Special Speakers Shari Braendel and Ted Cunningham to Address Men-Only and Women-Only Crowds
By: Turner Brock

Shari Braendel, author of Good Girls Don’t Have to Dress Bad, will speak to women only at College of the Ozarks on September 5, 2012, at 6 p.m. in the Youngman Agricultural Center.

That same evening, at 7 p.m., Ted Cunningham, the founding pastor of Woodland Hills Family Church in Branson, will speak to a men-only audience in the Jones Auditorium.

Braendel has become one of the nation’s preeminent speakers for fashion and beauty for Christian women. She will discuss fashion “DOs,” and explain why it is important to dress the for body you have and not the one displayed on the cover of the latest fashion magazine.

Cunningham is the author of Young and In Love: Challenging the Unnecessary Delay of Marriage. He also co-authored four books with Dr. Gary Smalley including, The Language of Sex, From Anger to Intimacy, Great Parents, Lousy Lovers and As Long as We Both Shall Live.

Both convocations are free and open to the public. However, students receive priority seating; remaining seats will be available to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For more information, please contact the Dean of Students office at 417-690-2224.

Barry Williams

Branson, MO. – Barry B. Williams Enterprises, Inc. and CHANCES of Stone County announced today that Barry Williams, the real Greg Brady from the famed television sitcom the Brady Bunch and host of Lunch with the Brady Bunch show in Branson, will Co-Host CHANCES 3rd Annual Cardboard Boat Races.

“I am thrilled to partake in such a worthy cause and community event,” said Barry Williams.

The boat race will be held September 8th at Rock Lane Resort on Indian Point. Registration begins at 11am with the races at 12:30. Cost to enter a boat is $50 per person and all proceeds will benefit CHANCES of Stone County.

CHANCES is a non-profit, 501c(3) organization and stands for Community Helping Able Neighborhood Citizens Experience Success. It benefits the developmentally disabled children and adults in Stone County. A developmental disability is attributable to autism, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, head injury, or a learning disability related to a brain dysfunction; or any other mental impairment which originated before age 22 and can continue indefinitely.

For more information, visit www.CHANCESofStoneCounty.org or contact Cherie Smetana at 417-230-1123.

Come down to Joes Crab Shack on the Branson Landing Monday September 3rd 2012 for fun for a good cause! Joes Crab Shack and Stone County Fire Department are hosting a fundraiser for MDA and Jerry’s Kids. Its an all day event at Joes Crab Shack come in for games and of course a good time. We hope to see you there. Thank you from all of us at Joes Crab Shack and Stone County Fire Department!!!

Sign Up Here to be a volunteer!

The Bank of Missouri is pleased to announce they will bring big band dancing to the Branson Veterans Homecoming Week. Jerry Ford’s 14-piece orchestra from Cape Girardeau will have six performances during the Branson Veterans Homecoming Week in November. The dances are open to all Veterans and the public.

“This is the first time big band dancing has been available to our veterans in Branson,” stated David Cook, Community Bank President of The Bank of Missouri in Branson. “The Bank of Missouri’s mission is to give back to the communities we serve. We are all proud of our veterans and happy to bring this event to them and the public.”

Ford has been entertaining audiences throughout the Midwest for decades, has performed with many national performers, and has played for the past five Missouri Inaugural Balls in Jefferson City. “We are excited to bring our big band style of music to Branson,” Ford stated.

Dances will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Parish Hall during Veteran’s Week on November 6, 7 and 8. For tickets, call 1-800-689-3969.

The Bank of Missouri is an independent community bank located at 800 Highway 248 in Branson. Other locations include the Missouri towns of Perryville, Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Marble Hill, Columbia, Springfield, Republic and Ozark.

This week, Hooray for Hump Day on Wednesday will feature guitar and bass duo Dan McMasters and Steve Black. Their music is a mix of Latin, jazz and pop standards and creates the perfect mood for a beautiful setting like Mount Pleasant’s Napa inspired tasting room. By day, Dan and Steve perform on the Showboat Branson Belle.

Dan McMasters and Steve Black will be joined by Pete Henderson this Friday & Saturday to present The New Acoustic Jazz Trio for Weekend Wine Down. Pete Henderson, formerly of the nationally known comedy duo Skyles and Henderson, will add his special “flare” to the group. The trio performs music from the 30’s and 40’s & is strongly influenced by gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt. Pete currently performs with the well known 60’s group, The New Cristy Minstrels.

CAM’s 4th Annual Gospel Sing Off
Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 2 PM
Sight & Sound Theatres

Branson, Mo…This year’s 4th Annual Gospel Sing Off at Sight & Sound Theatres on Sunday, September 2nd will open with a guest appearance by Branson’s own Voices of Glory, Top Five Finalists in America’s Got Talent.

Competition will be tough this year according to CAM Board Chairman Jack Burke, “The level of entry talent just keeps getting higher every year. Groups that would have made it to the finals in past years, didn’t make it this year. Our preliminary judges had an extremely difficult time arriving at a decision on the final 10 contestants to perform at the Sing Off. Many of the entries were award-winners in their own right. This year’s show should truly be awesome!”

Last years winner Voices of Glory

Aside from Voices of Glory, last year’s winner Southern Raised will also be on hand for a guest appearance, as well as Branson’s premiere saxophonist Gary Dooms. Celebrity judges will include on the the Voices of Glory, Jak Knudsen, George Dyer, Ronnie Page, Monte Schisler, and Ben Dutton. Host for the fourth straight year will be the legendary Bob Hubbard of the Jordanaires and Foggy River Boys.

Burke explained that this is a critical fundraiser for the CAM Food Pantries of Branson and Forsyth, “Demand for food continues to increase and we are currently providing a 4-day supply of food to over 1,000 families per month in Taney County. Coupling that with federal cutbacks, we’ve also had to purchase much more food than in the past in order to maintain a nutritionally balanced food basket for those that need our help. This is the only operational fundraiser that we hold and we are praying that residents and tourists will fill the theater this year.”

Contestants will compete for cash prizes, as well as the opportunity for the first place winner to perform three thirty-minute shows at Silver Dollar City the following day for the closing of the Country Gospel Picnic Festival.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children under 12. Tickets are available from the Sight & Sound Box Office at 1-800-377-1277.

2012 Ten Finalists

Heart to Heart is the Branson-based duo of Sharon and Jerry Mays. Winners of numerous awards, this couple brings an energetic blend of Southern and Country gospel with a touch of R&B and Southern Pop. Heart to Heart appears regularly at the Night Light in Branson.

Rachel Parker is a 16 year old junior at Branson High School who has won the high school talent contest and 1st place at the Dallas Expo. Rachel loves to sing for the Lord and performs at any church or venue that presents an opportunity.

Master’s Praise Vocal Group is an all-male accapella Christian gospel group from St. James, Missouri. Singing praises of God is an avocation, as each member has regular jobs and are active in their respective churches.

The Tiptons are a family-based group consisting of mother Virginia Tipton, daughter Lesa Tipton, son Dan Tipton, and friends Jamie and Dennis Esteb. Based in Evening Shade, Arkansas, the Tipton musical ministry has been celebrating the Lord in song for over 50 years.

Aleah Ziegelbauer is a contemporary Christian soloist from Nixa, Missouri, who loves to carry Christ’s loving message through song.

The Barnettes of Branson, Missouri are an award-winning duo known for their tight harmonies in both original and traditional gospel music. Larry and Sandra Barnette are strongly involved with Cape Fair’s Christian Senior Ministries.

The Fair Family of Rogers, Arkansas includes Jacob, Jonathan, Sarah, Daniel, and Nathaniel, ranging in age fro 14 to 22. Instrumentalists, singers, and dancers, the Fair siblings love to celebrate Christ’s message.

The Believers Trio of Springfield, Missouri specialize in Southern Gospel. Charlie Norman, Jaimee Brummett, and Julie Renee’ Fergerson strive to see people come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ through song.

The Kings are a family band from Monticello, Illinois consisting of seven siblings. Individually award-winning instrumentalists in banjo and fiddle competitions, this lively family loves to entertain audiences with Christian messages of love.

Wendell Johnson has won many Christian vocalist awards over the years and loves to touch the hearts of others with his testimony of faith.

Art Open House —
Friday, Aug. 10th
5:30-7 pm
at Mount Pleasant Winery.

You are invited to attend the BAC’s Art Open House and Mixer. This is one in a series of art open house that feature local artists and their work. This month we are featuring artists Kathryn Harrison. Plan to stop by for great art work, fellowship, snacks and wine. This is a great way to get acquainted with local arts and local art supporters.

COMMUNITY CONCERT
At the Old Stone Church
FRIDAY, AUG. 3RD
7:00 PM
Featuring Pianist
NICK SUSI

Nick has just returned from Europe
where he spent time studying Beethoven’s works. He has extensive credentials as a concert pianist. Come and spend a wonderful evening listening to classical piano. Concerts are free of charge. The church is located on the corner of Pacific and 4th St. downtown Branson.
This program is sponsored by the Branson Arts Council and the First Presbyterian Church of Branson.

Let us help get you over your week day hump with Music and Wine specials at Mount Pleasant Winery. Join us this Wednesday, July 25th from 5 – 7 pm for HOORAY FOR HUMP DAY with the easy listening guitar music of Randy Leiter. Be sure and ask what the wine by the glass special is for this Wednesday.

Also, we welcome Dan McMasters and Steve Black for our Weekend Wine Down this Friday and Saturday from 5 – 7 pm. Get out of the heat, bring your friends and enjoy great music and wonderful wine!