Clarksville, TN

The relationship between Andrews and the Clarksville Foundry began in 1983 after he visited the historic manufacturing company as a student of Tennessee artist Olen Bryant.

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“I had learned about lost wax casting and was interested in industrial casting,” said Andrews. “I met with Mr. Charles Foust Sr. and he encouraged me to do some castings in iron and aluminum.”

As Andrews progressed from art student to professional sculptor, he continued his working relationship at the foundry with Charles and his son Charlie Foust, who has been president since 1981. A unique relationship, built on mutual respect, history and a love of art has developed over the years and is now culminating in a joint sculpture exhibit.

Sculptor Mike Andrews (left) and Clarksville Foundry President Charlie Foust sort through antique foundry pattern pieces for the ―New Old Stock‖ sculptures.

“New Old Stock is the beginning of a new chapter in my art that has come about with the gracious support of Charlie and the Clarksville Foundry,” Andrews explained.

Mike Andrews‘ impressive Waterworks a 4 feet by 2 feet sculpture crafted from retired antique foundry patterns. Andrews carefully selects each piece, regarding its shape and character before incorporating it into a sculpture.

Andrews has designed a unique series of industrial assemblages using wooden foundry patterns that were originally used for metal castings as far back as the foundry was established in 1847. Charlie has kept the molds in foundry storage for more than 30 years, and he is very happy to watch Andrews breathe new life into the pieces.

“The patterns are unique and precious in terms of the quality of woodwork, the skill and the history and heritage they represent to the Clarksville Foundry” expressed Charlie. “Many of the pieces are works of art themselves and could stand alone as collectables. To see them used in such an unusual art form is incredible.”

The retired antique patterns have provided Andrews with an exceptional supply of “New Old Stock” that has become his parts inventory.

“Some of them are over 100 years old,” Andrews observed. “There are amazing shapes and they are beautifully crafted.”

Design and fabrication take on new meaning as Andrews employs innovative dimension and scale for powerful and visually engaging sculptures. He carefully selects each piece, regarding its shape and character before incorporating it into a sculpture.

According to Ruth Crnkovich, President of CRN Fine Art Services, the result is a unique work of art with “wall power.”

“It is something that will grab your attention when you first walk into a room,” said Crnkovich. “A good piece of artwork will continue to pull you in. As you get closer you become more and more intrigued.”

That is what Andrews‘ “New Old Stock” does. As an observer is drawn further into the piece, the sculpture continues to reveal seemingly hidden and intricate details.

A preview of the “New Old Stock” sculptures can be viewed online at http://clarksvillefoundry.com/andrews.

The “New Old Stock: Carvings, Castings and Constructions” exhibit will be open to the public from May 17th – August 31st, 2013, at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center at 200 South Second Street, Clarksville, Tennessee 37040.

About Mike Andrews

Sculptor Mike Andrews

Mike Andrews is both artist and educator. He has been a public school art teacher with the Clarksville Montgomery County School System for more than 20 years.

Andrews‘ work is best described as: Monumental Outdoor Artworks; Industrial Assemblages; and Carvings and Castings. Fine Art galleries throughout Tennessee and Kentucky have exhibited his works and some have been publicly commissioned.

His recent public commissions include the “Water Wall” at Spaces Spa at Belle Meade in Nashville, and the “Vertical Fold” at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center and “Celtic Cross” at Trinity Episcopal Church in Clarksville. Following the exhibit, Andrews‘ sculpture “Tom‘s Piece” will be hung at the newly remodeled Vanderbilt University Alumni Hall in honor of his friend Tom Brumbaugh.

About the Customs House Museum

Located in the heart of historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is the State’s second largest general museum. With over 35,000 square feet of the region’s best hands-on activities and special events…people of all ages agree – the Customs House Museum is well worth the stop!

The Explorer’s Gallery is packed with fun, learning and fantasy in Aunt Alice’s Attic, McGregor’s Market and kitchen, and of course – the Bubble Cave! Finally, get “all aboard” to see our fantastic model trains. Our volunteer engineers “ride the rails” every Sunday afternoon from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

Regular museum hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday through Saturday, and 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Sundays. Adult admission is $7.00, Sr. Citizens and College ID $5.00, Ages 6 to 18 $3.00, and under six years and Museum members are free.

The Customs House Museum is located at 200 South Second Street. For more information, call 931.648.5780 or visit their website at www.customshousemuseum.org

Market Commentary by Scott J. Brown, Ph.D., Chief Economist

The economic data reports were expected to be a series of tough hurdles for the stock market, but they ended up more like minor speed bumps. Share prices continued to rally broadly. The bond market was volatile, as investors debated when the Fed may begin to taper its asset purchases.

Retail sales results for April were better than anticipated – not strong, but not as bad as feared. Industrial production was weaker than expected. Residential construction figures were mixed, reflecting a high degree of volatility in the multi-family sector and continued strength in single-family homebuilding.

The Congressional Budget Office lowered its estimate of the FY13 budget deficit by about $200 billion (relative to its previous forecast made three months ago) – about half of that improvement was due to payments made from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (which are not expected to continue), but the longer-term budget outlook also improved.

Next week, the economic calendar thins out somewhat. The reports on new home sales and durable goods orders tend to be volatile (choppy and subject to large revisions), and could surprise. However, the focus is expected to be on Bernanke’s JEC testimony (the topic is “the economic outlook”). The Fed Chairman will present a general assessment of the economy and may provide some clues on what would trigger a slowing in the rate of asset purchases.

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Consumer Money Rates

Currencies

Commodities

Bond Rates

Treasury Yield Curve – 05/17/2013

S&P Sector Performance (YTD) – 05/17/2013

Economic Calendar

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The event will be June 6th and 7th at the APSU Morgan University Center.

Frye Gaillard to Keynote Ninth Annual Clarksville Writers Conference

Gaillard has written extensively on Southern race relations, politics and culture as the author or editor of more than 20 books, including “Cradle of Freedom: Alabama and the Movement that Changed America.” He will speak during the Thursday evening banquet at Freedom Point at Liberty Park, overlooking the Cumberland River and historic downtown Clarksville.

The conference will also feature several distinguished southern writers, such as best-selling author and Nashville resident Adam Ross and three members of the “Grit Lit” southern literary movement – Tom Franklin, Dale Ray Phillips and George Singleton.

Authors scheduled to speak this year include

Janine Boldrin, freelance journalist for Military Spouse magazine and author of e-book “The Thinking Spouse’s Guide to Military Life.”

Beth Ann Fennelly, award-winning poet of the collections “Unmentionables,” “Open House” and “Tender Hooks” and co-author of forthcoming novel “The Tilted World.”

Tom Franklin, New York Times best-selling author of “Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter,” co-editor of anthology “Grit Lit: A Rough South Reader,” and co-author of forthcoming novel “The Tilted World.”

Rheta Grimsley Johnson, journalist, syndicated columnist and author of the memoirs “Hank Hung the Moon” and “Enchanted Evening Barbie and the Second Coming.”

Dale Ray Phillips, short story writer and author of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated collection “My People’s Waltz.”

Adam Ross, author of 2010 New York Times Notable Book “Mr. Peanut” and the short story collection “Ladies and Gentlemen.”

Chuck Sambuchino, editor of “Writer’s Digest’s Guide to Literary Agents” and author of “Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript” and “Create Your Writer Platform.”

Ann Shayne, former editor of book review BookPage and author of novel “Bowling Avenue” and “Mason-Dixon Kitting: The Curious Knitter’s Guide.”

George Singleton, author of often humorous short story collections and novels, including “Stray Decorum,” “Work Shirts for Madmen” and “Pep Talks, Warnings, And Screeds: Indispensable Wisdom And Cautionary Advice For Writers.”

In addition to the scheduled presentations and workshops, free manuscript consultations with two literary agents will be available to conference participants.

A complete package, including all conference activities, is offered, as well as “a la carte” options. Discounted rates are available for early registration, which is postmarked on or before May 23rd. Late registration is postmarked between May 24th and May 30th.

Visit the conference website at www.artsandheritage.us/writers for author bios, the conference schedule, registration information and more.

Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.

The Friends of Fort Defiance will be selling hot dogs and baked goods for donations to support Fort Defiance. Parking will be available at the Fort as well as at Greenhill Missionary Baptist Church, located at 311 Walker Street. Please be sure to use these parking areas to allow easy access for the residents of Walker Street.

For more information on March to the Past, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.645.7476.

Toni Aleo is a publishing dream. Toni started out as a self-published author of three hockey romances; “Trying To Score”, “Taking Shots”, and “Empty Net”, centered around the fictional Nashville Assassins hockey team.

Toni Aleo

Toni was quickly signed to Random House’s first digital-first romance imprint, Loveswept, and her first original Loveswept ebook novella, “Falling For The Backup”, will be published on June 24th. “Blue Lines”, her first original Loveswept novel and the fourth in the Assassins series, will be published on August 8th.

Toni is a local successful author whose books demonstrate her love of Nashville and hockey culture. Make sure to stop by and see her at Hastings Saturday.

Hastings is located at 1600 Fort Campbell Boulevard, Clarksville, TN.

For more on Toni Aleo, visit her website at www.tonialeo.com

For more information on Random House’s Loveswept, see www.readloveswept.com

Opening Day of the Market will also feature musical performances by Eric Compton & the APSU’s Community School of the Arts, cooking demonstration by Kristina Waters, Arts and Crafts for Kids by Cynthia Bellar and Chalk, Paper, Scissors, Market bags to the first 500 in attendance and prizes!

The online contest is a nationwide challenge to see which of America’s farmers markets could rally the most support from their communities — and support is what we received! We’re looking forward to receiving even more support for this year’s contest.

Want to stay informed on what’s “fresh” each Saturday at the Clarksville Downtown Market? Like the Market on Facebook by searching Clarksville Downtown Market and stay “in the know.” You can also visit our website at www.clarksvilledowntownmarket.com.

For more details on the Clarksville Downtown Market, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.645.7476 or visit www.clarksvilledowntownmarket.com .

Prior to their recent green ribbon cutting, Red Knight Team Member Ashleigh Sympson explained that owner David Berggren saw the benefits in constructing an energy efficient building and said the building was made to be efficient.

Red Knight Distribution Green Certification Ribbon Cutting

Owner David Berggren added, “The money we get from the cardboard makes our dumpster bill a wash and we actually end up with more. Lights are all energy efficient with motion sensors. One of the things you don’t see is pollution and waste in the warehouse section because of the electric equipment and because it is streamlined.”

After cutting the ribbon, Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers asked them to share some of the other things they did to earn the certification.

Berggren explained, “We are using an electronic dispatch tracking system and last month we saved $500.00 in gas. We hope to save thousands on gas throughout the year. The computer now determines the route and the furniture is packed accordingly. Customers will eventually be able to track where their furniture is in route. Cutting down routing times saves gas, time, money and wear and tear on the vehicles.”

Sympson shared one recent example of a 90 minute saving in one day.

“We also have a standing relationship with another store that takes the old furniture from our customers, restores it and sells it which is another way to keep it out of the landfill,” said Sympson.

Bowers responded, “We’re so happy you took part in this CMC Green Certification Program. I’d also like to know if your employees are taking these efforts home.”

Several of the employees mentioned that they do recycle at home. Berggren said, “My wife won’t allow me to throw anything away. In fact, she puts it in the back of my pick-up truck”

Red Knight Distribution Center oversees the overall operations, distribution, delivery and repair of furniture for the area Furniture Connection and Furniture 123 stores.

You can find more information about their products by visiting www.furnitureconnectionclarksville.com or www.furnish123clarksville.com .

If your business has an interest in learning more about the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program email Michelle Newell at or call 931.245.1867.

Some of them walked away with top finisher awards, but all of them played a part in raising $3,375 to the American Cancer Society.

Henderson Hill III (center), director of the Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center at APSU, and Lauren Wilkinson (right), assistant director of the APSU University Recreation, present a check to Jerri Rule, community representative with the American Cancer Society. The proceeds are from the annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K held April 13th on the main APSU campus. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU photographer)

This was the third year for the Breast Cancer Awareness 5K. Lauren Wilkinson, an assistant director in University Recreation whose office helped to organize the 5K run, said this year’s event was the first competitive race.

“In the past couple years, the 5K was held as a fun run, but I think having it this year as a 5K race really helped,” she said.

In addition to University Recreation, two other APSU offices – the Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center and the Office of Alumni Relations – also assisted with planning the event.

For more information, contact Wilkinson at 931.221.6974 or .

Clarksville, TN – Just as the effects of a challenging economy are felt by families in every community, cancer, too, has a far-reaching impact.

No matter how the stock market is performing or what the current unemployment rate may be, there are still many people battling a cancer diagnosis and many others who are lending support alongside loved ones every day.

Public Invite displayed at the intersection of Old Farmers Old and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway

The world’s largest grassroots fundraising movement, Relay For Life, mobilizes communities throughout the country to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and provide participants with an opportunity to fight back against all forms of the disease. Relay brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, faith-based groups . . . people from all walks of life – all aimed at furthering the American Cancer Society’s vision of creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays.

The Montgomery County Relay For Life event will be held in Clarksville beginning at 6:00pm on May 17th at the Hilldale Baptist Church Family Life Center Athletic Field, 250 Old Farmers Road, starting at 5:00pm with onsite registration of Survivors and the ceremonial opening lap.

This family-friendly event has something to offer for participants of all ages and this year’s celebration promises to be the best yet. From the Womanless Beauty Pageant, Box Car Contest, the Crazy Hat Hour, Pajama Party and Togo Party are among a few activities to keep participants alert as we celebrate until sunrise on Saturday.

Following the official opening, other activities included in the staged events will continue as follows:

• 5:00pm – Luminaria Sales and Survivor Registration
• 6:00pm – Opening Ceremony
• 6:30pm – West Creek High School Step Team Demonstration
• 7:00pm – Survivors Walk (followed by caregivers lap and team lap)
• 7:30pm – Womanless Beauty Pageant
• 8:00pm – Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band)
• 8:45pm – Crowning of the Beauties (Womanless Beauty Pageant)
• 9:00pm – Luminary Ceremony
• 10:00pm – Tina Brown Band
• 10:45pm – Best Dressed Bride Contest
• 10:00pm – Syd Hedrick and the Blues News Band
• 12:00am – Fight Back Ceremony
• 1:00am – Common Taters (Bluegrass Band)
• 2:00am – Karaoke
• 5:00am – Closing ceremony

The Relay For Life Celebration is free and open to the public. So, here are a few items that community members should bring to make it enjoyable: folding chairs, proper clothing (jackets or sweaters), comfortable shoes, theme-appropriate attire (for the team themed activities), camera, tissue (handi-wipes) and sanitizer, lots of smiles and a fun-filled attitude.

The Relay For Life event is a family-friendly event, no alcoholic beverages allowed and is smoke-free to accommodate those present with various health conditions. No pets allowed accept service animals.

For more information about this year’s Relay events, to view participating teams and individuals or make a donation you can connect online at www.relayforlife.org .

So join us in the “Race for a Cure” in our continued effort to “Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.” Join Team Clarksville. Be a part and make a difference.

Under the direction of Tom Thayer, executive director, and John McDonald, artistic director, the theatre will launch the new season on September 13th with the Tony Award-winning musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” — Monty Python’s Spamalot.

In the winter, the 12th annual Vagina Monologues will play upstairs in the theatre’s theotherspace, while The Tales of Hans Christian Andersen will bring such classic children’s stories as “The Princess and The Pea” and “The Ugly Duckling” to the mainstage. Ol’ Blue Eyes will return in February with a revival of My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra. The Roxy’s annual Shakespeare offering will be the Bard’s mistaken-identity comedy Much Ado About Nothing.

The French Revolution will come to the Roxy next spring when Boublil and Schönberg’s acclaimed musical Les Misérables takes the stage, while school-aged audiences will learn about the life of slave turned abolitionist and women’s rights advocate, Sojourner Truth, in A Woman Called Truth.

The Roxy Regional School of the Arts will swing through the end of May in Disney’s Tarzan, while June will yield the hilarious sci-fi musical Little Shop of Horrors. Capping off the season will be the perennial favorite Grease.

For ticket information, contact the theatre at 931.645.7699 or visit the website at www.roxyregionaltheatre.org.