“Meals on Wheels Benefit” – All You Can Eat Pankcake Breakfast

When: 7 – 11 a.m. Saturday October 31
Where: Branson Community (Senior) Center, 201 Compton Drive, Branson
Phone:  335-4801
What: ALL you can eat pancake breakfast with lots of trimmings, costumes, games, fun
Cost: $6.00 adults and $4.00 children 8 and under

Our seniors deserve our support for the under funded Meals on Wheels Program that feeds and helps so many in our community.

Sponsored by The Branson Senior Center
Co-sponsored by The Royal Order of Moose

They were hand-picked by Louise Harrison, sister of the late George Harrison of the Beatles, to recreate the famous band and this week the Liverpool Legends are the guests on the “Gene Williams Country Music Television Show” to be telecast Oct. 24 and 25.

“The Liverpool Legends return to my show for a chat and announcement that the band will be finishing this season in Branson at the Starlite Theatre and moving to the Manson in 2010. The band has toured the world, playing in historic venues such as Carnegie Hall, The Cavern Club in Liverpool, recording at the famed Abbey Road Studios in London and performing with Denny Laine (co-founder of Wings with Paul McCartney), Pete Best (the original Beatles drummer) and the Boston Pops. They appeared on The Travel Channel’s “Beatlemania Britain” and headlined International Beatles Week in Liverpool where 100,000 Beatles fans jammed Victoria Street to hear them in concert,” said Williams, the star and creator of the “Gene Williams Country TV Show.”

The show is co-hosted by Katie Lynn who has received the Branson Entertainment Awards Best Support Vocalist twice for her work in the “Mickey Gilley Show.” She has worked with Gilley for more than 10 years and also worked with Jim Owen for seven years. She is finishing her fifth CD release titled Me and Jesus Laughing. In addition to her singing career, she is a real estate agent.

The 3rd Annual Festival of Hope for MDA at the Starlite Theatre is a one performance special benefit event on Sunday October 11 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The events include Hors D’oeuvres, raffle, live auction and entertainment provided by The Baldknobbers, Clay Cooper, Country Tonite, Barbara Fairchild, The Lennon Sisters, The Liverpool Legends, Deana Martin, Bill Medley, The Platters, Ambrus Presley, The Rankin Brothers, Collin Raye, Spirit of the Dance and Kirby Van Burch.

The Hors D’oeuvres will be provided by: American Grill, Andy’s Frozen Custard, Avanzare, Bleu Olive, The Candlestick Inn, Diamond Ridge Market, Famous Dave’s, Flame, Stone Hill Winery, Touch, & Treehouse.

Branson impressionist Mike Walker is the next guest on the “Gene Williams Country Music Television Show” to be telecast Oct. 3 and 4.

“My friend Mike Walker has mastered over 150 different voices including presidents, actors, cartoon characters, and singers ranging from Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, Michael Jackson, and Michael Bolton. Mike has even mastered me! He is the only artist to perform on the Graceland estate. He’s a wonderful talent and a great guest. I am happy to have him return as my guest and taking time out from his busy schedule performing at the God and Country Theatre,” said Williams, the star and creator of the “Gene Williams Country TV Show” which was taped live in Branson, Mo., for the past eight years and recently was moved to be taped live in the NBC affiliate KY3 Studios in Springfield, Mo., and will continue to feature the shows and stars from Branson and country music.

BRANSON, MO – September 22, 2009 – Branson Landing is tremendously excited to announce their Concert Series Grand Finale Event for the 2009 Season – kicking off at 8:00 PM on Friday, September 25th. The local community and visitors are invited to join us in Branson Landing’s Town Square for an evening full of Stars, Great Music and Fireworks!

The evening’s events will include an entertainment lineup showcasing some of the amazing STARS located right here in Branson, MO, featuring Clay Cooper & Clay Cooper’s Country Music Express with Special Guest Star performances by Collin Raye, Barbara Fairchild, Roy Rogers, Jr., The World Famous Platters and the Liverpool Legends.

“Throughout the event, the night skies will “Light Up” with entertainment provided by some of Branson’s Star Power plus an extraordinary Fireworks Spectacular, produced and presented by the American Pyrotechnics Association,” stated Tammy Scholten, Director of Marketing. “We’re thrilled that the APA convention has selected Branson Landing as one of the locations to showcase their fireworks displays and look forward to welcoming all of their members while in Branson during their 61st annual convention. And, we’re extremely
proud to showcase some of the amazing talent and STARS we have right here in Branson, on our stage that evening – right in front of the Branson Landing Fountains,” said Scholten.

According to APA Executive Director Julie L. Heckman, “We are delighted to bring our annual convention to Branson, where we have felt so welcome with that beloved Midwest Missouri spirit. Missouri is a fireworks-friendly state, joining only a handful of other states nationwide that allow the full array of consumer fireworks, stringently regulated by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, for sale and use by the
general public. We look forward to our time in Branson and we hope to delight the community with amazing, memorable fireworks that leave a lasting impression for all! Please join us and see what the premier trade association of the fireworks industry, APA, has to offer,” said Heckman.

This unforgettable fireworks display will include a “close proximity” rooftop display and more, all choreographed to a lively “gaming” theme with a grand finale on the waterfront – fired from a barge on Lake Taneycomo, featuring a tribute to “Beatles Love” – followed by an unforgettable LIVE performance from the Liverpool Legends.

“All of the entertainment and fireworks displays will be near the Landing’s signature Fountains and this one-of-a-kind choreographed show is sure to WOW both young and young-at-heart, as it builds to an awe-inspiring Gateway Fireworks Signature Grand Finale on the waterfront – not soon to be forgotten,” concluded Scholten. Mark your calendars and be sure to be at Branson Landing for this Grand Finale Evening full of Stars, Music and Fireworks – Friday, September 25th.

For additional information on the September 25th Concert and Guest Stars performing, please visit the Branson Landing website at www.bransonlanding.com.

The Branson Arts Council announces the second annual TOUR OF KITCHENS to take place Sunday, October 4, 2009, from Noon to 6P.M. In conjunction with the kitchens tour the BAC is again featuring COOK’S CHOICE cookbook.

The TOUR OF KITCHENS includes the homes of Rodger and Becky Smith which features beautiful art and artifacts, Ann and Shelby Wright whose home is decorated in an English manner style. Bill and Gail Lennon’s home is very eclectic and the Tuscan home is Earl and Nancy Apprill’s. There will also be a condo at Branson Landing(all of which are in the immediate Branson area). Signage have again been contributed by Loann Barter,Realtor.

The three-ring COOK’S CHOICE cookbook features a unique hard cover design by local cartoonist John Logan and includes recipes from local chefs, restaurants and entertainers as well as a unique, self-contained cookbook stand. The COOK’S CHOICE is designed to become a collectors item and will be available for sale during the tour for only $20.

Several of the homes will offer refreshments and new this year will be a chef doing demonstrations at the Apprill home.

TOUR OF KITCHENS tickets are available at Touch of Class, phone 417-334-0303, or by calling the Branson Arts Council office 417-336-4255. The ticket you will receive includes a brief description of each kitchen and written directions so that you can tour at your leisure from Noon to 6 P.M. on Sunday, October 4, 2009. The price of the tour is only $20.00
and Visa and MasterCard are accepted. The proceeds from the fund raiser are used for children’s, adult and public programming of the Branson Arts Council.

The President, Eddie Murphy John Daly and Mickey Gilley are among those included in a tribute to Johnny Lee, as Lee joins Gene Williams on the “Gene Williams Country Music Television Show.” The show will be telecast Sept. 19 and 20.

The tribute will include a video covering Lee’s country music career produced by Williams. Williams said the video honors the career of this amazing man and including Lee’s “Lookin’ for Love” and “Urban Cowboy” to his television appearances, performances on the Grand Ole Opry, induction into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame and an accolade from President Bush.

The Gene Williams TV Show is taped live in the NBC affiliate KY3 Studios in Springfield, MO and features the shows and stars from Branson and country music. The next taping is Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. at the studios, 999 W. Sunshine, and a studio audience will be welcome. Guests will be the Liverpool Legends, Melody Clemmons and the Keatings.

The show is co-hosted by Katie Lynn who has received the Branson Entertainment Awards Best Support Vocalist twice for her work in the “Mickey Gilley Show.” She has worked with Gilley for more than eight years and also worked with Jim Owen for seven years. She is finishing her fifth CD release titled Me and Jesus Laughing. In addition to her singing career, she is a real estate agent.

Williams began his country music television show in Arkansas almost 50 years ago and for the past eight years taped the show in Branson live before a studio audience. Guests have included the late Ed McMahon, Mickey Gilley, the Oak Ridge Boys, Roy Clark, Johnny Lee, Barbara Fairchild, Sons of the Pioneers, the Osmonds, Johnny Cash’s band The Tennessee Three, the Blackwood Brothers, Helen Cornelius, Leona Williams, Charlie Louvin, Mary Lou Turner, Cal Smith, Stonewall Jackson, Norma Jean, “Diamond” Dave Somerville, Little Jimmy Dickens, the late Porter Wagoner, Jim Owen, Buck Trent and Wanda Jackson.

For Immediate Release

Contact: Kate Renfrow, 2balance

417-887-2300 or 417-496-1441

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Sight & Sound Theatres® Announces Special Offer to Local Residents

Don’t Miss the Boat!

BRANSON, Mo. (Sept. 11, 2009) —Sight & Sound Theatres is offering a special “Don’t Miss the Boat!” promotion to area residents for “Noah—the Musical.” This limited-time offer gives residents or those employed in Stone and Taney counties the opportunity to see the show at the reduced price of $20 for adults and $10 for teens and children, plus tax. The offer is valid today through October 17, the closing date for “Noah—the Musical” this season. “Miracle of Christmas” will open October 31.

Tickets will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis and are only available for purchase 30 minutes prior to the show at the box office of Sight & Sound Theatres located at 1001 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway. With proof of residency or proof of employment each resident 18 years or older will be able to purchase up to four tickets. Show times are listed on our web site at www.sight-sound.com.

What might be considered Sight & Sound’s “signature” production, Noah – the Musical is a show of unbelievable proportions! A favorite of children and grown-ups alike, the sets and scenery for Noah are visually spectacular, and the message is as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago. The production’s 300-foot stage that wraps around three sides of the audience, 40-foot high sets, cast of 45 actors, elaborate costumes, breathtaking special effects, and hundreds of live and animatronic animals captivate and transport audience members as they experience Noah and his family’s journey of persecution, faithfulness, hope and redemption.

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About Sight & Sound Theatres:
The name “Sight & Sound” was inspired by the teaching of Jesus found in Matthew 13:10-23 where Jesus explains to the disciples why he spoke to the people in parables or stories.

Sight & Sound’s purpose is to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ by visualizing and dramatizing the scriptures, through inspirational productions, encouraging others and seeking always to be dedicated and wise stewards of God-given talents and resources. While it is a ministry, the company is not affiliated with any external organization or any particular church denomination. It is a for-profit organization and operates without charitable support.

Decision makers from Branson’s tourism industry will want to attend The League of Branson Theatre Owners and Show Producers’ (The Branson Show League) 3rd Annual Business Trade Show on Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at the Chateau on the Lake Resort and Conference Center in Branson, Missouri. The annual “Spotlight On Vendors” Trade Show features services, products, and goods that are vital to the theater industry, as well as to the entire tourism focused community.

This business trade show is a great opportunity to review a wide range of products.  Exhibitors, from small to large companies, are participating. Branson.com and Branson Tourism Center are signature sponsors of The Branson Show League Vendor Fair. Over 50 booths provide an eclectic mix of services and products.

Participating vendors currently include: •Branson Tourism Center, Branson.com, Mountain Valley Water, Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, CenturyTel, DermaHealth Laser & Skin Care Clinic, •TravelHost, Ticketmaster, Selby Publishing Company, Phil Erb Concessions, KOAM-TV Joplin, Creative Printing & Design, Springfield Grocer, Associated Industries of Missouri (AIM and Financial Associates), Branson Vacation Magazine, KHOZ Radio, Springfield Blueprint & Nimlok Exhibits, The Vacation Channel, A&J Printing, The UPS Store – Branson, •Springfield NewsLeader, PepsiAmericas, Branson TV & On Media, NUVOX, Showtime Catering, Direct To You, DAZZLEWEAR, Dale Nelson Trading Co., Native Signs, VIP Book/Graphix Café, Branson Tri-Lakes News, Sunny Day Guide, National Audio Company, ProAudio.com, D.L. Media, DeLong Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Hillyard-Branson, Branson ETC, DaZZee Intergrations, Bott Radio Network, Blue Water Designs, Table Rock Lake Area Chamber, •Harrison Daily Times, Digital Medium, The Branson Show League, Jack’s Shoe Repair, Insight Solutions, Bright Commercial Lighting, Ozark Mountain Newspapers, Digital LunchBox, and Service Master Restoration & Construction.

The quality and variety of Branson’s live music shows and family entertainment productions bring tens of thousands of new and repeat visitors to Branson each year, pumping big money into the local economy.  As member theatres celebrate their more than 50 years of success,  those businesses working with the show industry know first hand the partnerships necessary for the local economy to thrive and the buying power the show industry represents.

Buyers from tourism related business are invited to attend this one day event.  Please pre-register by sending an e-mail with your name, company you represent, and your position to [email protected].

BRANSON, MO, August 28, 2009 – It’s a labor of love this Labor Day weekend at Branson’s premiere shopping and dining destination, the Branson Landing. Established in 2006, the Branson Landing continues its commitment to the community as a philanthropic supporter of a variety of local, state, regional and national charities. The upcoming holiday weekend will be filled with a host of family-fun, fundraising events and activities slated to support the National Muscular Dystrophy Association’s (MDA) Annual Telethon.

Unlike a typical fund-raising drive, Branson Landing’s activities promise to offer unique opportunities for families and friends to support the MDA while being entertained, enjoying a host of activities and indulging in the area’s finest foods. “With three jam-packed days of events, concerts and specials, we are hoping that the community will come out and help us support the MDA’s efforts to eradicate neuromuscular diseases,” stated Tammy Scholten, Director of Marketing for the Landing. “There are more than one million Americans inflicted with this muscle wasting disease, so chances are many of us know of someone who has been touched by this
crippling illness. Throughout the holiday weekend of events at Branson Landing, we will provide a way for the local community and tourists to get involved,” concluded Scholten.

The three-day fundraiser kicks off on Saturday, September 5th with daily activities scheduled throughout the weekend, including food specials from Shorty Small’s with BBQ sandwiches and more in Town Square, Funnel Cakes on the Landing, Cotton Candy Kids, Ben & Jerry’s, Jammin’ Java, Branson Ridge Winery and more – all donating a portion of their proceeds to the fund-raising efforts throughout the weekend.

Other weekend activities include huge inflatables provided by Monkey Moe’s. For a $1 to $2 donation, children can jump for Jerry’s Kids in Branson Landing’s Town Square. If you are looking for some adventure, take a sight-seeing cruise with Ride the Ducks, where “Riding a Duck Gives Jerry’s Kids a Buck” or jump on board one of the Branson Landing Cruises and enjoy Ozark Mountain Sightseeing Cruises on Lake Taneycomo aboard the Lake Queen Paddlewheel Boat or the Landing Princess. These locations at Branson Landing, will each be donating $1 per ticket sold on select days (Saturday through Monday) during the Labor Day weekend. In addition, the CBS television affiliate KOLR 10 with Anchor Tom Trtan, will be on property, broadcasting select events on Sunday and Monday, for local viewers to enjoy.

Don’t miss the Labor Day Weekend Concert Series benefiting MDA & Jerry’s Kids, where we invite Concert goers, to “Take a Seat and Take a Stand Against Muscle Disease” by offering a special VIP Seating Section, with 250 chairs positioned in the amphitheater area in front of the fountains for stage level viewing of each concert. Participation is $5 – $10 a seat, per concert with 100% of the proceeds directly benefiting the local MDA Chapter and Jerry’s Kids.

The MDA Concert Series kicks off on Saturday afternoon with two FREE live concerts at 12:30PM and 4:00PM by the UNDERGROUND BLUES DIVISION, a Powerhouse Blues/Rock Band from Branson, MO, featuring the phenomenal talents of 23 year old Stratslinger, Nathan Keck. THE NACE BROTHERS, a musically unstoppable band, touring 220 dates and logging over 50,000 miles a year, will be back in the Branson area – performing LIVE at the Branson Landing on Saturday evening at 8PM. Twenty-eight years later, they’re still going strong with three original members – David Nace, Jimmy Nace and Tim Williams, plus their newest member, T.J. Erhardt. Authentic versatility and twenty plus years experience, as well as eighteen years of working with Jimmy Buffett and occasionally opening shows and performing at Margaritaville, The Nace Brothers have developed an original sound that’s all their own, setting the standard for roots rock and roll
music.

Back by popular demand, CHAIN REACTION, a five-member tribute band to Journey, will perform at Sunday’s 8PM concert. Referred to as one of the best tribute bands in the country, CHAIN REACTION will take audiences back with those great Journey hits like “Separate Ways”, “Don’t Stop Believing”, “Faithfully” and “Open Arms.” Join us for all of these great concerts and “Take a Seat for Jerry’s Kids.”

The festivities come to an exciting culmination on Labor Day with The American Kids. The American Kids are a “Little League of Entertainers” who share their talent of singing and dancing with their local communities. Join them as they “Dance the Day Away for MDA” to raise money for Jerry’s Kids. The dance-a-thon will begin at 10AM with performances scheduled throughout the day until 5PM.

Join us at Branson Landing this Labor Day weekend for a fun-filled time in honor of Jerry’s Kids. For a complete listing of the Labor Day Weekend Schedule of Events benefiting MDA, visit www.bransonlanding.com.

For additional information and a complete list of shopping, entertainment, dining and lodging options, visit the Branson Landing website at www.bransonlanding.com.