Topic: arts and leisure

ICC to host International Festival

May 13, 2008 |

Immaculate Conception Church will host their twelfth annual International Festival, which will feature food and live entertainment representing several cultures from around the world. The one day festival begins on Sunday, May 18, at noon, following the 11 a.m. Mass.

The Mass on that day will incorporate an international theme and include representatives from several countries who will deliver readings in their native language. All patrons are invited to worship prior to the festival. The festival is open to the public and will end at 5 p.m. «Read the rest of this article»

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Parks and Rec revs up for summer fun

May 6, 2008 |

The city Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for summer.

Pool passes go on sale Monday. The pricing structure for pool passes has changed this season. Pool passes are now priced based on the number of people you have on your pass: 1 person-$60; 2 people-$100; 3 people-$110; 4 people-$120; 5 people-$130, and 6 people-$140. If you have more than 6 people, you must purchase an additional pass. A non-resident fee of 10% will be added to the season passes for those living outside the Clarksville city limits. Utility bills must be provided as proof of residence. Non-residents cannot be added to a city resident’s pool pass. Daily Admission to the pools is $5 per person before 3 pm and $3 per person after 3 pm.

Swim lessons are also offered at an additional charge of $15 per person with a pool pass purchase. Session One begins June 16 and ends June 27. Session Two begins July 7 and ends July 18. If you prefer a smaller class, semi-private lessons are offered for $25 per person with a pool pass purchase. Classes are limited to 5 participants and will be offered Monday-Thursday at 8 a.m. at Smith Pool. «Read the rest of this article»

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Artists, photographers showcased in DAC First Thursday Artwalk

May 1, 2008 |

Downtown Clarksville will be overflowing with artistic activity on May 1st for the First Thursday Artwalk. The Downtown Artists Co-Op will kick off the festivities with a reception for Claudia Balthrop’s one person show in the DAC gallery at 96 Franklin St. from 5-8 p.m today. It is free and open to the public. The show will run through May 28th with Claudia presenting her Gallery Talk to the public from 6-8 p.m. on May 15th.

Carlton by Claudia Balthrop

Claudia is an amazing water colorist with local, regional and national recognition. She has a degree in Art Education and taught art in public schools for 18 years. She continued her art education with post graduate work at the University of Tenn; Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts; Savanna College of Art and Design; and numerous workshops by well-known artists. She was vice president of the board of directors of the Oak Ridge Museum of Art, served as chairperson for education and as a jurist for numerous art shows. «Read the rest of this article»

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Looking back on Rivers & Spires 2008

By Bill Larson | April 21, 2008 |

Rivers and Spires 2008 is over, with a final day (Saturday) that remain cloudy, cool but relatively rain-free. Several thousand visitors flocked to Franklin Street and Public Square in Downtown Clarksville for the festivities, taking time to browse the booths, ride the rides, listen to the music, watch the dancers and mingle with family and friends.

We offer this final collection of Rivers and Spires photos for your enjoyment.

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The spirit of Rivers and Spires undampened by rain, cloudy skies, cool air

By Bill Larson | April 20, 2008 |

On the second day of Rivers and Spires persistant rain hampered the turnout somewhat. People congregated in nooks and crannies, basically anywhere a dry space could be found. While some vendors, many of the rides for children, and several stages were closed there was still plenty to see and do.

Clarksville Online was on the scene, soaked to the skin, capturing many of the day events — and the people — on camera. Here is a gallery of those shots. «Read the rest of this article»

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‘A Passage’ exhibited at Trahern Gallery

April 20, 2008 |

Jillian Legg Romano’s will be presented at the Trahern Gallery on April 21 at 7 p.m. The event, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by the Austin Peay State University Department of Art.Romano is a 1990 graduate of Steinmetz Academic College. Currently, Legg Romano is an art major at APSU, and is on track to receive her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography in May.

“My process begins with a photograph. I then manipulate the images. This series includes hand-colored silver gelatin prints, photo and mixed media collages, digitally altered photos and scans and painted photographs.”

A prominent feature of A Passage is the incorporation of the triptych—a prevalent format for religious art. «Read the rest of this article»

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‘Holy Scriptures as Justification for War’ author to present book

By Debbie Boen | April 13, 2008 |

Dr. Bert Randall will present his book, Holy Scriptures as Justification for War on Tuesday, April 15 at 2 pm in APSU’s Woodward Library (third floor). Interested parties will have a chance to order the book for almost 50% of the retail price. The cover art work by APSU senior art student Kim Balevre shows the dove still flying although it has several swords in it.

Holy Scriptures as Justification for War focuses a lens on the relation between Holy Books (Scriptures) and war. Throughout their histories, Jews, Christians and Muslims have used their Holy Books to justify external violence against the “enemies of God” and internal purges to purify the faith from heresy. This study explores the beliefs in literalism and inerrancy that are the interpretative principles necessary for such justifications. Randall begins with ten representative passages from the TANAKH, New Testament, and Qur’an that are used to justify divine violence and critiques their misuse by literalists. He goes on to explore the origins and histories of these great scriptures,examining the factual and logical flaws in literalism and inerrancy that result in perverting scripture to justify Divine violence. «Read the rest of this article»

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