Tandoor owner plans to rebuild, expand

By Christine Anne Piesyk | December 7, 2007 |

Nasir Hakeem announced today that he is planning to rebuild and re-open his restaurant, Tandoor, and its popular Hookah room, at the same location near Governor’s Square Mall. The restaurant was gutted by fire on November 25, barely a year after its opening; it was open for business on the day of the fire. All patrons and staff escaped safely. Damage to the site was estimated at $150,000.

Tandoor featured the cuisine of India, a selection of dishes that included a variety of Naan (breads) and a number of dishes including a Chicken Tikka and a marsala version, Lamb Kabobs, Fish Pakora and more. The decor was as exotic as the menu, and Hakeem plans to rebuild the interior in similar style. «Read the rest of this article»

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Light festival offers weekend entertainment

By Christine Anne Piesyk | December 7, 2007 |

Christmas on the Cumberland will feature a live nativity scene and choral performances by Grace Church of the Nazarene on December 7 and 8 at McGregor Park from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Acro Dance Express, First Missionary Baptist Church, and Christy’s Dance Connection are scheduled to perform December 14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Natalie’s Dance Network and the Tri-City Dance and Step Team are scheduled to perform December 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Santa will also visit Christmas on the Cumberland on December 14, 15, 21, and 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Christmas on the Cumberland is open nightly through January 1, 2008. Hours are Sunday-Thursday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission to the city’s festival of holiday lights is free.

For more information please contact the City’s Special Events Office at 931-648-6129 or 931-648-6124 or visit www.christmasonthecumberland.com.

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UnCounted shows tonight at UU Fellowship

By Christine Anne Piesyk | December 7, 2007 |

The Clarksville premiere screening of UnCounted the Movie will be held tonight at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Highway 41A South at 7 p.m. Admission is free. The film, written and directed by Nashville filmmaker David Earnhardt, addresses the issues surrounding electronic voting and calls for a paper trail documenting all electronic voting.

Activist Bernie Ellis, who is featured in this film, will facilitate a panel discussion on electronic voting following the film.

Earnhardt was also originally scheduled to attend this session and field questions, but a traffic accident on Thursday that injured family members precludes his attending this event.

The program is sponsored by the Unitarian Universalists, the Freethinkers for Peace and Civil Liberties, and Clarksville Online. Refreshments will be served and the public is welcomed to the first public showing in Clarksville of this important film.

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