Best-selling science writer visiting APSU for free talk February 7th
January 31, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – On a March morning some 2,000 years ago, Julius Caesar had a bad day. A few senators, and some supposed friends, stabbed the Roman emperor in one of the most famous assassinations in human history.
The story may be old – often taught in literature and history classes – but scientist and New York Times best-selling author Sam Kean recently argued that the events of that day still linger.
Sam Kean
APSU sends dolls to stratosphere to celebrate women in STEM
January 31, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University and the APSU College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) recently celebrated women in STEM by launching a high-altitude balloon carrying two dolls adorned in American Girl NASA space suits.
The dolls reached 93,914 feet at 11:13am January 24th, 2019.
Megan McCracken prepares the doll payload for the launch at Austin Peay State University
Clarksville Parks and Recreation releases new Registration Portal
January 31, 2019
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – In an effort to make getting active with Clarksville Parks and Recreation even easier, the department has launched a new, user-friendly online registration application, powered by CivicRec.
Users are able to use this new portal when registering for programs offered through the Activity Guide and view a searchable catalog of Clarksville Parks and Recreation programs and events.
Register for Clarksville Parks and Recreation spring activities using new user-friendly online registration system.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum February 2019 Exhibits and Activities
January 31, 2019
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.
Some of the events in February at the Museum are: The Nature of Things: Alison & Frank Lyne, Dane Carder: The Healing Game, The Photography of Nathan Collie, Matthew Deric Gore: Setting the Stage, Twentieth Anniversary of the Tornado and Hands-on Activities: Build a Toothpick Structure.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
APSU to host annual Guitarfest February 11th-13th
January 30, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University and the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts present the annual APSU GuitarFest featuring guest artist concerts and workshops.
The concerts will be held February 11th-13th at 7.30pm in the Music/Mass Communication Building’s Mabry Concert Hall and are free and open to the public.
APSU Professor of Music Stanley Yates playing at GuitarFest.
APSU Art + Design welcomes Charlton and Doud for collaborative artist lecture
January 29, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Art + Design, with support from the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, will welcome artists Zoë Charlton and Tim Doud to campus for an artist lecture at 6:00pm Wednesday, January 30th, 2019 in room 120 of the Art + Design building.
“Zoë and Tim are the developers behind the collaborative project, |’sindikit|, located in Baltimore,” Michael Dickins, chair of the APSU Visiting Artist Speaker Committee, said.
Zoë Charlton and Tim Doud
City of Clarksville announces Work to begin on next section of Riverwalk
January 28, 2019
City of Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – Construction on the Red River Trail East – Phase I section of the Cumberland Riverwalk will begin next week.
Construction vehicles will enter and exit on the east side of 868 Kraft Street (Action Air of Clarksville) beginning February 4th and continuing through August 2nd.
Clarksville Riverwalk Red River Trail East construction to begin February 4th.
Austin Peay State University hosting Spring Graduation Gala February 26th-27th
January 28, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – This February, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Registrar’s Office will host the Spring 2019 Graduation Gala, and all APSU students participating in the Spring commencement ceremony are encouraged to attend this important, celebratory event from 2:00pm-5:30pm on February 26th, or from 10:00am-2:00pm on February 27th in the Morgan University Center Ballroom.
APSU Spring Graduation Gala set for February 26th-27th.
Austin Peay State University students volunteer during winter break
January 27, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Over winter break, two groups of Austin Peay State University (APSU) students set off for a week of travel, volunteer work and fun, all participating in the APSU Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement’s Alternative Break Trips.
Austin Peay State University Students in New Orleans, Louisiana, working with the Audubon Nature Institute.
Clarksville Downtown Market seeks vendors
January 25, 2019
Clarksville Downtown Market
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Downtown Market is accepting vendor applications for its 2019 season. Since opening in 2009, the Downtown Market each year has been voted the American Farmland Trust’s “People’s Choice” winner as the best farmers’ market in Tennessee.
The 2019 market season will be 8:00am to 1:00pm Saturdays from May 25th to October 12th in downtown Clarksville on Public Square.
The fee for a full-time vendor, selling at all 20 market days, is $225.00 or $700.00 for food trucks. The fee for part-time vendors, selling at 10 market days, is $175.00. Fill-in vendors pay $25.00 per market day or $45.00 for food trucks. All vendor spaces include one white 10-by-10 feet tent, one table, one chair and access to electricity.
Award-winning Saturday event, Clarksville Downtown Market, to open season May 25th, 2019.
