Our Wine 101 Class is now in full swing. Bring a friend or a whole party for a Mount Pleasant Wine Education Opportunity. Learn the Five “S’s” of Wine Tasting, understand how to pair wine with cheese and chocolate and receive a FREE souvenir wine glass. Our class is offered every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11:00 am. Call to make your reservations today!

Hooray for Hollywood is open!! Don’t miss this new smash Hit!! Grand Opening Show 03.31.2011 7:30pm!! Call box office for reservations. 417-334-2500.

Comedian Paul Harris announced this week that he will be performing his show along with the World-Famous Cleverlys at the prestigious Oak Ridge Boys Theatre for the 2011 season. 1st show is Friday, May 6th at 8 pm.

Arkansas native Paul Harris has made a name for himself on the comedy circuit. He cut his comedy teeth on Branson stages.

In 2005 Paul moved to Nashville and began touring the mid south and south eastern parts of the country. He appeared in Comedy Clubs and has been the opening act for Blake Shelton, Jeff Foxworthy and Little Big Town to mention a few.

In June 2010 Harris joined the ranks as a performer on the coveted LP Field (Country Music’s biggest stage) in Nashville to close out the 2010 CMA Fest. In his debut appearance Paul quickly grabbed the audience of over 40,000 people and kept them rolling in the aisles throughout the evening.

Harris also tours with his bluegrass band, the Cleverly’s. The Cleverly’s are a YouTube sensation that has recently received a lot of international attention. They performed at the International Bluegrass Music Association Awards in Nashville in 2010 and will appear again in 2011.

Whether Paul is doing his popular stand up routines or on stage with the Cleverly’s, he delivers a show that keeps audiences coming back again and again.

Big Cedar Lodge is teaming up with three nationally recognized artists, John Lasater, Heike Talbert, and Jason Sacran, to help celebrate the beauty of our natural surroundings of the Ozarks.

Starting March 28th and going through the end of April, these artists will periodically be seen throughout the grounds of Big Cedar painting the scenery and beauty of the outdoors. Guests are encouraged to watch and even join the artists, and will have an opportunity to view and even purchase the paintings while on property.

Calling all artists! In addition to the on-site paintings, each Saturday during the Artist in Residence Program guests and locals are invited to participate in a Workshop presented by the current “Artist in Residence”. These workshops are great opportunities for artists of any level. Each workshop is $100 per person and space is limited.

Workshops are as follows:

John Lasater- Saturday, April 2nd
“Oil Painting Basics: Value, Color, and Composition”
http://home.centurytel.net/Lasater/home.html

Heike Talbert- Saturday, April 9th
Still Life Composition Workshop
www.talbertoilpaintings.com

Jason Sacran- Saturday, April 23rd
“Acrylics, the AlternativeStudio Medium”
www.jasonsacran.com

For more information, to sign up for one of the painting workshops, or to make a reservation to stay with us, visit www.BigCedar.com or contact Vacation Planning at 1-800-BC-LODGE.

The Horn family, with roots still in Dundalk, County Louth, Republic of Ireland cheerfully celebrate their Irish heritage every evening at their Circle B Supper Show. Cowboy is the operational word at the Circle B Theater, but the musical influences, which formed our cowboy music are also emphasized.
This year, Michael Horn is joined by his father, Kemp Horn, as well as Earl Vaughn and Billy Ward in wearing the traditional kilts during the Scottish and Irish portion of the program. Billy, cowboy through and through still wears his long johns and cowboy boots. The bonnie, red-haired Horn sisters also join in the Celtic celebration.
Megan McCullough Horn learned step dancing when she was a wee lass. Her instructor, a professional Irish step dancer who was working on Broadway in New York City, would make a 4 hour train ride to Baltimore once a week to teach youngsters the traditional art. Statuesque Christiana O’Rourke Horn, renowned bassist, blends her lilting vocals with Michael’s evocative lap dulcimer and guitar skills, creating illusions of the Emerald Isle. When you’re in Branson, MO and want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, any day is a fine day to celebrate with the Horn family’s Riders of the Circle B. Slàinte!

Branson MOPS AM (Mothers of Preschoolers) is holding their 3rd Annual Carnival and Vendor Fair on Saturday, April 9 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at the First Baptist Church Life Center in Branson. There will be games, prizes, concessions, raffle, bounce houses, entertainment, vendors and more. You won’t want to miss your chance to register to win FREE tickets on Branson Air Express. Admission is free. Game tickets are 25 cents and raffle tickets are 1 dollar.
In addition, the Health Department, DARE Officer and Fire Safety House will all be in attendance and FREE child id kits will be available.
All proceeds from this event will go to benefit Branson MOPS AM, Laundry Love and River Rock Ministries. For more information or to find out how you can be a vendor visit www.bransonmops.org.

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2011 Lineup

– Liverpool Legends
– Red Skelton Tribute
– 3 Redneck Tenors
– The Charlie Daniels Band
– Tim Conway & Friends
– Johnny Mathis
– Gatlin Brothers & Debby Boone
– The Oak Ridge Boys
– The Gatlin Brothers
– Sawyer Brown
– Vicki Lawrence

And if that isn’t enough…
Be at the Press Conference as we announce a new, exciting show!

Press Conference at The Oak Ridge Boys Theatre
Date: Tuesday, March 15th
Time: 11:00 AM

Call (417) 348-1883 to RSVP by Monday, March 14th

We look forward to seeing you there!

Yakov Opens 2011 Season With A Bang!
Introducing A Delicious New Menu
And The Return Of The Russian Dancing Bears
To Kick Off 3rd Season With Yakov’s Dinner Adventure
Limited Engagement – March 16th For 26 Weeks

Branson, MO ~ Now entering his 19th season of bringing his world-famous comedy to the Branson stage, the creator and producer of Yakov Live Branson Show, Yakov Smirnoff is proud to announce the schedule for the 2011 season. Operating under new management, The Yakov Branson Theatre will continue to offer its growing audience diverse and entertaining live shows with a mixture of comedy, suspense and a fresh adaption of his newest production, Yakov’s Dinner Adventure.

Yakov Smirnoff has been on the cutting edge of comedy for over three decades. Worldwide audiences know him for his many appearances on hit TV shows, movies and late night talk shows making him one of the most recognized stars in Branson. Yakov’s live production highlights his uncanny skill as a storyteller – comedian giving Branson audiences a hilariously ingenious production that is funny, poignant and patriotic – true slices of life. His family-rated humor brings audiences from all over the world to his Branson theatre each year.

Yakov’s Moscow Circus Dinner Experience, an audience favorite, returns with a new name and several new surprises including the return of the famous Russian Dancing Bears and a delicious dinner menu. Now, Yakov’s Dinner Adventure returns for its 3rd season continuing the same highly praised production spectacular that has thrilled audiences, young and old, only bigger and better this year! Yakov’s Dinner Adventure follows it’s circus tradition and is committed to the performing arts making this their must see hallmark show! The Russian Dancing Bears kick off the 3rd season opening night on March 16th and will appear for only 26 weeks.

This year a delicious new menu has been added that will cater to both adults and children.

Call the Yakov Theatre box office @ 417-336-3838 for show and ticket information.
Or visit www.Yakov.com for calendar and menu items.

Media Contact: Rhonda Boudreaux
Yakov Smirnoff
913-780-4035
[email protected]

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Branson, Missouri – One of the most anticipated Fundraisers of the season was held last Wednesday at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater, home to Legends in Concert. “Dancing with the Stars of Branson” awarded their 2nd annual Mirror Ball trophy to Bill Tirone of The Hilton Convention Center and his professional partner Jody Kosterlitz from the Shoji Tabuchi Show. The award was presented by Branson Mayor Raeanne Presely along with, Producer and host of the show, Bob Nichols. The real winners of the night were the children of our community who will benefit from the more than $13,400 which is projected to have been raised from the night of fun and entertainment.

For two years in a row, Associated Artists, a Bob Nichols Company, has produced this popular fundraiser as a community service. After selling out a smaller theatre last year, the dancing fundie was moved to Dick Clark’s Theatre, for 2011, in order to accommodate the growing popularity of this concept. More than 1000 excited people watched as Stars and Pros from different segments of the Branson community came together to step out of their comfort zones for a good cause.

Dancing for this year’s fund raising effort were Branson Entertainers Kevin Knudsen, from SIX; Jim Barber, Hamner Barber Theatre; Buck Heard, Rock-U-Mentally.com and Legends in Concert; J Fotsch from Power 96.5 in Springfield; Billie Naioti, a popular local designer; Bill Tirone from the Hilton; Police Officer Kip Teitsort from Branson High School and BHS Senior, Lavetta VanBuren. Our Celebrity Judges were Steve Willoughby from Hometown Radio, Camille Davis, local entertainer, and Michelle Willadsen, owner of Midwest Dance Revolution. They presented the newly added “Judges Cup” award. Nichols said the idea was to give recognition to the couple that most, “… tickled the judges fancy.” He also said, “We are honored to have Branson Mayor Raeanne Presley lending her support to our fundraiser.” The Mayor presented the 2011 Mirror Ball Trophy to Bill and Jody while laying praise on Producer, Nichols, for his contribution in assembling such a wonderful evening of fun and entertainment.

An exclusive VIP Mixer with the Stars and Pros was help in the upstairs area of Dick Clark’s Theater. It began at 5:30 PM and included a “Red Carpet” style cadre of photographers and television cameras. The VIPs were treated to incredible catering by The Catering Divas while they participated in a “Meet and Greet” with the costumed cast of the show. Thy later enjoyed the show from their table seating vantage point in the VIP lounge.

Benefitting from this year’s fundraising efforts were the Branson Arts Council and BHS Project Graduation. Two very important organizations that provide services for the children of our local community, in and around Branson and the Tri-Lakes area. Our local Arts Council is responsible for bringing cultural and artistic opportunities to the children of our community through programs that occur all year. The Educational Youth Symphony, Hands on Clay, Cultural Kaleidescope, Summer Theatre Workshop, Artistic Scholarships and more. BHS Project Grad keeps our high school seniors safe on graduation night.

The Bob Nichols Company produces several events in the Branson area as well as out of state. Upcoming events include the Branson Bridal Show at the Hilton Convention Center on March 12 and the 3rd Annual Missouri Food & Wine Festival at the Chateau on the Lake Resort on April 29 and 30. The 3rd Annual Dancing with the Stars of Branson is already being planned. For more information on these events, go to www.DancingWithTheStarsOfBranson.com.