Snow has caused us to miss six days of class – so far – this school year.  The following days have been designated as make up days [As of Feb. 4]:

Monday, February 15; Presidents’ Day
Monday, May 24; make up day
Tuesday, May 25; make up day
Wednesday, May 26; make up day
Thursday, May 27; make up day

16th Annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show
Heats Up Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater’s Stage

Branson, MO – (Thursday, January 18, 2010) – As the weather starts to heat up so do the stages in Branson, Missouri and at 7:00 PM on Monday, February 8, Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater will be sizzling with Branson’s 16th Annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show! Branson, dubbed the “live music show capital of the world”, is the perfect place to escape the winter blues during January and February and Branson’s Hot Winter Fun Big Show is the perfect event to sample a wide variety of shows and performers jam-packed into one exciting show.

The Hot Winter Fun Big Show provides the audience an opportunity to see portions of several shows that are open during the winter months of January, February and March. The Big Show will be emceed by popular Branson entertainer, Bob Leftridge of the Baldknobbers Jamboree. Shows on stage include Jim Stafford, Legends In Concert, Hughes Brothers Show, Pierce Arrow, Kirby Van Burch, Cassandre’- the Voice of an Angel, Circle B Supper Show, Grand Jubilee, Keith “Red” Allen, Ricky Boen & Texas Mud, Tony Roi, Smoke On The Mountain, Always & Forever Patsy Cline, Buckets N Boards, Comedy Jamboree, Red, Hot, & Blue, Rock N Roll is Here to Stay, Rock U Mentally, Top 10 Rock and Roll Revue, and more.

Tickets for Branson’s 16th Annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show are currently on sale and can be purchased by calling Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater directly at 417-339-3003.

“The Big Show has become a tradition for many visitors who plan their trip to Branson around the event. It’s also something local residents enjoy because they get to see some of the new shows opening for the season and some of their long time favorites debuting new songs and acts,” says Jeannie Horton, President of The League of Branson Theatre Owners & Show Producers (The Branson Show League) and General Manager for Legends In Concert.

“Marketing the months of January, February, and March as Hot Winter Fun started in 1994 as a way to let our guests know they could enjoy the Branson experience year ‘round,” says Cindy Merry, marketing chair for The Branson Show League. “The Hot Winter Fun Big Show was created to raise funds to market Branson. Last year the funds were used to help run a $300,000 television campaign in Dallas that featured over 50 Branson stars inviting visitors Branson. We hope to be able to recreate a similar program in 2010.”

The Branson Show League sponsors the annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show. All of the entertainers donate their performances and many volunteers and local businesses help produce and market the show.

For tickets call 417-339-3003 or 417-335-STAR today. Tickets are $30 plus tax and service charge for adults, $ 9.95 plus tax and service charge for children ages 4 through 12.

Media Contacts
Cindy Merry, 417-739-4925, [email protected]

About The League of Branson Theatre Owners and Show Producers (The Branson Show League)

The Branson Show League works to increase the success and well-being of the theatrical industry in the “Live Music Show Capital of the World” — Branson, Missouri. With over 100 live shows featuring music, comedy, magic, dancing, acrobats, theatrical plays, and more, the diversity and variety of choices of live shows make Branson a unique and fun-filled family vacation destination. The League strives to increase interest in Branson shows and show attendance, increase profitability for the Branson show community, and to promote communications between the shows and theaters as well as throughout the Branson community.

Branson, MO – It’s almost here. The 14th Annual Branson Tri-lakes Building & Home Show is the area’s “Don’t Miss” trade show event of the year for homeowners and families. The show is being held at the Branson Convention Center on February 26-28, 2010.

This year’s line-up of exhibitors is stacking up to be one of the best ever and includes companies that provide: home building, custom cabinets, tree service, professional services, plumbing, windows, doors, flooring, landscaping, energy, home décor, recreation, health care, and much, much more. Exhibitors at the Home Show are some of the best in their respective fields.

This show offers the perfect venue for connecting buyers and sellers who wish to exchange ideas and learn about the latest goods and services available to homeowners in the Branson area. Not only is the Branson Tri-lakes Building & Home Show the place to be if you are interested in anything home related, this event is a great outing for the family. Raffles, prizes, and kids’ activities abound, and the Branson Conventions Center is a great place to spend the day.

The Branson Convention Center – www.bransonconventioncenter.com — is located at 200 Sycamore Street, directly across from the Branson Landing. Show hours are: Fri. (26th) – 2pm-8pm | Sat. (27th), 9am-5pm | Sun. (28th), 11am-5pm.

The Branson Tri-lakes Building & Home Show is a production of The Vacation Channel. Tickets are $4.00 at the door and are currently available online at a pre-purchase price of only $3.00, which covers the entire weekend. Visit www.tvcevents.com to purchase tickets, get directions, and view the entire exhibitor line-up.

For questions, contact show manager, Jim Slagter, of The Vacation Channel at (417) 239-1042.

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Branson, MO- Branson area residents and visitors will have the opportunity to spend an evening with several FLW fishing pros in Branson. The dinner event is called “Meet The Pros” and will be held in the Life Center of First Baptist Church in Branson on Friday, February 26th at 6:00 pm. This event will take place prior to the FLW Tour on Table Rock Lake scheduled for March 3-6th, 2010.

The event will feature fishing tips and life stories from five pro fishermen which include: Jay Yelas, Mark Rose, Scott Martin, Clarke Wendlandt and Glenn Chappelear. Numerous door prizes will be given away.

Jay Yelas has fished 201 events with 141 money finishes and ranks 6th in all-time money winnings. Yelas has 52 top 10 finishes. He currently is ranked 17th place on the FLW Tour.

Mark Rose is a 9 year pro. He has had one tournament win with 17 Top 10 finishes.

Scott Martin was the youngest pro-angler in history to win an FLW Tour Event. He has been a Top 10 tournament winner seventeen times.

Clark Wendlandt is a seventeen year professional fisherman. He has had 31 top ten finishes and over $1,000,000 in career earnings. He was the 2008 FLW Tour Angler of the Year and has had 31 top ten finishes.

Glenn Chappelear is a professional fisherman and inspirational speaker. He is the founder of Sportsmen’s Outreach. Glen speaks at sportsmen banquets and participates in at least 11 professional tournaments each year.

“This will be one event outdoor enthusiasts will not want to miss. We are extremely fortunate to have these men here for the banquet and the FLW tournament,” said Grant Woods, one of the event organizers. “Due to the popularity of this event we have expanded the number of people who can attend by moving the dinner to the Life Center.”

Outdoor enthusiast will also find outdoor booths added to the event this year showcasing products and services geared to the outdoorsmen. Any fishing or outdoors related business can still get booth space for the event.

Due to the limited seating, reservations are required and should be made as soon as possible. The dinner will cost only $8.00 for adults. Tables of 8 can be purchased for $60.00. Reservations can be made by calling 417-334-7437

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Branson, MO – Branson, MO – Myer Hotels of Branson is pleased to announce that Chris Myer, Vice President of Marketing for Myer Hotels, has been elected to a two year term as a National Delegate for Region 13 of the Choice Hotels Owners Council. Myer will help represent 7 states in the Midwest with franchisor Choice Hotels International which franchises hotels like Comfort Inn, Sleep Inn, Quality Inn and numerous other hotel brands.

“It is an honor to be selected by fellow hoteliers for this position” stated Myer. “I enjoy serving the lodging industry.”

Mr. Myer also serves on the Choice Hotel Owners Council Brand Standards and Planning committee and chairs the Comfort Inn Committee. He chairs the Missouri Choice Hotels Marketing Co-op. On a local level, Myer currently serves on the Table Rock Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Branson/ Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce/CVB Board of Directors.

About Myer Hotels
In the lodging business for over 42 years, the Myer family has actively contributed to Branson’s hospitality market for over 24 years and received numerous national awards. Myer Hotels includes the Best Western Center Pointe Inn, Best Western Music Capital Inn, Comfort Inn at Thousand Hills, Comfort Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Express and Comfort Inn West. The properties emphasize excellent locations, countless amenities and exceptional customer service while focusing on great value in the upper mid-scale area. For more information about these hotels please visit www.myerhotels.com.

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