Historic Collinsville Announces ‘Planting Day’ Event
Clarksville, TN – Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement in rural Montgomery County has announced its special “Second Saturday” event for the month of May. Planting Day will be held on Saturday, May 11th, from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Planting Day offers visitors a chance to exercise their green thumb and share their passion for gardening as flowers, herbs, and vegetables are planted throughout the site. Plants will be provided. Guests are invited to bring their own gloves and small gardening tools, including trowels for digging or hand cultivators for breaking up the soil. Plant and soil donations are welcome.
Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement. (Mark Haynes, Discover Clarksville)
Hilltop Supermarket’s 2024 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off set for May 3rd-4th
Clarksville, TN – The savory scent of barbecue smoke will once again fill the air as Hilltop Supermarket prepares to host the highly anticipated Hilltop Supermarket 2024 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off on May 3rd and 4th.
Located just outside of Clarksville, Tennessee, this annual event pays homage to the late Dwayne Byard, a beloved community member known for his passion for grilling and generosity.
Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off at Hilltop Supermarket. (Mark Haynes, Clarksville Online)
Old Glory Distilling Co. to host Craftsmen’s Fair on April 27th
Clarksville, TN – Old Glory Distilling Co. is thrilled to announce its upcoming Craftsmen’s Fair, taking place at its brand-new outdoor Silo Park. Explore unique creations from over 30 artisan vendors and enjoy live music, food, and drinks.
The Craftsmen’s Fair will occur Saturday, April 27th, 2024, from 10:00am–4:00pm. Admission is free.
“At Old Glory Distilling Co., craftsmanship is a cornerstone of our identity,” said Matt Cunningham, owner. “Bringing together artisans ranging from woodworkers to metalworkers, to specialty chefs and more to showcase their diverse talents is exactly the type of event we had in mind when we designed the Silo Park space.”
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum May 2024 Exhibits, Activities
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in Historic Downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science, and history.
Some of the events in May at the Museum include Flying High Signatures, Cindy Billingsley: The Wonderous Beauty of Birds, The Beerakudas: Art of Bill Henig, Triumphs and Treasures: Celebrating 40 Years, Wood, Paper, Paint: Collecting Art for 40 Years, History on the Rocks @ Old Glory Restaurant & Silo Park, Inside Baseball with Ryne Harper and Phil Wood.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Roxy Regional Theatre’s Hamlet opens Friday withPay-What-You-Can Night
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre’s pay-what-you-can night for Hamlet is this Friday, April 19th, 2024. All tickets not pre-sold at the regular price will go on sale on Friday evening at 6:30pm for a $5.00 minimum donation.
Hamlet is produced in part by Kurt & Kerri Kowalski. In Shakespeare’s famous revenge tragedy, the ghost of the King of Denmark tells his son Hamlet to avenge his murder by killing the new king, Hamlet’s uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet’s father in order to seize the throne and marry Hamlet’s mother.
Hamlet feigns madness, contemplates life and death, and seeks revenge; while his uncle, fearing for his life, also devises plots to kill Hamlet.
Roxy Regional Theatre’s Pay-What-You-Can night for A Midsummer Night’s Dream is this Thursday
Clarksville, TN – Pay-what-you-can for the Roxy Regional Theatre’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is this Thursday, April 18th, 2024. All tickets not pre-sold at the regular price will go on sale on Thursday evening at 6:30pm for a $5.00 minimum donation.
William Shakespeare’s comedic fantasy A Midsummer Night’s Dream consists of several subplots that revolve around the marriage of Theseus, Duke of Athens, and Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons.
One subplot involves a conflict among four Athenian lovers, while another follows a group of six amateur actors rehearsing the play which they are to perform before the wedding. Both groups find themselves in a forest inhabited by fairies who manipulate the humans and are engaged in their own domestic intrigue.
Artsville Fest 2024: Calling All Artists to Showcase Their Creativity
Clarksville, TN – Artsville Fest 2024 is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for artists of all categories to participate in this year’s festival.
Whether you’re a visual artist, performer, musician, large-scale artist, chalk artist, or a creative in any form, Artsville Fest invites you to be part of this exciting event celebrating art and creativity.
Artsville will take place October 1st-5th, 2024, in Clarksville, Tennessee.
Artsville Fest 2023
Spring Serenade: Clarksville Arts and Heritage Council Presents Free Harp-Oboe Concert
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Arts and Heritage Council is teaming up with First Presbyterian Church to present an enchanting music concert by composer Claude Debussy in the church sanctuary on Sunday, April 21st at 1:00pm.
The concert by oboist Hannah Cruse and harpist Liana Alpino is free and open to the public.
Although the venue is the formal church sanctuary, Ms. Cruse suggests those attending bring a pillow or blanket to get comfortable and let Debussy’s romantic melodies lull them into a springtime dream.
Harpist Liana Alpino
Rediscover the Bard with A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Hamlet at the Roxy Regional Theatre, April 18th-27th
Clarksville, TN – “Rediscover the Bard” at A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Hamlet when the Roxy Regional Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s comedic fantasy and revenge tragedy in repertory, April 18th through April 27th.
Kicking off the run on April 18th, A Midsummer Night’s Dream consists of several subplots that revolve around the marriage of Theseus, Duke of Athens, and Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons.
One subplot involves a conflict among four Athenian lovers, while another follows a group of six amateur actors rehearsing the play which they are to perform before the wedding. Both groups find themselves in a forest inhabited by fairies who manipulate the humans and are engaged in their own domestic intrigue in this comedic fantasy produced in part by Debbie & Mike Shoulders and J. Allyn Smith & Jeanne Odermann.
“Bach to Broadway” Concert featuring Penelope Shumate, Jan Corrothers to be held at the Roxy Regional Theatre this Saturday
Clarksville, TN – The stunning vocal stylings of critically acclaimed soprano Penelope Shumate and expert artistry of pianist Jan Corrothers will fill the Roxy Regional Theatre this Saturday, April 13th, 2024, at 7:30pm. You do not want to miss this special evening for a great cause!
A benefit for the GFWC Clarksville Women’s Club’s efforts to raise funds for Austin Peay State University music student scholarships, the evening will begin with a reception at 6:30pm.
Accompanied by Corrothers, Dr. Shumate will take the stage at 7:30pm to amaze audiences with her smooth and seamless transitions from a variety of classical vocal genres including works by Bach, Debussy, Fauré, Granados, Mahler, and Libby Larsen, to perform well-loved Jazz and Broadway standards.
Roxy Regional Theatre presents “Bach to Broadway” Concert featuring Penelope Shumate, Jan Corrothers
