| More Than Just a Film Festival... |
So,
What Else Is There Festival Weekend?
As
if the Film Festival wasn't enough, and though the Oxford
International Film Festival is by anyone's note the key
focus of the week, there is more to Oxford and the festival
than meets the eye. The Oxford Film Festival has teamed
up with, and sprurred-on many local and regional arts
and culture organizations to present a wide variety of
events, shows, galleries, concerts and other activities,
all in and around Oxford on festival weekend. Note:
these events are not run or sponsored by the OIFF, and
may have their own individual ticket-prices or entry fees.
For complete details on any of the below events, or if
you need directions to an event site or help with tickets,
scheduling golf, paintball, or other activities, contact
the Oxford Visitor's & Convention
Bureau for free help Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
(513) 523-8687 or online
at www.enjoyoxford.org.
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Live Concerts and Shows...
"OIFF
2008 Concert Series" - Concert
New to 2008, the Oxford International Film Festival Uptown
Concert-Series, will present over a dozen of the best
local and regional bands and performing artists on the
local open-air band-stand, in the center of twon. This
concert series is presented by the Oxford International
Film Festival and is open to the public FREE of charge,
no ticket required.
When: April 11th & 12th, 5:30pm
- 11:00pm Daily
Where: Uptown Park (Center of Town)
Cost: FREE
How To Get Tickets: No Ticket Required
More Info: CLICK
HERE FOR BAND LIST AND PERFORMANCE TIMES
"An
Evening of One-Act Plays " - Theatre/Show
This local theatre-performance is a culmination
of one-act plays presented and produced by students and
professors at Miami University of Ohio, and the Miami
University Department of Theatre.
When: April 10th, 11th, & 12th - 8:00pm
Where: Gates Abegglen Theatre, Oxford
Cost: $9.00
How To Get Tickets: Tickets Available Online
(Here) or at the Festival Box Office (513) 529-3200
More Info: Artists & Schedule Coming
Soon
"The
Watts Prophets" - Concert
This Hip-Hop and Cultural concert features the
"Watts Prophets" performing in concert with
the Oxford Area Hip-Hop Choir.
When: April 11th, 7:30pm
Where: Hall Auditorium, Oxford
Cost: $10.00
How To Get Tickets: Tickets Available Online
(Here) or at the Box
Office (513) 529-3200
More Info: Click
Here
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Art Galleries & Vendors....
"Galleries
& Vendors at the OCAC" - Art Galleries
& Vendors
The Oxford Community Arts Center (OCAC) is home
to dozens of local and regional artists and art studios.
Come take a look at several art galleries (and original
paintings for sale), and meet & chat with the artists
in their studios! Also drop-by the vendor's area on the
first-floor to pickup filmmaker and festival memorabilia,
posters, DVDs, food, and more.
When: Exhibits & Vendors Open 11:00am-11:00pm
April 11-13th, Meet the Artists April 11th, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Oxford Community Arts Center, Oxford
Cost: FREE with any Festival Ticket
How To Get Tickets: Tickets Available Online
(Here) or at the Box
Office (513) 529-3200
More Info: Click
Here
"Galleries
at the MU Art Museum" - Art Gallery &
Exhibit
For current galleries and special-events Festival
weekend visit the Miami University Art Museum's website
by Clicking
Here.
When: April 10th, 11th, 12th, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Daily
Where: MU Art Museum, Oxford
Cost: FREE
How To Get Tickets: No Ticket Required
More Info: Click
Here
"Vendors
at the Marcum Conference Center" - Vendors
The Oxford International Film Festival presents
various arts and film-related vendor and information booths,
including local artist's art, filmmaker sales tables (DVD's,
posters, etc), books, talent agencies, newspapers &
industry publications (Variety Magazine, CityBeat...),
festival memorabilia and more.
When: April 11-13th , 11:00am
- 11:00pm Daily
Where: Marcum Conference Center, Oxford
Cost: FREE
How To Get Tickets: No Ticket Required
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Golf, Paintball, Swimming, Hiking, Camping, Rock-Climbing,
and More...
"Heuston
Woods State Park & Resort" - Golf, Hiking,
Fishing, Swimming, Paintball, Camping and More
Heuson Woods State Park, Conference Center &
Resort has a lot to offer, only minutes from the center
of Oxford, and the Oxford International Film Festival.
To schedule a visit or other activity, you can contact
them directly (800) 282-7275,
or visit them online at www.huestonwoodsresort.com.
"Miami
University Recreational Sports Center" - Rock-Climbing,
Swimming, In-Door Track & More
Miami University's state-of-the-art sports center
has a lot to offer, including a full-sized in-door track,
olympic-sized swimming pool, rock-climbing, fitness center,
and more. The center is open daily to the general public.
For more information the Sports Center can be contacted
at: (513) 529-6868
"Miami
University Historic Buildings & Nature Trails"
- Formal Gardens, Miami River Hiking Trails, Historic
Buildings and More
For a complete listing of nature exhibits, historic
buildings, museums, trails and more call: (513)
524-2197, or visit www.muohio.edu/naturalareas
