Discover Clarksville’s Food Scene with Hell’s Kitchen Champion Alex Belew
October 19, 2023
Clarksville, TN – Hell’s Kitchen Season 21 Winner Alex Belew recently worked with Visit Clarksville to help promote the city’s “surprising” culinary scene.
Featured in a series of videos for Visit Clarksville’s YouTube and Instagram channels, Belew is a Murfreesboro resident whose wife attended Austin Peay State University.
The Last Ride: Austin Peay State University’s final Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert to be held October 27th
October 16, 2023
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) iconic Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert has been selling out shows and shaping seasonal traditions for decades, and this year, the ensemble is bringing the community along for one last ride.
The 39th and final Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert will feature back-to-back performances on Friday, October 27th at 6:00pm and 8:00pm in the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall. Admission is $5.00 or two cans of food donated to Loaves and Fishes.
18th annual Clarksville Writers Conference to be held June 8th-9th
May 1, 2023
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Arts & Heritage Council is partnering with the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts and the Tennessee Arts Commission to once again bring acclaimed authors to town for the 18th Annual Clarksville Writers Conference.
The event will be held Thursday, June 8th, and Friday, June 9th, at the Art + Design Building on the campus of Austin Peay State University.
David George Haskell, writer, and biologist whose book The Forest Unseen: A Year’s Watch in Nature was a finalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in nonfiction, will deliver the keynote address at the conference’s banquet the evening of Thursday, June 8th, at F&M Bank’s The Franklin Room, overlooking the Cumberland River and featuring an incredible view of Historic Downtown Clarksville.
Next Science on Tap to focus on Flu Strains, Vaccines
October 26, 2022
Clarksville, TN – When Science on Tap returns to Strawberry Alley Ale Works on November 1st, an Austin Peay State University (APSU) professor will share the history, development, and future of the seasonal influenza vaccine.
“People always ask, ‘How do they know what influenza strains to put in the influenza vaccine?’ and, ‘Why do we have to get vaccinated every year?’” Dr. Heather L. Phillips said in a description of the presentation. “Those questions will be answered.”
‘Syndemic Sublime’ art exhibition comes to APSU
September 13, 2022
Clarksville, TN – Laura Splan – a transdisciplinary artist working at the intersections of science, technology, and culture – has brought another biomedical research-driven project to Austin Peay State University (APSU), this one focused on the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19.
Splan’s “Syndemic Sublime,” an ongoing series of data-driven computer-generated animations, is this month’s featured exhibition in <terminal>, a space in the Art + Design building at Austin Peay State University’s Clarksville campus that showcases new media art.
15th Annual Sigma Chi Easter Egg Hunt has held Saturday at Austin Peay State University
April 17, 2022
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, more than 150 kids came out for an Easter egg hunt on the lawn of the President’s mansion at Austin Peay State University.
“This is the 15th annual Sigma Chi Easter Egg Hunt, and it’s the first time it has been hosted by the president of the university,” Victor Felts said. “President Licari and Kirsten have been so gracious, and Kirsten has been very involved in the planning. She made 150 very creative Peeps treats, and dozens of cookies. She also handled all the decorations.”
APSU hosting Second Annual Native Plant Sale this month
April 17, 2022
Clarksville, TN – This April, anyone with a green thumb can take home a piece of the Austin Peay State University (APSU) campus during the APSU Grounds Department’s Second Annual Native Plant Sale.
Austin Peay State University’s Science on Tap explores the science in the movies with “Moneyball”
March 30, 2022
Clarksville, TN – When the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Science on Tap returns to Strawberry Alley Ale Works on April 5th, APSU professors will continue their examination of how Hollywood blockbuster movies portray science.
At last month’s Science on Tap, Dr. Catherine Haase, Dr. Kallina Dunkle and Phil Roberson explored the science depicted in 1993’s “Jurassic Park.” April’s lecture will focus on how the 2011 film “Moneyball” portrays sabermetrics – the analysis of baseball statistics.
APSU to hold Flute Day 2022 on March 27th
March 16, 2022
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Music will celebrate Flute Day 2022 with a day filled with masterclasses, discussions, and a concert featuring internationally praised flutist Dr. Alexa Still.
The day – on Sunday, March 27th – will include interactive workshops and masterclasses for high school and collegiate players and a question-and-answer discussion on careers in music before culminating with the concert.
GuitarFest returns to Austin Peay State University with trio of concerts at Mabry Concert Hall
March 8, 2022
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) will host its annual GuitarFest from March 14th-16th.
This year’s event will feature three concerts, each highlighting an esteemed guitarist showcasing a different style.