THE BALdkNOBBERS BEgAN OvER 50 yEARS AgO . . .
It was in 1959 that the Mabe brothers created a legacy of country music and comedy that would forever change the face of family entertainment in the Ozarks. Adopting the name of an old Ozarks vigilante group, it was on the downtown Branson lakefront that the “Baldknobbers” paved their way into America’s musical history. Over the past five decades, the Baldknobbers have evolved with the changing times, but they have always remained true to their rich traditions, their family roots and their ever- present faith.
On January 27, 2011 the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History held a donation ceremony and received a number of original Baldknobbers artifacts from brothers Jim, Lyle and Bill Mabe including costumes and instruments for the permanent collection of the Arts and Culture Division of the museum in Washington D.C.
“As the Baldknobbers’ second generation, Brent and I always knew that our dads and uncles had done something special by starting the Branson music industry. I believe that our donation to the Smithsonian tells an interesting story of the Ozarks’ music genre, and it will also expand the country music collection in
the National Museum of American History. Allowing others a glimpse of Baldknobbers and the Ozarks’ music past is extremely important to our family,” said Tim Mabe, producer and comedian.
kENT COUNTy dELAWARE CvB ANNOUNCES NEW $5,000 TRANSPORTATION INCENTIvE
Kent County Delaware Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce its latest sales incentive for the meetings, conventions and reunions market. In partnership with Kent County Levy Court, Kent County Delaware CVB is offering up to $5,000 in Transportation Assistance for meeting and reunion planners who book overnight rooms in Greater Dover and Kent County.
“This new incentive is geared toward new business coming into Kent County through our CVB,” said Kimberly Bailey-Thomas, Director of Convention Sales. “The incentive, coupled with fact that Delaware is tax-free for shopping, dining and entertainment, provides instate return-on-investment.”
Kent County CVB can reimburse a portion of the transportation expenses, depending on number of overnights, when a meeting, convention or reunion comes to a Kent County, Delaware hotel with a minimum 50 room nights, and takes place between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012.
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This Transportation Incentive may cover transporting attendees to and from the airport, to and from the train station or to and from the area by bus as well as to an off-site event or attraction in Kent County or to a central
meeting location from different hotels located within Kent County.
Kent County Delaware CVB can also provide free goodie bags, visitors guides and a Super Saver discount count good at 40 restaurants, retails shops and services for each meeting attendee.
If you are interested please contact Kimberly Thomas, Director of Sales, at
kthomas@vistdover.com or at 302- 734-8309.
vETERAN’S dAy CELEBRATION NASHvILLE, TN 11/11/11 Here is a great package that will honor all veterans. This date will not happen again for 100 years!
Your package includes: • 2 nights hotel lodging with breakfast daily (arrival 11/10/11)
• Dinner and entertainment (11/10/11 @ 5pm)
• City sightseeing tour including a visit to the WWII Memorial (11/11/11@ 8am)
• Private pre-parade reception (11/11/11 @ 10:30am)
• Veteran’s Day Parade (11/11/11 @ 11am)
• Lunch at the American Legion (11/11/11 after the parade)
• Nashville Nightlife Dinner Show (11/11/11 @ 5:30pm)
• Big Band Dance (11/11/11 @ 8:30pm-10:00pm)
• All hotel and sales taxes and baggage handling
• Services of a Sharin’ Nashville Tour Escort
Price per person: Guest House Inn Single $300, Twin $229, Triple $204, Quad $192 Gaylord Opryland Resort Single $444, Twin $311, Triple $276, Quad $257
This package is great for bus groups or individual travelers. Call Sharon Cole, 800-636-8687 to book!
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