Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale begins Thursday, October 29th
October 24, 2015
Book Sale Continues Through Halloween
Clarksville, TN – The Friends of the Library Fall Book sale will open Thursday the 29th at 4:00pm with the Friends-only preview until 7:00 pm that evening. Anyone may join the Friends at the door for as little as $5.00.
Thousands of used books from fiction to a myriad of non-fiction subjects to children’s books will be available for purchase. All proceeds from the book sale go to support the public library. The sale continues for the general public on Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm and on Saturday (Halloween) from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Friends of the Library Fall Book sale
Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Show” Returns to the Roxy Regional Theatre, October 23rd – October 31st
October 22, 2015
Clarksville, TN – That sweet transvestite and his motley crew are back for a limited engagement, so prepare to do the “Time Warp” like you have never done it before! Richard O’Brien’s cult classic “The Rocky Horror Show” returns to the Roxy Regional Theatre for five performances only, October 23rd – October 31st.
Timothy Houston and Lindsay Nantz star as Brad Majors and his fiancée Janet Weiss, two clean-cut young people on the way to visit an old college professor.
Timothy Houston (top) and Lindsay Nantz star as Brad Majors and his fiancée Janet Weiss in the Roxy Regional Theatres production of “The Rocky Horror Show”.
Walmart Neighborhood Market Brings New Jobs and Fresh Groceries to Clarksville
October 14, 2015
New store offers convenient in-store and digital shopping at Walmart prices; Opened October 14th
Clarksville, TN – The new Walmart Neighborhood Market in Clarksville opened to the community Wednesday, October 14th, bringing a broad assortment of fresh, affordable groceries at Walmart’s everyday low prices.
Customers will also enjoy the convenience of on-site services such as a full pharmacy and fuel station and a free store pickup service providing an easy way to shop millions of products on Walmart.com. The new store will employ up to 95 full- and part-time associates. [Read more]
Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” Explores Man’s Dual Nature at the Roxy Regional Theatre, October 16th – October 31st
October 13, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Unlock the secrets of the soul! Just in time for Halloween, Robert Louis Stevenson’s chilling portrayal of man’s dual nature comes to life upon the Roxy Regional Theatre stage in “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”, beginning a limited run on Friday, October 16th, at 8:00pm.
Idealistic young scientist Dr. Henry Jekyll creates a mixture he hopes will eliminate human evil. In doing so, however, he unleashes the dark forces within, creating the hideous and murderous Mr. Hyde.
Roxy Regional Theatres production of “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” stars Jonathan Whitney.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for October 11th, 2015
October 11, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: Haunted Swim, Float event for canoe and kayak, Fort Defiance offers haunting experience and Swim Lessons.
Register for November Swim Lessons at Clarksville’s Indoor Aquatic Center.
Fort Defiance offers haunting experience for the public
October 9, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will host its Halloween at Fort Defiance event on Friday, October 30th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the fort located at 120 Duncan Street.
Visitors are invited to gather around the bonfire to listen to haunting historical tales of woe and terror. Don’t be afraid, Fort Defiance isn’t haunted…we think! [Read more]
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum October 2015 Exhibits and Activities
September 30, 2015
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 October at the Museum are: Patterns of History: Quilts from the Collection, Rebellion & Roar: The 1920s, Carla Ciuffo: Girl with a Scar, Celebrating 95 Years of Clarksville Kiwanis, and Raeanne Rubenstein: Sky Portraits.
Patterns of History: Quilts from the Collection
APSU’s Halloween concert returns for 30th year on October 30th
October 27, 2014
Clarksville, TN – In July, the phone started ringing in Austin Peay State University’s Department of Music office, with callers interested in buying tickets for an upcoming concert.
They were a bit early, since the department’s annual Halloween Percussion Concert was still a good three months away, but the callers knew that for 30 years, the wildly entertaining event usually sold out, so there was nothing wrong with being a little premature.
Fright on Franklin Street was a hauntingly good time
October 27, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The 3rd Annual Fright on Franklin was held on Saturday October 29th. Several Thousand families packed Historic Downtown Clarksville for Fright on Franklin which provides safe trick-or-treating opportunities for Clarksville residents.
“It’s wonderful, this is one of the best things that we do in the city of Clarksville all year round,” said Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan. “There are thousands of children out here having fun, getting candy, in a wonderful atmosphere where it is safe; and I think the parents are liking it too!”
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan greets some young admirers during Fright on Franklin Street
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to hold Fright on Franklin today
October 25, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Fright on Franklin, the City’s annual Halloween festival, will take place on today, October 25th, 2014 in Downtown Clarksville from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Fright on Franklin will feature 70 trick-or-treat booths, costume contests, a haunted house, a hayride and food vendors!
Fright on Franklin Street.
