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Oxford Town #966
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors (pictured on the OT cover this week) are currently touring the U.S. and return to Proud Larry’s on Friday, Feb. 17, with Jillian Edwards set to open the show; Arts Talk columnist Andi Bedsworth catches us up with what’s happening at Southside Gallery, The University Museum, the Powerhouse and Bozarts Gallery in Water Valley; Auditions are announced for the next Oxford Shakespeare Festival set for June of this year; Theatre Oxford gives us a sneak peek at its next production, “Glengarry Glen Ross;” and Thacker Mountain Radio returns to Off Square Books tonight (Thursday, Feb. 16) featuring the Minor Adjustments, author Charles Reagan Wilson and Oxford’s latest “resident,” Tyler Bryant. CLICK HERE to download the complete issue in PDF format. (February 16, 2012)
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors return to Proud Larry’s
OXFORD TOWN – Turn to Page 7 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town (No. 966) to see what Drew and the gang have been up to since their last visit to Oxford in April of last year. Hint: Even if you already possess the band’s latest album, “Chasing Someday,” you’ll definitely want to revisit the new version. The Nashville quintet returns to Proud Larry’s tomorrow night (Feb. 17) with folk musician Jillian Edwards set to open the show. Pictured here are Drew and his wife, Ellie, Holcomb. (February 16, 2012, Page 7)
Arts Talk
OXFORD TOWN – What do the public library, the Powerhouse, the University Museum, Southside Gallery and Bozarts Gallery have in common? Each venue is hosting an art exhibit – either now or in the very near future – and each is on Oxford Town’s arts columnist Andi Bedsworth’s (pictured here) radar screen. Turn to Page 3 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town and read what each gallery is featuring for the entire L-O-U community to enjoy. (February 16, 2012, Page 3)
Film fest crowds pack theaters
Awards were handed out Saturday night at the Malco movie theater during the annual Oxford Film Festival. In its ninth year, organizers were happy with the turnout and are already planning for next year’s 10th anniversary show. Read about the festival and see the list of winners in today’s EAGLE. (February 13, 2012, Page 1A)
Oxford, local actors ready for their close-up this weekend
This year’s community film project, “The Show Must Go On,” will feature about 130 Oxonians. The 25-minute dark comedy will be shown at various times this weekend during the Oxford Film Festival. For more about film, turn to today’s Oxford Living section on 1B. (February 10, 2012, Page 1B)
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Young Buffalo kicks off Oxford Music Festival on Thacker Mountain Radio
OXFORD TOWN – Young Buffalo, the former-moniker of the solo work of Jim Barrett (pictured here), was born in the summer of 2009. Now, with over two years of gigs and songwriting experience under its belt, Young Buffalo is a highly sought after act in Oxford and across the South. Page 7 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town features a Q&A with Barrett about the band’s upcoming performances – two of them – as the Oxford Music Festival’s headliner tonight (Feb. 9) at the Lyric Theater. Thacker Mountain Radio officially kicks off the 2012 Oxford Film and Music Festivals at the venue tonight at 6 featuring YB. (February 9, 2012, Page 7)
‘Triple Threat’ women set for Oxford Film Festival
OXFORD TOWN – Wearing several hats is what you do in the indie film industry, but for three filmmakers, taking on the script, the direction and the acting for their films makes them a triple threat. Meet Christine Elise McCarthy of “Bathing and The Single Girl,” Tanya Wright (pictured here) of “Butterfly Rising” and Christina Beck of “Perfection.” The three will be at the Oxford Film Festival to talk more about their films but, for now, Oxford Film Freak Melanie Addington previews their work on Page 16 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town. (February 9, 2012, Page 16)
Community film director Matthew Graves interviewed
OXFORD TOWN – Last year, the Oxford Film Festival premiered Oxford’s first community film and it was a huge success — arguably, the most popular film of the entire festival. This year, Director Matt Graves continues the tradition by bringing the new community film, “The Show Must Go On,” to the forefront this weekend. Turn to Page 18 in this week’s special Film Festival issue to read a Q&A with Graves, penned by Oxford Town contributor Eliza McClure. (February 9, 2012, Page 18)
Oxford Town #964
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE – Acclaimed pianist Bruce Levingston returns to Oxford and Ole Miss for a concert at the Gertrude Ford Center tonight (Feb. 2) at 7 p.m.; Colour Revolt returns to Proud Larry’s for an vinyl EP re-release party tonight (Feb. 2); an Ole Miss Chilly Chili Cook-off is set for Feb. 18 at the Oxford Conference Center; Oxford Film Freak Melanie Addington continues her sneak peek at the 2012 Oxford Film Festival scheduled for Feb. 9-12 at the Malco Studio Cinema; Author Stephanie McAfee will read from and sign her new novel “Diary of a Mad Fat Girl” at Off Square Books on Wednesday, Feb. 8; and Thacker Mountain Radio cranks up its Spring 2012 season this evening (Feb. 2) at Off Square Books. CLICK HERE to download the complete issue in PDF format. (February 2, 2012)
