Branson Missouri News & Info : Welk Resort

November Events in Branson

Ashley — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 16:47:00 GMT

Branson Area Festival of LightsNovember 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007 Join the community wide celebration as all of Branson is aglow for the holiday. Special holiday shows, drive through light displays and spectacular shopping and dining provide all the reasons to celebrate the holidays in Branson. Contact the Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce for more information. Trail of LightsNovember 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007 Location: Shepherd of the Hills HomesteadPhone: ...(read more)

BransonFest announces new location for 2008

Ashley — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:14:00 GMT

For the first time in five years, BransonFest will not be held at the Welk Resort. Officials with the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and the annual festival announced at a press conference Tuesday morning that BransonFest 2008 will be held at the Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Complex on 76 Country Boulevard on April 8-12.“BransonFest is coming back to ‘The Strip,’” Chamber CEO and President Ross Summers proclaimed.BransonFest, which started in 1992 as Branson Jam, was the brainchild...(read more)

Taylor Hicks in Branson

Ashley — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 22:11:00 GMT

The 2006 American Idol, Taylor Hicks, is coming to Branson’s Welk Resort Theatre for one concert on Monday, July 30 at 8 p.m. Hicks charmed America with his soulful voice and rousing delivery of songs such as "Takin' It to the Streets,” to win the title of the fifth-season American Idol. The 29-year-old with salt-and-pepper hair and a legion of fans dubbed the “Soul Patrol” captured the hearts of more than 63.4 million people who voted him the 2006 American Idol. Hicks’ debut single,...(read more)

Colgate Country Showdown in Branson

Ashley — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:07:00 GMT

A talent search event that has launched more Country Music stars than any other competition is coming to Branson’s Welk Resort Theatre on Friday, April 13. Country Music superstar Pam Tillis will host a first-round competition Colgate Country Showdown on April 13 at 8 p.m. KHOZ Radio 102.9 in Harrison, Arkansas is partnering with the Welk Resort Theatre to present the April 13 event. Between 8 and 10 contestants will perform live, backed by Pam Tillis’ Nashville/touring...(read more)

April Events in Branson

Ashley — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:26:00 GMT

April Events Kick-off Titanic Second Year CelebrationApril 12, 2007 Location: Titanic: World's Largest Titanic Museum Attraction Ozark Timber Fest 2007April 21, 2007 - April 22, 2007 Times: Begins at 9 a.m.Location: Tall Timber AmphitheatreThe forests of the Ozarks are about to come to life with the sound of axes chopping, cross-cut saws pulling and chain-saws screaming. Be a part of the action at the Annual Ozark Timberfest in Branson, Missouri. The competition takes...(read more)

Branson's New Beat

Ashley — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 17:27:00 GMT

Branson, Missouri might be adding some rock ‘n roll to their country roots. It’s not the only musical change in the land of Mickey Gilley, Moe Bandy, the Baldknobbers and Shoji Tabuchi. Bigger names like Carrie Underwood and Pat Benatar are also set to perform this season. The $13 million, 975-seat Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater, where the evening show through early December will star Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers and Paul Revere and the Raiders opened recently. ...(read more)

Creedence Clearwater Revisited to perform at Welk Resort

Ashley — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 14:48:00 GMT

Creedence Clearwater Revival founding members and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Stu Cook and Doug “Cosmo” Clifford are bringing their band Creedence Clearwater Revisited to Branson in September. Creedence Clearwater Revisited will perform at Branson’s Welk Resort Theatre on Sunday, September 17th at 7:00 p.m. Welk-Sullivan Productions executive producer Joe Sullivan made the concert announcement today. “I have been attempting to get Creedence Clearwater Revisited to our theatre...(read more)

B.J. Thomas & Billy Joe Royal to perform in Branson

Ashley — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 20:16:00 GMT

B.J. Thomas, one of the most recognized and respected voices of the American musical landscape, and Billy Joe Royal, best known for his country-flavored rock hit “Down In The Boondocks,” are bringing their “Raindrops to Boondocks” tour to Branson’s Welk Resort Theatre on Saturday and Sunday, September 23rd and 24th at 8:00 p.m. With over 70 million records sold, B. J. Thomas’ vocal versatility is as apparent today as it was when he recorded his first hit in 1967, “I’m So Lonesome...(read more)

Welk Theatre to host Welk Stars Reunion in September

Ashley — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 22:52:00 GMT

Stars of America’s all-time favorite variety show will reunite in Branson for nine performances at the Welk Resort Theatre in September 2006. Original guest stars from the Lawrence Welk television show scheduled to appear in the Welk Stars Reunion include Ralna English and Guy Hovis, Ava Barber, Jo Ann Castle, Ken Delo, Arthur Duncan, Jack Imel, Mary Lou Metzger along with Tim Padilla. The Welk Stars Reunion is set for September 5 through 9, 2006. Showtimes are Tuesday at 8 p.m. and Wednesday through...(read more)

Crystal Gayle and Lee Greenwood to join 2006 Welk Schedule

Ashley — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 22:00:00 GMT

Welk-Sullivan Productions is adding even more “Star Power” to the 2006 lineup at the Welk Resort Theatre with 15 performances by Crystal Gayle and Lee Greenwood in October, November and December. Known for her signature song, “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue,” and floor length hair, Crystal Gayle will perform with Lee Greenwood, singer and songwriter of the patriotic anthem, “God Bless the USA.” The Gayle-Greenwood schedule at Branson’s Welk Theatre covers five weekends: October 21 & 22; November...(read more)

Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers Grammy Nomination

Ashley — Tue, 10 Jan 2006 18:30:00 GMT

Congratulations to Larry, Steve, and Rudy Gatlin, who perform in Branson, Missouri, for their recent Grammy award nomination. The Gatlin Brothers received the nomination for their new gospel album, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers Sing Their Family Gospel Favorites. Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers were nominated in the “Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album.” This album takes Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers back to their roots and the music they loved while growing up....(read more)

Gatlin Brothers, Lennon Sisters to Reunite for 2006 Christmas Season

Ashley — Sat, 07 Jan 2006 22:19:00 GMT

Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers and The Lennon Sisters will reunite in 2006 to Celebrate Christmas at the Welk Resort Theatre. Their schedule will run from Oct. 31 thru Dec. 8 with performances Tuesdays thru Fridays. “Combining these two family trios created some Christmas magic in Branson this year with glowing reviews and high attendance -- including several sold out performances,” said Joe Sullivan, Executive Producer of Welk-Sullivan Productions. “Both the Gatlins and the Lennons have...(read more)

Traveling Wall Display, Special Ceremonies for Vets scheduled at Welk Resort

Ashley — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 14:38:00 GMT

The traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall will be on display at the Welk Resort & Theatre from November 4 to 11 during Branson Veterans Homecoming Week 2005. The outdoor half-size replica display of the famous Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. will be open to the public daily from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. This year’s Traveling Wall Opening Ceremony will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 4. Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, The Lennon Sisters, Darren Romeo, Andrea Brett...(read more)

Darren Romeo Receives Outstanding Achievement Honor

Ashley — Wed, 11 Aug 2004 21:24:00 GMT

Darren Romeo was honored for his exceptional contributions to magic and performance by The Society of American Magicians (S.A.M.) on Wednesday evening at the Welk Resort Theatre in Branson. National President John Apperson presented a S.A.M. Presidential Citation for Outstanding Achievement to Darren Romeo, The Voice of Magic and protègè of Magicians of the Century Siegfried & Roy. The Society of American Magicians is the oldest and most prestigious magical society in the world. Founded on May...(read more)