Saturday, April 10, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Like many tourists, movie's Pittsburghers are Branson-bound
Sunday, April 4, 2010, By Carolyn Olson
BRANSON, Mo. -- The romantic comedy "She's Out of My League," which opened last month, shows off Pittsburgh at its best with shots of the city's skyline, bridges and three rivers. But the city of Branson also is mentioned prominently in the movie as a vacation hot spot.
Branson?
Many probably don't even know what state Branson is in, or that 8 million visitors drove or took a plane to the Southwest Missouri town of 7,600 people last year.
So, what makes Branson such a vacation mecca?
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10094/1047458-37.stm?cmpid=newspanel2#ixzz0kEhKvUqy
BRANSON, Mo. -- The romantic comedy "She's Out of My League," which opened last month, shows off Pittsburgh at its best with shots of the city's skyline, bridges and three rivers. But the city of Branson also is mentioned prominently in the movie as a vacation hot spot.
Branson?
Many probably don't even know what state Branson is in, or that 8 million visitors drove or took a plane to the Southwest Missouri town of 7,600 people last year.
So, what makes Branson such a vacation mecca?
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10094/1047458-37.stm?cmpid=newspanel2#ixzz0kEhKvUqy
JEERK - Tap Dancing with Attitude
From the blog: "On the Road with David and Rose"
Crazed and crazy. Boundless energy. Super talented tappers. Five deranged Swedes combine all this and more as JEERK – Rhythm Artist Group. We didn’t have a clue what we were in for when the owners of Branson Shenanigan’s RV Park (where we’re work camping) invited us to join them last night. We heard something about Swedish guys and tap dancing. Read the rest at the blog here: http://davidandrose.com/2010/04/04/jeerk-%E2%80%93-tap-dancing-with-an-attitude
Crazed and crazy. Boundless energy. Super talented tappers. Five deranged Swedes combine all this and more as JEERK – Rhythm Artist Group. We didn’t have a clue what we were in for when the owners of Branson Shenanigan’s RV Park (where we’re work camping) invited us to join them last night. We heard something about Swedish guys and tap dancing. Read the rest at the blog here: http://davidandrose.com/2010/04/04/jeerk-%E2%80%93-tap-dancing-with-an-attitude
Friday, April 2, 2010
Branson's 3rd Annual "Springtastic Show Spree"
Branson, MO – (Monday, March 22, 2010) – Branson, Missouri’s Springtastic Show Spree is the week for show lovers to converge on this small Midwestern town, known as the “live music show capital of the world”. During this one extraordinary week visitors enjoy ten of the top shows in Branson, Missouri for just one hundred and twenty-five dollars.
Sponsored by The League of Branson Theatre Owners and Show Producers (The Branson Show League), the Springtastic Show Spree gives visitors the chance to sample a variety of Branson’s eclectic shows. “Shows, shows, and more shows, for just a fraction of their normal cost.” says popular ventriloquist Jim Barber of the Hamner Barber Variety Show and Theater. The 3rd annual Springtastic Show Spree begins April 12 and runs through April 18, 2010.
Springtastic Show Spree passes are for sale only on-line at the official website of The Branson Show League, ShowsInBranson.com, and are limited to purchase by individuals. Jim Stafford, famous comedian and nationally known recording star, believes this is “hands down the greatest show ticket value you will see all year in Branson.”
The Springtastic Show Spree pass allows fans to see ten of their favorite shows in Branson on a first come, first served basis during the week of April 12. Shows include productions such as Moe Bandy, Pierce Arrow, Hughes Brothers Show, Clay Cooper Country Music Express, Legends in Concert, Baldknobbers Jamboree, New Shanghai Circus, The Haygoods, Magnificent Variety Show, Grand Jubilee, Mike Walker & Friends, Brule’, Penny Gilley, Kirby VanBurch, Country Tonight featuring Marty Haggard, and many more. For a complete list visit ShowsInBranson.com and click on Springtastic Show Spree.
Much to the approval of the estimated eight plus million visitors who converge each year on this Ozark Mountain town of little more than 6,000 residents, Branson's stars can be spotted each morning, afternoon and well into the evening in almost every type of live theatrical performance imaginable. Pop, gospel, blues, rock 'n' roll, western, acrobats, magic, Cajun, swing, big band, Motown, and Broadway have become as important to Branson visitors as its country and comedy roots. “The ten shows visitors will see during the Springtastic Show Spree amount to less than 10% of the possible live shows you can currently enjoy in Branson,” “says Jason Hughes from the Hughes Brothers Show. “This special preview week will whet your appetite to come back again and again to enjoy the variety of ALL of the shows the town has to offer.” Dawn Easton owner of God and Country Theatre adds, “If you see your first ten shows during the Springtastic Show Spree, you’ll have to come back more than ten times just to see all the shows in Branson once.”
The limited amount of Springtastic Show passes are available only through April 8 or when the passes sell out, whichever comes first. “If you are a live show fan, a music lover of any sort, the Springtastic Show Spree is the ticket for you.” says the Buck Trent, 2-time CMA Instrumentalist of the Year and star of his own country music show. To find out more about the 3rd Annual Springtastic Show Spree in Branson, Missouri visit ShowsInBranson.com.
About The League of Branson Theatre Owners and Show Producers
The Branson Show League works to increase the success and well-being of the theatrical industry in the “Live Show Capital of the World”, Branson, Missouri. With over 100 live shows featuring music, comedy, magic, dancing, acrobats, theatrical plays, and more, the diversity and variety of choices of live shows make Branson a unique and fun-filled family vacation destination. The League strives to increase interest in Branson shows and show attendance, increase profitability for the Branson show community, and to promote communications between shows, as well as throughout the Branson community. In 2010, Branson is Celebrating 50 Years of Family Fun!
Sponsored by The League of Branson Theatre Owners and Show Producers (The Branson Show League), the Springtastic Show Spree gives visitors the chance to sample a variety of Branson’s eclectic shows. “Shows, shows, and more shows, for just a fraction of their normal cost.” says popular ventriloquist Jim Barber of the Hamner Barber Variety Show and Theater. The 3rd annual Springtastic Show Spree begins April 12 and runs through April 18, 2010.
Springtastic Show Spree passes are for sale only on-line at the official website of The Branson Show League, ShowsInBranson.com, and are limited to purchase by individuals. Jim Stafford, famous comedian and nationally known recording star, believes this is “hands down the greatest show ticket value you will see all year in Branson.”
The Springtastic Show Spree pass allows fans to see ten of their favorite shows in Branson on a first come, first served basis during the week of April 12. Shows include productions such as Moe Bandy, Pierce Arrow, Hughes Brothers Show, Clay Cooper Country Music Express, Legends in Concert, Baldknobbers Jamboree, New Shanghai Circus, The Haygoods, Magnificent Variety Show, Grand Jubilee, Mike Walker & Friends, Brule’, Penny Gilley, Kirby VanBurch, Country Tonight featuring Marty Haggard, and many more. For a complete list visit ShowsInBranson.com and click on Springtastic Show Spree.
Much to the approval of the estimated eight plus million visitors who converge each year on this Ozark Mountain town of little more than 6,000 residents, Branson's stars can be spotted each morning, afternoon and well into the evening in almost every type of live theatrical performance imaginable. Pop, gospel, blues, rock 'n' roll, western, acrobats, magic, Cajun, swing, big band, Motown, and Broadway have become as important to Branson visitors as its country and comedy roots. “The ten shows visitors will see during the Springtastic Show Spree amount to less than 10% of the possible live shows you can currently enjoy in Branson,” “says Jason Hughes from the Hughes Brothers Show. “This special preview week will whet your appetite to come back again and again to enjoy the variety of ALL of the shows the town has to offer.” Dawn Easton owner of God and Country Theatre adds, “If you see your first ten shows during the Springtastic Show Spree, you’ll have to come back more than ten times just to see all the shows in Branson once.”
The limited amount of Springtastic Show passes are available only through April 8 or when the passes sell out, whichever comes first. “If you are a live show fan, a music lover of any sort, the Springtastic Show Spree is the ticket for you.” says the Buck Trent, 2-time CMA Instrumentalist of the Year and star of his own country music show. To find out more about the 3rd Annual Springtastic Show Spree in Branson, Missouri visit ShowsInBranson.com.
About The League of Branson Theatre Owners and Show Producers
The Branson Show League works to increase the success and well-being of the theatrical industry in the “Live Show Capital of the World”, Branson, Missouri. With over 100 live shows featuring music, comedy, magic, dancing, acrobats, theatrical plays, and more, the diversity and variety of choices of live shows make Branson a unique and fun-filled family vacation destination. The League strives to increase interest in Branson shows and show attendance, increase profitability for the Branson show community, and to promote communications between shows, as well as throughout the Branson community. In 2010, Branson is Celebrating 50 Years of Family Fun!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours Announces New Flying Prospector Canopy Tour
Branson, MO – (Thursday, March 18, 2010) – Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours at Wolfe Creek Preserve has added the Flying Prospector Canopy Tour to its line-up of authentic eco-adventures. Designed for all ages, this one-and-a-half hour canopy tour has visitors soaring through the trees over multiple ziplines and skywalks on a breathtaking tour of the Ozark Mountains.
“Our Flying Prospector is a great introduction for visitors new to canopy tours. At an hour and a half, the Flying Prospector is a full-scale guided, canopy tour with many of the highlights of Wolfe Creek Preserve featured, providing guests with another exciting, memorable vacation experience for one of the best values in the industry,” says Emma Hamilton, general manager. “We have created a high-quality, low-impact adventure, which takes a shorter amount of time, allowing visitors to dip their toes into the world of eco-adventures and find out just how much fun this unique experience can be.”
As an added value, this tour offers a family pass. Families wanting to go on a canopy tour together can take advantage of the Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours special pricing for the Flying Prospector. “We’re pleased to offer a family-pass exclusively for the Flying Prospector. The pass is $199.99 for two adults and two children seventeen and under,” adds Hamilton.
“With the addition of the Flying Prospector, we’re now offering visitors three different ways to soar above it all,” explains Emma Hamilton. “Each of our eco-adventures is designed to give Branson visitors the opportunity to experience an authentic canopy tour on one of the best courses ever built.” Along with the hour-and-a-half Flying Prospector, Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours offers the thrilling Blue Streak Fast Line, a non-stop, single-line zip from the top of the mountain to the bottom platform, complete with a very surprising dismount.
The premiere experience offered by Branson Zipline, the Ozarks Xplorer Canopy Tour, is an inclusive, interactive two-and-a-half hour guided tour that takes visitors over suspension bridges, platforms and multiple ziplines, allowing time to explore the features of the region and discover the secrets of Wolfe Creek Preserve. Guests will enjoy the pristine beauty of the Ozark Mountains from the unique perspective of gliding through the canopy of trees, past rugged bluffs, and above the forest floor, accompanied by guides, who share topographical and ecological insights while bringing to life the history of Wolfe Creek Preserve.
Branson Zipline & Canopy Tour at Wolfe Creek Preserve, opening May 1, is located on US Hwy 65, just seven miles north of Branson shows, theaters, and attractions. Tours are being booked now at www.BransonZipline.com or by calling 417-561-2500.
About Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours at Wolfe Creek Preserve
Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours at Wolfe Creek Preserve offers visitors of all ages an exciting eco-adventure in the Ozark Mountains. The range of thrilling options include the two-and-a-half-hour Ozarks Xplorer Canopy Tour, an inclusive guided trek across numerous ziplines, platforms and walkways; the one-and-a-half-hour Flying Prospector, a shorter guided trek across multiple ziplines, platforms and walkways; and the Blue Streak Fast Line, a thrilling zip that stretches from the top of the mountain to the base of the property. Each adventure includes information about topographical, ecological and historical features. Branson Zipline is a unique and family-friendly compliment to Branson's existing vacation opportunities. Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours is a member of the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT). The course, inspection and training are designed and constructed to meet or exceed ACCT standards.
“Our Flying Prospector is a great introduction for visitors new to canopy tours. At an hour and a half, the Flying Prospector is a full-scale guided, canopy tour with many of the highlights of Wolfe Creek Preserve featured, providing guests with another exciting, memorable vacation experience for one of the best values in the industry,” says Emma Hamilton, general manager. “We have created a high-quality, low-impact adventure, which takes a shorter amount of time, allowing visitors to dip their toes into the world of eco-adventures and find out just how much fun this unique experience can be.”
As an added value, this tour offers a family pass. Families wanting to go on a canopy tour together can take advantage of the Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours special pricing for the Flying Prospector. “We’re pleased to offer a family-pass exclusively for the Flying Prospector. The pass is $199.99 for two adults and two children seventeen and under,” adds Hamilton.
“With the addition of the Flying Prospector, we’re now offering visitors three different ways to soar above it all,” explains Emma Hamilton. “Each of our eco-adventures is designed to give Branson visitors the opportunity to experience an authentic canopy tour on one of the best courses ever built.” Along with the hour-and-a-half Flying Prospector, Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours offers the thrilling Blue Streak Fast Line, a non-stop, single-line zip from the top of the mountain to the bottom platform, complete with a very surprising dismount.
The premiere experience offered by Branson Zipline, the Ozarks Xplorer Canopy Tour, is an inclusive, interactive two-and-a-half hour guided tour that takes visitors over suspension bridges, platforms and multiple ziplines, allowing time to explore the features of the region and discover the secrets of Wolfe Creek Preserve. Guests will enjoy the pristine beauty of the Ozark Mountains from the unique perspective of gliding through the canopy of trees, past rugged bluffs, and above the forest floor, accompanied by guides, who share topographical and ecological insights while bringing to life the history of Wolfe Creek Preserve.
Branson Zipline & Canopy Tour at Wolfe Creek Preserve, opening May 1, is located on US Hwy 65, just seven miles north of Branson shows, theaters, and attractions. Tours are being booked now at www.BransonZipline.com or by calling 417-561-2500.
About Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours at Wolfe Creek Preserve
Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours at Wolfe Creek Preserve offers visitors of all ages an exciting eco-adventure in the Ozark Mountains. The range of thrilling options include the two-and-a-half-hour Ozarks Xplorer Canopy Tour, an inclusive guided trek across numerous ziplines, platforms and walkways; the one-and-a-half-hour Flying Prospector, a shorter guided trek across multiple ziplines, platforms and walkways; and the Blue Streak Fast Line, a thrilling zip that stretches from the top of the mountain to the base of the property. Each adventure includes information about topographical, ecological and historical features. Branson Zipline is a unique and family-friendly compliment to Branson's existing vacation opportunities. Branson Zipline & Canopy Tours is a member of the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT). The course, inspection and training are designed and constructed to meet or exceed ACCT standards.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
FLW Tour's bass tourney brings thousands to Branson
Jess Rollins • News-Leader • March 7, 2010
More than 13,000 people packed into the Branson Convention Center for the all-day event preceding the weigh-in ceremony. Toddlers caught fish in a tiny tank while pros discussed lures with eager hobbyists. Vendors peddled rods and reels and spinners and swimmers and spoons. Country singer Moe Bandy sang the national anthem before a 15-foot blimp, shaped like a fish, floated around the room.
One by one, anglers grabbed their catches by the gills and held them up to the crowd.
There were gasps and cheers as the bass hit the scales and the weight was announced and recorded.
Find the whole story here:
http://www.news-leader.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070347/FLW-Tour-s-bass-tourney-brings-thousands-to-Branson
More than 13,000 people packed into the Branson Convention Center for the all-day event preceding the weigh-in ceremony. Toddlers caught fish in a tiny tank while pros discussed lures with eager hobbyists. Vendors peddled rods and reels and spinners and swimmers and spoons. Country singer Moe Bandy sang the national anthem before a 15-foot blimp, shaped like a fish, floated around the room.
One by one, anglers grabbed their catches by the gills and held them up to the crowd.
There were gasps and cheers as the bass hit the scales and the weight was announced and recorded.
Find the whole story here:
http://www.news-leader.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070347/FLW-Tour-s-bass-tourney-brings-thousands-to-Branson
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
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