“A Year With Frog and Toad” now playing at Clarksville’s Roxy Regional Theatre
December 16, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Spend four fun-filled seasons with Arnold Lobel’s beloved storybook characters in the Tony-nominated musical “A Year With Frog and Toad”, playing December 18th – 21st at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
In Robert and Willie Reale’s whimsical show, Frog and Toad wake from hibernation in the Spring, plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding, and learn life lessons along the way. Part vaudeville, part make-believe and all charm, “A Year With Frog and Toad” incorporates stories from Lobel’s four books, including the Caldecott Honor-winning Frog and Toad are Friends and the Newbery Honor-winning Frog and Toad Together.
“A Year With Frog and Toad” at the Roxy Regional Theatre starring (Top L to R) Michael Spaziani, Josh Bernaski, Jacque Clydesdale, Michelle Foletta and RJ Magee.
December’s First Thursday Art Walk to be Held on December 5th in Downtown Clarksville
December 3, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The December First Thursday Art Walk will be held December 5th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the shops and galleries on throughout the Downtown area.
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. [Read more]
The Plaids Are Back! Roxy Regional Theatre Presents “Plaid Tidings” for the Holidays, November 29 – December 14th
November 28, 2013
Clarksville, TN – You’ll be dreaming of a “Plaid” Christmas this holiday season when the boys from Forever Plaid return to the Roxy Regional Theatre!
At first Frankie, Jinx, Smudge and Sparky aren’t sure why they’ve returned to Earth for another posthumous performance, but a phone call from the heavenly Rosemary Clooney lets them know that they’re needed to put a little four-part harmony into a discordant holiday.
“Plaid Tidings” at the Roxy staring (top left to right), Michael Spaziani, Ryan Bowie, RJ Magee, and Josh Bernaski.
Clarksville’s Roxy Regional Theatre to hold Small Business Saturday Sale November 30th
November 27, 2013
Clarksville, TN – To coincide with Small Business Saturday this year, the Roxy Regional Theatre will extend regular box office hours to be open the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 30th, from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Small Business Saturday, originally conceived in 2010 by American Express, encourages holiday shoppers to patronize brick and mortar businesses that are small and local. The Roxy is encouraging patrons to support downtown shops and restaurants this day as a way to give back to small businesses in Historic Downtown Clarksville.
Get discounted tickets to see “Plaid Tidings” and “A Year With Frog and Toad” at the Roxy’s Saturday Sale.
Clarksville’s Roxy Regional Theatre presents Fitzgerald’s Iconic “The Great Gatsby”, November 8th – 23rd
November 5, 2013
Clarksville, TN – This November, the Roxy Regional Theatre brings the Great American Novel from the page to the stage with the regional premiere of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby”.
The production, adapted by Simon Levy, is the only stage version authorized by the Fitzgerald estate since 1926. A finalist for the PEN Literary Award in Drama, its world premiere at Minneapolis’ Guthrie Theater commemorated the opening of the Guthrie’s new three-stage center in July 2006.
Michael Spaziani (left) stars as Jay Gatsby and Michael Spaziani (right) stars as Daisy Buchanan in the Roxy Regional Theatre’s production of “The Great Gatsby”.
Clarksville’s Roxy Regional Theatre brings back “The Rocky Horror Show”, October 25th thru November 2nd
October 21, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Dig out your fishnet stockings and sharpen your stilettos … that sweet transvestite and his motley crew are back by popular demand! Following last season’s wildly successful run, “The Rocky Horror Show” returns to the Roxy Regional Theatre, October 25th through November 2nd, for six performances only.
Richard O’Brien’s cult favorite tells the story of Brad Majors and his fiancée Janet Weiss, two clean-cut young people on the way to visit an old college professor.
“The Rocky Horror Show” takes the Roxy stage Friday, October 25th with (L to R) Michael Spaziani as Dr. Frank N. Furter, Evan Taylor Williams as Brad and Ashley Harris as Janet.
APSU’s Acuff Circle of Excellence seeking 2014 Ovation Award nominations
October 16, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Acuff Circle of Excellence, a nonprofit patron society of the Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is seeking nominations for the coveted Ovation Awards, presented annually since 1996.
The nominees must have made significant contributions to the artistic and cultural life of the Clarksville-Montgomery County community. Anyone can submit nominations.
While the Ovation Awards will be presented at a celebration on March 2nd, 2014, at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center, nominations are being sought now through Friday, January 17th, 2014. [Read more]
PBS Kids’ Stars The Zinghoppers Set to Rock, Bop and Zinghop at Clarksville’s Roxy Regional Theatre on October 26th
October 14, 2013
Preschool pop stars featured daily on Nashville Public Television
Clarksville, TN – What do a singing possum, a break-dancing donkey, a hopping kangaroo, a funky DJ and a friendly rapper all have in common?
They are the Zinghoppers…Nashville’s #1 Kids Entertainers and bonafide preschool pop stars!
On October 26th members of the group will take to the stage for two performances at the Roxy Regional Theatre, in a concert entitled, “A Superhero Learning Adventure”. The group has music videos that air daily on Nashville Public Television as well as on over 100 PBS member stations nationwide.
The Zinghoppers
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held October 3rd
September 30, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The October Art Walk will be held October 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]
Montgomery County Historical Society to present “Journey of Discovery” Saturday, September 28th
September 24, 2013
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, September 28th, 2013, the Montgomery County Historical Society will present “Journey of Discovery” from 9:00am until 1:00pm.
Have fun and discover fascinating facts about our city. You will receive clues to take you to significant sites for Clarksville, TN. Be the first to visit all the clued places for a chance to win one of the many prizes.
The L&N Train Station
