Clarksville Parks and Recreation to offer New Boating Safety Class
February 13, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Have you recently decided in purchasing a boat, or do you want to brush up on the safety precautions of boating?
Come join Clarksville Parks and Recreation and the Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit in the new boating safety class. [Read more]
Clarksville’s Tilted Kilt hosting Valentines Party
February 13, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Looking for a non-traditional Valentine’s Day Celebration? Come mix, mingle and network with other singles at the Kilt.
The Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery in Clarksville, will have their “Love Bites!” party the evening of Friday February 14th, 2014. Couples are welcome also.
Featured will be $2.00 Kill Cupid Shots and $1.50 longnecks, with live music from Clarksville’s own Jimmy Johnson beginning at 9:00pm.
Clarksville’s Tilted Kilt hosting Valentine’s Party (photo courtesy Tilted Kilt)
“Fail Forward” art exhibit now open at APSU
February 12, 2014
Clarksville, TN – For years, visitors to Austin Peay State University’s Wilbur N. Daniel African-American Cultural Center have admired the art gallery set up in the front lobby. Particularly, they’ve commented on the colorful, abstract paintings by alumna Miesha Arnold.
The artist generously donated her work to the University, and this month, the Center is hosting an exhibition of her watercolors, titled “Fail Forward.”
Art Exhibit “Fail Forward” going on now at APSU.
Convenient Car Care Inc. hosts successful coat and blanket drive for Room in the Inn, and donates $4,000 to Manna Cafe
February 11, 2014
Clarksville, TN – It’s been a brutally cold winter in Clarksville, and with the prospects of more winter weather, the need to help those less fortunate becomes critical.
Convenient Car Care Inc., owners and operators of the Valvoline Instant Oil Change franchise, stepped up their game in the month of January by offering to collect winter coats and blankets for Room in the Inn, and raise money for Manna Cafe. Both organizations work with the people in our community who need our help the most, the homeless.
Candace Ursery of Convenient Car Care Inc. hands a $4000.00 check to Kenny York of Manna Cafe Ministries from their January coat and blanket drive at their Valvoline Instant Oil Change stores. (Hank Bonecutter Clarksville Online)
Clarksville’s Roxy Regional Theatre celebrates Frank Sinatra with MY WAY
February 11, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Frank Sinatra made women scream when he walked up to the microphone; and with a twist of a phrase, men wept. His ability to interpret a song defined an American generation. Relive the magic of Ol’ Blue Eyes at the Roxy Regional Theatre, February 7th – March 1st, with the must-see musical celebrating the songs he made famous — MY WAY: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra.
Featuring over four dozen hits — including “Strangers in the Night,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” “The Lady Is A Tramp,” “New York, New York” and, of course, the perennial favorite “My Way” — this musical revue was co-created by David Grapes and Todd Olson.
MY Way at the Roxy Regional Theatre starring (Top L to R) Michael Spaziani, Allie McCaw, Ryan Bowie and Morgan Billings.
Clarksville’s Empty Bowls fundraiser coming February 25th, 2014
February 10, 2014
Over 1000 bowls are prepared for Empty Bowls 2014 Annual fundraiser!
Clarksville, TN – The bowls come in all shapes and sizes with stripes, polka dots, swirls, crosses and flowers. Last week, under the direction of Professor Ken Shipley, volunteers lined up in the APSU Trahern Ceramics Studio to glaze hundreds of bowls decorated by the community for the annual Empty Bowls Clarksville-Hope not Hunger event to be held on February 25th, 2014.
The Empty Bowls project begins each year with Professor Shipley, volunteers and students making bowls from clay which the community paint and decorate.
2014 Empty Bowls fundraiser being held February 25th.
APSU student Lance Batson and GIS Center develop inventory app
February 10, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The larger a business or government agency gets, the more equipment it acquires. Keeping track of all those computers and iPads and automobiles can be a nightmare, especially if files are misplaced or if someone’s handwriting is too messy.
Austin Peay State University student Lance Batson and the school’s Geographic Information Systems office are hoping to eliminate these problems by allowing agency’s to go paperless with a new digital asset management system. [Read more]
Montgomery County Master Gardeners 4th Annual One Day Workshop, March 8th, 2014
February 10, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, March 8th, 2014 from 8:00am until 3:00pm, the Montgomery County Master Gardeners will hold their 4th Annual One Day Workshop.
This workshop will have Master Gardeners sharing their knowledge about different topics such as veggies, flowers, soil, hostas, hay bale gardening, yard art, pruning for fun and more.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum receives Grant from National Endowment for the Arts
February 10, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the Arts Engagement in American Communities grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
The invitation-only grant in the amount of $10,000 aims to help increase understanding and skills in the arts for all ages.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for February 9th, 2014
February 9, 2014
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: 152nd Anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville, Applications for Summer Pool Staff being accepted, and site added to the Teen Mentoring Program, Dream Chasers.
