Austin Peay State University Dance faculty member Marcus Hayes concludes a year-long collaboration with the Frist Center for the Arts in Nashville
April 3, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Marcus Hayes, Austin Peay State University associate professor of dance, has been engaged in a year-long collaboration with the visual artist Nick Cave and the exhibition of his work at the Frist Center of the Visual Arts in Nashville.
Cave is a Chicago-based artist who produces work in a wide range of media, including sculpture, installation, video and performance.
Austin Peay State University associate professor of dance Marcus Hayes.
APSU Associate Professor of music Dr. Emily Hanna Crane performs on major motion pictures, television shows, video game over summer
November 18, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Whether it was on the big or small screen, there’s a good chance you heard how Austin Peay State University Associate Professor of music, violin and viola Dr. Emily Hanna Crane spent her summer vacation.
That’s because the Department of Music’s coordinator of orchestral strings participated in a series of recording sessions at Nashville Music Scoring in Nashville, performing on scores for numerous major motion pictures, television shows and video games.
APSU Associate Professor of music Dr. Emily Hanna Crane
Welcome Home Veterans Parade Planned for September 16th
August 25, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s third annual Welcome Home Veterans parade is scheduled for Saturday, September 16th, 2017 at 10:00am in historic downtown.
“Originally created to honor Vietnam Veterans, the parade now a tribute by Vietnam Veterans to all American Heroes. This is a day for families, friends and all citizens to salute the service and sacrifices made by America’s Military,” said Visit Clarksville Board Chairman Jerry Allbert.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade
Customs House Museum receives National Endowment for the Arts Grant to support Art by African Americans
May 8, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support a project entitled “Celebrating the Legacy and Future of African American Arts.”
Central to the project is the opportunity for the Clarksville community to visit one of the most comprehensive exhibitions ever organized featuring works on paper by African American artists over the last three centuries.
APSU professor Christopher Bailey joins vocal group Tenore on North American tour
March 21, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University associate professor of theatre and dance Christopher Bailey had the opportunity to tour North America as a member of the award-winning vocal group Tenore, this past January.
Bailey joined as a reserve member of the four-man group for the January leg of its “The Impossible Dream” tour, performing in seven western states, as well as Canada. Bailey was featured on dates at, among others, venues in Los Angeles, New Orleans and Edmonton, Alberta.
APSU’s Christopher Bailey
Austin Peay State University Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Buried Child” on February 8th-12th
February 4, 2017
“Buried Child” to be performed by APSU Department of Theatre and Dance
Clarksville, TN – Sam Shepard’s Pulitzer Prize winning play, “Buried Child” opens Wednesday, February 8th at Austin Peay State University. In this performance, APSU’s Department of Theatre and Dance will explore what it looks like when the American Dream fails.
The curtain rises at 7:30pm for performances on February 8th-11th, with an additional showing February 12th at 2:00pm. All performances take place in the Trahern Theatre, with admission ranging from $10.00 for general public to $5.00 for students, seniors and military.
APSU Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Buried Child” on February 8th-12th
Nashville band Hotstop to perform at Clarksville’s Wicked Good Sandwiches
November 9, 2016
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, November 18th, 2016, the Nashville-based high energy rock band Hotstop will be performing at Wicked Good Sandwiches in Clarksville, TN. The Hollywood Kills and Vedra will also perform.
Formed in January 2013, Hotstop is Bryn William (vocals), Drü Marshall (drums), and the Wlodyka brothers (guitars), Waldemar and Derek Max.
Hotstop plays at Wicked Good Sandwiches Friday, November 18th.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for June 5th, 2016
June 5, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: Mayor’s Summer Night Lights programs, Swimming Pools, and Riverfest applications.
Clarksville Swimming Pools now open.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation hosts free summer fun this June and July
June 3, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Are you looking for something fun to do this summer? Trying to find ways to beat the summertime blues and boredom for youth and teens this year?
The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation will be offering free food and summer fun for youth in the Clarksville community with the Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program.
Austin Peay State University professor Uffelman contributes chapter to book on rural history of America
May 15, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The vast majority of the country is comprised of large, often underdeveloped, swatches of the Great Plains, Midwest and Appalachia, While the concrete towers dotting the skylines of New York City, Los Angeles and other major metropolitan areas are more frequently associated with the United States.
Rural areas, defined as areas home to 2,500 people or less, make up 72 percent of the United States’ land mass. Despite that overwhelming mass of land, according to the 2010 Census, rural areas contain just 19.3 percent of the country’s total population.
APSU’s Dr. Minoa Uffelman
