Customs House Museum “Let’s Find: Benches and Chairs” October 10th and 11th
Clarksville, TN – On October 10th and 11th, come out to the Customs House Museum for “Let’s Find: Benches and Chairs” from 10:30am-11:30am. Children 3 – 5 years old and their grown-ups are invited to explore the museum from a child’s perspective.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Cumberland Winds to present Concert Series at Clarksville-Montgomery Public Library October 13th
Clarksville, TN – The Cumberland Winds will play three concerts in the form of three different types of musical
groups at the Clarksville-Montgomery Public Library beginning Saturday, October 13th.
The Cumberland Winds Dixieland Band will perform jazz standards and Dixieland style music at 2:00pm on Saturday the 13th of October. [Read more]
“Ten Strings and Tom”, “Chris Robertson”, and “Tres Hombres” to close out the 2012 Jammin’ in the Alley series
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville together with U.S. Bank will be Jammin’ in Strawberry Alley once more this season on Friday, October 19th, 2012. Join us for this month’s free concert beginning at 7:00pm.
The concert features trio, “Ten Strings and Tom”, named for the instruments in their band- six string guitar, four string bass, and a Tom or one drum of a drum set. Members include Syd Hedrick (Guitar and Vocals), Skip Clark (Bass), and Tom Nadeau (Drums). They’ll be sure to keep your toes tapping performing songs of other famous power trios like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, The Jimi Hendrix Experience and others. [Read more]
Oktoberfest begins tonight
Oktoberfest ist groß Familienspaß
Clarksville, TN – The 32st Annual Oktoberfest brought to you by the Clarksville Edelweiss Club starts tonight, Friday October 5th at 4:00pm and runs through Saturday night at midnight. The Oktoberfest celebration is located at 790 Economy Drive, off of Hwy 76, by I-24’s Exit 11. Load up the car, bring the whole family, and do the chicken dance with a 6′ tall chicken!
Enjoy music by Pros’t and Die Mitternachters. The Schuhplatter & Holzhacker Folk Dancers will be performing several times each night. There are carnival rides for Kids of All Ages. This is your chance to experience the wonders of Germany right here at home in Tennessee! [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces “Art on the Park” contest winners
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is happy to announce the winners of this year’s “Art on the Park” contest.
The five finalists will receive their framed artwork and the opportunity to paint their design on various walls of the Heritage Park Skate park.
The grand prize winner, Starr Thorne of New Providence Middle School.
Austin Peay Downtown Gallery to present exhibition of new works by Paul Collins
Clarksville, TN – This month, the Austin Peay Downtown Gallery will present “Grow Where You’re Planted,” an exhibition of new works by APSU assistant professor of art Paul Collins.
The exhibit, which opens with a reception from 5:00pm-8:00pm on October 4th, will feature drawings and paintings inspired by the incredible rate of vegetative growth in the landscape of Middle Tennessee.
“Grow Where You’re Planted” exhibit by APSU assistant professor of art Paul Collins.
APSU Provost Lecture Series to discuss challenges in City Management
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University public management professor will discuss her book on the challenges experienced in city management as part of the next Provost Lecture Series.
Dr. Beck Starnes, associate professor of public management, will present at 3:00pm, Thursday, October 4th in the Morgan University Center, Room 303. All sessions of the Provost Lecture Series are free and open to the public. [Read more]
APSU students curate exhibit of Cindy Marsh work
Clarksville, TN – During Cynthia Marsh’s long and distinguished art career, she has designed and developed album covers for the Supremes and Elvis, traveled to Africa to study different techniques in papermaking and helped hundreds of Tennesseans express themselves with the help of an old letterpress.
On October 4th, a new exhibition of the Austin Peay State University professor of art’s work will open in the APSU Morgan University Center Gallery. [Read more]
Planters Bank ‘First Thursday’ Exhibit Features Clarksville Photo Club
Clarksville, TN – The Planters Bank “First Thursday” Art Exhibit at the bank’s Hilldale branch will feature the Clarksville Friends of Photography during October. Approximately 20 photos will be on display from members of the club. All pieces are available for sale.
The exhibit will be open to the public from Thursday, October 4th through Wednesday, October 31st during regular bank hours (8:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Thursday and 8:30am-5:30pm, Friday.) The bank’s Hilldale branch is located at 1971 Madison Street.
Upcoming exhibits include watercolors by Judy Morgan in November and photography by David Smith in December.
Custom House Museum October 2012 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 October, the Museum will feature Impressions of Reality: The Art of Camille Engel, George McGlothin as Clay Faulkner, Sunday Family Fun: Meet the Mannequins, Art & Lunch: Whistler and so much more.
