Oxford Town 919
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Buckle in because there’s a busy weekend ahead and Oxford Town has you covered. “A Chorus Line” comes to the Ford Center on March 26; U.S Airmen of Note play a free concert at the Ford Center on March 25; YAC welcome Front Porch Dance to the Powerhouse on Saturday; VOX PRESS returns to the Powerhouse tonight (Thursday, March 24); Ole Miss hosts Oxford’s 18th Annual Conference for the Book this weekend; Rebel Paintball hosts its Ultimate Tournament this weekend; Tate Moore and The Cosmic Door play Parrish’s on Friday; and poet/activist John Sinclair pays tribute to the late bluesman Big Jack Johnson at Two Stick tonight. Click here to download the complete issue in PDF format. (March 24, 2011)
Dean Faulkner Wells releases memoir
OXFORD TOWN – Local author Dean Faulkner Wells releases and signs her memoir about growing up Faulkner titled “Every Day By The Sun” on Saturday, March 19, at the Lyric Theater. Authors Franklin, Pendarvis, Durkee, Thompson and others are scheduled read from the book. Page 7 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has information about Wells, her new book and her family, the beloved Faulkners of Oxford. (March 18, 2011, Page 7)
Thacker Mountain Radio collaborates with University Museum
OXFORD TOWN – Thacker Mountain Radio will broadcast from the Lyric Theatre this Thursday from 6-7 p.m. Following the broadcast, a documentary film will be screened depicting the unique history of the Gee’s Bend Quilters and the singers from Alabama. Page 9 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has details about this week’s collaborative effort between TMR and the University Museum featuring artists and singers from Gee’s Bend, Ala., and author Andre Dubus touring in support of his new memoir “Townie.” (March 10, 2011, Page 9)
Oxford Town #913
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE – The eight annual Oxford Film Festival kicks off tonight at the Lyric Theater teaming up with Thacker Mountain Radio’s weekly broadcast; Sixteen-year-old fiddle prodigy Ruby Jane lights up Proud Larry’s next Tuesday (Feb. 15); The enduring play “Charlotte’s Web” is set for the Ford Center on Feb. 12; Former Reb Michael Oher returns to Oxford to discuss and sign his new book “I Beat The Odds” next Tuesday at Off Square Books; and Emileigh’s Table in the Plein Air neighborhood announces its upcoming Valentine’s party featuring Duff Dorrough, Lisa Harrison and The Cakewalkers. Click here to download the complete issue in PDF format. (February 10, 2011)
Welcome to Oxford Film Festival 2011
OXFORD TOWN – The eighth annual Oxford Film Festival kicks off this evening at the Lyric Theater teaming up with Thacker Mountain Radio for a full night of music and movie entertainment. The festival continues through Sunday, Feb. 13. Find complete festival information on Pages 17-20 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town or visit www.oxfordfilmfest.com. (February 10, 2011, Page 17)
Oxford Town #912
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Thacker Mountain Radio kicks off its 2011 season premier this evening at Off Square Books featuring musician John-Alex Mason (cover) and Author Philip Stephens; Wild Nothing and Abe Vigoda are set for Proud Larry’s next Monday; OT food columnist Shanna Flaschka dissects UM’s Chili Bowl for the Soul benefit; Oxford Film Freak Melanie Addington introduces Mississippi movies that will be featured at the Oxford Film Festival next week; and YAC details application procedures for its upcoming event Oxford’s Got Talent to be held on March 29. CLICK HERE and download the complete issue in PDF format. (February 3, 2011)
Mississippi movie storytellers abound
OXFORD TOWN – Most Mississippians are natural born storytellers. So, it comes as no surprise that this year’s Oxford FIlm Festival is chock full of creative narrative stories for the visual medium. Page 8 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town features Melanie Addington’s introduction to Mississippi’s narative stories coming to the Oxford Film Festival on Feb. 10. (February 3, 2011, Page 8)
