Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for October 2nd through October 6th, 2015
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.
Some of the upcoming events include: Nature Hike, Interpretive Morning Hike, Birding/Nature Appreciation Hike, Port Royal Botanical Hike, Evening to Night Hike and Butterfly Garden Stroll.
Dunbar Cave State Park.
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Nashville art exhibit showcases APSU Department of Art and Design
Clarksville, TN – This October, the L Gallery in downtown Nashville will present works by Austin Peay State University art and designfaculty and students as part of a multi-discipline exhibit, titled “The One and the Many.”
The exhibit, curated by APSU student Sara Straussberger, will open with a reception from 6:00pm-9:00pm on October 3rd at the gallery, in space 72 of The Arcade in Nashville.
Silent things
Austin Peay State University professors publish “But if a Zombie Apocalypse Did Occur…,” a scholarly book on zombies
Clarksville, TN – The decaying, dangerous world of mega-popular television show and comic series “The Walking Dead” is not real and will never be our reality.
But if zombies did start shambling down our real world streets, it wouldn’t be the worst idea if we had a plan.
Taking advantage of a unique overlapping of both personal and professional interests, Dr. Antonio Thompson, Austin Peay State University associate professor of history, and his wife, APSU associate professor of biology Dr. Amy Thompson, recently completed work on a new academic book, titled “But If a Zombie Apocalypse Did Occur: Essays on Medical, Military, Governmental, Ethical, Economic and Other Implications.”
Dr. Antonio Thompson and Dr. Amy Thompson are spreading the word about the new scholarly book they are co-editing, “The Real World Implications of a Zombie Apocalypse.” (Photo by Beth Liggett/APSU staff)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for September 27th, 2015
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: Indoor Aquatic Center opens, Clarksville Greenway Cleanup, Fun with Fido and Learn the fundamentals of archery.
Handmade Holidays vendor applications are now available
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is currently seeking craft vendors to participate in Handmade Holidays.
Handmade Holidays is a two-day, indoor designer craft market featuring more than 50 of the best independent artists, designers, and crafters from the area.
“Go, Dog. Go!” Mixes Laughter with Learning at the Roxy Regional Theatre, September 26th – October 10th
Clarksville, TN – Big dogs and little dogs, blue dogs and red dogs, dogs in cars and dogs in trees … celebrate imagination as P.D. Eastman’s classic children’s book “Go, Dog. Go!” comes to life onstage at the Roxy Regional Theatre on three Saturday mornings, September 26th – October 10th.
Clocking in at just under an hour, this engaging and interactive musical provides the perfect introduction to theatre and is especially suited for Pre-K through 2nd Grade. Directed by Tom Thayer, “Go, Dog. Go!” was adapted by Steven Dietz and Allison Gregory, along with composer Michael Koerner, from P.D. Eastman’s classic children’s book renowned for its ability to generate fun, learning and surprise with a minimum of words.
“Go, Dog. Go!” at the Roxy stars (Top L to R) Ryan Bowie, Timothy Houston, Rori Nogee, Michael Jemison, Jackie Ostick and Kelley Barker.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to hold Trail Cleanup at the Clarksville Greenway
Clarksville, TN – Clarksvillians are encouraged to join in the beautification of one of the City’s favorite walking trails. The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a cleanup at The Clarksville Greenway, located at the Pollard Road Trailhead, on Saturday, October 3rd from 8:00am to 10:00am.
Our trails need constant maintenance, but to make it more fun, we schedule volunteer maintenance days throughout the year to keep them in shape.
Austin Peay State University guitar professor Stanley Yates to present free concert to Clarksville community
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Stanley Yates, Austin Peay State University professor of music, will present a recital of solo guitar music at 7:30pm on Wednesday, September 30th, in the Mabry Concert Hall in the APSU Music/Mass Communications Building. The concert is free and open to the public.
Yates’ program will include selections from his critically-acclaimed transcriptions of music by Bach, Vivaldi and Albéniz; Venezuelan music by Antonio Lauro; and a recent work based on Indian ragas written by Dutch composer Annette Kruisbrink.
APSU Professor of Music Stanley Yates playing at GuitarFest.
Customs House Museum showcases Structural Themed Photographs
Clarksville, TN – The Kimbrough Gallery of the Customs House Museum is featuring the photography of the Darkroom Junkies through October 9th.
The Darkroom Junkies is a Clarksville based photography group who specialize in film and alternative processes for creating fine art photography.
Sam’s Barn
Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for September 25th through September 30th, 2015
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.
Some of the upcoming events include: Trees, Insects, Recovery Trail Hike, Port Royal Hike and Cleanup, Recovery Trail Hike and Trail Hike and Park Cleanup.
Entrance to Dunbar Cave.
