You'll want to make sure that you make this show, as this will be the only performance that they are doing this year in Branson.

This year, the Branson Christmas Coalition invites the entire community to participate in a very special kickoff to Ozark Mountain Christmas with the First Lights of Ozark Mountain Christmas & the Community Christmas Tree Lighting on November 1.

Guests marvel at the family-friendly atmosphere, and tables lined with puzzles and games.

The book debut—the largest event of its kind by a local artist—will feature treasure hunts, balloons, photo backdrops and more.

Halloween is here with an abundance of fun activities and safe trick-or-treating options for children.   On Thursday, October 30, enjoy Branson's annual Halloween Boonanza held at the RecPlex. Beginning at 6 p.m., children can collect candy from the Trick-or-Treat Trail, enjoy bounce houses, face painting, games and more. One of the evening's highlights is a costume contest. Admission is freem and the event promises to be fun for children of all ages.   Hollister offers a saf

Both children and adults donned costumes and visited the shops at Cross Creek Center, where they participated in trick-or-treating. Many raffles and prizes made the event even more exciting.

Branson's annual Thanks4Giving Gala is set for November 6.   Held at the Branson Convention Center, the Thanks4Giving Gala raises needed funds for the Boys and Girls Club.   Keynote speaker for this year's Thanks4Giving Gala is Willie McGee, a professional baseball coach and former outfielder. McGee played Major League Baseball for four teams spanning 18 seasons, most prominently, the St. Louis Cardinals.   For more information or to reserve tickets for the Thanks4Giving Gala

One of the most special displays in The Flea Hag is the one that features Flea Hag Adoptions—stuffed animals that when purchased—or adopted—benefit animals in the area. 

Dr. Richard Baker, AIF®, is the CEO and executive wealth advisor at Fervent Wealth Management.   I was recently speaking with one of my best friends, who is a pilot, about flight turbulence. He said there are two kinds of turbulence: natural turbulence caused by weather (wind) and pilot-induced turbulence, which happens when a pilot makes a mistake.   We are beginning to see some increased turbulence (market volatility), but is it a change to overall maket conditions or is it

Floating down the river in November and December of the 1960s as a kid with my dad, hunting mallards and wood ducks from our old johnboat, if we saw a few Canada geese on the river and actually had a chance to bring one home, it was a never to be forgotten experience.

Alfred Alexander was born in 1898 in Jackson County, Missouri, to Thomas and Mary Patterson Alexander. 

This dichotomy helped me come to an interesting realization. Essentially, that in the modern era of music, we have eliminated the vast majority of genres.

Go for a drive or hike before the leaves drop because after they do you will find yourself looking at bare branches for five months.

Essential oils as defined would be oils derived from flowers or herbs whose purpose is to heal cells, tissues, organs and then, finally, systems.

The October 14, 2025, board meeting of the Branson Board of Aldermen made history when it considered not reappointing an appointee to the TIF Commission. Two aldermen, Lucas and Schulz, did not like some of the things the Ole Seagull said about their antics while they were conducting the city’s business from the dais. When his name was set forth, Schulz made a motion, seconded by Lucas, that the Ole Seagull’s name be removed from consideration because of alleged problems they

Sabrina’s creativity is evident in the park’s rooms and themes, which include a pirate ship and a pizza shop, complete with accessories and costumes.

My morning devotions recently moved into the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes. While that’s not a book people generally turn to for encouragement to start the day, the writer of the study guide pointed out that it has inspired considerable art, music and philosophy, sending my mind back many years to my sister singing along with the Byrds’ “Turn, Turn, Turn” on the radio.    The writer of Ecclesiastes, referred to in some passages as “preacher,” is presumed by many scholars

With so many publications focusing on their online/digital presence these days, imagine my delight when I opened my mail a few days ago and found something really special—the inaugural issue of the Ozarkian Hillcrofter: Journal of the Society of Ozarkian Hillcrofters. Regular readers of this column know I’m a huge fan—backed by research—of the multi-sensory value of holding and interacting with a print publication, and all the more if it’s a really enjoyable one! (As opposed

In addition to scheduled film fighting classes, Goodwin also offers T’ai Chi classes in Springfield and Branson.