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Live Music :: Shake It Like a Caveman @ Rooster's SAT 3/13

newhippie — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:04:12 GMT

Author: newhippie
Subject: Shake It Like a Caveman @ Rooster's SAT 3/13
Posted: Tuesday, 09 March 2010, 05:04 PM (GMT -6)

Shake It Like a Caveman

Live at Rooster's Blues House

On Saturday, March 13^th

Band's MySpace site

Live Music :: Eric Deaton @ Rooster's FRI 3/12

newhippie — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:00:14 GMT

Author: newhippie
Subject: Eric Deaton @ Rooster's FRI 3/12
Posted: Tuesday, 09 March 2010, 05:00 PM (GMT -6)

Eric Deaton

Live at Rooster's Blues House

On Friday, March 12^th

Eric's MySpace site

Live Music :: Kenny Brown @ Rooster's THU 3/11

newhippie — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:58:30 GMT

Author: newhippie
Subject: Kenny Brown @ Rooster's THU 3/11
Posted: Tuesday, 09 March 2010, 04:58 PM (GMT -6)

Kenny Brown

Live at Rooster's Blues House

On Thursday, March 11^th

Kenny's MySpace site

Live Music :: Kirk Smithhart @ Rooster's WED 3/10

newhippie — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:57:12 GMT

Author: newhippie
Subject: Kirk Smithhart @ Rooster's WED 3/10
Posted: Tuesday, 09 March 2010, 04:57 PM (GMT -6)

Kirk Smithhart

Live at Rooster's Blues House

On Wednesday, March 10^th

Hill Country Revue website

HCR MySpace site

Kirk playing a 61 South "Convertible"

Live Music :: Teelin @ Parrish's FRI 3/12 (6-8 pm)

newhippie — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:55:52 GMT

Author: newhippie
Subject: Teelin @ Parrish's FRI 3/12 (6-8 pm)
Posted: Tuesday, 09 March 2010, 04:55 PM (GMT -6)

Teelin

Live at Parrish's

On Friday, March 12^th (6-8:00 pm)

Teelin's MySpace site

Live Music :: Jimbo Mathus @ Parrish's THU 3/11 (6-8 pm)

newhippie — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:54:32 GMT

Author: newhippie
Subject: Jimbo Mathus @ Parrish's THU 3/11 (6-8 pm)
Posted: Tuesday, 09 March 2010, 04:54 PM (GMT -6)

Jimbo Mathus

Live at Parrish's

On Thursday, March 11^th (6-8:00 pm)

Food & Drink Specials + Entertainment :: Tuesday, March 9 Daily Food Specials & Entertainment

MistressTLV — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:17:02 GMT

Author: MistressTLV
Subject: Tuesday, March 9 Daily Food Specials & Entertainment
Posted: Tuesday, 09 March 2010, 11:17 AM (GMT -6)

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Here are the

Daily Specials and Entertainment

in Oxford, Mississippi

for Tuesday, March 9, 2010.

AJAX DINER:

Veggie of the Day: Rosemary & Honey Glazed Carrots.

Soup of the Day: Mushroom Barley.

Ajax is "Oxford's Favorite Soul Food" and "Oxford's Favorite Burger".

BETTY DAVIS BAR-B-QUE: has COLD BEER EVERY DAY and awesome barbecue too! (Closest cold beer to Oxford - only 12 miles!) From Oxford take Highway 7 North towards Holly Springs. About a mile past the Tallahatchie Bridge, look for the first road on the left. Betty Davis is just inside Marshall County.

BIG BAD BREAKFAST: Big Bad Breakfast Casseroles - Veggie or 3-Meat - Available in Small & Large - Call Today! BBB Also sells their andouille, patty sausage, and smoked-on-premises bacon by the pound..

Stop in for lunch today and try the super Southern CATHEAD: scratch-made buttermilk biscuit with choice of porks or chicken and slice of cheddar��$5.50. Kitchen is open from 7 am - 2:30 pm Monday - Friday, and 8 am - 3 pm Saturday and Sunday. See the full BBB menu here.

BOURE: Kitchen is open from 11am to 10pm.

Specials today include...

Soup: Loaded Baked Potato.

Quiche: Andouille, Bacon, Cheddar.

Lunch Special: Ribeye Steak Sandwich.

Dessert: "Big Otis" (Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich), Toffee Crunch Blondie, Chocolate-Chip Pecan Brownie, Reese's Brownie, Key Lime Pie.

Tuesday's Drink Special: $2 Pints all day at the bar.

See the full Boure menu here

FRANK & MARLEE'S: has CRAWFISH today from 5pm - till.

KARAOKE Downstairs PLUS Drink Specials: NO COVER $2.50 well drinks $3 Rumple Minze

FUNKYS PIZZA & DAIQUIRI BAR: has $1.50 Domestics AND $4 Octanes tonight!

Open at 4pm every day, and every night 'til everyone is served.

New York Style Pizza made fresh by the slice or by the whole pie. Call-in orders welcome: 662.259.288

IRIE: Now open on the Square, stop by and try one of the 25 beers on tap!Get $4 PoBoys all day. Then it's "Tuesday Taps", with $2 Drafts from 7 pm til close.

THE LIBRARY: has LIVE SPORTS on the big screen, multiple screens, and every screen in the house. The Library has a whole bunch of screens with live sports and sports entertainment. Open at 3pm.

MAIN SQUEEZE: Main Squeeze has "Oxford's Favorite Smoothies"! Go try one of the new fish tacos or giant burritos, salads, and wraps. FREE HEALTH is included in all their recipes. Check out Main Squeeze's menu here. Located at 1504 University Avenue next door to Pizza Hut and Orion.

PROUD LARRY'S:

TWO-FOR-TUESDAYS, with 2-for-1 Wells, Domestics, and LARRY BURGERS.

Today's Larry's Special: Grilled Ribeye Sandwich with Grilled Onions and Horseradish Mayo. Served with choice of fries or salad for $10.95.

See the full Larry's menu here.

RED HOUSE BURGERS & BLUES: Ladies Night is tonight with 3-for-1 drinks.

Happy Hour from 4-7 pm. Kitchen open today, serving awesome burgers and blues.

See the full Red House menu here.

RIB CAGE: today the Large Cheese Plate is only $6.50. Plus $1.25 Natty Lights and $1.50 Coors Light Draft Pints all day every day!

SNACKBAR: has a LATE-NIGHT MENU.

Dinner Specials: Crispy Half Duck Thai Curry.

Fresh Oyster Selections: TBA

(Bar opens at 4pm) Happy Hour 4-7 pm Every day - � dozen oysters and a drink for $10 *or* 1 dozen oysters and a drink for $15 - and Happy Hour always means Employee Discount on Drinks for Everyone.

See the full Snackbar menu here.

TAYLOR'S PUB: Two Burgers and a Pitcher of Coors for $12. Taylor's also has $5 vodka specials today.

Taylor's Pub has really good food, too. See the full Taylor's Pub menu here.

TWO STICK: TRIVIA NIGHT is tonight at Two Stick. Its only $5 to play and you can win cash prizes if you know your stuff. Get there early (and grab a sushi roll) 'cause Two Stick is usually packed on Tuesday nights.

"Sushi Happy Hour" from 3-5 with Half-Price Sushi!

Lunch Specials: (11:30-2pm) with Sushi, Soup, and Salad only $8, Mr. Phat's Lunch Special only $9

Happy Hour 3-6 pm today, 2-for-1 Drafts, Domestics, and Wells.

VARSITY GRILLE:

Serving $2 Drafts all day, every day. Happy Hour is from 3 - 7 pm, with 2-for-1 drinks and Half-Off Appetizers.

Tuesday Special: 2-for-1 Imports plus Burger and a Beer for only $6.

VOLTA: has delicious hummus, Greek Pimento Cheese Spread, and fantastic Falafel Sandwich. Stop by and try some great Greek soul food today.

See the full Volta Taverna menu here.

Every Day Drink Specials: $2 Domestics, $3 Drafts, and $4 Wells

WALTZ ON THE SQUARE: Every Day Drink Specials $2 Domestics, $3 Drafts, and $4 Wells

Tonight is TAPAS TUESDAY at Waltz: 2-for-1 House Wines

Located at 1110 Van Buren

YOCONA IN EXILE: is closed on Tuesdays.

Check out other great businesses in Oxford

while you are out having a great time, too!

BETTE'S FLOWERS: is located at 1798 University Ave. and has the best and freshest selection of flowers and gifts, plus soaps and candles. Stop by and see!

DEEP FRIED T-SHIRTS: Owned and operated by Mat Wymer, Deep Fried T-Shirts has been making some of the best and most inexpensive silk screened T-shirts in the area for many years. Call 662-234-1818 and promote yourself!

EXPRESS COMPUTER SERVICE: Owner Kyle McGrevey was voted "Oxford's Favorite Computer Nerd" in 2009. Located on Jackson Avenue in the same shopping center as Movie Gallery and Regions Bank. Call 662-236-5670 when you need help with your computer.

HOMEWARD BOUND: In-home pet care services, offers nanny visits, walks, playtime, grooming, and MORE! Give Kellie a call at 662-234-1097.

KEVIN W. FRYE: If you get in trouble, Kevin Frye is the attorney you need to call. 662-638-4089. Kevin was voted "Oxford's Favorite Attorney!"

LOCAL COLOR: William "Willy" Wallace has been serving up the weird in Oxford so long, we can't imagine Oxford without Local Color. If you are looking for unique but inexpensive gifts, visit Local Color on North Lamar Boulevard.

OXFORD TATTOO COMPANY: Call Lawrence Pennington or Doug Hollis at (662) 281-8226 for all your tattoo needs. At Oxford Tattoo Company, tattooing is taken very seriously and Lawrence and Doug are dedicated to providing you with not just a tattoo, but a true work of art. Visit oxfordtattoo.com to see examples.

RANDALL's LAWN SERVICE: Full service lawn care is available from Trace Randall. Call 662-832-CUTS (2887) for prompt and courteous service. FREE ESTIMATES. Randall's Lawn Care will take care of your lawn, so you can enjoy it!

REBEL MUSIC: Rebel Music is a full line music store "where musicians serve musicians." Rebel Music carries Fender, Martin, Mapex, Roland, Takamine, Sabian, Behringer, Mein, Alvarez, DDrum, Gretsch, Paul Reed Smith, Zildjian, Remo, Yorkville, and plenty of consignments. Piano and guitar lessons are available as well as PA rentals and school band rentals. Rebel Music is located at 1605 West Jackson Avenue next to Kiamie's Liquor and Domino's Pizza. Call 662-234-0999 and get the help you need.

STAR PACKAGE: was voted "Oxford's Favorite Liquor Store" this year. Stop by and see why - they have a great selection!

WEST JACKSON LIQUOR STORE: Located next door to Papito's near Wal-Mart on West Jackson Avenue, this store has easy access and plenty of parking.

WOXD BULLSEYE 95.5 FM: This is the local station to listen to daily in Oxford, Mississippi. Be sure to tune in when you're driving around Oxford.

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Sarah Reddick :: Article: Hot & Saucy Shannon McNally @Proud Larry's THU

newhippie — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:28:54 GMT

Author: newhippie
Subject: Article: Hot & Saucy Shannon McNally @Proud Larry's THU
Posted: Monday, 08 March 2010, 04:28 PM (GMT -6)

Hot & Saucy Shannon McNally

Is Live at Proud Larry's on Thursday, March 11

Local musician Shannon McNally�s newest project is called Coldwater. It was recorded with Jim Dickinson at his Zebra Ranch Studio just before his passing. The record features Shannon�s regular touring band, Hot Sauce, which features Jake Fussell, Eric Deaton, and Wallace Lester. Sarah Reddick recently caught her on the road to ask a few questions about touring, Jim Dickinson, and being a mom.

It�s been a few years since I�ve talked to you. You�ve become a mom since then! Yes, I have. She�s asleep in my arms right now.

Does your daughter go to a lot of your shows with you? She goes everywhere with me. Every where. She doesn�t normally go to the shows, though. She goes to sound check. I try to keep her at the motel for the shows.

I saw her at the Oxford Music Festival last summer. She was dancing around in front of the stage wearing her big protective headphones. Probably going deaf! But I do try to be a responsible rock star mommy.

You worked with Jim Dickinson on your new album, Coldwater? Yes, I did. He played all the piano. We did it up at his house, at Zebra Ranch. I actually produced it, technically.

Do you have any memories that stand out of working with him? Well, we did the whole record in a day. Jim was there for the day. We worked the way Jim did, which was flash fry. We did the songs one, two, three, in a take, maybe two. It was a very, very quick process.

You�re traveling with a band on this tour as opposed to your last tour. What�s the band like? I gotta baaaand. (laughs) Wallace Lester is playing drums full time again. Eric Deaton is full time guitar player. Bass player we�re still trying to lock down. It�s been a little bit of a revolving cast there. Justin Showah has played with us. The next couple of shows Nate [Robbins] from Rocket 88 will be playing with us.

Your tour officially kicks off in Texas in March, right? Well, it�s pretty much the never ending tour from here on out. I�ve been touring pretty hard since September, which was actually when we released this record, digitally released it, on CD Baby. I self released this record, and never having done that before, this was my learning curve. The longer it�s out, the more solid I realize it is. It�s very exciting, doing it all myself. We�re not set up on the whole schedule of just put the record down and get to work. We�re doing it all simultaneously and just seeing what it turns into.

Have you scheduled any stops you are really looking forward to? Oh, yeah there are a lot of them actually. We�re doing the whole country this year. I haven�t been out there with a band in a long time. It�s very exciting to go out there with a band again and get back into some of the rock clubs, and just remind everybody that I can rock pretty hard. I think they�ve forgotten. They�ve seen me with my acoustic, doing the whole girly thing, but you know, we�re gonna get serious now.

What was it like opening up for Willie Nelson? That was the beginning of this year, right? Yes it was, it was in January, it was awesome. Absolutely killer. We were at the House of Blues in New Orleans, it was sold out and people were hanging from the rafters. The excitement level was very high. It was tremendous, they were awesome to us. It couldn�t have been any better. It was so funny, �cause Willie had a merch table that was about 40 foot long, and I had a cocktail table, with one CD and my little mailing list on a little pad of paper. He had 10 different t-shirts, and 16 different colors of each t-shirt, and flags and Willie Dolls�

Willie Dolls? Yeah, you haven�t lived till you�ve seen these things. They are so f**kin� cool. Of course I got one.

Did he sign it for you, or did you just grab one and run? He did! He did, yes ma�am. I was not leaving without it actually. I thought, I don�t care if I have to throw myself against the door of the bus, I am not leaving without it.

Have you heard any new music while traveling recently that�s impressed you? I heard a girl recently, Amy Bobruk, she�s out of Austin, Texas. Just heard her in Memphis and I thought she was very good. Beautiful instrumentation and lyrics, somewhat freeform, modern folk.

Do you have a wish list of people you dream about collaborating with one day? I guess if I was going to be really bold, I would love to work with Los Lobos. David Rollins is pretty amazing. I mean, obviously amazing. I saw a clip on YouTube with young kids who play ukuleles. I would love for them to play my songs absolutely as I would not, and sort of reintroduce me to myself.

I remember being surprised last time we talked when you told me you really liked 2 Live Crew. Do you have any new hardcore rap on your playlist? I can�t say that I do. I sorta lost my edge. Now we watch a lot of Elmo.

Besides the tour right now, are you working on any new projects? Yeah, I�m working on a collaborative project with a friend of mine, Mark Bingham, he�s out of New Orleans, he�s a great record producer. I don�t know when it�ll be out. And I�m hoping to record another record in six months, all on my own.

Local Arts :: Glennray Tutor - Barry Hannah/Larry Brown Exhibit @Southside

newhippie — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:19:53 GMT

Author: newhippie
Subject: Glennray Tutor - Barry Hannah/Larry Brown Exhibit @Southside
Posted: Monday, 08 March 2010, 04:19 PM (GMT -6)

Glennray Tutor Exhibit

At Southside Gallery

Through March 27^th

Featuring variations & cover study illustrations honoring Larry Brown and Barry Hannah

Tutor illustrated several dust jackets & paperback covers for both authors throughout their careers. The current exhibit features several alternative concepts for these covers.

Live Music :: Ramones Tribute @ Proud Larry's FRI 3/19

newhippie — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:12:12 GMT

Author: newhippie
Subject: Ramones Tribute @ Proud Larry's FRI 3/19
Posted: Monday, 08 March 2010, 04:12 PM (GMT -6)

Tribute to The Ramones

Live at Proud Larry's

On Friday, March 19^th

FEATURING:

The Cooters, Kill The Ego, Jay Lang & The Ringers, and MORE!

Live Music :: CadillacFunk @ Taylor's Pub FRI 3/12

newhippie — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:03:24 GMT

Author: newhippie
Subject: CadillacFunk @ Taylor's Pub FRI 3/12
Posted: Monday, 08 March 2010, 04:03 PM (GMT -6)

CadillacFunk

Live at Taylor's Pub

On Friday, March 12^th

Live Music :: Mega Rave @ Powerhouse THU 3/11

newhippie — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:01:55 GMT

Author: newhippie
Subject: Mega Rave @ Powerhouse THU 3/11
Posted: Monday, 08 March 2010, 04:01 PM (GMT -6)

Mega Rave! At The Powerhouse

Featuring Silas Reed N' Da Books

On Thursday, March 11^th

Rave begins at 9:00, Lights out at 9:30

Be there before lights go out to get a free raver's package

LED accessories & glowsticks will be for sale (cash only)

Cash bar - ask about our drink special

Tickets only $5

GLOWSTICKS...GLOW NECKLACES...GLOW ROCKER SHADES...GLOW RINGS...GLOW DRINKS...LIGHT SHOW

LIVE DANCERS...INFLATABLES...GIVE-A-WAYS ALL NIGHT LONG

Live Music :: The Cooters @ Red House FRI 4/2

newhippie — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:52:53 GMT

Author: newhippie
Subject: The Cooters @ Red House FRI 4/2
Posted: Monday, 08 March 2010, 03:52 PM (GMT -6)

The Cooters

Live at Red House Burgers & Blues

On Friday, April 2^nd

Sports :: Young Guns Impress Early - by Zach Berry

newhippie — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:22:47 GMT

Author: newhippie
Subject: Young Guns Impress Early - by Zach Berry
Posted: Monday, 08 March 2010, 11:22 AM (GMT -6)

Young Guns Impress Early

By Zach Berry

With the arrival of March and Ole Miss Rebel baseball, the critics start asking questions early and often. Will there be anyone who can replace Logan Power in left field? Who can step up and fill the spot at second base left by Evan Button? Can anyone step up on the pitching staff and provide the help the Rebels need?

So far this season, the critics have been silenced thanks in part to three freshmen, Tanner Mathis, Alex Yarbrough, and Brett Huber.

With the Rebels off to a hot start of 6-1 so far on this year�s campaign, these three young men have been key cogs to the Rebels� success so far.

The void left in the outfield by Logan Power was a sore in the side of all Rebel fans until Mathis stepped onto the field this year.

The young man out of Louisiana leads the Rebels in batting average so far this season with an eye-popping .500. Mathis has also earned his stripes in the outfield as well with an .857 fielding percentage and only one error.

Last year, Evan Button came on as quite a surprise to Rebel fans and was a staple in the infield all season long. With the 2010 season on the horizon and Major League Baseball�s draft snatching Button away, the Rebels did not know who to turn to. This is where Alex Yarbrough stepped in.

As a true freshman, Yarbrough has started four out of the six games he has appeared in and has not made a single error yet. Along with his slick fielding, Yarbrough has shown promise with the stick as well belting in six RBIs, scored four runs and notched a triple under his belt.

With the loss of Scott Bittle, Nathan Baker, Phillip Irwin, and Brett Bukvich, the biggest concern coming into this year for the Rebels was the pitching staff. Brett Huber has answered the call for Head Coach Mike Bianco.

Although the season is still young, the right-handed pitcher has shown electric stuff on the mound and incredible potential for the rest of his Rebel career. In three appearances this season, Huber has pitched 4 2/3 innings and has an astounding 10/0 strikeout to walk ratio. With his fastball touching the low to mid 90s and his powerful slider hitting the mid 80s, Huber looks to follow suit with the past Rebel greats on the mound.

Despite the season being young and most critics saying the Rebels have yet to be tested, these three freshmen have silenced many of their early critics.

Now that you know a little about each of these impressive student-athletes on the field, here is something that you may not have ever known about them off the field�

#38 Brett Huber

Redshirt Freshman

6�2� 212

Belleville, Illinois (Althoff Catholic High School)

Right-Handed Pitcher

Bats - Right

Throws - Right

What are you looking forward to most this season?

Our goal as a team is to reach 40 wins and host a regional and super regional.

What is your favorite sport to watch other than baseball?

Without a doubt it is hockey.

Who is your favorite sports team?

I�m a big St. Louis Cardinals fan. I really like Adam Wainwright.

What music do you listen to in the locker room?

The favorites are usually Lil Wayne or 50 Cent. Recently the team favorite song is �Tuck Ya Ice� by Trick Daddy and Birdman.

What is your favorite �Coach Biancoism�?

Whenever he says, �I like that.� It always gets me fired up.

#2 Alex Yarbrough

Freshman

5�11� 166

Allen, Texas (Allen High School)

Infielder

Bats - Switch

Throws - Right

What is your favorite pre-game meal?

I definitely enjoy a Wendy�s spicy chicken sandwich.

What are your plans after you finish your baseball career?

I plan to major in marketing or journalism.

Do you have any pre-game rituals or superstitions?

We have baseball socks that have the Russell Athletic logo on only one of the socks. I always put the sock with the logo on it on my left foot. Also, I always got to have plenty of Bubble Tape gum.

What have you been listening to lately on your iPod?

I have been listening to John Mayer�s new album Battle Studies. My favorite song is �Perfectly Lonely.�

What is your favorite �Coach Biancoism�?

I always like it when he gathers the team and he starts off the speech with �Gentlemen��

#12 Tanner Mathis

Freshman

5�11� 174

Lake Charles, Lousiana

(Alfred M. Barbe High School)

Outfielder

Bats - Left

Throws - Left

What is your favorite restaurant in Oxford?

I love some Downtown Grill.

Who is your favorite athlete?

Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals is the man.

Do you have any snacks you munch on before a game?

I usually eat a Clif protein bar or a Snickers.

What kind of music have you been listening to lately?

Lately, I have been jamming the �No Ceilings� mix tape by Lil Wayne. The Website hotnewhiphop.com is where I get all my music.

What is your favorite �Coach Biancoism�?

One of my favorites is when he tells us to �find a way to figure it out.�

Food & Drink Specials + Entertainment :: Monday, February 8 Daily Food Specials & Entertainment

MistressTLV — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:16:03 GMT

Author: MistressTLV
Subject: Monday, February 8 Daily Food Specials & Entertainment
Posted: Monday, 08 March 2010, 11:16 AM (GMT -6)

Here are the

Daily Specials and Entertainment

in Oxford, Mississippi

for Monday, March 8, 2010

AJAX DINER:

Veggie of the Day: Lemon Pepper Peas.

Soup of the Day: Southwestern Chicken.

BETTY DAVIS BAR-B-QUE:

COLD BEER EVERY DAY and awesome barbecue too. (Closest cold beer to Oxford - only 12 miles!) [/i] From Oxford take Highway 7 North towards Holly Springs. About a mile past the Tallahatchie Bridge, look for the first road on the left. Betty Davis is just inside Marshall County.

BIG BAD BREAKFAST:

Monday's Lunch Special: Red Beans & Rice.

Big Bad Breakfast Casseroles - Veggie or 3-Meat - Available in Small & Large - Call Today. BBB Also sells their andouille, patty sausage, and smoked-on-premises bacon by the pound

BBB utilizes local produce and smokes their meats on-site, located in the Midtown Shopping Center.

Kitchen is open from 7 am - 2:30 pm Monday - Friday, and 8 am - 3 pm Saturday and Sunday. See the full BBB menu here.

BOURE: Kitchen is open from 11am to 10pm.

Specials today include:

Soup: White Chicken Chili.

Quiche: Ham & Cheddar.

Lunch Special: Ribeye Steak Sandwich.

Desserts: Dolce de leche cheesecake.

Monday's Drink Special: Happy Hour all day at the bar!

See the full Boure menu here.

FRANK & MARLEE'S: Drink Specials: $1 PBR pints, 25 cent wings, $3 Jager. Pabst Blue Ribbon on draft...what more could you ask for?

FUNKYS PIZZA & DAIQUIRI BAR:

Open at 4pm today and serving New York Style Pizza made fresh by the slice or by the whole pie. Call-in orders welcome (662.259.2881)

Monday Drink Specials: $1.50 Domestics.

IRIE: has 25 beers on tap! Monday Special is Happy Hour ALL DAY with $1 off all drinks, PLUS get $6 Oysters today.

THE LIBRARY: The Library opens at 3 pm and has a whole bunch of screens with live sports and sports entertainment. Catch The Andy Kennedy Show this evening recorded LIVE from the Sports Bar.

MAIN SQUEEZE

Main Squeeze has "Oxford's Favorite Smoothies". Go try one of the new fish tacos or giant burritos. Plus they also serve salads and wraps. FREE HEALTH is included in all their recipes.

Check out Main Squeeze's menu here. Located at 1504 University Avenue next door to Pizza Hut and Orion. You can read Sarah Reddick's interview with Ron Shapiro on page one here: http://www.thelocalvoice.net/LocalVoice-PDFs/TLV-98-web.pdf

PROUD LARRY'S:

It's Lazy Mississippi Monday with $2 Pints of Lazy Magnolia Beers

Monday Lunch Special: Jumbo Cheese Ravioli with Crawfish, Andouille Sausage, Scallions & Tomatoes in a Roasted Garlic Alfredo Sauce � served with side salad.

Happy Hour from 4-7 pm today, with $1 High Life & $2.50 Margaritas.

See the full Larry's menu here.

RED HOUSE BURGERS & BLUES:

Go by today and try the Mushroom & Swiss Burger, a local favorite.

Happy Hour from 4-7 pm. Kitchen open today, serving awesome burgers & blues.

See the full Red House menu here.

RIB CAGE: today the BBQ Quesadilla is only $6.50. Plus $1.25 Natty Lights and $1.50 Coors Light Draft Pints or $5.50 pitchers all day every day!

SNACKBAR: Come check out the Late-Night Menu available at Snackbar.

Tonight's Special: Red Beans & Rice.

PLUS Fresh Oyster Selections.

Happy Hour 4-7 pm Every day - � dozen oysters and a drink for $10 *or* 1 dozen oysters and a drink for $15 - and Happy Hour always means Employee Discount on Drinks for Everyone.

PLUS...If you're in the restaurant business, you get the employee discount on cocktails anytime.

TAYLOR'S PUB: Monday Drink Special: $2 Coors Light or Coors Longnecks

See the full Taylor's Pub menu here.

TWO STICK: Drink special, from 9pm - close at the bar: 2-for-1 house wines.

"Sushi Happy Hour" from 3-5 with Half-Price Sushi.

Lunch Specials: (11:30-2pm) with Sushi, Soup, and Salad only $8, Mr. Phat's Lunch Special only $9

Happy Hour is from 3-6 pm today, 2-for-1 Drafts, Domestics, and Wells.

See the full full Two Stick menu here.

VARSITY GRILLE: has a NEW MENU, NEW MANAGEMENT, and a NEW ATMOSPHERE! Tonight's special is $1 Domestics and HALF PRICE appetizers all night. Plus $2 Domestic Drafts and $1 PBRs EVERY day!

VOLTA: has Half-Price Margaritas on Mondays.

Know what's tasty with a margarita? One of Volta's Falafel Wraps. Also, Volta has heavenly hummus, great Greek Pimento Cheese Spread, and more! Stop by and try the only authentic Greek food in town.

See the full Volta Taverna menu here.

WALTZ ON THE SQUARE: is closed on Monday.

YOCONA IN EXILE: is closed on Mondays.[/size]

Check out other great businesses in Oxford

while you are out having a great time, too.

BETTE'S FLOWERS: is located at 1798 University Ave. and has the best and freshest selection of flowers and gifts, plus soaps and candles. Stop by and see.

DEEP FRIED T-SHIRTS: Owned and operated by Mat Wymer, Deep Fried T-Shirts has been making some of the best and most inexpensive silk screened T-shirts in the area for many years. Call 662-234-1818 and promote yourself.

EXPRESS COMPUTER SERVICE: Owner Kyle McGrevey was voted "Oxford's Favorite Computer Nerd" in 2009. Located on Jackson Avenue in the same shopping center as Movie Gallery and Regions Bank. Call 662-236-5670 when you need help with your computer.

HOMEWARD BOUND: In-home pet care services, offers nanny visits, walks, playtime, grooming, and MORE! Give Kellie a call at 662-234-1097.

KEVIN W. FRYE: If you get in trouble, Kevin Frye is the attorney you need to call. 662-638-4089. Kevin was voted "Oxford's Favorite Attorney."

LOCAL COLOR: William "Willy" Wallace has been serving up the weird in Oxford so long, we can't imagine Oxford without Local Color. If you are looking for unique but inexpensive gifts, visit Local Color on North Lamar Boulevard.

OXFORD TATTOO COMPANY: Call Lawrence Pennington or Doug Hollis at (662) 281-8226 for all your tattoo needs. At Oxford Tattoo Company, tattooing is taken very seriously and Lawrence and Doug are dedicated to providing you with not just a tattoo, but a true work of art. Visit oxfordtattoo.com to see examples.

RANDALL'S LAWN SERVICE: Full service lawn care is available from Trace Randall. Call 662-832-CUTS (2887) for prompt and courteous service. FREE ESTIMATES. Randall's Lawn Care will take care of your lawn, so you can enjoy it.

REBEL MUSIC: Rebel Music is a full line music store "where musicians serve musicians." Rebel Music carries Fender, Martin, Mapex, Roland, Takamine, Sabian, Behringer, Mein, Alvarez, DDrum, Gretsch, Paul Reed Smith, Zildjian, Remo, Yorkville, and plenty of consignments. Piano and guitar lessons are available as well as PA rentals and school band rentals. Rebel Music is located at 1605 West Jackson Avenue next to Kiamie's Liquor and Domino's Pizza. Call 662-234-0999 and get the help you need.

STAR PACKAGE: was voted "Oxford's Favorite Liquor Store" this year. Stop by and see why - they have a great selection.

TRICIA'S SALON: Need a haircut? Get on over to Tricia's Salon, located at 1308 North Lamar Blvd. Closed on Monday.

WEST JACKSON LIQUOR STORE: Located next door to Papito's near Wal-Mart on West Jackson Avenue, this store has easy access and plenty of parking.

WOXD BULLSEYE 95.5 FM: This is the local station to listen to daily in Oxford, Mississippi. Be sure to tune in when you're driving around Oxford.

Carver Rayburn :: Critically Speaking: from TLV #101

newhippie — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:13:24 GMT

Author: newhippie
Subject: Critically Speaking: from TLV #101
Posted: Monday, 08 March 2010, 11:13 AM (GMT -6)

A man on talk radio the other morning used a parable to describe decisions that we make and how they affect us tomorrow. The deep thought, which had an obvious influence from the movie Forrest Gump, went something like this: Life is like a jar of habanero peppers, what you eat today may burn your ass tomorrow.

So goes the summer of 1994. At age 16, I spent a good majority of my break from studies on the Alabama coast working on a friend�s charter boat. We would wake up early, sand and paint the boat, cook a steak and sneak some beers before starting over again the next day.

Towards the end of the prosaic excursion, I convinced myself that a tattoo on my right shoulder would be a significant memento to remember the summer by�as if one could not find a suitable possession at Alvin�s Island to remind one of the Redneck Riviera.

Regardless, I set out to the local tattoo shop where an interesting young specimen named Greta told me she would be more than happy to decorate my body, the temple.

Now the decision came as to what I should choose to be my lifelong companion in art form. Something I would not get tired of. Something that was not a fad. Something that meant a lot to me. Something that would never change.

Of course! I am from Oxford and love Ole Miss. I should have the lovable old man Colonel Reb inscribed on my body as my sole expression of permanent ink.

Flash forward to the present day and Colonel Reb has been taken for a ride that only Ole Miss would offer. First, he is deemed offensive by our own administration and banned from the sidelines at athletic events. However, he is not so offensive to stop printing his likeness on shirts, stickers, license plates, hats, underwear, snuggies, etc. No, we say. Its only offensive to us if we don�t profit from it. There is now more Colonel Reb gear than ever before. Talk about lack of leadership.

Is Colonel Reb offensive? I don�t know, not to me, but I am white. Probably, but then again, so is South Park to certain people. So is the idea of Sunday alcohol sales to the elite protestant leaders of Lafayette County, so is Maroon and White, Purple and Gold, and anything Crimson.

Film and Video :: video of The Gin burning down...

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:31:27 GMT

Author: admin
Subject: video of The Gin burning down...
Posted: Sunday, 07 March 2010, 03:31 AM (GMT -6)

Local News :: The Gin Burns Down

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:38:23 GMT

Author: admin
Subject: The Gin Burns Down
Posted: Saturday, 06 March 2010, 10:38 PM (GMT -6)

At approximately 9:30 tonight (March 6, 2010) the old building that once housed The Gin in Oxford, Mississippi was the site of a large fire. More details as they become available... til then, here are a few photos shot by people at the scene:

If you have photos you would like to share, please email them to The Local Voice:

by Kevin W. Frye

by Patrick Addison

by Stacy Pillault

by Zach Tutor

by Zach Tutor

by Daniel Morrow

by Jason Taylor Plunk

by Jason Taylor Plunk

by Jason Taylor Plunk

by Lucky Tucker (via Andrew Ratcliffe)

by Grove Hard

by Grove Hard

by Grove Hard

by Jane Marie Dawkins (photo taken from the High Cotton condo)

by The Lord Weird Slough Feg

by Meesh (outside the Rib Cage)

by Meesh (outside the Rib Cage)

by Newt Rayburn

by Newt Rayburn

by Newt Rayburn

by Newt Rayburn

by Newt Rayburn

TLV would like to thank all the above photographers, as well as Travis Malkovich, Thad Lee, Mike Namorato, and Nature Humphries who burned up the info line tonight. If you see news happening text or call The Local Voice at 662-232-8900.

Chico Harris :: AFFLATUS

Chico — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:53:22 GMT

Author: Chico
Subject: AFFLATUS
Posted: Friday, 05 March 2010, 12:53 PM (GMT -6)

��<o>::AFFLATUS::<o>��

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 5-7, 2010

What a great surprise it was last night with Machine Gun Kelley and her G Men opening for Blue Mountain at Proud Larrys! What wasn't a surprise was that band --Jesse Pinion, Ben Yarbrough, Tim Burkhead and Kelley Norris-- has consistently gotten better and better and musicianship has reached a tight and high level. Many of us are looking forward to their next headlining gig.

http://www.myspace.com/kelleynorrismusic

Tate Moore and Dave Woolworth of Tate Moore and the Cosmic Door play happy hour tonight at Parrishs:

http://www.myspace.com/tatemoore

The release party for the new edition of Kitty Snacks is at the Power House tonight and Mr. Dent May plays Ajax Diner at the after party.

http://www.myspace.com/dentmay

Unwed Teenage Mothers and the Barreracudas play Proud Larrys

http://www.myspace.com/theunwedteenagemothers

http://www.myspace.com/barreracudas

The Super Mash Brothers play the Lyric Theater tonight!

http://www.myspace.com/sprmshbros

One Mile South is at Illusions;

http://www.myspace.com/onemilesouth

Good Paper is playing at Taylor's Pub:

http://www.myspace.com/goodpaperband

The Cakewalkers are at Roosters.

Zeebo is at Irie. There are two bands that have myspace sites named zeebo. One is in New York and the other is in London and neither is the one playing Oxford tonight.

http://www.myspace.com/zeeboisgood

http://www.myspace.com/zeebouk

Cadillac Funk plays Two Stick.

Jimbo Mathus and the Tri-State Coalition unveil Mosquitoville in Sardis tonight.

http://www.myspace.com/jimbomathus

Your Ole Miss Lady Rebel tennis team plays Vanderbilt on campus today:

http://www.olemisssports.com/ViewAr...TCLID=204900141

The Oxford Conference for the Book continues:

http://events.olemiss.edu/events/in...r=2010&month=03

Part of the Heard: A full-length film written by UM graduates Alex Mauney and Whitney Merritt starts today on campus

Acted by students in the Department of Theatre Arts.

http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/theatr...2010/heard.html

SATURDAY

Ingram Hill plays Proud Larrys.

http://www.myspace.com/ingramhill

It will be a great one upstairs at Roosters as Big Jack Johnson and the Cornlickers will show up and show how it's done.

http://www.bigjackjohnson.com/

http://www.myspace.com/bigjackjohnsonofficial

"Daddy When Is Mama Coming Home"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQr9fbQadLk

"Too Many Drivers"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VYCSvAeBKk

"Catfish Blues"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgXi...rom=PL&index=38

Star and Micey play Parrishs:

http://www.myspace.com/starandmiceymusic

Journey Into The House on Fire is at Irie.

Jitin Chatlan & Lee Taylor play the Maker's Market at the Lyric Theater 10am-5pm

The Dave Matthews Tribute Band plays the Library (yes, that's really their name)

http://www.myspace.com/thedmtb

One Mile South is at Taylor's Pub

http://www.myspace.com/onemilesouth

Part of the Heard: A full-length film written by UM graduates Alex Mauney and Whitney Merritt starts today on campus

Acted by students in the Department of Theatre Arts.

http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/theatr...2010/heard.html

The Oxford Conference for the Book continues:

http://events.olemiss.edu/events/in...r=2010&month=03

The Thacker Mountain Radio Show re-broadcast on Mississippi public radio is at 7 (WMVA 90.3).

Scott Baretta's Highway 61 blues show is broadcast tonight on Mississippi public radio at 10.

http://www.highway61radio.com/

SUNDAY

It's my birthday and I want you all to come to the party.

Here is karma:

Last year, March 7 was a Saturday and Jimbo Mathus and the Tri-State coalition were playing Roosters, so I had perfect plans for celebrating my birthday. BUT, Alice Walker abused me all day and then dropped me off at home around dark, saying to call her later and we would go to the Jimbo show. I walked in, sat down and fell asleep. Screwed myself out of a great birthday with a great band.

But! as karma would have it, Jimbo and them are playing on my birthday again this year, this time out at Taylor Grocery, and by God, this time I'm not falling asleep.

After the Jimbo show, we're all headed north to Holly Springs to Garry Burnside's new juke joint, the Hut. I just talked to him and he said he would make sure I did not fall asleep.

Food & Drink Specials + Entertainment :: Friday, March 5 Daily Food Specials & Entertainment

MistressTLV — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:49:55 GMT

Author: MistressTLV
Subject: Friday, March 5 Daily Food Specials & Entertainment
Posted: Friday, 05 March 2010, 11:49 AM (GMT -6)

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The Local Mail Radio Show #45.

Show also plays on the radio on Fridays at 6 pm on Bullseye 95.5 FM!

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Daily Specials and Entertainment in Oxford, Mississippi

for Friday, March 5, 2010.

AJAX DINER: Tonight, Ajax hosts the KITTY SNACKS #3 RELEASE PARTY AFTER-PARTY, featuring DENT MAY!

Soup of the Day: Southwest Chicken

Vegetable of the Day (V.O.D.): Black Eyed Pea Salad

BETTY DAVIS BAR-B-QUE: has COLD BEER EVERY DAY and awesome barbecue too! (Closest cold beer to Oxford - only 12 miles!)

BIG BAD BREAKFAST: Big Bad Breakfast Casseroles - Veggie or 3-Meat - Available in Small & Large - Call Today! BBB Also sells their andouille, patty sausage, and smoked-on-premises bacon by the pound!

BBB utilizes local produce and smokes their meats on-site, located in the Midtown Shopping Center.

Stop in for lunch today and try the super Southern CATHEAD: scratch-made buttermilk biscuit with choice of porks or chicken and slice of cheddar��$5.50.

Kitchen is open from 7 am - 2:30 pm Monday - Friday, and 8 am - 3 pm Saturday and Sunday. See the full BBB menu here.

BOURE: Today's specials include:

Soup: Cream of Asparagus

Quiche: Chicken, Bacon, Cheddar

Lunch Special: Curry Chicken Salad Flatbread

See the full Boure menu here.

FRANK & MARLEE'S: Happy Hour from 3 - 7 pm. Tonight - DUELING PIANOS downstairs.

FUNKYS PIZZA & DAIQUIRI BAR: drink specials are $1.50 Coors & Miller till 9 pm, and later, DJ HOODRICH

Weekend Lunch Special: 2 Pizza Slices & A Drink for $6.25 (Thu.-Sat. only!)

New York Style Pizza made fresh by the slice or by the whole pie. Call-in orders welcome (662.259.2881)

Open at 4pm every day, and every night 'til everyone is served.

IRIE: has ZEEBO Live on stage tonight!

Irie Hour, with $3 Whiskey Drinks from 11 pm-12 am.

Happy Hour means $1 off all drinks from 4-7 pm today!

Now open on the Square, stop by and try one of the 25 beers on tap! Happy Hour is from 4-7 pm tonight with drink specials TBA.

THE LIBRARY: Sports Entertainment all night long on The Library's screens! Open at 3pm. Tonight go check out DJ MARIO!

MAIN SQUEEZE: Warm up with Ronzo's Fish & Chicken Tacos & Burritos or a cup of awesome Coffee today! Main Squeeze has Oxford's Favorite Smoothies!

See the Main Squeeze menu here.

PROUD LARRY'S: Presents: UNWED TEENAGE MOTHERS Live on Stage Tonight, Come celebrate the release of their new 7". Supporting band is punk rockers BARRERRACUDA

LARRY'S DAILY SPECIAL: Blackened Catfish Sandwich served with your choice of French Fries or Side Salad. Happy Hour from 4-7 pm today, with $1 High Life & $2.50 Margaritas!

See the full Larry's menu here.

RED HOUSE BURGERS & BLUES: $2 Jello Shots Tonight!

Happy Hour from 4-7 pm. Kitchen open today, serving awesome burgers & blues!

See the full Red House menu here.

RIB CAGE:

has Beer Specials All Day, Every Day: $1.25 Natty Lights, $5.50 Pitchers/$1.50 Pints of Coors Lights

See the full Rib Cage menu here.

SNACKBAR: Come check out the new menu items - And Snackbar's Late-Night Menu, Too!

Dinner Special: Cioppino (Fresh Seafood Stew)

PLUS Fresh Oyster Selections: TBA

Happy Hour 4-7 pm Every day - � dozen oysters and a drink for $10 *or* 1 dozen oysters and a drink for $15 - and Happy Hour always means Employee Discount on Drinks for Everyone!

PLUS...If you're in the restaurant business, you get the employee discount on cocktails anytime!

See the full Snackbar menu here.

TAYLOR'S PUB: has GOOD PAPER Live on Stage Tonight!

Taylor's has Super Happy Hour from 3-5 pm today, with 2-for-1 EVERYTHING!

See the full Pub menu here.

TWO STICK: presents CADILLACFUNK with some funky jams tonight. Check out his bio here: MS Hippie

Tonight's drink special is $3 Imports...Half-Price Bloody Marys from 11:30 am-2:30 pm!

"Sushi Happy Hour" from 3-5 with Half-Price Sushi!

Lunch Specials: (11:30-2pm) with Sushi, Soup, and Salad only $8, Mr. Phat's Lunch Special only $9. Happy Hour is from 3-6 pm today, 2-for-1 Drafts, Domestics, and Wells.

See the full Two Stick menu here.

VARSITY GRILLE: has a NEW MENU, NEW MANAGEMENT, and a NEW ATMOSPHERE! Tonight's special is 2-for-1 Drinks and $1 House Shots.

VOLTA: go get a cup of their awesomely warm Chicken Stew today - it'll warm you right up!

See the full Volta Taverna menu here.

WALTZ ON THE SQUARE:

Every Day Drink Specials: $2 Domestics, $3 Drafts, and $4 Wells PLUS $3 Bartender Call Shots & Nightly Martini Specials! (with mention of Local Voice ad)

YOCONA IN EXILE: is now open in Abbeville. Take Highway 7 north toward Holly Springs. Turn right at any of the three Abbeville exits. Proceed to the four-way stop in the middle of town. We are in the white building with the gas pumps out front. Serving dinner from 5 pm - 10 pm.

Check out other great businesses in Oxford

while you are out having a great time, too!

BETTE'S FLOWERS: is located at 1798 University Ave. and has the best and freshest selection of flowers and gifts, plus soaps and candles. Stop by and see.

DEEP FRIED T-SHIRTS: Owned and operated by Mat Wymer, Deep Fried T-Shirts has been making some of the best and most inexpensive silk screened T-shirts in the area for many years. Call 662-234-1818 and promote yourself.

EXPRESS COMPUTER SERVICE: Owner Kyle McGrevey was voted "Oxford's Favorite Computer Nerd" in 2009. Located on Jackson Avenue in the same shopping center as Movie Gallery and Regions Bank. Call 662-236-5670 when you need help with your computer.

HOMEWARD BOUND: In-home pet care services, offers nanny visits, walks, playtime, grooming, and MORE! Give Kellie a call at 662-234-1097.

KEVIN W. FRYE: If you get in trouble, Kevin Frye is the attorney you need to call. 662-638-4089. Kevin was voted "Oxford's Favorite Attorney."

LOCAL COLOR: William "Willy" Wallace has been serving up the weird in Oxford so long, we can't imagine Oxford without Local Color. If you are looking for unique but inexpensive gifts, visit Local Color on North Lamar Boulevard.

OXFORD TATTOO COMPANY: Call Lawrence Pennington or Doug Hollis at (662) 281-8226 for all your tattoo needs. At Oxford Tattoo Company, tattooing is taken very seriously and Lawrence and Doug are dedicated to providing you with not just a tattoo, but a true work of art. Visit oxfordtattoo.com to see examples.

RANDALL's LAWN SERVICE: Full service lawn care is available from Trace Randall. Call 662-832-CUTS (2887) for prompt and courteous service. FREE ESTIMATES. Randall's Lawn Care will take care of your lawn, so you can enjoy it.

REBEL MUSIC: Rebel Music is a full line music store "where musicians serve musicians." Rebel Music carries Fender, Martin, Mapex, Roland, Takamine, Sabian, Behringer, Mein, Alvarez, DDrum, Gretsch, Paul Reed Smith, Zildjian, Remo, Yorkville, and plenty of consignments. Piano and guitar lessons are available as well as PA rentals and school band rentals. Rebel Music is located at 1605 West Jackson Avenue next to Kiamie's Liquor and Domino's Pizza. Call 662-234-0999 and get the help you need.

STAR PACKAGE: was voted "Oxford's Favorite Liquor Store" this year. Stop by and see why - they have a great selection!

TRICIA'S SALON: Need a haircut? Get on over to Tricia's Salon, located at 1308 North Lamar Blvd. Open on Monday til 6 pm.

WEST JACKSON LIQUOR STORE: Located next door to Papito's near Wal-Mart on West Jackson Avenue, this store has easy access and plenty of parking.

WOXD BULLSEYE 95.5 FM: This is the local station to listen to daily in Oxford, Mississippi. Be sure to tune in when you're driving around Oxford.

Red Cup Rebellion :: Mascots: Why So Serious?

newhippie — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:07:15 GMT

Author: newhippie
Subject: Mascots: Why So Serious?
Posted: Thursday, 04 March 2010, 02:07 PM (GMT -6)

Mascots: Why So Serious?

Recently, the Ole Miss Rebel student body voted to have a voice in choosing a new on-field mascot to eventually fill the void left by Colonel Reb seven years ago. Yea. That�s what the vote was about. Anything else you hear is either the product of someone misleading you or someone having been misled.

Also, poor reading comprehension can be blamed, but to a more limited extent I would hope.

The intent of the administration to proceed with plans for a new mascot without this vote is certainly up for discussion, but that�s not what this RCR via TLV column is about. Nor is it directly about Colonel Reb, the Old South, symbolism, racism, or any of those incredibly hot-button issues du jour.

What it is about, is stupidity.

In case you�ve been living under a rock, I�ll take some time to explain this whole Admiral Ackbar for Ole Miss mascot campaign you�ve likely heard about or seen. Just before the vote, four students took it upon themselves to start a movement without actually intending for the movement to actually mean anything or spread like an STD. These students were simply discussing the mascot snafu over lunch one fine February day and, perhaps with the help of friends named Jack or Johnny, came to the conclusion that they should start a campaign for the awkward yet lovable anthropomorphic squid/frog Admiral Ackbar of George Lucas� famous Rebel Alliance to lead our Ole Miss sports teams.

These students never knew that this idea would catch on like it did. They never anticipated having over two thousand Facebook friends for a fictional character or being featured on TMZ, ESPN, CNN, Access Hollywood, The New York Times, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, or having Damon Lindelof, a co-creator of the hit TV show Lost tweet to them about what a great job they were doing.

Yes, the event turned viral in a huge way which, while unexpected, really is a good thing. It gave the students who were not a part of the Colonel Reb foundation something to rally behind. It gave those who are jaded by the whole mascot discussion a place to mock the whole situation at large. And, best of all, this campaign was deflecting the attention that a vote about a mascot considered by some to be a symbol of racism would normally bring at the University of Mississippi. The entire story as told by the national media was about this satirical mascot replacement suggestion. The students behind this were painted as witty and progressive, even if they were digging up a four-year-old internet meme. Of course, plenty of media folks missed the point and not all talking heads thought it clever, but for the first time in a long time, Ole Miss was not blatantly being besmirched by the mainstream media hordes.

But the movement also angered a strange group of Ole Miss fans. I think we all know the people about whom I�m talking. This particular cluster is comprised of Ole Miss fans who place a great bit of stock in what the person roaming the sidelines in a foam suit depicts. They were enraged and ready to vehemently attack Admiral Ackbar�s legitimacy as a candidate for mascot. They threatened to no longer support Ole Miss sports teams, the UMAA, or our administration were Colonel Reb to eventually be replaced by a fictional admiral of a fictional race leading a fictional rebel starfleet in a fictional war against a fictional empire. I have even been told by one of the creators of the Ackbar campaign that the group received an e-mail from one particular mother who said that she would �NEVER LET [her] DAUGHTER GO TO OLE MISS IF THERE�S A DAMN ALIEN AS A MASCOT!�

Marinate in that for a little while. This woman would let the character on the sidelines of our football games determine whether or not her daughter would attend the university. The scary part is that she�s not alone. And while these threats are, unfortunately, likely quite empty, they are indicative of the sadly sobering fact that so many Ole Miss students, alumni, and fans take absolutely trivial matters far too seriously.

Here�s the funniest part of this whole whirlwind of wackiness: Admiral Ackbar is not a candidate for mascot. The ASB and administration have both issued statements laughing this off for what it is, an amusing thought to poke fun at the seriousness some people have attached to this decision. In a very roundabout way, the Ackbar campaign�s attempt to lampoon the absurd gravity of this entire debate has worked by giving those who place far too much value in something which does not affect the successes of our university the opportunity to expose themselves.

Folks, it�s a mascot. It�s not important. Let�s save the resources we�ve wasted on mascot-related endeavors and use them to enhance the quality of our educations, contribute to our Oxonian community, and cheer on our Rebel sports teams to victory regardless of whatever goofy symbol we choose to represent them. Please?

Read more RCR at www.redcuprebellion.com

JoLynn Wells :: Feminist in the Man's World (Or Peter's Snatch)

newhippie — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:59:05 GMT

Author: newhippie
Subject: Feminist in the Man's World (Or Peter's Snatch)
Posted: Thursday, 04 March 2010, 01:59 PM (GMT -6)

Feminist in the Man's World

(Or Peter's Snatch)

The feminist opened her arms and offered love

The man simply snatched her snatch

The feminist in turn withheld her snatch

The man turned to another woman more willing

The feminist stood up with pride and dignity

The man hollered at her to sit back down

The feminist raised her voice

The man told her to shut up

The feminist was quiet

The man ignored her

The feminist saw the throng of silent women

The man compared his peter to Peter�s

The feminist grew bored with the men�s contest

The man�s peter begat bellicose bombs

The feminist pleaded for peace

The man raised his battle cry

The feminist marched and demonstrated

The man pointed his shooter at the enemy

The feminist threw up her arms in exasperation

The man brought boy-men back in body bags

The feminist cried for the dead children

The man shuddered from war�s traumatic recollection

The feminist opened her arms and offered love

The man simply snatched her snatch

Cook Of The House :: COOK OF THE HOUSE: Johnny Valiant

newhippie — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:54:32 GMT

Author: newhippie
Subject: COOK OF THE HOUSE: Johnny Valiant
Posted: Thursday, 04 March 2010, 01:54 PM (GMT -6)

COOK OF THE HOUSE: Johnny Valiant

Name: Johnny Valiant

Position & Restaurant: All Around All-Star at Ajax Diner

Hometown: Amory, Miss. I suggest you never go there.

Early cooking: Sugar cheese toast in the microwave. Soggy goodness! Gross, I know, but I was five!

What kitchen tool/utensil could you not live without? Toaster oven.

What is the best thing about your job? It�s a toss-up between fun atmosphere and $1 employee beers. Yum!

What is your favorite flavor combo? Spicy & greasy. You can substitute either with �cheesy.�

Three items in your fridge: Beer, cake, more beer.

Where do you get your best recipe ideas? Weird Al Yankovic songs.

What is the best meal you�ve ever eaten? My mom�s homemade fried chicken paired with a �country boy�s� cheeseburger.

Personal specialties: Chef Boy-ar-dee box pizza. I don�t follow the instructions.

Favorite Midnight snack: Tropical fish topped with smegma.

Favorite Kitchen Music: Hall & Oates, Iron Maiden, Echo & The Bunnymen, Slayer, etc. Ramones anytime.

Who would you most like to cook for and what would you prepare? Jon-Mikl-Thor. I�d cook whatever he demanded.

What herbs do you grow in your own garden? Ragweed. Lots and lots of ragweed.

Where do you like to dine in Oxford? Pizza Den, Blind Pig, Handy Andy. I really miss the Longshot burger.

Favorite restaurant in the world: Country Boy�s Hamburgers in Amory, Miss. If you get it �to go,� you can actually see the food through the bag. Ahh, grease!

Aspirations: To open a pizza-in-a-cup stand on the Square.

Fried catfish: eat the tail or not? I�m more of a gill man myself.

Live Music :: Article: Big Smith @ Two Stick THU 3/4

newhippie — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:49:06 GMT

Author: newhippie
Subject: Article: Big Smith @ Two Stick THU 3/4
Posted: Thursday, 04 March 2010, 01:49 PM (GMT -6)

Big Smith

Live at Two Stick on Thursday, March 4

Big Smith is a band from Springfield, Missouri, composed of five cousins, including two sets of brothers: Mark and Jody Bilyeu, Bill and Rik Thomas, and Jay Williamson. The newest member, fiddle player Molly Healey, brings the total to six creative individuals bound together by blood and harmony.

After coming together professionally in the fall of 1996, they quickly earned a devoted following playing raucous acoustic music that captured the spirit of their native Ozarks, equipped only with an acoustic guitar, mandolin, bass fiddle, and washboard. These early gigs demonstrated to unsuspecting audiences what joy and liberation could be found in the raw mojo of indigenous, authentic Ozarks culture; albeit a culture interpreted through the eyes of modern, intellectually astute neo-hillbillies, if you will.

The thirteen plus years they�ve been together have borne witness to an evolving instrumentation and sonic palate. The original acoustic lineup is still there as a tether to their legacy, but anymore it seems Big Smith simply aspires to be a great American band, regardless of whether the guitars are solid and amplified or woody and earthen.

In 2007 music became the full-time profession for Big Smith, as their expanded touring schedule attests�2008 saw them playing upwards of 110 shows. They are still adored in their native Ozarks, but years of travel have earned them a place as a Midwest institution. They have made their mark outside their region with several forays to Chicago, Nashville, Austin, and Colorado; several tours to the West Coast including two in 2007; and along the length of the Mississippi from the Twin Cities to New Orleans. They have recently enjoyed high-profile opening gigs for the likes of Emmylou Harris, Doc Watson, The Avett Brothers and the Del McCoury band. Summer of 2008 found them traveling to Europe for the 21st Annual Country Rendez-Vous Festival in Crappone, France.

The documentary Homemade Hillbilly Jam, profiling the band and the music of their extended family, has garnered rave reviews and a legion of new fans through numerous screenings at film festivals around the world. Much anticipated is the release of the DVD in Europe and the U.S.A with distribution from First Run Features.

Obituaries :: Barry Hannah Remembered

newhippie — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:44:09 GMT

Author: newhippie
Subject: Barry Hannah Remembered
Posted: Thursday, 04 March 2010, 01:44 PM (GMT -6)

Barry Hannah Remembered

We as a community have lost not only a writer, but also a friend. He will be missed.

Was there ever a golden age in Oxford? Could there have been? You hear rumblings of this sort of thing sometimes around the town now, when people talk of the mushrooming condos and the boutiques on The Square and the fortunes, literally, of the university and the town. People speak in reverent tones of a time when Oxford was sleepy and restrained and everyone knew each other and the cliques weren�t defined by money and property or the lack thereof. The Hoka reigned supreme through the late nights as the restaurant and movie theatre of choice and there was one only bookstore on the Square and about five bars and Billy Brewer was the football coach and everyone went to the games because you could get in free if you sat in one of the end zones. Houses were cheap, rent was cheaper, and you could park on The Square anytime you wanted to as long as you wanted to and not get a ticket.

Yes, there was a time like that, and Barry Hannah was right in the thick of it. The first time I ran across his work was in my hometown public library. It was in the Esquire Summer Fiction Issue, probably from 1987 or 1988, and there he was alongside Don Delillo and Richard Ford. All of them had excerpts from their new works published in that issue, and all had stark black and white photos and all looked quite serious and in the middle of something particularly great. I first met Barry when I moved into a green tin shack on Van Buren Avenue right off the Square with broken sheetrock walls, a front door that couldn�t lock, and one sputtering air conditioner to cool four rooms. He lived three doors up towards the Square, in a light green shotgun house on top of a massive hill. I was dumbfounded for a few weeks that here I was living almost next door to a guy I had seen in a national magazine, that was a published writer, of several books.

He had the same birthday�April 23�as William Shakespeare! I would sometimes be walking back from The Square and see him inch his white convertible car down the steep sloping driveway and head off. Sometimes in the mornings I could hear him bleat out a few bars on a trumpet again and again. Then in the early evenings the clatter of a typewriter provided a bookend to the day.

But in the afternoons he wanted to do something. One day he summoned me to go with him to Ireland�s (now Frank and Marlee�s Piano Bar) and shoot some games of pool. We walked down the hill and up to Ireland�s and in and made our way to the table in the basement and he dropped some quarters in the jukebox and led off with �Born To Be Wild� by Steppenwolf. With stick in hand he juked around the table, taking his time, making a production out of every shot, shuffling a little to the beat of that anthem from the late 1960s. I don�t remember either one of us making many shots, but we had a great time trying.

He lived next door at the time to a group of musicians called The Hilltops whose members later morphed into parts of the groups Blue Mountain and Wilco. They set up a badminton net in their side yard and in the summer afternoons we would play badminton. A huge oak tree served as one of the side boundaries. The house served as the other, although if you could bounce the birdie off the house, sort of ricochet it off the wood planks onto the other side of the net, it was still in play. He regarded badminton as a graceful game, much less work than tennis and certainly less macabre and threatening than racquetball. Those were some fun afternoons. At the time he was in the middle of writing what I still believe is one of his best books, Boomerang, a nonfiction journal of sorts that received very little attention when it was published. In that book his true nature, his love for his parents and his childhood and his friends and his state, sans fireworks, really shows through. After another book, the novel Never Die, he came to the end of his drinking period, and then he published Bats Out Of Hell, his classic short story collection (the other classic collection of Hannah stories is Airships), and his reputation as an elder of American letters began to cement.

Through this period and this relationship I became a sort of Hannahphile, quietly collecting his books in hardback and paperback and asking him to sign them, reading Airships and Ray and The Tennis Handsome again and again. I veered off from the usual stuff and into the realm of author nuts and started finding Esquire magazines where he had originally published stories in the 1970s, books of criticism about Southern writers that mentioned him, a poem he wrote on the 125th Anniversary of the founding of Oxford, and even a program for a Rotary luncheon where he must have been convinced at gunpoint to talk a little about his work. He signed them all for me without flinching, although once when I did give him a book of criticism with the dubious word �postmodernist� somewhere in the title, he was taken back a little. �But Jim, I didn�t write this,� he said, looking at the thin book with suspicion. �But you�re one of the subjects, Barry,� I said, and quickly thumbed to a certain part and held it out to him. �This chapter is all about you,� I said. He looked at me and half smiled. �Maybe,� he said, and chuckled, and signed it anyway.

I think that Barry Hannah will be remembered, if the critics are honest, as one of the funniest American writers ever, on an even par with Mark Twain and James Thurber. I think he�ll be remembered for his absolute mastery of the way that language can stir emotion and power besides his wit, the way he could turn a sentence or a paragraph inside out and make it reveal much more than it could in the hands of another writer. And I know he�ll be remembered for the way that he helped thousands of younger people over the years believe that what they had to say could be important to a wider audience besides themselves. No one ever went away from a Hannah reading, workshop, or class, feeling cheated. If he could be like Tom Sawyer and attend his own funeral, I think he would be amazed at the contingent of people who will travel to it from all over this country and probably the world to pay their respects. He was that important. His work will be that important as long as people care about literature and its singular power to move people and change the ways they look at the world. He would never tolerate such a description, of course, because he was thankful always for everything in his life, even the hard parts, and didn�t consider writing anything but a pure joy, a gift. But that�s his legacy. That�s what he leaves us, along with a collection of published work unlike any other author in American letters.

Jimmy Pitts is an artist, writer, musician, and Hannahphile living in Oxford, Mississippi.