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TABLE OF CONTENTS Top Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . 9 The Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Fishing Report . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Fishing Tournament . . . . . . 13 Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Golf Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Boating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . 18 The Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Cover Story . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Restaurant Profile . . . . . . . . 28 Dining Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Lake Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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The Lake of the Ozarks Blues Society and Seven Springs Winery presents the Red, White & Blues Fest. on July 17 at the winery from 1-6 p.m.

Schedule: 1-1:30 p.m. - Doug Hasch & Company doing an acoustic set.

1:45-2:45 p.m. - The Kirk Brown Band from Joplin.

3-4 p.m. - The Joe Lewis Band from Columbia.

4:15-5:15 p.m. - The Lake of the Ozarks Blues Society Band 5:30-6 p.m. - Grand Finale

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Live Music AquaPalooza will be held July 16 from noon-5 p.m. at Captain Ron’s in Sunrise Beach. Head over by boat and anchor out at the 34.5-mile marker. Vendors, food and entertainment will be available all afternoon.

This years event starts at noon and features Black Note Band, The NoBodies, Dirt Road Addiction, and Members Only.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS July 15 • Meowtown Animal Rescue is hosting a fundraiser benefit dinner in the Compass Rose Ballroom at Margaritaville Resort. Doors open at 6 with dinner at 7 p.m. Included is dinner and dessert. Live entertainment

by Ronnie C. Tickets are $50 at Lake Patio & Spas, 1785 Bagnell Dam Blvd., or by calling Marge Elrod at 573-434-9207. Meowtown is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabing and adopting animals in need.

16 • AquaPalooza will be held at Captain Ron’s at the 34.5-mile marker from noon-5 p.m. An afternoon of live music, vendors and prizes will be held .

16 • Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance Niangua Darter 2022 Kayak Fun Float, a 13-mile paddle from Whistle Bridge to Ha Ha Tonka. Float starts at 10 a.m. and ends about 4 p.m., with equipment drop at 8:30 a.m. at Whistle Bridge. Bring your own gear, food, beverages for the float. Registration is $35 and $15 for shuttle which includes a Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance decal, T-shirt and insurance.

17 • The Lake of the Ozarks Blues Society will host the Red, White & Blues Festival at Seven Springs Winery from 1-6 p.m.

Scheduled to perform are: Doug Hasch & Co., 1-1:30 p.m.; The Kirk Brown Band, 1:45-2:45 p.m.; The joe Lewis Band, 3-4 p.m. The Lake of the Ozarks Blues Society Band, 4:15-5:15; Grand Finale, 5:30-6 p.m.

19 • Camden County Republican Club’s June meeting will feature candidates for Mo Senate District 6 Mike Bernskoetter and Scott Riedel, and candidates for Mo House District 123 Lisa Thomas and Mindy Martin.

The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Community Christian Church, 1064 N Business Route 5, Camdenton. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. You do not need to be a member to attend.

21 • Lake Parkinson’s Support Group meeting July at noon, July 15 - 28, 2022

Lake Ozark Christian Church, 1560 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark. If you have Parkinson’s there is help. Chair exercises at 11:30, carry-in lunch at noon, information table, outstanding speakers, programs and entertainment the third Thursday every month. For more info call facilitator Patsy Dalton 573356-6036 or daltonsinc@aol. com.

Osage National, 400 County Road, Lake Ozark. 9 a.m. shotgun start, four-person scramble. Cost is $150 per person or $600 for a team of four.

Breakfast and lunch served, silent auction, prizes and raffles.

Proceeds benefit families and co-workers of officers who have died in the line of duty. Register

by July 22 by calling 573-3464911.

21 • Lake Area Federation of Democrats will host U.S. Senate candidate Spencer Toder at 6 p.m. at Seven Springs Winery, 846 Winery Hills Estate, Linn Creek. Arrive earlier to order refreshments and to socialize.

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23 • An Ice Cream Social and Classic Car Cruise-in will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Camden County Museum. For more information, go to www. camdencountymuseum.org.

23 • A Family Fun Day will be held at the Laurie Fairgrounds from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

23 • The Tri-County YMCA of the Ozarks will be held from 7-9 a.m. Day-of registration is from 6-6:45 a.m. Cost is $35 after July 1 or $30 by June 30th.

The 5K benefits the YMCA’s gymnastics program. For more information, go to 5th annual Christmas in July 5K. 23 • Great Stone Coffeehouse, on State Rd KK in Osage Beach, has their monthly live theatre in the style of Old-Time Radio.

Enjoy entertaining audio tales, new and old, by talented troupe of performers in an intimate and immersive atmosphere.

Kaldi coffee, tea, and soda, and treats available. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show is at 7 p.m.

For information, call Beth at 913-909-8603 or Will at 573462-6623, or go to www.GreatStoneCoffee.com.

28 • Civil War Roundtable will meet at 6 p.m. at the Camden County Museum in Linn Creek.

Anyone who is interested in learning more about the Civil War, Post-Civil War and the Indian Wars is welcome to attend.

31 • The 16th annual Concerns Of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) National Golf Tournament at

3 • The American Legion Post 624 in Sunrise Beach serves their famous chicken wing dinner from 5-6:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for a three-piece dinner served with mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables. Non-smoking bar and seating available. Call 573-374-6091 for information.

4 & 5 • The Lake Ozark Christian Church Rummage Sale will be held Thursday from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday from 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Add day Friday is a $5/bag sale.

5 • An Audience Participation Mystery presentation of “Murder by Indecision” will be held at 6 p.m. Cost is $20 per person.

Seating is limited and reservations are strongly advised. Call 573-346-7191 ext. 8 for reservations or go to www.camdencountymuseum.org for more information.

5 & 6 • The Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop will be held below Bagnell Dam on Saturday. Numbered ducks matching ticket numbers will be launched into Osage River at noon. Tickets are $5 each or six for $20. All proceeds of this fundraiser go to Kiwanis Ozark Coast and are used for children’s needs in our community. A golf tournament will be held at Bear Creek. Shotgun is at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $125/ player. For more information, go to www.greatdamduckdrop. com.

7-13 • The second annual LOZ En Plein Air Art Festival will be held at various locations around the Lake. The festival provides artists with the opportunity to expand their markets, enhance their skills, receive recognition for their creations and to experi-

ence Lake of the Ozarks.

The public is invited to observe the art unfold each day at events hosted by local businesses and other locations around the Lake. A map of all locations and more information is available at www.lozvisualarts.org. More than $10,000 in prizes will be awarded featuring works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastel. An exhibit and awards gala will be held at the Lodge of Four Seasons Campana Hall on August 13. The festival is organized by the Lake Fine Art Galleria in Lake Ozark.

For more information, email info@lozvisualarts.org or go to LOZ Visual Arts on Facebook.

12 • Hot Summer Nights on the Bagnell Dam Strip will be held from 5-10 p.m. rain or shine.

The event is free for participants and spectators. All makes and models of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome to park along the Strip. For more information, go to https://www. facebook.com/cruisehotsummernights.

19-21 • The 13th annual Mini Shootout will be held at the Spring at Ha Ha Tonka State Park or the 14.5-mile marker of the Big Niangua. For more information, go to lakeoftheozarksshootout.com/mini-shootout.

19 • The Lake Area Camera Club, in cooperation with the Lake Arts Council will host the 2022 Photo Quest. Today is the deadline to enter. The categories are: Wildlife, Nature, Landscapes, Still Life & Florals, Storytelling & People, and Architecture & Machines. An awards ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on August 27 at the Stone Crest Mall. Following the ceremony all photos will be on exhibit from August 27 to September 25 at the Lake Arts Council office. Winning photos will be on display from October 3-27. For more information, contact 573-302-1738.

24 • The Shootout on the Strip Street Party will be held along Bagnell Dam Blvd. from 5-10 p.m. Meet with Shootout race teams and see the boats parked along the Strip.

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FISHING

by John Neporadny, jnoutdoors.com

The Fishing Report Your guide to catching fish at LOZ!

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he lake level was 659.3, generation of 7,000 cubic feet per second (CFS) at the beginning of the week down to 1,000 CFS at the end of the week for a level of 659.3 by the weekend. Surface temperature at Bagnell Dam was 87 degrees. Truman Lake was at the 706.3 level.

To Note: The Lower Lake is from the dam to the 22mile mark; Mid-Lake is from the 22- to 38-mile mark, the Upper Osage is from the 38-mile mark to the Route 65 Bridge.

Bagnell Dam spillway/Osage River

Water clarity: Stained. Black bass: Good on Ned rigs along rocky banks. Crappie: Slow on small swimbaits. Catfish: Good on skipjack herring.

Lower Lake

Water clarity: Stained. Black bass: Fair on drop shot finesse worms 25 to 30 feet deep along main lake points.

Crappie: Good trolling crankbaits or shooting jigs under docks on the main channel.

Water clarity: Clear. Black bass: Fair on drop shot finesse worms and Texas-rigged 10-inch plastic worms in brush piles. Crappie: Good trolling crankbaits or shooting jigs under docks on the main channel. Catfish: Fair on cut shad.

Mid-Lake

Water clarity: Stained. Black bass: Good on Texasrigged magnum plastic worms 15 feet deep in brush piles halfway back in coves. Crappie: Good on jigs 6 to 15 feet deep around main channel docks over 20 feet deep.

Grand Glaize

Water clarity: Clear. Black bass: Fair on jigs, drop shot finesse worms and Texas-rigged 10-inch plastic worms in brush 15 feet deep. Crappie: Good on jigs and minnows 6 to 15 feet deep over brush 20 to 30 feet deep.

Niangua

Water clarity: Stained. Black bass: Fair on vibrating jigs, spinnerbaits, jigs and Texas-rigged plastic worms in brush along secondary points and main channel docks.

Crappie: Fair shooting jigs under main channel docks. Catfish: Good on jugs and trotlines baited with cut shad or bluegill.

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Upper Osage

Water clarity: Clear. Black bass: Fair on plastic worms and jigs in brush piles or on buzz baits early in the morning. Crappie: Good on minnows 8 to 12 feet deep in brush. Catfish: Excellent on jugs, trotlines or tight-lining with cut shad, goldfish and sunfish.

Truman Dam spillway

Water clarity: Clear. Fishing is slow for all species.

Sources: Guide Alfred Chapman (573-465-3810), www. lakeozarkfishingguideservice.com; Big Ed’s Guide Service (573-692-6710) www.bigedsguideservice.com; Guide Jack Uxa (573-434-2570) www.lakeoftheozarksfishingguide. com; Guide John Blankenbeker (573-280-1455); Guide Terry Blankenship (573-480-2835); Guide Jim Dill (573204-9005) www.jamesdillguideservice.com; Fitz Fishing (573-693-9299); Bryants Osage Outdoors (573-374-2278); Casey Scanlon (913-449-3176) and Cody’s Bait & Tackle (660-723-5115). Tournament Results—Thanks to www. bassingbob.com.

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FISHING

Bass tournament held in Sept. at LOZ

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he International Union of Operating Engineers Local148 is hosting its 35th annual Bass Tournament to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis. The tournament will be held September 10 at PB2 on Lake of the Ozarks. A group of dedicated and energized Local 148 volunteers, both active and retired members, have donated a weekend of their time to raise money for charities dedicated to battling childhood diseases. Since its inception at Sterett Creek on Truman Lake in 1988, this one-of-a-kind tournament has raised over $1.8 million for Cystic Fibrosis research, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, and now the Ronald McDonald House of St. Louis.

The Ronald McDonald House of St. Louis provides a home away from home for families of seriously-ill children, and support to organizations that serve the needs of children. St. Louis’ three Ronald McDonald Houses offer parents and family members a respite from hospital waiting rooms 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Their houses provide the essential comforts of home.

The tournament is designed to allow your everyday fisherman the opportunity to have a fun day of fishing along with helping a great cause. The grand prize is $2,500, all you have to do is register as a fisherman. You don’t even have to catch a fish to qualify to win. There will also be cash prizes based upon 10 percent of the number of boats fishing. The $150 entry fee includes a variety of attendance prizes, brats and complimentary beverages Friday evening, and a pork steak dinner with complimentary beverages Saturday afternoon.

Friday night local guides will attend to speak about fishing conditions along with hot lures at the Lake.

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GOLF

by Paul Leahy, Director of Golf at The Oaks at Margaritaville Lake Resort

Improvements at Lake area golf courses

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ummer is in full swing and lots of exciting things are going on at Lake of the Ozarks. Golf continues to be as popular as ever.

Tiger Woods is playing golf again and golf clubs are in high demand.

The supply chain issues of 2021 have subsided from a golf club standpoint and the Taylor Made Stealth line of drivers, fairway woods and hybrids have been some of the hottest clubs on the market. Its Carbon Twist Face has replaced the titanium faces that have been the predominant technology for the last 20 years. Golf balls are still an issue however, with the shortage of a product called Surlyn. Surlyn is used in all golf balls, even premium balls such as the Titleist Pro V line of balls. With the shortage of this product golf ball prices have increased and your local range is having a difficult time replenishing their range balls.

Locally, several facilities got a new fleet of golf carts in 2022. The Lodge of Four Seasons, Osage National and Lake Valley all received their new carts.

Osage National received a new fleet of EZGO Electric carts with GPS Pace Technology included. New to this version is the incorporation of the GolfLogix technology to the GPS system.

Incorporating this technology into the built-in GPS unit on the cart enables the golfer to see a 3D heat map of each green as you approach. What these new maps show the golfer is the slopes and contours of the green complex as you hit your approach and get ready to putt. It has been available on the GolfLogix app previously and now it has been installed onto the cart’s unit. I used it for the first time this summer and it was very cool technology. These new carts can also regulate pace of play by allowing the course to speed up or slow down a cart during certain course conditions and map out areas of the course that are off limits.

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the cart and it will have to be placed in reverse to exit the area. The course can also send messages to specific carts, and track pace of play. It provides the course a lot of flexibility and enhances the golfer’s experience. Lake Valley and The Lodge of Four Seasons have GPS units as well on their fleet of carts this season.

Junior golf continues to be an area of importance around the country and in the Lake area. Eldon Country Club and Lake Valley Golf Club continue to offer junior leagues for golfers 14 and under during the summer. This fun, learning atmosphere also has a competitive feel as you compete as a team against other teams in a scramble format. They learn the fundamentals and etiquette of the game in a fun, team atmosphere. Junior golfers can also play in multiple Missouri Golf Association Junior golf tournaments hosted by multiple local clubs throughout the summer. Details can be found at www. mogolf.org.

Lake Valley has hired a new assistant golf professional for the 2022 season. Caleb Ward spent the last several years at Osage National before relocating to Lake Valley. Lake Valley remodeled their clubhouse in 2021 and has been heavily focused on showcasing their improvements by hosting numerous weddings and baby showers. If you need a special place for any occasions, give them a call at Lake Valley. Hank England has returned to the Lodge of Four Seasons as their new PGA Head Golf Professional, after previous stints at Margaritaville Lake Resort and Redfield Golf Club.

Golf instruction and club fitting continues to very popular. Many fine PGA certified instructors can be found in the Lake area. Shane Blankenship at Old Kinderhook does numerous golf schools and gives hundreds of individual lessons each season. His reputation as a teacher is widely recognized and he has students as far away as St.

Louis make the trip to gain his knowledge. Tory Hayes, 1996 Gateway PGA Teacher of the Year, has relocated back to the Lake and has brought his talents to Margaritaville Lake Resort this season. Many facilities have also invested resources into golf simulators over the last few seasons to continue their instruction programs and club fitting. Eldon Country Club has two indoor simulators with PGA Professional Michel Cummings heading up the instructional and fitting programs.

Osage National is home to another simulator with PGA Professional Derek Akers leading their team of PGA Professionals in their fitting and teaching endeavors. The LOZ Golf Lounge is also available with two simulators to test your game on multiple courses.

Tournament season is in full swing with local charity outings, Missouri Golf Association events and club tournaments being contested in the area.

A full list of Missouri Golf Association events can be found at www.mogolf. org. Some of the local MGA events are the Parent/Child Championship on August 1 at the Club at Porto Cima, and MGA Senior series events on August 15 at Lake Valley and August 16 at the Club at Porto Cima. Old Kinderhook will host a two day MGA Senior series event August 30 and 31. Lake Valley Country Club has three open events coming up: the Ladies Scramble July 9 and 10, a Men’s Summer two-manan scramble August 6 and 7, and their fall couples scramble October 1 and 2. Margaritaville Lake Resort will host their annual Parrot Head Open twoperson scramble event August 27 and 28. Details on these and more can be found on the courses websites.

There is always something new and exciting happening at your favorite local course, so get out and enjoy the rest of summer. It will be gone before you know it.

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Old Kinderhook 20 Eagle Ridge Rd., Camdenton 573-317-3573 www.oldkinderhook.com

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Osage National Golf Resort 400 Osage Hills Rd., Lake Ozark 573-365-1950 www.osagenational.com The Ridge at the Lodge of Four Seasons 170 Seasons Ridge Rd., Lake Ozark 573-365-8544 www.4seasonsresort.com Rolling Hills Country Club 13986 Country Club Rd., Versailles 573-378-5109 www.playrollinghills.com Porto Cima (private club) 133 Club House Drive, Sunrise Beach 573-207-8700 www.portocima.com

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BOATING Simple safety tips for water sports enthusiasts

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BOATING prevention. Though drowning incidents are not as prevalent in the United States and Canada as they are elsewhere in the world, the popularity of water sports in both countries underscores the importance of revisiting the various ways to stay safe when out on the water.

• Take water sports lessons. The carefree nature of spring and summer can make it easy for water sports enthusiasts to forgo lessons before trying their hands at water skiing and wakeboarding. But such lessons can teach people techniques that can keep them safe on the water. Courses teach everything from how to get up and out of the water to how to properly handle a tow rope. They also can teach boaters how to navigate waters while towing skiers, tubers and wakeboarders.

• Learn hand signals and go over them before getting in the water.

The National Safety Council emphasizes the importance of basic hand signals, which can be used to help boaters communicate with the people they’re towing. Hand signals are vital because water sports tend to be noisy, so nonverbal communication may be the only way boaters can communicate with the people they’re towing. Signals can be used to communicate anything from directions of turns to speed requests to the condition of the person being towed. A list of hand signals can be found at www.boaterexam.com/safety/safety-common-hand-signals.aspx.

• Inspect tow lines. The NSC advises inspecting tow lines prior to beginning. Such inspections can confirm that tow lines are not caught in the propeller or wrapped around anyone before the activity begins.

• Wait for the propeller to stop before getting back on the boat.

People being towed should always wait for propellers to stop before climbing back into the boat. It doesn’t take long for propellers to stop, and those extra few seconds can dramatically reduce risks for accidents or injuries.

• Avoid water sports at night. Visibility is compromised once the sun goes down. That can make it hard for boaters to see any obstacles that might appear in the water, and it also makes it very difficult for them to communicate with the people they’re towing. As a result of such difficulties, the NSC urges water sports enthusiasts to only engage in such activities during daylight hours.

Water sports make summer even more fun. Safety should always be the utmost priority for anyone involved in such activities.

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Bringing live music to the Lake

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ringing major artists to the Lake area does not come easy. Just ask Tom Abbett and Mary Kay von Brendel, just part of the team behind Ozarks Amphitheater, a 10,256 seat outdoor amphitheater located in Camdenton.

By the time musicians take to the 5,000 square foot stage, months of planning have taken place to make sure each show goes off without a hitch. All that hard work has paid off. This season the venue is hosting its busiest season yet.

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ENTERTAINMENT Ozarks Amphitheater had a rough start for many years after it was built in 1993. It sat vacant for at least five years. Twice owners tried to get the venue up and running but failed. It fell under a state of disrepair until an investor from Colorado decided to revamp it.

Bill Carle had experience as a concessionaire at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver, along with his business partner Robert Mein who understood the food and beverage side of the business. Carle purchased Ozarks Amphitheater in 2013, renovated it in 2014, opened in 2015, and has been hosting world-class entertainment ever since.

According to Abbett, Director of Business Development at Ozarks Amphitheater, the Alabama concert in 2018 put Lake of the Ozarks on the map both locally and in Nashville as a viable venue. Big-name artists took note and started booking performances at the Lake. Kane Brown, Five Finger Death Punch and Shinedown have been extremely popular for fans at the Lake. Classic rock shows last year included ZZ-Top, REO Speedwagon, Styx and Three Dog Night.

Charlie Daniels has played several times as well as Miranda Lambert, Katy Perry and Blues Traveler.

The number of shows and events hosted each year varies. In 2022, show organizers anticipate at least 24 shows, up from 17 in 2021.

Behind the Scenes

Both Abbett and von Brendel, who is the Director of Operations at Ozarks Amphitheater, work to bring bigger names to the venue each year. They collaborate on booking acts, along with co-promoter Mammoth Presents from Kansas City. That partnership started in 2018 with Alabama and has flourished ever since, von Brendel said.

“My goal is for Ozarks Amphitheater to rival Red Rocks as a ‘destination’ and a ‘must-play’ venue for the larger touring acts,” von Brendel said.

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and being able to accommodate the larger acts that are on our bucket list.” von Brendel has a background in music, having worked with JazzTrax Music Festivals on Catalina Island and Big Bear, Calif. for several years and being an artist manager for national touring Jazz musicians prior to moving to the Lake area. She tracked down Carle to request the opportunity to bring the Amphitheater back to life after inviting herself on stage where she sang the National Anthem and was overwhelmed by the amazing acoustics of the venue.

“Mary Kay’s drive, creativity and commitment to the community is one of the reasons the venue has gotten to where it is today,” Abbett said.

Abbett was in real estate at the Lake before being recruited to work backstage security. As he got more involved in the business, he became stage manager and started booking talent in 2017.

“I have a mind for business and a body for manual labor..and it takes both of those to make the venue work,” Abbett jokes.

Abbett is involved in the Lake Race, Shootout on the Strip, the Guinness World Record attempt Boat Parade and many other communitycentered events that help promote the area in general.

They strive to be ambassadors of the Lake of the Ozarks, making sure that not only do shows run smoothly but that Ozarks Amphitheater has an economic and social impact in the area.

The venue has hosted special events including the Dogwood Festival, the Can Am Games Opening Ceremonies, Kelly Miller Circus and its annual events Pumpkin Chunkin’ Palooza and Crossover Music Festival.

“We really would like to thank the community for supporting us and having a real interest in its success and growth,” von Brendel said. “Without the community’s support we would not have been able to grow to where we have, and we look forward to many more years of live entertainment at Lake of the Ozarks.”

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ENTERTAINMENT Upcoming concerts

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On the day of the show, production trucks come in from their previous night’s show around 6 a.m. The tour buses arrive shortly thereafter for breakfast and setup. Lunch is followed by soundcheck and getting ready for the gates to open to the public at 6 p.m. The first act takes the stage at 7 p.m., 8 p.m. is the support act and the headliner performs at 9:30 p.m. (schedule subject to change).

The show ends about 11 p.m. with buses rolling out about 1 a.m. after tearing down and loading up equipment for the next gig.

About 150 people are employed for each show from increased security to emergency services and other crew. The season runs from April to October.

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Amphitheater capacity is 10,256 dedicated seats with 2,556 in the lower bowl and 7,700 in the upper seating area, plus 2,000-3,000 on the lawn. The venue sells shows to 6,300 seats and sells every other row in the upper section due to limited parking.

They are working to expand parking from 2,000 to 2,500 cars in order to go up to 7,500 capacity in 2023.

There are premium seating options on the Party Deck and a Quirk Premium Tent that has four-top tables, pit access, dedicated wait staff and bar, and premium parking. Concessions offers a full line of beverages, wines, mixed drinks and a full menu.

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THE ARTS

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he second annual LOZ En Plein Air Art Festival will be held August 7-13 at various locations.

The festival provides artists with the opportunity to expand their markets, enhance their skills, receive recognition for their creations and to experience Lake of the Ozarks.

The public is invited to observe the art unfold each day at events hosted by local businesses and other locations around the Lake. A map of all locations and more information is available at www. lozvisualarts.org.

More than $10,000 in prizes will be awarded featuring works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastel. An exhibit and awards gala will be held at the Lodge of Four Seasons Granada Hall A on August 13.

The festival is organized by the Lake Fine Art Galleria in Lake Ozark. For more information, email info@lozvisualarts.org or go to LOZ Visual Arts on Facebook.

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Where to float in Missouri and around the Lake area

Summer is a great time to cool off on a Missouri float. MDC encourages people to check out great places in central and northeast Missouri for their next float trip. MDC

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he Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages people to cool off and discover nature on Missouri’s rivers and streams this summer. Here are five great opportunities to paddle and float in central and northeast Missouri. Learn more about these, and other public paddling opportunities at https://mdc.mo.gov/ discover-nature/places, download the MO Outdoors App for mobile devices, or get a copy of A Paddler’s Guide to Missouri from the MDC Nature Shop online at mdcnatureshop.com.

Always paddle safely on Missouri waters: • Wear a Personal Floatation Device (PFD) • Make a float plan and tell someone where you’re going and when you plan to return • Use caution and yield to larger boats • Pack food, water, flashlight, dry clothes, and anything else you may need if your trip takes longer than planned.

DuPont Reservation Conservation Area

If you want to try your hand at paddling on the Mississippi River, put in at US Lock and Dam No. 22 south of Saverton and float for around seven miles to the take-out at Dupont Reservation Conservation Area.

For a longer float, put in at the DuPont Reservation Conservation Area and then float around 12 miles to the takeout at Louisiana Riverfront in the town of Louisiana. Watch for bald eagles and osprey as you go.

To learn more about paddling opportunities on the Mississippi River, visit the National Recreation Trail Database at Americantrails.org.

Learn more about DuPont Reservation Conservation Area at https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/dupontreservation-conservation-area.

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ON THE COVER Gasconade River

For a tame, daylong float on the Gasconade River, putin at Rollins Ferry Access and take-out at Pointers Creek Access. This 7-mile float offers stunning views of steep bluffs and forested hills. Both accesses offer primitive camping sites and disabled-accessible privies.

Learn more about the Gasconade River at https://mdc. mo.gov/fishing/fishing-prospects/areas/gasconade-riverphelpspulaski-county.

Rebel’s Cove Conservation Area

Nearly five miles of the Chariton River run through Rebel’s Cove Conservation Area, near Livonia. This portion of the river is known locally as “The Narrows,” because the river makes a 2.5-mile loop around Parson’s Bend in the center of the area. At this point the river doubles back to within a few hundred feet of itself. Two float trip options start on this conservation area: • 4-mile float — put-in at access on Blackberry Trail; take-out at access on North 135th • 8-mile float — put-in at access on North 135th Street; take-out at Archangel Access on US Highway 136, east of Livonia.

Learn more about Rebel’s Cove Conservation Area at https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/rebels-coveconservation-area.

Taylors Landing Access

MDC recently reopened Taylors Landing Access on the Missouri River in a new location. Put in here and float down to the river parking lot at Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area (around 8 miles).

Learn more about Taylors Landing online at https://mdc.mo.gov/discovernature/places/taylors-landing-access.

Paddle up and float down in northeast Missouri streams

The rivers in northeast Missouri have a gentle current, which allows paddlers to paddle up stream and float down. This is a great option for people who don’t want to shuttle vehicles. Find river accesses by visiting https://mdc. mo.gov/discover-nature/places.

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Canoeing and kayaking on the Lake can be difficult depending on how busy it is so many people flock to calm and cool rivers during the summer. To keep it close to home, pack up the cooler and explore the Big Niangua River by tubing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing.

Located in Macks Creek, Mother Nature’s Riverfront Retreat offers three and five mile float trips so you can enjoy a tranquil experience and the beauty of the surrounding area.

Rentals are $25 for a single kayak and $30 for a canoe/tandem kayak for the 3-mile float; and $35 for a single kayak, $40 for a canoe/tandem kayak, and $15 for a tube for the 5-mile float. A $10 boat/canoe put-in/take-out fee is also charged.

If you plan to stay overnight, camping, camper rentals, cabins, RV hookups and a bunkhouse for large groups will give you a place to lay your head. (www.mothernaturesriverfrontretreat.com) If you are staying close to the Lake area, many of the float trip outfitters are located outside of the Camdenton/Macks Creek area, in close proximity to the Big and Little Niangua rivers.

There are currently no outfitters providing floats on the Little Niangua River. Cedar Camp Outfitters, in Macks Creek has primitive camping, cabins, RV sights, and canoe and kayak rentals along the Little Niangua but are closed as they undergo renovations this season.

Adventures Float Trips in Tunas, has camping, boat rentals, cabin rentals and float trips booked through Majestic Views Floats. Paddle the Big Niangua on a 7-mile or book an overnight 14-mile trip.

If coming from the Lake area you’ll head to Majestic Views Floats at 1610 St. Hwy. 64, or they can pick you up at one of the nearby campsites. 8-man, 6-man and 4-man rafts are available, along with tubes, canoes, tandem kayaks, single-man kayaks, and paddleboards. Prices and booking available online. They are open year-round. (www.mo-adventures.com) A quick search on the internet will result in a number of outfitters in the Lebanon/Bennet Springs area. This is a popular spot for camping and float trips.

Float Trip Tips We might be stating the obvious here, but the following are some of our best float trip tips to keep you safe and having fun on the river!

• If booking over the weekend or during a holiday, it’s likely to be busy, crowded and noisy. We recommend going during the week if possible to avoid large crowds. Also, some places offer discounts during the weekday.

• Come prepared. Some outfitters have stores selling items in case you have forgotten anything at home. Pack extra sunscreen; water and other beverages; koozies; sunglasses; plenty of snacks/lunch; bug spray; and a dry bag to keep your cell phone, towels and other items from getting soaked. Zip26 VACATION NEWS

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lock bags are a must! And don’t forget a few bungee cords to strap down the cooler and other items. Keep an extra set of clothes and towels in the car if you are not camping.

• If you are new to floating, think twice about bringing your dog along. If bringing a pet, make sure they are comfortable around water and will not run away. Do not tie them onto the canoe/raft with their leash. I’ve seen on more than one occasion a canoe/raft tip over on the river with the dog still attached. Consider putting a life jacket on them as well.

• Make sure not to book a float trip that is too long for your party. If you plan to pull up along the bank a lot, have kids or only want to spend a few hours outdoors, take the shorter routes. You’d be surprised how much paddling you might have to do if the river isn’t flowing (which all depends on recent rainfall).

• In many cases overnight trips are available, which can be a great experience. You’ll have to bring everything with you to pitch a tent and spend the night along the bank.

• Don’t bring anything valuable. There’s a fine line between bringing too little and too much. Remember, you just might hit a log that tips your canoe over. You’ll have to scramble to pluck your possessions out of the river and might not see some of your belongings ever again.

• Some of our favorite float trip foods include: Cheese sticks, beef jerky, cuties/fruit, nuts/trail mix, sandwiches, chips/ Pringles, fried chicken, salami, fruit snacks, and granola bars.

Make sure you leave room for plenty of ice in the cooler.

• The preferred footwear are river shoes. They are affordable to buy. Don’t wear sandals/flip flops. Trust me….

• If you are not camping/staying anywhere overnight make sure you have a sober driver to bring you home safely.

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From food truck to restaurant

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KC-style BBQ opened recently on the Westside, quickly becoming a worker’s favorite. “Why?” you may ask. On a quiet Tuesday, the joint was packed with construction workers and other laborers. The reason could be the hearty meals at ridiculously good prices.

Pairing cornbread with pulled pork is Redd’s theme as proudly announced on their T-shirts and logos declaring “Redd’s BBQ Porks your muffins.” Redd’s sweet-style cornbread adds a perfect balance to their original sweet sauce and smoky shredded pig. It starts right off as “Redd’s Famous Pulled Pork Cornbread Muffins” as the first appetizer on the menu.

Redd’s BBQ and Catering has been around Laurie for a year in a food trailer pulling up to festivals such as the LOTO Food Truck Festival. Recently, the food trailer has been put aside for catering and a new restaurant opened on Hwy. 5 in Laurie across from Bryant’s Osage Outdoors.

Owner Randy Deaver is a Maysville, Missouri native, honing his KC-style BBQ chops for many years before bringing his unique brand of smoked goodness to the Westside.

He features a few “craft BBQ” style items on his menu which sets him apart from your everyday smoking meat business and they are very popular with customers he reports.

Redd’s “Pig Bowl” is a colossal pile of sweet yellow cornbread covered in their signature white cheddar mac and cheese.

Instead of “pig” you can choose other meats, and this trip smoked turkey was the choice to put Redd’s to the test. Turkey and chicken can run dry when smoked. Redd’s BBQ did not disappoint. The turkey had a good smoke and was tender and moist. Adding Redd’s Spicy Sauce on top gives the dish a kick and balance. But you can have the pig bowl with pulled pork, brisket, turkey, or chicken. It’s a dish made for sharing, in its extra-large pasta bowl. The pig bowl is a fill you up, be extra hungry kind of hearty meal.

The “Fat Boy,” one of the restaurant’s most popular dishes, is a gigantic sandwich piled on an herb bun, with brisket, pulled pork, and chicken. But if that isn’t enough, it’s topped with their saucy baked beans and coleslaw.

There are a few other different things on the menu that set Redd’s apart from the multitude of BBQ joints at Lake of the Ozarks. First, the sauce is house made. There is an original and a spicy. Both are smoky with paprika and chili powder.

The spicy sauce has a tang and deeper smoke flavor, with the perfect side heat. Redd’s makes a line of BBQ rubs which he sells online at www.facebook.com/reddsrub. Second, the nod to “craft BBQ,” specialty items. Loaded BBQ potatoes, the BBQ bowl, cheese curds, trendy white mac and cheese, and cornbread. Craft BBQ pays homage to all the great American southern dishes from the best of soul food influences.

Third, Redd’s brought back a salad bar for the Westside, whether it’s all-you-can-eat or a one-trip bowl.

Never fear, the menu is mainly comprised of good old BBQ standards such as half and whole racks of ribs, sliced brisket, and pulled pork. Fries and onion rings are available on the side, or if you like it cold, cole slaw. The family packs are handy and thrifty for feeding a crowd. For beverage service, bottled and domestic beer is only $3, and Redd’s also stocks wine and seltzers.

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Randy Deaver hasn’t parked the food trailer, though.

It’s being utilized at the nearby Ozark International Raceway, feeding staff and drivers. Deaver is their caterer of choice. When asked how the racetrack business is, Deaver says they love his BBQ. “They order from the trailer on the track, the drivers. There aren’t a lot of fans yet. But they order my food for their meetings and private events for drivers,” Deaver shared.

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Chili’s Grill & Bar 3820 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-1116 chilis.com

Phat Sal’s West 401 N. Main Street Laurie; 207-2655 phatsalsloto.com

Chuckwagon Cafe 888 N. Business Rt. 5 Camdenton; 346-5050 chuckwagoncafemo.com

Pioneer Restaurant 801 W. Newton St. Versailles; 378-5886

Fire Station Bar & Grill 146 Illinois St. Camdenton; 873-2222 firestationbargrill.com First Watch 4325 Osage Beach Pkwy. N Osage Beach; 258-4971 firstwatch.com/locations/lake-ofthe-ozarks/ Golden Corral 3734 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-9156 goldencorral.com Greenside Bar & Grill at Lake Valley Country Club 367 C.C. Blair Dr. Camdenton; 346-7213 lakevalleygolf.com J.D. Waddles at the Inn at Grand Glaize 5142 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-4731 innatgrandglaize.com/jd-waddles July 15 - 28, 2022

CRUISES

Book Onliunaeble

for valunts! disco

Malted Monkey 1345 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-9792

Bend Bourbon Bar (The) 1622 Horseshoe Bend Lake Ozark; 693-1553

Eagle View Sports Bar & Grille at Osage National 400 Osage Hills Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-1950 osagenational.com

TROPIC ISLAND

DAILY NARRATED LAKE CRUISES CHARTERS & PRIVATE PARTIES LOCAT E D AT

RJ’s Family Restaurant 275 W. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-6133 Rock Bar & Grill (The) at Indian Rock Golf Club 100 Indian Lake Ave. Laurie; 372-3023, ext. 15 indianrockgolfclub.com Roxie’s Roadhouse 1289 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-9960 Royal Catch Bar & Grill at the Regalia Hotel & Conference Center 250 Racquet Club Rd. Lake Ozark; 723-3000 theregaliahotel.com Taboo Ice Cream and Deli 200 N. Main Laurie; 207-5202 Tonka Hills Restaurant 2598 US-54 Linn Creek; 873-2140 Facebook.com/TonkaHillsOzarks T-Rays Uglys Bar 2545 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-9974

573-348-0083

www.tropicislandcruises.com Margaritaville Lake Resort 494 Tan Tar A Drive Osage Beach, MO 65065 Tropic Island Cruises Lake of the Ozarks

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DINING GUIDE Tuckers Shuckers Oysters & Tap 1339 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark; 365-9769 tuckersshuckers.com Twisted Tony’s 5175 Osage Beach Pkwy Unit C Osage Beach; 693-1013 twistedtonys.com Val’s Country Cookin’ and Sassy Servers 601 N. Main St. Laurie; 374-0922 Wahlburgers @ Hy-Vee 929 Hwy. D Osage Beach; 302-7977 hy-vee.com Yankee Peddlers Tea Room 1011 Main St. Osage Beach; 348-5045 yankeepeddlerstearoom.com BARBECUE 10-42 Bar and Que 432 Valley Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-5141

Experience the best virtual golf with the best Trackman technology available.

Enjoy world class golf courses right here at the Lake of the Ozarks.

HAPPY HOUR Tuesday - Friday 3-6PM Monday 4-6PM 75¢ OFF domestic bottled beers, house wine, well & call drinks

MORE THAN 30 HD TV’S TO CATCH ALL THE BEST SPORTS ACTION!

It’s Wicked GOOD! OPEN Monday 4pm - 11pm Tuesday through Sunday 11am - 11pm

573.693.1777

5384 Osage Beach Pkwy., Osage Beach WickedWilliesSportsGrill.com 32 VACATION NEWS

Bandana’s Bar-B-Q 4315 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-4500 bandanasbbq.com Barn-B-Que Smokehouse 14 Ravenwood Dr. Lake Ozark; 693-9959 thebarnbque.com Dierbergs Bob’s BBQ 4655 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 552-0200 HalfSauced Barbeque 4185 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-3200 halfsauced.com Sublime BBQ 217 South Main Street Laurie; 816-589-3967

Hook Cafe (The) at Old Kinderhook 58 Club Pl. #2 Camdenton; 317-3573 www.oldkinderhook.com/hookcafe On the Rise Bakery & Bistro 5439 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-4224 ontherisebakery.com Pancake House 5980 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-6400 Rusty Rooster Cafe (The) 3247 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1778 rustyroostercafe.com Stewart’s Restaurant 1151 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-2400 stewartsrestaurants.com 98 E. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 873-2900 8779 N. Hwy. 5 Greenview; 873-3000 CAJUN Brick House Cajun Cuisine 1333 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 573-693-9775 brickhousecajun.com Shrimp Daddy’s 16218 N. Hwy. 5 Sunrise Beach; 374-7800 ETHNIC China Town Chinese Restaurant 465 W. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-4962 Touch of Asia 3715 Osage Beach Pkwy., Suite 1 Osage Beach; 302-7733

Sweet Smoke BBQ 3797 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-9466

Wok-N-Roll 1359 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-2090 woknroll1359.com

Wobbly Boots Roadhouse 4705 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-2277 wobblybootsbbq.com

Zen Asian Restaurant 5203 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-0088

BREAKFAST

ITALIAN

Bear Creek Valley Golf Club 910 MO-42 Osage Beach; 302-1000

Domenico’s Italian Restaurant 4737 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-5335 domenicoslakeozark.com

Breezes at the Lodge of Four Seasons 315 Four Seasons Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-3000

Li’L Rizzo’s 2196 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy.

Lake Ozark; 365-3003 lilrizzos.com

Cozy Café (The) 1018 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-3324

929 Premium Outlets Dr. Osage Beach; 302-1500 July 15 - 28, 2022

A Dam Taco Bar! NOW SERVIN BRUNC G H!

tacos • Burritos • Bowls • Signature Margaritas LIVE ENTERTAINMENT • FUN & GAMES

0 MM - Bagnell Dam Strip Access 1076 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark, MO 573.964.6064 | theneontaco.com

DINING GUIDE Shell’s Pasta Emporium 3924 Jr. Prewitt Pkwy., Suite C Osage Beach; 693-9171 MEXICAN

LAKESIDE CAJUN 21MM

El Caporal 323 Hwy. 54, Suite 101 Camdenton; 317-1500 elcaporalcamdenton.com El Patron 126 Illinois St. SW Camdenton; 873-2876 La Costenita 1030 State Hwy KK Osage Beach; 552-8674 MaMa CiTa’s Mexican Cantina 939 Chef Street Osage Beach; 693-9946 mamacitasosagebeach.com

EAT • STAY PLAY

Vacation Rentals Available Call 573-302-1004 for More Info

OPEN 7 DAYS/WK • 11 AM

2107 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1771 Sunrise Cantina 264 Sunset Hills Dr. Sunrise Beach; 374-8185 sunrisecantina.net

ENTERTAINMENT

Taqueria La Tapatia 5838 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-1161

7/15/22: Art Bentley 7/16/22: Art Bentley 7/19/22: Johnny Henry Dustin Clark Phillip Twitchell Justin Larkin Steven D. Hunt Phillip Twitchell

VOTED BEST CAJUN

FOR 5 YEARS! 573-302-1745 Restaurant & Bar

Tres Hombres 8779 N. Highway 5 Camdenton; 873-5822 Vera Cruz 309 MO-5 Versailles; 378-5757

BEST LAKE 202 THCE 2 OF ial ommunity Choice Aw Offic a

The

WINNER

rds

573-302-1004 Marina & C-Store

KK to the end of Three Seasons Road 21MM

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PC Tacos 207 E. 3rd St. Eldon; 557-2206 Sergio’s Taqueria 4824 Osage Beach Pkwy. #4 Osage Beach; 302-7337

LIVE 7?22/22: 7/23/22: 7/26/22: 7/29/22: 7/30/22:

Pablito’s Taqueria 5896 Osage Beach Pkwy. #1 Osage Beach; 552-8450

Vista Grande Mexican Restaurant 4579 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-1231 vistagrandemexicanrestaurant.com FINE DINING 1932 Reserve 1202 Procter Dr. Osage Beach; 693-9197 www.1932reserve.com Baxter’s Lakeside Grille 2124 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-2669 baxterslakesidegrille.com Bentley’s Restaurant & Pub 3100 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-5301 bentleysrestaurantmo.com The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar 3076 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-9973 theencoregrill.com HK’s Steakhouse 315 Four Seasons Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-3000 4seasonsresort.com JB Hook’s 2260 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-3255 jbhooks.com Jeffrey’s Prime Rib & Lobster 1252 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-DINE jeffreysatthelake.com Michael’s Steak Chalet 1440 Swiss Village Rd. Osage Beach; 348-3611 steakchalet.com The Tavern at Trails End 258 Trails End Rd. Sunrise Beach; 374-2895 thetavern-trailsend.com Trophy Room in Old Kinderhook 56 Club Place Camdenton; 317-3560 oldkinderhook.com Windrose Marker 26 at Margaritaville Resort 26 MM of the Lake 494 Tan Tar A Dr. Osage Beach; 348-3131 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks.com PIZZA Andy’s Pizza 108 Cecil St. Camdenton; 346-8300 addyspizza.com Al’s Chevy’s Pizza & Pub 5151 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-0027 lakeozarkpizza.com Alley Cats Pizza & Pub 1263 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 964-5559 Big Ry’s Pizzeria 27574 Hwy. Y Rocky Mount; 392-5271 Casagrotto Pizza 1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 964-5224 casablancalakeozark.com Godfathers Pizza Express at CG’s Mini Mart 11947 N Hwy. 5 Sunrise Beach; 374-4433 July 15 - 28, 2022

N U F Y L I M A F E C N E EXPERI THE LAKE! AT

E S R U O C ROPES TAURANT and RES

ourse ter the c n e o t l l dian e 40” ta t a guar u - Must b o h t i w tall bs And 48” p er 300 l d n u ee l s t ra e h b r t o s l u e M e ve h must ha - Shoes

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S, G O D , S E K SHA ND MORE! A BURooGd eEaRtsS& amazing sweets!

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DINING GUIDE PaPPo’s Pizzeria & Pub 4705 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1092 pappospizzeria.com

Viking Post 306 2097 State Rd. Y Linn Creek; 317-1109

Pepperoni Bill’s 35 Camden Ct. Camdenton; 873-2365

Whiskers 944 West Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-6100

Tony G’s Pizzeria 14160 Twin Bays Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-3600

Whittle’s Pub & Grub 108 S. Maple St. Eldon; 392-5900

RESTAURANTS & BARS Casablanca 1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 964-5224 casablancalakeozark.com Chances ‘R’ 310 S. Main St. Laurie; 374-8770 City Limits Restaurant and Spirits 664 Hwy. Y Eldon; 392-3105

Wicked Willie’s Sports Grill 5384 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1777 wickedwilliessportsgrill.com

WATERFRONT

Hero’s Junction 27560 Hwy. Y Rocky Mount; 392-5850

Bear Bottom Resort 38 MM of the Main Channel Lake Road 5-36 Sunrise Beach; 374-6905 bearbottomresort.com

Marty Byrde’s 1286 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 240-2274 martybyrde.com The Nauti Pirate 1165 N. Bus. Rte. 5 Camdenton; 317-9565 thenautipirate.org Oh Tommy’s Irish Pub 6285 N. State Hwy. 7 Roach; 347-3133 ohtommysirishpub.com The Office Neighborhood Pub 4460 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy.

Lake Ozark; 693-1555 Scuttlebutt Bar & Grill 91 East Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-4994 S.N.A.F.U. 1275 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1693 Tirebiters Peanut Pub 4704 Jayhawk St. Osage Beach; 552-8842 July 15 - 28, 2022

FORD’S

Woody’s Tavern 5834 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-0545

Backwater Jacks 18 MM of the Main Channel 4341 Beach Dr. Osage Beach; 348-6639 backwaterjacks.com

Lucy’s at the Lake 1311 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1711

Come see our new non-smoking Bar and Grill next door to Chevy’s.

Willowes 2010 State Rd. A Montreal; 346-6197

Foxxy Roxy Sports Bar at the Regalia Hotel and Conference Center 250 Racquet Club Rd. Lake Ozark; 723-3000 theregaliahotel.com

Lucky’s 1140 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 964-6550

Grand Opening

Boathouse Lakeside Bar & Grill 3 MM of the Main Channel 107 Village Marina Rd./W-20 Eldon; 552-9496 Bobber’s Restaurant at Alhonna Resort 8 MM of the Main Channel 677 Outer Drive Lake Ozark; 365-2634 thealhonnaresort.com Boondockz at Lazy Dayz Resort 45 MM of the Main Channel 267 Runaway Dr. Climax Springs, 345-4590 runawayresort.com Bulldog’s Beach House 33 MM of the Main Channel 121 Teton Ln. Camdenton; 873-3311 bulldogsbeachhouse.com

ST. LOUIS

STYLE PIZZA

Live Music

ORDER ONLINE DELIVERY AND PICK UP

Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill 34.5 MM of the Main Channel 82 Aloha Ln. Sunrise Beach; 374-5852 captainronsatthelake.com Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar & Grill 7 MM of the Gravois Arm 15208 Red Hollow Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-6500 coconutsatthelake.com

Open Daily @ 11am 5151 Osage Beach Pkwy., Osage Beach, MO 65065

573-302-0027

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JULY ENTERTAINMENT

14 ............................. Joe Farrell 15 ....................... Starla & Scotty 16 ..........................Adam Powell 18 & 19 ...................Adam Powell 20 & 21 ...................... Joe Farrell 22 & 23 ............... Starla & Scotty 25 ..........................Adam Powell 26 ............................. John Allen 27 & 28 ...................... Joe Farrell 29 ....................... Starla & Scotty

Book Your Dinner Party or Event Here!

JOIN US FOR EXTENDED HAPPY HOUR IN THE BAR

Open Everyday at 11 am Daily Lunch Specials!

Appetizer Specials Drink Features • Live Music

Number 1 TripAdvisor restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks!

For group sales and reservations contact Melissa via email at management.jbhooks@gmail.com, or call 573-365-3255

www.JBHooks.com | 2260 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark, MO 65049

DINING GUIDE Docknockers 4 MM of the Main Channel 245 Wheelhouse Ct. Lake Ozark; 693-1633 docknockers.com

Larry’s on the Lake 31 MM of the Main Channel 364 Galley Rd. Camdenton; 873-5227 larrysonthelake.com

Dog Days Bar & Grill 19 MM of the Main Channel 1232 Jeffries Rd. Osage Beach; 348-9797 dogdays.ws

Lazy Gator’s 7 MM of the Main Channel 132 Sweet William Rd. Lake Ozark; 660-441-0574 lazygators.com

Fish & Company (The) 31 MM of the Main Channel 268 Wego Fish Ln. Camdenton; 873-0022 thefishandcompany.com

Maggie’s on the Lake 8MM Gravois Arm 15251 Fleener Dr. Gravois Mills; 207-3693

Franky and Louie’s 10 MM of the Main Channel 1028 Deer Valley Rd. Sunrise Beach; 374-5750 frankyandlouies.com H. Toad’s Bar and Grill at Camden on the Lake 7 MM of the Lake 2359 Bittersweet Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-5500 camdenonthelake.com Halfway Inn 47 MM of the Main Channel Lake Road 135-3 (1038 Cup Tree Rd.) Gravois Mills; 374-1919 halfway-inn.com High Tide 21 MM of the Main Channel 1700 Yacht Club Dr. Osage Beach; 693-1525 hightidepool.com JB’s Boathouse Grill at Margaritaville Resort 26 MM of the Lake 494 Tan Tar A Dr. Osage Beach; 348-8619 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks.com Jolly Roger’s Grub & Grog/ Kraken Shack Seafood and Oyster Bar 4.5 MM of the Gravois Arm 28443 Polk Dr. Rocky Mount; 392-0700 grubngrog.com Lake Burger 29475 Mill Creek Marina Rd. Gravois Mills; 207-4422 lakeburger.com Lake House 13 13 MM of the Main Channel 98 Oasis Cir. Sunrise Beach; 372-8339 lakehouse13.com Landshark Bar & Grill at Margaritaville Resort 26 MM of the Lake 494 Tan Tar A Dr. Osage Beach; 348-8593 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks.com July 15 - 28, 2022

BEST HE LAKE 2022 OF T

ial Community Choice Aw Offic ard s The

WINNER

OPEN DAILY @ 11AM

Miller’s Landing 28.5 MM of the Main Channel 1431 Runabout Dr. Osage Beach; 348-5268 themillerslanding.com NautiFish Rum Bar 3 MM of the Niangua Arm 1022 Nautica Rd. Camdenton; 286-2226 nautifishrumbar.com Neon Taco 0MM 1076 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 964-6064 Papa Chubby’s Food & Booze 26 MM of the Main Channel 820 Serene Valley Dr. Sunrise Beach; 374-8000 papachubbys.com Paradise Tropical Restaurant & Bar 24 MM of the Main Channel 430 Tropical Trail Dr. Sunrise Beach; 374-4777 paradiseatthelake.com RedHead Lakeside Grill 21MM of the Main Channel 1700 Yacht Club Dr. Osage Beach; 693-1525 redheadyachtclub.com

JULY

For Lakefront Dining , ENTERTAINMENT Family Fun & 15 9p Brock Wade Band 16 9p McLovin Entertainment!

17 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29

2p SHAWN C 6p Big in Japan 6p Dead Roads 9p Bad Habit 9p The Mixtapes 2p Randall Shreve 6p Justin Larkin 6p Justin Larkin 9p Beyond Nobility

Enjoy Our Two Pools!

One has a swim up bar & the other is family friendly!

Shady Gator’s 7 MM of the Main Channel 132 Sweet William Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-6464 shadygators.com Shorty Pants Lounge 21 MM of the Main Channel 1680 Autumn Ln. Osage Beach; 302-1745 shortypantslounge.com Tap and Grill Lake Side Brew Haus 6.5 MM of the Main Channel 31959 Dunwandrin Rd. Gravois Mills; 207-0029 tapandgrillatthelake.com The Wet Spot Bar & Grill 59.5 MM of the Main Channel 33880 Ivy Bend Rd. Stover; 372-9903

Voted #1 Waterfront Restaurant

by Powerboat Magazine

19 MM

1232 Jeffries Road, Osage Beach First Exit West of the Grand Glaize Bridge (573) 348-9797 | www.DogDays.ws Also visit these fine establishments VACATION NEWS 39

The Lake’s Tropical Getaway

with a 7 Mile View!

live gas price

LUNCH & DINNER Mon – Fri @ 11 am

Breakfast Saturday, Sunday & Holidays @ 9 am

LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday – SUNDAY MEMORIAL DAY – LABOR DAY

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n Furniture n Home Décor n Jewelry n Whimsical Items n Great Book Selection

EXPERIENCE LOCAL ART AND GET THE SUPPLIES TO CREATE YOUR OWN

n And So Much More!

Bill’s

Tuesday 10 - 5 Be Sure to Stop In & Check Out Wednesday 10 - 5 Our Unique Mix of Antiques to Thursday 10 - 5 Saturday 10 - 5 Newer Gently Used Finds Closed Sunday, Monday 1200 Hwy. KK • Osage Beach, MO and Friday facebook.com/ravencottageonkk @ ravencottageonkk

July 15 - 28, 2022

Located on right hand side of building

573-692-0347

Art Center & GAllery CUSTOM FRAMING • SUPPLIES • LESSONS

10% OFF Custom Made Frames Expires 7/29/22

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DINING GUIDE WINERIES/BREW

SPECIALTY

Lake of the Ozarks Brewing Company 6192 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1993 lozbrewingco.com

Andy’s Frozen Custard 4820 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-0020 eatandys.com

Ozark Distillery & Ozark Brewery 1684 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-2449 ozarkdistillery.com

Brew Brothers Coffee 404 East 4th St. Eldon; 280-6430 brewbrotherscoffee.net

Seven Springs Winery 846 Winery Hills Estates Linn Creek; 317-0100 sevenspringswinery.com

Celebration Cruises 0 MM of the Main Channel 1009 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 480-3212 cruiselakeoftheozarks.com

Shawnee Bluff Vineyard 8 Tolwood Rd. Eldon; 365-1100 shawneebluffwinery.com Shawnee Bluff Winery 2430 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-9935 shawneebluffwinery.com Shortleaf Brewing Co. 311 South Business Rt. 5 Camdenton; 873-2081 www.shortleafbeer.com

Harmy’s Cheese Store & More 6378 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1243 harmys.com Higher Grounds Coffee House 498 W US 54 Camdenton; 873-2696 highergroundsloz.com Icehole 1371 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-9594

Osage Beach; 302-0244 culvers.com/restaurants/osagebeach Dairy Queen 619 N. Bus. Hwy. 5 Camdenton; 346-5855 dairyqueen.com Eldon Drive-In 607 S. Aurora St. Eldon; 392-3490

Ozark Shave Ice & Creamery 1508 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark

Jimmy John’s 4082 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-7323 jimmyjohns.com

Coral Reef Seafood 5370 Osage Beach Parkway Osage Beach; 348-4000 coralreefseafood.net

Randy’s Frozen Custard 4681 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1423 randysfrozencustard.com

Steak & Shake 3920 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-0090 steaknshake.com

Courthouse Cafe 100 E. Jasper Versailles; 434-3456

Sip Coffee House 932 U.S. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 873-2565

How to submit

The Donut Den 2545 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Ste 211 Lake Ozark; 542-8041 Great Stone Coffee 1375 State Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 693-9273 greatstonecoffee.com

FAST FOOD Cree Mee Drive-in 801 S. Aurora St. Eldon; 392-5418 Culver’s 5785 Osage Beach Pkwy.

To have your restaurant included in the Drink & Dine restaurant listing, send restaurant name, address, phone number, website and your contact information to charis.lakesun@gmail.com.

Some restaurants have seasonal hours. Please check with venue to confirm they are open. All phone numbers are in the 573 area code.

Enjoy great BBQ and COLD drinks!

BEST RIBS!

BEST BBQ!

BEST WINGS!

BEST HE LAKE 2022 OF T

ial Community Choice Aw Offic ard s The

WINNER

2019

Online Ordering & Catering Available!

573.348.2277 42 VACATION NEWS

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BOOZE, FOOD & TUNES ENTERTAINMENT JULY 15 5pm LEWIS AND JEFFREYS 8pm BLACKNOTE 16 5pm KIMMIE AND STONEWALL 8pm BAUB EIS BAND 18 6pm LEVI - KARAOKE 19 5pm TRAVELIN KIND 7pm LEVI - KARAOKE 20 5pm DUANE RAMELOT 8pm THE ROADHOUSE STRAYS 21 5pm KIMMIE AND STONEWALL 8pm THE ROADHOUSE STRAYS

OPENs at 11 Tuesday thru Saturday

Ladies Night

TUESDAY & THURSDAYS Bottomless Cups of Draft Beer Shot Specials Drink Specials

HAPPY HOUR

SPECIALS EVERY DAY 4-7 PM

Taco

Tuesday ALL DAY LONG

Margarita Specials!

Wingfest Wednesday

22 5pm CINDY LAWHORN 8pm LAZY WAYNE BAND 23 5pm DUANE RAMELOT 8pm RELENTLESS 24 5pm HELEN AND COMPANY 25 6pm LEVI - KARAOKE 26 5pm TRAVELIN KIND 7pm LEVI - KARAOKE 27 5pm KIMMIE AND STONEWALL 8pm THE ROADHOUSE STRAYS 28 5pm DUANE RAMELOT 8pm THE ROADHOUSE STRAYS

Subject to change due to inclement weather or last minute cancellations.

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located in the lower level of OFF THE CLIFF opens at 4 Monday thru Saturday

OFF THE CLIFF | 66 North Shore Dr., Lake Ozark, MO 573.693.1655 www.offtheclifflakeozark.com | offtheclifflakeozark July 15 - 28, 2022

July

live

Friday, July 15

The Alhonna, Dave Dunklee and the Healing Box Proj-

ect, 4-8 p.m.

Backwater Jack’s, Griffin and the Gargoyles Bear Bottom Resort, Dirt Road Addiction, 7 p.m.

Boathouse, Johnny Henry Band, 1 p.m.; Nate Michaels,

6 p.m.

Brick House, Jake Baumbartner, 7-11 p.m.

The Blue Cat, Sax on the Beach, 7-10 p.m.

Bulldog’s Beach House, Nathan Bryce and Loaded Dice,

5-9 p.m.

Captain Ron’s, Chuck Brizeno, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Casablanca, Steven Scott, 7 p.m.

Coconuts, Jillian Riscoe, 6 p.m.

Dog Days, Brock Wade Band, 9 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, Machine Gun Symphony, 8 p.m.-

12 a.m.

Horny Toad, Marcus Words, 6 p.m.; Cherry Pistols,

9 p.m.

Jolly Rogers, Grayson Woodson Neon Taco, Blake Gardner, 5 p.m.

Ozarks Amphitheater, Kansas with Special Guest 38

Special, 7 p.m.

Papa Chubby’s, Preston, 6 p.m.

Shady Gators, Well Hungarians Shorty Pants, Art Bentley Tap & Grill, Clay Clear Band, 7 p.m.

Tiki Hut Pool Bar (Margaritaville Lake Resort), Rick

Lamb, 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, July 16

Backwater Jack’s, Red Light Runner Bear Bottom Resort, Dirt Road Addiction, 7 p.m.

Boathouse, Nate Michaels, 1 p.m.; Chris Moreno

Band, 6 p.m.

Brick House, The Nobodies, 7-11 p.m.

Bulldog’s Beach House, Backside of Six, 5:30-9:30

p.m.

Coconuts, Comedian TBA, 7 p.m.

Captain Ron’s, DJ Kyle, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Dog Days, McLovin, 9 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, Machine Gun Symphony, 8 p.m.-

12 a.m.

HK’s (Lodge of Four Seasons), Sax on the Beach,

get listed

Attention musicians, bands, bars and restaurants: Send us live entertainment schedules to be included in our live music listing. Event information must include name of venue, name of entertainer, time, date and contact information for verification. Send information to charis.lakesun@gmail.com or call 573346-2132. The following list has been updated as of press time.

July 15 - 28, 2022

VACATION NEWS 45

LAKE LIVE 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Horny Toad, S.C., 6:30-10:30 p.m.; Cherry Pistols, 9 p.m.

Jolly Rogers, I-70 Overdrive Lake Burger, Dave Dunklee and the Healing Box Project, 12-4 p.m.

Neon Taco, Ross Steiner, 10:30 a.m.; Money for Nothing, 5 p.m.

Papa Chubby’s, Preston Ary Band, 12 p.m.; Jordan Heckmeyer, 6 p.m.

Shady Gators, Well Hungarians Shorty Pants, Art Bentley Tap & Grill, Johnny Henry, 7 p.m.

Tiki Hut Pool Bar (Margaritaville Lake Resort), Cody West, 6-9 p.m.

Sunday, July 17

Backwater Jack’s, Marcus Words, 6 p.m.

Boathouse, Zack Simpson, 1 p.m.

Brick House, Nate Michaels, 1-5 p.m.

Bulldog’s Beach House, JayTunes Entertainment, 12 p.m.

Dog Days, Shawn C, 2 p.m.

Fish & Co., Sax on the Beach, 6-9 p.m.

Frankie & Louie’s, Double Down, 12-4 p.m.; Dave Dunklee and the Healing Box Project, 5-9 p.m.

Horny Toad, Jordan Isakson, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Neon Taco, Jeremy Evans, 10:30 a.m.

Paradise, Dan Conklin, 5 p.m.

Shady Gators, Well Hungarians Tiki Hut Pool Bar (Margaritaville Lake Resort), Cody West, 2-5 p.m.

Monday, July 18

Backwater Jack’s, James Clay Franky & Louie’s, Rich

Whalen Live, 5-9 p.m.

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Tuesday, July 19

Band, 6 p.m.

p.m.

Beebe, 5-9 p.m.

Shorty Pants, Johnny Henry

Shorty Pants, Dustin Clark Tap & Grill, Soulroot Band, 7

p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, Christiana Acoustic, 12-4 p.m.; Blake Gardner, 5-9 p.m.

Horny Toad, Dave Bennet, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Lake Burger, Dave Dunklee and the Healing Box Project, 12-4 p.m.

Neon Taco, Kael Wade, 10:30 a.m.

Paradise, Hometown Tourist, 5 p.m.

Shady Gators, Chubby Carrier Tiki Hut Pool Bar (Margaritaville Lake Resort), Marcus Words, 2-5 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, Lucas

Wednesday, July 20 Backwater Jack’s, Marcus

Words, 6 p.m.

Dog Days, Big in Japan, 6 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, DJ Kyle, 5-9

p.m.

Jolly Rogers, Aaron Blumer Mama Cita’s, Sax on the

Beach, 5-8 p.m.

Paradise, Dallas Pryor, 5 p.m.

Thursday, July 21

Backwater Jack’s, Phat Mike

and the Bartenders Dog Days, Dead Roads, 6 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, Money for

Nothing, 5-9 p.m.

Horny Toad, John Kennedy, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Jolly Rogers, Art Bentley Paradise, Dallas Pryor, 5 p.m.

Friday, July 22

Backwater Jack’s, Red Light

Runner Bear Bottom Resort, Country Sould Band, 7 p.m.

Boathouse, Phillip Michael Parsons Band, 1 p.m.; Bryton Stoll, 6 p.m.

Brick House, Travelin Kind, 7-10 p.m.

Casablanca, Duoly Noted, 1 p.m.

Coconuts, Krazy Karaoke, 7 p.m.

Captain Ron’s, The Retro Nerds, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Dog Days, Bad Habit, 9 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, Lick Creek, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Horny Toad, S.C., 6:30-10:30 p.m.; That 80s Band, 9 p.m.

Jolly Rogers, Kael Wade Lazy Gators, Casey Donahew Neon Taco, Art Bentley, 5 p.m.

Off the Cliff, Cindy Lawhorn, 5-8 p.m.

Papa Chubby’s, Machine Gun Symphony, 7 p.m.

Paradise, Adam Johnston

Tiki Hut Pool Bar (Margaritaville Lake Resort), Dave Bennett, 6-9 p.m.

Tirebiters, Slick Nickel, 8 p.m.12 a.m.

Saturday, July 23

Backwater Jack’s, Chubby

Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band Bear Bottom Resort, Country Soul Band, 7 p.m.

Boathouse, Adam Powell, 1 p.m.; Phillip Michael Parsons Band, 6 p.m.

Brick House, PDA, 7 p.m.

Captain Ron’s, Sax on the Beach, 1-5 p.m.; Christiana, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Casablanca, Sarah Parker, 7 p.m.

Coconuts, Retro-Nerds, 6 p.m.

Dog Days, The Mixtapes, 9 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, Lick Creek, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Horny Toad, Jordan Isakson, 6:30-10:30 p.m.; That 80s Band, 9 p.m.

Jolly Rogers, KC Groove Therapy Neon Taco, The Found, 10:30 a.m.; Velvet Bricks, 5 p.m.

Papa Chubby’s, One More Shot, 6:30 p.m.

Paradise, Skylar Hunt, 12 p.m. & 6 p.m.

Shorty Pants, Phillip Twitchell Tap & Grill, Soulroot Band, 7 p.m.

Tiki Hut Pool Bar (Margaritaville Lake Resort), Marcus Words, 6-9 p.m.

Sunday, July 24 Backwater Jack’s, Blue Collar

Kings Boathouse, PDA, 1 p.m.

Brick House, Shawn C, 1 p.m.

Bulldog’s Beach House, Jay-

Tunes Entertainment, 12 p.m.

Dog Days, Randall Shreve, 2

Monday, July 25 Franky & Louie’s, Steve

Moore, 5-9 p.m.

Tuesday, July 26

Franky & Louie’s, Shawn C.,

5-9 p.m.

Shorty Pants, Justin Larkin

Wednesday, July 27

Backwater Jack’s, Steven Tyler Moore Dog Days, Justin Larkin, 6 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, DJ Kyle, 5-9 p.m.

Jolly Rogers, Rich Whalen Lake House 13, Marcus Words, 6 p.m.

Paradise, Hunter Hathcoat, 5 p.m.

Thursday, July 28

Backwater Jack’s, Phat Mike and the Bartenders Bulldog’s Beach House, Mitch Shields, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Dog Days, Justin Larkin, 6 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, Money for Nothing, 5-9 p.m.

Horny Toad, Justyn Moreland, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Jolly Rogers, Marcus Words, 6 p.m.

Paradise, Hunter Hathcoat, 5 p.m.

July 15 - 28, 2022

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Lake of the O The Maze

Runaway Mine Train

the Chuck Wagon Ferris Wheel and more!

OPEN SUMMER HOURS Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 1-9pm, Saturday 11am-9pm, Sunday 11am-5pm

If quality family fun is what you are looking for, you will find it all under one roof at Miner Mike’s and Buster’s.

minermikes.com

573-348-2126 4515 Osage Beach Pkwy., Osage Beach, MO Across From Osage Beach Outlet Marketplace

Arcades

air hockey

Nascar Games HarleyDavidson Games

and

Busters garage

Route 66 Indoor Elevated roller coaster style electric go karting

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SHOOTOUT! Live Music Daily Drink and Food Specials Beach

BUCCANEER BAY Scallywag’s RV Parks Vacation Rentals Beach Weddings

GREAT FOOD & GOOD TIMES!

ENTERTAINMENT Friday, July 15 Chuck Frizeno • 7PM-11PM

2022 EVENTS SATURDAY, JULY 16 Aqua Palooza

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 Shootout Poker Run

Friday, July 22 The Retro Nerds • 7PM-11PM

AUGUST 27 & 28 Shootout Races

SEPTEMBER 14-18 Bike Fest

Saturday, July 23 Sax on the Beach • 1PM-5 PM Christiana • 7PM-11PM

SEPTEMBER 18 Kids’ Fishing Derby

SEPTEMBER 23-25 Fall in Water Boat Clearance Sale

Saturday, July 16 DJ Kyle • 7PM-11PM

Captain Ron’s is following all CDC sanitizing and distancing protocol for the protection of our valued customers and staff. Your health and safety is our main concern.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!

Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill | Lk.Rd. 5-50 or 34.5 MM, Sunrise Beach, MO 573-374-5852 | www.CaptainRonsAtTheLake.com