The ride will warm up with a moment of silence in memory of local cyclist Robby Tucker<\/strong>. There will be bagpipes playing in honor of Robby and other former cyclists who have passed away. Local EMT Greg Surbeck<\/strong> will be on call on his motorcycle, monitoring the ride and performing medical assistance as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Online Registration is available at https:\/\/raceroster.com\/events\/2022\/55036\/velvet-ditch-gran-fondo<\/a>. Online Registration closes May 20 at 5 pm Central Time. In-Person Registration will be available Saturday, May 21 in the morning from 5:30\u20136:30 at the Old Armory Pavilion<\/strong>. You can pay by check or credit\/debit card. There will also be a Pre-Ride Party Friday, May 20 from 6\u20138 pm at the Pavilion for riders, sponsors, and volunteers to meet up and take a breather before Saturday\u2019s ride. Find out more information at raceroster.com, or on Facebook @VDgranfondo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This bash will take place at The Green at Harrison<\/strong>\u2019s and features local band Madrik<\/strong>. This will be recognizing the Destination Oxford Car Show<\/strong>, the Velvet Ditch Gran Fondo<\/strong>, and the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council<\/strong>\u2019s 50th anniversary. You don\u2019t have to ride a bike to celebrate! Enjoy a night of music, make new friends with visitors who have traveled to attend the Bike Ride, and enjoy an outdoor concert on The Square. Don\u2019t miss the crowning of the King or Queen of the Velvet Ditch! Proceeds support the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council. YAC members get free tickets to the event. Stop by The Powerhouse<\/strong> to pick up your pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This year, Destination Oxford<\/strong> will take over a chunk of the Oxford Square with vehicles of all kinds on display. Free to attend, the event will include a 50\/50 raffle to benefit Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Lafayette County<\/strong>. Also, door prizes will be given away every ten minutes or so, donated by local businesses like Deal\u2019s Auto Repair<\/strong>, Malco Theaters<\/strong>, Ole Town Med<\/strong>, High Cotton Wine & Spirits<\/strong>, and many more. There has been a ton of community support, says event organizer Jason Plunk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe support of Mayor Robyn Tannehill and the Board of Aldermen, by allowing us to close a city street, adds so much legitimacy to the event that we are expecting the biggest and best car show to date,\u201d said Plunk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aaron Mansfield<\/strong> is an American singer-songwriter, born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri<\/strong>. Drawing comparison to Chris Stapleton, John Mayer, and Gavin Degraw makes his voice feel familiar, yet his songs are unique in their own right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n His niche as a songwriter is delivering intimate and thought-provoking lyrics while never losing the ability to keep the song relatable and catchy. Aaron\u2019s songs have a blend of soul, rock, pop, and a country story-telling flair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Thacker Mountain Radio Hour<\/strong> winds up its spring season Thursday, May 19<\/strong> at 6 pm<\/strong> at The Old Armory Pavilion<\/strong>. Guests for the season finale will include novelist Jenny Tinghui Zhang<\/strong>, blues singer Peggy \u201cLady Trucker\u201d Hemphill<\/strong> and gospel singers, The Wilkins Sisters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The show is hosted by Jim Dees<\/strong> & The Thacker Mountain Big Band <\/strong>with the Thacker Horns and guest vocalist, Mary Frances Massey<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Admission is free and the public is invited. Lawn chairs and picnics are encouraged. Party Waitin\u2019 To Happen<\/strong> will offer a signature cocktail for sale. Square Books<\/strong> will have a signing table on site with copies of Zhang\u2019s novel, Four Treasures of the Sky<\/strong>,<\/em> available. Read more about this week’s Thacker Mountain Radio Hour here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more local events and entertainment this week in Oxford, visit The Local Voice Entertainment & Events page here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Local Voice has the scoop on local events and entertainment. 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Saturday, May 21 at 7 pm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/DestinationOxford.jpg?resize=640%2C495\")
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Saturday, May 21 from 8 am\u20132 pm
Downtown Oxford<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/aaron-manfields-tour1-2b.jpg?resize=313%2C392\")
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAaron Mansfield Live
Friday, May 27 and Saturday, May 28
at The Library<\/h2>\n\n\n\nThacker Mountain Radio Hour Finishes Spring Season and Sets Summer Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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