Beatles fans unite at Ford Center tonight
OXFORD TOWN – Together longer than The Beatles, RAIN, the ultimate Beatle tribute band, has mastered every song, gesture and nuance of the legendary foursome and will deliver a live performance at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts tonight (Thursday, Oct. 27) at 7. Page 8 in Oxford Town issue #950 has full details. (October 27, 2011, Page 8)
It’s pronounced “Eye-Gor”
OXFORD TOWN – “Young Frankenstein,” the stage musical, hits the Oxford Town cover this week and the main stage at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19. Page 9 in this week’s issue of OT has complete information about the hilarious remake of the Mel Brooks classic movie coming to Ole Miss. (October 13, 2011, Page 9)
Grammy winning ensemble Chanticleer set for Ford Center
OXFORD TOWN – The Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer is coming to the University of Mississippi on Saturday, Oct. 8 with its “Love Story” program. For complete details of the much anticipated show headed to the Ford Center featuring soprano and Ole Miss alum Gregory Peebles, turn to Page 9 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town. (October 6, 2011, Page 9)
Prattyush Banerjee and Prithwiraj Bhattacharjee to perform at Ford Center
OXFORD TOWN – Indian classical music is set for the Ford Center as Prattyush Banerjee (pictured on the OT cover this week) and Prithwiraj Bhattacharjee perform in concert on Sunday, July 17. Pages 8 in this week’s issue of has full details about the concert which will give us all the rare opportunity to experience eclectic, classical music from India as Banerjee and Bhattacharjee take the stage at 4. (July 14, 2011)
The Oxford Shakespeare Festival Continues
OXFORD TOWN – The 2011 Oxford Shakespeare Festival continues this Saturday (June 18) with a performance of “Henry IV, Part I” at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Page 5 in this issue of Oxford Town breaks down the week’s Shakespearian activities being held on the Ole Miss Campus as the festival rolls on through mid-July. (June 16, 2011, Page 5)
Pride of the South rises at Ford Center
OXFORD TOWN – A benefit concert for the Pride of the South Marching Band featuring the UM Wind Ensemble and guest drummer Larry Gooch (pictured) is scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, at the Gertrude C. Ford Center. Music is set to begin at 7:30 and admission is free. A reception to meet the student performers will be held for the general public after the concert. Page 9 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has more information about the popular annual concert coming to the Ford Center benefitting the hardest working band in the SEC. (April 28, 2011, Page 9)
“The Aluminum Show” set for Ford Center April 19
OXFORD TOWN – “The Aluminum Show,” a new performance combining movement, dance and visual theater unique to the stage is slated for the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, April 19. Page 13 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has information about the Ford Center’s season finale featuring the unique dance troupe from Israel. (April 14, 2011, Page 13)
‘The Ugly Duckling’ comes to the Ford Center
OXFORD TOWN – The Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is returning to the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts on April 9 bringing its version of the classic musical ‘The Ugly Duckling’ to Oxford. Page 11 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has complete details of the upcoming show. (April 7, 2011, Page 11)
‘A Chorus Line’ comes to Ford Center
OXFORD TOWN – “A Chorus Line” comes to the University of Mississippi for one show March 26 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has complete details. (March 24, 2011, Page 8)
Harvard Glee Club set for free show at Ford Center
OXFORD TOWN – The University of Mississippi’s Ford Center for the Performing Arts will host the Harvard Glee Club on March 19 at 8 p.m. Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has information about the 60-voice Harvard Glee Club, the oldest college chorus in America, as it prepares for a free evening of entertainment at the Ford Center. (March 18, 2011, Page 5)
