Peacemaker Music and Art Festival 2017

July 28th and 29th the The Peacemaker Music & Arts Festival.  This festival not only had a great music venue it also included a variety of art exhibits, vendors, demonstrations and performances.   

The music venue included on Friday night- Andy Frasco & The U.N., Lillie Mae, North Mississippi Allstars, Jamey Johnson, on Saturday night Split Lip Rayfield, Greyhounds, Hayes Carll, Gov't Mule.

We had a chance to check out the festival. Click below to watch a highlight from the weekend event.  

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The Peacemaker Music & Arts Festival kicks off tonight!

The Peacemaker Music & Arts Festival in Fort Smith kicks off July 28 and 29th!  Gates open at 4:30pm concerts starts at 5:30pm.  

Friday Night Line-UP  July 28th
5:30 PM   -Andy Frasco & The U.N
6:50 PM   -Lillie Mae
8:15 PM   -North Mississippi Allstars
10:00 PM -Jamey Johnson

Saturday Night Line-UP July 29th 
5:30 PM   -Split LIp Rayfield
6:50 PM   -Greyhounds
8:15 PM   -Hayes Carll
10:00 PM -Gov't Mule

For more information or tickets please go to their website at peacemakerfest.com

The Crew grabs a bite to eat at Silver Dollar City!

Jenna had the opportunity to talk to the Director of Food and Beverage, Sam Hedrick, about all of the tasty food can expect to find at Silver Dollar City.  Check out the interview below!

Go here for more information on tickets or calendar for events held at Silver Dollar City.

We made a stop at the Silver Dollar Saloon

We had a chance to swing by the Silver Dollar Saloon.  We spoke with some of the entertainers about some of the shows you can see while at the park.  Click on the interviews below.

You can click here to go to Silver Dollar website for more information on tickets and hours of operation. 

We stopped by the Blacksmith Shop at Silver Dollar City in Branson

Dustin checked out the blacksmith shop at Silver Dollar City in Branson.  He had a chance to find out about the craftsmanship that goes into making all the cool stuff in the shop.  Check out the interviews below.

You can click here to go to Silver Dollar website for more information on tickets and hours of operation. 

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Silver Dollar City Attraction Supervisor spoke with us about ride attractions at the park

Dustin had a chance to speak with Silver Dollar City's Attraction Supervisor Nick about more than 30 rides and other amusement park attractions.  Check out the interviews about their rollercoasters and other rides below.

Go here for more information on tickets or calendar for events held at Silver Dollar City.

We stopped at Silver Dollar City in Branson to see what was going on this Summer!

Over the next couple of days we will be posting our trip to Silver Dollar City in Branson.  We had a chance to see what they have going on this summer at the park.  Check out the interviews with Zachary Sims park representative and Eva  & Delilah's Bakery below.

After entering the park we hung out with the folks at Eva and Delilah's Bakery.  We even had a chance to help make some cinnamon rolls!

Silver Dollar City is located in Branson, Missouri and is a major theme park for the whole family. Not only are there over 30 rides and amusement park attractions but there is 40 shows a day. They have preserved the 1880's Ozark Culture with over 100 craftsmen demonstrating everything form glass blowing to candy making. 

Go here for more information on tickets or calendar for events held at Silver Dollar City.

Check out The Runaway Mountain Coaster in Branson!

We stopped by The Runaway Mountain Coaster Adventure Park during our trip to Branson.  The Runaway Mountain Coaster is a ride that uses natural topography of the area for a self controlled trip up the mountainside and exciting trip back down.  The Crew had a chance to try out the ride while we were there.  Check out the interview and Dustin's trip down the mountain! 

The Runaway Mountain Coaster is located at 935 MO-165 Branson MO.   You can go here for more information on the ride and operating hours.  bransonalpinemountaincoaster.com

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The Crew Checks out Fritz's Adventure in Branson

The Crew had a chance to stop by Fritz's Adventure located in Branson.  This is a family fun attraction located on the strip.  It brings the exciting and challenging outdoor adventure into a multi-dimensional indoor environment.  80,000 square feet where  you can enjoy elements of the world around you.  Check out the video of the crew and an interview with the manger below.

You can go to http://www.fritzsadventure.com/ for more information on tickets and hours of operation.

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Cw Fall 2017 Premiere Dates

Get ready for fall!  The CW has announced premiere dates for the 2017 fall line-up.  The season kicks off on Monday, Oct. 9th.  Check out the graphic below to find out when your favorite CW show premieres! 

Presleys' Country Jubilee celebrating their 50th Anniversary!

The Presleys are celebrating their 50th anniversary!  During our visit to Branson, we had a chance to stop by and talk to them about their family entertainment attraction "Presleys Country Jubilee" located in Branson, Arkansas.  

In 1967 the Presleys built the first LIVE music theater in Branson.  They continue to entertain with country, gospel, bluegrass and hilarious comedy.  Check out their interviews below.

Video of performances provided by Presleys' Country Jubilee

Help the Presleys celebrate their 50th Anniversary!!!

Go to Presleys.com for information on their shows

Go here for tickets and calendar.

If you want to read more about the history of the Presleys go here.

"Do The Ozarks" Branson trip second stop was Showboat Branson Belle

"Do the Ozarks" lands in Branson! Second stop is the Showboat Branson Belle.  The Showboat Branson Belle is a showboat that floats on the Table Rock Lake near Branson, Missouri. 

The showboat is 278 ft and was launched August 12th, 1994.  It is America's most entertaining dining cruise with an unforgettable experience for the whole family.  

The Crew had a chance to experience this two hour cruise and the delicious 3 course meal prepared by the ships galley.  

That night we had a chance to sample a great meal.  Chicken and pot roast with vegetables. mash potatoes, salad with roll and a very delicious ice cream cake dessert made at Silver Dollar City! 

We were entertained by the amazing show and live music performed with our meal.  Check out what the cast and crew of the Showboat Branson Belle had to say about the voyage!

Go here to get your tickets for a great experience and lot entertainment for lunch or dinner!  

Showboat Branson Belle is located at 4800 MO-165 Branson Mo 65616

They are open 9:30 AM to 6 PM.  Go here for calendar of events.

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Native American Symposium held at the Museum of Native American History

We had a chance to check out the Native American Cultural Symposium at the Museum of Native American History in Bentonville, Arkansas during their preparation for their weekend event that was held on June 2, 3 and 4th.  We had a chance to speak with some of the guest speakers.  Check out their interviews below.

For more information on events at the The Museum of Native American History in Bentonville, Arkansas go to 

www.monah.us

List of sponsors of the 2017 Native American Symposium held at the History of Native American Museum.

We had a chance to chat with the band Kazha at the Arkansas Anime Festival

Masaya Kondo, Hideki Matsushige, Kazuha Oda and Dustin Lynch

Dustin had the honor of speaking with lead singer and bassist Kazuha Oda, guitarist Hideki Matsushige and drummer Masaya Kondo.  Check out their interview below.

Kazha is a 3 piece rock band from Japan.  Kazuha Oda has worked with world wide performers including Grammy award winner Bob James.   Lead Singer and bassist Kazuha Oda's work has appeared in iTunes top 100 charts in several different countries.  The band's first album was released in 2010 "Overture". Since then, Kazha has released another album "Evolution" in 2013. 

Kazha has been performing in world famous venues across the United States including A Go Go in Las Angeles, Rockhouse Live in Memphis, sharing the stages with Gilby Clarke, Linch Mob, Tantric, Trapt and L.A. Guns. Kazha is working on a third album. They are playing at big venues across the country and in Memphis, Tennessee. You can also catch them nationwide at anime festivals and comic cons.  You can go here to find a city near you, Kazha.net . Coming up over the next few weeks, they will be playing on June 9, 10 and 11th at Anime Festival Orlando and June 30th-July 1st and 2nd at Sausomecon in Kansas City.

You can keep up with everything KAZHA by going to any of these links:

Kazha.net, Kazha Facebook Page, Kazha Official Twitter.  Kazha Official Instagram

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