Double Decker 2010 – weather gets top billing
We just thought Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings were headlining the 15th annual Double Decker Arts Festival. Since midweek, however, we’ve found that it’s really Mother Nature this year. Editor Don Whitten looks at the weather’s effect on the popular event and all of the scrambling local officials have done over the past 48 hours. (April 23, 2010, Page 4A)
Getting an intro to the arts
To keep the arts sustainable in a weak economy, Wayne Andrews, the director of the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council, knew when he took the job that the council would need to help art groups stand on their own two feet. A new season pass program may be just the ticket to help accomplish this.
In addition to this new initiative to bring more people to more cultural events, YAC is debuting a new darkroom for local shutter bugs. (March 19, 2010, Page 1A)
Miss-I-Sippin to raise art funds
Make plans to attend Miss-I-Sippin’ on March 25. This fundraiser will feature a variety of beer and food and raises money for the Powerhouse Community Arts Center and its community programs, summer camps and art grants as well as the University of Mississippi Hospitality Management Program and scholarships.NMRC clients volunteer all over town
OXFORD LIVING — Being a volunteer takes on special meaning for 20 North Mississippi Regional Center clients. As part of a program that began in 2005, the clients with a variety of developmental disabilities work at numerous volunteer stations throughout Oxford to help make an impact on the community. The volunteers are involved throughout 28 different organizations in the community. (March 12, 2010, Page 1B)
Art lovers to gather at the Powerhouse; Oxford arts displayed and ‘sampled’ at ‘Interaction’ event
OXFORD TOWN — 
The Powerhouse is hosting its first annual art sampler called ‘Interaction’ on Saturday at 7 p.m. The event is hosted by Yoknapatawpha Arts Council, Ballet Oxford and the Oxford Songwriters Association. (March 2, 2010, Page 5)
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 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. (March 1, 2010)
Grant helps YAC promote local artists
The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council has received a $3,000 grant from the Elizabeth Firestone Foundation to promote local artists. The Arts Council aims to create a book that documents artists’ work, studio spaces and galleries. (February 1, 2010, Page 2)
New YAC art classes set
OXFORD TOWN — The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council is launching a new series of art classes for 2010, featuring classes by artist Hilary Maslon. (January 7, 2010, Page 5)
