Rivers and Spires kicks off today!
April 19, 2012
Clarksville, TN – It’s hard to believe another year has passed and we are ready up for the 10th annual Rivers and Spires Festival, April 19th-21st. As usual there will be tons of free concerts, entertainment and activities. But, because it is our birthday, and we think a big one, the Festival has a few surprises up its sleeve, but you’ll have to come out and see!
If you’ve never been to the Rivers & Spires Festival or are new to town, put it on your calendar and get ready to have a great time. Lined with craft and food vendors, six music stages, kids’ activities and artisan booths, Historic Downtown transforms each year as the festival goes into full swing. Music is a big part of the event, with at least two artists on one of the many stages at any given time. But it doesn’t stop at just music. There is art, crafts, a children’s parade, food, drinks and fun to be found on every corner. [Read more]
Comedy on the Cumberland is coming April 24th
April 17, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Comedy on the Cumberland, presented by F&M Bank is Tuesday, April 24th at a new venue, the Riverview Inn starting at 7:00pm. The headliner for the show is Nate Bargatze and rising star Jonnie W. will be featured. This show will benefit the Restore Ministries of the YMCA. [Read more]
Landmark Musical “Spring Awakening” brings its powerful message to the Roxy Regional Theatre, Beginning April 13th
April 10, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Explosive! Electrifying! Daring! The Roxy Regional Theatre opens the landmark musical with a powerful message, “Spring Awakening”, on Friday, April 13th, at 8:00pm.
Winner of 8 Tony Awards including “Best Musical,” “Spring Awakening” celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, poignancy and passion that you will never forget. Adapted from Frank Wedekind’s 1891 expressionist play about the trials, tears and exhilaration of the teen years, this rock-infused musical has been hailed as the “Best Musical of the Year” by the New York Times, New York Post, Star Ledger, Journal News, New York Observer and USA Today. [Read more]
Rivers and Spires 2012 Miss River Queen and Miss River Teen Crowned at Austin Peay State University
March 25, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Tara Zolfagharbik has been named Miss River Queen 2012, while Caitlin Campbell will reign as the new Miss River Teen. The new title holders were crowned at the pageants held Saturday, March 24th at Austin Peay State University’s Clement Auditorium.
The pair will reign over the Rivers and Spires Festival in downtown Clarksville, April 19th-21st, making numerous appearances, signing autographs and participating in Festival events.
The 2012 Miss River Queen Tara Zolfagharbik (front right) and 2012 Miss River Teen Caitlin Campbell (front left) being crowned by 2011 Miss River Queen Giselle Fontenot (back right) and Miss River Teen Sarah Gross (back left).
Oscar Wilde Goes to Trial at the Roxy Regional Theatre in “Gross Indecency”, March 21st-24th
March 19, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Beginning March 21st, the Roxy Regional Theatre will delve deeper into the life and times of the man who penned such classics as The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest, with a limited run of “Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde” in theotherspace, the Roxy’s 50-seat black-box theatre located upstairs.
In three short months, Oscar Wilde, the most celebrated playwright and wit of Victorian England, was toppled from the apex of British society into humiliation and ruin. [Read more]
Hilltop Super Market to hold 3rd Annual BBQ Cook Off
March 13, 2012
Sign up going on now for the BBQ Cook Off
Clarksville, TN – Hilltop Super Market will hold their 3rd annual BBQ Cook Off May 11th and 12th, 2012. There will be cash prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishing teams as well as trophy prizes.
Team sign ups are going on now. The Categories this year include ribs, chicken, pork and brisket. The pork and brisket categories have been added this year.
The BBQ Bunch won 1st place in the ribs category last year. (L to R) Mike Johnson, Melody Johnson, Wayne Hall and Janet Johnson.
Roxy Regional Theatre brings William Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale” to the Stage
March 10, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Last night the Roxy Regional Theatre kicked off a production of one of William Shakespeare’s classic plays The Winter’s Tale, a story of envy, revenge, love and, ultimately, redemption. This marks their 27th consecutive year producing the Bard’s classic stories.
The play was directed by John McDonald and edited by Brandon Meeks, and tells the story of the jealous King Leontes of Sicilia who nearly topples his own kingdom when he falsely accuses his queen of adultery with his childhood friend, King Polixenes of Bohemia. In his foolishness and rage, he loses his wife, his son, and his baby daughter. The cycle of life and the power of true love come alive upon the Roxy stage, as a family is reunited, both physically and spiritually, through the power of forgiveness.
Power of Forgiveness Celebrated in Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale”, Opening March 9th at the Roxy Regional Theatre
March 5, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre marks its 27th year of annually presenting the works of William Shakespeare with a story of envy, revenge, love and, ultimately, redemption. “The Winter’s Tale”, one of the Bard’s late romances, opens Friday, March 9th, at 8:00pm for a pay-what-you-can preview.
In this tale edited by Brandon Meeks, the jealous King Leontes of Sicilia nearly topples his own kingdom when he falsely accuses his queen of adultery with his childhood friend, King Polixenes of Bohemia. In his foolishness and rage, he loses his wife, his son, and his baby daughter. The cycle of life and the power of true love come alive upon the Roxy stage, as a family is reunited, both physically and spiritually, through the power of forgiveness. [Read more]
Roxy Regional Theatre introduces actors and actresses for upcoming performances
March 2, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The warmer weather is not the only change happening in Clarksville, as the Roxy Regional Theatre has a whole new company taking on the next several shows in the 29th season. Some of you will recognize from past Roxy productions and we are excited to have several new faces joining us this season.
I wanted to take a moment to introduce them, as they are a part of our Roxy family and will serve Clarksville with their stellar performances over the next several months.
“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” is having its two final performances this weekend at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
Comedy on the Cumberland recognized by Banking Magazine
February 25, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Tennessee Banker magazine has recognized the community efforts of F&M Bank for it’s support of Clarksville’s popular “Comedy on the Cumberland” franchise. The stand-up comedy show that raises money for various local charities in Clarksville has been hugely successful in raising awareness of community charities, and generating much need cash for their operations.
Henry Cho performing at the Comedy on the Cumberland.
