Grammy award winning entertainer and popular Branson performer, James Garrett, guest stars on Season 6 of TLC’s reality show, 19 Kids and Counting, airing this Tuesday, February 28, 2012.

In the episode titled ‘Music with the Duggars,’ the Duggars head to Branson, Missouri for a speaking engagement and musical performance in the Little Opry Theatre. Focusing on cousin Amy Duggar’s budding music career, James is featured as a long time friend of the Duggar family helping to launch Amy’s career.

Performing on stage for over 35 years, James picked up his first guitar at the age of four, after listening to Elvis Presley sing in the movie Loving You. Moving to Texas at age 11, he began singing gospel music in church. His professional singing career began as lead singer for a bluegrass group at Dogpatch USA, near Harrison, Arkansas, followed by regular performances at Silver Dollar City. Highlights in James’ career include winning a Grammy with country music group The Kendalls, and performing with many of his idols, including John Denver.

James currently headlines two separate live shows at the Little Opry Theatre inside Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex: A Tribute to John Denver and The Johnny Cash Songbook, debuting in March.

Exhibit “Celebrating 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts” to Open at Ralph Foster Museum

By: Turner Brock

The Ralph Foster Museum at College of the Ozarks will feature a special exhibit for the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts beginning March 12, the official Girl Scouts anniversary day. The exhibit will display Girl Scout uniforms, patches and booklets throughout history.

Local Girl Scouts Troop 10244 help put the display together. “This is a great way to remind people that the Girl Scouts have been around [for a while],” said Annette Sain, Ralph Foster Museum director. “This is a way to help enrich the community.”

The exhibit will be on display at the Edwards Art Gallery, located on the first floor of the Ralph Foster Museum.

The Ralph Foster Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission is free for high school and younger, adults are $6, and senior citizens are $5. For more information, please contact Annette Sain at 417-690-3407.

Pictured are Robin Jackson and Nicholas Appleton accepting the Best in Show Award.

Branson-based video production company, jackson+appleton, took home the evening’s Top Award on Saturday night at the 33nd Annual ADDY® Awards in Springfield, Missouri. jackson+appleton won the prestigious BEST IN SHOW Multimedia Award for “We’re Debt Free,” a promotional video produced for College of the Ozarks.
In addition to BEST IN SHOW, the production team won 4 GOLD ADDY Awards and 5 SILVER ADDY Awards.
The ADDY Awards are hosted by the AAF of the Ozarks, an affiliate of the American Advertising Federation. Annually, the American Advertising Federation conducts the world’s largest advertising competition through its 200 member advertising clubs.
The local awards are entered and attended by Advertising Agencies, Television Stations and Production Companies from Southwest Missouri and Northern Arkansas.
In the Video Sales Presentation category, jackson+appleton brought home two GOLD ADDY Awards for videos produced for College of the Ozarks. “We’re Debt Free” showcases the Debt Free Education Program at the College, and “We are College of the Ozarks” is a promotional video produced for the President George W. Bush visit. “We are College of the Ozarks” additionally took home a Gold ADDY for Best Cinematography and a Silver ADDY in the Commercial Category.
Two videos featuring jackson+appleton’s international work were also honored. “Cooperative Spirit Shines in Haiti,” a documentary for White River Valley Electric Cooperative, won a Gold ADDY in the Webisode Category. A Fundraising video campaign for Convoy of Hope was also honored with a Silver ADDY in the Public Service Campaign Category.
An internet commercial promoting the new Aloha River at Silver Dollar City’s White Water won a Silver ADDY. The Showboat Branson Belle’s pre-show Welcome Video also took home a Silver ADDY in the Out-of-Home Advertising Category.
Finally, a commercial for Sight & Sound Theatre’s “Noah” won a Silver ADDY in the Advertising for the Arts Category.
Owned by Robin Jackson and Nicholas Appleton, jackson+appleton is a full service HD production agency serving Branson and beyond. Winning videos projects may be viewed at www.youtube.com/jacksonappleton.