Quantum Confusion at the Customs House Museum during Women’s History Month
Clarksville, TN – Charcoal people drawn on wood have taken over the Orgain Gallery of the Customs House Museum through May 20th. An exhibit by Knoxville based artist Denise Stewart Sanabria, Quantum Confusion explores a theory of parallel worlds.
The installation size is approximately 8’W x 16’L x 8’H, and contains eleven full scale charcoal portraits on cut-out plywood, mounted on black floor stands. Two sheets of Plexiglas are sandwiched between emerging and disappearing people. [Read more]
Kendall Anne Thompson – A Year at the Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – Kendall Anne Thompson first graced the stage of the Roxy Regional Theatre on September 17th ,2010 as the green girl in “SHOUT! The Mod Musical”. Her natural charisma, charm and talent made her an instant favorite of Roxy patrons.
“Kendall Anne Thompson will forever be known to Roxy fans as ‘The Green Girl,’ a moniker she justifiably won while performing her star turn last season in ‘Shout: The Mod Musical’” stated John McDonald.
34th Annual Queen City Road Race registration underway
Clarksville, TN – It’s that time of year again to lace up those running shoes and begin preparing for the 34th Annual Queen City Road Race scheduled for Sunday, May 6th.
The Queen City Road Race event is a Clarksville tradition promoting fitness and fun for all ages. The 5K race route takes runners through the streets of Historic Downtown Clarksville, beginning and ending at Austin Peay State University’s Governors Stadium, while the One Mile Movement takes you on an exciting tour of a portion of the APSU campus.
2011 Queen City Road Race, Clarksville TN.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake Benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – Big Brothers Big Sisters is recruiting teams for their 30th annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake. The annual fundraiser has brought the Clarksville community together to raise funds for the non-profit’s mentoring programs for many years. This event is expected to raise $80,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville.
The Main Event will be going green on Saturday, March 17th, 2012 at The Pinnacle. The times are 9:00am to 3:00pm. Last year, the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System raised an impressive $18,400 with teams comprised of students, faculty and central office personnel. [Read more]
H&R Block ‘Going for Green’ with Free Second Look Events in Clarksville
Taxpayers may receive additional tax refunds from overlooked tax breaks
Clarksville, TN – H&R Block is ‘Going for Green’ this St. Patrick’s Day weekend with several area events including a Free Tax Advice Day and Go for Green free Second LookSM Review Rally. Residents are invited to attend these events to take advantage of free tax advice and free Second LookSM reviews by local tax professionals. [Read more]
Glenellen Elementary School Collects Pennies for Paws
Clarksville, TN – The fifth grade classes of Ms. Morris, Ms. Hoyt, Ms. Blick, Ms. Summers, Ms. Moseley and Ms. Hall at Glenellen Elementary School recently competed for a pizza party by collecting pennies (although no form of money was turned away!) for the Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County.
Ms. Hall’s class earned the pizza party raising nearly one-third of the total collected! But, the real winner was the Humane Society with an overall $331.22 raised.
Ms. Hall’s class raised the most money for the Humane Society and won the pizza party.
Austin Peay State University Symphony to perform Classical Masterworks during free March 18th Concert
Clarksville, TN – One afternoon in the late 1880s, according to a popular legend, the Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky met with the man he considered a “mediocre composer” – Johannes Brahms. The topic of their conversation quickly turned to music.
“I can only write something that is beautiful,” Tchaikovsky is rumored to have pompously said.
“I can only write something that is perfect,” Brahms replied. [Read more]
Stroller Time fitness program gives parents and caretakers the opportunity to burn calories while bonding this Spring at the Clarksville Greenway
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will kick off the six-week fitness program, Stroller Time, Tuesday, April 10th at the Clarksville Greenway located at 1101 Pollard Road. Stroller Time provides an opportunity for mothers and children to socialize as well as exercise as they stroll down the Clarksville Greenway.
Stroller Time will consist of an hour-long instructional fitness class led by instructor Mikki Washburn. [Read more]
Indoor Aquatic Center to hold National Certification Course for Water Fitness Instructors Course
Water Fitness Instructors Needed
Clarksville, TN – Water fitness is one of the fastest growing fitness activities throughout the country.
John R. Spannuth, President of the United States Water Fitness Association with Headquarters located in Boynton Beach, Florida, indicates that many water fitness programs in the country average more than one thousand different participants per year in their water exercise classes.
Because of this, water fitness instructors are hard to find. [Read more]
18th Annual Governors Bass Tournament set for May 12th
Clarksville, TN – The 18th Annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is just around the corner.
This year’s edition will be held Saturday, May 12th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing State Park near Paris, TN. Last season’s tourney was postponed one week from May 22nd, due to high waters and flooding that enveloped the area. Despite the delay, the tourney still drew 243 boats.
Boats heading out at the start of last years Governors Bass Tournament.
