APSU’s Gateway Chamber Ensemble Recognized on Grammy Nomination List
December 15, 2010
Clarksville, TN – Last week, the Grammy Award nominations were announced, and some of the expected names – Jay-Z, Lady Gaga and Eminem – were at the top of the list. But the Grammys recognize more than simply pop music, and if you were to scroll down that list, you would see the category for “Producer of the Year, Classical,” and the name Blanton Alspaugh.
Alspaugh’s name might not carry the weight in some circles as say a Lady Gaga, but in the classical music world, he’s a respected and revered producer. And, according to the Grammy website, one of the reasons he was nominated this year for a coveted Grammy Award stems from his work producing the first album for a chamber ensemble founded by several Austin Peay State University music faculty members. That group, the Gateway Chamber Ensemble, was also considered for nominations in three other categories, including “Best Small Ensemble Performance.”
Gateway Chamber Ensemble
Harsh winter weather leads to area schools and businesses closing
December 12, 2010
Clarksville, TN – The mid-state was on the receiving end of an artic blast bringing with it plummeting temperatures, snow, and ice. 1-3 Inches of accumulation can be expected. There is currently a wind chill advisory from the National Weather Service, as 30mph winds will drop the wind chill into single digits over night.
Roadways are already experiencing freezing with snow and ice rapidly building up despite the best efforts of the Clarksville Street Department and Montgomery County Highway Department to deal with it.
Clarksville Kiwanis Clubs gives the gift of Christmas to area children
December 8, 2010
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Kiwanis Clubs gathered together on December 7th 2010 to bring the joy of Christmas into the hearts of 216 children from the Headstart program and various area child care centers. The annual Children’s Christmas Party is a partnership between the Hilldale and Downtown Kiwanis Clubs, and was organized and chaired by Andrew Hale, and Matt Dyce.
It all kicked off on Monday when roughly 50 people gathered at First Baptist Church to wrap over $7,000 in toys purchased from area Walmarts. The Walmart Corporation gave the Kiwanis Club a generous discount as a donation to the program. The Toy’s included Disney Princess Dolls, Hasbro’s Littlest Petshop dolls, children’s books, Nerf Weather Blitz All-Conditions Footballs, Fisher-Price Dora the Explorer Mega Tunes Guitars, winter hats and gloves, Tonka Lights & Sound – Rescue Force trucks and helicopters, and Road rippers – Street Screamers cars.
The wrapping of the gifts for the Kiwanis Club Children's Christmas Party
The Planters Bank Cube has finally been caught!
December 7, 2010
Clarksville, TN – Planters Bank gave away the Nissan Cube yesterday. The Catch the Cube giveaway was sponsored by Garland Nissan and Matthews Nissan. Owner and President O.B. Garland along with other dealership employees were on hand to watch the giveaway.
The contest kicked off at the 2010 Rivers & Spires festival in April. Eight months later after 3,000-4,000 entries the 12 finalists were selected.
They were selected at events such as Rivers & Spires, Clarksville’s Downtown Market, and Hopkinsville’s Salute to Fort Campbell Week. Other finalists were drawn from online entries and new account openings at the bank’s eight branches. Finally, two were randomly drawn from all entries last week by a representative of Matthews Nissan. [Read more]
City of Clarksville kicks off the 2010 Christmas on the Cumberland celebration
November 25, 2010
The City of Clarksville last night kicked off the 12th Annual Christmas on the Cumberland, which continues until January 3rd. The annual free holiday display features over 1,000,000 individual Lights in a amazing Christmas display that spans the entire length of McGregor Park in Downtown Clarksville.
Entertainment was provided by the band Short Notice, a passionate group of musicians whose name is derived ability to work a set list as spontaneously, as they draw the attention of their audience in short order. The band invited children up to dance to their lively Christmas tunes.
Mayor Piper and his assistants moments after flipping the switch lighting the Christmas lights throughout McGregor Park
Comedy on the Cumberland to help deliver Christmas Gifts to Clarksville children
November 16, 2010
Clarksville, TN – The next Comedy on the Cumberland show is set for Wednesday, December 15th at 7:00pm in the Riverview Inn Ballroom. The show will feature the very funny Henry Cho, “I’m an Asian with a Southern accent. To a lot of people, that right there is funny.” According to Comedy on the Cumberland Founder Hank Bonecutter, “Henry Cho is one of the most popular stand up comedians in the country, we are fortunate to have Brian Bates and Barb Neligan returning to share the stage with him for the evening.”
The proceeds from the December Show will go to benefit the Downtown Kiwanis Club, and their children’s Christmas programs. Each year, the Downtown Kiwanis Club sponsors a Christmas party and gifts for 125 Head Start children, they also provide books to every third grade student in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, making this truly an event “for the kids”
Go Around the World in 80 Days with the Roxy Regional Theatre
November 2, 2010
Clarksville, TN – Hold onto your seats for the original amazing race, when the Roxy Regional Theatre presents AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS during the month of November.
Danger, romance, and comic surprises abound as Ryan Bowie, Jay Doolittle, Lisa MacAfee, Collin Smith, Kendall Anne Thompson and Nate Washburn portray thirty-nine characters in Mark Brown’s adaptation of the Jules Verne classic.
Around the World in 80 Days
Wreaths Across America
October 25, 2010
Clarksville, TN – Honor a veteran by purchasing a sponsorship wreath to be placed on the graves of veterans buried at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery, Clarksville, TN. This National Program is being sponsored by the Valentine Sevier Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution here in Clarksville.
Wreath sponsorships can be purchased for $15.00 each and can be ordered by contacting Jim Hurst at 931-358-0607. The wreaths will be shipped to the cemetery on December 10th.
Bird Watching at the Greenway
October 17, 2010
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department invites you to join us at the Clarksville Greenway located at 1101 Pollard Road, Saturday, October 23rd from 8:00am-9:00am to learn birding basics and how to identify species of birds. This event is free and open to the public.
After bird watching, be sure to continue exploring the 3.6-mile trail which is part of the rails to trails initiative, envisioned to clear out old railroad tracks, converting them into trails. Since its opening in September of last year, Clarksville Greenway has added, any new features to include benches, swings, parking area, and will soon be opening a restroom facility located at the trail head.
For more information on the Clarksville Greenway and events, please visit us online at www.cityofclarksville.com or call 931-645-7476.
10th Annual Appleton Harley-Davidson Eagle Toy Run
October 11, 2010
Fort Campbell, KY – Come show off your motorcycle and ride for an awesome cause! The 10th Annual Appleton Harley-Davidson Eagle Toy Run will be held on Saturday, October 16th.
This annual ride will begin at 12:00 noon at Appleton Harley-Davidson, located at 2501 Highway 41-A Bypass, and make its way through the streets of Clarksville to end at Fort Campbell’s Sportsman’s Lodge. [Read more]
