Titanic Book Signing Schedule – Author Appearances
Author Lee Merideth, May 28th – June 19th, 2011
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Come meet Author Lee Merideth at the Titanic Museum Attraction this May 28 – June 19, 2011. His book, “1912 Facts About Titanic,” is a collection of little- known facts & stories about Titanic, the people who experienced her, and the tragic events comprising her maiden voyage that ended so dramatically early the morning of April 15, 1912. It is not a definitive history of these events, nor is it intended to be. Instead, the book is a collection of some of the most interesting information about the doomed ship.

For more information, please contact us at 800-381-7670.

Kick off summer with fun games, attractions, contests, crafts, entertainment, pony rides and more at the Swimmin’ Hole Lawn on Sunday, May 29th. Enjoy a barbeque menu of mouth watering foods prepared by our Culinary Team (12:00pm-6:00pm .Tickets and all-you-can-play wristbands available at the ticket booth). Stay around for complimentary entertainment by the Clay Self Band and a spectacular fireworks display at dusk weather permitting. For more information call Vacation Planning at 1-800-225-6343.

Branson Collector Car Auction – October 21-22, 2011

We are expecting near 300 cars this fall and both bidders and consignors are welcome to our cocktail reception and charity auction for Autism Thursday evening, starting at 6:30pm.

Now accepting consignments for October 21 & 22, 2011!

Friday October 22nd – Vehicle Check In 9:00am – 6:00pm
Auction starts at 12:00pm, Tickets go on sale at 10:00am. $10.00/day or $15.00/two days

Saturday October 22nd Auction starts at 10:00am, Tickets go on sale at 8:00am. $10.00/day
Valet Parking available under sky walk on Sycamore St. $6.00 daily.

For more information call 800-335-3063, email us at [email protected] or visit our website http://www.bransonauction.com

Mikel and The Blood Washed Blues Band To Perform Memorial Day Weekend

Branson, May 17: A whole new genre of music will be coming to the Night-light, Beacon of Branson, when the award-winning Mikel and the Blood Washed Blues Band performs on Memorial Day Weekend. Their blues-style Christian music can be heard Friday May 27, at 7:00 pm;Saturday, May 28, at 3:00 and 7:00 pm;and Sunday May 29, at 3:00 pm. Also they will be at Barbara Fairchild’s Diner after the Friday night appearance.

Mikel and The Blood Washed Blues Band is uniquely a Native American, Christian blues band formed in Konawa, OK in November 2006. It has four members: Mikel Dagget, Cherokee, songwriter and lead vocalist, on rhythm and lead guitars, of Konawa, OK. Mikel’s wife Susie Attocknie Daggett, Commanche, Creek, and Pottawatomi, on keyboards, of Kowana, OK. Jack Douglas, Seminole, on bass guitar, of Kowana, OK. Jeff Kanard, Creek, on drums of Wewoka, OK.

Their CD titled “I’m Wanted” is innovative and unmistakably about The Lord Jesus Christ. All songs are original and written by gifted lead singer Mikel and are performed by talented, passionate musicians. As a mix of real old-school blues and a variety of other blues styles such as boogie woogie, jazz, and blues-rock, it’s something totally different in Christian music, and many have said, long overdue. Mikel explains, “With influences like Stevie Ray Vaughn, B.B. King, and Eric Clapton, I set out to write Christian music with a blues feel.” Susie adds, “It’s great that now we don’t feel like we have to give up this style of music to be Christians. I think Mikel song, “Blessed Be The Lord” is how King David the psalmist would have praised God and danced, if he ever heard blues rock.” Of Mikel’s soulful blues style, Kevin Spencer, who has sung on the Gaither videos, has commented,”He makes B.B. King sound contemporary.”

The Nightlight is located at 3044 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, catercorner from the Pierce Arrow Theater. Friday night at 7:00 pm is the Gospel Praise gathering. Saturday afternoon at 3:00 pm is the Songwriter’s Showcase and at 7:00 pm is the Gospel Variety Gathering. Sunday afternoon at 3:00 pm is a concert.

1945 W. 76 Country Blvd. • Branson, MO 65616
417-335-2484/Reservations • 417-336-5829/Fax

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.
Show airs at 7:00 PM (cst.) – Every Saturday Night

Instructions for Internet Connection
1. Type the following into your web browser: www.BransonCountryUSA NET.
2. After page loads, click the “On Air” button.
3. Enjoy the show!

BRANSON, Mo., – Highway 165/265 across Table Rock Dam will reopen at 6 a.m. Friday, May 20.  The road was scheduled to reopen May 18 but extra time is needed to complete the repairs on the downstream embankment of the dam.

Repairs were necessary because recent heavy rains have caused surface “skin” slides of topsoil that covers the embankment.  The dam is sound, but the slides needed to be repaired.
Officials at the Army Corps of Engineers Table Rock Project Office said they regret any inconvenience this extension may cause, and they ask for public cooperation until the work is complete.  The officials ask travelers to plan alternate routes and allow extra time to reach their destinations.The closure is being coordinated with emergency services and law enforcement agencies.

For more information about Table Rock Lake, visit the website at www.swl.usace.army.mil/parks/tablerock or contact Lake Manager Greg Oller at (417) 334-4101 ext. 3006.

BRANSON, MO  The Comfort Inn & Suites and Comfort Inn at Thousand Hills of Branson have again been selected as two of three finalists for Choice Hotels’ International 2011 “Inn of the Year” for the Comfort Inn brand. Both of these Myer Hotel properties were also recognized as finalists for 2010. 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.

“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 and Comfort Inn At Thousand Hills have also been recognized as Choice Hotels Platinum properties for 2011.

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 an honor to be finalists for “Inn of the Year” I don’t think any company has ever had two properties in the finals at the same time back to back. Our team does an incredible job of taking care of customers. This recognition speaks to their high commitment to providing quality service and product.” Both hotels have been finalist in past years as well. The Comfort Inn & Suites won in 2009.

The Comfort Inn & Suites and the Comfort Inn at Thousand Hills are owned by Myer Hotels of Branson. In the lodging business for over 43 years, the Myer family has actively contributed to Branson’s hospitality market for over 27 years and received numerous national awards. Myer Hotels also includes the Best Western Center Pointe Inn, Best Western Music Capital Inn, Comfort Inn West and the Holiday Inn Express Green Mountain. For more information about these hotels please visit www.myerhotels.com.

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BRANSON – Legends In Concert announces their sensational summer line-up of stars! Starting May 19, see Martina McBride, The Temptations, Michael Jackson, The Blues Brothers and Elvis Presley rock the house at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater. The charisma of two locally known talents, Bucky Heard and Justin Clark, combine for a high energy, highly entertaining Blues Brothers performance. They are mainstays at the Legends In Concert show along with Elvis Presley. Portrayed by Dean Z, this act is sure to bring you a rock-a-billy good time! Let Martina McBride melt your heart with her powerful ballads, Michael Jackson mesmerize you with his thrilling tribute to the King of Pop and The Temptations bring you to your feet with their incredible energy and outstanding harmonies!
Special guest George Strait to perform July & August ONLY!
Don’t miss this sizzling summer line-up May 19 – September 6!

Show times are 3 & 8 p.m. For more information, call 417-335-STAR or visit www.legendsinconcert.com.

Armed Forces Day Celebration
All Veterans & General Public Welcome
Friday May 21, 2011 – Branson, Missouri

Pancake Breakfast – 7:00 am to 10:00 am

Breakfast will be served by Boy Scouts of America
Branson United Methodist Church

Free to active military and their families. General public welcome with a donation.

Meet & Greet – 10:30 am to 1:00 pm

Each branch of the service will have a special location for their meet and greet time together. Below is a list of those locations.

Air Force: Branson Towers
Army: Lodge of the Ozarks
Coast Guards: Veterans Memorial Museum
Navy: The Savannah House
Marines:Starlite Theatre

Branson Doesn’t Forget The Armed Forces “Big Show”
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Tri Lakes Centre Theatre – Hwy 248

Show: Free

Special guest speaker General Steve Danner, Adjutant General of the Missouri National Guard; a star studded “USO” show done as only Branson can! Featuring Todd Oliver & Irving, The Lennon Sisters, Dave Hamner and Jim Barber, John and Ambrus Presley, Paul Harris and The Cleverlys and much more.

For more information call 417-331-0011

Pre Armed Forces Day Celebration Events
Friday May 20, 2011 – Branson, Missouri

Golf Tournament
7:00 am Registration
8:00 am Tee Times Begin

Thousand Hills Golf Resort

For more information call 417-337-8387

Showboat Branson Belle – “Special Armed Forces Day Salute”

7:15pm Boarding Time
8:00 pm Cruise with Show

Tickets with tax are $44.06 (gratuity not included)

Call 1-800-417-7770 and ask for Special Rate Code #6308
This show will sell out, so make your reservations early!