Scratch This
OXFORD TOWN – Local artist and University of Mississippi printmaking instructor Katherine Rhodes Fields invites people to scratch and sniff her latest artwork at a reception to be held for her on Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center located at 413 South 14th St. Turn to Page 7 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town to read about Fields’ new exhibit. (September 22, 2011, Page 7)
Oxford Town #942
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Thacker Mountain Radio cranks up its 2011-2012 season at Off Square Books tonight featuring author Clyde Edgerton; Blue Mountain returns to Proud Larry’s this Saturday night after the Ole Miss game; Cirque du Soleil is set for Tupelo’s BankcorpSouth Arena from Sept. 6-8; New Orleans rocker Lynn Drury returns to Proud Larry’s on Wednesday, Sept. 7; and Oxford Town Lifestyle columnist George Atkins explores one of BYU’s favorite foods, Mormon Funeral Potatoes. Click her to download the complete issue in PDF format. (September 1, 2011)
Oxford Town #941
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Art galleries explode into action all over the L-O-U community and this issue has the photos and information to prove it; Tyler Keith and The Apostles are set for a show at Parrish’s this Saturday night (Aug. 27); OT writer Beth Ziegenhorn shares her top five favorite “secret” restaurants in Oxford; Southside Gallery unveils its new exhibit featuring artists Carlyle Wolfe and Drew Galloway; and OT sports columnist Steven Godfrey shares his thoughts on the Rebel quarterback debacle as we kick off the 2011 season next Saturday. Click here to download the complete issue in PDF format. (August 25, 2011)
Art abounds around town
OXFORD TOWN – Last week, the University Museum unveiled its latest art exhibit “One World, Two Artists; John Alexander and Walter Anderson” headlining a frenzied art explosion all around the L-O-U community. Other exhibits include the showing of Bozarts Art Gallery’s exhibit “12 Invite 12,” the Powerhouse’s ongoing exhibit “Costal Art Show” and a new exhibit at Southside Gallery (photos on Page 12). The 2010 painting on the Oxford Town cover this week is titled “Octopus” by Alexander and the photo seen here titled “Stormy Monday” is also by Alexander. Check out these and other great music and cultural event listings in Oxford Town’s Community Calendar on Page 4 of this week’s issue. (August 25, 2011, Page 4)
Stuff you’ll want to see now that you’re here
OXFORD TOWN – YAC Director and regular OT art and entertainment columnist Wayne Andrews gives tips about interesting events and activities that deviate from the norm and are considered “must sees” around the L-O-U community. His focus; Thacker Mountain Radio featuring host Jim Dees (pictured) and the monthly art events Oxford Art Crawl and Makers Market. Page 10 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town helps you get off the beaten path and soak up a little culture along the way by following these great suggestions. Check it out. (August 18, 2011, Page 10)
Welcome Back Rebels – OT #940
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Oxford Town’s Welcome Back Rebel edition is packed from cover to cover with great tips and hints to make the school year a little less stressful for students and Oxonians alike. Inside this edition, you’ll find features about student life – from navigating our roundabouts to keeping off the dreaded Freshmen 15; the Rebel football, volleyball and soccer teams as seen through the eyes of The Oxford EAGLE sports gurus John Davis and Patrick Ochs; and “must see” sites all around the L-O-U community including the University Museum and Rowan Oak. So, grab yourself a soda (or something with more bite if you wish) sit back and relax with Oxford Town’s 18th edition of its back to school issue. Click here to download the complete issue in PDF format. (August 18, 2011)
Oxford Town #939
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: The Yocona International Folk Festival wraps up at the Lyric Theater on Saturday, Aug. 13; Foxfire Ranch is featured by new Oxford Town reporter Tom Speed; Jimbo Mathus and the Tri-State Coalition play at Rooster’s Blues House tonight (Aug. 11) in support of their new album “Confederate Buddha;” and Theatre Oxford will showcase Tennessee William’s classic play “A Streetcar Named Desire” at the Powerhouse between Aug. 24-26. Click here to download the complete issue in PDF format. (August 11, 2011)
Oxford Town #935
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Classical Indian music (on the OT cover this week) is set for the Ford Center on Sunday, July 17; L-O-U’s local markets, Taylor Farmers’ Market and Mid-Town Farmers’ Market, cruise into the dog days of summer; Jay Lang and The Devil’s Due will perform at Rooster’s Blues House on Saturday, July 16; and the 38th Annual Faulkner Conference begins Sunday and will last through Thursday, July 21. Click here to download the complete issue in PDF format. (July 14, 2011)
Oxford Town #932
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: The Sixth Annual North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic (on the OT cover) cranks up this Friday and last through the weekend at Foxfire Ranch in Waterford Mississippi; OLHS’s Yappy Hour returns to Parrish’s featuring folk musician Marlena Jarjoura; Taylor Farmers’ Market offers free yoga and tons of spring and summer produce this Saturday morning in the Plein Air neighborhood; and The Oxford Film Freak reviews the new film “Tree of Life.” Click here to download the complete issue in PDF format. (June 23, 2011)
The Oxford Art Crawl returns in a big way
OXFORD TOWN – Back by popular demand, the Oxford Art Crawl returns as a regular summer event and everyone’s invited. Featured stops on Tuesday, June 28, will include Gallery 130, the Powerhouse, the University Museum and several other venues. Page 5 in this week’s edition of Oxford Town has full details about the event the Oxford just couldn’t get enough of. (June 23, 2011, Page 5)


