Austin Peay State University hosting several events for Total Solar Eclipse
August 8, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On Monday, August 21st, 2017, the heavens—in the words of English poet Lavinia Greenlaw—will throw a “celestial dimmer switch” during the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse, and as excitement builds across the country for this cosmic spectacle, Austin Peay State University is hosting several events, including an official NASA viewing parties at the campus’ Fortera Stadium.
Austin Peay is hosting several events for the upcoming 2017 Total Solar Eclipse.
NASA to broadcast Total Solar Eclipse from Austin Peay State University Farm
August 8, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On Monday, August 21st, 2017, NASA will use Austin Peay State University’s Farm and Environmental Education Center as one of its official broadcast locations for the eclipse.
In addition to NASA’s broadcast, there will be several research and scientific efforts by multiple entities, including atmospheric, entomological and bovine research during the eclipse.
APSU Farm and Environmental Education Center. (APSU)
Former college basketball assistant coach, APSU alumnus Brad Loos to speak at APSU Summer Commencement
August 7, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Brad Loos, major gifts officer with the University of Missouri’s Tiger Scholarship Fund, will deliver the address at APSU’s 2017 Summer Commencement at 2:00pm, Friday, August 11th, in the Dunn Center.
Prior to joining the Tiger Scholarship Fund, Loos spent 15 years as a college basketball coach, including three years at the University of Missouri.
Brad Loos to speak at APSU Summer Commencement
New Gallery at APSU launches inaugural exhibition
August 5, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The New Gallery, with support from the Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts and the APSU Department of Art + Design, will present Jamey Grimes: Eclipse, to kick off the department’s 2017-18 exhibition season.
The New Gallery is the new exhibition space in the University’s new Art + Design Building.
Jamey Grimes
Austin Peay Speakers to Deliver Solar Eclipse Presentation at Public Library
August 4, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On Monday, August 7th, 2017, the public library will be celebrating the much anticipated August 21st total solar eclipse by hosting two guest speakers from Austin Peay State University to deliver presentations.
Dr. J Allyn Smith will be presenting for the children’s event at 2:00pm, and Dr. Jaime Taylor will be presenting at 5:30pm for the adults.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library
Movies in the Park to feature APSU PeayClipse talk on “Total Solar Eclipse: Nature’s Stellar Coincidence”
August 2, 2017
Clarksville, TN – As part of the ongoing PeayClipse lecture series, Austin Peay State University senior physics student Jacob Robertson will present a talk titled, “Total Solar Eclipse: Nature’s Stellar Coincidence.”
The talk will take place at 7:00pm, Saturday, August 19th, 2017 in Liberty Park, prior to the evening’s featured film, “Space Jam.”
APSU senior physics student Jacob Robertson to give “Total Solar Eclipse: Nature’s Stellar Coincidence” talk at Clarksville Parks and Recreations Movie in the Park on August 19th.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held August 3rd, 2017
August 2, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in downtown Clarksville
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum August 2017 Exhibits and Activities
August 2, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.
Some of the events in August at the Museum are: Earth from Space, Olen Bryant: In Loving Memory, Women Painting Women: In Earnest, The X Housewife Portraits by Kit Kite, and Ed Nash: Terrain.
Olen Bryant: In Loving Memory
Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees to hold special called meeting on Thursday, August 3rd
August 1, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting at 11:00am on Thursday, August 3rd, 2017.
During this meeting, the board will discuss the resolution of a discrimination allegation.
The campus of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
Roxy Regional Theatre Supporters Dr. John & Cathy Stanton to Host “Eclipse Party” on Monday, August 21st
July 30, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre is offering a unique and intimate opportunity to experience this summer’s once-in-a-lifetime celestial event at a total solar “Eclipse Party” hosted at the home of longtime supporters Dr. John and Cathy Stanton.
At the Stantons’ 18-plus-acre oasis in the northern section of Montgomery County, large open fields afford unobstructed views of the sky, perfect for observing the rare total solar eclipse.
Roxy Regional Theatre “Eclipse Party”
