sports Information
Clarksville, TN – Registration is now open for the 25th annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament, which will be held at 6:00am, Saturday, May 12th, 2018 at Kentucky Lake.
Registration and boat launching will take place at Paris Landing State Park (Tennessee). The pre-registration fee is $120.00 (for up to two people in one boat), but after noon on May 11th, the registration fee rises to $135.00, with boats being launched by order of entry.
The tournament will begin at 6:00am, but all contestants must check in at the Paris Landing Marina between 4:00am-5:30am, with a compulsory meeting at 5:30am.
25th annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament to be held on Kentucky Lake, May 12th. (APSU Sports Information)
Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County to hold Drive-Thru Rabies Clinic
March 11, 2018
Clarksville, TN – The Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County will offer a discounted rabies vaccine drive-thru clinic this weekend only as part of the Montgomery County Veterinary Medical Association’s March-designated Pet Health Month.
The drive-thru clinic will run from 3:00pm-5:00pm on Saturday, March 17th and Sunday, March 18th at its 940 Tennessee Avenue location behind Arby’s on Riverside Drive.
Drive-Thru Rabies Clinic to be held by the Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County on March 17th & 18th.
10th annual Empty Bowls Clarksville a Huge Success
February 28, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Hundreds participated in the 10th annual Empty Bowls Clarksville Tuesday, with volunteers at eight local churches serving meals to raise money and awareness for area residents dealing with food insecurities.
This year’s theme; Hope, Not Hunger, will raise tens of thousands of dollars for Loaves & Fishes, and Urban Ministries Food Pantry, local agencies that provide thousands of meals each year for those in need in our community.
Brenda Harper is one of the Empty Bowls volunteers who worked the event at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Immaculate Conception Church hosted Empty Bowls 2018 Tuesday. This is the 10th year of the event which benefits Loaves & Fishes, and Urban Ministries.
Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun” plays the Roxy Regional Theatre, February 9th – February 24th
February 1, 2018
Clarksville, TN – “What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like “A Raisin in the Sun”?” In 1959, with her landmark play inspired in part by the preceding lines from Langston Hughes’ poem “Harlem,” Lorraine Hansberry made history as the first black female playwright to have her work produced on Broadway.
In celebration of Black History Month, the Roxy Regional Theatre brings Hansberry’s award-winning classic “A Raisin in the Sun” to the corner of Franklin and First in Historic Downtown Clarksville, February 9th through February 24th.
Clockwise from top left: Ricardo Blagrove, Dwan Hayes, DaNiesha Carr, Rakeem Lawrence, Jeremiah West and DaMya Gurley star in Lorraine Hansberry’s award-winning classic “A Raisin in the Sun” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, February 9th – February 24th
Clarksville dedicates Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center addition
January 31, 2018
City-funded expansion adds meeting rooms, offices
Clarksville, TN – City of Clarksville officials dedicated Wednesday a major expansion of the Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center, which will provide more space for programs and services for the center’s growing number of seniors who drop in for meals, activities, classes and recreation.
“This is a great day. This beautiful facility will help more of Clarksville’s senior citizens live healthier, more active and more interesting lives,” Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan said. “This shows we are extending Clarksville’s prosperity into all corners of our community, and ensuring quality of life improvements for all of our citizens.”
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan cuts a ribbon Wednesday to dedicate the new 17,000 square foot addition to the Ajax Turner Senior Citizens.
