Roxy Regional School of the Arts students explore the ups and downs of growing up in the high-energy musical "13," opening Friday, May 11, at 6pm in the Roxy's TheOtherSpace.

When his parents get divorced and he's forced to move from New York to a small town in Indiana, thirteen-year-old Evan Goldman just wants to make friends and survive the school year. Easier said than done. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown, "13" is about discovering that cool is where you find it, and sometimes where you least expect it.

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The world's first full-dome, full-color digital planetarium with single lens projection, the MEDIAGLOBE II, arrived at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area just in time for the 2012 season.

"This compact, full-color dome projection system has thrilled our audiences since we installed it in March," reported Ross Workman, the new Golden Pond Planetarium manager. "The projection range covers our entire dome with vibrant colors, sound, and action by using the '3D astronomical simulation' function. It's amazing!"

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Beginning on May 1, 2012 and running through the end of June 2012, the City will offer free parking for 90 minutes on some downtown streets. The 90 minute parking areas will be located on the 100 block of Franklin Street, Strawberry Alley and portions of Second Street.

"Strawberry Alley and the included areas on Second Street currently permit one hour of free parking which will be extended to 90 minutes," said David Smith, Parking Manager for the City of Clarksville. "The biggest change is on the 100 block of Franklin Street, which is currently regulated by parking meters."

Parking areas which fall into the trial program will be clearly marked with a green canvas bag. Meters or other areas not clearly designated with the canvas bags are not included in the 90 minute free parking trial will receive citations for any parking violations.

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City Council Meeting, May 3, summary by Councilman Bill Summers

The city council met in its usual first Thursday of the month regular session. The council examined issues related to Rezoning and Sewer rates.

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Beginning this month, Austin Peay State University will join several local organizations to offer a series of workshops to help those wanting to begin a new small business.

Called "Building Businesses: A Small Business Workshop Series," the sessions will begin April 17, continuing on various Tuesdays throughout the year.

The series is presented by First Advantage Bank and the APSU Center for Extended and Distance Education, and is sponsored by Five Star Radio, The Leaf-Chronicle and the Tennessee Small Business Development Center.

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Explosive! Electrifying! Daring! The Roxy Regional Theatre opens the landmark musical with a powerful message, SPRING AWAKENING, on Friday, April 13, at 8pm.

Winner of 8 Tony Awards including "Best Musical," SPRING AWAKENING celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, poignancy and passion that you will never forget. Adapted from Frank Wedekind's 1891 expressionist play about the trials, tears and exhilaration of the teen years, this rock-infused musical has been hailed as the "Best Musical of the Year" by the New York Times, New York Post, Star Ledger, Journal News, New York Observer and USA Today.

Set in a socially and sexually repressive village in 19th century Germany, this coming of age story follows teenagers Melchior (Matt DuMont), Wendla (Hannah Church), and Moritz (Gregory Pember*) on their journeys of self-discovery.

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Saturdays, 8am-1pm May 19-Oct 20

Downtown Clarksville on Public Square fresh produce, baked goods, home decor, crafts, local artists and musicians and more!

www.clarksvilledowntownmarket.com

Grace of God

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms.

1 Peter 4:10 NIV