The Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is February 15th, 2012
The 95th Meeting
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, February 15th 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.
The meetings topic is “Nashville – Siren’s Song of the Confederacy” [Read more]
Roxy Regional Theatre explores Relationships with Hilarious Musical Revue “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as “The relationship” with the hilarious musical revue “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”, opening Friday, February 10th, at 8:00pm.
Directed by and featuring Ryan Bowie, along with Heather Anderson, Josh Bernaski and Ashley Laverty, this celebration of the mating game explores the journey from dating and waiting to love and marriage, and reveals the agonies and triumphs of in-laws and newborns, trips in the family car and pick-up techniques of the geriatric set.
"I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" opens Friday, February 10th at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
Morning Yoga at the Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – Certified yoga instructor Travis Kendrick provides an accessible and eclectic blend of different styles of yoga for all ages, designed to tone and stretch the entire body, relieve stress and create a deep experience of well-being.
Classes are held Monday through Saturday from 8:00am until 9:00am. The price is $10.00 per class, or $40.00 for the entire week. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University will have Former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins visit for a Reading on Marth 16th
Clarksville, TN – If one were to rank the country’s top poets (which I would never recommend doing), Billy Collins would likely top most lists. Aside from being both critically acclaimed and commercially popular, he is frequently heard on National Public Radio, and his appointment in 2001 as the Poet Laureate of the United States has afforded him a certain name recognition uncommon for most lyricists.
But attempting to rank poets and poetry in this way is a bit unseemly, so one is forced to judge the man on his work. That’s where Collins stands out, using a light touch to suddenly transform a humorous piece into something serious.
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins
Aspire to Stardom Auditions to be held in March
Clarksville, TN – Talented youths from ages 3 – 20 are urged to make plans to audition for the upcoming “Aspire to Stardom”.
Singers and dancers from all across Tennessee and Kentucky will be vying for a coveted spot at the annual Rivers and Spires showcase held each year in Historic Downtown Clarksville.
Austin Peay State University Music and Dance Faculty collaborate on Stravinsky Concert
Clarksville, TN – The Russian composer Igor Stravinsky’s extraordinary musical/theatrical/dance work “The Soldier’s Tale” premièred at the end of World War I, during a time of moral and economic turmoil. Nearly 100 years later, with the world in a similar state, two Austin Peay State University creative arts departments are resurrecting the complex work for a rare, one night only collaborative performance.
“It’s based on a Russian folk tale about a soldier on leave who unknowingly makes a deal with the devil,” Dr. Gregory Wolynec, APSU associate professor of music, said. “It’s based on the basic moral that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.”
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to host Book Signing Event
Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will host its first-ever book signing Saturday, February 18th from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Carolyn Stier Ferrell will be available to sign copies of her most recent book, “Occupied: The Story of Clarksville, Tennessee During the Civil War.”
Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center
Roxy Regional Theatre School of the Arts Acting Classes
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre School of the Arts has classes for children ages 10 to 18 to learn basic acting techniques, workshop plays, and present a junior production on the mainstage as part of the regular season.
Classes meet every Saturday during the school year from 9:00am until 11:00am. Cost is only $60.00 per month and no pre-registration is required. [Read more]
“For Better” to open at Cumberland Arts Centre
Clarksville, TN – Cell phones, instant messaging, email, social media … has the communication technology of the 21st Century brought us closer together or farther apart?
“Love in the Age of Communication” could easily be the subtitle of “For Better,” Eric Coble’s two-act show presented by the Cumberland Arts Centre on February 10th, 11th, 17th and 18th.
This romantic farce follows the engagement and impending marriage of Karen Baedeker, who has met her beloved Max Aphelion all of two times, but who shares emails, text messages, IMs and other various media multiple times a day. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Breast Cancer Awareness 5K planned
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center, University Recreation and APSU Athletics will have the Breast Cancer Awareness 5K on February 18th, with all proceeds going to the Kay Yow Fund.
The race entry fee is $10.00 for students and $12.00 for non-students. Registration will begin at 9:00am and the race will start at 10:00am at the Dunn Center. [Read more]
