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Silver Dollar City reveals all-new Fire In The Hole vehicle in Orlando
The all-new custom-designed ride vehicle (Photo courtesy of Silver Dollar City) Submitted to Branson Globe Silver Dollar City brought the Ozark Mountains to Cen-
tral Florida on November 14 when the 1880s internationally-awarded theme park,
together with Idaho-based Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC), revealed an
all-new custom-designed pumper wagon ride vehicle on Tuesday at the IAAPA Expo, the largest trade show in the world for the attractions industry. The unveiling was in support of the new FIRE IN THE HOLE, the Heartland’s largest indoor roller coaster, opening spring 2024. Silver Dollar City Company president Brad Thomas and Darren Torr, CEO of RMC, presented the oneof-a-kind roller coaster vehicle design that includes high-resolution onboard audio, custom drive sys-
tem and special provisions for riders with disabilities. Named number one amusement park in the U.S. in 2023 by Tripadvisor, this is the second time Silver Dollar City has collaborated with RMC, with the first being 2013’s award-winning and record-breaking Outlaw Run roller coaster, the only wooden coaster in the world to flip riders upside-down when it opened. FIRE IN THE HOLE marks the first time RMC has developed an indoor coaster. The design is driven by Silver Dollar City’s commit-
ment to utilize state-of-the-art design and technology while staying true to the park’s Ozark Mountains heritage. The custom-engineered vehicle provides maximum comfort while immersing riders in the coaster’s story with details drawing inspiration from fire pumper wagons of the 1880s. The all-new FIRE IN THE HOLE is set to open spring 2024 at the Branson, Missouri, theme park with season passes on sale now. Visit silverdollarcity.com for more information and calendar.
College of the Ozarks theatre students to present ‘The Voice of the Prairie’ Submitted to Branson Globe The College of the Ozarks Theatre Department will present John Olive’s, “The Voice of the Prairie” as its winter production for 2023. The performances will take place Friday and Satur-
day, Dec. 1 – 2, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 3, at 2:30 p.m. in the Jones Auditorium. Cost for performances is as follows: adults, $10; senior citizens, $8; students (non-College of the Ozarks), $8; children (12 and under),
$6. Associates of the College are free with their Associates card, and Associate guests are $5.00. Please make reservations by calling the theatre box office at 417-690-2626. The play, performed by C of O students, is directed by
Mark Young, professor of theatre and division chair of performing and professional arts. The show depicts an old hobo named Poppy from the perspective of his avid companion, young Davey Quinn, who tells the tall
tale. The play takes place in the early 1890s, and itinerant story tellers like Poppy are the voices of the prairie. Years later in the narrative, Davey is discovered by a radio entrepreneur while he is telling stories about Poppy
and Frankie, a blind girl he rescued from a cruel father. Quinn became famous on the radio as the Voice of the Prairie. Frankie reenters his life, and the FCC threatens them all for broadcasting without a license.
• CHRISTMAS
Santa’s cottage, complete with worker elves, plenty of photo ops, and over 60 unique retail and boutique shops - perfect for all your Christmas shopping needs. Besides millions of glimmering lights and captivating shows, Silver Dollar City continues providing its usual array of exciting rides, attractions and demonstrations of artisans. 3. Branson’s Annual
Adoration Parade-“Keeping Christ in Christmas” - On December 3, the Branson community will gather to celebrate the Christmas season’s true meaning with its annual Adoration Parade. The parade’s theme has remained the same since its inception: “Keep Christ in Christmas.” The evening begins with the illumination of a 30-foot Nativity scene
atop Mt. Branson, which overlooks Lake Taneycomo, Branson Landing, and historic downtown Branson. Following this is a “light parade” featuring many bands, floats and walking units. The nighttime parade features bands, floats aglow with lights, and Santa Claus. 4. The Beck Museums of Branson - For most children, the magic of Christmas in-
cludes a visit from Santa Claus as he travels from the North Pole with a sleigh full of toys. What better time to explore the wonders of the World’s Largest Toy Museum and its over 1,000,000 toys than Christmas? And that’s just one part of an eight-museum complex of fun, nostalgia, learning and excitement. It’s also the home to the Paul Harvey Jr. ‘50s Era Museum, National
BB Gun Museum, the Wild West Museum, Dolly Mama’s Museum, Stearnsy Bear Museum, World of Checkers, and the H.B. Wright Shepherd of the Hills Museum. Featuring many interactive exhibits such as a Hot Wheels track, Lincoln Logs, checkers, and various coin-operated rides, the complex’s museums and toy shops have over a million toys running the gamut of today’s current toys back to the 1800s. 5. America’s Christmas Tree City - Branson, Missouri, comes alive with the lights of Christmas trees all over the city. Over 700 unique Christmas trees of every description are found on every corner. A 30 ft. tall evergreen CHIEFS KINGDOM Ozark Mountain Christmas tree is covered in arrowheads, helmets and winning red and gold holiday team spirit. This exciting new landmark tree display is a collaboration of the Branson Christmas Coalition, City of Branson and Downtown Branson Betterment Association, plus a few vendors who happen to be huge Chiefs fans who really hustled to make this tree happen in time for the Christmas celebration in the Branson/Lakes Area, the “Official Vacation Destination of the Kansas City inspiring and exciting things Ozark Mountain Christmas offers. For a complete list of shows, attractions, and other activities, please go to www. explorebranson Chiefs.” There’s even a new interactive online app, “America’s Christmas Tree Trail!” that adds experience. For a complete list of shows, attractions, and other activities, please go to www.explorebranson.com/ seasons/christmas.
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and treats like wassail, caramel apples, and hot chocolate. The festival also features
Don’t miss the 2023 edition of The Best Bets of Branson Live Talk Show, featuring Carrie Anne Mitchell and Shelley Carroll-Drew, at their new location, Premier Dance Academy at Turkey Creek Junction in Hollister, and streaming live on Facebook, Tik Tok, and Instagram, every Thursday at 11:15 am. Our 2023 live talk show season is all about marketing, promoting and advertising everything about Branson & the surrounding Ozarks area, done from a unique 2-person, local perspective, with a fun, positive spin. Brought to you by our sponsors: Affordable Insulation Service, After Market Mushrooms, Bliss Gas Services, The Branson Show Awards, The Consignment Clothing Exchange, El Lago On 248, Flaming Margaritas, Gaga For Glitter, The Great Passion Play, Isom Hunt, King’s Castle Theatre, The Krafty Kitty Farm, LKS Lawncare, MarieZ, METAGOLF, Michele’s Floral & Gifts, Mintex Appliance Service, The Nashville Roadhouse Theater, Pizza World Mt. Branson, Premier Dance Academy, SignsNow, Sunfest Market, Sweet Shack, Tequila’s, and Wrangler’s Star Studded Honky Tonk. Contact Carrie @ 573-795-1921, or Shelley @ 417-593-9815 to find out how to become a sponsor.
Live on Stage
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