Celebrate Holidays at APSU with “Vienna in Clarksville” Concert on December 5th
Clarksville, TN – One of the great traditions in all of music is the Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Day Concert. For more than 100 years, the renowned orchestra has performed uplifting holiday pieces on that day by Johann Strauss and his family, with the concert being televised in America in recent years.
But the New Year’s holiday is still several weeks away. So Dr. Gregory Wolynec, associate professor of music at Austin Peay State University, is bringing the festivities to town a little earlier with the APSU Symphony Orchestra’s second annual “Vienna in Clarksville: A Holiday Celebration” concert. [Read more]
Rivers and Spires Festival Announces 2011 Headliner
Clarksville, TN. The Rivers and Spires Festival is thrilled to announce that Grammy and CMA award-winning country music singer/songwriter Clint Black will be the featured headliner at the 2011 Festival. Black will take the stage as the main event on Saturday night, April 16, 2011. The concert is free and open to the public.
Black is recognized for his string of hits in the 90’s such as Killin’ Time, Nothin’ But The Taillights, Like The Rain and No Time to Kill. Many also know him from his appearance in the film Maverick, special appearance on Extreme Makeover Home Edition and his stint on Celebrity Apprentice with Donald Trump. Black has had more than 30 singles on the U.S. Billboard country charts and of those, 22 were number ones. During his 14 years signed with RCA Records, Black had sold more than 12 million albums. In the early 2000’s, Black formed his own record label, Equity Music Group.
Graphic Design Exhibit by APSU Student Lamar
Clarksville, TN – Marco Lamar, a graphic design major from Clarksville, will be showing his style of work during a weeklong exhibit in the Trahern Gallery, beginning December 6th.
Lamar specializes in making work that he considers not the typical design path. While normal graphic design consists of primarily working with company identity, making websites and other work related tasks, Lamar thinks graphic design can go beyond this type of work. [Read more]
APSU Professor and Poet Falconer Awarded Prestigious NEA Fellowship
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Blas Falconer, a local poet and an associate professor of English at Austin Peay State University, has been awarded a prestigious creative writing fellowship from the National Endowment of the Arts.
His work was selected from among 1,063 applicants as deserving of the honor, which brings with it an award of $25,000. The NEA’s creative writing fellowships are meant to encourage the production of new works of literature by providing writers with the time and financial support to write. [Read more]
APSU Center of Excellence Seeking Ovation Award Nominees
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts is looking for nominees from the Clarksville-Montgomery County community to receive this year’s coveted Ovation Awards. Since 1996, the Center has honored individuals who made significant contributions to the artistic and cultural life of the Clarksville community.
Last year’s winners included F&M Bank, represented by Fred Landiss, as recipient of the Corporate Award; Charlotte Oliver Marshall, recipient of the Individual Artist Award; The Downtown Clarksville Association, represented by Paige King, recipient of the Community Organization Award; and Frank Lott, recipient of the George Mabry Award (Photo by APSU).
Rediscover the true meaning of Christmas with “A Christmas Carol” with your family at the Roxy Regional Theatre
The Roxy Regional Theatre is currently staging their musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol.” The play was adapted for the stage by John McDonald, and directed by Tom Thayer. The production opened to a packed audience on Friday night.
The show features Ryan Bowie, Travis Kendrick, Lisa MacAfee, Jackie Ostick, Collin Smith, Kendall Anne Thompson, and Nate Washburn, along with a rotating cast of thirty-four local youth portraying the Cratchit family children.
Ebenezer Scrooge is confronted by the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley
Santa pays a visit to Clarksville’s place for family fun!
Clarksville, TN – After enjoying this year’s Thanksgiving Feast and shopping marathon, head out to RiverView Mounds Century Farm and spend some time relaxing with your loved ones. The farm is offering pictures and visits with Santa among many more activities.
After accepting their award this year for Clarksville’s Best Place for Family Fun, the Rineharts immediately contacted the North Pole to find out if Santa would be able to return this year. The North Pole management has been able to accommodate their special request, but, Santa’s busy schedule will only allow him to participate four weekends this year. Luckily, he is joined by Rudolph, his elves and even Mrs. Claus! [Read more]
Rockin’ Holiday Concert Comes to APSU December 3rd
Clarksville, TN – A holiday show titled “Silent Night” might conjure up images of a dignified and serious performance, but a new concert by that name coming to Austin Peay State University next month promises to be a more casual, pop-infused holiday experience.
“Silent Night – An Evening of Holiday Music,” which begins at 7:30pm on December 3rd in the Music/Mass Communication Concert Hall, will showcase a band featuring Allison Campbell and David Alford on vocals, Paul Carrol Binkley on guitar, Tony Nagy on bass, Matt DeVore on drums and David Steinquest, APSU professor of music, on percussion. The performance will also include special guests Stanley Yates, professor of music, on guitar, Desiree Dolan on vocals and the APSU Percussion Ensemble. [Read more]
Local author to autograph books at Borders
Clarksville, TN – Local author and professor at APSU, Dr. Antonio Thompson, will be signing copies of his new book on December 4th from 2:00pm-4:00pm.
He will be signing copies of his new book, “Men in German Uniform: POWs in America During WWII” as well as his hit title,”German Jack Boots on Kentucky Bluegrass.”
Take this opportunity to meet this great local author in person and grab this title before it sells out!
Borders, 2801 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. Clarksville, TN at Governors Square Mall. Phone: 931-906-7049.
Holiday Trains at the Museum
Clarksville, TN – The “Snowflake Special” and other model trains will be making a special run for you and your Thanksgiving guests at the Custom House Museum Friday, November 26th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
For more information, contact Sue Lewis at 931-648-5780.
