Exhibition at APSU showcases rare WWI photographs
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Department of Art and the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts are excited to present an exhibition of rare German photographs this fall to mark the centennial of the start of World War 1.
German soldier Fritz Einstein took the photographs on three separate fronts during the war. The photos were discovered and extensively restored by Einstein’s son and Nashville resident Frank Einstein.
Clarksville Downtown Market voted #1 Farmers Market in Tennessee; 19th in the Nation
Clarksville, TN – American Farmland Trust’s summer celebration of farmers markets has ended and the Clarksville Downtown Market has been recognized as the top farmers market in Tennessee. The Clarksville Downtown Market also came in 19th in the Top 100 Most Celebrated Farmers Markets in America for 2014.
The I Love My Farmers Market Celebration encouraged consumers to pledge to spend $10.00 at their local farmers market. Each pledge honored our nation’s hardworking farmers, our community, and the Clarksville Downtown Market. This year’s celebration helped put more than $400,000 directly into the pockets of family farmers.
Clarksville Downtown Market
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to offer Twilight Basketball at Kleeman Community Center
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation is excited to announce a new opportunity for basketball enthusiasts ages 18 and older, Twilight Basketball!
Twilight Basketball will be held at the Kleeman Community Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, on Fridays October 17th-December 29th from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.
Twilight Basketball to be held on Fridays, October 17th – December 29th at the Kleeman Community Center.
Montgomery County Historical Society to show “Dorothy Dix: An American Journalist” documentary film by Inga Filippo Monday, September 15th
Clarksville, TN – The new documentary film “Dorothy Dix: An American Journalist” will be highlighted at the next meeting of the Montgomery County Historical Society on Monday, September 15th at the Beach Civic Hall in the Veterans Plaza complex on Pageant Lane.
The meeting will start at 7:00pm. Inga Filippo, who researched and wrote the film script, will introduce the screening.
Elizabeth Meriwether Gilmer who wrote under the pen name Dorothy Dix.
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is September 17th, 2014
Our 126th meeting.
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Gateway Medical Center. This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall.
The meeting begins at 7:00pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed.
Topic: – “Twenty Five House to Tragedy: The Battle of Spring Hill, November 29th, 1864”
The Battle of Spring Hill
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for September 14th, 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: New ‘Fun with Fido’ event series continues September 20th, Youth Basketball League registration, and Pre-Civil War event, “Sevier Days” .
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Clarksville’s Riverfest gets dazzled by Magician Russ Nowack
Clarksville, TN – Riverfest patrons got a taste of slight of hand and illusion Saturday, September 6th by magician Russ Nowack on the River of Culture Stage. From the rings to the disappearing silk handkerchief, Nowack amazed and mesmerized the adults and kids alike with his feats of magic.
With his people skills, he was able draw the audience into his act and had them participating as well.
Magician Russ Nowack performing at the 2014 Clarksville Riverfest Festival.
Fort Defiance to host “Sevier Days” pre-Civil War event
Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, is excited to present “Sevier Days,” an 18th century, pre-Civil War event, Saturday, September 27th, 2014 from 10:00am to 5:00pm.
This event will focus on the historical frontier and colonial period of Clarksville and will feature reenactors, flintlock musket firing demonstrations, a flint knapper making Indian arrowheads, and an authentic blacksmith operation and frontier camp life.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center
Gateway Chamber Orchestra 5th Season opens with Classical Elegance with Charles Neidich
Gateway Chamber Orchestra Single Tickets Available Now
Clarksville, TN – The Gateway Chamber Orchestra has built its reputation for delivering adventurous programming and world-class performances performed in intimate venues. With exceptional musicality and bold selections created to engage audiences, the GCO showcases the best of traditional and contemporary classical music.
“We are so fortunate to have Charles Neidich join us for this great masterpiece by Mozart. He is one of the world’s foremost authorities on this beautiful piece, and Mozart is one of our specialties,” states Music Director Gregory Wolynec.
Gregory Wolynec directing the Gateway Chamber Orchestra
Clarksville’s Riverfest Recycled Fashion Show was held Saturday
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, September 6th, 2014 the Recycled Fashion Show was held at Clarksville’s Riverfest Festival in the Adventure Zone.
Sponsored by Bi-County Waste Management, the event encouraged youth and adults to construct their fashions from nothing but recyclable items and materials.
There were two categories, Youth and Adult. The winners won cash prizes for their efforts.
Clarksville Riverfest Recycled Fashion Show
