APSU Homecoming 2011 is October 24th-30th with the theme ‘Jurassic Peay’
October 5, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will celebrate Homecoming 2011 with the theme, “Jurassic Peay.”
Homecoming is October 24th-30th. Here is a list of events planned as part of the weeklong celebration. Many of the events are open to the public. [Read more]
“Serve To Remember” Memorial Concert: “America Sings!”
September 10, 2011
The 10th Anniversary of 9/11
Clarksville, TN – “America Sings!” will be held Sunday, September 11th, 2011 at the Austin Peay University, Clement Auditorium from 12:00pm to 3:30pm.
Many of the performers have served in the military, come from military families, or volunteered their time playing for our troops both nationally and internationally. They are ALL donating their time and talents for this effort, which will be submitted to The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) for their “10th Anniversary Challenge”, allowing Clarksville to qualify for a grant to be used to support future 9/11 events and projects. [Read more]
Comedian Santiago to perform at APSU on September 20th in Clement
September 7, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Comedian Bill Santiago, who has been featured on Comedy Central, will perform at Austin Peay State University next month as part of Hispanic Heritage Month events.
Santiago, who also is the author of “Pardon My Spanglish,” will entertain at 6:00pm, Tuesday, September 20th in Clement Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public; however, his show is recommended for mature audiences due to strong language.
Comedian Bill Santiago
FDNY chief, highest-raking firefighter to survive the collapse of the World Trade Center to speak at APSU
August 24, 2011
Clarksville, TN – On the morning of September 11th, 2001, Richard “Pitch” Picciotto answered the call heard around the world. In minutes he was at ground zero of the worst terrorist attack on American soil, acting boldly to save innocent lives as the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center began to burn—and then to buckle.
Already a veteran of terrorist attacks, Picciotto was present fighting a similar battle after the World Trade Center Bombing in 1993. Again inside the North Tower, where he found himself years earlier, he focused his concentration on the rescue efforts at hand. But it was there in the smoky stairwells that he heard and felt the South Tower collapse. He then made the call for firemen and rescue workers to evacuate, while he stayed behind with a skeleton team of men to assist a group of disabled and inform civilians in their struggle to evacuate the inferno.
Richard "Pitch" Picciotto
Stompfest For Christ
June 14, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Remnant of Faith is hosting their 10th annual Stomp-fest for Christ! Stomp Fest weekend is June 17th and 18th. Friday June 17th is “Holy Hip Hop Night. Several artists from Nashville, Clarksville, and Hopkinsville will perform some of their popular contemporary Gospel songs. J-Rad, an upcoming signed artist, will be featured.
Other artists include Polo, Divine Purpose, John Keith, G’Man, Toney Dabney, Demontrey Ewing, Donte Mishawn, Anthony Whitlock, Antonio French, and Little G. Treva Gordon will be performing her single “Devil U’s a Lie!” These are some talented singers and lyricists and some of the songs are rising up the Gospel charts. [Read more]
CSA Hosts End-of-Semester Performances and Exhibits
April 28, 2011
Clarksville, TN – A full semester of public art and music lessons is coming to a close at Austin Peay State University with a series of exhibits and concerts hosted by The Community School of the Arts at APSU.
For the last two decades, area adults and children have honed their creative talents and discovered new passions through the CSA. The program serves approximately 350 students of all ages and skill levels through programs in music, dance and the visual arts. The CSA was founded in 1990 with the goal of promoting and increasing awareness of the arts throughout the surrounding area. [Read more]
2011 Miss River Queen and Teen Crowned
March 29, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Giselle Fontenot has been named Miss River Queen 2011, while Sarah Gross will reign as the new Miss River Teen. The new title holders were crowned at the pageant held Saturday, March 26th, at Austin Peay State University’s Clement Auditorium.
The new queen and teen were crowned by the 2010 Miss River Queen Kyndal Hayes and Miss River Teen Katie Kennedy.
Miss River Queen 2011 Giselle Fontenot (right) and Miss River Teen 2011 Sarah Gross (left).
APSU Women’s and Gender Studies Program to celebrate 10 years of producing Ensler’s play
March 27, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Women’s and Gender Studies Program will celebrate 10 years of producing Eve Ensler’s award-winning play, “The Vagina Monologues” next week.
The show, also sponsored by the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance at APSU and the V-Day national effort, will be performed at 7:00pm, March 30th and 31st in Clement Auditorium. Tickets are $5.00 each. [Read more]
Comedian, actor Loni Love to perform at APSU
March 17, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Comedian and actor Loni Love, named among the top 10 comics to watch by both Variety and Comedy Central networks, will perform stand-up comedy this month at Austin Peay State University.
The event, free and open to the public, will begin at 7:00pm, Monday, March 21st in Clement Auditorium. The show is sponsored by APSU’s Student Life and Leadership and the Govs Programming Council. [Read more]
APSU to present one-woman play, ‘Warriors Don’t Cry’
February 26, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will present a play next week about the experiences of one woman during desegregation efforts.
The one-woman play, “Warriors Don’t Cry,” will be performed at 7:00pm, Tuesday, March 1st in Clement Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.
The play depicts the experiences of Melba Pattilo Beals, one of the “Little Rock Nine,” and the civil rights battle that erupted to integrate schools in Little Rock, AR. [Read more]
