Roxy Regional Theatre new Roxy Read Series kicks off Wednesday with “Much Ado About Nothing” in theotherspace
October 23, 2018
Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – Take a break from our full-size mainstage productions and join the Roxy Regional Theatre in theotherspace for our new “Roxy Reads” Series.
This is the perfect opportunity to sit back and listen to what makes great plays work: the words!
Kicking off the series is William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” this Wednesday, October 24th, 2018 at 7:00pm.
Roxy Regional Theatre to present “Much Ado About Nothing” in theotherspace Wednesday, October 24th as part of their new “Roxy Reads” Series.
Austin Peay State University classics students “sacrifice” golden eagle during Homecoming ceremony
October 23, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Tim Winters, Austin Peay State University (APSU) Latin professor, raised his face to the warm, bright sky and said, “It’s a good day to sacrifice an eagle.”
Nearby, a golden eagle (or maybe just a turkey-shaped piñata, painted gold) was placed on an altar in the center of campus for the annual Homecoming sacrifice.
APSU Latin professor Dr. Stephen Kershner sacrifices a golden eagle during homecoming.
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale starts Thursday at Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library
October 22, 2018
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library
Clarksville, TN – The Friends of the Library Fall Used Book Sale begins this Thursday, October 25th, 2018 at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library. Opening night will be a Friends-only preview from 4:00pm–7:00pm, however anyone may join the Friends of the Library for $5.00 at the door.
The book sale will be open to the public on Friday, October 26th from 9:00am–5:00pm and Saturday, October 27th from 9:00am–2:00pm.
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
Austin Peay State University counseling grad student Melody Shipley earns National Award for 9/11 art therapy project
October 22, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) grad student Melody Shipley, a ceramics artist, planned to focus on her pottery full-time, but then in 2015, she went horseback riding.
It was something she did often on her family farm, but that afternoon Shipley ended up on ground, twisting her back and dislocated a rib.
APSU grad student Melody Shipley stands with plates made as part of her art therapy project.
APSU Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Fall into Dance”
October 21, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, October 25th, 2018 the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Theatre and Dance, along with artistic director Kevin Bradley Loveland Jr., will present “Fall into Dance.” The production will run through Sunday, October 28th.
“Fall Info Dance” to be presented at Austin Peay State University October 25th-29th, 2018.
“Fortnite” lead technical animator Kaye Vassey to visit APSU
October 20, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Art + Design, with support from the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is pleased to welcome animator and comic strip artist, Kaye Vassey, to Austin Peay State University.
“We’re super excited to have Kaye Vassey visit Austin Peay State University,” Scott Raymond, associate professor of animation, said.
On October 23rd, animator and comic strip artist Kaye Vassey will give a lecture at the Austin Peay State University ARt + Design Building.
Ajax Turner Senior Center opens new Thrift Store
October 20, 2018
City of Clarksville funded expansion provides space for The Shoppe
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and Ajax Turner Senior Center officials on Friday dedicated The Shoppe, a thrift store that offers high-quality donated and consigned clothing and household goods to center patrons and the public.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan cuts a ribbon Friday to dedicate The Shoppe, a new thrift store at the Ajax Turner Senior Citizens.
Planters Bank Presents “Frankenweenie” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, October 21st
October 19, 2018
Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – The electrifying dog is back from beyond the grave! Join The Roxy Regional Theatre at the corner of Franklin Street and First Street in Historic Downtown Clarksville for Tim Burton’s family-friendly Halloween favorite when Planters Bank Presents… Disney’s “Frankenweenie” on our big screen this Sunday, October 21st, 2018 at 2:00pm.
Young Victor Frankenstein (Charlie Tahan) is a science nerd and outsider at school, but he does have one good friend: his dog, Sparky. But then tragedy strikes, and Sparky shuffles off this mortal coil.
The film “Frankenweenie” to play this Sunday at the Roxy Regional Theatre as part of the Planters Bank Presents … film series.
Local teachers learn arts integration at CECA professional development workshop
October 18, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – A couple of the grade school teachers held their hands overhead, their fingers dancing. Three other teachers squatted, kneeled or sat, waving their arms back and forth slowly.
In their slow dance, the teachers emulated stars twinkling over slowly moving mountains. In doing so, they were practicing arts integration, an approach to teaching various subjects, such as science, through art, such as dance.
More than 20 local school teachers learned arts integration techniques to help them keep students engaged in learning the arts, such as dance, while learning other subjects, such as science. (Brian Dunn)
City of Clarksville staff joins United Way drive
October 17, 2018
City of Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – City of Clarksville employees competed Tuesday in the 2nd Annual United Way Field Day event to kick-off the annual workplace giving campaign.
Twelve six-member teams from across the City of Clarksville gathered at the Wilma Rudolph Events Center compete in nine “minute-to-win-it” games, including Ping Pong Shake, Elephant March and Balloon Pop. Team names were equally creative, including Blue Light Special, Killa Watts, Perfectly Balanced and Codes Crusaders.
City of Clarksville employees race across the Wilma Rudolph Event Center during the penguin walk competition during the 2nd Annual United Way Field Day October 16th, 2018.
