Local Legends: Rockin’ Rocco
Maurice Rocco , born Maurice John Rockhold, started making money as a pianist in Oxford at just 9 years old. It marked the start of a lifelong career in swing music that led him around the globe.
Performance
‘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.
Electric Root Festival thrives despite stormy weather
Despite a rainy day forcing festivities inside, the Electric Root Festival still managed to draw a crowd to celebrate Black arts and culture.
Talawanda students ready to turn the stage into a 'Little Shop of Horrors'
In just a couple weeks, Talawanda students will share their performance of "Little Shop of Horrors" with the community.
Miami Choral Collective brings university and community together through music
A new choir is made up of both Oxford residents and Miami students and faculty is set to hold its debut concert soon.
Couple keeps dances alive in Oxford with folk club
Judy and Warren Waldron have been sharing their love of music and dance with the Oxford community for decades, most recently holding a contra dance for residents.
Save Millett: Arena over troubled water
With Miami University considering demolishing Millett Hall to build a new arena, Oxford Free Press Board Secretary Richard Campbell looks back at one iconic performance in the arena.