Rivers and Spires Festival opening night was outstanding fun
April 25, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Yesterday was the opening of the 2014 Rivers and Spires Festival, and Clarksvillians turned out in droves to enjoy the first day of the free three day festival. The weather was perfect neither too hot nor too cold, and threatening rain held off until after the Festival had concluded for the evening.
I asked Theresa Harrington, the Executive Director CVB and Vice President Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council how she thought things were going, “I think it’s gonna be great! This weather is going to be the best that we’ve ever had I think. Good crowds are showing up already tonight. You can come down and see see the Clydesdales, stilt walkers, you can see the bands and enjoy the entertainment! The Festival has everything that you can possibly imagine.”
Headliner Slippery When Wet, the Bon Jovi Tribute Band performing on the opening night of the 2014 Rivers and Spires Festival
Clarksville’s Roxy Regional Theatre’s Les Misérables is a show you should not miss
April 11, 2014
Clarksville, TN – the Roxy regional theaters currently staging their production of the Victor Hugo Classic Les Misérables. Called Epic, grand and uplifting, Les Misérables has captured the hearts of audiences around the world with its powerful affirmation of the human spirit. The Musical is running through May 10th.
Will Sevier stars as the noble Jean Valjean, who has been released after 19 years of unjust imprisonment in pre-revolutionary France, only to find nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. Breaking his parole in hopes of starting a new life, he initiates a life-long struggle for redemption during which he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert (played by Donald Groves), who refuses to believe criminals can change their ways.
The Master of the House
Author Sue Culverhouse Speaks at the Woodward Library Society at APSU
March 22, 2014
Clarksville, TN – 
On the first day of spring, the Woodward Library Society held their much delayed Winter Program featuring author Sue Culverhouse, the author of Tennessee Literary Luminaries at the Woodward Library on the campus of Austin Peay State University. The program was originally scheduled to be held in February 2014, but was delayed due to inclement weather.
Author Sue Culverhouse speaking at the Woodward Library Society’s WInter Program
APSU’s Darren V. Michael presents Original Short Plays in “Brief Encounters” at Clarksville’s Roxy Regional Theatre, March 19th-21st
March 19, 2014
Clarksville, TN – A jaded Hank Williams Jr. fan, a man basking in the glow of the morning after, a Middle Eastern immigrant seeking a room to rent, a middle-aged man with a fear of spiders and dentists — these are just a handful of the various characters who will take the stage of the Roxy Regional Theatre’s theotherspace this month.
For three nights only, beginning March 19th, four original one-acts by area playwright Darren V. Michael will be treated to a readers theatre production in “Brief Encounters: A Night of Short Plays”.
“Brief Encounters: A Night of Short Plays” presented by Darren V. Michael.
March 17, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville community gathered together at Northeast High School on Saturday to honor Ms. Debbie Wilson for her 20 years of service bringing the arts to students in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System.
“It’s an amazing thing when you realize that you done something for 20 years,” said Debbie Wilson shortly before the concert was to begin. “I am humbled that my students and alumni chose to honor me this evening.”
Debbie Wilson at the Choral Show on Saturday at Northeast High School
Battle of the Sexes at the Roxy Regional Theatre in Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”, March 7th – 15th
March 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The eternal battle of the sexes takes a witty and suspenseful turn in the Roxy Regional Theatre’s 29th annual Shakespeare offering, the timeless comedy “Much Ado About Nothing”, March 7th-15th.
Taylor Galvin and Brandon Beach star as reluctant lovers Beatrice and Benedick, whose endless witty sparring threatens to keep them apart forever. Meanwhile, the two young lovers Claudio and Hero, played by Michael Spaziani and Michelle Foletta, are to be married imminently but for the devious scheming of a resentful prince looking to thwart the nuptials.
(Top L to R)Taylor Galvin, Brandon Beach, Michael Spaziani and Michelle Foletta star in the Roxy production of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”.
The Clarksville-Area Chamber of Commerce’s Home and Garden Show Continues Today
February 23, 2014
The fifth annual Clarksville-Area Chamber of Commerce Home and Garden Show continues today at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center at Liberty Park (Highway 13/48) from noon through 5:00pm. This year the event is brought to you by Furniture connection.
Just in time for Spring, this year’s Garden show will boast over 50 vendors who will be there to assist you in planning all your home improvement projects. Whether it be landscaping, painting, education, furniture, or roofing.
The 2014 Clarksville-Area Chamber of Commerce Home and Garden Show
Clarksville’s Roxy Regional Theatre brings the Master of Fairy Tales Hans Christian Andersen to the stage January 18th – February 8th
January 17, 2014
Clarksville, TN – “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” “The Princess and the Pea,” “The Swineherd,” “The Steadfast Tin Soldier,” “The Little Match Girl” and “The Ugly Duckling.”
Suspend your disbelief for a moment, and let the master of the fairy tale take you on an enchanting journey in “Tales of Hans Christian Andersen” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, January 18th through February 8th.
“Tales of Hans Christian Andersen” stars (Top L to R) Michael Spaziani as Hans Christian Andersen, with Michelle Foletta, Leslie Greene, Jake Jessup, Eli Jolley and Ted Kitterman.
Learn about Tennessee Authors in Sue Freeman Culverhouse’s “Tennessee Literary Luminaries”
January 13, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Sue Freeman Culverhouse, long a staff-writer for ClarksvilleOnline.com, features eleven Tennessee authors in her new book. Tennessee Literary Luminaries: From Cormac McCarthy to Robert Penn Warren (The History Press, Charleston, SC, 2013). Her author website, www.sueculverhouse.com, links her readers to information about the book and her upcoming blog.
“I’m tired of people outside Tennessee believing that we’re all wearing overalls without a shirt, chewing tobacco, going barefoot, toting six-shooters, and living off road kill,” Culverhouse admits. “I want our youngsters to be proud of the literary heritage these and other Tennessee writers have contributed to the world of literature. All of the authors in my book have interesting lives in addition to having written not-to-be missed books.”
Tennessee Literary Luminaries by Sue Freeman Culverhouse
Clarksville’s Roxy Regional Theatre brings “V” Monologues back for Twelfth Year
January 7, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Eve Ensler’s touching, often hilarious series of monologues about women and performed by women has played to packed houses around the country, and the Roxy Regional Theatre’s presentation of “The Vagina Monologues” — beginning its twelfth year on Friday, January 10th, at 8:00pm — is no exception.
This year, Leslie Greene, Michelle Foletta and Adriane Wiley-Hatfield take the stage of the Roxy’s theotherspace in readings of these monologues based on interviews Eve Ensler conducted with 200 women about their views on sex, relationships, and violence against women.
“The Vagina Monologues” starring Leslie Greene, Michelle Foletta and Adriane Wiley-Hatfield at the Roxy Regional Theatre beginning January 10th.
