Austin Peay State University hold concert with Acclaimed flutist William Bennett, June 22nd
Clarksville, TN – Once again, William Bennett has chosen Austin Peay State University as the site of his Summer Flute Academy—his only master class offered in the U.S.
Bennett, an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his distinguished services to music, leaves overcast England every summer to spend a week in the humid air hovering around Clarksville Tennessee.
William Bennett
Musical Performance set for June 24th at Fort Defiance
19th Century Music will be Performed by Marlin Rood Band at Clarksville’s Historic Fort Defiance.
Clarksville, TN – The Friends of Fort Defiance will host a free outdoor musical performance by the Marlin Rood Band at Fort Defiance in Clarksville on Saturday, June 24th, 2017 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Popular 19th century music will be performed on authentic period instruments.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center is located at 120 Duncan Street in Clarksville.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
Planters Bank Presents to show “Steel Magnolias” at the Roxy Regional Theatre this Sunday, June 25th
“Planters Bank Presents…” Film Series
Clarksville, TN – The “Planters Bank Presents…” film series next movie is “Steel Magnolias”. This movie will be shown this Sunday, June 25th, 2017 at the Roxy Regional Theatre at 2:00pm.
Six divas of the silver screen — Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis and Julia Roberts — come together in “Steel Magnolias” as bosom buddies in this hilarious and heartwarming story of life, love and loss in a small Louisiana parish.
“Planters Bank Presents…” film series to show “Steel Magnolias” this Sunday at Roxy Regional Theatre.
Clarksville Urban Wilderness clears budget hurdle
Natural recreation area envisioned in heart of the Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan’s 2018 budget, approved Monday by the Clarksville City Council, includes $450,000 to acquire a unique tract of land in the heart of Clarksville to be preserved as an Urban Wilderness.
The Clarksville Urban Wilderness would be on rugged land that lies between Madison Street and the Red River off of Tanglewood Drive. It includes dense vegetation, steep ravines, primitive trails, and a stream with a waterfall.
Clarksville Urban Wilderness
Austin Peay Governors Golf Classic slated for June 23rd
APSU Sports Information
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University Athletics department’s Echo Power Engineering Governors Golf Classic fundraiser, presented by Hand Family Companies and the APSU Governors Club, is set for Friday, June 23rd, 2017 at the Clarksville Country Club and Swan Lake Golf Course.
The annual event serves a fundraiser to support student-athletes through scholarships, facility improvements and academic support. Teams can register for the four-player, best-ball scramble for $400.00, with hole sponsorships (which include both course) available for $500.00.
Ryan Bowie stars in “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, June 30th – July 15th
Clarksville, TN – Houses were packed to capacity, Broadway World called it “one of the year’s most unforgettable performances,” and audiences have been begging for more ever since.
Back by popular demand following 2014’s limited run upstairs in the Roxy Regional Theatre’s theotherspace, now Executive Director Ryan Bowie reprises his tour de force performance of John Cameron Mitchell’s groundbreaking award-winning musical “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” in a production completely re-imagined for the mainstage, June 30th – July 15th.
Ryan Bowie stars in “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, June 30th – July 15thn
Austin Peay State University to hold Total Solar Eclipse events APSU’s Fortera Stadium August 21st
Clarksville, TN – In two short months, the heavens—in the words of English poet Lavinia Greenlaw—will throw a “celestial dimmer switch” during the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse, and as excitement builds across the country for this cosmic spectacle, Austin Peay State University is gearing up to host official NASA viewing parties at the campus’ Fortera Stadium.
More than 8,000 people are expected to make their way to the football stadium on August 21st, 2017, to safely witness the total solar eclipse.
APSU’s Fortera Stadium
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is June 21st, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, June 21st, 2017 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Tennova Medical Center. This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall.
The meeting begins at 7:00 pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed.
Topic – “Bonnie Blue Flop: The Relationship Between Beauregard and Hood On The Tennessee Campaign of 1864.”
“The Relationship Between Beauregard and Hood On The Tennessee Campaign of 1864.” is the topic for the next Clarksville Civil War Roundtable meeting.
Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees’ executive committee to meet on June 21st
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees’ executive committee will hold an electronic meeting at 12:30pm on June 21st, 2017.
The campus of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
APSU student Ja-kay Matheny overcomes brain tumor to pursue education, comedy career
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University social work major Ja-kay Matheny has been a lot of things in his life, including a father, husband, soldier, student — even an aspiring standup comedian. But for much of the last few years, Matheny himself would admit that he was barely anything at all.
“I was sick for a long, long time,” Matheny said. “I was gaining weight, failing classes, forgetting simple things I should know and I was getting angry with my kids all the time for no reason.
APSU Student Ja-kay Matheny
