Come down to McGregor Park Tonight and Celebrate Independence Day
July 3, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Aetna Insurance are joining together to celebrating our nation’s independence with the fourth annual Independence Day Celebration tonight down at McGregor Park. The event will be filled with food, fun and entertainment for the entire family. It all starts 6:00pm.
Local performers Tina Brown and Chris Robertson will provide live music throughout the evening, followed by country music artist, John Anderson. With more than 40 singles on the Billboard country music charts, Anderson has five Number Ones: “Wild and Blue,” “Swingin’,” “Black Sheep,” and “Money in the Bank.” The night will end with a spectacular fireworks finale, the largest in Clarksville.
Fireworks light up the River Front during the City of Clarksville's Independence Day Celebration last year.
Clarksville Rallies Behind Youth
June 23, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville community accepted the challenge of assisting First Missionary Baptist Church and the LEAP Organization take youth on a trip to Washington DC. This trip provides the youth with an opportunity to journey through our past and see history in the making through an historical and relevant tour of the Capitol.
The students will be exposed to a myriad of activities such as performances at the National Theaters, the National Gallery of Art, the Smithsonian, several memorials and monuments.
Clarksville youth to visit Washington, D.C.
Two APSU alumni inducted into Academic Hall of Fame
June 15, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Two Austin Peay State University alumni recently were inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 191 Academic Hall of Fame.
Ben Kimbrough (’51) and Fred Landiss (’69, ’70) were inducted during the APSU chapter’s initiation ceremony. As part of a permanent tribute, their names will be displayed on a plaque housed in the Woodward Library on the main campus.
The APSU PKP chapter established the Academic Hall of Fame in 1997. While it is not necessary for a nominee to hold membership in PKP, the nominee must be an alumnus of APSU who, since graduating, has demonstrated through his or her life the beliefs of The Society. [Read more]
The music of John Denver soars at the Roxy Regional Theatre
June 11, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre kicked off their run of the musical Almost Heaven. The show pays tribute to the life and music of John Denver. The production uses twenty five iconic John Denver songs that are a cross section of our nation capturing the turbulent times in which he wrote them. The wildly popular songs are juxtaposed with interviews, fan letters, and passages from his autobiography to weave the spell binding story of his life.
Directed by Tom Thayer, the show features Keith Panzarella, Erica Haines Cantrell, Bryan Benware, Kendall Anne Thompson and Ryan Bowie, with David Lovell on guitar, Tom Thayer on piano and Thad Wallus on bass.
John Anderson to Perform at the City of Clarksville’s Independence Day Celebration
June 9, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Aetna Insurance are celebrating our nation’s independence this year with the fourth annual Independence Day Celebration on Sunday, July 3rd, at McGregor Park. The event will be filled with food, fun and entertainment for the entire family. Activities begin at 6:00pm.
Fireworks light up the River Front during the City of Clarksville's Independence Day Celebration last year.
John Denver Rediscovered and Reinvented in “Almost Heaven” at the Roxy Regional Theatre
June 8, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre pays tribute to the life and music of John Denver with the feel-good hit musical Almost Heaven, opening Friday, June 10th, at 8:00pm.
Weaving together the songs of John Denver with interviews, fan letters and passages from his autobiography, Almost Heaven was originally conceived by Harold Thau with orchestrations, vocal arrangements and music supervision by Jeff Waxman. Directed by Tom Thayer, this uniquely theatrical musical revue features Keith Panzarella, Erica Haines Cantrell, Bryan Benware, Kendall Anne Thompson and Ryan Bowie, with David Lovell on guitar, Tom Thayer on piano and Thad Wallus on bass.
The cast of Almost Heaven, the John Denver Musical
Last chance to get tickets for Tuesday’s Comedy on the Cumberland
June 6, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Come out to the Roxy Theatre Tuesday night at 7:00pm for Comedy on the Cumberland, and support the Clarksville Salvation Army. Tickets still remain for Tuesday night’s show. This show features Paul Strickland, Brian Swinford, and C.J Harlow; and is hosted by local talk show host and comedian, Hank Bonecutter.
The show is being presented with the support of F&M Bank, Wendy’s of Clarksville, Wyatt Johnson, and the Coleman Tractor Company.
Tickets are only $30.00, and all ticket proceeds go to benefit the Clarksville Salvation Army. Tickets are available at F&M Bank, the Roxy Theatre downtown, or you can purchase them online here. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door Tuesday night while they last.
So for a night of laughs and fun for a good cause, get your tickets now and come on down to the show!
Comedy on the Cumberland Returns to the Roxy Regional Theatre on June 7th
May 27, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Stand up comedy returns to Clarksville, on Tuesday, June 7th at 7:00pm at the Roxy Regional Theatre, as F&M Bank presents “Comedy on the Cumberland”. The Clarksville Salvation Army will be the beneficiary of the show. This year, Bonehead Promotions is focusing on The Clarksville Hunger Project, an awareness campaign featuring benefits for the local agencies who fight hunger in our community, because hunger is no laughing matter. [Read more]
The Civil War at Rivers & Spires
April 14, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre will be opening Rivers & Spires this evening (Thursday) at 5:00pm on the Public Square Stage (in front of F&M Bank). The actors will be performing selections from THE CIVIL WAR.
So come downtown and catch some glimpses of The Civil War, coming next week to the Roxy.
Road Closures Announced For Rivers & Spires
April 10, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Road closures for this week have been announced for the 9th Annual Rivers & Spires Festival in downtown Clarksville.
The following streets will be closed: [Read more]
