BARRY WILLIAMS, AKA THE REAL GREG BRADY MOVES TO RFD-TV WITH AN ALL NEW SHOW FOR 2013

Branson, MO. – Barry B. Williams Enterprises, Inc. and Haygoods Entertainment, Inc. unveiled plans today for the 2013 season. Barry Williams, aka the real Greg Brady, will be moving to RFD-TV and developing a brand new show in conjunction with the Haygoods.

Totally 70’s Music Explosion will star Barry Williams as he takes audiences on a nostalgic trip back in time with talented singers and dancers, a live band and a state-of-the-art multimedia presentation. The new show starts on March 16, 2013 and runs Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 2 pm.

“Barry is not only a TV sensation, he’s worked with many of the top musicians of the era and his experiences will tie this whole show together,” said Timothy Haygood, Director of Marketing for Haygoods Entertainment Inc. “I’m very excited as I believe this is what Branson needs right now to attract a new generation of people!”

The show will combine comedy along with the best songs of the ‘70’s, including folk, disco, singer-songwriter tunes, rock and even country music!

“We believe the timing is perfect to bring a 70’s show to Branson, and there isn’t a better person in the entire world to star in this show and to host it!” said Patrick Haygood, Producer. “We are going all out on this and to work with a superstar and icon of the 70’s is truly a thrilling experience!!”

“I am thrilled to be moving to RFD-TV and co-producing the show with the Haygoods,” said Barry Williams. “They know the Branson audience and together we will produce an exciting and high quality show. I am grateful to Yakov for bringing me to Branson and supporting my endeavors, but am looking forward to what the future holds.”

Barry will continue his current show, Lunch with the Brady Bunch, at 11 am, Wednesday through Saturday at the Yakov Theatre. Hosted by Barry Williams, the real Greg Brady, the show features the new Brady Bunch kids. Your last chance to see this show will be December 8, 2012.

Haygood Entertainment Inc. operates two theatres, fifteen shows and employs over 120 individuals in Branson. The Haygoods have performed for over twenty years and own and operate some of Branson’s premiere productions. The Haygoods consist of five brothers and one sister and are known throughout the Midwest for their unique brand of high energy entertainment.

By: Turner Brock

Naomi Zacharias, author of The Scent of Water: Grace for Every Kind of Broken, will speak at College of the Ozarks, at 7 p.m. on October 22, 2012, in the Jones Auditorium. She will share how individuals can impact the lives of others in need around the world.

Zacharias graduated from Wheaton College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business/economics. She joined her father, Ravi Zacharias, to launch Wellspring International, an initiative devoted to efforts of helping at-risk women and children. She has ministered to women in the red-light districts of The Netherlands, children affected by HIV/AIDS and living in foster care in Asia and women in prison in South Africa.

Students will be allowed priority seating for the event, but remaining seats will be available to the public free of charge. For more information, please contact Christian Ministries at 690-3446.

By: Morgan Sowell

On Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, College of the Ozarks Christian Ministries will sponsor a blood drive for the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. The drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m., in the Howell W. Keeter Athletic Complex in the Keeter Gymnasium at College of the Ozarks.

Each donor will receive a free t-shirt for his/her contribution. Every donation has the potential to make a difference in someone’s life.

For more information please contact the College of the Ozarks Director of the Community Service Program Nancy Finn in Christian Ministries at (417) 690-3454.

(BRANSON, MISSOURI – 4 Oct, 2012) – TIME Magazine’s “Person of the Year” 2001 and the 107th Mayor of New York City, Rudy Giuliani, is designated as guest speaker for the first annual Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ozarks “Thanks4Giving” Gala, scheduled at 7:00pm on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Hilton Branson Convention Center, Branson, Missouri. Giuliani will speak on Principled Leadership in the Face of Change and Crisis.
“ The opportunity for both the youth and the supporters of the Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks to interact and learn from a leader with global recognition is perhaps, a once in a lifetime experience.” said Billy Rader, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks.
CoxHealth has sponsored Giuliani’s appearance. “We are very grateful to CoxHealth for their belief in our mission, and their substantive assistance in making Mr. Giuliani’s visit a reality,” said Rader.
“CoxHealth has a rich tradition of supporting like-minded organizations throughout the area, and we are proud to help the Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks bring Rudy Giuliani to Branson. He is an inspiring leader who led our nation’s largest city through its darkest days, and his message of courage and leadership will resonate with residents of the Springfield and Tri-Lakes regions,” said Steve Edwards, CoxHealth president and CEO.
In addition to Giuliani’s speech, the “Thanks4Giving” Gala will include extraordinary cuisine, beverages, entertainment and more. Those interested in securing space for this important experience and supporting the Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks should contact Rusty Meyer at 417.335.2089 or visit the Club’s website at www.bgcozarks.org
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About Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks
The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The Club provides its services and programs at three locations in Taney and Stone Counties: Branson, Forsyth, and Reeds Spring, and offers a summer program at all three units to boys and girls ages six to eighteen. In 2011, the Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks served more than 1000 school-age youth through afterschool, summer and outreach programs at its three locations. In addition to quality programs and activities, Boys & Girls Club members receive nutritious meals, academic assistance, character and leadership programs, recreation and age-appropriate personal growth opportunities for $30 per school year.
About CoxHealth
CoxHealth is a locally owned, not-for-profit health system. It is accredited by The Joint Commission, distinguished as one of the nation’s Top 100 Integrated Healthcare Systems (2006-2012), and recognized as a U.S. News and World Report Best Regional Hospital. Established in 1906, CoxHealth serves more than 900,000 people in a 25-county service area in southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas. Our comprehensive array of primary and specialty care includes three hospitals and more than 55 physician clinics in 20 communities. Our health system includes Oxford HealthCare (a home health agency), Home Parenteral Services (home infusion therapy), CoxHealth Foundation, Cox College, Cox Family Medicine Residency Program and more.

Gift of Hope, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will host the first annual “Run for Hope” 5k fun run/walk on October 13 at the Branson Landing.
The event is a fundraiser in support of the Gift of Hope programs.
“We want this event to be a good time for everyone,” said Meghan Connell, director of Gift of Hope. “If you want to take it more seriously, we will have a timing company present, or if you want to take a leisurely walk with your friends and family, go for it. We will be giving away prizes for the silliest dressed group and individual because it’s all about having fun and coming out in support of a good cause.”
The event will start and end at the Branson Landing fountain. The post-race awards party will be held at Ernie Biggs Dueling Piano Bar and Grill on the Branson Landing at 9am. The $5,000 “split the pot” with Gift of Hope number will be drawn and announced. Only 200 tickets will sold for $50.00 each, call 417-546-8062 to purchase prior to the event.
Top three male and female runners will receive $100 for 1st place, $75 for 2nd place and $50 for 3rd place. There will be awards for first in each age group and door prizes.
The first 200 pre-registered participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt and “goodie bag”.
Registration will begin at 6:45am the day of the event with the 5k fun run/walk and 1 mile walk starting at 8am.
For more information call 417-546-8062 or register online at www.actnowracing.com or visit www.giftofhopeinc.org.
Two Gift of Hope programs will benefit from this fundraiser; the “Backpack Club” which provides supplemental food to 750 children each weekend during the school year because they have shown signs of hunger, especially on Monday mornings. And the “Christmas Share” program which provides assistance to families in need of propane, electric, warm clothes and food through the winter months.

See link below with additional details and registration form. (pdf file)

Gift of Hope 5K Registration Form and Details

We are very excited about the opportunity to re-open one of Branson’s long time theaters in March of 2013.

We are currently entertaining proposals for inclusion into our 2013 show lineup. At this point, we are not openly discussing our location, but what we can tell you is that the theater is on West Hwy 76 and in a prime location. We are looking for 3-4 shows, with multiple time slots available and will be operating on a 6-day schedule (closed on Sundays only).

Please send your information/proposal to the following email address and we will be setting up meetings promptly: [email protected].

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October 2, 2012

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NCIS’s Muse Watson To Sing At Opening Show
Vets For Vets at The Starlite Theatre
November 5th, 2012

Branson, MO ~ Award-winning actor Muse Watson, also known as “Mike Franks” to his fans, will take the stage at the Starlite Theatre on November 5th to perform an all-inspiring rendition of The Battle Hymn of the Republic, accompanied by the Jerry Ford Big Band Orchestra. As part of the citywide Veterans Day celebrations, the Starlite Theatre will host the USO-canteen-style show, produced by Brenda Meadows, an Army veteran who toured Vietnam in 1968 as an USO performer, and sponsored by Branson Veterans Task Force. Watson will join an all-star lineup in Vets for Vets that will feature many of Branson’s top performers, including Jeanna Kilbane, Army veteran Eddie Stovall and The Platters, award-winning pianist Dino, special guest Eddie Beesley, who lost his legs in 1965 while serving in Chu Lai, Vietnam and many more.

This is Watson’s second-year to be in Branson during Veterans week. Last year, Watson spoke at the unveiling ceremony for The Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall and dedicated an American flag to the Branson Veteran’s Task Force. Watson will again be riding alongside Branson Veteran’s Task Force Chairman Ernie Bradley in the 79th annual Veterans Day Parade.

“It’s that time of year. Time for me to loan my body to “Sam” for another season of A Christmas Snow LIVE. I Love playing Sam! It is always so rewarding to hear how the story inspires folks to do the next right thing..and I love being in Branson, Missouri, the capital of appreciation for our veterans. No other town I know of has such a grateful attitude towards veterans. And we celebrate that again this year on November 5th singing in Vets for Vets”, states Watson.

Vets for Vets producer Brenda Meadows remembers how important these shows were to men and women during active duty.

“Muse has two brothers who served in Vietnam, so he knows how important entertainment from “home” was to them”, states Meadows. “We are so excited about Muse joining us. He’s so talented vocally as well as has a great deal of heart and gratitude for those who served in the U.S. military. We have adopted him as an honorary vet!”

Vets for Vets is free to veterans and immediate family members.
@ The Starlite Theatre on November 5th, 5-7:15pm. For more information call 866-991-1982

Watson will open his second-year engagement at the Starlite Theatre, starring in A Christmas Snow LIVE November 1st through December 8th. A Christmas Snow LIVE is a theatrical production adapted from the award-winning inspirational film, A Christmas Snow, brought to the stage by award-winning director Tracy J Trost and bestselling author Jim Stovall, author of the A Christmas Snow novel. For more information visit www.AChristmasSnow.com

About Muse Watson: Equally comfortable on the theater stage as he is in front of the camera, Muse Watson first gained notice with several strong performances on stage that helped pave the way for a feature film and television career. His diverse roles in Sommersby, Something to Talk About, Assassins, & Rosewood brought him mainstream recognition but it was the villainous “Ben Willis” in the trendy thriller I Know What You Did Last Summer films and From Dusk Till Dawn 2 that propelled him in the limelight as a chameleonic actor. He made equally impressionable appearances in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me and Sundance Film-Festival award-winner Songcatcher, challenging himself by playing unique characters. He co-starred with Samuel L. Jackson in the recently released Meeting Evil and in the soon to be released horror film, Compound Fracture, that stars three of that genre’s most iconic characters, Watson (Ben Willis in I Know What You Did Last Summer), Tyler Mane (Michael Myers in Rob Zombie’s Halloween), Derek Mears (Jason Vorhees in Friday the 13th).

Transitioning to the small screen, Watson delivered stellar performances in several made-for-television movies including Blind Vengeance and Justice in a Small Town; and the television series, American Gothic, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, Matlock, The Lazarus Man, JAG, Walker Texas Ranger, Ghost Whisperer, CSI, and The Mentalist. Going on to land his most notorious TV roles as “Mike Franks” in the award winning drama NCIS and Charles Westmoreland in the Emmy & Golden Globes nominated & People’s Choice Awards – winner Prison Break. www.MuseWatson.com

About the Starlite Theatre: The 880-seat Starlite Theatre is conveniently located on Highway 76 near the Titanic and features Branson’s only five-story glass atrium with 19,560 feet of glass. Inside, Starlite’s state-of-the-art stage is the perfect venue for some of Branson’s most popular and interactive shows. For ticket information call the Starlite Theater at 866-991-1982 or visit www.StarliteTheatre.com

Media Contact: Rhonda Boudreaux
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EXCITEMENT has been BUILDING
And we can’t DELAY another second
to RAISE the good news!!

The King’s Castle Theatre OPENS
October 30, 2012 at 8pm

BRANSON, MO- Out of the ruins of our Leap Day tornado we have risen
Bigger and more Beautiful than ever!

David King owner and founder of Spirit Productions Inc. is proud to announce, after 10 years of ownership of the Branson Variety Theater, a new name to christen his newly remodeled theater….

Presenting……
KING’S CASTLE THEATRE

Although we have experienced multiple setbacks and changes this 2012 season our productions will be as sensational as ever and within the same four walls!
So, this Holiday Season don’t forget to come by and see our beautiful Castle while you take in the following shows.

Christmas in Hollywood – Ring in Christmas season with this festive musical journey through some of Hollywood’s greatest movie moments. Featuring highlites from Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas”, Bob Hopes “Silver Bells, “Elf”, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and more! And we still have the highest-kicking chorus girls this side of the North Pole!

Twelve Irish Tenors Holiday Show – From opera to pop, from Irish folk songs to jazz and sprinkled with some our your favorite Holiday tunes, these 12 guys sing with perfect harmonies, lilting melodies and a magical Irish charm that has won them legions of fans worldwide. A smash hit production you won’t want to miss!

The Official Tribute to The Four Seasons and The Beach Boys Christmas Show – A fabulous musical journey celebrating the hits of two American top groups from the 1960’s–Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and The Beach Boys. Featuring such songs as: “Sherry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Good Vibrations” and “Surfin’ USA” as well as some of those unforgettable Christmas songs. Don’t miss our Golden Tribute to these Rock n Roll favorites!

King’s Castle Theatre
www.KingsCastleTheatre.com