Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for March 4th, 2012
March 4, 2012
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:
- Musicians Wanted
- Archery is Back
- Baseball, Blastball®, Softball & T-ball Youth Recreation Leagues
- Kindermusik Classes
- Zumba
- After-school Programming
Austin Peay State University students competing in CFA Institute Research Challenge
March 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Students from Austin Peay State University will be competing in the local challenge CFA Institute Research Challenge on March 5th in Nashville, TN.
Last year, nearly 2,500 students from more than 546 universities in 45 countries participated in the CFA Institute Research Challenge, a global competition that tests students’ analytic, valuation, report writing and presentation skills. The CFA societies will host challenges with nearby universities and select one winning team based on the students’ research report and presentation. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Open House
March 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will conduct an open house regarding the Blueway Concept and Vision on March 12th, 2012 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
The open house will be held at West Creek Elementary School, located at 2101 West Creek Coyote Trail. [Read more]
Roxy Regional Theatre introduces actors and actresses for upcoming performances
March 2, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The warmer weather is not the only change happening in Clarksville, as the Roxy Regional Theatre has a whole new company taking on the next several shows in the 29th season. Some of you will recognize from past Roxy productions and we are excited to have several new faces joining us this season.
I wanted to take a moment to introduce them, as they are a part of our Roxy family and will serve Clarksville with their stellar performances over the next several months.
“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” is having its two final performances this weekend at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
Tennessee artist Olen Bryant to be honored at Sunday’s Austin Peay State University’s Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts’ annual CECA Ovation Awards
March 2, 2012
Clarksville, TN – For decades, artist and Austin Peay State University emeritus professor Olen Bryant has inspired students and community members through his patient demeanor and innovative sculptural works. His reputation as an artist was solidified locally in the early 1980s when his piece, “The Sentinel,” was unveiled as a permanent, public art installation in the center of the APSU campus.
But at 2:00pm on March 4th, the University will again recognize him when he is named the recipient of this year’s George Mabry Award, presented during the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts’ annual Ovation Awards Ceremony at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center auditorium. [Read more]
Clarksville Montgomery County School System names Assistant Principal for Carmel Elementary
March 1, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – Susan Holloway has been selected by the Clarksville Montgomery County School System to serve as assistant principal at the community’s newest elementary school, set to open in August.
Holloway currently is the advanced learning specialist for first through fifth grades in the Cobb County, Georgia school system, where she has worked since 1998.
Susan Holloway to be the Assistant Principal for Carmel Elementary when it opens.
Clarksville Downtown Market Seeks Vendors
February 29, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Are you interested in being a vendor in this year’s Downtown Market season?
Since its opening three years ago, the Clarksville Downtown Market has been a success- so much so that it was voted the number one market in Tennessee, two years in a row, through America’s Farmland Trust.
This year’s market season will run from May 19th through October 20th and will be open every Saturday from 8:00am to 1:00pm, on Public Square. [Read more]
Last Chance to see “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” at the Roxy Regional Theatre
February 29, 2012
Clarksville, TN – If you have ever been in a relationship, currently in a relationship, or simply wishing to date, then “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” is the musical for you. It explores the truths and myths behind dating and relationships with a hysterical musical spin.
I was laughing constantly during the performance and sometimes so hard I had to wipe tears from my eyes as I related to the situation the actors were portraying. I found myself constantly thinking, “Yeah been there” or “Done that”.
New Starbucks opens inside Austin Peay State University Woodward Library
February 29, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Justin Hasty, a chemical engineering technology major at Austin Peay State University, gets to campus early most mornings in desperate need of a cup of coffee. He shuffles over to the Woodward Library, instead of the Einstein’s Bros. Bagel shop in the Morgan University Center, yawns and then gets to work studying.
Dr. Tristan Denley, provost and vice president of academic affairs, and Joe Lachina, senior dining services director, cut open a bag of coffee instead of a ribbon at the Starbucks grand opening. (Photo by Amber Fair/APSU)
Poet and father to discuss parenthood and Down syndrome at Austin Peay State University’s Asanbe Diversity Symposium
February 29, 2012
Clarksville, TN – When George Estreich, an award-winning, Oregon-based poet, first saw his newborn daughter Laura, he was curious about her eyes. His mother, after all, was Japanese, which might account for the slight, almond shape. But this was something different, he would soon learn.
Young Laura had Down syndrome. [Read more]
