American Idols® Now Arriving at Branson Airport

BRANSON, MISSOURI – American Idol® Finalists will soon be arriving at the Branson Airport. Andy Williams Moon River Theatre will host a total of fifteen entertainers this summer from the popular television show, American Idol®, to perform in “The Finalists Live”. On July 19th, the third and final group of five former Idols will step off the plane around 2pm at Branson Airport to complete the fifteen week tour in Branson, Missouri. The final group includes: Ruben Studdard, Winner of Season 2, Bo Bice, Runner Up of Season 4, Vonzell Solomon, Season 4, Katie Stevens, Season 9, and RJ Helton, Season 1. For additional show information, visit www.andywilliams.com.

Branson Airport will also host a “Finalists Live Watch Party” where guests are invited to come out to the airport and meet and greet with their favorite Idols. The Watch Party will begin at 1:30pm. Guests are invited to create posters welcoming each of the artists. All local media is encouraged to attend.

Additionally, Branson Airport is holding a Meet the Idols Contest, where customers can enter to win 2 premium VIP seats and full backstage access passes with the Idols. Participants can register on Facebook by visiting the Branson Airport Fan Page “FlyBranson” and clicking the contest tab.

Guests have the ability to purchase Finalists Live tickets at FlyBranson Travel located inside the Airport or by visiting www.flybransontravel.com. For questions on how to purchase tickets, please call 1.888.FLY.BKG1 or locally at (417) 334-8857.

The Branson Airport currently has 8 non-stop destinations and one stop connecting service to over 100 major cities in the United States. Nonstop destinations include: Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington, Chicago, Houston and Orlando on AirTran Airways; Denver on Frontier Airlines; and Austin and Nashville on Branson AirExpress. For a complete list of destinations available at the Branson Airport, visit www.FlyBranson.com.

About Branson Airport:
Known for the unique airport experience and unparallel customer service, Branson Airport LLC is the first privately developed and operated commercial service airport in the United States. Branson Airport is currently serviced by AirTran Airways, Frontier Airlines, and Branson AirExpress allowing passengers the ability to access over 100 destinations all on low cost carriers. Located in the heart of the Ozarks and centrally located in the Midwest, the airport also boasts a state of the art FBO, Branson JetCenter and a full service travel agency, FlyBranson Travel. For more information visit www.FlyBranson.com or call toll free 1-888-FLY-BKG1 (1-888-359-2541).

Hooray for Hump Day! Beginning July 18th we will be adding live music every Wednesday evening from 5 – 7pm. This Wednesday we welcome Randy Leiter, who has been working for the last 7 years as a soloist for Carnival Cruise Lines. Prior to that Randy was a performer with Andy Williams at the Moon River Theatre. Before moving to Branson 11 years ago he worked several years touring the country performing his own show with his wife and 3 daughters. We hope you will be able to start enjoying “Hooray for Hump Day” at Mount Pleasant Winery!

WEEKEND WINE DOWN – this Friday and Saturday from 5 – 7 pm. Enjoy the cool smooth jazz music of Bogie Bohinc and Marcus Willett on guitar and bass. No cover. FREE to the public.

Visit www.bransonimax.com
417-335-4832
Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex
3562 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway
Branson, MO 65616

JULY 11 – 9:30 AM – PUSS IN BOOTS

A story about the events leading up to the sword fighting cat’s meeting with Shrek and his friends. With voices of Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek.

JULY 18 – 9:30 AM – THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN

Reporter Tintin and Captain Haddock set off on a treasure hunt for a sunken ship commanded by Haddock’s ancestor. Voices of Jamie Bell & Daniel Craig. Directed by Steven Spielberg.

JULY 25 – 9:30 AM – HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON

A young Viking who hunts dragons becomes the friend of a young dragon himself and learns there may be more to the creatures than he assumed.

AUGUST 1 – 9:30 AM – ZOOKEEPER

A group of zoo animals decide to break their code of silence in order to help their lovable zoo keeper find love. Stars Kevin James & Rosario Dawson.

AUGUST 8 – 9:30 AM – KUNG FU PANDA 2

Po fights to stop a villain from conquering China with a deadly weapon, but the Warrior must come to terms with his past. Voices of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie & Jackie Chan.

Visit www.bransonimax.com
417-335-4832
Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex
3562 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway
Branson, MO 65616

“Lumberjack Competition Comes to Branson’s Most Fun Place to Eat”

Branson, MO – Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede has opened its 18th season, taking the rivalry up a notch, high into the treetops, with the new “Rumble In The Treetops” lumberjack competition! The new feature showcases the strength and agility of skilled lumberjack teams as they climb, chop, saw and log roll their way through a four-event relay.

Logging is a part of Branson’s history. Over a century ago, logs were cut and floated down the White River to Branson, where they were taken off and processed into ties for the Transcontinental Railroad as well as for wagon spokes and pencils.

“The new Rumble In The Treetops lumberjack competition at my Dixie Stampede is a really fun way to showcase a bit of history,” added Dolly. “And to see those log-rolling lumberjacks toss one another in the water is the best part of all!”

The first leg, the tree climb, is a race to the top of a tall pine. Next is the two-man crosscut, with teams battling to saw through a giant log. In the third leg, the lumberjacks rely on accuracy and sheer muscle as they split a log in the underhand chopping competition, the first to sever the log wins. In the final leg, the burly lumberjacks square off in an old-fashioned log roll. The first to lose his balance and land in the water loses.

The winning lumberjack team collects medals for each leg of the relay. Rumble In The Treetops is part of the friendly rivalry between the North and South, around which the dinner attraction is based, and includes trick riding, barrel race, Roman riding and more.

About Dixie Stampede
Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede is a unique dinner and show experience set in a giant 35,000-square-foot arena featuring 32 magnificent horses, a stampede of buffalo, thrilling horsemanship, music, romance, and audience participation, all showcased in a friendly rivalry between North and South and complemented by a fabulous four-course feast.

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, South Carolina. 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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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ARRIVING IN BRANSON IN 2013

BRANSON, MISSOURI – July 3, 2012 – Southwest Airlines and its wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways confirmed today that Southwest Airlines will be officially arriving in Branson, Missouri in 2013.

Branson Airport and Southwest Airlines officials have amended their original agreement with AirTran Airways and signed a multi-year agreement with Southwest Airlines. Most likely in the first half of 2013, Branson Airport passengers will see the transition of AirTran Airways to Southwest Airlines. The airline’s fares and flights will be announced at a later date.

“We are thrilled with the news that we will have Southwest Airlines’ red-bellied aircraft touching down in Branson,” said Jeff Bourk, Executive Director of the Branson Airport. “Southwest Airlines presence in this region will do enormous things for the economic development of the entire Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas area.”

“We’re looking forward to extending the Southwest Airlines route map to Branson next year,” said Pete Houghton, Southwest Airlines Senior Director of Airport Affairs. “We look forward to announcing further details soon.”

The Branson Airport currently has 8 nonstop destinations and one stop connecting service to more than 100 major cities in the United States. Nonstop destinations include: Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington, Chicago, Houston and Orlando on AirTran Airways; Denver on Frontier Airlines; and Austin and Nashville on Branson AirExpress. For a complete list of destinations available at the Branson Airport, visit www.FlyBranson.com.

About Branson Airport
Known for the unique airport experience and unparallel customer service, Branson Airport LLC is the first privately developed and operated commercial service airport in the United States. Branson Airport is currently serviced by AirTran Airways, Frontier Airlines, and Branson AirExpress allowing passengers the ability to access over 100 destinations all on low cost carriers. Located in the heart of the Ozarks and centrally located in the Midwest, the airport also boasts a state of the art FBO, Branson Jet Center and a full service travel agency, FlyBranson Travel. For more information visit www.FlyBranson.com or call toll free 1-888-FLY-BKG1 (1-888-359-2541).

About Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines continues to differentiate itself from other low-fare carriers—offering a reliable product with exemplary Customer Service. Southwest Airlines is the nation’s largest carrier in terms of originating domestic passengers boarded. Southwest serves 73 cities in 38 states and is one of the most honored airlines in the world known for its commitment to the triple bottom line of Performance, People, and Planet. To read more about how Southwest is doing its part to be a good citizen, visit southwest.com/cares to read the Southwest Airlines One Report(TM). Based in Dallas, Southwest currently operates more than 3,400 flights a day and has more than 46,000 Employees system wide.

The Finalists Live – July 3rd – Kids are Free!

The Finalists Live is at 7:30 tonight Tuesday 3rd.
To Celebrate our Independence Day KIDS ARE FREE!
And everyone will receive a FREE POSTER TOO!!!
Just a reminder that we are dark on the 4th.

Mount Pleasant Winery – please join us for live music this Wednesday, July 4th, from 5 – 7 pm. Performing on Friday will be the husband/wife team of Jay and Mary Ann Daversa on piano and bass.

Come in for our Weekend Wine Down, Friday and Saturday from 5 – 7 pm and enjoy the smooth jazz of Dan McMasters and Lou Colbe. 3125 Green Mtn. Drive – 417-336-9463

Great wine! Great music! Great times!

BRANSON, MO, JUNE 29, 2012 – America’s independence will be celebrated a day early on Tuesday, July 3rd at Branson Landing—Branson’s premiere shopping, dining and entertainment destination located in Historic Downtown Branson on Lake Taneycomo.

Everyone is invited to “Light Up” their Independence Day celebration on Tuesday evening, July 3rd with a fantastic outdoor concert extravaganza, featuring “A Tribute to Journey” starring the ever talented and unforgettable band, Chain-Reaction. Back by popular demand, Chain-Reaction takes the stage at 8PM and promises to delight audiences of all ages as their famous melodies take listeners on a spectacular journey back to the ‘80’s with performances of timeless Journey hits like “Separate Ways,” “Don’t Stop Believin,” “Faithfully,” “Open Arms” and so many more.
“After the concert, the night skies will “Light Up” with an extraordinary fireworks event produced by Gateway Fireworks Displays from St. Louis,” stated Tammy Scholten, Director of Marketing. “We’re very proud that Branson Landing’s Liberty Light Up fireworks display was named in the past as a “Top Pick of the American Pyrotechnic Association” and this year’s show promises to be even better!”

The “Liberty Light Up” display will be held near the Landing’s signature Fountains and this one-of-a-kind, up close, choreographed spectacle promises to amaze all ages, as it builds to an awe inspiring Gateway Fireworks Signature Grand Finale – not soon to be forgotten,” concluded Scholten.
Branson Landing’s Liberty Light Up celebration not only honors America’s independence and Branson’s Centennial Celebration this year, but also serves as the official kick-off to Branson Landing’s Summer Concert Series—featuring LIVE performances in front of the $7.5 million Water & Fire Spectacular Fountain Show in Branson Landing’s Town Square.

For more information on the 2012 Summer Concert Series and Special Events, visit www.bransonlanding.com.

Note: Scheduled Concerts and Special Events are subject to change due to weather and unforeseen circumstances.