BRANSON, Mo. – One lane of Highway 165/265 across Table Rock Dam will be closed for a periodic inspection of the spillway tainter gates from 6:30 a.m. till 5 p.m.Nov. 1, weather permitting.

The closure is being coordinated with emergency services and law enforcement agencies.  Officials from the Army Corps of Engineers Table Rock Project Office regret any inconvenience this may cause.  If you are traveling in this area, please expect delays, and obey flagmen.  Corps officials also ask travelers to plan alternate routes and allow extra time to reach their destinations.

For more information contact the Table Rock Project Office at 417-334-4101.

The City of Branson Engineering Department will be closing one lane of traffic on Branson Landing Boulevard at the Roundabout near Cox Hospital on Tuesday, October 17 from 2:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m. This lane closure will provide working space for a crane to place the 80′ Christmas tree on the main flagpole in the Roundabout landscaped area in preparation for its lighting on November 4 as part of Ozark Mountain Christmas. Barricades and detour signs will direct motorists and pedestrians safely through the lane closure at this location. Please be aware of temporary safety signage, watch for construction personnel, use an alternate route if possible and/or expect delays if traveling through the Roundabout.

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks has revised its contracts for competition in all sports, adding a stipulation that all participating players and coaches respect the American flag and National Anthem.

“The College of the Ozarks will not play in games where disrespect is exhibited toward the American flag or National Anthem,” said College President Jerry C. Davis. “Opponents are pledging to meet the College’s expectations for respect of the National Anthem and American flag. Otherwise, our College will not participate.

“It’s a shame sporting events are being used to communicate disrespect for this great country,” Davis said. “We will not be a part of this.”

College of the Ozarks is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and has hosted the National Men’s Basketball Tournament for the past 18 years.

“The NAIA promotes a character initiative, and C of O has received a Five Star Institution Award more than once,” Davis said. “We don’t think disrespect of our country is consistent with the NAIA’s character initiative and certainly not with the patriotic goal of this school.

“We would like to see the NAIA lead in a campaign for respect for America and those who wear the uniform to defend our way of life, both at home and around the world. It’s time for colleges and universities to be positive role models. We need more emphasis on character and unity and less emphasis on political correctness.”

For additional information, contact Public Relations Director Valorie Coleman at (417) 690-2212.

About College of the Ozarks

College of the Ozarks is a private, Christian, liberal arts college, located in Point Lookout, Missouri, on a 1,000-acre campus. Christian values, hard work, and financial responsibility comprise the fundamental building blocks of the “Hard Work U.” experience. The College earns numerous accolades yearly, including No. 1 Best Value Regional College in the Midwest and No. 1 Most Innovative School in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for 2018. To achieve its vision, the College pursues academic, vocational, Christian, patriotic, and cultural goals. These goals are mirrored in School of the Ozarks, a laboratory school that completes the K-college model.

The Keeter Center — the College’s award-winning lodge, restaurant, and conference facility — was ranked a Top Small Hotel in the U.S. by TripAdvisor for 2017. It features historic lodging, fine dining, and meeting rooms. With more than 350 student workers, it is the largest work station on campus. Follow College of the Ozarks at www.facebook.com/collegeoftheozarks or on Twitter @CofOHardWorkU.

(Branson, Mo. 2/2/17)           Silver Dollar City Attractions in Branson, Missouri will hold a job fair Friday and Saturday, February 10 & 11, taking applications and interviewing for positions at Silver Dollar City, the Showboat Branson Belle and White Water.

The job fair will begin at 9 am each day at Red Gold Heritage Hall at Silver Dollar City. Appointments are encouraged and may be made by calling 417-338-8122, but walk-ins are welcome.

Silver Dollar City Attractions has multiple openings in more than 30 unique career paths. Applicants can check online for job listings at www.silverdollarcity.com and clicking on the “Careers” link at the bottom, and may apply online. Online applicants will be contacted with an interview appointment time.

Silver Dollar City Attractions provides equal employment (and affirmative action) opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks Concert Band, directed by Dr. Kevin Powers, will perform a concert on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, at 3 p.m. in the Royal Oak Forum at The Keeter Center.

The concert is FREE and open to the public.

“Come and spend a fun afternoon with the College of the Ozarks Concert Band,” Powers said. “We will be playing a wide variety of festive music that will put you in the Christmas spirit.”

PROGRAM:

• “A Rhapsody of Carols,” by Paul Jennings

The concert band will present a medley of some of the best loved Christmas carols, including “Joy to the World,” “It Came upon a Midnight Clear,” “Christmas is Coming,” and “O Come All Ye Faithful.”

• “Carol of the Bells,” by Mykola Leontovich and Peter Wilhousky/O’Loughlin, arr.

This arrangement for concert band represents a classic Christmas piece.

• “Symphonic Highlights from the “King and I,” by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein/Bulla, arr.

First appearing in theaters in 1956, audiences now celebrate the 60^th anniversary of this timeless classic. The concert band will perform a collection of favorite tunes from this Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, including “Something Wonderful,” “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” “I Have Dreamed,” “The March of the Siamese Children,” “Getting to Know You,” and “Shall We Dance?”

• “Toboggan Ride,” by Stan Applebaum

This fun, musical composition represents a race downhill on an out of control toboggan.

• “Star of Wonder,” by James Swearingen

This is a beautiful and lush rendition of “Greensleeves” and “We Three Kings.”

• “A Show Stoppin’ Christmas,” by Chris Sharp

Several different styles of music are incorporated into this Christmas work, including swing and funk.

For more information, contact the music department at (417) 690-2244.

Branson city officials say they will be temporarily closing lanes at the intersection of Roark Valley Road and Highway 76 Friday, Nov. 4, between the hours of 10 and 11 p.m. for placement of the 12-man statue in the Veteran’s Memorial Garden. During this temporary lane closure, crews and flagmen will be on site to manage traffic so vehicles are stopped only for short periods of time.

Join us for the 10th annual Back to School Bash on Sunday, August 7 at the RecPlex. This free community event supplies backpacks filled with school supplies for local children & youth. It’s a ton of family fun complete with giant inflatables, games and free swimming! This event is hosted by the First Baptist Church of Branson with many community sponsors. If you’d like to be a sponsor, or would like more information on this event, please contact the First Baptist Church office at 334-7437.

• Free Backpacks
• School Supplies
• Swimming
• Hot Dogs
• Soda
• Inflatables
• Games
• Popcicles
• Frisbees
• Crafts
• Haircuts
• Face Painting
• Live Bluegrass Music
• Motorcycle Show
• Climbing Walls
• Eye Exams
• Balloon Animals

*Must wear a swimsuit to swim. Kids MUST be present for backpacks & supplies- All Items are limited to “while supplies last.”

Location: Branson Rec-Plex
Address:
1500 Branson Hills Parkway
Branson, MO 65616

The City of Branson and the 76 Entertainment CID (Community Improvement District) have established Missouri’s largest public/private partnership to revitalize Branson’s famous Highway 76, transforming it into a state-of-the-art entertainment district. With over 300 property owners comprising the 76 Entertainment Community Improvement District working in partnership with the City of Branson, the 76 Entertainment CID could quite possibly be the largest public/private partnership in the nation.

“Business and property owners along the five-mile 76 corridor have taken a vast interest and ownership in the project and its evolution, and they have come to the table to share their ideas, expertise, and overall support of the project,” says City of Branson Mayor, Karen Best. “The collaboration of all of these entities truly demonstrates the strength of the community as these stakeholders unite in a common mission to improve not only the infrastructure, access and safety along the corridor, but also ensure the end result is an unique, family friendly experience for out visitors.”

~Taken from the article by the same name posted in the Branson Daily Independent – Sunday, May 15, 2016
For more information please take time to view the following sites:

• www.76cid.com
• www.BransonForward.com
• www.BransonMo.gov
• www.BransonSpiritof76.com

BRANSON, MO – Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex opened its doors in October of 1993, featuring a state-of-the-art movie experience with IMAX® 15/70 film projection in one of the largest IMAX® theaters in the country. Nearly 22 years later, Branson IMAX has unveiled plans for a $1.7 million renovation and a new cinematic experience, IMAX® with Laser – IMAX’s next-generation digital laser projection system.

Sunday, January 17th marked the end of an era, the end of IMAX 15/70 film projection at Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex, but is also ushering in the most cutting-edge technology available to moviegoers today.

“It’s an exciting time for us and our community as we undergo major renovations to the IMAX theater,” says Randy Brashers, President of ITEC Attractions. “It has been and will always be our mission to provide the most unique moviegoing experience in the country for our guests. From the beginning, when we were one of the largest IMAX theaters in the country to today, soon to be one of the largest IMAX theaters in the country featuring the IMAX with Laser projection system.

“IMAX with Laser represents a quantum leap forward in cinema technology — providing audiences with the sharpest, brightest, clearest and most vivid digital images ever, combined with a whole new level of immersive audio. The technology will enable the Complex to deliver the full array of the highest-quality IMAX digital content available. This will not only further enhance The IMAX Experience® for its patrons, it will also offer the Complex a competitive advantage that can serve as a catalyst for future growth.

Designed from the ground up for IMAX’s largest screens, the dual 4K laser projection systems are equipped with a new optical engine and suite of proprietary IMAX technologies capable of projecting an image that fills the entire IMAX screen with maximum resolution and sharpness, unparalleled brightness with presentations in both 2D and 3D, industry leading contrast and an expanded color gamut that will allow film makers to present more vivid colors than ever before. Whites are whiter and blacks are blacker, noticeably sharper to the naked eye.
The new system also includes IMAX’s next-generation, 12 channel sound technology that delivers even greater power and precision for the ultimate audio immersion. IMAX with Laser delivers audiences unprecedented levels of brightness, contrast, color and sound.

In addition to projection and sound upgrades, the interior of the IMAX theater will undergo major enhancements to further provide guests with the most unique and comfortable movie experience. Ultimate premium seating will be featured in the theater with three styles of comfort. “Our VIP section will consist of oversized, zero gravity electric recliners, the premiere recliner with ergonomic luxury and comfort. It’s like bringing your favorite recliner from home to the movie theater,” says Mr. Brashers. “Our general admission seating will be upgraded to highback rockers and recliners, constructed with the same ergonomic style as our VIP seats”.

Another feature that guests will appreciate includes selecting your seats at the time of ticket purchase, either on-line or at the box office. Preassigned seating eliminates long lines and stampedes when the doors open for those Hollywood blockbusters and creates a more relaxing, pleasurable movie experience.

“Branson’s IMAX theater will be the biggest, brightest, best theater in the country for the ultimate cinematic experience,” says Paul Bluto, owner of ITEC Attractions.

Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex has closed the IMAX theater portion of the Complex with plans to reopen showcasing the new theater in mid-March.

Other aspects of the Complex including McFarlain’s Family Restaurant, shopping and the Elite Cinema III will remain open with “Winter Hours” throughout the renovations.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT IMAX LASER, PLEASE VIEW THE FOLLOWING: