Stop Child Trafficking Now Walk/Run

Clarksville, TN – On September 24th, 2011 the annual Stop Child Trafficking Now Walk and Run will be held at the APSU Parking Lot on 8th Street. Registration is at 7:30am. The ceremony starts at 8:30am.

Join thousands of individuals in 33 cities nationwide as we walk/run this September to stop the most heinous crime of our day – child sex slavery. By walking or running, YOU can help bring an end to slavery in our cities and in our nation once and for all!

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Comedy on the Cumberland returns

Clarksville, TN – Comedy on the Cumberland returns to the Roxy Theater on Tuesday, September 20th, 2011 for another great night of stand up comedy. This show will benefit Radical Mission, a local ministry that strives to support those who are down on their luck, and need the basic necessities just to get by.

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Math professor shares steepest descent method in Provost Lecture Series

Clarksville, TN – For many people, understanding complex mathematical equations and concepts is more difficult than walking in the mountains. Somehow, an Austin Peay State University mathematics faculty member makes the ideas relate.

Dr. Ben Ntatin, associate professor of mathematics, will present the next session in the weekly Provost Lecture Series at 3:00pm, Thursday, September 8th in the Morgan University Center, Room 303. The title of his presentation is “Walking in the mountains: The steepest descent method.”

His talk will be about how the notion of linearity is fundamental for numerous considerations in mathematics and engineering science. [Read more]

6th Annual ‘Frolic on Franklin’ Showcases 30 Artists from Region

Clarksville, TN – Downtown Clarksville’s 6th annual celebration of the arts, “Frolic on Franklin” will take place Saturday, September 17th. Hosted by the Downtown Clarksville Association, the event will showcase the works of 30 local and regional artists along the 100 block of historic Franklin Street.

A variety of original artwork and crafts will be on display including jewelry, pottery, water colors, woodwork, ceramics, glass items, photography and more. Items will be for sale with prices ranging from $2.00 – $2,000. Several artists will also provide demonstrations of their work throughout the day including painting and decorating glass ornaments, making wooden items with lathes, and various types of painting.

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First Thursday ArtWalk – September 1st

Written by Kendall Welsh

Clarksville, TN – You’re invited to join the merchants of Historic Downtown Clarksville for the monthly Art Walk, which will be held this month on September 1st, from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Kendall Welsh from ARTifacts sent us this information about September’s artistic extravaganza.

Participating merchants include Ingredients, Downtown Artist Co-Op, Mildred & Mabel’s, Hodgepodge, and more.

Participating artists include Rachel Ison, Patsy Dollar, Cumberland Winds Woodwind Quintet, Mackenzie Coffman, Pamela Whinnery, and more. [Read more]

“Twilight” double-feature at Movies in the Park

Clarksville, TN – Join Clarksville Parks and Recreation this Friday, September 2nd, at Heritage Park Soccer Fields for this month’s Movies in the Park event, featuring a double screening of “New Moon” and “Eclipse” on a giant blow-up screen under the stars. Both are rated PG-13.

The first movie will begin around 7:30pm, with pre-show activities beginning an hour prior. Be sure to bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs. As always, you are welcome to bring your picnic basket, but concessions will be available.

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Reza the Illusionist to entertain September 8th at Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN – Considered one of the fastest rising stars in the magic industry, Reza the illusionist will perform next month at Austin Peay State University.

The show begins at 7:00pm, Thursday, September 8th in the Music/Mass Communication Building Concert Hall. Doors will open at 6:30pm.

The event, presented by the Govs Programming Council (GPC), is free and open to the public.

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Creative writing professor kicks off lecture series

Clarksville, TN – The written words of Emily Dickinson, Sappho, Dorothy Allison, Abigail Thomas and Jane Tompkins all have something in common – their powerful voices speak for those misrepresented or underrepresented.

This is the basis of a research presentation by Dr. Amy Wright, assistant professor of creative writing at Austin Peay State University. She is one of several faculty members chosen to present their research and creative activity on campus during the 2011-12 academic year as part of the Provost Lecture Series.

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Stellar Theater and Dance Performers to Visit APSU this Year as Acuff Chairs

Clarksville, TN – For more than 50 years, Chicago’s famed Second City Theater and School of Improvisation has produced some of the country’s most beloved comedic talents. Its alumni – consisting of luminaries like Bill Murray, John Belushi, Steve Carell and Tina Fey – have gone on to successful careers in movies and television shows such as Saturday Night Live and the Daily Show with Jon Stewart.

At 7:30pm on October 7th, the group’s touring company will visit Clarksville to perform its hilariously original works on the Austin Peay State University campus.

“They were here four years ago, and the students loved them,” Darren Michael, chair of the APSU Area of Theater and Dance, said. [Read more]

The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report for August 28th

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:

• Riverfest Regatta registration under way
• Time is running out- vote now!
• Movies in the Park – Double Feature
• Quilting classes to begin
• Youth Volleyball
• Stroller Time makes a return to the Clarksville Greenway
• Introducing, the new “Scan & Swim” tag

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