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)
Oxford Town #916
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Virginia rocker Megan Huddleston (gracing the OT cover) plays Parrish’s tonight (Thursday, March 3); Randy Wayne White reads and signs his new novel, “Night Vision,” at Thacker Mountain Radio; Russian Ballet’s “Swan Lake” sells out the Ford Center; the L-O-U Symphony Soloists Concert takes place on March 7 at the Ford Center; rappers Yelawolf, CyHi da Prynce and Quickie Mart play Proud Larry’s tonight (March 3); and, The Blind Pig welcomes Tupelo rockers Ironwood Bluff on Friday, March 4. Click here to download the complete issue in PDF format. (March 3, 2011)
Andrews highlights art
OXFORD TOWN — Wayne and Mary Margaret Andrews opened their home on Wednesday to highlight three local artists: William Andrews, Sarah Story and Amy Evans. Page 11 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has coverage of locals backing locals’ art. (February 24, 2011, Page 11)
Oxford Town #909
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE – The Urban Bush Women dance troupe is slated for the Ford Center on Jan. 17; Mister Baby (Megan Huddleston) is set to rock Parrish’s this Saturday night; Bruce Levingston and Robert Storr team up for a unique night of entertainment at Nutt Auditorium on Jan. 19; OLHS prepares to move into its new facility; and OT sports columnist Steven Godfrey examines the latest recruiting scenarios that just may favor the Rebs next season. Click here and download the complete issue in PDF format. (January 13, 2011)
Oxford Town #904
IN THIS WEEKS ISSUE – Oxford Ballet, Co. is hosting it’s 4th annual “Nutcracker Ballet” at the Ford Center this weekend; Oxford Town lifestyle columnist George Atkins gives practical advice about avoiding seasonal “landmines”; Bluesman Ray Cashman plays Rooster’s Blues House on Friday, Dec. 10; Oxford Town outdoor columnist Michelle McAnally gives great gift ideas for the indoor challenged; and Music in the Hall producer Daniel Morrow reaches out to the community to help improve the show – one that has become nationally recognized as an Oxford staple. Click here and download the complete issue in PDF format. (December 10, 2010)
Oxford Town #903
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Taylor kicks off its holiday season this Saturday with the annual Taylor Holiday Farmers’ Market and parade; the Yes Virginias holiday band re-forms; Synergy Brass Quintet plays two shows at the Ford Center; Oxford Town sports columnist Steven Godfrey wraps up the dismal Rebel football season; Author Robert Dalby’s new book “Piggly Wiggly Christmas” is reviewed; the Ford Center invites the entire community to its first Gingerbread Village; the Oxford Chamber of Commerce unveils its annual Shop Oxford campaign; and the UM Choral Department rings in the holiday season at the Ford Center. Click here to download the complete issue in PDF format. (December 2, 2010)
Oxford Town #902
IN THIS WEEKS ISSUE: Pianist Christopher O’Riley play the Ford Center next Tuesday; Holiday films are introduced by the Oxford Film Freak; Blue Mountain is set to rock Proud Larry’s all weekend; Quirky OT columnist George Atkins gives helpful tips on the inevitable airport delay; VOX PRESS features an evening with Neil White and Louis Bourgeois on Nov. 30; and YAC’s annual holiday party approaches featuring its popular ornament auction benefitting the Arts Council. Click here and download the complete issue in PDF format. (November 25, 2010)
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)
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)
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ set for Ford Center
OXFORD TOWN – A new and imaginative performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” plays at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Nov. 12, at 8 p.m. Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has all the details of the Shakespearean play that’s headed to Oxford. The Aquila Theatre Company will also hold a free discussion at the University Museum on Saturday, Nov. 13, at 1 p.m. titled “Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives.” Check out Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town to plan your weekend of Greek classics. (November 11, 2010, Page 5)


