Summer Youth Program to begin June 1st
April 23, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Summer Youth Program will begin June 1st with the opening of program sites and will end July 10th. This year’s theme is “Blast from the Past!”
The Summer Youth Program is a six-week day camp-type program that is offered each summer to youths, ages 6-16. Gyms at various locations are staffed with directors and assistants, who will help with playtime activities and provide free, instructional classes such as dance and karate.
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s “Mary Poppins” Flies into the Roxy Regional Theatre, April 24th – May 23rd
April 21, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Everyone’s favorite umbrella-wielding nanny is flying into Clarksville! Stephanie Hawkins stars in Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s “Mary Poppins” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, April 24th – May 23rd.
Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, this “practically perfect” musical delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Filled with timeless classics such as “Jolly Holiday,” “Step in Time” and the Academy Award-winning “Chim-Chim Cher-ee,” this show can only be described as “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!”
Stephanie Hawkins stars in “Mary Poppins” at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
Free Dance Workshop This Tuesday Evening at the Roxy Regional Theatre
April 20, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Come out to the Roxy Regional Theatre this Tuesday, April 21st, at 7:00pm, for a free dance workshop led by Philadelphia-based choreographer Jenn Rose, currently in town choreographing the Roxy’s production of Mary Poppins.
Jenn Rose is the founder of Loose Screws Contemporary Tap Company, a Broadway World Philadelphia Audience Choice Award winner and a three time Barrymore Award Nominee.
Choreographer Jenn Rose
Downtown Clarksville Association to hold “13” Sale during Rivers and Spires Festival
April 14, 2015
Clarksville, TN – To commemorate the 13th year of the Rivers and Spires Festival, local business owners in Historic Downtown Clarksville will be offering “13” specials during the festival starting on Thursday, April 16th through Saturday April 18th.
The Downtown Clarksville Association, made up of business owners in the downtown area, is excited to welcome back the Rivers and Spires Festival for the 13th year, and encourages all festival-goers to continue the festivities by checking out these great deals at the businesses that make up the unique shopping experience of Historic Downtown Clarksville.
Rivers and Spires Festival
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to take place April 2nd, 2015
March 27, 2015
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.
Jay Doolittle Returns for “Tuesdays with Morrie” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, March 27th – April 11th
March 23, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Seasoned actor Jay Doolittle returns to the Roxy Regional Theatre this spring to reprise his role as Morrie Schwartz in the beloved play based on Mitch Albom’s New York Times bestselling memoir, “Tuesdays with Morrie”, March 27th – April 11th.
Sixteen years after his college graduation, sportswriter Mitch Albom (played by Matthew Whitfield) happens to catch his former professor’s appearance on a television news program and learns that Morrie is battling ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
Roxy Regional Theatre’s “Tuesdays with Morrie” stars (top) Jay Doolittle and Matthew Whitfield.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to take place March 12th
March 10, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The First Thursday ArtWalk scheduled for Thursday March 5th has been postponed until March 12th due to inclement weather.
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.
Virtue and Vice Explored in Shakespeare’s “Measure For Measure” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, March 13th – 21st
March 10, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Virtue and vice sit atop the scales this spring in the Roxy Regional Theatre’s 30th annual Shakespeare production. William Shakespeare’s “Measure For Measure” opens Friday, March 13th, at 8:00pm, for five public performances only.
Duke Vincentio (David Gautschy) appoints Lord Angelo (John Hardin) as deputy of Vienna. Under Angelo’s watchful eye, old laws against impropriety and lewd behavior are newly enforced. But can Angelo adhere to his own high standards?
Roxy Regional Theatre’s performance of William Shakespeare’s “Measure For Measure” stars (Top) David Gautschy and (Bottom) John Hardin.
Roxy Regional Theatre’s final performance of “Honky Tonk Angels” is Saturday, March 7th
March 6, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The final performance of the Roxy Regional Theatre’s classic country musical “Honky Tonk Angels” is tomorrow night, Saturday, March 7th at 8:00pm. A limited number of tickets still remain for this performance, so please visit www.roxyregionaltheatre.org or click on the button below to reserve your seats.
Thank you for bearing with us through this winter weather situation. Our patrons’ and performers’ safety is always the main concern.
Honky Tonk Angels at the Roxy Regional Theatre stars (Top L to R) Jama Bowen, Corinne Bupp and Kristina Wilson.
Joan Didion’s Powerful Memoir of Love and Loss, “The Year of Magical Thinking”, at the Roxy Regional Theatre’s theotherspace, February 23rd – March 3rd
February 19, 2015
Clarksville, TN – “Life changes fast. Life changes in the instant. You sit down to dinner and life as you know it ends.” Those were the first words written by author Joan Didion after the sudden death of her husband of nearly four decades.
Didion’s powerful memoir of love and loss, “The Year of Magical Thinking”, will unfold upon the stage of the Roxy Regional Theatre’s theotherspace for four evenings, February 23rd – March 3rd.
“The Year of Magical Thinking” plays at the Roxy Regional Theatre, February 23rd – March 3rd.
