The Crew Visits the Promised Land Zoo for their Holiday VIP Tour in Branson Mo

The Crew had a chance to do the holiday VIP tour at the Promised Land Zoo in Branson.  We learned a lot about the animals including reindeer!  We had a chance to be up close with the animals as part of the VIP tour this included getting to feed some of the wildlife from the bus during the light display.  You can also drive through on your own.  Check out a fun clip below of what we experienced while we were there!

This was a great experience and if you would like more information on the Promised Land Zoo in Branson Mo go to  https://www.plzoo.com/

The Crew had a chance to check out Christmas on The Trail Chuckwagon Dinner Show.

While on our trip to Branson we had a chance to experience their holiday shows. We pulled up at the Christmas on the Trail Chuckwagon Dinner Show.  It was a fun adventure being apart of the round up at the Chuck Wagon Dinner Show.  We heard a variety of musical styles and lot fun stories about the trail and we laughed a lot!  Click the video below for more information on the dinner show.

Christmas on the Trail Part 1

Christmas on the Trail Part 2

For more information you can go to http://rounduponthetrail.com/

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We checked out the Culinary and Craft School at Silver Dollar City in Branson

The Crew had a chance to cook up a recipe at the Silver Dollar City's Midwest Living Culinary and Craft School taught by Master Craftsman of Culinary Arts, Debbie Dance Uhrig.  Debbie contributes to the Culinary program development and also teaches cooking classes at the school. They not only teach cooking classes at the school, they do dinner parties and other event related meals.   Click on the video below to find out all the school does and the classes that are available.

Culinary and Craft School Part 1

Culinary and Craft School Part 2

Culinary and Craft School Part 3

For more information on the school go to this link Culinary and Craft School 

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Local Toy Drive December 8th

We need your help this holiday season!  It's time for The Arkansas CW Toy Drive brought to you by Johnson, Vorhees and Martucci Attorneys at Law.  

Friday, December 8th from 2pm to 6pm 

Walmart SuperCenter 

4208 Pleasant Crossing BLVD

Rogers, Arkansas. 

We will be collecting toys for our local Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter.  You can make a difference in a child's life this Christmas!  The holidays are difficult time for children and youth in our local shelter.  Many are unable to return home to their families.  Help us brighten Christmas morning for our local children in need.  Below you will find a list of what is needed to help out the shelter!

Special Thanks to our sponsors:  

All proceeds collected will go to Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter!   

The Crew Checks out Blown Glass Factory at Silver Dollar City

We stopped into the Blown Glass Factory to watch master craftsmen Shawn Watt make a glass snowman. Afterwards, we had a chance to catch up to him and find out about his glass blowing talents and what they have for the holidays.   Click on the video below to watch his interview.

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The Crew Stops at Brown's Candy Factory in Silver Dollar City

The Crew had a chance to checkout Brown's Candy Factory.  Master Candy Maker June Ward is very entertaining in her candy making demonstrations.We had a chance to speak with her at Silver Dollar City in Branson.  June has been at Silver Dollar City since 1968.   Click the interview below.

Brown's Candy Factory Part 1

Brown's Candy Factory Part 2

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Red Carpet Movie Premiere for local film "Painted Woman"

We had a chance to speak with to Director/Producer/Writer James Cotten about the premiere of his film "Painted Woman" at local AMC theaters starting December 1st.  He was joined in the interview by producer and writer Amber Lindley. "Painted Woman" is a western produced locally by Chasing Sunsets Productions, a Northwest Arkansas based Production company. 

The film was shot in various places in Oklahoma.  Starring Stef Dawson (The Hunger Games Trilogy) David Thomas Jenkins (Return to the Hiding Place), Kiowa Gordon (Twilight Saga), with Matt Dallas (Kyle XY) and Robert Craighead (Tyler Perry's Too Close to Home).  The Film has won eight awards and 5 nominations.  Click here to see awards.

Filmmakers will be celebrating opening weekend tonight at a Red Carpet event brought to you by Bentonville Film Festival, December 1st at the Fayetteville and Fort smith AMC theater.  It will be released this weekend in Tulsa and December 8th in Oklahoma City.  The Cast and Crew hope everyone has a chance to come out and support this local film.  Click below for the interview with Director James Cotten.

Interview with Director James Cotten 

and Amber Lindley Part 1

Interview with Director James Cotten 

and Amber Lindley Part 2

You can find out more about this film by going to  https://www.paintedwomanfilm.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paintedwomanfilm/

Click Below for Movie Trailer:   

We found Christmas in Midtown in the middle of Silver Dollar City, It was Spectacular!

A new addition this year to Silver Dollar City in Branson is Christmas in Midtown.  The Crew found so much to see with the sun goes down in Midtown!  There are over 1.5 million led lights.  We had a chance to check it out for ourselves. Click below to watch what the night at Silver Dollar City in Branson has for you.

The Crew Checks out the lights!

Rides and Attractions during the Holidays at Silver Dollar City in Branson.

Even during the holidays the crew found out the rides continue for all ages!  Click on the interview below to watch what all is available during the winter months at Silver Dollar City in Branson.

The Showboat Branson Belle holiday cruise, fun for the whole family.

While The Arkansas CW Crew was at Silver Dollar City in Branson we ran into Cameron Hansen who spoke to us about what the holiday cruise is like on the Showboat Branson Belle.  So much to do and a great cruise for the whole family!  Click below to find out what you can do during the holiday cruise on the Showboat Branson Belle.

The Crew Stopped at Hillcreek Pottery in Silver Dollar City.

We had a chance to speak with Master Potter Jeff Walker while we were checking out Silver Dollar City in Branson.  Jeff joined Hillcreek Pottery in 2010 after being a visiting Craftsmen during the National Harvest Festival for 14 years .  We found a lot cool gift ideas at Hillcreek Pottery!  Check out below some of the new stuff they are creating at the Hillcreek Pottery.

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The Crew Goes on a Food Adventure at Silver Dollar City!

Our second stop on our holiday tour in Branson was Silver Dollar City!  The first thing the crew did was take a food adventure through Silver Dollar City with Food Specialist Joel Smart.  Check out their adventure below.  

The Crew had a taste from these vendors: Apple Dumpling stand, Kettle Corn stand, Cakes and Cones, Buckshot's Skillet Cookery, Molly's Mill Restaurant Holiday Buffet and a S'mores stand.

 The image to the upper right is their famous Chester's Kettle Chips.

Click on the video below to check out some delicious food!

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Bentonville Film Festival announcement, Passes are on sale now!

Bentonville Film Festival announcement!  Passes are on sale now! Read release below.

Passes and Badges listed below are on sale starting Monday, November 27th and will remain available until sold out (please note that some badges and passes are limited, so early purchase is encouraged!)

BFF 2018 is proud to feature its Legacy Film Series which highlights films that pioneered diversity on the big screen and changed the national dialogue, its Showcase Films featuring recognizable talent that are mission aligned, its Competition Films showcasing the work of up-and-coming creators, as well as Shorts & Episodic blocks. From blockbusters to indie films, BFF has you covered!

The festival also includes many Discussion Events designed to promote diversity, create dialogue and inspire action, presented by MARS.  The Coca-Cola Music Lounge will return with nightly music and entertainment events featuring well known, nationally recognized artists.  BFF will also bring back its celebrity series of events presented by L’Oreal.

Special Guests in 2017 included Meg Ryan, William H. Macy, Judy Greer, Patty Jenkins, Terry Crews, Jewel, countless independent filmmakers, and industry and corporate changemakers. BFF 2018 is already lining up Industry leaders who champion INCLUSION. Don’t miss your chance to be a BFF!

FESTIVAL PASSES AND BADGES ON SALE NOW INCLUDE:

10 EVENT PASS PACKAGE: Regular Price $150 / Early Bird Special: $135.00 (This package is on sale through 12/31/2017 at 11:59pm)

Your Event Pass gets you the following:

Right to reserve a seat for the pass holder at one (1) of the following events:

Movies (Competition, Showcase, Legacy, and Studio Premiere)

Discussion Events (Panels, Talks, Workshops)

Spotlight (Studio sneak peeks)

Select Celebrity Events

Music Events

WEEKLY PASS: Regular Price $275  

Your Weekly Pass gets you the following:

Right to reserve a seat for the pass holder at only twenty (20) of the following events for the week:

Movies (Competition, Showcase, Legacy, and Studio Premiere)

Discussion Events (Panels, Talks, Workshops)

Spotlight (Studio sneak peeks)

Select Celebrity Events

PATRON BADGE: Regular Price $775  

Your Patron Badge gets you the following:

Right to reserve a seat for the badge holder at forty (40) of the following events:

Movies (Competition, Showcase, Legacy, and Studio Premiere)

Discussion Events (Panels, Talks, Workshops)

Spotlight (Studio sneak peeks)

Select Celebrity Events

Music Events

Welcome Breakfast (limited to badge holder plus 1)

Filmmaker Happy Hour (limited to badge holder plus 1)

Access to the filmmaker Lounge (limited to badge holder plus 1)

FOUNDATION BADGE:  Regular Price $1,575  

Your Foundation Badge gets you the following:

Right to reserve a seat for the badge holder at sixty (60) of the following events:

Movies (Competition, Showcase, Legacy, and Studio Premiere)

Discussion Events (Panels, Talks, Workshops)

Spotlight (Studio sneak peeks)

Select Celebrity Events

Music Events

Welcome Breakfast (badge holder plus 1)

Filmmaker Happy Hour (badge holder plus 1)

Access to the filmmaker Lounge (limited to badge holder plus 1)

Opening Ceremony (badge holder plus 1)

VIP Pre-Award Show Party (badge holder plus 1)

Get your passes here at the Bentonville Film Festival website to order tickets and Click here for more information on the event.