May 15-19: Tupelo Film Festival

Every year the Tupelo Film Alliance hosts a festival unique to the area come May, and this year marks the 10th Annual Tupelo Film Festival.  The festival begins tonight with a special screening of "The Fallen Faithful" at the Malco Theater, and Tupelo native Paul Thorn will be performing an acoustic set after the film.  Tomorrow films begin at the Lyric Theater at 12:30 P.M. and will continue until 6:30 P.M., pausing to give way to the festival kick-off party where local band Two Drink Minimum will be performing while dinner is being served.  Afterwards the film "Pride and Joy" will be shown on the Courthouse lawn.  On Friday films will be screened from 12:30 P.M. until 7 P.M. at the Lyric, and the party will move down the street to the Goodlett Manor and continue until midnight. Films will be shown all day Saturday, and the awards ceremony will begin at 8 P.M. at the Lyric.  And if you missed your chance to see the winning films, they will be shown again on Sunday before the showing of the film "Muscle Shoals" at the Malco.  Tickets for the weekend and for Wednesday and Sunday's special events can be purchased by calling 662-841-6521 or by coming to see us at the Convention and Visitors Bureau.  We hope you come and join us for a great weekend showcasing film talent from all over!

May 11-12: Gumtree Arts Festival

The one event in the spring that Tupelonians can always count on attending is the Gumtree Festival.  This year marks the 42nd festival, and there's plenty in store.  Starting off with the Gumtree 10k run on Saturday morning, the festival continues all Saturday morning and afternoon as well as on Sunday afternoon.  Artists from all over the region will be set up to sell their art including jewelry, handmade furniture, sculptures, paintings, and more.  Artwork from local students is currently on display in the Gumtree Art Museum on Main Street.  Two stages will feature talent from the area: one showcasing local student groups such as ballet, show choir, and chorus groups; and the other will feature local bands.  So be sure to come out and support our local arts and enjoy our beautiful Tupelo spring weather this weekend!