Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for October 19th, 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: Fright on Franklin, New Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance Program, “Art on the Park” contest winners and Maternity Aerobics.
Fright on Franklin Street.
APSU Senior Exhibition “Third World America” by Stephanie Camfield at Trahern Gallery November 3rd
Clarksville, TN – On Monday, November 3rd, 2014, the Trahern Gallery, located on Austin Peay State University Campus, will be hosting a BFA show featuring “Third World America” from designer Stephanie Camfield.
Camfield’s “Third World America” exhibit features posters and photographs that examine concerns in the United States and raise awareness of some issues Americans currently face.
“Third World America” by Stephanie Camfield at Austin Peay Trahern Gallery November 3rd
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum to hold 4th Annual Laying Low November 1st
Clarksville, TN – Laying Low is back for its fourth installment to benefit the Customs House Museum on Saturday, November 1st.
This laid-back annual fundraiser is an outdoor event celebrating the fall season.
4th Annual Laying Low to be held November 1st
APSU choral concert to re-imagine and re-examine “The Wizard of Oz”
Clarksville, TN – In L. Frank Baum’s hometown of Chittenango, New York, the brick sidewalks are painted yellow and the shops have names like “Auntie Em’s Place” and the “Emerald City Grill.”
This little village doesn’t really resemble the magical Oz, but it is part of the ongoing reinterpretation of Baum’s famous children’s story, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.”
That famous work has been re-imagined numerous times over the years, with the famous 1939 musical, “The Wizard of Oz,” the 1978 Michael Jackson fantasy, “The Wiz,” and Gregory Maguire’s bestselling book, later made into a hit Broadway musical, “Wicked.”
“The Wizard of Oz” to be performed by APSU Choral October 21st.
Fort Defiance presents a Civil War carbine demo
Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will host a Civil War carbine demonstration on Saturday, November 8th, from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
During the event, Mr. George Wernke will be demonstrating firing techniques of numerous Civil War carbines and repeating rifles, as well as fielding questions.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for October 17th through October 18th, 2014
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 this summer. There are programs for children and adults.
The upcoming event is October Night Walk with Tales of the Macabre.
Tales of the Macabre night hike at Dunbar Cave.
Acuff Circle seeks nominations for Ovation Awards
Clarksville, TN – The coveted Acuff Circle of Excellence Ovation Awards in the arts will be presented March 1st, 2015, but nominations already are being sought.
The Circle, a non-profit organization affiliated with the Austin Peay State University Foundation, is a patrons society of the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts. The awards have been presented since 1996. [Read more]
Clarksville Park and Recreation’s Twilight Basketball Cancelled
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s new opportunity for basketball enthusiasts ages 18 and older, Twilight Basketball, scheduled to begin October 17th has been cancelled.
This new program plans to kick off next year. Stay tuned to the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Facebook page for additional details. [Read more]
Last Chance to Visit the Clarksville Downtown Market this Season
Clarksville, TN – Since its opening, the Clarksville Downtown Market has been a success- so much so that it was voted the number one market in Tennessee through America’s Farmland Trust, five years in a row!
Don’t miss your chance to visit the Clarksville Downtown Market on its final day of the season, next Saturday, October 18th, 2014.
The market will be open from 8:00am to 1:00pm, on Public Square.
Clarksville Singer/Songwriter Lydia Walker to perform at the Clarksville Downtown Market this Saturday.
Gateway Chamber Orchestra to present “Papa Haydn’s Farewell Symphony” November 16th
Family-friendly concert narrated by NPR host and author Anna Celenza
Clarksville, TN – The Gateway Chamber Orchestra presents “Papa Haydn’s Farewell Symphony,” Sunday, November 16th, at 3:00pm in the George & Sharon Mabry Concert Hall, Clarksville, TN.
Sponsored by Planters Bank, this Family Concert is based on the humorous book written by Anna Celenza, which tells the story of musicians who long to go home.
Gregory Wolynec directing the Gateway Chamber Orchestra
