About: News Staff 
News Staff's Articles:
First Thursday Art Walk To Be Held on March 6th
Clarksville, TN – The March Art Walk will be held March 6th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the shops and galleries on Public Square, Franklin Street, and Strawberry Alley.
Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville. «Read the rest of this article»
Austin Peay State University history honor society attends regional conference
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Phi Alpha Theta (PAT) History Honor Society put on another strong showing during the PAT Regional Conference at Tennessee Tech last weekend, with four members presenting at the event.
Patrick Toth, PAT president, presented, “Vitis vinifera and Rome: How Wine Helped Forge a Civilization.”
(L to R) Minoa Uffelman, PAT advisor, Patrick Toth, PAT president, Michael Farrell, Ryan Krause, Kali Wessels, John Steinberg, chair of the APSU Department of History and Philosophy, Deanna Carter, Amanda Lawson, Jennifer Kaiser, Amanda Bailey and Evan Nooe.
«Read the rest of this article»
APSU choral activities gain International Reputation
Clarksville, TN – In early February, Dr. Korre Foster, director of choral activities at Austin Peay State University, turned on his computer to watch a live broadcast of the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (TMC).
The acclaimed, 100-year-old choir is one of the largest and most respected choral organizations in Canada, but that evening, Foster was more interested in watching one of the guest conductors – APSU graduate student Zach Thompson.
APSU Chamber Singers
«Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Facilities’ Hours to Change in Observance of Clarksville Montgomery County School System’s Spring Break
It’s about that time again! Spring Break fun is just around the corner!
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s three community centers will adjust their hours of operation this Spring Break to accommodate students in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System and their holiday schedule.
The Kleeman, Crow and Burt-Cobb Centers will be open from 10:00am to 7:00pm beginning Monday, March 24th, and ending Friday, March 28th, as students will be out of school for spring break. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department kicks off another session of the Walk with Me Tennessee Program
Clarksville, TN – Walk your way to health and prizes this spring with the second session of the Walk with Me Tennessee Program and the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department!
The Walk with Me Tennessee walking program challenges Clarksvillians to walk across the state using a series of city’s challenges utilizing trails in Clarksville. This session will feature challenges from the cities of Manchester, Collierville, Jackson and right here in Clarksville!
Walk With Me Tennessee
«Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Downtown Market Applications Available starting Today
Clarksville, TN – It’s that time of year again. Time for vendors to apply for this year’s season of the Clarksville Downtown Market!
Beginning today, February 24th, vendor applications will be available at the main office downtown or online at www.clarksvilledowntownmarket.com .
The Clarksville Downtown Market is host to many different types of homemade and homegrown products. The market will take place every Saturday from 8:00am-1:00pm, May 24th-October 18th on Public Square.
For more information contact Matthew Nixon at: matthew.nixon@cityofclarksville.com
Customs House Museum Celebrates Women’s History Month
Clarksville, TN – For the sixth annual Women’s History Month exhibition, the Customs House Museum is featuring the work of contemporary female photographers and an installation by award-winning artist Sher Fick. Both shows fall under the theme of “family”.
Another Helper By Kelly Hider.
«Read the rest of this article»
Noted comic book artist and theorist to be 2014 APSU Acuff Chair of Excellence
Clarksville, TN – In issue No. 6 of the comic book “Superman Adventures,” the story begins with the destruction of the city of Metropolis. It’s a stark opening, but then Scott McCloud, the author of that issue, does something ingenious with the narrative. He moves backward through time, taking the Man of Steel to the source of the disaster.
“Scott McCloud has got to be just about the smartest guy in comics,” Frank Miller, author of graphic novels “300” and “The Dark Knight Returns,” said.
Comic Book Artist Scott McCloud to be 2014 APSU Acuff Chair of Excellence.
«Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for February 23rd, 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: 36th Annual Queen City Road Race, Clarksville Downtown Market Applications Available Soon, Discover Scuba and Wettest Egg Hunt.
«Read the rest of this article»
APSU to Expand footprint in Historic Downtown Clarksville with New Art Gallery and Museum
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University is moving forward with plans to have a stronger presence in downtown Clarksville with the recent $500,000 purchase of a building at 103 Strawberry Alley.
The 15,000-square-foot building, which previously housed the nightclubs Joe B’s and Bar 103, will likely include an art gallery and museum on the third floor, housing APSU’s impressive folk art collection. The pieces in that collection were donated to the University by Ned and Jacqueline Crouch and Dr. Joe Trahern.
A rendering of the renovated building provided by Gilbert McLaughlin Casella Architects.
«Read the rest of this article»
| « Older Articles | Newer Articles » |
