{"id":110603,"date":"2021-04-20T18:16:16","date_gmt":"2021-04-20T23:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/?p=110603"},"modified":"2021-04-20T18:16:19","modified_gmt":"2021-04-20T23:16:19","slug":"five-ways-youll-fall-in-love-with-springtime-in-oxford-mississippi-april-22-may-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/five-ways-youll-fall-in-love-with-springtime-in-oxford-mississippi-april-22-may-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Ways You&#8217;ll Fall in Love with Springtime in Oxford, Mississippi, April 22-May 26"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bhamnow.com\/2021\/04\/15\/5-ways-to-fall-in-love-with-springtime-at-pop-up-oxford-apr-22-may-26\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bhamnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cheersoxford.jpg?fit=1200628&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption>I\u2019ll drink to that. Photo via Visit Oxford MS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that Spring has sprung, our neighbors in Oxford, Mississippi are ready to welcome visitors with open arms and a host of events.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/visitoxfordms.com\/pop-up-oxford\/\">Pop-Up Oxford Spring Edition<\/a>, is taking place from April 22 to May 16.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/visitoxfordms.com\/\">Check out Visit Oxford MS\u2019s website to start planning your trip now<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-eat-on-one-of-oxford-s-many-balconies-catch-a-sunset-if-you-re-lucky\">1. Eat on one of Oxford\u2019s many balconies + catch a sunset if you\u2019re lucky<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bhamnow.com\/2021\/04\/15\/5-ways-to-fall-in-love-with-springtime-at-pop-up-oxford-apr-22-may-26\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bhamnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/FullSizeRender-24.jpg?resize=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption>There\u2019s plenty of outdoor dining to be had. Photo via Visit Oxford MS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Every good weekend trip needs great restaurants, and Oxford\u2019s got plenty. In this age of outdoor dining, you won\u2019t be lacking in choices of where to get your food fix:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Summit\u2014one of the OG Oxford balconies, perfect for catching the sunset.<\/li><li>City Grocery Bar\u2014the other OG Oxford balcony, next door to The Summit, on Van Buren.<\/li><li>Rooster\u2019s Blues House\u2014a student fave place to grab a beer on a pretty spring afternoon. They\u2019ve got wings, blues and good sunsets.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Bour\u00e9\u2014perfect for a picturesque panoramic view of the Courthouse and Square center, especially at sunset. With more than 40 beer options plus a bar menu, it\u2019s the perfect place to visit before dinner.<\/li><li>Library Sports Bar\u2014the largest sports bar on The Square, on Van Buren, with lots of atmospheric options, including an upstairs balcony shaded by a tree<\/li><li>Southern Craft Stove + Tap\u2014kid-friendly patio with a fenced-in area with giant Connect-4, ping pong and cornhole, plus tables for dining.<\/li><li>Volta Taverna\u2014recommendations: margaritas, mojitos, especially the Staff Favorite flavored margarita with a blend of strawberry and orange juices.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bhamnow.com\/2021\/01\/06\/make-your-reservations-now-head-to-oxford-ms-for-mlk-weekend\/\">The Coop (The Graduate Hotel)<\/a>\u2014hop on the elevator to the fourth floor to find this bar named after Cooper Manning. Not only will you see a great view of the courthouse and the Square. Pro tip: sip on their signature Fros\u00e9 or nosh on their Rebel tots.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/visitoxfordms.com\/pop-up-oxford\/\"><strong>Ready to plan your trip? Visit Oxford MS has all the info you need to get you started.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bhamnow.com\/2021\/04\/15\/5-ways-to-fall-in-love-with-springtime-at-pop-up-oxford-apr-22-may-26\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bhamnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Mural.jpg?resize=750%2C750&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Check out Oxford\u2019s newest mural. Photo via Visit Oxford MS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Art vendors will pop up around the Square at a few different times: &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>12-5pm Friday, April 23&nbsp;<\/li><li>10am-5pm Saturdays<ul><li>April 24<\/li><li>May 1<\/li><li>May 8<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Then on April 24, International Sculpture Day, you can take in some new public art:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The City of Oxford will unveil a new sculpture called \u201cVictory Dance\u201d by local sculptor Earl Dismuke.&nbsp;<strong>Location:&nbsp;<\/strong>the roundabout at the intersection of Belk Boulevard and South Lamar.&nbsp;<\/li><li>A \u201cGreetings from Oxford\u201d mural, created by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/greetingstour\/\">a husband-wife duo known on Instagram as @greetingstour<\/a>, features iconic scenes from Oxford as well as cultural and historical imagery.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bradleysgordon\/\">Local artist Bradley Gordon<\/a>&nbsp;contributed to the project by painting Princess Hoka\u2019s wings in his unique painting style.<\/li><li><strong>Location:<\/strong>&nbsp;behind City Hall in the lower parking lot. A photographer will be on site to snap pics of you and yours in front of this new mural on April 24.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-enjoy-live-music-in-the-great-outdoors\">3. Enjoy live music in the great outdoors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bhamnow.com\/2021\/04\/15\/5-ways-to-fall-in-love-with-springtime-at-pop-up-oxford-apr-22-may-26\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bhamnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/music.jpg?resize=750%2C1125&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Maybe you\u2019ll catch some outdoor music while you\u2019re there. Photo via Visit Oxford MS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I don\u2019t know about you, but I don\u2019t actually remember the last time I heard live music. Now that more people are getting vaccinated, it\u2019s exciting to imagine being able to see a show again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Oxford, there are a few taking place between April 23 and May 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Friday, April 23<ul><li>5-7PM, Balcony Concert at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/theendofallmusic.com\/\">The End of All Music<\/a>&nbsp;with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentmay.com\/\">Dent May<\/a><\/li><li>4-8PM, live music in the \u201cBlue Delta Blues Alley:\u201d Grammy-nominated Jimmy \u201cDuck\u201d Holmes<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Saturday, April 24<ul><li>2-6PM, live music in the \u201cBlue Delta Blues Alley:\u201d Joe Austin &amp; The Tallahatchies<\/li><li>5-7PM, Tunes Around Town, 4 locations around town<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Tunes Around Town<\/strong>&nbsp;will continue to pop throughout a couple of big weekends in Oxford this spring:<ul><li>May 1: University of Mississippi 2021 Commencement weekend<\/li><li>May 8: University of Mississippi 2020 Commencement weekend<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-ride-on-a-double-decker-bus\">4. Ride on a Double Decker Bus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bhamnow.com\/2021\/04\/15\/5-ways-to-fall-in-love-with-springtime-at-pop-up-oxford-apr-22-may-26\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bhamnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Double-Decker-Bus-4538.jpg?resize=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Who doesn\u2019t want to ride on a double decker bus on a beautiful day? Photo via Visit Oxford MS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to pretend like you\u2019re in Oxford, England, hop on an authentic open-top double decker bus for a tour of the town. Local historians will show you the sights, including Oxford and the Ole Miss campus, including William Faulkner historic sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>When:&nbsp;<\/strong>Friday afternoons before SEC baseball games + the two Commencement weekends (Apr. 30 + May 7).&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Tickets:<\/strong>&nbsp;adults $10 | children 12 + under $5<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to reserve a seat, call the Visit Oxford office at&nbsp;<a href=\"call:662.232.2477\">662.232.2477<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-experience-the-thrill-of-the-game-baseball-softball-or-football-april-23-24\">5. Experience the thrill of the game\u2014baseball, softball or football\u2014April 23-24<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bhamnow.com\/2021\/04\/15\/5-ways-to-fall-in-love-with-springtime-at-pop-up-oxford-apr-22-may-26\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bhamnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Swayze-Above.jpg?resize=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption>#8 Ole Miss Baseball vs #6 East Carolina at Swayze Field in Oxford, MS. Photos via Joshua McCoy\/Ole Miss Athletics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sports fans will have plenty of choices the first weekend of Pop Up Oxford: Spring Edition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/olemissgameday.com\/baseball\/\">Ole Miss baseball is hosting Louisiana State University (LSU)<\/a>, 7PM.<\/li><li>Ole Miss softball is hosting Auburn.<\/li><li>The annual Grove Bowl spring football game is taking place Saturday afternoon, April 24.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you\u2019re not in town that particular weekend, you need to stop by an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/olemisssports.com\/sports\/baseball\/schedule\/2021\">Ole Miss baseball game<\/a>&nbsp;in the spring to really get the vibe of Oxford. You\u2019ll love the atmosphere\u2014especially the lively right-field student section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bhamnow.com\/2021\/04\/15\/5-ways-to-fall-in-love-with-springtime-at-pop-up-oxford-apr-22-may-26\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bhamnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Oxford_popoupMap2021_Proof7-02.jpg?resize=750%2C1333&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Check out all the places you can go the weekend of April 23-24. Photo via Visit Oxford MS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/bhamnow.com\/2021\/04\/15\/5-ways-to-fall-in-love-with-springtime-at-pop-up-oxford-apr-22-may-26\/\">5 ways you&#8217;ll fall in love with springtime in Oxford, MS, Apr. 22-May 26 | Bham Now<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now that Spring has sprung, our neighbors in Oxford, Mississippi are ready to welcome visitors with open arms<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":238,"featured_media":110600,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8428],"tags":[17865,5,4,1154,6424],"class_list":["post-110603","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-local-event","tag-17865","tag-mississippi","tag-oxford","tag-spring","tag-visit-oxford"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cheersoxford.jpg?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/110603","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/238"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=110603"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/110603\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/110600"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=110603"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=110603"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=110603"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}