Rivers & Spires is an award-winning festival with live music, interactive entertainment, activities for the kids and great food on every street corner held in historic downtown Clarksville, Tenn.

April 17 - 19, 2008

 

International Streetfest

Celebrate Clarksville's diverse culture by enjoying a showcase of costumes, dance, food and visual arts. International streetfest is a whole world of culture, cuisine and entertainment in one area. Among the diverse cultures representated are cultural experiences from Japan, Panama, China, India, Africa, the Phillipines, Germany, Mexico, Puerto Rico and many more!

If you are interested in educating the community about your culture or know of a unique cultural group in the greater Clarksville area and would like to participate in the streetfest, please email Marlene Livesay or call 931-572-0804 for more information.

If you are an non-profit organization registering to participate in the streetfest, please click here to fill out your application. If you are a cultural or cooking entertainer, please fill out the entertainers form to apply for the festival.

International Stage Schedule


Sponsored by Heritage Bank - Third and Main Street

Olympic style Martial Arts School, that will demonstrate, throws, grappling and arm bars. A sport that will teach respect, self confidence and a bit about another culture, all without leaving Clarksville.
James Lung and his staff work to bring authentic chinese food to his establishments. Learn how to prepare something of your favorite chinese dishes.
Island Serenity is a cultural group that performs various songs from the polynesian culture.
A life time sport for ages 5-75. An exercise program that improves . balance, coordination and strength.
The Edelweiss Cafe is a popular little North Clarksville eatery flavored by the city's European influences. The Edelweiss prepares what are described as authentic German dishes.
We perform folkloric dances from the country of Panama. We have mostly children ages 4-13, we also recruit adults.
The first mariachi band to be established in Indianapolis is multinational. Band members include musicians from Nicaragua, Mexico, Colombia and Puerto Rico.
The Bakery specializing in breads,pastries, pies, and sandwiches.
Our acts will consist of lyrical, modern,tap, and ballet,jazz, and hip-hop dances.
SSF Submission Acadmey is a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) school. SSF teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Muay Thai, Western Boxing, and Pole Dancing. We offer adult and youth programs. SSF's website is www.mmaclarksville.com. For Rivers and Spires, SSF will be conducting a short presentation on Muay Thai, Western Boxing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at 12pm on Saturday, April 19th on the International Stage on Main St.
Native American Flute recording artist and educational speaker on Lakota culture and Spiritual Philosophy
A life time sport for ages 5-75. An exercise program that improves balance, coordination and strength.
The Association promotes friendship and understanding between the peoples of Korea and the United States and strengthens cultural, economic and other relations between the two countries. The Association is a non-profit, non-governmental, bi-national organization incorporated . Come and enjoy the cruisean of this country and learn to prepare some of these amazing dishes.
Combines both hip hop and Latin movements to release the powerful message of praise.
Native American Flute recording artist and educational speaker on Lakota culture and Spiritual Philosophy
Esmeralda Vargas will show the festival audience how to prepare some of the favorite dishes of El Toro Mexican Restaurant.
"Harking back to the Celtic roots of American country music, Red River Breeze weaves their ancient sound through the hills and hollows of The Homeplace. Listening to Red River Breeze will transport you to ancient times, to the birthplace of our American music traditions." -Cindy Earls, Special Events Coordinator at Land Between the Lakes
Ciao Bella is one of the new restaurants in Clarksville that specializes in Authentic Italian food. Come learn how to prepare some of these wonderful dishes prepared by Chef Pavlo Skorpil.
Dancers of the Korea-American Association.
Island Serenity is a cultural group that performs various songs from the polynesian culture.
We are an American and Greek restaurant. We are known for a wide range of specialty sandwiches and southern hosptality. Are menu features home made Twice Bake Potatoes as well as Gyro sandiwiches and even country cooking. You will find something for everyone. Enjoy a taste of American classics and Greek cusine with southern style.
Clarksville/Ft. Campbell Judo-Jujitsu Aikido Club. Olympic style Martial Arts School, that will demonstrate, throws, grappling and arm bars. A sport that will teach respect, self confidence and a bit about another culture, all without leaving Clarksville.
Come out and enjoy the cooking of outstanding mexican dishes by Verna Meza.
We perform folkloric dances from the country of Panama. We have mostly children ages 4-13, we also recruit adults.
Dancing group representing the music of Panama
The Edelweiss Cafe is a popular little North Clarksville eatery flavored by the city's European influences. The Edelweiss prepares what are described as authentic German dishes.
Fans say that Legend combines the Latin sexiness of Shakira, the powerful voice of Mariah Carey, and the spicy musical style of Ricky Martin, in a fresh and totally unique way. Legend Vega was born under the lights of Broadway in New York City but raised to the beat of Salsa and Merengue in the Caribbean on the hot sands of Puerto Rico. She has recently finished recording her second CD with all of her own material titled Jump Into My Heart which features a fiery urban mix of Pop, Rock, and R&B served up with a contemporary Latin twist.
Thursday, April 17
Friday, April 18
05:30pmClarksville Judo, Jujitsu, Aikido ClubInternational Stage
06:00pmLatino Folklore & Lil' MexicoInternational Stage
06:00pmJade Dragon, Chinese Cuisine, Cooking ShowInternational Stage
06:30pmIsland Serenity-GuamInternational Stage
07:00pmBaize Martial Arts Demo TeamInternational Stage
07:00pmEdelweiss Cafe, German Cuisine, Cooking ShowInternational Stage
07:30pmBallet Folklorico Viva PanamaInternational Stage
08:00pmMariachi Band ZelayaInternational Stage
08:00pmThe Bakery, English Scones, Cooking ShowInternational Stage
Saturday, April 19
11:00amShowtime Dance StudioInternational Stage
12:00amSSF Submission AcademyInternational Stage
12:30amLakota Indian-JJ KentInternational Stage
01:00pmBaize Martial Arts Demo TeamInternational Stage
01:00pmKorean-American Association, Cooking ShowInternational Stage
01:30pmGlorious Praise DancersInternational Stage
02:00pmLakota Indian-JJ KentInternational Stage
02:00pmEl Toro Mexican Restaurant, Cooking ShowInternational Stage
02:30pmRed River Breeze-Celtic MusicInternational Stage
03:00pmCiao Bella, Authentic Italian, Cooking ShowInternational Stage
03:30pmKorea-American DancersInternational Stage
04:00pmIsland Serenity-GuamInternational Stage
04:00pmStar Cafe and Grill, Cooking ShowInternational Stage
04:30pmJezze Belly Dancers-Middle EasternInternational Stage
05:00pmJudo, Jujitsu, Aikido ClubInternational Stage
05:00pmTorero's Fine Mexican Food, Cooking ShowInternational Stage
05:30pmBallet Foklorico Viva PanamaInternational Stage
07:00pmAsi es mi PanamaInternational Stage
07:00pmEdelweiss Cafe, German Cuisine, Cooking ShowInternational Stage
08:00pmLegend VegaInternational Stage
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