Austin Peay State University’s Barry Gresham wins national award at 2016 Festival of Media Arts
May 23, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Barry Gresham, Austin Peay State University instructor of communication, recently received a national award at the Broadcast Education Association’s annual convention in Las Vegas. Gresham won the Faculty Short Form Sports Video Category: Best of Competition for his video, “Reedy Sears – APSU Hall of Fame.”
APSU’s Barry Gresham
Clarksville-Montgomery County Adult Literacy Council offers Free Computer Lab for Adults
May 23, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Adult Literacy Council is holding free computer lab for adults wanting to improve their computer skills.
On Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, Advanced computer skills with the option of certification is held.
Free Computer Lab for Adults at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Adult Literacy Council.
Clarksville Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of May 22nd, 2016
May 22, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The FOMC minutes from the April 26th-27th policy meeting showed that “most [meeting] participants judged that if incoming data were consistent with economic growth picking up in the second quarter, labor market conditions continuing to strengthen, and inflation making progress toward the Committee’s 2 percent objective, then it likely would be appropriate for the Committee to increase the target range for the federal funds rate in June.”
However, “participants expressed a range of views about the likelihood that incoming information would make it appropriate to adjust the stance of policy at the time of the next meeting.”
Frazier Allen
Acuff Circle to honor longtime performer Marge Lillard at Jazz in June event
May 21, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Jazz in June, The Acuff Circle of Excellence’s annual celebration of the arts with jazz, food and wine, will be from 5:00pm-7:00pm on Friday, June 20th, at Beachaven Vineyards and Winery. The public is invited to attend.
At this event, longtime Clarksvillian Marge Lillard will be honored for her contributions on the stage as an actor and dancer. She’ll receive the Full Circle Award, presented annually to a living Tennessean who has had a consequential impact on arts and culture in Montgomery County over many years of direct involvement through innovative work, philanthropy or leadership. The recipient is selected by the Acuff Circle of Excellence Advisory Board.
Marge Lillard to be honored at Acuff Circle’s Jazz in June.
Clarksville Downtown Market opens this Saturday, May 21st
May 20, 2016
Clarksville, TN – This Saturday, May 21st, the Clarksville Downtown Market opens with approximately 70 vendors on hand offering local fresh produce, baked goods, local honey, milk, home décor, seasonal flowers and more.
The Clarksville Downtown Market will be open from 8:00am to 1:00pm every Saturday through October 8th, 2016 on the Public Square in the City Hall Parking Lot.
For five years in a row, Clarksville’s Downtown Market, has been voted No. 1 in the state of Tennessee, in America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest, which was hosted by American Farmland Trust.
Clarksville Downtown Market
APSU student Paul Watkins pursues research on hybrid of math, art
May 19, 2016
Clarksville, TN – There are mathematicians and there are artists, and then there is the rare breed that find a way to merge two of the most seemingly disparate fields of study imaginable.
Austin Peay State University math major Paul Watkins does not resemble the “traditional” math student – with long hair and an even longer beard, Watkins looks more like the type who would be at home in an art studio.
APSU student Paul Watkins. (Taylor Slifko, APSU)
“SHREK The Musical JR.” Brings Irreverent Family Fun to the Roxy Regional Theatre, May 20th – June 11th
May 19, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Once upon a time in a faraway swamp, there lived a green ogre who one day found his home overrun by a group of banished fairytale misfits. Thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking donkey to rescue a feisty princess.
The Roxy Regional School of the Arts presents an irreverently fun adventure for the entire family with “SHREK the Musical JR.” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, May 20th through June 11th.
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and the book by William Steig, “SHREK The Musical JR.” is directed and choreographed by Tom Thayer, with additional choreography by Emily Rourke and music direction by Lacey Connell.
(L to R): Truman Jepson as Lord Farquaad, Allison Ferebee as Princess Fiona, Patrick Long as Shrek and Riley Jenkins as Donkey.
APSU youth guitar finger style camp set for June 14th-15th
May 18, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Department of Music will host a two-day finger style guitar camp on June 14th-15th for students in grades 4-12.
The camp will promote music literacy through group rehearsals, guitar clinics and workshops, culminating in a guitar ensemble concert to end the camp.
APSU to hold Youth Guitar Finger Style Camp on June 14th-15th
Frazier Allen: The new Social Security claiming rules
May 18, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Growing up, many of us viewed Social Security as a continuation of our work income, something we’d automatically receive upon retirement. Then reality struck, and we learned there’s more to claiming and receiving Social Security benefits.
So much more. And the strategies to maximize this important source of retirement income can be complicated.
One strategy, known as “file and suspend,” became popular among married couples. The higher earning spouse would file for Social Security benefits once he or she reached full retirement age (FRA) – and immediately suspend them.
Goodbye, File and Suspend. Now What? New rules eliminated this Social Security claiming strategy, but there are other options.
Clarksville Police Department hosted 5k Run/Walk for C.O.P.S. Saturday
May 18, 2016
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, May 14th, 2016, the Clarksville Police Department held a 5k Run/Walk to raise money for C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors). The event was held at the Clarksville Police Department Headquarters located at 135 Commerce Street. The entry fee was $25.00.
“Today we had a 5k community participation event. I wanted the community and the police department to meet up with each other and have a nice event on a beautiful day,” said CPD Captain Scott Thornton.
Clarksville Police Department’s 2nd annual 5k Run/Walk for C.O.P.S.
