APSU hosts College Art and Design Day February 10th
February 1, 2018
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Department of Art + Design is hosting a College Art and Design Day on Saturday, February 10th, 2018 in the new Art + Design Building.
High school art students, as well as their art teachers and parents, are invited to participate in this daylong experience of college programs and careers in the visual arts.
Austin Peay State University’s Art + Design Building
Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun” plays the Roxy Regional Theatre, February 9th – February 24th
February 1, 2018
Clarksville, TN – “What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like “A Raisin in the Sun”?” In 1959, with her landmark play inspired in part by the preceding lines from Langston Hughes’ poem “Harlem,” Lorraine Hansberry made history as the first black female playwright to have her work produced on Broadway.
In celebration of Black History Month, the Roxy Regional Theatre brings Hansberry’s award-winning classic “A Raisin in the Sun” to the corner of Franklin and First in Historic Downtown Clarksville, February 9th through February 24th.
Clockwise from top left: Ricardo Blagrove, Dwan Hayes, DaNiesha Carr, Rakeem Lawrence, Jeremiah West and DaMya Gurley star in Lorraine Hansberry’s award-winning classic “A Raisin in the Sun” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, February 9th – February 24th
Clarksville dedicates Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center addition
January 31, 2018
City-funded expansion adds meeting rooms, offices
Clarksville, TN – City of Clarksville officials dedicated Wednesday a major expansion of the Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center, which will provide more space for programs and services for the center’s growing number of seniors who drop in for meals, activities, classes and recreation.
“This is a great day. This beautiful facility will help more of Clarksville’s senior citizens live healthier, more active and more interesting lives,” Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan said. “This shows we are extending Clarksville’s prosperity into all corners of our community, and ensuring quality of life improvements for all of our citizens.”
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan cuts a ribbon Wednesday to dedicate the new 17,000 square foot addition to the Ajax Turner Senior Citizens.
Suits for Soldiers Donated by Farmers Insurance
January 31, 2018
Written by Kim Robertson
Marketing Coordinator at Workforce Essentials
Clarksville, TN – Farmers Insurance Marcalee Baxter, Greer Carr Insurance Agency and her staff have collected over 250 pieces of dress clothing for the Suits for Soldiers program.
They collected and donated the clothes and other accessories to Eric Horton, Fort Campbell Soldier Transition Program (FCSTP) Coordinator and Dale Peters, FCSTP Assistant Coordinator with the American Job Center in Clarksville on January 24th, 2018.
(L to R) Laurie Davis, Farmers; Eric Horton, AJC; Marcalee Baxter, Farmers; Dale Peters, AJC; Rachel Joseph, Farmers; Sharee Allen, at Farmers Insurance.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held February 1st, 2017
January 29, 2018
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-Montgomery County Public Library to bring Harry Potter Book Night to Clarksville
January 29, 2018
Clarksville, TN – The wizarding world of Harry Potter makes an appearance at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library on February 1st, 2018 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm as a part of a worldwide celebration of the book series by author J.K. Rowling.
Muggles, witches, and wizards of all ages can join in the fun as areas throughout the library transform into Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, and Hogsmeade.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum February 2018 Exhibits and Activities
January 29, 2018
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 February at the Museum are: Aretha McKinney Blevins: A Sense of Serenity, Our Town (Stories of Clarksville), Celebrating African American Businesses of Clarksville, Narrative Illusions: The Visions of Mindy Herrin, The Art of Mixed Media Inspired Artists, and Second Saturday Free Admission: Pop-Up Valentines.
Pope Garrett Dry Cleaners
Workforce Essentials names Natalie McLimore as Vice President of Family Services
January 27, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Workforce Essentials Board of Directors announced the promotion of Natalie McLimore to Vice President of Family Services for Workforce Essentials.
Natalie joined the company in 2004 as a TANF Employment Career Specialist in Montgomery County and quickly rose to supervisory and management positions. Serving as the Program Director for the past six years, her hard work and dedication to performance accountability and continuous improvement has helped Workforce Essentials build an award winning program in 36 counties serving Middle and West Tennessee.
Natalie McLimore
Austin Peay State University Department of Art + Design welcomes visiting artist Megan Geckler
January 27, 2018
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Department of Art + Design, with support from the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, will welcome internationally-known artist Megan Geckler to campus this semester.
Geckler, a site-specific installation artist based in Los Angeles, will be at Austin Peay for a week to install her newest piece specifically designed for the atrium of the new Art + Design building.
Internationally-known artist Megan Geckler to the APSU campus this semester.
Tickets on sale for Father-Daughter Date Night
January 26, 2018
Event will be April 7th at Wilma Rudolph Event Center
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with Chick-fil-A to bring a western theme to this year’s Father-Daughter Date Night from 5:30pm-8:30pm Saturday, April 7th, 2018 at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Father-Daughter Date Night set for April 7th
