Oxford Town #910
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE – Author/musician Rodney Crowell visits Off Square Books Jan. 20; The Emererson String Quartet plays the Ford Center on Friday, Jan. 21; The musical “Forever Plaid” will be performed on Saturday, Jan. 22 at the Ford Center; YAC presents their first Fiber Arts Festival from Jan. 21-23 at the Powerhouse; and the Oxford Film Freak previews the upcoming Micah Ginn film “The Hanging of Big Todd Wade.” Click here and download the complete issue in PDF format. (January 20, 2011)
Rodney Crowell set for Off Square Books tonight (Jan. 20)
OXFORD TOWN – Innate storyteller and country music legend Rodney Crowell is scheduled to visit Off Square Books tonight (Jan. 20) at 6 as he tours in support of his recently released memoir “Chinaberry Sidewalks.” Check out page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town for Oxford Town Editor Jeff McVay’s coverage of his recent interview with Crowell where they discussed everything from Crowell’s “rough” childhood (that evolved into something good) to his classic, poetic storytelling through his music. We’re hopeful, confident even, that the Grammy award winning musician will show up with his guitar strapped across his back tonight at 6. After all, he is the storyteller. (January 20, 2011, Page 5)
Oxford Town 901
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Thacker Mountain Radio wraps up its 2010 season featuring authors Jesmyn Ward (gracing the OT cover this week) and Jack Pendarvis; The Broadway musical “Oklahoma!” plays at the Ford Center on Friday; Duwayne Burnside plays Rooster’s Blues House on Friday night; Oxford Town’s “Wine Guy” dissects Anderson Valley in Northern California; and the Oxford Artists’ Guild announces the People’s Choice Winners of its “Biggest Baddest Art Exhibit” currently showing at the Powerhouse. Click and download the complete issue in PDF format. (November 18, 2010)
Thacker Mountain Radio wraps season at Lyric Theater with packed lineup
OXFORD TOWN – Thacker Mountain Radio completes a bustling 2010 season tonight (Thursday, Nov. 18) at the Lyric Theater featuring authors Jesmyn Ward and Jack Pendarvis (pictured), musical guests Sam Mosley, The Hot Seats and the Thacker Mountain house band, The Yalobushwhackers. Tonight’s season finale starts at 6 (doors open at 5) with plenty of seating available. Admission is free. Page 9 in this week’s edition of Oxford Town has full details. (November 17, 2010, Page 9)
Oxford Town #900
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Aquila Theatre Company brings Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to the Ford Center; the University Museum will host its first Family Activity Day on Saturday, Nov. 13; the Thacker Mountain Trail system is dissected by Oxford Town Outdoor columnist Michelle McAnally; the Colorado band Signal Path will play Proud Larry’s; and the Oxford Convention and Visitors Bureau will host its first Holiday Market on Saturday, Nov. 13. Click and download the complete issue in PDF format. (November 11, 2010)
Conroy returns for book signing
Best-selling author Pat Conroy returns to Oxford on Wednesday to sign copies of his new book, “My Reading Life.” The signing will be at 5 p.m. at Off Square Books. (November 2, 2010, Page 3)
