The Johnson Strings ~ at the Majestic

by Linda Burlingame The Johnson Strings, a remarkably talented family, will astonish you, whether they’re performing Via Dolorosa or playing Yankee Doodle Dandy — and everything in between. Violins, cellos, bass, mandolin, banjo, piano … if it has strings, they play it! The lineup for many of the pieces has Dad on bass; Mom on…

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The SIX Show … just six?!

by Linda Burlingame I love the “neon” graphics for the opening of The SIX Show; they’re eye-catching and well done. And when the entertainers rock the stage with Don’t Stop Believin’, you’re loving the singers and the band and … wait, there’s no band. That’s right. No band. There are just six brothers whose voices not only…

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Lights, Camera, Fireworks! Celebrate the Fourth of July in Branson

by Linda Burlingame Branson offers many shows and attractions that elicit “Ooh’s” and “Ah’s,” but around the Fourth of July those exclamations are for area fireworks displays that light up the night skies. The Fourth is right smack in the middle of the week this year … start celebrating before the end of June and…

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The Grand Jubilee at Grand Country Music Hall

by Linda Burlingame 2018 is the 16th year for The Grand Jubilee, a fast-paced mix of grand music, rollicking comedy, and rousing gospel. The fun starts even before the show begins, when Master of Ceremonies Mike Patrick comes on stage to greet the audience. Enter the “stage manager,” aka “Jim Dandy.” Dressed in a day-glow…

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Raiding the Country Vault A History of Country Music

by Linda Burlingame Raiding the Country Vault is a history of country music, a show filled with country classics and presented by a cast of talented entertainers. Johnny Cash’s Ring of Fire is the opening song, the first of many that elicit applause and smiles of recognition from the audience. And the hits just keep…

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Dolly Parton’s Stampede … The Most Fun Place!

by Linda Burlingame Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction in Branson, MO, opened for its 24th season February 23, 2018. You know what Dolly says, “It’s the most fun place to eat in Branson, I guarantee it!” And I have to agree. One, I love horses, and so anything that involves these extraordinary animals is going…

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Titanic Museum Attraction …With a New Exhibit March-November

by Linda Burlingame If you harbor any stuffy ideas of museums, cast them aside and plan a trip to Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson. This museum is a lively, interactive, state-of-the-art venue with exceptional ways of showcasing more than 400 Titanic artifacts and of creating an understanding of what it might have been like to…

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Haygood’s Halloween Treats

Have some family-friendly Halloween fun with the kids this year. Get them in the kitchen with you and create these “creepy” treats to enjoy together or at your upcoming costume party. With the help of the Haygoods, we have assembled some scary creations in our lab (kitchen) that are sure to be a hit. You…

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52 Genius & Affordable Hacks For Your Next Trip

Every day it seems that someone has the latest most fantastic “hack” to make things easier, to do something more excellent, to make life simpler; it’s all over Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and just about every other social network site; there are even a couple of TV shows about hacks. You may have also heard, “work…

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Presleys’ Country Jubilee 50 years and counting!

The lobby is bustling with an air of excitement before the show. There’s activity in the gift shop, the concession stand is busy, folks are enjoying those oh-so-popular glazed almonds and pecans, and everyone is looking at the photographs. The walls are lined with photos and memorabilia beginning with the theater’s early years. A brochure…

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