Oxford Town #912
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Thacker Mountain Radio kicks off its 2011 season premier this evening at Off Square Books featuring musician John-Alex Mason (cover) and Author Philip Stephens; Wild Nothing and Abe Vigoda are set for Proud Larry’s next Monday; OT food columnist Shanna Flaschka dissects UM’s Chili Bowl for the Soul benefit; Oxford Film Freak Melanie Addington introduces Mississippi movies that will be featured at the Oxford Film Festival next week; and YAC details application procedures for its upcoming event Oxford’s Got Talent to be held on March 29. CLICK HERE and download the complete issue in PDF format. (February 3, 2011)
Oxford Town #910
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE – Author/musician Rodney Crowell visits Off Square Books Jan. 20; The Emererson String Quartet plays the Ford Center on Friday, Jan. 21; The musical “Forever Plaid” will be performed on Saturday, Jan. 22 at the Ford Center; YAC presents their first Fiber Arts Festival from Jan. 21-23 at the Powerhouse; and the Oxford Film Freak previews the upcoming Micah Ginn film “The Hanging of Big Todd Wade.” Click here and download the complete issue in PDF format. (January 20, 2011)
Emerson String Quartet set for Ford Center on Friday
OXFORD TOWN – The Emerson String Quartet (pictured), one of the most highly regarded quartets in the world, is slated to perform Friday, Jan. 21 at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude G. Castellow Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Turn to Page 8 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town for more information about the four musicians that have been dubbed “America’s greatest quartet.” And, on the same page, be sure to check out information about the musical “Forever Plaid” that opens at the Ford Center on Saturday, Jan. 22. (January 20, 2011, Page 8)
Oxford Town #909
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE – The Urban Bush Women dance troupe is slated for the Ford Center on Jan. 17; Mister Baby (Megan Huddleston) is set to rock Parrish’s this Saturday night; Bruce Levingston and Robert Storr team up for a unique night of entertainment at Nutt Auditorium on Jan. 19; OLHS prepares to move into its new facility; and OT sports columnist Steven Godfrey examines the latest recruiting scenarios that just may favor the Rebs next season. Click here and download the complete issue in PDF format. (January 13, 2011)
Urban Bush Women to inspire Oxford
OXFORD TOWN – Urban Bush Women, a contemporary dance company, is slated to perform Jan. 17 at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. In addition to the performance on Monday, the company will be conducting free workshops in different areas of the community and a community Pot-luck Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. at The Powerhouse. Page 8 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has details of this powerful dance troupe. (January 13, 2011, Page 8)
Levingston, Storr to perform at Nutt Auditorium
OXFORD TOWN – Words and music between a world-class pianist and a renowned artist come together in a lively discussion next Wednesday. The University of Mississippi Museum presents “An Evening with Bruce Levingston and Robert Storr” at 7 p.m. on Jan. 19 at Nutt Auditorium. Turn to page 7 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town to get information on this unique fusion of art coming to Ole Miss next week. (January 13, 2011, Page 7)
Oxford Town #908
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE – YAC hosts a Swing Dance fundraising event this Friday night featuring contests and live music by Maybelle’s Lovers; The Athens-based Southern rock band Betsy Franck and the Bareknuckle Band play Proud Larry’s this Saturday night; OT sports columnist Steven Godfrey wraps up the 2010 football season focusing on the remaining bowl games including the BCS Championship game between Auburn and Oregon; and the Oxford Film Festival unveils it 2011 schedule as the countdown to the February event begins. Click here and download the complete issue in PDF format. (January 6, 2011)
YAC swings in the New Year this Friday
OXFORD TOWN – A jam-packed new year of programming sponsored by the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council kicks off Friday, Jan. 7, with a Swing Dance Contest at the Powerhouse. Profits from the fundraiser goes toward improvements at YAC headquarters, specifically for a new dance floor. Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has more information about this and other events coming soon to the Powerhouse. (January 6, 2011, Page 5)
Oxford Ballet Presents the ‘Nutcracker Ballet’ this weekend
OXFORD TOWN – Oxford Ballet presents its fourth version of the “Nutcracker Ballet” on Dec. 11-12 at the Ford Center. Artistic Director Genevieve Fortner has assembled a group of world class, nationally recognized dancers as well as local actors and dancers to fill the cast. Pages 8 and 12 has information and tons of photos by photographer Mike Stanton featuring the annual performance that has become an Oxford tradition. (December 9, 2010, Page 8, 12)
