BRANSON GIVES BIG! Benefit Event for Midwest Flood Victims

[Topdogs33]

From: The Shows at Branson Star Theatre
Contact: (417)334-7131, 1-877-976-2442; 417-593-6060
RE: Benefit Show for Midwest Flood Victims; “Branson Gives! BIG!
Press Release: To All Media
For: Immediate Release
BRANSON GIVES BIG!
Branson Star Theatre along with its three productions, “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do,” a musical featuring the songs of Neil
Sedaka, The David Lomascola Show, and Redknecker’s Good Morning Ozarks Show, starring Keith Allen is honored and
humbled to announce a special benefit show and outdoor family fun day to raise money for our neighbors in the Midwest, who
have recently found their lives devastated by tornado’s and floods. Proceeds will go directly to the Red Cross Disaster Relief
fund.
The Event, “BRANSON GIVES BIG,” will be held on Saturday July 26th, beginning at 11:00am with a parking lot party that will
include family fun events, Free outside Entertainment, “Dollar Dogs”, Vendors, Inflatable’s, Games and Prizes.
“BRANSON GIVES BIG SHOW”: At 3:00pm Branson Star Theatre will host a benefit show featuring area entertainers. A
detailed line-up of the stars performing will be revealed in coming days. Tickets are $20.00 each and can be purchased at
Branson Star Theatre, 417-334-7131 or Ticketmaster.com.
The shows of Branson Star Theatre GIVE BIG: In addition to being a part of the 3:00PM “BRANSON GIVES BIG SHOW,”
“Breaking Up Is Hard To Do”; a musical featuring the songs of Neil Sedaka; The David Lomascola Show, and
Redknecker’s Good Morning Ozarks Show, starring Keith Allen, will all perform at their regular show times with a portion of
their proceeds going to the fund raising effort.
“BRANSON GIVES BIG” to displaced families: The most exciting aspect of the “BRANSON GIVES BIG” project is that we
are bringing several families directly effected by the weather disasters to Branson that weekend for an all-expense paid family
vacation. “Our neighbors around the mid-west have had their lives pulled out from under them in the past days and weeks, we
want to give as many families as possible a few days away from their troubles, so that they can enjoy themselves and each
other in our town.” states Linda Buckles, a spokesperson for the Branson Star Theatre.
Sponsors Wanted! As it is the goal of this very important project to give BIG, and the need is BIG, we are turning to the
community for help. There will be donation receptacles set up around the area and at the Branson Star Theatre. For corporate
sponsorship opportunities please contact Branson Star Theatre at 417-334-7131.
Vendor space available. For this unique opportunity there will be vendor space available for up to 20 vendors for
FREE. Contact Angela Walker at 417-336-2442 for details.
Angela Walker, spokesperson for “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” and one of the event organizers comments, “Let’s face it; these
people who have been affected by these floods in the Midwest are our neighbors and our customers. I have lived in Branson for
over 20 years and have not seen such devastation as I have seen in the last few weeks. As a community Branson is always
willing to help in a crisis, and our neighbors need us now. I challenge everyone in Branson to show our neighbors what all of us
here already know; “BRANSON GIVES BIG!”
For More information please call 417-334-7131 or toll free 877-976-2442, 417-593-6060

[Cheesecake]

AWESOME !!!

I will be telling everyone I know....we are only 3 hours away....some will be there anyway....GOOD LUCK and GOD BLESS.

[daddysgirl]

That is so wonderful!!!

[Topdogs33]

Thanks for the support. and thank you for the help in getting the word out!

[Topdogs33]

BRANSON GIVES BIG!

On July 26th, 2008 The Stars of Branson will come out to “GIVE BIG!” in a special Benefit Event for the Midwest Flood Victims.

The day begins with Redknecker’s Good Morning Ozarks Show; the outdoor event begins at 11AM with a Family Festival on the theatre’s huge patio and the Benefit Show begins at 3PM. Some of Branson’s biggest Stars and finest performers will come together for this one-time special event. The star studded line-up includes: Jim Stafford, The Lennon Sisters, Jim Barber, The Hughes, Doug Gabriel, Dave and Denise Hamner, the cast of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do; a musical featuring the songs of Neil Sedaka, Delena Ditto, David Lomascola, Gail Lennon and the Buzz Boyz, Redkneckers, and The Branson Divas. Tickets are $20.00 plus tax and can be purchased by calling Branson Star Theatre at 471-334-7131 or at Ticketmaster.com. Proceeds from the benefit show will go to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

The full day of activities will conclude with the two regular 8PM shows in Branson Star Theatre’s two performance halls; “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do;” a musical featuring the songs of Neil Sedaka and The David Lomascola Show. In addition to being a part of the 3PM Benefit Show, all three of the theatre’s regular shows will contribute a portion of that day’s proceeds to the fund raising effort.

Branson locals and visitors are all invited to join in the fund raising effort and the fun at the “Branson Gives Big” outdoor Family Festival from 11AM to 3PM. Fun Family activities will include free outside-stage entertainment; a variety of food, including “Dollar Dogs” and Golden Corral’s famous sandwich lunches; vendors; inflatables; kid friendly games and prizes. “We are very excited about the outpouring from the Branson community and we are looking forward to a very fun event that is so much more special because all the vendors are donating a portion of their proceeds to the relief effort,” states one event coordinator, Angela Walker.

One of the most exciting aspects of the “BRANSON GIVES BIG” project is that we are bringing several families directly affected by the weather disasters to Branson that weekend for an all-expense-paid family vacation. “The community has given rooms, meals, show and attraction tickets; all free for these families. We are so grateful, however, we do still need to pay for the travel expenses of these families and are actively looking for donations to accomplish this,” comments Linda Buckles event co-coordinator. “We are asking for help from the community to raise the funds for the travel expenses and any amount will be appreciated.” Please contact Linda at 417-593-6060 or Angela at 417-336-2442 to donate to the cause.

Vendor space is still available. For this unique opportunity there is FREE vendor space for seven more vendors on a “first come” basis. Contact Angela Walker at 417-336-2442 for details.

Angela Walker, spokesperson for “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” and one of the event organizers comments, “Let’s face it, the people affected by these floods in the Midwest are our neighbors and our customers. I have lived in Branson for over 20 years and have not seen such devastation as I have seen I the last few weeks. As a community, Branson is always will to help in a crisis and our neighbors need us now. I challenge every in Branson to show our neighbors what all of is here already know: “Branson Gives Big!”

For more information please call 417-334-7131, toll free 877-976-2442, or 417-593-6060.