April, 2012 Branson Events

At The Welk Resort Theatre, 1984 State Highway 165 (located 3 miles south of highway 76)

Red Green's Wit & Wisdom Tour

One Branson show only for the hilarious one-man show with Red Green, best-selling author, humorist and handyman, on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 2:00 pm.

At the Hamner Barber Theatre, 3090 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway (just down from the Shoji Tabuchi Theatre).

A Branson Limited Engagement - Returning in 2012!

One Branson show only for 5 world-class magicians performing together in the Stars of Magic Show. It's at 2:00 pm on Friday, April 27, 2012.

Important note: tickets are only $10 and must be purchased at the box office of the Hamner Barber Theatre on the day of the show

Here are the performers you'll see in this family-friendly show:

• Greg Wilson
  
• Tom Burgoon
  
• Jason Hudy from the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
• Levent
• another surprise guest magician!
  

It's guaranteed to be a great afternoon of comedy and magic for the whole family!

The US Army Corps of Engineer's Dewey Short Visitors Center is located 6 miles west of US Hwy 65 on State Hwy 165 at the south end of Table Rock Dam (4600 State Highway 165). It's open 7 days a week from 9 am to 5 pm from April 1 to October 31.

Grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new LEED Gold Certified building is at 10:30 am.

The public is invited to tour the new building following the ribbon cutting!

A three-day event where all activities are FREE to Purple Heart Recipients and the public:

Opening Ceremony, public entertainment show and closing ceremony hosted by the Hamner Barber Theatre (3090 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway).

"Hand in Hand" Entertainment Show at the Hamner Barber Theatre on day 2.

Thursday, April 26, 2012:

• 8:00 am - Noon: FREE registration at Factory Merchants Mall
• 2:00 - 4:30 pm: FREE Opening ceremony at Hamner Barber Theatre

Friday, April 27. 2012:

• 9:00 am - 10:30 am: FREE entertainment show at Hamner Barber Theatre
• Noon: Fishing Tournament at Scotty's Dock and Marina
• 6:00 pm: Fish Fry (TBD) $10 pp
  

Saturday, April 28, 2012:

• 9:00 am: visit The Titanic Museum Attraction (Purple Heart recipients FREE, spouses and others $25)
• Motorcycle Run (time and place TBD)
• 2:30 pm: FREE closing ceremony at Hamner Barber Theatre
  

All events are FREE! Everyone is invited!

At The Welk Resort Theatre, 1984 State Highway 165 (located 3 miles south of highway 76)

Two days only!

Music showcase at 2:00 pm each day (tents open at 10:00 am each day)

The Marketplace Tent (FREE): You can stroll through booths in the Marketplace tent. Each booth represents a country from around the world. Experience the costumes, history and culture of each country. There are games, prizes and autograph sessions, too!

The Music Fest (tickets required): features almost 20 different Branson entertainers each day.

Entrance to The Marketplace Tent is FREE; ticket purchase required for the Music Fest Show each day

Legends In Concert reopens on April 14, 2012 following the completion of repairs caused by the Leap Day Tornado in Branson. Their gala Fundraising Event at 8:00 pm on April 20, 2012 features the show Legends In Concert – plus special guests.

More details to be announced. Proceeds will go to those affected by the Branson tornado.

At the Oak Ridge Boys Theatre, 464 State Highway 248 (originally The Glen Campbell Theatre built in 1994; just off Highway 65 & Highway 248; adjacent to Yakov's What A Country! Theatre).

Sawyer Brown is back in Branson in 2012 for another limited engagement!

Two shows only for country music band Sawyer Brown on Friday, April 20, 2012 & Friday, October 19, 2012 at 8:00 pm.

Legends in Concert has announced the return of the Branson Elvis Festival and the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest 2012 at the Dick Clark American Bandstand Theater in Branson, MO  April 20-22, 2012.  The Branson contest is one of only a select few (only about 20) tribute competitions around the world sanctioned by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. The 3-day festival includes many Elvis-related activities and events like meet-and-greets, shows, karaoke nights, movies and contests.

Friday, April 20, 2012:

• 5:00 pm: Elvis meet & greet dinner at Midtown Cafe
• 8:00 pm: Legends In Concert Show
• 10:30 pm: Elvis Karaoke at Dean Z's Club 57 (open seating, no cover charge)
  

Saturday, April 21, 2012:

• 9:00 am to 4:00 pm: Elvis vendor village at Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater lobby
• 10:00 am: Hound Dog Contest at Legends stage - all breeds of dogs welcome. Proceeds go to Shepherd of the Hills Humane Society. Donations accepted
  
• 7:00 pm: Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at the Dick Clark American Bandstand Theater (tickets $25/29)
  
• 10:30 pm: Elvis Karaoke at Dean Z's Club 57 (open seating, no cover charge)

Sunday, April 22, 2012:

• 10:00 am: Gospel Hour (free to public)
  
• 8:00 pm: Legends In Concert show featuring the winner of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest

The American Spirit Dance Company from Oklahoma City University performs at College of the Ozarks on Wednesday, April 18, and 19, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., in Jones Auditorium.
 
The American Spirit Dance Company was started by Jo Rowan, who began the Dance Company for the purposes of celebrating America's unique contributions to dance through jazz, tap and musical theater. The company provides students with professional performance opportunities.

Since 1981, the company has inspired audiences with pride in American dance. The American Spirit is critically acclaimed and has become one of the premiere performing ensembles in central Oklahoma.
 
C of O students receive priority seating; any remaining seats are open to the public FREE of charge.

A FREE Event!

LIVE Broadcast from the Branson Landing at 8:00 pm (length: 1-hour)

Hosted by KOLR 10's David Oliver and Sonya Kullman

Purpose: To celebrate 100 years of Branson with special guests, interviews & performances

Yum factor: Birthday Cake from Dino's 24 Karrot Cake Co

KOZL-27 will re-broadcast the show at 8:00 pm, Saturday, April 21st

Attend 10 Branson shows for just $125*!

Purchase before April 5, 2012

Here's how it works:

• Purchase the Springtastic Show Pass here
  
• Your Pass, a receipt and a list of shows (see below) will be mailed to you
• Select 10 shows you want to see from the list below
• Call the show for reservations
• Make sure you tell them you are a Springtastic Show Spree VIP
• While there are many, many shows to choose from, the special Springtastic Show Spree seating at each show is limited and is available only on first come-first served basis...so call today to get your seats
• Passes are only valid for one person. ID will be requested to verify that you're using your own pass
• Meals are not included with the passes; you must purchase separately if the show offers meals
• No refunds or exchanges; all sales final
• Have fun!

*Limited number of passes available. Purchase before April 5, 2012!

2012 participating shows! Here's the list (plus more TBA):

• 24 Karat Country
• Acrobats of China
• Alabama Revival
• Angela's Time Machine
• Angels of Country Music
• Baldknobbers
• Brett Family
• Buck Trent
• Circle B Cowboy Supper, Music and Comedy Show
• Duttons
• Hamner Barber Variety Show
• "it" at The Hughes Brothers Celebrity Theatre
• Jim Stafford
• Kirby Van Burch
• Legends in Concert
• New's Country starring Leroy New
• Paul Harris and The Cleverlys
• SIX
• Statler Brothers Revisited
• Tribute to Four Seasons and the Beach Boys
• Tweed Show
• Twelve Irish Tenors
• Wade Landry Swingin' Cajun Style
  

The Branson Airport

AirTran Airways, which will be converting to Southwest Airlines through the course of 2012, will begin daily nonstop service from Branson to Chicago and Houston beginning April 16, 2012.

You can't go wrong.

Branson. Chicago. Houston.

Take a trip – there and back!

Concert news we thought you might like to know - even if it's not in Branson, it's pretty close-by:

On his newest tour, country music star Willie Nelson is performing in Springfield, Missouri (about 40 minutes north of Branson) at the John Q. Hammons Arena on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 7:30 pm.

Tickets on Friday, March 2, 2012: JQH Arena Box office, missouristatetix.com or charge by phone 417-836-7678 & 1-888-476-7849. Tickets are $65, $45 and $35.

Click here to see the seating chart of JQH

At RFD-TV The Theatre, 4080 W Highway 76 (intersection of 76 & 376)

Branson's Birthday Spectacular - The Show of the Century

Mistress of Ceremonies: Carrie April Tillis

Show length: 2 1/2 hours

The Show of the Century lives up to its name with an entertainment lineup that includes:

• Jim Stafford
• Yakov Smirnoff
• The Presleys
• The Baldknobbers
• Foggy River Boys
• Shoji Tabuchi
• The Lennon Sisters
• gospel group New South
• The Haygoods
• Roy Rogers, Jr. and the High Riders
• Grammy-award winning Hawaiian guitarist George Kahumoku, Jr, who will represent the World Fest at Silver Dollar City
• a special pre-show welcome from comedian/ventriloquist Jim Barber
• and more!
  

The show is produced by Bill Lennon and supported by a specially formed Branson All-Star Orchestra.

Good news: this concert is a charitable event – proceeds donated to victims of Branson's recent tornado and to the new Branson Centennial Museum.

Tickets on sale Thursday, March 15, 2012

One show only at 4:00 pm

Admission:

• Adults: $35
• Adult VIP (rows 1-3) $50
• Child (age 4-12) $10
• Group/Corporate rates available

Titanic Museum Attraction presents "A Night to Remember - a Titanic Musical Tribute"

Date: Saturday, April 14, 2012

Time: Noon (12:00 pm)

Purpose: To honor the memory of Titanic's maiden voyage 100 years ago. April 14th is the 100th anniversary of the night the ship struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage.

This outdoor tribute will take place at the bow of the ship and will include various musical tributes in honor of the 44 countries represented on Titanic.

The finale includes distress rockets and the official lighting of the ETERNAL FLAME at the water.

The Concert and Memorial Tribute will begin at noon on April 14 at the Titanic Museum Attraction and will include a special performance by the Springfield Symphony.
 
VIP tickets for the unique historical tribute are available beginning Monday, February 20, by calling 800-381-7670.

VIP Tickets Sold Out as of March 27, 2012. A limited number of Special Admission tickets are still available. Call 800-381-7670

Bonus: Ticket holders will receive limited edition memorials dedicated to the ship's history, including a DVD containing video tributes of the personal stories of selected passengers and crew.

This is a once in a lifetime event. Don't miss it!

World-Fest marks the official opening of Silver Dollar City's regular season on April 12, 2012. It's America's largest international festival, presenting incredible entertainment from around the globe. Performers from six continents present new and unique shows and productions – never before presented in the United States. Open Wednesdays through Sundays.

Festival highlights include:

• NEW! La Bella Musica in Red Gold Heritage Hall showcases tenor Aaron Caruso, who recently sold out at Carnegie Hall. The show also features soprano Melanie Goerlitz and World Accordian Champion, Cory Pesaturo.
• NEW! Viva Italia in Red Gold's Courtyard. There's acrobatic flag throwers, living vines and statues, stilt walkers and a colorful costume parade.
• NEW! The Mariachi Divas, a Grammy Award-winning all-female music ensemble with members from Mexico, Cuba, Samoa, Argentina, Colombia, Honduras and more.
• NEW! Hawaiian Country Music Show starring four-time Grammy winner George Kahumoku plus native dancers and musicians
• NEW! Peru's Yawar Chicchi Scissor Dancers, folk music and dance troupe
• NEW! Kenyan Sarakasi Acrobats, world-renowned acrobats from Nairobi, Kenya 
• Returning favorites! Russian Academic Band - brass band music with Russian and American influences
• Returning favorites! Irish Eyes Are Smiling, starring Ireland's premier harpist Dearbhail Finnegan
• Returning favorites! Ecuador Manta - musicians from Ecuador presenting pan-flute melodies of the Andes
• Returning favorites! Slovenian Polka Party, with 3 bands creating a huge dance party (May 4-6 only)
• Returning favorites! Master Yodeler Kerry Christensen - Alpine and Western Yodeling Master
• Plus, International Foods are featured daily at Tastes of the World

Dates: April 2 through July 2012

Stay alert: Highway 65 between Ozark and Branson will be reduced to two lanes (one lane in each direction) in two different areas through early July. Each area will be 1 1/2 miles long.

Reason: contractor crews are replacing the decks on two bridges along southbound Route 65

Highway Patrol troopers will help with traffic control

Click here to see the MoDot Southwest District News release. It has the full details on the traffic shift schedule.

Good reminders from MoDot:

• Pay attention to messages about the work zones that will be posted on electronic message signs
• Observe reduced speed limit of 55 mph. It will be easy to drive faster than that going down the hill approaching each bridge
• Northbound and southbound drivers should merge carefully into one lane approaching each bridge
• Southbound drivers should drive carefully through the median crossovers
• Southbound Route 65 drivers at the Woods Fork bridge are urged to watch for drivers who may be slowing to make a right turn onto Sawmill Road near the south end of the bridge

September 1, 2011 - April 1, 2012

Titanic's Rose Petal Memorial Tribute

Visitors to the Titanic Museum Attraction often ask about somehow honoring the passengers and crew of the original Titanic.

Visit any location of the Titanic Museum Attraction before April 1, 2012, and you will be given an actual rose petal. The rose petal will be placed into a memorial case which will then go out to sea on April 10, 2012.

All rose petals will be placed out to sea by the Coast Guard at the exact site of the sinking of The Titanic 100 years ago.

Theaters, hotels, restaurants, and stores will be representing countries from all around the world during this month-long International Festival. Visit and learn about countries and cultures worldwide without even leaving Branson!

• #1 Hits of the 60's - representing United Kingdom
• Acrobats of China - representing China
• Amazinn and Suites - representing Argentina
• Andy Williams Moon River Theatre - representing England
• Angel Inn - representing Russia
• Baldknobbers - representing America
• Barrington Hotel and Suites - representing England
• Best Western Center Pointe Inn - representing Greece
• Best Western Music Capital Inn - representing Ireland
  
• Branson Country Tours - representing Egypt
• Branson Craft Mall - representing America
• Branson Towers Hotel - representing Sweden
• Branson Variety Theatre - representing Ireland
• Clarion Hotel at the Palace - representing Africa
• Classic Motor Inn - representing Canada
• Clay Cooper Theatre - representing Mexico
• Comfort Inn & Suites - representing Australia
• Comfort Inn at Thousand Hills - representing Belgium
• Comfort Inn West - representing Scotland
• Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theatre - representing America
• Doug Gabriel Show - representing Holland
• Dutton Theatre - representing Spain
• Fall Creek Steak and Catfish House - representing Brazil
• Flash Photo Group Photography - representing America
• God & Country Theatre - representing America
• Golden Corral - representing China
• Grand Country Complex - representing America
• Grand Plaza Hotel - representing Switzerland
• Great American Steak & Chicken House - representing America
• Hamner Barber Theatre - representing Australia
• Holiday Inn Express - representing Israel
• Howard Johnson Hotel - representing Canada
• Hughes Brothers Show - The Hughes Brothers feature their Swedish heritage with Swedish foods, artifacts, flags, music and gift items
• IMAX films - representing England
• Jim Stafford Theatre - representing Spain
• Mansion Theatre - representing France
• Mount Pleasant Winery - representing Italy
• Point Royale Condominium & Golf Resort - representing Scotland
• Presleys Jubilee - representing America
• Radisson Hotel - representing Asia
• Red, Hot...& Blue! - representing Mexico
• Showboat Branson Belle - representing America
• Sight & Sound Theatre - representing Israel
• Silver Dollar City - WorldFest - representing the World
• SIX - representing Denmark
• Stone Castle Hotel and Conference Centre - representing England
• Stone Hill Winery - representing Germany
• Titanic Musem Atrraction - representing Ireland
• Welk Resort - representing Germany
• Westgate Branson Woods Resort - representing America
• White House Theatre - representing China
• Yakov Smirnoff Theatre - representing Russia

Happy International travels in Branson!

Branson Centennial Museum is located at the corner of Business 65 and Main Street, 101 Veterans Blvd, in the former Morris Oil Company building

Emcee: Celebrity Ventriloquist Jim Barber

Grand opening celebration begins at 1:00 pm on Sunday, April 1, 2012. Activities include:

• snippets of speeches from 100 years ago
  
• sign a copy of the original 1912 petition to incorporate Branson as a city
• street musicians
• walking tours
• story tellers

At 2:00 pm, Mayor Raeanne Presley and invited speakers arrive at the museum entrance in horse-drawn carriage, followed by:

• blessing of the crowd by Bob Hubbard
• the National Anthem performed by Branson entertainer George Dyer
• a Color Guard presentation by local Veterans

Finally, follow a Dixieland band into Downtown Branson for more music, fun and festivities until 5:00 pm.

Young Christians Weekend, March 30 - April 1, 2012

There's plenty in-store for the thousands of Christian youth who come from across the nation for this huge event – concerts, messages to feed the soul and awesome worship services, plus, of course, play all day on more than 30 rides and attractions at SDC!

Enjoy a weekend of thrilling rides, unique shops, tasty restaurants and power-packed performances throughout the park. Experience Tom & Huck's RiverBlast & the NEW Half Doller Holler, a huge play area for kids featuring treetop fun houses, climbing nets, sand tables, and back by popular demand, Silver Dollar City's Carousel! Special entertainment during Young Christians' Weekend includes:

• The Museum
• The Afters
• Chris August
• The Original Power Team
• Action Impact Ministries
• Christian Lingner
• FindingBethel
• Overcoming Affliction
• Almost Taken
• Caleb's Crossing
• The Fallen
• Saltbox
• Sidewalk Prophets
• Caleb Rowden

Young Christian Weekend Workshops include various topics from these speakers:

• Joe White - from Kanakuk Kamp
• Geoff Todd
• Jason Lowery
• Ashley Robbins
• Shay Robbins
• Keith Chancey
• Don Ford
• Tina Marie

The 19th Annual IMAX Film Fest at the Ozarks Discovery IMAX Complex features giant screen IMAX adventures:

• the new show To The Arctic is about a mother polar bear and her two cubs surviving in their Arctic wilderness home
• The Living Sea
• Rescue
• Tornado Alley
• Titanic - Ghosts of the Abyss
  

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