Legends In Concert’s New Year’s Eve show features crowd favorites George Strait, The Temptations, Patsy Cline, Michael Jackson, The Blues Brothers and Elvis. New Year’s packages include party favors, hors d’oeuvres, seasonal beverages and a midnight celebration with the stars of Legends In Concert at the iconic Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater. Hotel packages are available.
Legends In Concert is the world’s greatest live tribute show and brings entertainment’s biggest names to life with uncanny realism using their own natural voices. Legends In Concert is consistently recognized for presenting spectacular superstar lineups during different seasons to accomodate every age.
These incredible look and sound alike artists capture the mannerisms of the stars they portray with amazing accuracy, emotion and attention to detail – you simply won’t believe your eyes or ears!
For reservations, call 417-335-STAR or visit www.legendsinconcert.com.

Hooray for Hollywood!

This is Branson’s most exciting new show for 2011!

It’s the all singing, all dancing Movie Musical Hooray for Hollywood!

Featuring the most famous song and dance moments of the last 50 years of movie history- recreated live on stage at the Branson Variety Theater.

Join us as we take you on a nostalgic journey through the most popular movie musicals of the last 50 years. You will see film clips of your favorite movies, and then watch the action unfold, live on stage, as our wonderful cast of singers and dancers perform the greatest song and dance from the greatest movies- live in concert.

With the magic of todays’ technology, Branson Variety Theater will make you feel as if you are a part of that magical movie scene.

Produced by the award winning production team that brought
Spirit of the Dance and Broadway! The Star-Spangled Celebration to Branson-
Hooray for Hollywood! is the number one must see new show for the 2011 season.

Featuring highlights from famous movies, from Singin’ in the Rain, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid to Disney’s “The Lion King”, this all new, all singing and dancing production will thrill and excite you as your favorite movie moments actually come to life before your eyes!

Hooray for Hollywood!

Now That’s Entertainment!

Branson Variety Theater is also home of the amazing harmonies of The Twelve Irish Tenors, 2010 award winning- hand jivin’, good timin’ Rock n Roll dance party of Shake, Rattle & Roll and also New for 2011 the most festive musical holiday production of
Hollywood’s Christmas Spectacular!

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting its 12th Annual Nativity Celebration the first two weekends in December; Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 3, 4, 5 and 10,11,12 at the LDS Church –  4450 S. Farm Rd 141 (Cox Road) in Springfield, MO. Hours are 5pm to 9pm each evening.

Branson Entertainers as well as school and community ensembles will perform nightly at 6pm.  Featured entertainers are: Six,  The Duttons, The Hughes Brothers, Wayne Galley,  The Brett Family Singers,  Thomas Brothers,  The Wornock Singers  and George Dyer.

There is an all New International Nativity Display. See how people from countries all over the world celebrate the Nativity. Enjoy hundreds of beautiful handcrafted nativity sets and learn about their native traditions.

Live Nativity actors portray a life like Nativity Scene– complete with a rustic manger, humble stable, and live animals. Nativity performances will be reenacted nightly every 20 minutes from 5pm-9pm.  Refreshments will be served.

The nativity celebration is free and open to the public.  We warmly invite all to attend.

For further information and detailed performance schedules visit us online at www.nativitycelebration.com or email [email protected]

Branson High School students have organized a benefit concert and silent auction – “Songs of Hope” – for one of their fellow classmates, Taylor Poor, who suffers from Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD).  RSD is a rare, neurological disorder causing chronic pain throughout the body.  Proceeds from the concert will pay for a treatment program for Taylor that is not covered by medical insurance.  The students hope to raise the $20,000 needed for the treatment.

“Songs of Hope” will be held at the Oak Ridge Boys Theatre and is scheduled for November 7 at 3 p.m.  The concert will feature performances by Country Tonight, Paul Harris, Voices of Glory, the BHS Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Premiere Dance Academy and Maddi Bailey.

Tickets may be purchased directly from the Oak Ridge Boys Theatre box office (239-1333), Branson High School Cheerleaders, or the Branson High School Gifted students.  All tickets are $10 each.

BRANSON AIRPORT RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FOR GROWTH
Fastest Growing US Airport 100,000 – 500,000 passenger category

BRANSON, MISSOURI – The Airline and Airport News & Analysis website anna.aero has awarded Branson Airport (BKG) the anna.aero U$ ANNIE Prize 2010 “Fastest Growing US Airport 100,000-500,000 passenger category.” Opening just over 15 months ago, seat capacity at the Branson Airport has more than doubled in only one year of service as a result of expanded AirTran flights, the addition of Frontier service and the development of Branson AirExpress.

“We are very pleased to be the recipient of this award,” stated Jeff Bourk, executive director of Branson Airport. “The fact that these awards are based on statistics makes our entire team proud as we continue to offer low fares and convenience for passengers traveling from more and more cities to Branson. The airport is poised for significant growth in 2011.”

“The importance of the anna.aero U$ ANNIE Prizes are their basis on science, statistics and evidence rather than merely the opinions of a panel of judges or votes. Using OAG (Official Airline Guide) schedule data for over 670 airports and almost 100 airlines operating in the US market, our team of data experts have poured over the figures and come up with a transparent way of rewarding airlines and airports that have achieved notable route and traffic-related success in the US during the last year,” said anna.aero Editor Ralph Anker, himself a former route planner with the European low cost airline easyJet.

The Branson Airport now has 12 non-stop destinations including Atlanta, Denver, Milwaukee, Orlando, Houston, Austin, Chicago, Des Moines, Indianapolis, Gulfport/Biloxi, Nashville and Shreveport. From the AirTran and Frontier hubs travelers can connect to over 100 other cities conveniently.

“Congratulations to Jeff Bourk and the entire Branson team, including the people of Branson and the surrounding communities for receiving this honor,” said Kevin Healy, AirTran Airways’ senior vice president, marketing and planning. “The support AirTran Airways has experienced since launching commercial service from Branson has been excellent. Branson is proving to be a very strong air service market.”

“Branson has very quickly become one of our top markets,” said Daniel Shurz, Frontier’s vice president of strategy and planning, “and we expect that service to continue to grow.”

“What a great award for the airport to receive, our community in Branson should be proud,” said Rachel Wood, Branson AirExpress’ business development manager. “We are excited about our continued relationship with the Branson Airport and our other airport partners.”

For anna.aero and U$ Annie Award information contact Paul J. Hogan, publisher by email at
[email protected] or by phone +011 44 1293 783851 (London/Gatwick office). To view the full list of awards visit www.anna.aero.

About anna.aero: anna.aero (an acronym of Airline Network News & Analysis) is a specialist airline route news website visited by 45,000 airline and airport executives worldwide.

About Branson Airport: Opening its doors May of 2009, Branson Airport LLC is the first privately developed and operated commercial service airport in the United States. Currently serviced by AirTran Airways, Frontier Airlines and Branson AirExpress; additional carriers and destinations are on the horizon. Located in the heart of the Ozarks and centrally located in the Midwest, the airport also boasts a state of the art FBO, Branson JetCenter and a full service travel agency and public charter operator, FlyBranson Travel LLC d/b/a Branson AirExpress. For more information on Branson Airport LLC and any of its subsidiaries please visit FlyBranson.com.

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With a rotating line-up, there is something for everyone at Legends In Concert at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater! You can see a variety of your favorite stars from yesterday and today in a show that brings new costumes, lighting, music, choreography and excitement four times a year!
Beginning Nov. 1, come see The Temptations, George Strait, Marilyn Monroe, The Blues Brothers, Patsy Cline and Elvis Presley in one incredible theatrical production including the Legends In Concert band and fabulous singers and dancers. Go “Crazy” for the country classics of Patsy Cline, listen to George Strait’s number one hits and hear the harmonies of The Temptations in a show that is sure to bring you to your feet! Come relax with Marilyn Monroe’s sultry comedy now through Dec. 20 only. And don’t miss the opportunity to experience the King of Pop on the Legends In Concert stage! From Dec. 26 through Jan. 1 only, see Michael Jackson perform with such immense accuracy, emotion and detail – you won’t believe your eyes or ears!
And don’t miss our spectacular New Year’s Eve Show, sure to bring in the New Year with a BANG! Make your reservations now to celebrate the count-down to 2011 at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater. Hotel and dinner packages available.
Show times are 3&8 p.m. For more information, call 417-335-STAR or visit www.legendsinconcert.com.

October 19, 2010

Elvis tribute artist Joseph Hall will be moving his show to The Americana Theatre in 2011! “I am absolutely thrilled to be moving my show to the strip and to The Americana Theatre.” remarked Hall.
“I am also very excited to be working in the same theatre as The Haygoods! They are an incredible success story here in Branson!”

“Joseph is an amazing entertainer” said Timothy Haygood, director of operations for The Americana Theatre and the founding member of The Haygoods.” We saw him on NBC’s Americas Got Talent, where he placed in the top ten and loved his energy, his moves, and his voice! He is one of the best!
Girls go nuts for him, so he will be a perfect fit at our theatre”!

Joseph’s all new show will be backed by an ALL LIVE BAND. The show will be produced by Joseph Hall in conjunction with The Haygoods. “We are designing a whole new, full production show featuring many costume changes, special effects, full audio visual integration and state of the art lighting and lasers, backed by an incredible LIVE Rock ‘N’ Roll band” said Dominic Haygood, one of the Haygood brothers.” This will NOT be a standard impersonation show. It will be an incredible entertainment extravaganza featuring the music of Elvis Presley as portrayed by Joseph Hall!”

Joseph Hall has been seen on Good Morning America, NBC’s Americas Got Talent, USA Today, Fox News, and many more. He has toured through out the United States and Europe and has performed at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. He has also been officially recognized by “Elvis Presley Enterprises”.

The Haygoods are one of Branson’s longest running shows. They have performed for over 5 million people in the last 19 years and are currently the owners of The Americana Theatre in Branson, Missouri.

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Media Contact:
Chris Dodson
417-339-4663 ext. 202
theamericanatheatre.com

Legends In Concert is excited to announce that Stacey Whitton as Marilyn Monroe will be held over for the Branson Christmas Show Spectacular! Whitton brings the sultry comedy and alluring mannerisms of the super starlet to life at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater now through Dec. 20! Starting Nov. 1, see The Temptations, George Strait, Marilyn Monroe, The Blues Brothers, Patsy Cline and Elvis Presley in one incredible theatrical production including the Legends In Concert band and fabulous singers and dancers. Special guest Michael Jackson will finish up the year performing from Dec. 26-Jan. 1. Don’t forget to make your reservations now for our New Year’s Eve Celebration! Dinner and hotel packages available. For more information, call 417-335-STAR or visit www.legendsinconcert.com.

Branson, MO (September 22, 2010)-  Since 1950, when Skaggs Regional Medical Center opened its doors, safety of the community and its patients has been top priority.  Starting 13 years ago Skaggs introduced to Taney and Stone Counties drive-thru flu shot clinics.

“These clinics allowed community members easy access to a vaccine that had limited inoculation sites,” says Connie Meier, Skaggs Infection Control Practitioner.  “Over the past 13 years accessibility has changed.  Now you can find influenza vaccine in physician’s offices, county health departments and retail pharmacies.”

“For the past two years Skaggs Regional Medical Center has seen a decline in its number of flu shots administered during the donation drive-thru clinics,” says Michelle Leroux, Skaggs Media Relations Specialist.  “This caused us to re-evaluate the need for this event.  With the increased availability of influenza vaccine at numerous sites, we know our community is being adequately served.”

Skaggs Regional Medical Center is providing flu shots for $15 at three special walk-in clinics:

* Forsyth Medical Care, 13852 U.S. Hwy 160; Friday, October 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
* Branson West Medical Care, 18452 State Hwy 13; Wednesday, October 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
* Skaggs Southside Family Clinic, 590 Birch Rd., Suite 1-C, Hollister; Thursday, October 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Skaggs clinics will also have ample supply of influenza vaccine to offer their patients.  Call your primary care provider to schedule an appointment.

Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.  It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.  Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications.  The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year.

In 2009-2010, a new and very different flu virus, called 2009 H1N1, spread worldwide causing the first flu pandemic in more than 40 years.  During the 2010-2011 flu season, the CDC expects the 2009 H1N1 virus to cause illness again along with other influenza viruses.  The 2010-2011 flu vaccine will protect against 2009 H1N1 and two other influenza viruses.

This flu season the CDC recommends everyone six months and older should get a flu vaccine each year starting with the 2010-2011 influenza season.  While everyone should get a flu vaccine each flu season, it’s especially important that certain people get vaccinated either because they are at high risk of having serious flu-related complications or because they live or care for people at high risk for developing flu-related complications.  This group includes children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old; adults 65 years of age and older; pregnant women; and anyone who may have a chronic medical condition.

Individuals who should not be vaccinated without first consulting a physician include people who have a severe allergy to chicken eggs; people who have had a severe reaction to an influenza vaccination in the past; people who developed Guillian-Barre’ syndrome (GBS) within six weeks of getting an influenza vaccine previously; children younger than six months of age (influenza vaccine is not approved for use in this age group); and people who have a moderate or severe illness with a fever should wait to get vaccinated until their symptoms lessen.

Starting Monday, September 20th tune into ABC “Dancing With The Stars” to follow Michael Bolton & Chelsie Hightower on the road to success to become the next Mirror Ball Trophy winner!

Michael Bolton will be live in concert, at The Mansion, on October 23rd at 8 pm. Please call the box office today for best available seating (417) 239-1333.

Michael Bolton’s accomplishments include selling more than 53 million records, winning multiple Grammys for Best Male Vocalist and countless other honors, earning a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, and selling out arenas worldwide. Other major career highlights include singing with Luciano Pavarotti and Ray Charles, writing songs with Bob Dylan, Ne-Yo and Lady Gaga, penning hits for Barbra Streisand and KISS and playing guitar with B.B. King.

However, perhaps nothing is more important to Bolton than his foundation, The Michael Bolton Charities, Inc. Based in his home state of Connecticut; The MBC has dispersed over $6 million in grants to various organizations that support children and women at risk of poverty, abuse, neglect, homelessness and domestic violence.