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Low Cost options for air travel to Branson

Frontier has announced extremely low introductory fares for flights to and from Branson and there are some great deals ...
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Eco-Adventure Coming to Branson, Missouri

As visitors "zip" from observation platform to platform, through and over the trees, certified guides will accompany... ...
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Branson - A Top 10 Family Destination

Branson, Missouri is listed in the "Top 10 Family Destinations for 2010" on the Travel Blog of Fodor's. ...
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Haygood's Branson Christmas Special on TV starting December 5

Branson's Haygoods are extremely excited to announce the exclusive airing of an all new Christmas special on TV in select cities in the Midwest! ...
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How to find just the right Branson show

The "good news" is that Branson, Missouri has dozens of shows of every type and variety to pick from every day. The "bad news" is that... ...
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Johnny Lee stars on "Gene Williams TV Show"

Johnny Lee joins Gene Williams on the "Gene Williams Country Music Television Show...features the shows and stars from Branson... ...
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Branson First Presbyterian celebrates Calvin's 500th birthday

Of the 173 presbyteries in all 50 states, only one carries the name of John Calvin. Reason enough to celebrate the 500th birthday of the Reformation ...
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Gene Williams to be inducted George D. Hay Music Hall of Fame

Gene Williams, Loretta Lynn, Dot Rhodes and Mike Snider will be inducted into the George D. Hay Music Hall of Fame, named for the man who created the Grand Ole Opry. ...
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Branson's Pitman hired as Sales Manager for Sight & Sound Theatres

"Sight & Sound Theatres" is pleased to announce the hiring of Mike Pitman as Sales Manager. He will oversee all sales operations for Sight & Sound's three theatres, one in Branson ...
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Branson's Magnificent Variety Show is aptly named

...might ask, "Just what makes the "Magnificent Variety Show" 'magnificent?'" The answer, simply put, would be, "Because it provides a grand, outstanding and splendid entertainment experience for everyone." ...
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Branson KOA reopens with $500 thousand renovation

The KOA reopening involves over $500,000 of renovations and improvements. Owners Ralph and Kim Newell realize the importance of upgrading to meet the needs of today's campe ...
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Peter Pan helps Special Kids Fly in Branson

Recently, five-year-old Parker Strobeck wasn't too sure he wanted to fly.But when the star of the show, Cathy Rigby, came out dressed as Peter Pan, Strobeck changed his mind. ...
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Breaking Up is Hard to Do offers free Dad's shows

The Musical "Breaking Up is Hard to Do," says "Happy Father's Day" with free shows for all dads at 8 p.m. Saturday-Monday, June 20-22, 2009. Dads that take advantage of the free offer get a box of popcorn. One dad will be selected for a cameo spot in the musical. For tickets or... ...
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Branson's Moonshine Beach Opening Delayed

The opening of Branson's Moonshine Beach, a day-use park on the north end of Table Rock Dam near the Chateau on the Lake, has been postponed until June 5 because of weather-related construction delays. ...
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Sixth Annual Branson Vietnam Veterans Benefit Show

The entertainment line-up includes many Branson entertainers. In addition to the Brett Family, Hamner and Barber, slated for appearances to date are #1 Hits of the 60s, Clay Cooper, Barbara Fairchild,... ...
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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 "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" offers Moms A Free Show

Branson's "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" is offering all Moms free admission to their show over Mother's Day Weekend, Saturday through Monday, May 9, 10, and 11. ...
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Silver Dollar City's World-Fest presents Balancing Monks of China

Silver Dollar City kicks off its biggest show year ever with all-new productions for World-Fest, featuring the Zhejiang Balancing Monks of China in a show never before presented in the United States, plus new... ...
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The Duttons Team Up With Luigi's Pizza Kitchen

A new restaurant is about to open on the 76 strip! The Duttons are joining forces up with Chris and Michelle Jordan of Luigi's Pizza Kitchen for the transformation of the Dutton Deli into a new Luigi's Pizza Kitchen location. ...
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Branson's Great American Pie Show - major Ozark Mountain Spring event

Kellogg said, Branson's Great American Pie Show, presented by the "Taste of Home" magazine, will be one of the new events presented as part of Ozark Mountain Spring and will be held at the Branson Convention Center on Friday, Apr. 24 and Saturday, Apr. 25. ...
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Branson Convention Center signs threaten selected convention center clients

The content of the temporary signs gave fair warning and did not bode well for those attending the FLW Stren Championship. They read, "Reserved For Ozark Mountain Bank-No Parking for FLW Stren Championship Violators will be towed." ...
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Unusual Saturday joint budget meeting to be held

... announce an unusual joint budget meeting on Saturday, Sep. 6 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting is unusual in terms of being held on a Saturday, its location, the Branson Rec Plex and that it will be a joint meeting of the city's three standing committees, Personnel, Finance, and Capital Improvements. ...
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Branson's financial caution light could put stop to Fall Creek Road extension

Until recently, it was commonly felt that the final phase would be bid and continue on to completion giving the city of Branson another major north south traffic relief route. ...
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Thanksgiving CAM food drive and concert - Branson landing Nov. 22 - 11am - 5pm

Celebrate Thanksgiving Day by helping those truly in need and see a great concert while doing it. Join Branson Landing on Thanksgiving in their effort to help Christian Action Ministries (CAM), help those less fortunate - by making a food or fund donation ...
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TOUR OF MISSOURI Cycling Race to change Branson Traffic patterns Sep. 13

About 120 professional cyclists will be participating in the Time Trials, an 18-mile long course that begins at Branson Landing and ends at the Shepherd of the Hills Farm on West Highway 76. The race begins at 11 a.m. and ends about 3 p.m. The cyclists wi ...
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'Headin' West' debuts at Silver Dollar City's Festival of American Music & Crafts

Launching a major new production for the Festival of American Music & Crafts with the popular Salute to the Great American Cowboy, Silver Dollar City presents Headin' West. The Broadway-style show is slated to be the park's most impressive production ever ...
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Branson alderman warns city administrator and attorney about erroneous information

Things really heated up at the Jul. 17 work session meeting of the city of Branson's board of aldermen as Alderman Stephen Marshall suggested that he had been given erroneous information by city attorney Paul Link and warned city administrator Terry Dody ...
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Bob Rumba's "Ed Sullivan" joins Branson's "Liverpool Legends."

With Rumba's Ed Sullivan and his "really big sheeew" the audience takes a look back to that February in 1964 that has been called the most important event in rock history. ...
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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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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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Show Review: Branson's Doug Gabriel Show

If you are a Branson theatergoer that is a Doug Gabriel fan or just love the sound of a powerful strong clear voice singing songs that will touch your heart this is the show you are looking for. ...
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Hollywood Comedian/Actress Kerri Pomarolli to Host Television Pilot in Branson

Christian comedian/actress, Kerri Pomarolli, will bring her comedic talent from Hollywood to Branson, Missouri to host a new one hour Gospel Music variety show called the "Magnificent Gospel Showcase" that will be filmed bfore live audiences... ...
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A little sunshine on Darth Vader, a plaque, a name, a laundry, a fountain, etc?

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2007 overview of Branson's biggest attraction - Silver Dollar City - new rides, shows, and festival features!

Silver Dollar City is easily Branson's biggest attraction and for good reason. It has it all, a beautiful rustic Ozarks location, craftsmen, shows and entertainment, exciting themed rides for all ages, a full schedule of festivals and special events, and ...
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RFD-TV to air BransonFest on nationally in May

RFD-TV announced that it will record and air all performances from the 2007 BransonFest in a new, weekly one-hour prime time television show ...
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Pam Tillis Hosts Colgate Country Showdown in Branson April 13, 2007

Pam Tillis will host a first-round competition Colgate Country Showdown on April 13 at 8 p.m. ...
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Romance being celebrated during February at Branson's Titanic Museum Attraction

The fictional, star-crossed lovers in James Cameron's Oscar-winning movie, Titanic "Rose" and "Jack" will be on board to interact ...
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Indian Point's Enchanted Forest features the "Freedom Tree"

The areas oldest free drive through Christmas lighting display...hundreds of thousands of lights..over 60,000 lights on the "Freedom Tree. ...
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THE "POSSUM" GEORGE JONES at Branson's Grand Palace Aug. 24

The additional date for George Jones was added... ...
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Silver Dollar City's Bluegrass Music and BBQ Festival

The festival combines two of America's greatest traditions Bluegrass and BBQ into one great unique event. ...
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Crystal Gayle & Lee Greenwood Added to Welk Resort Theatre for 2006

For five weekends during Oct.-Dec... ...
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Ronnie McDowell at Welk Theatre in Branson on March 4 - 5

McDowell has more than a dozen Top-10, Top-5 and #1 hits ... ...
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What's New in Branson in 2006? Lots!

... the $420 million Branson Landing in historic downtown Branson, the Grand Exposition at Silver Dollar City theme park, and Titanic: The World's Largest Titanic Museum Attraction. Plus, Dick Clark's American ... ...
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Bransonfest 2006 - Apr.4 - 8, Welk Resort, Branson, Mo.

...features performing, visual, and culinary artists...a preview of area shows and attractions... ...
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The Grand Exposition is not all that's new for Branson's Silver Dollar City in 2006

New "Southern Gospel Picnic," and exciting new features to their existing festivals plus the Grand Exposition. ...
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Music Schedule for Branson's Silver Dollar City Festival of American Music & Crafts

The festival more than 400 musicians...bluegrass, string band, country and gospel, and 125 visiting craftsmen from around the country... ...
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Branson hosts hammered dulcimer virtuoso Ken Kolodner Jul. 22-23

...giving a concert entitled, "Journey to the Heartland" at 7:00 p.m. on the evening of the Jul 23 ...
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Only in Branson - Brett Daniels and Kirby VanBurch together in a one of a kind magic show

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Branson celebrates Women's Veterans Week May 16-22

...to honor and acknowledge the women who have and are serving in our armed services. ...
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BransonFest 2005, Apr. 5-9

Branson's biggest bash of the year starts season... ...
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Sunny Spencer of The Sons of the Pioneers, dies at age 75

"There was only one Sunny Spencer!" ...
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Warm up With Branson's Hot Winter Fun

Experience some of Branson's world-famous Ozarks entertainment and hospitality ... ...
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Hot Winter Fun Museum Crawl

Visit Branson's Museums during Hot Winter Fun..you could win a trip to Washington... ...
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"Beyond Dickens" at The Great Passion Play In Eureka Springs

...travel back...Beyond Dickens, to the very first Christmas... ...
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Brand new theatre for Acrobats of China for 2005 season

900 seat.. Chinese themed.. theatre is being built specifically for... ...
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Branson's new shows - Circle B Chuckwagon Supper and Western Music Show

...mouth-watering Chuckwagon fare...cowboy favorites and side-splitting comedy! ...
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