Clarksville’s Art Extravaganza: Madison Street United Methodist Church Hosts Art for Faith’s Sake Art Fair on May 2nd
May 1, 2024
Clarksville, TN – Come out to Madison Street United Methodist Church Art for Faith’s Sake Art Fair on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, coinciding with the Clarksville Downtown Art Walk. This special event marks the church’s 25th Reconstruction Anniversary following the January 1999 F3 tornado.
From 5:00pm to 8:00pm, immerse yourself in the creative expressions of local artists at the Sid Johnson Gallery on the first floor, accessible through the Commerce Street entrance. “Art for Faith’s Sake” celebrates the church’s reopening after its rebuilding process, featuring artworks by past and present members of the congregation as well as artists from the wider community.
Cumberland Winds Showcase at Roxy Regional Theatre
April 27, 2024
Clarksville, TN – Join the Cumberland Winds for a recital featuring soloists and small ensembles in the intimate setting of the Roxy Regional Theatre next Friday, May 3rd, 2024, at 7:00pm.
You’ve seen them perform as a whole — now come listen to the fine musicians from our community who make up the Cumberland Winds!
All ages are sure to enjoy this special evening of flute, horn, and clarinet soloists, a clarinet trio, a sax and guitar jazz duo, a low brass duo, a sax quartet, and the Cumberland Winds Flute Section.
Roxy Regional Theatre will hold Season 42 Reveal Party on Saturday, May 4th
April 26, 2024
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s oldest professional theatre, the Roxy Regional Theatre, is poised to enter its 42nd year of live entertainment on the corner of Franklin and First in historic downtown Clarksville.
Artistic Director Emily Ruck and the Roxy Regional Theatre Board of Directors are hosting the “Season 42 Reveal” at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Saturday, May 4th, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm.
Roxy Regional Theatre to hold Season 42 Reveal Party
Historic Collinsville Announces ‘Planting Day’ Event
April 26, 2024
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
April 25, 2024
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
April 24, 2024
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.”
Cumberland Winds in Recital at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Friday, May 3rd
April 18, 2024
Clarksville, TN – While many are familiar with their full band performances, the Cumberland Winds will feature the fine musicians from our community who make up the group during a member’s recital at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Friday, May 3rd, 2024, at 7:00pm.
Featuring soloists and small ensembles performing varied styles and types of music in the intimate setting of Clarksville’s oldest professional theatre, the evening will include flute, horn and clarinet soloists; a clarinet trio; sax and guitar jazz duo; a low brass duo; sax quartet; and the Cumberland Winds Flute Section.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum May 2024 Exhibits, Activities
April 17, 2024
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
April 17, 2024
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
April 16, 2024
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.
