Events

April 12 – 30 Student Art/Photo Quest Lake Ozark Christian Church An annual Student Art/Photo Quest competition & exhibit will be on display from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily at the Lake Ozark Christian Church. Students ages K thru 12th grade from area schools participate. For more information, please call 573-964-6366.

April 15 “Opening Day” Dance - Lake of the Ozarks Swing Dance Club - La Roca Club Come join us for an evening of dancing for adults. A mix of music is played (swing, cha cha, country, nightclub two-step, waltz and others). The April theme is “Opening Day“ Wear your favorite sports team colors or jersey. Free Lesson at 7:00pm followed by dancing. $10 for non-members. Couples and singles welcome. La Roca Club, 980 Airport Rd, Osage Beach off of Osage Beach Pkwy. 7:00pm to 10:30pm. Lakeozarksswingdance.com

April 14-15 Tony B the Piano Man Al’s Chevy’s Bar & Grill & Pizzeria Tony B is an amazing musician. Come out for the best pizza at the lake and sing along with Tony B and the crowd for 4 hours! funlake.com/tony-b-the-piano-man

April 22 Variety Showcase School of the Osage Cummings Auditorium This will be the 13th annual performance of the Lake Arts Variety Showcase at Cummings Auditorium in Osage Beach, MO directed by Diane Oltmann. There are sixteen performers this year showcasing their talents singing, dancing, poetry reading, musicians and actors. Adult admission is $10.00; Students are $5.00. 7:00pm – 9:30pm Tickets available at the Lake Arts Council Office in Stone Crest Mall, Ste. D1 or the evening of the performance. For more information call 573-964-6366 artsatthelake.com

April 14 – 15 Spontaneous Duo Live in Concert H. Toad’s Bar & Grill at Camden on the Lake A folk pop duo reminiscent of Mumford and Sons, Adele, Zac Brown Band, The Civil Wars, Of Monsters and Men, Spontaneous Duo covers a wide range with a great acoustic sound and an infectious energy. htoads.com

April 15 Easter Bunny Visit - Stonecrest Mall Bring the kids to meet the Easter Bunny at Stonecrest Mall. Stonecrest Book & Toy. 11am - 4pm. funlake.com

April 15 3rd Annual Osage Beach Easter Egg Hunt Osage Beach City Park A free, fun-filled family event including egg hunts for 4 different age groups, local 4-H animal displays, face painters, and bounce houses. Pictures with the Easter Bunny. Lunch available. 11am - 2pm. osagebeach-mo.gov

April 15 – 16 Old Kinderhook’s Easter Weekend Trophy Room at Old Kinderhook “EGGnourmous Family Fun!” Saturday: Golf Specials with Prizes. Kid’s Putting Contest, Easter Bunny Visit & Pictures, Easter Egg Coloring, Egg Hunt, Easter Olympics and Bunny Bonfire. Sunday: Sunrise Service, Easter Bunny Visit & Pictures, Easter Brunch, Golf Specials with Prizes. Join us for the day or stay the night at The Lodge at Old Kinderhook. For more information & reservations 573-317-4314 oldkinderhook.com

April 15 Bass Pro Shops Crappie Master Tournament - Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill Bass Pro Shops Crappie Masters tournament trail comes to Lake of the Ozarks on April 15th. Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops, Tracker Marine, Humminbird, Minn Kota, Mercury Motors and Captain Ron’s on the lake the one day tournament will be a national qualifier for 2017 National Championship. The tournament will also be the first leg of the Missouri State Championship. Kid’s Fishing Rodeo for ages 15 and under. captainronsatthelake.com

April 15 & 23, May 6 Wine Glass Painting at the Vineyard Shawnee Bluff Vineyard Come enjoy Inspired Brushes at the Beautiful Shawnee Bluff Vineyard! Bring some friends or make some new ones. We will be unwinding and uncorking our creative sides painting glasses. Your choice: wine glass, stemless wine glass, beer mug, coffee mug or mason jar. Cost is $20 per person (includes everything need to create a personalized glass). RSVP by text or call TJ at 573-693-8506, Or you can also send a message to Inspired Brushes on Facebook! We Hope to See You There! 2pm - 4pm shawneebluffwinery.com

April 15 Easter Brunch at the Lodge of Four Seasons - Lodge of Four Seasons Celebrate Easter at HK’s Restaurant at The Lodge of Four Seasons. Visit the Easter Bunny and Easter Egg Hunt begin at 1:00 pm. For menu and pricing visit our web site. 10am – 3pm

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To make reservations or for more information, please call 573-365-8509. 4seasonsresort.com

April 16 Easter Brunch at Lake Valley Lake Valley Country Club Traditional breakfast items, omelet station, salads, potatoes, vegetable, 3 entrees and assorted desserts. 10am – 1pm Call for reservations 573-346-718 lakevalleygolf.com

April 16 Easter Egg Hunt in the Park Laurie Fairgrounds On Easter Sunday, the Laurie Easter egg hunt attracts children from tots to teens to find 14,000 eggs “hidden” throughout the fair grounds. The Easter Bunny always makes an appearance to the delight of everyone. 2pm cityoflaurie.com

April 16 Easter at the Winery Shawnee Bluff Winery We will be open Easter Sunday, April 16th from 10am- 8pm. With a Special Easter Brunch, Choices of Waffles and Eggs Benedict. Live Music and Fun Easter Lawn Activities (weather pending). shawneebluffwinery.com

April 16 Easter Brunch at Osage National Osage National Golf Resort Easter Brunch with all the expected favorites! Reservations starting at 10am. New to 2017, made to order omelet station. $16.50 adults, $9.95 children. osagenational.com April 16 Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill Easter brunch at Captain Ron’s at 9 am and Church on the Beach at 10 am. While you’re here see the Easter Bunny and enjoy the Easter egg hunt at noon. 9am – 1pm captainronsonthelake.com April 16 Easter Brunch at Tan-Tar-A Resort Join us for our fabulous Easter Brunch in the Grand Ballroom. Reservations are required. Please call 573-348-8619. tan-tar-a.com

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Sundays beginning April 16 Live Music by Artie’s Univibe Shawnee Bluff Winery & Vineyard Live Music by Artie’s Univibe, 2:30pm – 5:30pm shawneebluffwinery.com

April 20 Can-Am Games Social Wobbly Boots Roadhouse You Don’t Want To Miss This! Our local law & fire protection hero’s will be serving it up from 5p-7p at Wobbly Boots on March 20th. All tips will go to the Can-Am Games & Special Olympics MO! Please come out and support this great community event! lakeozarkcanamgames.com

April 20 Lake of the Ozark Bike Night The Bagnell Dam Strip Multiple establishments on the Bagnell Dam Strip host biker related activities on the third Thursday of each month, April - September. LIve music. Prizes and giveaways from Karma Custom Motorcycles, The LeatherMan, Lake of the Ozarks Harley Davidson, We’re Talking T-Shirts, and more! Register For The Ride In Bike Show, sponsored by Surydyke Yamaha and hosted by Eldon Noble Eagles Motorcycle Assn. Register chance to win a new KTM RC390 or Customized Harley-Davidson Fat Boy. funlake.com

Fridays starting April 21 Main Street Opry Main Street Music Hall If laughter is good medicine, you’ll be the picture of good health after a night of family fun with Thom “Gabby” Gumm and the cast of top-notch singers and musicians who have made the show a favorite destination for 20 years! Variety, impersonations, comedy, and beautiful costuming all come together for an evening that has proven to satisfy any age and musical taste. lakemusichall.com Saturdays starting April 22 Reelin In The Years Main Street Music Hall This show has proven to be a big hit with the audiences of the Main Street Music Hall the last four years. If you are a baby boomer or just a fan of the “oldies” radio station, you will enjoy the selection of some of the best music of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. Come and reminisce to the music of your favorite artists of this era. lakemusichall.com

April 22 Spring Big Bass Splash The Big Bass Bash is a bass tournament designed for amateurs only. Its unique format allows the weekend angler a chance to win big money like the professionals. Unlike most fishing tournaments which have a team arrangement where prizes are based on total weight, the Big Bass Bash format is distinctive in that it only takes one fisherman just one big bass to win.

The prize money for the Spring Big Bass Bash will total over $210,000 payouts with $70,000 to the winner. This could be your chance to win big money!!

Anglers can launch from anywhere on Lake of the Ozarks. The Big Bass Bash will have four weigh-in stations to accommodate the anglers: PB2 (Grand Glaize State Park), Red Oak Resort, Alhonna Resort, & Point Randall Resort. midwestfishtournaments.com

April 22 Laughing Class The Lodge at Four Seasons David Graham is a six-foot-six teddy bear will take any event to the next level. David Graham is a clean comedian who hits those hard-to-reach areas of the comedic nervous system. From family discipline to a spell-binding Temptations review with David doing all four-parts harmony acapella, it is the very definition of a “show”. From Comedy Central, Touring with Kevin Hart, David Graham is a MUST SEE. Doors open at 6:30pm; Show kicks off at 7:30pm 4seasonsresort.com April 23 Calling all brides-to-be! Join us for a Wedding Open House at the Blufftop Bistro. You’ll have the opportunity to visit with vendors from Jubilee Planning Studio, view a Blufftop ceremony and reception setup, consult with our Private Events Director, and more! Chat with some of the top industry vendors, get ideas on bridal party gifts, enter to win exclusive bridal giveaways, and find wedding inspiration on the Blufftop. This event is free and open to the public. We can’t wait to help you plan your special day! 1pm-5pm www.missouriwine.com

April 29 Beach Bash 2017 The Sand at Old Kinderhook Barbeque, games and crafts at the Sand at Old Kinderhook. 11am – 3pm. $18.00 adults, $9.00 kids. oldkinderhook.com

April 29 Girlfriend’s Day Out SOS (Salad – On Stage) Sunrise Beach Community Center The Sunrise Beach Little Theatre will be hosting their 1st Girl Friend’s Day Out S O S (Salad - On Stage). Doors open at 11am for a salad & dessert luncheon followed by a one act play “At Wit’s End” by Allison & Margaret Engel. Admission is $10.00. Please make reservations by calling 573-836-0934 funlake.com

April 29 - 30 33rd Annual Clown Classic Golf Tournament Osage National Golf Resort Host sponsor by Re/Max Lake of the Ozarks Charitable Foundation to benefit Dream Factory, dedicated to granting dreams to children whose lives are threatened by a critical or chronic illness. 3 person format – form your own team or be placed on a team. clowngolf.com

May 5–7 29th Annual Magic Dragon Street Meet National

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This unique show of all makes, models, and years of show vehicles, trucks and motorcycles brings over 28 years of show experience to the historic Bagnell Dam Strip at the Lake of the Ozarks. The strip is closed to normal traffic during show hours, so only show vehicles are within the boundaries. This creates and absolutely electric atmosphere! Some say it’s like being on the set of “American Graffiti”. Friday 12pm-5pm, Saturday 8am-8pm, Sunday 8am-1pm www.magicdragoncarshow.com

May 6 27 Acre Yard Sale Laurie Fairgrounds Come and enjoy a 27 Acre yard sale held at the Laurie Fairgrounds. 8am - 2pm. cityoflaurie.com

May 6 20th Annual Spring Harbor Hop Kick off the 2017 boating season by participating in the 20th Annual Spring Harbor Hop, The Lake’s largest Poker Hop on the water!

Over 40 of The Lake’s best waterfront Restaurants and Marinas will be set up as checkpoints for participants to draw a card and try to win the best and worst poker hands. Prizes are awarded to winners, and anyone can play! www.funlake.com/harborhop

May 7 Harp Recital Lake Ozark Christian Church Internationally acclaimed harpist, Maria Duhova Trevor, performs a recital at the Lake Ozark Christian Church in Lake Ozark, MO. She will be joined by guest vocalist Caitlin Chisham. Adult admission is $10.00; Students K - 12th grade admission is $5.00. Tickets available at the Lake Arts Council in Stone Crest Mall, Ste. D1, Osage Beach, MO from Monday thru Friday 9am - 1pm For more information call 573-964-6366 funlake.com Hot Summer Night – “Route 66 – Cruising Time Again” Hot Summer Nights on the Bagnell Dam Strip in Lake Ozark from 6-11 pm (rain or shine). Free admission and participation. All makes and models of cars, trucks, and motorcycles will line the Strip and cruise around. The kid friendly event offers giveaways, helicopter rides and entertainment and more. 2017 will be celebrating 90 years of history of “The Mother Road”, “America’s Highway”; celebrating the road that refuses to die! We will be inviting many towns that are on 66 plus the state associations to come to the lake and help us celebrate Route 66. Hot Summer Nights is a slice of small town America and American Graffiti all rolled into one on the Bagnell Dam Strip in Lake Ozark, Mo. Be sure and follow us on facebook. com/cruisehotsummernights and check out some of the videos and photos from our 2015 events.” 4seasonsresort.com

May 13 Wicked Wine Run Seven Springs Winery 5K Wine Run with celebratory wine at the finish 1K Tasting Walk with 4 wine tasting stops along the route

Race through the vineyards and trails of the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks in Linn Creek, MO. The newly designed trials are through fields and woodland hills providing a challenging and remarkably surreal adventure in the heart of Missouri. Good stable trail running shoes are a standard as the course can be a challenging in some areas.

Top finishers for the 5K win premium Wicked Wine Swag, prizes and bragging rights to boot. This untimed wine fueled fun run is untimed but the top three male finishers and top three female to cross the finish line win Wicked Wine Run awards.

Raid Grandma’s closet and your nearest party store because we want you to create the most insane costumes. We’ve got some great prizes if your get up bests them all!

Enjoy entertainment from a live DJ prior to the run and a live band following the runs. wickedwinerun.com/locations/missouri-lakeoftheozarks May 14 Ozark Jazz Society Inn at Grand Glaize The Ozark Jazz Society presents Miss Jubilee & the Humdingers at the Inn at Grand Glaize from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Reservations are required for the optional buffet from 5:00p.m. to 6:15 p.m. at a cost of $15.00 per person by calling Connie at 573-348-4731 ext. 662. No reservations required for the concert. General Admission for concert is $12.50 per person; Jazz Members Admission is $10.00 per person. For more information call 573-365-3411 lakeoarkjazz.org

May 20 “Spring Fling” Dance - Lake of the Ozarks Swing Dance Club - La Roca Club The Lake of the Ozarks Swing Dance Club host it’s monthly dance at the La Roca Club. The May theme is “Spring Fling”. Free lesson at 7:00 p.m. followed by dancing. 7pm – 10:30pm. Admission for Club Members is $7.00 per person; Non-members & guests are $10.00 per person. For more information call 573-365-6155 lakeozarksswingdance.com

May 26 Fireworks Fun Fest The Lodge at Old Kinderhook Come have fun at the Free Memorial Day Fireworks Fun Fest at Old Kinderhook. We will have live music, games, face painting, fireworks and more for the entire family. Bring your blankets and watch the fireworks at dusk from the golf course. Come hungry and enjoy an All-American meal for a small fee. 5pm – 9pm. oldkinderhook.com

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A RACER’S

dozen 12 or more things to know as 2017 Lucas Oil Speedway season begins

Wheatland, Missouri (April 4, 2017) - On the heels of the best season in Lucas Oil Speedway history, in which a record 107,000 fans came through the gates, there’s no resting on past laurels.

“We had a tremendous season in 2016,” Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Dan Robinson said. “But now we’re on a mission to make 2017 even better.”

That mission launches on Saturday with the season opener for the Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing Series. Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 and racing at 7:35.

Before the first green flag flies in a few days, here are 12 things to know headed into the new Lucas Oil Speedway season:

1- Silver Edition Show-Me 100: One of the nation’s crown-jewel dirt Late Model events celebrates its 25th running over Memorial Day weekend, May 2527. If the 25th annual Show-Me 100 Presented by ProtecttheHarvest.com is anything like last year’s rendition, it’ll leave fans buzzing.

Jimmy Owens won a thriller - the Tennessee driver’s fourth Show-Me 100 triumph - after a late-race duel with Scott Bloomquist and young phenom Bobby Pierce had the crowd of nearly 7,000 on its feet. Local favorite Jesse Stovall wound up third in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series major.

Complete programs with features are set for each night, helping set the field for the Show-Me 100 lineup on Saturday. Thursday’s feature is the “Cowboy Classic” Presented by Hot Rod Processing, named in honor of long-time MLRA owner/promoter Allen “Cowboy” Chancellor. Friday’s Late Model feature is the “Tribute to Don and Billie Gibson,” the former owners of West Plains Motor Speedway who started the Show-Me 100 in 1993.

Only a few hundred three-day Show-Me 100 passes remain. Contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillian (417) 282-5984 or email nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for info for those or general admission, daily tickets.

2- Off Road Rumbles: A new version of racing for this part of the country of debuts July 22-23 when the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series visits the new Off Road track. Associated with the West Coast, off road shortcourse racing will find six divisions - Pro 4, Pro 2, Pro Lite, Pro Buggy, Production 1000 UTV and Mod Karts - competing over the two days on the 6,000 foot track in the inaugural GEICO Off-Road Shootout Presented by General Tire.

The new off road course also will play host to the AMA Pro-Am Motocross, Sept. 29-Oct. 1. Promoter Jay Reynolds said hundreds of riders will participate in pro and amateur divisions with UTV racing also is on the schedule. Camping spots will be at a premium that weekend, so get those reservations in now.

3- On the water, too: Diversity is the name of the speed game at Lucas Oil Speedway with the third major course on the complex a liquid version. “Lake Lucas” returns for two more weekends for the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Series - the 6th annual John Haas Memorial Drag Boat Classic June 9-11 and the 7th annual Diamond Drag Boat Nationals Sept. 1-3.

Featured will be the Top Fuel Hydros, including “Nitrochondriac” in which Bryan Sanders piloted to a world-record 268.40 miles-per-hour last weekend in Chandler, Arizona.

4- New name, same game: Big Adventure RV is the new title sponsor for the Weekly Racing Series, a 13-race program that leads to track champions being crowned after the season championships on Aug. 26. Competing divisions will be the Warsaw Auto Marine & RV ULMA Late Models, Pitts Homes USRA Modifieds, Big O Tires Street Stocks and Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods.

5- Cutshaw goes for four: Veteran Bolivar driver Jeff Cutshaw in his familiar No. 98 has been nothing short of a dynasty in the USRA Modified division, winning the last three Lucas Oil Speedway championships. Cutshaw’s ultra consistency turned the points chase into a runaway last season as he posted three feature wins and five runner-up finishes, winding up 178 points ahead of Jason Pursley.

Other reigning track champs are Derek Brown (Street Stocks), Aaron Marrant (ULMA Late Models) and J.C. Morton (USRA B-Mods).

6- Midseason cash up for grabs: Weekly Racing Series drivers will have some extra incentive to be atop the points chase at the conclusion of the midseason championship program on June 24. Victory Lane “Track Action Review” which is distributed to fans free each week is donating $1,000 (with that figure matched by the speedway) to the midseason champs, meaning each will take home an extra $500.

7- Stovall looks for MLRA repeat: Billings’ Jesse Stovall begins defense of his Lucas Oil MLRA title at | the 4th annual MLRA Spring Nationals Presented by RacingJunk.com, April 14-15. The speedway plays host to the MLRA series four more times - as co-sanctioning body with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for the Show-Me 100 May 25-27 and the Diamond Nationals on July 15, for the Larry Phillips Memorial on Sept. 2 and

the 4th annual Fall Nationals Oct. 6-7.

8- Street Stocks Spotlight: The Big Buck 50 Presented by Whitetail Trophy Hunt has quickly become one of the top Street Stocks races in the nation. Last year nearly 100 Street Stocks entered with more than 100 expected for the Oct. 6-7 event, held in conjunction with the MLRA Fall Nationals. Timothy Brown of Stoutland took home the $5,000 winner’s share last fall, along with a free entry into the prestigious Whitetail Trophy Hunt in central Missouri.

9- Open-wheel action: Some of the nation’s premier open-wheel stars return for the ASCS Bob Westphal Memorial Cup Sizzlin’ Speedweek Finale on June 17. The Lucas Oil ASCS Winged Sprints and Lucas Oil POWERi WAR Sprints will be in action. Another must-see for open-wheel fans is the 7th annual Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial for the ASCS and WAR Sprints, Sept. 21-23. The ASCS feature winner on the final night will collect $10,000.

10 - More racing diversity: For the first time, the “Slick Track” behind the main dirt-track grandstand, which is home for go-kart racing, will play host to quarter-midget racing. The Southwest Missouri Quarter Midget Association will hold events on the track April 8, April 22, June 24 and Aug. 26. Go to facebook.com/ SMQMA for more info. The USAC Central States Quarter Midgets will race on the track May 5-6.

11 - Top Mods: The nation’s top Modified series makes it lone visit to Lucas Oil Speedway on Aug. 5 for the 8th annual USMTS Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout Presented by Foley Equipment. Part of the Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s Cup, the Mods will be joined by the Ozarks Golf Cars B-Mods, Big O Tires Street Stocks and the always popular “Battle of the Badges” for Missouri law enforcement officers, raising money for charity.

12 - Trucks that will shock and awe: The Lucas Oil Pro Pulling Nationals returns Sept. 15-16 with four divisions of powerhouse pullers. The season will end with a bang on Oct. 21 with the Monster Truck Nationals Eve of Destruction, an event that drew about 7,000 fans last fall as over 60,000 pounds of Monster Truck Thunder wowed the spectators.

Bonus - Campers welcomed: The Lucas Oil Speedway campground includes state-of-the-art bathrooms and a shower house with 400,000 BTUs of propane heat capacity, which debuted in 2016. That means no more cold showers. There are 42 RV spots with power and water and five RV spots with power only as well as acres of dry camping for both RVs and tents. Call (417) 2825984 for reservations.

Bonus 2 - Speed and Sauce: Professional barbecue teams from throughout the Midwest will converge on Lucas Oil Speedway for the inaugural “Red White Blue & Que” on July 8-9. The Kansas City Barbecue Societysanctioned event will include an opportunity for fans to taste test and vote for their favorite barbecue before the races on Saturday night. The pros will compete for cash and KCBS points on Sunday. For more info on contest details follow the Tailgate Guys Radio or the Ozarks BBQ Alliance pages.

For complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived stories, ticket info and the 2017 racing schedule, visit LucasOilSpeedway.com.

Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With it’s entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks.

Click www.LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984.

In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking “Like” at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www. youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway.

A Most Amazing Entertainment Experience

NEW Festival

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Flamenco Kings— Musical Brothers

April 6 - 30

Get a front row seat for the many fantastical acts of curiosity and larger-than-life performances…

• Flamenco Kings, seven stunning brothers who are multi-talented musicians and acrobatic dancers fusing martial arts, flamenco and tap • The Earth Harp Collective, the world’s longest playable stringed instrument stretching the full length of Red Gold Heritage Hall designed by visionary William Close • Balancing Wonders, 3 gravity-defying performers who use objects in a balancing act of the extraordinary • Speed Painter, Dan Dunn • Plus, during The Year of Food and Crafts NEW WOW Tastes from everything bacon and grilled obsessions to curious kabobs, blended beverages, outrageous desserts and more

Just a sampling of the jawdropping, incredible and unbelievable entertainment that will be nothing short of AMAZING!