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)
John-Alex Mason set for Thacker Mountain and Rooster’s Blues House
OXFORD TOWN – The one-man blues show, John-Alex Mason (pictured), is set for two performances tonight (Thursday, Feb. 3) in Oxford. Catch him at the season premier broadcast of Thacker Mountain Radio at 6 at Off Square Books and later at Rooster’s Blues House on the Square. Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has details about Mason and both of his shows tonight on the Square and TMR’s kickoff show for the 2011 Spring season. (February 3, 2011, Page 5)
Oxford Town #911
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: The popular country-punk band Those Darlins returns to Oxford via Proud Larry’s tonight (Jan. 27); the Clarksdale Film Festival kicks off this weekend in Clarksdale; The UM Faculty Recital Series concert takes place on Feb. 7 in Nutt Auditorium; OT Lifestyle Columnist George Atkins gives tips on avoiding the mid-winter blues; and Oxford Film Freak Melanie Addington breaks down Mississippi’s 2010 documentary films. Click here to download the complete issue in PDF format. (January 27, 2011)
Those Darlins return to Oxford
OXFORD TOWN — Those Darlins are on tour in support of a new album, “Screws Get Loose,” and will be playing Proud Larry’s on Thursday, Jan. 27. Check out Kate Anthony’s coverage of the popular country-punk band and their return to Oxford on Page 8 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town. (January 27, 2011, Page 8)
Oxford Town #910
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE – Author/musician Rodney Crowell visits Off Square Books Jan. 20; The Emererson String Quartet plays the Ford Center on Friday, Jan. 21; The musical “Forever Plaid” will be performed on Saturday, Jan. 22 at the Ford Center; YAC presents their first Fiber Arts Festival from Jan. 21-23 at the Powerhouse; and the Oxford Film Freak previews the upcoming Micah Ginn film “The Hanging of Big Todd Wade.” Click here and download the complete issue in PDF format. (January 20, 2011)
Emerson String Quartet set for Ford Center on Friday
OXFORD TOWN – The Emerson String Quartet (pictured), one of the most highly regarded quartets in the world, is slated to perform Friday, Jan. 21 at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude G. Castellow Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Turn to Page 8 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town for more information about the four musicians that have been dubbed “America’s greatest quartet.” And, on the same page, be sure to check out information about the musical “Forever Plaid” that opens at the Ford Center on Saturday, Jan. 22. (January 20, 2011, Page 8)
Rodney Crowell set for Off Square Books tonight (Jan. 20)
OXFORD TOWN – Innate storyteller and country music legend Rodney Crowell is scheduled to visit Off Square Books tonight (Jan. 20) at 6 as he tours in support of his recently released memoir “Chinaberry Sidewalks.” Check out page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town for Oxford Town Editor Jeff McVay’s coverage of his recent interview with Crowell where they discussed everything from Crowell’s “rough” childhood (that evolved into something good) to his classic, poetic storytelling through his music. We’re hopeful, confident even, that the Grammy award winning musician will show up with his guitar strapped across his back tonight at 6. After all, he is the storyteller. (January 20, 2011, Page 5)
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)
