Larry Black, host and creator of TV’s programs “Larry’s Country Diner” and “Country’s Family Reunion,” in partnership with The Starlite Theatre (located at 3115 W. Hwy 76) in Branson, MO is pleased to announce the full performer line up for the show series to run from September 4 through October 21. Black, and other cast members of “Larry’s Country Diner” show will serve as emcees throughout the series. For more information on this series or for show tickets, please visit
www.starlitetheatre.com, or call 866-991-8445.

September 4-6: Gene Watson and Moe Bandy
September 7-9: Dailey and Vincent with Jimmy Fortune
September 11-13: T. Graham Brown and Johnny Lee
September 14-16: Wilson Fairchild and Ed Bruce
September 18-20: Leona Williams
September 21-23: Buddy Jewell
September 25-26: TG Shepherd and Gary Morris
September 28-30: Mandy Barnett with “Nadine” from Larry’s Country Diner
October 2-4: Suzy Bogguss and Daryle Singletary
October 5-7: Ronny Robbins and Robyn Young
October 12-14: Joey +Rory with “Nadine” from Larry’s Country Diner
October 16-18: Rhonda Vincent and Billy Dean
October 19-21: Linda Davis and Con Hunley

Black’s highly popular shows, which air weekly on RFD-TV, pull an estimated 1.4 million viewers each and every month and continue to grow in popularity, giving rise to a successful line of “Larry’s Country Diner” merchandise and an annual cruise that has sold out for the second consecutive year. For more information on “Larry’s Country Diner,” or “Country’s Family Reunion,” please visit larryscountrydiner.com or www.cfrvideos.com .

ABOUT GABRIEL COMMUNICATIONS:
Larry’s Country Diner and Country’s Family Reunion are both products of Gabriel Communications started in 1996. Owned and operated by long-time disc jockey, Larry Black, the company specializes in reunion videos, including the popular Country’s Family Reunion. The success of this series spurred the creation of more than a dozen more projects featuring hundreds of songs and stories as well as Country’s Family Reunion News, a monthly newspaper which highlights the music of yesteryear. For more information, please visit www.cfrvideos.com .

Since its initial airing on August 3, 2009, Larry’s Country Diner has produced over 100 episodes and has become one of the most popular shows on RFD-TV, garnering 1.4 million viewers monthly. Larry’s Country Diner is a unique down-home variety show which integrates entertainment, interviews and music in a weekly format, taped LIVE in front of a studio audience in a country diner setting. The show features regular characters including Black, Keith Bilbrey, Sheriff Jimmy Capps, waitress Renae and avid church lady Nadine, along with special guest appearances by country music artists of yesterday and today. For more information, please visit www.larryscountrydiner.com.

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For further information, contact:

Webster & Associates Public Relations & Marketing
Shelly Mullins / 615-777-6995 x235 / [email protected]

Legends in Concert announces their fabulous fall line-up of stars! Starting September 6th, see Liberace, Aretha Franklin, George Strait, The Blues Brothers and Elvis Presley rock the house at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater. Experience the powerful stage presence and electrifying vocals of Aretha Franklin; enjoy country classics by the “King of Country”, George Strait; see the world-renowned and oh-so-showy pianist and vocalist, Liberace; clap along with the crazy antics of The Blues Brothers; and “Shake, Rattle & Roll” with Elvis Presley!

Take a step back in time as you walk through the lobby of Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater. Priceless items from Dick Clark’s personal collection are on display for you to enjoy – at no additional charge!

Show times are 3 & 8 p.m. For more information, call 417-335-STAR or visit www.legendsinconcert.com.

Tony Roi successfully launched his new website last night.

www.thetonyroi.com

“We are very excited for the fans, who have waited so patiently for our new website to launch. There are some great vintage photos and lots of other information that will make it easy for our fans to stay informed. Our Facebook has been blowing up and we have received so many new registrations off our website for our e-newsletter…we couldn’t be happier with the initial response from our fans!” – Tony Roi

Tony Roi “Elvis & More” performs in Branson “On the Strip” at the Caravelle Theatre. For tickets, please call the box office at (417) 334-5100.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 28, 2012

Media Contact:
Rhonda Boudreaux
O: 417-501-8130
[email protected]

Local Singer/Actress Diane Barber Lands Lead Role
In Tracy J Trost’s Theatre Production of A Christmas Snow
Playing At The Starlite Theatre This November

Branson, MO ~ Branson-based, Diane Barber will play Kathleen alongside award-winning actor Muse Watson in Tracy J Trost’s theatre production of A Christmas Snow, which runs November 1-December 8 at the Starlite Theatre in Branson, MO.

Barber has a long history of leading roles in musicals and plays around the country, as well as film, television, voice over and singing credits. Her vocal and theatre credits include, Maria in The Sound of Music, Mabel in Pirates of Penzance and Bonnie Boylan in Annie, and she has appeared in productions with Richard Wright, Susan Powell and Larry Gatlin. Locally, Barber was in last year’s TLC production of Hello, Dolly and is a featured vocalist in the Hamner Barber Theater production, The Wings of Christmas, along with her husband, ventriloquist Jim Barber and their 11-year-old daughter, Jessica. Playing Kathleen in this production adds even more variety to her success as an actress.

“It isn’t often that you have the opportunity to perform a role that demonstrates such a spirit filled message of learning true forgiveness” states Barber. “Tracy Trost has taken a relatable story line and has artfully woven this path of forgiveness, based on Biblical principles. I am honored to join this Christmas production starring Muse Watson. I know each audience member will experience the ebb and flow of emotions in this theatrical journey and leave the theater with a joyous sense of Christmas magic.”

A Christmas Snow LIVE is a theatrical production adapted from the award-winning inspirational film, A Christmas Snow, brought to the stage by award-winning director Tracy J Trost and bestselling author Jim Stovall, author of the A Christmas Snow novel. For more information visit www.AChristmasSnow.com

About the Starlite Theatre: The 880-seat Starlite Theatre is conveniently located on Highway 76 near the Titanic and features Branson’s only five-story glass atrium with 19,560 feet of glass. Inside, Starlite’s state-of-the-art stage is the perfect venue for some of Branson’s most popular and interactive shows. For ticket information call the Starlite Theater at 866-991-1982 or visit www.StarliteTheatre.com

Media Contact:
Rhonda Boudreaux
PH 417-501-8130
Mobile: 510-367-5990
[email protected]

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The Starlite Theatre Releases Calendar For Fall Concert Series Stars From “Larry’s Country Diner” and “Country’s Family Reunion”

BRANSON, MO – The Starlite Theatre has announced additional acts for the highly-anticipated fall concert series Stars From “Larry’s Country Diner” and “Country’s Family Reunion.” The concert series features country music superstars who have appeared on the popular RFD-TV programs hosted by Larry Black. The current schedule is as follows:

Gene Watson and Moe Bandy: September 4, 5 and 6.
Dailey and Vincent with Jimmy Fortune: September 7, 8 and 9.
T. Graham Brown and Johnny Lee: September 11, 12 and 13.
Wilson Fairchild and Ed Bruce: September 14, 15 and 16.
Leona Williams: September 18, 19 and 20.
Buddy Jewell: September 21, 22 and 23.
Mandy Barnett with “Nadine” from Larry’s Country Diner: September 28, 29 and 30.
Suzy Bogguss and Daryle Singletary: October 2, 3 and 4.
Ronny Robbins and Robyn Young: October 5, 6 and 7.
Joey and Rory with “Nadine” from Larry’s Country Diner: October 12, 13 and 14.
Rhonda Vincent and Billy Dean: October 16, 17 and 18.
Linda Davis and Con Hunley: October 19, 20 and 21.

Tickets for all shows are available at www.starlitetheatre.com or 866-991-8445. Additional acts will be announced soon.

Additional information for performers can be found on the following websites:
www.genewatsonmusic.com
www.moebandy.com
www.facebook.com/MoeBandyMusic
www.myspace.com/thedaileyvincentband
www.jimmyfortune.com
www.tgrahambrown.com
www.johnnyleefanclub.com
www.wilsonfairchild.com
www.edbrucemusic.com
www.leonawilliams.com
www.buddyjewell.com
www.mandybarnett.com
www.darylesingletary.net
www.suzybogguss.com
www.cfrcruise.com/artists/ronny-robbins/
www.robyn-young.com
www.joeyandrory.com
www.billydean.com
www.rhondavincent.com
www.lindadavis.com
www.conhunley.com

The Texas Tenors will also be performing September 12-16, September 25-30, October 2-4 and October 9-21. Purchase any adult ticket for Stars From “Larry’s Country Diner” and “Country’s Family Reunion show and receive an adult ticket for The Texas Tenors for 50% off. Contact box office for details 866-991-8445.

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.

Garon Brett Returns From Two Year Mission In Bogota, Colombia
Branson entertainer returns from two year LDS mission

On Thursday, August 30th, 2012 Branson, Missouri entertainer Garon Brett of The Bretts Show will return home from Bogota, Colombia where he has been serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for two years. “We have missed him a lot.” says Tom Brett, father of the family, “But we have been extremely blessed by his serving a mission. So much that I’m a little nervous to have him come back,” jokes Tom.
Missions are anything but rosy though. “We have definitely worried about him being down there. Colombia isn’t known for being a safe place. Garon has been robbed twice that we know of, but happily hasn’t been hurt. Apparently, that is a normal part of life.” These two years have not only been challenging for Garon, but for the whole family as they have had to learn to adapt and fill in. “Without having Garon we’ve definitely been pushed to become better performers individually,” says Tom. The improvement has certainly been noted, as currently, The Bretts Show has been nominated as Branson’s Best Show by BransonShowAwards.com the last two years, a first ever for The Bretts!
Tom, Andrea, and Brydon will be leaving on the 23rd, and will fly down to Bogota to pick Garon up. They’re spending a day with Garon in his missionary duties. Then he will be released from his duties, and the four of them will travel around Colombia as Garon takes them on a tour of his missionary experience. The Bretts will perform twice while in Colombia – once in the city of Bogota, and another in Ibague. They return on August 30th.
Garon will be back in the show permanently within a few weeks of returning. His being back with The Bretts will add many elements to their already powerful show. For example, Garon is a phenomenal songwriter (NSAI Co-Grand Champion Song Writer 2011), he adds to the youth factor in the show, he adds another set of hands off stage and in the office, his mission has added maturity and experience that will be helpful in the show, and lastly Brydon and Garon have long been planning some new and exciting things that they will be releasing in the near future. In addition to working in The Bretts Show, Garon plans to continue pursuing a degree in Music Media.

More info about The Bretts visit: www.brettfamily.com or www.youtube.com/TheBrettFamily
Information Contact: Joshua Hall 417-336-4222 ext. 3059 or [email protected]

College of the Ozarks Students Shop for Deals to Give Needy Children Basic School Supplies and Necessities
By: Linda LeNeve

There are tens of millions of children in developing countries who have never attended school. While a number of factors contribute to a lack of education among children in developing nations, one key component is access to basic school supplies.

However, this back-to-school season, C of O students are looking beyond their own school supply lists and making a difference in the lives of needy kids overseas. By maximizing back-to-school sales, they are stocking up on items for Operation Christmas Child, a year-round project of international Christian relief and evangelism organization Samaritan’s Purse, headed by Franklin Graham. Participants fill shoe boxes with school materials, toys, necessity items, and letters of encouragement for children in poverty around the world.

This shoe box packing effort, requiring months of organization and preparation, is expected to bless over 9 million children this year suffering the effects of natural disaster, disease, war, terrorism, famine and poverty.

In 2012 Operation Christmas Child anticipates reaching a milestone—collecting and delivering shoe boxes to more than 100 million children since the project began in 1993. Through the power of a simple gift and the message of hope through Jesus Christ, children learn they are loved and not forgotten. For many of these children, the shoe box will be the first gift they have ever received.

Individuals interested in taking part in the Operation Christmas Child ministry this year can get involved by doing these things:
• PREPARE – Help enlist families, churches, scout troops, community groups and businesses to take advantage of back-to-school sales by collecting school supplies for shoe box gifts.
• PACK – Fill shoe boxes with school supplies, toys, necessity items and a letter of encouragement and drop off the gift boxes at College of the Ozarks during National Collection Week November 12-19.

For further information and brochures, contact Linda LeNeve, Relay Coordinator at 417- 690-3449.

The Princeton Review just released its guidebook of The Best 377 Colleges, available in bookstores and online. College of the Ozarks was included among Princeton Review’s best. The private, Christian work college also made a few other noteworthy lists included in the guidebook designed to help prospective college students find a quality college that best fits them.

The Princeton Review surveyed 122,000 students from the 377 institutions included in the book to rate their schools on dozens of topics and campus experiences. Sixty-two noteworthy lists in categories ranging from town relations to campus culture are included in the guidebook.

A few noteworthy lists that College of the Ozarks made are:
Got Milk?–#2
Scotch and Soda, Hold the Scotch–#2
Don’t Inhale–#4
Future Rotarians and Daughters of the American Revolution–#2
Town-Gown Relations Are Great–#6
Most Religious Students–#7
Most Conservative Students–#6

College of the Ozarks Students Selling Milk

“This isn’t the first time that College of the Ozarks has been named to the popular Got Milk list,” said Elizabeth Hughes, public relations director. “We are honored to be included in such a select group and recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review.”
According to the Princeton Review profile of College of the Ozarks (pg. 184, Best 377), which intertwines direct quotes from students surveyed from the college with its own observations, ”’Partying is almost nonexistent, but students don’t seem to mind.’ They’re happy ‘creating lasting friendships while getting not only knowledge in the classroom setting but also working skills for future jobs.’”
The profile also says that “Students describe the academic experience at this tuition-free, Christian college as ‘very challenging and very rewarding.’”
For more information, please visit www.princetonreview.com.

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.