Monthly Archives: March 2009

Davis brothers win $10,000 in CPAA Skeeter Tour Bass Tournament

First place prize of $10,000 was won by the team of Jimmy Davis, Jr. and Jackie Davis, brothers from Willard, with a total weight of 24.44 pounds. They won an additional $630.00 for catching… Continue reading

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Branson’s Elvis Festival features “The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest”

Even in Branson where Elvis is portrayed on a daily basis by Dean Z and others in the “Legends in Concert The World’s Greatest Live Tribute Show,” Dave Ehlert in “Elvis and the Super Stars” and Tony Roi in “Tony Roi’s Elvis Experience” April 18 will be a special day for Elvis fans.
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Annual Table Rock shoreline cleanup needs volunteers

One of Branson’s greatest tourism and scenic assets is Table Rock Lake, but trash ending up on the shoreline of the lake happens even though, in a perfect world, it shouldn’t. 2009’s annual shoreline cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, April 4. Continue reading

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Branson Tri-Lakes Chamber Chatter – March 27

Branson newest turf, glitz, a party and volunteers. Continue reading

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Branson.Com and Missouri Wine Festival Announce Marketing Partnership

Branson.com and the Missouri Wine Festival, announced a marketing partnership promoting the celebrations of Missouri wines and artesian cheeses and the honoring of America’s Purple Heart Recipients Continue reading

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Garrett’s “A Tribute to John Denver” is a Branson “Gem”

James Garrett’s “A Tribute to John Denver” is a show that doesn’t have the marketing, star power, or “big” production style of some Branson’s better known shows, but what it does offer is two plus hours of some of the most enjoyable entertainment in Branson Continue reading

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New CPAA bass tournament format proves successful

The first tournament of the “2009 Central Pro-Am Association (CPAA) Schedule,” sponsored by Skeeter/Yamaha is history. The bass tournament was held recently on Beaver Lake with the take off and weigh in at Prairie Creek Continue reading

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2009 CPAA Missouri Skeeter Tour holds first tournament

The Branson based Central Pro-Am Association (CPAA) has announced the first bass tournament of the “2009 CPAA Missouri Skeeter Tour.” Continue reading

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Family Spring Break Week in Branson

Then there is the Branson type of “family” Spring Break emphasizing togetherness, fun and the type of entertainment that creates the type of memories most people want to remember and share with others.

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Branson’s Silver Dollar City celebrates “Young Christians’ Weekend”

Branson’s Silver Dollar City is famous for the quality and family wholesomeness of the entertainment it provides on an everyday basis, but the celebration of “Young Christians’ Weekend,” which will be the week end of March 27 through March 29, is really something special. Continue reading

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Branson to honor Purple Heart Recipients

At a recent press conference Marlyce Stockinger, Director of Public Relations and Advertising, Branson.Com, announced a new event entitled “Hand-in-Hand Branson Honors Purple Heart Recipients.” Continue reading

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Missouri wine with Easter ham and chocolate bunnies

In Branson, Missouri, as is the case in a lot of other places, wine with Easter Dinner is not common. Mount Pleasant Winery, with wineries in Branson and Augusta, Missouri, …
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Branson Tri Lakes Chamber Chatter March 15

Branson Hollywood Wax Museum $5 million make over, prom duplicates, “Never A Dull Moment,” and Andy Williams momma’s meat loaf.
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Silver Dollar City’s World-Fest presents Balancing Monks of China

Silver Dollar City kicks off its biggest show year ever with all-new productions for World-Fest, featuring the Zhejiang Balancing Monks of China in a show never before presented in the United States, plus new…
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A rainy day in Branson still means family fun

The good news about a visit to Branson, Missouri is there are a wide variety of fun filled exciting shows, attractions, and activities that are not weather dependent. Continue reading

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The Duttons Team Up With Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen

A new restaurant is about to open on the 76 strip! The Duttons are joining forces up with Chris and Michelle Jordan of Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen for the transformation of the Dutton Deli into a new Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen location. Continue reading

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Walker’s 26 pound 11 ounce limit leads Table Rock FLW after Day 1

Branson’s weather threatened snow on the first day of the FLW-Mart Tour Bass Tournament on Table Rock Lake March 12 – 15, but it didn’t seem to hold the competitors back much.

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Even an iconic Branson show doesn’t change by osmosis

The only way a show survives year after year, in Branson, Missouri, is if it gives its audiences an entertainment experience that they will remember, share with others and return to see again. Presleys’ Country Jubilee has been doing exactly that for over 40 years.

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Titanic Irish Festival enhances an already great experience

The entire month of March the museum is celebrating “Titanic Honors the Irish” an event dedicated to the Irish involvement with the RMS Titanic from its building and routing to the composition of its crew and passengers on its fateful voyage.

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Branson Chamber Chatter (Mar. 8, 2009)

Pies, the Easter Bunny and Gyros… Continue reading

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Branson’s “SIX” show gets great overview on 1Branson.Com

A March 3 article entitled “1Branson.Com poster’s overview on Branson show ‘SIX,” posted on www.news.branson.com used an unusual way informing people about the Continue reading

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Basketball’s “Big Show” being played in Branson

Branson’s basketball “Big Show” is the NAIA Division II Men’s Basketball Championship which will be played at the College of the Ozarks Keeter Gymnasium March 11-17. Continue reading

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Branson shows the Lucia Branson “zig zag”

As compared to some of the more exciting things Branson has to offer, Branson’s zig zag streets might not be at the top of the list of things most visitors plan to experience while in Branson. However, they can certainly provide a pleasant… Continue reading

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An Ole Seagull’s last column is but a “Letter to the Editor”

Someone a lot wiser than an Ole Seagull said, “There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven.” Although perhaps not soon enough for some, the Ole Seagull’s “appointed time” as a columnist has come to an end.
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