Austin Peay State University Women’s and Gender Studies program presents “The Vagina Monologues” March 27th and 28th
Clarksville, TN – This month, the Austin Peay State University Women’s and Gender Studies Program, the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance and V-Day are celebrating 11 years of producing Eve Ensler’s award-winning play, “The Vagina Monologues.”
The show will be performed at 7:00pm on March 27th and 28th in Clement Auditorium. Tickets are $5.00. [Read more]
Easter Bunny visits the Clarksville Community Centers
Clarksville, TN – The Easter Bunny will be making appearances at each of our three community centers this Spring. Families are welcome to stop by between 5:00pm and 6:00pm to visit with the Easter Bunny and have their photos taken.
Photos will be available afterward on the Clarksville Parks & Recreation Facebook page. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University plans activities as part of Disability Awareness Month throughout April 2012
Clarksville, TN – Walking to class, listening to a lecture, reading a sentence accurately or typing email are daily actions most people can do without thinking twice.
But for those who have disabilities, such activities can be a challenge. Their world is different.
That’s what the Office of Disability Services at Austin Peay State University wants people to understand. April is Disability Awareness Month, and activities are designed so that the public can see how different life with a disability is. [Read more]
Clarksville 50+ Olympics to kick off May 8th
Clarksville, TN – Adults at least 50-years-old can register now until April 30 for the 2012 Clarksville 50-Plus Olympics.
This year’s events will be held May 8th-12th at various locations around Clarksville, including The Pinnacle Bowling Center, The Swan Lake Sports Complex and Golf Course, The Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence and The Kleeman Community Center.
Competitors will face off for bragging rights, as well as medals in more than 20 challenging events, which include shuffleboard, tennis, track, golf, bowling, basketball free throw, pickle ball and indoor swimming events. [Read more]
Clarksville High School to host Regional Colorguard Competition
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville High School Wildcat Band Boosters will be hosting a regional circuit show for the Winter Guard International Southeastern Colorguard Circuit on Saturday, March 24th, 2012 in the main gym at Clarksville High, located at 151Richview Road in Clarksville, TN. You are invited to come see Sixty-five groups from a four state region competing throughout the event. The contest will begin at 9:30am and conclude at 9:00pm. Admission for the entire day is just $7.00 per person. [Read more]
Hilltop Super Market to hold 17th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, April 7th, Hilltop Super Market will hold their 17th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. There will be inflatables, face painting, festivities, games, prizes and fun for all ages.
Activities begin at 11:00am and the easter egg hunt will begin at 2:00pm sharp.
Over 400 kids attended Hilltop Market's 16th Annual Easter Egg Hunt last year.
Clarksville Hosts Second Annual Sports Festival
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation held its second-annual Clarksville Sports Festival on Saturday, March 17th, at the Foy Fitness Center on the campus of Austin Peay State University. The day-long festival was a celebration of sports and athletics in Clarksville and Montgomery County and featured not only clinics, sports demonstrations and interactive areas, but also seminars and even an exposition area where over 20 of Clarksville and Montgomery County’s athletic and outdoor clubs, businesses and organizations provided information to the community.
Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation Director Mark Tummons congratulates members of the Clarksville Badminton Club on their victory
The Power of Women at Customs House Museum
Clarksville, TN – Customs House Museum celebrated Women’s History Month with The Power of Women on Saturday, March 17th. The day featured fabulous food, original jewelry, artworks, poetry, music and advice on investing, beauty, estate planning, and owning your own business.
The Choppin’ Block, represented by Jennifer Davis and Brenda Sykes, began the day with a brunch fit for a queen. In addition to juice and Mimosas, the buffet held French toast casserole; an egg-spinach-mushroom-onion casserole; petite Danishes; mixed berry, blueberry and strawberry muffins; and array of fresh fruits including grapes, orange slices, strawberries, honey dew melon, and cantaloupe. An entire room on the second floor of the museum was dedicated to getting to know the other participants while enjoying a delicious feast.
One of the wonderful exhibits currently at the Customs House Museum
Oscar Wilde Goes to Trial at the Roxy Regional Theatre in “Gross Indecency”, March 21st-24th
Clarksville, TN – Beginning March 21st, the Roxy Regional Theatre will delve deeper into the life and times of the man who penned such classics as The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest, with a limited run of “Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde” in theotherspace, the Roxy’s 50-seat black-box theatre located upstairs.
In three short months, Oscar Wilde, the most celebrated playwright and wit of Victorian England, was toppled from the apex of British society into humiliation and ruin. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for March 18th, 2012
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:
- Let’s hear it for the Girls
- Baseball, Blastball®, Softball & T-ball Youth Recreation Leagues
- Stroller Time
- Water Fitness Instructor Course
- Movies in the Park
