This Saturday a local group called, “Branson Flash Mob” will surprise shoppers at the TANGER OUTLETS mall with two Flash Mobs. In celebration of the premiere of this summer’s blockbuster movie, “The Dark Knight Rises”, Bob Nichols Company is rallying the troupes for an outdoor dance ambush. This is the second time BNC has teamed with Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex to promote the opening of a Hollywood Movie.

Branson Flash Mob is a group of mostly local citizens who enjoy the fun of this type of guerilla marketing. Flash mobs, originally created as a type of rebellious public celebration, was first utilized as this type of marketing tool last year, when BNC produced its first effort for the Hollywood opening of “Harry Potter”, also at the IMAX Entertainment Complex.

“From there it grew into a Facebook page and now is being revived to even larger participation,” said Bob Nichols, Managing member of BNC.

Once again, Michelle Willadsen, of Branson’s Midwest Dance Revolution, is choreographing the mobsters. Participants learn the choreography by watching the rehearsal video posted online, then they just show up and dance!

The “Batman” flash mob will be this Saturday, July 14 at the Tanger Outlet Mall. There will be two dances, the first in front of the Fudgery at 4:30 p.m. and the second in front of SAS Shoes just 20 minutes later, at 4:50 p.m. There will be a third flash mob inside the IMAX Entertainment Complex just before the official premiere of “The Dark Knight Rises: The IMAX Experience” in all-new IMAX DMR at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, July 19.

Please feel free to attend any of these events. They are colorful, with many different age groups participating, and enjoying the show. If you have any questions or would like to talk about the event, please call Bob Nichols at 417-593-3418. Flash Mob Branson is operated by BNC and full information regarding this, and future events, can be found at www.Facebook.com/BransonFlashMob.

Other entertainment opportunities such as commercial video and photo shoots as well as gigs for professionals can be found at www.Facebook.com/BobNicholsCompany.

For more information about “The Dark Knight Rises: The IMAX Experience” or to purchase tickets – go to: www.bransonimax.com.

Hooray for Hump Day! Beginning July 18th we will be adding live music every Wednesday evening from 5 – 7pm. This Wednesday we welcome Randy Leiter, who has been working for the last 7 years as a soloist for Carnival Cruise Lines. Prior to that Randy was a performer with Andy Williams at the Moon River Theatre. Before moving to Branson 11 years ago he worked several years touring the country performing his own show with his wife and 3 daughters. We hope you will be able to start enjoying “Hooray for Hump Day” at Mount Pleasant Winery!

WEEKEND WINE DOWN – this Friday and Saturday from 5 – 7 pm. Enjoy the cool smooth jazz music of Bogie Bohinc and Marcus Willett on guitar and bass. No cover. FREE to the public.

Visit www.bransonimax.com
417-335-4832
Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex
3562 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway
Branson, MO 65616

JULY 11 – 9:30 AM – PUSS IN BOOTS

A story about the events leading up to the sword fighting cat’s meeting with Shrek and his friends. With voices of Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek.

JULY 18 – 9:30 AM – THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN

Reporter Tintin and Captain Haddock set off on a treasure hunt for a sunken ship commanded by Haddock’s ancestor. Voices of Jamie Bell & Daniel Craig. Directed by Steven Spielberg.

JULY 25 – 9:30 AM – HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON

A young Viking who hunts dragons becomes the friend of a young dragon himself and learns there may be more to the creatures than he assumed.

AUGUST 1 – 9:30 AM – ZOOKEEPER

A group of zoo animals decide to break their code of silence in order to help their lovable zoo keeper find love. Stars Kevin James & Rosario Dawson.

AUGUST 8 – 9:30 AM – KUNG FU PANDA 2

Po fights to stop a villain from conquering China with a deadly weapon, but the Warrior must come to terms with his past. Voices of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie & Jackie Chan.

Visit www.bransonimax.com
417-335-4832
Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex
3562 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway
Branson, MO 65616

“Lumberjack Competition Comes to Branson’s Most Fun Place to Eat”

Branson, MO – Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede has opened its 18th season, taking the rivalry up a notch, high into the treetops, with the new “Rumble In The Treetops” lumberjack competition! The new feature showcases the strength and agility of skilled lumberjack teams as they climb, chop, saw and log roll their way through a four-event relay.

Logging is a part of Branson’s history. Over a century ago, logs were cut and floated down the White River to Branson, where they were taken off and processed into ties for the Transcontinental Railroad as well as for wagon spokes and pencils.

“The new Rumble In The Treetops lumberjack competition at my Dixie Stampede is a really fun way to showcase a bit of history,” added Dolly. “And to see those log-rolling lumberjacks toss one another in the water is the best part of all!”

The first leg, the tree climb, is a race to the top of a tall pine. Next is the two-man crosscut, with teams battling to saw through a giant log. In the third leg, the lumberjacks rely on accuracy and sheer muscle as they split a log in the underhand chopping competition, the first to sever the log wins. In the final leg, the burly lumberjacks square off in an old-fashioned log roll. The first to lose his balance and land in the water loses.

The winning lumberjack team collects medals for each leg of the relay. Rumble In The Treetops is part of the friendly rivalry between the North and South, around which the dinner attraction is based, and includes trick riding, barrel race, Roman riding and more.

About Dixie Stampede
Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede is a unique dinner and show experience set in a giant 35,000-square-foot arena featuring 32 magnificent horses, a stampede of buffalo, thrilling horsemanship, music, romance, and audience participation, all showcased in a friendly rivalry between North and South and complemented by a fabulous four-course feast.

Dixie Stampede Dinner Attractions operate in two popular vacation destinations: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and Branson, Missouri. They also operate Pirates Voyage; Fun, Feast & Adventure in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. For more information regarding show times and ticket prices, call 1-800-520-5544 or visit online at www.dixiestampede.com or www.piratesvoyage.com.

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Mount Pleasant Winery – please join us for live music this Wednesday, July 4th, from 5 – 7 pm. Performing on Friday will be the husband/wife team of Jay and Mary Ann Daversa on piano and bass.

Come in for our Weekend Wine Down, Friday and Saturday from 5 – 7 pm and enjoy the smooth jazz of Dan McMasters and Lou Colbe. 3125 Green Mtn. Drive – 417-336-9463

Great wine! Great music! Great times!

Weekend Wine Down with Music and Art

From 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Mount Pleasant Winery features the vocal, guitar and harmonica music of singer/songwriter Russ Anderson from St. Louis. Music from The Beatles, Jim Croce, and others. Also Friday, from 5 to 7 pm, the Winery hosts the Branson Arts Council’s “Meet the Artist” with Cheryl Payne Hardin. 417-336-9463. www.MountPleasant.com. Both events are free to the public!

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KIDZ ROC is an explosion of dance, singing, cirque performances, musicians and more. Entertaining for all ages, the best talent from around the country will blow you away along with a featured number choreographed by our own Tina Cooper. The GoPro dancers, the rock band Armonia, Sasha Pivaral direct from Las Vegas, Voltz the LED robot and a cast of 120 dancers round out this memorable special event. Limited engagement, don’t miss it!

For tickets call 417-332-CLAY (2529) or Toll Free 888-222-8910

Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Clay Cooper Ticket Office, 3216 West Hwy 76 (across from the Titanic Museum) in Branson.

The Track Family Fun Park Reopens At Full Speed After Tornado Damage

Branson, Missouri – – Not long ago, the Leap Day Tornado laid a path of destruction through Branson’s Track 4 facility (3345 W. 76 Country Blvd.). Just 86 days later, the Track 4 experience again welcomed families with excellent service and attractions. The tornado affected the main building, some of the attractions, and the mini golf course on the property.

“Like many in Branson, we feel very fortunate that no one was seriously injured and that the damage was not worse,” said Craig Wescott, President/Co-Owner of The Track Family Fun Parks. “Our internal team and contractors worked very hard to get us back open by Memorial Day Weekend so we could serve visiting families at that location this summer.”

Large light poles, fencing, utility infrastructure, mini golf course structures, roofing, and other elements were damaged and replaced or repaired. The main building on the property, which included the primary sales area, an arcade and offices, was destroyed and had to be torn down. Temporary sales booths are being used this summer. According to Wescott, the building will be rebuilt after Labor Day. “Not having a main building on park is temporary, and we will have the chance to build it better than before as a result of the circumstances. The biggest losses on the property are actually the big trees that provided beauty and shade to our employees and guests. We can’t replace trees that have been there for 30 years, but we are adding shade structures where we can to help that situation.”

Fortunately, the new 4-story go-kart track, Heavy Metal High Rise, and the 100-foot-tall Skycoaster attraction received no structural damage and only required minimal clean-up and attention to be ready for visitors again.

The other Track facilities sustained little or no damage. Track 3, located at 2505 W. 76 Country Blvd., sustained minimal debris damage and reopened two days after the storm. The other facilities received no damage and opened according to schedule. With the reopening of Track 4, all facilities are open daily this summer and ready to provide families with a great entertainment experience.

Mount Pleasant Winery – “WINE DOWN WEEKEND”. Join us today, Friday, June 8th.. Mary Ann Daversa will be playing piano keyboard, the styling’s of the American piano master, including Andre Previn, Roger Williams, Oscar Peterson, Fats Waller, and more! Saturday, June 9th come and enjoy Jay Daversa, trumpet/piano/conductor & jazz artist, as he plays improvisational jazz tunes from the great American songbook on piano keyboard. Both events are from 5 – 7 pm! Going to be a FUN time with GREAT music and WONDERFUL wine!

3125 Green Mtn. Drive – 417-336-9463.