Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces “The Book of Life” wins Movies in the Park people’s choice Movie
Clarksville, TN – After weeks of collecting votes, Clarksville Parks and Recreation is excited to announce, “The Book of LIfe” as the people’s choice winner. The movie will be shown Saturday, August 1st at Liberty Park.
This is the fifth year Movies in the Park collected votes for a “people’s choice” movie night. Votes were collected online at www.cityofclarksville.com/movies . The movie with the most votes won.
“The Book of Life” wins people’s choice movie.
Get to Know Clarence Cameron White at the Customs House Museum Event
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum is hosting a lecture on Clarence Cameron White by Gail Robinson Oturu on Thursday, July 16th. The event takes place at 12:15pm as part of the museum’s monthly Art & Lunch programs. This lecture is free to the public.
The lecture will share some of Clarence Cameron White’s thoughts, writings, letters, and interesting information about his Tennessee and family connection, early musical experiences, challenges in pursuing his career, and his visits to Clarksville for performances.
Clarence Cameron White conducting
Clarksville Police and Clarksville Parks & Recreation strive to “Bridge the Gap” with Summer Night Lights program
Clarksville, TN – In recent months, many communities have experienced unease between their police force and the community.
This however, is not the case in Clarksville where Parks and Recreation is joining forces with the Clarksville Police Department to bring forth “Bridging the Gap Week” as a part of the Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program on Monday, July 20th at the Kleeman Community Center and Wednesday, July 22nd at Summit Heights from 5:30pm to 9:00pm each night. Free food and drinks will be provided!
Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” to Close the Roxy Regional Theatre’s 32nd Season with a Nostalgic Bang, July 17th – August 22nd
Clarksville, TN – Seventy-six trombones will close the Roxy Regional Theatre’s 32nd season with a nostalgic bang when Meredith Willson’s great American musical classic “The Music Man”marches onto the mainstage, July 17th – August 22nd.
Reprising his role from the 2011 national tour of “The Music Man”, John Adkison stars as fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill, who cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize … despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef! However, his plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for town librarian Marian Paroo, played by Mary Malaney.
Roxy Regional Theatre’s “The Music Man” stars John Adkison and Mary Malaney.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church welcomes new Priest Stephen Wolf
Clarksville, TN – Stephen Joseph Wolf has recently been appointed to serve as parish priest for Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Clarksville. Father Wolf will assume his new role in July.
A native of Nashville, Father Steve brings to his flock a varied background of life experience. The second of eight sons, he and has worked as a janitor, launderer, desk clerk, landscaper, accountant and priest.
Clarksville’s Immaculate Conception Catholic Church welcomes new Priest Stephen Wolf.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for July 19th and July 25th, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs during the year. There are programs for children and adults.
Some of the upcoming events include: Cooling at the Cave, Night Hike, Cave Hike, Port Royal Hike, Morning Hike and Port Royal Campfire Games.
Entrance to Dunbar Cave.
New Fashion Advisory Board begins at Governor’s Square Mall
Members participate in fashion photo shoots, fashion shows and assist with mall events.
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Governor’s Square Mall is accepting applications for membership in the Fashion Advisory Board now until August 14th. The Fashion Advisory Board is open to high school students 15 years of age or older with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Parental permission is mandatory for program participation. The Fashion Advisory Board is a program for high school students interested in fashion, events and marketing. [Read more]
Roxy Regional Theatre offers savings with Subscription Packages
Clarksville, TN – Have you heard about the Roxy Regional Theatre’s new subscription packages? Save money on tickets, and see all of the great offerings in the Roxy Regional Theatre’s 33rd Season! With savings ranging from $20.00 to $145.00, this is an offer you cannot afford to miss … but hurry, as it only lasts until Thursday, August 27th.
Subscriptions allow you to receive the best vantage point at the best price by choosing the exact seat you would like to sit in for each performance.
The Story of Alvin York on View at the Customs House
Clarksville, TN – The Crouch Gallery of the Customs House Museum has taken on a military appearance this month with the exhibit “In the Footsteps of Alvin York”. This show tells the life story of the man from Pall Mall, Tennessee, in Fentress County, who became one of the most decorated American soldiers in World War I.
On October 8th, 1918, Cpl. (later Sgt.) York led seven soldiers against a much larger German force in the Argonne Forest near the small town of Chatel Chehery, France.
“In the Footsteps of Alvin York” exhibit at the Customs House Museum.
Austin Peay State University partners with PepsiCo to make Dream Machine recycling machine available on campus
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University is providing students and faculty with a new and rewarding way to recycle their bottles and cans with the installation of a PepsiCo Dream Machine kiosk in the Morgan University Center.
With the start of the 2015-16 school year approaching, the kiosk will join numerous static bins located across the Clarksville campus. APSU is one of only two universities in the state of Tennessee to partner with PepsiCo and install Dream Machines.
PepsiCo Dream Machine kiosk
