Arts & Entertainment
Doors of Hope ‘Summer Bounty’ Program This Saturday, Already Sold Out
For some people down on their luck, all it takes is a little bit of hope to get them back on their feet again.
That’s why Doors of Hope Transition Ministries is hosting its third annual “Summer Bounty” program Saturday beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Powerhouse in Oxford. The event currently sold out, but potential guests may join a waiting list by calling (901) 413-7457.

This unique shot of Rowan Oak by Ed Croom will be auctioned at the Summer Bounty program on August 15.
The annual program raises funds to support the ministries’ various initiatives, which include rent-free shelter for four to six months to those who need temporary help to regain their self-sufficiency.
Doors of Hope Transition Ministries also provides employment assistance and financial, nutritional and educational counseling to clients facing homelessness or near-homelessness.
The program will feature lunch prepared by Oxford premier chef Kelly English and live and silent auctions on a collection of treasures only found in Oxford.
“Summer Bounty sponsors and donors have stepped up this year to make this third annual event bigger than ever,” said Doors of Hope Board Member Brenda West.
Auction items include original art, photographs and pottery pieces by local artists well as three vacation destinations, a football weekend in a cottage near the Square, numerous Oxford dining opportunities and much more.

Joe Wrenn’s Sorghum Season, oil on tin, will go to highest bidder at Summer Bounty auction on August 15. / Photo submitted
While enjoying lunch, guests will also view presentations by artist Matt Long and gardening tips by landscape architects Jenny Long and Damian Augsberger. John T. Edge will serve as master of ceremonies, and Ron Lewis will be the auctioneer.
For more information on the Summer Bounty Program, visit their website here.
List of auction items:
Artwork by ceramicists Ron Dale and Matt Long; painters Jere Allen, Janet Barnes, Jason Bouldin, William Dunlap, Rosie Vassallo, Carlyle Wolfe, Joe Wrenn; photographers John Cook, Tammy Oliver Cook, Edward M. Croom, Millie Moorhead West, David Wharton; sculptor William Beckwith; basket maker Mark Barnes

Bid to win a vacation in the Appalachians at the foot of Roan Mountain in the oldest standing house in Bakersville, North Carolina, built in early 1870s. / Photo submitted
Vacation Lodging Oxford: Football weekend for two in cottage near the Square; Panama City, Florida: five days for eight at Aqua Resort Condo; Bakersville, North Carolina: week for eight at a historic mountain house; Cape May, New Jersey: week for six at historic seaside resort
Dining Opportunities: Oxford Treehouse Gallery, dinner for twenty; The Ravine, dinner for four; Wildrose Kennels, dinner for twenty; Chef Charles Owens, Sunday brunch for eight; Luisa Arico, cooking lesson; Local Restaurants: wine and dine certificates
Other Offerings: consultation with landscape architects; camp and riding lessons at Oak Hill Stables; weekend family pass to Goose Creek Club; tennis instruction by Billy Chadwick and Mike Bryan; six-month membership at SNAP Gym; “Dress Me” birthday party with author Sarah Frances Hardy; handmade quilt from Piecemakers; pet service from Homeward Bound; ironwork tool by Walter Neill; mirror with wooden frame on stand by Harry Sneed; day in Water Valley; wines from Chris Scott; items from Scott Beggs, Unique, Amelia’s and S&J
Beth Harmon is managing editor for HottyToddy.com. Email her at beth.harmon@hottytoddy.com
Arts & Entertainment
Gulf Coast Jam Gives Post Malone Fans a New 2026 Date to Circle
Last week it was announced Grammy award-winning artist Post Malone cancelled the Oxford stop that was part of his Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2.
That concert was going to be held inside Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, giving the iconic venue an interesting, temporary environment.
But fans of Post Malone will have a chance to see the artist without having to travel across the country.
Post Malone will be a headlining act at the 2026 Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam in Panama City Beach. Malone will cap off the four-day music festival as main performer on Sunday, May 31.
pov: you thought you missed Post Malone… but he’s still headlining in PCB on May 31 🤠
don’t miss him at Gulf Coast Jam — grab your tickets now 🎟️#posty #cancelledshow #gulfcoastjam #pcb #panamacitybeach pic.twitter.com/6P5LX6Xfwu
— Gulf Coast Jam (@GulfCoastJam) May 5, 2026
The Country On The Coast™ festival lineup also includes headliners Keith Urban, Chris Stapleton, and Riley Green, who will be joined by more than 20 artists at Frank Brown Park in beautiful Panama City Beach May 28-31, 2026. Passes are currently available at www.GulfCoastJam.com. Payment plans are available for all pass levels.
Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam drew sellout crowds of 30,000 for the past two years. Music Festival Wizard named Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam the number one festival in their
Top 50 Most Popular Fests in the World 2024 – Voter’s Choice poll and their Best Beach Music Festivals This Summer in 2025.
Post Malone, born Austin Post, is one of the most commercially successful artists of the last decade, blending hip‑hop, pop, and country influences into a style that’s made him a fixture on radio and streaming charts. He’s known for hits like Circles, Rockstar, and Sunflower, and for a touring schedule that usually packs stadiums and arenas. His shows tend to draw a wide mix of fans, which is part of why the Oxford date had been circled on the calendar for months.
Who? When?
The schedule will tell you!! Save to your phone to refer back to!
Tickets available at:https://t.co/BraelVgALX#festival #panamacitybeach #countrymusic #jimbeam #countryonthecoast pic.twitter.com/lLANeqrNsG
— Gulf Coast Jam (@GulfCoastJam) April 24, 2026
Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam 2026 Lineup
Thursday, May 28
- Keith Urban
- Jessie Murph
- Wyatt Flores
- Cooper Alan
- Walker Montgomery
- Gannon Fremin & CCREV
Friday, May 29
- Chris Stapleton
- Marcus King
- Jackson Dean
- Brent Cobb
- Cole Goodwin
- Hueston
Saturday, May 30
- Riley Green
- Koe Wetzel
- Ole 60
- Josh Ross
- Ashland Craft
- Hannah McFarland
Sunday, May 31
- Post Malone
- Muscadine Bloodline
- 49 Winchester
- Elizabeth Nichols
- Them Dirty Roses
- Skeez
Arts & Entertainment
Post Malone’s Oxford Stop Cut From Upcoming Stadium Tour
Post Malone has canceled five shows on his upcoming Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2, including the Oxford stop at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
Post Malone’s summer stadium run is getting pushed back, and Oxford is among the cities losing a show. The artist announced Friday that he is canceling all May dates on his Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2, citing the need for more time to finish his new music. In a handwritten message posted to Instagram, he told fans he wasn’t ready to launch the tour as scheduled and needed roughly three more weeks to complete the project.
The cancellations include stops in El Paso, Waco, Baton Rouge, Birmingham, Tampa, and Oxford, where Post Malone and Jelly Roll had been scheduled to perform at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on June 5. The Oxford date was one of several college‑town shows cut from the first leg of the tour.
Ole Miss Athletics notified ticketholders Friday that refunds for the Oxford show will be processed immediately. Fans who purchased through the school’s ticket office were told to expect refunds within 14 days, covering admission, parking, fees, and VIP packages. Third‑party buyers were directed to contact their ticket sellers.
While Malone emphasized that the delay is about finishing his upcoming double album, several of the canceled shows had reportedly struggled with ticket sales, with some venues offering discounts and student promotions in recent weeks. Widespread ticket availability at multiple venues was reported by Digital Music News, which cited seating charts and pricing data showing large sections unsold in the weeks leading up to the tour.
The rescheduled tour is now set to begin June 12 in Indianapolis.
Post Malone, born Austin Post, is one of the most commercially successful artists of the last decade, blending hip‑hop, pop, and country influences into a style that’s made him a fixture on radio and streaming charts. He’s known for hits like Circles, Rockstar, and Sunflower, and for a touring schedule that usually packs stadiums and arenas. His shows tend to draw a wide mix of fans, which is part of why the Oxford date had been circled on the calendar for months.
Arts & Entertainment
Outdoor Dining Options Leaves Restaurant Owners and Managers Hopeful
By AJ Norwood and Justin Claas
Journalism Students
Oxford restaurants such as The Blind Pig and Proud Larry’s are looking to make their outdoor seating areas permanent. However, they have a lot of hoops to jump through with the city in order to make that happen.
The owner of Proud Larry’s, Scott Caradine, says that the city thinks these outdoor seating options are a good thing, but some remodeling needs to be done in order for this to take place.
“Their plan is to keep them year-round, but they want to make them permanent and they want them to look nice,” Scott said.
The Blind Pig is a restaurant that didn’t originally offer an outdoor seating experience. Despite this, manager David Moore says that this is something that the Blind Pig has always been interested in pursuing.
“We have been really eager to invest in our outdoor dining to make it more worthy of the Square,” Moore said.
While these restaurants are still making plans to improve their outdoor dining experience, the city officials have not made a final decision on what to do. Caradine says that this is something that he hopes they can continue in the future to satisfy their customers.
“We hope they make it permanent,” Caradine said. “We look forward to them making something permanent here so we can use it because we like it. Our customers like it.”
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