Calsonic Arena

New shows seek support (01/25/12)
There are a couple of new horse shows coming to Shelbyville, and organizers are looking for support from both the city and county. The Foundation for the Advancement and Support of the Tennessee Walking Show Horse (FAST) will hold a Spring Showcase from March 15-17 at Calsonic Arena...

Older barns bite the dust at TWHNC (10/07/11)
Five of the older white horse barns are being torn down this week on the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration grounds. The Celebration has made no official announcement about whether the barns will eventually be replaced, but officials have indicated that fewer stalls are needed on the grounds and that removing the older barns will add parking spaces...

Quake shakes up CKNA production (04/14/11)
Japan's March 11 earthquake has forced adjustments at Nissan parts supplier CalsonicKansei North America, which has plants in Shelbyville and Lewisburg. Workers will soon be supplying parts for five more vehicles....

Symphony will bring Broadway to Shelbyville (04/14/11)
Selections from some of the most beloved musicals in theatre history will highlight the Nashville Symphony's annual concert in Shelbyville, planned for May 3 at Calsonic Arena. The annual "Symphony At The Celebration" concert will also feature the Cascade High School Band and the Motlow College Jazz Band...

Cuddly Alpacas fill Calsonic Arena (03/04/11)
The difference between alpacas and llamas is like the difference between cats and dogs, says Gerdi Laems. She should know -- she has several alpacas, llamas, cats and dogs in her Sims Spring Road farm. "Llamas, like dogs, will come up to you and always want attention," she said. "Alpacas are more like cats. They'll pay attention to you if they want attention, otherwise -- no."...

Catholic faithful to gather at arena (05/14/10)
Catholics from across North America will converge on Calsonic Arena Saturday for the second Springtime of Faith "Springfest" conference, including two archbishops and other prominent church officials, entertainers and journalists. Thomas Wykes, president of the Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.-based Springtime of Faith Foundation, said he's hoping for "a couple of thousand" at this year's conference. Last year's event, also at Calsonic, drew participants from 16 states...

Circus Maximus (02/12/10)

Australian trainer offers advice at 2-day clinic in Shelbyville (11/20/09)
"With the right tools and instruction, you can turn your horse into the willing partner you've always wanted!" Those are the "words of wisdom" offered by Australian trainer Clint Anderson, whose program on RFDTV -- the highest-rated horse-related show -- has earned him fans and enthusiasts all over the world...

Shrine Circus returns to Calsonic Arena (10/21/09)
If you missed the relish® Cooking show held Tuesday night at the Calsonic Arena, you can grab another chance of fun tonight -- only instead of watching folks clown around in the kitchen, you can just watch folks clown around. The Al Menah Shrine Circus will return to Calsonic Arena on the Celebration grounds tonight, with performances, at 4:30 and 7:30...

Calsonic Arena crew members are quick change artists (10/16/09)
When Calsonic Arena opened in 1989, 20 years ago, officials from the Celebration and from the arena's benefactor and naming sponsor, Calsonic Manufacturing Corp. (now CalsonicKansei North America), said they hoped it would be not only a place for equestrian competition but also for a wide variety of events to benefit the community...

Dog agility championships continue through Sunday (09/23/09)
Calsonic Arena is going to the dogs. The vendors were setting up on the mezzanine Tuesday morning, and it was what you might expect -- blankets and bedding, special foods and fencing exhibits. But there weren't any saddles or bridles on display -- just a lot of leashes...

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