Final Year of Street Fest
Old-Fashioned Fun Blooms at The City April 11-29BRANSON, Mo. (4-11-24) — Silver Dollar City ushers in the beauty of spring with the final run of the colorful and flavorful Street Fest, April 11-29. The City comes alive with bustling blooms, living art displays, the return of festival favorites, plus NEW stage productions and unforgettable foods. The jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring entertainment lineup includes aerial acrobat Kristy Sellars, a recent finalist on America’s Got Talent. Kristy’s exhilarating show
College of the Ozarks to host the INSPIRED Exhibit, April 5-20
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks is pleased to welcome INSIRED Exhibit to its campus, April 5-20, located at The Keeter Center. This exhibit tells the story of the greatest book ever written: the Bible, and how the most banned book in history became the world's all-time best seller. Ancient artifacts and written materials speak to visitors an understanding of how the Bible was written and preserved through the ages and how it has survived every attempt to suppress it. Working with private
AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Missouri
The American Pickers are excited to return to Missouri! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in June 2024. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find historically significant or rare items, in addition to unforgettable Characters and
College of the Ozarks hosts Jim Denison, of Denison Ministries, and The Honorable Mike Huckabee
College of the Ozarks hosts Jim Denison, of Denison Ministries, and The Honorable Mike Huckabee for Forum on Israel today, April 4 POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks hosted the annual Spring Forum, A Conversation on Israel, today, April 4. The event featured Dr. Jim Denison, cultural theologian and founder and CEO of Denison Ministries, and The Honorable Mike Huckabee, the 44th governor of Arkansas. Denison has taught the philosophy of religion and apologetics at several seminaries. He
College of the Ozarks to host Spring Open House at Student Industries
POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks invites the public to join in a celebration of student-made products on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests are encouraged to join this event to witness firsthand the skill and creativity of College of the Ozarks students across campus. From culinary arts to craftsmanship, visitors will be able to engage with students, sample delicious products, and join educational demonstrations. Embrace the flavors of spring with student-made products, including
School of the Ozarks serves with Convoy of Hope
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On March 6, School of the Ozarks students traveled to Springfield, Missouri, to serve at Convoy of Hope. The School has seen the immense impact Convoy of Hope has made domestically and internationally and desired to serve alongside the organization. Through former S of O students who currently work at Convoy of Hope, the administrators and teachers learned about the founder, Hal Donaldson. He interviewed Mother Teresa who challenged him to find ways to give with intent. From that seed,
Calling All Volunteers!
For its 64th season, Silver Dollar City honors HEROES OF TODAY with $64,000 in free ticketsBRANSON, Missouri (04/01/2024) - This season, Silver Dollar City hopes kindness spreads faster than the flames Baldknobbers set to the mining town in the 1880s. The historic night citizens saved The City is the backdrop for the all-new, $30 million Fire In The Hole which officially opened on March 30. In celebration of the record-breaking ride's debut season, the park will honor those heroes from long ago by
Hunt Elevated To Branson Bank Vice President – HR Officer
(Branson, MO) With over 16 years of dedication to the organization, Branson Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Jamie Hunt to Vice President - Human Resource Officer. In addition to her current duties of supporting over 75 bank associates, Hunt will spearhead strategic initiatives that support recruitment and retention of associates, succession planning, and the overall preservation and strengthening of Branson Bank culture. Jamie Hunt joined the Branson Bank family in July of 2008 and has
College of the Ozarks observes Vietnam Veterans Day Thursday, March 28
POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks held a special service honoring Vietnam Veterans at Patriots Park on Thursday, March 28, at 9 a.m. The ceremony was well attended by Veterans, locals from the surrounding community, and students of College of the Ozarks. College of the Ozarks president, Dr. Brad Johnson, gave opening remarks at the ceremony. “Today we specifically commemorate the service of men and women who placed themselves in harm's way to defend freedom, both here and in the Southeast Asian
The Heartland's Largest Indoor Family Coaster, FIRE IN THE HOLE Opens this Saturday
One-of-a-kind coaster combines family thrills with historic storytellingBRANSON, Mo. (3-27-24) — The largest family roller coaster in the Heartland, Fire In The Hole, is set to open this Saturday, March 30 at the internationally-awarded Silver Dollar City theme park. Today, media from across the country "answered the call" to experience their first rides on the new family coaster as part of a media preview at the 1880s theme park in the heart of the Ozarks. At over 32,000 square feet, Fire In The Hole
Silver Dollar City Nominated for Best Theme Park in America
Voting Every Day on Every Device Open NOW through April 22BRANSON, Mo. (3/25/2024) - Silver Dollar City is hoping for a repeat. The 1880s theme park in Branson is once again nominated for USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice award for "Best Theme Park" in America, a recognition it won previously in 2023. Fans can now vote at silverdollarcity.com/vote every day on every device through April 22. Silver Dollar City was chosen as a nominee by a national panel of amusement and theme park experts who partnered with
College of the Ozarks to observe Vietnam Veterans Day Thursday, March 28
POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks will hold a special service honoring Vietnam Veterans at Patriots Park on Thursday, March 28, at 9 a.m. The community is invited to attend. Thanh Duong Boyer, Vietnam native and author of The Ground Kisser, will give remarks to honor those who served in the Vietnam War. The service will include an invocation given by Capt. Caleb Dunnam, assistant professor of military science and chaplain in the Missouri Army National Guard, the singing of the national anthem, a
College of the Ozarks Center for Faithful Arts to host Festival of Arts
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. —On April 12, 2024, The Center for Faithful Arts will host a Festival of Arts showcasing faculty and students’ work in the music, art, and theatre departments. The Center for Faithful Arts exists to engage culture by encouraging and supporting artists of Christian faith in their pursuit of artistic excellence and by providing opportunities for dialogue between the arts and theology. This Festival of Arts is the event launching the new Center for Faithful Arts. Dr. Jay Todd, professor of
School of the Ozarks Student Places First in Daughter’s of the American Revolution History Essay Con
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — School of the Ozarks eighth grader, Ashlynn Saffle, was an overall winner for the state of Missouri in the Daughters of the American Revolution History Essay Contest. At School of the Ozarks, students in seventh and eighth grade participate in this contest yearly. It gives students an opportunity to hone their writing skills and enables them to research a patriotic topic. Students at School of the Ozarks have won at a local level for several years but last year was the first time an S