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Enjoy entertainment in Clarksville or take a short drive
Kyle Nelson
Issue date: 6/13/07 Section: News
Fun within 25 miles
Fun in Clarksville is not that far away. Even within the city limits, one can find several things to do that are cheap and fun.
Dive-in movies at Pettus pool
The Pettus Pool, on the corner of Farris Dr. and Parham Dr., is open and free of charge to all Austin Peay State University students.
"We're offering water aerobics classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 p.m. , but we also are going to be having dive-in movies at the pool," said Jasin Wills, coordinator of informal and adventure rec. The movies are yet to be announced. Snacks will be provided.
The Parks after Dark series
Sponsored by The Leaf-Chronicle, APSU, and Bill Roberts Automotive, the Parks after Dark series presents movies, theatre, and concerts to the public free-of-charge. Movies in the dark starts after sundown around 8 p.m. in either Heritage or Fairgrounds Parks. Concerts after dark will be presenting three shows this year at McGregor Park and will range from New Orleans Blues to country to even the sounds of the 91 Army Division band.
Parks after Dark
• June 16: Ernie Vincent and the Top Notes with Waldo Weathers and the Mix, starting at 6:30 p.m.
• July 26: The 91st Army Division band at 7 p.m.
• July 28: Pre-show games at 7 p.m./ Movie at 8:30 p.m.
• Aug 11: Country night at 6 p.m.
• Aug. 25: Pre-show games at 6:30 p.m./ Movie at 8 p.m.
• Sept. 29- Pre-show games at 5:30 p.m./ Movie at 7 p.m.
• http://www.parksafterdark.com or call 645-7476
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
According to the museum's Web site, the Customs House is the second largest museum in Tennessee and is located conveniently in downtown Clarksville. If one is looking to do something cheap, admission to the museum is free on Sundays. Also on Sundays, the museum shows off its model train collection by having volunteers "ride the rails," according to the Web site.
Fun in Clarksville is not that far away. Even within the city limits, one can find several things to do that are cheap and fun.
Dive-in movies at Pettus pool
The Pettus Pool, on the corner of Farris Dr. and Parham Dr., is open and free of charge to all Austin Peay State University students.
"We're offering water aerobics classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 p.m. , but we also are going to be having dive-in movies at the pool," said Jasin Wills, coordinator of informal and adventure rec. The movies are yet to be announced. Snacks will be provided.
The Parks after Dark series
Sponsored by The Leaf-Chronicle, APSU, and Bill Roberts Automotive, the Parks after Dark series presents movies, theatre, and concerts to the public free-of-charge. Movies in the dark starts after sundown around 8 p.m. in either Heritage or Fairgrounds Parks. Concerts after dark will be presenting three shows this year at McGregor Park and will range from New Orleans Blues to country to even the sounds of the 91 Army Division band.
Parks after Dark
• June 16: Ernie Vincent and the Top Notes with Waldo Weathers and the Mix, starting at 6:30 p.m.
• July 26: The 91st Army Division band at 7 p.m.
• July 28: Pre-show games at 7 p.m./ Movie at 8:30 p.m.
• Aug 11: Country night at 6 p.m.
• Aug. 25: Pre-show games at 6:30 p.m./ Movie at 8 p.m.
• Sept. 29- Pre-show games at 5:30 p.m./ Movie at 7 p.m.
• http://www.parksafterdark.com or call 645-7476
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
According to the museum's Web site, the Customs House is the second largest museum in Tennessee and is located conveniently in downtown Clarksville. If one is looking to do something cheap, admission to the museum is free on Sundays. Also on Sundays, the museum shows off its model train collection by having volunteers "ride the rails," according to the Web site.
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