Rivers and Spires continues Friday night with 7 Bridges Eagles Tribute Band, The Swon Brothers
April 25, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The 2014 Rivers and Spires Festival kicks off with a bang Thursday night and the fun continues tonight. Thunderstorms that moved through the area last night are gone and the weather forecast is partly sunny with a high of 73°F. The music starts at 5:00pm and continues to 10:00pm.
Aspire to Stardom kicks things off on the Court House State at 5:00pm. This talent show will have youth from the area will singing and dancing in front of a panel of judges.
The Swon Brothers at Rivers and Spires Friday night.
Road Closures Announced For Rivers and Spires
April 22, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Road closures for this week have been announced for the 12th Annual Rivers and Spires Festival in downtown Clarksville.
Some street closures will begin Wednesday, April 23rd. All street will be open again Sunday, April 27th by 7:00am.
The following streets will be closed.
Rivers and Spires Street Closures.
Artist Applications Available for 2014 Frolic on Franklin
April 17, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Artist applications are now available for booth space at the 9th Annual “Frolic on Franklin: A Celebration of the Arts.” The event will be held on Saturday, September 13th from 8:30am-3:30pm in the 100-block of Franklin Street.
Artists may display, sell, and demonstrate original and hand-created items.
Participation is limited to 28 applicants and a $25.00 entry fee is required.
Frolic on Franklin
Clarksville’s Roxy Regional Theatre’s Les Misérables is a show you should not miss
April 11, 2014
Clarksville, TN – the Roxy regional theaters currently staging their production of the Victor Hugo Classic Les Misérables. Called Epic, grand and uplifting, Les Misérables has captured the hearts of audiences around the world with its powerful affirmation of the human spirit. The Musical is running through May 10th.
Will Sevier stars as the noble Jean Valjean, who has been released after 19 years of unjust imprisonment in pre-revolutionary France, only to find nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. Breaking his parole in hopes of starting a new life, he initiates a life-long struggle for redemption during which he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert (played by Donald Groves), who refuses to believe criminals can change their ways.
The Master of the House
Gamers get their own area at this Year’s Gig City Gaming at Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires
April 10, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Video game aficionados have a place to unite, unwind and show their gaming skills at this year’s Rivers and Spires Festival.
For the first time ever, the Festival will be bringing a free, fully interactive gaming area to the underground parking garage located on Franklin Street. Gig City Gaming, presented by CDE Lightband, will feature over 50 titles and will cater to over 30,000 gamers.
There will be tons of gaming for everyone to enjoy on systems including the Xbox 360, Xbox One, Play Station 3 and Play Station 4.
Downtown Clarksville Tennessee during Rivers and Spires Festival.
First Thursday Artwalk to be held April 3rd
April 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The March Art Walk will be held April 3rd, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the shops and galleries on Public Square, Franklin Street, and Strawberry Alley.
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. [Read more]
Theatrical Sensation “Les Miserables” Takes the Stage of the Roxy Regional Theatre, March 28th – May 10th
March 25, 2014
Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, March 29th, to Launch Seven-Week Run
Clarksville, TN – Epic, grand and uplifting, “Les Miserables” has captured the hearts of audiences around the country, and its powerful affirmation of the human spirit has made this adaptation of the Victor Hugo classic an international smash-hit.
This spring, Boublil and Schonberg’s popular masterpiece takes the stage of the Roxy Regional Theatre, March 28th – May 10th.
A grand opening celebration with the cast on Saturday, March 29th, launches the seven-week run of “Les Miserables”. Following that evening’s 8:00pm performance, audience members will be invited onstage to socialize with the cast over champagne and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $50.00 (including the show).
(L to R) Will Sevier and Donald Groves star in “Les Miserables” at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
Rivers and Spires Adds New, Exciting Events to the 2014 Line Up
March 24, 2014
Clarksville, TN – For over a decade, the Rivers and Spires Festival has brought the streets of Historic Downtown Clarksville to life with a maze of family friendly activities, musical acts and one-of-a-kind entertainment. This April 24th-26th will be no different, and it will be bigger and better than ever.
This annual, must-attend event has so much music and free fun packed into the three days that it is mind blowing that it costs absolutely nothing for you and your family to get in.
Express Employment Clydesdales to be apart of this year’s Rivers and Spires Festival
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Hershey Track & Field program begins April 3rd
March 24, 2014
Competition to be held May 10th
Clarksville, TN – Young athletes can showcase their skills in track, long jump and softball throw in the 2014 Hershey Track & Field competition. This program is open to boys and girls ages 9 to 14 in the Clarksville-Montgomery County area.
Events for both boys and girls will be the long jump and softball throw as well as running competitions.
APSU’s Darren V. Michael presents Original Short Plays in “Brief Encounters” at Clarksville’s Roxy Regional Theatre, March 19th-21st
March 19, 2014
Clarksville, TN – A jaded Hank Williams Jr. fan, a man basking in the glow of the morning after, a Middle Eastern immigrant seeking a room to rent, a middle-aged man with a fear of spiders and dentists — these are just a handful of the various characters who will take the stage of the Roxy Regional Theatre’s theotherspace this month.
For three nights only, beginning March 19th, four original one-acts by area playwright Darren V. Michael will be treated to a readers theatre production in “Brief Encounters: A Night of Short Plays”.
“Brief Encounters: A Night of Short Plays” presented by Darren V. Michael.
