Oxford Town is The Oxford EAGLE's weekly arts-and-entertainment guide.
BamaJam re-loads, returns to Enterprise, Ala.
OXFORD TOWN – Hard to mess up this post and photograph, huh? The 2012 BamaJam is set to re-load in Enterprise, Ala. (just outside of Dothan and south of Montgomery, Ala.) beginning June 14 and will feature several hard-hitting headliners as well as 46 other country and rock acts — all set to jam at the popular three-day event. Pages 9 and 16 in Oxford Town No. 979 have more information about this year’s blowout festival in Alabama, and, stay tuned to Oxford Town as we pave the ‘Winding Road’ to Enterprise and Sheryl Crow (pictured here) in upcoming issues. (May 17, 2012, Page 9, 16)
Theatre Oxford’s 10 Minute Plays announce 2012 winners
OXFORD TOWN – The staged readings of the top five finalists from Theatre Oxford’s 2012 National 10 Minute Play Contest were held Tuesday, May 8, at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center to determine the grand prize winner of the LW Thomas Award. The top five finalists were performed by five local actors; Jennifer Mathus (pictured here) Meaghin Burke, Greg Earnest, Michael Ewing and Dane Moreton. Turn Page 12 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town (No. 979) to who the winners are for this year’s 10 Minute Play Contest. (May 17, 2012, Page 12)
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Lies and Other Truths: Jim Dees remembers Levon
OXFORD TOWN – Oxford Town columnist Jim Dees pays a moving tribute to the late Levon Helm – from his days with the Hawks to his migration to The Band to his casual solo career in a live setting in his “studio/barn” to his untimely death (losing a battle to cancer last month). Mavis Staples honored him at Oxford’s Double Decker Festival two weekends ago, and Dees takes the reins this week, remembering the great musician. Turn to Page 6 in Oxford Town No. 978 and check out Dees’ thoughts on a rock ‘n’ roll legend who left us much too quickly. (May 10, 2012, Page 6)
Megan Reilly set for a graduation night show at Two Stick
OXFORD TOWN – Memphis native Megan Reilly heads to Two Stick Sushi Bar for a show on graduation night (Saturday, May 12) with her long-time band in tow featuring Ian Hunter’s lead guitarist James Mastro. Reilly is touring in support of her new album “The Well.” Page 12 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town (No. 978) has more information on the passionate musician and her awesome band who are set for a show on the Oxford Square this Saturday. (May 10, 2012, Page 12)
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: YAC’s Taylorpalooza re-loads this Saturday
OXFORD TOWN – YAC’s annual family picnic and membership drive, Taylorpalooza, cranks up this Saturday in the Plein Air Neighborhood in Taylor. Musical entertainment will include Love Cannon and The Okratones. The fun begins at 5 p.m. and will last until 8. Turn to page 16 in Oxford Town No. 977 the see how you can become involved in the arts in Lafayette County while enjoying the great outdoors. (May 3, 2012, Page 16)
Meagan Tubb & Shady People return to Proud Larry’s
OXFORD TOWN – Without a doubt, it’ll be a grand and raucous reunion tonight (May 3) at Proud Larry’s as Megan Tubb (pictured here) & Shady People return to town after a five month absence. Turn to Page 9 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town (No. 977) to learn more about the Austin, Texas, band that’s rolling into Oxford tonight, vowing to “keep it simple.” (May 3, 2012, Page 9)
John T. Edge set for Off Square Books Tuesday, May 8
OXFORD TOWN – Author/chef John T. Edge (gracing the Oxford Town cover this week) will be signing at Off Square Books Tuesday, May 8, at 5 p.m. Edge is making the visit to discuss and sign his new cookbook, “The New Truck Food Cookbook.” Page 9 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town (No. 977) has details about the event. (May 3, 2012, Page 9)
Oxford Town No. 975
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Hang on folks, this issue is packed with great events all over the L-O-U community: Gavin DeGraw (on the OT cover) will play a free concert in The Grove on Friday, April 20; Ole Miss Opera Theatre begins a series of performances beginning April 19 at Meek Hall on the UM campus; The Pride of the South Marching Band will hold an important fundraising concert at the Ford Center on April 24; Ole Miss Theatre presents “Showstoppers” beginning April 25 at Fulton Chapel on campus; Thacker Mountain Radio welcomes author Ron Rash, The Sparks Family Band and Bronwynne Brent tonight (April 19) at Off Square Books; Fiddler’s Loft in Water Valley gears up for another night of acoustic music featuring Love Cannon and Jake Fussell; and The Mississippians Jazz Ensemble will perform a free concert in Nutt Auditorium tonight (April 19). CLICK HERE to download the complete issue in PDF format. (April 19, 2012)
