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Austin Peay State University art patrons and artists celebrate at Acuff Circle of Excellence event at F&M Bank’s Franklin Room
Clarksville, TN – Patrons of the arts at Austin Peay State University joined creators of art at a festive celebration at F&M Bank’s Franklin Room in downtown Clarksville last week.
The annual Soiree on Franklin, in its fifth year and sponsored by the Acuff Circle of Excellence board of directors, featured representations of all of APSU’s arts disciplines: music, dance and theatre, creative writing and the visual arts. This year’s theme, “Coming Home to the Arts,” was chosen to tie into the University’s Homecoming Week.
Austin Peay students from the cast of the upcoming “Broadway on the Cumberland.” entertain at the 2014 Soiree on Franklin.
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Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Winter Gym program starts tonight
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks Recreation Department has partnered once again with the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System to provide an opportunity for recreational basketball free play. «Read the rest of this article»
Austin Peay State University to Exhibit Art by Military Personnel and Veterans on November 13th
Clarksville, TN – John Edmondson Jr. served in the U.S. Navy for 26 years, so it doesn’t come as much of a surprise that his favorite film is the 1965 naval war movie “In Harm’s Way.”
What does surprise people is that Edmondson is a gifted artist, and now that he is retired, he’s harnessing that talent as a student in the Austin Peay State University Department of Art. One of his recent works is a painting of John Wayne, dressed as Captain Rockwell Torrey, from “In Harm’s Way.”
Exhibit showcasing our Veterans to be on display at APSU November 13th.
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Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for November 9th, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: Winter Program Guides, Queen City Road Race T-shirt contest for kids, Indoor Aquatic Center offering private swim lessons, and Tennessee Urban Tree Steward Workshop.
2014-2015 Winter Program Guide
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Tree of Life Center becomes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified
Montgomery County, TN – The latest business to earn Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified and host a Green Ribbon Cutting is the Tree of Life Center.
Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, City of Clarksville Chief of Staff Bill Harpel, standing in for Clarksville Mayor McMillan, and Chamber of Commerce Director Melinda Shepard were there to congratulate the owner and employees for their work.
Clarksville Montgomery County Green ribbon cutting ceremony for Tree of Life Center.
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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
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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 the rest of this article»
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
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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
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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.
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