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.
Artsville Fest 2024: Calling All Artists to Showcase Their Creativity
April 15, 2024
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
April 13, 2024
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
April 12, 2024
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
April 10, 2024
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
Historic Collinsville to Celebrate Season Opening April 13th
April 9, 2024
Clarksville, TN – Historic Collinsville in rural Montgomery County will open its annual season on Saturday, April 13th, 2024, featuring hands-on activities for all ages from 10:00am to 4:00pm as well as the newly opened Weakley House Museum.
The community is invited to a special ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorating the opening of the Weakley House Museum on Friday, April 12th, at 2:00pm.
Visitors on April 13th will experience “Full STEAM Ahead,” a special theme for opening day with activities and programming featuring science, technology, engineering, art, and math (“STEAM”) projects alongside skilled tradesmen and period-dressed docents. Guests can become part of the past and interact with antiques as they explore the grounds and rooms of the historic buildings. All activities are included with special event admission.
The Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement provides an interactive education and fun experience for children and adults. (Steve Litteral)
Customs House Museum & Cultural Center Presents Wood, Paper, Paint: Collecting Art for 40 Years
April 9, 2024
Clarksville, TN – In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center proudly announces the opening of its latest exhibition, Wood, Paper, Paint: Collecting Art for 40 Years.
On view from April 2nd to June 2nd, this special exhibition commemorates four decades of the Museum’s dedication to collecting and preserving art.
Customs House Museum & Cultural Center: Wood, Paper, Paint: Collecting Art for 40 Years, Crouch Gallery
