Legends in Concert, The World’s Greatest Live Tribute Show, at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater, announces area appreciation to our friends and families who live or work in Stone or Taney County. Tickets will be $5.00 plus tax on November 11, 12 & 13 for both the 3 & 8 p.m. shows. Come see Dolly Parton, Alan Jackson, Ray Charles, The Blues Brothers and Elvis in one incredible theatrical production including the Legends in Concert band and fabulous singers and dancers.
The charisma of two locally known talents, Bucky Heard and Justin Clark, combine for a high-energy, highly entertaining Blues Brothers performance. They are mainstays at the Legends in Concert show along with Elvis Presley. Portrayed by Dean Z, this act is sure to bring you a rock-a-billy good time! Experience the energy of “The Queen of Country Music”, Dolly Parton; enjoy the award-winning music of Ray Charles; and have a “Good Time” listening to the country classics of Alan Jackson.
Don’t miss this wonderful winter line-up during our area appreciation on November 11, 12 &13! Proof of residency or employment required at time of purchase. Tickets available day of show only and can be purchased at the Legends Box Office.

Show times are 3 & 8 p.m. For more information, call 417-335-STAR or visit www.legendsinconcert.com.

Rose Petal Memorial Service & Women Veterans Appreciation Lunch

On November 9, 2011, from 11am – 1pm, the Rose Petal Memorial Service and Women Veterans Appreciation Lunch will honor women who have served their country. Held at the Stone Castle Hotel & Conference Center, Draw Bridge Room, 3050 Green Mountain Drive, Branson, the event is open to women and men who wish to honor women veterans.
Amy Bennett, Missouri Women Veterans Coordinator, will speak at the Rose Petal Service. Bennett has been with the Missouri Veterans Commission since 2010, first as a Veterans Service Officer and as of April, 2011, Women Veterans Coordinator. In her current position she conducts outreaches for women veterans in Missouri, prepares reports to include statistical data reflecting the number of women veterans and is senior editor for the quarterly Missouri Women Veterans Newsletter.
Major (Retired) Vicki Lynn Jones, a decorated US Army vetran, will speak at the Women Veterans Appreciation Lunch. She has the distinction of being the first female helicopter pilot in the Oklahoma Army National Guard, and the first Native American female helicopter pilot in both the Oklahoma Army National Guard, and the U.S. Army.
The world-renowned talent and Showboat Branson Belle entertainer Janice Martin will perform during our Appreciation Lunch. Janice is a U.S. Army Veteran.
For the seventh year, the service will pay tribute to women by dropping rose petals into water in remembrance of those who gave their lives.
For registration information, contact Barb Riggle at [email protected] or [email protected], 417-339-6823 or 417-337-8387. The cost of the lunch is $20.00. www.bransonveterans.com website.

The Bill Chrastil Show
Bill Chrastil Receives 2011 Horizon Award
from Branson Show Critic

Branson Entertainer Bill Chrastil has been awarded the 2011 Best Branson Horizon Show Award from Branson Show Critic Gary Wackerly, Branson Show Awards.

During the 2010 season Bill also received awards for:

Best 2010 Gospel CD
Best 2010 Impressionist

First Number 1 Top 20 on Radio Station KBRS for his original song “Lady Turn The Light Out.”

Bill was also the third most requested artist on BransonRadio.com.

In September 2011 Bill was inducted into the South Dakota Country Music Hall of Fame.

Bill’s energetic tributes to various styles and musicians include Neal McCoy, Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond, Tom Jones, Conway Twitty, Jerry Lee Lewis, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, Alabama, Country, Gospel, Classic Rock, 50/60’s and a Tribute to Elvis. Bill also incorporates some of his own original music into his performance.

As a career musician, Chrastil is an accomplished instrumentalist who plays guitar, bass guitar, drums, piano and the harmonica.

Bill performs Tuesdays thru Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Hall of Fame Theatre inside the Branson Mall.

www.billchrastil.com