FUEL the Bus Event to take place at Downtown Commons, August 3rd
July 25, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government invites everyone out to the Downtown Commons on August 3rd, 2019, for “FUEL The Bus” event. “FUEL The Bus” starts at 10:00am and will end at 2:00pm. The event will support of the FUEL Kids Nutrition Program.
The FUEL Program is designed to feed children whose only food source may be the food they receive from school.
Roxy Regional Theatre finishes Season 36 with “Damn Yankees”, August 2nd-24th
July 25, 2019
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.
Customs House Museum & Cultural Center presents Norman Lerner’s New York Revisited
July 25, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Guests of the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center from now through September can get a glimpse of city days gone by with the new exhibition New York Revisited: A Photographic Essay by Norman Lerner.
Skyscrapers, steam rising through street vents, newspaper kiosks near subway entrances, women dressed in high-fashion black−there are few cities that everyone can envision in their head without ever stepping foot there other than New York City.
Norman Lerner – Park
Riverfest seeks vendors, entertainers, artists
July 24, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces that the 32nd annual Riverfest Celebration is currently taking applications from vendors, entertainers and artists. The City of Clarksville’s Riverfest is presented by Miller Lite.
Vendors and entertainers are encouraged to apply online at www.clarksvilleriverfest.com
Riverfest will be held September 5th -7th.
Austin Peay State University history students use video-conferencing technology to connect with prominent authors across the U.S.
July 24, 2019
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)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to show “The Grinch” at Movies in the Park, July 27th
July 24, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, July 27th, 2019, Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s outdoor movie series Movies in the Park will show “The Grinch” at Liberty Park.,
Pre-show activities, coordinated by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department, will begin at 4:00pm and include a Grinch-themed photo booth, local artisan vendors, making snow using polymers with Austin Peay State University (APSU) scientists and a special performance by Acro Dance Express.
Liberty Park will host free movie, local vendors, this Saturday.
APSU’s Michael Dickins creating own work, championing others
July 23, 2019
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)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to host Rally on the Cumberland
July 23, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, August 3rd, 2019, the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will be holding the seventh Rally on the Cumberland at 8:00am.
The race will at the Montgomery County Conservation Club and end at the Liberty Park boat ramp.
Paddle for fun at Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Rally on the Cumberland.
Circuit Court Judge Kathryn Olita to speak at APSU’s summer commencement
July 23, 2019
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)
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for July 26th – 28th, 2019
July 22, 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: Cooling at the Cave, Citizen Science in the Park, Snacks & Tracks and Prairie Volunteer Workday.
Dunbar Cave State Park.
