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Silver Dollar City's National Kids Fest: June 6-August 9 Featuring Veggie Tales: , Invention of Silliness, Swedish Super group JEERK, Magician Peter Gossamer and more! , Enjoy the thrilling rides, fabulous food and exciting festivals at Branson's award-winning 1880's theme park! , (800) 831-4FUN

I Love America! July 3 Produced by James River Assembly of God Church. Over 100,000 attended this gigantic event annually! Gospel music, entertainment, testimonies, (music, comedy, orchestra, choir) aerial aircraft acrobatics, military demonstrations, political leaders, free games, rides and activities for the kids, free watermelon, and one of the most spectacular fireworks display in the country! On Hwy 65, Springfield. at Kearny St. Exit. (417) 581-5433 www.ILoveAmerica.ws

4th of July Events with Fireworks: I Love America (see above), Fireburst, Kimberling City, Spirit of 76, parks throughout Branson

Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan! ,Olympic star Cathy Rigby performs her legendary Tony nominated role in the Broadway smash hit Peter Pan This Broadway production is lavish and magical, earning the highest critical praise throughout its long run on Broadway thru 2005. The ever-popular tale continues to hold a special fascination for children of all ages. It offers a swashbuckling adventure combined with some of man's most secret desires-to fly and explore another world somewhere beyond the stars-and to never grow old! Peter Pan, starring Cathy Rigby opens at Branson's Mansion Theatre in May of '09 and runs thru December. For tickets call 1-866-707-4100.

Yakov's Moscow Circus From Russia, see some of the greatest acts to ever appear on earth, from Moscow to Branson! Offering Coupons on this website

New Branson Airport! After a grand opening in May, you will now be able to jet right into Branson direct from your favorite hub! The New Branson Airport is spectacular! , The views of the beautiful Ozarks which you'll see on your way into town from the airport will be worth the trip! , Several cities are now offering low cost direct flights to Branson! , The new 55,000 sq.ft. terminal and welcome center is gorgeous! The airport offers car rentals, eateries, a gift shop, and all the other amenities you would expect in a "real deal" airport! Officials predict over a million passengers will arrive the first year, with over 450,000 arriving on direct flights! The airport is the first privately financed and operated commercial service airport in the US.Bon Voyage, Happy Landings, and "Y'all come!" Keep up with all the latest news at www.flyBranson.com

Directions to New Branson Airport: From Highway 65 North, turn right/east approximately 4 miles north of the Highway 86 intersection into the Communities at Branson Creek and follow Branson Creek Boulevard about 2.5 miles until it turns into Branson Airport Boulevard. Drive another 2 miles to the Branson Airport and follow signs to parking , From Highway 65 South, turn left/east approximately 1 mile south of the Hollister exchange into the Communities at Branson Creek and follow Branson Creek Boulevard about 2.5 miles until it turns into Branson Airport Boulevard. Drive another 2 miles to the Branson Airport and follow “Media” signs to designated parking.

FREE Indoor/Outdoor Water Park , The new Splash-Atorium is now open at the Welk Resort Branson. , The indoor/outdoor pool covers a 4500 square foot surface area complete with 100 foot indoor water slide, kids water play area and Jacuzzi. , This innovative water/recreation area compliments the beautiful Welk Hotel. , Here's the best part, the water park is FREE to all guests staying at The Welk Resort! ,The Welk Resort offers Free Coupons on this website!Area 57 Events - Event site at Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theatre: (417) 332-1960. Rock, Ride, Remember Motorcycle Rally: May 14-17,

Branson Z Fest May 29-31, Rods &, Relics June 19-21, Packard Natl. Meet June 21-26, Rt. 66 MOPAR Club June 25-26, HHR Show July 23-26, Trike Riders Intl. Aug 20-22, Pontiac Regional Car Show, Aug 30

Super Summer Cruise Aug 6-8 at Shepherd of the Hills 417-332-1099

Titanic Events: Offering FREE Coupons on this website Fathers Day Boat Show June 20-21, You know you want one — bigger, faster, snazzier — the boat of your dreams! Here’s your chance to check ‘em out, all in one place over Father’s Day weekend. Whether Big Daddy’s in the market for a fishing or pontoon party boat, ski or sports boat, Bass Pro Shop’s Tracker Boat Center will have them on display in Titanic’s parking lot from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. This free Father’s Day family event is just one of Titanic Branson’s ongoing entertainment specials scheduled throughout the year. New! Titanic's On-Board Evening Dinner Party Sept 26 High style and great taste will be served up when Titanic Branson hosts its first On-Board Evening Dinner Party, Saturday, September 26 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Titanic officers will greet guests as they embark on a special progressive dinner tour of the museum, First Class stewards will serve as guides.2nd Annual Woodcarving Event to Honor Titanic’s German Passengers and Crew: Oct 9-11 With chainsaws at the ready, professional wood carvers from across the nation will send chips flying and spirits soaring when they again compete in a three-day woodcarving competition. Events will take place in Titanic’s parking area from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. A special 75-minute chainsaw speed-carving contest delivers one of many nail-biting moments. This special annual family event is in memory of the German passengers and crew who were aboard Titanic. It’s free and held in association with LogHoggers Chainsaw Sculpting. Titanic Princess Tea Parties, Part II Oct 17-18 The scene will be set for the second round of magical Titanic Princess Tea Parties. , Beautiful tables will be dressed all in pink and set in silver, awaiting the arrival of newly crowned princesses who’ve come from near and far to experience this time-honored ritual. A one-hour crash course in proper etiquette, manners and style will be followed by a tea-pouring ceremony and a tour of the Titanic Museum Attraction. New! Masquerade Dinner Party &, the Mummy’s Curse Oct 30 Titanic will shroud itself in myth and mystery during the museum attraction’s first Halloween Masquerade, a progressive dinner party held on board Titanic the night before All Hallows Eve. In keeping with the spirit of the evening, all crew members will wear wildly decorated , Italian masks. Dinner guests are encouraged to arrive in masks, as well. During a moveable feast through the museum, we’ll reveal strange tales and unexplainable phenomena that haunt Titanic to this day — like the much-repeated and still-believed story that the ship was cursed by an Egyptian mummy supposedly shipped to New York aboard Titanic. Santa’s Reindeer Dec 4-5, Dec 11-12 Titanic’s parking lot will turn into a winter wonderland again when Santa and his reindeer stop by for two special weekends. Last year’s visit was a magical holiday experience for hundreds of boys and girls, and this year’s Christmas visit promises to be even more exciting. This free family attraction gives parents and kids the chance to pet real-live reindeer while having their pictures taken with these relatively rare creatures. Fourth Annual Ice Sculpting Competition Jan 16, 2010 They start as 250-pound blocks of ice. Within hours, professional and amateur ice carvers transform them into dazzling creations. Join us for the 4th Annual Ice Sculpting Competition at the Titanic Museum Attraction. This free family event will showcase the talents of ice
carvers from across the country. 800-381-7670 www.titanicbranson.com

Veterans Observances and Events: No place celebrates veterans like Branson! Veterans events are celebrated throughout the year, culminating with the week long Veterans Homecoming in November, the largest Veterans Day Event in the country. The events are too many to list here. For a complete schedule, go to this link: Branson Veterans Events which are co-ordinated by the Branson Veterans Task Force.

Upgrade of Springfield/Branson Regional Airport in Springfield, Missouri. The airport is nearing completion of its ten year $117 million project to complete a new 275,000 sq ' terminal with 60 exapandable gates and 1,826 parking spaces. Several other new additions and upgrades are in the works as well.

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g At the Andy Williams Moon River Theatre: 800-666-6094 www.andywilliams.com Righteous Brothers' Bill Medley with Paul Revere &, The Raiders Apr 21-Oct-24, Bill Hailey's Original Comets 2pm Show Apr-Oct The Andy Williams All-Star Variety Show starring Andy &, his special guest stars, Sept. 1-Sept. 30, The Andy Williams Christmas Show Nov. 2-Dec. 7Offering FREE Coupons on this website

g At The Branson Variety Theater: 1-888-462-7267 www.bransonvarietytheatre.com (Mar-Oct) Broadway! The Star Spangled Celebration, , (Feb-Oct) Spirit of the Dance, (Mar-Dec) The Twelve Irish Tenors, (Oct 31-Dec 12) Broadway's Spirit of Christmas Offering FREE Coupons on this website

g At The Circle B Theater: 1-800-678-6179 , www.CircleBChuckwagon.com All Season: Circle B Supper Show &, From Alaska, Bluegrass sensations Redhead Express (Nov-Dect) The Allen Family ",Simply Christmas", Show and Wissmann Family Bluegrass Christmas , Offering FREE Coupons on this website

g At The Mansion Theatre 417-239-1333 www.TheMansionTheatre.com All Season: Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan, and Tom Mullica's Red Skelton Tribute RED (Free continental Breakfast included) ,Guest Stars: , (May 9) Englebert Humperdinck , (Sept-Dec) Larry Gatlin &, The Gatlin Brothers (Sept 19) All Day Bluegrass Festival (Sept 26) Kenny G (Oct 9-10) Johnny Mathis (October 16-18) Asleep at the Wheel Offering FREE coupons on this website.

g At The Oak Ridge Boys Theatre Mansion Theatre 866-707-4100 www.TheOakRidgeBoysTheatre.com ,Consult theater or website for complete schedule: The Oak Ridge Boys, select dates throughout the season All New Country Tonite with visiting stars such as ,Collin Raye, (Apr 21-26, May 5-10, Sept 8-Oct 25) Restless Heart, (Apr 28-May3, Jun 23-July 6), Asleep at the Wheel (July 7-July 19), T.G.Sheppard (May 12-June 13, July 20-Aug 22) Debby Boone Christmas Show with Little Texas (Nov 3-Dec 5) Also all Season: Dalena Ditto Country Variety Show, 10 am Offering FREE coupons for these shows on this website.

g At The Osmonds Theatre 866-707-4100 www.OsmondsTheatre.com Magnificent Variety Show All Season The Osmond Brothers (Jay, Jimmy, Wayne) Sept-Dec Offering FREE coupons for these shows on this website.

g At The Sight &, Sound Theatre , 800-377-1277 www.sight-sound.com Noah: The Musical March 20-Oct 17 Miracle of Christmas Oct 31-Dec 30 ,

g At the Welk Resort Theatre 1-800-808-9355 www.WelkResortBranson.com ,Lee Greenwood &, The Bellamy Brothers, (Sep 14-Oct 24) Christmas with Tony Orlando &, The Lennon Sisters, (Nov-Dec) Tony Orlando's , Yellow Ribbon Salute to Veterans, Nov 11 Offering FREE Coupons on this website

g At the Yakov Theatre 1-877-449-2568 www.Yakov.com ,Comedian Yakov Smirnoff Apr-June, Sep-Dec 5, Yakov's Moscow Circus June2-Sept 7 Neal McCoy Sel. Dates Jun-Nov Dino's Christmas Extravaganza Nov 2-Dec 12 Offering FREE Coupons on this website

g At The God &, Country Theatre: , Check Theatre for Schedule: ,The Branson Brothers, Goldwing Express, Jim Reeves Tribute, Timeless Treasures, Swingin' Cajun Style, Cowboy Church

g At The Tri-Lakes Center: , ,Mary Duff, Ireland's Sweetheart May 11-23 Merle Haggard with Gene Watson June 11 A Song for the World by Up With People June 26-27 , Ray Price Sel. Dates Sept-Oct Roy Clark Sept 26-Oct 21 Daniel O'Donnell Nov 2-24, Funnyman Mark Lowry Nov 30, Dec 1-2, ,Mel Tillis Family Christmas Show with Mel Jr &, Carrie April, Nov 2-24)

g Silver Dollar City Theme Park: , World Fest Apr 3-May 4 shows from around the world, Bluegrass &, BBQ Festival May 13-31 with Rhonda Vincent, Dailey &, Vincent, The Grascals, Nothin' Fancy &, scores of more bluegrass groups National KidsFest June 6-Aug 9 ,starring VeggieTales The Invention of Silliness, Swedish Super group JEERK, Magician Peter Gossamer &, more, Southern Gospel Picnic (Aug 27-Sept 7) , starring Brian Free &, Assurance and scores of the top names in southern gospel music dozens of the top Gospel recording groups. National Harvest Festival Sept 12-Oct 31, this year featuring a salute to the great American CowGIRL! and the signature stage show Headin' West! And Old Time Christmas Nov 7-Dec 27 featuring A Dickens' Christmas Carol and The Living Nativity, the 5-story Special effects Christmas tree, Holiday Light Parade, and millions of lights!

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Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan! ,Olympic star Cathy Rigby performs her legendary Tony nominated role in the Broadway smash hit Peter Pan This Broadway production is lavish and magical, earning the highest critical praise throughout its long run on Broadway thru 2005. The ever-popular tale continues to hold a special fascination for children of all ages. It offers a swashbuckling adventure combined with some of man's most secret desires-to fly and explore another world somewhere beyond the stars-and to never grow old! Peter Pan, starring Cathy Rigby opens at Branson's Mansion Theatre in May of '09 and runs thru December. For tickets call 1-866-707-4100.

Baldknobbers hit the Big Five-Oh! (50) in 2009! Branson's First show is turning 50! "We are really looking forward to this year-long celebration of our show's 50th year", said Holly Gurley, the show's general manager. "We plan on hosting at least one event each month!" The birthday bash will last throughout 2009 with a series of activities and special events. Calling themselves the Baldknobbers, brothers Jim, Bill, Lyle and Bob Mabe decided the fishermen needed something to do in the evenings, so in 1959 they donned hillybilly costumes and used homemade instruments to play country and hillbilly music for Branson audiences. Today's Baldknobbers feature the children and grandchildren of the original brothers, plus a cast of singers, musicians and comedians who continue to showcase a variety of country music. The 2009 show will highlight the history of the show and will include a host of guest stars. Stay tuned to this website as events are announced. Coupons for The Baldknobbers Jamboree are offered on this website!

Lee Greenwood & The Bellamy Brothers Join Welk's '09 Lineup Known for his heartwarming patriotic anthem, "God Bless The USA," Lee Greenwood will perform with The Bellamy Brothers, the singers and songwriters of the smash hit single, "Let Your Love Flow." The Welk Resort is offering FREE COUPONS on this website!

Andy Williams Welcomes Music Legends in 2009 Starting in 2009, Andy Williams' Moon River Theater will be the home venue for an all-star lineup of rock n' roll legends. First there's the imcomparable Andy Williams himself, the legendary TV and recording star whose influence transcends generations of fans. Joining Andy this 2009: Rock n' Roll founding fathers kick it off as original members of Bill Haley's Original Comets reprise their rock classics such as Rock Around the Clock and Shake, Rattle & Roll! (Note: nearly 3 dozen groups tour the world as "The Comets", but these are the original members of that rock n' roll hall of fame band!) Next is deep-voiced Righteous Brother Bill Medley, whose classic "You Lost That Lovin' Feelin' is the song which has received more radio air play than any other in history, (beating out The Beatles "Hey Jude".) From Unchained Melody, You Are My Soul Inspiration and I"ve Had The Time of My Life, the soulful ballads of Bill Medley create an extraordinary experience, especially when joined by Bill's son Darrin, who provides the harmony of the late, great Bobby Hatfield. With his captivating voice and an arresting stage presence, Bill Medley delivers an emotional high to audiences of every age. Then there's the wildest, craziest and downright funniest rock n' roll band of all time, Paul Revere and The Raiders! Paul and his high-kickin' Raiders kicked out some of the most respected hits of the rock era, from the anti-drug Kicks, to Just Like Me, Indian Reservation, Hungry (for the Good Times Baby), and I'm Not Your Steppin Stone, among others of their 23 consecutive hits.

The Osmonds Are Back at The Osmond Theatre right on the Branson strip! , Celebrating their 50th anniversary, America's original boy band starring Jay, Jimmy and Wayne returns to Branson from September thru mid December. , Meanwhile, the enormously popular Magnificent Variety Show moves from the White House Theatre to The Osmonds Theatre to present their whiz-bang production known as the fastest paced, and most diverse costuming in town, starring husband &, wife duo Joe Tinoco and Tamara Holden and a full cast of singers, dancers and smokin' hot musicians.

Sight &, Sound Theatre, one of the biggest venues in our hemisphere and present home of the mega gigantic production Noah: The Musical, will present their equally awe-inspiring epic The Miracle of Christmas Oct 31-Dec. 30. ,The show has been a huge hit on the East Coast for years, and will be one of the highlights of this year's Ozark Mountain Christmas festivities.

The Redhead Express (a.k.a. The Walker Family has blown in from Alaska and quickly taken Barnson by storm!. The family's breathtaking harmonies and pure mountain pickin' and fiddlin' has wowed audiences with their cast of family all-stars ranging from Mom and Dad to daughters Kendra, 18, LaRae, 17, Alisa, 15, Meghan, 12 and sons Sean, 9, Joseph, 7 and Ammon 5. And just so you know, the family does live up to their name. See them at the Circle B Theatre. Coupons for The Redhead Express are offered on this website!

Kirby & Bambi VanBurch Honored at the 2008 World Magic Awards! The internationally renowned entertainers and illusionists, were honored with another special award, "Best Illusionist”, at the World Magic Awards 2008 in Santa Monica, California. The annual event was held on October 11 and was filmed for an upcoming TV special on MyNetworkTV. Coupons for The Kirby VanBurch Show are offered on this website!

Yakov's Moscow Circus From Russia, see some of the greatest acts to ever appear on earth, from Moscow to Branson! Offering Coupons on this website

Shows Changing Addresses for 2009: Sometimes called ",the Branson two-step",, or ",musical theatres",, (a take-off on the ancient parlor game ",musical chairs",), here are some of the high profile shows changing theaters for the 2009 season. , Righteous Brother Bill Medley, Paul Revere &, the Raiders and Bill Hailey's Original Comets have moved to The Andy Williams Moon River Theatre, The Magnificent Variety Show is now at The Osmonds, The Legends are now at Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theatre, as well as The Brett Family-The Haygoods are now at The Haygoods Theatre along with Tony Roi's Elvis Experience and Red, Hot and Blue and Cassandre, The Voice of an Angel., Comic Bob Nelson is at The Clay Cooper Theatre, Moe Bandy is at The Jim Stafford Theatre, The Rankin Brothers are at The Starlite Theatre, and let's see, who are we leaving out? , We'll keep our eyes peeled and our ears to the ground for any other changes.Empty at the present is the Imaginary Theater within the Majestic building. Justin Flom will be cruising for a while on Holland America with his magic show. Bob Nelson moved last fall to the Clay Cooper Theatre, the Branson Divas are at the IMAX Little Opry Theater, and Ralph Kuster’s Timeless Treasures is at the God and Country Theater.

Yakov TV Show: Comedy star Yakov Smirnoff has produced a TV pilot of a talk show hosted by himself titled "Love & Laughter". Combining Yakov's comedy with interesting guests, Yakov will not only be drawing from his gifted wit and comedy improvisation, but his long fascination with human relationships. That interest propelled him to earn his Master's Degree in Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, and to hold a position as and adjunct professor at Missouri State and Drury University. It also resulted in books, CDS and TV appearances on the subject, as well as a successful Broadway show As Long as We Both Shall Laugh. Yakov is currently working on a humorous self-help book. Coupons for The Yakov Smirnoff Comedy Show are offered on this website!

Legends in concert at Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater in '09 The popular Branson show has signed a multi-year, multi-dimensional agreement with the theater, becoming its resident headline entertainment attraction commencing in 2009. Since 1996 Legends in Concert has entertained Branson audiences from around the world...now they move to the ultimate Branson rock n' roll complex!

Jim Barber and Dave Hamner of the Hamner-Barber Variety Show announce the launch of BransonWebcast.com. Hamner and Barber will host a series of audio and video interviews featuring many outstanding Branson personalities.
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New Shows to note:

g American Kids Inc. presents Raising America The nation's only little league of entertainers, non-profit group presents this year's version of the show that debuted at Silver Dollar City in 2000.
g Bambi VanBurch - The Princess of Magic Awarded the Female Magician of the Decade, Bambi stars in her own solo show at the Music City Center afternoons, then co-stars with her husband in the Kirby VanBurch Show at the Magical Palace evenings.
g Branson Blast , Branson's choice family show, a ruckus ride of a variety show that combines comidy, magic, and sizzling circus feats.
g Buddy and Beyond a tribute to the life and music of Buddy Holly
g Cassandre: Voice of an Angel at the new Haygoods Theatre on the Branson Strip.
g Country Tonite! with guest stars Collin Raye, T.G. Sheppard, Restless Heart, Little Texas, Asleep at the Wheel, Debby Boone, (See visiting stars section for complete schedule) The song and dance blockbuster from Vegas and Branson continues its legacy of championship pickers, dancers and vocalists, bringing a red hot performance of hot country, classic country, and even a touch of uptown jazz! Hosted by hilarious comedian Bob Nichols.
g Country Sunshine A variety classic country show starring Lallie Bridges as Patsy, Loretta, Tammy and more.
g Crossties A Bluegrass extravaganza at the Imax Little Opry Theater.
g Hunka Hunka Burnin' Love a new dinner show at the American Songbook theater. , Three talented young performers bring us the songs of Elvis, with interesting arrangements and treatments in lieu of impersonations. , Critics call the cast has been called one of the best in Branson.
g Lee Greenwood &, The Bellamy Brothers Country Star Lee (God Bless the USA) Greenwood &, The Bellamy (Let Your Love Flow) Brothers team up to star at the Welk Resort. Offering Coupons on this website
g ,Neal McCoy ",No Doubt About It",, ,the one-of-a-kind country star's 11 albums, over 25 charted singles and his ocean of fans stretching from Texas to the bases of our troops in Iraq remains the ",go- to", ticket for every country music fan! , This year at Branson's Yakov Theatre for selected dates.
g The Osmonds Jay, Jimmy and Wayne return to Branson as America's singing legends celebrate their 50th year! Offering Coupons on this website
g Our Sinatra If you like the music of Frank Sinatra, this show is a must. , This dinner show is now at the American Songbook Dinner Theatre.
g Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan! ,From Broadway to Branson, the Olympic champion stars in her Tony-Award winning role at The Mansion Theatre! Offering Coupons on this website
g , Smoke on the Mountain The hit musical comedy about a 1930's Baptist preacher where YOU become part of the congregation! , Now in it's 11th season in Branson. , 2009: at the Glass Chapel Theatre at Hwy 65 and Missouri 176.
g Strait Country with Patsy Cline George Strait, Patsy Cline, and more, all at the Imax Little Opry Theatre.
g Take it To the Limit Eagles Tribute Recreating the ",laid back", California sound that showed us how to ",Take it Easy!",
g Top 10 Rock 'n' Roll Revue ,starring slick'haired sax bopper ",Marvelous", Marvin Short and his all star cast.
g Walker Family Magic Show: Up Close &, Personal!
g Warnock Family Show - Returns to Branson now at the Branson Mall Theatre.
g Yakov's Moscow Circus From Russia, see some of the greatest acts to ever appear on earth, from Moscow to Branson! Offering Coupons on this website

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Celebration City Closes Branson's nighttime theme park attraction closed permanently after the 2008 season.Herschend Family Entertainment, which owns the property, along with attractions such as Silver dollar City, Showboat Branson Belle, White Water, Dixie Stampede, Dollywood, and several other attractions, for some time has been exploring other uses for the Celebration city locale. Some projects under discussion include an Aquarium, family attractions and retail and dining. Stay tuned to this website for updates.

New Ride for '09: Look for a new amusement ride called the Branson Ball Knocker on Harvey Lane at which an RV park is now located. Huge balls will hold two people inside able to roll the balls downhill inside guards for about 470 feet.

New Airport: May of 2009 It won't be long before you'll be able to jet right into Branson direct from your favorite hub! The runways are already nearly completed and the main facilities (including the 55,000 square ft. terminal and welcome center) is scheduled to open in May of '09, kicking off with a grand Air Show!! About the Air Show: The country's top air show performers will make up the world-class, action-packed lineup for an extravaganza that will set the stage for the opening May 9-10. For more info: visit www.Bransonairshow.com The airport will offer car rentals, eateries, a gift shop, and all the other amenities you would expect in a "real deal" airport! Officials predict over a million passengers will arrive the first year, with over 450,000 arriving on direct flights! The airport is the first privately financed and operated commercial service airport in the US.Bon Voyage, Happy Landings, and "Y'all come!" Keep up with all the latest news at www.flyBranson.com

Branson Air Show: May 9-10, 2009: (In case you didn't read the above blurb about the new airport's grand opening!) The country's top air show performers will make up the world-class, action-packed lineup for an extravaganza that will set the stage for the opening May 9-10. For more info: visit www.Bransonairshow.com Beatles Sister Opens Branson Beatle Museum: Louise Harrison, George Harrison’s sister and founder of Liverpool Legends “The Ultimate Beatles Experience” is opening the nation’s only Beatles Museum in Branson! Says Louise, " Branson is the perfect place for Beatles fans to come and experience Beatles memorabilia from around the world." The museum includes items from Louise’s personal collection which have never been displayed to the public. The Museum will be part of the Beatles-themed Starlite Theater where 19,560 feet of glass create a five story atrium complete with flying Yellow Submarines, Strawberry Fields, London red phone booths, Penny Lane and the famous Abbey Road Crosswalk. It’s the perfect home for the award winning Liverpool Legends show that was voted the Best Show and Best Band in Branson in both 2006 and 2007. Beatle fans can also relax in a Beatle-themed diner and enjoy Beatles fine art from around the world. Louise joins her Liverpool Legends nightly at the Starlite Theatre.

High Definition TV Station for Branson Visitors This Spring was the launch of Branson Visitor Information Television in high definition TV. , Branson Visitor TV features entertaining and informative segments highlighting Branson area shows, attractions, restaurants, retail shops, lake and outdoor activities and points of interest to the Branson area visitor.

Titanic Movie Exhibit The mega-masterpiece TITANIC, one of the most celebrated and beloved motion pictures of all time, will soon be honored at Titanic Branson when the popular museum attraction premieres its 2008 season, according to owner John Joslyn. Beginning in April, TITANIC: the Movie Exhibit will allow museum attraction visitors to step into a world made famous by the sweeping love story of Rose DeWitt Bukater (Kate Winslet) and Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio). The exhibit's centerpiece is a one-of-a-kind heart-shaped blue sapphire necklace fashioned after Le Coeur de la Mer (The Heart of the Ocean), the jewel that drove the movie to its dramatic conclusion. Among the movie artifacts on display: -The red dress worn by Rose as she climbed Titanic's railing and wavered on the brink of disaster, The full-length pink coat Rose wore during sinking sequences as she rushed to Jack's rescue, An extravagant Traveling Suit based on Academy Award-winning designer Deborah Lynn Scott and worn by Titanic Museum Attraction's own "Rose.", a rare 1912 gown that pays homage to Titanic passenger Dorothy Gibson of "Gibson Girl" fame. The highest-paid film star of her time, she survived the sinking to star two months later in the very first Titanic movie, wearing the same clothes she wore when the great ship went down. A shooting script signed by all main cast members , The huge working model of the ship used in the movie's underwater sequences. For more , go to www.TitanicBranson.com Note: Titanic is offering free coupons on this website.

NASCAR star visits Dixie Stampede #5 Sprint cup NASCAR racing star Clint Bowyer signed autographs and met the folks over at Dixie Stampede recently. Dixie Stampede is one of Clint's associate sponsors, a factoid which is proudly displayed on Clint's car in the form of The Dixie Stampede logo. That connection also makes a Dixie Stampede appearance more like a visit with the home folks. And the home folks definitely turned out, lining up in front of the Branson attraction to snap digital pics of themselves with Clint, or to have him autograph photos, ball caps, model cars, T-shirts, and heck, just about anything else they could get their hands on! Note: Dixie Stampede is offering free coupons on this website.

Race Track in Branson? Developers are in the long process of building a race track and attraction in an area North of Branson on Hwy 65 known as Emory Creek Ranch. The project includes a 7,5000 arena, where there are plans to hold not only car races but rodeos and concerts. The developers have met with some opposition from local residents. Stay tuned to this website for updates!

Jim Stafford on Billboard's Hot 100! Comedy star Jim Stafford joins the ranks of Elvis, Shania Twain, Glen Campbell, Faith Hill, Marty Robbins, Lonestar, John Denver and others whose chart topping billboard songs have also been Hot 100 Country Songs. With Spiders & Snakes sitting in the top 50, Jim’s 1974 hit was fun for both pop/rock-n-roll fans and for country fans! Note: The Jim Stafford Show is offering free coupons on this website!

And The Oscar Goes To....Branson's Myer Family, whose family owned lodgings are earning awards Hollywood style! The Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce named Comfort Inn & Suites the 2008 Small Business of the Year. Best Western Music Capital Inn received the Best Western Chairman's Award, the hotel chain's highest honor for outstanding quality standards. The Chairman's Award recognizes Best Western International hotels with a cleanliness and maintenance inspection score of over 950 points out of a possible 1,000. Hotels must also meet Best Western's requirements for design and high customer service scores to qualify for the award.Branson's Comfort Inn & Suites was recently recognized as one of three finalists for Choice Hotels International 2008 Comfort Inn of the Year for the Comfort Inn brand. These finalists represent the "best of the best" among over 1,360 Comfort Inn's worldwide due to their outstanding guest satisfaction and consistent brand performance. Branson's Comfort Inn & Suites has been also been awarded Choice Hotels Platinum Award for exemplifying exceptional service, facilities and hospitality. Only five percent of properties in the Choice Hotels system reach this standard. Myer Hotels is offerring Free Coupons for these lodgings on this website!

We're History!: The Downtown Branson Main Street Association History Museum is located at 119 W. Pacific St. Enjoy learning about the history of the area free of charge 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at no charge.

Branson Family Fun Factory is a youth and family oriented business new to Branson near the Welk Resort. Glow-in-the-dark miniature golf featuring an enchanted forest, volcano room, treasure room, dragon nursery and undersea adventure, laser tag and a game room are all housed indoors.

Spring brought a bustle of ribbon cuttings: the new Mount Pleasant Winery on Green Mountain Dr. and Lindwedel Wine Garden that is located west on Hwy. 376 where the Lindwedel family features wines produced in the state of Missouri.
Seasonal Shows

g Christmas Shows: Most Branson theaters have lavish Christmas productions from Oct. 31 to mid-Dec. , A few are listed among the seasonal shows below.
g Andy Williams Christmas The Holiday classic live on stage.
g Broadway's Spirit of Christmas Elaborate song and dance revues of the great Holiday classics at The Branson Variety Theater! Offering Coupons on this website
g Circle B Theatre: The Allen Family ",Simply Christmas", Show and Wissmann Family Bluegrass Christmas ,Offering FREE Coupons on this website
g Debby Boone Christmas Show Nov 3-Dec 5 at The Oak Ridge Boys Theatre
g , Dino's Christmas Spectacular Starring the award-winning gospel legend Dino Kartsonakis in his lavish Christmas classic that has been a main attraction of Ozark Mountain Christmas! Now at the Yakov Theatre Offering Coupons on this website
g At The Sight &, Sound Theatre: , ,Miracle of Christmas
g Tony Orlando and the Lennon Sisters Christmas (Nov-Dec), The seventies hitmaker teams up with the TV legends form the famed Lawrence Welk Show! Offering Coupons on this website
g Silver Dollar City Theme Park - Seasonal shows throughout the year, see the Visiting Stars Section above. ,Elaborate song and dance revues of the great Holiday classics at The Branson Variety Theater! Offering Coupons on this website
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Shortcut routes: Branson will soon have 450 more signs added to its 15-year-old colored route system. The red route is along Highway 248 and Shepherd of the Hills Expressway. The blue route is along Roark Valley Road and Gretna. The yellow route goes along Fall Creek Road, Wildwood Drive and Green Mountain Drive.

Traffic Alert: One of Branson's busiest intersections has been reconstructed and reopened and ready for you to cruise merrily along with no more ugly waiting at Hwy 76 & Fall Creek Rd, part of a project which will eventually connect Fall Creek to Roark Valley Rd. Hope you enjoy our $1.2 million investment in your improved driving pleasure! Also, 450 new color coded signs have been put up to help folks follow the colored time-saver routes. If you want to know all the short cuts and goat trails the locals use to dodge the traffic and get anyplace they want to go: just print off the map on our website and look at the colored time-saver routes.

Branson Landing Wins International Award Branson's multi-million dollar lakeside shopping attraction was named the winner of a design award during the International Council of Shopping Centers" annual International Design and Development Awards competition. "We wanted to design and develop a world-class project" said Rick Huffman, CEO of the attraction's development company. Mission obviously accomplished! The award ceremony took place recently in Phoenix, Arizona.

Golfer Heaven: Amidst golf villas and luxury home sites, Branson Creek features the Tom Fazio designed Branson Creek Golf Course, ranked the number one public course in Missouri and 60th in the nation by Golf Digest. Branson Creek also hosts a second 18-hole championship course, John Daly's Murder Rock Golf and Country Club, which opened last year. A third course is also planned.

Branson & Silver Dollar City are both Top 10 picks in the nation for tour and travel, according to a recent survey conducted by the National Motorcoach Network. Branson even outranked such hot destinations as Nashville, Chicago and New York. Branson was also ranked top motorcoach destination of the decade in 2000. Silver Dollar City ranked in the top six of man-made attractions, the 1880's themed park even beating out such attractions as Universal Studios!

Preview of Coming Attraction More sidewalks are planned along the Branson strip, extending the existing walkways all up and down 76 Country Boulevard. So along with the cowboy boots, be sure in the near future to pack a pair of some good ole foot lovin' walkin' shoes!

Billion Dollar Baby: It's in the works. A $1.5 billion development extending from Branson West to Indian Point. Included: an eight-story hotel, 18-hole golf course, water park, human history museum and retail space. The five-year project is to began last fall.

Fan Favorite: Branson has been named "Favorite Place to Take Visitors" in a Favorite of the Four States Survey conducted by the Joplin Globe. The survey was sent to 36,000 subscribers in four states, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas, and placed on the newspaper's website for voting.


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