Monthly Archives: May 2009

Debby Boone lights up Branson

Debbie Boone, who made the song “You Light Up My Life” one of the biggest hits of all time is lighting up Branson. She is in town promoting the show she will be doing during Branson’s Ozark Mountain Christmas. Continue reading

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Branson’s White Water turns water on for summer fun and adventure

Where in Branson can visitors surf? At the same place where they can enjoy 7,000 feet of water slides and 12 acres of water fun and excitement White Water. Continue reading

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Magic, Fun. and comedy are not an illusion at Hamner Barber Variety Show

…keeping the audience waiting in anticipation for what is coming next and it makes no difference whether the age of the audience member is 10 or 70. Continue reading

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Breaking Up is Hard to Do offers free Dad’s shows

The Musical “Breaking Up is Hard to Do,” says “Happy Father’s Day” with free shows for all dads at 8 p.m. Saturday-Monday, June 20-22, 2009. Dads that take advantage of the free offer get a box of popcorn. One dad will be selected for a cameo spot in the musical. For tickets or… Continue reading

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Bull Shoals CPAA Tournament Moved to Stockton Lake

The June 6th and 7th CPAA tournament scheduled for Bull Shoals Lake has been moved to Orleans Trail on Stockton Lake. Continue reading

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Branson’s Moonshine Beach Opening Delayed

The opening of Branson’s Moonshine Beach, a day-use park on the north end of Table Rock Dam near the Chateau on the Lake, has been postponed until June 5 because of weather-related construction delays. Continue reading

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Now is the Time to Plan a Vacation to Branson

A paraphrase of the title of a recent article entitled, “Travel Experts Say Now is the Time to Plan a Vacation,” published on the KSMU Ozarks Public Radio website could be “Now is the Time to Plan a Vacation to Branson. Continue reading

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Sixth Annual Branson Vietnam Veterans Benefit Show

The entertainment line-up includes many Branson entertainers. In addition to the Brett Family, Hamner and Barber, slated for appearances to date are #1 Hits of the 60s, Clay Cooper, Barbara Fairchild,… Continue reading

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Great granddaughter of Titanic survivor has Titanic wedding

Melissa Vartanian, the great granddaughter of Titanic survivor David Vartanian was married recently… Continue reading

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Ozark Mountains come from the sea and top down

As one looks at the beauty of the Ozark Mountains today it is hard to imagine just where a “sea” fits into Branson’s history. What should be understood however is that over a billion years before there was a Branson or Ozark Mountains Continue reading

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It is a reality Branson will help NBC surprise America

Can it be “reality” if it’s a secret? It can if it’s NBC’s newest reality show, a portion of it is being filmed in Branson and Lynn Berry, Director of Public Relations, Branson Lakes/Lakes Area Convention and Visitors Bureau says it is. Continue reading

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Emerson and Hedgpeth win $10k Table Rock Skeeter Tour

With a total of 72 teams competing, the local team of Randy Emerson and Ron Hedgpeth won 1st place and $10,000.00 by over 4.5 pounds over their closest competitors with an impressive five fish limit weighing 23.83 pounds. T Continue reading

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Plumb Nellie Days Entertainment Schedule

The 36th Annual Plumb Nellie Days celebration will be held in historic downtown Branson on May 15-17. he following entertainment is scheduled to appear throughout the event… Continue reading

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Accessibility is a unique Branson show tradition

One characteristic that, in terms of the vast majority of its shows, is unique to Branson, the accessibility of its entertainers. Continue reading

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Branson’s Compton Ridge Annual Fiddle Convention Adds New Features

The Bob Walsh Memorial Fiddle Convention will be held May 14 through 17 at Branson’s Compton Ridge Campground, says… Continue reading

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A unique entertainment experience Silver Dollar City, Bluegrass, BBQ and Branson

DC indicates that 2009 will be the ” “biggest show year ever” and a look at the shows and talent that will be coming to SDC as part of its next festival, the “Bluegrass & BBQ Festival,” running from May 13 to May 31, shows why. Continue reading

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“Hunka Hunka Burnin’ Love” and “Our Sinatra” celebrates two of the greatest

Two of America’s most honored singers are represented in Branson’s two newest shows “Hunka Hunka Burnin’ Love” and “Our Sinatra.” The shows are presented by the “American Songbook Dinner Theatre” at the Continue reading

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Elfrink catches state record Yellow Perch

Elfrink knew he had something special.

He made a call and found out the current state record was one pound, seven ounces. He thought his perch was bigger — and he was right.

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As Ozark Mountain Spring winds down Branson Tourism comes into full bloom

As Branson newest event, Ozark Mountain Spring, enters its last month, it signals that… Continue reading

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Plumb Nellie Days enhances Branson tourism

Plumb Nellie Day is a springtime tradition featuring arts and crafts, sidewalk sales, live music, entertainment, the Outrageous Dog Show, a book signing, and other family fun. Continue reading

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Annual cleanup removes 14 tons of trash from Table Rock Lake shoreline

Tourists, visitors, and locals using Table Rock Lake for recreation will be enjoying a cleaner shore line thanks to the recent efforts of hundreds of volunteers, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and Table Rock Water Quality Inc. Continue reading

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Legends in Concert – a super show of super stars

Saying the “Legends in Concert Show” is just another tribute show is like saying the “Kentucky Derby” is just another horse race. There are horse races and there is the Kentucky Derby. There are tribute shows and there is Continue reading

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Branson welcoming signs one step closer

Currently, Branson bound tourists and visitors traveling north and south on U.S. Highway 65 see the standard highway signs… Continue reading

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Branson’s “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” offers Moms A Free Show

Branson’s “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” is offering all Moms free admission to their show over Mother’s Day Weekend, Saturday through Monday, May 9, 10, and 11. Continue reading

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8th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast

The 8th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, presented by the Branson Christian Business Men’s Committee, will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2009 from 6:45a.m. to 8:30a.m. at the Tri-Lakes Center. Continue reading

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