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Local Food & Drink Specials
in Oxford’s Favorite Restaurants
for every day of the week!

Plus, Daily Entertainment and Live Music
Happening in Local Venues
from January 23 – February 6, 2014.

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FEATURES:

Leo “Bud” Welch: Good News for The Blues

Newly-discovered Blues Musician to Play Blind Pig Pub and Thacker Mountain Radio Feb. 6

article by Rebecca Long, photos by Lou Bopp

The recent revelation of an undiscovered real-deal octogenarian blues musician picking around Calhoun County, Mississippi, got almost instant national coverage. Leo “Bud” Welch has released his debut album at the age of 81.

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Holy Ghost Electric Show

CD Release Party Jan. 30th at Proud Larrys’

article by Suanne Strider, photos by Rebecca Long

Their debut album, The Great American, shows a maturity that is well beyond their years.

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Mistilis Cooks on College Hill: Again!

by Jesse Yancy

The iconic and elusive Mistilis hamburger steak makes its glorious return at The Delta Steak Co. January 28 – 29.

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Clarksdale Film Festival January 23 – 26, 2014

Showing Great Southern Films, Music Documentaries, and More

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The Blues Doctors release debut, Roosters Happy Hour

CD Release Party Friday, Jan. 24th at Rooster’s Blues House

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Cook of the House: Rodney Scott

The Scott’s BBQ pitmaster will be in Oxford alongside fellow Fatback teammates John Currence and John T. Edge and Pitmaster Nick Reppond on January 27

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LOCAL ATHLETICS

Embrace College Football’s New Playoff
by Red Cup Rebellion
This year, college football’s championship system gets a complete overhaul.

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LOCAL ARTS

The US Navy Concert Band

To Perform Free Concert at The Ford Center Friday Feb. 8

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Literary Events Abound at Square Books

Upcoming events feature Mary Miller, Jessica Handler, Elizabeth Spencer, James Magnuson, James Scott

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AND MORE:

Local Correspondence: Letter to The Local Voice

Local Q&A: “What gives you the Blues?” by TLV Staff

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Food & Drink Specials, Local Entertainment Calendar,
Comix, Puzzles & Brain Teasers, Trivia,
and more cool stuff to keep you entertained and well fed!

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