Comedy Legend Gallagher Brings 70th Birthday Farewell Tour to Roxy Regional Theatre, February 14th–16th
January 13, 2017
Famous watermelon smasher to be joined by comedians Artie Fletcher and Bob Nelson for three nights only
Clarksville, TN – After over four decades of entertaining audiences with his prop comedy, social commentary and watermelon smashing antics, one of the most famous comedians of our time is hanging up his Sledge-O-Matic.
In celebration of his 70th birthday, Gallagher is bringing master comedians Artie Fletcher and Bob Nelson along for the ride on his national farewell tour … and making Clarksville one of his stops! For three nights only, “Gallagher’s ‘Joke’s on You’ Comedy Tour” will take up residence at the Roxy Regional Theatre, on February 14th, 15th and 16th at 8:00pm.
“Gallagher’s ‘Joke’s on You’ Comedy Tour” is coming to the Roxy Regional Theatre February 14th-16th
Spread the Word: ” ‘V’ Monologues” Return to the Roxy Regional Theatre for the 15th Year, January 13th – January 28th
January 12, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Funny, outrageous, emotionally affecting and occasionally angry … Eve Ensler’s wildly popular series of monologues about women and performed by women is back for the fifteenth year with the Roxy Regional Theatre’s presentation of “The Vagina Monologues”, January 13th – January 28th.
Returning favorites Emily Rourke (most recently seen as Molly in Harry Connick, Jr.’s The Happy Elf) and Leigh Martha Klinger (whom audiences may remember as Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show and, most recently, as Gilda in The Happy Elf) will 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.
Emily Rourke (top) and Leigh Martha Klinger (bottom) star in “The Vagina Monologues” at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to take place January 5th, 2017
January 4, 2017
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
Catch the final performances of “The Happy Elf” at the Roxy Regional Theatre
December 14, 2016
Clarksville, TN – This week brings your final chances to catch Harry Connick, Jr.’s “The Happy Elf” at the Roxy Regional Theatre before Eubie the Elf returns to the North Pole following Saturday’s matinee.
Directed by Ryan Bowie and choreographed by Emily Rourke, “The Happy Elf” follows Eubie the Elf on his musical mission to bring Christmas cheer to Bluesville, a town on Santa’s naughty list. But can he turn a whole town of naughty children nice in just one day?
“The Happy Elf” final performances at the Roxy Regional Theatre are Wednesday through Saturday afternoon.
Planters Bank Presents to show “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” at Roxy Regional Theatre, Sunday
December 9, 2016
“Planters Bank Presents…” Film Series
Clarksville, TN – The “Planters Bank Presents…” film series next movie will be “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. This movie will be shown this Sunday, December 11th, 2016 at the Roxy Regional Theatre at 6:00pm.
Every Who down in Who-ville likes Christmas a lot, but the Grinch who lives on the top of the hill does NOT! So the cuddly-as-a-cactus Grinch tries to stop Christmas from coming, only to discover that maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store … maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more!
Magnificently narrated by Boris Karloff and animated by cartoon legend Chuck Jones, this 26-minute film is an award-winning Who-roast-beast-feast of a holiday classic!
“Planters Bank Presents…” film series to show “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” this Sunday at Roxy Regional Theatre.
Special Christmas Show at Edward’s Steakhouse
December 7, 2016
Clarksville, TN – On Tuesday, December 13th Edward’s Steakhouse will hold a special Christmas program as part of their continuing series of “Music and Martinis”.
This special Christmas show features “The Queen City Quintet”, a group of local artists headed by Debbie Wilson of Wilson Entertainment. The special night include a special menu with ½ price appetizers, Martinis at $5.00 and ½ price select wines.
For dinner and show the price is $60.00 per person. Gratuity not included. Reservations and dinner selections may be made by calling 931.906.8877.
Queen City Quintet; Deidre Wolfe-Mitchell, Ted Jones, Debbie Wilson, Johnny Todd and Carolyn Riggins.
Clarksville kicks off the Christmas Season with annual Lighted Parade
December 6, 2016
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, December 3rd, 2016, the 57th Annual Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade was held in Downtown Clarksville. The theme this year was “Christmas Trees & Memories”.
Caroling on the courthouse steps began before the parade at 4:00pm. The Montgomery Central Elementary School Choir; Clarksville Academy Choirs; Northeast High School Exit One, JV Exit One & Concert Choirs; and West Creek High School Choir sang Christmas carols and performed to the delight of the crowd before the start of the parade.
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus in the 56th Annual Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade held Saturday.
Red River Breeze Brings “A Celtic Christmas” Back for the Second Year to the Roxy Regional Theatre on Sunday, December 11
December 2, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s own traditional acoustic Celtic band is bringing their unique brand of Christmas cheer to the corner of Franklin and First for the second year in a row.
In a much-anticipated follow-up to last year’s “Celtic Christmas Concert,” Red River Breeze will perform classic holiday tunes and carols with a Celtic flair at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Sunday, December 11th, at 3:00pm.
The group’s previous shows at the Roxy, including one held this past July, have consistently sold out. And, with ticket sales already strong, this December’s concert appears to be following the same course.
Red River Breeze in concert at Clarksville’s Roxy Regional Theatre, December 11th, 2016.
Planters Bank Presents to show “White Christmas” at Roxy Regional Theatre, Sunday
December 1, 2016
“Planters Bank Presents…” Film Series
Clarksville, TN – The “Planters Bank Presents…” film series next movie will be “White Christmas”. This movie will be shown this Sunday, December 4th, 2016 at the Roxy Regional Theatre at 2:00pm.
“Raiders of the Lost Ark” is about singers Bob Wallace and Phil Davis joining sister act Betty and Judy to perform a Christmas show in rural Vermont. There, they run into General Waverly, the boys’ commander in World War II, who, they learn, is having financial difficulties.
“Planters Bank Presents…” film series to show “White Christmas” this Sunday at Roxy Regional Theatre.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to take place December 1st, 2016
November 30, 2016
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
