Clarksville, TN – Downtown Clarksville’s 8th Annual “Frolic on Franklin: A Celebration of the Arts” will take place Saturday, September 14th from 9:00am-3:30pm. The free event will showcase the works of 20 local and regional artists, staged and roaming entertainment, artists’ demonstrations, and baked goods – all along the 100 block of historic Franklin Street.
A variety of original fine art, as well as handmade crafts, will be on display including paintings and photography, handmade toys, wood-turned items, quilts, fabric purses and totes, pottery, wreaths, hand-painted signs, jewelry, woven and knitted items, and seasonal gifts. Items will be for sale with prices ranging from $2.00 – $250.00.
Some of these include watercolor, wood-turning on a lathe, beaded jewelry making, plein air painting, knitting, weaving, crochet, scroll saw, and fish painting.
Participating artists and their works include
- 2 Old Biddies – crocheted toys, tin men, wind spinners
- A Cut Above Woodworking – wooden puzzles, ornaments, scroll saw art
- A Stich or Two – crocheted scarves and dish towels, embroidery, child quilts
- Carolyn Rogers – travel jewelry bags, pot towels, fabric items
- Clarksville Friends of Photography – photographs
- Clarksville-Montgomery County Arts & Heritage Development Council – prints, stationary, wooden cutouts of local buildings
- David Magers Photography– framed photography and prints, photo greeting cards
- Downtown Artists Cooperative – framed art, jewelry and pottery
- Frank Lott – original watercolors, paintings, and prints
- LNM Creations – ceramic garden ornaments, photo notecards
- Mia’s Creations – outdoor and indoor wooden art
- Mildred & Mabel’s – handmade jewelry
- Pocket Charm Purses & Bags – fabric handbags and totes
- The Fruit of Her Hands – hand painted signs, magnetic boards, blankets, wreaths
- Thornton Pottery – pottery
- Tuckessee Wood Turners – various wood-turned items
- Twisted Creations – bottle cap and handcrafted jewelry
- Twisted Sister Designs – jewelry, boas, scarfs and hats
- Two Branches – handmade books and rugs, hand painted purses, knitted items
- Wooden Things – Christmas ornaments, bowls, pepper mills
In addition to artist booths, a roaming magician will perform along the street and staged entertainment is scheduled throughout the day.
| Time | Entertainment |
|---|---|
| 9:00am-9:15am | Kenwood High School Hi-Steppers |
| 9:30am-10:30am | Cumberland Winds Jazz Project, a professional-level Jazz ensemble |
| 11:00am-Noon | Northeast High School Exit One Show Choir |
| 12:15pm-1:15pm | Red River Breeze, traditional folk, Celtic, Renaissance and Word music |
| 1:30pm-2:30pm | Whiskey Angel, a garage jam Rock & Roll band |
Shops and restaurants along Franklin and throughout the downtown district will be open their regularly Saturday hours. Downtown Market is also open around Public Square until 1:00pm.
The evening will conclude with a ticketed gala auction, dinner and the opening of the Roxy’s 31th season with a musical revue from Monty Python’s “Spamalot.”
For more information about Frolic on Franklin or to purchase Roxy Gala tickets, please contact the Roxy Regional Theatre at 931.645.7699 or visit www.roxyregionaltheatre.org.
