Austin Peay State University gives Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” a comic book makeover

Clarksville, TN – In the late 1940s, shortly after World War II, American comic books took on the daring subject of love. Jack Kirby, co-creator of Captain America, helped popularize these soap opera-like tales with his comic “Young Romance.”

The brightly colored covers—which would later inspire Roy Lichtenstein’s pop art creations—featured couples embracing or kissing, often with someone crying in the background.

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Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to hold sixth annual Science Fiction & Fantasy Expo November 4th

Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library will be hosting its sixth annual Science Fiction & Fantasy Expo on Saturday, November 4th, 2017 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

The Expo is a celebration of the science fiction and fantasy genres in literature, comics, film, television, and games.

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Austin Peay State University Department of Art and Design hosts 48th annual juried student exhibition

Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s Department of Art and Design is proud to host its annual juried student exhibition in the Trahern Gallery from March 28th through April 15th, 2016.

As the tradition of showcasing the artistic talents of the Austin Peay students enters its 48th year, this exhibition rounds out what has been an exciting 2015-2016 gallery season.

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Governor’s Square Mall to Host Comic, Sci-Fi Show and Star Wars Charity Meet and Greet This Weekend

Special Guests include Melissa Cowan from The Walking Dead and Comic Artist Drew Geraci

Clarksville, TN – This weekend, Governor’s Square Mall will be hosting its first ever Comic and Sci-Fi Show presented by Comic City Conventions.

The show will start Friday, July 19th at 10:00am going through Sunday and will take place near the Food Court across from Harris Jewelry. This event is free to the public and features comic, toy and anime vendors.

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