OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s reputation for strong teaching and research in the sciences will be bolstered by the addition of a new science building, thanks to a $20 million lead gift from the Gertrude C. Ford Foundation of Jackson. The facility will be a significant addition to “Science Row” along the sectionRead the story …
Lead Gift Announced for Ole Miss Science Building
Gertrude C. Ford Foundation commits $20 million for construction
October 28, 2014 by
Kenny Loggins to Perform Oct. 30 at Ford Center
Singer-songwriter expected to perform his soundtrack hits at UM show
October 28, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter Kenny Loggins will perform his Hollywood hits Thursday (Oct. 30) at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Loggins’ four-decade career has earned him two Grammy awards and a dozen platinum albums. He’s best known for his soundtrack hits “Danger Zone” fromRead the story …
Hal Holbrook to Perform ‘Mark Twain Tonight!’ Oct. 7
Actor returning to UM for second time since first performing the long-running play on campus in 1962
October 2, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor Hal Holbrook will perform his solo show “Mark Twain Tonight!” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 7) in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Mississippi. Holbrook, who created the play, has been performing it every year since 1954, making 2014 theRead the story …
Pianist Garrick Ohlsson at Ford Center Sept. 23
Renowned musician's repertoire includes classical and contemporary music
September 23, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – American pianist Garrick Ohlsson is coming to the University of Mississippi Sept. 23 for a concert of classical and contemporary music. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $35.50 for seating in the orchestra and parterre sections and $28 for theRead the story …
Music of the South Concert Series Continues Sept. 17
Cajun French band Feufollet to perform at Ford Center Studio Theater
September 11, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Cajun roots-rock band Feufollet gives listeners a taste of Louisiana Sept. 17 at the Music of the South Concert Series at the University of Mississippi. The concert is set for 7 p.m. in the Studio Theater of the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The venue has a capacity ofRead the story …
UM Showcases Creations of Campus Artists
Ford Center gallery features work of 11 faculty members, Meek Hall hosts graduate student art show
September 10, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is hosting an art show featuring the work of 11 faculty members in the gallery at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts through Oct. 24. A reception honoring the artists of the exhibit is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Oct. 9. There’s no admission fee to viewRead the story …
Broadway Hit Musical ‘Mamma Mia!’ Comes to the Ford Center
Music of ABBA featured in smash performance that is nearly sold out for Mother's Day
May 6, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Broadway hit that more than 54 million people around the world have fallen in love with is coming to the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Mississippi. “Mamma Mia!” will be performed at 3 p.m. Sunday (May 11). Limited tickets, priced at $55.50 to $66.50,Read the story …
UM Students Chosen to Perform with the Best in the Business
Dance and theatre students get opportunity to collaborate with David Dorfman Dance Company
April 6, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A group of 11 University of Mississippi students is set to perform an original 15-minute dance piece as part of David Dorfman Dance Company’s show “Prophets of Funk” at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for Performing Arts. The collaboration is part of Ford Center’s programs in conjunction with the South’s Arts’ DanceRead the story …
Hollywood Meets Broadway on the Ford Center Stage
Mary Donnelly Haskell and friends perform an evening of popular songs from movies, musicals for the entire family
April 5, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. — Mary Donnelly Haskell and friends, Marilu Henner, Guy Hovis, Mary Lane Haskell and the Mississippi Delta’s Buford Family, come to the University of Mississippi Saturday (April 12) for an evening of beloved songs from Hollywood and Broadway. “Sounds of Stage and Screen” will be performed at 7 p.m. in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the PerformingRead the story …
Grammy Winner Rosanne Cash Comes to Ford Center
New album, tour promise show-stopping performance from artist whose career spans 35 years
March 17, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts welcomes talented singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash for a 7 p.m. show March 21. Cash will perform a number of hits and selections from her highly-anticipated new album, “The River & the Thread,” her first new collection in more than four years. “Like nearly everythingRead the story …