Christopher O’Riley plays the Ford Center
OXFORD TOWN – One of the leading American pianists of his generation, Christopher O’Riley, is slated to perform Tuesday, Nov. 30, at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has all the details. (November 25, 2010, Page 5)
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IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Thacker Mountain Radio wraps up its 2010 season featuring authors Jesmyn Ward (gracing the OT cover this week) and Jack Pendarvis; The Broadway musical “Oklahoma!” plays at the Ford Center on Friday; Duwayne Burnside plays Rooster’s Blues House on Friday night; Oxford Town’s “Wine Guy” dissects Anderson Valley in Northern California; and the Oxford Artists’ Guild announces the People’s Choice Winners of its “Biggest Baddest Art Exhibit” currently showing at the Powerhouse. Click and download the complete issue in PDF format. (November 18, 2010)
Puppeteers make pit stop in Oxford
Missoula Oblongata will present their puppet show “Clamlump” for free tonight at the Powerhouse at 8 p.m. as part of the Makers Market one-year anniversary. (November 16, 2010, Page 3A)
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IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Aquila Theatre Company brings Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to the Ford Center; the University Museum will host its first Family Activity Day on Saturday, Nov. 13; the Thacker Mountain Trail system is dissected by Oxford Town Outdoor columnist Michelle McAnally; the Colorado band Signal Path will play Proud Larry’s; and the Oxford Convention and Visitors Bureau will host its first Holiday Market on Saturday, Nov. 13. Click and download the complete issue in PDF format. (November 11, 2010)
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ set for Ford Center
OXFORD TOWN – A new and imaginative performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” plays at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Nov. 12, at 8 p.m. Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has all the details of the Shakespearean play that’s headed to Oxford. The Aquila Theatre Company will also hold a free discussion at the University Museum on Saturday, Nov. 13, at 1 p.m. titled “Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives.” Check out Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town to plan your weekend of Greek classics. (November 11, 2010, Page 5)
Broadway headed to Ford Center; “Fiddler On The Roof” plays Nov. 9
OXFORD TOWN – The timeless story of “Fiddler on the Roof” will be retold Nov. 9 at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Page 8 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has all the details of the endearing Broadway play that’s headed to Oxford. (November 4, 2010, Page 8)
Rhythm of the Dance headed to Ford Center
OXFORD TOWN – The University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center is hopping this week with two great dance events on the slate. Rhythm of the Dance is first up, set for Saturday, Oct. 23, at 8 p.m. Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has all the information you’ll need about this family-friendly show coming to town.. (October 21, 2010, Page 5)
The Spirits of Oxford are back and set for 2010 production
OXFORD TOWN – Tad Smith (portrayed here by actor Jim McCauley) and other Spirits of Oxford have reloaded and are back for their third season of education and entertainment at St.Peter’s Cemetery on Friday, Oct. 22. Pages 9 and 16 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town give details of what is quickly becoming one of Oxford’s staple outings – a “can’t miss” event that raises funds for the restoration of the city-owned Cedar Oaks mansion. (October 14, 2010, Page 9, 16)
