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For families, especially during the month of July, Branson, Missouri just might be the “Family fun capital of the world.”

…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.”

On June 23, “Mishka the Russian Bears” started their limited engagement at Yakov’s Moscow Circus.

ccording to Paul Miller, General Manager, Branson Tourism Center, is that Branson has lots of ways to stay cool and beat the heat of summer. “Three that can really cool off Branson visitors…

For those who might want to slow down, relax, and have a unique entertainment experience, a cruise on one of Branson’s two major lakes, Table Rock Lake or Lake Taneycomo might just fill the bill.

The Walker Family a.k.a. the “Redhead Express””will be performing at the Dutton Family Theatre starting on July 6, at 2:00 p.m. ”

An inspiring show features exciting original music, awesome choreography, larger than life costumed characters, a thrilling…

From its “Star Spangled” beginning the audience at the Yakov Smirnoff Show knows they are in for something special. Yakov’s unique blend of humor, variety, personality, natural unforced patriotism

The Silver Dollar City Foundation is sponsoring a benefit for the Foundation’s “Care For Kids” program at Branson’s White Water on Saturday, June 20th, from 3:00p.m to8:00 p.m.

There is an unconfirmed rumor going around Branson that “Yakov’s Moscow Circus” will bare it all on or about June 23.

Branson, Missouri “the Live Music Show Capital of the World,” will be celebrating America’s Independence Day and the Fourth of July with a number of fireworks displays and celebrations.

Neal McCoy, country music superstar and two-time Entertainer of the Year, brings his show to Yakov’s Theatre in Branson MO. Neal McCoy’s show opens on June 16 at 8:00pm and runs through November 1.

In terms of fun and excitement, Silver Dollar City’s “Kidsfest” running from June 6 through August 9…the first U.S. performance of JEERK, a Swedish super group

The good news for Branson air travelers is that in doing so it forced the air carriers flying into SFG to lower their fares to compete. The result is competitive lower airfares for travelers flying into 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.

Yet, if Branson were a camera sitting on a tripod, it would be supported by the three legs Branson’s Shows, Silver Dollar City, and Table Rock Lake.

Debbie Boone, who made the song “You Light Up My Life” one of the biggest hits of all time is lighting up Branson. She is in town promoting the show she will be doing during Branson’s Ozark Mountain Christmas.

Where in Branson can visitors surf? At the same place where they can enjoy 7,000 feet of water slides and 12 acres of water fun and excitement White Water.

…keeping the audience waiting in anticipation for what is coming next and it makes no difference whether the age of the audience member is 10 or 70.

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…

A paraphrase of the title of a recent article entitled, “Travel Experts Say Now is the Time to Plan a Vacation,” published on the KSMU Ozarks Public Radio website could be “Now is the Time to Plan a Vacation to Branson.

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,…

Melissa Vartanian, the great granddaughter of Titanic survivor David Vartanian was married recently…

Can it be “reality” if it’s a secret? It can if it’s NBC’s newest reality show, a portion of it is being filmed in Branson and Lynn Berry, Director of Public Relations, Branson Lakes/Lakes Area Convention and Visitors Bureau says it is.

One characteristic that, in terms of the vast majority of its shows, is unique to Branson, the accessibility of its entertainers.

DC indicates that 2009 will be the ” “biggest show year ever” and a look at the shows and talent that will be coming to SDC as part of its next festival, the “Bluegrass & BBQ Festival,” running from May 13 to May 31, shows why.

Two of America’s most honored singers are represented in Branson’s two newest shows “Hunka Hunka Burnin’ Love” and “Our Sinatra.” The shows are presented by the “American Songbook Dinner Theatre” at the

As Branson newest event, Ozark Mountain Spring, enters its last month, it signals that…

Tourists, visitors, and locals using Table Rock Lake for recreation will be enjoying a cleaner shore line thanks to the recent efforts of hundreds of volunteers, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and Table Rock Water Quality Inc.

Saying the “Legends in Concert Show” is just another tribute show is like saying the “Kentucky Derby” is just another horse race. There are horse races and there is the Kentucky Derby. There are tribute shows and there is

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.

The Baldknobbers Jamboree in Branson, Missouri, is really a history of music in Branson and the Ozarks. While the band doesn’t have washtubs or a jawbone anymore, the country music show that audiences enjoy each night adheres faithfully to the very beginnings

Ten young local dancers from the Dance Branson Stars dance team have been selected to perform at the Great American Pie Contest, hosted by Al Roker, this Saturday, April 25th at 9:15am.

Branson’s First Great American Pie Show is going to get a great start. The pie show’s guest celebrity judge, Al Roker, the meteorologist on the NBC “Today show,” will be broadcasting a number of live weather cut-ins…

…”what happens” in this show is the presentation of some of the most beautiful, powerful and inspirational musical vocals one is likely to hear not only in Branson but anywhere.

Comedy was part of the original foundation upon which two of Branson’s longest running shows were built and is no less important to those shows today than it was then.

Branson’s Ozark Mountain Spring Festival covers over 40 different events. Some of those events such as …Others like Historic Downtown Branson’s “Plumb Nellie Days,” being celebrated May 15-17, are an ingrained part of Branson’s history and heritage.

“50’s At The Hop” is an entertaining fast paced musical tribute to the rock and roll era music of the 50’s and “rocks” for all ages.

The announcement of the 12 finalist the first Branson Great American Pie Show this week was a major key ingredient in the “making” of Branson’s first Great American Pie Show (Pie Show).

First and foremost, this is a show by a family for families that will hold the interest of not only adults, but kids. Everyone is on the edge of their seats wondering what Jim is going to come up with next.

From beginning to end, this show has the audience enraptured with the beauty of its dancing, vocals, choreography, costume changes, and energy.

It looks like Branson’s Easter Bunny is going to be acting more like the “Energizer Bunny” on April 11, 2009. He has no less than three scheduled appearances and three Easter Egg Hunts to get ready for the children

Even in a value destination like Branson, there are free things families can do that will add even more value and stretch their vacation dollars farther.

Branson is celebrating spring with a new community wide festival called “Ozark Mountain Spring”… April is the month during which Branson’s Ozark Mountain Spring really comes into full bloom.

Even in Branson where Elvis is portrayed on a daily basis by Dean Z and others in the “Legends in Concert The World’s Greatest Live Tribute Show,” Dave Ehlert in “Elvis and the Super Stars” and Tony Roi in “Tony Roi’s Elvis Experience” April 18 will be a special day for Elvis fans.

Branson.com and the Missouri Wine Festival, announced a marketing partnership promoting the celebrations of Missouri wines and artesian cheeses and the honoring of America’s Purple Heart Recipients

James Garrett’s “A Tribute to John Denver” is a show that doesn’t have the marketing, star power, or “big” production style of some Branson’s better known shows, but what it does offer is two plus hours of some of the most enjoyable entertainment in Branson

Then there is the Branson type of “family” Spring Break emphasizing togetherness, fun and the type of entertainment that creates the type of memories most people want to remember and share with others.

Branson’s Silver Dollar City is famous for the quality and family wholesomeness of the entertainment it provides on an everyday basis, but the celebration of “Young Christians’ Weekend,” which will be the week end of March 27 through March 29, is really something special.

In Branson, Missouri, as is the case in a lot of other places, wine with Easter Dinner is not common. Mount Pleasant Winery, with wineries in Branson and Augusta, Missouri, …

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…

The good news about a visit to Branson, Missouri is there are a wide variety of fun filled exciting shows, attractions, and activities that are not weather dependent.

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.

The only way a show survives year after year, in Branson, Missouri, is if it gives its audiences an entertainment experience that they will remember, share with others and return to see again. Presleys’ Country Jubilee has been doing exactly that for over 40 years.

The entire month of March the museum is celebrating “Titanic Honors the Irish” an event dedicated to the Irish involvement with the RMS Titanic from its building and routing to the composition of its crew and passengers on its fateful voyage.

Pies, the Easter Bunny and Gyros…

A March 3 article entitled “1Branson.Com poster’s overview on Branson show ‘SIX,” posted on www.news.branson.com used an unusual way informing people about the

Branson’s basketball “Big Show” is the NAIA Division II Men’s Basketball Championship which will be played at the College of the Ozarks Keeter Gymnasium March 11-17.