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APSU’s Acuff Circle of Excellence seeking 2014 Ovation Award nominations
Clarksville, TN – The Acuff Circle of Excellence, a nonprofit patron society of the Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is seeking nominations for the coveted Ovation Awards, presented annually since 1996.
The nominees must have made significant contributions to the artistic and cultural life of the Clarksville-Montgomery County community. Anyone can submit nominations.
While the Ovation Awards will be presented at a celebration on March 2nd, 2014, at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center, nominations are being sought now through Friday, January 17th, 2014. «Read the rest of this article»
Austin Peay State University’s popular Halloween concert returns for 29th year on October 29th
Clarksville, TN – At 6:00pm and 8:00pm on October 29th, the Austin Peay State University Department of Music will host a light-hearted, family-friendly concert about death.
“But we’re going to try and make death as fun as we can possibly make it,” David Steinquest, APSU professor of music, said.
This might sound a bit odd to those unfamiliar with the annual APSU Halloween Percussion Concert, but fans of the event know the theme will fit in nicely with the strange blend of music and mayhem that has come to define the wildly popular community event for the last 29 years.
The APSU Percussion Ensemble’s Halloween Concert
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Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County to hold 1st Annual Pit Bull Awareness Day
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, October 26th, 2013, the Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County will hold Clarksville’s 1st Annual Pit Bull Awareness Day from 11:00am until 4:00pm. Come out to Rural King and join fellow pittie lovers for a costume contest, photos and free doggie treats.
There will be free spay-neuter vouchers for Pit Bulls or close bully mixes provided by by the Clarksville Humane Society.
1st Annual Pit Bull Awareness event to be held October 26th at Rural King.
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FASTSIGNS® of Clarksville Now Open
Clarksville, TN – On Wednesday, October 9th, 2013, signs and graphics provider FASTSIGNS® of Clarksville opened for business at 2141 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.
“With our talented team, exceptional customer service and expert marketing and graphic design knowledge, FASTSIGNS of Clarksville is ready to provide local businesses and organizations with first-rate signs and graphics to achieve their goals,” said Lincoln Barnard, who owns FASTSIGNS of Clarksville with his wife, Connie.
Pictured from left to right: Matt McColbey, graphic designer; Samantha Serum, visual communications specialist; Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS International, Inc.; Lincoln Barnard, owner; Denny Fry, marketing and media manager.
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Clarksville’s Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to hold Photography Exhibit in November
Clarksville, TN – Photographs featuring Clarksville from the 1950’s will be on display at the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, November 4th-30th, 2013.
The public is invited to come see the exhibit and help identify landmarks and people depicted in these historic photographs. «Read the rest of this article»
Civil War Carbine Demo coming to Clarksville’s Fort Defiance Civil War Park
Clarksville, TN – A demonstration of Civil War weaponry is planned for Saturday, November 2nd, 2013, from 10:00am to 5:00pm, at the Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center.
Fort Defiance, located at 120 Duncan Street, will open at 10:00am with the first carbine demonstration taking place at 10:30am and continuing every half hour.
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PBS Kids’ Stars The Zinghoppers Set to Rock, Bop and Zinghop at Clarksville’s Roxy Regional Theatre on October 26th
Preschool pop stars featured daily on Nashville Public Television
Clarksville, TN – What do a singing possum, a break-dancing donkey, a hopping kangaroo, a funky DJ and a friendly rapper all have in common?
They are the Zinghoppers…Nashville’s #1 Kids Entertainers and bonafide preschool pop stars!
On October 26th members of the group will take to the stage for two performances at the Roxy Regional Theatre, in a concert entitled, “A Superhero Learning Adventure”. The group has music videos that air daily on Nashville Public Television as well as on over 100 PBS member stations nationwide.
The Zinghoppers
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Go Commando Runner Provides Awareness to Gun Violence
Clarksville, TN – Every day, law enforcement across the United States step out onto the streets in an effort to protect and serve. Their dedication extends across the communities they patrol and within their own community of officers.
This year, on October 19th, one of Montgomery County’s own will run in the Go Commando Half Marathon & 5k powered by CDE Lightband in honor of his fellow officers and to raise awareness about a very real threat to police officers everywhere.
Montgomery County Sheriff Investigator Jeff Morlock will run in Go Commando to raise Awareness to Gun Violence.
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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office celebrates Deputy’s retirement
Clarksville, TN – His colleagues know him for his laid-back demeanor, his intimidating stature and his Barry White-esque voice on the radio, but mostly, they know Andy Lowery as one of the most professional Deputies they’ve ever worked with.
“He’s the most professional man I’ve had the pleasure of working with,” said Sgt. Robert Boone.
Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson presents former Deputy Andy Lowery with a plaque for his 12 years of service to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. (Jamie Dexter/MCSO)
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Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade to be held November 9th
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade will take place on Saturday, November 9th, 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 Mary Ross, national commander of Women Veterans of America, with remarks by Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers and Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan.
2012 Veterans Day Parade.
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