Austin Peay State University’s Chi Omega Chapter Celebrates 40th Anniversary
March 22, 2012
Written by Amanda Thomas Pitt
Clarksville, TN – The Sigma Kappa chapter of Chi Omega Women’s Fraternity turns 40 this year. In May of 1972, the Sigma Tao Omega sorority was granted an official charter from Chi Omega, becoming the first national sorority on Austin Peay’s campus.
Since then, through the national organization, this Chi Omega chapter has raised nearly $50,000 for the Make-A-Wish foundation and has donated thousands of volunteer hours to local charities and organizations.
Some of the reunion committee members. (Photo by Shelby Stack Silvey)
Rivers and Spires promises excitement for all
March 16, 2012
Clarksville, TN – It’s hard to believe another year has passed and we are gearing up for the 10th annual Rivers and Spires Festival, April 19th-21st. As usual there will be tons of free concerts, entertainment and activities.
But, because it is our birthday, and we think a big one, the Festival has a few surprises up its sleeve, but you’ll have to come out and see!
Little Big Town to Headline the 2012 Rivers and Spires Festival
34th Annual Queen City Road Race registration underway
March 15, 2012
Clarksville, TN – It’s that time of year again to lace up those running shoes and begin preparing for the 34th Annual Queen City Road Race scheduled for Sunday, May 6th.
The Queen City Road Race event is a Clarksville tradition promoting fitness and fun for all ages. The 5K race route takes runners through the streets of Historic Downtown Clarksville, beginning and ending at Austin Peay State University’s Governors Stadium, while the One Mile Movement takes you on an exciting tour of a portion of the APSU campus.
2011 Queen City Road Race, Clarksville TN.
Rivers and Spires Festival gives you a chance to meet Little Big Town
March 6, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Rivers and Spires Festival wants you to enter to win a chance to meet Little Big Town on Saturday, April 21st, 2012 before they take the stage at 9:00pm.
To enter for your chance to win, go online to www.riversandspires.com and click on the Enter To Win tab. Fill out the form field and submit for your chance to meet the award winning group and a free nights stay at the Riverview Inn.
Enter To Win A Chance To Meet Little Big Town at this year's Rivers and Spires Festival
Custom House Museum March 2012 Exhibits and Activities
February 27, 2012
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.
In the month of March, the Museum will feature Richard LeFevre: The Civil War Series, Assemblages: The Art of Sandra Paynter Washburn, The Words of Women, Writer’s Hour, Spring Break Activities and so much more.
First Thursday ArtWalk in Historic Downtown Clarksville March 1st
February 27, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Historic Downtown Clarksville Association (DCA), is proud to announce the First Thursday ArtWalk for March, 2012.
This months artwalk will be held on March 1st, 5:00pm until 8:00pm, and as always will be held in the shops and galleries on Public Square, Franklin Street, Strawberry Alley, Main Street and Second Street. Participating merchants include The Framemaker, Ingredients, Rogate’s Boutique, ARTifacts, Hodgepodge, and many more.
As always, this is a free event so bring your family and friends downtown to the Artwalk.
Customs House Museum has Sunday Family Fun Day with “Build a Log House”
February 21, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Abraham Lincoln was born in a one-room log cabin on February 12th, 1809. Visit the Customs House Museum on Sunday, February 26th and build your own log house out of craft sticks.
Build a Log House will go from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Design Center Students Present 2013 Rivers & Spires Poster Concepts tonight
February 20, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Tonight, February 20th at 7:00pm, students in this semester’s Design Center class at Austin Peay State University will be presenting their concepts for the 2013 Rivers & Spires Festival poster at a reception held in the Trahern Building Gallery. The public is welcome to attend the event.
The class, under the direction of Assistant Professor Mark DeYoung, began working on the project in January. Representatives from the Festival met with the students and presented the ideas and look they wanted captured in the final piece of artwork. [Read more]
Love Is In the Air
February 14, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Love is in the air and the Roxy Regional Theatre is no exception. Currently playing in Downtown Clarksville is the musical comedy revue, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. This very funny and very poignant musical touches on all aspects of love and relationships and every audience member is sure to see themselves on stage at least once.
I asked the ensemble cast of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change if they remembered the first time they were in love and to tell us about it.
The cast of "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change", (L to R) Ryan Bowie, Heather Anderson, Ashley Laverty and Josh Bernaski.
Morning Yoga at the Roxy Regional Theatre
February 8, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Certified yoga instructor Travis Kendrick provides an accessible and eclectic blend of different styles of yoga for all ages, designed to tone and stretch the entire body, relieve stress and create a deep experience of well-being.
Classes are held Monday through Saturday from 8:00am until 9:00am. The price is $10.00 per class, or $40.00 for the entire week. [Read more]
