The 3rd Annual Festival of Hope for MDA at the Starlite Theatre is a one performance special benefit event on Sunday October 11 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The events include Hors D’oeuvres, raffle, live auction and entertainment provided by The Baldknobbers, Clay Cooper, Country Tonite, Barbara Fairchild, The Lennon Sisters, The Liverpool Legends, Deana Martin, Bill Medley, The Platters, Ambrus Presley, The Rankin Brothers, Collin Raye, Spirit of the Dance and Kirby Van Burch.

The Hors D’oeuvres will be provided by: American Grill, Andy’s Frozen Custard, Avanzare, Bleu Olive, The Candlestick Inn, Diamond Ridge Market, Famous Dave’s, Flame, Stone Hill Winery, Touch, & Treehouse.

Andy Williams Moon River Grill’s nightly dinner music provides a relaxing and elegant ambiance for dining! Experience Quality Home made food as you unwind with beautifully soothing piano music that will let the cares of the day just slip away!!
Barbara Christy performs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:30 to 7:30pm.
You can take Pleasure in the Musical Stylings of Michael Cathcart Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 4:30 to 7:30pm.

Enjoy fabulous entertainment and fine dining at affordable prices at Andy Williams Moon River Grill…….Where the Stars Come Out at Night!!

Please help us collect the following items for families in need:

Tuna and Tuna Helper, Soup, Crackers, and Hot and Cold Cereal for the annual World “Cereal” Drive. Cash donations are always welcome!

Drop any of these items off at:

Christian Action Ministries
202-B Vaughn Street
Branson, MO 65616

Phone: 417-334-1157
Fax: 417-334-8057
http://www.christianactionministries.org

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WANT A PLACE TO SHOW OFF YOUR TALENTS?

BRANSON ARTS COUNICL IS SPONSORING A SENIOR ART SHOW. THE SHOW WILL BE HELD AT THE BRANSON COMMUNITY CENTER, 201 COMPTON DRIVE, ON OCTOBER 23, 9AM-5PM AND OCTOBER 24,9AM-3PM.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION FORMS PLEASE CALL THE OFFICES OF BRANSON ARTS COUNCIL, 417-336-4255.

SET UP FOR THE SHOW WILL BE BY 9AM ON OCTOBER 23RD.

IT IS THE PLEASURE OF THE BRANSON ARTS COUNCIL TO ANNOUNCIE THE FIRST COMMUNITY CONCERT OF THE SEASON. IT WILL AGAIN BE HELD AT OLD STONE CHURCH, ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18TH AT 2 P.M.

BRUCE CHIDESTER AND THE “BRANSON TRUMPET ENSEMBLE” WILL BE PERFORMING. AS ALWAYS, THE CONCERT IS FREE OF CHARGE.

SEE YOU THERE!

BRANSON ARTS COUNCIL IS SPONSORING A BLOWN GLASS ORNAMENT CLASS. IT WILL BE TAUGHT BY GLASS ARTIST, KENNETH MARINE.

THE CLASS WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST, AT KENNETH MARINE GLASS STUDIO ON HWY 165 NEAR SCOOP ICE CREAM. THERE WILL BE TWO SESSIONS, 10AM TO 1 PM OR 1:30 PM TO 4:30PM. THERE IS A $50.00 FEE FOR THE CLASS.

FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION PLEASE CONTACT, BONNIE, AT THE BRANSON ARTS COUNCIL OFFICE, 417-336-4255, LOCATED AT 201 COMPTON DRIVE.

Kemp Horn of the CIRCLE B SUPPER SHOW, Branson, Missouri is proud to announce that the RIDERS OF THE CIRCLE B will be headlining at the GENE AUTRY FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL, in Gene Autry, Oklahoma. This festival is held each year on the weekend closest to Gene Autry’s birthday, September 29th and is a celebration of the legacy of the singing cowboy’s films and music.

This annual gathering brings in cowboy singers, cowboy poets, storytellers, western film stars and look-alikes and tens of thousands of visitors from around the country, who love cowboy movies, music, and fun. Activities include: Western Music Shows, Vintage Film Festivals, Cowboy Poetry Presentations, Screening of Contemporary Western Films, Workshops, a Birthday Party for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and a host of other related activities.

The activities this year are scheduled for September 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27.
On Sunday the 27th, the week’s activities will come to a climactic close with a very special Cowboy Church service, featuring the music of Branson’s own CIRCLE B SUPPER SHOW, performing some of their cowboy gospel favorites.

Michael Horn says, “it is an honor for us to be asked to appear at this unique and historic event. We are especially pleased to represent the heart of Branson by being the special music at the Cowboy Church Service, which is the high point of the week and closing event”.

The RIDERS OF THE CIRCLE B perform cowboy music and comedy stage shows all year long at the CIRCLE B SUPPER SHOW in Branson, Missouri, the “Live Music Show Capitol of the World.” The RIDERS feature the talents of Kemp, Michael and Christiana Horn, as well as Louis Darby, John Fullerton, and Earl Vaughan.

For more information about the festival, visit www.geneautrymuseum.com.
For information about Branson’s Circle B Supper Show visit www.CircleBShow.com or call 800-678-6179.

COME ONE, COME ALL TO THE FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH ARTS AND CRAFTS CLASS. CHRISTMAS IS COMING!

OCTOBER 2,2009…SOAP MAKING…$5.00 FOR SUPPLIES
NOVEMBER 6,2009…BEAD WATCHES FOR CHRISTMAS…$5.00
DECEMBER 4,2009…QUILTER POT HOLDER…$10.00

THE CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT THE BRANSON SENIOR CENTER, 201 COMPTON DRIVE, FROM 10 A.M. UNTIL 1 P.M.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR REGISTRATION, PLEASE CALL BONNIE AT THE BRANSON ARTS COUNCIL OFFICE, 417-336-4255.

The tragic Samoan earthquake and tsunami have brought tears and heartache to Branson, as the tragedy became personal for the Samoan performers in the Island  Fire Show at the Dutton Family Theatre.

Iefata Saoleititi and his wife Rachel were celebrating the September 22nd birth of their baby daughter Deanna Marguerite when they received the news that their two year old son, Iefata Jr., perished in the disaster.  The boy had been staying with Iefata’s parents in Samoa during the Island Fire performance season.

The Saoleititi’s are planning to return to Samoa on October 6th, provided they can arrange for an emergency issuance of a passport for baby Deanna.  Branson City Administrator, Dean Kruithoff, has already contaced Senator Bond’s office for assistance in the matter.  Dean and Alderman Cris Bohinc visited with the grief-stricken family today to offer their condolences and support.

Bella Dutton, the wife of Jonathan and a native of Samoa, announced that there will be an Island Fire Show fundraiser held at the Dutton Theater on Saturday, October 3rd at 8 PM.  She told us, “Our Island Fire performers felt a need to present their show on Saturday night in an effort to raise money for Iefata and Rachel to return home to Samoa, as well as covering burial expenses.  Flights to Samoa, particularly at the last minute, are very expensive.  Tickets will be $10 and all proceeds will go towards helping the Saoleititi’s.  Those wanting the Island Fire meal that normally comes with the purchase of a full-priced ticket may purchase it for an additional$10.  Any additional funds will be directed to helping the other performers who have lost family, friends and homes.”

Another performer, Poinsettia (Tia) Taefu was awaiting word on her sister who was missing when she received a call saying her sister was safe.  The relief was short-lived when she was then told her cousin’s three children had perished.  Tia’s home and village was also destroyed, as was the home and village of fellow performer Luisa Tagomoa.

Bad news also reached other performers, including Hanson Simi Paialii, Jr., Malakai Lavatai, and Salele Moeai, along with Bella Dutton, as they learned of extended family members that died in the disaster.

Aside from the fundraiser this Saturday, Sheila Dutton told us, “We have also established a relief fund to help all of the families of our Island Fire performers.  Anyone wishing to contribute can make donations at the Dutton Family Theater Box Office, bring them to the fundraising event, or deposit them to the Island Fire Family Relief Fund at Ozark Mountain Bank.  We have arranged to keep the fund open throughout the remainder of the Island Fire Season which runs through first week of December.”