Hollywood CG Modeler to deliver visiting artist lecture at Austin Peay State University on February 2nd
January 21, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Department of Art and Design, with support from the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, will welcome computer graphics modeler Colie Wertz to campus at 7:00pm, on February 2nd, for a visiting artist lecture.
Wertz’s lecture, in Trahern 401, will kick off this semester’s portion of the department’s 2016-2017 Visiting Artist Speaker Series.
Hollywood CG Modeler Colie Wertz to give lecture at APSU
The 2011 Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally visited Clarksville Tennessee
October 1, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The 2011 Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally Southern Excursion made their scheduled stop in Clarksville, Tennessee, Thursday afternoon, and left out early on Friday morning on the final leg of their 2500 mile journey. The 2011 Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally began on September 24th on Florida’s Space Coast and concludes today in the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The 2011 locations included Melbourne and Jacksonville FL, Savannah, Atlanta and Peachtree City GA, Charleston, SC, Knoxville, Crossville and Clarksville TN, Scottsville, KY, Anniston AL, and Gulfport MS.
Participants this year included NASCAR legend Geoff Bodine, NASA Shuttle Astronaut Winston Scott, Actor/Activist Kevyn Major Howard along with 40 other teams driving everything from Bentley’s and Camaro’s. Of special note was the 9/11 Pentagon Car which commemorates the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon, it is inscribed with the names of the people who died on Flight 77; and the Officer Down car which honors the officers who swore to protect and serve, and did so even at the cost of their lives. Also participating was the DeLorean “Time Car” from Back to the Future, Transformers Bumblebee, and one of the police cars used in the Andy Griffith TV series.
City Council Woman Kaye Jones fires the starting pistol as Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan waves the flag kicking off the next leg of the 2011 Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally
Movies in the Park this Saturday
June 23, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Join Clarksville Parks and Recreation on Saturday, June 25th, at Heritage Park Soccer Fields for this month’s Movies in the Park event, featuring the hit animated superhero film, “Megamind,” which is rated PG.
Because of heavy rain, last Saturday’s showing of “Transformers” was cancelled and has been rescheduled for Friday, September 30th.
Movies in the Park
Additional information made available about the 2011 Fireball Run
June 17, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville has been selected as the sixth stop on the 2011 Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally. The teams will arrive in Clarksville on Thursday September 29th between 3:00pm-4:00pm. Once they arrive in Clarksville the teams will have several tasks to complete before they head for the finish line in Historic Downtown Clarksville. The Drivers will stay over night before leaving at 8:00am the following morning as Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan wavers the green flag kicking off the next leg of the rally.
This unique competition begins its southern excursion on September 23rd in Melbourne, FL, and ends on October 1st in Gulfport, MS, with plenty of action and sights along the route. The Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally Series is an action packed, one week, 2500 mile Adventurally production. The mission and destination based rally competition is live cast, filmed in 1080p HD for broadcast, theatrical release, and it will be released on home video.
On Thursday June 16th, Mayor McMillan hosted a news conference at City Hall to provide more information about our city’s selection as a stop on the Fireball Run. [Read more]
Movies in the Park- this Saturday
June 14, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Join Clarksville Parks and Recreation this Saturday, June 18th, at Heritage Park soccer fields for this month’s Movies in the Park event, featuring the hit movie, “Transformers,” which is rated PG-13.
All movies start at dusk, with pre-show activities beginning an hour prior. Be sure to bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs. As always, you are welcome to bring your picnic basket, but concessions will be available.
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report for June 12th
June 12, 2011
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:
- City Swimming Pools
- Downtown Market
- Jammin’ in the Alley
- Party in the Park
- Movies in the Park
- Tree Identification Class
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report
June 5, 2011
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:
- Billy Dunlop Park Closed thru June 10th
- Summer Youth Program
- Youth Fishing Rodeo
- Downtown Market
- Pool Rentals
- Jammin’ in the Alley
- Party in the Park
- Movies in the Park
- Tree Identification Class [Read more]
Movies in the Park 2011 season to kick off May 28th
May 12, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Movies in the Park, the FREE outdoor movie series at the Heritage Park Soccer fields, wrapped up its 2010 season with record attendance numbers.
The eight 2010 Movies in the Park films had an average crowd of more than 500 moviegoers per movie throughout the season. Monsters v. Aliens on May 22nd set an attendance record for the 5-year-old series with a crowd of more than 1,300 people.
Movies in the Park
