Local Attorney Beverly Fisher’s “Grace Among The Leavings” Completes the Journey to the Stage of the Roxy Regional Theatre’s theotherspace, June 20th – June 28th
June 9, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The journey from the page to the stage does not always follow an established route: sometimes a new path must be forged.
Following months of adapting, rewriting and workshopping, Beverly Fisher’s Civil War novella “Grace Among The Leavings” completes its journey to the stage of the Roxy Regional Theatre’s theotherspace with four staged readings, June 20th – June 28th.
Originally adapted to the stage by Dennis Darling and Kari Catton and produced by Theatre in the Park in Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site in Illinois, “Grace Among The Leavings” underwent further adaptation this past year by Roxy Regional Theatre co-founder and artistic director John McDonald.
“Grace Among The Leavings” stars Ava DoVanne as Grace.
14th Annual Downtown Artists Co-op Art Auction and Fundraiser to be held this Saturday, April 2nd
March 28, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Downtown Artists Co-op (DAC) 14th Annual Auction will be held Saturday, April 2nd, 6:00pm-8:00pm. The venue will be F&M Bank’s beautiful Franklin Room, just up the street from DAC at 50 Franklin Street. The event will include both a live auction for large original works and a silent auction for small-medium pieces.
The Annual Auction is DAC’s only fundraising event each year. The auction raises funds to support the DAC mission of promoting the Visual Arts in Clarksville and it gives DAC Members a chance to provide a delightful evening for our patrons, sponsors and friends.
APSU hosting state conference commemorating 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death
February 19, 2016
Clarksville, TN – No one knows how he died. John Ward, the vicar of Holy Trinity Church, believed the playwright became sick following a drinking binge with friends. The author C. Martin Mitchell hypothesized that a cerebral hemorrhage took the life of the English language’s greatest writer.
The Internet is full of theories, ranging from syphilis to cocaine abuse, on the death of William Shakespeare, but if you’re simply interested in facts, all we know is that the 52-year-old bard died in 1616, making this year the 400th anniversary of his death.
Tennessee Philological Association (TPA) conference to be held at Austin Peay February 25th-27th. Conference will commemorate 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death.
Red River Breeze’s “Celtic Christmas Concert” Celebrates Release of The Babe of Bethlehem at the Roxy Regional Theatre, Saturday, December 5th
November 29, 2015
Clarksville, TN – With the abundance of holiday happenings around town this time of year, making a day of it has never been easier. By the same token, however, sometimes you just need a break from all of the hustle and bustle.
Red River Breeze invites you to pause for an afternoon to enjoy classic holiday tunes with a Celtic flair and celebrate the release of their Christmas album, The Babe of Bethlehem, at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Saturday, December 5th, at 1:00pm.
Red River Breeze
Ring in the Season with F&M Bank and the Roxy Regional Theatre at “Christmas Over The Cumberland” on Friday, December 4th
November 28, 2015
Clarksville, TN – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Clarksville. As the decorations go up and the temperatures dip, the Roxy Regional Theatre invites patrons to ring in the holiday season at the fifth annual “Christmas Over The Cumberland” on Friday, December 4th.
In the beautiful setting of F&M Bank’s Franklin Room, overlooking the Cumberland River and downtown’s impressive light display, diners will be serenaded by the festive musical stylings of Red River Breeze.
John McDonald as Ebenezer Scrooge in The Roxy Regional Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Carol.”
Clarksville Downtown Market to host Fall Celebration this Saturday
October 2, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Since its opening, the Clarksville Downtown Market has been a success- so much so that it was voted the number one market in Tennessee through America’s Farmland Trust, six years in a row! Don’t miss your chance to visit the Clarksville Downtown Market this season – only two Saturday’s remain! Celebrate Fall this Saturday, October 3rd from 8:00am to 1:00pm, on Public Square.
Come out to see all the wonderful fall produce and seasonal decor the vendors have to offer and enjoy the musical performance by Red River Breeze. Don’t forget the kids- children ages 12 and under can enjoy free pumpkin painting from 9:00am to noon (while supplies last).
Clarksville Downtown Market
Tenth Annual “Frolic on Franklin: A Celebration of the Arts” set for Saturday, September 19th
September 14, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Downtown Clarksville’s 10th Annual “Frolic on Franklin: A Celebration of the Arts” will take place Saturday, September 19th from 8:30am to 3:30pm. This free event will showcase the works of more than 30 artists, staged entertainment and art demonstrations — 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, jewelry, clay garden items, wood work, purses and fabric accessories, pottery, candles, jewelry, woven and knitted items, and seasonal gifts. Items will be for sale with prices ranging from $2.00 to $500.00.
Scrooge Returns to the Roxy Regional Theatre in “A Christmas Carol”, December 10th – December 20th
December 9, 2014
Clarksville, TN – A holiday tradition returns to the corner of Franklin and First! John McDonald is Ebenezer Scrooge in the Roxy Regional Theatre’s production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”, December 10th – December 20th.
Under the direction of Tom Thayer, Dickens’ classic tale of Christmases Past, Present and Future meets such holiday standards as “Deck the Halls,” “Silent Night,” “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” and more.
Scrooge Returns to the Roxy Regional Theatre in “A Christmas Carol”, December 10th – December 20th
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk scheduled for December 4th, 2014
December 2, 2014
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 scheduled for July 3rd.
3rd Annual Handmade Holidays to take place November 15th and 16th
November 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is excited to host its 3rd Annual holiday shopping event, known as “Handmade Holidays- a Crafters Bazaar”, featuring vendors selling holiday-themed handmade and handcrafted items.
3rd Annual “Handmade Holidays- a Crafters Bazaar” event to be held November 15th and 16th.
