Enjoying the magic of spring in Oxford
Oxford Generations columnist Ryan T. Miller writes about the wonder of spring, particularly in the Lafayette-Oxford-University community with all of the things to do. One of the most popular things, Miller writes, is this weekend’s Double Decker Arts Festival. (April 29, 2011, Page 1B)
Lamar Rifles, University Greys ready to march
The University Greys and Lamar Rifles left Oxford to join other Southern troops in the Civil War on May 1, 1861, and one of their biggest worries was the war being over before they got a chance to fight. Local historian Jack Lamar Mayfield takes a closer look at the two companies that included local soldiers, examining some of their thoughts and movements early in the war. (April 29, 2011, Page 3B)
For Your Consideration
Artists in a variety of forms are showing off their art at this weekend’s Double Decker Arts Festival. Their pieces are on display for judges, and aren’t necessarily part of the vendors’ wares around the Square. Take a closer look at some of the entries and what the artists are trying to do in the Oxford Living feature that reminds Double Decker attendees that they can cast a ballot in the People’s Choice category as well as take a look at the juried entries. (April 29, 2011, Page 1B)
Finding an artist’s true calling
Maine native Deirdre Uncapher had been through a host of crafts — sewing, beading, jewelry — before finally finding satisfaction as a stained-glass artist. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Uncapher, one of this weekend’s Double Decker art vendors, in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (April 28, 2011, Page 3)
Local Civil War troops get marching orders
Columnist and local historian Jack Lamar Mayfield remembers the 150th anniversary of when the first two volunteer units from the University of Mississippi received their marching orders during the Civil War. (April 22, 2011, Page 2B)
Being a good friend means listening
Columnist and retired psychologist Steve Stricker reminds us what means to be a good friend. (April 22, 2011, Page 1B)
Father, son team up to create environmentally friendly house
Watt Bishop and his son Beau Gibb show off Bishop’s “green” home on 14th Street. From the front porch made from recycled plastic bags to the bamboo floors, the house was built to be comfortable and environmentally friendly. See today’s Oxford Living for a look inside the home. (April 22, 2011, Page 1B)
From prison to the mission field
When it comes to showing love to the broken, it helps when you’ve been there yourself. For Holy Week, Peter Boling shares a story of redemption and calling with senior staff writer Lucy Schultze in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (April 21, 2011, Page 3)
The Grove: ‘The loveliest landscape in the state’
Historian and columnist Jack Lamar Mayfield takes us back to the days when real tailgating went on in The Grove — when cars parked on the grass and food and drinks were stuffed into the trunks. Read about how The Grove kept Ole Miss in Oxford in today’s Oxford Living. (April 15, 2011, Page 2B)
Could knitting be the new yoga?
Avid knitter Buffy Choinski finds knitting to be a good way to relieve stress. Experts agree with her. See how knitting can put a person into a similar meditative mode as yoga in today’s Oxford Living. (April 15, 2011, Page 2B)
