Scissormen return to Oxford for two shows tonight (April 5)
OXFORD TOWN – The smoking hot Nashville-based blues duo, Scissormen, return to Oxford tonight for two shows — Thacker Mountain Radio at Off Square Books at 6 and Two Stick Sushi Bar at 9:30. Page 7 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town – No. 974 – has details about the band and both shows. (April 5, 2012, Page 7)
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: 2012 Rebel Man Sprint Triathlon honors Kevser Ermin
OXFORD TOWN – The Seventh Annual Rebel Man Sprint Triathlon (RMST) is scheduled to take place Sunday, April 1, at 8 a.m. As always, the race will start and finish at the Thomas N. Turner Center, home of Ole Miss Campus Recreation. The event is a sprint distance challenge featuring a 440 meter swim, 21 kilometer bike and a 5 kilometer run. This year’s race is dedicated to fallen athlete and Ole Miss student Kevser Ermin (pictured here). Page 16 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town (No. 972) has details about the popular annual endurance challenge happening this weekend on the on the Ole Miss campus and surrounding area. (March 29, 2012, Page 16)
InterACTions returns to the Powerhouse for third year
OXFORD TOWN – InterACTions, Oxford’s third annual arts sampler, will boast its dance (Hinge pictured here), music, art and theatre communities this Saturday (March 31) and everyone is invited to the free event. Turn to Page 3 in Oxford Town No. 972 to learn more about the popular community arts event sponsored by YAC. (March 29, 2012, Page 3)
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Craig Claiborne biography releases May 8
OXFORD TOWN – Craig Claiborne was hired as the first male food editor of a major newspaper. It came about as the result of crass opportunism if not (as is hinted) chicanery, but The New York Times provided Claiborne with the preeminent platform to fulfill his mission. Author Thomas McNamee describes Claiborne’s hiring as nothing less than “advancing the nation’s culinary culture.” Turn to Page 12 in Oxford Town issue No. 971 to read a review about McNamee’s new book, a biography about Claiborne titled “The Man Who Changed the Way We Eat: Craig Claiborne and the American Food Renaissance.” (March 22, 2012, Page 12)
Thacker Mountain Radio welcomes a rock ‘n’ roll legend
OXFORD TOWN – Thacker Mountain Radio cranks back up and broadcasts from Off Square Books this week featuring rock ‘n’ roll legend Bobby Keys (pictured here) and visiting author Michael Thomas. Musical guests include the Chimney Choir from Denver joining in the jam. All the above will entertain with house band Duff Dorrough and The Yalobushwackers and host Jim Dees. Turn to Page 5 in Oxford Town No. 971 for more information about this week’s TMR broadcast. (March 22, 2012, Page 5)
“Best Seat in the House” auction to benefit YAC
OXFORD TOWN – March’s Art Crawl, scheduled for Tuesday, March 27, from 7-9 p.m., features a special exhibit at the Powerhouse titled “Best Seat In The House.” Local artists have created unique chairs that are being auctioned to raise money for the renovation of the theater area at the Powerhouse. Turn to Page 7 in Oxford Town issue No. 971 to get more information about the crawl, the auction and Oxford’s Got Talent — events all happening on the same night at the Powerhouse. (March 22, 2012, Page 7)
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Hollywood South revisits Oxford Film Festival 2012
OXFORD TOWN – Hollywood South syndicated columnist Jamie O’Quinn (pictured here) takes a fond look back at the 2012 Oxford Film Festival held last month at the Malco Studio Cinema. It’s her opinion that while the selection of films chosen for viewing (at OFF) is an integral part of a festival, it’s the people in attendance who are the greatest attraction. “From film producers, directors, screenwriters, musicians, actors, crew to volunteers, the interactions with these creative and passionate people remain the most intriguing part of the experience,” O’Quinn states in her column. Share O’Quinn’s memorable retrospective of this year’s film festival on Page 12 in Oxford Town issue No. 970. (March 15, 2012)
