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)
Duwayne Burnside blazes into Rooster’s Blues House
OXFORD TOWN – R.L. Burnside’s legacy is secure and carried out in a big way with his son, Duwayne, carrying the torch. Check out Page 7 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town for more information on the Hill Country blues phenom as he heads to Oxford via Rooster’s Blues House on Friday, Nov. 19. And, be sure to check out Oxford Town’s “Around Town” calendar on Page 4 for all of the music, art and entertainment listings across Lafayette County for the upcoming weekend into next week. (November 18, 2010, Page 7)
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)
Oxford Town #898
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Marshall Chapman heads to Oxford and Off Square Books next week; Poor Bastard Souls play Rooster’s Blues House; Big Gigantic and Ana Sia play Proud Larry’s; the new ‘Mississippians’ coffee-table book will be launched at Off Square Books on Nov. 2; the Oxford Creative Nonfiction Writers Conference is set for Nov. 11 on the Ole Miss Campus; and the Taylor Farmer’s Market wraps up its 2010 season. Download the full issue in PDF format. (October 28, 2010)
The Spirits of Oxford are back and set for 2010 production
OXFORD TOWN – Tad Smith (portrayed here by actor Jim McCauley) and other Spirits of Oxford have reloaded and are back for their third season of education and entertainment at St.Peter’s Cemetery on Friday, Oct. 22. Pages 9 and 16 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town give details of what is quickly becoming one of Oxford’s staple outings – a “can’t miss” event that raises funds for the restoration of the city-owned Cedar Oaks mansion. (October 14, 2010, Page 9, 16)
Oxford Town #894
IN THIS WEEKS ISSUE – The Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet plays the Ford Center kicking off the 2010-11 season; OT columnist Jim Dees get a cassette tape ripped off; Author Tom Franklin’s new book “Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter” is reviewed; Tennessee musician Jennifer Niceley rolls into town for two shows; and Proud Larry’s hosts a benefit for the Highway 61 Blues Museum next week. Download the full issue in PDF format. (October 1, 2010)
Proud Larry’s to host Blues Museum benefit
OXFORD TOWN – In this week’s issue of Oxford Town, reporter Natalie Vincent breaks down a benefit being held at Proud Larry’s on Thursday, Oct. 7, for the Highway 61 Blues Museum. The event will feature local and regional talent such as Cary Hudson (pictured), Duff Dorrough, T-Model Ford, Bill Abel and others. Page 9 in this week’s issue has full details of next week’s concert. (October 1, 2010, Page 9)
Grace Askew rocks Parrish’s
OXFORD TOWN – Memphis-based musician, singer/songwriter Grace Askew returns to Parrish’s Wednesday, Sept. 29, with nothing but her guitars and a set list. For a night of ultra-smooth, acoustic folk/rock tunes by one of Oxford’s favorite regional artists, be sure to head to Parrish’s next Wednesday. Parrish’s — the bar where there’s never a cover for those 21 – and up. (September 23, 2010, Page 7)
Guitar in Hand, Joanne Shaw Taylor heads to Rooster’s Blues House
OXFORD TOWN – Guitar in hand, Joanne Shaw Taylor and band are headed to Rooster’s Blues House next Thursday, Sept. 30. Page 10 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has full details about the show as well as reporter Rachel Batten’s coverage of the fiery, blues playing Brit who touts influences such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert Collins and Freddie and Albert King. There’s exactly one week to clear your schedule for this one folks. Our suggestion; make it happen. (September 23, 2010, Page 10)
