WEEKEND WINE DOWN – this Friday and Saturday from 5 – 7 pm. Enjoy the cool smooth jazz music of Bogie Bohinc and Marcus Willett on guitar and bass. No cover. FREE to the public.

Mount Pleasant Winery – please join us for live music this Wednesday, July 4th, from 5 – 7 pm. Performing on Friday will be the husband/wife team of Jay and Mary Ann Daversa on piano and bass.

Come in for our Weekend Wine Down, Friday and Saturday from 5 – 7 pm and enjoy the smooth jazz of Dan McMasters and Lou Colbe. 3125 Green Mtn. Drive – 417-336-9463

Great wine! Great music! Great times!

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)

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!

Branson, Mo…Entertainers from around the world strive to earn the right to perform at Silver Dollar City. This year’s winner of CAM’s 4th Annual Gospel Sing Off on Sunday September 2nd will be honored with three performance slots at Silver Dollar City on Monday September 3rd for the finale of SDC’s County Gospel Picnic festival. Additionally, the first place winner will also receive a $1,500 cash award through the generousity of key event sponsors SIX and Branson Tourism Center. Second place will win $1,000 and third place will win $500.

Christian Action Ministries (CAM) of Branson, Missouri is currently seeking contemporary, traditional and southern gospel singing groups and individuals that are interested in competing for 10 finalist positions at CAM’s 4th Annual Gospel Sing-Off to be held on September 2, 2012 at the phenomenal Sight & Sound Theatres. Bob Hubbard of the Foggy River Boys and The Jordanaires will emcee the event.

Entries must be received by July 20th in order to be considered for one of the ten finalist positions that will perform in the competition before a panel of celebrity judges. Entry forms are available at www.christianactionministries.org and there is no entry fee for the contestants.

Tickets for the event ($12 adults, $6 children under 12) will be available in mid-July through Branson Tourism Center and Sight & Sound Theatres. For more information, contact the CAM offices at 417-334-1157.

CAM operates food pantries in Branson and Forsyth, as well as a monthly mobile outreach to eastern Taney County. The Sing-Off is CAM’s only operational fundraiser to support its efforts in fighting hunger in Taney County.

Contact: Jack Burke, [email protected], 1-800-451-8273

Taneycomo Festival Orchestra – Branson and Hollister, MO, June 17-30, 2012

The Taneycomo Festival Orchestra is a new nonprofit organization that provides a free two-week concert series of classical music in Branson and Hollister, Missouri. We seek to break the 19th century tradition that attending a symphony concert is a formal and elitist event by providing an accessible and casual concert series while continuing to preserve these great works of art in our destination city. Come as you are and enjoy the beautiful music!

Besides providing a unique concert experience for Branson and Hollister locals and tourists, the TFO hopes to provide a unique experience for musicians to spend a couple of weeks in the beautiful Ozark Mountains to play in an orchestra with other students and local professionals. Students will be hosted by generous local families and may receive grants for travel and expenses.

The Taneycomo Festival Orchestra is set to debut June 17-30, 2012 and plan to give two symphonic concerts and three chamber recitals. At these concerts we will feature many talented musicians from the Branson are and around the country including soloists Tyler Vahldick (trombone), Cale Hoeflicker (guitar), Larkin Sanders (clarinet), and Steven Snowden (composer).

2012 Schedule

Chamber Concert – Meet the Musicians
Thursday – June 21,2012 at 8:00pm
Location: Vintage Paris 260 Birdcage Walk Hollister, MO

Symphonic Concert – Featuring Tyler Vahldick, Trombone
Friday – June 22,2012 at 8:00pm
Location:College of the Ozarks Newman Recital Hall
1 Industrial Place, Point Lookout, MO

Chamber Concert – Charming Chamber Music
Saturday – June 23, 2012 at 8:00pm
Location:Plum Bazaar Garden – 123 Main Street Branson, MO

Chamber Concert – Featuring Steve Snowden, Composer
Sunday – June 24, 2012 at 2:00pm
Location:Presbyterian Old Stone Church – Corner of 4th and Pacific Branson, MO

Quartet Concert – Featuring Echelon String Quartet
Tuesday – June 26, 2012 at 8:00pm
Location: Vintage Paris 260 Birdcage Walk Hollister, MO

Irish Music – Featuring Echelon String Quartet (Tenative)
Wednesday – June 27, 2012 at 8:00pm
Location:Waxy O’Shea’s – 235 Branson Landing Boulevard Branson, MO

Chamber Concert – Featuring Cale Hoeflicker, Guitar
Thursday – June 28, 2012 at 8:00pm
Location: Vintage Paris 260 Birdcage Walk Hollister, MO

Storytime Concert – Featuring Steve Snowden, Composer
Friday – June 29, 2012 at 4:00pm
Location:College of the Ozarks Newman Recital Hall
1 Industrial Place, Point Lookout, MO

Symphonic Concert – Featuring Larkin Sanders, Clarinet
Saturday – June 30, 2012 at 8:00pm
Location:College of the Ozarks Newman Recital Hall
1 Industrial Place, Point Lookout, MO

Contact: Larkin Sanders
Taneycomo Festival Orchestra
205 Woodson Bend Road
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 294-0500
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.taneycomofestivalorchestra.com

Starting this Friday, it’s the new “Weekend Wine Down” at Mount Pleasant Winery. In June and July, they’ll have live music from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. This weekend, it’s Smoooooth Jazz with Bogie Bohinc and Marcus Willett. Come enjoy great wine and wonderful music!. 3125 Green Mountain Dr. 417-336-9463. www.MountPleasant.com.

ANDY WILLIAMS MOON RIVER THEATRE
announces 3rd Group of Artists for The Finalists LIVE!

BRANSON, MO—April 2012— You saw them on TV and you voted to make them famous… Now see them live in Branson this Summer! The Finalists Live! Branson’s hottest summer show features 15 Top 10 Finalists from American Idol®, all to perform live on stage at the Andy Williams Moon River Theatre, May 14-August 18.

We are now announcing group three, performing July 23- August 18. This group includes Ruban Studdard, Winner in Season 2, as well as Bo Bice, Runner-Up to Winner Carrie Underwood in Season 4. Also performing is Vonzell Solomon, 3rd Place in Season 4 and Katie Stevens from Season 9 and RJ Helton from Season 1. The show will be hosted by Pete Peterkin, a 2009 Finalist from Americas Got Talent®.
The previously announced first group includes Lee DeWyze, the 2009 Winner of American Idol®; Blake Lewis, the Beat Box performer who was runner up in 2007; Elliott Yamin, who finished at the number three slot in 2006; Branson’s very own Kimberly Caldwell, from 2003 and host on the Oxygen and TV Guide Channels; and, even Thia Megia from last year’s show. They will be performing May 14-June 16. The 2nd group performs June 18-July 21 and includes Diana Degarmo, runner up in 2004 and current actress in the CBS program “The Young and the Restless”; Scott Savol, fifth place from season 4; Siobhan Magnus, who placed 6th in season nine; Ace Young, from season 5 in 2006; and Alexis Grace, who performed in season eight.

The Finalists Live! is the hot new show you won’t want to miss!
For more information, contact Kathe at 417-334-1800 or [email protected]

Beginning Friday, March 23rd Mount Pleasant Winery will have live music from 5 – 7 pm every Friday night. John Raczka, music director and arranger for the Les Brown Band of Renown, will kick off the Wine and Music series at Mount Pleasant Winery this Friday from 5 to 7 pm. John will be performing French, Italian and American popular music on the accordion. This is a rare opportunity to hear authentic European style cafe music in such an intimate setting.