Custom House Museum October 2012 Exhibits and Activities
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.
In the month of October, the Museum will feature Impressions of Reality: The Art of Camille Engel, George McGlothin as Clay Faulkner, Sunday Family Fun: Meet the Mannequins, Art & Lunch: Whistler and so much more.
The Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of September 30th, 2012
Market Commentary by Scott J. Brown, Ph.D., Chief Economist
The economic data were mixed, but mostly disappointing. Consumer confidence improved in September and the Case-Shiller Home Price Index continued to rise. Real GDP rose at a 1.3% annual rate in the 3rd estimate for 2Q12 (vs. +1.7% in the 2nd estimate). Personal income rose 0.1% in August (+3.5% y/y). Spending rose 0.5%, but gasoline accounted for about 80% of that. The PCE Price Index rose 0.4% (+1.5% y/y), up 0.1% ex-food & energy (+1.6% y/y) – trending below the Fed’s 2% target. Durable goods orders plunged 13.2%, partly reflecting a drop in civilian aircraft orders (which went negative due to order cancelations). [Read more]
Austin Peay State University exploring cutting-edge friction stir welding process
Clarksville, TN – In 1991, The Welding Institute in England discovered a strange new method for joining two metals together without melting the two pieces in a traditional fusion welding process.
The process, known as friction stir welding, softened and deformed the metals and then forged them together as one using a rotating tool. The welding process used heat and force to join the metals, similar in nature to the way blacksmiths forged swords and armor in the Middle Ages.
Dr. William “Russ” Longhurst demonstrates friction stir welding on a milling machine in the APSU Hemlock Semiconductor Building. (Photo by Beth Liggett/APSU staff)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for September 30th, 2012
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:
- Indoor Aquatic Center to open for the season
- Bark in the Park
- Youth Basketball League Registration & Coaches training
- Fright on Franklin
Eight APSU ROTC cadets named Distinguished Military Graduate
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University had eight ROTC cadets designated Distinguished Military Graduates, representing the top 20 percent in the nation among 5,592 cadets.
One of APSU’s eight cadets, Sean Hunt – who received the prestigious Legion of Valor Bronze Cross Award last month – is ranked No. 11 in the nation.
Cadets Juan Vega (from left), Theodore Sierminski, Sean Hunt (who received the Legion of Valor Award last month), Eryn Chauncey, David Bullard, Charlie Batchelor, Nathan Brewer and Jermaine Adams were noted as Distinguished Military Graduates on the order of merit list (OML) by the 2013 Army Cadet Command Accessions Board. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU photographer)
APSU announces 2 college preview days, known as AP Day
Clarksville, TN – High school students interested in knowing more about attending Austin Peay State University are encouraged to visit campus during AP Day, October 6th or November 3rd, both of which are Saturdays.
University faculty, staff and students will provide the same informational sessions and activities on both days, scheduled from 12:30pm-5:00pm. [Read more]
6th Annual Wags to Witches Fur Ball Bash Tickets on Sale
Clarksville, TN – The Humane Society of Clarksville Montgomery County is hosting the 6th Annual Wags to Witches Fur Ball Bash Saturday, October 20th, 2012 at the Riverview Inn from 7:00pm to midnight.
Tickets are now on sale at any Cumberland Band & Trust branch through October 18th. Tickets are $50.00 each. [Read more]
APSU music professor Gail Robinson-Oturu to perform in Hopkinsville on Saturday
Clarksville, TN – Acclaimed soprano and Austin Peay State University professor of music Gail Robinson-Oturu will join composer and pianist Roland Carter at 7:30pm on September 29th for a special concert, “Music of the Heart,” at the Alhambra Theatre in Hopkinsville, KY.
The event, sponsored by the Pennyroyal Arts Council, will kick off that community’s Alhambra Concert Series. [Read more]
Etcetera art exhibit comes to APSU on October 8th
Clarksville, TN – Artist Jennifer Oliphant wants to create a new appreciation for the beauty of everyday objects. That’s what she has in mind when she sets out to capture images with her camera.
“My inspiration for these projects comes from finding gratitude everyday,” she said. “In finding things to be grateful for, I also began to notice extreme beauty in objects that mostly go unnoticed. Details, not the whole, are what are important to me at this time in my life.” [Read more]
“Bowl-a-Thon” for Empty Bowls to be hosted by Hands on Clarksville, Professor Ken Shipley and APSU Ceramics Department October 6th, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Hands on Clarksville invites the community to the second annual Empty Bowls “bowl-a-thon” hosted by Ken Shipley, Associate Professor Peay State University on Saturday, October 6th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm in the Trahern building located on campus.
The purpose of the “Bowl-a-Thon” is to produce a bowls for the “Empty Bowls” project. “Empty Bowls” is an annual joint fundraiser to raise money for Loaves and Fishes and Urban Ministries Grace Assistance Food Pantry and to raise awareness about hunger issues in our community. [Read more]
