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...

E. Jackson to Close Tonight for ‘Eat in the Street’ Event

Permanent outdoor dining is almost a reality in Oxford as the East Jackson Avenue streetery project nears completion.

UM Museum’s Full In-Person Experience Returns Aug. 17

By Michael Newsom University of Mississippi Communications Visitors to campus can roam the grounds of the University of Mississippi Museum and Historic Housesagain, including Rowan Oak, the...

WV Market to Recognize Teachers, Back-to-School Time

More than 50 vendors will be on hand at this week's Water Valley Magnolia Square Farmers Market that will honor teachers with a Back-to-School...

‘Eat in the Street’ Event to Feature Food, Music, Fun

Permanent outdoor dining is almost a reality in Oxford as the East Jackson Avenue streetery project nears completion.

Author Michelle Pillow Receives MS Arts Commission Grant

Michelle M. Pillow of Oxford has been awarded a $500 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission to distribute review copies in promotion of her Order of Magic paranormal women’s fiction series.

UM Music Professor Will be ‘Dancing Like the Stars’ at Boys & Girls Clubs of NM Fundraiser

Nancy Maria Balach is no stranger to music or performing on stage. However, the University of Mississippi professor and chair of the Music Department will soon be dancing her heart out to benefit local children.

Tickets on Sale for Sheffield’s ‘The Heartbreak Henry’

While attending the University of Mississippi in 1967 as a freshman, Hollywood screenwriter David Sheffield worked as the manager of the former Henry Hotel – a small establishment that attracted “bizarre” characters.

Fringe Festival Reinvented to Keep the Spirit of Ron Shapiro Alive

For the last several years, the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council has held its Art-er Limits Fringe Festival each fall to offer the community a sampling of local talent and cultural opportunities in Oxford.

Celebrate the ’70s at the United Way Flashback Bash Event

From bell-bottoms to Atari games to disco, the 1970s were groovy, colorful and sometimes downright tacky.

YAC Fall Events Will Kick Off with Bar Crawl

After a year off because of the pandemic, the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council has announced its fall events will be back for 2021. “It’s time to...