Former APSU student joins Gwen Stefani’s team on ‘The Voice’
October 2, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) former student Calvin E. Lockett has joined Gwen Stefani’s team on NBC’s hit singing competition “The Voice.”
Lockett, age 25, wowed the judges as he sang the Temptations’ classic “Just My Imagination” during the Sept. 30 airing of the show. Judges Blake Shelton, John Legend and Stefani hit their buzzers seconds into the song during the blind audition.
This is a screen capture from YouTube video of Calvin E. Lockett performing on “The Voice.”
APSU hosting Q&A with award-winning, Atlanta-based director Freddie Ashley
October 2, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, October 26th, 2019 the Austin Peay State University Department (APSU) of Theatre and Dance and the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA) will host a public question and answer session with Tony-winning director and Acuff chair Freddie Ashley. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be at 2:00pm in the Trahern Theatre.
Freddie Ashley
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s New Providence Pool open for indoor season
October 1, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Tuesday, October 1st, 2019, the Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s New Providence Pool, the only public indoor pool in the City of Clarksville, opened for its fall and winter indoor season.
New Providence Pool is at 168 Cunningham Lane, off Fort Campbell Boulevard. The pool offers swim lessons, water fitness classes, lap swim, and open recreational swimming through May 3rd, 2020. The facility also offers a children’s pool area, a climbing wall, inflatables, diving board, and a concession stand to purchase drinks and snacks. An ADA accessible hydraulic lift chair allows those with special needs to enjoy the pool.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s New Providence Pool is open now through May 3rd, 2020.
APSU’s Zone 3 Press, Goldsmith Press launch poetry competition
October 1, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Zone 3 Press in collaboration with the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Art + Design department is launching an annual poetry competition, and the winning poem will be featured on a broadside poster printed on the University’s letterpress.
Annual Poetry Competition to be held by Austin Peay State University Zone 3 Press. (APSU)
APSU’s one-credit hour community classes now free this October
October 1, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) is now offering one-credit hour community courses for free this October thanks in part to the Austin Peay State University Foundation’s general scholarship fund.
Austin Peay will be offering one credit hour community courses this October for Free. (APSU)
APSU’s Omicron Delta Kappa honor society earns national award
October 1, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) was recently awarded the national honor society’s Presidential Award of Excellence. This award honors circles that have excelled in all areas of membership development and have met all national requirements as outlined in the ODK minimum standards.
Northwest High School Celebrates Semicentennial Anniversary
September 30, 2019
Clarksville, TN – This year marks the 50th year of Northwest High School (NWHS) in Clarksville, Tennessee. Built in 1970 with its first graduating class in 1971, the school hosted tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students with a capacity of 1,200 students. The first principal was Peter Kyriakos.
A 1980’s aerial view of Northwest High School (NWHS), in which a gym and classrooms as well as the “400” or “vo-tech” building had been added from the original structure. In 2014, a $17 million renovation was completed which added an auxiliary gym, a theatre, administrative wing, kitchen and indoor corridor to connect the 400 Building. (CMCSS Operations)
Austin Peay State University GeoClub earns five first-place awards at GeoConclave
September 30, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) GeoClub won several first-place awards at the 2019 GeoConclave over the weekend at Harrison Bay State Park.
Marie Whittaker won first place in rock identification. (APSU)
Planters Bank Presents… “Moana” at Roxy Regional Theatre, Sunday
September 30, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The ocean is calling! Planters Bank Presents… Disney’s animated musical adventure “Moana” on the Roxy Regional Theatre’s big screen this Sunday, October 6th at 2:00pm.
Inexplicably drawn to the ocean, Moana convinces the mighty demigod Maui to join her mission, and he reluctantly helps her become a wayfinder like her ancestors who sailed before her. Together, they voyage across the open ocean on an action-packed adventure, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds, and along the way, Moana fulfills her quest and discovers the one thing she’s always sought: her own identity.
“Moana” showing this Sunday, October 6th, at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held October 4th, 2019
September 30, 2019
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
