Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Riverfest Art Show Winners
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
APSU Department of Art + Design announces 2020-21 visiting artist schedule
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Art + Design is excited to announce its 2020-21 season of visiting speakers. Generously supported by the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA), the APSU Department of Art + Design can bring nationally/internationally recognized artists and thinkers directly to Clarksville Tennessee with programming that is free and open to the public.
Austin Peay State University 2020-2021 Visiting Artist Speaker Series. (APSU)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Movies in the Park to be held twice in September
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will host two Movies in the Park presented by Kyrstin Frate with Keller Williams during September. The two events are part of the two-week Riverfest festivities scheduled for September 1st-12th, 2020.
Dreamworks’ “Trolls World Tour” will be shown on Saturday, September 5th and Disney Pixar’s “Onward” on Friday, September 11th. Both events will be held at the Liberty Park Athletic Field, and activities will begin at 5:00pm, followed by the movie at sunset, which is around 7:00pm.
Clarksville Downtown Parking changes go into effect September 8th
Clarksville Downtown Parking Plan includes Four-Hour Limit at all On-Street Meters
Clarksville, TN – On Tuesday, September 8th, 2020, the new downtown parking plan approved last month by the Clarksville Parking Commission will take effect.
The changes apply only to on-street metered spaces, which will now require a 25-cent payment to begin a parking session.
Parking changes will take effect September 8th for all on-street metered parking in Downtown Clarksville.
APSU student journal to remind post-COVID world of the need for studying abroad
Clarksville, TN – In January 2020, Dr. Ozzie Di Paolo Harrison, Austin Peay State University (APSU) professor of Spanish, had a busy summer of travel planned. He was set to take a group of students to Argentina for a study abroad trip he’d led for years, and later he intended to teach for the Máximo Nivel Institute in Costa Rica.
Austin Peay State University professors (Top L to R) Dr. Sergei Markov, Di Paolo Harrison and Dr. John Steinberg. (APSU)
APSU to hold Run for the Govs Virtual 5K from September 12th-October 10th
APSU Run for the Govs Virtual 5k to benefit Student Scholarships
Clarksville, TN – This year the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Annual Scholarship 5K Run will be virtual, in keeping with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, state and local guidelines. Alumni, friends and community members can participate in the Run for the Govs Virtual 5K at any time between Saturday, September 12th, and Saturday, October 10th.
A runner tackles Emerald Hill during the Austin Peay State University 2015 5K. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University mad scientist Bryan Gaither performs for National Physics Association
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) professional mad scientist, Bryan Gaither, had a national audience on Thursday, August 27th, 2020.
The Society of Physics Students (SPS) – a national professional association designed for college students – invited Gaither to host a virtual science demonstration for the group via Zoom.
Austin Peay State University professional mad scientist Bryan Gaither. (APSU)
This Week at Austin Peay: We made it back to class! Let’s keep it going!
Clarksville, TN – We made it! As you attend the first week of classes at Austin Peay State University (APSU), remember a few things:
Mask distribution: On Monday and Tuesday, APSU cloth masks will be distributed in numerous areas across campus. You can find masks on tables at the entrances to academic buildings, at the ASK ME tents, in the Morgan University Center and at Public Safety.
Classes start at Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
Physically distanced and in masks, Camp R.O.W. introduces new students to Austin Peay
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) first-ever Camp R.O.W. wrapped up this week as a huge success even though organizers had to find innovative ways to provide the summer camp-style experience while meeting U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mask and physical distancing guidelines.
Austin Peay State University hold first-ever Camp R.O.W. (APSU)
Friends of Manna Café Ministries to hold Back to School Bash August 29th
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, August 29th, 2020, Friends of Manna Café Ministries, along with Hands & Feet 4 Christ, will host a Back to School Bash from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at Manna Village, 605 Providence Boulevard, Clarksville, TN. There will be games, food, clothes, live music, school supplies, and more.
This event will take place rain or shine. Please join us as we kick off this unprecedented school year. All events are free to the community.
