BRANSON, MO – Experience Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library come to life at the “Whoadeo” on, Saturday, October 5th from 10:00AM to 1PM at Dixie Stampede in Branson. The free event is designed to celebrate the joy of reading among families, while children enjoy riding stick horses “rodeo style” in the Dixie Stampede performance arena.

“Whoadeo” will showcase 5 events including: Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Trail or Obstacle Course, Bucking Horse and Jumping. Children and adults will compete on a “stick horse” as they race around barrels, jump over obstacles or manage to not get “bucked” off their horse. Prizes will be awarded for top times and creative “bucking”. Dixie Stampede will provide stick horses for “Whoadeo” participants or children may bring their own.

“My Imagination Library “Whoadeo” is a fun event for all ages,” Dolly said. “There’s nothing better for a child’s mind than reading, so we hope that with each book, the child will dream more, learn more, care more and be more.”

Also featured during the “Whoadeo” at Dixie Stampede will be kids’ games, face painting, animal exhibitions, as well as giveaways from companies and public agencies that serve families.

All proceeds from Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show performance that evening, Saturday, October 5th will be donated to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

About Imagination Library
Imagination Library is a free book program for all pre-school age children in participating communities, including newborns, whose parent completes an official registration form. Once the registration is complete, the child receives a book each month by mail until age five. This book program serves every child in the participating community.

The Imagination Library began in Dolly’s native Sevier County in Tennessee in 1995 and has touched the lives every child and family in the community. The program is funded through the Dollywood Foundation by gifts from Dolly Parton, Dixie Stampede as well as other individuals and businesses.

“I hope that every family will experience the joy and wonder of their child’s imagination as they read about the world and learn its many surprises,” Dolly said.

Dixie Stampede is a proud sponsor of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Stone, Taney, Douglas, Jasper, Laclede, Webster and Greene Counties of Missouri. 29,082 books were provided in 2012 and 307,913 books have been provided to children in these counties since its inception. In Missouri, there are 33 Imagination Library affiliate communities with 11,165 children enrolled in the program.

Nationally, a total of 1,400 communities are partnered with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to send out books monthly to preschool children participating in the program. 640,000 children are currently enrolled in the program. Since its inception in 2000, 46 million books have been provided to children enrolled in the program. In 2012, 7.65 million books were mailed.
More information about the Dollywood Foundation and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library may be found at www.ImaginationLibrary.com.

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, the Return Of The Buffalo, thrilling horsemanship, 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, 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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Comedian and Impressionist Rich Little pays tribute to one of the most beloved screen actors of all time, Jimmy Stewart, in his hilarious and touching ONE MAN SHOW! “Jimmy Stewart and Friends”

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Branson, Mo., July, 2013 –  “The Titanic violin played by the bandmaster Wallace Hartley of the RMS Titanic as the famed ocean liner slipped away will be on exclusive display in Branson, MO., Thursday, August 1 through August 15, 2013 at the Titanic Museum Attraction, announces John Joslyn –expedition leader of the first private exploration dive to Titanic and owner of the Titanic Museum Attractions in Branson and Pigeon Forge, TN.

“As of August first, the only place in the world anyone can see Titanic band leader Thomas Hartley’s iconic Titanic violin – before it goes up for auction in England – is at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson, Mo.   ‘This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for all Titanic fans to become a witness to history,’ Joslyn says.

“’I’ve explored Titanic at the bottom of the sea, documented my discoveries for television and even built two giant museum attractions in tribute to this iconic ship, but when I came face-to-face with the actual violin Hartley had played that cold April night, the whole Titanic experience came into focus, bringing an emotional and melancholy close to a catastrophic chapter in the Titanic story.  I feel certain our guests passengers will feel the same,’ Joslyn adds.”

The Tony Roi “ELVIS & MORE” Show offers something new this season on Sundays at the Jim Stafford Theatre.

“We are very excited about how well our new Gospel Show has been received. The first hour of our Sunday matinee is dedicated to Gospel music—and we couldn’t be more satisfied with the results so far!”, says Roi.

“We have had so much success and the fans are REALLY telling us about it this season. They have said it’s the best show they have seen in a long time—which makes us all very happy as this is something I have wanted to do for a long time.”, exclaims Roi.

You can catch the Tony Roi “Elvis & More” Show this season at the Jim Stafford Theatre, located on the strip at 3440 West Hwy 76. Contact the box office at (417) 335-8080 to reserve your tickets and check showtimes.

Stay updated with “everything” that is Tony Roi online at www.thetonyroi.com.

The Bretts CELEBRATE Show is holding a special VIP show on May 4th, and you are invited. Tickets are free, but you must RSVP because tickets go fast. Thousands of dollars in prizes will be given away at the event. Come celebrate with us as we celebrate 15 years in Branson with an innovative and awe inspiring new show! Call 417-336-3100 to reserve your tickets today.

Main Street Lake Cruises will be having Area Appreciation May 1st – May 5th for both the Lake Queen and Landing Princess.

The Lake Queen Beach & Back Sightseeing Cruise – Adults are $10.00 with children 17 & under cruising free with a paid adult.

The Landing Princess Dinner Cruise – Area Appreciation Rate $20.00

Area appreciation is open to residents of Stone, Taney, Christian, & Greene counties as well as Boone and Carroll counties in Arkansas. Photo ID is required. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance and tickets picked up 1 hour prior to cruise time.

For more information or to make your reservation please call (417) 239-3980. Main Street Lake Cruises is located on the waterfront at Branson Landing.