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Arts / ??!! / Life / Visual Art / Wilderness My Friend Is Still Visiting Branson, Missouri
Posted by Jen Graves on Thu, Jul 16, 2009 at 11:01 AM
The texts keep coming.
did i tell you the hot new show in town is "noah—the musical"?
sign on church here says "those who row the boat rarely rock it." not sure which is meant to be optimum: rowers? rockers?
they have picked a sixty or seventy something woman—cathy rigby—to play boy who never grew up in peter pan here. may have been good call ages ago on bway but
theme of resort where we are staying is light houses and cape cod. climbed 60 feet just now to top of faux light house to be rewarded with 1000 degree heat at top; panic attack on way down.
bugs here are nuts. found creepy beetle stuck on its back; felt sorry for it so grabbed leaf to turn it over—but LEAF WAS A BUG TOO!
The photos are of the Precious Moments museum lighted fountain, and of Yakov Smirnov, a resident Branson performer. And if you haven't looked at the Branson family vacation site paulus posted yesterday, you must.
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sign on church here says "those who row the boat rarely rock it."
Quotes for the complacent brought to you by First-against-the-wall-when-the-revolution-comes
Quotes for the complacent brought to you by First-against-the-wall-when-the-revolution-comes
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My family went to Branson once in the early 90's when I was a youngster. The highlight was definitely seeing the Moffatts.
Canadian triplets plus a fourth brother singing country? Sign me up!
Here is one of their album covers from that era:
http://www.weblo.com/music/images/albums…
Canadian triplets plus a fourth brother singing country? Sign me up!
Here is one of their album covers from that era:
http://www.weblo.com/music/images/albums…
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By the time I got to The 23rd Psalm As Rendered by Precious Moments I was ready to tear out my eyeballs.
Jeeesus. That can't be real.
Jeeesus. That can't be real.
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I have very fond memories of a trip to Branson during college with a friend. For a kid from a West Coast city who imagined herself a grunge-girl hipster, I thought I would hate it, but had a blast. We stayed in her step-grandmother's trailer - which had just received indoor plumbing - in 1992. We visited Silver Dollar City, where there is a ride called "Fire in the Hole" and gorged ourselves on biscuits and apple butter.
But the long-lasting highlight was the couple in the car next to us on the way to dinner. The wife looked at a sign and announced with her Ozark drawl, "Look, Honey, Merle." The husband, "I'll tell you what." End of conversation.
We spent the rest of the year saying "I'll tell you what" to most everything. Gotta love Branson!
But the long-lasting highlight was the couple in the car next to us on the way to dinner. The wife looked at a sign and announced with her Ozark drawl, "Look, Honey, Merle." The husband, "I'll tell you what." End of conversation.
We spent the rest of the year saying "I'll tell you what" to most everything. Gotta love Branson!
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I saw Ms. Rigby in Peter Pan when I was young, in the 1970s in Los Angeles. I believe she has made a career of the role.
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"Clicking on any of the underlined words on this page will take you to one of our Web pages."
Also, how DARE they trash Andy Williams. Probably the only legit act in that entire precious shithole.
Also, how DARE they trash Andy Williams. Probably the only legit act in that entire precious shithole.
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I understand that Branson has another attraction not to be missed -- Jim Bakker (Tammy Faye's ex). He broadcasts a radio show from a station located on a 600 acre site reminiscent of the old Heritage USA religious theme park where he fleeced the sheep until the feds got him for fraud, the IRS got him for $6M, and Jerry Falwell proclaimed him evil.
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To all the comment posters - why not give Branson a visit.
It’s easy to see why Branson is known as the live entertainment capital of the world! Visitors can choose from more than 100 different shows in 53 state-of-the-art theaters ranging from intimate 50-seat show rooms to 4,000 seat indoor theatrical palaces. The live shows in Branson appeal to visitors of all ages with music from nearly every era and style performed by rising young entertainers and legendary stars.
The musical variety you can expect to find includes Big Band, Broadway, country, swing, rock `n` roll, pop, bluegrass, jazz, gospel, classical and more. Music made famous by classical composers, cowboy poets, cinematic blockbusters, `50s heartthrobs, `60s pop bands, and today’s Top 40 artists can be heard from early morning until late at night in Branson. Several internationally known performers call Branson home, as do scores of ensemble production shows featuring large casts of singers, dancers and musicians.
Throughout the year, a number of major touring artists perform limited dates in concert. While Branson is known for its variety of live music shows, you’ll also find shows filled with magic, comedy, special effects, animals, acrobats, lumberjacks, trick-riders, water displays and pyrotechnics. Broadway-style productions, original musicals, dinner shows and themed productions provide even more diversity. Branson’s live entertainment is suitable for all ages and members of the family.
The quality of entertainment in Branson, the sheer variety of choices, and the up-close-and-personal-feel make it easy to see why Branson has earned the distinction as one of the Top 20 Family Vacation destinations in the country, according to the Associated Press.
If you've never been to Branson, before you speak, visit and experience the small town, down home hospitality that we offer to our visitors. #1 Hits of the 60's Show invites you to see the 60's Deacde come alive on stage. For more information on the show go to: www1hitsofthe60s.com. Fun for the young and the young at heart.
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It’s easy to see why Branson is known as the live entertainment capital of the world! Visitors can choose from more than 100 different shows in 53 state-of-the-art theaters ranging from intimate 50-seat show rooms to 4,000 seat indoor theatrical palaces. The live shows in Branson appeal to visitors of all ages with music from nearly every era and style performed by rising young entertainers and legendary stars.
The musical variety you can expect to find includes Big Band, Broadway, country, swing, rock `n` roll, pop, bluegrass, jazz, gospel, classical and more. Music made famous by classical composers, cowboy poets, cinematic blockbusters, `50s heartthrobs, `60s pop bands, and today’s Top 40 artists can be heard from early morning until late at night in Branson. Several internationally known performers call Branson home, as do scores of ensemble production shows featuring large casts of singers, dancers and musicians.
Throughout the year, a number of major touring artists perform limited dates in concert. While Branson is known for its variety of live music shows, you’ll also find shows filled with magic, comedy, special effects, animals, acrobats, lumberjacks, trick-riders, water displays and pyrotechnics. Broadway-style productions, original musicals, dinner shows and themed productions provide even more diversity. Branson’s live entertainment is suitable for all ages and members of the family.
The quality of entertainment in Branson, the sheer variety of choices, and the up-close-and-personal-feel make it easy to see why Branson has earned the distinction as one of the Top 20 Family Vacation destinations in the country, according to the Associated Press.
If you've never been to Branson, before you speak, visit and experience the small town, down home hospitality that we offer to our visitors. #1 Hits of the 60's Show invites you to see the 60's Deacde come alive on stage. For more information on the show go to: www1hitsofthe60s.com. Fun for the young and the young at heart.
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