Good morning Tupelo! Today is Wednesday, December 18, 2019. It is the 352nd day of the year. There are only 13 days left. Winter officially starts in 2 days, Hanukkah begins in 3 days, and Christmas is just 7 days from today.
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HAPPENING TODAY
Today in Tupelo, here are the things going on around town:
You can find Photos with Santa at the Mall at Barnes Crossing in the Belk Wing today from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. They close to take a break from 1-2:00 p.m., and again from 5- 6:00 p.m..
The Queen’s Reward Meadery will be hosting their Second Annual Ugly Sweater Contest and Trivia Night. The Gypsy Roadside Mobile arrives at 6pm to dish out the goods. Make sure to get there early for a prime seat! Then at 7pm, sign your team up with the enigmatic trivia host extraordinaire, Brian! Immediately following trivia will be the ugly sweater competition.
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..
In Nettleton, the Carolina United Methodist Church invites you to The Sounds Of Christmas On Violin at 6pm, with Abbey and Gracie Swartzendruber for an evening of beautiful Christmas music. These two amazing young violinists have performed at New York’s Carnegie Hall and are sure to delight the audience and set the tone for the rest of your holiday season.
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
In Tupelo:
- Steele’s Dive will have Michael Thomas at 7:00 p.m.
- Blue Canoe will have Adam Gaffney at 7:30 p.m.
- Old Venice Pizza Co. will have Misbehavin’ at 7:00 p.m.
- The Shade Tree Lounge will have Big Daddy Karaoke at 8pm. Wednesday is also ladies’ night — Ladies get happy hour prices all night!
- Mugshots will have Robbie Ross from 6:30 until 9:30 this evening for Wine Wednesday. All house wines will be half off and all other wines will be $1 off. Wine Wednesday is every Wednesday from 6 until 10, with regular happy hour from 2 until 6.
FOOD TRUCKS
Tupelo’s Food Trucks can be found today at the following locations:
- Taquería Ferrus is on West Main beside Computer Universe.
- Gypsy Roadside Mobile will be Longtown Medical Plaza from 11:00 until 2:00 p.m.
- Jo’s Cafe will be at Ballard Park from 11 until 1:30 p.m.
- Local Mobile will be at at Carver Elementary on North Green Street from 11 until 1:30 p.m.
- Mobile Chef will be at TBA.
If we missed listing an event you know of, let us know!
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Be sure to check out our extended calendar of events as well, for upcoming happenings in the area!
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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