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Clarksville’s Customs House Museum November 2018 Exhibits and Activities
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.
Some of the events in September at the Museum are: Max Garner: Personal View, Holiday from the Collection, Christmas Town, John Baeder: The Scenic Route, Camille Engel: Her Home Tennessee and Second Saturday Free Admission Day.
Christmas Town
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National Geographic picks APSU professor Chris Gentry as state’s geography steward
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) professor Dr. Chris Gentry doesn’t know why his grandmother had the globe, the atlases or the subscription to National Geographic.
“I had no idea where some of the stuff came from,” he said. “But when I was a kid, we’d go to her house, and I would sit and spin the globe, put out my finger, stop it someplace and go, ‘What’s up with Greenland?’”
Austin Peay State University professor Dr. Chris Gentry
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APSU departments collaborate for Harlem Renaissance anniversary celebration
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University departments of Music, Theatre and Dance, African-American Studies, Art + Design and the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts will collaborate to present an evening of art, poetry, music and dance to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance.
Austin Peay State University to hold Harlem Renaissance anniversary celebration on Tuesday, October 30th.
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APSU’s G.H.O.S.T. ready for another big year
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – G.H.O.S.T. will haunt Austin Peay State University’s (APSU) Fortera Stadium again from 4:00pm-7:00pm Sunday, October 28th, 2018.
The acronym stands for Greater Halloween Options for Safe Trick-or-Treating, and it’s a long tradition at Austin Peay State University.
Austin Peay State University exchange students strike a pose during the 2016 G.H.O.S.T.
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APSU vocal students hosting “Leonard Bernstein: A Cabaret Celebration” at Edward’s Steakhouse November 1st
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, November 1st, 2018 Edward’s Steakhouse in Downtown Clarksville will host Dr. Jeffrey Williams, Austin Peay State University (APSU) assistant professor of voice, for “Leonard Bernstein: A Cabaret Celebration” from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Williams, baritone, and his APSU voice students will showcase their talents in honor of the 100th birthday of the late American composer and conductor.
Austin Peay State University’s Dr. Jeffrey Williams and his students.
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APSU professor Bruce Myers leaves behind state’s top Computer Science Program
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – In 1975, shortly after Bill Gates and Paul Allen formed Microsoft, a young Austin Peay State University (APSU) math professor decided to teach a computer class.
He didn’t know what the Microsoft duo was doing out in New Mexico, but the ’70s marked a sort of golden age in the young computer world, with the development of the first microprocessor, the floppy disk and the video game “Pong.”
Austin Peay State University’s Dr. Bruce Myers dedicated 48 years to serving APSU students.
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“Fortnite” animator Kaye Vassey visits with APSU Art Students
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – “Fortnite” lead technical animator Kaye Vassey’s art origin story involves her grandfather’s tractor doodles and, of course, Bob Ross. “My grandfather was a World War II Marine Corps vet – full on Marine Corps tattoo on the arm, the South Pacific war horror stories, the whole thing,” Vassey recalled to an animation class at Austin Peay State University.
“But what he really wanted – his family were plumbers, so he became a plumber – was to be an artist.
Kaye Vassey, lead technical animator of Epic Games’ “Fortnite,” speaks to an Austin Peay animation class on Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018.
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Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Clarksville BBQ Bash Winners
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department hosted Clarksville’s second annual Clarksville BBQ Bash on Saturday, October 20th, 2018 at Liberty Park.
The Clarksville BBQ Bash included a full barbecue competition, people’s choice, fun run, cornhole tournament, artisan vendors and a football viewing party.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Clarksville BBQ Bash.
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Montgomery County Government releases New MoCo Info Phone App to keep Residents Informed
Montgomery County Government
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Government is excited to announce their new community phone app. The new app, called MoCo Info, can now be easily downloaded to smartphones.
The app has two primary areas to choose from: Community and Sheriff’s Office. In the Community section users can click on info for county departments, court docket, social media, traffic awareness, historic trails, news, and employment.
Montgomery County Government announces new MoCo Info App.
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Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade set for Saturday, November 10th
Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade will take place on Saturday, November 10th, 2018 with pre-parade ceremonies set for 9:00am in front of the historic courthouse (south side) on Third Street in downtown Clarksville.
Keynote speaker is Dr. David A. Wesner, pastor of Faith Outreach Church North, Adjunct Professor at Austin Peay State University and a Vietnam veteran.
Clarksville’s annual Veterans Day Parade .
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