Queen City Quartet to perform in Guthrie
July 25, 2011
Guthrie, KY – Clarksville’s own, Queen City Quartet will be traveling to Guthrie, KY this weekend with performances to be held at the Senior Citizen’s Building, located at 233 South Ewing, on Friday, July 29th at 7:00pm and on Sunday July 31st at 2:30pm. They will be performing musical selections from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s.
Members of Queen City Quartet; (L to R) Front Row; Charlie Winn and Pete Silk. Back row; Carolyn Riggins, Debbie Wilson and Kris McCarthy Houser.
The Roxy Is Alive with “The Sound of Music” this Summer
July 12, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre is alive with THE SOUND OF MUSIC this summer with the opening of the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical on Friday, July 15th, at 8:00pm.
When postulant Maria Rainer (Kendall Anne Thompson) proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of widowed naval Captain Georg von Trapp (Bryan Benware).
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Summer Youth Program winds up with big events
July 12, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s six week Summer Youth Program comes to a close Saturday, July 16th. Summer Youth Program participants and their families will enjoy an outdoor showing of the movie, “Despicable Me” at Heritage Park, located at 1241 Peachers Mill Road. Staff awards will be given prior to the movie. [Read more]
Colorful musical parable of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to life at the Roxy
June 23, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to disco and rock ‘n’ roll, the Biblical saga of Joseph and his “coat of many colors” comes to vibrant life in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Roxy Regional Theatre, opening on Friday, June 24th, at 6:00pm.
Joseph, his father’s favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. With lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, this delightful and family-friendly musical parable is presented by the Roxy Regional School of the Arts. [Read more]
Barnes, Pitts Announce Arts Grants
June 18, 2011
Four Montgomery County organizations receive $37,100 total
Clarksville, TN – State Senator Tim Barnes and State Representative Joe Pitts announced Friday the four Montgomery County recipients of Tennessee Arts Commission grants for the upcoming fiscal year.
“These deserving organizations provide opportunities for our citizens to both create and enjoy the arts,” Pitts said. “I am pleased to see our citizens and our officials continue to support these staples of our community.” [Read more]
The music of John Denver soars at the Roxy Regional Theatre
June 11, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre kicked off their run of the musical Almost Heaven. The show pays tribute to the life and music of John Denver. The production uses twenty five iconic John Denver songs that are a cross section of our nation capturing the turbulent times in which he wrote them. The wildly popular songs are juxtaposed with interviews, fan letters, and passages from his autobiography to weave the spell binding story of his life.
Directed by Tom Thayer, the show features Keith Panzarella, Erica Haines Cantrell, Bryan Benware, Kendall Anne Thompson and Ryan Bowie, with David Lovell on guitar, Tom Thayer on piano and Thad Wallus on bass.
John Denver Rediscovered and Reinvented in “Almost Heaven” at the Roxy Regional Theatre
June 8, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre pays tribute to the life and music of John Denver with the feel-good hit musical Almost Heaven, opening Friday, June 10th, at 8:00pm.
Weaving together the songs of John Denver with interviews, fan letters and passages from his autobiography, Almost Heaven was originally conceived by Harold Thau with orchestrations, vocal arrangements and music supervision by Jeff Waxman. Directed by Tom Thayer, this uniquely theatrical musical revue features Keith Panzarella, Erica Haines Cantrell, Bryan Benware, Kendall Anne Thompson and Ryan Bowie, with David Lovell on guitar, Tom Thayer on piano and Thad Wallus on bass.
The cast of Almost Heaven, the John Denver Musical
Last chance to get tickets for Tuesday’s Comedy on the Cumberland
June 6, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Come out to the Roxy Theatre Tuesday night at 7:00pm for Comedy on the Cumberland, and support the Clarksville Salvation Army. Tickets still remain for Tuesday night’s show. This show features Paul Strickland, Brian Swinford, and C.J Harlow; and is hosted by local talk show host and comedian, Hank Bonecutter.
The show is being presented with the support of F&M Bank, Wendy’s of Clarksville, Wyatt Johnson, and the Coleman Tractor Company.
Tickets are only $30.00, and all ticket proceeds go to benefit the Clarksville Salvation Army. Tickets are available at F&M Bank, the Roxy Theatre downtown, or you can purchase them online here. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door Tuesday night while they last.
So for a night of laughs and fun for a good cause, get your tickets now and come on down to the show!
Comedy on the Cumberland Returns to the Roxy Regional Theatre on June 7th
May 27, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Stand up comedy returns to Clarksville, on Tuesday, June 7th at 7:00pm at the Roxy Regional Theatre, as F&M Bank presents “Comedy on the Cumberland”. The Clarksville Salvation Army will be the beneficiary of the show. This year, Bonehead Promotions is focusing on The Clarksville Hunger Project, an awareness campaign featuring benefits for the local agencies who fight hunger in our community, because hunger is no laughing matter. [Read more]
Summer Youth Program to begin June 6th
May 20, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Summer Youth Program will begin June 6th with the opening of program sites and will end July 15th.
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.
A young man colors while participating in the City of Clarksville's Summer youth program
