Leah Foote Shows ‘Snippets of Beauty’ at Planters Bank May 2nd
Clarksville, TN – The Planters Bank-Hilldale Gallery space will feature “Snippets of Beauty,” a watercolor exhibit by Clarksville artist Leah Foote. The exhibit will be on display Thursday, May 2nd-Wednesday, June 5th at 1971 Madison Street during regular bank hours.
Since retiring from a career in the local school system in 2007, Foote has devoted time to art. She has always been drawn to the light and translucence in watercolor, so it was natural for this medium to be her preference.
Leah Foote watercolor artwork.
First Thursday Art Walk to be held on May 2nd
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
For the month of May, the Art Walk will be held on Thursday, May 2nd from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the shops and galleries on Public Square, Franklin Street, and Strawberry Alley. The participating businesses are listed below as well as a description of the work they will be exhibiting and services they will be offering during the event. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University’s Barry Jones shares community’s hopes and dreams with new art project
Clarksville, TN – Barry Jones, Austin Peay State University associate professor of art, sat at his desk in a small basement studio off First Street in downtown Clarksville. The room was dark because of the rain outside.
It tapped softly against the windows while Jones rubbed his hand through his beard. He seemed as if he could use a cup of coffee or something with a bit of caffeine. His eyes, usually gleaming with a quiet happiness, were red from staring at a computer screen on this dreary Thursday afternoon.
Barry Jones, APSU associate professor of art, works on his new “Common Hope” project. (Photo by Beth Liggett/APSU)
Frye Gaillard to Keynote Ninth Annual Clarksville Writers Conference, June 6th and 7th, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Arts and Heritage Development Council, in partnership with Austin Peay State University and the Tennessee Arts Commission, is pleased to announce the Ninth Annual Clarksville Writers Conference, being held June 6th and 7th, 2013, on the campus of Austin Peay State University.
We are very honored to have as this year’s keynote speaker Frye Gaillard, who has written extensively on Southern race relations, politics and culture as the author or editor of over twenty books, including Cradle of Freedom: Alabama and the Movement That Changed America and The Books That Mattered: A Reader’s Memoir.
Frye Gaillard to Keynote Ninth Annual Clarksville Writers Conference
APSU to announce, celebrate transforming gift
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will announce and celebrate a transforming gift that will impact generations of students and teachers, both present and future.
The announcement and celebration will take place at 4:00pm, Tuesday, April 30th in the Morgan University Center, Ballroom B and C and include a video presentation and comments from keynote speakers. [Read more]
Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of April 28th, 2013
Market Commentary by Scott J. Brown, Ph.D., Chief Economist
The economic data were generally on the weak side of expectations. The advance estimate of 1Q13 GDP growth came in weaker than anticipated (at a 2.5% annual rate, vs. expectations of +3.0% or +3.1%). Consumer spending was stronger than anticipated at the start of the quarter, while business fixed investment rose more slowly than expected. Inventories rose at a faster pace, adding a full percentage point to overall growth. Government (mostly defense) remained a drag on overall growth. The PCE Price Index continued to trend far below the Fed’s 2% target (suggesting little need for the Fed to taper its rate of asset purchases).
Earnings reports were mixed, but generally with some caution in the forward outlooks. Relatively slow global growth isn’t going to help and fiscal policy has dampened the outlook domestically. [Read more]
APSU establishes new Center for Entrepreneurship
Clarksville, TN – With initial funding from two businesses in Tennessee, the Austin Peay State University College of Business will establish the Center for Entrepreneurship to challenge students beyond the classroom and bridge community business with future business leaders from all areas of interest.
A formal gift announcement to jumpstart the venture is planned for 11:00am, Friday, May 3rd in the Gentry Auditorium, located in the Kimbrough Building on the main campus. The public is invited to attend. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for April 28th, 2013
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:
- 35th Annual Queen City Road Race this Saturday
- Front Entrance Renovations
- Summer Pool Passes
- Liberty Park Restroom Repair
- 50 Plus Olympics Early Bird Deadline Approaches
- Hershey Track & Field
APSU psychology professor Stephen Truhon tapped for Office of Naval Research summer fellow
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Stephen Truhon, associate professor of psychology, has been appointed a fellow in the 2013 Office of Naval Research Summer Faculty Research Program.
The program is a continuous 10-week on-site program with the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute at Patrick Air Force Base, FL. His work will end June 24th. [Read more]
APSU choral groups to perform works “From Vivaldi to the Pentatonix” May 1st
Clarksville, TN – When the Canadian singer Leonard Cohen first released his hauntingly beautiful song “Hallelujah” back in 1984, it received little fanfare. But over the years, musicians such as Bob Dylan and Jeff Buckley recorded covers of the work, causing its popularity to skyrocket.
Versions of the song have since appeared on TV shows such as “One Tree Hill” and “The Voice,” and movies like 2001’s “Shrek.” [Read more]
