The Oxford Community Center is proud to present world-renowned jazz vocalist Allan Harris on Friday, May 2, for a one-night-only performance honoring the legendary Nat King Cole. Part of the acclaimed Jazz Series On Stage at OCC, the concert invites audiences to experience the rich, velvety tones of Cole’s songbook through the singular voice of one of today’s most celebrated interpreters.

Described by The New York Times as a “velvet-voiced baritone with an earthy edge,” Allan Harris has captivated audiences around the globe with his masterful storytelling, elegant phrasing, and genre-defying performances. His tribute to Nat King Cole is more than a concert—it’s a deeply personal homage to an artist who helped define American music and break racial barriers along the way.

“He was for everybody,” said Harris. “He sang for the world, and he delivered the exact songs that the composers wrote. When you heard a Nat King Cole song, you heard every word, every syllable, and it made sense. It was just wonderful.”

Backed by a stellar jazz trio, Harris will perform some of Cole’s most beloved songs, from the buoyant charm of “Rambling Rose” to the silken romance of “Unforgettable,” delivered with the diction, warmth, and storytelling that make Harris a standout on any stage.

“We’re honored to bring Allan Harris to our stage,” said Liza Ledford, Executive Director of the Oxford Community Center. “His connection to this music is palpable, and it will be a night of beauty, nostalgia, and extraordinary talent in an intimate setting.”

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Event Details:
Allan Harris: The Music of Nat King Cole
Friday, May 2, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Oxford Community Center | 200 Oxford Rd, Oxford, MD
Tickets and more information: oxfordcc.org

This event is expected to sell out. Advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended.

This will be the 41^st year for the Oxford Fine Arts Show to be held May 16 – 18 at the Oxford Community Center. The event consistently attracts art enthusiasts due to the quality of the exhibitors. The show is always fresh based on the fact that there is a new juror every year. This year famed Plein Air Easton artist, Sara Linda Poly was the juror. Sara Linda Poly was the featured artist of the International Artist Magazine, and is frequently selected to participate in the world class Easton Plein Air Festival. Sara Linda Polly selected a roster of fine artists in different mediums for the show this year. Join us in welcoming the following artists:

Sandy Alanko, Eric Asche, Irene Aspell, Joel Boches, Carole Böggemann-Peirson, Thomas Burden, Naomi Clark-Turner, Sharon Dennis, Lois Engberg, Nancy Fine, Donna Finley, Mary Ford, Rhonda Ford, Debra Howard, Susan Schauer John, Kathy Kopec, Pat Lang, Kate Leibrand, Linda Luke, Mary Ellen Mabe, Jeanne  Mays, Carol McClees, Laura McGowan, Kimberly Nesci, Betty Papson, David Pellegrini, Steve Rogers, Kenneth Rose, Sharon Stockley, Stephen Walker, Heidi Wetzel, Keith Whitelock, Barbara    Zuehlke with Karen Merkin from Rockville, Maryland as the featured artist this year featuring her painting entitled “Yellow Mooring”.

The Preview Party on Friday May 16^th is the best time to see the full gallery and have time to peruse the full exhibition prior to the public over the weekend. It provides attendees the chance to “Meet the Artists”, view the original artwork and buy art! This has always been a fun evening where attendees get to mingle with the artists and enjoy cocktails as well as partake of delicious hors d’oeuvres while getting first looks at the collection.

During the Preview Party awards are given out. Thank you to our art sponsors for providing award winning money for the artists. This year the Awards are:

Judge’s Choice sponsored by Anne Marie and Jay Borneman
Artists Choice sponsored by Elspeth and Dr. William “Bill” Ritchie
Oxford Business Association’s “Best representation of Village Life”
Oxford Library’s “Best use of Color”
Cutts and Case’s “Best Maritime”

The 2025 judge for the awards is Charlotte Potter Kasic. Charlotte is the current Director of the Academy Art Museum in Easton. She received her MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and her BFA from Alfred University. She was the previous director of the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk Virginia, Barry Art Museum and Old Dominion University. She is an artist herself in glass. She performs moving art shows as well as glass art sculpture and installations. Her creativity and passion will add a dynamic touch to the award ceremony this year.

The schedule of events for the weekend begins with the Friday night Preview Party. On Saturday and Sunday, the exhibit is open to the public 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The raffle of beautiful artwork donated by the artists happens at the end of the show with a toast of bubbly for the occasion. Once again there are lunch items for purchase on both days with the famous strawberry shortcake too!

The juried exhibit and sale has supported the Oxford Community Center (a non-profit 501(C-3), since the 1980’s to support OCC’s mission to provide the region with a year-round schedule of free or reduced educational, cultural and recreational programs and events. For more information, and to secure your tickets, visit oxfordcc.org.

The Oxford Community Center (OCC) is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated 2025 Jazz Series, bringing world-class musicians to the Stage@OCC. Season tickets are now available for this premier series, offering an unparalleled jazz experience with three unforgettable performances by some of the most celebrated artists in the industry.

Season ticket holders will receive admission to all three performances, an exclusive VIP experience—including a meet and greet with the artists, dessert and bubbly, cabaret seating, and two drink tickets—and special recognition as a “Producer” in appreciation of their generous support.

2025 Jazz Series Lineup:

• May 2 – Allan Harris: A Tribute to Nat King Cole
  Allan Harris, the Brooklyn-born, Harlem-based vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter, has been lauded as “a protean talent” by The New York Times. His warm, rich vocals have drawn comparisons to Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra, while his captivating stage presence has earned him numerous awards, including three New York Nightlife Awards for Outstanding Jazz Vocalist. This special performance will celebrate the timeless music of Nat King Cole, showcasing Harris’s impeccable phrasing and emotional depth.
• August 1 – The Anderson Brothers: A Tribute to Duke Ellington
  Juilliard-trained identical twins Peter and Will Anderson have wowed audiences at venues like The Blue Note, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and The Kennedy Center. Recognized as “virtuosos on clarinet and saxophone” by The New York Times, they bring an energetic and authentic tribute to the legendary Duke Ellington, performing classics such as “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” and “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore.”
• December 5 – Dominick Farinacci & Aaron Diehl: A Holiday Show
  Renowned trumpeter Dominick Farinacci joins forces with acclaimed pianist Aaron Diehl for a festive evening of jazz, blending holiday favorites with the duo’s signature artistry. Diehl, praised for “melodic precision, harmonic erudition, and elegant restraint” (The New York Times), has performed with jazz greats and top orchestras worldwide. This performance promises a perfect balance of holiday spirit and jazz sophistication.

“This year’s lineup is truly exceptional,” said Liza Ledford OCC’s Executive Director. “Each of these artists brings a unique and extraordinary interpretation of jazz, and we are proud to offer this outstanding experience to our community.”

Get Your Season Tickets Today! Season tickets are now available for purchase and include VIP benefits and special recognition. Individual tickets for each show are also available online. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience world-class jazz in an intimate setting at the Oxford Community Center.

For tickets and more information, visit https://oxfordcc.org/jazz/

ONGOING WEEKLY CLASSES  

Mon, 1-2:30pm; Yoga with Suzie Hurley, Advanced beginners, $20/class, 10 classes $150

Sat, 9:30-11am; Yoga w Suzie Hurley, Intermediate, $20/class, 10 classes/ $150

Tues-Thurs, 10am; Steady & Strong w/ Janet Pfeffer, $10/class 10/$80

 

DECEMBER 2024

December 11, 3pm-10pm – Longwood Gardens Holiday Excursion!

The Oxford Community Center, in partnership with the Oxford Garden Club is offering a wonderful Holiday bus excursion and group tour of 

Longwood Gardens.  This is a very special ‘VIP’ trip as we are fortunate to have an Oxford resident who works at Longwood Gardens who will greet the group and share some secrets of the garden. And the group will meet up with Longwood Gardens’ very own Jim Sutton, who is the Associate Director of Display Design at Longwood Gardens and an expert in floral design. He is responsible for the themes and ideas behind the gardens’ horticulture displays. This is truly a once in a lifetime experience! Tickets are selling fast at $160 per person and includes coach bus fare, tickets into Longwood Gardens, VIP experience and snacks on the way home. Dinner is on your own at either The Café or the Longwood Gardens Beer Garden. 

December 12, 5:30pm – Community Talk with Author Neil Harpe
Author Neil Harpe grew up along the creeks and marshes of the Chesapeake Bay and has documented his experiences through artwork and photographs. He will be discussing his book, ‘Pictured in Time – An Artist’s Journey Around the Chesapeake’. Guests will enjoy Harpe’s ‘sensitively-rendered art and entertaining narrative’ with over 125 stunning photographs that tell a story of Maryland’s maritime heritage. FREE

December 18, 2024, 5:30-8:30pm – OCC Holiday Potluck with Tred Avon Players Holiday Entertainment

This is a good old fashioned Potluck Dinner to celebrate the holidays! Join your friends and neighbors at the Oxford Community Center Holiday Potluck Celebration 2024! RSVP online at oxfordcc.org and let us know what you’re bringing!

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For more info contact: [email protected] or [email protected]
For tickets to classes and shows visit oxfordcc.org
To volunteer at our events, visit oxfordcc.org/volunteer

ONGOING WEEKLY CLASSES  

Mon, 1-2:30pm; Yoga with Suzie Hurley, Advanced beginners, $20/class, 10 classes $150

Sat, 9:30-11am; Yoga w Suzie Hurley, Intermediate, $20/class, 10 classes/ $150

Tues-Thurs, 10am; Steady & Strong w/ Janet Pfeffer, $10/class 10/$80

 

SEPTEMBER 2024

September 12, 2024, 5:30 pm – Community Talk: An Update from the Oxford Lab

This Talk is in partnership with Oxford Museum and is in conjunction with the Museum’s Oxford Lab exhibit. FREE. Please RSVP at oxfordcc.org so we know to expect you!

September 14, 2024, 8:00 pm – The 5th Annual OCC Road Rally 

Classic and Vintage cars are invited to the 5th Annual Road Rally. Special interest modern cars will be accepted. Over 70 miles of scenic roads with a minimum of traffic, includes breakfast and lunch for the driver and one passenger at a most beautiful destination. Begins 8am; $160/car. For more info visit and to register go to oxfordcc.org.

September 18, 2024, 11a-1p – OCC Health Talk: ‘Aging in Place’ with Speaker Maggie Black, Psy.D

Bring your lunch and gather in the OCC’s Hospitality Room for an informative health presentation about ‘Aging in Place’ – setting the stage with discussions about what is ‘typical’ aging and when one needs to be concerned

FREE, bring your lunch – all welcome. Limited seating. Please RSVP at oxfordcc.org so we know to expect you!

September 19, 2024, 5:30 pm – Community Talk: David Powel

Lifetime Wells International President and Co-founder David Powell will talk about ‘Project Africa’ which is about well drilling. This is brought to you by Oxford’s Dick and Zoe Schramm. FREE. Please RSVP at oxfordcc.org so we know to expect you!

September 21, 2024, 7:00 pm – Dancing with the Stars for Hispanic Heritage 

Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the OCC and watch local celebrities participate in a dance competition! This is a fundraiser in partnership with Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center (ChesMRC). Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets cost $25 per person and includes dinner, one cocktail and dancing after the competition. Purchase tickets and vote for your favorite dancers online at oxfordcc.org.

September 26, 2024, 5:30 pm – Community Talk: Dan Small

Dan Small, the Associate Director of Natural Land Stewardship at the Center for Environment and Society at Washington College will talk about the plans for expanding the Oxford Conservation Park and how it fits with the goals of the Natural Lands Project and the founding vision for the park.  FREE. Please RSVP at oxfordcc.org so we know to expect you!

 

OCTOBER 2024

October 5, 2024, 8:30 am – Cars & Coffee

Free, Sponsored by Prestige Auto Vault, Eat Sprout & Doc’s Sunset Grille. Come enjoy the incredible array of automobiles!

October 5, 2024, 8:30 am – OCC’s Fall Gala Fundraiser ‘An Evening of Elegance with the Sara Jones Quintet’

There are certain occasions that are worth dressing up and OCC’s annual Fall Gala is one of them! Catered by Royal Oak Catering Company. Please join us for the fundraiser of the year! Your support helps the Oxford Community Center offer many free and low-cost activities, programs and events. Tickets are $150 per person. Purchase tickets online at oxfordcc.org.

October 9, 2024, 11am-1pm – OCC Health Talk: ‘Aging in Place’ with Speaker Wendy Palmer

Bring your lunch and gather in the OCC’s Hospitality Room for an informative health presentation about functional fitness and exercise. Limited seating. Please RSVP at oxfordcc.org so we know to expect you!

October 18, 2024, 7-9 pm – Deconstructing the Beatles with Scott Freman

In thoroughly engaging (and often surprising) ways, acclaimed “Beatle-ologist” Scott Freiman guides you, step by step, on an educational journey and multimedia presentation about all things ‘Beatles’ and focusing on the album ‘Sgt Pepper’. Once you’ve attended one of Scott’s presentations, you’ll never listen to music the same way again! Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased at oxfordcc.org.

October 19, 2024, 8 am- 12 pm – Oxford Community Day

Visit with your favorite community organizations and learn about ones you didn’t know about! On the side lawn at the OCC. FREE.

October 19, 2024, 8 – 11am – 5k Run/Walk for Mental Health

Come join us at the Oxford Community Center as we partner with the Christopher Foundation for Life to put on our 4th Annual 5k Run and 1-Mile Walk for Mental Health. The Run/ Walk helps raise money for the Eastern Shore’s mental health programs.  Come out to support Mental Health awareness and get a little exercise and fresh air at the same time! Register online at oxfordcc.org. 

October 19, 2024, 5pm – Picket Fence Auction

Since 2007, the Oxford Business Association’s (OBA) has sponsored the Picket Fence Auction and it has always been a highly anticipated event. Local artists from Oxford, Easton and St. Michaels have volunteered their time, talents, and creativity to produce colorful painted scenes on a 4-picket section of the iconic Oxford Fence representing Eastern Shore Life. These works of art will be auctioned, with all proceeds going to local charities and nonprofits. Learn more at oxfordcc.org.

 

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For more info contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

For tickets to classes and shows visit oxfordcc.org

To volunteer at our events, visit oxfordcc.org/volunteer

ONGOING WEEKLY CLASSES  

Mon, 1-2:30pm; Yoga with Suzie Hurley, Advanced beginners, $20/class, 10 classes $150

Sat, 9:30-11am; Yoga w Suzie Hurley, Intermediate, $20/class, 10 classes/ $150

Tues-Thurs, 10am; Steady & Strong w/ Janet Pfeffer, $10/class 10/$80

JULY 2024

July 6, 2024, 8:30am – Cars & Coffee

Free, Sponsored by Prestige Auto Vault, Eat Sprout & Doc’s Sunset Grille. Come enjoy the incredible array of automobiles!

July 14, 2024, 5:30-6:30pm – Paint Oxford Day

Join the Plein Air Easton artists and spend the day getting to know Oxford, a tiny town with a huge personality and water on three sides. This is an exhibit and sale of works produced during this special competition.

July 20, 2024, 5:30pm – Oxford Museum Movie Night at the OCC

Come enjoy a 1960s evening featuring the movie Goldfinger along with your very own TV Dinner! Cocktails will be served at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., and the movie at 7 p.m. Dinner is $20, and there will be a cash bar. More info is available at https://www.oxfordmuseummd.org. If you haven’t yet seen the 1960s exhibit at the Museum, stop by before it closes at the end of July!

July 27, 2024, 2-9pm – Music Festival Fundraiser for WHCP 

It is an all-day music event full of fun and fundraising! Area music favorites include Heartside with Sam Pugh, Steven & The Lowe Downs, Daphne Eckman and Black Dog Alley. Join us at the Oxford Community Center for one fantastic Music Festival! Proceeds benefit WHCP’s Live Music Series. Go to https://whcp.org/events for tickets.

 

AUGUST 2024

August 3, 2024, 8:30am – Cars & Coffee

Free, Sponsored by Prestige Auto Vault, Eat Sprout & Doc’s Sunset Grille. Come enjoy the incredible array of automobiles!

August 3, 2024 – Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Chamber Concert

This summer, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s (BSO) Music for Maryland Tour makes its 2024 return, delivering eight, pay-what-you-wish performances across the state of Maryland, and they’re performing at the Oxford Community Center on August 3rd! RSVP online at Music For Maryland | Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

August 31, 2024, 7-10pm – The Fabulous Hubcaps!

They’re BACK! Join us Saturday, August 31st at 7PM for an evening with the Fabulous Hubcaps!  Tickets are on sale now! $35, cash bar. Tickets available online at https://oxfordcc.org/product/the-fabulous-hubcaps/. 

 

ONGOING WEEKLY CLASSES  

Mon, 1-2:30pm; Yoga with Suzie Hurley, Advanced beginners, $20/class, 10 classes $150

Sat, 9:30-11am; Yoga w Suzie Hurley, Intermediate, $20/class, 10 classes/ $150

Tues-Thurs, 10am; Steady & Strong w/ Janet Pfeffer, $10/class 10/$80

JUNE 2024

June 22, 2024, 5:30-7pm – Juneteenth Celebration with Antigua Artisans

Come celebrate Juneteenth and learn about the masterful handicraft of wild tamarind and ‘jumbie’ bead seed work by Antiguan artisans. This seed work is a tradition whose African origins have outlived and surpassed its challenging past, infused with a message that is undeniably as beautiful, empowering, and profound as the craft itself. FREE.

JULY 2024

July 6, 2024, 8:30am – Cars & Coffee

Free, Sponsored by Prestige Auto Vault, Eat Sprout & Doc’s Sunset Grille. Come enjoy the incredible array of automobiles!

July 14, 2024, 5:30-6:30pm – Paint Oxford Day

Join the Plein Air Easton artists and spend the day getting to know Oxford, a tiny town with a huge personality and water on three sides. This is an exhibit and sale of works produced during this special competition.

July 20, 2024 – Oxford Museum Movie Night 

Come enjoy a circa 1960’s movie at the Oxford Community Center. More info

available at https://www.oxfordmuseummd.org. If you haven’t yet seen the 1960’s exhibit at the Museum, stop by before it closes the end of July!

July 27, 2024 – Music Festival with WHCP TIME

An all-day music event full of fun and fundraising! Area music favorites include Heartside with Sam Pugh, Steven & The Lowe Downs, Daphne Eckman and Black Dog Alley. On the terrace at the Oxford Community Center for one fantastic Music Festival! Proceeds benefit WHCP’s Live Music Series. Go to https://whcp.org/events for tickets.

AUGUST 2024

August 3, 2024, 8:30am – Cars & Coffee

Free, Sponsored by Prestige Auto Vault, Eat Sprout & Doc’s Sunset Grille. Come enjoy the incredible array of automobiles!

August 3, 2024 – Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Chamber Concert

This summer, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s (BSO) Music for Maryland Tour makes its 2024 return, delivering eight, pay-what-you-wish performances across the state of Maryland, and they’re performing at the Oxford Community Center on August 3rd! RSVP online at oxfordcc.org. 

August 31, 2024, 9A-noon – Community Day with Oxford Vendors

Visit with your favorite community organizations and learn about ones you didn’t know about! On the side lawn at the Oxford Community Center.

August 31, 2024, 7-10pm – The Fabulous Hubcaps!

They’re BACK! Join us Saturday, August 31st at 7PM for an evening with the Fabulous Hubcaps!  Tickets are on sale now! $35 Cash bar. 

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For more info contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

For tickets to classes and shows visit oxfordcc.org

To volunteer at our events, visit oxfordcc.org/volunteer

 

ONGOING WEEKLY CLASSES  

Mon, 1-2:30pm; Yoga with Suzie Hurley, Advanced beginners, $20/class, 10 classes $150

Sat, 9:30-11am; Yoga w Suzie Hurley, Intermediate, $20/class, 10 classes/ $150

Tues-Thurs, 10am; Steady & Strong w/ Janet Pfeffer, $10/class 10/$80

APRIL 2024

April 10, 2024, 5:30pm – Seal Level Rising – A Public Event

Join us to explore the ongoing challenges of flooding, high tides, and erosion in Oxford. Through a three-part interactive series, we will look at the impacts of sea level rise in Oxford and possible steps to arrest its most devastating impacts on our community.  We encourage participation at all three sessions since they build on each other, but please join us for all you can attend. FREE. Please RSVP online at oxfordcc.org.

April 11, 2024, 5:30pm – Boating Safety with Gary Culver

Unleash Your Inner Captain – Safer Boating Skills for Every Adventure! This will be an interactive presentation on boating safety skills and emergency preparedness led by Captain Gary Culver of Culver Yacht Services and Coast Guard BM1 Bryant Gooch. FREE. Refreshments and Oysters will be available for purchase. Space is limited, sign up today online at oxfordcc.org.

April 12, 2024, at 7pm – Improv Easton

Get ready for an evening of laughter and spontaneity as Improv Easton returns to the stage at the Oxford Community Center!  Tickets are $10 per person and they sell out quickly! Buy tickets online at oxfordcc.org.

April 27, 2024, Oxford Day 2024 – Play at the OCC

Come to Oxford Day and Plan to ‘Linger for Lunch’ at the OCC with Eternal Life Ministries Grilln’ Crab Cakes and Singing on the Patio with OCC’s Jam Band from noon and beyond. Crab cakes will be for sale and the entertainment is FREE.

April 29, 2024, 5pm – OCC Annual Meeting and Open House

Join us for the Oxford Community Center’s 2024 Annual Meeting and Open House on April 29th at 5pm. Come learn about all the excitement brewing at the OCC as we thank departing board members and welcome our new ones! Light refreshments available. FREE. Please RSVP online so we can plan accordingly!

 

MAY 2024

May 1, 2024, 5:30pm – Seal Level Rising – A Public Event

Join us to explore the ongoing challenges of flooding, high tides, and erosion in Oxford. Through a three-part interactive series, we will look at the impacts of sea level rise in Oxford and possible steps to arrest its most devastating impacts on our community.  We encourage participation at all three sessions since they build on each other, but please join us for all you can attend. FREE. Please RSVP online at oxfordcc.org.

May 2, 2024, 5:30pm – Fuller & From – Lecture Series Moderated by Dave Wheelan

Every Thursday, The Spy hosts a conversation with Al From and Craig Fuller on the most topical political news of the moment. Come watch them LIVE at the OCC on May 2nd at 5:30pm for an in-person taping of the show. Moderated by Dave Wheelan, Publisher and founder of the Spy. 

May 3, 2024, 6pm – Dinner and a Movie 

Join us for Larry Paz’s delicious Greek Moussaka and Baklava and watch ‘Momma Mia the Movie’. Dinner + Movie $25 pp – starts at 6pm; Movie only is FREE – starts at 7pm. Purchase tickets at oxfordcc.org.

May 4, 2024, 8:30am – Cars & Coffee

Free, Sponsored by Prestige Auto Vault, Eat Sprout & Doc’s Sunset Grille. Come enjoy the incredible array of automobiles!

May 4, 2024, 10:30am – OCC Landscape Ribbon Cutting

Join the OCC in the ribbon cutting for the beautiful landscaping project with the three donors who made it possible, along with the Talbot Chamber and the Oxford community.

May 17-19, 2024, all weekend – 40th Fine Arts Fair

The 40th annual three-day Oxford Fine Arts Show is set for May 17-19, 2024. The prestigious juried exhibition and sales show is well known throughout the area and celebrated as the season’s ‘kick-off’ for art lovers. The schedule of events for the weekend begins with the Friday Preview Party Gala. It provides attendees the only guaranteed chance to ‘Meet the Artists’, view the full exhibit and the first chance to buy the amazing art! This is a fun evening where attendees mingle with the artists and enjoy live music, cocktails and delicious hors d’oeuvres.  The award ceremony happens at the preview party gala. Tickets sell fast, so save-the-date for May 17th, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. There are no tickets offered at the door for Friday’s Preview Gala. On Saturday and Sunday, the exhibit is open to the public from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

May 25, 2024, OCC Jazz with Hannah Gill

Eastern Shore native and jazz vocalist Hannah Gill returns to her hometown for a special night at the Oxford Community Center, kicking off the musical series “The Stage @ OCC” on May 25th. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased online at oxfordcc.org.

JUNE 2024

June 1, 2024, 8:30am – One Night in Old Havana – OCC Fundraiser

A grand party conjuring the sights and sounds of old Havana. Latin -inspired small plates, signature cocktails, music, dancing and a cigar bar under the stars. You will enjoy an immersive show featuring singers, salsa dancing and surprises. Join us for One Night in Old Havana! Tickets are $75pp and include heavy hors d’oeuvres, music and dancing. Purchase tickets online at oxfordcc.org.

 

For more info contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

For tickets to classes and shows visit oxfordcc.org

To volunteer at our events, visit oxfordcc.org/volunteer

 

Oxford, Md – Eastern Shore native and jazz vocalist Hannah Gill returns to her hometown for a special night at the Oxford Community Center, kicking off the musical series “The Stage @ OCC” on May 25th.

Gill, who has emerged as a distinguished jazz singer, songwriter, and performer, is currently signed with Turtle Bay Records. Her debut jazz album, “Everybody Loves A Lover,” released in September 2023, has received widespread praise, amassing over 10 million Spotify streams and 22 million YouTube views. She has toured the world numerous times in collaboration with Postmodern Jukebox, and her resume features performances with jazz pianist Gordon Webster, the Glenn Crytzer Orchestra, and Grammy-winner Vince Giordano.

The 26-year-old’s unique voice has been written about in the New York Times, Teen Vogue, NPR, and the Syncopated Times, which describes it as “a crisp Ivy League voice of the era, rich, with a casual confidence.” In a review of her album, All About Jazz notes that the swing era standards selections “while staying true to the original music,” are infused with her style, “which is inflected with blues and soul.”

Liza Ledford, Executive Director of OCC, looks forward to welcoming Gill: “Hannah’s success on the global stage reflects the rich artistic heritage of our community, and we look forward to celebrating her journey and musical prowess right here in her Eastern Shore roots.”

Gill will bring her NYC septet jazz band, which includes female vocals, piano, bass, drums, trombone, trumpet, and clarinet/saxophone. This will be an unforgettable evening of jazz and a rare opportunity to experience the magic of Hannah Gill in the place where her musical journey began!

Limited VIP tickets are available that include a meet and greet with Hannah and the band after the show with desserts and bubbly, as well as front cabaret seating and two drink tickets.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, May 25th

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Venue: Oxford Community Center – “The Stage @ OCC”

Location & Phone: 200 Oxford Rd, Oxford MD — 410-226-5904

Tickets for this special hometown performance can be purchased through the Oxford Community Center’s website at www.oxfordcc.org

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Website: https://hannahgillmusic.com/

Social Media: @HannahGillMusic (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)