Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is March 20th, 2013
The 108th meeting.
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Gateway Hospital. 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: “Josie Underwood’s Civil War Diary: A Bowling Green Girl Looks at the Civil War”
Josie Underwood’s Civil War Diary
Indoor Aquatic Center to host Battleship Canoe Games
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is excited to host Battleship Canoe at the Indoor Aquatic Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, on April 13th.
Similar to the board game, Battleship®, Battleship Canoe will feature teams of four, seated in a canoe, attempting to sink other teams’ canoes using four buckets of water.
The Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence.
Queen City Road Race featuring new 7K Race registration going on now
Clarksville, TN – It’s that time of year again to lace up those running shoes and begin preparing for the 35th Annual Queen City Road Race scheduled for Saturday, May 4th.
The Queen City Road Race event is a Clarksville tradition promoting fitness and fun for all ages. The 7K and 5K race route takes runners through the streets of Historic Downtown Clarksville, beginning and ending at Austin Peay State University’s Governors Stadium, while the One Mile Movement takes you on an exciting tour of a portion of the APSU campus.
For over thirty years, hundreds of Clarksville-Montgomery County and Fort Campbell school students, teachers and family members have participated in this Clarksville tradition.
Queen City Road Race, Clarksville TN.
Rivers and Spires Festival begins April 18th
Free Festival, Concerts and Activities in Clarksville, Tennessee
Clarksville, TN – It’s hard to believe another year has passed and it is almost time to be in Historic Downtown Clarksville, Tennessee for the 11th annual Rivers & Spires Festival, held April 18th-20th.
If you’ve never been to the Rivers & Spires Festival, mark your calendar and be prepared to have a great time. Lined with craft and food vendors, five music stages, kids’ activities and artisan booths, the streets of downtown transform each year as the Festival goes into full swing.
Rivers and Spires Festival April 18th-20th
Customs House Museum presents “Let’s Find: Birds”
Clarksville, TN – On Wednesday March 13th and Thursday March 14th, children 3 – 5 years old and their grown-ups are invited to explore the Museum from a child’s perspective. This month we will be looking for Mr. Baggett’s birds.
We will also read a story and make a craft.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
APSU to honor local artists and arts supporters during March 17th Ovation Awards
Clarksville, TN – On Wednesday evenings, you might know him as Bucky Dawes, manager of the fictional country music star Rayna James on the ABC drama “Nashville.” Later this month, when Nicole Kidman’s new psychological thriller “Stoker” hits theaters, he’ll be the minister dressed in black with a white collar
But most people in Clarksville know him as the Julliard-trained actor David Alford, an Austin Peay State University graduate who has never forgotten his alma mater.
David Alford is the recipient of this year’s George Mabry Award.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department and YMCA to continue Yoga in the Park this Spring
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department and the Clarksville YMCA have partnered once again to present Yoga in the Park.
Yoga in the Park is a free, morning yoga class instructed by trained YMCA instructors each Wednesday and Friday beginning April 3rd. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Hershey Track & Field program to begin April 18th
Competition to be held May 18th
Clarksville, TN – Young athletes can showcase their skills in track, long jump and softball throw in the 2013 Hershey Track & Field competition. This program is open to boys and girls ages 9 to 14 in the Clarksville-Montgomery County area.
Hershey Track & Field practices begin April 18th and will meet every Thursday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm at the Burt-Cobb Community Center, located at 1101 Franklin Street. [Read more]
19th Annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament just around the corner
Clarksville, TN – As the temperatures climb up this weekend it is a reminder the 19th annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is just around the corner.
This year’s edition will be held Saturday, May 11th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing, Tennessee, State Park. Last season’s tourney drew 264 boats.
Boats heading out at the start of last years Governors Bass Tournament.
Austin Peay State University to exhibit newly donated folk art collection
Clarksville, TN – In a small storage room in the basement of Austin Peay State University’s Harned Hall, Marilyn Monroe is making things a bit awkward for President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jackie.
First off, the president and first lady are dressed formally, while Marilyn has opted to wear a red polka dot bikini. Then there’s that big smile of hers, which seems to mock the uncomfortable expression on Jackie’s face.
Two folk art sculptures that are part of the Crouch Folk Art Collection. (Photo by Beth Liggett/APSU)
