Good morning Tupelo! Today is Thursday, December 12, 2019. It is the 346th day of the year. There are only 19 days left. Winter officially starts in 7 days, Hanukkah begins in 10 days, and Christmas is just 14 days from today.
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FOOD TRUCKS
Tupelo’s Food Trucks can be found today at the following locations:
- Taquería Ferrus is on West Main beside Computer Universe.
- Local Mobile will be set up at Midtown Point on Industrial Road, across from the THS baseball field from, 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
- Jo’s Cafe will also be set up at Midtown Point from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
- Gypsy Roadside Mobile will be set up at be at Ballard Park from 11:00 am until 1:30 p.m., and after that, you can find them at DB’s Rockabilly Christmas party in Saltillo at 4:00 p.m.
HAPPENING TODAY
Today in Tupelo, there are several things going on!
You can find Photos with Santa at the Mall at Barnes Crossing in the Belk Wing today from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.. They close to take a break from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m..
Tupelo Community Theatre presents “A Christmas Story“! Evening performances for the holiday classic will be December 12-14 at 7:30 p.m. and December 14th at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students and younger. For more information or to purchase tickets for any performance call 662-844-1935.
Healthy Herbs and Spices Class today at North Mississippi Medical Center’s Wellness Center, presented by Emily Littlejohn, M.S., R.D., L.D., at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 12. Come join us as we learn all about healthy properties of herbs and spices.
You are invited to the 2019 Historic Tupelo Mill Village Holiday Open House Tour of Homes and Businesses. Tours will be Thursday, December 12, and Friday, December 13, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. each evening. Tickets are $5 per person and are available at Relics Market Place. Tickets may also be purchased both nights of event at any of the locations on the tour. For more information please email: tupelomillvillage@gmail.com
Tupelo’s Lee County Library is hosting a Holiday Open House this evening at 6:00 p.m.. The reception is provided courtesy of Friends of the Lee County Library and Sweet Tea & Biscuits, with performances by the North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra With NMSO Musicians and the Tupelo Community Theatre Featuring Scenes from TCT Players.
Local Events Outside of Tupelo
Outside of Tupelo, there are some other events you might like to check out:
In Fulton, check out the Trees & Treats Tour. Take a tour of Christmas Trees decorated in the theme of each participant in Fulton. Take your picture with the themed trees and make sure to get your treat too! Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
DB’s Annual Rockabilly Christmas is this evening at 4:00 p.m. at DB’s Floral Designs in Saltillo. Come enjoy a wonderful Rockabilly night with Santa and Mrs. Claus, including carriage rides, great music by 2 local bands (The Saltillo Circuit Riders and Pleasant Grove), and great shopping throughout downtown! The Gypsy Roadside Mobile food truck will also be set up for you to get some of the best food around! DB’s invites everyone to come down and have a fun night for the whole family!
Havis’ Kids is sponsoring a Mother & Son Dance at Camp 106 in New Albany tonight from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.. There will have a fun filled night of dancing with the Blind Eye DJ bringing great tunes. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance, and Disney characters will be there to visit with the boys. Dress is semi formal or church attire, please. Ticket prices are $40 per couple and $5 each per additional child. (Cash or check only.) There will be a snack provided. This event is hosted by Havis’ Kids and the profits made from it will benefit the group. (Havis’ Kids helps take children with disabilities and their families to Disney World.)
Elkin Classics presents a FREE showing of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation at the Historic Elkin Theatre in Aberdeen. Come dressed as your favorite character. Admission is free. Concessions $1 each. Showtime will be 7:00 p.m. and this one night only!
The Corinth Theatre of Arts presents “A Christmas Carol Live” from December 12 through December 17. All showings start at 7:30 p.m., with the exception of Sunday, December 15, which will be at 2:00 p.m.. Tickets are $10 each.
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
- Steele’s Dive will have Jason Childers live at The Dive at 7:00 p.m.
- Blue Canoe will have Local Licks Songwriter Session at 7:30 p.m., featuring Ben Ricketts (Oxford / Memphis) and Kevin Thornton (Okolona), and hosted by Michaela Compton
- Old Venice Pizza Co. will have Karaoke by DJ Dayton at 7:00 p.m.
- Woody’s has DJ-E Karaoke, starting at 8:00 p.m.
Outside of the Tupelo area, there are other music events of interest, as well!
- Legends Sports Grille in Fulton will have Karaoke with Shona at 7:00 p.m.
- Lep’s BBQ in Pontotoc will have Legends of the Blues at 7:30 p.m.
- Dave’s Dark Horse Tavern in Starkville will have Karaoke with The Music Biz
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Have a great day and get out there and enjoy Our Tupelo!
* We update all listings periodically as new information becomes available.
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