For the latest in local arts-and-entertainment news, check out the current section of Oxford Town, The Oxford EAGLE's weekly entertainment guide. It's published every Thursday.
Blue Mountain returns to Proud Larry’s with old friends
Local favorites Blue Mountain will take the stage with some old friends when they co-headline tonight’s (Jan. 10) show with Pennsylvania rockers Marah at Proud Larry’s. To read more on the show, as well as all the other arts and entertainment happenings in the LOU community, check out this week’s Oxford Town section . (more…) (January 10, 2013, Page 5)
Parquet Courts set to ‘Light Up’ Lamar Lounge
Indie punk-rock band Parquet Courts will make a stop in Oxford at Lamar Lounge on Friday night to give listeners a taste of their latest effort, and first official LP, “Light Up Gold.” To read more on the Courts, as well as all the other arts and entertainment activities taking place in the LOU community, turn to this week’s Oxford Town section. (more…) (January 3, 2013, Page 5)
2012 was full of good tunes
As 2012 comes to a close, “Year in Reviews” are popping up all around, and music is no exception to the list. For a look at Assistant News Editor Jeff Eubanks’ top albums of 2012, as well as information on all the other arts and entertainment activities taking place in the LOU community, check out this week’s Oxford Town section. (more…) (December 27, 2012, Page 5)
Capturing Oxford’s Sounds
Oxford Sounds, a new television project dedicated to discovering and documenting the music of Oxford, is having success with some of its sessions popping up on iTunes and plans to broadcast episodes on Mississippi Public Broadcasting. To read more on Oxford Sounds, as well as all the other arts and entertainment activities taking place in the LOU community, check out this week’s Oxford Town section. (more…) (December 20, 2012, Page 5)
Keith, Apostles take listeners on “Black Highway”
Tyler Keith and the Apostles are set for two shows today to celebrate the release of their new album, “Black Highway.” To read more on the album, as well as all the other arts and entertainment activities happening in the LOU community, check out this week’s Oxford Town section. (more…) (December 13, 2012, Page 6, 7)
Jefferson the politician brought to life in new book ‘Art of Power’
Jon Meacham, the best-selling, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, will be in Oxford next week to sign copies of his latest book, “Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power.” To read more on Meacham and his latest work, as well as all the other arts and entertainment activities taking place in the LOU community, check out this week’s Oxford Town section.
(more…) (December 6, 2012, Page 6,7)
Looking for more Meacham?
For those who want to read more about author Jon Meacham and his new book, “Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power,” here are some of the highlights of the phone interview with Meacham that took place on Monday, Nov. 26. Although he lives in New York City, he was in Los Angeles at the time of the interview as part of a promotional tour for his new book. (more…) (December 6, 2012)
Oxford Film Festival announces 2013 lineup
The tenth anniversary of the Oxford Film Festival will be held Feb. 21-24, 2013 and the lineup was just announced. For a full listing visit www.oxfordfilmfest.com (December 5, 2012, Page 14)
Bozarts Gallery to feature small art from big artists
Bozarts Gallery will host its 5th annual Holiday Miniature Art show this month. The opening is at 6 this evening at the gallery in Water Valley. The artwork is from 32 local and regional artists. (November 30, 2012, Page 1B, 2B)
Take a ride with Hannah and friends Tuesday
Writers, colleagues, friends and acquaintances pay tribute to the late Barry Hannah with “A Short Ride: Remembering Barry Hannah,” a collection of 30-plus essays honoring the best-selling author. To read more on the book, as well as all the other arts and entertainment activities happening in the LOU community, check out this week’s Oxford Town section. (more…) (November 29, 2012, Page 6, 7)
