First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

Hear the Cumberland Wind Band play a stunning concert--no charge to you--at First Presbyterian Church on Friday, May 10. Music starts at 7:30 in the sanctuary. Enjoy!

Paint by numbers with Amy Williams to create a beautiful portrait of your pet! Grab your ticket ($60 with supplies included) for Saturday, May 11 from 2-4:30 pm at Makers' Corner. https://subsplash.com/srhq/lb/ev/+yp5vfqc

Join us for Open Studio every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 2 to 4 pm at Makers' Corner (215 Foster St.). This is a time set aside for people to work on projects begun in classes or at home. Bring any project you are working on, knitting, painting, etc. and work in fellowship with others.

Come down to the "Flower Power" exhibit in the Chapel during Art Walk this Thursday, April 4 from 5 to 8 pm! We will feature the creative imaginings of Carmen Rein.  Carmen Rein, Carmen Rein Arts I am a non-traditional artist who approaches art from a unique, joyful, and eclectic perspective. I do this through various acrylic paintings, mixed-media, assemblage, collages, wire-wrapped jewelry, and resin art. I am best known for my (acrylic) paintings of flowers, birds, and abstracts, which I render in bright and unexpected colors. The manifestation of my resolve to tell stories from my perspective through my artistic expressions of choice is what comes to mind. I open myself up to the expression of thoughts, dreams, and anything my hands can touch -- with no regard for fitting into the artist’s molds of societal expectations. What I am most proud of is the sense of accomplishment I feel when people respond to my art with a smile, a teardrop, a giggle, or relate in a way that s

You are cordially invited to a poetry reading and book signing event with Joey Grisham on Monday, April 29 at 6:00 p.m. at 213 Main St. in Clarksville. A reception will follow. Joey is the author of the 2023 poetry collection "Phantoms," professor at APSU, co-host of Literary Roundtable, and member of our congregation. 

FPC is now home base for the Cumberland Winds! We are honored and excited to offer them rehearsal and performance space. Their first concert at the church will be the Jazz Project on Friday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. Come enjoy the free music!

This Makers' Corner workshop on April 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. will introduce participants to the creative possibilities available with the combination of black and white photographs and hand-applied color. Taught by Susan Bryant for $85 per person. Supplies provided. https://subsplash.com/srhq/lb/ev/+yr4pqfz

The Critique Class on April 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Makers' Corner is a discussion group for all levels of photographers who are looking for honest and informed feedback about their work. Taught by Susan Bryant for $35 per person: https://subsplash.com/srhq/lb/ev/+nkcr27s

Greg Glover and Joey Grisham will lead a discussion about earth and ecology in "A Children's Bible" by Lydia Millet and "Farming: A Hand Book" poem by Wendell Berry at the next Literary Roundtable. Come to Hudubam Booktraders (110 Franklin St.) at 6:30 on April 18. Some copies are available to borrow outside the church office.

Oboist Hannah Cruse and harpist Liana Alpino will present an enchanting concert of Debussy music at FPC on April 21 at 1:00 pm. Bring whatever you need to get comfy (a pillow, blanket) and be lulled into a springtime dream. Pieces arranged by Bert Lucarelli and Susan Jolles as heard on the 1988 album. Sponsored by Clarksville Arts and Heritage Council. Hannah Cruse , residing in Charlotte, TN, is an accomplished musician with a profound dedication to sacred music. Holding a Master's degree in Sacred Music and a Bachelor's in Music, both from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX, Hannah's expertise spans piano, organ, and oboe performance as well as choir direction. Currently serving as the Director of Music and Creative Arts at First Presbyterian Church of Clarksville, she adeptly provides the music programming and coordinates various worship opportunities. As an oboist, she was a finalist in the International Double Reed Society Young Artist Competition, concerto co

  Join us for Open Studio on Saturday, March 23, from 2 to 4 pm at Makers' Corner (215 Foster St.). This is a time set aside for people to work on projects begun in classes or at home. Bring any project you are working on, knitting, painting, etc. and work in fellowship with others.

Watch and discuss "Inshallah a Boy" at Cinema Night on Thursday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. Come to the Chapel at 213 Main St.  FREE TICKETS HERE! After the sudden death of her husband, Nawal is struggling to cope with the upheaval in her life. However, her pain is soon compounded by the possibility of losing her home to her brother-in-law. Desperate to keep her home and provide a stable life for her daughter, Nawal resorts to deception by faking a pregnancy. But as time passes, the lie becomes harder to sustain and Nawal faces a difficult choice. With only three weeks to find a solution, Nawal embarks on a journey that challenges her fears, beliefs, and morality, as she fights to secure her rightful inheritance and protect her daughter’s future.  Runtime 1h 53m  Released 2023

Come out during Art Walk on March 7 to see artwork by Tracy Bettencourt!  The Chapel at 213 Main St. will be open from 5 to 8 pm.  Tracy Bettencourt--owner/artist of Bettencourt Originals, advocate for persons with disabilities, former fitness competitor,  motivational speaker, and APSU alumni--began to lose her eyesight in her early 30's from an eye disease called Retinitis Pigmentosa. Although the disease has left her blind, the hardships she experienced have not prevented her from living her life to the best of her abilities. She brings new insight to how art is viewed. She uses assistive technology on her iPhone and iPad to identify colors and textured acrylic/puffy paint. Her hands are her eyes as she moves the paint across the canvas. Her paintings reflect hope, adversity, love, positivity, strength and determination. There will always be a mountain to climb, yet no matter what the obstacle, there is light within darkness and therefore hope!

Join us for Open Studio on Saturday, March 9, from 2 to 4 pm at Makers' Corner (215 Foster St.). This is a time set aside for people to work on projects begun in classes or at home. Bring any project you are working on, knitting, painting, etc. and work in fellowship with others.

Sebastian L. Fenton and Austin Shaw will be performing the opening set at Open Mic Night on March 14 at 6:00 p.m. at 213 Main St. in the Chapel. Bring your musical talent (ie. vocals, trombone, guitar) and share your music with us, or just listen! 

Our hosts will lead a discussion about memoir and truth in "Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi and "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri. Join us on Thursday, March 21 at Hudubam Booktraders starting at 6:30 p.m. Some copies of the books are available on the welcome table by the office. 

Join us for Open Studio on Saturday, February 24 from 2 to 4 pm at Makers' Corner (215 Foster St.). This is a time set aside for people to work on projects begun in classes or at home. Bring any project you are working on, knitting, painting, etc. and work in fellowship with others.

  Join us for Open Studio on Saturday, February 10 from 2 to 4 pm at Makers' Corner (215 Foster St.). This is a time set aside for people to work on projects begun in classes or at home. Bring any project you are working on, knitting, painting, etc. and work in fellowship with others.

Looking forward to seeing you at our  Open   Art   Showcase  & Potluck on Thursday, February 29, starting at 6:00 pm! This is part of our ArtsConnect series at FPC. Come to the Chapel at 213 Main St. Bring a dish and share whatever artistic or musical project you’re currently working on . This is a great time to meet other artists and get feedback!

On February 8, join us at 6:00 in the chapel for Open Mic Night.  APSU students  Jocelyn Bradley and Austin Shaw will open the program with some familiar pops and jazz tunes. Then other artists are invited to share their latest work.