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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Downtown Clarksville’s 8th Annual “Frolic on Franklin: A Celebration of the Arts” will take place Saturday, Sep. 14 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
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 – $250.
About half of the booths will offer the opportunity to learn techniques directly from the artists throughout the day. 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 Co. 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.
• 9:00-9:15a.m. Kenwood High School Hi-Steppers
• 9:30-10:30a.m. Cumberland Winds Jazz Project, a professional-level Jazz ensemble
• 11:00a.m.-Noon Northeast High School Exit One Show Choir
• 12:15-1:15p.m. Red River Breeze, traditional folk, Celtic, Renaissance and Word music
• 1:30-2:30.m. Whiskey Angel, a garage jam Rock & Roll band
Shops and restaurants along Franklin and throughout the downtown district will be open during regular hours. The Downtown Market is also open around Public Square until 1:00 p.m.
The evening will conclude with a ticketed gala auction, dinner and the opening of the Roxy’s 31st season with a musical revue from Monty Python’s “Spamalot.” For more information about Frolic on Franklin or to purchase Roxy Gala tickets, contact the Roxy Regional Theatre at 931-645-7699 or visit www.roxyregionaltheatre.org.