MISSOURI WINE FESTIVAL
April 25, 2009 – April 26, 2009
www.mowinefest.com
phone: 417-699-6199

Featuring Missouri Wines and Artisan Cheeses, The Missouri Wine Festival is a two day celebration of the National and Inter-National recognition of wines produced in the state of Missouri. Saturday and Sunday, April 25 & 26, at The Chateau on the Lake Resort, the exhibit hall will open for tastings of Missouri Wines from many of the nearly 80 wineries located in the Show Me State. Exhibitors also include artisan cheese makers, chocolatiers, gourmet foods, and fine cigars for the aficionado. Live music will be performed all day, both days. Medals will be awarded by our panel of wine experts to the outstanding label in multiple varietals and there will be a juried targeted art show sponsored by The Branson Arts Council. The days are filled with samples, seminars and demonstrations. Learn from the experts how to pair the right wine with the right dish. Cooking with wine demonstrations by an award winning chef. Plus, each night at 7 pm, there will be a gourmet dinner paired with a different wine selection for each course, prepared by The Chateau’s own Head Chef, Doug Knopp, winner of Wine Spectator Magazine’s “Award of Excellence”. Daily admission includes a tasting journal, to record your favorite labels, and a collector tasting glass. Complete details of all the activities are available at www.mowinefest.com .

Join Louie and Friends to celebrate how much you’ve lost that loving feeling. Down and out on Valentine’s Day, or simply just a scrooge…..

Join us for Karaoke that will kick off at 8pm and go on til we close at 1:30pm….NO COVER!!

$4 drink specials, $5 Sliders

Bring in your room key and get a free appetizer!!*

So join all the single people in Branson and celebrate Valentine’s day in a different manner with a different song and a different drink!!

Call for more details at 417.336.2700!

*with the purchase of 2 entrees. Must be 21 to consume alcoholic beverages.

The city of Branson Finance Department will be holding two liquor training sessions in the coming weeks for servers, cashiers and bartenders. This training is required of all businesses selling liquor in the city of Branson or businesses that are in the process of obtaining a liquor license.

There will be two sessions on Friday, February 20 at 9:30 a.m. and again at 3 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Branson City Hall. Another day of training will be available on March 26 at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., also in the Branson City Hall Council Chambers.

The Community Partnership of the Ozarks will be conducting the liquor training, which is expected to last about 1 ½ hours. The cost is $5 per person, payable at the time of the training. It’s recommended that persons wanting to attend the session call the Community Partnership of the Ozarks at 417-888-2020 to reserve seating.

Under the new ordinance approved by the Board of Aldermen in October, liquor license holders are now required to provide alcohol education programs to all their employees who serve or sell alcohol within 90 days of the employees’ hire date. The intent is to have more responsible sellers of alcohol to minimize the risks of selling to underage and intoxicated buyers.

For additional information on the training or the new liquor ordinance, contact Carl Garrett, supervisor of licensing and tax compliance at 417-334-3345 extension 318.

The Gene Williams Country Television Show will now be included on the national feed for Retro Televison Nework (RTN) following an agreement reached with RTN’s executives in January. This increases the number of markets in which the weekly television show taped live in Branson, Mo., can be seen by more than two dozen and places the show in 11 of the top 30 markets in the nation.

Bringing the number of markets in which the show can been seen to more than 200 nationwide, the new markets include Atlanta, which is ranked eighth, and Washington, D.C., which is ranked ninth according to the latest Nielsen national market rankings.

This announcement follows a November announcement by Williams that seven RTN stations had been added to the list of stations broadcasting his Lucas Oil Products sponsored show.

RTN first went on the air in July of 2005 in Little Rock with Equity Broadcasting, a station that has supported Williams’ show since its beginning more than 40 years ago. RTN saw fast paced growth and commitment to quality. Luken Communications, headquartered in Chattanooga, Tenn., became the new owners in January. The Gene Williams Country Television Show was part of RTN’s main focus in 2008 of the new “Classic Hits All Day – Fresh Talk All Night” format. With the 2009 switch to digital television, RTN added many affiliates in 2007 and 2008. RTN airs classic television programming from the 1950s through the 1980s, and original programming, making Williams part of the line-up along with the likes of James Garner, Tom Selleck, Robert Wagner and Johnny Depp.

A winner of four National Telly Awards, the Gene Williams Show features celebrity guest stars such as Mickey Gilley, Ed McMahon, the Oak Ridge Boys and Roy Clark. Celebrities perform with Williams’ band, the Country Junction Band, and are interviewed up-close-and-personal by the legendary Williams and his co-host Katie Lynn.

“This is part of my pledge of adding new cities where viewers will become Branson fans and enjoy the show’s country music, our comedy and our great band. In the Country Junction Band we have some of the best pickers in Branson and all of country music. We also have some of the best guest stars,” said Williams whose celebrity line-up is impressive.

In addition to Gilley, McMahon, the Oak Ridge Boys and Clark, Williams has welcomed Johnny Cash’s band The Tennessee Three, Doug Kershaw, Barbara Fairchild, Sons of the Pioneers, Jimmy Osmond, the Osmonds, Helen Cornelius, Leona Williams and Bob Anderson. The Blackwood Brothers, Dave Somerville, Charlie Louvin, Narvel Felts, Margo Smith, Jim Owen, Cal Smith, Stonewall Jackson, Norma Jean, Mary Lou Turner, Little Jimmy Dickens, Jean Shepard, Bill Anderson, Porter Wagoner, Buck Trent, Wanda Jackson, Johnny Lee, Fred Travalena and Razzy Bailey have also guest starred on his stage.

The Gene Williams Show has been taped live with a studio audience going on eight years in Branson. His show will begin taping at a new location beginning Sunday, Feb. 15, at the 50’s at the Hop Theatre in the Shoppes at Branson Meadows, 4230 N Gretna Rd. Admission for the studio audience is free and the doors open at 1 p.m. with taping at 2 p.m. Three shows are taped approximately every third Sunday. Taping dates include March 8 and 29, April 19, May 10 and 17, etc.

The newest stations for the Gene Williams Show are Augusta, Ga., WJBF; Davenport/Moline/Rock Island, Ill., WHBF-TV; Providence, R.I., WJAR; Rio Grande Valley, Texas, KRGV-TV, Prescott, Ariz., KAZT-TV; Raleigh/Durham/Fayetteville, N.C., WRAZ (TV); Chattanooga, Tenn., WRCB-TV; Steubenville, Ohio, WTOV-TV; Detroit, WXYZ-TV; El Paso, KFOX-TV; Evansville, Ind., WEHT; Seattle, KIRO-TV; Fresno, Calif., KAIL; Harrisburg, Penn./Susquehanna Valley, WHTM-TV; Huntsville/Decatur, Ala., WHNT-TV; Jackson, Miss., WJTV; Johnstown/Altoona/State College, Penn., WJAC-TV; Knoxville, Tenn., WMAK; Lincoln, Neb., KLKN; Madison, Wis., WKOW-TV; Memphis, Tenn., WLMT; Meridian, Miss., WGBC-TV; Mobile, Ala., WKRG-TV; Lafayette, La., KDCG-LP; Orlando, Fla., WRDQ; Chattanooga , Tenn.,WRCB-TV; and Washington, D.C., WJLA-TV.

Special guest singer Helen Cornelius from Nashville will join The Missouri Boatride Band as entertainment for the Branson Daybreaker Rotary’s 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, February 21st, 4:00pm – 7:00pm, at the Lions Club on East Hwy. 76.

Helen Cornelius is a country singer-songwriter and actress, best known for a series of hit duets with Jim Ed Brown, many of which reached the U.S. Country singles top ten. The duet, “I Don’t want to Have to Marry You” was a major success in America. Cornelius will perform from 5:30 – 6pm .

The Missouri Boatride Band will perform bluegrass and comedy for all to enjoy from 4:00 to 5:00pm The well-known area band plays everything from classic bluegrass like Bill Monroe’s, Blue Moon of Kentucky to classic rock tunes such as the Allman Brothers, Midnight Rider plus bluegrass gospel. The group also add some comedy to the show with jokes and tall tales.

Competing for the best chili will be Daybreaker Rotary Club’s past presidents ,Glen Cameron, Tony Espey, Jerry Haefeker, Bob Huels, June Kerr, Ron Martin, and Bill Rohlfing. At this years event two Rotaract teams from the College of the Ozarks will also compete. Only ONE can win the favor of the judges!
Celebrity Judges (Helen Cornelius, Doug Kissinger, John Spencer, Steve Weyher, David Tate and Frank Woods) will be voting at 5:00pm. All who partake of the chili will have the opportunity to vote. Individual Ballots along with the Celebrity Judges ballots will be counted and the winner will receive the Rotary’s Chili Cook-Off Traveling Trophy.

Joan Westfall, Director of the Christian Action Ministries (CAM), is excited that the Branson Daybreakers Rotary Club’s event will benefit the CAM Food Pantry. “We need all the assistance we can get during this down time”, said Westfall. In 2008 CAM services provided food assistance to 4,376 families (11,686 individuals). More than 400 families have received food assistance in January, 2009, continued Westfall.

Original art work and jewelry, a Helicopter Pilot Program, a special breakfast for 5, $185 in dental services , and a $100 savings bond, are among the more than 25 items for the silent auction, plus Lynn Windle’s famous pies will be auctioned off at the Branson Daybreaker Rotary’s Chili Cook-off -Bluegrass and Comedy event. Don’t miss the event on Saturday, February 21st. from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Lions Club building on E. Hwy 76.

Tickets are $5 for individual, or $15 for a family. Children 10 and under are free. Tickets are available from Branson Daybreakers Rotary club members, at CAM, or at the door.

Bring the whole family! The annual Hometown Radio Health and Family Fair, presented by Skaggs Community Health Center, is Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14, 2009. There are some exciting new programs this year, including the Missouri Child identification program (MOCHIP), a free service provided by Branson Masonic Lodge #587.

The Health and Family Fair is Friday, February 13 & Saturday, February 14
8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Branson Convention Center, Branson Landing

A quick look at some of the programs that will be available:

FRIDAY

8 a.m.-noon: Healthy Heart Screenings (make an appointment by calling 335-7140 or at www.skaggs.net)
9 a.m.: Silver Sneakers Demonstration
10 a.m.: Healthy Cooking Demonstration with Chef Nathan Read
Noon: “Ask the Experts”
1 p.m.: Silver Sneakers

SATURDAY

8 a.m.-noon: Healthy Heart Screenings (make an appointment by calling 335-7140 or at www.skaggs.net)
9 a.m.: Presentation-Managing Stress
10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Missouri Child Identification Program
10 a.m.: Cooking Demonstration with Debbie Dance Uhrig
Noon: Fitness for Kids
1 p.m.: Tai Chi Demonstration

https://broadcast.branson.com/2009/01/13/sixth-annual-hometown-radio-health-and-family-fair/

You’re invited! Please plan on attending the Grand Opening of Dino’s 24 Karrot Cake Café.

When: Wednesday, February 11 at 11:00 a.m.

There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony and press conference with “surprise guest and announcement”.
Where: 24 North Commercial St. (In The Chappy Mall), Branson, MO 65616.

America’s piano showman, Grammy-nominated artist and international television star, Dino Kartsonakis, opens a second location for his wildly popular and critically acclaimed 24 Karrot Cake Company called “Dino’s 24 Karrot Cake Cafe”. He and wife, Cheryl, will be opening the doors to this sister store at 11:00 a.m. in downtown Branson, Missouri on February 11, 2009.

While Dino and Cheryl are known for their superb Broadway-style musical productions and their annual Christmas extravaganza in Branson, they also deliver a rich and savory product that has the Country hooked on 24 Karrot cakes. Dino adds, “The 24 Karrot Cake Cafe will be the sweetest spot in town.”

For more information and to place orders call 1-800-775-DINO or visit the website at www.24karrot.com

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The first guest ever to appear on the Branson-based Gene Williams Country Music Television Show, the hilariously talented Joey Riley is the featured guest star in the TV series’ fifth installment of the ‘Best of…’ on the Lucas Oil sponsored, Telly Award-winning show.

“He is known for his hilarious comedy and good-natured goofiness, but Joey Riley is also talented musician, singer, fiddle player, steel player, musical impersonator and all-round entertainer. Joey has performed alongside Mickey Gilley every evening since 1993, and has headlined his own show in Branson for the past three years,” said Williams who is the star, producer and creator of the Gene Williams Country Television Show that is telecast across the nation.

The show with Riley will be telecast Feb. 14 and 15. In addition to being telecast across the nation, the Gene Williams Country Television Show can also be seen in Canada. Branson, MO KWBM MY Sunday 10:30 p.m. CT Branson, MO KCZ CW Sat., Sun. 6:30 a.m CT

The next live taping of the Gene Williams Country TV Show is Sunday, Feb. 15, at 2 p.m. at the
50’s at the Hop Theatre located in the Branson Meadows Mall. Guest stars are Jim Barber from the Hamner Barber Theatre, Jarett McAlister, 17-year old Texas artist and winner of the CMA Music City Rising Star Outstanding Original Performance award, and Joe Sanders, formerly with Shepherd of the Hills and the Baldknobbers. Admission is free and the doors open at 1 p.m. For more information go to the website genewilliamscountry.com.

BRANSON, MO. – Branson’s first and only Internet radio network, BRANSON WORLD RADIO, is pleased to announce the welcome addition of the Cromwell Radio Group to it’s growing list of air radio affiliates. With their main studios at WMCI(FM) in Mattoon, Illinois, Cromwell Radio is a group of 23 radio stations in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee, and will be broadcasting “BWR Newsradio” to their listeners, as part of our national Branson vacation promotion.

“BWR Newsradio”, a locally produced News program, is a daily 5 minute feature on the events and happenings in Branson, and the Ozarks of S.W. Missouri AND N.W. Arkansas. The focus of “BWR Newsradio” is on the special shows, guest stars, area events and developments across the Ozarks. In addition to the hourly web casts on BRANSON WORLD RADIO, “BWR Newsradio” is broadcast on air radio stations in key market areas throughout the Midwest.

Rated as the #2 Hot Country Radio Station on the Internet, BRANSON WORLD RADIO is heard over the “Live365” Network. With thousands of stations and more than 4 million listeners a month, Live365 is the world’s largest Internet radio network. Live365 is a two-time winner of the Best Radio Website Award from the Web Marketing Association, a two-time winner of the People’s Voice award for Best Music Site at the Webby Awards (2001, 2002), a winner of the Webby’s People’s Voice Award for Best Radio Site (2004), and has received Best-of-Web designations from Forbes.com and the San Francisco Chronicle. Since 1999, BRANSON WORLD RADIO now serves air radio stations in more than 50 markets, and has established a loyal Internet fan base in 43 states and 33 countries around the world.

Find out more about this powerful marketing opportunity for the 2009 season by contacting us through the BWR website at www.bransonworldradio.com, Email at [email protected], or call us (870) 743-1311.