Austin Peay State University Chamber Singers to tour Nashville and East Tennessee in March
Clarksville, TN – This March, Austin Peay State University’s premiere choral ensemble – the Chamber Singers – will showcase their talents in east Tennessee during their 2013 recruiting tour. The group will visit local high schools during the day, and they will perform free concerts each night for members of these local communities.
“We’re going to recruit Tennessee’s finest by showing them the excellent choral singing we have here at Austin Peay,” Dr. Korre Foster, director of choral activities at APSU, said. “Not only will we perform for them, but the high schoolers will get to interact with our students, asking them questions about Clarksville, our campus and college life.” [Read more]
Austin Peay Downtown Gallery presents the exhibit “Collective II”
Clarksville, TN – A new exhibit at the Austin Peay Downtown Gallery this month will highlight of the work of APSU alumnus Young Kim and APSU art instructor Becky Hall. The exhibit, “Collective II,” will open with a reception from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on February 7th, and it will run through March 2nd.
Kim, a native of South Korea, is an associate professor of art at Elon University in North Carolina. He received his Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Kentucky and his Bachelor of Fine Arts from APSU. His work has been exhibited extensively at numerous galleries, including the Second Street Gallery in Charlottesville, VA, the Hun Gallery in New York City and Causey Contemporary in Brooklyn.
Becky Hall Exhibition
First Thursday Art Walk To Be Held on February 7th
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5 block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville, with 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
For the month of February, the Art Walk will be held on Thursday, February 7th from 5:00pm–8:00pm at the shops and galleries on Public Square, Franklin Street, and Strawberry Alley. The participating businesses are listed below as well as a description of the work they will be exhibiting and services they will be offering during the event. [Read more]
Custom House Museum’s Winter Film Fest features “An Affair to Remember”
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, February 9th, 2013, the Winter Film Fest continues with the showing of An Affair to Remember.
The movie starts at 2:00pm and admission is free.
The Customs House Museum
Chocolate Affair tickets going fast, get yours today
Tickets For Chocolate Affair Are Expected To Sell Out
Clarksville, TN – Less than a week remains before the first-ever Chocolate Affair, Saturday, February 9th.
The event features the opportunity to taste chocolate delicacies and desserts from more than 25 vendors while enjoying light entertainment by the Cumberland Winds-Woodwind Quintent, a Solo Harpist, and a Jazz Combo. [Read more]
APSU gearing up for Dance Marathon to benefit Children’s Miracle Network
Clarksville, TN – For several hours, students at Austin Peay State University will dance the night away, while lending a helping hand, at the annual Dance Marathon.
The event, which benefits the Children’s Miracle Network, will begin at 6:00pm, Friday, February 8th in the Foy Fitness and Recreation Center on APSU’s campus. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation hosts Cumberland Arts Experience at the Kleeman Center
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is offering another session of the new program, the Cumberland Arts Experience, at the Kleeman Community Center located at 166 Cunningham Lane.
The Cumberland Arts Experience will be held Saturday, February 23rd and will teach basic painting skills as participants paint along with an instructor to create a piece of art they can take home with them. [Read more]
“Always…Patsy Cline” at the Roxy Regional Theatre staring Jacque Clydesdale, February 8th – March 2nd
Clarksville, TN – The sultry sounds of one of the most acclaimed vocalists of the 20th century will fill the Roxy Regional Theatre, February 8th through March 2nd, in the perennial favorite and beloved musical “Always…Patsy Cline”.
Taking the stage in tribute to the country music legend who died tragically in a plane crash at the height of her career is Jacque Clydesdale. Although currently based out of New York, Jacque has strong ties to Music City, originally being from Brentwood, Tennessee, and having performed as a soloist with the LA Pops Orchestra in a tribute honoring Diane Warren, singing Shania Twain’s famous “From This Moment” duet with Grammy Award Winner Bryan White.
Jacque Clydesdale Stars in “Always…Patsy Cline”
Calling all chocolate lovers!
Clarksville, TN – More than 25 businesses are teaming up to offer Clarksville’s first-ever Chocolate Affair, scheduled to take place from 6:00pm to 9:00pm Saturday, February 9th at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.
This new event, presented by the City of Clarksville and Planters Bank, will feature sweet and savory treats from both local businesses as well as some National brands like Goo Goo Clusters, Lindt, and Dove. Entertainment will be provided by the Cumberland Winds Woodwind Quintent, a Solo Harpist, and a Jazz Combo. [Read more]
Winter Market tomorrow at Smith Trahern Mansion
Clarksville, TN – The Winter Market is this Friday, January 31st. Carol Stichal will return by popular demand with her Asparagus Rolls and hopefully a new a green bean roll she is trying. [Read more]
