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Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for February 10th, 2013
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:
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Austin Peay State University Chamber Singers to tour Nashville and East Tennessee in March
Clarksville, TN – This March, Austin Peay State University’s premiere choral ensemble – the Chamber Singers – will showcase their talents in east Tennessee during their 2013 recruiting tour. The group will visit local high schools during the day, and they will perform free concerts each night for members of these local communities.
“We’re going to recruit Tennessee’s finest by showing them the excellent choral singing we have here at Austin Peay,” Dr. Korre Foster, director of choral activities at APSU, said. “Not only will we perform for them, but the high schoolers will get to interact with our students, asking them questions about Clarksville, our campus and college life.” «Read the rest of this article»
APSU hosting regional Tennessee History Day competition February 25th
Clarksville, TN – Last February, when Austin Peay State University first hosted a regional Tennessee History Day competition, organizers weren’t sure what to expect. Would local middle and high school students take the event seriously, crafting projects such posters, plays and documentaries on historical events?
“What came out amongst the judging core last year was that this was a whole lot more fun and a whole lot more interesting than they thought it would be,” Dr. Kristofer Ray, APSU associate professor of history and the event coordinator, said. “Most of the projects were very imaginative and thoughtful. The students clearly put a lot of time into them.” «Read the rest of this article»
Dr. Dale Brown: Heart Disease, the medical myth you don’t want to fall for
Clarksville, TN – What’s the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over, expecting a different result.
For the past 40 years prevention measures and treatment strategies for heart disease have basically remained the same while this almost ‘completely’ preventable disease continues to devastate Americans.
Heart disease remains the number 1 killer in America, killing nearly one person every minute and every 25 seconds someone has a heart attack. Now for those that are lucky enough to survive a heart attack they will feel the financial burden of our medical system. «Read the rest of this article»
Austin Peay Downtown Gallery presents the exhibit “Collective II”
Clarksville, TN – A new exhibit at the Austin Peay Downtown Gallery this month will highlight of the work of APSU alumnus Young Kim and APSU art instructor Becky Hall. The exhibit, “Collective II,” will open with a reception from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on February 7th, and it will run through March 2nd.
Kim, a native of South Korea, is an associate professor of art at Elon University in North Carolina. He received his Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Kentucky and his Bachelor of Fine Arts from APSU. His work has been exhibited extensively at numerous galleries, including the Second Street Gallery in Charlottesville, VA, the Hun Gallery in New York City and Causey Contemporary in Brooklyn.
Becky Hall Exhibition
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presents Austin Peay State University Community School of the Arts with public service award
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville alumnae chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority recently honored the Austin Peay State University Community School of the Arts with a public service award during the organization’s Founders Day Celebration on January 13th.
The sorority was celebrating its own 100th anniversary. «Read the rest of this article»
Scott Dunaway joins Clarksville Chiropractic Center
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Chiropractic Center located at 1636 Madison Street announces the addition of a new chiropractor.
Dr. Scott D. Dunaway is now available to see patients, effective February 4th. Dunaway graduated cum laude from the Logan College of Chiropractic in December 2012. His bachelor’s degree comes from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau.
“My education has equipped me with techniques to treat all different body types from infants to the elderly,” he said.
Dr. Scott Dunaway has joined Clarksville Chiropractic Center as a new chiropractor.
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Collins Tuohy, portrayed in ‘The Blind Side,’ to speak at Austin Peay State University February 11th
Clarksville, TN – Collins Tuohy, chronicled with her family in the 2010 blockbuster film “The Blind Side,” will wrap a whirlwind Super Bowl celebration week with an inspiring presentation Monday, February 11th at Austin Peay State University.
Tuohy, a Memphis, TN, native and adopted sister to Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Michael Oher, will speak beginning at 7:00pm in Clement Auditorium. Tuohy’s remarks have been titled “Behind ‘The Blind Side’: Overcoming Obstacles in the Face of Adversity.”
Collins Tuohy
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First Thursday Art Walk To Be Held on February 7th
Clarksville, TN – 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, with 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
For the month of February, the Art Walk will be held on Thursday, February 7th from 5:00pm–8:00pm at the shops and galleries on Public Square, Franklin Street, and Strawberry Alley. The participating businesses are listed below as well as a description of the work they will be exhibiting and services they will be offering during the event. «Read the rest of this article»
Custom House Museum’s Winter Film Fest features “An Affair to Remember”
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, February 9th, 2013, the Winter Film Fest continues with the showing of An Affair to Remember.
The movie starts at 2:00pm and admission is free.
The Customs House Museum
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