Austin Peay State University The New Gallery Presents Yvette Cummings: Splendor & Fault
Clarksville, TN – The New Gallery at Austin Peay State University, with support from the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts and the Department of Art + Design, will present Yvette Cummings: Splendor & Fault, to continue an exciting 2017-18 exhibition season.
The exhibit opens Monday, February 19th, in the Art + Design Building’s The New Gallery, and runs through March 23rd.
Planters Bank Presents… Film Series at Roxy Regional Theatre kicks off March with Disney’s “The Lion King”
Clarksville, TN – March comes “in like a lion” on the corner of Franklin and First in Historic Downtown Clarksville — “The Lion King”, that is — when the Planters Bank Presents… Film Series at the Roxy Regional Theatre returns on Sunday, March 4th, at 2:00pm, with Disney’s award-winning animated masterpiece.
Tickets will be available at the Roxy Regional Theatre during regular box office hours, beginning February 26th.
Disney’s “The Lion King” to be shown at the Roxy Regional Theatre as part of the Planters Bank Presents… Film Series on Sunday, March 4th, 2018.
Clarksville Historic Urban Trails Brought to Life
Montgomery County, TN – Local historian Carolyn Ferrell and Montgomery County IT ArcGIS Specialist Bryce Hester teamed up to bring three historic urban trails to life in Clarksville.
An urban trail is not a built path through natural scenery but a virtual trail that uses existing sidewalks and crosswalks to lead walkers through a route of interesting urban sights.
The trails Ferrell laid out entices walkers with open-air history lessons packed with interesting historical tidbits about Clarksville’s past.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for February 14th – 17th, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs during the year. There are programs for children and adults.
The upcoming events include: Entering the Underworld, Dunbar Cave Jeopardy and Duck, Duck, GOOSE.
Dunbar Cave State Park Visitor Center.
Austin Peay State University gives Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” a comic book makeover
Clarksville, TN – In the late 1940s, shortly after World War II, American comic books took on the daring subject of love. Jack Kirby, co-creator of Captain America, helped popularize these soap opera-like tales with his comic “Young Romance.”
The brightly colored covers—which would later inspire Roy Lichtenstein’s pop art creations—featured couples embracing or kissing, often with someone crying in the background.
Fort Defiance announces living history events
Clarksville’s Civil War story meshes with Black History Month
Clarksville, TN – A community favorite, Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center, 120 Duncan Street, offers a variety of events.
Festivities are free of charge and diverse, offering something for visitors of all ages looking to have a great time at one of Clarksville’s most treasured historic sites.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
Austin Peay State University student David Worthington exhibits work in APSU’s Beach Gallery
Clarksville, TN – “Ends.”—a BFA art exhibition by Austin Peay State University student David Tyler Worthington—will open at 5:00pm on February 26th, 2018 with a reception in the APSU Art + Design Building’s Beach Gallery.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to celebrate African-American History Month
Clarksville, TN – February is African-American History Month, and the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library is celebrating in a variety of ways! There will be special programs all month, intended to educate participants on African-American History. All of the library’s events are completely free of charge.
Have you ever wondered about your ancestry but aren’t sure where to begin your research? The Beginner Genealogy Class this weekend will focus specifically on studying African-American genealogy. All experience levels are welcome to attend on Saturday, February 10th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. The class will be held in the computer lab on the second floor.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library
High Roller Criterium Bicycle Series Comes to Downtown Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – Visit Clarksville and Riverside Bicycle Racing announce Clarksville’s first High Roller Criterium, or crit, will take place on Saturday, May 19th, 2018 in historic downtown Clarksville.
A criterium, or crit, is a bike race consisting of several laps around a closed circuit, the length of each lap or circuit ranging from about 500 to 1000 meters. In Clarksville’s case, the course is a flat four-corner course, .8 miles in length, with tight turns around Franklin Street, Public Square, Main Street and Fourth Street.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces new programs at Recreation Centers
Offerings include adult fitness and special events for youth
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is offering a full slate of programs for youth and adults at its three Recreation Centers in the coming weeks, many of which are first-time events.
Events include: Valentine’s Day Party, Boot Camp Fitness, Fit Golf, Wacky Olympics, and 3 on 3 Basketball League.
