Clarksville’s Customs House Museum November 2013 Exhibits and Activities
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.
In the month of November, the Museum will feature Dane Carder: Ghosts and Hopes, Entangled Roots: The Art of Jennifer Bowman, The Surreal World of Mindy Herrin, Cindy Billingsley: Wild Ones, Day of the Dead, Let’s Find: Animal Faces, and Family Funday: “Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!”.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Winter Market at Smith Trahern Mansion this Friday, November 1st
Clarksville, TN – It is going to be cooler and not supposed to be raining. That is good because we are moving outside for this Friday November 1st only.
Come shop the vendors, especially our fall vegetables were glorious last week and most everyone plans to be back Friday. [Read more]
Clarksville High School Theatre begins Season with Original Play, “Run!”
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville High School Theatre will kick off its 2013-14 season on Friday, November 1st with the opening of an original play by David Wesner.
The CHS production stars Jacob Sullivan in the primary role. Jacob is supported by Nic Hadden, Lane Chisenhall, Delany Atkins, Samantha Grimes, Jordan Sherley, Shaoyun Yang, Ashley Knowles, Lauren Pierce, Nigel Nyberg, Megan Beane and Daniel Ellis.
RUN! is about a random act of violence. Though the audience never sees the violence, the effect it has on a classroom full of students is clearly seen and felt. [Read more]
APSU Theatre and Dance Department looking to reconnect with community with “Nunsense”
Clarksville, TN – Brian Vernon, chair of the Austin Peay State University Department of Theatre and Dance, looked a bit tired the other day as he sat in his office.
“We’ve got five nuns learning a tap routine right now,” he said, suppressing a yawn.
The nuns in question are actually APSU students preparing for the department’s upcoming performance of the wildly popular musical comedy, “Nunsense.”
Austin Peay State University students rehearse a scene from “Nunsense.”
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s 5th Annual Fright on Franklin Street being held Saturday
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, October 26th, the 5th Annual Fright on Franklin, presented by The City of Clarksville and Altra Federal Credit Union will take place beginning at 3:00pm in Downtown Clarksville.
This free, family friendly and award winning event is for adults and kids of all ages and will feature safe trick-or-treating, a hayride, costume contests, and much more!
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Dream Chasers Group Mentoring Program Continues
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks & Recreation’s Dream Chasers Group Mentoring Program continues at the Burt-Cobb and Crow Centers! Dream Chasers is focused on helping at-risk youth, ages 13-17 in a small group atmosphere.
Small group leaders, guided by professionals, will mentor youth as they discuss dealing with negative influences that affect teens and will promote making healthy and informed decisions.
APSU Provost Lecture Series to feature Poet, translator and CECA director Christopher Burawa October 24th
Clarksville, TN – The director of the Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts will present the next session of the Provost Lecture Series this week at APSU.
Christopher Burawa will present at 3:00pm, Thursday, October 24th, in the Morgan University Center, Room 303. He will discuss his in-depth research into how artists address the concept of democracy through their work. He hopes to expand the discussion of how the arts are interpreting democracy through various art forms and lenses to include practical discussions of the political landscape.
Christopher Burawa
Clarksville-Montgomery County Humane Society’s Wags to Witches raises almost $13,000
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, the Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County held their annual Wags to Witches Fur Ball Bash on Saturday, raising almost $13,000 that will go to help fund their operations over the coming year.
The Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County uses the funds to provide low-cost Spay/Neuter vouchers, Pet Fostering, along with counseling and education services. They are also working to establish the first low cost Spay-Neuter clinic in our community which will help pet owners be able to afford to do their part in controlling the stray dog and cat population in the county.
Attendees dance at the 2013 Wags to Witches Fur Ball Bash
Clarksville’s Roxy Regional Theatre brings back “The Rocky Horror Show”, October 25th thru November 2nd
Clarksville, TN – Dig out your fishnet stockings and sharpen your stilettos … that sweet transvestite and his motley crew are back by popular demand! Following last season’s wildly successful run, “The Rocky Horror Show” returns to the Roxy Regional Theatre, October 25th through November 2nd, for six performances only.
Richard O’Brien’s cult favorite tells the story of Brad Majors and his fiancée Janet Weiss, two clean-cut young people on the way to visit an old college professor.
“The Rocky Horror Show” takes the Roxy stage Friday, October 25th with (L to R) Michael Spaziani as Dr. Frank N. Furter, Evan Taylor Williams as Brad and Ashley Harris as Janet.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for October 20th, 2013
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: Costume Contest Deadline, Outdoor Fitness Equipment at Liberty Park and Walk with Me Tennessee Program’s grand prize announced.
