CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Historic Downtown Clarksville is gearing up for the 13th Annual “FROLIC ON FRANKLIN: A Celebration of the Arts” this Saturday, September 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Presented by the Roxy Regional Theatre, this free event will showcase the works of over two dozen artists, staged entertainment and art demonstrations – all along the 100 block of Franklin Street.
A variety of original fine art, as well as handmade crafts, will be on display including paintings and photography, jewelry, clay garden items, woodwork, purses and scarves, pottery, candles, jewelry, woven and knitted items, and seasonal gifts. Items will be for sale with prices ranging from $2 to $500.
“We are thrilled to have Frolic on Franklin back for its thirteenth year in Historic Downtown Clarksville,” says Executive Director Ryan Bowie. “Vendors are coming from all over the region to demonstrate, show and sell their wares during this daylong festival, with a variety of items for all ages and tastes. Join us as we celebrate the arts in our community!”
A crowd favorite is seeing, and often participating in, artists’ demonstrations. Several booths will offer the opportunity to learn techniques directly from the artists throughout the day. Pastries and coffee from Yada Yada Yada Deli will also be for sale, in addition to a bake sale with proceeds benefiting the Roxy Regional Theatre.
In addition to artist booths, a performance area located on the corner of Franklin and First Streets will feature live entertainment throughout the day, including the 101st Airborne Division Band (10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.), Music for Mercy (noon – 1 p.m.) and Stuart Bonnington (1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m).
The evening will culminate with GALA 36, a ticketed auction, dinner and official opening of the Roxy Regional Theatre’s 36th season, featuring selections from the Broadway hit ’60s musical Hairspray.
For more information about FROLIC ON FRANKLIN, please call 931.645.7699, email frolic@roxyregionaltheatre.org or visit www.roxyregionaltheatre.org/frolic.
Vendor Lineup:
AMY BRANDUM / METAL CHOCOLATE • Amy Brandum
Acrylic, Mixed Media and Oil on Canvas / Framed Watercolors / Watercolors on Cards / Handmade Earrings, Bracelets and Necklaces
ANN WHITE DESIGNS IN COPPER JEWELRY, LLC • Ann White
Jewelry
ARTS & HERITAGE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
C is for Clarksville Alphabet Books / Color Clarksville Coloring Books / Ceramic Hearts / Postcards / Miniature Buildings
A STITCH OR TWO • Bettina Nuckolls
Purses / Wrist Bags / Dish Towels / Scarves / Shawls / Baby Quilts and Afghans / Horseshoe Art / Crocheted Rugs
BRANDUM CONCEPTS • Will Brandum
Acrylic Paintings on Canvas and Canvas Board / Prints
CAROLYN ROGERS
Pot Towels / Microwave Bowls / Hand Embroidered Pillowcases / Casserole Carriers
THE COPPER PETAL
Women’s Clothing and Accessories
DBO GALLERY • Olasubomi Aka-Bashorun
Visual Art / Live Painting
D.C. THOMAS ART & WRITINGS • D.C. Thomas
Oil Paintings / Gouache and Acrylic Artworks / Jewelry / Decor Items / Poems and Short Stories
DOWNTOWN ARTISTS CO-OP
Jewelry / Paintings / Photography / Wooden Items
THE DUDE WITH A CAMERA • Lucas Ryan Chambers
Photographic Prints / Posters
FOOTE WOODWORKS • John Foote
Woodwork / Bread Boxes / Serving Trays / Trivets / Various Small Boxes of Walnut, Cherry and Oak
GAZEHOUND STUDIO STAINED GLASS • Yvette Campagna
Traditionally Crafted Stained Glass Items
GOURDJUS GOURDS • Sheila Wilson
Dried Gourd Art
JOURNEY’S EYE STUDIO • Jody Isaacs
Industrial Custom Made Lighting / Furniture / Unique Guitars
LINDA’S CREATIONS • Linda James
Brooches / Boot Anklets / Scarf Enhancers / Purse Charms
L-N-M CREATION • Lou & Mary Toth
Ceramic Garden Decorations / Photo Notecards
REBECCA LOWERY CERAMICS • Rebecca Lowery
Handmade Thrown and Altered Ceramic Functional Art Pottery / Ceramic Sculpture
SOUTH OAK DESIGNS • Mike Pritschet
Custom Designed Wood Furniture and Art / Metal Art
SOUTHERN BLOSSOM • Robin Wood
Handmade Sterling Silver and Copper Jewelry
THORNTON POTTERY • Ronnie Thornton
Unique Pottery Bowls Made from Real Leaves / Platters with Leaf Impressions / Mugs / Vases
TWISTED CREATIONS • JT Young
Bottle Cap Jewelry / Hair Bows and Tutus / Handmade Bears
VINTAGE CREATIONS • Sandra Prettyman
Infinity Scarves / Vintage Component Jewelry / Reconstructed Turkish Jewelry / Kitted and Crocheted Scarves and Hats
WHEREWITHAL • Natalie Kazsuk
Polymer Clay Charms / Wooden Peg Dolls / Painted Rocks / Alphabet Crayons / Hand-Stamped Jewelry
YADA YADA YADA DELI
Pastries / Coffee