January 2023

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If you are a frequent patron of Historic Downtown Clarksville you probably recognize this month’s cover girl, Jody Isaacs. Jody is co-owner of The Clarksville Collection (formerly Journeys Eye Studio) with Steve Tyrell; read about The Clarksville Collection as well as their plan to keep Journeys Eye alive with regular showcase exhibits for Steve’s art beginning in February or March 2023, beginning on page 12.

Be sure to check out Tony Centonze’s article on his very own fundraiser for Empty Bowls last month. The event was an exhibit of his photos chronicling his recent trip to Italy and Greece. It was a huge success and raised more than $4,300 for Empty Bowls. See story and photos starting on page 6.

And lastly, despite the frigid temps, we’ve still got plenty to do here in town, so be sure to check out our calendar of events on page 26.

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DAUGHTERS EMPTY FUNDRAISER GOALS

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Irecently had the opportunity to host an event at Ken and Melody Shipley's River City Clay on Franklin Street. The Shipleys were gracious enough to let me team with them for a fundraiser that benefited Empty Bowls, a local charity that supports Urban Ministries, and Loaves and Fishes.

The idea came about prior to my recent trip to Europe. Six of us spent nearly three weeks in Italy, Greece and Turkey. Our journey started with a few days in Rome, followed by a 10-night cruise that took us to amazing locations such as Mykonos, Santorini and Athens in Greece, Naples, Sicily and the Amalfi Coast in Italy and Ephesus in Turkey. After

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returning to Rome and enjoying a surprise performance by Andrea Bocelli in St. Peter's Square, we made our way to Venice, where our adventure came to an end.

When I returned, “An Evening with the Artist” was put into motion. We were honored to have Blue Cord Realty and Appleton HarleyDavidson come on board as sponsors. Nicoletta's Catering and Yada on Franklin provided some delicious Italian culinary treats. Bill's Package Store helped out with a little vino. My friends Gina (marketing), Lynne (sous chef on limoncello and gelato) and others helped put the whole thing together. Joe Padula was our emcee, and, the

An evening with the artist: full hearts for empty bowls

Kevin Kennedy, Sara & Wes Golden

amazingly talented Jimmy Jammz provided the music. Many thanks to everyone involved, for helping bring this crazy idea to life.

Some talented photographer friends of mine helped me sort through 4,000 images. Jon Duncan, Scott Hollingsworth and Jeff Danault put their own editing style on a few, and we ended up with seventeen framed 16 x 20's, 300 matted (sort of) 4 x 6's, and hundreds of images projected on the wall in a slide show.

The goal of the event was to raise $2,500 for Empty Bowls. In the end, we had nearly 140 people in attendance. The crowd was overflowing, out onto the sidewalk that cool rainy evening. We had Mayors and other elected officials, Judges, artists, friends and family. It was a wonderful night!

Our silent auction did very well, with contributions from Flip'n Axe, Good Barbers, and Island Fin Poke. David Smith and Donioan Earheart donated some of their

fabulous images. Carla Lavergne of Clarksville Living Magazine contributed, as did many others. Thanks to everyone's efforts, attendance and support, we were able to raise $4,301. I am blown away. Thank you Clarksville. And for

those who have asked, yes, we may have to do it again.

On a personal note: Our heartfelt condolences go out to Cliff Holt's family. Our dear friend and travel companion.

from event are continued on page 8

Photos

"The goal of the event was to raise $2,500 for Empty Bowls. In the end, we had nearly 140 people in attendance, raising over $4,300."

Photography by Tony Centonze

Cindy & Joe Pitts, Mary Ann Harris

Photography by Tony Centonze

Cindy Greene, Kevin Kennedy & Jeff Burkhart

Traci Koon, Sammy & Cindy Stuard

Frank Lott, Carmen Reagan & Linda Nicholson

Ken & Melody Shipley

Traci Koon & Joe Padula

Larry Richardson & Rhonda Kennedy

Jimmy Jammz Johnson

Charlie Koon, Shelbye Nicoletta, Joe Padula

Hand blown, Italian, Murano glass,

ourneys Eye Studio, a mid-century, modern, eclectic architectural home décor shop, was brought to Franklin Street by Jody Isaacs and Steve Tyrrell back in 2015. It quickly became a downtown anchor, a store that people were talking about.

Over the years, Jody and Steve have tweaked, upgraded and evolved their little business. Recently, some big changes went into effect, so we sat down with Isaacs to find out more.

“It was exciting at first, as all new things are,” Isaacs said. “But, I found that a lot of my audience was from outside Clarksville. I had clients from Texas, California, and the mid-west. We would travel all over the country to find these unique items that we offered, but I think our timing just wasn't quite right.”

Isaacs brought the store down from New England. She and Steve had operated it there for several years before they came to Clarksville. “After being here for a while we were looking around and trying to find new ideas,” Isaacs said. “We asked

ourselves, what does Clarksville need? What can we do that would be a better fit for Clarksville? So, first of all, I started the welcome center, called Destination Clarksville. We've had that for a few years now, we offer brochures and information, but we're a hands-on welcome center. We've walked people down to the museum. I've given people rides back to the boat (The American Duchess), different things like that. So, we're almost like a concierge service.”

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Isaacs has never forgotten the goals she and Steve set when they first came to Clarksville; foremost, to make a difference.

“I think the most important thing to remember is that we came here to contribute to this town,” Isaacs said. “We had musicJourney's Eye Live. Ours has always been an eclectic shop, with interesting things to look at, which hopefully brought more people downtown. We were always open seven days a week, except during Covid-19.

“At some point we realized we were meeting so many people who were just passing through. Then, it hit me. We need to share information with these people. There were times when we got people, who were just passing through for an hour or two, to spend a couple of days here. That means more revenue and tax dollars for the town.”

That's when Isaacs' always curious/ entrepreneurial mind came upon a genius idea.

“It occurred to me that in 100 years nobody has had a full-on souvenir shop for the boats and all the others

who are passing through,” Isaacs said. “Between Fort Campbell, APSU, and curious people who are just passing through from Florida. Wisconsin, Chicago, etc, there are a lot of people traveling through our city.”

She went to the city and county mayors, and said, we need a hands on approach in welcoming people to Clarksville. Isaacs has a number of ideas, buildings and concepts she has considered, but earlier this year she decided to refocus a bit.

“Oh, I had a lot of ideas that I was trying to implement,” Isaacs said. “I decided to

just hone in on what is actually needed. The visitor center and the souvenir shop seemed to be the most inquired about.”

The Clarksville Collection opened about two years ago, across the street from Journey's Eye Studio, inside the Franklin Arcade. She wanted it to be separate from the studio, so that it would be its own thing and have its own character.

“So, I saw what was really working best for

us.” Isaacs said. “When Binks closed, I went to several of the local downtown retailers, to see if they wanted to take on some of his outdoor wear product lines. That was just such a good fit for downtown.

“Nobody seemed interested in taking it on, but I thought that would mix well with the Clarksville Collection. So I have added Mountain Khakis, and a couple of other great outdoor brands to our store. Now, we're focusing on that

as well. So the welcome center, souvenir shop, and outdoor wear is where we have landed, and it's going very well.”

The store still has the same vibe as the original Journey's Eye Studio, with all kinds of interesting goodies, and the friendliest people in town.

“More than 80% of what we offer is designed by us, and locally manufactured,” Isaacs said. “If it's not a local product, then it's from companies that have a mission; planting trees, women's programs, that sort of thing. We don't buy things willy-nilly. We're very conscious of our choices. We want excellence. I think Clarksville is excellent.”

The store, in its new configuration, has been operating for about two years, three months now in the original Journey's Eye Studio location.

The owners' new mission has continually evolved and developed, but there is still a loyal fan-base for the quirky/classy, unique art and décor that the original studio is known for.

“To satisfy our lovely and loyal Journey's Eye customers, we are starting a new concept at our 720 River Street property.” Isaacs said. “That's where Steve's workshop is. He built high-end homes in the Boston area. He's a car guy, and can tinker on anything. He can build amazing things from just about anything.

“We used to take old airplanes and chop them up. He is so talented. Furniture, lighting, tables, wood and metal are his thing. What to call what he does is a good question. We used to call it industrial lighting and furniture.”

Tyrrell has done creative lighting and metal-work projects at The Mailroom and Strawberry Alley. He has also done things for The Blackhorse Pub & Brewery.

“We'll be able to showcase more of Steve's items there,” Isaacs said. “We're going to set it up with vignette's. The first weekend of every month we'll have hors-d'oeuvres, drinks and shopping from 4 -9 p.m. on Friday. Saturday's, we'll be open from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Items will change out every month. It will be an experience, like walking through a home or garden, or both, and it will be artfully done.”

Isaacs says, if you don't see what you want this month, it will always be changing, and once you get a feel for

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what they do, she knows people will come back again and again to see what new items are being offered.

“We're looking at February or March, but I invite everyone to keep an eye on our Clarksville Collection social media @clarksvillecollection.com

“We moved here because we fell in love with the city,” Isaacs said. “We wanted a place that was up-andcoming, not already fully-established. We have remained purposeful in that. We've watched this community and its leadership change. Visit Clarksville and other organizations have also begun to focus more on downtown. I'm just going to continue to pour my loving energy into this downtown.”

She, once again, talked about other business ideas, additional locations, and a plethora of other projects. Isaacs has been involved in a number of groups that have focused on downtown, and shows no sign of slowing down.

“Ha, I'm not slowing down, and I'll never stop being a part of this city's growth.”

After binging You Tube travel channels during the 2020 Covid Quarantine, my husband and I purchased a fifth-wheel RV. Neither of us camped as children and we had absolutely no experience. We joked as we left the dealership with a new diesel truck and a 36-foot attached home that we remembered a very similar feeling when we left the hospital with our first born. Should they let this happen? Obviously, a human life is more precious than a camper, but both felt daunting, and both times we were clueless. There was nothing to do but learn as much as we could, as fast as we could, with the hopes we wouldn’t screw up terribly.

We figured out quickly that the best way to learn about this entirely new lifestyle was to start small. And that’s exactly what we did. Our first overnight excursion was very close to home. We stayed right here in Clarksville. Worst case scenario, anything we could possibly need was within twenty minutes of us…including our own beds. It went very well. As we grew more comfortable, our next trip was a little further, as was the next and the next.

Two years later, as we consider future camping destinations, it now seems realistic to plan a cross country trip that will cover more than 1500 miles. If we had driven our RV off the lot hoping immediately for a 1500-mile adventure without any experience, it is likely that we would have surmised that it was too difficult, and our camper would have been for sale within a few weeks. Or maybe even just parked somewhere with no intentions of using it again. We had to give ourselves the permission to be beginners and we had to act like beginners. We had to

make some mistakes and adjustments to discover what works best for us. We even had to learn what we love about camping and what we couldn’t care less about. By approaching it this way, we are still going strong and love it more each time we leave home.

Several years ago, I gave up making resolutions because I never seemed to persevere past the first few weeks or even days. As I’ve learned more about goal setting and goal keeping through my coaching training, I can now see the mistakes I was making and the reasons my resolutions never came to fruition. Rather than setting a series of small, achievable goals, my pursuits were more like attempting to make the 1500-mile trip on day one. I wanted to be an expert with no practice. I wanted big results quickly. I wanted to avoid the slow and steady stuff.

If you can relate to the disappointment of unfulfilled resolutions year after year, I would like to invite you to consider these questions in hopes that 2023 might be the year you accomplish those elusive goals and dreams.

Question # 1:

What do you want?

This may seem obvious, but if you don’t define what it is that you really want, you are almost guaranteed to fall short. As an example, common responses this time of year might include, “I want to lose weight” or “I want to get healthier”.

If you were to share those things with me in a coaching session, I would encourage you to take those ideas and then be more specific. Goal setting can start with a broad, vague concept, but to really make things happen, it requires being far more specific. For example, rather than

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“I want to lose weight” you might consider “I want to lose ___ pounds” or “I want to go down one size in clothing.”

Maybe your goals are related to daily habits or relationships. You may want to choose something such as "I'll spend less than 30 minutes on social media each day” or “I’ll call my parents at least once a week”.

Whatever it is that you want, be specific.

Question #2 Why do you want it?

One of the quickest ways to burnout or to quit when pursuing a goal is to have no why behind it. Answering this question requires introspection and honesty. Without a solid why to keep you going when it gets hard (and it WILL get hard) you are unlikely to get there. Once again, the more specific you can be with your why, the more likely it is to stick.

Using our weight loss example, a why might be “because I want to be able to play with my kids while they are young” or “because heart disease runs in my family, and I want to live longer”. This step may be the most important of all, so spend time with it to be sure your why is worth it. Sometimes when defining your why, you may realize you don’t even want what you thought you did. If this happens, jump back to question #1 and try again.

Question #3 How will you know you’re getting there?

In the coaching world we call this “being measurable”. Being able to measure a goal begins with where we started in question 1. When you are specific with what you want, chances are

your goals will be easily measured. If your goal is “I want to lose 10 pounds” then you will know each week if you are moving towards meeting your goal by stepping on a scale. If your goal is “I want to work out 3 days a week” then you would know at the end of each week if you met, fell short or exceeded your goal. Be sure whatever you are working towards can be easily measured and keep track of your progress.

Question #4: Is this reasonable or realistic?

This is where I think many of our resolutions lose their power. Far too often, as in my example of our RV experiences, we set goals that are far too lofty or completely unreasonable only to scratch our heads as to why we don’t meet them. We pick goals because of what everyone else is doing without even considering our own personalities or circumstances. For years, I put “I want to run a marathon” on my New Year’s list. But I don’t run. I’ve never been a runner. In fact, I hate to run. Running 26.2 miles was completely unreasonable when I had no desire to run even one.

When I did the “why” test on my goal of running, what I discovered is that it’s not really the finishing of a marathon that appeals to me. It is the feeling of knowing I accomplished something incredibly difficulty. Something that takes great

effort. Something that not everyone can do. When I considered the goal from that perspective, I changed my marathon goal to “I want to publish a book”. And I’m happy to report that I accomplished my goal in 2022. Twice.

Reasonable doesn’t have to mean easy. It doesn’t mean you lower your standards or even give up on dreams. But it does mean you consider where you are, where you are trying to go, and how you are going to get there. It means you take enormous goals and break them into manageable pieces. You start small and measure your progress regularly. When you begin to meet goals regularly, you will find you have momentum to set more goals. Bigger goals. And before you know it, what seems reasonable and realistic will be the big things that once seemed out of reach.

Question #5: Who will hold you accountable?

Telling someone else what you are doing is one of the best ways to keep you consistent. Especially if you give that person permission to push you a little along the way. Set up a consistent time to review your progress with them or to check in. Accountability is incredibly important and the reason why we do better when we do things in community.

Maybe you want to hire a coach to help you meet

your goals this year. I am happy to help you. The first session is always free so there is no risk and no obligation. Reach out and let’s talk about if coaching is right for you. If nothing else, I would love the opportunity to encourage you and hear about your goals.

I hope these tips lead you to accomplish that thing that has seemed to elude you before now. Remember, every expert starts as a beginner. Dream big, but don’t be afraid to start small. Happy New Year 2023!!

Stephani Cook is a life coach, speaker, writer, podcast host and the creator of On Purpose Coaching. Through On Purpose Coaching she helps others to improve relationships and to discover intentional abundant living. She does that through group and/or individual coaching, live event speaking or Enneagram workshops in private and corporate settings.

To connect with Stephani about the possibility of coaching or speaking to your group or organization, visit her website: www.stephanicook.org

three daughters boutique

By Paige Eisemann

Three Daughters Boutique in Sango is growing in many ways. This local business is expanding their offerings as well as their footprint in the community. Aside from that, the owners are expanding their family as they grow their business!

James and Jackie Lawrence held the grand opening event for their retail store in May 2022. Three Daughters Boutique quickly became a local favorite featuring on trend yet high quality, affordable items. Showcasing adorable clothing and accessories, the store frequently offers items sourced from local vendors. They offer unique pieces, so the most fashionable customer finds something alongside the traditionalist. A wide array of sizes are offered, from XS- 3X, as well as an entire wall of denim in sizes 0-22 (including maternity)!

The store began in an 800 sq ft space and in just a few months began an extensive renovation to move into a new space with over 2400 sq ft on the opposite end of their retail building. The couple moved into the new space in October and fans of the store followed! They continue to grow,

recently adding children’s clothing and lingerie to the collection. The beautiful store features many “insta-worthy” photo spots and offers a luxurious six fitting rooms.

The Lawrence family are like many Clarksville families. James is active duty military, and Jackie is a stay at home mom to their four (soon to be five) children. They have poured themselves into their business, managing their

renovations and expansions and solely running the business on their own. Anytime you visit the boutique or interact with their website or social media, it is James and Jackie (along with their children) that you are dealing with. They have dedicated themselves to creating a store that is a part of the community and continue to commit their time and energy into making Three Daughters Boutique something special!

Everyone is aware that small businesses need our patronage, especially now. The family continually works to serve their customers, and this business is a part of their growing family.

Part of their commitment is another expansion, coming in early 2023.

Construction recently began on the new Three Daughters Cafe! As their social media states, this was originally planned to be a separate brick and mortar location, but with completed renovations of the new larger space the growth in the current location will be a wonderful addition! Prepare to enjoy yummy baked goods, iced coffee and more. Sip, snack and shop all in the beautiful environment created

by the Lawrences. Additionally, the ThreeDaugthersBoutiqueTN.com website is expanding. Local pick up will no longer be offered, as the offerings on the site are changing. Store inventory will now be available in-store only, but the website will now house expanded inventory from the warehouse with shipping only offered. This allows for more year round options and new items added to the site monthly!

Visit Three Daughters Boutique and get to know the Lawrence family. They are growing their business as they grow their family, and the community is benefiting from their efforts! Visit in-store or online now to find the perfect accessory, or special outfit that is as unique as you are. Make plans to visit again later in the winter to enjoy the under construction cafe. Plan to grab your iced coffee and pose against one of the lovely floral walls for a quick photo with friends. Support local small businesses, support a local military family as they grow!

Grab the crackers, toasted bread, and ready your spoon. When you crave comfort and convenience, look no further than soup you can make in your trusty slow cooker. While we love soup, we can do without the hassle and time it takes to prepare a homemade pot. And let's be honest, the canned, sodium-filled stuff simply won't do on some nights. That's why we're breaking out the slow cooker for a hands-free approach to a complete dinner made from scratch.

It doesn't get any easier—or any more delicious—than throwing a few fresh ingredients in the slow cooker and letting it do all the work while you enjoy your day. All you have to do is set it and forget it in the morning and come home (with an empty stomach) to these warm and satisfying stews and soups that are just waiting to be devoured by your family.

Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup

After using your slow cooker to make this classic soup, you may never make it on your stovetop again. Caramelize the onions right in the pot all day, then add the broth and cook until warm. While the soup is finishing, you’ll have time to put together crispy cheese toasts to crown each bowl.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds Vidalia onions, thinly sliced (about 8 cups sliced)

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

• 1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar

• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper, plus more for garnish

• 6 thyme sprigs, tied with kitchen twine

• 1 dried bay leaf

• 5 cups lower-sodium beef broth

• 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar

• 12 (½-inch-thick) baguette slices

•6 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded (about 1 ½ cups)

• Fresh thyme leaves

Directions:

Stir together onions, melted butter, sugar, salt, and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker until onions are fully coated. Place thyme and bay leaf on onion mixture. Cover and cook on HIGH, stirring once halfway through, until onions are deep golden brown and caramelized, 6 to 7 hours.

Remove and discard thyme and bay leaf. Stir in broth and vinegar. Cover and cook on HIGH until thoroughly heated, about 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to broil, with oven rack about 6 inches from heat. Spoon soup into 6 ovenproof ramekins; place on a large rimmed baking sheet. Top each ramekin with 2 baguette slices; divide cheese evenly among ramekins (about ¼ cup each). Broil until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves and black pepper. Serve immediately.

White Chicken Chili

Take a break from tradition with a bowl full of white chili, complete with tender chicken, white navy beans, and spicy seasonings. Everything goes in the slow cooker to cook all day. Just add toppings like cheese, cilantro, and avocado to serve.

Ingredients:

• 1 ¾ pounds skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1 ½- inch pieces

• 1 (16-oz.) package dried navy beans, soaked overnight according to package directions, drained, and rinsed

• 5 cups chicken broth

• 1 large sweet onion, chopped (about 2 cups)

• 2 (4 oz.) cans diced spicy green chiles

• 1 (1.25 oz.) envelope white chicken chili seasoning mix

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin

• 2 teaspoons minced garlic

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Toppings: sour cream, pre-shredded 4-cheese Mexican blend, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped fresh avocado

Directions:

Stir together chicken, beans, broth, onion, green chiles, chili seasoning mix, cumin, garlic, and salt in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH 5 to 6 hours or LOW 8 to 10 hours until beans are tender. Serve with toppings.

Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Mushrooms

A package of long-grain and wild rice mix and prepackaged chopped veggies help this chicken soup come together quickly. A rotisserie chicken makes it even easier. Add in the convenience of slow cooking, and you’ll keep this comforting, healing soup on your regular winter dinner rotation.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 cup refrigerated prechopped onion

• 1/2 cup refrigerated prechopped celery

• 1 (8-oz.) package sliced fresh mushrooms

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 5 cups chicken broth

• 3 cups chopped cooked chicken

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules

• 1 (6-oz.) package long-grain and wild rice mix

Directions:

Heat a large skillet over medium-high; add oil. Add onion and next 3 ingredients. Sauté 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender; add 2 cups water, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet. Combine vegetable mixture, broth, and remaining ingredients (including seasoning packet from rice mix) in a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 4 to 4 1/2 hours or until rice is tender.

chicken breasts and thighs in a creamy, flavorful soup mixture. The soft and fluffy cornmeal dumplings bake up right in the slow cooker on top of the aromatic chicken stew.

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

• ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning

• ½ pound carrots, sliced

• ½ pound parsnips, sliced

• 4 celery ribs, sliced

• 1 sweet onion, chopped

• 2 (10 ¾-oz.) cans cream of chicken soup

• 1 (32-oz.) container chicken broth

CORNBREAD DUMPLINGS

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ cup self-rising yellow cornmeal

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 cup milk

• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Ingredients: CHICKEN

• 3 skinned, bone-in chicken breasts (about 1 ½ lb.)

• 6 skinned and boned chicken thighs

Directions: Prepare Chicken:

Rub chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning. Place breasts in a 6-qt. slow cooker; top with thighs. Add carrots and next 3

Chicken

Carrots,

and Cornbread Dumplings

parsnips, and celery cook with

and cook on HIGH 3 ½ hours or until chicken shreds easily with a fork. Remove chicken; cool 10 minutes. Bone and shred chicken. Stir chicken into soup-and-vegetable mixture. Cover and cook on HIGH 1 hour or until boiling.

Prepare Dumplings:

Whisk together flour and next 3 ingredients. Make a well in center of mixture. Add milk, butter, thyme, and parsley to dry ingredients, gently stirring just until moistened.

Drop dough by ¼ cupfuls into simmering chicken mixture, leaving about ¼-inch space between dumplings. Cover and cook on HIGH 30 to 35 minutes or until dumplings have doubled in size.

Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder Soup is suitable to serve year-round, even during summer. This soup calls for 14 ears of fresh yellow corn, so you can make the most of the inseason crop. Blend half of the soup for a creamy, indulgent meal.

Cover and cook on LOW until potatoes are very tender and chowder has thickened slightly, about 6 hours.

Meanwhile, stir together reserved 1 cup corn kernels, bacon, red onion, chives, and lime juice in a small bowl. Chill until ready to serve, up to 6 hours ahead.

Remove half of chowder, and set aside. Process remaining chowder in slow cooker using an immersion blender until smooth. (Or transfer half of chowder to a blender, and remove center piece of blender lid to allow steam to escape. Secure lid; place a clean towel over opening in lid, and process until smooth.) Stir together reserved and pureed chowder in slow cooker. Stir in heavy cream. Divide evenly among 6 bowls; top evenly with fresh corn topping.

Tips

To make this dish vegetarian, simply replace chicken stock with vegetable stock, and skip the bacon.

Creamy Potato-and-Ham

Hock Soup

This potato soup is creamy and rich from ham hocks and spending time in the slow cooker. Add a dash of hot sauce for a kick. Serve with a side salad and bread for a full meal.

Place potatoes, ham hocks, onion, celery, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in a 7-quart slow cooker; add broth, and stir to combine. Cover and cook on HIGH until potatoes are tender, 4 hours. Remove ham hocks, and place on a plate to cool 15 minutes.

Puree soup in slow cooker with an immersion blender until it's creamy but whole pieces of potato are still visible. Add cream, and stir. Once ham hocks are cool enough to handle, remove all meat and chop; discard fat and bone. Add meat to soup, and stir to combine.

Ladle soup in bowls; top with chopped chives and a dash of hot sauce.

Tips

If you don't own an immersion blender, transfer half of the hot soup to a regular blender. Remove the center piece on the blender's lid to allow steam to escape. Secure lid on the blender, and cover opening with a towel; process until smooth. Return pureed potato soup to the slow cooker.

loaded potato soup

You need just a handful of ingredients and a few minutes of hands-on time to pull this potato soup together. It has everything you love about your favorite side dish combined into a thick, creamy soup. Set up a topping bar so everyone can finish as they wish.

Ingredients:

- 14 ears fresh yellow corn (about 3 lb.), divided - 2 ½ cups chicken stock

- 2 medium-size russet potatoes (about 1 ½ lb.), peeled and chopped

- 1 small yellow onion (about 5 oz.), chopped - 4 thyme sprigs

- 3 garlic cloves, smashed

- 2 teaspoons kosher salt

- 1 teaspoon black pepper

- 4 thick-cut bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

- ½ cup finely chopped red onion (from 1 small onion)

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 large lime)

• 1 cup heavy cream

Directions

Cut corn kernels from cobs using a sharp knife. Reserve 1 cup corn kernels. Place remaining corn kernels in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Working over a rimmed pan, use the back of the knife to scrape cobs to release all juices from cobs. Add corn milk, stock, potatoes, yellow onion, thyme sprigs, garlic, salt, and pepper to slow cooker.

Ingredients:

- 4 ½ pounds russet potatoes, chopped (about 10 cups)

- 2 pounds smoked ham hocks (about 3 ham hocks)

- 2 cups chopped yellow onion (from 1 medium onion)

- 1 cup chopped celery (from 3 stalks)

- 2 tablespoons minced garlic cloves (about 4 garlic cloves)

- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

- 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

- 1 teaspoon black pepper

- 5 cups chicken broth

- 1 cup heavy cream

- Chopped fresh chives

- Hot sauce

Directions

Ingredients:

- 4 pounds new potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

- 1 small onion, chopped

- 2 (14-oz.) cans chicken broth

- 2 teaspoons salt

- 1/2 teaspoon pepper

- 1 pint half-and-half

- Shredded Cheddar cheese

- Crumbled cooked bacon

- Sliced green onion

Directions

Layer sliced potatoes in a lightly greased 6-quart slow cooker; top with chopped onion.

Stir together chicken broth, salt, and pepper; pour over potatoes and onion. (Broth will not

completely cover potatoes and onion.) Cover and cook on HIGH 3 to 5 hours or until potatoes are tender. Mash mixture with a potato masher; stir in half-and-half.

Cover and cook on HIGH 20 more minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated. If desired, use an immersion blender to smooth out lumps.

Ladle into bowls, and serve with desired toppings.

Slow cooker lentil soup

Although it lacks meat, this bean and veggie soup is still packed with plenty of protein. Quick processing in the blender thickens it without adding flour.

Ingredients:

- 5 cups lower-sodium chicken broth

- 2 cups water

- 1 (14-oz.) can petite diced tomatoes

- 2 cups dried green lentils

- 3 medium (3 oz. each) carrots, sliced into ¼-in.thick rounds (about 1 cup)

- 1 small (6 oz.) red onion, chopped (about 1 cup)

- 3 medium (2 oz. each) celery stalks, cut into ½-in. cubes (about ¾ cup)

- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tsp.)

- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

- ¼ teaspoon tsp. dried marjoram

- 1 ½ tablespoons red wine vinegar

- 2 teaspoons kosher salt

- ½ teaspoon black pepper

- ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

- ⅔ ounce Parmesan cheese, grated with a - Microplane grater (about ¼ cup)

allow steam to escape. Place a clean towel over opening. Process until smooth, about 45 seconds. Stir back into mixture in slow cooker. Stir in vinegar, salt, and pepper. Ladle soup evenly into 6 bowls; sprinkle with parsley and cheese.

Slow-Cooker Green Minestrone Green veggies shine in this bright, warming soup. Slow cooking builds layers of flavor. Finish each serving with Parmesan, fresh dill, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Ingredients:

- 8 cups lower-sodium vegetable broth

- ½ cup thinly sliced scallions (about 5 scallions)

- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced (about 1 ½ Tbsp. sliced)crushed red pepper

- 1 large leek, thinly sliced (about 1 ½ cups thinly sliced)

- 3 celery stalks, cut diagonally into thin slices (about 1 cup sliced)

- 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt - ½ teaspoon black pepper

- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper - 1 (15.5-oz.) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

- 8 ounces fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed and diagonally cut in half crosswise (about1 - ½ cups)

- 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach - 1 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed - 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about ¼ cup)

- Extra-virgin olive oil

- Chopped fresh dill

Directions

Stir together broth, water, tomatoes, lentils, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, thyme, and marjoram in a 5-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW until lentils and vegetables are tender, 6 to 7 hours.

Transfer 2 cups lentil mixture to a blender. Secure lid on blender, and remove center piece to

Directions

Stir together broth, scallions, garlic, leek, celery, salt, black pepper, and red pepper in a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW until vegetables are tender, about 4 hours. Stir in beans, snap peas, spinach, and sweet peas. Cover and continue cooking on LOW until peas are tender, about 30 more minutes. Top with

Parmesan cheese, and garnish with olive oil and dill. Serve immediately.

Tips

Preserve the bright hues and delicate flavors of the peas and spinach by adding them toward the end of the cooking process.

Soulful Chicken Soup

No dish is quite as soothing as a hearty bowl of chicken noodle soup, and the slow cooker couldn't have made the road to comfort any easier. This version adds celery root and a splash of lemon. It’ll be your new favorite.

Ingredients

- 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skinned and trimmed

- 3 medium carrots, cut into ½-inch pieces (1 ¼ cups)

- 1 celery root, cut into ½-inch pieces (2 cups)

- 1 medium leek, white and light green parts only, cleaned, chopped

- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed

- 2 fresh thyme sprigs

- 2 fresh sage sprigs

- 1 fresh rosemary sprig

- 1 bay leaf

- 1 ½ teaspoons table salt

- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper - 8 cups chicken broth - 2 cups wide egg noodles

- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

Place chicken and next 11 ingredients in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 6 hours or until chicken and vegetables are tender and chicken separates from bone.

Remove chicken from slow cooker. Dice meat, discarding bones. Return meat to slow cooker. Stir in noodles and parsley. Cover and cook on HIGH

15 to 20 minutes or until noodles are tender. Stir in lemon juice. Serve immediately, and garnish with any leftover chopped fresh parsley.

Chef's Notes

We tested with Swanson 100% Natural Chicken Broth.

Beef-and-Bean Chili

Chili is a wintertime staple, and this slow-cooker version is excellent served on its own with cornbread or on top of hot dogs. Fire-roasted tomatoes add smokiness. This hearty chili is full of both ground chuck and chunks of chuck-eye steak.

Ingredients

- 3/4 pound ground chuck

- 1 tablespoon olive oil

- 1 pound chuck-eye steak, cut into bite-size pieces

- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion

- 1/4 cup crushed garlic cloves (about 10 large)

- 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt

- 1 tablespoon ground cumin

- 1 teaspoon chili powder

- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper

- 1 pound dried red kidney beans

- 1 (28-oz.) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes

- 1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce

- 3 cups unsalted chicken cooking stock

- Toppings: shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, fresh jalapeño pepper slices, radish slices, chopped avocado

or until beans are tender. Serve with desired toppings.

Creamy Turnip Soup

With only 15 minutes of hands-on time, you can put this soup together on even your busiest of days and have dinner ready when you get home. Top with bacon and greens or croutons and a drizzle of olive oil. Make this soup vegetarian by using vegetable stock instead of chicken stock and omitting the bacon topping.

Ingredients:

- 4 cups unsalted chicken stock

- 1 1/4 pound medium turnips, chopped

- 1 1/4 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped

- 1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)

- 2 garlic cloves, smashed

- 4 thyme sprigs

- 1 teaspoon kosher salt

- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper

- 1/4 cup heavy cream

- 6 thick-cut bacon slices

- 6 cups chopped turnip greens (about 1 lb.)

Drain bacon on paper towels, reserving drippings in pan. Add turnip greens to skillet; increase heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted and beginning to brown just around edges, about 3 minutes. Crumble bacon. Serve soup topped with crumbled bacon and wilted greens.

Mexican Stew

This version of classic posole combines all the flavors of the slow-cooked pork stew right in your slow cooker. Pork becomes very tender simmering in broth enhanced with dried ancho chiles. Top with sliced radishes, lime, and cilantro.

-2 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast, chopped -2 tablespoons olive oil

-2 cups chopped white onion

-1 cup chopped carrot

-1 tablespoon ground cumin -2 teaspoons kosher salt

-1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper

-1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

-5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped

-3 (15.5-oz.) cans hominy, drained and rinsed -1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes

-4 cups unsalted chicken cooking stock, divided -2 dried ancho chiles

-Lime wedges

-Sliced radishes

-Garnish: fresh cilantro

Directions

Brown beef in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, 6 minutes or until meat crumbles and is no longer pink. Transfer browned beef to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Add chuck-eye cubes to skillet, and sauté over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until brown on all sides. Add chuck-eye cubes to slow cooker.

Add onion and next 8 ingredients to slow cooker; stir in stock. Cover and cook on HIGH 8 hours

Directions

Combine stock, turnips, potatoes, onion, garlic, thyme sprigs, salt, and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW until vegetables are very soft, about6 hours. Remove and discard thyme sprigs. Add cream, and process soup using an immersion blender until smooth. (Or transfer to a blender, and remove center piece of blender lid to allow steam to escape. Secure lid on blender, and place a clean towel over opening in lid. Process until smooth.)

Just before serving, cook bacon in a non-stick skillet over medium until crisp, 6 to8 minutes.

Directions

Sauté pork in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 6 minutes. Place pork in a 7-qt. slow cooker. Stir onion, next 8 ingredients, and 2 cups stock into slow cooker with pork. Microwave remaining 2 cups stock in a microwave-safe bowl on HIGH 3 minutes or until boiling. Add dried chiles, and let stand 10 minutes. Remove and discard tops of chiles. Process broth and chiles in a blender until smooth. Stir chile mixture into pork mixture. Cover and cook on LOW 7 to 8 hours or until pork is very tender. Serve with lime wedges and radishes.

ONGOING

NASHVILLE PREDATORS

VS Buffalo Sabres: Sat, Jan. 14th., 7pm

VS Calgary Flames: Mon, Jan. 16th., 7pm

VS Columbus Blue Jackets: Tue, Jan. 17th., 7pm

VS Los Angeles Kings: Sat, Jan. 21st., 7pm

VS Winnipeg Jets: Tue, Jan. 24th., 7pm

VS New Jersey Devils: Thu. Jan. 26th., 7pm

Tickets · $55 - $500 via Ticketmaster

Doors to the games and will call open 1.5 hours prior to game time. The All-Inclusive Zone is in sections 109-111, rows F & up. The All-Inclusive Zone comes with access to Yuengling Flight Deck. Yuengling Flight Deck includes upscale buffet and select beer and wine.

Bridgestone Arena 501 Broadway Nashville, TN

FREE 1 DAY KIDS

BOXING TRIAL

Wed, Jan 04, 5:00pm-6:30pm

Thu, Jan 05, 5:00pm-6:30pm Wed, Jan 11, 5:00pm-6:30pm

Thu, Jan 12, 5:00pm-6:30pm Thu, Jan 19, 5:00pm-6:30pm

Wed, Jan 25, 5:00pm-6:30pm

Thu, Jan 26, 5:00pm-6:30pm Wednesday or Thursday, 5pm - 6:30pm...ages 5 - 14...enjoy a free trial boxing day before you sign up! Located in the lower level of Clarksville Guns & Archery... parking and entrance on the side of the building. JC Clemons teambudausa@gmail.com (931) 220-6480

Royalty Boxing and Jiu Jitsu 2115 Old Ashland City Rd, Clarksville, TN

STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP

6 @ 6P JAN 7 @ 12PM JAN 7 @ 3PM

JAN

We have 2 kinds of workshops now! Beginners and advanced.

For beginners:

We will have a fun time of creating stained glass sun catchers in the traditional copper foil method. You will get to learn to cut, grind, foil and solder to create your first glass art piece.

For advanced:

We will jump right into creating a unique glass piece. We will create a unique piece with a variety of designs to choose from. A previous beginner class is required to join an advanced class. We will not go over any tools or have practice glass. This class is designed to jump right into creating a glass piece with the ability to add more details to your creation.

Create and learn from talented glass artists.

This workshop has an age requirement—sorry kids this one’s for 16 and older.

We have beginner and advanced workshops.

The event cost is $45

Space is limited so be sure to sign up before we sell out.

Select your event date and time below using the drop down.

Once you sign up and pay you will be added to the registration list. You will not receive an

actual ticket. $45 Tickets: www. artlinkclarksville.com/products/ stained-glass-workshop

ArtLink Studio

116 Strawberry Alley Clarksville, TN. 37040

DRAWING 4 KIDZ CLASS

JAN 8 @ 3PM

JAN 15 @ 3PM JAN 22 @ 3PM JAN 29 @ 3PM

technique or style to build your drawing tool box. These are small intimate group settings to maximize learning and master new skills.

We will cover many topics such as shapes, line confidence, character design, and some color theory, shading and so much more.

It would be a fun way to engage and learn about the technicalities and nuances of art

Join us each week!!

Ages: 9+

Below in the drop down box you can choose the class and know what we will be focusing on that day

This will be a one hour intimate class to maximize learning.

This is a free class just for your young artists.

Introduce your child to the basic fundamentals and theory in an age appropriate way. Inspire your young artist. This class is for ages 4-8. We are offering this as a free class. Space is limited and you must register online in advance.

What we will learn in this class: Colors , shapes, shading and so much more. Register online at: www.artlinkclarksville.com/ products/drawing-4-kids-class

ArtLink Studio

116 Strawberry alley Clarksville TN 37040

DRAWING WORKSHOP

JANUARY

8, 15, 22, 29 @ 4PM-5PM

Learn to draw and have some fun!

Each drawing class will go over some basic techniques and build upon to create something fun.

This class is on Sundays weekly at 4pm

Each workshop we will take a deep dive and focus on a different

the cost is $20 Register online at: www.artlinkclarksville.com/ products/drawing-class

ArtLink Studio

116 Strawberry Alley Clarksville, TN. 37040

IT'S A SCAVENGER HUNT! CLARKSVILLE JANUARY 1-31 10AM-8PM

It's a Scavenger Hunt!™ is a traditional scavenger hunt with a modern twist! Buy tickets online at: allevents.in/ clarksville/its-a-scavenger-huntclarksville/10000358029464767

About this Event:

All you need is your own mobile device and a data connection. Young and old, individuals, families or friends can all participate in a group, as a couple, or individually. Create multiple teams and compete against each other to be the highest ranked in our Hall of Fame.

What is ""It's a Scavenger Hunt!? This all age activity is a smartphone-guided event where you play alone with your group in your own neighborhood on

your own schedule by following instructions provided by the ingame host.

Fill your virtual scavenger sack with the items you help choose through riddle-like clues! Explore your surroundings, attempting to quickly locate a variety of items as they are revealed one at a time by your game master.

Get outdoors, get creative and try to get a top spot in the It's a Scavenger Hunt!™ Hall of Fame. Teams are timed and each item found will be appraised and a combination of these two factors will be used to rank you against other teams.

How many people can play?

Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but teams of two, three or four work best as your group will need to follow along on a single mobile device.

What time does this start?

Because this game is self-guided by the in-app game master, you can play It's a Scavenger Hunt!™ in any city anywhere in the world and at any time on any day - no reservations required!

We recommend playing during business hours as it will make it easier to locate many of the items you must find.

Most groups complete the scavenger hunt in around 90 minutes.

Some places that we advertise with require us to provide a specific location plus an event date and a start and end time.

However, there are no restrictions on these tickets so you can still play at any time on any day, in any location.

Where do we play?

It's a Scavenger Hunt! is designed

to be played in a busy populated area, such as a shopping mall or downtown shopping district.

However, anywhere with a variety of publicly accessible businesses and outdoor spaces is a potential location to play.

If the weather is inclement, an indoor shopping mall is the ideal rainy day location to play.

What's the refund policy?

All sales are final. Tickets are good for one year form date of purchase.

What do I do with my ticket?

Your ticket number should be entered when you register on our web site www.itsascavengerhunt.

com

All registration is done online and you will not have to check in with anyone before you start as the game is self-guided.

You do not need a physical ticket, only a modern mobile device with a data connection.

For Android devices we recommend using the Chrome web browser and for Apple devices you must use the Safari web browser.

If you have any questions please visit the Help page on our web site www.itsascavengerhunt.com/faq.

php

Governor's Square Mall 2801 Wilma Rudolph Blvd, Clarksville, TN

Our Mom N Tots class is something fun and creative that you can do with your little one. Come with your baby, toddler or preschooler. If you are a Mama, Grandma, Nanny, or Friend Don't let the name fool you its for any one who has a little one that wants something fun and creative to do out side of the house for a change;)

We have the class on Tuesdays from 10:30am to 11:30am. And now we have one class a month on a Saturday from 10301130 am too!!

You must register online ahead of time as seats are limited.

We have created a fun new art project and story that goes along with it for the littles in your life. BUT WAIT...THERES MORE... throughout the time we incorporate games and sensory play and music.

The projects are fun to do together and create some memories while taking home a masterpiece that will add some flare to your fridge.

The class is pre-register only and lasts about an hour. We have all the supplies and will clean up the mess too!!

Register today for the next class! We are excited to see you there.

We want to make this a memory for you and your little one so This is the type of class that the you do with your child. This is a fun hands on experience:)

All supplies will be provided.

The event cost is $10 per child. Tickets: www.artlinkclarksville. com/products/mom-n-tots-class

Space is limited so be sure to sign up before we sell out. Please be sure to register before the day of class. No registrations will be taken day-of so that we may have time to prepare.

ArtLink Studio 116 Strawberry Alley Clarksville, TN. 37040

TOMÁS AND THE LIBRARY LADY

JANUARY 21 & 28 @ 2PM

Tomás, the son of migrant farm workers, meets a librarian who introduces him to the wonderful world of books. The stories enrich the lives of Tomás’ family and instill a love of reading. TOMÁS

AND THE LIBRARY LADY is the inspiring true story of Tomás Rivera, who grew up in a migrant worker family, befriended a librarian in Iowa, and learned to love books and the places they took him. Tomás went on to a successful career in academia and became the chancellor of the University of California, Riverside. Adapted from the beloved children’s book, this play can be readily understood by both English and Spanish speakers.

Tickets $30 (adults) and $15 (10 and under)

Roxy Regional Theatre 100 Franklin St, Clarksville, TN

MONTGOMERY COUNTY GYMBOREE OPEN GYM.

9AM

Where they are: We welcome all children, at all levels of development! Come explore our playscapes, for some unguided play time.

What to expect in class: Children are given free range to explore the set-ups, with their adults within a hug’s reach. Let your child take the lead and run out some wiggles! Special Open Gym times will sometimes have extra activities like a no-mess art activity, a story-time or a surprise visit from Gymbo!Benefits:

Physical: Allowing children to lead their own play offers time for them to try things repeatedly without worrying about the structure of a class, or trying something again they did in class earlier!

Cognitive: Unguided play supports early brain development.

Social: Sharing a space with mixed ages allows for children to learn and practice more sophisticated social skills and learn from their peers.

Adults: Let your little one guide their own play, which has countless benefits. Spend quality time with them doing what they love to do, and mostly run out some energy!

Gymboree Play & Music 210 Needmore Rd. Clarksville, TN

UV RESIN WORKSHOP

JANUARY 7, 8, 13

Join us for an evening of fun. We will be creating 2 unique items through the use of Epoxy resin and UV light. Swirl colors, glitter, and metallic flakes into your mold and make it your own kind of stylish!

This will be a fun workshop with cool people.

All supplies will be provided.

Cost is $36 Tickets: www.artlinkclarksville.com/ products/epoxy-and-resinworkshop

ArtLink Studio 116 Strawberry Alley Clarksville, TN

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES

JANUARY 13,14,19,20,21

@7PM

Spread the word! Funny, outrageous, emotionally affecting and occasionally angry … Eve Ensler’s series of monologues about women and performed by women is back for the 20th year! This Obie Award-winning whirlwind tour of a forbidden zone introduces a wildly divergent gathering of female voices, including a six-year-old girl, a septuagenarian New Yorker, a vagina workshop participant, a woman who witnesses the birth of her granddaughter, a Bosnian survivor of rape, and a feminist happy to have found a man who “liked to look at it.”

This production is being presented in theotherspace, our 50-seat black box theatre located upstairs at the Roxy.

SUGGESTED FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY Tickets $30 Roxy Regional Theatre 100 Franklin St, Clarksville, TN

CORVETTES OF CLARKSVILLE

6:30PM - 7:30PM

Corvettes of Clarksvile monthly meetings to be held on the first Tuesday of every month. Great oppotunity to meet other lovers ond support local charaties.

Corlew Chevrolet Cadillac, 722 College Street, Clarksville, TN

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RECYCLING OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Tuesday through Sat., 9:00AM to 5:00PM Recycling Coordinator: Denny Mihalinec, RecyclingHabitatMCTN@gmail. com. Recycling bin is located at: Clarksville Restore 408 Madison Street (931) 645-4242

MONTGOMERY COUNTY BEEKEEPING ASSOCIATION MEETING

7:00PM - 9:00PM

Clarksville Montgomery County Beekeeping Association (CMCBA) www.cmcba.com

We are also on Facebook. Our meetings are The first Sat. of every month at 10 AM. Locations have been varying due to Covid restrictions.

With the upcoming spring season it always brings the season of honeybees swarms. We definitely want to make sure that the community can connect to us and our beekeepers. And those interested in beekeeping can connect as well.

SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE ANACHRONISM

The SCA is an organization dedicated to recreating the Middle Ages as they should have been. We have feasts, medieval combat, tournaments, arts and sciences. If you have an interest in Medieval or Renaissance come join us. We have fighter practice Sun.s at 3:00 PM at Liberty Park. We meet past the fishing pond, back by the dog runs. Visit crimsonriversca.org or call Steven at (931) 542-2277.

UFO CLUB.

Shoot down your UFOs. For the quilters or sewers who have Unfinished Fabric Objects lying around. A great way to make new friends and be inspired to conquer some of your UFOs. Join us on the first Sat. of each month at 9:00AM in the classroom at Quilt and Sew. Call the Mother Ship (Quilt Shop) for further details or directions. Free and fun.

What is a UFO? An Un-Finished Object!

A UFO is anything you have started or stashed! You may have bought the kit or a pattern and fabric and just never got started on it. Or you may have started, ran out of time or encountered a problem, and put it down! As with many of our projects, it's just hard to find the time (or enthusiasm) to get back to them. So any project you've put in a drawer, the top of the closet, under the bed or on a shelf could qualify as a UnFinished Object for this Challenge! Just follow the directions below and come see us at the shop.

"UFO Show and Tell" meetings. (270) 466-9222

Quilt and Sew 109 South Main Street Trenton, Kentucky

FRENCH DINNER

1st Sat. of each month at 6pm at Madeleine.

Reservation Only. Enjoy a French meal with homemade courses. Bring your own wine. Call 931378-5539 to reserve.

Madeleine's 100 Strawberry Alley Downtown Clarksville

JANUARY

5 thursday

CLARKSVILLE JOB FAIR - CLARKSVILLE

CAREER FAIR

11AM-2PM

This event is FREE for all job seekers! Interview with 40+ companies in just 3-hours.

This event is FREE for all job seekers! Connect with 40+ local employers in just 3-hours. Interview and get hired on the spot.

Goodwill Career Solutions Ctr. 2001 Needmore Rd Clarksville, TN

FIRST THURSDAY CLARKSVILLE ART WALK

5PM-8PM

Join us Downtown Clarksville for our monthly Art walk. most store stay open and display art in several ways. Worth the trip!

DBO's Creative Circle 106 North Second Street Clarksville, TN

6 friday

FRIDAY NIGHT KIDS DROP OFF CLASS

CORALINE MUG

5:30PM

Ready to start the year off with a mug painting class? We are! We have this fun Coraline mug painting class ready for all those kids who love Coraline the movie! Our Friday night classes are for kids ages 6 and up! We will be providing $40 www.courtneyscreativepalette. com/classes

Courtney's Creative Palette 94 Franklin Street Clarksville, TN 37040

7 saturday STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP

JAN 7 @ 12PM

We have 2 kinds of workshops now! Beginners and advanced.

For beginners:

We will have a fun time of creating stained glass sun catchers in the traditional copper foil method. You will get to learn to cut, grind, foil and solder to create your first glass art piece.

For advanced:

We will jump right into creating a unique glass piece. We will create a unique piece with a variety of designs to choose from. A previous beginner class is required to join an advanced class. We will not go over any tools or have practice glass. This class is designed to jump right into creating a glass piece with the ability to add more details to your creation.

This workshop is for age 16 and older.

The event cost is $45

Space is limited so be sure to sign up before we sell out. Select your event date and time below using the drop down.

Once you sign up and pay you will be added to the registration list. You will not receive an actual ticket. $45 Tickets: www. artlinkclarksville.com/products/ stained-glass-workshop

ArtLink Studio

116 Strawberry Alley Clarksville, TN. 37040

MONSTER JAM

Experience full-throttle family fun at Monster Jam®, where these 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in intense competitions of speed and skill. Witness world-class drivers show off crazy skills and all-out racing in fierce head-to-head battles for the Event Championship. You will be close to the action with many of your favorites like the legendary Grave

Digger®, snarling El Toro Loco, mighty Megalodon® and more, as they push the limits in Freestyle, Skills, Donut and Racing competitions. Monster Jam also features breathtaking Freestyle Motocross exhibitions. Monster Jam. As Big As It Gets! $20-$90

Bridgestone Arena 501 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203

RHYTHM & HUES

11AM-2PM

Shay Cole Presents: Rhythm & Hues Enrich, Enlighten & Empowerment Free Food

$5 Mimosas Live Entertainment Vendors on Site Tickets $20 Good People Lounge 1018 Franklin St Clarksville, TN

9 monday

STRAWBERRY ALLEY WELCOMING SELF LOVE

Art and Attitude classes are always in a relaxed, social setting. An experienced artist guides the class step-by-step through replicating each night's featured painting. The process is easy, fun and totally stress-free. All art supplies are included. Many attendees find our classes a therapeutic and convenient way to tap into their creative side. Our classes are perfect for beginners, so grab your friends, co-workers, fly solo or plan a unique date night. BYOB (Bring Your Own Beer or Bottle of wine/ champagne) to any class! Seating is limited so reserve your seats! Tickets

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DBO's Creative Circle 106 North Second Street Clarksville, TN

13 friday

FRIDAY NIGHT KIDS

CLASS - PENGUIN

5:30-8:00PM

The winter weather is still here and we wanted to show the kids who love winter the most, the penguins! We are going to paint this cute penguin this Friday night! During our class, we will serve pizza and drinks in between the drying process! Such a fun, cute class and exactly what we need to keep this winter going! Join us! (for kids ages 6 and up) $35 www. courtneyscreativepalette.com/ classes

Courtney's Creative Palette 94 Franklin Street Clarksville, TN 37040

12:00 PM

You have seen it all over and wanted to create your own. You know what I'm talking about, it's macrame. The art of knots can be so beautiful. Come create an adorable macrame piece. We will gather for a fun workshop at ArtLink. This will be a fun night out making something unique.

You will be guided by a macrame artisan. All supplies will be provided. Come enjoy an evening learning a new craft that you can hang on your wall for years to come. These are timeless beauties surely to make any wall beautiful.

The event cost varies by project. Space is limited so be sure to sign up before we sell out. Class

is $36 Tickets available online at: https://www.artlinkclarksville.com/ products/macrame-workshop

ArtLink Studio

116 Strawberry Alley Clarksville, TN. 37040

18 wednesday

SLOSHED-SPEARE: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW - 7PM

need for responsible drinking and designated drivers. Furthermore, we require all players to have a designated driver for every performance. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Helpline at 1-800-6624357.

Tickets $25

Roxy Regional Theatre 100 Franklin S. Clarksville, TN

20 friday

LANTERN HIKE 5PM-6PM

975 International Blvd, Clarksville, TN FRIDAY NIGHT KIDS CLASS - HAPPY SNOWMAN 5:30-8:00PM

Beaz continues to make regular stops to The Grand Ole Opry stage and his family friendly show is coming to Oak Grove Kentucky at American Legion Saturday January 21st at 8:00 PM. Tickets and information for the tour are available at www.KillerBeaz.com

The Roxy Regional Theatre is looking to spread the word of the Bard in a fun, engaging and entertaining way. SLOSHEDSPEARE incorporates an abridged Shakespeare play with some adult beverages thrown in. With every donation of $5 or more from you, our audience, our players can receive life-saving sustenance in the form of liquid libation. Thus, they become inebriated throughout the performance, not only for your entertainment but, more importantly, for your education. Join us while we entertain and educate audiences with a fresh and modern-ish take on the works of the literary lush himself, William Shakespeare. A brief summary of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW:

Lucentio loves Bianca but cannot court her until her shrewish older sister Katherina marries. The eccentric Petruccio marries the reluctant Katherina and uses a number of tactics to render her an obedient wife. Lucentio marries Bianca and, in a contest at the end, Katherina proves to be the most obedient wife.

While SLOSHED-SPEARE incorporates the consumption of alcoholic beverages, we advocate and encourage the

Join us in the dark for a special Lantern Hike through Rotary Park! The trail difficulty level is rated moderate, please use your best judgment when registering. The hike will begin at 5 pm and last 45 min to 1 hour, each participant will carry a provided lantern through the woods. Children 10 and older are welcome with an adult supervisor. Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions.

We will meet at the Nature Center to check in (4:30-5:00 pm) and distribute lanterns. Afterwards, stick around for a cup of hot cocoa:)

Registration is required @ https:// bit.ly/3HTbyBR

Montgomery County TN Parks and Recreation

2 WHEEL BASIC RIDERS COURSE 8AM-5PM

Register online at: www. midtennmotorcycle.com/classes/2wheel-basic-riders-courseclarksville-412123/

Snow is so much fun for every, especially when you are out there playing and creating in it! This is our inspiration for our class tonight! Bring the kids in and let's get creative with painting snowmen! Pizza is provided during the class! We are ready to see how creative the kids will get with their snowmen! (this class is for kids age 6 and up) $35 www. courtneyscreativepalette.com/ classes

Courtney's Creative Palette 94 Franklin Street Clarksville, TN 37040

21 saturday COMEDIAN/ MOONSHINER KILLER BEAZ 8PM

Killer Beaz has his own unique brand of “Hard Hitting” – "Laugh out Loud" – “Laugh A Lot” –“HI-PROOF” – “High Energy” – “Everyman” style humor that appeals to any audience. When asked Beaz says about his shows “I love the art of stand-up comedy! Having been given the opportunity to make people laugh and smile for all these years is truly a blessing!” With many thousands of radio television and stage appearances Beaz has been entertaining audiences for over three decades. He is an award winning artist and has been signed with both Sony and Warner Brothers Records and received reviews such as:

"Beaz is 'Killer!’" - Rolling Stone Magazine

“Killer Beaz lives up to his name “Killing” his audience night after night show after show!”

- Entertainment Today/Las Vegas NV

“Killer Beaz has a universal appeal that makes him a crowd favorite!” – SHOWTIME/Reno NV

Comedian/Moonshiner Killer Beaz is Coming to Oak Grove Best Buzz in Town!

Celebrating his seventh season on Discovery Channel’s hit series “Moonshiners” comedian Killer Beaz is touring the nation when not filming. With well over three decades of comedy clubs and theatres television and radio Killer Beaz is legendary in the comedy industry.

Don’t miss your opportunity to see “THE BEST BUZZ in TOWN”. See him on television hear him on the radio see his stage performance live...you'll be "Stung for Life!" The show is in Oak Grove Kentucky at American Legion Saturday January 21st at 8:00 PM. Tickets and information are available at KillerBeaz.com

American Legion 14633 Fort Campbell Blvd Oak Grove, KY

PAINTING IN THE DARK 12PM-2PM

ArtLink Studio

116 Strawberry Alley Clarksville, TN. 37040

FORTRESS NASHVILLEGUEST SPEAKER 11AM-12PM

Guest Speaker- Mark Zimmerman

Saturdays 10 am to 3 pm at the Wade Bourne Nature Center, 2308 Rotary Drive.

Wade Bourne Nature Center 2308 Rotary Dr. Clarksville, TN

25 wednesday

(Kids age 6 and up) $40 www. courtneyscreativepalette.com/ classes

Courtney's Creative Palette 94 Franklin Street Clarksville, TN 37040

Creating a new light in the dark. Get ready to create in a new way. Sometimes we have to close our eyes to truly see.

For this workshop you will learn how to paint without sight. Tracy is an amazing artist with a unique ability to create in the dark herself and will show you how she does it while you can create a one of a kind piece yourself.

Tracy Bettencourt is a mother of two, fitness competitor, artist, and Teacher, she began to lose her sight in her early 30s from a degenerative eye disease known as Retinitis Pigmentosa. Although the disease has left her blind, the hardships she experienced have not prevented her from being an advocate for those with disabilities, motivational speaker, and artist. Through her artwork she conveys her perception of the world around her while bringing new insight to her work

This is an all ages class. p.s. Don't wear your fave threads this one might get messy; but don't worry we have all the aprons juts in case.

join us at the art studio. $38

Tickets

www.artlinkclarksville.com/ products/paint-in-the-darkworkshop

Author and amateur historian Mark Zimmerman will describe the importance of Middle Tennessee in the Civil War. The event titled, “Fortress Nashville: The Key to Victory in the Western Theater” is based on his recent book, “Fortress Nashville,” subtitled “Pioneers, Engineers, Mechanics, Contrabands & US Colored Troops.”

This latest book "Fortress Nashville"

has been named a Top Ten Book of 2022

by Civil War Books & Authors. Mr. Zimmerman will have copies of his book for sale and available for questions after the event.

Fort Defiance Park 120 A St Clarksville, TN 37042

23 monday 2023 EXHIBITING ARTISTS

The Nature Center is proud to announce the 2023 exhibiting artists! Starting will be Wild Nature Taxidermy and McPherson’s Taxidermy with stunning wall mounts of native species. The summer will be filled with colorful new work from Clarksville Native Kitty Harvill. Finishing off in the Fall will be APSU Art and Design Professor Patrick Vincent with conceptual prints. Each show will have an artist reception, dates forthcoming.

Exhibits are viewable Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 5 pm and

THE LISTENING ROOM: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE

7:00 – 8:30 PM

At the Roxy Regional Theatre we continually work to introduce new and exciting works of theatre to our loyal audience. The Listening Room is another chance to gather with fellow theatre enthusiasts and experience a full, musical theatre cast album together. We will choose exciting musicals that are new, unusual, or rarely produced in Middle Tennessee. Join us for a listening experience where we can explore cast recordings together — and, who knows, we may even find ourselves laughing, crying and cheering along!

Tickets $25

PLUS TICKETING OPERATION FEE

Roxy Regional Theatre 100 Franklin St Clarksville, TN 27 friday FRIDAY NIGHT

28 saturday INDIANA LYONS AT CLARKSVILLE PHOENIX 7PM

Road trip to Clarksville, Tennessee to take on the Clarksville Phoenix in an ABA Midwest Region showdown!

Foy Recreation Center

Austin Peay State University 451 Marion St. Clarksville, TN

29 sunday HOCKEY MUG PAINTING CLASS 3PM

We know this character is so popular with the kids right now as they can create so many different looks with these characters! We wanted to give them a chance to create their own AmongUs character on a plate they can keep! Pizza is provided during this class and the kids will be able to get as creative as they want!

Are you a hockey fan? Do want to create your own hockey mug to toast while watching the game? We have you covered! We created a class just for all those fans to come and get their favorite hockey team on a mug! Join us! We welcome all to our classes! $40 www.courtneyscreativepalette. com/classes

Courtney's Creative Palette 94 Franklin Street Clarksville, TN 37040