APSU Provost Lecture Series to feature Poet, translator and CECA director Christopher Burawa October 24th
Clarksville, TN – The director of the Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts will present the next session of the Provost Lecture Series this week at APSU.
Christopher Burawa will present at 3:00pm, Thursday, October 24th, in the Morgan University Center, Room 303. He will discuss his in-depth research into how artists address the concept of democracy through their work. He hopes to expand the discussion of how the arts are interpreting democracy through various art forms and lenses to include practical discussions of the political landscape.
Christopher Burawa
Clarksville-Montgomery County Humane Society’s Wags to Witches raises almost $13,000
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, the Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County held their annual Wags to Witches Fur Ball Bash on Saturday, raising almost $13,000 that will go to help fund their operations over the coming year.
The Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County uses the funds to provide low-cost Spay/Neuter vouchers, Pet Fostering, along with counseling and education services. They are also working to establish the first low cost Spay-Neuter clinic in our community which will help pet owners be able to afford to do their part in controlling the stray dog and cat population in the county.
Attendees dance at the 2013 Wags to Witches Fur Ball Bash
Ante Up for the Red Cross Tickets Still Available
Roaring 20’s Themed “Night at the Cotton Club” Fundraiser
Clarksville, TN – Tickets are still available for the Two Rivers Chapter “Ante Up for the Red Cross” to be held on Saturday, November 9th from 6:00pm–10:00pm. The event will be hosted at Tanglewood House located at 1601 Madison Street.
Tickets are $75.00 each and include food, entertainment and a silent auction. To reserve your tickets, please call 931.645.6401 or register and purchase tickets online at www.redcross.org/anteup2013 .
2013 Ante Up for the Red Cross
Clarksville’s Roxy Regional Theatre brings back “The Rocky Horror Show”, October 25th thru November 2nd
Clarksville, TN – Dig out your fishnet stockings and sharpen your stilettos … that sweet transvestite and his motley crew are back by popular demand! Following last season’s wildly successful run, “The Rocky Horror Show” returns to the Roxy Regional Theatre, October 25th through November 2nd, for six performances only.
Richard O’Brien’s cult favorite tells the story of Brad Majors and his fiancée Janet Weiss, two clean-cut young people on the way to visit an old college professor.
“The Rocky Horror Show” takes the Roxy stage Friday, October 25th with (L to R) Michael Spaziani as Dr. Frank N. Furter, Evan Taylor Williams as Brad and Ashley Harris as Janet.
Austin Peay State University’s Eric Branscome offers music career advice in new book
Clarksville, TN – Several years ago, Dr. Eric Branscome, Austin Peay State University associate professor of music, kept running into students who were worried about their future. Specifically, they didn’t know what they’d do for a job once they graduated with a music degree.
“Students started coming to me more and more frequently and saying, ‘I don’t foresee myself as a music teacher, but I don’t think I’m strong enough to become a performer, so I’m at a loss,’” Branscome recalled. “That question revealed they’re completely unaware of what else is out there in terms of music careers. It’s not just limited to education and performance.”
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for October 20th, 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: Costume Contest Deadline, Outdoor Fitness Equipment at Liberty Park and Walk with Me Tennessee Program’s grand prize announced.
APSU offering 2014 study abroad trip to Galapagos Islands
Clarksville, TN – On an overcast afternoon in August, Dr. Osvaldo Di Paolo, Austin Peay State University associate professor of Spanish, stood on a beach in the Galapagos Islands and watched ocean waves crash against black, volcanic rocks. A few feet away, a marine iguana prepared to go for a swim.
The creature was a bit larger than the lizards Di Paolo might find at home in Clarksville, but it was nothing compared to the giant, 800-pound tortoises he saw earlier that day.
Osvaldo Di Paolo and Marissa Chandler examine a rather large tortoise while in the Galapagos Islands.
Wild Ones at Clarksville’s Customs House Museum
Clarksville, TN – Cindy Billingsley is one of those few artists that both sculpts and paints. A traditional fine artist of more than thirty years, she is able to merge her passion for wildlife conservation and art.
Her newest exhibit titled Wild Ones at the Customs House Museum creates another chance to bring awareness to the plight of wild animals.
Wild Ones at Clarksville’s Customs House Museum
2013 Inter-tribal Powwow Celebrated Native Cultures
The Native American Cultural Circle of Clarksville held their 16th annual Inter-Tribal Powwow at the powwow grounds located just across from the Port Royal State Park site last weekend.
Area Native Americans, community supporters, and dancers from across the nation gathered together to celebrate their heritage. The event is open to the community and several hundred people took part throughout the two-day event.
The 7th Annual Trail of Teals Memorial Walk
Austin Peay State University Symphony Orchestra hosts free concert of Classical Masterworks on October 20th
Clarksville, TN – At 4:00pm on October 20th, the Austin Peay State University Symphony Orchestra will perform a free concert at the Mabry Concert Hall, featuring some of classical music’s more popular and rousing works.
The concert will be the only performance this semester for the 60-member student orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Gregory Wolynec, APSU professor of music. [Read more]
