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Branson tradition continues with 61st Adoration Parade

A Branson tradition continues Sunday (Dec. 6) at 5 p.m. with its 61st lighted nighttime parade with its non-commercial "Keeping Christ In Christmas" theme ...
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Branson Tea Party Nov. 21

Citizens of Branson, Missouri, popularly known as the Live Entertainment Capital of America, are singing out to the American People "Come, make a stand!" ...
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Branson won't be just another Capital Christmas Tree Stop

The 85-foot blue spruce from Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests near Alpine, Arizona will "stop" over in Branson and may be seen at 3 p.m. on Nov. 23 in front of the Sight & Sound Theatre located off of Shepherd of the Hills Expressway. ...
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Branson's Veterans Homecoming Week remembers and honors our military and their Families"

Branson will be celebrating "Veterans Homecoming Week" starting on November 5 and running through November 11 ...
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Branson Honors Women Veterans with Two Special Events

In addition to the annual Rose Petal Ceremony and Luncheon, a reunion is scheduled for Monday, November 9, from 6:00-7:30pm, at the Starlite Theater. ...
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11th Annual Hollister Grape and Fall Festival

The 11th Annual Hollister Grape and Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, September 26th from 10 am to 6 pm ...
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Historic Downtown Branson holds 36th Annual Autumn Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

The streets of Historic Downtown Branson will be filled with crafters, artists, and food vendors September 17-20 for the 36th Annual Autumn Daze Arts and Crafts Festival. ...
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Branson War II Blue Star Memorial Marker will have garden

Beginning in 1945, The Blue Star Memorial Marker Program started honoring the men and women serving in the Armed Forces... ...
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BTC Branson Bits - Gravesite of Branson's Founder?

Although it's difficult to put a handle on who founded Branson, it's not hard to determine who the city of Branson is named after. That would be Ruben S. Branson. ...
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Branson's Shoji Tabuchi Theatre's Restrooms Flush Competition

Branson, Missouri known worldwide for being the "Live music show capital of the world now has another feather to add to its cap. It has a "number 1" in what some have called a "number 2 business." ...
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Oliver North helps Branson celebrate U.S. Marine Corps 234th birthday

The traditional "Marine Corps Birthday Ball"celebrating the 234th birthday of the Corps, will be held at the Branson Convention Center. The keynote speaker will be the highly decorated Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North, U.S. Marine Corps (ret.) ...
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Smithsonian Exhibition in Forsyth Explores Roots Music Traditions

The White River Valley Historical Society (WRVHS)hosts the local showing of New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music, a Smithsonian... ...
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11th Annual Hollister Grape & Fall Festival

The 11th Annual Hollister Grape & Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, September 26th, 2009 on Historic Downing Street in downtown Hollister. ...
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Vietnam POW/MIAs Memorial Wall of the United States Branson dedication scheduled

The Vietnam POW/MIAs Memorial Wall of the United States will be dedicated in a ceremony on July 4 at 10 a.m. at the Branson Mall in the Veterans Walk of Fame. ...
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Annual Downtown Branson Piccadilly Gala/Auction to be held

The Downtown Branson Main Street Association's 2nd Annual Piccadilly Gala will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at the Branson Convention Center in Branson, MO. ...
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56 year Hollister 4th of Juy Fireworks Tradition continues

The City of Hollister celebrates its 56th year of spectacular firework shows. This 4th of July Show has become an annual tradition, with many families and visitors... ...
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First step on a walk into Branson's history

Oh, most people see the parking lot and public restroom, but don't realize that they are looking at the very spot where "It all started." ...
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Persimmon Hill Blueberry Festival and Music Fest

Blueberry cobblers and music are part of the Blueberry Festival at Persimmon Hill Farm on Saturday, June 6 as the blueberry season launches at Persimmon Hill Farm in Lampe. ...
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Ozark Mountains come from the sea and top down

As one looks at the beauty of the Ozark Mountains today it is hard to imagine just where a "sea" fits into Branson's history. What should be understood however is that over a billion years before there was a Branson or Ozark Mountains ...
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Plumb Nellie Days Entertainment Schedule

The 36th Annual Plumb Nellie Days celebration will be held in historic downtown Branson on May 15-17. he following entertainment is scheduled to appear throughout the event... ...
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Branson's Compton Ridge Annual Fiddle Convention Adds New Features

The Bob Walsh Memorial Fiddle Convention will be held May 14 through 17 at Branson's Compton Ridge Campground, says... ...
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Plumb Nellie Days enhances Branson tourism

Plumb Nellie Day is a springtime tradition featuring arts and crafts, sidewalk sales, live music, entertainment, the Outrageous Dog Show, a book signing, and other family fun. ...
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8th Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast

The 8th Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, presented by the Branson Christian Business Men's Committee, will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2009 from 6:45a.m. to 8:30a.m. at the Tri-Lakes Center. ...
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Hollister has founders, poker run and after glow

The City of Hollister will celebrate Founders Day on Saturday, May 2, 2009 beginning at 10:00 am. History, music, food and games will fill the... ...
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Fight Cancer - Eat lots of food!

Eating lots of food is probably not a good idea all the time, but, in terms of fighting cancer, it can be an excellent idea if it is done at Chili's Restaurant, 1150 Branson Hills Parkway on Tuesday May 5th between 4:00 p.m. and closing. ...
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Special Branson Landing ceremony to honor Purple Heart Recipients

...but perhaps none will be more special to the heart beat of Branson than the "Hand-in-Hand Branson Honors Purple Heart Recipients," an event honoring ...
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"Military Order of the Purple Heart" Joins Branson in Saluting Purple Heart Recipients

In an April 13 press release, the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) said it "is proud to announce its participation in the special salute to Purple Heart veterans by Branson.Com on April 24-25, 2009." ...
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Hollister celebrates Sixth Annual Founder's Day Celebration

On Saturday, May 2, fun and history will permeate the day as the city of Hollister celebrates its Sixth Annual Founder's Day. According to Rob Dixon, Executive Director of the Hollister Chamber of Commerce, "Beginning at 10:00 a.m... ...
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Branson to honor Purple Heart Recipients

At a recent press conference Marlyce Stockinger, Director of Public Relations and Advertising, Branson.Com, announced a new event entitled "Hand-in-Hand Branson Honors Purple Heart Recipients." ...
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Branson shows the Lucia Branson "zig zag"

As compared to some of the more exciting things Branson has to offer, Branson's zig zag streets might not be at the top of the list of things most visitors plan to experience while in Branson. However, they can certainly provide a pleasant... ...
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Santa coming to Hollister via "Christmas Express

Even the current economic and budget problems will not keep Santa Claus from a pre-Christmas visit with the areas children at the Hollister Train Depot. Santa will be visiting the children on a train at the depot on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ...
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Branson's Adoration Parade Route and Map

Map and parade route for Branson's 60th Adoration Parade begining with the Nativity Scene Lighting Ceremony at 5:00 p.m. December 7. 2008. The parade will start.... ...
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Branson's Adoration Celebration honors Christ

Branson's 60th consecutive annual Adoration Day celebration will be special. Edd Akers, one of the community coordinators involved with the celebration said the purpose of the celebration over the past 60 years has been to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and honor Christ. He pointed out that this year's 60th celebration will include ... ...
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Branson's Star Walk off to patriotic start

In a memorial set up to honor those who have contributed significantly to what Branson has become, it seems fitting that the first honorees on the Branson Star Walk (Walk) were America's Armed Forces. ...
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Inspiring Branson remembrance ceremony at "The Wall"

In but one of many special memorial ceremonies, services and programs conducted as part of Branson's Veteran's Homecoming Celebration, the 58,000 plus American heroes who gave their life in the Vietnam War were honored at the opening ceremony for "The Wall" at the Welk Resort at... ...
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Branson's Veterans Week Opening Show at Mansion America Theater

All-new, star-studded Opening Show kicks off Branson's Veterans Week! It's a great start for a fun-filled, busy week as Branson once again pays special tribute to our military and their families. ...
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Hollister's traditional Grape & Fall Festival this weekend

The festival is free, will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will include a variety of events highlighted by the festival's signature event, the world famous "Grape Stomp" at 2:00 p.m. Judged by local dignitaries, and hosted by Jim Barber...Branson entertainers scheduled to perform include one of Branson's newest singing sensations SIX, comedian Red Kneckers, the American Kids, Roy Rogers Jr. & The High Riders, Bob Nichols and Johnny Lonestar from Country Tonite, James Garret and the John Denver Tribute Show, Blues Brothers from the Legends in Concert, Leroy New and the New's Country Show, Jon Peterson Family Blue Grass Band, The Platters, and Pearl Neil and Mike Christopher. ...
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Branson's Autumn Daze features crafts, music, farmers' market

The 35th Annual Autumn Daze Arts and Crafts Festival will be held Sep. 18- 21, Thursday through Sunday, in Historic Downtown Branson. More than 150 artists and vendors are expected, said Paula Gillispie, events coordinator for the Downtown Branson Main Street Association (DBMA). ...
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Branson's Farmer's Market combines produce and history

While participating in the Farmer's Market, vendors, producers, and customers are surrounded by the historical seeds that provided the initial "plants" in what has grown into one of the biggest Family Entertainment Markets in the world, Branson, Missouri. ...
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Downtown Branson hosts Plumb Nellie Days

Arts and crafts, live music, the Outrageous Dog Show, sidewalk sales and other family fun are featured May 16-18 at the 35th Annual Plumb Nellie Days. ...
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Hollister celebrates 5th Founders Day May 10

History and fun will highlight Hollister's fifth celebration of founders day. ...
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Fiddling around downtown

After a one year hiatus, a 19 year Ozarks tradition might continue. If the plan presented by Dawn Erickson, Executive Director, Downtown Main Street Association (DBMA) and Bill Lennon at the most recent ...
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Farmers Market may be coming to historic downtown

After considerable research the association believes that a Farmers Market in historic downtown area would be beneficial to the businesses in the downtown and be consistent with the atmosphere for downtown Branson that they want to project. ...
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Eureka Springs' Crescent Hotel Hosts 3rd Annual Ghost Seminar

Ghosts have long been a phenomena of Eureka Springs and especially The 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa. This phenomenon was broadcast to the world when The Sci-Fi Network presented... ...
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"Lewis & Clark's Missouri" at Branson's American Presidents Museum

The 500-squarefoot exhibit, was developed by curators and researchers at Missouri Historical Society, and features beautiful, high-quality color photographs of artifacts, documents, and artwork. Insightful, interpretive text will... ...
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Local Business Focus - Southtown Spirits

Southtown Spirits carries a large selection of rare and hard to find wines and vintages. They also carry a huge selection of imported and domestic beers. ...
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Branson starts National Day of Prayer with Mayor's Prayer Breakfast

Over 500 member of the Branson community and visitors are expected to join together in this special event. The keynote speaker...is Paul Teas, the co-founder of Camp Barnabas which was founded to offer a normal childhood camping experience to children who ...
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