City of Clarksville kicks off the 2010 Christmas on the Cumberland celebration
The City of Clarksville last night kicked off the 12th Annual Christmas on the Cumberland, which continues until January 3rd. The annual free holiday display features over 1,000,000 individual Lights in a amazing Christmas display that spans the entire length of McGregor Park in Downtown Clarksville.
Entertainment was provided by the band Short Notice, a passionate group of musicians whose name is derived ability to work a set list as spontaneously, as they draw the attention of their audience in short order. The band invited children up to dance to their lively Christmas tunes.
Mayor Piper and his assistants moments after flipping the switch lighting the Christmas lights throughout McGregor Park
Christmas on the Cumberland
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Tennessee kicks off the 2010-2011 Christmas on the Cumberland Celebration at the McGregor Park River Walk on November 23rd 2010.
Banking is Elementary with US Bank’s School Program
Clarksville, TN – US Bank’s commitment to local schools as a Partner in Education has resulted in helping elementary students operate their own school banks.
Currently there are five active school banks at the following schools: Cumberland Heights, East Montgomery, Hazelwood, St Bethlehem, and Minglewood. Past partnerships included Sango, Burt and Moore as well.
US Bank, a Partner in Education, helps elementary students operate their own school banks.
Altrusa “Dancing with the Stars” announces contestants
Clarksville, TN – Altrusa International’s 3rd Annual “Dancing with the Stars” is proud to announce their 2011 celebrities. This year’s preformance will include Mayor-Elect Kim McMillan, Jackson Elementary teacher Sandra Ford, Legend Bank’s Britney Campbell, Jim Knoll, Public Information Officer of the Clarksville Police Department, Conrad Edington of Edington ETC and retired banker Ronnie Hunter.
The “dancers” have already started taking lessons with The Clarksville Dance club and will soon travel to Nashville to be paired with their professional dance partners to begin the rigorous choreography for the show scheduled for March 19th at Austin Peay State University Mass Communications.
Local competitors vying for Altrusa “Dancing with the Stars” of Clarksville are (L to R): Sandra Ford, Jim Knoll, Conrad Edington, Kim McMillan, Ronnie Hunter and Britney Campbell.
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report
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:
- Quick Silver Social Photos
- Community Centers closed for Thanksgiving
- Pool workers needed
- Christmas on the Cumberland
- Pool Passes
- Adult Basketball League
- Downtown for the Holidays
- Jingle Bell Jog 5K
- Free Pictures with Santa
- Indoor Soccer Program
Senior's dance at the Quicksilver Social at the Kleeman Community Center
APSU Autumn Salon Series to Feature Glee-Inspired Choral Concert
Clarksville, TN – At 7:00pm on November 22nd, a group of local high school students will sing and dance to contemporary songs and classic show tunes, just like the cast of a certain Fox television show.
The “Glee”-inspired choral concert, which is free and open to the public, will be performed at the Madison Street United Methodist Church by the Austin Peay State University Community School for the Arts Teen Choir. The event is part of the Autumn Salon Series, hosted by the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts.
The Cast of the hit Fox TV Show Glee. ©2008 Fox Broadcasting Co. (Joe Viles/FOX)
Daily Devotional from Brother Shepherd
Thanksgiving is just a few days away and I thought it would be good if we could read some verses that talk about giving thanks. The 136th Psalms is a giving thanks Psalms. It reads in the KJV, “
16 To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.
17 To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
18 And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
19 Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever: [Read more]
New Media Artist Kanarek to Talk at APSU on November 22nd
Clarksville, TN – The new media artist Yael Kanarek spent much of her childhood in Israel, where she witnessed first hand the challenges and conflicts that arise from a multicultural and multilingual society. In that ancient land, ambiguous and contradictory narratives violently divided and sometimes bond people together.
Her experiences in Israel went on to inform her works of art, which, according to her website, “nurse the philosophical boundaries of the political and spiritual; artistic and scientific, private and universal; horizontal and vertical.” She has exhibited her work internationally, including at the prestigious 2002 Whitney Biennial in New York City. [Read more]
Rediscover the true meaning of the season with A Christmas Carol at the Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – After the Thanksgiving rush is over, sit back and relax at the Roxy Regional Theatre with a rolicking holiday morsel that is sure to sweeten your taste buds and warm even the hardest of hearts. John McDonald, as Ebenezer Scrooge, meets the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future while rediscovering the true meaning of the holiday in the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol, opening Friday, November 26th.
Featuring such holiday standards as “God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen,” “The Wassail Song,” “Silent Night,” “What Child Is This” and more, the classic story is performed by Ryan Bowie, Travis Kendrick, Lisa MacAfee, Jackie Ostick, Collin Smith, Kendall Anne Thompson and Nate Washburn, along with a rotating cast of thirty-four local youth portraying the Cratchit children.
The Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen
Market Commentary by Scott J. Brown, Ph.D., Chief Economist
Scott J. Brown Ph.D., Chief Economist Raymond James Investment Services
The economic data were mixed, still consistent with a moderate recovery and low inflation. Retail sales rose more than expected in October, led by improvement in vehicle sales. Ex-autos, sales were moderate. Industrial production was flat, but held down by a drop in the output of utilities (a function of moderate temperatures). The Fed’s two major regional manufacturing surveys were mixed (NY down sharply, Philadelphia up sharply). Inflation figures were lower than expected. Ex-food and energy the CPI rose 0.6% in the 12 months ending in October – a record low (the series began in 1957). Alternative measures of core inflation appear to be trending gradually lower.
While the economic data were important, the markets remained focused on the possible consequences of the Fed asset purchase program and, perhaps more importantly, on developments overseas, including troubles with the Irish banks and China’s attempts to cool inflation. Criticism regarding the Fed did not die down, and became more political. [Read more]
