‘There’s a hunger’: Local pianist gives free concerts at arts center
Pianist Bruce Murray has been performing free concerts at the Oxford Community Arts Center since 2016. Supporting the arts is more important than ever today, he says.
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High Street a swarm of activity at Oxford Bee Festival
The Oxford Bee Festival kept vendors busy along High Street throughout the day April 12.
Public art commission holds exhibition at municipal building
Dozens of Oxford residents turned out to the city's third annual public art reception at the Municipal Building.
Expanded substation to improve electric grid; will feature mural
Duke Energy's substation expansion at the intersection of Locust and Spring Street is substantially complete, with additional equipment set for installation this fall. The city plans to add a mural to the wall in front of the site.
MLK Day Celebration set for Monday morning
A celebration will be held for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at the OCAC next week.
Barker ornaments gave Oxford its own unique Christmas tradition
For seven decades, the Barker family made wooden ornaments that delighted Oxford residents. Even after the business closed, people continued to search for Barker ornaments to add to their collections.
Chocolate Meltdown set to return in January with new chocolate crawl event
Multiple organizations including the Oxford Community Arts Center are once again teaming up to host the Chocolate Meltdown this January.