Taste of Home Cooking School Coming to Branson, MO!

Culinary Specialist Jamie Dunn

Drop your whisks, grab your friends, and join us for a night of fun at the Taste of Home Cooking School show, presented live at the Welk Resort Theatre in Branson on May 22, 2012 at 7:00pm.

During this interactive event, you’ll watch top culinary expert, Jamie Dunn, demonstrate ten new recipes you can easily recreate in your home. Armed with new culinary tips and techniques, you’ll be sure to impress your family and friends with these sophisticated yet surprisingly easy-to-make dishes.

Not only will you leave the event with new recipe ideas, you’ll also go home with a valuable gift bag. Our ever-popular gift bags include an assortment of products and coupons, including two Taste of Home magazines. And while you’re there, remember to enter for a chance to win one of many exciting door prizes.

Start your evening out right by visiting the expo from 4:00pm-7:00pm. You will have the opportunity to visit with many great businesses and learn more about their products and services.

For more information about the event and how to purchase tickets, visit TasteofHome.com. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.

The Taste of Home Cooking School is an event you won’t want to miss. Let’s get
cooking!

Tickets are NOW on sale by calling 1-800-505-9355 or 1-417-337-SHOW (7469) or by logging on to www.welkresortbranson.com.

For information contact:
Cinda Bauer
Event Coordinator
The Caring People
164 Corporate Place
Branson, MO 65616
417-334-0131
[email protected]

Please join Mount Pleasant Winery for their “Friday Wine Down” this Friday, May 11th from 5 – 7pm. This week The New Acoustic Jazz Trio consisting of Dan McMasters, Steve Black and John Raczka will perform a mixture of music from the 1930’s and 40’s to more current music of today. Drawing heavily on the influence of Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France and the music they were playing around Europe in the 30’s and 40’s known as Gypsy Jazz. Bring your friends and Wine Down with great wine and music!

The Andy Williams Moon River Grill will be open this Sunday, May 13, 2012 to celebrate Mother’s Day!

Come visit us from 11 AM to 8 PM and treat the special lady in your life!

We have a brand new menu featuring your favorites, exciting new entrees, and of course recipes from Andy’s own Mother’s recipe box!

FREE Creme Brulee for all mom’s with purchase of an entree!

Waxy O’Shea’s and the Branson Tourism Center are teaming up to host “Trivia Night at Waxy O’Shea’s,” 235 Branson Landing Boulevard, on Thursday, May 10th starting at 7:00 PM with the doors opening at 6:00 PM. The Trivia Night is being held for the benefit of “Relay For Life.” A great evening of fun, fellowship, and prizes for a great cause.

Please join Mount Pleasant Winery for their “Friday Wine Down” this Friday, May 11th from 5 – 7pm. This week The New Acoustic Jazz Trio consisting of Dan McMasters, Steve Black and John Raczka will perform a mixture of music from the 1930’s and 40’s to more current music of today. Drawing heavily on the influence of Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France and the music they were playing around Europe in the 30’s and 40’s known as Gypsy Jazz. Bring your friends and Wine Down with great wine and music!

It’s time again!. This week at the Mount Pleasant “Friday Wine Down” join us for 2 hours of great jazz with the renown Bogie Bohinc on guitar, along with Marcus Willett on bass. “Come have a glass of wine…..the music be fine”!!!!!! 5 – 7 pm! Beginning June 1st we will be having music every Friday and Saturday nights. We hope you will join us!

May 3rd
Heartland Music Festival: Sulphur HS Select Choir

May 4th
Muldrow High School

May 5th
Hazelwood Central Orchestra: Music Travel Consultants Choice Music Events Seckman MS

May 11th
Willard MS Tiger Tones

May 12th
Special Youth Show for Scouts

May 18th
Edgewood High School Band

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, 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, SC. 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.

BRANSON, MO – The Comfort Inn & Suites, Comfort Inn at Thousand Hills and the Comfort West of Branson have all been selected as three of the three finalists for Choice Hotels’ International 2012 “Inn of the Year” for the Comfort Inn brand. Two of these Myer Hotel properties were also recognized as finalists for 2011 and 2010 with the Comfort Inn & Suites winning in 2011 and 2009. These hotels represent the “best of the best” among over 1,400 Comfort Inn’s worldwide due to their outstanding guest satisfaction and consistent brand performance.

The Comfort Inn & Suites, Comfort Inn at Thousand Hills and Comfort Inn West have also been also been recognized as Choice Hotels Platinum properties for 2012. The Choice Hotels Platinum Award exemplifies exceptional service, facilities and hospitality. “Only three percent of properties in the Choice Hotels system reach this standard” stated Gail Myer, Vice President of Operations. Chris Myer, Vice President of Marketing noted, “It’s a huge honor to be finalists for “Inn of the Year”. I don’t think any one company has ever had three properties in the finals at the same time. Our team does an incredible job of taking care of customers. This recognition speaks to their high commitment of providing quality service and product on a consistent basis.”

“These hotels represent the strongest, most consistent performers in our global system,” said Steven Joyce, Chief Executive Officer of Choice Hotels. “To receive this recognition is a great accomplishment and the owners, general managers and staff of these hotels should be proud. I know we certainly are.”

The Comfort Inn & Suites, Comfort Inn at Thousand Hills and Comfort Inn West are owned by Myer Hotels of Branson. In the lodging business for over 44 years, the Myer family has actively contributed to Branson’s hospitality market for over 28 years and received numerous national awards. Myer Hotels also includes the Best Western Center Pointe Inn, Best Western Music Capital Inn and the Holiday Inn Express Green Mountain. For more information about these hotels please visit www.myerhotels.com.
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WASHINGTON, May 02, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) is proud and honored to salute Mayor Raeanne Pressley and the Board of Aldermen, Branson, Missouri on the occasion of proclaiming Branson as the first Purple Heart City in the State of Missouri.

The public is invited to attend the Proclamation ceremony that will take place at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at City Hall Council Chambers, 110 W. Maddux St., Branson, MO. Already regarded as “The most veteran friendly city in the United States,” by proclaiming itself a “Purple Heart City,” Branson pays special tribute to the almost 2 million dedicated and brave servicemen and women who have either been killed or wounded in combat, and honors not only Missouri’s Purple Heart recipients but all veterans across the nation.

Receiving the Proclamation on behalf of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, will be Everett Kelly, Commander of the MOPH Department of Missouri. Also participating in the ceremony will be Past Department Commander Carl Dietrich and numerous other members of the MOPH from throughout the State of Missouri. In honor of this occasion, Commander Kelly will present the City of Branson a Military Order of the Purple Heart flag to be flown each year on Purple Heart Day, August 7.

The organization now known as the “Military Order of the Purple Heart of the U.S.A. Inc” (MOPH) was formed in 1932 for the protection and mutual interest of all combat wounded veterans and active duty men and women who have received the decoration. Chartered by the Congress, the MOPH is unique among Veteran Service Organizations in that all of its members were wounded in combat. For this sacrifice they were awarded the Purple Heart Medal.

With grants from the MOPH Service Foundation, the MOPH and its Ladies Auxiliary promote Patriotism, Fraternalism, and the Preservation of America’s military history. Most Importantly, through veteran service, they provide comfort and assistance to all veterans and their families, especially those requiring claims assistance with the VA, those who are homeless, and those requiring employment assistance. Through the VAVS Program, MOPH volunteers selflessly provide assistance to hospitalized veterans at VA medical facilities and State Veterans Homes.
SOURCE: Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH)

American Idol® Finalists will soon be arriving at the Branson Airport. Andy Williams Moon River Theatre will host a total of fifteen entertainers this summer from the popular television show, American Idol®, to perform in “The Finalists Live”. On Monday, May 7th, the first group of five former Idols will step off the plane at Branson Airport to begin the fifteen week tour in Branson, Missouri. The first group includes: Lee DeWyze, Season 9 Winner; Blake Lewis, Season 6 Runner-up; Elliott Yamin,3rd in Season 5; plus Thia Megia, from last year’s show; and Kimberly Caldwell from Season 2, and host on Oxygen and TV Guide network. For additional show information visit www.andywilliams.com.

Branson Airport is holding a Meet the Idols Contest, where customers can enter to win 2 premium VIP seats and full backstage access passes with the Idols. Contest will begin May 7th. Participants can register on Facebook by visiting the Branson Airport Fan Page “FlyBranson” and clicking the contest tab or by visiting www.FlyBranson.com.

In addition to the contest, Branson Airport will also host a “Finalists Live Watch Party” where guests are invited to come out to the airport and meet and greet with their favorite Idols. The Watch Party will begin at 1:30pm. Guests are invited to create posters welcoming each of the artists. A poster contest will be held the same day where the lucky winner will receive a free ticket to The Finalists Live show. All local media is encouraged to attend.

The Branson airport has non-stop service to 9 markets, Chicago, Milwaukee, Houston, Atlanta, Denver, Orlando, Baltimore, Austin, Nashville, and over 100 one stop destinations. To make reservations or for more information regarding Branson Airport call toll free 1-888-FLY-BKG1 (1-888-359-2541) or 417-334-8857 or visit FlyBranson.com.