Good morning Tupelo! Today is Friday, December 13, 2019. It is the 347th day of the year. There are only 18 days left. Winter officially starts in 6 days, Hanukkah begins in 9 days, and Christmas is just 13 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.
- Jo’s Cafe will be set up at Longtown Medical Plaza today from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Gypsy Roadside Mobile will be set up downtown, at Fairpark today from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Local Mobile will be set up at Fairpark today from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m..
HAPPENING TODAY
Today in Tupelo, there are several things going on!
Cooking as a First Language will be stirring up some dishes from Bangladesh today at 5:30 p.m.
JSU Circle K International is hosting a Dance Studio Santa Party tonight from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.. They invite you to come party with the dance community in your Santa-inspired outfit! Don’t have Santa gear? Come as his faithful worker elves. There will be a beginner and intermediate Foxtrot lesson starting at 7:00 pm, and the party starts at 8:00 pm. No partner and no RSVP required. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 each for 18 and younger.
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.
You are invited to the 2019 Historic Tupelo Mill Village Holiday Open House Tour of Homes and Businesses. Tours will be tonight from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.. 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
Reed’s GumTree Bookstore has Storytime at 10:30 a.m.
The Tupelo Flea Market is this weekend in Buildings 1 & 3, and the Gun & Knife Show is in Building 5. Public hours for this event are as follows: Friday from 5 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.. The Tupelo Flea Market has free parking, as well as handicap accessible spaces. Admission is $1.00 per person. Children 5 and under are free.
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.
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.
Sensory Friendly Winter Wonderland can be found at the Crossroads Arena in Corinth today at 3:30 p.m.. There will be snacks, goodies, toys, games, and Santa! This event is FREE to the public, but we ask that you share in the joy of the season by bringing a non-perishable food item to help support the Amen Food Pantry. Monetary donations are also accepted. This Sensory-Friendly Event provides a smaller crowd, lowered lights, and lower volume to provide an easier start to Winter Wonderland. Sensory-Friendly Events help to provide a chance for children and adults with sensory challenges and special needs to experience the fun by providing a safe, stress-free environment with low lights, no music, limited lines, and more assistance for them to better enjoy the event. Registration for this event is required — Click this link to register: https://mrhc.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/2019-sensory-friendly-winter-wonderland-registration
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
- Steele’s Dive will have Full Tilt at 9:00 p.m.
- Blue Canoe will have Dee White at 9:30 p.m.
- The Stables will have Rivkah at 9:00 p.m.
- Old Venice Pizza Co. will have Blacktop Ridge at 8:00 p.m.
- The Thirsty Devil will have Tail Light Rebellion at 9:00 p.m.
- Romie’s Grocery will have Bonfire Orchestra tonight at 8:00 p.m.
- The Shade Tree Lounge will have Big Daddy Karaoke at 8pm
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.
- Blues Child will be at Lep’s BBQ in Pontotoc at 7:30 p.m.
- Michael’s Bar & Grill in Columbus has Karaoke at 8:00 p.m.
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Have a great day and get out there and enjoy Our Tupelo!
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