A Chocolate Affair was a smashing success
February 11, 2013
Event gave Clarksvillian’s a sneak peak of what is available for Valentine’s Day
Clarksville, TN – Whiskey Fudge, Brownies covered in Chocolate Chips, Chocolate Cherry Coke Float Cake, Banana Cake drizzled with Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Donuts, and Double Dutch Chocolate Marshmallows were just some of the unique treats enjoyed by the sell out crowd that attended A Chocolate Affair at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on Saturday night.
Chocolate lovers were able to enjoy a large selection of sweet and savory treats while listening to music provided by the Cumberland Winds Woodwind Quintent, a Solo Harpist, and a Jazz Combo.
A Chocolate Affair was held Saturday night, February 9th.
Chocolate Affair tickets going fast, get yours today
February 6, 2013
Tickets For Chocolate Affair Are Expected To Sell Out
Clarksville, TN – Less than a week remains before the first-ever Chocolate Affair, Saturday, February 9th.
The event features the opportunity to taste chocolate delicacies and desserts from more than 25 vendors while enjoying light entertainment by the Cumberland Winds-Woodwind Quintent, a Solo Harpist, and a Jazz Combo. [Read more]
Calling all chocolate lovers!
February 1, 2013
Clarksville, TN – More than 25 businesses are teaming up to offer Clarksville’s first-ever Chocolate Affair, scheduled to take place from 6:00pm to 9:00pm Saturday, February 9th at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.
This new event, presented by the City of Clarksville and Planters Bank, will feature sweet and savory treats from both local businesses as well as some National brands like Goo Goo Clusters, Lindt, and Dove. Entertainment will be provided by the Cumberland Winds Woodwind Quintent, a Solo Harpist, and a Jazz Combo. [Read more]
Painter Gail Meyer and Photographer Tony Centonze to Exhibit at Planters Bank
January 31, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Planters Bank-Hilldale Gallery space will feature works from local artist Gail Meyer, along with photographs from Tony Centonze. The exhibits will be on display Thursday, February 7th-Wednesday, March 6th at 1971 Madison Street during regular bank hours.
Meyer began her art studies in 1972 at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. With a husband in the U.S. Air Force, Meyer’s ability to study art was tabled by military moves, family life and motherhood.
Painter Gail Meyer
Dancing with the Stars returns to Clarksville
January 28, 2013
Clarksville TN – The dancers have been selected, so it’s time to get your scorecards ready and join Altrusa International Foundation for “Dancing with the Stars.”
This annual event will take place on Saturday, March 16th at 7:00pm at the Austin Peay State University Music/Mass Communications building. Dancing with the stars is a fundraiser to provide scholarships to non-traditional students. The goal of this year’s event is $10,000.
The 2012 dancers for Altrusa’s Dancing with the Stars
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center brings in New Art Exhibits for the New Year
January 23, 2013
Clarksville, TN – New art exhibits have sprouted from the walls of the Customs House Museum during this mild weathered January. The subject matters run the gamut of birds and bunnies to abstracts to landscapes.
The museum recently received wonderful additions to its permanent collection from renowned artists Hunt Slonem and Margaret Evangeline. Included in the exhibit New to the Collection is Slonem’s large-scale painting of rabbits, titled Hutch, and a representation from Evangeline’s famous “bullet” series, as well as, dollhouse photographs by Eric Hansen.
Patty Halbeck’s Tennessee Duck River.
Planters Bank expands Hilldale Gallery for Dual Exhibits in 2013
January 2, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Planters Bank-Hilldale Gallery space will feature the works of two local artists in January, Photographer Bob Gandy and Watercolorist Jan Williams. Exhibits will be on display Thursday, January 3rd-Wednesday, February 6th.
A native Clarksvillian, Jan (Griffey) Williams’ interest was always artistic. One of her first encounters with parental discipline after she learned to talk fell into that category. Her mother, discovering her child drawing with crayons on the laundry room walls, asked, “And just what are you doing?” Jan confessed to “drawing ducks.”
An exhibit by the Clarksville Friends of Photography. The large photo with elephants is by Bob Gandy in Kenya.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for December 30th, 2012
December 30, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include:
- New Tai Chi Program
- Part Time Associate Historical Interpreter needed
- Indoor Aquatic Center to host New Year’s Eve Bash
- New session of Olympic Style Archery to start at the Kleeman Center
- Calling all Chocolate Lovers
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for December 16th, 2012
December 16, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include:
- Christmas on the Cumberland and Free Activities
- Crow Community Center offers Indoor Soccer for youth
- Volunteer mentors needed for new Parks and Recreation program
- Chocolate Affair Tickets make the perfect gift!
Retired Army Photographer Featured at Planters Bank-Hilldale Gallery
December 4, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Retired U.S. Army Still Photographer David Smith is the featured artist at the Planters Bank-Hilldale Gallery in December. Smith’s work will be exhibited Thursday, December 6th – Wednesday, January 2nd.
The exhibit is a collection of photography from Smith’s adventures in Tennessee’s state parks, along with many scenes and landscapes from here in Clarksville.
Retired U.S. Army Still Photographer David Smith
