Monthly Archives: September 2009

“Awesome possum,” Branson’s Stockinger finalist in MWSA People’s Choice Awards

Branson’s Marlyce Stockinger has been selected as one of the eight finalists for the “Military Writers Society of America’s (MWSA) People’s Choice Awards.” Continue reading

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Branson Impressionist Mike Walker guest on ‘Gene Williams TV Show’

Impressionist Mike Walker is the next guest on the “Gene Williams Country Music Television Show” to be telecast Oct. 3 and 4. Continue reading

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Branson will have “Olympic” quality fireworks display this weekend

Paul Miller, General Manager of Branson Tourism Center said, “From all I have heard they will be spectacular displays particularly the one out over Table Rock Lake on September 26. I believe it will be one of those displays that we get to see, in person, only at major events like the Olympics.” Continue reading

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11th Annual Hollister Grape and Fall Festival

The 11th Annual Hollister Grape and Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, September 26th from 10 am to 6 pm Continue reading

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Branson Landing 2009Concert Season ends with a Bang

Branson Landing announced its final Concert Series event for the 2009 Season– kicking off at 8:00 PM on Friday, September 25th. The bang will be provided by APA! Continue reading

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Gene Williams and Loretta Lynn inducted into George D. Hay Music Hall of Fame

Gene Williams, Loretta Lynn, Mike Snider and the late Dottie Rhodes were inducted Sept. 20 into the George D. Hay Music Hall of Fame Continue reading

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Branson’s Riders of the Circle B to perform at Gene Autry Film and Music Festival

The “Riders of the Circle B” will be headlining at the “Gene Autry Film and Music Festival, in Gene Autry, Oklahoma on September 27. Continue reading

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Table Rock Lake boat ramps remain open as Corps makes seasonal park closings

The Army Corps of Engineers at Table Rock Lake closed nine of its Branson area parks… Sept. 15 The boat launch ramp at these parks will continue to be open and area use fees will still apply. Continue reading

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Branson skies to be lit up by American Pyrotechnics Association

American_Pyrotechnics_Association promises dazzling fireworks displays like none other will light up the Branson sky. Continue reading

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Historic Downtown Branson holds 36th Annual Autumn Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

The streets of Historic Downtown Branson will be filled with crafters, artists, and food vendors September 17-20 for the 36th Annual Autumn Daze Arts and Crafts Festival. Continue reading

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Johnny Lee stars on “Gene Williams TV Show”

Johnny Lee joins Gene Williams on the “Gene Williams Country Music Television Show…features the shows and stars from Branson… Continue reading

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Branson.Com simplifies internet access to Branson tourist information

A logical starting point for getting information on any destination citywould be to simply type the URL for the city “www.cityname.com” into your browser i.e. www.branson.com. Continue reading

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Cirque Montage in Branson for limited engagement

Cirque Montage”has been described as an “exciting array of art, music, and skill uniting in a dazzling performance” and adds a new dimension… Continue reading

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Branson First Presbyterian celebrates Calvin’s 500th birthday

Of the 173 presbyteries in all 50 states, only one carries the name of John Calvin. Reason enough to celebrate the 500th birthday of the Reformation Continue reading

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The Branson Show League’s 3rd Annual Business Trade Show

The annual “Spotlight On Vendors” Trade Show features services, products, and goods that are vital to the theater industry, as well as to the entire tourism focused community. Continue reading

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Everybody calls Branson fun

As the Labor Day Weekend winds down and visitors prepare to leave Branson and go back home most realize what Jim Burgett realized when he wrote about and videoed Branson, “It is fun!” Continue reading

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Gospel Sing-off for benefit of CAM Food Pantry

On Monday afternoon, September 7 at 2:00 p.m. a joyful sound will be raised to the Lord as the 12 finalists of the Branson Christian… Continue reading

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Branson War II Blue Star Memorial Marker will have garden

Beginning in 1945, The Blue Star Memorial Marker Program started honoring the men and women serving in the Armed Forces… Continue reading

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