Branson Bulletins

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Ozark Mountain Spring: , March-April-May While Branson’s dogwoods, redbuds and wildflowers bloom, a new Spring festival season brings a wide variety of special events. For a list of events go to www.explorebranson.com/spring

See the World in Branson! – April 1- May 6 2012 , The 3rd annual gala highlighting the vast amount of Internationally inspired entertainment, attractions, and cuisine available to visitors in the Branson area. Headquarters will be at the Welk Resort, where the See the World Music Showcase will take place April 25-26. , Live entertainment, booths, plus meet n' greets and autographs with the Branson stars. www.seetheworldinbranson.com

Silver Dollar City Events Upcoming festivals at Branson’s award-winning 1880s theme park.

* Family Spring Break Days Mar 15-18, 22-25 All rides are open, and family entertainment abounds!

* World Fest Apr 12 – May 6 America’s largest international festival featuring international cuisine, performers, music, dance, native costuming and pageantry from across the globe! Also: Culinary &, Craft School offers recipes with an international flavor.

Showbiz

Guest Stars for 2012 Bookings are coming in fast and furious. , See the list we have so far in our show section, and check back often for updates!

Andy's Battle We were shocked and saddened with the announcement in November that legendary TV and recording star Andy Williams, 83, , is undergoing treatment for bladder cancer. , Andy nevertheless expects to return for an historic 2012 season where he and a long list of guest stars plan to celebrate his incredible 75th year in show business! ",This is no longer a death sentence,", Andy told his audience in November. ",People with cancer are getting through this thing.", , Along with our prayers, we offer a hearty ",Amen", for that!

Yakov's Last Full Year , 2012 will be the last full season performing in Branson for ",Famous Russian comedian",Yakov Smirnoff. After two decades in Branson, Yakov in 2013 will be touring the country with his one man show Happily Ever Laughter. , He will then return to Branson only for shows in the fall. ,

Titanic's Centennial Year It was in April of 1912 that Titanic met her doom in the North Atlantic. , To commemorate that epic event 100 years ago, Branson's Titanic Museum Attraction will be hosting a series of special events throughout the year. , For info: see www.TitanicBranson.com

Dean Z, the dashing tribute artist who portrays young Elvis Presley at Legends in Concert is now the namesake of Branson's hottest new club, the beautiful Dean Z's Club '57. , The cozy showplace is located downstairs from the Midtown Café which is attached to Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater. , The Club will star Dean and his band The Gimps, along with guest star bands nightly.  ,

Haygoods Star in Reality Show Longtime Branson entertaining family The Haygoods have launched their reality show Adventures of the Haygoods and the RFD-TV Network. , New episodes premiere Thursdays at 8:30pm CST.

Switcheroos Here’s where some of your favorite stars will be landing this 2012 season: , Keith Allyn's :A Neil Diamond Tribute is at the Jim Stafford Theatre, Jim Owen Country at Music City Center, Todd Oliver &, Friends and the 3 Redneck Tenors at , The Americana Theater, The Haygoods and Roy Rogers Jr. and the High Riders at the RFD-TV Theater, Six at Mickey Gilley's, Liverpool Legends at The Icon, Red, Hot &, Blue at Clay Cooper's, and Cats Pajamas at Andy Williams. , Check our website for more announcements.

Calendar

* Ozark Mountain Spring: March-April-May While Branson’s dogwoods, redbuds and wildflowers sprout, a fresh Spring festival season blooms with variety. For a list of events visit explorebranson.com/spring

* Veterans Observances and Events Several events each month. For information contact the Branson Veterans Task Force (417) 337-8387 BransonVeterans.com

* See The World in Branson! April 1- May 6 The third annual event highlighting the vast amount of internationally inspired entertainment, attractions, and cuisine available to visitors in the Branson area. www.SeeTheWorldInBranson.com

Music Fest 2012—April 25-26 at the Welk Resort. The first annual See the World Music Showcase! (both days at 2pm) Meet N Greets with , , , , the , stars at the Marketplace tent, which hosts over 50 different theaters, hotels, restaurants, retailers and attractions representing countries from throughout the world!

* Branson Elvis Festival: April 20-22, 2012 hosted by Legends in Concert at Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theatre The 3-day festival includes Elvis contests, activities, meet-and-greets, and more! legendsbranson.com
* Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest – Apr 21 presented by Legends in Concert and Elvis Presley Enterprises. At Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theatre.

* Titanic Events (Special events at Titanic: World’s Largest Museum Attraction!)
* March – Irish Month
* Mar 3 – Sweet Treats with Molly &, Carter
* Mar 22 – Exclusive Visit from Molly Brown’s Great-Granddaughter
* April 1, 2012 – Branson Centennial – A Century to Celebrate!
* Thru April 10, 2012 – Rose Petal Tribute
* Apr 14 – A Night to Remember at Titanic
* April – Titanic Royal Wedding
* Thru Sep 30 - Survivor’s Wall of Stories

* Silver Dollar City Events Upcoming festivals at Branson’s award-winning 1880s theme park. festivals.bransonsilverdollarcity.com
* Family Spring Break Days Mar 15-18, 22-25 All rides are open, and family entertainment abounds!
* Young Christians’ Weekend April 1: Big Name Concerts * Inspiring Speakers * Praise &, Worship * Thrilling Rides. Concerts with The Museum, The Afters, Chris August, Sidewalk Prophets, and Caleb Rowden.
* World Fest Apr 12 – May 6 America’s largest international festival featuring international cuisine, performers, music, dance, native costuming and pageantry from across the globe! Also: Culinary &, Craft School offers recipes with an international flavor.
* Bluegrass &, BBQ Festival May 10 – June 3 Unequalled talent by some top Bluegrass musicians, including Rhonda Vincent &, The Rage, seven-time IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year, and Grammy nominee/two-time IBMA Entertainer of the Year The Grascals.

* Kewpiesta at Bonniebrook April 18 – 22 Rose O’Neill’s classic Kewpie dolls displayed in her historic1900 era Victorian Ozarks hideaway (Bonniebrook).

* Plumb Nellie Days May 18 – 19 Customs of the Ozarks celebrated with crafters, live entertainment, food and fun! (888) 322-2786

* Compton Ridge Fiddlers Convention May 20 – 23 (800) 233-8648

* 11th Annual Branson Motorcycle Rally May 31-Jun 3 Hundreds of vendors, thousands of bikes, live music, stunts, poker runs, food! Bransonmotorcyclerally.com

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