{"id":21312,"date":"2015-09-30T12:00:56","date_gmt":"2015-09-30T17:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=21312"},"modified":"2015-09-30T03:28:29","modified_gmt":"2015-09-30T08:28:29","slug":"clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-october-2015-exhibits-and-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2015\/09\/30\/clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-october-2015-exhibits-and-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville’s Customs House Museum October 2015 Exhibits and Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"TheClarksville, TN<\/strong> – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.<\/p>\n

Some of the events in October at the Museum are: Patterns of History: Quilts from the Collection, Rebellion & Roar: The 1920s, Carla Ciuffo: Girl with a Scar, Celebrating 95 Years of Clarksville Kiwanis, and Raeanne Rubenstein: Sky Portraits.<\/p>\n

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Patterns of History: Quilts from the Collection<\/p><\/div>\n

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Exhibits<\/h3>\n

Carla Ciuffo: Girl with a Scar<\/strong>
\nOctober 1st \u2013 November 1st<\/p>\n

A scar reminds us of what we\u2019ve been, how we\u2019ve changed, and how we\u2019ve started over. This photography series by Nashville artist Carla Ciuffo depicts the healing of one of these wounded. It is an interpretation of uplifting beauty, courageous strength, and a salute to our unique will to survive. Sponsored in part by Nashville Arts Magazine.<\/p>\n

\"Carla<\/a>

Carla Ciuffo- Break Through<\/p><\/div>\n

Patterns of History: Quilts from the Collection<\/strong>
\nOctober 9th \u2013 January 31st<\/p>\n

[320right]Quilts became a popular bed cover in the early 19th century when the power loom was introduced to the United States in 1814. See a variety of quilts out of the past from the museum collection. Sponsored in part by Legends Bank<\/p>\n

Rebellion & Roar: The 1920s<\/strong>
\nOctober 1st \u2013 November 1st<\/p>\n

Experience the glamour of the Roaring Twenties with costumes, art, and artifacts from the museum collection.<\/p>\n

Celebrating 95 Years of Clarksville Kiwanis<\/strong>
\nOctober 6th \u2013 November 29th<\/p>\n

Celebrate 95 years of history and artifacts of the Kiwanis in Clarksville.<\/p>\n

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Celebrating 95 Years of Clarksville Kiwanis<\/p><\/div>\n

Raeanne Rubenstein: Sky Portraits<\/strong>
\nThrough October 25th<\/p>\n

Rubenstein made her name in New York City shooting celebrities such as John Lennon, Muhammad Ali, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Mick Jagger, The Beatles, and Andy Warhol. This photography exhibit explores the beauty of the earth\u2019s sky.<\/p>\n

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Raeanne Rubenstein: Sky Portraits<\/p><\/div>\n

Activities<\/h3>\n

October First Thursday Art Walk<\/strong>
\nOctober 1st, 5:00pm \u2013 8:00pm<\/p>\n

Join us for the First Thursday Art Walk on October 1st. The museum will be open with free admission from 5:00pm \u2013 8:00pm. Artist Raeanne Rubenstein will be discussing her newest photography series in the exhibit Raeanne Rubenstein: Sky Portraits, on display at the museum through October 25th.<\/p>\n

Art & Lunch Program: Vickie Vipperman<\/strong>
\nWednesday, October 7th, 12:15pm – 12:45pm<\/p>\n

In Conjunction with American Craft Week, Tennessee Artist Vickie Vipperman will demonstrate her craft of hand-weaving fabrics. Free admission to program. Bagged lunches welcome.<\/p>\n

Fall Break Activities<\/strong>
\nOctober 13th \u2013 16th, 10:00am \u2013 5:00pm<\/p>\n

Join Ms. Sue in the Children\u2019s Room as we explore art-related careers through hands-on activities, information about education requirements, and examples of works produced by each profession.<\/p>\n