Austin Peay State University history professor nominated for second international award of year
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) history professor Dr. Somaditya Banerjee has been nominated for an international achievement award for the second time this year.
Banerjee traveled to London, England, in May to accept the Mahatma Gandhi Leadership Award, presented by the Non-Resident Indian Welfare Society of India. (APSU)
Roxy Regional Theatre finishes Season 36 with “Damn Yankees”, August 2nd-24th
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre, Clarksville’s oldest professional theatre, is hitting it out of the park to close Season 36 of live entertainment on the corner of Franklin Street and First Street with the home-run hit musical “Damn Yankees”.
“Damn Yankees” opens at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Friday, August 2nd, at 8:00pm. In keeping with the theatre’s traditional pay-what-you-can opening night, all tickets not pre-sold at the regular price will go on sale at 7:30pm that evening for a $5.00 minimum donation.
Quinten Patrick Busey, Stacy Turner and Donald Groves star in “Damn Yankees” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, August 2nd-24th.
Austin Peay State University history students use video-conferencing technology to connect with prominent authors across the U.S.
Clarksville, TN – Books, unlike movies, don’t often come with “deleted scenes” or other bonus features. If you’re curious about the “making of” process or discovering what events didn’t make it into the final version, you’ll have to talk to the author.
Austin Peay Students talk with historian Keri Leigh Merritt from Atlanta using video Conferencing. (APSU)
APSU’s Michael Dickins creating own work, championing others
Clarksville, TN – For a moment, it sounded as if someone was trapped deep inside the metal barrel. This unnerving feeling grew more intense as gallery visitors walked toward the rusty drum.
It looked like a normal barrel, used to collect garbage or – for the more desperate – to build a fire on an icy winter night, but once visitors peered inside, they heard flat, unemotional voices offering up “thoughts and prayers.”
Michael Dickins is director of galleries at Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
Circuit Court Judge Kathryn Olita to speak at APSU’s summer commencement
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, August 9th, 2019, the Austin Peay State University summer Commencement keynote address will be given by Circuit Court Judge Kathryn Olita, 19th Judicial District, at 2:00pm in the APSU Dunn Center.
Olita, a Clarksville-native, attended Northeast High School and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Austin Peay Summer Commencement speaker to be Circuit Court Judge Kathryn Olita. (APSU)
Advance Financial to hold Free Backpack Give Away Saturday, July 19th
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, July 19th, 2019, Advance Financial will be celebrating Back-To-School in Tennessee by giving away 100 new backpacks to Clarksville-Montgomery County area students.
Advance Financial on Madison Street to hold Backpack Giveaway for Local Students this Friday.
APSU twirler Melvin to compete at National Collegiate Championships
Clarksville, TN – On July 23rd-27th, 2019, Izzy Melvin, Austin Peay State University featured twirler, will represent the state of Tennessee at the National Collegiate Championships at the University of Notre Dame.
Melvin earned the right by winning Miss College Majorette of Tennessee at the Tennessee State Twirling Championships in April.
Austin Peay State University featured twirler Izzy Melvin. (APSU)
Austin Peay, Montgomery County work together to keep juveniles out of court, on campus
Clarksville, TN – Jaclyn Lyons grew up in Chicago, in a neighborhood so rough that most of her childhood friends ended up in prison, addicted to drugs or the victims of violence. In 2009, Lyons joined the U.S. Army to escape that bleak environment, but she never forgot the young faces of her friends from those years before they lost hope.
Dr. Jeff Thompson and Jaclyn Lyons talk to the Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees. (APSU)
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for July 20th – 21st, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs during the year. There are programs for children and adults.
The upcoming events include: Candlelight Yoga at the Cave, Make a Butterfly Feeder and Unknown Realms.
Dunbar Cave State Park.
Mic Check Monday to feature Angelia Williams July 15th
Clarksville, TN – On July 15th, 2019, the Mic Check Monday concert series will feature Soul, R&B, county/rock, and dance sessions at the Downtown Commons.
Opening the event at 6:00pm is Corey Michael Bryant, a country/rock/blues musician. Corey plays at the River Club on Friday evenings.
The next Mic Check Monday concert is July 15th
