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.

Vietnam Veterans of America Branson Chapter 913 Veteran Assistance Fundraiser will be held on May 23 at the Hamner Barber Theater on Shepherd of the Hills Expressway. A pre-show will begin at 5:30 and main show at 6:30. Entertainers from the Branson area volunteer their time to present a great show for a good cause., All profits from this show go to help veterans in the Branson area. There is also a silent auction going on concurrently where items donated by area businesses can be purchased. Tickets can be purchased by caling the Hamner Barber Theater Box Office. Corporate Sponsorship is also available by contacting Bob Sarver, President, VVA Chapter 913 @ 417-294-0728.

Vietnam Veterans of America Branson Chapter 913 Bar-B-Que and Casino Night on May 21. Come join the at the Lyons Club on East 76 at 5:30 pm for a Bar-B-Que dinner and fun playing blackjack, craps and other games with the play money you receive with your admission ticket. The play money can be used at the auction to purchase items donated by Branson and surrounding area businesses. There is also a silent auction going on concurrently where items can be purchased with real money. All proceeds go to the Honor/Color Guard for item expenses and uniforms. Tickets can be purchased from members or at the door. Corporate Sponsorship is also available by contacting Bob Sarver, President, VVA Chapter 913 @ 417-294-0728.

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!

Special “Relay for Life” events scheduled for this week  include:

Yard Sale
May 12, 13, 14th
By Poverty Point near State Park Marina.
For additional info please email: Kenny at [email protected].

Car Wash
Thursday, May 12th from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Clay Cooper Theatre
$5 minimum donation – Watch an entertainer wash your car!

Bake Sale
Saturday, May 14th 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Clay Cooper Theatre – In theatre lobby

Pot Luck Dinner
Saturday, May 14th 6 p.m.
VFW Post 5168, Forsyth
Pot luck dinner, sides and dessert $6.
There will be a basket raffle, Relay items for sale, handmade items for sale.
For additional info, please contact Terri at 417-230-6200 or [email protected].

Mel’s Hard Luck Diner Late Night
Saturday, May 14th 8 p.m. – midnight
Grand Village Shops
Staying open and serving dessert! (ice cream, pies, cakes, shakes, malts, floats, old fashioned sodas, banana splits, rock around chocolates, and Krazy Kringle Kritter Kookies.) The singing servers will be entertaining all night.
For additional info, please email: Jason at [email protected].

Runway For Life
Saturday, May 14th 11 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
Lodge of the Ozarks, 76 Country Boulevard
Featuring fashions from Maurices, Banana Republic, and Touch of Class. Surprise Entertainment! Amazing Raffles! Signature Drinks! Tickets in advance $5 or at the door $7.
Gift bags provided by Skaggs Cancer Center and Wild Hair Salon.
For additional info, please contact: Larry Foster at 417-593-4145.

White River Valley Electric Cooperative’s annual Hooked On Education Fishing Tournament to benefit their Scholarship Trust Fund—planned for Saturday, May 14—has been cancelled due to lake conditions following the recent floods, said spokeswoman Cindy Rains. The event was to begin at 7 a.m. at the Theodosia Marina. For more information, call Rains at 417-335-9335.