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...

Taylor Hodges - August 6, 2026

Oxford Artist Takes Permit Denial to Federal Court

The American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi along with local attorneys recently represented an Oxford filmmaker and artist John Rash in court recently when he was denied a permit by Lafayette County to project art onto the Courthouse.

Allen Boyer: Review of “Race of Aces,” by John Bruning

In November 1942, at an airstrip in New Guinea, Fifth Air Force commander George Kenney offered a case of Scotch to the first fighter...

Quinn Colson Series by Oxford Author Ace Atkins Will Be Brought to Life on HBO

Leaving his one-dimensional form, Quinn Colson will soon come to life on the television screens of homes all over the world.

Bring in August With Free, Live Music From Tunes Around Town and the Sunset Concert Series

This weekend the sounds of live music will be heard both on and off the downtown Square with the first Tunes Around Town event kicking off on Saturday and the popular Sunset Concert Series beginning on Sunday.

UM Music Professor Sings in Operation Bach

After gathering each summer for years to perform works by Bach and other great composers at the Carmel Bach Festival, a group of musicians...

UM Oboist Finds Additional Success as Sought-after Reed-Maker

When Austin Smith whittled wood as a child, little did he know that it would turn into a passion that would complement his journey...

OFF Offers More Movies for All Via Virtual Film Fest, Drive-Ins

The Oxford Film Festival’s 13th and 14th Weekly Virtual Film Fest, Virtual Art House and OFF to the DRIVE-IN films include more award-winners from the film festival circuit, an Academy Award-nominated acting performance, a new film from an Oscar-winning director, and more.