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Television taping at The Mansion to be seen worldwide By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The Mansion Theater for the Performing Arts, at 189 Expressway Lane, is the site of a world television event this week, celebrating the joy and hope of music. “An Ozark Mountain Symphony: A Musical Celebration” is being filmed in front of a live audience this week, with the final evening of taping set for Thursday, June 9. The production features
special guests including Michael Cavanaugh, (star of the award-winning Billy Joel musical “Movin’ Out”), the cast of “The Simon and Garfunkel Story” from London, Steffanie Leigh (star of the Disney Broadway Musical “Mary Poppins”), country music legend Jimmy Fortune, popular Disney violinist Rob Kerr, Gospel music group “The Wilhites,” and the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, with
musical director Jerry Williams. Tickets for the Thursday evening performance, set to begin at 7 p.m., are free to the public, but must be reserved by calling the theater at 417335-2000 or visiting their website at www.themansiontheatre.com. The finished version of the televised special will be syndicated across the nation and worldwide.
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that come in here. We support our veterans and work with local veterans groups. Every year, during Veterans Week, we serve food in the mess hall.” Another display at the other end of the restaurant features albums and album covers from classic country entertainers, most of whom have performed in Branson. Grandma’s Cafe is open daily at 8 a.m., and closes at 3 p.m. most days. “On Tuesdays, we are open until 8 p.m., with all-you-can-eat ribs and unlimited sides,” Linda
noted. “On Fridays we do farmraised catfish, all-you-can-eat, until 8 p.m.” Grandma’s Cafe is located at 1315 West 76 Country Boulevard. You can find them on Facebook at Grandma’s Cafe, or call the restaurant at 417-544-0586 for more information or to reserve one of the eatery’s private rooms. “If you’re looking for a good home cooked meal that’s old-fashioned, come here,” said Linda. “We try to make sure everyone feels as welcome as you did when you’d go to Grandma’s house.”
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is uniquely decorated. In true patriotic spirit, the restaurant is adorned in military memorabilia and mementoes, as well as a display honoring the Prisoners of War and Missing in Action. “I have a lot of respect for the veterans,” said Linda. “All of the stuff that’s up there belongs to my customers – to our veterans
