New gospel album from Petersens; Saliva next week
Posted on Friday August 16, 2019

Greetings my Loyal Reader(s), and welcome to the latest edition of the Branson Beat, your home for all the news on the Branson entertainment scene.

A clear view of Mystic River Falls: The excitement, the challenges, the ride
Posted on Friday August 16, 2019

Since opening its doors in 1960, Silver Dollar City has continued to raise the bar for other theme parks by supplying its park guests with new festivals, foods, live entertainment or attractions each year. That bar rose a little higher…

Entertainer to open concert, live music venue, new shows, concerts
Posted on Tuesday August 13, 2019

One of Branson’s most iconic structures of the past is getting a new lease on life as award-winning singer/songwriter and Branson favorite Billy Yates recently unveiled plans for Billy Yates’ Choices Concert Hall, a new restaurant and concert/dance hall set…

Joanna E. Ford
Posted on Tuesday August 13, 2019

No local service for Joanna E. Ford, 57, of Lampe, Mo., is currently planned. Cremation was under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Kimberling City, Mo.

Silver Dollar City announces new $23 million water ride
Posted on Tuesday August 13, 2019

In preparation for next year’s 60th “Diamond Jubilee” anniversary, the folks at Silver Dollar City announced Tuesday they were investing $30 million into new park offerings, the largest single-year investment in their history, anchored by the debut of Mystic River…