Good morning Tupelo! Today is Thursday, December 19, 2019. It is the 353rd day of the year. There are only 12 days left. Winter officially starts in 2 days, Hanukkah begins in 3 days, and Christmas is just 6 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..
Storyplay at the Lee County Library in Tupelo is today at 9:30am. Storyplay is a storytime program featuring songs, rhymes, activities, and books more suitable for the baby to toddler set. Play will be highlighted and embraced during this program and modifications will be presented to accommodate different abilities and age groups.
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..
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
In Tupelo:
- Steele’s Dive will have Hannah & Karly at 7:00 p.m.
- Blue Canoe will have Kell Kellum at 7:30 p.m.
- Old Venice Pizza Co. will have Karaoke with DJ Dayton at 7:00 p.m.
- Woody’s will have Karaoke with DJ-E at 8:00 p.m.
- Romie’s Grocery will have Tim Sheffield at 6:30 p.m.
Outside of Tupelo, we found these events for you to check out:
- Legends Sports Grille in Fulton will have Vinnie C at 7:00 p.m.
- Lep’s BBQ in Pontotoc will have Jason Carter N The Healers at 7:30 p.m.
- In West Point, catch Robbie Ross at The Hill
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 at Midtown Point from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 ‘ish
- Local Mobile will be at Midtown Point on Industrial Road from 11-1:30
- Gypsy Roadside Mobile will be at at Ballard Park from 11:30-2:00, and then will also be at Queen’s Reward Meadery tonight
- 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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