Famed musicologist Celenza to visit APSU November 12th-17th as Acuff Chair of Excellence
Clarksville, TN – In 1772, the Austrian composer Joseph Haydn decided to play a little trick on his benefactor, Prince Nikolaus Esterházy. Haydn and the court orchestra had spent months with the overbearing prince at his summer palace, and they were beginning to feel homesick for their families.
That summer, Haydn composed his Symphony No. 45 in F-Sharp minor, known as the “Farewell Symphony,” for the prince.
Anna Harwell Celenza
Art Exhibition at the APSU Trahern Gallery 108
Clarksville, TN – Victor Rodriguez, graduating senior in the APSU Department of Art, will be exhibiting chapter one of his graphic novel inspired by comic books from Pop Culture for his BFA Degree Thesis Show.
The exhibition will run from November 11th – November 14th in Trahern Gallery 108. There will be a closing reception on Thursday November 13th from 5:00pm-8:00pm. [Read more]
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum to celebrate Season of Equine starting November 11th
Clarksville, TN – Beginning November 11th the galleries of the Customs House Museum will showcase the horse. Included in the Season of Equine are paintings, antiques, photographs, sculptures, and vintage toys.
The two-story Crouch Gallery will feature the art of Eric L. Hansen, titled Blood Rescue.
Blood Rescue – Eric Hansen
Battle of New Orleans Commeration to kick off in Clarksville Tennessee with keelboat sendoff
Clarksville, TN – On Nov. 13, 1814, a group of Tennessee Militia rendezvoused at Nashville to join Gen. Andrew Jackson in what has come to be called the Battle of New Orleans. They left Nashville on Nov. 18, 21, and 23 and marched to Clarksville, where they boarded flatboats for the long journey to New Orleans.
On Nov. 15, 2014, two hundred years later, Clarksvillians will again send Militia volunteers on a 40-fort keelboat replica down the Cumberland to re-enact that famous battle in New Orleans.
The keelboat Aux Auc under sail
3rd Annual Handmade Holidays to take place November 15th and 16th
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is excited to host its 3rd Annual holiday shopping event, known as “Handmade Holidays- a Crafters Bazaar”, featuring vendors selling holiday-themed handmade and handcrafted items.
3rd Annual “Handmade Holidays- a Crafters Bazaar” event to be held November 15th and 16th.
Block Party held in Lincoln Homes by LEAP and Clarksville Housing Authority
Clarksville, TN – On a crisp October Saturday LEAP organization in collaboration with the Clarksville Housing Authority hosted a Block Party in Lincoln Homes. Laughter could be heard as you approached the block party. It was coming from dozens and dozens of children enjoying free hot dogs, popcorn, and ice cream as well as playing games, jumping in the inflatables provided by A Jump’n Good Time, and live music from DJ Greedy.
LEAP Site Lead Dorlisha White spearheaded the event with the help of Martha Witherspoon of the Housing Authority.
Block Party held in Lincoln Homes by LEAP and Clarksville Housing Authority.
“Hedwig” Aims to Tear Down the Roxy Regional Theatre’s theotherpace, November 10th – 18th
Clarksville, TN – This fall, the Roxy Regional Theatre aims to tear down conventional boundaries with John Cameron Mitchell’s groundbreaking award-winning musical “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”, playing upstairs in theotherspace for four nights only, November 10th – November 18th.
Following in the footsteps of Neil Patrick Harris, Michael C. Hall and John Cameron Mitchell himself, Ryan Bowie stars as “internationally ignored song stylist” Hedwig Schmidt, a fourth-wall smashing East German rock ‘n’ roll goddess who also happens to be the victim of a botched sex-change operation.
“Hedwig and the Angry Inch” staring Ryan Bowie begins November 10th.
Queen City Road Race T-shirt contest for kids
Clarksville, TN – Calling all budding artists in grades 1st through 5th: Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Queen City Road Race T-shirt design contest is back and the best drawing will be featured on the official 2015 Queen City Road Race T-shirt! [Read more]
Northeast, West Creek High Schools come in First at the 5th Annual Step and Dance Competition
Clarksville, TN – Over 400 were in attendance to watch the 5th annual LEAP step and dance competition held at West Creek High School. Comedian Deztin “DJ” Pryor hosted the event and had the crowd on their feet showing off their moves before the competition.
Local recording artist Rebecca Henry opened with the National Anthem and “How Great is Our God.”
Parents, family, friends and community members came out to show their support and watch the teams perform. Teams that competed in step included West Creek High, Northwest High, and Rossview High. Northeast High competed in dance and Kenwood High in drill.
Northeast High School 1st place dance. (Lois Jones)
Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards Nominations now being accepted
Montgomery County, TN – Nominations for the Seventh Annual Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards are now being accepted within Montgomery County. The awards will celebrate the efforts of volunteers who strive to improve their communities through service.
One youth and one adult will be selected in Montgomery County to receive this prestigious award. [Read more]
