Oxford Fiber Arts Festival returns
OXFORD TOWN – Oxford’s second Fiber Arts Festival is set to re-launch this weekend at the Powerhouse touting activities fro the whole family. The event is hosted by Knit1 Oxford and the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council. Page 12 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has details about the wildly popular, family event set to begin this Friday (Jan. 20). (January 19, 2012, Page 12)
Southside Gallery features artists Jere Allen, Ron Dale
OXFORD TOWN – Southside Gallery is now exhibiting paintings by local artist and former University of Mississippi painting professor Jere Allen and new sculptures (pictured here) by local artist and former University of Mississippi ceramics professor Ron Dale. An artists’ reception is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information on the new gallery exhibit, Page 7 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has it or call Southside at 662-234-9090. (November 17, 2011, Page 7)
‘One Night Stand’ returns to Ole Miss Motel
OXFORD TOWN – The concept of the fifth annual “One Night Stand” art exhibit is when 15 artists take over 12 rooms at the Ole Miss Motel, swapping out the standard motor-in landscapes for their own paintings and photographs and essentially becoming the curator of their own small gallery. Details of the popular event to be held on Oct. 29 can be found on Page 16 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town by Lifestyles Columnist George Atkins. (October 27, 2011, Page 16)
Oxford Town #949
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: The New Orleans-based band, e.company (on the OT cover), who have been compared to the likes of Maroon 5, are headed to Proud Larry’s tonight (Oct. 20) and OT music writer Tom Speed has them covered; African Art is being featured at the University Museum and a reception is planned for Oct. 25; The Ole Miss choral Department welcomes Joan Szymko on Oct. 20 at Nutt Auditorium; and OT outdoor columnist Michelle McAnally turns us on to the wonderful world of Clear Creek and everything it has to offer. CLICK HERE to download the complete issue in PDF format. (October 20, 2011)
African art exhibited at University Museum
OXFORD TOWN – The University of Mississippi Museum continues its presentation of works from its permanent collection with a selection of African art from the Richard K. Meyer Collection. An opening reception is set for Oct. 25 during the Oxford Art Crawl and the public is invited to attend the free event. Page 5 in Oxford Town issue #949 has more information about the exhibit and reception. (October 20, 2011, Page 5)
“LES FEMMES ENCHANTEUR” – Southside Gallery
OXFORD TOWN – Oxford figurative artist Stan O’Dell’s latest exhibit, “Les Femmes Enchanteur,” opens Oct. 4 at Southside Gallery. The exhibit celebrates the beauty, grace and mystery of women. Pages 8 and 9 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has more information on the upcoming exhibit and amazing photo samples — just a taste – of O’Dell’s paintings. (September 29, 2011, Page 8, 9)
