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Famous Impressions Show Now Open By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer The Las Vegas-based vocal group, Famous Impressions, opens their new show at the Hughes Brothers Theatre on Saturday, October 10. With a variety of vocal stylings and a mixture of genres from rock to Motown, from country to gospel classics, Famous Impressions has entertained Las Vegas crowds for over 20 years. Famous Impressions is made up of three incredibly talented vocalists - Doug Stiel, Mark Sander and Cindy Bea. Originally from the Midwest, Stiel began performing at the age of five. Following extensive study in the area of mental health, Stiel worked as a psychotherapist while honing his talents as an impressionist, performing at corporate events and festivals. He relocated to Las Vegas, where he teamed up with Cindy Bea to form Famous Impressions. Cindy Bea is also from the Midwest and was raised in
Kansas, part of a musical family. At a young age, Bea began traveling with her family, playing drums and singing. Later, Bea performed as part of both vocal and a cappella groups, before becoming a regular entertainer in Las Vegas, where she specialized in songs by such artists as Crystal Gayle, Karen Carpenter and Abba. Mark Sander serves as business manager for Famous Impressions, as well as master of ceremonies and background vocalist. Sander’s past experience includes working as an on-air radio personality and mobile DJ, as well as working with various corporations, helping them improve their overall performance. Famous Impressions made their debut performance in Branson earlier this year, with a sold-out showcase held in August. The success of that showcase and the response of those in attendance helped Famous Impressions make the decision to bring their popular show to Branson on a more permanent basis.
Doug Stiel (Special to Branson Globe)
Mark Sander (Special to Branson Globe)
Cindy Bea (Special to Branson Globe)
“This has been a dream of ours to perform in Branson for quite some time,” said Sander. “To be part of the rich entertainment history is really quite an honor. From the first time we arrived in
Branson, it has been our goal to perform here on a regular basis. The people are wonderful, and the Hughes family has been fabulous to work with. We couldn’t dream of a better place to perform.”
Famous Impressions will perform Saturdays at 10:00 am and Thursdays at 2:00 pm at The Hughes Brothers Theatre. For tickets or more information, call the box office at 417-334-0076.
Temporary lane closure on Glory Road starting October 12 Submitted to Branson Globe The center lane and sidewalk along the west side of Glory Road, between W. 76 Country Blvd and Green Mountain Dr. will be closed beginning October 12, 2020, through October 23, 2020, weath-
er permitting, to relocate a pedestrian crossing as part of the Aquarium at the Boardwalk project. Traffic delays are expected in this area during this closure. Signage will be in place to direct traffic to detour around the lane closure. Motorists are
asked to be aware of signage, traffic cones, work crews, and pedestrians in the marked Work Zone. For questions regarding this project, please contact the City of Branson Public Works & Engineering Department at 417-337-8559.
COVID-19 in Stone and Taney counties, by the numbers: (As of 10/08/2020. Data provided by TCHD and SCHD websites) CONFIRMED POSITIVE CASES TANEY COUNTY 1,035 STONE COUNTY 583
RECOVERED CASES TANEY COUNTY 814 STONE COUNTY 496
DEATHS
TANEY COUNTY 31 STONE COUNTY 10
