Hamner Barber Newsletter 01-10-09
Hamner Barber News
January 10, 2009
Dear friends, as we welcome in this New Year, we thank you again for your support and wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2009.
We’ll be opening both the Hamner Barber Variety Show and Ricky Boen & Texas Mud on February 12th and are now very busy getting the theater ready for this exciting season of entertainment.
Christmas Bonus
"Jingle Cats" Featured YouTube Video
It was a very "Meowy" Christmas this year as YouTube picked our "Jingle Cats" video as one of a select group of holiday themed videos to be featured on the main page of the popular video sharing website. In less than 3 weeks, the video was viewed by well over one million people and continues to draw an audience. The video was created by Jim Barber and plays during intermission of our holiday themed "Wings of Christmas" show November through mid-December. The music was orchestrated by T.J. Kuenster, musical conductor for Glen Campbell with Jim Barber performing the cat vocals.
Watch the 1 Minute Video
Motorcoach Travel
A fun and economical way to visit Branson
This weekend, Dave Hamner and Jim Barber are attending the ABA (American Bus Association) National Marketplace in Charlotte, NC. Joining them will be Duane Williams, our group travel marketing manager. This is one of the premiere events for tourist attractions across North America to promote themselves to the motor coach travel industry. Each year, the Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors a spectacular gala showcase of entertainment that proves time and time again that Branson is without a doubt, the Live Music Show Capital of the World! Jim Barber was featured in this show in 2007, the same day he was invited to appear on the "Late Show with David Letterman" the following month.
ABA Marketplace Informational Video
Hamner Barber Honor Purple Heart Recipients
Important Veterans Event April 24 – 25
We are excited to announce our participation in a special event to honor our Nation’s Heros… "Hand In Hand." Purple Heart Recipients, Veterans and the General Public are encouraged to attend.
The "Opening Ceremony" is April 24th from 2pm until 4pm at the Hamner Barber Theater and features guest speaker Hermant Thackur Col. M.D. expert on PTSD. There will also be music and comedy.
On April 25th, the day begins with a fishing tournament in the morning and returns to the Hamner Barber Theater for the "Entertainment Show" featuring many Branson entertainers including Dave Hamner and Jim Barber with their spectacular magical, multimedia tribute to all Veterans. There will also be many other surprises and fun. The event concludes that evening with a "Twighlight Ceremony" at the Branson Landing featuring Sergeant Major Tony Rose (ret.) 9-11 Pentagon survivor and Purple Heart Recipient.
Mark your calendars now for this very special event produced by our friends at Branson Tourism Center.
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A Romance Reminder
A Love & Laughter Getaway in Branson
Come Getaway next weekend to a 5 Star Resort in Branson to Relax, Reconnect and Romance
Your Marriage! On January 17, 2009, Gary Smalley’s Ministry and Woodland Hills Family Church Presents a fun-filled day of laughter, encouragement and fun for couples at the incredible Chateau on the Lake! Guest speakers include our own Jim Barber along with his wife Diane, comedian Paul Harris, Pastor Ted Cunningham, and Dr. Gary Smalley who has published 52 books and videos (11 million sold). His practical, biblical based teaching and humor will refresh and invigorate your marriage!
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