By popular demand! Due to the wild success of their community VIP showing of The Brett Family Show 2010, The Brett Family has opened extended summer area appreciation from now until July 16 for the following counties: Taney, Ozark, Stone, Christian, Barry, Douglas, Greene, Webster, Wright, and Lawrence (Missouri). As well as: Boone, Jasper, Searcy, Marion, Baxter, Carroll, and Madison (Arkansas). If you live in any of these counties, tickets will be only $5 (plus tax) to any regular showing of The Brett Family Show 2010. Call 417-336-3100 to reserve your tickets today!

Branson, MO, June 21, 2010 – Summer is here and many families will be visiting the areas shopping, dining and entertainment destination – Branson Landing – to shop for new school clothes, backpacks and all the necessities that help make the first day back to school, an enjoyable one. Unfortunately, for many local families the thought of getting their children ready for that much-anticipated day is fought with anxiety and financial crisis. As an on-going support mechanism for the community, Branson Landing has launched
the fourth seasonal school shoe drive campaign “School Shoes for Kids” in partnership this year, with Branson Visitor TV and Presleys’ Country Jubilee – Branson’s Original Show on the Strip.

“Here at Branson Landing, we’ve been very fortunate to have the local community as well as our visiting guests, embrace the various charitable events we’ve scheduled throughout the year. In particular, the “School Shoes for Kids” Campaign continues to be one of our biggest community successes and it is veryrewarding to see both the retailers at the Landing and our visitors and guests, working together to provide the
gift of a new pair of school shoes to our local children in need,” stated Tammy Scholten, Director of Marketing
for Branson Landing.

“Last year, we had seven retail shoe stores serving as drop-off locations and we were able to collect over 800 new pairs of shoes…all of which were distributed to children living in Stone and Taney County. This year’s campaign promises to be even bigger with seven locations at Branson Landing participating and the new partnership with Presleys’ Country Jubilee, with a goal of collecting over 1000 pairs of new shoes for our area school children,” concluded Scholten.

In a continuing effort to share this philanthropic program with the Branson entertainment industry, participating Branson Landing retailers will provide donors with two FREE child’s admission tickets to see, Presleys’ Country Jubilee. “We were delighted when Tammy Scholten from the Branson Landing approached us with the opportunity to participate in the program this year,” commented Steve Presley, from the Presleys’ Country Jubilee Theatre. “Community programs that benefit our youth are very important to our family. We believe in supporting the Branson area and are proud to sponsor the program with free tickets to see the Presleys’ Country Jubilee,” concluded Presley.

Participation in the “School Shoes for Kids” program is very easy. Shoppers can simply purchase a new pair of shoes for school aged children—now through September 6th and drop them off at any of these Branson Landing business locations: Bass Pro Shops Famous Footwear
Justice—Just for Girls New Balance – Branson
Payless Shoes Tradehome Shoes
Branson Landing Management Office

New shoe donations will be accepted at any of the participating retailers’ drop off bins during normal operating hours now through September 6, 2010. All of the shoes collected during this campaign will be disbursed among two local charities, (Gift of Hope and Love, INC.) during their annual School Readiness Fairs, as well as other assistance programs provided by the local school systems.

For additional information, visit www.bransonlanding.com or www.bransonlandingshops.com.

Branson, MO —The Best Western Music Capital Inn of Branson, Missouri has received the Best Western Director’s Award for outstanding quality standards. The Director’s Award recognizes Best Western International hotels scoring in the top 20 percent of all 2,400 North American properties in cleanliness and maintenance. Hotels must also meet Best Western’s requirements for design and high customer service scores to qualify for the distinction.

“The Director’s Award is an important symbol of success,” stated Gail Myer, Vice President of Operations for Myer Hotels. “This award confirms the Best Western Music Capital Inn’s commitment to providing quality accommodations for our guests. Our housekeeping and maintenance departments have worked hard to achieve this level of excellence.”

The Best Western Music Capital Inn is located on Shepherd of the Hills Expressway across from the Shoji Tabuchi Theater, Branson’s most popular show, with several other theaters and restaurants within walking distance.

About Myer Hotels
In the lodging business for over 40 years, the Myer family has actively contributed to Branson’s hospitality market for 28 years and received numerous national awards. Myer Hotels includes the Best Western Center Pointe Inn, Best Western Music Capital Inn, Comfort Inn at Thousand Hills, Comfort Inn & Suites Branson Meadows, Comfort Inn West, and Holiday Inn Express – Green Mountain Drive. The properties emphasize excellent locations, countless amenities and exceptional customer service while focusing on great value in the upper mid-scale area. For more information about these hotels please visit www.myerhotels.com.

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Faith Community Health Center will be hosting a community wide BLOCK PARTY this coming Saturday, June 26th, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm on-site at South 610 Sixth Street in Branson.

There will be free food, entertainment, fun for the kids, and information about the services of Faith Community Health and their facility partners. Dr. Rick Tallon, serving as food host, will be unveiling his “special FIRETRUCK grill”. Come out and check it out!

Special tours will be given of the clinic as well and special drawing and prizes will be given out. Please come out in support of their 1st annual BLOCK PARTY!

Thank you on behalf of Faith Community Health Center!

23rd Annual July 4th Celebration Made Possible By Contributions from Community Businesses and Residents

June 21, 2010 – The Table Rock Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is a pleased to announce the 23rd Annual FireBurst Celebration, the Tri-Lakes Area’s largest fireworks celebration, will take place on July 4th in Kimberling City. Expanded activities this year will create a day-long celebration for families and friends to celebrate the birthday of the United States of America.

As one of the oldest July 4th celebrations in the Tri-Lakes area, FireBurst brings together both residents and guests to celebrate Independence Day and the rich heritage of the United States of America. This important event is only possible because of contributions from local businesses and residents.

“FireBurst is a community sponsored event. In order to provide this celebration that so many residents and visitors enjoy each year, the Table Rock Lake Area Chamber of Commerce depends on contributions from local businesses and area residents,” says Heather Cognito, Director of Special Events for the Table Rock Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. “We want to encourage our local businesses and residents to make a contribution of any size and give our visitors another reason to spend Independence Day in the Table Rock Lake area.”

The day-long celebration begins at noon with the opening of the “Vendor Village” on the Harter House parking lot and continues throughout the day. Food and beverages and artisan displays will be available for purchase or display. Interactive games area also planned by many vendors. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. and will be visible from both land and lake. As in past years, the fireworks display can be viewed from numerous areas around the Kimberling City Bridge.

Wyli Barnes, President/CEO of the Table Rock Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, says, “We are very excited about FireBurst 2010. We encourage everyone to join us on July 4th as we celebrate our nation’s birthday.”

To make a contribution for FireBurst 2010, call Heather Cognito at the Table Rock Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at 417-739-2564. Contributions can also made online at www.VisitTableRockLake.com/events.php.

For More Information:

Wylie Barnes, President-CEO
PO Box 495
Kimberling City, MO 65686
417-739-2564

BRANSON, MO – (June 10, 2010) – Celebrated tribute artist production ‘Legends in Concert’ will host a week-long event, June 19th – 25th, celebrating the life of Michael Jackson at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater in Branson, MO. Festivities include:

– 3pm and 8pm performances by world renowned Michael Jackson tribute artist, J Lucas performing such hits as Billie Jean, Black or White, Thriller and Jam.
– An exhibit of Authentic Michael Jackson Memorabilia on loan from Dick Clark Productions.
-Showings of selected Michael Jackson movies, such as THIS IS IT, BAD and DANGEROUS.
-A master dance class, instructed by J Lucas, highlighting Michael Jackson’s signature dance moves will be offered to local dance companies.
-Michael Jackson Karaoke night at Club 57.
-Moon Walk session with Michael after the Show.
-Unique Michael Jackson merchandise will be available the entire week in the Legends Gift Shop.

The week will end with a special tribute during the show on Friday night, June 25th, the date that marks the anniversary of the untimely death of this true Legend.

About Legends in Concert

Celebrating its 27th year, “Legends in Concert” is a live musical celebration featuring the world’s greatest celebrity tribute artists. The product is owned and operated by Las Vegas based On Stage Entertainment, Inc. Widely recognized in the entertainment industry as the original celebrity tribute show, “Legends in Concert” has not only performed throughout the United States, but the show has traveled to 15 countries on five continents, entertaining more than 15 million fans. It currently operates numerous fixed-based, touring, limited-term and private engagements of “Legends” throughout the world. In addition to Las Vegas, “Legends” is presented year-round in numerous cities including Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Branson, MO.; Atlantic City, N.J. and Auburn (Seattle), Wash.

Gresham, OR, June 8, 2010 — U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint, LTG Jerry Boykin, Dr. Stu Weber and LtCol Oliver North will be keynote speakers at a Freedom Congress event slated for Saturday, July 3, 9:30 a.m. at the College of the Ozarks.

“We believe America’s government has departed from the vision of our founders—men like George Washington and John Adams,” said Oliver North, author of American Heroes. “We are deeply concerned that the virtues and values proclaimed in our Declaration of Independence and our Constitution are being abandoned and we believe there is no better time to act—than now.”

“All four of us raised our right hands and took an oath to support and defend our Constitution. Each of us has studied our founding documents. That’s our perspective when we address issues of concern to every American including; individual responsibility and liberty, national sovereignty and defense, the stifling debt situation, and our ever expanding, more intrusive and expensive government bureaucracy.”

“We will deliver inspiring and educational information about how far we’ve drifted from God and our founding principles as a nation and what we must do to get our country back on track,” North said.

The event will be held at the Keeter Gymnasium at the College of the Ozarks, Branson, MO. Registration is $10. Also appearing at the event will be recording artist Natalie Grant.

Freedom Congress was formed to provide people of all generations the knowledge and inspiration needed to bring our nation back to the vision of its founding fathers and the principles of the Bible. For more information and to register, go online to www.freedomcongress.org or call 866-440-7880.
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Branson-A public ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of America’s longest continuing war will be held June 25 by the local Harry S. Truman Chapter 135 of the Korean War Veterans Association. The hour-long program will begin at 10 a.m. at the Korean War Monument in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery on State Highway 76 East.

At 4 a.m. on June 25, 1950, seven North Korean reinforced infantry divisions and supporting troops stormed into the lightly defended Republic of Korea. In the next 37 months and two days, 54,246 Americans, 59,000 ROK troops, 3,100 troops from 20 other United Nations countries and an estimated 15 million troops from North Korea and China died.

Although a cease-fire was reached on July 27, 1953, no truce has ever been signed between the UN and Communist forces, said Joe Bryant, president of the Branson-Hollister KWVA chapter. The chapter has conducted an annual commemorative service each year since its organization in 1996.

The program this June will include presentation of the Colors by the Forsyth High School Marine Corps Jr. ROTC color guard; placement of a memorial wreath, National Anthem sung by recording artist Jana King Evans, and Korean dancers in native costume. The Rev. Young K. Yoon, senior pastor of the Springfield Korean Presbyterian Church will pronounce the invocation and benediction.

Navy veteran an recent College of the Ozarks graduate Luke Barnett of Forsyth will reflect upon the importance of our history to today’s generation. KWVA members, area leaders and members of the area’s Korean-American community will have brief remarks. The program will close with firing of three volleys and sound of Taps by the Truman Chapter honor guard.

For more information:

Joe Bryant, President
Harry S. Truman Chapter 135
P.O. Box 1397
Hollister, MO 65673
417-365-1389