Holiday hit comedy “A Tuna Christmas” returns to the Roxy Regional Theatre’s theotherspace, December 2nd-17th
December 1, 2019
Clarksville, TN – A holiday treat chock full of quick changes, outrageous costumes and funny-bone-tickling delights is returning to the corner of Franklin and First in Historic Downtown Clarksville this season.
Following last year’s sold-out performances, Ryan Bowie and Brian Best will once again bring nearly two dozen colorful characters to life in the holiday hit comedy “A Tuna Christmas”, playing December 2nd through December 17th in theotherspace, the 50-seat black-box theatre located upstairs at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
Ryan Bowie and Brian Best star in “A Tuna Christmas” in the Roxy Regional Theatre’s theotherspace, December 2nd – December 17th.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces 8th Annual Chocolate Affair set for February 1st
December 1, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Chocolate Affair will be held on Saturday, February 1st, 2020. The Chocolate Affair is a ticketed event that takes place at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.
More than 15 local and national business vendors will provide bite-sized sweet and savory samples that include chocolate in some form or fashion.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Chocolate Affair will sell out fast so buy yours today!
Altra Federal Credit Union to receive visit from Santa, December 20th
December 1, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Santa will be stopping by Altra Federal Credit Union, located at 2625 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard in Clarksville, on Friday, December 20th, 2019 from 3:00pm-5:00pm, giving parents and grandparents the opportunity to take photos with him! The event is free.
Santa will also be handing out a special gift to families, while supplies last.
Santa To Visit Altra Federal Credit Union
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum December 2019 Exhibits, Activities
December 1, 2019
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 December at the Museum are: Christmas Storefront: From the Museum Collection, Organic Abstract: The Art of Jennifer Bowman, Dr. Stanton’s Art of the Gun, Quilts From the Museum Collection, and Little Explorers: Cookie Monsters!
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to hold Christmas Light Run December 14th
November 30, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The new Christmas Light Run gives you and your family a unique opportunity to run or walk through Christmas on the Cumberland and support Clarksville’s popular light display. Experience the dazzling lights in a whole new way from 4:00pm-6:00pm, Saturday, December 14th at McGregor Park.
All proceeds will go towards the purchase of new Christmas on the Cumberland light displays!
Registrants can choose to participate in either the one-mile event ($10.00) or the 5K ($20.00) beginning at 4:00pm Online registration can be completed by visiting www.ClarksvilleParksRec.com
Christmas Light Run proceeds will be used to purchase new light displays for Christmas on the Cumberland.
APSU Student Affairs Celebrates 25 Years of Help an Elf Holiday Gift Program
November 30, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Office of Student Affairs at Austin Peay State University (APSU) is celebrating the 25th year of the Help An Elf Holiday Gift Program. The program is designed to assist income eligible, full-time APSU student parents with holiday shopping by providing gifts for their children.
Anna Kail, former student employee in the office of Austin Peay State University Student Affairs, helps wrap gifts for the Help an Elf program in December 2018. (APSU)
APSU students recreate campus buildings out of graham crackers
November 29, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On November 20th, 2019, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Woodward Library hosted its inaugural Graham Cracker Challenge, funded by a Student Academic Success Initiative (SASI) grant. APSU students submitted nine graham cracker structures modeling a building — past or present — on Austin Peay State University’s campus.
Austin Peay State University Woodward Library hosted its inaugural Graham Cracker Challenge. (APSU)
After Thanksgiving Hikes at Dunbar Cave State Park, Port Royal State Historic Park
November 28, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Skip the Black Friday shopping and join Dunbar Cave State Park and Port Royal State Historic Park on the day after Thanksgiving for a post-holiday hike with family and friends.
Dunbar Cave State Park 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 Park’s hike will begin at 9:00am. Port Royal State Historic Park will start their hike at 10:00am.
Dunbar Cave State Park Visitor Center.
New signs promote a Walkable Downtown Clarksville
November 27, 2019
Group offering free hot chocolate on Shop Small Saturday
Clarksville, TN – Walk Bike Clarksville members will set up from 9:00am to noon on Saturday, November 30th, 2019 at the corner of First Street and Franklin Street for Shop Small Saturday to share some hot chocolate in campfire mugs and speak to downtown shoppers about walkability.
Join Walk Bike Clarksville downtown from 9:00am to noon Saturday for a cup of hot chocolate and information about steps being taken to make Clarksville more walkable.
Austin Peay State University TESOL program prepares students to teach English to speakers of other languages
November 27, 2019
Clarksville, TN – In 5th Century England, a group of Anglo-Saxon settlers began mixing together different dialects, creating what would eventually be known as the English language.
More than 1,400 years later, that once small form of communication has spread across the globe, and with more countries offering international programs to teach their citizens English, the language is showing no signs of slowing down.
Austin Peay State University’s Eriksson College of Education launched its Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program last year. (APSU)
