Students find fortune in ivories
December 3, 2008
By Brenda Meadows David Lomascola, whose Million Dollar Piano Variety Show garnered him the Best Instrumentalist of the Year award, will host a free Piano Master Class at 1 p.m. on Dec. 7 at the Branson Star Theatre where he headlines. In an effort to give back to the Branson community, Lomascola said he wants to spread the wealth through a series of such free events. “A Master Class is music instruction that takes place in front of an audience,” Lomascola explained. “It’s... Read more »
VETERANS BENEFIT HELD
November 30, 2008
A Veterans Benefit Show was held Sunday at the Branson Mall Theater. Rhinestone McKinney and Darrel Cates performed duets during the pre-show. Veterans benefit shows are held free of charge with donations accepted. K. MOORE/TRIBUNE PHOTO Read More →
‘My three sons’ of Redhead Express
November 30, 2008
By David Lomascola With 380 episodes produced from 1960 to 1972, Don Fedderson’s “My Three Sons” remains one of television’s longest running family sitcoms. Nearly fifty years later there is a new type of family situation comedy and music show brewing at Branson’s Circle B Theatre. At the center of all the attention are three freckle faced all-American boys of Branson’s new bluegrass band, the Redhead Express. Brett Walker’s “My Three Son’s” Sean, Joseph and Ammon Walker are... Read more »
Gibson Bus Stops in Branson
November 30, 2008
The famous Gibson Guitar Tour Bus was in the parking lot of Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The Gibson Bus has been traveling the nation with many great guitar players taking part in the tour, such as Paul McCartney, Les Paul, Slash, and Miley Cyrus. This bus has been on numerous TV shows including Regis & Kelly, CNN?News, and Extreme Home Makeover. This bus is used for rehearsals, interviews, and to promote various charities. K. MOORE/TRIBUNE PHOTO Read More →
Never a dull moment
November 30, 2008
Chamber Chatter By Kathryn Buckstaff kbuckstaff@bransoncvb.com On This Day: 1940 - Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz married. Lucy filed for divorce the day after their final TV show was filmed in 1960. Born This Day: 1835 - Mark Twain, 1874 - Sir Winston Churchill, 1929 - Dick Clark, 1965 - Ben Stiller Hear About the Messiah The 60th Annual Adoration Parade will begin with the lighting of the Adoration Scene atop Mount Branson at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7. But that afternoon at 2 p.m., don’t... Read more »
Daniel O’Donnell: The ultimate Irish lad
November 30, 2008
Man About Town By Kurt Moore klmoore@earthlink.net You and I live in a world filled with strife, conflict, struggle, war, terrorism, bailouts, anger, bills, taxes and all the other things that make up life, as we know it today. Wouldn’t it be great to have an oasis or a utopia of lush green grass, flowers, peace, tranquility and serene calmness to escape to? To be at peace with the world, and ourselves, even for a couple of hours? I have found that place. Let me tell you a little about it. Daniel... Read more »
NAMED BEST MORNING SHOW 2008
November 30, 2008
James Garrett from the John Denver Tribute Show at the Little Opry Theatre was awarded Best Morning Show 2008 by the Branson Critic On-Line Magazine. Garrett has won the award for two years in a row. Read More →
Circle B offers ‘Good Neighbor Nights’
November 30, 2008
The Circle B Supper Show still has numerous show dates in 2008 – through Dec. 20, and then Dec. 27 through 30. But the Circle B has yet to perform any discounted shows for locals this year. “We didn’t want to let this year get away from us without thanking all of our many local fans,” says ‘Sheriff’ Kemp Horn. “If it weren’t for them, we wouldn’t have had such a great year!” The Circle B is hosting “Good Neighbor Nights” from Dec. 1 through Dec. 13. “Good Neighbors” gain... Read more »
Peter Pan coming to Branson
November 26, 2008
The story of Peter Pan continues to hold a special fascination for children of all ages. It offers a swashbuckling adventure combined with some of man’s most secret desires – to fly and explore another world somewhere beyond the stars – and, to never grow old. The Mansion Entertainment and Media Center is proud to present Cathy Rigby as Peter Pan beginning in May of 2009 and running through the holiday season in December. Rigby will perform eight shows a week – dates and times to be announced.... Read more »
Gilley enjoying second season
November 26, 2008
Man About Town By Kurt Moore klmoore@earthlink.net To answer your first question, no, Penny is not related to Mickey Gilley. She was once married to Jerry Gilley, a cousin of Mickey. She has three daughters all with the name Gilley. Since she was married to a cousin of Mickey, I suppose you could say she was at one time related by marriage. She is not a blood relative of Mickey Gilley. I was curious what the Penny Gilley Show was all about. I had met Penny at Barbara Fairchild’s Diner just... Read more »
