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Monthly Archives: November 2007
Branson’s Board to consider three financial support requests totaling $119,000
At its Nov. 26 meeting, the Branson Board of Aldermen might set a record for the number of requests for funding from the city’s Tourism Tax Contingency Fund (the fund) ever handled at one meeting. The board will consider two new requests and give its init Continue reading
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Will Branson celebrate Christmas or some other neutered politically correct holiday?
Does Branson spend millions of dollars marketing Ozark Mountain Hanukah, Ozark Mountain Kwanzaa, Ozark Mountain Holidays, or some other form of a neutered politically correct version of Christmas? If it does it’s one of the best kept secrets around. On th Continue reading
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Indian Point’s Enchanted Forest – Branson’s only free drive-thru Christmas light display
The nearly 500,000 lights feature whimsical woodland characters that will appeal to people of all ages. The focal point of the displays is the “Freedom Tree” with over 60,000 red, white and blue lights demonstrating the community’s support for our militar Continue reading
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City of Branson prepared for “Blitz” Friday Shopping
This is the 11th year for the Thanksgiving Traffic Solution that involves extra police officers at the 11 busiest intersections directing traffic, and public works employees wearing orange vests located around the city to distribute city maps, provide dir Continue reading
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Would-leave-Branson-Show-if-beer-served
After reading the Letter to the Editor regarding the Legends selling beer at the concession stand disturbs me too. I would not bring my children to a theater that sells beer. I feel that my children should be able to … Continue reading
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League of Branson Theatre Owners and Show Producers Announces “Spotlight on Vendors” Trade Show
first annual Vendor Fair on Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at the award winning Chateau on the Lake Resort and Conference Center in Branson, Missouri. Participants in this event will include Branson music pioneers, show owners and management, marketing, sale Continue reading
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Sale of Alcoholic Beverages in Branson’s Theatres disappoints
People have a right to drink but to sell it in a theater where children attend a show with their family is just not right. I sure hope this does not start a trend in Branson. Continue reading
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Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas-Biggest Light Show Ever
One of the nation’s most acclaimed Christmas celebrations is more spectacular than ever as Silver Dollar City presents an all-new, $1 million light and sound extravaganza for An Old Time Christmas – the park’s biggest light show ever. Continue reading
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Thanksgiving is all about to whom the “Thanks” is “given!”
Perhaps Abraham Lincoln, in his 1863 Thanksgiving Proclamation said it best. “No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things…” Continue reading
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Thanksgiving CAM food drive and concert – Branson landing Nov. 22 – 11am – 5pm
Celebrate Thanksgiving Day by helping those truly in need and see a great concert while doing it. Join Branson Landing on Thanksgiving in their effort to help Christian Action Ministries (CAM), help those less fortunate – by making a food or fund donation Continue reading
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Branson’s Lake Taneycomo Bridge “Get-R-Done” steering committee
The seconds, minutes, days, weeks, and months available to avoid the shutdown of the Lake Taneycomo Bridge for about a year are sifting through the hourglass….the last second dropping through means that the Branson community lives with the results of wh Continue reading
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Taneycomo bridge problems could cause Fall 2008 closure
The bridge’s deck is deteriorating, the Missouri Department of Transportation [MoDOT] has about $5.5 million for the rehabilitation of the bridge, it will be necessary to close the bridge for about a year to make the repairs, and those repairs could begin Continue reading
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Taneycomo Bridge to be closed for 14 hours starting at 11 a.m. on Nov. 12
…The Business Highway 65/MO 76 Bridge across Lake Taneycomo between Hollister and Branson will be closed for repairs for 14 hours between 11:00 a.m. Nov. 12 and 1:00 a.m. Nov. 13.” Continue reading
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TIF impact on Branson schools is stiff, no, on second thought, it’s just plain nuts!
It’s about the inherent unfairness and lack of logic in the way that Tax Increment Financing (TIF) deprives local school districts of the funds needed to service the educational needs created by the very growth that the TIFs are being used to create and f Continue reading
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An Apology For Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Why?
The blood of her sons, and ours, staining the sands of remote Pacific Islands such as Peleliu, Okinawa, Saipan, Iwo Jima and others, solemnly testify to the futility of such an apology and of war itself.
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Inaugural induction to the Branson Entertainment Hall of Fame held
The awards were presented by Paul Revere of Paul Revere and the Raiders, currently performing at the Dick Clark American Bandstand Theater…The inaugural inductees and the category they were inducted into are…
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Will the Christmas stars shine in Branson?
The Christmas stars that have lit up the Ozarks Mountain Christmases of the past might not be shining as brightly this Christmas, if at all… Continue reading
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Branson’s Veterans Homecoming in full swing
…the nation’s largest Veterans Day event Nov. 5-11 as it holds its 14th annual Veterans Homecoming. The formal event grew from a Branson history and tradition of honoring veterans and is highlighted by the annual Veterans Day parade that has been held i Continue reading
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Jack o Lanterns dim as the Branson’s Christmas lights brighten
The Branson Area Festival of Lights is a 1.25 mile drive through that has been expanded from the 120 displays last year to over 175 lighting displays this year. A number of the displays are animated and are organized into themes such as “Cartoon Land,” “T Continue reading
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Gary Conway – in Branson for unique premiere of “Woman’s Story”
Gary Conway’s new film “Womans Story” will be part of a unique Branson event combining combining Film, Artisan Wine Events, and Celebrity Receptions on November 10-11. Continue reading
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Suggestions for improving Branson show situation
…have been driven by three and ONLY three components. Those are; 1) the lakes access to recreation, 2) area amusement attractions ( of all calibers, small and large) AND, 3) its’ developed reputation for live music and shows. PERIOD. Continue reading
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Here comes Mike Walker — or is it Ray Charles, or Johnny Cash, or
With a five octave singing range and 200 voices that he can impersonate, Walker is a great singing impressionist. His non-singing voices which he throws into the show here and there are very good also. … Continue reading
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Branson retail sales to top $1 Billion
…at a billion dollars gross retail sales for the Fiscal Year. That’s about $200 million over the best of any previous year.
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