Monday, June 6
The Powerhouse offers a new evening class that promises a relaxing introduction to painting in watercolors. There are four classes from 6:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. with dates tonight, June 13, June 20 and June 27.
The students will explore the fluid nature of watercolor by engaging smaller scale sketchbook-size projects. They will play with color harmonies, create lush “wet-on-wet” forms with soft washes, try transparent glazes that seem like stained glass, experiment with color-charged background space, create miniature watercolor landscapes and seascapes and learn to choose creative watercolor projects.
The cost to register is $150 for YAC members and $165 for non-members.
Tuesday, June 7
At the Powerhouse, the students will learn ballet from Caleb Mitchell from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. with $10 for members and $15 for non-members.
Caleb Mitchell was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan where he received early ballet training at the age of 16 under Rose Marie Floyd. After graduating cum laude in 1998 with a BFA in dance from the University of Arizona, Caleb joined the Houston Ballet under Ben Stevenson, O.B.E.-emeritus and later Stanton Welch, artistic director.
In June 2009, Mr. Mitchell received a MFA in dance, and soon after became full-time dance faculty at Belhaven University in Jackson, Mississippi. Currently, at Belhaven University, Mr. Mitchell serves as tenured Assistant Professor of Dance.
Please register for this class in advance. Click on this to register!
This Master Class is sponsored by Oxford Ballet Association, INC and Yoknapatawpha Arts Council. For more information email oxfordballetdirector@gmail.com.
Friday, June 10
Oxford and Lafayette County residents have the opportunity to showcase their artistic talent this year with the 17th Annual Chamber of Commerce Art Contest. The first place winner will grace the cover of the 2016-2017 Oxford-Lafayette County Community Guide and Membership Directory.
In addition to being featured on the cover of the Guide, the winning artwork will also be reproduced as a limited edition print by the Chamber. The limited number (250) will be available to the public for sale as 14th in a series of prints showcasing the talents of artists in our area. All proceeds of the art sales will go to benefit the Chamber of Commerce.
All forms of art are acceptable, including photographs, paintings, digital images or any other original printed art form. All formats are acceptable. Submissions must be in color and be of high quality. The art should represent Oxford and Lafayette County and be appropriate for the cover of a guide that will represent the area to visitors, prospective newcomers and residents. Photo submissions must be submitted in digital form and suitable for print media. Other artwork submissions must be submitted in hard copy and digital form when possible, and suitable for print media.
Contest entries must be received in the Chamber office by 4 p.m. Friday, June 10, 2016. No entry fee is required.
All artwork will become the property of the Chamber of Commerce, to be used only as specified in these guidelines. The artist’s name will be identified with the published artwork. Each entrant must include a sheet with name, address, phone number, age and e-mail address. Please print in block letters or type, and attach the information sheet to the image with a paper clip. Do not staple to the image.
In addition to having his or her artwork on the cover of the Community Guide and featured in the art series, the first place winner will also receive $250.
Contest entries should be sent to the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce, Attention Pam Swain, P.O. Box 147, Oxford, Miss., 38655. They may also be delivered to the Chamber office, 299 Jackson Avenue, or e-mailed to pam@oxfordms.com. For more information or questions about the contest, call 662-234-4651.
Saturday, June 11
From 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Oxonians can join the Ole Miss Ballroom Dance Club at the Ole Miss Band Hall to enjoy a group lesson on Country Two-Step.
The attire is casual, and high-heels cannot be worn. Snacks will be served. The admission is $5 for students who are members and $9 for students who aren’t members. The general admission is $8 for members and $12 for non-members.
The cost of membership for students is $15 and $25 for non-students.
For more info call Lauryn Sperling at (815) 762-4015; or on Facebook – Ole Miss Ballroom Dance Club.
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