The Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies, This is Noteworthy (TIN), and OUTGrads announce a free Concert featuring The Shindellas at 7:30 PM on October 22, 2023, at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to have our friends The Shindellas come to Mississippi as they promote their latest album,” says Becca Finley, founder, This Is Noteworthy. “Their energy, harmonies, and kindness are unparalleled. Bring on the women who spread LOVE.”

The free show will kick off the University’s Homecoming Week. In addition to the concert, The Shindellas with be participating in an LMR Live with Nancy Maria Bolach on Monday, October 23 at 1pm in the Mobley-Collins Studio Theatre at the Ford Center. 

“We are excited to have The Shindellas perform as part of our annual arts and music festival, Sarahfest. The festival is made possible through collaboration such as the one we have formed with dynamic nonprofit This Is Noteworthy. We can't wait for them to share their music with our UM and larger Oxford Community. The concert will be stellar and is also a great way to kick off Homecoming Week, too!” states Theresa Starkey, associate director, Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies. 

The Shindellas are a band formed under the belief that when women come together, powerful change can happen. They are advocates aligned under the tenets of sisterhood, excellence, elegance, and empowerment. 

The concert is free and all are welcome and encouraged to attend.