Changes made to Double Decker
This year’s Double Decker Arts Festival will have some new events, lots of old favorites and a few changes, including new art programs and no paid music concert on Friday, however plans are to still have a two-day event. (January 17, 2013, Page 1, 12)
YAC’s Taylorpalooza re-loads this Saturday
OXFORD TOWN – YAC’s annual family picnic and membership drive, Taylorpalooza, cranks up this Saturday in the Plein Air Neighborhood in Taylor. Musical entertainment will include Love Cannon and The Okratones. The fun begins at 5 p.m. and will last until 8. Turn to page 16 in Oxford Town No. 977 the see how you can become involved in the arts in Lafayette County while enjoying the great outdoors. (May 3, 2012, Page 16)
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)
“Best Seat in the House” auction to benefit YAC
OXFORD TOWN – March’s Art Crawl, scheduled for Tuesday, March 27, from 7-9 p.m., features a special exhibit at the Powerhouse titled “Best Seat In The House.” Local artists have created unique chairs that are being auctioned to raise money for the renovation of the theater area at the Powerhouse. Turn to Page 7 in Oxford Town issue No. 971 to get more information about the crawl, the auction and Oxford’s Got Talent — events all happening on the same night at the Powerhouse. (March 22, 2012, Page 7)
County restores YAC funding
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved 3 to 2 giving $15,000 to the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council during their regular meeting Monday. Last month, YAC was denied the funding, however Supervisor Robert Blackmon changed his vote Monday, granting YAC the funds. (November 8, 2011, Page 1)
Songwriters unite at Soulshine Pizza Factory on Oct. 25
OXFORD TOWN – YAC’s second Songwriters Open Mic Night reloads at Soulshine Pizza on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 8 featuring local musicians Kevin Guyer (pictured here at Big Truck Theater sans-goatee) and Patrick McClary. The event is a great opportunity for local emerging musicians to win cool swag and – more importantly – get serious stage and face time in front of the L-O-U community. Check out this and other music listings on Oxford Town’s community calendar on Page 4 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town. As always, it’s jam-packed with great art and entertainment listings being held in and around our community and region. (October 20, 2011, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Jeff Roy and Ottis Anderson write to express thanks on behalf of the Lafayette County Fire Department for those who’ve made the fundraising campaign a success, while Jesse Wright writes to say that the Board of Supervisors’ vote to withdraw funding from the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council is a blow against future projects in the community. (October 7, 2011, Page 4A)
YAC’s annual membership drive reloads this weekend
OXFORD TOWN – This Saturday (May 7) Taylorpalooza (on the OT cover this week) returns to Taylor on the green in the Plein Air neighborhood from 5-8 p.m. Page 7 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has complete details of YAC’s very popular annual membership picnic. Featured musicians include McGhee and Me, the Minor Adjustments and Jimmy Phillips and The Ruminators. (May 5, 2011, Page 7)
Taylor Farmers’ Market rings in its new season this Saturday
OXFORD TOWN – Chauncey and the Beast will be headlining the music at this Saturday’s Taylor Farmers’ Market kickoff festival in the Plein Air neighborhood in Taylor. Turn to Page 8 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town for complete details of the much anticipated return of Taylor’s Farmers’ Market and see what’s in store for you and your entire family at Lafayette County’s favorite Saturday morning gathering. The market rolls from now all the way into fall. (May 5, 2011, Page 8)
YAC swings in the New Year this Friday
OXFORD TOWN – A jam-packed new year of programming sponsored by the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council kicks off Friday, Jan. 7, with a Swing Dance Contest at the Powerhouse. Profits from the fundraiser goes toward improvements at YAC headquarters, specifically for a new dance floor. Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has more information about this and other events coming soon to the Powerhouse. (January 6, 2011, Page 5)
