APSU virtual “Remembering Homecoming” celebration set for week of October 10th
September 30, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, Austin Peay State University recently announced it is moving its traditional fall homecoming activities from the week of October 10th, 2020 to the spring 2021 semester, in conjunction with the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) decision to postpone fall sports until spring.
Austin Peay State University’s 1970 Homecoming parade. (APSU)
Planters Bank Presents… “Jailhouse Rock” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, Friday
September 30, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Get ready to rock ‘n’ roll with the King at the Roxy Regional Theatre this weekend when Planters Bank Presents… “Jailhouse Rock” on their big screen this Friday, October 2nd, 2020 at 7:00pm.
In this raw-edged rock ‘n’ roll classic, Elvis Presley stars as hotheaded young singer Vince Everett, who goes to prison for accidentally killing a man in a barroom brawl while defending a young woman’s honor. After Everett’s cellmate teaches him how to play guitar and encourages him to sing, Everett’s hip-swiveling, electrifying performance at a jailhouse concert leads to stardom.
Jailhouse Rock
APSU graduate programs set record enrollment for Fall 2020
September 24, 2020
Clarksville, TN – For the third year in a row, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) College of Graduate Studies has set an enrollment record, with more than 1,180 students signing up this fall for master- and doctoral-level classes.
Austin Peay State University Dean of the College of Graduate Studies Dr. Chad Brooks. (APSU)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation begins planning 2020 Christmas Parade
September 23, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation has begun planning for the 2020 Clarksville Christmas Parade, scheduled for Saturday, December 5th, 2020 in Downtown Clarksville. The public is being asked to decide on critical pieces of the event.
Each year, the parade, hosted by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County, has a central theme that guides the decoration of vehicles and costumes of participants. This year’s theme will be decided by the public through online voting. Options include gingerbread houses, Polar Express, songs of Christmas and snow globes.
Frontline organizations to be 2020 Christmas Parade’s Grand Marshals
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Clarksville Film Festival Winners
September 22, 2020
Screening and awards held after months of delay
Clarksville, TN – Eleven teams gathered at Freedom Point Event Center in February to begin a 52-hour scripting, filming, and editing marathon known as the Clarksville Film Festival presented by CDE Lightband.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation hosted the annual event, and while the teams were able to complete their films, the screening and awards ceremony was scheduled during the height of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, resulting in it being postponed indefinitely.
After months of waiting, the 2020 Clarksville Film Festival Screening and Awards were held on Saturday, September 19th, 2020 at the Roxy Regional Theater.
Clarksville Film Festival films shown at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
APSU’s esports team expanding quickly after first year on campus
September 22, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Last September, Ranked-Up Esports President Austin Stewart expected 13 or 14 Austin Peay State University (APSU) students to show up at the team’s first-ever interest meeting. More than 80 people showed up.
“We were blown away,” Stewart, a business senior, said. “We had 10 pizzas, and we quickly ran out of those.”
Austin Peay State University Ranked-Up Esports President Austin Stewart. (APSU)
Planters Bank Presents: “A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, Friday
September 21, 2020
“I hope you know that you made today a very special day by just your being you. There’s no one in the whole world like you, and I like you just the way you are.”
Clarksville, TN – In these challenging times, we could all use a little more Mister Rogers in our lives. Join us at the Roxy Regional Theatre as we celebrate the beloved children’s television host and his enduring legacy of kindness and love when Planters Bank Presents… “A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood” on our big screen this Friday, September 25th, 2020 at 7:00pm.
Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in this timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship.
A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood
Roxy Regional Theatre School of the Arts enrollment for October going on now
September 17, 2020
Clarksville, TN – If you or the budding young performer in your life are sorry you missed the registration deadline for our Roxy Regional Theatre School of the Arts earlier this month, then we have great news for you!
We are offering open enrollment in our Roxy Regional School of the Arts for the month of October to fill a limited number of remaining slots. So for those of you interested in honing your craft or discovering a new passion, don’t miss your second chance!
Roxy Regional Theatre School of the Arts students performing in 2019’s production of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr.
Planters Bank Presents: “Fences” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, Friday
September 15, 2020
“Some people build fences to keep people out — and other people build fences to keep people in.”
Clarksville, TN – Come out to the Roxy Regional Theatre this Friday evening for one of the finest examples of live performance retaining its power in the translation from the stage to the screen. Starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, Planters Bank Presents… the Academy Award-winning “Fences” on the Roxy big screen this Friday, September 18th, 2020 at 7:00pm.
Set in 1950s Pittsburgh, this film adaptation of August Wilson’s Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning play takes a passionate look at former baseball player turned garbage collector Troy Maxson. Bitter about his lot in life, Maxson frequently takes out his frustrations on his loved ones as he fights to provide for them in a world that threatens to push him down.
Fences
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Riverfest Art Show Winners
September 12, 2020
Jury selects the festival’s top artists for awards
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation has announced the winners of the Riverfest Juried Art Show.
With the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic still having a widespread impact, the show was converted into a 3-day exhibit September 10th-12th, 2020 at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.
Selected artwork was hung and winning artwork labeled with ribbons, along with a slideshow displayed at the event to recognize all winning artists.
Best in Show- Olasubomi Aka-Bashorun, I Am Here My Love
