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Oxford’s ultimate festival weekend kicks off tonight

Oxford Town — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:51:08 +0000

IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Finally, after months of hoopla and planning, two of Oxford’s premiere festivals — Oxford Film Festival and Oxford Music Festival — collide and fuse for the first time, kicking off tonight (Feb. 9) at the Lyric Theater. First up, both festivals will be featured at a special fundraising edition of Thacker Mountain Radio beginning at 6. Then, the Film Festival begins its weekend-long activities by premiering the 2012 community film “The Show Must Go On” directed by Oxonian Matthew Graves. Then, at 8:30, OMF music cranks up (also at the Lyric) and continues until the last note is played at the Malco Studio Cinema VIP Tent on Sunday afternoon (Feb. 11). Coverage pretty much stretches from cover to cover in this special festival issue of Oxford Town — so, grab the beverage of your choice, some paper and pen, kick back and start reading. Our advice; get started now because scheduling your festival activities could prove a bit challenging with the amount of entertainment out there just waiting to be absorbed. Good luck. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS SPECIAL ISSUE IN PDF FORMAT. (February 9, 2012)

Young Buffalo kicks off Oxford Music Festival on Thacker Mountain Radio

Oxford Town — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:46:08 +0000

OXFORD TOWN – Young Buffalo, the former-moniker of the solo work of Jim Barrett (pictured here), was born in the summer of 2009. Now, with over two years of gigs and songwriting experience under its belt, Young Buffalo is a highly sought after act in Oxford and across the South. Page 7 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town features a Q&A with Barrett about the band’s upcoming performances – two of them – as the Oxford Music Festival’s headliner tonight (Feb. 9) at the Lyric Theater. Thacker Mountain Radio officially kicks off the 2012 Oxford Film and Music Festivals at the venue tonight at 6 featuring YB. (February 9, 2012, Page 7)

Oxford Town #964

Oxford Town — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:07:21 +0000

IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE – Acclaimed pianist Bruce Levingston returns to Oxford and Ole Miss for a concert at the Gertrude Ford Center tonight (Feb. 2) at 7 p.m.; Colour Revolt returns to Proud Larry’s for an vinyl EP re-release party tonight (Feb. 2); an Ole Miss Chilly Chili Cook-off is set for Feb. 18 at the Oxford Conference Center; Oxford Film Freak Melanie Addington continues her sneak peek at the 2012 Oxford Film Festival scheduled for Feb. 9-12 at the Malco Studio Cinema; Author Stephanie McAfee will read from and sign her new novel “Diary of a Mad Fat Girl” at Off Square Books on Wednesday, Feb. 8; and Thacker Mountain Radio cranks up its Spring 2012 season this evening (Feb. 2) at Off Square Books. CLICK HERE to download the complete issue in PDF format. (February 2, 2012)

Author Stephanie McAfee to sign at Off Square Books

Oxford Town — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:36:49 +0000

OXFORD TOWN – New American Library recently announced the trade paperback release of Stephanie McAfee’s New York Times and USA Today bestselling e-book, “Diary of a Mad Fat Girl.” Mark your calendar now to catch McAfee at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Off Square Books where she’ll be reading from and signing copies of “Diary of a Mad Fat Girl.” Page 9 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has details about McAfee, her forthcoming visit to Oxford and her hilarious new book. (February 2, 2012, Page 9)

Oxford Town #963

Oxford Town — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:18:09 +0000

IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Buckle up! This edition is literally packed with great art and entertainment events around the L-O-U community. Oxonian/author Julie Cantrell (gracing the OT cover) is having her first novel published next week (Feb. 1) and Off Square Books is hosting a launch party on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 5 featuring Cantrell, champagne and chocolate – NICE!; OT editor Jeff McVay takes a final sneak peek at the 2012 lineup for the Oxford Music Festival set to begin Feb. 9; a Chinese ceramic art exhibit titled “On the Silk Road and the High Seas” is showing at the University Museum and a lecture by Virginia L. Bower is planned for 7 p.m. Jan. 26; Internationally acclaimed operatic soprano Kallen Esperian will be featured in a concert at the Gertrude Ford Center on Jan. 30 at 7 p.m.; Oxford Town gives an early heads up about a fantastic concert headed to Proud Larry’s in March – the Alabama Shakes; and the Oxford Film Freak (Melanie Addington) begins her pre-coverage of the 2012 Oxford Film Festival set (also) for Feb. 9 at the Malco Studio Cinema. CLICK HERE to download the complete issue in PDF format. (January 26, 2012)

Oxonian Julie Cantrell publishes first novel

Oxford Town — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:10:15 +0000

OXFORD TOWN – Oxford author Julie Cantrell (shown here with her dog, Ellie) just completed her first novel titled “Into the Free.” The inspiring new book is set for a release date of Feb. 1 and Off Square Books is celebrating by hosting a launch party on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 5 p.m. The party will feature a conversation with Cantrell, champagne and, well, chocolate. The photographs of Cantrell scattered throughout this issue (including the cover) were taken by Oxord Town music writer/phoptographer Kate Anthony who had instructions to take shots of Cantrell “that screamed Oxford.” Don’t miss the genesis of a great writing career next Tuesday at Off Square Books. Everyone is invited to drop in, meet Cantrell and share in the ultimate combo; chocolate, champagne and prose. Page 8 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has complete details. (January 26, 2012, Page 8)

Oxford Town #961

Oxford Town — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:01:37 +0000

IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Meagan Tubb (on the cover this week) and her band, Shady People, roll into Oxford this Saturday (Jan. 14) for a free show at Proud Larry’s; Thursday night’s (Feb. 9) lineup for the 2012 Oxford Music Festival is spotlighted by Oxford Town Editor Jeff McVay; Oxonian actor Joey Lauren Adams has a new online gig and its introduced in this week’s issue; a documentary short is headed to Oxford highlighting Dean Faulkner Wells’ last interview; and Oxford Town Sports Columnist Steven Godfrey, a reporter who “hates everything,” finds “glimmers of hope” in Hugh Freeze’s 2012 Rebel football team. CLICK HERE to download the complete issue in PDF format. (January 12, 2012)

‘Satan Is Real’

Oxford Town — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:06:19 +0000

OXFORD TOWN – Written by Charlie Louvin, the book “Satan Is Real” is not just a story for music fans but for anyone who enjoys good southern storytelling. The book follows the story of the two brothers, Charlie and Ira Loudermilk, from their wild early years to their formative years playing at the Grand Ole Opera. Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has Melanie Addington’s review of the intriguing new biography, available at Square Books. (January 12, 2012, Page 5)

Oxford Town #957

Oxford Town — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:30:35 +0000

IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE – The Captain Midnight Band returns to Oxford via Proud Larry’s on Saturday, Dec. 17 (CM keyboardist/vocalist Lil’ Rae Rae graces our cover this week); Hancock Co. returns to Rooster’s Blues house – also on Saturday; Oxford Town Lifestyle Columnist George Atkins gives suggestions for last minute $50 Christmas gifts that you probably haven’t considered … ever; OT Sports Columnist Steven Godfrey tackles ‘Freeze-ing’ football and Runnin’ Rebel hoops in the same column this week; Oxford Film Festival organizers give us a brief, sneak peek of its 2012 lineup; and author Charles J. Shields discusses Kurt Vonnegut at the public library this Friday. CLICK HERE to download the complete issue in PDF format. (December 15, 2011)

Charles J. Shields discusses Vonnegut

Oxford Town — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:10:01 +0000

OXFORD TOWN – Author Charles J. Shields is making waves with fans of Kurt Vonnegut with his new biography, “And So it Goes: Kurt Vonnegut, A Life.” The book is the first and only complete life-story of Kurt Vonnegut, one of the most influential, controversial, and popular novelists of the 20th century. Shields will be at the Lafayette and Oxford Public Library on Friday at noon to discuss the work. Page 12 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has complete details of the free event to be held on Friday at Oxford’s public library. (December 15, 2011, Page 12)