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Branson

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2012

    John Howard Now Has Two-and-a-Half Six Packs Worth of DUI Arrests

    Branson man John Charles Howard, 50, has been charged with DUI fourteen times in Missouri and Kansas. Monday night in Overland Park, Kansas, he racked up lucky number 15. This one came with an increased degree of difficulty however: He was fleeing the scene of a suspected crime.

  • Music

    February 16, 2012

    Joe Pastor Trio

    8:30 p.m. Monday, February 20. BB's Jazz, Blues and Soups, 700 South Broadway.

  • Blogs

    December 6, 2011

    Nooooo! Yakov Smirnoff Ending Branson Performance

    Photo: Jennifer SilverbergBranson is great, but America? "What a country!" And Yakov says it's time to see more of it.​After twenty years, Ukranian comic Yakov Smirnoff is winding down his live performance in Branson. Smirnoff will continue his act at his theatre through 2012. He then plans to tak ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2011

    Stomp Grapes for Charity this Weekend at Stone Hill Winery

    Image via​When Lucy decided to go to work for a local vineyard in the famous grape-stomping I Love Lucy episode, she got into a bit of a tiff with a fellow stomper. But there will be only good-natured grape crushing in Hermann this Saturday when participants gather for Stone Hill Winery's annu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2011

    Worst Breakup Souvenir Ever: Uh, I Kinda Infected You With H.I.V....

    Image viaThis woman got much more than a broken heart. ​Call him callous. Or sick. Maybe a biological killer.Forty-two-year-old Jeffrey Scott Trumbo of Branson is going to the big house for 10 years after admitting to knowingly infecting his girlfriend with H.I.V. According to Taney County Prosecu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2010

    Businessman Proposes 100,000-Seat NASCAR Track in Branson

    Here's betting that NASCAR plays big in Branson.​Some things just go great together. Cookies and milk. Beach chairs and paperbacks. Captain and Tennille. Branson and Nelly. Err, we mean Branson and NASCAR. A month after St. Louis' Gateway International Raceway closed down after a decade of trying ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 10, 2010

    (Everybody Must Get) Stone Hill Vignoles 2009

    Wine gets lost in the passionate "local" food movement. While locavores wax rhapsodically about farmers, cheesemakers, beekeepers and brewers, wine producers close to home are virtually ignored. With "Show Me Wine," Gut Check sets out to determine -- on a bottle by bottle basis -- whether we're miss ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2010

    Lost Old Lady from Branson Survives Two Nights in the Woods

    flickr.com/photos/elsieWait...where the hell am I?​This is how sturdy Missourians are: Louise Edna Parker, 87, of Branson, went missing Monday but turned up Wednesday after 48 hours of wandering around lost in a forest. Writes the News-Leader of Springfield:she had gone hunting for flowers in the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2010

    Interview: Nelly on Being a DJ, His New Album and Playing in Branson

    Erin Kinsella​Starting yesterday, one of the city's most recognizable voices can be heard over the airwaves daily. Nelly is taking over as host for the afternoon-drive timeslot (from 3 to 7 p.m.) at Hot 104.1. The switch will only be a temporary arrangement, while regular host Staci Static is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 9, 2010

    Nelly to Realize His Dream, Play a Concert in Branson

    ​We're not sure why Nelly is so dead-set on playing Branson, seeing how the town is an oasis for the dead-end acts of yesteryear. (Then again, Country Grammar did just celebrate its 10-year anniversary.) Anyway, it seems the St. Louis rapper will finally realize his dream of playing in the "Hillbi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 9, 2010

    Nelly Will Be Getting Hot in Herre -- Er, Branson -- After All

    Well, it appears that Nelly's Branson concert is on after all: According to Fox 2 (via the Associated Press): A promoter says the much-delayed concert by rapper Nelly has a venue in Branson. Concert promoter Paul Dunn said Nelly will perform indoor at the Mansion Theater on Aug. 21. According to t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 21, 2010

    Newsflash: Gay People on Government Payroll

    image viaKathleen's little black book.​In a daring act of citizen-journalism, Kathleen Branson of Pacific has published a letter to the editor of the Washington Missourian purporting to out all the gays who work in President Obama's administration. "The following names are people who now have ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2010

    Humane Society of Missouri Takes 15 Pit Bulls From Accused Dogfighter Near Branson

    Humane Society of MissouriA pit bull named Fay, rescued in July 2009, lost its lips to dogfighting injuries.​In July 2009 the Humane Society of Missouri teamed up with the FBI, the Missouri State Highway Patrol and several other law enforcement agencies to bust the largest dogfighting ring in U.S. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 7, 2010

    Local Filmmakers Explore Currency Design as an Art Form in The Art of Making Money, Host Interactive Art Show Fundraiser

    artmoney.orgart money by Elisabeth Maria Hansson Wejsflog​From its independent movie theater/DVD shop/cafe, the Ragtag, to its annual True/False Film Fest, Columbia, Missouri, is a college town known for supporting art-house cinema, especially documentaries. Nathan Truesdell, a Columbia res ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2010

    OK Go's New Video, "End Love," Has Regional Ties

    One of these days, OK Go isn't going to be able to top itself when it comes to video concepts. That day is not today, however. The quartet premiered the video for "End Love" early this afternoon, and it's a typically quirky, visually engaging romp. Fun facts, though: "End Love" was executive-produce ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 25, 2010

    Silver Dollar City CEO Joel Manby To Fool Everyone on CBS's Next Undercover Boss

    Image ViaJoel Manby​The premise behind Undercover Boss is that underlings don't know what the CEO of their company looks like. So if he were to just hang out among the staff, pretending to be a job applicant or new hire...ooh what's gonna happen?   Well, this Sunday, donning a disguise that s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2010

    Medieval Castle Under Construction in Ozarks

    Image sourceA castle in progress (projected).​In the Ozarks, land of mountains and rivers and Branson, only one thing is missing, and that's about to be remedied: A medieval castle.For the next 20 years, a group of men wearing authentic-type medieval peasant garb (apparently sewn from low thread-c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2009

    RE: Sarah Palin's Book Tour of Bumblefuck U.S.A. Coming to Sam's Club Far From You

    ​Regarding my post yesterday on how Sarah Palin's book tour is avoiding major cities and Democratic strongholds in favor of discount retailers in podunkville...Yesterday the Springfield News-Leader reported a tidbit that supports my premise. Palin is in fact stopping in Missouri to promote her boo ... More >>

  • Film

    November 12, 2009

    Choice Cuts: The St. Louis International Film Festival's eighteenth year brings together films shot around the world and in our back yard

    ​Regarding my post yesterday on how Sarah Palin's book tour is avoiding major cities and Democratic strongholds in favor of discount retailers in podunkville...Yesterday the Springfield News-Leader reported a tidbit that supports my premise. Palin is in fact stopping in Missouri to promote her boo ... More >>

  • News

    September 2, 2009

    Have you heard the one about the two cowboys at the Shoji Tabuchi Theatre? Plus: Skeptical skeptics and pointless laws.

    ​Regarding my post yesterday on how Sarah Palin's book tour is avoiding major cities and Democratic strongholds in favor of discount retailers in podunkville...Yesterday the Springfield News-Leader reported a tidbit that supports my premise. Palin is in fact stopping in Missouri to promote her boo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 20, 2009

    Holy Crap! Branson Theater Wins Award for Best Bathroom in U.S.

    The ladies' room at Shoji Tabuchi Theatre. ​ The results are in and the Shoji Tabuchi Theatre has won the coveted "America's Best Bathroom Award." The Branson music hall features a ladies' powder room (right) boasting wainscoting, live cut orchids at every granite and onyx pedestal sink, stained g ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 29, 2009

    Ahh, Branson. Dolly Parton, Baldknobbers, Yakov and Honest-to-Goodness Human Slaves

    Photo: Jennifer SilverbergBranson at night is a scary place. Especially when you're there against your will.Branson, to put it mildly, is an unusual place. As I reported back in 2007, the southwestern Missouri town is something like a '50s fantasy camp. Russian comedian Yakov Smirnoff keeps the Cold ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2009

    Branson Entertainers Visit U.S. Troops Overseas (As If They Haven't Suffered Enough)

    This just in from the media arm of Mansion Theatre, home of "Branson's biggest shows."A junket of Branson-based singers and a few Branson favorites (i.e. Tony Orlando) just returned from a trip to Iraq and Germany to visit and entertain U.S. troops. The group also handed out Crocs sandals to the Ira ... More >>

  • News

    March 11, 2009

    Harsh Memories Haunt a Missouri War Resister

    This just in from the media arm of Mansion Theatre, home of "Branson's biggest shows."A junket of Branson-based singers and a few Branson favorites (i.e. Tony Orlando) just returned from a trip to Iraq and Germany to visit and entertain U.S. troops. The group also handed out Crocs sandals to the Ira ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2009

    And You Complain About Your $3 Bag of Trail Mix

    courtesy Telegraph (UK)"It's your hamster, Richard. It's your hamster in the box and it's not breathing."Do you remember the old days, when airplane travelers were always guaranteed free food, no matter how short the flight? Do you remember those tiny bags of honey-roasted peanuts that were impossib ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2008

    No BS: RFT Softball Squad Is Victorious

    courtesy Telegraph (UK)"It's your hamster, Richard. It's your hamster in the box and it's not breathing."Do you remember the old days, when airplane travelers were always guaranteed free food, no matter how short the flight? Do you remember those tiny bags of honey-roasted peanuts that were impossib ... More >>

  • News

    December 26, 2007

    Unreal News Challenge 2007

    Week of December 27, 2007

  • News

    August 15, 2007

    God. Country (and what a country!). BRANSON.

    Join us on a guided tour of emigré comedian Yakov Smirnoff's adopted home, a veritable geezer's Shangri-La.

  • News

    June 6, 2007

    How We Roll

    St. Louis drivers are courteous? Unreal doesn't believe it.

  • Blogs

    April 19, 2007

    Outtakes: Son Volt

    St. Louis drivers are courteous? Unreal doesn't believe it.

  • News

    March 7, 2007

    As the World Turns...to Branson.

    Plus: Spicy sex games for the Christian couple.

  • News

    February 7, 2007

    Good Eatin'

    Unreal tastes gourmet Ozarks cuisine and uncovers a strange collection — all from the comfort of our bathrobe.

  • Music

    October 18, 2006

    Beat Happenings

    Music news you can use

  • Music

    May 10, 2006

    Roy Clark

    Thursday, May 11, at 7 and 9 p.m. Ameristar Casino's Bottleneck Blues Bar (1260 South Main Street, St. Charles)

  • News

    March 15, 2006

    Stout Fellow

    Unreal hoists (metaphorical) pints with Yakov Smirnoff and (real) pints with the Guinness brewmaster; then we try to get a deal on an empty Falstaff keg. Plus: RFT editor Tom Finkel makes some unbelievable hires!

  • Culture

    June 15, 2005

    The Unrightable Wrong

    Has Man of La Mancha's day passed?

  • News

    July 14, 2004

    Something Smells

    We find the funk in Branson, ride along with a stunt pilot and check out the STL Zoo's new species; plus, a local Gephardt gaffe

  • News

    March 10, 2004

    Rock On and On and On and On

    Make Sweet Meat proud in the KSHE 95 March Bandness: Tournament of Rock; plus, give us your juiciest Berger Bite, check out some cranky public art and a Branson Idol hopeful -- and don't pack heat in Dierbergs

  • Music

    January 7, 2004

    Big Smith

    Friday, January 9; Mississippi Nights

  • News

    December 10, 2003

    Shandi in Furs

    Miss Missouri USA faces an ethical dilemma, Blake Ashby pontificates on the sweater vest, Unreal invents a surefire theft deterrent and Joyce Aboussie just gets scary; plus, the Sanford-Brown report and the reasons why the Lou is number two

  • Calendar

    November 5, 2003

    Sports Trivia Saved Our Town

    Speaking Frankly

  • Best of St. Louis

    September 24, 2003

    Best Casino

    Ameristar Casino

  • News

    July 9, 2003

    Now That She's Been Indicted, What Should Be Done With Martha Stewart?

    Week of July 9, 2003

  • News

    November 13, 2002

    Illinois Idol

    Millstadt talent shows breathe farm air into an increasingly streamlined pop life

  • News

    August 14, 2002

    Ass in a Sling

    Bob Cassilly's got far-reaching plans for visitors to the City Museum

  • News

    May 15, 2002

    The People's Stadium Bill

    Ten tiny amendments

  • Dining

    November 14, 2001

    Muddy Memories

    The touristy Mesquite Charlie's will nonetheless satisfy those with a fondness for Old Man River

  • Dining

    May 9, 2001

    Side Dish

    Negotiations for a new riverfront restaurant are going swimmingly

  • News

    April 5, 2000

    He Writes a Book, He Broadcasts Games, He Raises Money for Charity, He Changes Lyrics

    That Bob Costas guy really gets around

  • News

    August 25, 1999

    Strip Search

    Looking for Ozark culture amid the neon, glitter and traffic of Highway 76 in Branson

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