Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces 8th Annual Chocolate Affair set for February 1st
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Chocolate Affair will be held on Saturday, February 1st, 2020. The Chocolate Affair is a ticketed event that takes place at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.
More than 15 local and national business vendors will provide bite-sized sweet and savory samples that include chocolate in some form or fashion.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Chocolate Affair will sell out fast so buy yours today!
Altra Federal Credit Union to receive visit from Santa, December 20th
Clarksville, TN – Santa will be stopping by Altra Federal Credit Union, located at 2625 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard in Clarksville, on Friday, December 20th, 2019 from 3:00pm-5:00pm, giving parents and grandparents the opportunity to take photos with him! The event is free.
Santa will also be handing out a special gift to families, while supplies last.
Santa To Visit Altra Federal Credit Union
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum December 2019 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 December at the Museum are: Christmas Storefront: From the Museum Collection, Organic Abstract: The Art of Jennifer Bowman, Dr. Stanton’s Art of the Gun, Quilts From the Museum Collection, and Little Explorers: Cookie Monsters!
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
After Thanksgiving Hikes at Dunbar Cave State Park, Port Royal State Historic Park
Clarksville, TN – Skip the Black Friday shopping and join Dunbar Cave State Park and Port Royal State Historic Park on the day after Thanksgiving for a post-holiday hike with family and friends.
Dunbar Cave State Park has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Park’s hike will begin at 9:00am. Port Royal State Historic Park will start their hike at 10:00am.
Dunbar Cave State Park Visitor Center.
Planters Bank Presents… “The Polar Express” at Roxy Regional Theatre, Sunday, December 1st
Clarksville, TN – All aboard! This Sunday, journey beyond your imagination and believe in magic this holiday season. Planters Bank Presents… “The Polar Express” on our big screen at the Roxy Regional Theatre this Sunday, December 1st at 2:00pm.
Tom Hanks stars in this enchanting holiday tale of a young boy who doubts that Santa Claus truly exists. On one special Christmas Eve, as the boy skeptically waits for the sound of sleigh bells, a magical train appears outside his home and the conductor invites him aboard.
The film “The Polar Express” to play this Sunday at the Roxy Regional Theatre as part of the Planters Bank Presents … film series.
Austin Peay State University Art + Design to hold open house to share student work
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Art + Design is pleased to invite everyone to an end-of-the-semester open house from 5:30pm-6:30pm Wednesday, December 4th, 2019.
Austin Peay State University Art + Design will be holding an open house on December 4th for students to showcase their work. (APSU)
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center to feature Belgin Yucelen’s Sculptural Garments
Clarksville, TN – Through January 12th, 2020, the Jostens Gallery of the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center is featuring the sculptural dresses of Belgin Yucelen.
The exhibition, titled Semblance, consists of garments portraying a past culture’s sophistication. Yucelen creates her dresses similar to the Turkish styles of the 17th through 19th centuries. She used traditional techniques and materials from Turkey and other parts of Asia to add embellishments to the metal dresses.
Belgin Yucelen – Tulip Dress
Gateway Chamber Orchestra to hold annual “Winter Baroque”, December 8th
Clarksville, TN – On Sunday, December 8th, 2019, the Gateway Chamber Orchestra will host their annual winter concert at 4:00pm at Madison Street United Methodist Church in downtown Clarksville. Tickets for this Clarksville holiday tradition, ‘Winter Baroque,’ are on sale now at www.gatewaychamberorchestra.com
Tickets are available now for the Gateway Chamber Orchestra’s 2019-20 season – Emotion Abounds. This season presents the works of Franz Joseph Hayden, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and other composers who have come to define the GCO’s sound and approach, as well as a wide selection of top-notch guest performances.
Downtown Commons’ Ice Rink to open November 26th
Montgomery County, TN – Bundle up! Downtown Commons’ annual winter ice rink returns for a third year of frosty fun November 26th! This is a great opportunity to get out of the house this season for some family friendly fun with your community. While you’re downtown with family and friends don’t forget to stop by Golly G’s for some sweet treats!
The ice rink will be open through January 20th, 2020. Regular operating hours will be Thursdays and Fridays from 4:00pm to 9:30pm, Saturdays from 10:00am to 9:30pm, and Sundays from 2:00pm to 9:30pm. Hours will vary on holidays, during school breaks, and special events. Ice Skates are provided.
The Downtown Commons’ Winter Ice Rink is set to open Tuesday, November 26th.
SpiritFest offers Fun, Family-Friendly Activities before Christmas Parade
Clarksville, TN – The Fifth Annual SpiritFest – a holiday event from 2:00pm – 5:00pm on Saturday, December 7th – will offer a bounty of free activities, including visits with Santa Claus, rides on the Express Bus, four kids’ inflatables, live music on the new Downtown Commons stage, ice skating, art and gift markets, food trucks and a live nativity with animals.
SpiritFest, a free “Pre-Parade Celebration of Christmas,” will feature kids’ inflatables, Santa Claus, complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, and more.
