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Showboat Branson Belle launches new show and menu in 2011

Janice Martin performing the aerial fiddling segment of her act.

“When the Showboat Branson Belle launches its 2011 season it will be with a new show and a new menu,” said Tammy Johnson, the Director of Operations for the Branson Tourism Center. Johnson’s comments were based on a recent press release from Silver Dollar City announcing some of the changes that will be taking place in 2011 with their Branson attractions.

A completely new show for the 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. cruises aboard the Showboat Branson Belle will be called “ENCORE.” It  is billed as “an unforgettable musical journey” featuring two new headline acts to the Branson entertainment scene.

Janice Martin, is the only fiddling aerialist in the world. Martin, is heralded worldwide for her artistry as a world-class violinist, pianist and vocalist; has been dubbed by “The New York Times” as “A violinist with a strong personality” and “The Miami Herald” called her a “A stunning talent.” Those who attended Silver Dollar City’s World-Fest in 2010 saw her mesmerizing and exciting performance as part of the featured show, “Fiery Fiddles.”

“ENCORE!” will also feature “The Showmen, a new male vocal group. The Showmen are “a six-piece all male vocal group” who will be performing a broad variety of musical selections from the 60’s to today and electrify audiences with “a contrast of raw power and their amazing vocal range.” Comedian and magician Christopher James will be the master of ceremonies, the Showboats “signature live orchestra will provide the music and there will be exciting new “staging components” and costuming.

To complete the biggest changes the Showboat has undergone in her 15 year history, her chefs are putting the finishing touches on the new menu that will be used. “As wonderful as the entertainment experience has always been on The Showboat Branson Belle, in 2011 passengers will have a completely new experience,” said Branson Tourism Center’s Johnson.

She also points out that the 4:00 p.m. cruises December 26 through December 30 will be the last chance to see Todd Oliver and his famous “talking dogs” or the “Showstoppers Show” aboard the Showboat Branson Belle. Starting in 2011 Oliver will be performing at the Jim Stafford Theatre. Johnson anticipates that tickets for the last performances of Oliver will be in high demand and recommends advance reservations.

For additional information or tickets for the Showboat Branson Belle or any of Branson’s other shows and attractions or for lodging arrangements please contact the Branson Tourism Center (BTC), one of Branson’s largest and most respected vacation planning services. BTC can be reached by either calling their toll free number 1-800-785-1550 or through their website www.BransonTourismCenter.com.

*Photo courtesy of www.janicemartin.com

Still Waters Resort a lakefront portal of family fun to Table Rock Lake

An Aerial view of Still Waters Resort's scenic location on Table Rock Lake.

“For over 50 years, three of Branson’s major attractions have been its wonderful live shows, the magnificent Table Rock Lake and the action and constantly changing excitement of Silver Dollar City.” said Tammy Johnson, the Director of Operations for the Branson Tourism Center. “The Still Waters Lakefront Resort (Still Waters), located on Indian Point, offers its guests lakefront beauty, fun and excitement on the shores of Table Rock Lake while offering the convenience of Silver Dollar City just a couple of miles away and being within minutes of all the shows, attractions, shopping and everything else Branson has to offer.”

Tammy and Greg Battaglia are Managers/Owners of Stillwaters and have been involved with the resort for over 33 years and its transition from a smaller cottage oriented resort to the full service resort it is today. Tammy said, “Our slogan says it all, ‘Still the one for family fun.’ As the resort has developed, we’ve paid a lot of attention to the details of people having fun with their family. She goes on to point out that Still Waters is ideally located right on an “elbow” of Table Rock Lake on Indian Point and is surrounded by the lake. “For those wanting a lake front experience while on their vacation,” she says, “there isn’t a better place to be.”

Interior view of deluxe two bedroom condo.

Greg said that Still Waters has one of the largest variety of lodging and room types selections of any lodging establishment in the Branson area with over 200 rooms of which 100 are 2-4 bedroom condos. From poolside to lakeside, standard motel rooms and studios to luxury condominiums with one to four bedrooms or a private lake house, the resort has affordable priced lodging to meet just about every need, budget and situation. “We get a lot of family reunions and gatherings because of the lodging choices we offer,” He continued. “We have the flexibility to meet just about any lodging need or desire,” He also pointed out that the rooms are smoke free and have a full complement of amenities including Wi-Fi and cable TV.

Tammy said that in terms of resort amenities Still Waters offers a 20 person hot tub; three swimming pools, one with a swim through water fall and another with a water slide; play grounds; basketball courts; bicycles; volley ball; paddle boats; kayak; inner tubes and just about anything else a family would need for a fun filled vacation along with five boat docks, 78 boat slips and a full service marina with boat rental. In addition, the resort has the “Bayside Market” on property with fresh cinnamon rolls in the morning, breakfast, pizza and sandwiches etc. for sale.

When asked what is the one thing you want people to know about Still Waters Tammy said, “If you want to have fun with your family in Branson the Still Waters Lakefront Resort on the shores of beautiful Table Rock Lake is the place to do it.” “But,” said Greg, “The fun doesn’t stop at the resort. It is located only two or three, virtually traffic free minutes away from Silver Dollar City and about 15 minutes from the Branson Strip and all that it has to offer.

New " Oasis " pool with swim through waterfall and 20 person hot tub.

Tammy said that it is a leisurely four or five minute drive from the resort, at the busiest time of the day, to Branson’s largest and most popular attraction, Silver Dollar City, the award winning 1880’s theme park, its festivals and everything else it has to offer. It is so close and convenient that guests can go to Silver Dollar City for a few hours, come back to the resort to have lunch or relax and then go back to Silver Dollar City later in the day. That is convenient at any time, but particularly for families during the colder weather and later operating hours of Silver Dollar City during its Old Time Christmas.

“In addition,” she said, “Still Waters is only 15 minutes away from the Branson Strip and all the fun and excitement it offers. Where else can you enjoy the peace, serenity and natural beauty of Table Rock Lake while enjoying the fun of a full service resort and the Ozarks, have immediate access to Silver Dollar City and be only minutes away from Branson’s shows, attractions, shopping, fun and excitement?”

Branson Tourism Center’s Johnson said, “Still Waters offers a unique combination of lodging choices, fun and a lake side location that makes it an ideal resort to enjoy the best that Branson and the Ozarks has to offer, Table Rock Lake, Silver Dollar City and Branson’s excitement and entertainment.” For additional information on the Still Waters Lakefront Resort or any of Branson’s other shows and attractions or for lodging arrangements please contact the Branson Tourism Center (BTC), one of Branson’s largest and most respected vacation planning services. BTC can be reached by either calling their toll free number 1-800-785-1550 or through their website www.BransonTourismCenter.com.