Acuff Circle awards first fine arts scholarship
December 3, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Michael Mason, an Austin Peay State University theatre major, was recently awarded the first Acuff Circle of Excellence endowed scholarship in the fine arts at APSU.
The Acuff Circle of Excellence, a non-profit organization affiliated with the Austin Peay Foundation, serves as a patron society of the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts. Its purpose is to advance the importance of arts and culture at Austin Peay and in the community.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for December 8th through December 14th, 2014
December 3, 2014
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 this summer. There are programs for children and adults.
Some of the upcoming events include: Port Royal Bird Hike, Nature Hike for Kids, Dunbar Cave History, Port Royal History Walk Nature Hike for Kids and Winter Bird Hike.
Dunbar Cave State Park.
Beverly Parker Shows Land Between the Rivers Images at Planters Bank in December
December 3, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Planters Bank-Hilldale Gallery will feature artwork by local photographer Beverly Parker from Thursday, December 4th – Wednesday, December 31st.
Parker’s exhibit, “An Alternative Prospective,” will showcase three different styles of photography: manipulated Polariods, Van Dyke Brown, and images and landscapes from the Land Between the Rivers.
Beverly Parker photos on exhibit at Planters Bank-Hilldale Gallery starting Wednesday, December 4th.
Manna Café needs your vote in Walmart’s Makeover Grant campaign
December 3, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café is pleased to announce its participation in Walmart’s Food Pantry Holiday Makeover campaign. An award of $20 thousand will be given to the 75 food pantries within the US that garner the most votes.
Manna Café is requesting that you visit www.walmart.com/holidaymakeover and cast one vote per day from now until December 12th at midnight. [Read more]
Clarksville Academy gets Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified
December 3, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Academy is proud to announce that it has earned the Go Green Certification from the city of Clarksville. School officials have been awarded the certification after many hours of team training and successful plan implementation.
Clarksville Academy Green Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Clarksville’s Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery event raises $3,000 for Susan G. Komen Foundation
December 3, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery, with support from the Nashville and Clarksville Chive Chapters, recently held a fundraiser resulting in a $3,000 donation to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
The “Nashville Chive Unofficial Meetup, Part Duex”, presented by Budweiser of Clarksville, was held at Tilted Kilt on September 27th and included a silent auction, limited edition tshirt sales, drink and menu specials and more with proceeds going to Susan G. Komen.
Clarksville’s Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery donates $3,000 to Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Austin Peay State University “Bridge Over College Street” project explores relationship between APSU, City of Clarksville
December 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Students at Austin Peay State University are putting the final touches on a project that explores the relationship between the University and the city in which it calls home.
Titled “Bridge Across College Street,” the project will feature artwork from APSU students exploring the University’s relationship with the City of Clarksville through interviews with members of both communities. From 10:00am-3:00pm Tuesday, members of APSU’s President’s Emerging Leaders Program (PELP) will be displaying their work on College Street near the APSU campus. [Read more]
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk scheduled for December 4th, 2014
December 2, 2014
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 scheduled for July 3rd.
Austin Peay State University College of Education to unveil new technology classroom today, December 2nd
December 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Last year, education students at Austin Peay State University took technology classes in an out-dated computer lab filled with rows of long, gray tables and black desktop computers.
They entered this dreary space every week to learn how to incorporate technology into their future classrooms, but the lab’s antiquated design didn’t give them an accurate view of what they’d encounter as teachers in 21st century schools. [Read more]
2nd Annual Stuff the Reda Bus with Movement Mortgage set for December 2nd and 3rd
December 1, 2014
Clarksville TN – As you are out shopping for your families please pick up a few extra items for those who may be less fortunate this year.
Maybe a Mom or Dad lost their job. Maybe an unexpected bill came in and there’s just not as much money to provide this year.
So many of us have been single parents and know what it feels like to do without to provide for our kids. And let’s not forget all the discussions this year about downsizing at Fort Campbell and in Clarksville, we never know what the future holds for any of us.
