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‘Jim Dandy To The Rescue’
OXFORD TOWN – Still rocking our world, Black Oak Arkansas makes a one-night stop at Rooster’s Blues House tonight (Thursday, Dec. 22) for an acoustic show of songs that have defined them since the mid-’60s. And, this very special show at Rooster’s is FREE. Don’t miss this rare chance to see a rock ‘n’ roll legend in action at one of Oxford’s favorite venues — Black Oak Arkansas and Rooster’s Blues House. Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has more information on the band you ALMOST forgot about … but not quite. (December 22, 2011, Page 5)
The Godfrey Show
OXFORD TOWN – “Subtract big money college athletics from the equation and (Robert) Khayat’s tenure demands the kind of seven story bronze statute only seen in the city centres of Eastern European communist states during the Cold War.” High praise coming from Oxford Town Sports Columnists Steven Godfrey, as he pays tribute to the former UM chancelor who is recuperating from a recent illness. Check it out on Page 8 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town. (December 22, 2011, Page 8)
Oxford Town #957
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE – The Captain Midnight Band returns to Oxford via Proud Larry’s on Saturday, Dec. 17 (CM keyboardist/vocalist Lil’ Rae Rae graces our cover this week); Hancock Co. returns to Rooster’s Blues house – also on Saturday; Oxford Town Lifestyle Columnist George Atkins gives suggestions for last minute $50 Christmas gifts that you probably haven’t considered … ever; OT Sports Columnist Steven Godfrey tackles ‘Freeze-ing’ football and Runnin’ Rebel hoops in the same column this week; Oxford Film Festival organizers give us a brief, sneak peek of its 2012 lineup; and author Charles J. Shields discusses Kurt Vonnegut at the public library this Friday. CLICK HERE to download the complete issue in PDF format. (December 15, 2011)
Charles J. Shields discusses Vonnegut
OXFORD TOWN – Author Charles J. Shields is making waves with fans of Kurt Vonnegut with his new biography, “And So it Goes: Kurt Vonnegut, A Life.” The book is the first and only complete life-story of Kurt Vonnegut, one of the most influential, controversial, and popular novelists of the 20th century. Shields will be at the Lafayette and Oxford Public Library on Friday at noon to discuss the work. Page 12 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has complete details of the free event to be held on Friday at Oxford’s public library. (December 15, 2011, Page 12)
Captain Midnight comes home
OXFORD TOWN – The Captain Midnight Band returns to Oxford this Saturday (Dec. 17) where the captain himself, former Oxonian Josh Cooker, will lead the show at Proud Larry’s, his place of employment way back in the day. Turn to Page 7 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town for details about the band and their seasonal return to Oxford. Captain Midnight (Cooker) is pictured here and CM keyboardist/vocalist Lil’ Rae Rae graces the OT cover this week. (December 15, 2011, Page 7)
Hancock Co. to rock Rooster’s Blues House for free show Dec. 17
OXFORD TOWN – As most community activities slow to a crawl (or stop completely) at this time of the year in Lafayette County — the rock solid, ever-consistent Rooster’s Blues House and owner Scott Michael keep the intensity hot and its doors open even without the majority of Ole Miss students in town to pack the popular venue. Hancock Co. (pictured here) is scheduled to return to the Rooster’s stage this Saturday night (Dec. 17) after Cadillac Funk rocks the rafters on Friday — shows organized with Oxonians, not students, in mind. Turn to Page 4 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town and check out our Community Calendar to see this and other listings for the upcoming weekend into next week. (December 15, 2011, Page 4)
Ford Center rings in the holiday season
OXFORD TOWN – “Sounds of the Season” rolls in and warms Oxford on Dec. 11 at the Ford Center as the Emmy Award-winning actress, Doris Roberts (pictured on the OT cover this week), and the reigning Miss America, Teresa Scanlan (pictured here), collaborate with the Tupelo Symphony Orchestra and others to ring in the holiday season. The Sunday afternoon shows begins at 3. Page 9 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has complete details. (December 8, 2011, Page 9)
Olga and the Technicolor Mississippian
OXFORD TOWN – “Blues Babe” and actress Olga Wilhelmine Munding (pictured here on the cover of her new CD “Whatever You Want”) and Cody Dickinson of the North Mississippi Allstars have teamed up and landed a gig at Como’s annual Christmas celebration, Christmas in Como, this Saturday evening (Dec. 10). Pages 8 and 11 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town have complete details of the upcoming classic holiday show being unwrapped Saturday evening just 39 miles from the Oxford Square. (December 8, 2011, Page 8, 11)
Thacker Mountain converges on Lyric Theater tonight
OXFORD TOWN – Thacker Mountain Radio will perform a special fundraising show on Thursday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. at the Lyric Theater on the Oxford Square. Musician Jimbo Mathus (pictured here) will lead the Thacker Mountain house band, the Yalobushwhackers, and welcome a wide array of Oxford area talent including Silas Reed IV, Bill “Howlin Madd” Perry, Effie Burt, Jake Fussell, Jamie and Rosamond Posey, Casey Lipe, authors Jack Pendarvis and Theresa Starkey, Square Books owner Richard Howorth and TMR host Jim Dees. Turn to Page 7 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town for complete details. (December 8, 2011, Page 7)
