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January 13, 2023 • Vol. 4, Issue 2
Lots to do in Branson during winter months
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been great to work with. We got halfway through that lease, and we were able to exercise our option at the end of December. We obtained a mortgage through our friends at Branson Bank, and now, officially, the Branson Arts Council owns the Historic Owen Theatre. That’s go-
By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The winter months in Branson find many of the shows in town on hiatus. While the Grand Jubilee returns to the stage this weekend and other shows will resume in late January and early February, many Branson visitors and residents find themselves wondering what there is to do in the winter months. Many of Branson’s attractions, museums, restaurants and shopping venues are open during Branson’s off season. Shopping Branson Landing welcomes those looking for a shopping, dining or entertainment experience. The popular destination offers something for everyone. While the hours in the dining establishments vary, most shops in the Branson Landing are open from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. daily. The popular Tanger Outlet has bargains galore for your shopping pleasure. The complex is open dai-
SEE OWEN THEATRE, PAGE 31
SEE LOTS TO DO, PAGE 32
PAGE 2: FORSYTH SENIOR EXCELS while overcoming challenges
The Historic Owen Theatre in Downtown Branson is the home to the Branson Regional Arts Council. (FILE) PAGE 24: BRANSON REMEMBERS two music, entertainment icons
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Arts Council announces purchase of Historic Owen Theatre By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The Branson Regional Arts Council recently achieved one of their short-term goals with the purchase of the Historic Owen Theatre in downtown Branson. “Five years ago the Branson Regional Arts Council signed a 10-year lease with a purchase
option with the Mathes family, who has owned the theatre for many years,” explained Jim Barber, Executive Director of the Branson Regional Arts Council.” They saw our vision of what we wanted to create downtown with a Performance Arts Center and a Community Theatre. They have