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Monday, March 1, 2010
Courthouse Square Preservation Commission
Where: Oxford City Hall
The regular meeting of the Courthouse Square Historic Preservation Commission will be held on Monday, March 1, at 5 p.m., in the City Hall Courtroom. View the full agenda at the City of Oxford Web site.
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Relay for Life meeting
Where: St. Andrews Methodist Church
Teams are still needed for the Oxford Relay for Life. Those interested can register at relayforlife.org or call 800-227-2345. A meeting of team captains and anyone else interested in the fundraiser will be held at 5:15 p.m. Monday at St. Andrews Methodist Church.
Charity Golf Tournament kickoff
Where: Camp Lake Stephens
Camp Lake Stephens will host its third annual Charity Invitational Golf Tournament on April 16. The kickoff for the event will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at Camp Lake Stephens. Information will be presented on the golf tournament which will benefit Camp Lake Stephens. For more information, call 234-3350 or e-mail kelli@camplakestephens.com.
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Spring Speaker Series
Where: Croft Institute for International Studies
The first lecture of the Croft Spring Speaker Series features Betsy Baker, associate professor and senior fellow for oceans and energy, Institute for Energy and the Environment, at 7 p.m. Monday in the Joseph C. Bancroft Conference Room, Croft 107. Her lecture is titled, “Mapping the Arctic Ocean: 'Law, geophysics and the politics of cooperation.” Croft lectures are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Brooke Worthy at bworthy@olemiss.edu.
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Bass Trombone Recital
Where: Nutt Auditorium
Martin McCain, assistant professor of low brass at Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, Ark., will give a bass trombone recital at 8 p.m. Monday in the Nutt Auditorium of the Ole Miss Music Department.
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Lafayette County Board of Supervisors
Where: Lafayette County Chancery Building
Meets Monday at 9 a.m. at the Lafayette County Chancery Building. Items on the agenda include problems at the University Heights subdivision, changes to the Lafayette County Subdivision Regulations and dealing with an illegal dump on County Road 3020.
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Rolling Thunder
Where: The Beacon
Mississippi Chapter 1 of Rolling Thunder will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the Beacon Restaurant. The public is invited. For more information, contact John McKendree at 234-1084 or 607-0611.
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010
UM Faculty/Staff Association
Where: Inn at Ole Miss
The Ole Miss Faculty/Staff Association will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Inn at Ole Miss. Former University Police Chief Mike Stewart will discuss Wildrose Kennels Inc., the largest breeder and trainer of imported British and Irish Labrador retrievers in North America. All Ole Miss retirees and their guests are invited to this program by a fellow retiree and his award-winning dogs.
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Shirley Jones, A Night at the Oscars
Where: Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts
Tuesday, March 2, 8 p.m. Shirley Jones will perform some of her most memorable songs from the many movie musicals in which she starred over her career including "Music Man," "Oklahoma" and "Carousel." Performing with Ms. Jones is The Hollywood Concert Orchestra, an ensemble of America’s finest musicians which is rapidly becoming one of the premier ensembles in the world.
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Troubadour Lounge
Where: Powerhouse Community Arts Center
Tuesday, March 2, at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center from 7-9 p.m. The March show will feature Donovan McCain House Band, Ben Yarbrough & Sarah Jacobs and Jesse Pinion. Tickets are $7 at the door.
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Ole Miss baseball vs. Memphis
Where: Oxford-University Stadium
At Oxford-University Stadium, 6:30 p.m. For Ole Miss' complete schedule, visit: Ole Miss Sports.com.
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Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Japanese drum troupe
Where: Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts
Tao, a Japanese dance-and-drum ensemble that incorporates explosive percussion with tight choreography and martial arts moves, will perform at the University of Mississippi this week. "Tao, The Martial Art of Drumming," comes to the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts for a performance at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Tickets are $25 for the general public, $12 for UM faculty and staff, and $10 for students and faculty enrolled in the Cultural Passport program. They are available by calling 915-7411, by visiting the UM Box Office in the Student Union from noon to 4 p.m. weekdays or the Ford Center Box Office from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, or by going to www.olemiss.edu/depts/tickets/order.htm.
Oxford-Ole Miss Rotary Club
Where: Ole Miss Catering
Meets for breakfast from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Ole Miss Catering banquet suite located at 123 Heritage Drive. Featured speaker this week will be Wayne Andrews, director of the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council. The YAC is responsible for bringing various events and programs to Oxford and Lafayette County. Guests are invited. For more information, e-mail olemissrotary@gmail.com or call Scott Thompson at 816-9898 or visit www.oxford-olemissrotary.com.
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Freedom Project Benefit
Where: Frank and Marlee's
The Sunflower County Freedom Project, an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to educational excellence and leadership development among disadvantaged youth in the Mississippi Delta, will host a benefit for the Freedom Project on Wednesday at Frank and Marlee’s. An art sale will be held from 7 to 9 p.m., and bands will begin at 9. Performers included John Causey, Young Buffalo, Junk Culture, and Fussell and Hollister. There is no cover charge, but donations, big or small, are recommended. All proceeds will benefit the Freedom Project.
Lenten Luncheon Series
Where: Oxford-University United Methodist Church
The Lenten Luncheon Series continues this week at the Oxford-University United Methodist Church. The theme for this year’s series is, “Who has influenced your spiritual life?” The speaker this week will be Dan Jones, chancellor at Ole Miss. Lunch begins at noon on Wednesdays in the church’s activities center. A light lunch and a nursery will be provided. Located at 424 S. 10th St.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Oxford Conference for the Book
The 17th Oxford Conference for the Book, set for March 4–6, will be dedicated to the late Barry Hannah, one of Mississippi’s most distinguished contemporary writers. The author of nine novels and four collections of short stories, and the recipient of the Award in Literature from the American Institute of Arts and Letters, Hannah was writer in residence and director of the MFA program in creative writing at the University of Mississippi. Conference sessions on Saturday will discuss his life and work. Confirmed speakers are William Dunlap and Noel Polk on a panel of “Survivors of Geronimo Rex”; fiction writers Tom Franklin and Amy Hempel; Daniel E. Williams, who taught the first course on Hannah’s work; and his former students Anne Rapp and Cynthia Shearer.
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STS9 with Big Gigantic
Where: The Lyric Oxford
Feed the Body & Soul
Where: Ollie Mae's Deli
Motivated by God Ministries will hold "Feed the Body & Soul" Thursdays at Ollie Mae's Deli, two miles west of Oxford on County Road 175. For more information, call 236-5146.
Brown Bag Lecture: Lou Haney
Where: University of Mississippi Museum
The University Museum presents a brown bag lecture by Lou Haney, Assistant Professor of Art at the University of Mississippi, on Thursday, March 4, at noon. The public is invited to attend. The artist will discuss her past and present work, as well as some contemporary artists to consider. The talk will be about the journey "from college to Oxford, with a little New York and L.A. thrown in." The University Museum is located at the intersection of University Avenue and Fifth Street and is open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information visit www.olemiss.edu/museum or call (662) 915–7073. For assistance related to a disability call (662) 915-7084.
Oxford Exchange Club
Where: Inn at Ole Miss
Will meet at The Inn at Ole Miss (McMillan Board Room) this Thursday at noon. The meeting will be a business meeting and members of Kappa Delta Sorority will speak on their Shamrock fundraiser weekend of March 26-28. Members and guest are invited to attend. For more information, e-mail info@exchangeclubofoxford.org or visit www.exchangeclubofoxford.org.
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Pilot Club of Oxford
Where: Newk's Restaurant
Meets Thursday at 6 p.m. at Newk's Restaurant on University Avenue. Guests are welcome to attend the meeting. For more information about the club, call President Charlene Hall at 236-5320.
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Conference for the Book: Grisham to speak
Where: Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts
John Grisham will speak as part of the Oxford Conference for the Book Thursday at 4 p.m. in the Gertrude Ford Performing Arts Center. Grisham is scheduled to talk about "Literary Oxford" and his own life as a writer here in town. He and Barry Hannah were good friends, and Barry did a memorable job moderating an OCB session years ago in Fulton Chapel when Grisham and Stephen King discussed surviving success as writers.(Books, Lectures, University)
Friday, March 5, 2010
‘Long Time Coming’
Where: Bozarts Gallery
Bozarts Gallery at 403 Main Street in Water Valley hosts "Long Time Coming," featuring the work of Cynthia Buob, Adrienne Brown-David and Katherine Strause, March 5-April 3. The exhibit commemorates the Civil Rights Act of March 1964 which outlawed segregation. The show features many images and themes related to and inspired by civil rights struggles in the South and African-American life, past and present. Opening reception is Friday, March 5, from 6-9 p.m. Gallery hours are Friday and Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.
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VFW Bingo
Where: VFW Post 4100
Bingo will be played Friday night at VFW Post 4100, located at 11535 Highway 315, west of Water Valley. The building opens at 5:30 p.m., sales start at 6 and the first of 24 games starts at 7. Players must be at least 18 years old.
Friday Night Lenten Lite
Where: St. Peters Episcopal Church
A soup dinner will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. every Friday in Lent at St. Peters Episcopal Church. Dinners cost $7 and will be available for take out or dine in. The price includes home-made soup, bread, fruit and a lite dessert. All are welcome. Proceeds will benefit St. Peter's Outreach Ministries.
Lenten Fish Fry
Where: St. Johns Catholic Church
The Oxford Knights of Columbus Council 10901 will host its annual Lenten Fish Fries every Friday during Lent at St. John’s Catholic Church, 403 University Ave., from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Catfish dinners will be served and the proceeds will go to the St. John’s building fund.
Water Valley fastpitch softball
At Byhalia. V: 5 p.m., JV 7 p.m.
Kitty Snacks Release Party Issue #3
Where: Powerhouse Community Arts Center
The party will coincide with this year’s Oxford Conference for the Book, which is dedicated to Barry Hannah. In honor of Hannah, several of his books will be raffled off and John Oliver Hodges will be performing a musical rendition of Hannah’s novel, "Ray." Jane Rule Burdine, Ward Long and John Oliver Hodges will have photographs on display. There will also be readings by featured authors, refreshments and a raffle for prizes including tickets to a show at The Lyric Oxford and records from Fat Possum Records. Admission to the party is $5 to drink and hang out, and $10 to also receive a copy of the magazine. There will also be books from several of the featured authors and limited edition prints by Jane Rule Burdine for sale.
Daughters of the American Revolution
The Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 1 p.m. Friday at the home of Connie Lilly, 102 Woodland Hills Drive in the Woodland Hills subdivision. Jo Byrd will be a co-hostess. All members, former members and prospective members are welcome. Jim Pryor will give a talk on historic preservation in Oxford. For more information, call Maralyn Bullion at 234-3299 or Betty Brandon at 236-1741.
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LHS & OHS Blood Drive
Where: Big Star
The 10th-grade students from Lafayette and Oxford high schools are using their friendly school rivalry in an effort to help others in the community. The students, all members of the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce Junior Leadership program, were charged with performing a community-service project. As part of this project, the students are asking members of the community to donate blood on behalf of one of the two schools during a one-day blood drive Friday. The school getting the most donors will be deemed the winner. The blood drive will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at Big Star. A blood mobile will be parked near the grocery store for the donors.
Books ‘n’ Lunch
Where: Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library
The Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library will host a Books ‘n’ Lunch program at noon Friday. E. Ethelbert Miller, an award-winning poet in town as part of the annual Conference for the Book, will present a poetry craft talk. Pre-registration is required for this event. For more information, call the library at 234-5751.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Beauty Review
Where: Oxford Conference Center
The Positive All The Way will host the sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade Beauty Review Saturday at the Oxford Conference Center. Tickets are $10 and will be on sale Wednesday at the Oxford Conference Center from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
‘Interaction’ Local Arts Sampler
Where: Powerhouse Community Arts Center
A sampler of Oxford's visual and performing arts, featuring a performance by Oxford Ballet Company; three improv plays by LaffCo; a poetry reading by Danielle Sellers and Mark Adamec; visual arts exhibits by Oxford artists and interactive visual arts by Chandra Williams; music by The Sleeping Bulls, and from the Oxford Songwriters Association: Jon Michael McLeod, Anne Le Gall and Mark Van Boeing. Saturday, March 6, from 7-9 p.m. at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center. Admission is $10.
Audition: Oxford Shakespeare Festival
Where: Isom Hall
Auditions for the Oxford Shakespeare Festival’s 2010 "A Royal Season" will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. on the Ole Miss campus, Isom Hall 202/302. Sign-up in hallway beginning at 8:30 a.m. Callbacks will be 1:30 - 5 p.m. that afternoon.
The Season will present "The Merry Wives of Windsor" and "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare, and the musical "The King & I" by Rodgers and Hammerstein. Festival performances run from June 11 through July 2.
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Church Women United
Where: Oxford-University United Methodist Church
Meets Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Wesley Hall of Oxford-University United Methodist Church for the World Day of Prayer, with the theme: "Let everything that has breath praise God." Program chairwoman is Mari Kuhnle, and arrangements will be done by Peggy Schove and Jean Shaw.
Road House Band
Where: VFW Post 4100
VFW Post 4100 hosts the Road House Band, Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight, with cold beer and set-ups offered. Everyone is invited for listening or dancing. The Post is located at 11535 Highway 315, west of Water Valley.
Charger Reunion
Where: McDonald's Restaurant
An organizational meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday to planning a 40th reunion of the 1970 Oxford High School Charger football team. The planning meeting will be held at the McDonald's on West Jackson Avenue. This is the first team that played under the name "Chargers." For more information, e-mail Doug Shields Jr. at doug2shields@gmail.com or call him at 236-1926.
NAMI Support Groups
Where: Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi, North Mississippi Regional Center
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family Support Group provides support and encouragement to people who have someone with a mental illness in their family. The group meets in the administration building of the North Mississippi Regional Center from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays. NAMI Connection is a weekly recovery support group for people living with mental illness. People learn from each others' experiences, share coping strategies, and offer encouragement and understanding. It meets Sundays 3:30-5 p.m. at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in the Magnolia Room. For more information on both groups, call NAMI Mississippi at 1-800-357-0388.
Mississippi Child Identification Program
Where: O.D. Smith Masonic Lodge No. 33
The O.D. Smith Masonic Lodge No. 33 will hold its Mississippi Child Identification Program from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at their lodge at 618 McLarty Road. The program allows parents to receive a full identification package, complete with three photographs of the child, a laminated ID card, all 10 digital fingerprints, a video, DNA sample and teeth imprints, which can help with identification, serves as a DNA sample and the saliva from the impression provides a pure, exclusive scent which can be used by tracking dogs in helping to find lost children. All the information is stored on CD that is given to the parents. (more...)
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Know God’s Way Concerning Money & Finances
Where: Kingdom of God Ministries
Pastor Remon C. Brown will lead this series designed to educate and empower people with biblical principles in their financial lives. The series “Know God’s Way Concerning Money & Finances” will be held each Sunday from 10 to 10:30 a.m. for the entire month of March at Kingdom of God Ministries. At a time when many people are facing financial challenges, this series is designed to offer biblical principles to help people prosper, manage their money and control their debt. Kingdom of God Ministries is located at 38G Highway 334. For more information, call (601) 262-3807.
Monday, March 8, 2010
International Women’s Day Panel
Where: J.D. Williams Library
As part of the Sarah Isom Center for Women Spring 2010 Brown Bag Lecture Series, an International Women’s Day Panel in honor of Women’s History Month and CEDAW Day is set for noon Monday in the Faulkner Room in Archives & Special Collections on the third floor of J.D. Williams Library. The panel is moderated by Daphne Ingene with an introduction by Greet Provoost, Office of International Programs.
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Eastside Homemaker Volunteers
Where: Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church
The Eastside MHV Club of the Mississippi Homemakers Volunteers of Lafayette County will hold its monthly meeting on Monday at 7 p.m. at Philadelphia M.B. Church Fellowship Hall on Mt. Zion Road. Guests and new members are welcome. For more information, call Lena Pegues at 236-1348.
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Emmaus and Cursillo Community
Where: Oxford-University United Methodist Church
The Emmaus and Cursillo Community will have its monthly gathering at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at Oxford-University United Methodist Church. Everyone who has attended the Emmaus Walk or Cursillo Weekend is invited to attend for this special program, and to bring covered dishes to celebrate the fellowship.
Story Time
Where: Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library
The Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library will feature “Between the Lions” at Story Time at 10 a.m. Monday. For more information, call the library at 234-5751.
Craft Circle
Where: Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library
The Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library will host its twice-a-month gathering of the Library Craft Circle at 6 p.m. Monday. For more information, call the library at 234-5751.
Lafayette County Democratic Party
Where: Lafayette County Chancery Building
Monthly meeting Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the Lafayette County Chancery Building on North Lamar, just off the Square in Oxford. Everyone is invited to attend and to bring your friends and family. For additional information, visit http://www.lafayettedems.org.
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Bruce Greenwald: “Guru to Wall Street Gurus”
Where: Inn at Ole Miss
Lecture Monday, 7 p.m., at the Inn at Ole Miss Ballroom. Billed by The New York Times as "a guru to Wall Street's gurus,” Bruce Greenwald shares his insights on macroeconomics. The lecture is to analyze various decisions, trends and events that impact the country's markets and economy. (more...)
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
University Museum volunteer orientation
Where: University of Mississippi Museum
The University Museum is kicking off its volunteer program with an orientation at the Museum on Tuesday from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. During this introductory meeting, attendees will learn about the various volunteer opportunities, from educational programming to visitor services. Individuals interested in volunteering should contact Holly Bethune at 915-7205 or bethune@olemiss.edu.
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Open house
Where: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
The Oxford Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints invites the community to an open house celebrating the renovation and expansion of its building. The building is located at 3501 S. Lamar Boulevard.
Ecuadorian Pianist Performance
Where: Nutt Auditorium
Pianist Washington Garcia is set to perform as a special guest artist March 9 at the University of Mississippi. The show is slated for 8 p.m. in Nutt Auditorium, and tickets are $12 for general admission and $8 for UM students with valid IDs. They can be purchased at the UM Box Office in the Ole Miss Student Union, telephone 662-915-7411 or at the auditorium box office on the night of the performance.
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Rotary Club of Oxford
Where: Oxford University Club
The Rotary Club of Oxford meets at noon Tuesday at the Oxford University Club. Renowned Mississippi wildlife photographer Joe Mac Hudspeth Jr. will speak on his works and efforts to promote wildlife conservation. Members may bring guests.
Swamp Stomper: Pre-Race Meeting
Where: Turner Center
Ole Miss Outdoors' Seventh Annual Swamp Stomper Adventure Race is set for April 10 at Sardis Lake.
Ten teams of four will bike 2.25 miles, trail run 6-8 miles, canoe 5 miles and then portage their canoe to the finish line. The bike leg is a new addition this year to the race route.
All teams must have four team members, and at least one team member must be of the opposite gender. Each team will receive specific information and a detailed map of the race course at the pre-race meeting, set for Tuesday at 5 p.m. in Turner Center Room 112. The registration fee is $30 per person ($120 per team); one person must register and pay to reserve a spot in the race.
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Family Crisis Volunteer Training
Where: Family Crisis Services
If you are a mature individual that cares for the well-being of others and has a passion for working with victims of sexual assault and other crimes, Family Crisis Services needs you as a volunteer. Volunteer training will be held March 9 – 11, from 5:15 – 8:30 p.m. each night. Volunteers must attend all sessions. For more information or to sign up, call Jennifer at 234-9929.
Woman’s Forum
Where: Azalea Gardens
The members of the Woman’s Forum will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Azalea Gardens. Hostesses will be Louise Ragland and Nora Dalton.
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‘An Evening with Ace Atkins’
Where: Powerhouse Community Arts Center
The Oxford Newcomers Club will host a special event at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday — "An Evening with Ace Atkins." The noted author will speak to the club at the Powerhouse Arts Community Arts Center, located on University Avenue. Cost is $5 per person and includes a wine & cheese reception. All are welcome. For more information, contact David Dyke at 513-4023.
World Film Night
Where: Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library
The Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library continues World Film Night at 7 p.m. Tuesday with a free screening of “Pandora’s Box.” Vernon Chadwick, the host for the series, will introduce the 1929 silent melodrama from Germany. For more information, call the library at 234-5751.
Oxford Lions Club
Where: Fat Cat's Catfish & Steaks
Will meet at noon Tuesday at Fat Cat's Catfish & Steaks on Old College Hill Road. For more information or to apply for membership, call Ron Kitchens at 915-5038, e-mail oxfordlionsclub@hughes.net, or see http://lionwap.org/oxfordms.
Bruce Greenwald on Value Investing
Where: Farley Hall
Lecture Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Farley 202 (Auditorium). Billed by The New York Times as "a guru to Wall Street's gurus," Bruce Greenwald shares his insights on the fundamentals of value investing. He is considered an authority on value investing with additional expertise in productivity and the economics of information. (more...)
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Children’s concert
Where: Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts
Wednesday, March 10, 11:30 a.m. at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of the University of Mississippi. The program will feature Giuseppe Verdi's "Overture to Les Vespres Sciliennes," Samuel Barber's "Adagio for Strings" and Don Freund's "Three Preludes." Admission is free to area school children. Part of a series of orchestra concerts especially for students in elementary grades. The programs, under the direction of Ronald Vernon, featuring faculty and advanced student performers, are drawn from the Music Department's regular-season programming, but with special introductions and commentary designed to help young people understand and appreciate the music.
Lenten Luncheon Series
Where: Oxford-University United Methodist Church
The Lenten Luncheon Series continues this week at the Oxford-University United Methodist Church. The theme for this year’s series is, “Who has influenced your spiritual life?” The speaker this week will be Sam Haskell, author and former executive vice president and worldwide head of television for the William Morris Agency. Lunch begins at noon on Wednesdays in the church’s activities center. A light lunch and a nursery will be provided. Located at 424 S. 10th St.
L-O-U Symphony concert
Where: Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts
Faculty soloists Bradley Robinson, baritone, and Jennifer Robinson, soprano, will join the L-O-U Symphony in a selection of opera arias and duets from at 8 p.m. March 10 in the Gertrude Ford Performing Arts Center. (more...)
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Oxford Kiwanis club
Where: Bofields Restaurant
The members of the Oxford Kiwanis Club will meet at noon Wednesday at Bofields Restaurant on West Jackson Avenue. Scout Master Rusty Raspberry will give an update on the activities of the Boys Scouts,which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. For more information, call John Arrechea at 234-9299.
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Business Plan Seminar
Where: University of Mississippi Small Business Development Center
The University of Mississippi Small Business Development Center will conduct a free seminar on how to write a business plan from 1 to 3 p.m. March 10 at the UM Small Business Development Center, located in the Physical Plant Training Room. Those interested in attending are required to pre-register to ensure adequate supplies are available for all participants. This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan. The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan. Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement. James Carden will be the guest speaker. For more information or to pre-register, call Jo Ann Harris at 915-1291 or e-mail umsbdc@olemiss.edu or visit the Web site at www.mssbdc.org.
Lafayette County Republican Women
Where: Downtown Grill
The Lafayette County Republican Women will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Downtown Grill. The speaker will be Henry Ross, candidate for U.S. Congress in Mississippi’s first district.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Thacker Mountain Radio with Jimmy McDonough
Where: Off Square Books
Jimmy McDonough will be on Thacker Mountain Radio reading his new book Tammy Wynette, broadcasted live from Off Square Books at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 11. In Tammy Wynette, bestselling biographer McDonough tells the story of the small-town girl who grew up to be the woman behind the microphone, whose meteoric rise led to a decades-long career full of tragedy and triumph. Through a high-profile marriage and divorce, her dreadful battle with addiction and illness, and the struggle to compete in a rapidly evolving Nashville, Tammy turned a brave smile toward the world and churned out masterful hit songs though her life resembled the most heartbreaking among them.
A Conversation with Kym Clark
Where: Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics
Kym Clark, WMC-TV Channel 5 (Memphis) news anchor and reporter, discusses her career and the challenges women and minority journalists face today, in a special program at 1 p.m. Thursday. The program will be held in the first-floor auditorium of the Overby Center and is sponsored by the University of Mississippi Association of Black Journalists.
Woodson-Ridge Homemakers Club
Where: Lafayette County Extension Service auditorium
Woodson-Ridge Homemakers Club will hold its workday/meeting day on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Extension Service auditorium on 101 Veterans Drive. Members will be sewing silent layettes for the Children’s Hospital in Jackson, so those participating are reminded to bring their sewing machines and a brown bag lunch. Anyone interested in helping is invited. For more information, call 234-0214.
NARFE
Where: Fat Cat's Catfish & Steaks
Chapter 1659, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, or NARFE, will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Fat Cats Restaurant, 1007 Old College Hill Road. A variety of lunches will be available. Guest speaker will be Millie Goforth, a health futures volunteer, who will talk about “Self-Care for Health.” All members, all active and retired federal employees, family and friends are invited. For more information concerning NARFE or this meeting, call Chapter Secretary Bill James at 234-3197 or go to the chapter Web site at www.narfe.org/chapter1659.
Thacker Mountain Radio welcomes home Caroline Herring
Where: Off Square Books
OXFORD TOWN – Thacker Mountain Radio returns to Off Square Books this week and welcomes back one of the show’s co-founders, singer-songwriter Caroline Herring. Catch Herring’s homecoming performance at the broadcast of Thacker Mountain Radio at Off Square Books on Thursday, March 11, at 6. Rounding out an incredible lineup this week are visiting authors Jimmy McDonough and Roy Morris Jr. as well as Taylor resident and Oxford Songwriter’s Association coordinator Jimmy Phillips, Thacker house band The Yalobushwhackers and host Jim Dees.
Oxford Exchange Club
Where: Ole Miss Catering
Meets for lunch at noon Thursday at Ole Miss Catering off-campus venue at 123 Heritage Drive. Guest speaker this week will be The Oxford EAGLE’s senior staff writer, Lucy Schultze. Members and guests are invited. For more information, e-mail info@exchangecluboxford.org or visit www.exchangeclubofoxford.org.
Family Story Time
Where: Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library
The Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library will host Family Story Time at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Funny, wacky stories will be featured. For more information, call the library at 234-5751.
American Legion
Where: Veteran's Building
American Legion Post 55 will meet Thursday at the Veteran's Building on the corner of South Lamar and Veteran's Drive. Supper and fellowship begin at 6 p.m., followed by the business meeting at 7. All veterans are invited to attend.
Andrew Bryant with Cory Taylor Cox
Where: Two Stick Sushi Bar
A live performance of the dirty country sounds of Andrew Bryant with Cory Taylor Cox & The Time Machine and special guests The Gunslingers from Memphis is set for 10 p.m., Thursday, March 11, at Two Stick Sushi Bar on the Oxford Square.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Friday Night Lenten Lite
Where: St. Peters Episcopal Church
A soup dinner will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. every Friday in Lent at St. Peters Episcopal Church. Dinners cost $7 and will be available for take out or dine in. The price includes home-made soup, bread, fruit and a lite dessert. All are welcome. Proceeds will benefit St. Peter's Outreach Ministries.
Lenten Fish Fry
Where: St. Johns Catholic Church
The Oxford Knights of Columbus Council 10901 will host its annual Lenten Fish Fries every Friday during Lent at St. John’s Catholic Church, 403 University Ave., from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Catfish dinners will be served and the proceeds will go to the St. John’s building fund.
Kountry Krafters Homemakers Club
Where: Azalea Gardens
The Kountry Krafters Homemakers Club will meet at noon Friday at Azalea Gardens for lunch and socializing. All members and their friends are invited. The club will also meet at 11 a.m. Monday at the Lafayette County Extension Service for a one-hour workshop. The group’s regular meeting will follow at noon. For more information, call Gerda at 234-9983.
OUS Open House
Oxford University School will host its “OUS Ed-Stravaganza” open house on Friday. The event will provide parents and children an opportunity to meet the faculty and staff in a relaxed environment. Times set are 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3 to 6:30 p.m. Kids will enjoy a bounce house, see a Robotics and Smart Board exhibitions from the school’s fifth and sixth graders, have fun with art, explore musical opportunities at OUS by participating in hands-on music activities, listen to the OUS Young Authors read their published works, and be able to actively participate in what OUS has to offer in technology for Junior K through sixth grade in the OUS computer lab. Visitors will also learn more about the wide array of classes offered to OUS students in the OUS Kaleidoscope After School Enrichment program. They will be able to participate in "Science Wonders For Curious Minds" and Kindermusic activities, just two classes offered in this after-school enrichment program. To learn more about this event, visit ouschool.com or call 234-2200.
‘Winter Lights’
Where: St. Peters Episcopal Church
The North Mississippi Storytelling Guild has rescheduled "Winter Lights" for presentation Friday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church Parish Hall. The telling will commence at 6:30 p.m. Following the telling, the monthly story circle will convene. Come early and share homemade soup. The Telling is free, fellowship is free, soup is a fundraiser and the tab is $7. Soups on at 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
‘Men Who Cook’ Contest
Where: Second Missionary Baptist Church
Second Baptist Church is looking for male chefs for its third annual “Men Who Cook” contest. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 13 in the Tankersley Fellowship Hall, located at 611 Jackson Ave. Pastors and any men in the community are asked to show off their culinary skills by serving their favorite dish to the public. Each contestant invites his friends to come out and taste the dishes which will be judged by certified chefs for a grand prize. Admission for tasting is a minimum $5 donation for adults and $3 for children. Tickets will be available through the contestants or by calling 234-3335 after 5 p.m. Those interested in signing up can contact Lola Pearson at lolapearson@yahoo.com. Entries need to include a name, address, phone number and the name of the dish the contestant expects to prepare.
NAMI Support Groups
Where: Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi, North Mississippi Regional Center
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family Support Group provides support and encouragement to people who have someone with a mental illness in their family. The group meets in the administration building of the North Mississippi Regional Center from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays. NAMI Connection is a weekly recovery support group for people living with mental illness. People learn from each others' experiences, share coping strategies, and offer encouragement and understanding. It meets Sundays 3:30-5 p.m. at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in the Magnolia Room. For more information on both groups, call NAMI Mississippi at 1-800-357-0388.
Homebuyer Education Workshop
Where: Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi
The Amos Network of Lafayette County will hold its next Homebuyer Education Workshop at 9 a.m. March 13 in the Magnolia Auditorium of Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi. The workshop is HUD certified and free to all participants. For more information, contact Janice F. Carr at 662-380-0662 or e-mail at jfclegal@bellsouth.net.
Piecemakers Quilt Group
Where: Powerhouse Community Arts Center
The members of the Piecemakers Quilt Group will meet Saturday at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center on University Avenue. The Sew Fair and Friendly Quilters from New Albany will demonstrate how to use scraps too good to throw away. Members are urged to bring their camera and notepaper for taking notes. Jane Thomas, club president, reminds all that the name tag contest is coming to an end soon so those interested in participating need to submit their entry to the guild by the April meeting.
Volunteer Training
Where: University of Mississippi
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South will host a new volunteer training session from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the University of Mississippi. The session cost $10. The first hour will provide an overview of how volunteers can help the foundation, followed by wish-granter training. For more information, call (901) 692-9511 or e-mail ataylor@midsouth.wish.org.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Spring Break
Local schools and the University of Mississippi will not hold classes this week.
Know God’s Way Concerning Money & Finances
Where: Kingdom of God Ministries
Pastor Remon C. Brown will lead this series designed to educate and empower people with biblical principles in their financial lives. The series “Know God’s Way Concerning Money & Finances” will be held each Sunday from 10 to 10:30 a.m. for the entire month of March at Kingdom of God Ministries. At a time when many people are facing financial challenges, this series is designed to offer biblical principles to help people prosper, manage their money and control their debt. Kingdom of God Ministries is located at 38G Highway 334. For more information, call (601) 262-3807.
Sacred Harp singing
Where: University of Mississippi
Singers from several states will make a joyful noise on Sunday at Oxford’s 30th annual all-day Sacred Harp singing in the choral room of the music building on the Ole Miss campus, located next to the baseball field. The singing runs from 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Parking is available at the east end of the building (by the band hall) and near the Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Signs will lead to the spacious and resonant choral room. The Scared Harp, a shape-note tunebook first published in 1844, contains songs sung by the first settlers in Oxford and north Mississippi. A Sacred Harp singing is neither a concert nor a performance, but a community musical event with deep roots in American tradition. At every singing, the stately ways of an earlier era are maintained. The singers sit facing inward in a “hollow square” from which individuals are called, one by one, to stand in the center of the square and lead their favorite selections from the songbook. There is no instrumental accompaniment. The Scared Harp represents the oldest continuous musical tradition in the United States, with many songs dating from the 18th century. During the singing, a traditional observance will be held in memory of singers and other community members who have passed away since last year’s singing. Another tradition is the famous “dinner on the grounds,” a potluck feast held at noon in an adjoining room in the music building. All are invited and Oxford residents planning to attend are asked to bring a dish to help feed out-of-town and out-of-state singers. The singing is a cultural event sponsored by the city of Oxford, the department of music and the Center for the Study of Southern Culture. For more information, call either Warren and Anne Steel at 236-5356 or John and Brenda Merritt at 234-1344.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Spring Break Youth Revival
Where: Clear Creek Missionary Baptist Church
Pastor Eddie Goliday Sr. and the Clear Creek Missionary Baptist Church family will host Spring Break Youth Revival/Vacation Bible School, March 15 - 19, beginning at 6 p.m. nightly. All families are invited to attend. If you need a ride, contact Carolyn Brassell at 662-701-9085.
Kountry Krafters Homemakers Club
Where: Lafayette County Extension Service
The Kountry Krafters Homemakers Club will meet at at 11 a.m. Monday at the Lafayette County Extension Service for a one-hour workshop. The group’s regular meeting will follow at noon. For more information, call Gerda at 234-9983.
Children’s Morning Movie
The Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library will host a free screening of “James Marshall’s Favorite Fairy Tales” at 10 a.m. Monday as its Children’s Morning Movie. For more information, call the library at 234-5751.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Retired Education Personnel
Where: The Depot
The members of the Lafayette County/Ole Miss Retired Education Personnel will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at The Depot. The family of Flora McElreath Tucker will provide the meal and dessert in honor of her years as a teacher and a member of the retired teachers’ association. Don Hutson, chief administrator of Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi, will talk about the hospital’s efforts to improve the health facilities in Lafayette County. Treasurer Lee Mitchell will report on the members’ due status.
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Rotary Club of Oxford
Where: Oxford University Club
The Rotary Club of Oxford will meet at noon Tuesday at noon at the Oxford University Club. Kay Cobb, former Mississippi Supreme Court Justice, will discuss the historical context and current events that has precipitated creation of of Tea Party organizations in the United States. Members may bring guests.
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Lenten Luncheon Series
Where: Oxford-University United Methodist Church
The Lenten Luncheon Series continues this week at the Oxford-University United Methodist Church. The theme for this year’s series is, “Who has influenced your spiritual life?” The speaker this week will be Sue Hale, assistant professor and director of clinical education at Vanderbilt University. Lunch begins at noon on Wednesdays in the church’s activities center. A light lunch and a nursery will be provided. Located at 424 S. 10th St.
Business Start-up seminar
Where: University of Mississippi
First Steps, a free business start-up seminar, will be held from 1 - 3 p.m. March 17 at the University of Mississippi’s Small Business Development Center at the Physical Plant Training room. This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business. Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business. James Carden will be the guest speaker. MSBDC is a program supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration and extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Attendees are required to pre-register for the seminar to ensure adequate supplies are available for all participants. For more information or to register, contact Jo Ann Harris 1-800-725-7232 or 662-915-1291; or e-mail umsbdc@olemiss.edu to pre-register or visit the Web site, www.mssbdc.org.
Oxford Kiwanis Club
Where: Bofields Restaurant
Meets at noon Wednesday at Bofield’s Restaurant on West Jackson Avenue. Kay Cobb, former presiding justice on the Mississippi Supreme Court, will give an update on the Tea Party. For more information, call John Arrechea at 234-9299.
Lafayette County TRIAD
Where: Oxford Activity Center
The Lafayette County TRIAD will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Oxford Activity Center, located at 400 Price St. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call the RSVP office at 232-2377.
Oxford-Ole Miss Rotary Club
Where: Ole Miss Catering
Meets for breakfast from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Ole Miss Catering banquet suite located at 123 Heritage Drive. Featured speaker this week is retired Mississippi Supreme Court Justice, Kay Cobb. Justice Cobb will give a non-partisan presentation of the Tea Party movement both nationally and in Mississippi. Guests are invited to attend. To RSVP for this event, e-mail olemissrotary@gmail.com or call Scott Thompson at 816-9898. For more information visit www.oxford-olemissrotary.com.
Spring Splurge
Holli’s Sweet Tooth will host Spring Splurge from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Fun activities include face painting, balloon animals, crafts and more. For more information, call 236-7505.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Council on Aging
Where: Azalea Gardens
The Council on Aging, an informal group that meets monthly to provide a network of communication exchange for those who work with and on behalf of our older citizens, will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday at Azalea Gardens Senior Care Community for coffee and an information exchange. All service agency providers and interested volunteers throughout the area are encouraged to attend these monthly networking meetings. For more information, contact Jo Ann O'Quin, UM Department of Social Work, at joquin@olemiss.edu or the United Way at 236-4265.
University Greys
Where: Fat Cat's Catfish & Steaks
The University Greys, Camp No. 1803, Sons of Confederate Veterans, will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at Fat Cat’s Catfish and Steak Restaurant, 1007 College Hill Road. The program will be on Maj. Gen. Earl Von Dorn’s raid at Holly Springs on Dec. 20, 1862, and its effect on Gen. Grant’s Vicksburg campaign. The program will be given by Thomas Parson, a National Park Service ranger at Shiloh National Military Park. All persons interested are invited. For more information, call Camp Cmdr. William Hooper at 816-0281.
Water Valley Health Fair
The Water Valley First Baptist Church will host a health fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday in the fellowship hall. Free blood pressure and blood glucose screenings will be provided as well as geriatric depression screenings. H1N1 flu shots will also be available at no charge. For more information, call Laura DeAnna Woods, LSW, at 662-227-7111.
Oxford Exchange Club
Meets at noon at Ole Miss Catering, located at 123 Heritage Drive. Featured speakers are Hollis Green and Mary-Kathryn Millner, co-directors of Oxford Conference Center. Members and guest are invited. For more information, e-mail info@exchangeclubofoxford or visit www.exchangeclubofoxford.org.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Friday Night Lenten Lite
Where: St. Peters Episcopal Church
A soup dinner will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. every Friday in Lent at St. Peters Episcopal Church. Dinners cost $7 and will be available for take out or dine in. The price includes home-made soup, bread, fruit and a lite dessert. All are welcome. Proceeds will benefit St. Peter's Outreach Ministries.
Lenten Fish Fry
Where: St. Johns Catholic Church
The Oxford Knights of Columbus Council 10901 will host its annual Lenten Fish Fries every Friday during Lent at St. John’s Catholic Church, 403 University Ave., from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Catfish dinners will be served and the proceeds will go to the St. John’s building fund.
Astronomy Night
Kennon Observatory at Ole Miss will host a free public viewing of the sky Friday from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Participants will observe the Moon, Mars and other objects of interest. Viewers may get a glimpse of Saturn after 9. Observations are possible only if the weather cooperates. In case the weather is cloudy or rainy, there can be no observation. In that case, some physics demonstrations will be available for viewing for those interested. Families and children are welcome.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
NAMI Support Groups
Where: Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi, North Mississippi Regional Center
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family Support Group provides support and encouragement to people who have someone with a mental illness in their family. The group meets in the administration building of the North Mississippi Regional Center from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays. NAMI Connection is a weekly recovery support group for people living with mental illness. People learn from each others' experiences, share coping strategies, and offer encouragement and understanding. It meets Sundays 3:30-5 p.m. at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in the Magnolia Room. For more information on both groups, call NAMI Mississippi at 1-800-357-0388.
Spring Break Dance Party
Where: Johnson Commons ballroom
The Ole Miss Ballroom Dance Club will host a Spring Break Dance Party from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday in the Johnson Commons Ballroom, located on the Ole Miss campus. Attendees can take a Night-Club 2-Step dance lesson, taught by Naomi Alexander of The Dance Studio. Casual open dancing will also take place. Everyone is welcome Admission is $8 formembers or $12 for non-members. Student admission is $5 for members and $9 for non-members. Yearly membership dues are $25 and student yearly membership dues are $15. Those interested cna join at the door. For more information, Fred or Kathy at 234-8530 or visit the Web site at www.ombdc.com.
River City Jack Russell Terrier Trial
Where: John W. Kyle State Park
On Saturday and Sunday, the eighth annual River City Jack Russell Terrier Trial will take place at John W. Kyle State Park in Sardis. RCJRT is an affiliate club for the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America who in turn is an affiliate for the Jack Russell Terrier Club of Great Britain. The JRTCA is a working breed club. The highest honors are given to dogs that maintain the working ability for which the Jack Russell was originally bred. Concessions will be available both days. For more information including a trial flyer & entry forms please go to www.rivercityjrtclub.com/.
Youth Art Show at Enid
An original art show, "Outdoor Imagination," featuring the work of young artists from Imagination Station of Water Valley, opens at the North Mississippi Fish Hatchery Visitor Education at Enid Lake on Saturday. A reception at 1:30 p.m. kicks off this first day of spring event that showcases works that explores the connection between art and nature. About 125 pieces created by the youngsters including drawings, paintings, sculpture, collage and paintings are included in the show. The youngsters range in age from 6 to 16. The North Mississippi Fish Hatchery and Visitor Education Center is part of the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks and is located off I-55 at Enid Exit 233 east. For more information about this and other programs call 662-563-8068 or visit the Web site at http://home.mdwfp.com/NMFH.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Know God’s Way Concerning Money & Finances
Where: Kingdom of God Ministries
Pastor Remon C. Brown will lead this series designed to educate and empower people with biblical principles in their financial lives. The series “Know God’s Way Concerning Money & Finances” will be held each Sunday from 10 to 10:30 a.m. for the entire month of March at Kingdom of God Ministries. At a time when many people are facing financial challenges, this series is designed to offer biblical principles to help people prosper, manage their money and control their debt. Kingdom of God Ministries is located at 38G Highway 334. For more information, call (601) 262-3807.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Mockingbird Early Music Ensemble
Where: Paris-Yates Chapel
The Mockingbird Early Music Ensemble presents “A Celebration of Spring in Music and Poetry” at 8 p.m. March 22 at Paris-Yates Chapel at the University of Mississippi. Celebrate the arrival of Spring, the birth of Johann Sebastian Bach, and the Bahá’í New Year with music and poems about Spring and love. Admission is free.
Exhibit reception: Amy Wilson
Where: University of Mississippi Museum
Drawings, paintings and handmade books by acclaimed artist Amy Wilson will be on display at the University of Mississippi Museum this spring. An opening reception, sponsored by Lenora’s Restaurant, is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the museum, at Fifth Street and University Avenue.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
‘Oxford’s Got Talent’
Where: Powerhouse Community Arts Center
The Oxford Park Commission and the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council announce the inaugural “Oxford’s Got Talent” competition. This friendly community competition will take place March 23 at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center. To register to perform and for more information, visit www.oxfordarts.com or www.oxfordparkcommission.com.
Spring Speaker Series: Robert Rohrschneider
Where: Croft Institute for International Studies
The second lecture of the Croft Spring Speaker Series will take place on Tuesday, March 23rd at 7 p.m. in the Joseph C. Bancroft Conference Room (Croft 107). Robert Rohrschneider, Sir Robert Worcester Distinguished Professor of International Public Opinion and Survey Research at the University of Kansas, will present his lecture: "Do Political Parties Represent Citizens in Europe?" All lectures are free and open to the public.
Woodwind quintets performance
Where: Nutt Auditorium
The University of Mississippi Faculty Woodwind Quintet is teaming up with the University of Memphis Woodwind Quintet for a Tuesday performance in Nutt Auditorium. The 8 p.m. program is free and open to the public. (more...)
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Oxford Lions Club
Meets at noon Tuesday at Fat Cat's Catfish & Steaks on Old College Hill Road. For more information or to apply for membership, call Ron Kitchens at 915-5038, e-mail oxfordlionsclub@hughes.net, or see http://lionwap.org/oxfordms.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Lenten Luncheon Series
Where: Oxford-University United Methodist Church
The Lenten Luncheon Series continues this week at the Oxford-University United Methodist Church. The theme for this year’s series is, “Who has influenced your spiritual life?” The speaker this week will be Rose Flenorl, president of the University of Mississippi Alumni Association and an executive with FedEx. Lunch begins at noon on Wednesdays in the church’s activities center. A light lunch and a nursery will be provided. Located at 424 S. 10th St.
Oxford Kiwanis Club
Meets at noon Wednesday at Bofield's Restraurant on West Jackson Avenue. Arledia Bennett, director of Lafayette County RSVP, will provide an update on the RSVP program. For more information, call John Arrechea at 234-9299.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
‘Miss-I-Sippin’ Beer and Food Tasting
Where: Powerhouse Community Arts Center
Thursday, March 25, 7-9 p.m., at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center. Fundraiser for the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council features 16 beers paired with fine foods by Chef Craven. Sponsors include Papa John’s Pizza and Clark Beverage Group. Tickets are $30; YAC members and students, $20.
Lafayette County Saddle Club
Where: The Beacon
The Lafayette County Saddle Club will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Beacon Restaurant on North Lamar Boulevard. New show schedules will be available, membership dues will be collected and other business matters will be discussed. For more information, contact either Sylvia Baker at 236-6758 or Margaret Webb at 234-2434.
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Spring Garden Lecture Series
The Spring Garden Lecture Series, sponsored by the University Museum in association with the Master Gardeners of Lafayette County, will begin March 25. The series, titled “Over the Rainbow,” will run for five consecutive Thursdays. Lectures will begin at noon each Thursday at the University Museum on University Avenue and Fifth Street. Topics include developing and managing a lawn, rose culture, vegetable gardening, landscaping with flowering trees and shrubs, and adding color to the landscape. Kerry Page, sports turf manager of FNC Parks, will be the March 25 speaker and will discuss inexpensive ways to improve your lawn and keep it green throughout the summer. The series is free and open to the public. Bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy these informative lectures with other Oxford gardeners.
Free Kidney Screening
Where: Oxford Diagnostics Center
The Mississippi Kidney Foundation offers a free kidney screening for those with risk factors for kidney disease Thursday at the Oxford Diagnostics Center. Risk factors include, high blood pressure, diabetes or family history of high blood pressure, diabetes or kidney disease. Tests include a full renal function panel, total cholesterol and complete blood count. Please call 601-981-3611 to schedule an appointment. Registrations are required. Click to download flyer.
‘The Adding Machine’
Where: Fulton Chapel
The play premieres at 8 p.m. Thursday in Fulton Chapel, with encore performances set for 8 p.m. March 26-27, and 2 p.m. matinee performances March 27-28. Tickets are $10.50 for adults, $8.50 for children and seniors, and $7 for UM students with a valid ID. They are available in the UM Box Office in the Student Union or by calling 915-7411.
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Mississippi Homemakers Volunteers
The Mississippi Homemakers Volunteers of Lafayette County will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Council Office at 101 Veterans Drive. The Eastside MHV Club is the host. Guests and new members are welcome. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call the office at 234-4451
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group
The local Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group will meet Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Magnolia Room of Baptist Memorial Hospital–North Mississippi in Oxford. Family and friends of those affected by MS are invited to attend. For more information, call Robert Allen at 234-3515.
Tupelo Indie Film Series
Where: Tupelo
The Tupelo Indie Film Series presents a screening of "M for Mississippi: A Road Trip through the Birthplace of the Blues," Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Link Centre Black Box Theatre. Admission is $5, with popcorn and a drink included. Filmmakers Roger Stolle and Kari Jones will be attending. For more information, call 662-690-4011 or 800-533-0611.
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Empty Cradles monthly meeting
Where: St. Peters Episcopal Church
Empty Cradles, a support group for parents who have lost a child by miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death, will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday at 6 p.m. at St.Peter's Episcopal Church. For more information, please contact Barbara Lowe at 662-801-2166.
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Oxford Exchange Club
Meets at noon at the Ole Miss Catering located at 123 Heritage Drive. The club will recognize the Oxford Police Department Officier of the Month and Youth of the Month. Members and guest are invited to attend. For more information, e-mail info@exchangeclubofoxford or visit www.exchangeclubofoxford.org.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Friday Night Lenten Lite
Where: St. Peters Episcopal Church
A soup dinner will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. every Friday in Lent at St. Peters Episcopal Church. Dinners cost $7 and will be available for take out or dine in. The price includes home-made soup, bread, fruit and a lite dessert. All are welcome. Proceeds will benefit St. Peter's Outreach Ministries.
Lenten Fish Fry
Where: St. Johns Catholic Church
The Oxford Knights of Columbus Council 10901 will host its annual Lenten Fish Fries every Friday during Lent at St. John’s Catholic Church, 403 University Ave., from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Catfish dinners will be served and the proceeds will go to the St. John’s building fund.
Early Wright Lecture: Tony Bolden
Where: J.D. Williams Library
On Friday, March 26, at 1 p.m., poet and scholar Tony Bolden will give the annual Early Wright Lecture at the Department of Archives and Special Collections Center on the third floor of the J.D. Williams Library on the University of Mississippi campus. Bolden, an associate professor of African and African American Studies at the University of Kansas, was a panelist in several of the early Blues Today Symposia sponsored by Living Blues.
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Figurative Sculpture: Mississippi Roots
Where: Greenwood
The new exhibition "Figurative Sculpture: Mississippi Roots" includes work by well-known sculptors including Bill Beckwith of Taylor, who has done bronzes of B.B. King and William Faulkner; Bill Brady, deceased, of Columbia who did work of William Faulkner; Leon Koury of Greenville; Ben Watts of Columbia; Eric Johnsen from the Gulf Coast; and Floyd Shaman of Cleveland. The museum is located at 1608 Highway 82 West in Greenwood. The exhibit runs through April 18.
Carrie Jerrell: A Poetry Reading
Where: Powerhouse Community Arts Center
Carrie Jerrell will read from her debut collection at 6 p.m. Friday at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center. Refreshments and a book signing will follow.
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Saturday, March 27, 2010
Children’s Audition: ‘The King & I’
Where: Nutt Auditorium
Julia and Robert Aubrey will audition children from ages 8 – 13 for chorus roles in the Oxford Shakespeare Festival’s production of The King and I. Auditions will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon in Nutt Auditorium on Saturday, March 27. Children are asked to prepare a short song and be dressed comfortably to participate in music and theatre games. If needed, callbacks will start at 1 that afternoon. There are two leading roles for boys ages 10 – 14, as Louis and the Prince. These characters sing and have spoken dialogue in the musical. Rehearsals will begin June 7 with final performances on June 24, June 26 and June 27 in the Ford Center. If you have any questions, please contact Julia Aubrey at jaubrey@olemiss.edu or (662) 915-1280.
Gospel Singing Benefit
Where: Denmark Baptist Church
A benefit to help pay medical bills for Dianne and Jerry Merritt is set for Saturday at Denmark Baptist Church. Food will be served at 5:30 p.m. and a gospel singing begins a 7 p.m. Featured groups include the Master's Quartet, the Canaanlanders and Fishers of Men. For more information, contact Jerry Carwile at 236-5056.
NAMI Support Groups
Where: Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family Support Group provides support and encouragement to people who have someone with a mental illness in their family. The group meets in the administration building of the North Mississippi Regional Center from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays. NAMI Connection is a weekly recovery support group for people living with mental illness. People learn from each others' experiences, share coping strategies, and offer encouragement and understanding. It meets Sundays 3:30-5 p.m. at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in the Magnolia Room. For more information on both groups, call NAMI Mississippi at 1-800-357-0388.
CPR/AED/First Aid Class
Where: Red Cross Office
The American Red Cross will offer an Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED/First Aid community class from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 27. The class is $50. All classes are held at the Red Cross Office, located at 106 Skyline Drive. Interested participants should contact the Red Cross office at 662-236-1282 to register. Pre-registration is required for the class.
Spring Art Show
Where: Lafayette County Courthouse
The Oxford Artist's Guild will have its Spring Show on March 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Lafayette County Courthouse Lawn. Thirty-five artists will display their work for sale, which will include painting, pottery, photography, printmaking, metalworks, fabric art, turned wood, sculptor and blown glass. With music by Donavan Mccain and Brantley Catlette. For more information, call Lois Arrechea at 234-9299.
Walk MS
Where: Pat Lamar Park
The Alabama-Mississippi Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is sponsoring at three-mile walk March 27 at Oxford's Pat Lamar Park. Participants can begin checking in at 9 a.m. and the walk starts at 10. To register or volunteer for the event, visit walkmsmississippi.org or contact Angie Jackson at (601) 856-5831 or angie.jackson@nmss.org.
Billy-Ray’s Fun Day
Billy-Ray’s Fun Day will be held March 27 at Bofields Restaurant. Proceeds will benefit Relay for Life. Children’s activities will be held from 9 a.m. to noon and an auction will take place from noon to 2 p.m. T-shirts will be sold and barbecue plates will be available for $5. The festivities will include sand art, face painting, carriage rides as well as an appearance by the Easter Bunny and more. A magic show featuring the magic and comedy of Steve Thomas will also be held. For more information, call Paquita Childress at (662) 816-9621.
Benefit Fish Fry
Anchor Baptist Church, located on Highway 7 between Oxford and Water Valley, will host its annual Joyful Generation Fish Fry from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Plates, available for eat-in or carry-out, will be $7. Homemade cakes and pies will be available as well as a silent auction. Door prizes will also be given. Proceeds will benefit the church’s elderly group, the Joyful Generation.
Easter Bunny Photos Fundraiser
Holli's Sweet Tooth, located on South Lamar Boulevard just off the Square, will host an Easter Bunny photo session from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. For $10, participants can get a 5-by-7 professionally taken photograph with the Easter Bunny. Proceeds from the event will benefit 9 Lives Cat Rescue.
Vegetable Gardening Workshop
The Oxford Community Garden Association will host its next vegetable gardening workshop at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Stone Center. Local organic gardener, Jennie Lee, will present information and offer tips on dealing with insects in the garden. She will show images of most common plant agitators and offer tips for dealing with them. The workshop is free and open to all. The Stone Center is at 423 Washington Ave., across the street from the public pool.
India Night
Where: Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts
The India Association of Oxford and Ole Miss will present “India Night 2010 – Umang (the Joy)” Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $7 at the University of Mississippi Union or Ford Center Box Office or at the door.
India Night showcases classical and popular Indian dance and music through a variety of performances and a fashion show. A community dinner following the performance includes a variety of spicy Indian dishes.
New Albany Home, Garden Show
Where: Union County Fairgrounds
The New Albany Home and Garden Show will be Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Union County Fairgrounds. The event will feature horticulture speakers, demonstrations and garden vendors. For more information, call (662) 316-0088 or visit www.newalbanygardening.com.
Taylor Farmers’ Market
The Taylor Farmers' Market will hold a preview party in conjunction with Tin Pan Alley Art and Antiques' Spring Garden Show in the Plein Air Neighborhood in Taylor from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Though the market doesn’t start weekly until June, vendors will be set up in front of Tin Pan Alley with a sneak peek of spring produce, garden items, baked goods, landscaping, flower and vegetable plants, seafood, live music and more. For more information or to apply to become a vendor at the market this summer, call (662) 832-8727.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Know God’s Way Concerning Money & Finances
Where: Kingdom of God Ministries
Pastor Remon C. Brown will lead this series designed to educate and empower people with biblical principles in their financial lives. The series “Know God’s Way Concerning Money & Finances” will be held each Sunday from 10 to 10:30 a.m. for the entire month of March at Kingdom of God Ministries. At a time when many people are facing financial challenges, this series is designed to offer biblical principles to help people prosper, manage their money and control their debt. Kingdom of God Ministries is located at 38G Highway 334. For more information, call (601) 262-3807.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Spring Speaker Series: Andrew Orta
Where: Croft Institute for International Studies
The third lecture of the Croft Spring Speaker Series features Andrew Orta, associate professor of anthropology and director of the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. The talk, set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, is on the topic: "Forged Communities and Vulgar Citizens: Rescaling Indigenous Locality in Semi-Neoli." (more...)
NASA Night in Your Neighborhood
Where: Powerhouse Community Arts Center
Representatives from NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center will visit the Powerhouse Community Arts Center Monday from 5-7 p.m. with free activities and displays. The group will do a presentation on living and working in space, as well as educational activities and an astronaut ice-cream-tasting station.
Tim Meadows at the Ford Center
Where: Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts
The University of Mississippi Student Programming Board and Department of Campus Programming present former Saturday Night Live cast member Tim Meadows at the Ford Center. Meadows starred in The Ladies Man and is a regular on The Colbert Report. Tickets are available at the UM Box Office in the Student Union, $10 for UM students and $15 for the public.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Private applicator training class
The Lafayette County Extension Service will conduct private applicator training for certification or re-certification at 10 a.m. March 30. Training will be held in the Lafayette County Extension Auditorium at 101 Veterans Drive. There is a $10 charge for each person who wishes to be certified. This must be paid the day of the class. Bring a check or money order only, made out to MSU-CMREC. For more information, call Jon Ruscoe at 234-4451.
Oxford Band Boosters
Will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Oxford High School Band Hall. The executive board will meet before hand at 6, and a chaperone meeting will be held immediately following the regular booster meeting for those traveling with the band to Washington, D.C.
Rotary Club of Oxford
Meets at noon Tuesday at noon at the Oxford University Club. Rotarian Dr. Sylvester Moorhead, retired dean of the School of Education at Ole Miss, will speak on "Getting to know more about Rotary." Members may bring guests.
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Southern Folk Art: Learning From the Self-Taught
Where: University of Mississippi Museum
An exhibit of works by untrained African-American artists from Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama is on display now through May 7 at the University of Mississippi Museum. The opening event is set for Tuesday, March 30, featuring a lecture by Esther Sparks, visiting assistant professor of art history.
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Spring Choral Concert
Where: Nutt Auditorium
The University of Mississippi Department of Music hosts a spring choral concert featuring the UM Concert Singers, Men's and Women's Glee and Women's Ensemble, Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Nutt Auditorium. The event is free to the public.
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Oxford Lions Club
Meets Tuesday at noon at Fat Cat's Catfish & Steaks on Old College Hill Road. Kathy Sukanek of the United Way will give a presentation. For more information or to apply for membership, call Ron Kitchens at 915-5038, e-mail oxfordlionsclub@hughes.net, or see http://lionwap.org/oxfordms.
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Adult Craft Class
The Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library will host a free craft class for adults at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The class will focus on an Easter craft. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call the library at 234-5751.
Take Back the Night
Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to meet in the Lyceum Circle at 6 this evening to march through campus in recognition of Take Back the Night. Following the march, attendees will hear from Janet Kennedy of the Mississippi Attorney General’s office in Jackson and Oxford Mayor Pat Patterson. Pizza will be provided by Domino’s and several door prizes will be awarded. Representatives from several campus and community organizations will be on hand to offer information about activities and efforts on campus to prevent violence and assist victims. The night will conclude with a candlelight vigil, and survivors who wish to speak out will have an opportunity to talk. For more information, contact Linda Abbott, violence prevention coordinator, at 915-1059 or labbott@olemiss.edu.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Oxford Kiwanis Club
Meets at noon Wednesday at Bofield's Restaurant on West Jackson. Capt. Kevin Stark with the Oxford Police Department will update the club on the OPD’s Facebook activities. For more information, call John Arrechea at 234-9299.
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Oxford-Ole Miss Rotary Club
Meets for breakfast from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Ole Miss Catering banquet suite located at 123 Heritage Drive. Featured speaker will be Allen Greene, major gifts officer for the UMAA Foundation. He is a former Notre Dame outfielder who was drafted by the New York Yankees in his junior season. Guests are invited. To RSVP for this event, e-mail olemissrotary@gmail.com or call Scott Thompson at 816-9898. For more information, visit www.oxford-olemissrotary.com.
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Veterans Breakfast
The DAV, American Legion and the VFW will host a breakfast and some fellowship for all veterans at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Veteran’s Building at 125 Veterans Drive. Breakfast features eggs, sausage, gravy, biscuits and coffee. The Veteran’s Building is located at the corner of Veterans Drive and South Lamar Boulevard. Donations are accepted.
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Feeding Those in Need
Rivers’ Hill Church of Christ will provide a free hot, nutritious meal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday for residents and needy persons. Meals are prepared for dine in, carry out and delivery. For delivery or a ride to the church, call the church office at 236-2456. The church is at the corner of University Avenue and Highway 334.
C.A.R.E.
The Caring for Aging Relatives Effectively, or C.A.R.E., support and exchange group meets at noon Wednesday in the Azalea Gardens Sunroom. This is an informal luncheon that provides those in caring situations to exchange ideas, resources and concerns with others. A light lunch is provided compliments of Azalea Gardens. All caregivers are welcome and can get more information by contacting Sandra Enfinger at 234-9600 or Jo Ann O'Quin at joquin@olemiss.edu.
