College of the Ozarks Theatre Department Presents “Everybody’s Girl”
By: Chelsea Kliethermes

The College of the Ozarks Theatre Department will present its winter production of the comedy “Everybody’s Girl” on December 2, 3 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. and December 4 at 2:30 p.m. in Jones auditorium.

This witty comedy, by John Patrick, is the story of an eccentric widow living in a town called Harmony, whose activities range from being mayor to running the local home for wayward girls. Due to the unlikely incident of a Japanese duck landing in her back yard, she comes into small recognition—however, enough recognition for a newspaper man to come out and do a story.

When he finds out she has five sons in a prison camp in North Vietnam, he decides this is his chance for fame and a fast buck, and he launches a campaign to have her named “Mother of the Year.” But this fine distinction is hilariously corrupted when it is revealed she was never married.

Tickets are required to attend this production. Adult tickets are $10, senior citizens and non-C of O students are $8 and children are $6.

To make reservations, please call the Jones Theatre Department at (417) 690-2626.

Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction has transformed into a beautiful Christmas spectacular. Folks who visit Dixie Stampede will be amazed at the unbelievable makeover including the full-scale live nativity scene, holiday music, Santa, and a four-course yuletide feast.

Families will be mesmerized as “Magic Of Toys”, an amazing musical fantasy. One Christmas night, the Sugar Plum Fairy appears in a sleepy toyshop and magically brings all the toys to life in a musical celebration. Highlighted by a stunning aerial display and set to the unforgettable music of the Nutcracker, that will delight the kid in you and every member of your family!

“Christmas is my favorite time of year, full of fond family memories,” says owner, Dolly Parton. “I hope you’ll join us and make our Christmas celebration a tradition for your family – it’s truly magical.”

Christmas at Dixie features a seasonal twist with a friendly rivalry between the North and South Poles, full of equestrian feats, music, comedy, and audience participation. Celebrating the true meaning of Christmas, the birth of Jesus is brought to life with Mary, Joseph, the wise men, and a living Nativity of camels, donkeys, and sheep.

No Christmas would be complete without an appearance by Santa himself in his sleigh, as Dixie’s 1100-seat arena is transformed into a winter wonderland of fresh fallen snow.

The Christmas celebration is complemented by a four-course holiday feast of a whole rotisserie chicken, hickory smoked barbecue pork loin, herb-basted potato, buttery corn on the cob, creamy vegetable soup, homemade biscuit, and special holiday dessert.

About Christmas At Dixie Stampede
Christmas At Dixie Stampede runs October 26th through December 31st 2011. One ticket price includes the holiday Carriage Room pre-show, featuring international performers Dick Franco and Ty Tojo. This father and son act brings to the stage two of the most successful comedic jugglers in the world an hour before the main arena spectacular and dinner.

Dixie Stampede Dinner Attractions operate in two popular vacation destinations: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and Branson, Missouri. They also operate Pirates Voyage; Fun, Feast & Adventure in Myrtle Beach, SC. For more information regarding show times and ticket prices, call 1-800-520-5544 or visit online at www.dixiestampede.com or www.piratesvoyage.com.
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Branson, MO – Brenda Burkhart, Guest Service Agent of the Best Western Music Capital Inn of Branson, was recently honored with the Heroic Hospitality Stars Award as Front Desk Associate of the Year. Burkhart was presented with the award at Best Western International’s annual North American Convention held recently in Orlando, FL in front of more than 2,000 industry peers.

The selection recognizes and celebrates individuals who have demonstrated superior customer care and professionalism by consistently delivering a high level of service to guests. Winners must also be associated with a hotel that meets design and customer care standards.

Mrs. Burkhart was the only one to receive this award in the Front Desk Category and one of seven recognized, out of all staff at the brand’s more than 2,400 properties in the U.S. and Canada.

“The Heroic Hospitality Stars Award recognizes and celebrates Best Westerners who go above and beyond for our guests and treat them like family” said P.G. West, board chair of Best Western International’s Board of Directors. “We are very pleased with Brenda Burkhart’s commitment to her hotel, and to the larger Best Western family.”
Sue Gordy, General Manager of the Best Western Music Capital Inn noted “Brenda is very deserving of this award. She has been a member of our Best Western team for over 10 years. Brenda is the epitome of our mission “Friendly Fantastic Service Always!” and we are all very proud of her.” This is the second time an associate from the Best Western Music Capital Inn has won a Heroic Hospitality Star Award. Joyce Dickens of the Housekeeping Department won in 2008.
Located at 3257 Shepherd of the Hill’s Expressway in Branson, the Best Western Music Capital Inn is consistently recognized by Best Western International for high standards of excellence.

About Myer Hotels

In the lodging business for 44 years, the Myer family has actively contributed to Branson’s hospitality market for 28 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 Branson Meadows, Comfort Inn West, and Holiday Inn Express Green Mountain Drive. 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 visit www.myerhotels.com.
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Don’t miss Legends in Concert’s spectacular New Year’s Eve Show, sure to bring in the New Year with a BANG! Make your reservations now to celebrate the count-down to 2012 at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater. Legends in Concert’s New Year’s Eve show features crowd favorites Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, The Blues Brothers and Elvis. New Year’s Eve packages include party favors, hors d’oeuvres, seasonal beverages and a midnight celebration with the stars of Legends in Concert at the iconic Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater. Dinner packages and host hotel are available.

For more information, call 417-339-3003 or visit www.legendsinconcert.com.