Branson Country USA with Special Guest Kari Garrison of the Moe Bandy Show & Tonya and Tammy – The Stutterettes of the Mel Tillis Show – June 29, 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

ANDY WILLIAMS MOON RIVER THEATRE
Announces a “Celebration of Andy Williams’ 75 years in Entertainment”

BRANSON, MO—June 2012 The Andy Williams Moon River Theatre is excited to announce a “Celebration of Andy Williams’ 75 Years in Entertainment” with seven weeks of stars. The celebration begins September 10th and runs through October 23rd and features superstar performers, who cross all styles of music and entertainment.

The guest lineup includes Country Music Superstar Clint Black, Teen Idol Frankie Avalon, Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Debbie Reynolds, as well as Grammy Award winners Jack Jones and Ray Stevens among the group. The Osmonds also return to Branson, as do Pat and Debby Boone who will take the stage together for the first time since 1999, when they performed at the Moon River Theatre.

The performers are:
Debbie Reynolds – September 10-15
Frankie Avalon – September 17-22
Jack Jones – September 24-29
The Osmonds – October 1-6
Pat and Debby Boone – October 8-13
Ray Stevens – October 15-20
Clint Black – October 22-24

Tickets for all shows are available now online at andywilliams.com or by calling 800-MOON-094.

Branson Country USA with Laura Dees – June 22, 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

Registration Begins Today for Another FREE Seminar

Branson, MO…Connell Insurance, with co-sponsor Apex Physical Therapy, will be hosting their 6th Annual Workers’ Compensation Seminar on Friday July 20th at the Hilton Convention Center in Branson. This free half-day seminar, which focuses on workers’ compensation issues in Southwest Missouri, features two speakers and is now open for registration.

Jerry Harmison, a partner in the Springfield law firm of Harmison & Pearman, will discuss recent legal trends and case law that continue to develop in the workers’ compensation courts. HR professionals will learn specific claims defenses and implementation procedures regarding admissible defenses provided by recent court cases.

Andy Vitale OTR/L is a Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator. He will focus on recent developments with the ADA and EEOC and the importance of professionally developed functional job descriptions. Mr. Vitale will stress that documenting functional job descriptions and incorporating them into written job descriptions will increase the effectiveness and legal compliance of preventions, injury management, and return to work programs. This information will prepare HR professionals to understand how these job descriptions can be utilized to make valid employment decisions involving placement and work injury management.

This event has been pre-approved for 3.0 hours of continuing education credit for HR professionals who are PHR or SPHR certified.

For more information and to register for the seminar, visit www.ConnellInsurance.com or call (417) 334-2000.

Connell Insurance, based in Hollister, MO, is one of the largest insurance agencies serving southwestern Missouri. An independent insurance agency, Connell specializes in both commercial and personal lines of insurance, representing numerous insurance companies.

Contact: Tim Connell, (417) 334-2000
Jack Burke, 1-800-451-8273

CenturyLink Food Drive – Feed the Children -FOOD DRIVE – June 25-29, 2012

Each summer Jesus Was Homeless sees a spike in need due to the fact that kids are out of school and not receiving school lunches. This summer you’re invited to help support Jesus Was Homeless by participating in the CenturyLink Backpack Buddies Feed the Children Food Drive. This is a community service project to help fight childhood hunger in CenturyLink markets. Join us and be a CenturyLink Backpack Buddy!

The CenturyLink Clarke M. Williams Foundation will match all donations given through this drive at $1 per pound up to 1 million pounds total. If you choose to make a monetary donation, every dollar donated will be calculated as 6 pounds and will be matched with a $6 donation to Jesus Was Homeless up to 1 million dollars company wide.

Your donations will help Jesus Was Homeless meet the growing need right here in the Branson community.

How You Can Contribute
Donate at the CenturyLink Retail Store: Bring non-perishable food items to the CenturyLink Retail Store located in the Gretna Plaza on Hwy 248, next to Arvest Bank, Monday-Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Donate directly to Jesus Was Homeless: Write a check to Jesus Was Homeless or donate on-line at www.jesuswashomeless.org the week of June 25th-29th.

What to Bring
Food:
Individual boxed or pouch drinks (Capri Sun, Kool-Aid, etc.)
Granola Bars
Individually packaged fruit cups (Applesauce, Peaches, etc.)
Individually bagged Chips
Cookies
Individually boxed cereal
Snack size items
Individual Mustard Packs
Individual Mayo Packs

Household Items:
Ziploc Sandwich Bags
Napkins
Plastic Spoons
Deodorant
Shaving Cream
Toothbrushes
Razors

For donation information contact:

Bryan Stallings
Customer Care Manager – Southern Missouri
2001 Hwy. 248, Suite 4
Branson, MO 65616
Tel: 417.334.9244
Cell: 417.335.1083
Fax: 417.334.2979
[email protected]

Duttons Receive Commendation from TripAdvisor

Branson, MO…TripAdvisor (www.tripadvisor.com), the world’s largest travel site, has honored The Dutton Family Theater for earning exceptional traveler ratings over the past year. TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence recognizes business that consistently receive top ratings from travelers.

According to Christine Petersen, TripAdvisor for Business president, “Having achieved a rating of 5.0, the Dutton Family Theater is placed among the very best. This award, which is given only to the most exceptional performers in the TripAdvisor community, is a significant achievement by the Dutton Family. All of us here at TripAdvisor congratulate them.”

Judith Dutton, marketing manager for the theater, commented, “We were extremely excited to receive this commendation. It’s like “The Peoples Awards” in that it is totally based on proactive commentary from tourists that have visited our theater. We try very hard to provide every guest with a remarkable experience and this award indicates that our efforts are paying off.”

The all new 2012 Dutton Family show offers a high energy mix of rock ‘n roll, country, bluegrass, gospel, and lots of dancing and comedy. The theater also features renowned tenor George Dyer, whose show has something for everyone from well-known Disney songs to current favorites and opera.

Over the past 20 years, the Dutton fame has spread across the world and the family has built an entertainment complex in Branson with their Dutton Family Theater, the Dutton Inn, and Abby’s Tourist Trap. Additionally, the Dutton Family Theater #2 has been opened in Mesa, Arizona for winter performances

For reservations and additional information, contact the Dutton Family Theater at (417) 332-2772 or (888) 388-8661, or visit www.TheDuttons.com.

The countdown has begun for the 23rd annual Honor America Celebration at College of the Ozarks on Sunday, June 24, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend this old-fashioned patriotic celebration. Music, children’s activities and a picnic begin at 4:30 p.m.; the patriotic program and concert takes place at 8 p.m. Attendees may purchase barbecue items on site.

“Honor America has become a tradition that people of all ages can enjoy,” said Elizabeth Hughes, College of the Ozarks public relations director. “Kids can play with tinker toys, make bubbles and much more, while parents and grandparents can enjoy great music, barbecue and relax. Folks who attend will experience an atmosphere reminiscent a patriotic celebration of yesteryear.”

This year’s event will feature several musical favorites, including bluegrass by Copper Fox, the Mark McCauley and the Downing Street Boys who will entertain with traditional southern gospel music and the cast from Red, Hot… and Blue!, who will perform American classics from the 40s, 50s and 60s.

West Point Bugle and Drum Corps Hellcats

Before the sky lights up with fireworks, attendees will hear a patriotic concert and witness more than 200 years of tradition with the West Point drum and bugle corps, The Hellcats, as they perform a fantastic display of bugling and drumming.

After dark, an elaborate fireworks display will conclude the event. Honor America is free and is open to the public, but don’t forget your lawn chairs. Alcohol, tobacco products, fireworks and pets are strictly prohibited. For more information, please call the Public Relations office at (417) 690-2212.

2012 Honor America Program (PDF File)

July 7, 2012
8:30 AM-1:30 PM

Join award-winning Chef, Robert Stricklin, in The Keeter Center kitchen to see how local farming inspires his cooking style. Only 8 spaces available for this memorable experience! Reserve today!

$75 includes Cooking School, Nature’s Harvest Lunch, & Admission to the Smithsonian of the Ozarks: Ralph Foster Museum

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!