Good morning Tupelo! Today is Saturday, January 18, 2020. It is the 18th day of the year. There are 348 days left in the year and 60 days left of winter! Valentine’s Day is in 27 days, and Spring starts in 61 days. Don’t forget that Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and the kids will be out of school in most places!
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HAPPENING TODAY
Today in Tupelo, here are the things going on around town:
The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Beak Knows Best.” Join a park ranger for this 45-minute program to learn how you can determine what a bird might eat just by looking at its beak. Whether it’s long or short, skinny or fat, wide or thin, a bird’s beak can tell you a lot about the bird itself. This program starts at 10 a.m. and is ideal for children seven to 12 years old, but everyone is welcome. The Parkway Visitor Center is located at milepost 266 on the Natchez Trace Parkway, near Tupelo, Mississippi. For additional information, please call 800-305-7417.
If you have little ones, don’t miss StoryTime with Barnes & Noble at Barnes Crossing today (and every Saturday) at 11 a.m. and then again at 3 p.m.
The second annual Sensory-Friendly Concert from the North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra is today at 2:00 p.m.. This concert is FREE and designed for audiences of all ages and abilities, including individuals on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. This concert takes place in a relaxed environment where audience members are welcome to be who they are and enjoy music together with family and friends. Special consideration will be given to lights, sound, and length of concert. Headphones and a quiet room will also be available. The NMSO is proud to partner with the Autism Center of North MS for this special concert experience. Concert will take place at the BancorpSouth Conference Center.
Wear It Well is excited about making an impact on the community with their MLK Day of Service. They will be collect toiletries and purses/bags to fill to give to those in need. Please join in if you would like to help with packing the purses/bags. If you would like to donate money instead of toiletries, please do so at the website www.wearitwell.org For more information, call Katina Holland (662) 401-6331 or email info@wearitwell.org.
The author Stacia V. Hunter will be signing her book “The Gomer Anointing” on Saturday, January 18, 2020 12:00 PM – 2 PM at Barnes and Noble at The Mall at Barnes Crossing
The inaugural NMSO Discovery program will present the orchestra “in-the-round” allowing you to sit inside the ensemble, amongst the players, and experience the thrill of being a part of the orchestra. Principal Flute Danilo Mezzadri will be featured in Bach’s splendid suite for flute and strings. Maestro Byess will offer orchestral insights and present musical examples to illuminate the exotic world of the orchestra! Hosted by the North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, this event will be at Bancorpsouth Conference Center at 7:30 p.m.
Bearded Villains of North Mississippi is hosting an annual beard competition at Steele’s Dive to celebrate the Mississippi Villains 4 Year Anniversary along with Bearded Villains South Mississippi. Sponsored by Mythic Beard Company, this Mythic Beard Battle will feature 11 categories. Registration opens at 4:30 p.m., and the Beard Competition starts at 5:30 p.m.. $15 registrations fee per category you enter! Funds from the beard competition will go towards getting food to students in need across North Mississippi. The goal is helping with school lunch debt and weekend snack packages for students in need.
In neighboring areas, these are a few things you might also be interested in:
In Saltillo, the Northstar Church is having a fundraiser at 5 p.m.. The Philippines Auction is a unique event to raise funds for Northstar Church’s mission trip to the Philippines. It is a time of joy, community, and grabbing some of those items that you didn’t know you needed. Items are donated by individuals or local businesses and will be auctioned off during the time of the event.
The Historic Elkin Theatre in Aberdeen invites you to this weekend’s showing of Jumanji: The Next Level (PG-13). Regular admission is $5 each, and all concessions are $1 each. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the movie starts at 7 pm. Admissions and concessions are cash only.
Oxford Food Tours are excited to offer 6 unique tours during the 3rd annual Pop Up Oxford, a week long celebration of Oxford’s rich cultural scene! Join in as we eat and drink our way around the Historic Oxford Square. For more information regarding our tour offerings and a calendar of events please visit www.OxfordFoodTours.com
In Corinth, Crossroads Arena and B&S Party Inflatables present Crossroads Bouncy House! Doors open at 10:00 a.m., and will feature over 30 Jumping Inflatables, Face Painting, Train Rides, Basketball Shooting Contest, and more! All Day Wristbands $10 each and are available at the door. Kids 17 & Under must be accompanied by an Adult.
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
In Tupelo:
Steele’s Dive will have Jason Childers at 9 p.m.
Blue Canoe will have Lady Couch at 9:30 p.m.
Romie’s Grocery will have MoJo at 7 p.m.
The Stables will have Eric Stogner and Tim Floyd at 9 p.m.
The Thirsty Devil will have Joecephus and the George Jonestown Massacre at 9 p.m.
In neighboring areas, you might also be interested in these events:
Legends in Fulton will have Tim Sheffield at 7 p.m.
Lep’s BBQ in Pontotoc will have Mississippi Queen at 7:30 p.m.
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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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