BRANSON, MO, JULY 17, 2012 – The public is invited to attend an unforgettable day of hope on Friday, July 20, for the Homes of Hope Joplin “Raising the Roof” benefit event at Branson Landing.

An array of family-fun activities will kick-off the event at 10 AM. Children can show off their inner creativity and participate in the “Draw Your Dream Home” t-shirt design activity. Then, guests can purchase raffle tickets for their chance to win show tickets to numerous Branson shows, dinner for two to different Branson Landing restaurants, tickets to Silver Dollar City, Ride the Ducks and more!

Southwest Missouri-native musical group, City Limits, will take the stage at 7 PM. In their third decade of performing together, the group of four high school friends guarantees a high-energy performance of rock-n-roll favorites.

Then, at 9 PM, America’s Got Talent® finalist, Pete Peterkin, will guest host a special musical performance by five of the top 10 American Idol® finalists as part of the benefit concert. Finalists set to perform include: Ace Young, Diana Degarmo, Scott Savol, Siobhan Magnus and Alexis Grace. These five finalists perform in The Finalists, LIVE! tour at Andy Williams Moon River Theatre in Branson.

“We are so excited to be able to end our run huge with a full-on, blow-out, free show this Friday night at the Landing,” says Season 5 finalist, Ace Young. “Bring your family and have fun with us this Friday at the Landing and make sure to pick up some show merchandise and tickets for our Saturday night show at Andy Williams Moon River Theatre and help us help Joplin. With the effects of the tornado still visible, this Saturday, we want to donate a percentage of our show ticket sales to help Joplin’s city rebuild.”

All proceeds raised from the concert, raffle and t-shirt activity on Friday will be donated to the Homes of Hope Joplin.

Homes of Hope Joplin, a nonprofit organization, was founded in Branson and created to build homes for those whose homes were destroyed in the May 22, 2011 tornado. The organization’s goal is to build 20 energy efficient, cost effective, small carbon footprint homes. For more information, please visit www.bransonlanding.com or www.homesofhopejoplin.org.

To view a complete show schedule and to purchase tickets to The Finalists, LIVE! tour at Andy Williams Moon River Theatre, performing now through August 18th, visit www.AndyWilliams.com or call (800) 666-6094.

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Please join us every Wednesday for “Hooray for Hump Day”, as we help you “over the hump” of your work week. Starting July 18th from 5 – 7pm we are adding live music. This Wednesday please enjoy a glass of wine along with the easy listening guitar music of Randy Leiter. Ask us about your Drink Special of the Evening!

This Saturday a local group called, “Branson Flash Mob” will surprise shoppers at the TANGER OUTLETS mall with two Flash Mobs. In celebration of the premiere of this summer’s blockbuster movie, “The Dark Knight Rises”, Bob Nichols Company is rallying the troupes for an outdoor dance ambush. This is the second time BNC has teamed with Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex to promote the opening of a Hollywood Movie.

Branson Flash Mob is a group of mostly local citizens who enjoy the fun of this type of guerilla marketing. Flash mobs, originally created as a type of rebellious public celebration, was first utilized as this type of marketing tool last year, when BNC produced its first effort for the Hollywood opening of “Harry Potter”, also at the IMAX Entertainment Complex.

“From there it grew into a Facebook page and now is being revived to even larger participation,” said Bob Nichols, Managing member of BNC.

Once again, Michelle Willadsen, of Branson’s Midwest Dance Revolution, is choreographing the mobsters. Participants learn the choreography by watching the rehearsal video posted online, then they just show up and dance!

The “Batman” flash mob will be this Saturday, July 14 at the Tanger Outlet Mall. There will be two dances, the first in front of the Fudgery at 4:30 p.m. and the second in front of SAS Shoes just 20 minutes later, at 4:50 p.m. There will be a third flash mob inside the IMAX Entertainment Complex just before the official premiere of “The Dark Knight Rises: The IMAX Experience” in all-new IMAX DMR at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, July 19.

Please feel free to attend any of these events. They are colorful, with many different age groups participating, and enjoying the show. If you have any questions or would like to talk about the event, please call Bob Nichols at 417-593-3418. Flash Mob Branson is operated by BNC and full information regarding this, and future events, can be found at www.Facebook.com/BransonFlashMob.

Other entertainment opportunities such as commercial video and photo shoots as well as gigs for professionals can be found at www.Facebook.com/BobNicholsCompany.

For more information about “The Dark Knight Rises: The IMAX Experience” or to purchase tickets – go to: www.bransonimax.com.

Hooray for Hump Day! Beginning July 18th we will be adding live music every Wednesday evening from 5 – 7pm. This Wednesday we welcome Randy Leiter, who has been working for the last 7 years as a soloist for Carnival Cruise Lines. Prior to that Randy was a performer with Andy Williams at the Moon River Theatre. Before moving to Branson 11 years ago he worked several years touring the country performing his own show with his wife and 3 daughters. We hope you will be able to start enjoying “Hooray for Hump Day” at Mount Pleasant Winery!

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.

Visit www.bransonimax.com
417-335-4832
Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex
3562 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway
Branson, MO 65616

JULY 11 – 9:30 AM – PUSS IN BOOTS

A story about the events leading up to the sword fighting cat’s meeting with Shrek and his friends. With voices of Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek.

JULY 18 – 9:30 AM – THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN

Reporter Tintin and Captain Haddock set off on a treasure hunt for a sunken ship commanded by Haddock’s ancestor. Voices of Jamie Bell & Daniel Craig. Directed by Steven Spielberg.

JULY 25 – 9:30 AM – HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON

A young Viking who hunts dragons becomes the friend of a young dragon himself and learns there may be more to the creatures than he assumed.

AUGUST 1 – 9:30 AM – ZOOKEEPER

A group of zoo animals decide to break their code of silence in order to help their lovable zoo keeper find love. Stars Kevin James & Rosario Dawson.

AUGUST 8 – 9:30 AM – KUNG FU PANDA 2

Po fights to stop a villain from conquering China with a deadly weapon, but the Warrior must come to terms with his past. Voices of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie & Jackie Chan.

Visit www.bransonimax.com
417-335-4832
Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex
3562 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway
Branson, MO 65616

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!

BRANSON, MO, JUNE 29, 2012 – America’s independence will be celebrated a day early on Tuesday, July 3rd at Branson Landing—Branson’s premiere shopping, dining and entertainment destination located in Historic Downtown Branson on Lake Taneycomo.

Everyone is invited to “Light Up” their Independence Day celebration on Tuesday evening, July 3rd with a fantastic outdoor concert extravaganza, featuring “A Tribute to Journey” starring the ever talented and unforgettable band, Chain-Reaction. Back by popular demand, Chain-Reaction takes the stage at 8PM and promises to delight audiences of all ages as their famous melodies take listeners on a spectacular journey back to the ‘80’s with performances of timeless Journey hits like “Separate Ways,” “Don’t Stop Believin,” “Faithfully,” “Open Arms” and so many more.
“After the concert, the night skies will “Light Up” with an extraordinary fireworks event produced by Gateway Fireworks Displays from St. Louis,” stated Tammy Scholten, Director of Marketing. “We’re very proud that Branson Landing’s Liberty Light Up fireworks display was named in the past as a “Top Pick of the American Pyrotechnic Association” and this year’s show promises to be even better!”

The “Liberty Light Up” display will be held near the Landing’s signature Fountains and this one-of-a-kind, up close, choreographed spectacle promises to amaze all ages, as it builds to an awe inspiring Gateway Fireworks Signature Grand Finale – not soon to be forgotten,” concluded Scholten.
Branson Landing’s Liberty Light Up celebration not only honors America’s independence and Branson’s Centennial Celebration this year, but also serves as the official kick-off to Branson Landing’s Summer Concert Series—featuring LIVE performances in front of the $7.5 million Water & Fire Spectacular Fountain Show in Branson Landing’s Town Square.

For more information on the 2012 Summer Concert Series and Special Events, visit www.bransonlanding.com.

Note: Scheduled Concerts and Special Events are subject to change due to weather and unforeseen circumstances.