This Week at APSU: Austin Peay State University to offer special lecture about coronavirus
March 2, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) will host a special lecture at 5:30pm Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 so area residents can learn more about the coronavirus outbreak, about similar viruses and about how outbreaks such as this one take root and spread.
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Austin Peay State University welcomes Erica Weiss, showrunner for CBS’s The Red Line, in March
February 16, 2020
Clarksville, TN – From March 2nd-5th, 2020, the Austin Peay State University Department of Theatre and Dance and the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA) will welcome Jeff Awards-nominated theatre director, independent filmmaker and television writer/producer Erica Weiss to campus for a series of workshops and public events.
Erica Weiss, 2020 Acuff Chair
Clarksville dedicates Frank Sutton statue
May 3, 2017
Actor, soldier, humanitarian honored in hometown
Clarksville, TN – On Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017, a statue of actor Frank “Sgt. Carter” Sutton, who was born and raised in Clarksville, was dedicated on Franklin Street in Downtown Clarksville.
A crowd of more than 150 people — including a large group of third-grade students from Clarksville Academy and a busload of Coldwell Banker Realtors — gathered to watch Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, statue project leader Mark Holleman, and sculptor Scott Wise pull the shroud from the bronze image.
The completed statue of Frank Sutton was unveiled at 1:30pm Wednesday near the Roxy Theatre on Franklin Street by Mark Holleman, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and sculptor Scott Wise.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to take place October 1st, 2015
September 30, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Produced by the Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in downtown Clarksville
Acclaimed Photographer Raeanne Rubenstein Brings New Subject to the Customs House Museum
September 8, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Photographer Raeanne Rubenstein, known for her iconic images of Andy Warhol, is debuting a new series of work at the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center this month. “Sky Portraits” opens on September 9th in the museum’s Orgain Gallery.
Clouds photo by Raeanne Rubenstein
Grammy winner Rhonda Larson to visit APSU as final Acuff Chair of Excellence of 2014-15
April 21, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The final Roy Acuff Chair of Excellence recipient of 2014-15, Grammy Award winning flutist Rhonda Larson, will bring her talents to campus for a series of lectures and master classes at Austin Peay State University the week of April 21st-28th.
During her residency, Larson will share her experiences as a performing artist, as well as offering insight and lessons to APSU and area students. Her visit to campus will conclude on Tuesday, April 28th, with a concert with the APSU Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Gregory Wolynec. The event will take place at 7:30pm at the Mabry Concert Hall, on the campus of APSU.
Grammy winner Rhonda Larson
Celebrity Photographer Raeanne Rubenstein Talks Warhol at the Customs House Museum
April 3, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House is exhibiting a suite of Andy Warhol portraits by renowned photographer Raeanne Rubenstein. Rubenstein’s exhibit, The Fascinating Mr. Warhol, is on display through May 4th.
The artist will be speaking about her experiences and her friendship with Mr. Warhol in a gallery talk on Tuesday, April 8th. The event, which begins at 7:00pm, is free to the public.
Photo by Raeanne Rubenstein.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum to host Andy Warhol Polaroid exhibit beginning March 6th
February 19, 2014
Clarksville, TN – A rare exhibition of Andy Warhol’s photographic portraits will be held at the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center. Sessions with Andy: Warhol Photography from the University of South Carolina Upstate opens in the Kimbrough Gallery on March 6th.
Andy Warhol is best known for his Pop Art paintings of Campbell’s Soup cans and Marilyn Monroe.
Andy Warhol photo of Lauren Hutton.
Learn about Tennessee Authors in Sue Freeman Culverhouse’s “Tennessee Literary Luminaries”
January 13, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Sue Freeman Culverhouse, long a staff-writer for ClarksvilleOnline.com, features eleven Tennessee authors in her new book. Tennessee Literary Luminaries: From Cormac McCarthy to Robert Penn Warren (The History Press, Charleston, SC, 2013). Her author website, www.sueculverhouse.com, links her readers to information about the book and her upcoming blog.
“I’m tired of people outside Tennessee believing that we’re all wearing overalls without a shirt, chewing tobacco, going barefoot, toting six-shooters, and living off road kill,” Culverhouse admits. “I want our youngsters to be proud of the literary heritage these and other Tennessee writers have contributed to the world of literature. All of the authors in my book have interesting lives in addition to having written not-to-be missed books.”
Tennessee Literary Luminaries by Sue Freeman Culverhouse
2nd Annual Coaches’ Banquet to feature SEC Basketball Legend Barry Booker
February 9, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the keynote speaker for the 2nd annual Coaches’ Banquet to be held Thursday, March 15th at the William O. Beach Civic Hall at 6:30pm.
This year’s banquet, which will honor all coaches in the Clarksville-Montgomery County area, will feature former Vanderbilt standout and current record-holder, Barry Booker. [Read more]
