Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for March 31st, 2013
March 31, 2013
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:
- Toddler Splash April 3rd
- Church Youth League Coaches’ Meetings Scheduled
- Civil War Photography Exhibit
- Clarksville 50+ Olympics to kick off May 14th
APSU’s 52nd annual Mid-South Jazz Festival April 3rd-6th
March 28, 2013
Clarksville, TN – In 2011, the New York Times published a review of a new jazz album, “Dawn of Goodbye,” by a trumpeter named Dominick Farinacci. The album cover, printed with the article, showed a black and white image of a handsome, but very young-looking, 28-year-old musician. That picture caused some jazz aficionados to assume the album was the work of a novice. The Times review intended to correct that misconception.
“Mr. Farinacci plays beautifully, with expressive control, throughout a program of love-haunted standards and compatible originals, including his yearning title track,” the review stated. “His phrasing attests to some close study of Miles Davis and Clifford Brown, but avoids outright imitation.”
Jazz Trumpeter Dominick Farinacci
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department annual Spring Eggstravanganza this Saturday
March 28, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation annual Spring Eggstravanganza is Saturday, March 30th at Heritage Park Sports Complex.
The fun kicks off at 1:00pm with free activities for children followed by the hunting of over 20,000 candy and prize-filled eggs. The first age group egg hunt begins at 2:15pm sharp.
Kids scoop up Easter Eggs at the City of Clarksvile’s Spring Eggstravaganza
Movies in the Park to kick off 2013 season May 4th
March 22, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Movies in the Park, the free outdoor movie series, will kick off its eighth season, Saturday, May 4th at the Heritage Park Soccer fields with the popular animated film, “Brave” – which is rated PG.
New this year to Movies in the Park- an added venue! The first half of the movie showings will take place at the Heritage Park Soccer fields with the second half taking place at the new outdoor amphitheater at Liberty Park.
Movies in the Park
Queen City Road Race featuring new 7K Race registration going on now
March 13, 2013
Clarksville, TN – It’s that time of year again to lace up those running shoes and begin preparing for the 35th Annual Queen City Road Race scheduled for Saturday, May 4th.
The Queen City Road Race event is a Clarksville tradition promoting fitness and fun for all ages. The 7K and 5K race route takes runners through the streets of Historic Downtown Clarksville, beginning and ending at Austin Peay State University’s Governors Stadium, while the One Mile Movement takes you on an exciting tour of a portion of the APSU campus.
For over thirty years, hundreds of Clarksville-Montgomery County and Fort Campbell school students, teachers and family members have participated in this Clarksville tradition.
Queen City Road Race, Clarksville TN.
19th Annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament just around the corner
March 7, 2013
Clarksville, TN – As the temperatures climb up this weekend it is a reminder the 19th annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is just around the corner.
This year’s edition will be held Saturday, May 11th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing, Tennessee, State Park. Last season’s tourney drew 264 boats.
Boats heading out at the start of last years Governors Bass Tournament.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department lines up activities for annual Easter Egg Hunt
March 7, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The annual Spring Eggstravanganza has been scheduled for March 30th, 2013 at Heritage Park Sports Complex.
The fun kicks off at 1:00pm with free activities for children followed by the hunting of over 20,000 candy and prize-filled eggs.
Kids scoop up Easter Eggs at the City of Clarksvile’s Spring Eggstravaganza
Registration is now open for the 35th Annual Queen City Road Race featuring new 7K Race
February 13, 2013
Clarksville, TN – It’s that time of year again to lace up those running shoes and begin preparing for the 35th Annual Queen City Road Race scheduled for Saturday, May 4th.
The Queen City Road Race event is a Clarksville tradition promoting fitness and fun for all ages. The 7K and 5K race route takes runners through the streets of Historic Downtown Clarksville, beginning and ending at Austin Peay State University’s Governors Stadium, while the One Mile Movement takes you on an exciting tour of a portion of the APSU campus.
For over thirty years, hundreds of Clarksville-Montgomery County and Fort Campbell school students, teachers and family members have participated in this Clarksville tradition. [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
APSU Faculty and Staff share recent Plaudits
December 5, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Faculty and staff members at Austin Peay State University recently announced publications or conferences attended as part of their professional and scholarly activities.
Maj. Amy Buck, recruiting operations officer, and Master Sgt. Maj. Randall Johnson, assistant professor of military science, were promoted recently to their current Army ranks. [Read more]
