Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park to feature ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’ August 9th
July 31, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Movies in the Park, the City of Clarksville’s free, outdoor movie series, continues Saturday, August 9th, at Liberty Park, 1190 Cumberland Drive, Clarksville.
‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,’ rated PG, and brought to you by Clarksville Family Magazine, will be shown at approximately 8:00pm (dependent on sunset).
‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’ to play at the next Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park.
Manna Café hosting Color Me Cool this Saturday, August 2nd
July 30, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Color Me Cool Art Show and Ice Cream Festival—a groovy summer shindig with a hippie-dippy twist—is just around the corner!
Sponsored by Clarksville Fencing and Forefront Solutions, this Manna Café event will take place at 635 Frosty Morn Drive on Saturday, August 2nd from noon until 8:00pm.
Registration is underway for the Riverfest Tour d’Art Exhibits and Competition
July 30, 2014
Clarksville, TN – This year’s competition has changed just a bit; instead of three different exhibits, Riverfest Tour d’Art will feature the following divisions exhibited at two locations: the Amateur, Professional, and Senior Division at Smith-Trahern Mansion and the High School Division at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center.
Artwork will be juried, and over $2,500 in prizes will be awarded. [Read more]
The Free Night at the Roxy Regional Theatre Thursday July 31st for the showing of Grease has Sold Out
July 30, 2014
The Show Thursday Night July 31st has SOLD OUT!
Clarksville, TN – The free night at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Thursday, July 31st, for the musical production of Grease has Sold Out.
This free show was made possible by Valerie Hunter-Kelly and the Air Assault Team.
Grease the Musical at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
Come out Thursday, July 31st for a free night at the Roxy Regional Theatre, Grease is the Word!
July 30, 2014
The Show Thursday Night July 31st has SOLD OUT!
Clarksville, TN – Come and join the Roxy Regional Theatre for free in this once in a lifetime nostalgic event!
On Thursday, July 31st, enjoy the musical production of Grease for free thanks to Valerie Hunter-Kelly and the Air Assault Team.
Grease the Musical at the Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park plays host to Cooling at the Cave
July 30, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Another successful Cooling at the Cave was held Saturday July 26th. As in the old days, everyone gathered around the cave’s entrance to listen to the music and to let the constant cool breeze blowing from the mouth of the cave cool them off. Before air conditioning, locals gathered at the cave to cool off and have fellowship with others.
The entertainment this year was again provided by the extremely popular Cumberland Wind Jazz Project. They played big band music from the 1930′s to 1960′s. Several events goers took to the dance floor and enjoyed themselves greatly.
Cumberland Winds Jazz Project
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to hold 2nd Annual Special Needs Fishing Derby August 23rd, 2014
July 29, 2014
Clarksville, TN – What better way to cool off this summer than with a little fishing at the pool?
That’s right! Clarksville Parks and Recreations will be hosting the second-annual Special Needs Fishing Derby at the Bel-Aire Pool located at 124 Marie Drive, on Saturday August 23rd from 8:00am to Noon.
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Austin Peay State University Biology Faculty Awarded $300K NSF Grant To Improve APSU’s Natural History Collection
July 29, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Drs. Rebecca Johansen, Dwayne Estes and Chris Gienger, principle investigators of the Center of Excellence for Field Biology and Biology Department faculty at Austin Peay Sate University, have been awarded more than $300,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to improve the infrastructure, utility and visibility of the APSU Natural History Collection.
In addition to teaching and research activities, Johansen, Estes and Gienger, serve as curators of these collections.
A photo of Rebecca Johansen was staged for the biology research portfolio on Thursday, July 3, 2014. (Taylor Slifko/APSU)
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for July 30th through August 2nd, 2014
July 29, 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: Evening Nature Hike, Port Royal History Walk, Lake Life, The Secret World of Bats and Walk with the Naturalist.
Geese at Dunbar Cave State Park
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Handmade Holidays vendor applications now available
July 28, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Wilma Rudolph Event Center, located at Liberty Park, is currently seeking craft vendors to participate in Handmade Holidays.
This year’s two-day event is scheduled to take place Saturday, November 15th, 2014 from 10:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday, November 16th, 2014 from noon to 4:00pm.
Handmade Holidays at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center Saturday, November 15th, 2014.
