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Morley Safer stopped briefly at Silver Dollar City, looked earnestly into the camera and said to his audience, 'If you're wondering why Branson, the answer is, no one knows why.'
Well, actually someone does know why. And Morley Safer was apparently unaware that he was, at that earnest moment, surrounded by a big part of the answer." — page 7
Payton, Crystal, The Story of Silver Dollar City, A Lens & Pen Production, 1997.
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(LUMBERJACK SHOW MOVES)
Tall Timber Lumberjack Show moves to Highway 76 this year to a location two blocks west of Silver Dollar City (across from Uncle Ike's Trail Rides).
(BRANSON LANDINGS)
White River Fish House (on Lake Taneycomo across from the the Bass Pro Shop there) is now open.
(Editor's note: the jalepeño cornbread is excellent and comes with every meal!)
Branson Landing Cruises offers daily excursions on the Landing Princess and the Lake Queen.
The Branson Convention Center and the new Hilton are now open.
(AMERICAN BANDSTAND)
Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theatre welcomes Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers in a morning show.
The American Bandstand complex will also host BRANSON FEST 2008 (April 8-12).
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(DOWNTOWN BRANSON EVENTS)
• MAY 16-18: Plumb Nellie Arts & Crafts Festival
• SEPTEMBER 18-21: Autumn Daze Arts & Crafts Festival
• NOVEMBER 11 (11AM): 74th Annual Veterans Parade & Ceremony. Call: (417) 337-8387.
• DECEMBER 2 (5PM): 59th Annual Adoration Parade & Lighting Ceremony. Call: (800) 214-3661
— All events presented by the Downtown Branson Main Street Association. Call: (417) 334-1548. Visit: (www) DowntownBranson (.org).
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(BASKETWEAVING SEMINAR)
MAY 15, 16, 17, Hamner Barber Theater. The Plummer Family Show opened on Highway 76 in May of 1973, and performed for 18 years. Come back and relive this orginal country music show. For more information, visit (www) HamnerBarber (.com) or (www) Plummer Family Show (.com).
(OLD-FASHIONED INDEPENDENCE DAY)
JUNE 29, 4PM, College of the Ozarks hosts HONOR AMERICA, with live music, Uncle Sam, free watermelon and an elaborate fireworks display. The event is free and open to the public. Contact: (417) 334-6411. Visit: www.cofo.edu.
(BRANSON ART FESTIVAL)
OCTOBER 9—11, Branson Arts Council presents BRANSON FESTIVAL OF ARTS, a juried fine arts show. Theindoor festival will take place at the new Branson Convention Center.
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(HAYGOODS FINAL SEASON)
After 16 years and more than 10,000 performances in Branson, The Haygood Family will perform their final season of shows this year.
Originally from Boerne, Texas, the family of seven brothers and one sister (Timothy, Patrick, Dominic, Michael, Shawn, Matthew, Aaron and Catherine) ranging in age from 30 to 14 became a Branson favorite soon after their first early performances at Silver Dollar City back in 1993.
Their final season will run from March through December with most shows scheduled at 8PM.
In addition to a television project and scheduled touring, the family will continue to record and release music.
(SIGHT & SOUND THEATRE & NOAH)
On the north side of Branson, this brand-new theater is hard to miss; from a distance, it looks like you could put the Grand Palace inside it.
The theater opens May 24 with NOAH: THE MUSICAL.
(MOON RIVER)
Andy Williams has invited Ann-Margret to perform with him June 6 through July 26.
The Andy Williams Variety Show runs September 5 through October 27. It will be patterned after his TV show and include many different acts.
Moon River Theater will also host the morning show "The Entertainers" featuring many Branson musicians.
Running April 21-27, the Branson Show League offers 10 of the top shows in town for only $100.
The passes (available until April 7) are sold only to individuals and only online at (www) Shows In Branson (.com).
Participating theaters include the Baldknobbers, Yakov, & Country Tonite.
(GRAND COUNTRY SQUARE NEWS)
Jae McFerron of Silver Dollar City joins the Grand Country cast for the Comedy Jamboree matinee. He takes the place of Jamie Haage (Jim Dandy) who continues his comedy and music in the evening shows.
(WELK RESORT )
The Rankin Brothers (Matt and Mark) and a full cast present 60 years of music in the Rankin Brothers Classic Music Revue, running March through November.
The Welk Stars Reunion is set for September 3 through 7.
The Tillis Family Reunion (starring Mel & Pam) takes place September 16 through October 25.
Tony Orlando's Veteran's Salute is November 11. Tony will also join The Lennon Sisters for the Christmas show (November 1 through December 6).
(YAKOV SMIRNOFF)
Yakov Smirnoff welcomes country star Joe Diffie to Yakov's theater in September. Shows will also feature comedian Paul Harris.
(CELEBRATION CITY NEWS)
The ROARING FALLS, a $2-million water ride will open this year. It features rapids and a 5-story, 55-degree angle drop.
(IMAGINARY THEATRE NEWS)
Justin Flom will feature Branson Divas and the Emmy award-winning comedian Bob Nelson.
(MANSION THEATRE NEWS)
Tom Mullica (as Red Skelton) and Bobby Vinton are both scheduled for The Mansion. Vinton's shows will run in November.
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(SILVER DOLLAR NEWS & EVENTS)
Silver Dollar City opens March 20.
YOUNG CHRISTIANS WEEKEND: March 28 through 30.
WORLDFEST:
April 3 through May 4, includes Ireland's Feet of Flames (featuring Dearbhail Finnegan), Uganda's Watoto Children's Choir, and returning favorites Beggar's Row (Scotland), the Zunyi Acrobats (China) and the Russian Academic Band.
BLUEGRASS & BBQ: May 10 through June 1, approximately 200 performers, 50 bands, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage (May 11, 12, 13), Single MIC championship (May 17, 18), KSMU Youth In Bluegrass Band Contest (May 24, 25) and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (May 30).
KIDS FEST: June 7 through August 10.
SOUTHERN GOSPEL PICNIC: August 28 through September 7 with performances by Jeff & Sheri Easter, The Isaacs, and more.
The new Silver Dollar City Culinary & Craft School opens in September.
NATIONAL HARVEST FESTIVAL (I.E., FALL FEST!): September 11 through October 25, includes the Salute to the Great American Cowboy and the Salute to the All-American Farmer. Performers include Asleep At The Wheel (SEP 20), John Conlee (OCT 11), Nothin' Fancy Bluegrass (OCT 1 through 5) as well as The Horse Creek Band and Australia's Singing CowboyWayne Horsburgh.
OLD TIME CHRISTMAS:
November 1 through December 30.
(2009)
SILVER DOLLAR CITY & OZARK MOUNTAIN WOOD CARVERS OF MISSOURI present the 13th Annual Wood Carving Seminar, first week of March
Begins March 2. For more information e-mail woodcarvers @ silver dollar city (c.om).
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