August
23

College of the Ozarks Students Shop for Deals to Give Needy Children Basic School Supplies and Necessities
By: Linda LeNeve

There are tens of millions of children in developing countries who have never attended school. While a number of factors contribute to a lack of education among children in developing nations, one key component is access to basic school supplies.

However, this back-to-school season, C of O students are looking beyond their own school supply lists and making a difference in the lives of needy kids overseas. By maximizing back-to-school sales, they are stocking up on items for Operation Christmas Child, a year-round project of international Christian relief and evangelism organization Samaritan’s Purse, headed by Franklin Graham. Participants fill shoe boxes with school materials, toys, necessity items, and letters of encouragement for children in poverty around the world.

This shoe box packing effort, requiring months of organization and preparation, is expected to bless over 9 million children this year suffering the effects of natural disaster, disease, war, terrorism, famine and poverty.

In 2012 Operation Christmas Child anticipates reaching a milestone—collecting and delivering shoe boxes to more than 100 million children since the project began in 1993. Through the power of a simple gift and the message of hope through Jesus Christ, children learn they are loved and not forgotten. For many of these children, the shoe box will be the first gift they have ever received.

Individuals interested in taking part in the Operation Christmas Child ministry this year can get involved by doing these things:
• PREPARE – Help enlist families, churches, scout troops, community groups and businesses to take advantage of back-to-school sales by collecting school supplies for shoe box gifts.
• PACK – Fill shoe boxes with school supplies, toys, necessity items and a letter of encouragement and drop off the gift boxes at College of the Ozarks during National Collection Week November 12-19.

For further information and brochures, contact Linda LeNeve, Relay Coordinator at 417- 690-3449.

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August
22

The Starlite Theatre in Branson, Missouri is proud to announce the addition of country music stars T. Graham Brown and Johnny Lee to the fall concert series “Stars From Larry’s Country Diner and Country’s Family Reunion.”

T. Graham Brown and Johnny Lee will kick off the second week of the series which features legends of country music that have appeared on the popular RFD-TV programs “Larry’s Country Diner” and “Country’s Family Reunion, both hosted by radio and television legend Larry Black. The pair will perform at 8pm on September 11 and 12, and at 3pm on September 13.

T. Graham Brown has charted more than twenty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart including three number one hits: “Hell and High Water,” “Don’t Go To Strangers” and “Darlene.” He has eight other top ten hits from his thirteen studio albums.

Johnny Lee’s 1980 hit “Lookin’ For Love” from the Urban Cowboy soundtrack topped the country charts for three weeks and hit number two on the pop charts. Lee has had four number one country songs in addition to “Lookin For Love”: “One in a Million,” “Bet Your Heart On Me,” “The Yellow Rose,” and “You Could Have Heard a Heartbreak.” He has a total of twelve top-ten hits.

Starlite Theatre Managing Partner John Ghirardelli: “We are thrilled to add these two legends of country music to our fall concert series. Artists of this stature are a compliment to the Branson music scene and their presence is in line with our goal of presenting the best live entertainment in Branson.”

The Starlite Theatre is located on the world-famous Branson Strip. Tickets are available now at www.starlitetheatre.com or by calling the box office 866-991-8445.

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August
21

The Princeton Review just released its guidebook of The Best 377 Colleges, available in bookstores and online. College of the Ozarks was included among Princeton Review’s best. The private, Christian work college also made a few other noteworthy lists included in the guidebook designed to help prospective college students find a quality college that best fits them.

The Princeton Review surveyed 122,000 students from the 377 institutions included in the book to rate their schools on dozens of topics and campus experiences. Sixty-two noteworthy lists in categories ranging from town relations to campus culture are included in the guidebook.

A few noteworthy lists that College of the Ozarks made are:
Got Milk?–#2
Scotch and Soda, Hold the Scotch–#2
Don’t Inhale–#4
Future Rotarians and Daughters of the American Revolution–#2
Town-Gown Relations Are Great–#6
Most Religious Students–#7
Most Conservative Students–#6

College of the Ozarks Students Selling Milk

“This isn’t the first time that College of the Ozarks has been named to the popular Got Milk list,” said Elizabeth Hughes, public relations director. “We are honored to be included in such a select group and recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review.”
According to the Princeton Review profile of College of the Ozarks (pg. 184, Best 377), which intertwines direct quotes from students surveyed from the college with its own observations, ”’Partying is almost nonexistent, but students don’t seem to mind.’ They’re happy ‘creating lasting friendships while getting not only knowledge in the classroom setting but also working skills for future jobs.’”
The profile also says that “Students describe the academic experience at this tuition-free, Christian college as ‘very challenging and very rewarding.’”
For more information, please visit www.princetonreview.com.

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August
21

Branson, Mo…CAM’s Gospel Sing-Off fundraiser, scheduled for 2 PM Sunday, September 2nd at Sight & Sound Theatres in Branson, will feature a panel of six celebrity judges to evaluate the 10 competing finalists. Two of the judges have been on the other side of the judging table when competing on America’s Got Talent – Michael Cole of Voices of Glory and Ben Dutton of The Duttons.

Michael Cole

Michael Cole, who will also be opening the Sing Off with his brother and sister in a guest appearance by Voices of Glory, is a graduate of Branson High, attended Jim Bakker’s Master’s Media Production Program, and is currently pursuing a degree in music production. He and his siblings placed fifth in America’s Got Talent.

Ben Dutton

Ben Dutton is the principal cellist for the Duttons, as well as a highly skilled mandolin and fiddle player, vocalist, dancer, and comedian. Most recently Ben is has gained some notoriety as his identical twin cousin Julio in the Dutton shows. The Dutton Family opened the very first Gospel Sing-Off in 2009 and was a Top 10 Finalist in America’s Got Talent.

Monte Schisler

New to the judges table this year is Monte Schisler, the News Director for Earls Family Broadcasting (KOMC/KRZK and KHOZ). After attending School of the Ozarks where he studied speech communications with an emphasis in broadcasting, Monte went on to work as an award-winning journalist at KTTS and KY3 in Springfield, as well as NBC, ESPN, ABC, and the Missouri Radio Network.

Ronnie Page

Continuing his tradition as a judge for all four Sing Offs is Ronnie Page, entertainment editor for the Branson Daily Independent. Ronnie began his musical career with the Oak Ridge Boys in 1956 as their baritone singer and emcee, then spending 22 years with the legendary Chuck Wagon Gang, as well as hosting a Nashville gospel music video show, serving on the Gospel Music Association’s Board of Directors, and was inducted into Nashville’s Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 2000.

Jak Knudsen

Returning for a second year is Jak Knudsen, one of the brothers who comprise the extremely popular vocal group SIX, appearing at the Mickey Gilley Theater. Last year SIX was the opening guest act for the Sing Off and is once again one of our Keynote Sponsors for this event.

George Dyer

Returning for a third year is Branson’s top tenor George Dyer, who opened the second annual Sing-Off. Currently performing at the Dutton Theater, George is classically trained in both operatic and musical theater. Over the years, he has performed with the NY Opera at Lincoln Center and been a guest soloist with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Bob Hubbard

Host for the fourth straight year will be the legendary Bob Hubbard of the Jordanaires and Foggy River Boys.

This distinguished judging panel will determine the top three winners from the 10 finalists who will compete in CAM’s 4th Annual Gospel Sing-Off. Branson Tourism Center, another Keynote Sponsor, is primarily responsible for the prize purse of $1,500 to the first place winner, $1,000 for second place, and $500 for the third place finisher. Additionally, Silver Dollar City will provide this year’s winner with three performance slots on Monday, September 3rd during the closing festivities of their Southern Gospel Picnic.

The Gospel Sing-Off is CAM’s annual operational fundraiser to support the CAM Food Pantries in Branson and Forsyth, which is currently providing services to an average of over 1,000 families per month in Taney County.

Tickets for the 2 PM show are a $12 donation for adults, $6 for children 12 and over. Tickets are available at the Sight & Sound lobby box office at 1-800-377-1277, or from Branson Tourism Center at 1-800-785-1550 or by visitng their website at www.bransontourismcenter.com. In order to meet a goal of raising $20,000, CAM needs your help in filling the 2,000 plus seat Sight & Sound Theatre, which has once again donated its facility for the fourth straight year.

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August
20
Brooke
info@thetonyroi.com
Tony Roi
www.thetonyroi.com
On The Strip
Branson, MO   65616

Tony Roi’s “Elvis & More” Show is hosting a SKAGGS Regional Medical Center Appreciation next week here in Branson!

All SKAGGS employees get in for FREE, just bring your SRMC employee badge with you and show the ticket agent to get your FREE ticket. It even gets better…bring a friend (non-SRMC employee)…and they get in for only $15!!!

When: Wednesday August 22nd, Thursday August 23rd, and Saturday August 25th.

Time: 8:00pm

Where: The Caravelle Theatre, “On the Strip” at 3446 West 76 Hwy, Branson. Contact the box office at (417) 334-5100 to reserve your seats in advance! Walk-ups are also welcome!

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August
16

National Navajo Code Talkers Day

Posted In: Branson, Branson Area, Veterans by BroadcastBranson.com


Governor Jan Brewer
Thirty years ago today, President Reagan proclaimed August 14 as National Navajo Code Talkers Day – the first official accolade given to these true American heroes following their invaluable contribution to our country’s victory in World War II.

Today, I was blessed with the opportunity to visit the Navajo Nation Veterans Memorial, in Window Rock, as we paid tribute to the more than 400 men whose language was the basis for ‘the unbreakable code’ that proved instrumental in saving countless American lives. As with all of our WWII veterans, the time we have left with our remaining Code Talkers must be cherished. We can never fully re-pay them for coming to our nation’s aid during its darkest of times, but we can honor their service and memorialize their sacrifice.

On this special anniversary, I ask that Arizonans join me in offering our gratitude to the Navajo Code Talkers. As President Reagan so eloquently declared three decades ago, these men “defended the only land they have ever known, asking for nothing more than opportunity in return.”

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August
16

Barry Williams

Branson, MO. – Barry B. Williams Enterprises, Inc. and CHANCES of Stone County announced today that Barry Williams, the real Greg Brady from the famed television sitcom the Brady Bunch and host of Lunch with the Brady Bunch show in Branson, will Co-Host CHANCES 3rd Annual Cardboard Boat Races.

“I am thrilled to partake in such a worthy cause and community event,” said Barry Williams.

The boat race will be held September 8th at Rock Lane Resort on Indian Point. Registration begins at 11am with the races at 12:30. Cost to enter a boat is $50 per person and all proceeds will benefit CHANCES of Stone County.

CHANCES is a non-profit, 501c(3) organization and stands for Community Helping Able Neighborhood Citizens Experience Success. It benefits the developmentally disabled children and adults in Stone County. A developmental disability is attributable to autism, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, head injury, or a learning disability related to a brain dysfunction; or any other mental impairment which originated before age 22 and can continue indefinitely.

For more information, visit www.CHANCESofStoneCounty.org or contact Cherie Smetana at 417-230-1123.

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August
15

Branson Country USA with Special Guest The Blues Brothers of Legends in Concert – August 17, 2012

Recorded LIVE on Friday night at 10:30 PM
This show is broadcast on radio stations around the country.
Airing Saturday nights at 7:00 PM on KRZK – 106.3 in Branson, MO.
And Sunday nights at 9:00 PM. on KHOZ – 102.9 in Harrison, AR.

You can also listen via the internet. www.bransoncountryusa.net
Show airs at 7:00 PM (cst.) – Every Saturday Night

Grand Country Music Hall
1945 W. 76 Country Blvd.
Branson, MO 65616
417-335-2484 – Reservations
417-336-5829 – Fax

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August
15
logo Karrie Waszkowski
kwaszkowski@orbtheatre.com
The Mansion Theatre
(417) 239-1333
www.TheMansionTheatre.com
189 Expressway Lane
Branson, MO   65616

After 50 plus years of touring, George Jones has decided he is ready to slow down and spend more time with family and friends. George Jones was quoted as saying “It is tough to stop doing what I love, but the time has come”. As a tribute to his loyal fans he wants to tour one more year and let them know, this will be the last.

In 2013, “The Grand Tour” will visit approximately 60 cities, including Branson, MO. George Jones will appear twice at The Mansion Theatre – Friday, October 11 and on Sunday, November 10. George Jones will perform many of his hits such as “White Lightning,” “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” and “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair”. Tickets will go on sale in the near future, please check www.TheMansionTheatre.com for up-to-date information. For Group Sales, please contact Amy Leaming at (417) 239-3057.

This year, George Jones will also appear at The Mansion Theatre on Friday, October 12 and Friday, November 9. Great seats are still available, while supplies last. To purchase tickets, call (417) 239-1333 or (866) 707-4100.

George Jones also plans to record a new studio album for the fans, and Dolly Parton has been writing songs for him. At this time, there is no scheduled release date for the album.

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August
15
logo Dani Walsh
dwalsh2892@gmail.com
Joes Crab Shack
417 527 3017
717 Branson Landing blvd
Branson, MO   65616

Come down to Joes Crab Shack on the Branson Landing Monday September 3rd 2012 for fun for a good cause! Joes Crab Shack and Stone County Fire Department are hosting a fundraiser for MDA and Jerry’s Kids. Its an all day event at Joes Crab Shack come in for games and of course a good time. We hope to see you there. Thank you from all of us at Joes Crab Shack and Stone County Fire Department!!!

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