APSU Woodward Library Society to have fall program
Clarksville, TN – The Woodward Library Society at Austin Peay State University will hold its annual fall program next week, featuring a presentation by a history faculty member from Purdue University.
Dr. Susan Curtis, professor of history at Purdue, will present “The Politics of Memory: Archives, Historic Preservation and Lessons of the Past” at 7:00pm, Thursday, October 18th in the Morgan University Center Ballroom B and C. [Read more]
Famed Brentano String Quartet to perform at APSU on October 19th
Clarksville, TN – The Brentano String Quartet, one of the world’s pre-eminent chamber music ensembles, will visit Austin Peay State University at 7:30pm on October 19th for a special performance in the Music/Mass Communication Building Concert Hall.
The event is hosted by the Clarksville Community Concert Association, which works to bring world-class and engaging artists of the highest quality to the local community.
Brentano String Quartet
Halloween fun for the family at Kleeman Community Center’s Creepy Carnival October 26th
Clarksville, TN – The Kleeman Community Center will be scaring up some Halloween fun with their first-ever Creepy Carnival on Friday, October 26th.
The Creepy Carnival will be open from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at the Kleeman Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane. [Read more]
Clarksville Downtown Market’s last day of the Season is October 20th
Clarksville, TN – Since its opening, the Clarksville Downtown Market has been a success- so much so that we were voted the number one market in Tennessee through America’s Farmland Trust, three years in a row!
Don’t miss your chance to visit the Clarksville Downtown Market on its last day of the season, next Saturday, October 20th, 2012. The market will be open from 8:00am to 1:00pm, on Public Square.
Come out to see all the wonderful fall produce the market has to offer and do some early Christmas shopping! [Read more]
Chili Cookoff hosted by Manna Café Ministries Friday
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries will host its first annual Chili Cook-off on Friday, October 12th in Strawberry Alley in downtown Clarksville. Make plans to bring your family, taste a variety of chili offerings and vote for your favorite.
Tasting cups are $3.00 each for unlimited tasting. Event opens to the public at 5:00pm with tasting and live music, featuring Syd Hedrick (ZZ Top Tribute Band), Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band) and Chain Reaction (Journey Tribute Band. [Read more]
APSU to begin new concert series Friday at The Gilroy
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University National Alumni Association will begin a three-concert series leading up to Homecoming.
The City Lights Concert Series, sponsored by The Gilroy, Budweiser of Clarksville and APSU Alumni Relations, will begin Friday, October 12th. APSU alumni, friends and fans are invited.
All shows will start at 8:00pm at The Gilroy, located on the corner of University Avenue and Main Street, with doors opening at 6:00pm. [Read more]
Hastings Bookstore to hold Book Signing with author La Monte McNeese October 20th
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, October 20th La Monte McNeese, author of the new and acclaimed “25 Traits of Great Bible Teachers”, will be holding a book signing in Clarksville, TN from 1:00pm-3:00pm at Hastings Bookstore.
Dr. McNeese’s debut book brings to light the essential traits to being a great Bible teacher that will change lives and not simply teach lessons. [Read more]
Salvation Army Angel Tree Sign Up begins October 22nd
Clarksville, TN – The Salvation Army will be taking applications for its Christmas Assistance program at 210 Kraft Street, Clarksville, for residents of Montgomery County, Stewart County, and Houston County the weeks of October 22nd-26th and October 29th-November 2nd.
Applications will be taken from 9:00am until 4:00pm. All low-income families needing toys for their children (ages birth thru 12 years) and Seniors, age 60 and over, needing food assistance may apply. No applications will be taken after these dates. [Read more]
Customs House Museum “Let’s Find: Benches and Chairs” October 10th and 11th
Clarksville, TN – On October 10th and 11th, come out to the Customs House Museum for “Let’s Find: Benches and Chairs” from 10:30am-11:30am. Children 3 – 5 years old and their grown-ups are invited to explore the museum from a child’s perspective.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Austin Peay State University Provost Lecture Series to focus on service learning in college courses
Clarksville, TN – Incorporating service learning into the college curriculum is a growing instructional tool, one that will be explored further at the next Provost Lecture Series at Austin Peay State University.
Three women – Naomi Rendina, adjunct instructor of history at APSU, Alexandra Wills, assistant director of service and civic engagement at APSU, and Lisa Kurtz, representative with Americorps VISTA – will present “Beyond the Classroom: Enriching Community Partnerships to Promote Student Success” at 3:00pm, Thursday, October 11th in the Morgan University Center, Room 303. All sessions of the Provost Lecture Series are free and open to the public. [Read more]
