Carl Junction, MO raising big money for breast cancer research
Post office, mini-skirts, Branson Zipline, and poodle skirts play part
(Branson, MO – Thursday, October 13, 2011) — Want to know how to raise big bucks for breast cancer research? Just ask Carl Junction’s Chamber of Commerce President, Gary Stubblefield. This month, Stubblefield plans to take part in a flash mob, illuminate Carl Junction with pink lighting, wear a pink mini-skirt at city council meetings and among other things – if Carl Junction can raise over $40,000 – wear a pink poodle skirt while zipping at Wolfe Creek Preserve home of Branson Zipline Canopy Tours. And not just any zip, he’ll take flight on the Blue Streak Fast Line (at one point soaring over 150’ in the air) and then take the plunge on the Freefall Xpress, North America’s only 100’ freefall dismount controlled by a power fan.
Carl Junction is a small Missouri community (pop. 7,500) however in 2010 they took second place nationally in raising funds to purchase breast cancer awareness postage stamps. Those funds go towards breast cancer research. Stubblefield says, “In addition Carl Junction CARES, the group supporting stamp sales, has fundraising and awareness activities to raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (BCFO), the Hope4You breast cancer foundation and for the association Early Detection Works.” For October, National Breast Cancer Awareness month, Carl Junction CARES, led by Stubblefield, plans for dozens of activities to help them take first place in raising funds for 2011. “Last year, the post office that placed first in the nation sold $42,000 worth of stamps, our goal is to beat that amount. If we can raise over $40,000 by October 31, you’ll see me and my pretty pink poodle skirt at Branson Zipline Canopy Tours on November 5. I hope to be joined by our City Council, the mayor, city administrators and Carl Junction Post Master,” says Stubblefield. “Now that will be worth the price of the stamps alone.”
There are additional activities and ways that you can help Carl Junction meet its goal. “With Carl Junction Cares the bottom line is anything can be done, if you believe enough in what you are doing. We have had two detections in our first 3 years of doing this. That is what I am most proud of,” says Stubblefield. “We will be busy just about every day to bring attention to the cause.” The observance kicked off the first of October with Carl Junction going pink at dusk and sales of the official United States Postal Service’s breast cancer awareness postage stamp at the Carl Junction post office, 111 S. Main St. The lighting, along with pink ribbons on utility poles and pink awareness ribbons on Main Street, will be in place throughout the month. To participate in supporting the cause by purchasing postage stamps from any location contact the Carl Junction Post Office at 417-649-7831.
To get exact information, dates, and times for other fundraising activities go to facebook on the internet and like Carl Junction CARES at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Carl-Junction-CARES/314567013845
Currently the list of activities includes:
• Oct. 15, “Zumba to Show You Care” from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Primary K-2 North School gymnasium.
• Oct. 16, “CJHS/FBLA Breast Cancer Walk to Show You Care” from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Carl Junction High School Bulldog Stadium, under the direction of the Carl Junction High School Future Business Leaders of America. Prizes will be awarded to the largest team, most creatively costumed team and more.
• If, by Oct. 18, the post office hits the $20,000 mark in stamp sales, Carl Junction City Administrator Steve Lawyer will wear a pink mini-skirt to the City Council meeting.
• Oct. 20, a flash mob, “Twist to Show You Care”. Location to be announced on facebook “Have your pink shirt on and be ready to do the twist in the area’s largest flash mob ever,” said Stubblefield.
• Oct. 25, Mercy Hospital’s mobile mammography unit will be in the Carl Junction Community Center parking lot from 8a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30p.m.
• Oct. 27, Carl Junction CARES (CJ CARES) will have an information booth set up at “Bridging the Generations” senior expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Bridge, 3405 S. Hammons Blvd.
• Oct. 28, the fourth annual CJ CARES “Community Snapshot to Show You Care” will be taken in ribbon formation at 6:30 p.m. at the Carl Junction High School stadium. Public participation is sought for the event.
• Other events that have taken place include: The “Skate to Show You Care” held at Spinning Wheels SK8 Center. At that time the post office hit $10,000 in breast cancer awareness postage stamp sales, the entire City Council wore pink poodle skirts to that night’s council meeting. Saturday, Oct. 8, “Breast Cancer Awareness Biker Style,” a breast cancer awareness expo, was held from 10 a.m. to noon at Cycle Connection of Joplin.
“Keep checking our facebook page for new activities and I sure hope to see all of you out at the Branson Zipline watching me and my poodle skirt fly across the sky,” says Stubblefield. “That’ll be one freefall dismount where the shouting is all about the joy of achieving our goal and helping keep breast cancer awareness top of mind.”
Media Members for more information contact:
Gary Stubblefield, President Carl Junction Chamber, 417-208-9082
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
You can be a Star in Branson MO!
Kirby VanBurch and MyStudio launch search for the next BIG Branson Act!
(Branson MO ~ Monday, June 20, 2011) Kirby VanBurch, internationally renowned entertainer and illusionist, announced today that he is searching for a featured act to perform during his show in October of 2011. Kirby says, “In order to find just the right act to feature I’ve teamed up with MyStudio to acquire audition videos. MyStudio was also used by Simon Cowell’s X-Factor to acquire audition videos and I thought it was a great way to find my next big featured act.”
The search begins June 20, 2011 and will run through August 31, 2011. Those looking to create their audition video for consideration can visit any one of the MyStudio HD Recording Studio locations and then submit it on-line at www.MyStudio.net. Videos uploaded for the audition will be reviewed and those considered for the Kirby VanBurch stage will be posted and voted on by the general public. Kirby and his staff will select the winner from the top ten audition videos as voted on by the fans.
The act chosen to perform will receive two weeks of understudy under Kirby VanBurch and then a week of actual on stage performance either as a solo act or within an existing act. During this time period the Kirby VanBurch Theatre will pay for housing, meals, transportation in Branson, and weekly compensation. “I’m very excited about this partnership with MyStudio,” says Kirby. “I think this is the perfect way to find the next Big Thing for my Branson show!”
Kirby VanBurch, called the “Prince of Magic” by the Princess of Thailand, voted World’s Best Illusionist by the World Magic Awards, named Entertainer of the Year and Magician of the Year (multiple times) by the International Magicians Society has been called one of “America’s Best Magic Shows” by the Travel Channel. His show in Branson has been a top selling show for over 19 years and features exotic animals including Royal white tigers, a helicopter appearing in 3 seconds flat, mind-reading, assistants cut in half, up close and personal sleight of hand, and much more. To learn more about Kirby’s show go to KirbyVanBurch.com.
If you would like to audition to be a star in Branson, Missouri go to Kirby’s website at KirbyVanBurch.com. For a complete list of MyStudio locations and audition details, please visit http://www.mystudio.net/.
About MyStudio® HD Recording Studios
The award-winning MyStudio is the brain child of technology and entertainment entrepreneur Larry Ryckman. MyStudio is a self-contained, state-of-the-art, audio/video recording studio that offers true professional recording studio-quality audio and HD broadcast-quality video with an ease, economy and convenience never before available. MyStudio eliminates the high cost and technological and logistical barriers inherent in the creation of high-quality online video content thereby opening up a new world of opportunities for the creation of user-generated video content by amateurs and professionals alike.
MyStudio can be used to create videos for music, modeling, comedy, dating, job resumes, auditions, personal messages and greetings. A recording session for up to five minutes costs only $20. Using Hollywood-style green screen technology, MyStudio users can choose from over 1,000 HD virtual backgrounds for their videos or they can upload their own custom backgrounds. In addition, MyStudio offers thousands of licensed karaoke tracks from EMI Music Publishing and Universal Music Publishing and others thereby allowing consumers to legally create music videos for public viewing on-line. Within minutes of recording, videos are automatically uploaded to the MyStudio.net website, which offers free member profile pages and video sharing in a social networking environment. At MyStudio.net, members can enter contests, receive free DVDs of their videos, download MP3 audio files, access embed codes.
About Kirby VanBurch and the Kirby Vanburch Theatre
Kirby VanBurch delivers the World's Largest Magic Show at his own theater in Branson, Missouri. The Travel Channel says it’s, “…one of America’s Best Magic Show!” The production is packed full of disappearing acts, huge illusions, Royal White Tigers, Leopards, Lions, other exotic animals, a helicopter appearing in 3 seconds flat, assistants cut in half, and more. The show opens with an award-winning rapid fire illusion after illusion that no other act in the land of magic does. Along with his big illusions, Kirby VanBurch brings a warm rapport with the audience to the stage as well as up close and personal sleight of hand. Performing in Branson for 19 years, Kirby adds new illusions and featured acts to his show each year. The Kirby VanBurch Show has been named Branson’s Best Show, Branson’s Best Magic Show, and more year after year. Kirby’s accolades include being voted Entertainer of the Year and Magician of the Year by the International Magicians Society many times as well as being named “World’s Best Illusionist” by the World Magic Awards and the “Prince of Magic” by the Princess of Thailand. Kirby and his family of furry (and not so furry) friends perform at the Kirby VanBurch Theatre at 2353 Missouri 248, Branson, MO. Kirby appears (and disappears) at 3 & 8pm. There are also Magical Mystery Tours backstage with Kirby’s Big Cats after the show. Theatre contact information: 417-337-7140, 1-877-223-7959, and http://www.kirbyvanburch.com/
(Branson MO ~ Monday, June 20, 2011) Kirby VanBurch, internationally renowned entertainer and illusionist, announced today that he is searching for a featured act to perform during his show in October of 2011. Kirby says, “In order to find just the right act to feature I’ve teamed up with MyStudio to acquire audition videos. MyStudio was also used by Simon Cowell’s X-Factor to acquire audition videos and I thought it was a great way to find my next big featured act.”
The search begins June 20, 2011 and will run through August 31, 2011. Those looking to create their audition video for consideration can visit any one of the MyStudio HD Recording Studio locations and then submit it on-line at www.MyStudio.net. Videos uploaded for the audition will be reviewed and those considered for the Kirby VanBurch stage will be posted and voted on by the general public. Kirby and his staff will select the winner from the top ten audition videos as voted on by the fans.
The act chosen to perform will receive two weeks of understudy under Kirby VanBurch and then a week of actual on stage performance either as a solo act or within an existing act. During this time period the Kirby VanBurch Theatre will pay for housing, meals, transportation in Branson, and weekly compensation. “I’m very excited about this partnership with MyStudio,” says Kirby. “I think this is the perfect way to find the next Big Thing for my Branson show!”
Kirby VanBurch, called the “Prince of Magic” by the Princess of Thailand, voted World’s Best Illusionist by the World Magic Awards, named Entertainer of the Year and Magician of the Year (multiple times) by the International Magicians Society has been called one of “America’s Best Magic Shows” by the Travel Channel. His show in Branson has been a top selling show for over 19 years and features exotic animals including Royal white tigers, a helicopter appearing in 3 seconds flat, mind-reading, assistants cut in half, up close and personal sleight of hand, and much more. To learn more about Kirby’s show go to KirbyVanBurch.com.
If you would like to audition to be a star in Branson, Missouri go to Kirby’s website at KirbyVanBurch.com. For a complete list of MyStudio locations and audition details, please visit http://www.mystudio.net/.
About MyStudio® HD Recording Studios
The award-winning MyStudio is the brain child of technology and entertainment entrepreneur Larry Ryckman. MyStudio is a self-contained, state-of-the-art, audio/video recording studio that offers true professional recording studio-quality audio and HD broadcast-quality video with an ease, economy and convenience never before available. MyStudio eliminates the high cost and technological and logistical barriers inherent in the creation of high-quality online video content thereby opening up a new world of opportunities for the creation of user-generated video content by amateurs and professionals alike.
MyStudio can be used to create videos for music, modeling, comedy, dating, job resumes, auditions, personal messages and greetings. A recording session for up to five minutes costs only $20. Using Hollywood-style green screen technology, MyStudio users can choose from over 1,000 HD virtual backgrounds for their videos or they can upload their own custom backgrounds. In addition, MyStudio offers thousands of licensed karaoke tracks from EMI Music Publishing and Universal Music Publishing and others thereby allowing consumers to legally create music videos for public viewing on-line. Within minutes of recording, videos are automatically uploaded to the MyStudio.net website, which offers free member profile pages and video sharing in a social networking environment. At MyStudio.net, members can enter contests, receive free DVDs of their videos, download MP3 audio files, access embed codes.
About Kirby VanBurch and the Kirby Vanburch Theatre
Kirby VanBurch delivers the World's Largest Magic Show at his own theater in Branson, Missouri. The Travel Channel says it’s, “…one of America’s Best Magic Show!” The production is packed full of disappearing acts, huge illusions, Royal White Tigers, Leopards, Lions, other exotic animals, a helicopter appearing in 3 seconds flat, assistants cut in half, and more. The show opens with an award-winning rapid fire illusion after illusion that no other act in the land of magic does. Along with his big illusions, Kirby VanBurch brings a warm rapport with the audience to the stage as well as up close and personal sleight of hand. Performing in Branson for 19 years, Kirby adds new illusions and featured acts to his show each year. The Kirby VanBurch Show has been named Branson’s Best Show, Branson’s Best Magic Show, and more year after year. Kirby’s accolades include being voted Entertainer of the Year and Magician of the Year by the International Magicians Society many times as well as being named “World’s Best Illusionist” by the World Magic Awards and the “Prince of Magic” by the Princess of Thailand. Kirby and his family of furry (and not so furry) friends perform at the Kirby VanBurch Theatre at 2353 Missouri 248, Branson, MO. Kirby appears (and disappears) at 3 & 8pm. There are also Magical Mystery Tours backstage with Kirby’s Big Cats after the show. Theatre contact information: 417-337-7140, 1-877-223-7959, and http://www.kirbyvanburch.com/
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Branson Performers help out with Joplin clean up effort
Posted by Kale Garner of KOAM TV and Fox 14
The support is coming from everywhere now dozens of Branson performers will participate in the Joplin relief effort during a Branson cares telethon.
We will air that telethon on Sunday, June 26th but today Angela Garcia met up with a number of those performers who are already getting started.
The sound of chainsaws and stacking debris aren't typical sounds coming from these Branson entertainers.
A handful of performers put their normal jobs on hold to help clean up Joplin neighborhoods.
"we're glad to be here glad to help out however we can- good way to spend the weekend. The silver lining in all of this is that so many people can come together and do some good together. It just makes you feel good inside."
The Hughes brothers signed up to volunteer through their church
They will also participate in the Branson Cares Telethon.
This was the first time many of the performers had been in Joplin since the tornado hit.
"I just couldn't believe the devastation. All the trees torn apart. The buildings leveled, uh pieces of metal and buildings wrapped around trees. It's hard to believe. It's completely different to see things first hand than to see it on the news or see pictures of it. "
Tim Dutton and his wife volunteered through the boomtown days event.
They signed up for the race which was then changed to a clean up day after the tornado.
"Many of the Branson performers say they offer relief to people through their entertainment. After seeing the devastation in Joplin they knew they had to bring their effort here."
"The one thing that can never be taken from us is our hope. And that's something that we can all give as Branson entertains. We entertain- but being able to come up here and let the people know that even as far away as Branson- that we're thinking about them we care enough that we wanna come up here, clean up and help them rebuild."
The support is coming from everywhere now dozens of Branson performers will participate in the Joplin relief effort during a Branson cares telethon.
We will air that telethon on Sunday, June 26th but today Angela Garcia met up with a number of those performers who are already getting started.
The sound of chainsaws and stacking debris aren't typical sounds coming from these Branson entertainers.
A handful of performers put their normal jobs on hold to help clean up Joplin neighborhoods.
"we're glad to be here glad to help out however we can- good way to spend the weekend. The silver lining in all of this is that so many people can come together and do some good together. It just makes you feel good inside."
The Hughes brothers signed up to volunteer through their church
They will also participate in the Branson Cares Telethon.
This was the first time many of the performers had been in Joplin since the tornado hit.
"I just couldn't believe the devastation. All the trees torn apart. The buildings leveled, uh pieces of metal and buildings wrapped around trees. It's hard to believe. It's completely different to see things first hand than to see it on the news or see pictures of it. "
Tim Dutton and his wife volunteered through the boomtown days event.
They signed up for the race which was then changed to a clean up day after the tornado.
"Many of the Branson performers say they offer relief to people through their entertainment. After seeing the devastation in Joplin they knew they had to bring their effort here."
"The one thing that can never be taken from us is our hope. And that's something that we can all give as Branson entertains. We entertain- but being able to come up here and let the people know that even as far away as Branson- that we're thinking about them we care enough that we wanna come up here, clean up and help them rebuild."
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Bandy eases out, Short slides on in
by Tyler Francke for Branson Tri-Lakes News
Longtime Branson entertainer Moe Bandy has decided he will not perform at the Jim Stafford Theatre this season as he had planned, and the “Top 10 Rock and Roll Revue,” a tribute show that recently began its third season at the Branson Mall, will take his place.
Cindy Merry, Bandy’s publicist, said his touring schedule and some other projects he is working on forced him to push his opening date at the Jim Stafford Theatre back to Sept. 4. Merry, who is also Stafford’s marketing consultant, said the theater was having difficulty finding an act that would agree to perform at the time slot only for the next few months.
“Moe Bandy and the Staffords are really good friends,” Merry said. “And when Moe found out nobody wanted the spot if they couldn’t go all year, he was gracious enough to give it up.”
She said Bandy has not yet canceled his Branson show dates after Sept. 4, and he has been considering several venues as a possibility for those performances. For the rest of the story click here: http://bransontrilakesnews.com/entertainment/article_4db8354c-8327-11e0-bf89-001cc4c002e0.html
Longtime Branson entertainer Moe Bandy has decided he will not perform at the Jim Stafford Theatre this season as he had planned, and the “Top 10 Rock and Roll Revue,” a tribute show that recently began its third season at the Branson Mall, will take his place.
Cindy Merry, Bandy’s publicist, said his touring schedule and some other projects he is working on forced him to push his opening date at the Jim Stafford Theatre back to Sept. 4. Merry, who is also Stafford’s marketing consultant, said the theater was having difficulty finding an act that would agree to perform at the time slot only for the next few months.
“Moe Bandy and the Staffords are really good friends,” Merry said. “And when Moe found out nobody wanted the spot if they couldn’t go all year, he was gracious enough to give it up.”
She said Bandy has not yet canceled his Branson show dates after Sept. 4, and he has been considering several venues as a possibility for those performances. For the rest of the story click here: http://bransontrilakesnews.com/entertainment/article_4db8354c-8327-11e0-bf89-001cc4c002e0.html
Saturday, May 7, 2011
A Trip To Branson Goes Beyond the Expected
Amy Bertrand wrote a nice story on Branson for the St Louis Post-Dispatch. In particular she notes: "I'll admit I was curious. In the weeks preceding our trip to Branson, I had heard opinions on the "Live Music Capital of the World" from several dozen people. They ranged from criticisms of the kitsch to raves about the activities for kids. Two of the biggest cheerleaders were my parents, who visit Branson twice a year. They helped us plan and then joined us on a family trip to the Ozarks town."
"Branson, it turns out, is both everything I expected and nothing I expected." Read the rest here: http://www.stltoday.com/travel/article_47df42eb-394b-5ef5-92e7-3d347ce747b9.html
"Branson, it turns out, is both everything I expected and nothing I expected." Read the rest here: http://www.stltoday.com/travel/article_47df42eb-394b-5ef5-92e7-3d347ce747b9.html
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
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