Cirque du Soleil set for Tupelo
OXFORD TOWN – Dralion is a signature Cirque du Soleil production acclaimed by more than 7 million people worldwide since it premiered in 1999 in Montreal, Canada. Beginning next Tuesday, North Mississippi gets the rare chance to see the troupe as it heads to Tupelo and the BankcorpSouth Arena. The shows is set to run from Sept. 6 – 8. Turn to Page 12 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town for more information. (September 1, 2011, Page 16)
‘Streetcar Named Desire’ opens Wednesday
Tennessee Williams’ play, “Streetcar Names Desire” opens Wednesday and will run through Friday at The Powerhouse. Tickets on Wednesday and Friday are $10 to $12 for members and $8 for students. Tickets for Thursday’s show are $35 to $40 which include a City Grocery Dinner. For more information, visit www.theatreoxford.com. (August 23, 2011, Page 1)
Yocona International Folk Festival wraps up at Lyric Theater
OXFORD TOWN – The Yocona International Folk Festival (on the OT cover this week) returns to Oxford on Saturday, Aug. 13, with performances on the Lafayette County Courthouse lawn at 6:30 p.m. for music and singing and then later at the Lyric Theater for its final show. Page 7 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has further details about the final show for the 2011 Yocona International Folk Festival. (August 11, 2011, Page 7)
Oxford Town #938
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: The 2nd Annual SmartSynch Oxford Endurance Weekend begins Friday (Aug. 5) and lasts through Sunday (Aug. 7); Yocona International Folk Festival hosts and International Marketplace Day this Friday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. at the Powerhouse; Oxford Film Freak review the movie “The Help:” and Musicians Jared and Daniel Spears will perform at Main Squeeze on Tuesday, Aug. 9. Click here to download the complete issue in PDF format. (August 4, 2011)
Yocona Folk Festival Kicks off this Friday at the Powerhouse
OXFORD TOWN – The Yocona Folk Festival will kick off its 2011 season this Friday (Aug. 5) with its International Marketplace Day held at the Powerhouse. The market is set to take place from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and will feature tons of artists and craftsmen selling their wares. The day will also feature American and international music and dance, all of which is free and open to the public. Page 7 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has complete details of this week’s folk festival activities. (August 4, 2011, Page 7)
