A Christmas Story

.....Bring the family to The Capri on Saturday for this heartwarming holiday movie which follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker who spends most of his time dodging a bully and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a "Red Ryder air rifle." Showtimes: 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, and 4:05 p.m.on Wednesday, Dec. 14.

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

.....The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster. Thursday, Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9, 8:45 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 14 , 6:25 p.m.

The Polar Express

.....A young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express. During his adventure he learns about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. Sunday, Dec 11, 12:45 p.m., Monday, Dec. 12, 3:25 p.m., Tuesday, Dec 13, 6:20 p.m. (Special Menu: s'mores and hot chocolate - boozy and non.)

Elf

.....Will Ferrell stars as the ultimate fish out of water, Buddy, who as a baby crawls into Santa's toy bag and is whisked off to the North Pole, where he is raised as an elf. A misfit who grows to be three times the size of his elf family, Buddy ultimately heads to his birthplace of New York City to seek out his roots. Saturday, Dec 10, 9:15 p.m., Monday, Dec. 12, 5:55 p.m., Tuesday, Dec 13, 4 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec 14, 8:45 p.m.

Funeral Service for Howard McMillan

.....Funeral service for Howard L McMillan Jr. will be December 7, noon, at Northminster Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 10 a.m - noon.

.....McMillan was a long time Fondren supporter and a member of the Fondren Renaissance Society along with his wife, Mary Eliza, who survives him.

Thank you Fondren!

.....For lighting up the night for Alzheimer's Awareness last Thursday at Fondren Live!

Open mic night at The Pearl

.....The Pearl will host open mic night every Tuesday, 7 - 9 p.m. with Ruth Etc. And, check out their seasonal cocktails for the holidays, starting tonight!

The Fall Colors of Fondren

Alexander Kay at Duling Hall, Wednesday

.....Indie country music singer Alexander Kay has a voice reminiscent of Dolly Parton, Alison Kraus and Leanne Womack. She will be performing at Duling Hall on Wednesday 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.)

Group Show at Collage Studio

.....Collage Studio will host an opening reception for its new group show on December 8, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Collage Studio is located at 3100 North State Street, Suite 104 (behind Bank Plus and the soon-to-open Zundo Ramen and Sake Bar.)

December 15, 5 p.m. until at Duling Hall

.....Raffle prizes, good bites, libations, holiday spirit, Santa Claus, great stories, better friends and more! More info at Ardenland.net

Singing at St. Lukes | December Fondren Live

.....Hosted by St. Lukes United Methodist Church, Fondren Live featured the Isabel Elementary choir and the MS BoyChoir performing in its sanctuary. (Santa and free hot chocolate completed the scene!)

Itzel Barroso and Sara Courtney

New Medical Spa opens at Ecoshed

.....Highland Medical Aesthetics, founded by Sara Courtney and Itzel Barroso, is now open at Ecoshed.

.....Sara is a multi-state, dual-board certified nurse practitioner with formal, hands-on training in basic and advanced toxin and dermal filler procedures, skin care and laser therapy. Itzel is a multi-state board-certified registered nurse, as well as a Family Nurse Practitioner student. Sara and Itzel combined their complementary medical backgrounds in emergency medicine, plastic surgery, and dermatology into their love of aesthetic medicine.

.....They offer an array of non-invasive treatments, including injectables such as dermal fillers and toxins. In addition, they offer skin care treatments such as derma-planing, facials, micro-needling, chemical peels, and platelet-rich plasma treatments for skin regeneration, diminishing the appearance of scars, and hair regeneration. https://www.highlandmedms.com

Keeping Fondren Fabulous!

..... FRF accepts contributions of all sizes! Help us Keep Fondren Fabulous with a tax deductible contribution today!

.....Thank you to these individuals for supporting Fondren.



Betsy & Bill Nation

Father Joe Tonos

David Reynolds and Alison Steiner