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Clarksville’s Riverfest 2014 Celebration to be held September 5th and 6th
Clarksville, TN – Join the City of Clarksville, Miller Lite and Agero along the banks of the Cumberland River at McGregor Park as we celebrate Clarksville’s river heritage at the 27th annual Riverfest Celebration, September 5th and 6th, 2014.
This FREE, two day music and arts festival features three stages of a variety of local, regional and nationally-known entertainers, delicious food, and fun for the entire family.
Clarksville’s Riverfest
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DreamChasers program offers brand new locations this Fall
Clarksville, TN – The DreamChasers program from Clarksville Parks and Recreation is back for another year of mentoring and fun for middle school and high school-aged members of the community.
The program has expanded from three locations to five locations!
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Bold Dizygotics on View at the Customs House Museum
Clarksville, TN – “Twins” is the theme in the Customs House Museum’s Crouch Gallery this September. Specifically, those created by Ohio artist Leslie Shiels.
Twins can either be monozygotic, “identical”, meaning that they develop from one zygote that splits and forms two embryos, or dizygotic, “fraternal”, because they develop from two separate eggs. Shiels’ animals appear more as portraits within patterns of positive and negative.
Leslie Sheils Dizygotic Hound Left
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Austin Peay State University ROTC cadets train abroad as part of Army CULP program
Clarksville, TN – Two Austin Peay State University ROTC cadets traveled abroad this summer to immerse themselves in different cultures and train with foreign militaries.
Ryan Lipinski, an APSU junior, spent a month in Bulgaria while Joshua Pollina, an APSU junior, traveled to a warmer climate in Greece.
APSU ROTC cadets Ryan Lipinski (far left) and Joshua Pollina (right).
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Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park to show double feature September 13th
Clarksville, TN – Movies in the Park, the City’s free, outdoor movie series, continues Saturday, September 13th, at Liberty Park, located at 1190 Cumberland Drive. ‘Planes,’ rated PG, and brought to you by The Leaf-Chronicle will be shown at approximately 7:15pm (dependent on sunset).
Activities begin at 6:15pm and include Tumbling demonstrations with the Clarksville Area YMCA and a paper airplane contest with The Leaf-Chronicle and Clarksville Parks and Recreation.
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Clarksville’s 9th Annual ‘Frolic on Franklin’ Set for September 13th
Clarksville, TN – Downtown Clarksville’s 9th Annual “Frolic on Franklin: A Celebration of the Arts” will take place Saturday, September 13th from 8:30am-3:30pm.
The free event will showcase the works of more than 30 artists, staged entertainment, art demonstrations, and a doggie fashion show – all along the 100 block of historic Franklin Street.
A variety of original fine art, as well as handmade crafts, will be on display including paintings and photography, jewelry, clay garden items, wood work, purses and fabric accessories, pottery, candles, jewelry, woven and knitted items, and seasonal gifts. Items will be for sale with prices ranging from $2.00 – $500.00.
Frolic on Franklin Street
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APSU professors use new theory to examine population changes in Kentucky
Clarksville, TN – From 2000 to 2012, Kentucky’s population grew by more than 337,000 residents. However, not all Kentucky counties experienced the same rate of population growth and some counties actually experienced a population decline.
According to a recent article in the Contemporary Journal of Anthropology and Sociology, county-level predictors like median household income and the racial/ethnic composition of a county impact population change.
APSU professors David Rands (L) and Trevor Brooks (R).
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iverfest to feature rising Country Music star ALEE
Clarksville, TN – The 2014 Riverrfest festival will feature the rising Canadian country singer Alee in her first performance in the United States, opening for festival headliner Tracy Lawrence on Saturday, September 6th 2014.
Within the first few tender notes of an Alee concert, it is clear that this rising star is a natural talent. Her powerful voice, undeniable charisma, and pin-drop stage presence combine to create an unforgettable live experience.
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APSU Art Department hosts “Faculty Biennial” exhibit in Trahern Gallery
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University art professors are often commended for inspiring students in their classrooms, but that type of praise can occasionally overshadow their skills as gifted, professional artists.
On August 25th, a new exhibit, “The Faculty Biennial,” in APSU’s Trahern Gallery will remind the community that high-caliber artists continue to work at the University.
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APSU’s Greek community continues to excel
Clarksville, TN – In the last few months, the fraternity and sorority community at Austin Peay State University has continued to enhance the University’s reputation through service work and the earning of several prestigious awards and recognitions.
The recent accomplishments are listed below.
In March, Stephen Dominy, coordinator of Fraternity & Sorority Affairs, was named the NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Fraternity & Sorority Knowledge Community co-chair. Dominy works with more than 1,300 professionals aiding in the advancement of fraternities and sororities on collegiate campuses across the world. «Read the rest of this article»
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