‘Firebugs’ invade OHS this week
“Firebugs” is not your typical Oxford High School production. The theater group brings a German satire to the stage. Opening Thursday through Saturday, tickets are for sale at the door for $10 for adults and $5 for students. The play will be performed at 7:30 p.m. nightly. (April 13, 2011, Page 1)
Acclaimed Jazz Trio to perform at Ford Center
OXFORD TOWN – Chris Brubeck’s Triple Play, a renowned trio of jazz artists, is slated to perform at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts on April 12. Page 11 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has full details of the upcoming show next Tuesday night at the Ford Center. (April 7, 2011, Page 11)
‘The Ugly Duckling’ comes to the Ford Center
OXFORD TOWN – The Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is returning to the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts on April 9 bringing its version of the classic musical ‘The Ugly Duckling’ to Oxford. Page 11 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has complete details of the upcoming show. (April 7, 2011, Page 11)
Mayhem and Misdirection headed to Oxford
OXFORD TOWN – In an effort to give back to the L-O-U community, Chick-fil-A is sponsoring what is being billed as the “Family event of the year” this Sunday (April 3) at the Oxford Convention Center. Illusionist Harris III and 321 Improv comedy troupe are scheduled to bring their “Mayhem and Misdirection” tour to town and the public is invited to the family-friendly event beginning at 5:30 p.m. Page 12 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has complete details about the show. (March 31, 2011, Page 12)
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IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Buckle in because there’s a busy weekend ahead and Oxford Town has you covered. “A Chorus Line” comes to the Ford Center on March 26; U.S Airmen of Note play a free concert at the Ford Center on March 25; YAC welcome Front Porch Dance to the Powerhouse on Saturday; VOX PRESS returns to the Powerhouse tonight (Thursday, March 24); Ole Miss hosts Oxford’s 18th Annual Conference for the Book this weekend; Rebel Paintball hosts its Ultimate Tournament this weekend; Tate Moore and The Cosmic Door play Parrish’s on Friday; and poet/activist John Sinclair pays tribute to the late bluesman Big Jack Johnson at Two Stick tonight. Click here to download the complete issue in PDF format. (March 24, 2011)
Front Porch Dance set for the Powerhouse
OXFORD TOWN – A Jackson-based troupe of artists called Front Porch Dance is leading a journey through music and dance this weekend, with a special performance called “thislocation” Saturday night at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center. The group’s Oxford performance is sponsored by the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council and the Mississippi Arts Commission. Doors open at 6:30 and the performance begins at 7:30. Page 8 in this week’s issue of Oxfor Town has photos and complete details about the upcoming performance. (March 24, 2011, Page 5)
‘A Chorus Line’ comes to Ford Center
OXFORD TOWN – “A Chorus Line” comes to the University of Mississippi for one show March 26 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has complete details. (March 24, 2011, Page 8)
