Good morning Tupelo! Today is Saturday, February 1, 2020. It is the 32nd day of the year. There are 334 days left in the year and 53 days left of winter! Valentine’s Day is in 13 days, and Spring starts in 54 days.
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HAPPENING TODAY
Today in Tupelo, here are the things going on around town:
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.
A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10 a.m. until Noon, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. The North Mississippi Dulcimer Association teaches dulcimer history, tradition, craftsmanship, and music by sharing its knowledge and talents. The Appalachian mountain dulcimer is the first instrument developed in the United States. Dating back to the early 1800s, the dulcimer is an instrument whose very name means “sweet sound.” The National Park Service and the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association invite everyone to listen to the soft sweet sounds of the dulcimer and learn about its extensive history.
ACO Regional Cornhole Division Tournament will be today at the Tupelo Furniture Market at 10 a.m.
The Caron Gallery will be hosting an art demo with Ali Brown Stayer from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Southern Winter Pride will be tonight at the Link Centre at 7 p.m.. Southern Winter Pride will unite Queens from all over the south to create a show that is unique and exciting! Hosted by the supreme Miss GoDiva Holliday! Tables available for purchase and tickets available at the door and online! 18+ and as always, GoDiva welcomes you for only $5 per person! There will be a Cash Bar onsite, and please remember to bring your dollar bills to tip the Queens!
The American Red Cross North Mississippi Chapter will hold its annual event – An Evening of Jazz – tonight at the BancorpSouth Conference Center in Tupelo. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the program starts at 7 p.m.. An Evening of Jazz is the chapter’s largest fundraiser of the year. The money raised will support the various lines of service that Red Cross provides in North Mississippi and beyond.
The Northeast Mississippi Championship Rodeo is tonight at the Bancorpsouth Arena at 7:30 p.m..
In neighboring communities, you might be interested in these events:
The Historic Elkin Theatre in Aberdeen invites you to this weekend’s show! 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. Showing this weekend: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (PG)
It’s Nerf Night at Dinger Nation in Nettleton! Doors are open from 5-7 p.m., and Nerf Night is for children ages 5-13. $15 prepay or $20 at the door (Cash only at the door please!) You bring your own Nerf Gun! (Guns must take traditional bullets — no mega or rival guns.) WE PROVIDE: BULLETS, GLASSES, DRINKS, and SNACKS!
If you have little ones, don’t miss StoryTime at the Pratt Memorial Library in Fulton today (and every Saturday) at noon.
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
In Tupelo —
Steele’s Dive will have Tatum Shappley at 9 p.m.
The Blue Canoe will have Blue Canoe Blues with Ra’Shad The Blues Kid at 9 p.m.
Romie’s Grocery will have Somatic Theory at 8 p.m.
The Stables will have Hannah + Karly at 9 p.m.
Old Venice will have Karaoke with DJ Dayton at 7 p.m.
Woody’s will have Karaoke with DJ E at 8 p.m.
In Fulton —
Legends Sports Grill will have Short Fuse at 7 p.m.
In Pontotoc —
Sydnei’s Grill will have Wes Sheffield at 7:30 p.m.
Montgomery’s On Main will have Sonnie Rock at 9 p.m.
In Aberdeen —
The VFW #4490 will have Blacktop Ridge at 8 p.m.
In Starkville —
Dave’s Dark Horse Tavern will have THE DISCO STRANGLERS at 7 p.m.
In Oxford —
Proud Larry’s will have Whitney at 7 p.m.
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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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