For all philanthropic citizens and lovers-of-theatre, Tri-Lakes Community
Theatre’sSEASON PREMEIRE RECEPTION is being held following opening night of “Pirates of Penzance,” Friday,
January 29 at the Branson Star Theatre next to Olive Garden.

This special reception is in recognition of those that support Tri-Lakes Community Theatre (TLC) and its ideals of entertainment, opportunity
and education.Over the last decades, TLC – a not for profit 501C3 organization – has distributed over $20,000 in scholarship funds and produced over 60 shows
for and with citizens of the Tri-Lakes area and performed in dozens of local theaters. This reception is in your honor and will help ensure future
opportunities for those interested in the arts.

The reception is free to those of TLC Supporting Membership status and up. To become a supporting member and receive two free tickets to
each show this season and attend the reception, a donation of $100 is asked per couple.Please call 417-337-0190 by Jan. 22 for reception reservations.

Pirates of Penzance
Fridays & Saturdays, Jan. 29 & 30 and Feb. 5 & 6 at 7 p.m.
Sunday matinees Jan. 31 & Feb. 7 at 2 p.m

A Night of Comedy One-Acts!
Fridays & Saturdays, Feb. 19 & 20 and Feb. 26 & 27 at 7 p.m.
Sunday matinees Feb. 21 & 28 at 2 p.m.

Branson schools missed five days last week due to inclement weather.  The first make up day is Monday, January 18.
School will be in session on the following days to make up for the class time that has been missed:

Monday, January 18; Martin Luther King Day
Monday, February 15; Presidents’ Day
Monday, May 24; make up day
Tuesday, May 25; make up day
Wednesday, May 26; make up day

Source: Branson Schools Jan. 14

Hollister Chamber Monthly Membership & Networking Luncheon
Thursday, January 14, 2010
The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks
Networking begins at 11:30 am with lunch and program to follow.
Cost is $15.00 per person.
Our program will be meet the Hollister Chamber Board & Officers

Branson area business owners have been thinking about spring for months. On Tuesday, Jan. 12, more than 15 presenters will preview dozens of special events planned for March through May at the OMS Community Presentation & Press Conference at 10 a.m. in the Keeter Center on the campus of College of the Ozarks.

Ozark Mountain Spring was selected as the way to package and publicize the many events taking place during those months, said Kathleen Bullock, Tourism Development Director for the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. The goal was to identify the season, much like Ozark Mountain Christmas, a recognizable seasonal campaign which draws many visitors each year.

“This is our second year building on the success of last year, and we’re running full steam ahead,” Bullock said.
One highlight of this spring’s events is Silver Dollar City’s 50th Birthday Celebration, and they’ll use the occasion to look toward the future, said spokeswoman Lisa Rau. That includes the new $7 million Tom & Huck’s River Blast attraction. “We have a responsibility to always grow the market, and to promote the past, present and future of Branson,” Rau said. “This water raft ride is the biggest water battle in America, and it harkens back to the mighty White River.”

A returning event is the Wal-Mart FLW Bass Fishing Tournament March 3-6, said fishing enthusiast Tate Womack, director of sales at the Jim Stafford Theatre. Last year, 150 fishing pros competed on Table Rock Lake for the top prize of $100,000.     The weigh-in and awards held at the Branson Convention Center drew more than 12,000 people to the tourney’s Family Fun Zone featuring climbing walls, a chance to get the pros’ autographs, Branson entertainers and more, Womack said. “It was standing room only,” he said.

A first-time event is “See The World In Branson,” a project of the Branson Area Receptive Association. Area businesses select a country to highlight, and more than 27 are already making plans ranging from the Hughes Brothers’ tribute to their Scandinavian heritage to Australian cowboy music by Ricky Boen at the Hamner Barber Theatre.

As part of its continuing commitment to serving the community, Branson Tourism Center, one of Branson’s largest and most respected vacation planning services and sellers of Branson show and attraction tickets and lodging, is proud to sponsor this press release on this site.

The Ozark Mountain chapter of Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., will meet Monday, January 11th at 6:00 P M at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Branson.

We are mothers (wives, sisters, aunts etc) who have or have had children honorably serving in the military.  We are a non-profit (501(c) (3) service organization supporting each other and our children while promoting patriotism.
The Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., is a non-partisan, non-political organization.  We do not support any political candidate, nor do we endorse any religious organization.  The military represents all aspects of America as does our organization.  Our organization not only provides support for active duty service personnel, but also promotes patriotism, assists Veterans organizations, and is available to assist in homeland volunteer efforts to help our country remain strong.

The Ozark Mountain Blue Star Mothers of America will be meeting on the second Monday of each month at the Golden Corral Restaurant and are open to ladies in Arkansas as well as Missouri.

As part of its continuing commitment to serving the community, Branson Tourism Center, one of Branson’s largest and most respected vacation planning services and sellers of Branson show and attraction tickets and lodging, is proud to sponsor this press release on this site.

Please help us collect the following
items for families in need:

Cold Cereal, Tuna, Soup, Crackers, Ramen Noodles

Cash donations are always welcome.

Drop any of these items off at Christian Action Ministries between January 1 and January 31.

202-B Vaughn Street
Branson, MO 65616

Phone: (417) 334-1157
Fax: (417) 334-8057
www.christianactionministries.org

Branson, MO (January 6, 2009) -Skaggs Regional Medical Center wants the community to play it safe during severe weather.  If Branson Schools cancel classes Thursday, January 7, Skaggs will cancel its community screening, scheduled for that morning, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at South Pointe Medical Care.

Country music’s Gene Williams provides one of country’s newest groups, “New Trick,” a stage for a nationwide premier of its first music video on the Jan. 9 and 10 broadcast of the “Gene Williams Country Music Television Show.” Click here for full press release.

Publication of this press release, on this site, sponsored by Branson Tourism Center (BTC) one of Branson’s largest and most respected vacation planning services and sellers of Branson Show tickets, attraction tickets, and lodging. BTC can be reached by calling 800-785-1550 or through its website www.BransonTourismCenter.com.

Branson, MO. – What do you get when you combine creative original music, energizing choreography, “larger than life” costumed characters, innovative music videos, a mind blowing magician, two zany mad scientists, a chorus of harmonizing birds and a powerful educational message?  You get a hip, educational, musical adventure for kids of ALL ages …

“Rock U Mentally LIVE”, announced today that they will be returning to Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater, in 2010, for their second exciting season!  This highly acclaimed children’s variety show will be performing an 8 week LIMITED ENGAGEMENT, beginning July 17th and running through September 4; Thursday – Saturday at 10 a.m.  In addition, the Rock U Mentally gang is also proud to annouce their first, “SPRING BREAK BASH!”  Four special shows that will coincide with the Branson and Springfield school system’s Spring Break;  Friday/Saturday; March 19th, 20th, 26th and 27th at 10 a.m.!  Special educational group rates are available.

“Join us, and some of our very special friends, as we learn how to deal with bullies, unlock the power of the imagination, find out what to do if a stranger approaches, and explore all of the things we can do to protect our extraordinary planet”, said Rock U Mentally creator, Bucky Heard.  “Our show is a labor of love for kids everywhere!  We are truly a “one of a kind” in the Branson entertainment market!”

Jeannie Horton, General Manager for Legends in Concert at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater said, “We love the educational and environmental focus of the show.  Families will have a very special time experiencing this unique show together!”

Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for kids 4 – 12.  They can be purchased at the Legends in Concert box office or by calling 335-STAR.  Group rates and lunch packages are also available for groups of 10 or more.

Media Contact:  Melody Byrd, Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater 417-339-3003 ext. 3016

To learn more about this fabulous show; visit:  www.rockumentally.com