Safa Samiezadé-Yazd to discuss Arabic calligraphy, graffiti, street art and urban culture at Austin Peay
Visiting speaker Safa Samiezadé-Yazd to discuss Arabic calligraphy, graffiti, street art and urban culture
Clarksville, TN – The Department of Art and Design, with support from The Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is pleased to welcome Safa Samiezadé-Yazd to the campus of Austin Peay State University.
Samiezadé-Yazd will be on campus to give a brief introduction into the world of Arabic calligraphy, graffiti writing, street art and urban culture, and the artists, graffiti writers and typographers who keep the tradition alive.
Austin Peay State University’s Trahern Building. (APSU)
Clarksville Downtown Artists Cooperative to hold 5th Annual Juried Photo Exposition February 4th-27th, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Downtown Artists Co-op (DAC) is proud to announce our 5th Annual Juried Photography Exhibition.
The exhibit will feature the best amateur and professional photographers from the Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky regions. This photography exhibit features four categories: Landscape, Portrait/Figure-Study, Still Life and Experimental/Alternative.
5th Annual Juried Photo Exposition hosted by the Clarksville Downtown Artists Cooperative.
APSU students perform service work in Louisiana and Florida over winter break
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this month, two groups of Austin Peay State University students spent a week volunteering on Alternative Break Trips. Collectively, the students completed more than 400 hours of community service.
From January 9th-14th, eight students and a staff member traveled to Lacombe, Louisiana, to spend a week volunteering with the Giving Hope Retreat, a partnership organization with the New Orleans Rescue Mission.
Austin Peay Students did volunteer work at Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary in Gainesville, FL.
TCAT becomes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified
Montgomery County, TN – Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT), a post secondary technical training school, is the latest organization to become Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified.
Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett and Chamber of Commerce Director Melinda Shepard attended their green ribbon cutting to congratulate TCAT on earning their certification.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Green Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Arts and Heritage to hold Valentine’s arts event with Chocolate, Champagne, and Chamber Music February 14th
Clarksville, TN – Clarksvillians can buy Valentine’s gifts from local artists, sample champagne and heart-healthy chocolates from local caterers, and enjoy chamber music by local musicians at the seventh annual Valentine’s Day Afternoon with the Arts, Sunday, February 14th, 2016.
The Clarksville/Montgomery County Arts & Heritage Development Council and F&M Bank are hosting this event from 1:00pm until 4:00pm in F&M Bank’s Franklin Room, with its spectacular views of downtown and the Cumberland River.
At last year’s Valentine’s Afternoon with the Arts, Jo Jenkins looked over bowls with woodcarver Terry Ellis. This year’s event, hosted by the Clarksville/Montgomery County Arts and Heritage Development Council and F&M Bank, will be Sunday, February 14th, in the bank’s Franklin Room.
Registration for the Clarksville Parks and Recreation spring adult softball leagues going on now
Clarksville, TN – Despite the wintery chill, Clarksville Parks and Recreation is gearing up for our spring adult softball leagues.
Registration begins today, Monday, January 25th, 2016 with an organizational meeting scheduled for 3:00pm on Saturday, January 30th at the Burt-Cobb Community Center.
Spring Adult Softball League registrations now being excepted by Clarksville Parks and Recreation.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for January 28th – 31st, 2016
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: Winter Woods Walk, Kids Discover Bats, Sunset Hike and Port Royal Trail of Tears.
Entrance to Dunbar Cave.
APSU art student conducts behind-the-scenes research at London museums
Clarksville, TN – The Bayeux Tapestry, a medieval embroidery that depicts the Norman invasion of England in 1066, contains such elaborate details that only a male artist could have produced it.
As one critic pointed out, it’s impossible for a woman to have stitched such accurate-looking military weapons and uniforms.
APSU student Macon St. Hilaire examining embroidery during her trip to London.
Kleeman Community Center to Host Free Silver Social to celebrate Mardi Gras
Clarksville, TN – Are you at least 50 years of age and looking for something fun to do?
The Kleeman Community Center is ready to let the good times roll with another Silver Social, sponsored by the Distinguished Steppers Unlimited, on Saturday February 20th, 2016.
Kleeman Community Center to Host Free Silver Social to celebrate Mardi Gras Saturday, February 20th, 2016.
Frazier Allen: Market pullbacks need perspective
Clarksville, TN – The first three trading weeks of the year have been marked by volatility in the domestic and global equity markets, garnering the attention of investors and the financial media.
There’s a lot going on with stocks stumbling, bond yields falling and oil prices declining. So, it may be helpful to separate the noise from the underlying fundamentals.
Despite slowdowns in China and Europe, domestic economic growth has held up fairly well, supported by job growth and stronger consumer spending power.
Frazier Allen
