Arts & Entertainment

Theatre Oxford Sets Auditions for ‘Almost, Maine’

Theatre Oxford will hold auditions later this month for its upcoming production of Almost, Maine, a romantic comedy by John Cariani. Auditions are scheduled for...

Willie Morris' 'My Dog Skip' Reviewed

The more I read Willie Morris, the more I like him. I am alternating between “North Toward Home” and “My Dog Skip.” What tickles...

Enid Music Hall Features Classic Blues, Lots of Fun

It’s Saturday night and as I pull into the new Enid Music Hall parking lot just before the railroad tracks, I can hear the...

Tupelo Tornado Relief is One for the Books

On April 28, 2014, a massive tornado devastated Tupelo, Miss. While many groups have formed to help rebuild the city, one Tupelo resident has...

The Real Story Behind the Missing "U" in Fa(u)lkner

Fairly often I get a message that reads something like, "Well, if you are going to write about the Faulkners you could at least...

Help Tyler Keith Crowd-Source New Album by Tuesday Night

https://vimeo.com/98470631 He is Oxford's king of raw-edged, urgent rock 'n' roll at its finest—and loudest. But there are probably many who have never had the...

Northwest Offers Author Hometown Tour, Willie Morris

I am so excited! Northwest is offering the first ever author study and hometown tour featuring Willie Morris this fall as a Continuing Education...

Oxford Native Reaches Top Six of Last Comic Standing on NBC

Oxford Native and OHS grad Karlous Miller is gearing up for yet another round of Last Comic Standing on NBC (that's channel 5 in...

For the Love of Law and Music

Jess Dickinson is the presiding justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi. As he maintains peace in the courtroom with sharp raps from his...

Fringe Festival, Aug. 1-2, Offers Fun Art, Performance, Food Tasting

The Oxford Fringe Festival coming up Aug. 1-2, is a two-day arts festival with something for everyone. From classical pianist performances to improvisation comedy shows...

YAC-Hosted Cultural Roundtable Engages Community

The goal is to create a bigger, badder arts calendar in Oxford. The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council recently hosted the first L-O-U Cultural Roundtable, attended by 12...