APSU professors publish Civil War diary about life in Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – On a cold night in February 1862, the moans and whimpers of injured Confederate soldiers filled the streets of Clarksville.
Hospitals had been set up in local buildings to treat the wounded, following the Battle of Fort Donelson in nearby Dover, and whispered rumors claimed the Union army was heading for the city.
Dr. Minoa Uffelman holds a copy of the new book “The Diary of Nannie Haskins Williams: A Southern Woman’s Story of Rebellion and Reconstruction, 1863-1890.” (Taylor Slifko, APSU)
Three Decades of Musical Theatre Celebrated in “A Night on the Terrazzo” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, August 22nd-September 12th
Clarksville, TN – Before embarking on its 32nd season of professional live theatre, the Roxy Regional Theatre invites patrons to take a walk down memory lane with songs and stories from the theatre’s past three decades in “A Night on the Terrazzo”, August 22nd-September 12th.
Performed in a cabaret setting in the theatre’s lobby, “A Night on the Terrazzo” features over two dozen songs from the company’s history, from its inaugural performance of Mack and Mabel to subsequent productions of Cabaret, Singin’ in the Rain, Kiss Me Kate, West Side Story, Footloose and others. Selections include “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “Where the Boys Are,” “Memory,” “Mr. Cellophane,” “Johnny B. Goode” and more, performed by Ryan Bowie, Corinne Bupp, Allie McCaw and Chase Miller, with Tom Thayer on piano.
“A Night on the Terrazzo” performers Ryan Bowie, Corinne Bupp, Allie McCaw and Chase Miller.
Playhouse Nashville to present new play by Austin Peay State University professor Darren Michael
Clarksville, TN – As a boy, Darren Michael often heard strange stories about the town of Smackover, Arkansas. He had family still living in that small community, and they talked about how an oil boom in the 1920s and 1930s brought in thousands of fortune-seekers from across the county.
When the oil wells dried up, most of the new residents moved away, leaving the town in shambles.
APSU professor Darren Van Michael
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is August 20th, 2014
Our 124th 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: “Brandy Station: North America’s Largest Cavalry Battle”
Battle of Brandy Station
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for August 17th, 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: Riverfest Volunteer contest continues, Recycled Fashion Show to make its return to Riverfest, and Movies in the Park features Hitchcock’s ‘Rear Window’.
Clarksville Riverfest Recycled Fashion Show
Clarksville Downtown Market’s Vendor of the Week Cumberland Quilting Company
Clarksville, TN – Tucked in the hills and hollers of Cumberland City, Tennessee is the Cumberland Quilting Company studio out of Denise Coulter’s basement.
After over 30 years as an Army wife, the Coulters retired outside of Clarksville. Denise has been working in the quilting industry for over 10 years and now works from her basement-turned-quilting-studio.
“I have been working with needles and thread for as long as I can remember, starting at four years old on my Nonnie’s lap, sewing on a machine.”
Cumberland Quilting Company at the Clarksville Downtown Market.
Clarksville Sunset Rotary Club to hold 1st Annual Burgers and Dogs Charity and Membership event this Saturday
Clarksville, TN – Come out this Saturday, August 16th, 2014, to the Clarksville Sunset Rotary Club’s 1st Annual Burgers and Dogs Charity and Membership drive.
The event is being held at Furnish 123 from 10:00am until 2:00pm.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park to feature Hitchcock’s “Rear Window”
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park, the City’s free, outdoor movie series, continues Saturday, August 23rd, at Liberty Park, located at 1190 Cumberland Drive.
Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Rear Window,’ rated PG, and brought to you by Miller-Motte Technical College, will be shown at approximately 7:45pm (dependent on sunset).
52 Hour Riverfest Film Festival Announces Prizes
Clarksville, TN – Riverfest, the two-day music and arts festival scheduled for September 5th and 6th, 2014 at McGregor Park, is excited to announce a new addition to this year’s attractions, the first annual 52-Hour Film Festival, presented by the Clarksville Department of Electricity.
The 52 Hour Film Festival will be held August 15th-17th, 2014. Filmmakers from all over Middle Tennessee are encouraged to compete for a chance to win big! [Read more]
Experience the “Wonderful land of Oz” at the 6th Annual Dancing Til Dawn benefit.
Clarksville, TN – Help a great cause while having a great time! Enjoy a night of dinner, dancing and more at the 6th Annual Dancing til Dawn! Dancing til Dawn will be held from 8 p.m. until midnight on Saturday, August 23 at The Franklin Room at F&M Bank. Proceeds will benefit The Dawn Stanfill Foundation.
As part of the evening’s Wizard of Oz themed festivities, guests will be transported to the wonderful land of Oz! Guests can expect fun times, with dancing and a photo booth courtesy of We Bring the Party Events, as well as a silent auction featuring a wide variety of items.
Dancing til Dawn
