Festival marks another successful year
Mother Nature spared the Double Decker Arts Festival from the predicted storms that threatened to put a screeching halt to the popular event this year. Crowds enjoyed art, music and local food under mostly sunny skies Saturday. (April 29, 2013, Page 1A, 10A)
Road safety theme of film project
A new film program will give filmmakers a venue for showing off their skills and help keep the roads safer in Oxford. (March 25, 2013, Page 1A)
Unchained Tour plans stop at Powerhouse
Local artists and authors are welcome to take part in the Jan. 16 event. (December 31, 2012, Page 3)
‘My Oxford Project’ – an update on the 175th anniversary eBook
Columnist and local historian Jack Mayfield is asking all Oxford residents to share a special memory about Oxford in the 175th anniversary Ebook that is being put together by the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council. He writes about a special memory of the recent late Dr. Frank A. Anderson. (August 3, 2012, Page 3B)
Local artists, programs receive art grants
Local artists and art programs recently received more than $55,000 in grants from the Mississippi Arts Commission. See which programs got funding in today’s EAGLE. (July 6, 2012, Page 2A)
‘My Oxford’ – an e-book and hard copy project open to everyone
The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council is inviting everyone and anyone with a story about Oxford to submit it for an e-book and possible hardcopy edition. Visit myoxford.oxfordarts.com to submit a story. (June 29, 2012, Page 2B)
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)
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)
Report reveals where money goes
The Secretary of State’s Office recently released its annual Charity Report which shows how much of a charity’s revenue goes toward the stated purpose and how much goes to administrative and fundraising costs. (December 14, 2011, Page 1)
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)
