Lots of parties, rumors in Oxford
Matthew McConaughey did not rent out City Grocery, but Texas real estate developer Blake Tartt III is throwing a huge party for 600 of his closest friends at The Powerhouse tonight. Open to the public is the Welcome Rebel party at The Lyric tonight at 8 p.m. (September 14, 2012, Page 3A)
Young thespians learn art of acting
Actor Rhes Low is helping youngsters and teens refine their acting skills during weekly classes at The Powerhouse. (April 6, 2012, Page 1B)
Local artists turn old chairs into works of art
The Best Seat in the House art show and auction features 22 chairs donated to the arts council and refurbished by local artists. The art show will be held on March 5-27 at the Powerhouse. Several of the chairs are located around the Square. Can you find them? (March 2, 2012, Page 1B)
Latin dance classes a rhythmic step toward a new dance floor
Free Latin dance classes held this week at The Powerhouse will result in a ticketed performance tonight to help raise funds for a new dance floor. (January 13, 2012, Page 1B)
County pulls YAC funds
Three of five Lafayette County supervisors voted to pull the annual $15,000 appropriation for the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council during their regular meeting Monday due to an art show scheduled to be held at The Powerhouse last week but was later moved to private property. Supervisor Robert Blackmon has requested the issue be brought back up at the next supervisor’s meeting on Nov. 7. (October 4, 2011, Page 1)
Free-form art class allows for individualism
The Corks and Canvases art class, held by the Art-to-Go LLC at The Powerhouse allows beginner painters the freedom to create whatever it is they dream up. (September 30, 2011, Page 1B)
‘Streetcar Named Desire’ opens Wednesday
Tennessee Williams’ play, “Streetcar Names Desire” opens Wednesday and will run through Friday at The Powerhouse. Tickets on Wednesday and Friday are $10 to $12 for members and $8 for students. Tickets for Thursday’s show are $35 to $40 which include a City Grocery Dinner. For more information, visit www.theatreoxford.com. (August 23, 2011, Page 1)
Lithuanian dancer hopes to help others break free
Lithuanian contemporary dancer, Denisas Kolonychis, will perform at The Powerhouse tonight at 7 p.m. There is no charge however, a donation to the arts is appreciated. (December 14, 2010, Page 3)
