Monthly Archives: January 2009

Branson ready after major ice storm

An article published at news.branson.com entitled, “Branson’s Hot Winter Fun back on track after major ice storm,” describes that Branson, Missouri is basically ready to continue to do what it does best, entertain its guests. What’s amazing is that it is taking place in spite of just having gone through one of the worst winter storms Branson has seen in decades. Continue reading

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Engler Block ceases operation as craftsmen venue

…called “Engler Block,” where practicing craftsmen and artisans put on a special “show” as they practiced their crafts and art.

That unique “show” will be ending as of Feb. 1. Continue reading

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Branson’s Ozark Mountain Spring is more than “an” event

Branson is welcoming spring and kicking off its season with a brand new event, “Ozark Mountain Spring.” Actually, it’s much more than “an” event, it’s a collection of over Continue reading

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“Mirror mirror on the wall, who brings Branson most of all?

The queen, in the movie “Snow White,” was concerned about whether or not she was the fairest in the land…Maybe, just maybe, those government officials with a responsibility and true concern for the marketing of Branson should be asking the magic mirror, “Mirror mirror on the wall, who brings Branson most of all.”

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Grand Country’s Amazing Pet Show truly amazes

Branson, Missouri is known for its fantastic selection and variety of shows, but of all the shows Branson offers there are very few of them that will hold the interest of a child for more than a few minutes. Grand Country’s Amazing Pet Show is one of those shows.
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Branson’s Great American Pie Show – major Ozark Mountain Spring event

Kellogg said, Branson’s Great American Pie Show, presented by the “Taste of Home” magazine, will be one of the new events presented as part of Ozark Mountain Spring and will be held at the Branson Convention Center on Friday, Apr. 24 and Saturday, Apr. 25. Continue reading

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Hand-in-Hand Branson Honors Purple Heart Recipients

In Branson, Missouri, where honoring veterans, active duty military and their families is a passion, another event honoring them is not surprising. What is surprising is the uniqueness of the “Hand-in-Hand Branson Honors Purple Heart Recipients” event, the sponsorship of the event, and that all of the events scheduled activities are free to Purple Heart Recipients.
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Are there positions taken when an issue is put on a ballot?

It seems the hot issue in Taney County, Hollister, and Branson, Missouri over the last couple of weeks, and particularly this coming week, is the rush for Taney County to put the financing for the East West Corridor (EWC) and an Events Center (EC) on the ballot for the April election. Continue reading

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Ozark Mountain Spring to “refresh” Branson’s spring

…formal announcement of a new Branson event called “Ozark Mountain Spring.” Mary Kellogg, the co-owner of the “Titanic – Worlds Largest Museum Attraction” and one of the community leaders championing Ozark Mountain Spring, described the event as a way of “refreshing our guest’s experience” and “giving them added value.”
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Branson entertainment warms up for February

From polar bears to sweethearts and comedy to legends, even the cold temperatures of February warm to the increasing availability of the entertainment for which Branson, Missouri is noted Continue reading

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Central Pro-Am Tournament Association – has new Branson owner

The Central Pro-Am Tournament Association (CPAA), a long time provider of local pro-am bass tournaments in the Branson and other areas of south west Missouri and northern Arkansas, has recently been acquired by long time competitive bass fisherman and local Branson businessman, Jim Thompson. Continue reading

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Oh, be still my beating heart, rumors of no Branson pie show!

It’s not a rumor, no matter how BransonFest has done in the past, good bad or indifferent, it isn’t going to do anything in Branson this year…the Titanic’s Mary Kellogg said “Branson’s First Annual Great American Pie Show” would be held at the Branson Convention Continue reading

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Life on Buffalo Brings [Branson] Crew Together

The all Branson, MO crew of the “Buffalo,” which is technically a “mine protective clearance vehicle,” is made up of Sgt. Clinton Caperton, the truck commander, Spc. Michael Shields, driver, and Spc. Joseph Thompson, gunner. Continue reading

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“White Flight” at Branson’s Butterfly Place is unique

Even in Branson, how can anyone describe a butterfly as “simply incredible?” Well, actually, it’s pretty easy when that butterfly is a White Butterfly flying with thousands of other White Butterflies in a rain forest sparkling with thousands of lights, living angel Continue reading

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AFCO – Branson Airport developer and minority owner

Information on AFCO’s web site, regarding its involvement with the Branson Airport, states “In its role as developer, AFCO is responsible for overseeing the design and construction of the project” and that “AFCO has a minority ownership and sits on the board of Branson Airport LLC.”
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Even in January Branson’s Hot Winter Fun means family entertainment and excitement

Regardless of the season there are always lots of special and exciting things to do in Branson, Missouri and that’s what Branson’s Hot Winter Fun is all about. Continue reading

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Branson’s Sun rises over Ozark Mountain Spring as it sets on BransonFest

It will be a new spring for Branson, Missouri and its environs in more ways than one as Branson starts its 2009 season. Most notably will be the absence of BransonFest which has kicked off the new season in Branson for the last 16 years and its replacement with Ozark Mountain Spring.
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Titanic Branson Ice Sculpturing Event incorporates teen chorus Carnegie Hall benefit performance

This free, one-day only, choir performance will be held by the ship’s bow, located at the intersection of State Highway 76 and Gretna Road in Branson, MO, on Saturday, January 17, 2009 as part of the Third Annual Titanic Branson Ice Sculpturing Event being held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Branson Airport is just another PRIVATE for profit business

Is it really a privately owned and operated airport when it is receiving up to $2 million in government funds directly and the direct benefit of hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax payer financed marketing? Should the city revisit the contract in view of other information on how the airport will be raising revenue and operating? Continue reading

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Acrobats of China add Branson shows through Jan.4

After extending their show season to run through all of December, the Acrobats of China featuring the New Shanghai Circus have once again added shows to their Branson, MO schedule. The New Shanghai Circus in Branson, Missouri will have shows on January 1, 2009 through January 4, 2009, at 8:00 PM. Continue reading

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