Austin Peay State University faculty, staff named for various accomplishments

Clarksville, TN – Several faculty and staff members as well as some students at Austin Peay State University have been recognized for their recent professional and scholarly activities.

Dr. Doris Davenport, professor of nursing, was nominated for the March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Award.

Dr. Sara Gotcher, associate professor of theatre and dance, helped to write and direct “Who’s Coming to Dinner?” for the Montgomery County Historical Society in October. On a separate note, she played the role of “Ophelia Owl” in the Clarksville Children’s Theatre production of “Animal Tales: Pumpkin vs. Pie” in October at Dunbar Cave State Park. [Read more]

CSA Hosts End-of-Semester Performances and Exhibits

Clarksville, TN – A full semester of public art and music lessons is coming to a close at Austin Peay State University with a series of exhibits and concerts hosted by The Community School of the Arts at APSU.

For the last two decades, area adults and children have honed their creative talents and discovered new passions through the CSA. The program serves approximately 350 students of all ages and skill levels through programs in music, dance and the visual arts. The CSA was founded in 1990 with the goal of promoting and increasing awareness of the arts throughout the surrounding area. [Read more]

Vivaldi Concert Sunday January 9th

Clarksville, TN – The Grace Lutheran Church Concert Series will be presenting an all Vivaldi concert, including the Vivaldi Gloria under the direction of music director Rocky Craft, with orchestra, soloists and the Grace Lutheran Church Choir. Featured soloists and orchestra members from the Austin Peay State University faculty include Dr. Thomas King, Dr. Jeanette Zyko, and Dr. Emily Crane. Other soloists include Nancy Slaughter, Holly Dueker and Karen Crow. [Read more]

Community School of the Arts Fall Concerts Begin this Week

Clarksville, TN – The Community School of the Arts at Austin Peay State University, which has provided area adults and children with creative arts classes for the last 21 years, is gearing up for its annual end-of-semester concerts and art exhibits.

The CSA offers lessons in music, dance and the visual arts for the general community. Those classes culminate with the end of semester performances and exhibits. [Read more]