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Roy Blount, Jr. keeps getting ‘Alpha Better’

By: Oxford Town May 26, 2011

OXFORD TOWN – Roy Blount Jr. returns to Oxford and Off Square Books in support of “Alpha Better Juice: The Joy of Text” next Wednesday (June 1) at 5 p.m. Page 7 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town features Blount … one of Oxford’s favorite authors and his upcoming visit next week. (May 26, 2011, Page 7)

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Oxford Town #926

By: Oxford Town May 12, 2011

IN THIS WEEKS ISSUE: The Mississippi Cadillac Blues Band is set for an afternoon/evening jam session at Rooster’s Blues House this Saturday; New York Rocker Andy Friedman (on the OT cover this week) shares a bill with close friend and local musician Cary Hudson at Proud Larry’s; The Taylor Farmers’ Market continues this week and bids farewell to Adrian Barron-Robbins as he prepares to return to England for the sumer; Southside Gallery unveils its latest exhibit “Reflections in Oils”; add OPC’s Movies in the Park return this summer to entertain your whole family. Click here to download the complete issue in PDF format. (May 12, 2011)

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Oxford Town #925

By: Oxford Town May 5, 2011

IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: On the cover, Taylorpalooza returns to the Plein Air neighborhood this Saturday (May 7); Taylor Farmers’ Market kicks off its new season, also on Saturday; Bozarts Gallery in Water Valley unveils its new “Greening The Valley” exhibit; Oxford Theatre’s 10 Minute Plays stage readings the the Powerhouse; The Oxford Civic Chorus presents its spring concert “Hooray For Hollywood” on Monday, May 9; The Oxford Fire Department stages a benefit concert for Lafayette County’s recent storm victims tonight (May 5) at 6; and Water Valley hosts its inaugural “World’s Largest Crappie Fest” this Saturday. Click here to download the complete issue in PDF format. (May 5, 2011)

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OT924 – Annual Double Decker issue

By: Oxford Town April 28, 2011

OXFORD TOWN – Finally! The revamped Double Decker Festival has arrived and takes place on the historic Oxford Square this weekend. Oxford Town is proud to be the official 2011 Double Decker guide — so start browsing this week’s issue to find important info regarding the popular festival. OT’s DD coverage pretty much runs from cover to cover, but you’ll also find information about other cool art and entertainment events through next week. Click here to download the complete issue in PDF format. (April 28, 2011)

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The Blind Pig to host Thacker Mountain Radio benefit

By: Oxford Town April 21, 2011

OXFORD TOWN – Tyler Keith (pictured) is among an all-star cast of Oxford musicians that will perform Thursday night (April 21) at The Blind Pig to help raise money for Thacker Mountain Radio. Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has details of how a host of local musicians are collaborating to help the popular local radio show. (April 21, 2011, Page 5)

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Oxford Town #922

By: Oxford Town April 14, 2011

IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE – Valerie Jaudon’s “White” exhibit (on the OT cover this week) is unveiled at the University Museum; the Ford Center wraps up its 2010-11 season with “The Aluminum Show;” Grove Bowl Week activities are announced; Lyrics Born rolls into Proud Larry’s on Friday, April 15; Southside Gallery announces a new exhibit featuring artists Andrew Blanchard, Charlie Buckley and Allan Innman; and OT sports columnist Steven Godfrey examines the importance of the Grove Bowl and key players to watch in Saturday’s game. Click here to download the complete issue in PDF format. (April 14, 2011)

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Reception at UM Museum launches Jaudon’s ‘White’ exhibit

By: Oxford Town April 14, 2011

OXFORD TOWN – In what is being billed as a “very important” art exhibition, the University of Mississippi Museum is featuring nationally recognized artist Valerie Jaudon’s “White” exhibit. Jaudon’s work can be viewed through July 2 at the museum. An artist’s reception will be held tonight (Thursday, April 14) from 5-7 p.m. Page 9 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has complete details about the artist who’s causing a buzz around the Ole Miss campus. (April 14, 2011, Page 9)

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Oxford Town #921

By: Oxford Town April 7, 2011

IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: The Ford Center hosts three shows this week – “The Ugly Duckling,” The Music of Leonard Bernstein and Chris Brubeck’s Triple Play; the UM Theatre Department is hosting its “Evening of Cinema” this weekend; Thacker Mountain Radio features Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, author Jason Goodwin and Granville Automatic at Off Square Books; Rooster’s Blues House welcomes Duwayne Burnside and Blind Mississippi Morris; and OT Outdoors columnist Michelle McAnally gives us a heads up about events being held at Strawberry Plains Audubon Center in Holly Springs. Click here to download the complete issue in PDF format. (April 7, 2011)

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Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors double up

By: Oxford Town April 7, 2011

OXFORD TOWN – Drew Holcomb (pictured with wife Ellie on the cover this week) & The Neighbors join the live broadcast of Thacker Mountain Radio at Off Square Books tonight (April 7) at 6. Later tonight, the band performs at Proud Larry’s with special guest Mockingbird Sun scheduled to open the show. The Nashville quintet is touring in support of its new album, “Chasing Someday,” and are featured on Pages 10 and 15 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town. (April 7, 2011, Page 10, 15)