{"id":24351,"date":"2015-04-22T15:00:13","date_gmt":"2015-04-22T20:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/?p=24351"},"modified":"2015-04-23T20:41:05","modified_gmt":"2015-04-24T01:41:05","slug":"20th-annual-double-decker-arts-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/20th-annual-double-decker-arts-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"20th Annual Double Decker Arts Festival Celebrates Oxford April 24-25"},"content":{"rendered":"

Oxford, Miss. (TLV) \u2013 It\u2019s a celebration of food, music and the arts. And believe it or not, it\u2019s turning 20.<\/span><\/p>\n

The 20th Annual Double Decker Arts Festival<\/strong> is set to go live from The Square on April 24th and 25th. A self-proclaimed Southern Classic inspired by the City of Oxford\u2019s purchase of an original double decker bus from England, the event has progressed into a weekend of food, fun, art, music and the like that attracts 60,000 each year.<\/span><\/p>\n

This year is no different. Starting on Friday, the festival will kick off with a special edition of Thacker Mountain Radio<\/strong> from The Graduate Hotel Stage<\/strong>, slated to start at 7 pm.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe festival showcases Oxford as a town that supports the arts and has grown to be one of the champion events in the region,\u201d Visit Oxford Director Mary Allyn Hedges<\/strong> said. \u201cIt started as the brainchild of Robyn Tannehill and the Oxford Tourism Council board at the time (1996) who wanted to celebrate all that Oxford has become known for: music, food, and the arts. The festival has grown tremendously over the years and has expanded to a two day festival.<\/span><\/p>\n

The music is a focal point, and the lineup this year is solid,\u201d Hedges said.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBecause of the 20th anniversary, we wanted a really solid lineup that would appeal to all ages and covering a wide spectrum of genres. I think Marcella & Her Lovers have gotten a lot of buzz being out of Memphis but the final three acts: St. Paul & The Broken Bones, JJ Grey & Mofro, and Trampled by Turtles all are really well-known names regionally and nationally. Especially with St. Paul & The Broken Bones being on David Letterman earlier this year, I think all three of these acts of received a lot of recognition both recently as well as being veterans to the music world.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Local and regional musicians will surround the event as well; Kenny Brown<\/strong>, Daniel Karlish<\/strong>, Trio<\/strong>, and The Gretaer Pyrnees<\/strong> (formerly Colour Revolt<\/strong>) will have their time on stage on Saturday. Many other local acts will perform at surrounding bars and restaurants during the day and evening. Check out TLV<\/em>\u2019s ads and listings to find your cup of tea.<\/span><\/p>\n

The arts supplement the music for some, but are an attraction for many. With over 150\"Intro<\/a> vendors surrounding the Square, regulated by the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council<\/strong>, which selects the jury from a panel of local artists spanning a variety of media including crafts, drawings, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, print making, and sculpture, it is truly a Southern showcase.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jack Catlette<\/strong>, the man behind Moonflower Photography<\/strong> hails from the state\u2019s Delta region and has participated in the Double Decker Festival for several years, winning Best in Show in 2011 for his photograph entitled \u201cMan on a Wheel.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMy inspiration comes from the Delta\u2019s people, architecture, landscapes and wildlife,\u201d Catlette said.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI have always been overwhelmed by the beauty of things around me. Painting has been a way to express that and share it with other people,\u201d Caolyn Watson<\/strong>, an artist and festival participant said.<\/span><\/p>\n

The food is plentiful too.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tried and true tasty temptations, from snow cones to roast beef sandwiches to pizza by the slice, all from local vendors\u2014many offering a specialty item that can only be found during the event\u2014satisfy the hunger.<\/span><\/p>\n

Little ones are not left out either\u2014children can gather at the Square Fair, located at the Chancery Building Parking lot at North Lamar and Jefferson Ave, for special activities provided by The University of Mississippi Hospitality Management Department.\u00a0\"The<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Learn more about this Mississippi treasure at <\/em>www.VisitOxfordMs.com<\/span><\/em><\/a> or visit <\/em>www.doubledecekerfestival.com<\/span><\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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