A Chocolate Affair was a smashing success
February 11, 2013
Event gave Clarksvillian’s a sneak peak of what is available for Valentine’s Day
Clarksville, TN – Whiskey Fudge, Brownies covered in Chocolate Chips, Chocolate Cherry Coke Float Cake, Banana Cake drizzled with Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Donuts, and Double Dutch Chocolate Marshmallows were just some of the unique treats enjoyed by the sell out crowd that attended A Chocolate Affair at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on Saturday night.
Chocolate lovers were able to enjoy a large selection of sweet and savory treats while listening to music provided by the Cumberland Winds Woodwind Quintent, a Solo Harpist, and a Jazz Combo.
A Chocolate Affair was held Saturday night, February 9th.
David Huddle Fiction Reading at Austin Peay State University February 12th
February 11, 2013
2012-2013 Acuff Chair of Excellence
Clarksville, TN – On Tuesday, February 12th, 2013, Austin Peay State University will have a reading by David Huddle at the Morgan University Center, room 303 at 8:00pm.
Huddle will read from his forthcoming novel, “The Faulkes Chronicle”. The reading is free and open to the public.
David Huddle
Gateway Chamber Orchestra earning high marks for second album
February 10, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Last spring, Clarksville’s Gateway Chamber Orchestra quietly released its second album, “Chamber Symphonies,” featuring works by Romanian composer George Enescu and Austrian composers Franz Schreker and Arnold Schoenberg.
The group, made up of Austin Peay State University music faculty and other professional musicians, then took some time off for the summer break. When they returned to Clarksville last fall, the orchestra quickly set to work on one of its most ambitious seasons yet.
Gateway Chamber Orchestra – “Chamber Symphonies”
Austin Peay State University Chamber Singers to tour Nashville and East Tennessee in March
February 9, 2013
Clarksville, TN – This March, Austin Peay State University’s premiere choral ensemble – the Chamber Singers – will showcase their talents in east Tennessee during their 2013 recruiting tour. The group will visit local high schools during the day, and they will perform free concerts each night for members of these local communities.
“We’re going to recruit Tennessee’s finest by showing them the excellent choral singing we have here at Austin Peay,” Dr. Korre Foster, director of choral activities at APSU, said. “Not only will we perform for them, but the high schoolers will get to interact with our students, asking them questions about Clarksville, our campus and college life.” [Read more]
APSU hosting regional Tennessee History Day competition February 25th
February 9, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Last February, when Austin Peay State University first hosted a regional Tennessee History Day competition, organizers weren’t sure what to expect. Would local middle and high school students take the event seriously, crafting projects such posters, plays and documentaries on historical events?
“What came out amongst the judging core last year was that this was a whole lot more fun and a whole lot more interesting than they thought it would be,” Dr. Kristofer Ray, APSU associate professor of history and the event coordinator, said. “Most of the projects were very imaginative and thoughtful. The students clearly put a lot of time into them.” [Read more]
Dr. Dale Brown: Heart Disease, the medical myth you don’t want to fall for
February 8, 2013
Clarksville, TN – What’s the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over, expecting a different result.
For the past 40 years prevention measures and treatment strategies for heart disease have basically remained the same while this almost ‘completely’ preventable disease continues to devastate Americans.
Heart disease remains the number 1 killer in America, killing nearly one person every minute and every 25 seconds someone has a heart attack. Now for those that are lucky enough to survive a heart attack they will feel the financial burden of our medical system. [Read more]
Austin Peay Downtown Gallery presents the exhibit “Collective II”
February 7, 2013
Clarksville, TN – A new exhibit at the Austin Peay Downtown Gallery this month will highlight of the work of APSU alumnus Young Kim and APSU art instructor Becky Hall. The exhibit, “Collective II,” will open with a reception from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on February 7th, and it will run through March 2nd.
Kim, a native of South Korea, is an associate professor of art at Elon University in North Carolina. He received his Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Kentucky and his Bachelor of Fine Arts from APSU. His work has been exhibited extensively at numerous galleries, including the Second Street Gallery in Charlottesville, VA, the Hun Gallery in New York City and Causey Contemporary in Brooklyn.
Becky Hall Exhibition
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presents Austin Peay State University Community School of the Arts with public service award
February 7, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville alumnae chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority recently honored the Austin Peay State University Community School of the Arts with a public service award during the organization’s Founders Day Celebration on January 13th.
The sorority was celebrating its own 100th anniversary. [Read more]
Scott Dunaway joins Clarksville Chiropractic Center
February 7, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Chiropractic Center located at 1636 Madison Street announces the addition of a new chiropractor.
Dr. Scott D. Dunaway is now available to see patients, effective February 4th. Dunaway graduated cum laude from the Logan College of Chiropractic in December 2012. His bachelor’s degree comes from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau.
“My education has equipped me with techniques to treat all different body types from infants to the elderly,” he said.
Dr. Scott Dunaway has joined Clarksville Chiropractic Center as a new chiropractor.
Collins Tuohy, portrayed in ‘The Blind Side,’ to speak at Austin Peay State University February 11th
February 6, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Collins Tuohy, chronicled with her family in the 2010 blockbuster film “The Blind Side,” will wrap a whirlwind Super Bowl celebration week with an inspiring presentation Monday, February 11th at Austin Peay State University.
Tuohy, a Memphis, TN, native and adopted sister to Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Michael Oher, will speak beginning at 7:00pm in Clement Auditorium. Tuohy’s remarks have been titled “Behind ‘The Blind Side’: Overcoming Obstacles in the Face of Adversity.”
Collins Tuohy
