Clarksville Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of January 26th, 2015
January 26, 2015
Clarksville, TN – As expected, the European Central Bank (ECB) signaled that it would begin a quantitative easing program, purchasing €60 billion per month in public and private securities through September 2016.
The amount of monthly purchases was a bit higher than anticipated, but that included the ECB’s already-existing program to purchase asset-backed securities and covered bonds. The ECB’s announcement sent the euro sharply lower.
Frazier Allen
APSU Department of Art presents lecture from internationally recognized artist Ann Hamilton
January 26, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Department of Art is proud to welcome Ann Hamilton, an internationally recognized visual artist known for large-scale multimedia installations.
As a part of the Department’s visiting artist series, Hamilton will present a lecture on February 5th at 7:00pm in APSU’s Trahern Theatre.
Gina Castleberry Honored for 17 Years of Service at Clarksville Miller-Motte Campus
January 26, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Gina Castleberry has been an influence at the Clarksville Miller-Motte campus for 17 years in one capacity or another.
In the later part of 2014 she accepted a position working for Delta Career Education Corporation who is the parent company over all the Miller-Motte campuses and many other campuses around the United States. Castleberry was chosen for her new position because of her excellent service record at the campus level.
Campus Director, Kala Fielder, presents Gina Castleberry with personal plaque at the ceremony naming the campus learning resource Center, the “Gina Castleberry Learning Resource Center.” (Lois Jones)
Winner of Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s 2015 Queen City Road Race Art Contest Announced
January 26, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department and Cumberland Bank & Trust are excited to announce the finalists and overall winner of the 2015 Queen City Road Race Art Contest.
(From left to right) Sallie Oden – Pisgah Elementary Principal, Zoe Prichard – Overall Contest Winner, Tirzah Tucker – Cumberland Bank & Trust, Tina Boysha – Clarksville Parks and Recreation Superintendent of Athletics, and Mark Tummons – Clarksville Parks and Recreation Director.
APSU’s Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center presents “Black Ink, Blue Collar” art exhibit
January 25, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center features a variety of art donated by alumni and community organizations, but the colorful, abstract paintings of APSU alumna Miesha Arnold (‘07) are particularly eye-catching.
In February, visitors to the Center will have an opportunity to dive deeper into Arnold’s work, as she will be the focus of an exhibition of her watercolors, titled “Black Ink, Blue Collar.”
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for January 25th, 2015
January 25, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: Winner of the 2015 Queen City Road Race Art Contest Announced, Spring Softball and Kickball registration and Martial Arts program.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for January 27th through January 31st, 2015
January 24, 2015
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.
Some of the upcoming events include: Woods Hike, Port Royal Trail Hike, Dunbar History, Night Stroll, Evening Hike, and Port Royal History Walk.
Geese at Dunbar Cave State Park
Austin Peay State University’s Foy Fitness and Recreation Center to host DanceFest 2015
January 23, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s Foy Fitness and Recreation Center, in its continued effort to promote fitness that is both fun and functional for everyone, is hosting DanceFest 2015. The event is scheduled for Saturday, January 31st from 9:00am-noon at the Foy Fitness and Recreation Center.
The event’s purpose is to encourage healthy lifestyles and improve the overall wellness of both students and the community. There will be several dance formats to choose from, including Zumba dance, Salsa, R&B Line Dance, Chicago-Style Stepping and International/Country Line Dance. [Read more]
Kleeman Community Center to Host Free Silver Social to celebrate Mardi Gras
January 23, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Are you at least 50 years of age and looking for something fun to do?
The Kleeman Community Center is ready to let the good times roll with another Silver Social, sponsored by the Distinguished Steppers Unlimited, on Saturday February 28th. Enjoy delicious food and dance the night away as we celebrate the music and excitement of Mardi Gras!
APSU’s Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center presents “Four Black Doctors” keynote
January 23, 2015
Clarksville, TN – As a part of Black History Month, the Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center is excited to welcome “The Four Black Doctors” to the Morgan University Center Ballroom on February 10th from 5:00pm-7:00pm. The event is free and open to the public.
Jeremy Campbell, PharmD, Corey Guyton, PhD, Steven D. Kniffley Jr., PsyD and Keyon Thompson, DPT, are four Black men who made a promise that changed their lives forever. While undergraduate students, they promised that they would all finish doctoral degrees before the age of 30 – a promise they fulfilled in the spring of 2013. [Read more]
