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‘Chick’ Allen remembered at Historical Society meeting

News Editor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:12:47 +0000

Evelyn Fullerton and family will present a musical program about her father, Earl “Chick” Allen, a pioneer of Branson’s entertainment and tourism industry, March 14 at the White River Valley Historical Society’s quarterly meeting.

The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Historical Society Museum, 297 Main Street, Forsyth.

Chick Allen was an original member of the Baldknobbers Jamboree, one of the first public relations representatives for Silver Dollar City, and owner of his own attraction, the former Wash Gibbs Museum, on Hwy. 76 at the Taney-Stone County line. Allen played the jawbone of a mule among other instruments. He was also an expert on home remedies and lectured on Ozark medicinal roots and herbs at Washington University in St. Louis and William Jewel College near Kansas City.

Evelyn Fullerton, Allen’s eldest daughter, will lead a group of family members and [...]

The Vacation Channel Upgrades to High-Definition

BroadcastBranson.com — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:54:36 +0000

After many years of planning, research and development, The Vacation Channel is now broadcasting in high-definition. Your favorite programming from “Branson’s Televised Tour Guide for over 20 years,” The Vacation Channel, can now be received over the air with this high-definition upgrade on digital channel 36-1. The Vacation Channel will also continue to broadcast our analog channel 38 for a time, to allow our viewers to make the transition smoothly. That analog signal on channel 38 will be going away soon, so to continue receiving The Vacation Channel, you will need to retune your digital television or digital converter box, to our new digital channel 36-1.

If you have questions about picking up either of our broadcast signals during our upgrade, please don’t’ hesitate to contact us at The Vacation Channel and be sure to log on to our website, <a href="http:// [...]

Presleys Premier On RFD-TV

Press Release — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:01:03 +0000

Beginning Saturday, the Presley family will be seen weekly in more than 40 million homes. Their half-hour music and variety series premiers at 6:30 p.m. “Presleys Country Jubilee” stars three generations of the family, and the producers have added guest appearances by other Branson performers.

The show airs during the six-hour Saturday night schedule of continuous music and entertainment that earns high Nielsen ratings. It follows “Reno’s Old Time Music Festival” and precedes “The Marty Stuart Show.” The channel is carried by systems including DISH Network, DIRECTV, Comcast, Mediacom, Time Warner and more than 600 rural cable systems.

Source: BLACC/CVB

Help your community and family, fill out the Census Form

Press Release — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:09:08 +0000

Our community’s success is based on the power of everyone working together towards a common goal. When we do our part, we help make this community that much stronger. We can all agree that resources like clean water, good schools, new businesses that provide year round employment, safe roads and programs that provide free hot meals to our schools, temporary assistance for needy families (TANF), and nutrition programs for women, infants and children (WIC) are vital to our community. But how can we make sure that our neighbors are guaranteed all these fundamental services? It’s simple. Fill out your form.The 10 short questions that make up the 2010 Census survey will be mailed out to all households in Taney and Stone Counties beginning mid-February thru late March. We all must do our part to encourage friends, family and co-workers to fill out and return the survey.

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Branson High School performs West Side Story through Sunday Feb 28

Press Release — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:13:29 +0000

Branson High School Performing Arts gave their premier performance of its production of “West Side Story” on Feb. 25. The musical is a love story set in the 1950’s focusing on the rivalry between two teenage street gangs of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. The original production opened on Broadway in 1957.

Remaining scheduled performances of West Side Story include February 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. and a matinee on February 28 at 2 p.m. All tickets are $6 and may be purchased at the door on the date of the performance. Tickets may be reserved by sending an e-mail to the following address: corbind@branson.k12.mo.us Reserved tickets may be picked up at the door prior to the performance.

West Side Story is under the direction of Debbie Corbin (drama), Billy Gowers (chorus) and John Kerley (orchestra).

Editors Note: Saw the opening performance. These [...]

Digital LunchBox Wins 2 Silver Addy Awards

BroadcastBranson.com — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:46:18 +0000

Digital LunchBox LLC is proud to announce they are the recipients of two Silver Addy Awards for their commercials for The Grand Village & Pamela Kay Critchfield Marketing & PR. These awards were presented at the 32rd Annual Addy Award Banquet in Springfield, MO on February 20, 2010.

The Annual Addy Awards is sponsored by the American Advertising Federation to honor excellence in advertising and cultivate the highest creative standards in the industry. The American Advertising Federation (AAF), headquartered in Washington D.C., celebrated its’ 100th anniversary in 2005 and has a national network of 200 ad clubs. The Addy Judges for the 2010 Regional Awards were Dan Goldgeier with Partners + Napier in Atlanta, Art Haynie, Los Angeles film/tv/commercial director, Brian Wall, freelance copywriter, producer most recently with The Fellers Marketing & Advertising Agency in Oklahoma City and Maria Radloff formerly owner of Holy Click!, recently sold to an IT company in [...]

Branson honors community members at 63nd Annual Black Tie Celebration

Press Release — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:53:35 +0000

It was a festive evening Friday at the 63nd Annual Black Tie Celebration where several Branson area citizens were surprised to be recognized for their contributions to the community. More than 500 members and guests of the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau attended “A Golden Celebration” reception and dinner at the Chateau on the Lake Resort, Spa & Convention Center. Many generous Chamber member sponsors made the elegant evening possible including the Golden Sponsor, Silver Dollar City in honor of the park’s 50th anniversary this year.

The event culminated with awards in seven categories plus a special recognition.

The Mary Award honors Mary Herschend and Mary Trimble, two women who played significant roles in the development of Branson and excelled in their service to others. This year, the award went to Dr. Charles Woodall who practices at St. [...]

George Dyer Area Appreciation / Benefit Show

BroadcastBranson.com — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:03:02 +0000

George Dyer Area Appreciation / Benefit Show

February 26th & 27th, 2010 at 8:00pm
At The Dutton Family Theater
3454 W. Hwy 76
Branson, MO 65616

For all residents of Stone & Taney County and all surrounding counties!!
Admission is 3 – 5 non-perishable food donations per person for CAM (Christian Action Ministries).

Book your reservation now by calling 417-332-2772!

About George Dyer

George Dyer soared onto the operatic scene in 1996, making his professional debut to rave reviews with the New York City Opera as Ralph Rackstraw in H.M.S. Pinafore at the Lincoln Center in New York City. He has performed extensively to wide acclaim in prestigious opera houses and concert halls across North America and in many countries throughout the world.

Mr. Dyer has been a guest soloist with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on numerous occasions, including a 2005 [...]

Branson Gong Show Will Raise Funds & Laughter

broadcastbranson.com — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:28:40 +0000

Join Us for an evening of “Funds & Laughter”!

Mark Your Calendars for This Wednesday, February 24th at 6:49PM to attend the First Annual Branson Gong Show at the Legends In Concert Theatre in the Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Complex. Then get ready to laugh your head off while raising funds to help assist our area Senior Citizens who have difficulty getting around town on their own.
There’s never been a show like this in Branson before!

Several highly respected Branson entertainers are volunteering to raise funds for the Branson Senior Center’s Meals-On-Wheels program. Master of Ceremonies for the event is Jim Barber from the Hamner Barber Variety Show.

Celebrity Judges for the event are Jim’s co-star at the Hamner Barber Theater, the amazing Branson illlusionist Dave Hamner, one of the greatest impressionists in the world, Bob [...]

Play at Murder Rock for $4.93 a day!

BroadcastBranson.com — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:19:51 +0000

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