Calling all artists; the Rivers and Spires Festival needs your submissions by October 25, 2010 for the 2011 festival poster. The winner will receive a great deal of exposure throughout the event, as well as a $500 cash prize.

Whether you are an aspiring artist, professional graphic designer or art is your hobby; all people, from any location, are encouraged to apply. The selected artwork will be used on the 2011 Rivers and Spires promotional poster and will be distributed to over 100,000 people throughout Clarksville-Montgomery County, Tennessee and surrounding areas.

The winner will not only have their masterpiece displayed on a poster for all to see, but aspects of the artwork will also be used on festival merchandise including the official Rivers and Spires t-shirt and program. "Last year was our first year to sponsor the poster contest and there were several very talented artists in the running," said Doug Barber, Festival Director. "This year, we are looking forward to once again seeing all the talent that is brought to the table."

The final selection will be a standout piece that captures the spirit of the Rivers and Spires Festival and its impact on the arts and the community. The winning design will be chosen by a panel of professional artists and festival leaders.

The 2010 winner, designed by Brandt Hardin, was selected because of its colorful design, whimsical appearance and inclusion of so many key pieces of the festival.

Along with the $500 prize, the winning artist will be recognized throughout the festival weekend (April 14-16, 2011) and receive a complimentary 10-foot-by-10-foot booth during the festival. All artwork must be your original creation and you are welcome to enter as many pieces as you would like.

You can go online and download all the rules, application and read more about last year's winner at www.riversandspires.com..

For more information contact Doug Barber at 931-245-4344 or e-mail dbarber@clarksville.tn.us.

The Roxy Regional Theatre ventures into the fractured fairy tale world of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning INTO THE WOODS, beginning Friday, July 16, at 8pm.

When a Baker and his Wife learn they've been cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell, swindling, lying to and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk).

In the style of "The Princess Bride," well-known stories by the Brothers Grimm, as well as other childhood tales, are woven together into a colorful parable about the human search for "happily ever after."

INTO THE WOODS features Ryan Bowie and Heather Stricker-Dispensa as the baker and his wife; Hannah Church, John Moser and Rachael Fogle as Rapunzel, her prince and the witch; Gregory Pember and Jackie Ostick as Jack and his mother; Kera Halbersleben, Lisa MacAfee, Hannah Carmona, Kari Muller, Bill Colclough, Humberto Figueroa and Josh Bernaski as Cinderella, her stepmother and sisters, her father and her prince; Sarah Levine, Josh Bernaski and John McDonald as Little Red Riding Hood, the wolf and Granny; and Ted Jones as the narrator.

INTO THE WOODS runs July 16 through August 28, playing Thursdays at 7pm and Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, with a 2 pm matinee on Saturday, July 24.

The Saturday, July 17, performance comes with a dinner and theatre option, in which patrons can enjoy dinner at Edward's Steakhouse on Franklin at 6pm, followed by the performance at the Roxy at 8pm. (The evening's menu features Edward's Famous 6-oz. Steak, House Salad, Loaded Baked Potato and Dessert. The children's menu includes a Choice of Steak, Shrimp, Sliders or Chicken Tenders with Fries, or Macaroni and Cheese.)

Tickets for dinner and show are $35 (adults) and $25 (ages 13 and under). Show-only tickets are $20 (adults) and $15 (ages 13 and under) and may be purchased online at www.roxyregionaltheatre.org, by phone at 931-645-7699, or at the theatre during regular box office hours (9am-2pm, weekdays).

Roxy Regional Theatre
100 Franklin Street
Clarksville TN 37040
www.roxyregionaltheatre.org
(931) 645-7699

The City of Clarksville together with U.S. Bank will soon be Jammin' in Strawberry Alley once more.

Join us on Friday, May 21st for to kick off Jammin' in the Alley's third year in downtown Clarksville.

This month's free concert features the McAllister's Crossroads band. This band is a local favorite in Clarksville, playing a variety of venues around the city. With members coming from all different backgrounds, they enjoy nothing more than rocking out to some classic rock or getting down with a little bit of funk.

In addition to the live music, downtown restaurants will offer outdoor dining to Jammin’ in the Alley patrons. The concert begins at 7 p.m., but you may want to come early and claim your spot as we expect a large crowd. Come ready to eat, dance and have fun!

Community President and District Manager of U.S. Bank, Steve Kemmer, commented "U.S. Bank is pleased to support Jammin' in the Alley and other unique and exciting events that The City of Clarksville offers to our community. These programs are part of what makes Clarksville such a great place to live and work -- and a place that all of us are proud to call home."

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 and Regions Bank's drive-through and City Hall parking lots will be accessible.

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

For more details on Jammin’ in the Alley, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931-645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com