Acclaimed Jazz Trio to perform at Ford Center
OXFORD TOWN – Chris Brubeck’s Triple Play, a renowned trio of jazz artists, is slated to perform at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts on April 12. Page 11 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has full details of the upcoming show next Tuesday night at the Ford Center. (April 7, 2011, Page 11)
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors double up
OXFORD TOWN – Drew Holcomb (pictured with wife Ellie on the cover this week) & The Neighbors join the live broadcast of Thacker Mountain Radio at Off Square Books tonight (April 7) at 6. Later tonight, the band performs at Proud Larry’s with special guest Mockingbird Sun scheduled to open the show. The Nashville quintet is touring in support of its new album, “Chasing Someday,” and are featured on Pages 10 and 15 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town. (April 7, 2011, Page 10, 15)
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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)
Front Porch Dance set for the Powerhouse
OXFORD TOWN – A Jackson-based troupe of artists called Front Porch Dance is leading a journey through music and dance this weekend, with a special performance called “thislocation” Saturday night at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center. The group’s Oxford performance is sponsored by the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council and the Mississippi Arts Commission. Doors open at 6:30 and the performance begins at 7:30. Page 8 in this week’s issue of Oxfor Town has photos and complete details about the upcoming performance. (March 24, 2011, Page 5)
LeVere, Mize tag team Oxford this Saturday
OXFORD TOWN – Cheyenne Marie Mize and Amy LaVere (pictured) will share a bill this Saturday (March 12) at Proud Larry’s, one of Oxford’s most beloved music venues. Mize, based out of Louisville, Ky., and Memphian LaVere, are guaranteed to bring a classic dose of folk music to Oxford and the Proud Larry’s stage this Saturday night. Doors for the show open at 7 p.m. and music is set to begin at 8. The show is an age 18-and-over event. Page 8 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has complete details. (March 10, 2011, Page 8)
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)
