July’s Art Crawl adds new exhibit venues
OXFORD TOWN – As summer continues to heat up the L-O-U community, so does the Oxford Art Crawl. The popular monthly event will take place Tuesday, July 24, from 7-9 p.m. at the Powerhouse, Gallery 130, Southside Gallery and the University Museum. Turn to Page 12 in Oxford Town No. 988 to check out the Powerhouse’s cool new mural and see what new exhibits have been scheduled to be part of the crawl this month at selected spaces around town. (July 19, 2012, Page 12)
‘Modern Day Huck Finn’ visits the Powerhouse this Friday (July 13)
OXFORD TOWN – Citizen journalist and up-and-coming author Neal Moore (pictured here) will have his first novel published tomorrow (Friday, July 13) titled “Down the Mississippi: A Modern Day Huck on America’s River Road.” The adventure author is set for a book launch party at the Powerhouse tomorrow from 5-7 p.m. Page 7 in Oxford Town No. 987 has complete details about the free event and Moore’s return to Oxford. (July 12, 2012, Page 7)
InterACTions returns to the Powerhouse for third year
OXFORD TOWN – InterACTions, Oxford’s third annual arts sampler, will boast its dance (Hinge pictured here), music, art and theatre communities this Saturday (March 31) and everyone is invited to the free event. Turn to Page 3 in Oxford Town No. 972 to learn more about the popular community arts event sponsored by YAC. (March 29, 2012, Page 3)
Oxford ‘crawls’ to art
OXFORD TOWN – The Oxford Art Crawl begins its 2012 season this Tuesday (Jan. 24). The ongoing event will be held the fourth Tuesday of each month from January through October, lasting from 7-9 p.m. The “crawl” events are free and offer tours of the rotating exhibits at Oxford’s art spaces with small receptions held at each stop. Turn to Page 9 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has information about the rotating art event set to return next Tuesday. (January 19, 2012, Page 9)
Still time for New Year’s resolutions?
Must New Year’s resolutions be made before, on on, the first day of the year? Editor Don Whitten wonders about protocol as he offers some suggestions about how to deal with resolutions and some to consider making if it’s not too late. (January 4, 2012, Page 4)
Christmas Art Auction
The annual ornament auction for the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council will be held Dec. 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Powerhouse. (November 28, 2011, Page 3A)
Art’s message also important
Sometimes things get lost in translation, and staff writer Melanie Addington writes that is what happened this week with the controversy over the “Scratch and Sniff” art showing in Oxford. Addington talks about the purpose and message of the actual art and how it was overlooked because of all of the talk about where the show would be held. (September 30, 2011, Page 4A)
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)
Letters to the Editor
C. Snellgrove writes to point out that rude behavior went both ways at this year’s Egg Bowl and adds a call to end the hostility between the schools and fans, while Carol Dorsey writes to thank the community for helping make the recent Biggest Baddest Art Show a big success. (December 14, 2010, Page 4)
Ten Minute Plays: Comedy, drama in brief bites
The catchphrase for this year’s Ten Minute Plays: keep it brief and keep it local. Four local playwrights and local actors are the focus of the annual celebration of short-form plays which began with presentations Thursday and continue tonight and Sunday afternoon at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center. (September 24, 2010, Page 1A)
