Oxford Town is The Oxford EAGLE's weekly arts-and-entertainment guide.
Golden Dragons invade Ford Center
OXFORD TOWN – They’re finally here! Recognized as the premier Chinese acrobatic touring company, the Golden Dragon Acrobats are slated to perform this Friday (July 30) at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The cover and Page 16 of this week’s issue of Oxford Town has photos and information on what will prove to be a dazzling night of acrobatics from the Far East. (July 29, 2010, Page 16)
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IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE – Local musician and restauranteur Tate Moore and his band, Tate Moore and The Cosmic Door, are set to play Blind Pig this Saturday; brand spankin’ new Oxford Town outdoor columnist Michelle McAnally is introduced; the Taylor Farmers’ Market continues after a rainout last weekend; Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy visit Off Square Books; Golden Dragon Acrobats are on their way to the Gertrude Ford Center; sports columnist Steven Godfrey rolls with the Ole Miss mascot issue; Columnist Jim Dees gives tips on how to properly make and eat tomato sandwiches; and the Oxford Film Freak introduces a silent film that’s headed to Oxford. Download the complete issue in PDF format. (July 22, 2010)
Silent film fans rejoice; Haphazard Happenings is coming
Silent film fans have quite the treat next Thursday as Tupelo filmmaker Rex Curry Harsin brings his series of Chaplin-esque short films to Oxford, set to music from silent film composer Donald Sosin. (July 22, 2010, Page 12)
Golden Dragon Acrobats set for Ford Center July 30
OXFORD TOWN – Recognized as the premier Chinese acrobatic touring company, the Golden Dragon Acrobats are slated to perform July 30 at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Page 9 in this week’s edition of Oxford Town has all the information you’ll need to get your family set for a dazzling night of acrobatics from the Far East to round out another hot and sticky July in Oxford. (July 22, 2010, Page 9)
Tate Moore and The Cosmic Door to play Blind Pig
OXFORD TOWN – “A Kudzu Kings reunion of sorts” hits the Square as Tate Moore and The Cosmic Door — including Dave Woolworth, Robert Chaffe and Forest Parker — join forces this Saturday (July 24) for a concert at Blind Pig. Page 8 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has Kate Anthony’s coverage of what should prove to be a classic, hometown show featuring pizza guru and one of Oxford’s favorite musicians, Tate Moore. (July 22, 2010, Page 8)
Re-creating L-O-U: Get outside and play
OXFORD TOWN – Looking for something to do outside? Page 5 in this week’s Oxford Town introduces our newest columnist, Michelle McAnally, as she breaks down convenient recreational choices available to everyone. In upcoming issues, McAnally will be covering tons of local and regional outdoor activities that will appeal to the young and old alike. This week; an introduction to the region’s best kept secret, Holly Springs National Forest, just minutes from Oxford in neighboring Marshall County. Get your hiking boots on, turn to page 5 and welcome Michelle McAnally to Oxford Town. (July 22, 2010, Page 5)
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IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: The 37th Annual Faulkner & Yoknapatawpha Conference begins on July 18; the first Oxford Blues Festival will be held this weekend at various bars on the Square; the McCain brothers are scheduled for the Taylor Farmer’s Market; 208 South Poplar restaurant is reviewed by Shana Flaschka; the Mid-Town Farmers’ Market holds its annual Pie Baking Contest this Saturday; columnist Jim Dees ponders the effect of methane gas on Australia; and sports columnist Steven Godfrey shares his thoughts on the Rebel’s football schedule this season. Click here to download the complete edition in PDF format. (July 15, 2010)
Hollywood of Faulkner
OXFORD TOWN– Sunday kicks off the annual Faulkner conference and this year focuses on my favorite topic: film. Producer Lee Caplin, whom I wrote about in October when he attended the Oxford Film Festival’s “Intruder in the Dust,” 60th anniversary screening, returns on Sunday to talk producing Faulkner movies. (July 15, 2010, Page 11)
Oxford Blues Festival kicks off Friday
OXFORD TOWN – The public is invited to venture out onto the Square and enjoy the Mississippi blues with your family and friends July 16-18 at Oxford’s first Blues Festival. Page 8 of this week’s Oxford Town has a schedule, photos and other details about the festival that will be held at several great venues around town, concluding on Sunday at Foxfire Ranch in Marshall County. (July 15, 2010, Page 8)
Farmers’ Markets busy this weekend
OXFORD TOWN – The Taylor Farmers’ Market and Mid-Town Farmers’ Markets are busy this weekend featuring tons of produce, great folk music and a Pie Baking Contest where winners can walk away with a nice chunk of change. Donovan and Conar McCain are set to entertain in the Plein Air neighborhood this Saturday and the Mid-Town Market digs in for it’s annual Pie Baking contest. Check this week’s Oxford Town for all of your local market information. (July 15, 2010, Page 9)
