November 15th Salon Series Lecture at APSU to Discuss Harlem Renaissance
Brian Johnson
Clarksville, TN – In the early 20th century, some of the country’s leading African American writers – including Zora Neale Hurston, Countee Cullen, Langston Hughes and Claude McKay – found a home for their works in the influential journal, “The Crisis: A Record of the Darker Races.”
The magazine’s long-serving editor, W.E.B. Du Bois, the first African-American Ph.D. graduate of Harvard University, championed these writers, ushering in that pivotal period in American literature known as the Harlem Renaissance. But what many people don’t realize is that the literary movement was born out of the strained relationships between these writers, Du Bois and the journal’s white benefactors. [Read more]
Christy Eidson to perform at Comedy on the Cumberland
Clarksville, TN – One of Nashville’s hardest working comics is set to perform at Comedy on the Cumberland, December 6th at the Roxy Regional Theater. Christy Eidson presents a southern fried sense of humor with a pinch of sass and a hilarious dose of attitude.
Creating colorfully visual stories from her distinct southern point-of-view, she’s a strong female comedian who doesn’t like to be labeled as just a “Female comic.” Christy recently performed at Magic at the Museum, introducing Clarksville fans to her “in your face” style of comedy.
Christy Eidson performing at Magic at the Museum
Renowned soprano Burrows to perform at APSU on October 30th
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Arts and Heritage Development Council, in cooperation with the Clarksville Community Concert Association and Austin Peay State University Department of Music, will present renowned soprano and Clarksville native Melissa Shippen Burrows in concert at 7:00pm, October 30th, in the APSU Music/Mass Communication Concert Hall.
Described by The New York Times as “a dramatic soprano with an attractive, powerful sound,” as “angelic” by The Washington Post and, according to Theater Scene, “appealing and lyrical,” Burrows has made debuts in her young career throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.
Melissa Shippen Burrows
“Laying Low” to benefit Custom’s House Museum
Clarksville, TN – If you’ve been “Flying High” over the years, then it’s time for “Laying Low” to support the Custom’s House Museum and Cultural Center. The Museum’s first ever “Laying Low” fundraiser is coming November 5th at 3:30pm, at the home of Nancy and Garnett Ladd, 2100 Madison Street.
This “festival style” event will feature a complete barbeque dinner with all the trimmings, adult beverages, sweet tea, outdoor games, a cornhole tournament, capped off with a bonfire and s’mores. The highlight of the night will be country music headliner, Frankie Ballard. [Read more]
APSU Senior Art Exhibits Planned this Fall
Clarksville, TN – This fall, 15 young artists at Austin Peay State University will present highly original new works during a series of free exhibits in the campus’ Trahern Building.
The students, working in a variety of media from painting to photography to ceramics, are enrolled in Austin Peay’s Senior Thesis Exhibition class, taught by assistant professor of art Paul Collins. The class requires that students present their work in a public setting in order to earn their Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. [Read more]
New Prizes Added for the Mister & Miss Wags to Witches Pet Photo Contest
Clarksville, TN – The stakes have been raised! The top five male photos and top five female photos receiving the most donations by midnight Friday, October 28th will be featured as finalists.
All other finalists will receive a gift bag crammed with goodies, which now will include newly acquired prizes from Cumberland Pet Sitting, Elite Pet Spa and Chick Fil-A! Also, for Mr. & Miss Wags to Witches 2011, they have secured a free Pet Massage from DC Royalty! This is all in addition to the prizes originally outlined. [Read more]
Treat Yourself to “The War Of The Worlds” This Halloween Weekend
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre offers the perfect Halloween weekend activity with the infamous Mercury Theatre 1938 radio broadcast, “The War Of The Worlds”, recreated live onstage for three performances only.
One of the earliest depictions of an alien invasion, “The War Of The Worlds” caused public outcry as many listeners believed that an actual Martian invasion was in progress. [Read more]
Impacts of invasive species in freshwater ecosystems next APSU Provost Lecture Series
Clarksville, TN – Biological invasions have been attracting more attention in recent years. However, invasive species are not a new problem; historically, they have been transported to different geographical locations around the globe.
Freshwater and marine ecosystems are easily accessible areas that allow for invasive hitchhikers to reach a new geographical area either deliberately or unintentionally. This will be the focus of the next Provost Lecture Series at Austin Peay State University. [Read more]
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report for October 23rd
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:
- Youth Basketball League
- Kleeman Haunted Mansion
- Fright on Franklin
- Save the Smith-Trahern Mansion
- Winter Gym Program
- Calling all Dancers
A View From Space at the Customs House Museum
Clarksville, TN – From now through January 8th 2012, the Customs House Museum has a great exhibit called “A View from Space”. Since the launch of the world’s first artificial satellite Sputnik in 1957, satellites have dramatically changed the way we study our planet.
A View from Space, a new, bilingual (Spanish and English), highly interactive, hands-on science exhibit, will allow visitors to see the world from a satellite’s perspective. They can track a hurricane from space, send a satellite spinning into orbit around a model Earth, study incredible images of our planet captured by NASA’s Earth Observing System, and more. [Read more]
