Auntie Anne’s, at 203 Branson Landing Blvd, is offering consumers the opportunity to taste a freshly baked hand-rolled soft pretzel on Saturday February 20th, 2010 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Consumers can visit the local Auntie Anne’s store for one complimentary Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel.

A literal snacking wake-up call can be delivered to consumers via text message on the morning of Free Pretzel Day by texting WAKEUP to 80565. The text message will remind consumers to visit Auntie Anne’s for their free pretzel.

Auntie Anne’s is also encouraging loyal consumers to introduce others to the signature taste of its pretzels. Consumers can take a photo of their group at the Free Pretzel Day event and e -mail it to [email protected]. One hundred winners will be randomly selected to win a special edition T-shirt.

For additional information about Free Pretzel Day, visit:

www.freepretzelday.com, www.facebook.com/auntieannespretzels or www.twiter.com/auntieannes

About Auntie Anne’s, INC.

Auntie Anne’s Inc. is the world’s largest franchiser of hand-rolled soft pretzels, supporting more than 1,050 Auntie Anne’s Pretzels locations worldwide. The concept mixes, twists, and bakes pretzels to golden brown perfection in full view of customers. On the company’s last Free Pretzel Day in 2008, Auntie Anne’s gave away more than one million pretzels. Fore more information about the company visit www.auntieannes.com

Legends In Concert, the world’s greatest tribute show, opens February 11th, 2010 for the second year at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater!

Check out the exciting star-studded line up for the 2010 season along with the famous Legends In Concert band and fabulous Legends In Concert singers/dancers.

Spring – February 11th – May 18th:

Buddy Holly
Whitney Houston
Tim McGraw
The Blues Brothers
Elvis

Summer – May 20th – September 7th:

Little Richard
Britney Spears
Alan Jackson
The Blues Brothers
Elvis
And special appearance by Michael Jackson for the month of August only.

Fall – September 9th – October 31st

The Blues Brothers
George Strait
Marilyn Monroe
The Temptations
Elvis

Winter – November 1st – January 1st, 2011

The Blues Brothers
George Strait
The Temptations
Patsy Cline
Elvis

Legends In Concert is also excited to announce the return of the Branson Elvis Festival April 16th – 18th, 2010 which will include an Elvis vendor village located in the lobby of Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater. During the Branson Elvis Festival, Legends In Concert will again be hosting the 4th annual Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest April 17th, 2010. Book your reservation now for best seating.

Back by popular demand this year, with limited show dates, Rock U Mentally will be returning to Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater March 19, 20, 26 and 27, as well as July 17th – September 4th; Thursday – Saturday at 10:00 AM. This show has 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 – a musical adventure for kids of all ages!!

December 31st, 2010 at 9:30 pm will be the Legends In Concert rocking New Year’s Eve show with special dinners and party favors and as always, enjoying your favorite Legends In Concert stars.

There has also been a special 8PM performance of Legends In Concert added January 1st, 2011.

Don’t miss all the fun at Legends In Concert this year! For reservations and more information please call 417-335-STAR!

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 enthusiasts 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 stil lget 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.

16th Annual HOT WINTER FUN BIG SHOW
*HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED*

Due to the forecast, the Hot Winter Fun Big Show has been rescheduled for:
Wednesday, February 17th
Showtime: 7pm
at the Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theatre.

As the weather starts to heat up so does the stage at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater 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, Absolutely…Patsy!!, 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.

“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. All purchased tickets will be honored and seating will remain the same, so don’t get rid those tickets!

We look forward to seeing you for all of the Hot Winter fun and excitement next Wednesday!