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Celebrate National Day of the American Cowboy At The Roy Rogers Museum

The Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Happy Trails Theater and Attraction will celebrate the National Day of The American Cowboy this Saturday July 26. Festivities include a special appearance by the Riders of the Circle B, two shows by Roy Rogers Jr. and The High Riders with Dustin Roy Rogers, and a free coloring contest for kids. In addition, Roy Rogers Jr. and The High Riders will take to the stage at the Circle B Chuckwagon during their show that evening (seating begins at 4:15 for the 5:00 pm Dinner Show).

All participants in the kids’ coloring contest will receive a free coloring book and a ruler. Winners of the coloring contest in each age category will receive special gift baskets delivered to their homes.

The fourth Saturday in July has been designated as the National Day of the American Cowboy, with a Resolution passed by the U.S. [...]

September 11 Concert Benefits Branson Veteran Task Force Activities

Get ready for the Ulster Band, a group of Canadians who trace their heritage and musical roots back to Ireland and WWI. Whether it’s Irish, Scottish, light classical, pop or patriotic music, you’ll enjoy their performance!

The benefit concert will honor veterans and emergency personnel at Tri-Lakes Center at 7:00 pm on September 11. Area emergency personnel are free with proper identification. All others tickets are $15.00; couples $25.00. All proceeds benefit the Branson Veterans Task Force and their Veterans Week activities.

A special benefit dinner catered by Golden Corral at the Tri-Lakes Center is $5.00 per person. The first $500 of dinner revenue will go directly to the Task Force. Doors open at 4:00 with dinner served from 4:30 – 6:30. Theater doors open at 6:00.

For tickets call the Tri-Lakes Center at 417-336-0219 or email tickets@trilakescenter.com. For show information visit www.trilakescenter.com. A First Responder [...]

Juvenile Diabetes Fundraiser at Panera Bread

Join the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of the Ozarks at Panera Bread, at 2407 Green Mountain Drive in Branson on July 28th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. for fantastic food, fun and outstanding artwork to raise money for JDRF. Simply mention that you are there supporting JDRF and 10% of your purchase will be donated to the foundation.

There will be artwork on display by local artist such as Christina Schanda, Sam Hull, Cheryl Hardin and Jerri Loveland who will be donating 20% of resulting sales to JDRF.

JDRF is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.
For more information, contact Jessica Hickok at (417) 840-5125 or Jessica@usipp.net

B.B. King – The King of Blues – Coming To Branson’s Welk Resort Theatre

(Branson, MO) – B.B. King, The King of Blues, is returning to Branson in October, 2008. Sullivan Shows and Welk Resort Branson jointly announced today that the most famous blues singer/guitarist in the world, B.B. King will perform one show only on Sunday, October 5, at 7:00 p.m. at the Welk Resort Theatre in Branson.
For more than half a century, B.B. King has defined the blues for a worldwide audience. The winner of 13 Grammy Awards and 22 W.C. Handy (Blues Foundation) Awards has released over 50 albums including four Gold albums, two Platinum albums and one Multi-Platinum album. His R&B Chart-topping hits include “Three O’Clock Blues,” “You Don’t Know Me,” “Please Love Me,” “You Upset Me Baby,” “Sweet Sixteen, Part I,” and “Don’t Answer The Door, Part I.” His most popular crossover hit, “The Thrill Is Gone,” reached #15 on the Top-40 [...]

Nominations for First Responder Recognition on September 11, 2008

As part of a benefit concert at 7:00 pm on September 11, 2008, the Branson Veterans Task Force will honor a Stone or Taney County police officer, firefighter or paramedic who has gone beyond the call of duty to demonstrate Courage, Heroism and Bravery in Service.

Nominations for the award are due by Friday, September 5, 2008. Anyone may nominate a candidate. For the nomination form and more information contact bvtf1@suddenlinkmail.com or 417-337-8387. Completed forms may be faxed to 417-334-7894 or mailed to:

BVTF
Attn: First Responder Nominations
PO BOX 128
Branson, MO 65616

Held at the Tri-Lakes Center, the concert proceeds will benefit the Branson Veterans Task Force in their programs for veterans, active military and emergency personnel who serve Americans in every community in the US.

All nominees and their guests are requested to attend the concert. During [...]

Area Appreciation Week - Jon England

Brand New Show - mid-Season Area Appreciation Tues 22nd to Sat 26th July….2 p.m. show.

All Branson (Tri-Lake) area residents are invited to see Jon England’s “Royally Entertained” music show at the Caravelle Theatre (next to Jim Stafford’s!) to receive his warm and sincere thanks for their welcome to this special city.

A gorgeously featured, jam-packed 2 hour spectacular complete with a uniquely world famous “Royal” icon set against a backdrop direct from Hollywood’s Golden Age; every melody a multi-million seller; every costume change a glitzy tribute to Liberace’s Las Vegas nights…. Jon dazzles and tickles every ivory on THREE pianos which decorate the stage-set like so many diamonds on a moonlight lake.

Charming, disarming, warm and emotionally engaging - this International Piano Entertainer direct from London, England will have you tapping your toes, humming along and leaving [...]

Downtown 1st Saturday Art Stroll

Beginning Saturday, August 2, 2008, and continuing on the 1st Saturday of each month, businesses and galleries in Downtown Branson will host an Art Stroll from 4pm until 9pm. Visit the participating stores, pick up a map and enjoy an evening stroll viewing the art of local and area artists. Participating stores will display a poster.

Jake Simpson and The Groove Dokterz

Star Search Winner Jake Simpson will be appearing with The Groove Dokterz (Andy Williams Band) Live at Andy Williams Moon River Grill on Friday July 18th and Saturday July 19th!

“Where the Stars Come Out At Night!”
Great Food, Great Music and Great Fun!

Come Join us for Food, Drinks and Live Entertainment!
Moon River Grill is located at:
2600 W. Hwy 76 Branson Missouri!
Call: 417-337-9539 for more information

National Day of Atomic Remembrance Celebration

On Wednesday, July 16 at 12:00 noon, the Branson Veterans Task Force will observe Atomic Remembrance Day at the Golden Corral, 3551 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway. Following lunch provided by the restaurant, those who take part will attend the Rotary Meeting with special guests, The Original Comets, now playing at the American Bandstand Theater.

The ceremony commemorates the 63rd anniversary of the birth of the atomic bomb and recognizes all veterans who have been exposed to radiation in the line of military duty. In 2002, President George W. Bush declared July 16th as a national day for all military groups and veterans associated with nuclear programs.

Since July 16, 1945, 1,100+ nuclear weapon devices have been detonated by the U. S. More than 900 atomic detonation tests were in the State of Nevada. Two underground tests were on the outskirts of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Three were in the Aleutian Islands, while two [...]

‘Branson World Radio’ Celebrates 10th Season!

Branson’s FIRST Internet Radio Network is celebrating it’s 10th season with the ‘BWR Welcome Wagon’. We’ll be webcasting from some of Branson’s most popular places and events to highlight why more than 8 MILLION PEOPLE visited Branson in 2007!

We’ll have some great Country music from the Classics through Today’s Hits, along with all of your favorite Branson stars, and gifts for eveyone who stops by! PLUS, some of Branson’s BEST entertainers just might come by to say hello!

Upcoming dates include:
July 19th - Imaginary Theatre with Justin Flom
August 2nd - Branson IMAX Entertainment Complex
August 9th - Gene Williams Theatre - Branson Mall
August 23rd - 20th [...]