“BABY SHARK LIVE!” TO MAKE A SPLASH IN TUPELO APRIL 26, 2020!
Take an adventure into the sea with Baby Shark as he joins up with his friend Pinkfong to sing and dance through some of your favorite new and classic songs!
Baby Shark Live! is a state of the art enchanting kids spectacular .
In this one of a kind concert experience young fans will be dancing in the aisles as Baby Shark and friends, go on fun adventures to learn and meet new friends!
ONE SHOW ONLY
Some of the hit songs include, Baby Shark, Five Little Monkeys, Wheels On The Bus, Jungle Boogie, and Monkey Banana Dance!
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 22 at 10:00 AM at the Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster. Prices range from $27 to $61.
TUPELO– Dates have been announced for the Tupelo engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, playing the BancorpSouth Arena on March 9, 2020.
JERSEY BOYS is the winner of the 2006 Best Musical Tony Award®, the 2006 Grammy Award® for Best Musical Show Album, the 2009 Olivier Award for Best New Musical and the 2010 Helpmann Award for Best Musical (Australia).
Directed by two-time Tony® Award-winner Des McAnuff, JERSEY BOYS is written by Academy Award-winner Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe and choreography by Sergio Trujillo.
JERSEY BOYS is the behind-the-music story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard… and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story – a story that has made them an international sensation all over again. The show features all their hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh What A Night,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” and “Working My Way Back To You.”
JERSEY BOYS opened in New York on November 6, 2005 and by the time it closed over 11 years later on January 15, 2017, it was the 12th longest running show in Broadway history, passing such original Broadway productions as 42nd Street, Grease, Fiddler onthe Roof, and The Producers. JERSEY BOYS will return to New York with a new production in November 2017. The JERSEY BOYS US National Tour opened to rave reviews in San Francisco on December 1, 2006 and is still breaking house records in cities across North America. JERSEY BOYS can also be seen on board the Norwegian Bliss. JERSEY BOYS worldwide has been seen by over 26 million people (as of January 2019).
The JERSEY BOYS design and production team comprises Klara Zieglerova (Scenic Design), Jess Goldstein (Costume Design), Howell Binkley (winner of the 2006 Tony® Award for his Lighting Design of JERSEY BOYS), Steve Canyon Kennedy (Sound Design), Michael Clark (Projections Design), Charles LaPointe (Wig and Hair Design), Steve Orich (Orchestrations) and Ron Melrose (Music Supervision, Vocal/Dance Arrangements & Incidental Music).
JERSEY BOYS is produced by Dodger Theatricals, Joseph J. Grano, Tamara and Kevin Kinsella, Pelican Group, with Latitude Link, Rick Steiner, and NETworks Presentations.
Tickets for JERSEY BOYS are available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 662-841-6528. Performance schedule, prices and cast are subject to change without notice. For more information, please visit www.JerseyBoysTour.com or www.bcsarena.com.
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of JERSEY BOYS, produced by Bob Gaudio, was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The cast recording is available on Rhino Records. JERSEY BOYS: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons (Broadway Books) is the official handbook to the smash Broadway hit. Seasons Greetings: A JERSEY BOYS Christmas, a holiday CD featuring international cast members of JERSEY BOYS, produced by Bob Gaudio, is available on Rhino Records.
One of the country’s oldest donation campaigns is going digital.
The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign, a fixture of the Christmas shopping season, will now give people the option to donate using their smartphones.
The Salvation Army has placed smart chips and QR codes on Red Kettle signs across the country, allowing shoppers to “bump” or scan their phones to make a digital donation, said spokeswoman Ava Henderson. The Salvation Army has dubbed the collection process “Kettle Pay.” All 25,000 donation spots will be outfitted with the technology, and the organization will also continue to accept cash.
“Kettle Pay will be on the signs that accompany all of the kettles and kettle bell ringers,” she said.
Shoppers will be directed to a custom donation page that accepts Apple Pay or Google Pay options. The funds will then be distributed to local Salvation Army units based on the donor’s billing ZIP code, and an email receipt will be sent directly to their phone.
“Kettle Pay makes it even easier for donors to join the Salvation Army’s fight for good,” said Maj. Raphael Jackson, a division commander.
Now in its 129th year, the Red Kettle campaign is one of the oldest and largest charitable campaigns in the world. Every year, the campaign raises millions of dollars for the Salvation Army’s charitable programs.
The Salvation Army wants to capitalize on digital payments as waning foot traffic in brick-and-mortar stores diminishes its holiday fundraising, which historically has relied on shoppers dropping their spare change into the charitable organization’s signature red kettles.
“We are becoming increasingly cashless, and many people in the past would come by our kettles and say, ‘I have no way to give because I don’t have cash on me,'” said national spokesman Dale Bannon. “When you bump or scan your phone, you can make a customizable online donation. We think this will be a good service for people who want a variety of payment options,” he said.
Its goal is to make it as as easy as possible for everyone to contribute, as cash donations have plateaued in recent years.
“We believe offering an easy pay option will help us achieve our goal so we can serve 23 million people,” Bannon said. If around 5% of all donations came in via Kettle Pay, that would be “a win” for the organization, he added.
“The iconic bells and red kettles aren’t going to disappear any time soon — we’re just making it easier and more convenient for the community to donate,” said Major Glen Caddy, another divisional commander. “Hopefully, it’s a win-win for both donors and The Salvation Army as together we continue to fight for good.”
“Kettle Pay makes it even easier for donors to join The Salvation Army’s Fight for Good! It provides an opportunity for people to fight for the millions of Americans experiencing poverty by raising money for Salvation Army programs in their communities, including food for the hungry, shelter for the homeless, and Christmas assistance for families in need,” said Major Donald Tekautz.
The charitable campaign is one of the largest in the world, with donations going toward providing toys for kids, clothing for the homeless, food for the hungry and more.
Bannon also cited the shorter window between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year as incentive for the organization to roll out a mobile pay option.
“So many people rely on the Salvation Army to help give kids a bright Christmas morning, and it’s important to emphasize Kettle Pay because we are making up for a deficit in terms of the calendar,” he said.
Bell ringers hit the streets the day after Thanksgiving.
Most people these days have read about or heard someone speak about the importance of self care. But what does taking care of yourself really mean? Well, it means a number of things, and it could carry a different meaning for different people.
Some of the common meanings include physical well-being, financial well-being, and or spiritual well-being. Yes, all forms of well-being are important when it comes to the overall human conditioning of a balanced life.
Yet, there is another level of care that is sometimes left out of the care hierarchy, or not talked about as much. However, it is starting to gain more ground due to advocacy and awareness. A hierarchy is simply a ranking order divided into categories. And in this hierarchy, we assign a certain amount of meaningfulness, therefore we give more care and attention, to certain categories. Naturally, there are things in life that are more important than other things and require greater attention. (You decide what those things are.) But also, there are some things in life that may not receive enough attention, and therefore not receive enough care. This brings me to the topic of mental health wellness, including self-care.
Mental health wellness often affects other wellness categories. Think about it. Have you ever heard that weight loss starts in the mind? Or that meditation can increase personal awareness and is good for the soul? The way we think about certain things can have a profound effect on the way we care for those things. But what happens when the thinking pattern is unhealthy due to the lack of care for the mind?
The lack of mental health care could hinder the progress of the other wellness areas. You might be wondering how self-care and the mind related. Let me explain. For example, there are certain amounts of stress or anxiousness that are considered a normal part of life. Under these circumstances, the person can continue to function in their daily routine at a progressive rate. The stress or anxiousness may not last very long and/or it will ease up a bit. However, if there are overwhelming amounts, the person’s daily functioning may become restricted. This could be a sign that there is not enough attention being given to the self-care process. Of course, the actual stressful events that are happening can affect stress levels. But a healthy self-care routine can help eliminate some of the negative effects related to the natural emotional response.
So, how can one increase their own self-care and mental health wellness? To begin with, it is a good idea to identify what self-care and wellness mean for you, because it could be different across social norms. But in general, self-care from the mental health perspective basically means incorporating positive coping activities to help improve the peaceful balance between mood, emotions, and behavior.
According to Mental Health America, helpful activities include connecting with and helping others, staying positive, being physically active, getting enough sleep, eating well, taking care of the spirit, and getting professional help when needed.
Additional activities can include taking a walk, aromatherapy, enjoying the sunlight, listening to music, laughing, going to dinner, etc.
There are tons of ways to incorporate self-care activities into your daily lifestyle. Try to become more aware of the things that bring you a better sense of balance, peace, and joy.
This week, try to focus on determining what self-care means for you and place yourself higher on the care hierarchy. As the saying goes, “Happiness is a state of mind.”
Toys for Tots drive underway at Oren Dunn City Museum
The boxes are empty, and hundreds of children whose parents can’t afford to purchase Christmas gifts for them are waiting.
The annual Toys for Tots US Marine Corps Reserve program has begun at the Oren Dunn City Museum and will continue until Wednesday, Dec. 18.
If you wish to participate, please bring a new, unwrapped toy and drop it in the big cardboard box at the Oren Dunn City Museum in Ballard Park. Santa’s elves will make sure children receive the toys.
The Oren Dunn City Museum has collected Toys for Tots for a decade, but the organization began in 1947 when the wife of Major Bill Hendricks, USMCR tried to donate a homemade Raggedy Ann doll to a child in need, but couldn’t find an organization to do so. Major. Hendricks gathered some Marine reservists and collected about 5,000 toys for children in Los Angeles. Since that time, the nonprofit has been going strong.
Oren Dunn City Museum Contact Leesha Faulkner Leesha.faulkner@tupeloms.gov 662.841.6438 – Oren Dunn City Museum
Children invited to decorate Community Tree at Museum
Children of all ages are invited to come by the Oren Dunn City Museum at Ballard Park and bring a decoration for the Community Christmas Tree.
“Christmas is a time for joy and goodwill,” said Leesha Faulkner, curator of the museum. “What better way to begin the season than by asking our children to bring a homemade or purchased decoration for our Christmas tree.”
Each child will have the opportunity to have their photograph made while placing the decoration on the tree, which stands in the Tupelo Music area of the main hall in the museum. Faulkner encourages parents and grandparents to come along and see our exhibits and to visit the Tupelo Veterans Museum.
The museum is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. It is closed on city holidays.
Donors strongly urged to give blood as soon as possible
TUPELO, MS— O-negative blood supplies are critically low and there’s an urgent need for blood donations. In response, Vitalant has issued a critical need for blood donations from O-negative donors. In emergency situations, doctors reach for type O-negative blood first. Only nine percent of the population has O-negative blood, making it imperative that all eligible donors donate on a regular basis.
Vitalant strives to have a 4-day supply of type O-negative blood on hand at all times. Currently we’re at a less than half that amount. Vitalant stresses regular blood donations to ensure an ample blood supply is always available when and where it is needed.
“With the holiday season upon us, it is imperative that all eligible blood donors donate,” says James Dugger, Division President for Vitalant’s Southeast and Southcentral divisions. “We typically see over a 20% decline in donations during the holiday season, however with increased travel and activity, the need for blood increases. I strongly encourage all blood donors, especially those with type O-negative blood, to give blood as soon as possible.”
Find a Vitalant donation location near you and make an appointment to give at vitalant.org or call 877-25VITAL. Walk ins are welcome.
Blood donation takes about an hour from check-in to refreshments. Donors can save about 20 minutes by completing their Fast Track Health History the day they donate. It’s at vitalant.org.
Volunteer blood donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Additional height/weight requirements apply to donors 22 and younger, and donors who are 16 and 17 must have signed permission from a parent or guardian.
About Vitalant: Vitalant is the nation’s second largest community blood service provider, supplying comprehensive transfusion medicine services for nearly 1,000 hospitals and health care partners for patients in need across 40 states. Vitalant inspires local communities to serve the needs of others and transform lives through the selfless act of donating blood. Every day, almost 5,000 blood donations are needed to meet the needs of people throughout the country, and Vitalant’s 780,000 donors supply 1.8 million donations a year. In addition to blood products, Vitalant offers customers transfusion services, medical consulting, quality guidance, ongoing education, research and more. For more information and to schedule a donation, visit vitalant.org or call 877-258-4825 (877-25VITAL). Join the conversation about impacting the lives of others on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. *United Blood Services and Lifeblood are now Vitalant*
Photos With Santa! Who’s taking them? When are they open? Can I bring my pet?
If these are the questions, we’ve got the answers!
In Tupelo this year, you have multiple options to grab a pic with the big guy.
At the Mall at Barnes Crossing, you can find Santa in the Belk Wing:
Hours: MON-SAT: 10:00AM through 8:00PM, with breaks from 1:00PM-2:00PM, and then again 5:00PM-6:00PM SUNDAYS: 12:30PM-6:00 PM, with a break 3:00 PM-3:30 PM
*EXTENDED HOURS: MON-SAT (12/14-12/21): 10:00 AM-9:00 PM, with breaks 1:00PM-1:45PM, and then again 4:45PM-5:30PM
SUN (12/22): 12:30PM-6:00PM, with a break 3:00PM-3:30PM
MON (12/23): 10:00AM-9:00PM, with breaks at 1:00PM-1:45PM, and then again 4:45PM-5:30PM
TUES (12/24): CHRISTMAS EVE 9:00AM-5:00PM, BREAK: 1:00PM-2:00PM
PET NIGHTS: Pet Nights are every Monday from 5pm until set close: 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 (* dogs and cats only, please!)
Packages & Pricing:
Package A – Digital and Print for $49.99
Digital Files (up to 3 photos),
(4) 5x7, (2) 4x6, (4) 3x5, (4) Wallet
Package B – Digital Files Only for $44.99,
until December 14 when the price goes up to $47.99
Package C – Prints Only for $39.99
(1) 3x5, (1) 5x7, (2) 4x6, (2) Wallet
Other locations for Santa: Thomas Street Apothecary
Located at 86 South Thomas Street, you can find Santa here on these dates:
November 29-30, from 9:00am-5:00pm
December 6-7; 13-14; 19-21; 23rd, from 9:00am-5:00pm
Chilly Willy Hawaiian Shave Ice will be selling hot chocolate and sno cones. Sorry no pets.
$20 minimum donation — Proceeds go to Regional Rehab
Center in Tupelo. *Bring your camera or use your
camera on your phone.
You can also find Santa with Cami Jo Cares at the Tupelo Flea Market!
Located in building 3, this Santa will be available on these dates:
Friday, November 29th, 5pm-9pm
Saturday, November 30th 9am-1pm and then 2pm-6pm
Sunday, December 1st 12-4pm
A Picture Above Photography, along with Cami Jo Cares,
will be on hand. Photos will be $10, and a portion
of the proceeds will go to benefit Cami Jo Cares.
You will also find Santa at Southern Housing!
Santa will be at Southern Housing one day only, Saturday, December 21st from 2-4pm. Pets are also welcome!
This event is free!
Flips & Flapjacks with Santa!
Extreme Athletics, located at 126 Fenco Drive in Tupelo, will host Flips and Flapjacks with Santa on December 7, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. This event will include Breakfast with Santa, photos, writing letters, and of course- TUMBLING! There will be an obstacle course for the young athletes as well.
Grab a ticket early for only $10 ($15 at the door)
Outside of Tupelo:
In Saltillo—
Dancing with Santa will be held at Saltillo High School practice gym on November 30, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Participants will enjoy a day of activities which will include ornament making, cookie decorating and a picture with SANTA!
Parents please allow your children to enjoy a fun filled day with Santa and Saltillo High School Dance Team while you catch up on shopping or whatever you would like to do! Lunch will be provided!
Cost is $30.00 per child
$20.00 for each additional child
GRADES K-5th!
Forms will need to be completed and emailed to michelle.crosby@leecountyschools.us jenny.fleming@leecountyschools.us saltillohighschooldanceteam@gmail.com
In Houston—
The Bus Stop Flowers and Gifts, located at 222 E Madison Street in Houston, MS, invites you to their Christmas Open House, on Dec. 1st from 1-5 p.m. Santa will be on hand for pictures!
In Belmont—
American Legion, Post 46, in Belmont, MS, located on Valley Road, invites you to Milk and Cookies with Santa, on December 7 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.
If you have family members currently serving overseas please bring their information. The American Legion sends packages from home to our soldiers and would love to add yours to the list.
Event Hosted by Belmont VFW Belmont American Legion South Tishomingo County Historical Society
This is a free event.
Parents are welcome to take photographs.
In Burton—
The Burton Fire Department invites you to their 1st Annual Breakfast with Santa! Event will include a pancake breakfast, Silent Auction, and Bake Sale, plus photos with Santa. All proceeds go to buying equipment for the fire department.
$5.00 breakfast plates
With pancakes, sausage,
scrambled eggs, juice and milk.
