Austin Peay State University Chamber Singers to tour West Tennessee this Spring
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Korre Foster, assistant professor of music, has heard the Austin Peay State University music program described as “The Best Kept Secret in Tennessee.” It’s the word “secret” that he intends to change.
That’s why this March, Foster is taking the Chamber Singers, APSU’s premiere choral ensemble, on a tour of west Tennessee.
Austin Peay State University Chamber Singers
AT&T and The Nashville Symphony bring music Rossview Elementary School students
Nashville, TN – As part of its continuing investment to support the arts and education, AT&T joined the Nashville Symphony this morning for an AT&T Ensembles in the Schools concert. A duo of Nashville Symphony musicians performed two sessions for second and third graders at Rossview Elementary School in Clarksville.
There are more than 35 similar performances slated for this year in Davidson, Wilson, Williamson and Rutherford counties.
Kristi Seehafer and Norma Rogers quiz students after their performance.
Austin Peay State University’s online gallery launches new “From Here” exhibit
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s online art gallery, www.terminalapsu.org, is pleased to announce the launch of the 2011-12 Terminal Award-winning “From Here,” an art project by Joel Swanson and Ben Jacobson. Terminal gives out four awards yearly to artists or artist teams to help in the completion of Internet-based art works.
“From Here” is a networked art project that explores the inherit ambiguity of language, in particular adjectival nouns of place. [Read more]
Last Chance to see “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” at the Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – If you have ever been in a relationship, currently in a relationship, or simply wishing to date, then “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” is the musical for you. It explores the truths and myths behind dating and relationships with a hysterical musical spin.
I was laughing constantly during the performance and sometimes so hard I had to wipe tears from my eyes as I related to the situation the actors were portraying. I found myself constantly thinking, “Yeah been there” or “Done that”.
Clarksville Movies in the Park Facebook page announces first movie of the season
Clarksville, TN – The movies for the 2012 season of Movies in the Park have been selected with the first showing, “Hugo”, winner of 5 Oscars, announced via Facebook.
Clarksville Parks & Recreation is encouraging all the movie-goers out there to visit the “Clarksville Movies in the Park” Facebook page every day to guess the titles for this year’s showings. Hints and clues will be provided and the first one to guess correctly receives a free treat!
Movies in the Park
Fort Campbell Riding Stables “Turn & Burn” Speed Show Trophy Series
Fort Campbell, KY – The Fort Campbell Riding Stables will be holding a “Turn & Burn” Speed Show Trophy Series beginning on March 23rd. There will be eleven show date opportunities between March 23rd and October 26th. Registration will begin at 5:00pm and the show will start at 6:00pm.
If you would like to participate, there is a $25.00 blanket fee or $5.00 per class, $5.00 office fee, and $5.00 high point nomination fee. It’s free to the public to come and watch. [Read more]
Customs House Museum Celebrates Women’s History Month
Clarksville, TN – The two-story gallery of the Customs House Museum will be filled with “The Words of Women” next month instead of the usual visual art.
“Each year I create an exhibit celebrating Women’s History Month. This time we are focusing on women writers”, says Terri Jordan, Exhibits Curator. This exhibit will be held March 2nd – May 6th. Participating writers were sent a vintage item to be used as the muse for their work. [Read more]
Indoor Aquatic Center to host “Wettest Egg Hunts”
Clarksville, TN – New this year, the Indoor Aquatic Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, has partnered with Sango Pool & Spa and the YMCA to host two not-so-typical egg hunts.
On Saturday, March 31st, thousands of colored eggs will be floating or sunk in the center’s pools, each good for candy and prizes. A hunt will be offered for children ages 1 to 12 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. An adaptive egg hunt will follow, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, for individuals ages 1 to 18 who have a disability. [Read more]
Fort Campbell Riding Stables “Post & Coast” Open Show Trophy Series
Fort Campbell, KY – The Fort Campbell Riding Stables will be holding a “Post & Coast” Open Show Trophy Series beginning on March 24th. There will be eleven show date opportunities between March 24th and October 27th.
During the months of March through May, September and October, registration will begin at 9:00am and the show will start at 10:00am. During the months of June, July and August, registration will begin at 4:00pm and the show will start at 5:00pm. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Concert to capture whimsy and freedom of childhood March 12th
Clarksville, TN – One afternoon several years ago, the prominent Hungarian composer György Kurtág watched as a group of children banged away at a piano. They were playing with the instrument as if it were a toy, and Kurtág was struck by how much fun they seemed to have.
That observation inspired him to compose his solo piano pieces, “Játékok” (Games), which captures the playful freedom of childhood with its sometimes frenetic sounds. At 7:30pm on March 12th, Austin Peay State University professor of music Dr. Jeffrey Wood will present the little-heard piece in a concert filled with works all denoting childhood. [Read more]
