New Play at APSU Fuses Greek Tragedy with Gang Life
Clarksville, TN – The life of Stanley Tookie Williams, a founder of the notorious street gang the Crips, was filled with moments of such sorrow and attempts at redemption that it could have been a Greek tragedy.
At least, that’s what playwright Gaye Jeffers thought when she fused Williams’ story with Sophocles play “Philoctetes,” to create a new work, “Philo.” The play has its world premiere at 7:30pm, September 29th, in the Trahern Theater on the Austin Peay State University campus. It will run through October 3rd. [Read more]
Bark in the Park
Clarksville, TN – Happy dogs and their owners are encouraged to come to this year’s Bark in the Park on Saturday, October 16th, 2010 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Clarksville’s Bark Park located at Heritage Park (Corner of 101st Airborne Division Parkway and Peacher’s Mill Road).
Bark in the Park, presented by Clarksville Parks & Recreation and Planter’s Bank, is a fun, family oriented event that will feature contests, beverages, food, demonstrations, dog-related vendors and services, and dogs, lots of dogs. Admission is free! [Read more]
APSU professor to discuss project with farmers in Haiti
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University professor will discuss a project he began in Haiti last summer with funding from the University.
Dr. Matthew Kenney, interim director of APSU’s President’s Emerging Leaders Program and associate professor of political science, will present discuss “A New Mocha Model: Coffee and Cocoa as a Path to Development in Haiti” from 3:00pm-4:00pm, Thursday, September 23rd in the Honors Commons building (formerly Memorial Health/Red Barn).
The event is free and open to the public. Coffee, donated by Mag’s Coffee on Riverside Drive, and chocolate will be served. [Read more]
APSU alumnus, actor to speak September 23rd as part of Honors Program Lecture Series
Clarksville, TN – As part of Austin Peay State University’s Honors Program Lecture Series, actor and producer David Alford will speak at 6:00pm, Thursday, September 23rd in the new Honors Commons on the main campus.
The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
A native of Adams and alumnus of APSU, Alford studied at the Juilliard School for Drama in New York City. He founded the Mockingbird Theatre in Nashville in 1994 and served as its acting director until 2004. [Read more]
Senior Dance at the Kleeman Community Center, this Saturday!
The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s invites those young at heart to join us at the Kleeman Community Center located at 166 Cunningham Lane for a night of dancing. Those ages 50 and up are encouraged to come ready to boogie, Saturday, September 18th from 5:00pnm-7:00pm. The dance will feature a DJ and refreshments will be provided. Admission is $2.00 at the door.
For more information on Senior events and programs, please visit us online at www.cityofclarksville.com or call 931-645-7476.
Oak Grove Tourism’s 2nd Annual Butterfly Festival
The Butterfly Festival, one of Oak Grove Tourism’s premier events, celebrates its 2nd year September 18th at the War Memorial Walking Trail Park, 101 Walter Garrett Lane, in Oak Grove, KY. Admission is free.
More than 5,000 people attended last year’s celebration paying tribute to our environment and in particular, Kentucky’s state insect, the Viceroy Butterfly. Despite being so young, the celebration is one of the largest of its kind in Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee. [Read more]
Sunday Fun at the Custom’s House: “My Favorite Dog” Day
Come down to the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center Sunday, September 19th, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm and draw a picture of your favorite dog for us to display in our Explorers’ Gallery. Make a dog sculpture to take home.
The model trains will also be running from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Activity is free with paid admission or museum membership.
Become a museum member today and enjoy free admission and free programs for a year.
For more information call Sue Lewis 931-648-5780 or visit our website: www.customshousemuseum.org.
Jammin’ in the Alley Concert to feature Joel Brown – Friday, September 17th
The City of Clarksville together with U.S. Bank will soon be Jammin’ in Strawberry Alley once more. Join us on Friday, September 17th for Jammin’ in the Alley’s third year in downtown Clarksville.
This month’s free concert features the Clarksville native and local favorite, Joel Brown. He is sure to provide the perfect tunes to groove to and have a good time. With musical influences like Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Erick Clapton, and Mason Jennings, Joel is sure to get you up off your feet and moving to the music! [Read more]
The Clarksville art scene is alive and thriving at Riverfest
A former resident of the Boston and Washington, D.C. areas, I have been fortunate to see some great artworks in my life. I’ve also witnessed the recent “Emperor’s New Clothes” variety (otherwise called “modern art” by some). My feelings towards some of the obscenities fostered on the public in recent years as “art” cannot be printed in this format. One only has to walk through the National Art Gallery where the display is chronological to see how talent somehow was replaced with publicity stunts to see how some artists have sold their souls to pure unadulterated “selling a bill of goods to the unsuspecting” to see what I mean.
Art from the Tour D' Art on display at the Smith Trahern Mansion.
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report
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.
Parks and Recreation wants to thank everyone that came out to enjoy Clarksville’s 23rd Annual Riverfest Celebration! A special thanks to all of our sponsors, partners, and volunteers for making this year a success! We look forward to Riverfest 2011, September 9th and 10th.
This weeks highlights include:
- Jammin’ in the Alley
- Archery is back
- Clarksville’s Downtown Market
- Kleeman Senior Dance
- Punt, Pass, Kick
- Bicycle Safety Checks
