Grand opening for new Oxford arts venue this weekend
OXFORD – This weekend marks the grand opening of the new Oxford entertainment venue, Six on the Square.
The non-profit performance space will be open this weekend and the public is invited to view the labors of the last few months.
Six on the Square describes itself as “a volunteer-based community service organization committed to promoting music and the arts in central New York by offering cultural and educational programs. While we are newly named, the 6 on the Square venue has been recognized for its acoustics and the intimate performance setting. We plan to continue the tradition of the venue, and welcome more programs and activities for our community members.”
The grand opening weekend festivities began Thursday with an open mic performance by Fetish Lane. The band will perform again Friday at 7:30 p.m., as part of its CD release tour, “Beautiful Mule.” Tickets are $17 until the day of the show and $20 on the day of the show.
Ribbon cutting ceremonies will take place at 11 a.m., Saturday with refreshments served courtesy of Hoppie’s and Roma’s. Scandinavian folk music will be performed by Hanna Lauzon on the nyckleharpa until noon. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to view the artwork of Norwich artist Rick Marchant. Doors will be opened an hour prior to the start of the performances.
After the ribbon cutting, at 2 p.m. there will be a special kids event featuring an interactive performance about recycling and working in harmony with Mother Nature led by the group, Mad Agnes. At the this event kids will be able to construct their own works of art from recycled materials; tickets will be $12 and $15 the day of the show.
The venue has been recently furnished and enlisted the talents of regional artist Walter Gurbo, who volunteered his time and resources to paint the interior walls and ceilings at no cost; ordinarily such work from the artist would have cost thousands of dollars.
“When you walk in the door and head to the rear of the venue, you will be enveloped in the whimsical, abstract designs Walter has created across the walls,” said steering committee member Nancy Morey.
Also featured will be a beautiful stained glass piece made by Peggy Finnegan for one of the front windows of the Lafayette Park storefront.
Local residents took it upon themselves to orchestrate a new arts venue once the prior occupant, the Night Eagle, decide to move its business to Binghamton.
Many local residents expressed a desire to continue the creative arts atmosphere of the Night Eagle, including things like poetry slams, open mic nights and an off-beat artistic feel. Many agreed that the venue should include entertainment geared toward music and art.
The effort is supported by the owners of the building, David and Mary El Emerson. A steering committee was elected to organize the project, the group applied for non-profit status and was approved. The committee gathered community input in order to decide on the final design and direction the venue would take. The new venue has also been working closely with the Chenango Council of the Arts.
To check out more information on Six on the Square or to find more information about its performances you can visit their web site at www.6onthesquare.org.
e-mail: tmurphy@evesun.com
The non-profit performance space will be open this weekend and the public is invited to view the labors of the last few months.
Six on the Square describes itself as “a volunteer-based community service organization committed to promoting music and the arts in central New York by offering cultural and educational programs. While we are newly named, the 6 on the Square venue has been recognized for its acoustics and the intimate performance setting. We plan to continue the tradition of the venue, and welcome more programs and activities for our community members.”
The grand opening weekend festivities began Thursday with an open mic performance by Fetish Lane. The band will perform again Friday at 7:30 p.m., as part of its CD release tour, “Beautiful Mule.” Tickets are $17 until the day of the show and $20 on the day of the show.
Ribbon cutting ceremonies will take place at 11 a.m., Saturday with refreshments served courtesy of Hoppie’s and Roma’s. Scandinavian folk music will be performed by Hanna Lauzon on the nyckleharpa until noon. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to view the artwork of Norwich artist Rick Marchant. Doors will be opened an hour prior to the start of the performances.
After the ribbon cutting, at 2 p.m. there will be a special kids event featuring an interactive performance about recycling and working in harmony with Mother Nature led by the group, Mad Agnes. At the this event kids will be able to construct their own works of art from recycled materials; tickets will be $12 and $15 the day of the show.
The venue has been recently furnished and enlisted the talents of regional artist Walter Gurbo, who volunteered his time and resources to paint the interior walls and ceilings at no cost; ordinarily such work from the artist would have cost thousands of dollars.
“When you walk in the door and head to the rear of the venue, you will be enveloped in the whimsical, abstract designs Walter has created across the walls,” said steering committee member Nancy Morey.
Also featured will be a beautiful stained glass piece made by Peggy Finnegan for one of the front windows of the Lafayette Park storefront.
Local residents took it upon themselves to orchestrate a new arts venue once the prior occupant, the Night Eagle, decide to move its business to Binghamton.
Many local residents expressed a desire to continue the creative arts atmosphere of the Night Eagle, including things like poetry slams, open mic nights and an off-beat artistic feel. Many agreed that the venue should include entertainment geared toward music and art.
The effort is supported by the owners of the building, David and Mary El Emerson. A steering committee was elected to organize the project, the group applied for non-profit status and was approved. The committee gathered community input in order to decide on the final design and direction the venue would take. The new venue has also been working closely with the Chenango Council of the Arts.
To check out more information on Six on the Square or to find more information about its performances you can visit their web site at www.6onthesquare.org.
e-mail: tmurphy@evesun.com
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