Topic: Strawberry Alley

New APSU Downtown Gallery Set to Open for First Thursday Art Walk with “Whatever”

November 1, 2009 |

The new Austin Peay Downtown Gallery is housed in a small, two-story building, tucked away in downtown Clarksville’s Strawberry Alley. The galley is located at 116 Strawberry Alley, Strawberry Alley was formerly a part of Legion Street.

The inside has that newly renovated odor of fresh paint and clean floors. It’s only a mile or less from the main campus, but the new gallery is strategically located in the heart of Clarksville’s growing art district. On the first Thursday of every month, this area’s many galleries open their doors to crowds of art enthusiasts.

“We’re going to add to what’s going on around here,” Gregg Schlanger, APSU professor of art, said. «Read the rest of this article»

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Blues News to play last Jammin’ in the Alley of the Season on Friday

October 13, 2009 |

This is this year’s last Jammin’ in Alley concert

Folks will be Jammin’ in the Alley for the last time this season on Friday, October 16. This month’s concert begins at 7 p.m. and features the group Blues News

Enjoy fun music and dancing in the crisp autumn air right in Downtown Clarksville. Grab a bite to eat while you listen to the band. Restaurants on Strawberry Alley will offer outdoor dining to concert goers. As always, admission is free. Seats are provided, but patrons are welcome to bring their own.

This year’s Jammin’ in the Alley concert series began in May and finishes up this month.

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The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report

October 4, 2009 |

The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Deparment 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:

• Halloween events
• Safety Day
• Heritage Park Bark Park grand opening
• Jammin’ in the Alley
• Downtown Market

Bring your pets out to the opening of the city's newest Bark Park at Heritage Park on October 10th at 1:00pm

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Jammin’ in Alley this weekend

September 16, 2009 |

September’s Jammin’ in the Alley concert will take place Friday, September 18 on Strawberry Alley in downtown Clarksville.

This month’s free concert starts at 7 p.m. and features the Z-Soul Band. The band blends original and natural sounds of soul & blues with their own funky twist. They are sure to provide the perfect tunes to groove to and have a good time.

The Z-Soul Band

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Jammin’ in Alley to feature Cumberland Jazz Project

August 20, 2009 |

The August installment of the Jammin’ in the Alley concert series will take place Friday, August 21, on Strawberry Alley in downtown Clarksville.

This month’s free concert starts at 7 p.m. and features the Cumberland Jazz Project.

Downtown restaurants will offer outdoor dining to Jammin’ in the Alley patrons.  So, don’t worry about making time for dinner before the show.  Grab a seat and a bite to eat while enjoying live music.

Jammin’ in the Alley takes place the third Friday of every month through October.

Strawberry Alley will be closed to through traffic in front of City Hall starting at 1 p.m. on the day of the event.  US Bank’s drive-through and City Hall parking lots will be accessible.

For more information, call 645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com

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The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report

August 9, 2009 |

The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Deparment 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:

• The Concert in the Park with the 101st Army Rock Band
• Hershey Track and Field Competition News
• Punt Pass and Kick
• Downtown Market
• Iconic Clydesdales to visit Downtown Clarksville
• Community Center Hours

The 101st Airborne Division Army Rock Band

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Budweiser Clydesdales to visit Downtown Clarksville

August 6, 2009 |

The famous Budweiser Clydesdales will soon visit Downtown Clarksville.  The horses, best known as the “gentle giants” who pull the well-known red wagon, will be on Strawberry Alley Thursday, August 13.

At 4p.m. the horses will take their places on Strawberry Alley followed by visits to the downtown eateries to deliver beer to the restaurateurs.  After distributing product to the restaurants, the Clydesdales will remain hitched to the wagon on Strawberry Alley until 7p.m. for spectators to visit and take pictures with.

The Budweiser Clydesdales at the Paris, TN Worlds Biggest Fish Fry in 2008

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Jammin’ in Alley this weekend

July 13, 2009 |

The July installment of this year’s Jammin’ in the Alley concert series will take place Friday, July 17, on Strawberry Alley in downtown Clarksville.

Beginning this month, concerts start at 7:00p.m.  Starting closer to sundown and escaping the daytime heat should allow for a more enjoyable evening.

This month’s free concert features Chris Robertson and The Country Music Band.  The group is sure to keep concert goers on their feet with their renditions of classic country favorites and band originals inspired by the likes of country legends like Merle Haggard.

Chris Robertson

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First Thursday Art Walk on July 2nd

June 30, 2009 |

You’re invited to join the merchants of Historic Downtown Clarksville for The monthly Art Walk, on July 2nd from 5 – 8 p.m. Paige King from Hodgepodge sent us this information about July’s artistic extravaganza.

Visions Metaphysical Boutique will host Deborah Raleigh-Chandler, oils–impressionistic, still life; Afton Chandler, acrylics–modern, impressionistic; Amanda Harrison, acrylics–modern, impressionistic (some new pieces); Linda Cain, handcrafted sterling silver & gemstone jewelry (some new pieces).

The Roxy Regional Theatre–Clarksville’s Center for Arts and Education, will host the work of Beverly Parker Riggins in the Peg Harvill Gallery. The subject matter includes architecture from historic downtown Clarksville. They are large digital prints from manipulated polaroid transfer images. For the performing arts, enjoy Disney’s Mulan, Jr. playing at 6pm and tickets for the hit musical RENT will be on sale in the lobby. «Read the rest of this article»

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How Do They Do That? The Extravaganza!

May 4, 2009 |

On May 30th from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Hodgepodge, Where You Gather Your Home, and ARTifacts (an Arts and Antiques Emporium), will host an extravaganza of crafting in Historic Downtown Clarksville.

This is no ordinary crafting class-this is a festival that will fuel your appetite for creative expression.  Hodgepodge and ARTifacts are bringing you some of the area’s most inspiring instructors, and they are going to share their talent with you.  The day will be filled with glitter, ephemera, wire cutters, and glue.  These classes will teach you things you can take home and then use for your own hobbies, gift making, and even money making ventures.  You will learn the art of jewelry making, collage, and so much more.

The “Extravaganza!” will be held at 124 Strawberry Alley.  There will be 16 classes, offered in four, 2-hour sessions, to choose from throughout the day.  Pre-registration is required, so visit our website for more information and registration.  www.hodgepodge-home.com

Tell your husband he is on kid patrol or line-up a sitter-this is an event you will not want to miss!  Grab your girlfriends and join us in Historic Downtown Clarksville for the first ever, “How Do They Do That?  Extravaganza!

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