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Brush up on your skills and learn what you need to know before getting behind the helm this summer. Lots of great topics will be covered during the Water Safety Seminar.
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19 Tee Off
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Copyright 2021 by Vacation News, a subsidiary of Gannett. All rights reserved. Vacation News is published byweekly for distribution in Missouri. Vacation News provides residents of and visitors to the Lake of the Ozarks with entertainment and recreation features about the greater Lake of the Ozarks area. While effort has been made to authenticate all claims and guarantees offered by advertisers in this publication, we cannot assume liability for any products or services advertised herein. The publisher reserves the right to accept or reject any advertising or editorial material. The publisher will assume no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, transcripts or other materials. All advertisements created by the publisher are not considered a work made for hire and the publisher retains the copyright to all advertisements created by the publisher for the advertiser. The advertisement may not be reproduced without written permission of the publisher.
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Top Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . 10 Day Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Fishing Report . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cover Story . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 The Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Dining Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Lake Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
March 19-April 1, 2021
TOP EVENTS In March
The Lake West Chamber of Commerce provides a wide-range of products under one roof. Representatives from Lake area businesses will be available to answer questions and show off their products and services. Held March 20 at the Lake Christian Academy. Free parking and admission.
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Fresh Homemade Mexican Food!
Craft Show
See what vendors have for sale at the show!
See what vendors have available during the Camden County Museum’s Spring Craft Show on March 27. Lots of items will be on display from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch is available for a donation. Free admission to browse. While there, take a tour of the museum and learn about the history of Camden County.
Home of the Lake’s Favorite Shrimp Fajitas
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Art Show The annual Palm Sunday Art Show will be held March 20-28. Located in the Stone Crest Mall, the display is open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. A reception and awards ceremony takes place March 28 from 2-4 p.m. The show includes a wide selection of art by local artists. For more information, call the Lake Arts Council at 573964-6366.
March 19-April 1, 2021
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS March 19 • The Lake Area Fiber Arts Guild will host charity knitting from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at FLocks Yarn and Fabric on N Rte 5, Camdenton. Snacks to share optional. For more information call 573-873-2233. 20 • The Lake West Business Expo will be held at Lake Christian Academy in Sunrise Beach. Local businesses will showcase their products and services from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sponsored by the Lake West Chamber of Commerce, the event is free. For more information, go to www.lakewestchamber.com. 20 • Great Stone Coffeehouse has their monthly Old-Time Radio Theatre. Doors open at 6 p.m. Enjoy entertaining OldTime Radio-type shows by our talented Great Stone Players, including the popular adventures of “Blast Burton: Radar Rocket Ranger from the 26th Century,” written by our very own Matt Clemmons. For more information, call Beth at 913909-8603 or Will at 573-462-6623. 21 & 28 • Bingo on Sundays at the Elks Lodge in Osage Beach (5161 Osage Beach Parkway) Doors open 2 p.m. with bingo at 3 p.m. Food and beverages available. For more information, call 573-348-3798. 22, 29 • Bingo is played at the Elks Lodge in Laurie (174 Elks Lane) every Monday. Doors open at 11 a.m., play at 12:30 p.m. No concessions. Lots of space for social distancing, and masks are required. No Smoking in building. For more information, call 573-374-4781.
4 p.m. Many crafters with a variety of items for sale. Admission is free. Lunch available for donation. For more information or booth availability call 573-3467191 or www.camdencountymuseum. org. 27 • The 5th annual Bridge and Dam Half Marathon, 5K and 10K will be held from Bagnell Dam across the Community Toll Bridge. For complete details, go to www. BridgeandDamHalfMarathon.com. 27 & 28 • The Early Bird Open Buddy Bass Tournament will be held at Alhonna Resort from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information and to register, go to thealhonnaresort.com.
April 1-4 • Missouri’s largest swap meet is held at Jacob’s Cave from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. For more information, go to www.jacobscave.com. 4,11,18 & 25 • Bingo is held on Sundays at the Elks Lodge in Osage Beach (5161 Osage Beach Parkway). Doors open at 2 p.m. with Bingo at 3 p.m. Food and beverages available. For more information call 573-348-3798. 4, 11, 18 & 25 • Bingo on Sundays at the Elks Lodge in Osage Beach (5161 Osage Beach Parkway) Doors open 2 p.m. with bingo at 3 p.m. Food and beverages available. For more information, call 573-348-3798.
23,30 • Drop in knitting/crochet is held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Paint Box Cafe in Palisades Village on Hwy KK in Osage Beach. All skill levels welcome. For more information call 573-374-6927.
5, 12, 19, 26 • Bingo is played at the Elks Lodge in Laurie (174 Elks Lane) every Monday. Doors open at 11 a.m., play at 12:30 p.m. No concessions. Lots of space for social distancing, and masks are required. No Smoking in building. For more information, call 573-374-4781.
25 • Sit-N-Knit/Crochet (all skill levels) is held Thursdays 12-4 p.m. at Flocks Yarn and Fabric, located at 1161 N Bus Rte 5 Camdenton. For more information, call Kristina at 573-873-2233.
6, 13,20,27 • Drop in knitting/crochet is held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Paint Box Cafe in Palisades Village on Hwy KK in Osage Beach. All skill levels welcome. For more information call 573-374-6927.
25 • The Civil War & More Round-table Discussion Group meets the fourth Thursday of each month, March through October. For more information call the museum at 573-346-7191 or visit www. camdencountymuseum.org.
8 • Lake Area Fiber Artists Guild meeting from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Key’s in Camdenton. Guild open to anyone with a fiber interest regardless of experience level. For more information go to www. lakefiberarts.com or email lakefiberarts@ gmail.com.
27 • The Camden County Museum is hosting a Spring Craft Show from 9 a.m.-
10 • The first annual Quarter Auction
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& Dinner for the Tri-County YMCA will be held at the Lodge of Four Seasons. Bids & Bubbly will consist of dinner, cocktails, a quarter auction and live auction. Tickets are $60/person for entry. Bring quarters for quarter auction. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner is at 6 p.m. and the auction starts at 6:45 p.m. For more information, call 573-348-9230. 15-17 • The 71st annual Dogwood Festival will be held at Ozarks Amphitheater, and other venues where crafts, pageants, food, and entertainment will be held. For more information, go to www. camdentonchamber.com. 16 • The Lake Area Fiber Arts Guild will host charity knitting from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at FLocks Yarn and Fabric on N Rte 5, Camdenton. Snacks to share optional. For more information call 573-873-2233. 16 & 17 • A melodrama and spaghetti supper will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Camden County Museum in Linn Creek. Cost is $15/person. The performance of “Parted on her Wedding Morn” begins at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 5 p.m. For more information, go to www.camdencountymuseum.org. 16-18 • The Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers hosts the In-Water Boat Show at Dog Days. Hours are 1-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, go to www.lakeozarkboatdealers.com. 17 & 18 • The Spring Big Bass Bash will be held for amateur anglers for a chance to win big money. Weigh-in stations are located at PB2, Red Oak Resort, Alhonna Resort and Point Randall Resort. For more information, go to midwestfishingtournaments.com. 24 • Wine in the Vines 5K & 1K Fun Walk will be held at Seven Springs Winery. Enjoy a run through the vines and a glass of wine at the finish line during the 5K or take a leisurely walk stopping at five tasting stations during the 1K. You can also register to do both. Proceeds go to the Children’s Learning Center in Camdenton. For more information, go to www. sevenspringswinery.com/wine-in-thevines. 30-May 2 • The33rd annual Magic Dragon Street Meet will be held on the Bagnell Dam Strip. This show brings all makes, models and years of cars, trucks and motorcycles to be judged in a variety of categories. For more information, go to www.magicdragoncarshow.com. March 19-April 1, 2021
BOATING
Seminar focuses on safety One-day event brings information to the public: May 15 at the Lodge of Port Arrowhead
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et ready for the boating season by fine tuning your skills behind the helm during a Water Safety Seminar held May 15 at the Lodge of Port Arrowhead. Vendors with boating information, guest speakers and door prizes will be a part of the program from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. This free event will give the public the chance to meet Lisa Thomas, District 124 State Representative; visit with the Missouri Highway Patrol Marine Division; and the United States Coast Guard. Attendees will be able to take tours of the USCG and Water Patrol Boats, as well as fire boats and Tow Boat US. Guest speakers and topics will include: • United States Coast Guard/Missouri Water Patrol: Responsibilities on Lake of the Ozarks • Mike Kenagy, Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association • Camilla Molica/The Brian and Nathan Keese Story, wife and mother of Brian and Nathan who lost their lives on a Missouri waterway and how the loss safes lives today • Darin Keim, a personal account of how a life jacket could have saved his friend’s life • Jeremy Anderson/Big Thunder Marine, performance boat safety • Lake Regional Health System, what you need to know if an accident occurs on the water • Jim Dill, hazards on the water • Michael Boyd/LOZ Association of Electrical Contractors, electrical hazards and steps to resolve them • Mark Amsinger/Lake Ozark Fire Department Chief and Captain Travis Coleman/Tow Boat, who to call when a boat breaks down or for an emergency A continental breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. with the program beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information call Doug Beck at 573-216-8141 or email info@lozwatersafetycouncil.com. Register at lozwatersafetycouncil.com/events.
March 19-April 1, 2021
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DAY TRIP CR Rae/More Content Now
From track to trail
Converted railway shows off small-town Missouri
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rab your hiking boots or best walking shoes, load the bikes and saddle up the horses for an adventure on the Katy Trail, where outdoor and history enthusiasts will find a variety of things to pique their interest. The Katy Trail in Missouri is the longest developed railtrail in the United States. Its 240 miles of former railroad passage and more than 30 access points mean the trail can offer a different experience each time you visit. The Katy is part of the American Discovery Trail and has been designated as a Millennium Legacy Trail. In 2008 it was slated as a Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Hall of Fame trail. The trail was built on what was the corridor of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, nicknamed the K-T. It runs west to east between Clinton and Machens, Missouri. A portion of the trail between Cooper County and St. Charles County is a part of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. Also along the Katy are four restored railroad depots. The trail is flat and made from crushed limestone. Those following the trail will be treated to some of the best scenic areas of Missouri as it winds along the Missouri River. The Katy leads visitors through a rich excursion of small-town America. It is open throughout the year, and soon the spring will bring the blooms of the dogwood and redbud trees. Visiting in the summer travelers will find beautiful views of America’s farmlands and in the fall, the trees burst into a variety of colors. The trail offers visitors a chance to do as much or as little as they like, whether trying to conquer the entire trail over a few days or doing a mile for the scenery and fresh air. Along the way:
• Marthasville is one of the oldest owns in the state, an area once traveled by the Lewis and Clark expedition and Daniel Boone. Visitors find restaurants, vineyards and B&Bs here. • The more than 120-year-old tunnel at Rocheport is a popular place for photographs. The small town is a favorite of trail users, a place to take a breath and enjoy some tranquility. Here travelers find a host of bed and breakfasts, quaint and unique shops, galleries and artisans. Adjacent to the trail is Meriwether Café and Bike Shop. It makes for a great spot for a bite to eat, has outdoor dining and offers some of the best pancakes, including an all you can eat pancake break12 VACATION NEWS
Cyclists ride through the more than 120-year-old tunnel at Rocheport. CR Rae
fast. Need a bike? Meriwether has bikes to fit all sizes, including some tandems. Each bike rental includes a helmet. The Meriwether is closed in the winter but reopens in the spring. Visit the Facebook page and meriwethercafeandbikeshop. com for opening dates. • A visit to the Les Bourgeois Vineyard close to the Katy Trail will have you thinking you are not in Missouri anymore. The lush winery has well-known world-class wines, offers wine tastings, and has a gift shop and restaurants with views from the banks of the Missouri River. Three facilities make up LBV: the scenic A-Frame Winegarden, the tasting room and gift shop, and the Bistro, with indoor and outdoor dining areas for brunch, lunch and dinner. The A-Frame restaurant serves American picnic fare and offers live music. It is like having a picnic, but you don’t have to pack it. For a map of the trail and access points and a list of trails that are accessible for those with disabilities, visit mostateparks.com. For trail conditions, closures and detours visit katytrailmo.com. For information on places to stay and more go to visitmo.com. March 19-April 1, 2021
FEATURE
Trail Racing Returns
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rail of Four Winds 25K was a sold-out event in its inaugural year. The race, which was held at Lake of the Ozarks State Park, was capped at 150 runners. “In 2019, we had runners from ten states and one runner from South Africa,” said John Shelby, race director, Trail of Four Winds 25K. In 2020, COVID-19 forced the cancellation of Rock Top 5K, also held at Lake of the Ozarks State Park, and forced Trail of Four Winds 25K to go virtual. “In 2021, trail racing returns to Lake of the Ozarks,” said Shelby “We will follow CDC guidelines to safely bring back these events.” Trail running is a growing sport. As National Public Radio stated in a July 2018 report, “It’s a mix of enHa Ha Racing events on Facebook durance and careful footwork that takes runners deep into nature.” According to a Spring 2020 survey conducted by the American Trail Running Association, 73% of respondents said they were going to run between 1-5 races in 2020. That is up from 66% in 2019. “My goal is to provide trail runners with racing opportunities at Lake of the Ozarks. Trail racing is a viable off-water event that contributes to the local economy,” concluded Shelby. Register for Ha Ha Half Marathon, Dark Horse Half Marathon, Trail of Four Winds 25K and Rocky Top 5K on UltraSignup, https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=79432. About Ha Ha Racing Events
Ha Ha Racing Events is a trail racing company that connects trail runners to trail racing at Lake of the Ozarks and beyond. Currently, the company hosts four races per year: Ha Ha Half Marathon, Dark Horse Half Marathon, Trail of Four Winds 25K and Rocky Top 5K. Additional info
www.haharacingevents.com www.facebook.com/HaHaRacingEvents www.instagram.com/haharacingevents March 19-April 1, 2021
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A Vintage Boutique One-of-a-kind handcrafted clothing, vintage jewelry, hats, accessories and more!
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FISHING by John Neporadny, jnoutdoors.com
The Fishing Report Your guide to catching fish at LOZ!
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he lake level was 653.3; generation of 900 cubic feet per second (CFS) throughout the week for a level of 653.7 by the weekend. Surface temperature at Bagnell Dam was 45 degrees. Truman Lake was at 706.5 level. To Note: The Lower Osage is from the dam to the 22-mile mark; Mid-Lake is from the 22- to 38-mile mark, the Upper Osage is from the 38-mile mark to the Route 65 Bridge. Tournament Results
Michael Harlin won the Major League Fishing Toyota Series tournament last Thursday through Saturday with a three-day total of 15 bass weighing 62 pounds, 1 ounce. Bagnell Dam spillway/Osage River
Water clarity: Stained. Fishing is slow for all species. Lower Osage
Water clarity: Stained. Black bass: Fair on Alabama rigs in brush piles and suspending jerkbaits along secondary points. Crappie: Fair on jigs in brush 10 to 15 feet deep or on bobber and jig setups along secondary points. Gravois
Water clarity: Clear. Black bass: Fair on Alabama rigs and suspending jerkbaits 8 to 25 feet deep along points and transition banks. Crappie: Good on bobber and jig setups along pea gravel points or jigs in brush piles 15 to 20 feet deep. Mid-Lake
Water clarity: Murky. Crappie: Fair on jigs for fish suspended 10 feet deep over brush 17 to 20 feet deep along secondary points. Grand Glaize
Water clarity: Clear. Black bass: Fair on crawfishcolored crankbaits along chunk rock banks. Crappie: Slow on jig and bobber rigs over brush along secondary points.
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Water clarity: Murky. Fishing is slow. Upper Osage
Water clarity: Murky: Black bass: Slow on Swamp Bugs and finesse jigs along 45-degree banks. Crappie: Fair on single-tail plastic grubs 6 to 8 feet deep in brush. Truman Dam spillway
Water clarity: Clear. White bass: Slow on jigs. Sources Guide Alfred Chapman (573-465-3810), www. lakeozarkfishingguideservice.com; Big Ed’s Guide Service (573-692-6710) www.bigedsguideservice.com; Guide Jack Uxa (573-434-2570) www.lakeoftheozarksfishingguide. com; Guide John Blankenbeker (573-280-1455); Guide Terry Blankenship (573-480-2835); Guide Jim Dill (573-204-9005) www.jamesdillguideservice.com; Fitz Fishing (573-693-9299); Bryants Osage Outdoors (573-374-2278); Casey Scanlon (913-449-3176) and Ferg’s Bait & Tackle (660-438-7413). Tournament Results—Thanks to www.bassingbob.com.
March 19-April 1, 2021
FISHING by John Neporadny, jnoutdoors.com
Cold weather fishing Where to drop a line in at the Lake before the weather warms up.
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ake of the Ozarks anglers can still enjoy some wintertime fishing when the lake freezes and becomes inaccessible by boat. The most comfortable way to fish in the wintertime is from an enclosed heated dock, which provides an ice-free fishing spot. Some resorts on Lake of the Ozarks cater to their wintertime customers by providing enclosed docks furnished with rocking chairs, toaster ovens, coffee makers, televisions and wood-burning stoves. Some heated docks are open to the public and charge a daily fee for walk-in anglers, while other resorts allow only their guests to fish from the heated docks. Enclosed docks at the Lake of the Ozarks emerged when fishing cabin resorts prospered at the lake during the 1940s and 1950s. Most of the docks were on the Niangua arm of the lake, while the rest were scattered on the Osage arm. Although the number of enclosed docks has dwindled in recent years, there are still a handful of resorts featuring these winter fishing sanctuaries. The weather outside might be frightful, but inside some of these docks it’s a balmy 60 to 70 degrees. Wood, kerosene and natural gas stoves or electric heaters keep the customers comfortable. When the lake freezes, the water inside the docks remains accessible to anglers because of the enclosed heat. The warmth and shelter from the wind provided by these fishing houses makes it much easier to detect the light strikes of wintertime fish. These floating structures are usually sitting over deep water (20 to 30 feet). Inside the docks are large wells filled with brush sunken on the lake’s bottom or hanging on wires at various depths. Some resorts also bait the wells with hay bales, dog food or oatmeal to attract minnows and shad. Anglers catch mostly crappie from the heated docks. If they have plenty of time, customers can catch 20 to 60 fish a day with keepers averaging 9 to 10 inches long. In wintertime crappie usually suspend 15 to 20 feet deep in the brush below the docks. The fish will stay above the brush or drop down in the cover. The thickest brush usually holds the most fish.
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Alhonna’s enclosed dock is open to the public (weather permitting) but there is a fee of $7.00 per person, per day. In season (March – November) we sell minnows, worms, basic tackle & fishing licenses.
Minnows or jigs work best for dock crappie. White or chartreuse 1/32-ounce tube jigs fished on an ultra-light rod and reel and 6-pound test line consistently takes crappie. When the fish suspend 8 to 12 feet deep, scale down to a 1/64th-ounce jig and 2-pound test line if the fish are hitting lightly. While using live bait, try a smallto medium-sized minnow on a number one gold Aberdeen hook. The light wire hook enables you to pull it out of brush easier, which cuts down on lost tackle. VACATION NEWS 17
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Casting in the well is impractical, so pick a spot and drop your jig or minnow straight down. Look for any cables hanging in the water, which indicates a brush pile tied to it. Target bottom-hugging fish by letting your bait fall to the lake’s floor and then cranking the reel handle once. If this fails to produce, slowly reel up or stitch the line in your hand. When a strike occurs, keep track of the depth so you can present your bait at the exact location with your next offering. If the dock isn’t crowded, move around the well to fish different sections of brush. When fishing with a minnow, let the line sit to allow the bait to do all the work. Jig fishing requires a slight bouncing of the rod tip to create the lure’s action. Crappie bite lightly and infrequently this time of year, so pay close attention to your line.
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Resorts around the lake featuring enclosed fishing docks are the following: *Alhonna—an enclosed heated fishing dock open to the public for a fee. *Breezy Point—an enclosed heated fishing dock for guests only. *Hawks Landing—an enclosed heated fishing dock open to the public for a fee during the offseason. *Point View—an enclosed heated fishing dock open to the public for a fee only if the resort has vacancies. *Rippling Waters—an enclosed (but not heated) fishing dock open to the public for a fee only if the resort has vacancies. Copies of John Neporadny’s book, “THE Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Guide” are available by calling 573/365-4296 or visiting the web site www.jnoutdoors.com.
March 19-April 1, 2021
GOLF Compiled by Charis Patires
Lake area tournaments
Spring ushers in local golf events at area courses. Find out who’s hosting a local tournament.
Spring Fling The Oaks at Margaritaville Lake Resort will host a two-man scramble tournament April 24 and 25. A practice round will be held on Friday. Cost is $300/team plus a $25 cart fee. The tournament will be flighted after the first round. Entry deadline is April 20. Call 573-3488255 for more information.
Wings & Swings
A four person, 9 hole indoor golf tournament will be held to benefit Kids’ Harbor March 15-31. Play a round on the Simulator Scramble. Cost is $400 per team. There will be a long drive contest and closest to the pin contest. Individual bullseye challenge per golfer is $50. Male and female prizes will be awarded. Set your tee time by calling 573-723-1832. 2-Man Scramble
Lake Valley Golf Club will host a Spring 2-Man ScramMarch 19-April 1, 2021
ble Invitational April 17 & 18. Entry fee is $380 per team and includes 36 holes of golf with cart, skins event on both days, pari-mutuel on Sunday, closest to the hole prizes on Saturday. A practice round can be booked during tournament week. Call 573-346-7218 or go to www.lakevalleygolf.com for more information. Cocktails & Caddies
The Lake Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the Cocktails & Caddies Golf Tournament on April 16 at
The Gulf Club at Deer Chase. This is a ladies 3-person scramble where the team will bid on a fourth player/caddie and a prize package on the day of the tournament. Fee includes lunch from Baxter’s, 18 holes of golf, riding cart, practice range balls and two mimosas per player. Early registration, before April 1 is $50 per player, or $60 after. There will be six winning teams per flight. Proxy prizes at all 18 holes. Go to www.lakearea chamber.com or call 573964-1010.
Parrot Head Open
The annual tournament will be held August 28 & 29 at The Oaks at Margaritaville Lake Resort. Cost is $350/team plus a $25 cart fee. A practice round will be held Friday with a 1:30 p.m. shotgun. Entry deadline is August 24. Call 573-348-8255 for more information. Send your golf tournaments to cpatires@gmail.com
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COVER STORY by Mitch Prentice, newsroom@lakesunonline.com
Big events, big changes Aquapalooza
Aquapalooza will not only have an earlier date this year but will also be seeing a change of venue. The Benne Mediahosted festival will be taking place in two venues this year in the 7-mile cove, Shady Gators and Camden on the Lake, says 92.7 host Mike Clayton. The date of the festival will also be seeing a change, with the event taking place on June 26. Organizers are working with local officials at this time to organize the event. Clayton says they plan to have shows at both locations going backto-back on the same day. In other words, as a show ends at one stage, another will begin at the other stage. The group decided to move the event this year from the normal location of Dog Days due to the desire to expand. Clayton says they expect this to be the biggest Aquapalooza turn out that they’ve seen. “We’re excited; it will be super unique,” Clayton said. This decision is still in the early stages of development. More details about the festival and acts playing will come soon, as well as which acts will be playing on which stage. Dogwood Festival
The 70th annual Dogwood Festival will be back in action this year, but will be hosted in a new location. Ozarks Amphitheater will host the festival, pageant and food vendors that have historically been held at the Camdenton R-III middle school. This year’s theme is ‘Dogwood through the Decades’ and the grand marshals of the parade will be front-line workers. According to Camdenton Chamber Executive Director Trish Creach, the festival committee met with Camdenton R-III Superintendent Tim Hadfield to discuss plans for the festival earlier in the year. Hadfield says the school was still open to the idea of hosting the festival in 2021, but expressed concern to Creach over the difficulty the school would have with sanitation and staffing the event. “Keeping our building clean is tough with less staff. The Chamber was very supportive of that,” Hadfield said. 20 VACATION NEWS
With this in mind, Creach says the committee made the decision to seek out another venue so that planning and preparation could begin. The Chamber reached an agreement with the Ozarks Amphitheater and the festival will be held there on April 15, 16 and 17. The Dogwood Festival parade will be held at 10:00 a.m. April 17. It will begin at the Camdenton city park and end at the Ozarks Amphitheater. Both Camdenton Police and the Camden County Sheriff’s Office will be present to guide the parade Creach says they will include some extra safety precautions at the event this year, including hand sanitizer booths and optional masks to be handed out. However, normal attractions such as rides and food vendors will be unchanged. This is not the first time the Dogwood Festival has been hosted at the Amphitheater. It will be returning to the location for the first time since the early 2000s. Creach says they were fortunate to have the location ready to host at such short notice. She says the amphitheater even has old layout designs for the festival from previous years, making organization much easier. “It’s so great to have the Amphitheater in Camdenton’s backyard,” Creach said. Mary Kay von Brendel, Director of Operations at Ozarks Amphitheater, says they are excited about the opportunity to host the festival and look forward to the event. “All of us at the Ozarks Amphitheater are excited and honored to be the host for the 70th Dogwood Festival,” Mary Kay said. “Being an active member of our community is important to us.” If the world has returned to normal in 2022, Creach says they are open to returning the festival’s location to Camdenton R-III, but those decisions are still far off. More information about the festival, such as the official layout and festival maps, will be released at a later date. For more information, check the Camdenton Chamber website at http://camdentonchamber.com/ March 19-April 1, 2021
Aquapalooza photo: George Denny
Two major Lake area events are making big changes this year. What you need to know about Aquapaloooza and the Dogwood Festival.
THE ARTS Story by Connye Griffin | Photography by Al Griffin
Life’s lessons in art Painting Parties
Irene Holt supplies canvas and easel, paints and brushes, apron and answers to questions painters may have. She brings it all to sites around the Lake within a 100-mile radius for an average cost of $25 per person. If the group is small and the distance long, there may also be a trip-charge. Participants choose their own subject from an array of finished canvasses, or they can request a subject that Irene will paint ahead of time. She then coaxes and coaches painters from first brush stroke to last. Groups that have enjoyed paint parties include wedding parties, family members gathered for a reunion, fun girls-nights-out, kids’ parties, birthday parties, and workplace celebrations. “Seek the artist within,” says artist and mentor Irene Holt. She has found her inner artist, and it has made all the difference in her life. She’s learned how to seek her own dreams, see the world more clearly, and support the dreams of others.
quiet while she used oil on canvas or poured acrylics and even splashed paint through a turkey baster to create flowers in bloom. She’s found oil is her favorite medium, and most of her personal fine art is in oil. Seeing
Seeking
Artist Irene Holt seeks opportunities and seizes them. For example, a Lake-area radio station asked if she would host a painting party so she added paint-party hostess to her extensive résumé that includes commissioned art pieces, on-site photography, poetry, and art instruction. She now takes the party to client homes or community centers. Some of them are sip and paint, too. Through parties, clients are privy to Irene’s life lessons. She believes “we all have an artistic part … and if we look for it and are willing to develop it, we can.” That philosophy describes Irene’s own journey to artistic expression. She cultivated her own interest by buying books about art and teaching herself. She also learned to tell her “inner critic” to be March 19-April 1, 2021
Irene thinks she found what she sought on the day she noticed “the composition of colors, shapes, [and] lines” while driving. A field of grasses was no longer monochromatic, but an array of hues, some in shadow and some in full sun. She recognized she was seeing with the eyes of an artist, and she has never again seen “things the same.” What Holt sees and paints are the hearts of her subjects. A cardinal is watchful; a wolf alert while camouflaged in Autumn’s woods. A pet dog looks ready to respond to the next command, and a muscular horse gallops into dreams. Three of Holt’s oils are of ships at sea, and each is part of a vast landscape, bright with light, strong enough to penetrate heavy clouds or paint a path upon the water. In two of these, the
seas roil, surely challenging the best sailors. All prove the artist’s eyes at work, seeing a continuum of color and shape communicating energy and story. One of Irene’s first oils is of her daughter. Now an upper-class college student, the portrait captures her as a baby. It also shows why Irene’s holiday commissioned work included seven portraits of seven couples. Supporting
Irene says she’s “always been blessed with family and friends who have supported … and encouraged” her. She pays that blessing forward through her blended family of five children, eight grandchildren, friends, and paintparty clients. By her actions and contributions, she hopes to be someone in a “circle of someones” who help others become their own “biggest fans.” To become part of Irene Holt’s circle of positive attitudes and artistic vision, call 660-227-0353, email generationsatthelake@gmail.com or go to www. generationsartstudio.com.
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DINING GUIDE AMERICAN/FAMILY STYLE 4 Seasons Cafe/JJ Lafata’s 4312 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy. Lake Ozark; 365-6989 5 Diner (The) 400 Hwy. 5 Gravois Mills; 836-3681 Applebee’s 4040 Highway 54 Osage Beach; 348-9595 applebees.com Bagnell Dam Coney Island & Pizza/Sugar Shack 1508 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-1617 Bee’s Knees 106 W. Jasper St. Versailles; 539-2525 beeskneesalehouse.wordpress. com Blondies Burger Bar 1255 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-1255 blondieslakeozark.com Buffalo Wild Wings 200 Kestrel Ln. Lake Ozark; 693-1060 buffalowildwings.com Chili’s Grill & Bar 3820 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-1116 chilis.com Chuckwagon Cafe 888 N. Business Rt. 5 Camdenton; 346-5050 chuckwagoncafemo.com
Fire Station Bar & Grill 146 Illinois St. Camdenton; 873-2222 firestationbarandgrill.com Golden Corral 3734 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 693-9156 goldencorral.com Greenside Bar & Grill at Lake Valley Country Club 367 C.C. Blair Dr. Camdenton; 346-7213 lakevalleygolf.com
High Noon Pub and Grill 1289 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-9960 highnoonpubandgrill.com HQ Pub & Grill 66 North Shore Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-1600 Hy-Vee Market Grill 929 Hwy. D Osage Beach; 302-7977 hy-vee.com J.D. Waddles at the Inn at Grand Glaize 5142 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-4731 innatgrandglaize.com JJ Twig’s 1815 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-9911 jjtwigs.com Jones Outpost 6409 Hwy. 7 Montreal; 346-9866 Outback Steakhouse 3930 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 302-4670 outback.com
Clubhouse Pub and Restaurant (The) at Indian Rock Golf Club 100 Indian Lake Ave. Laurie; 372-3023 indianrockgolfclub.com
Panera Bread 4840 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 302-0024 panerabread.com
Coco’s Bistro 5837 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-0300
Pioneer Restaurant 801 W. Newton St. Versailles; 378-5886
Eagle View Grille & Bar at Osage National 400 Osage Hills Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-1950 osagenational.com
RJ’s Family Restaurant 275 W. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-6133
Fred & Patty’s Trails End 107 Hwy. O Laurie; 374-0228
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Royal Catch Bar & Grill at the Regalia Hotel & Conference Center 250 Racquet Club Rd. Lake Ozark; 723-3000 theregaliahotel.com
Smith Brothers Diner 1371C Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-1732
BREAKFAST
Stuffed Family-Style Restaurant at the Regalia Hotel and Conference Center 250 Racquet Club Rd. Lake Ozark; 723-3000 theregaliahotel.com Taboo Ice Cream and Deli 200 N. Main Laurie; 207-5202 Tonka Hills Restaurant 2598 US-54 Linn Creek; 873-2140 Facebook.com/TonkaHillsOzarks Tuckers Shuckers Oysters & Tap 1339 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark; 365-9769 tuckersshuckers.com
BEAR CREEK VALLEY GOLF CLUB 910 MO-42 Osage Beach; 573-302-1000 bearcreekvalley.com Our cozy restaurant and Lounge offers a variety of menu choices for breakfast and lunch. Great food and service! Dine In, Curbside or Carryout.
Cozy Café (The) 1018 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-3324
Val’s Country Cookin’ and Sassy Servers 601 N. Main St. Laurie; 374-0922
Hook Cafe (The) at Old Kinderhook 58 Club Pl. #2 Camdenton; 317-3573 www.oldkinderhook.com/hookcafe
Wacky Knacky Diner 4540 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 693-1900 wackyknackydiner.com
J & K Cafe 310 N. Main St. Laurie; 207-0331
BARBECUE 10-42 Bar and Que
432 Valley Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-5141 Bandana’s Bar-B-Q 4315 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 302-4500 bandanasbbq.com Barn-B-Que Smokehouse 14 Ravenwood Dr. Lake Ozark; 693-9959 thebarnbque.com Cannon Smoked Saloon 23 Spring Cove Rd. Sunrise Beach; 374-2600 cannonsmokedatthelake.com HalfSauced Barbeque 4185 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-3200 halfsauced.com Wobbly Boots Roadhouse 4705 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-2277 wobblybootsbbq.com
On the Rise Bakery & Bistro 5439 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-4224 ontherisebakery.com Pancake House 5980 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-6400 Rusty Rooster Cafe (The) 3247 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-1778
Shutters at the Lodge of Four Seasons 315 Four Seasons Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-3000 Stewart’s Restaurant 1151 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-2400 98 E. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 873-2900
CAJUN Shrimp Daddy’s 16218 N. Hwy. 5 Sunrise Beach; 374-7800
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DINING GUIDE FINE DINING 1932 Reserve
ETHNIC
1202 Procter Dr. Osage Beach; 693-9197 www.1932reserve.com
Arris’ Pizza 3924 Jr. Prewitt Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-2288 arrispizzaonline.com
Baxter’s Lakeside Grille 2124 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-2669 baxterslakesidegrille.com
China Town Chinese Restaurant 465 W. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-4962 Touch of Asia 3715 Osage Beach Pkwy., Suite 1 Osage Beach; 302-7733 touchofasiaosagebeach.com Wok-N-Roll 1359 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-2090 woknroll1359.com
BENTLEY’S RESTAURANT & PUB 3100 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark; 573-365-5301 bentleysrestaurantmo.com Steaks, seafood and prime rib Entrees starting at $15.95. Quality food, a full bar and great customer service. Patio open weather permitting.
HK’s Steakhouse 315 Four Seasons Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-3000 4seasonsresort.com JB Hook’s 2260 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-3255 jbhooks.com Jeffrey’s Prime Rib & Lobster House 1252 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-DINE JJ’s at the Copper Pot 630 N. Main St. Laurie; 374-8077 jjsatthecopperpot.com Michael’s Steak Chalet 1440 Swiss Village Rd. Osage Beach; 348-3611 steakchalet.com Trophy Room in Old Kinderhook 56 Club Place Camdenton; 317-3560 oldkinderhook.com Windrose Marker 26 at Margaritaville Resort 26 MM of the Lake 494 Tan Tar A Dr. Osage Beach; 348-8619 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks.com
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Zen Asian Restaurant 5203 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 302-0088
ITALIAN
MaMa CiTa’s Mexican Cantina 939 Chef Street Osage Beach; 693-9946 Mexicali Blues Cantina 6605 Highway 54 Osage Beach; 302-0419 mexblues.com Pablito’s Taqueria 5896 Osage Beach Pkwy. #1 Osage Beach; 552-8450 Sergio’s Taqueria 4824 Osage Beach Pkwy. #4 Osage Beach; 302-7337 2107 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Ste. 101103 Lake Ozark; 693-1771 Si Señor 901-999 S. Aurora St. Eldon; 557-8005 Sunrise Cantina 264 Sunset Hills Dr. Sunrise Beach; 374-8185 sunrisecantina.net
Domenico’s Italian Restaurant 4737 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-5335 domenicoslakeozark.com
Taqueria La Tapatia 5838 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-1161
Li’L Rizzo’s 2196 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy. Lake Ozark; 365-3003
Tres Hombres 8779 N. Highway 5 Camdenton; 873-5822 cantinatreshombres.com
929 Premium Outlets Dr. Osage Beach; 302-1500 lilrizzos.com Shell’s Pasta Emporium 3924 Jr. Prewitt Pkwy., Suite C Osage Beach; 693-9171 shellspastaemporium.net
MEXICAN El Caporal 323 Hwy. 54, Suite 101 Camdenton; 317-1500 El Charco Azul 4204 Osage Beach Pkwy. Lake Ozark; 552-8180 El Diez Mexican 1333 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-9859 El Espolon 410 W. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-9942
El Patron
126 Illinois St. SW Camdenton; 873-2876
Vera Cruz 309 MO-5 Versailles; 378-5757 Vista Grande Mexican Restaurant 4579 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-1231 vistagrandemexicanrestaurant. com
PIZZA Addy’s Pizza
Casagrotto Pizza
1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 964-5224 casablancalakeozark.com
Dam Good Slice Pizza
1097 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Lake Ozark; 573-693-9954 damgoodslicepizza.com Louie’s Pizza 1175 N. Business Rt. 5 Camdenton; 873-2882 PaPPo’s Pizzeria & Pub 4705 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 693-1092 pappospizzeria.com Pepperoni Bill’s 35 Camden Ct. Camdenton; 873-2365 pepperonibills.com Imo’s Pizza 4344 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 302-8300 Tony G’s Pizzeria 14160 Twin Bays Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-3600
RESTAURANTS & BARS Angelo’s 1030 State Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 693-9427 Barstool Mountain Saloon 1104 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-1887 Casablanca 1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 964-5224 casablancalakeozark.com Chances ‘R’ 310 S. Main St. Laurie; 374-8770
108 Cecil St. Camdenton; 346-8300 addyspizza.com
Construction Site Bar & Grill 473 Highway W Eldon; 557-2101
Al’s Chevy’s Pizza & Pub 5151 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 302-0027 lakeozarkpizza.com
The Fish & Co. Out of Water 1165 North Business Hwy. 5 Camdenton; 317-9565 thefishcooutofwater.com
Alley Cats Pizza & Pub 1263 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 964-5559
Foxxy Roxy Sports Bar at the Regalia Hotel and Conference Center 250 Racquet Club Rd. Lake Ozark; 723-3000 theregaliahotel.com
Big Ry’s Pizzeria 27574 Hwy. Y Rocky Mount; 392-5271
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DINING GUIDE Fuzzy’s Bar & Grill Corner of Highways W & Y Eldon; 392-5521 Hurricane Dolly’s 258 Trail End Rd. Sunrise Beach; 374-2895 JB’s Gin Joint 1493 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-2227 Lucy’s at the Lake 1311 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-1711 Marty Byrde’s 1286 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 240-2274 Neighbor’s Landing 2935 State Rd. TT Sunrise Beach; 374-5001 Oh Tommy’s Irish Pub 6285 N. State Hwy. 7 Roach; 347-3133 The Office Neighborhood Pub 4460 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy. Lake Ozark; 693-1555 Scuttlebutt Bar & Grill 91 East Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-4994 S.N.A.F.U. 1275 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-1693 Tirebiters Peanut Pub 4704 Jayhawk St. Osage Beach; 348-1177 Viking Post 306 2097 State Rd Y Linn Creek; 317-1109 Whiskers 944 West Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-6100 Whittle’s Pub & Grub 108 S. Maple St. Eldon; 392-5900 Wicked Willie’s Sports Grill 5384 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 693-1777 wickedwilliessportsgrill.com Willowes 2010 State Rd. A Montreal; 346-6197 Woody’s Tavern 5834 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-0545
March 19-April 1, 2021
WATERFRONT Backwater Jacks 18 MM of the Main Channel 4341 Beach Dr. Osage Beach; 348-6639 backwaterjacks.com Bear Bottom Resort 38 MM of the Main Channel Lake Road 5-36 Sunrise Beach; 374-6905 bearbottomresort.com Boathouse Lakeside Bar & Grill 3 MM of the Main Channel 107 Village Marina Rd./W-20 Eldon; 552-9496 Bobber’s Restaurant & Lounge at Alhonna Resort 8 MM of the Main Channel 677 Outer Drive Lake Ozark; 365-2634 thealhonnaresort.com Bulldog’s Beach House 33 MM of the Main Channel 121 Teton Ln. Camdenton; 873-3311 bulldogsbeachhouse.com Cabana Jones’ Lakeside Bar 4MM of the Gravois Arm 29475 Mill Creek Marina Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-5433 cabanajoneslakesidebar.com Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill 34.5 MM of the Main Channel 82 Aloha Ln. Sunrise Beach; 374-5852 captainronsatthelake.com Chesnie’s Cafe 32 MM of the Main Channel 524 Recreation Row Camdenton; 873-9099 Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar & Grill 7 MM of the Gravois Arm 15208 Red Hollow Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-6500 coconutsatthelake.com Docknockers 4 MM of the Main Channel 245 Wheelhouse Ct. Lake Ozark; 552-8039 www.docknockers.com Dog Days Bar & Grill 19 MM of the Main Channel 1232 Jeffries Rd. Osage Beach; 348-9797 dogdays.ws Fat Polly’s Pub at the Lodge at Port Arrowhead 16.5 MM of the Main Channel
3080 Bagell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-9988 Fish & Company (The) 31 MM of the Main Channel 268 Wego Fish Ln. Camdenton; 873-0022 thefishandcompany.com Franky and Louie’s 10 MM of the Main Channel 1028 Deer Valley Rd. Sunrise Beach; 374-5750 frankyandlouies.com H. Toad’s Bar and Grill at Camden on the Lake 7 MM of the Lake 2359 Bittersweet Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-5500 camdenonthelake.com Halfway Inn 47 MM of the Main Channel Lake Road 135-3 (1038 Cup Tree Rd.) Gravois Mills; 374-1919 halfway-inn.com
High Tide
21 MM of the Main Channel 1675 Yacht Club Dr. Osage Beach; 693-1525 hightidepool.com JB’s Boathouse Grill at Margaritaville Resort 26 MM of the Lake 494 Tan Tar A Drive Osage Beach; 348-8619 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks.com Jolly Roger’s Grub & Grog/ Kraken Shack Seafood and Oyster Bar 4.5 MM of the Gravois Arm 28443 Polk Dr. Rocky Mount; 392-0700 grubngrog.com
Larry’s on the Lake 31 MM of the Main Channel 364 Galley Rd. Camdenton; 873-5227 larrysonthelake.com Lazy Gator’s 7 MM of the Main Channel 132 Sweet William Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-6464 lazygators.com Miller’s Landing 28.5 MM of the Main Channel 1431 Runabout Dr. Osage Beach; 348-5268 themillerslanding.com Nauti Cantina Mexican Restaurant & Lakeside Pool 5.5 MM of the Gravois Arm 16319 P Road Gravois Mills; 372-6112 www.facebook.com/letsgetnauti NautiFish Rum Bar 3 MM of the Niangua Arm 1022 Nautica Rd. Camdenton; 286-2226 thenautifish.com Papa Chubby’s Food & Booze 26 MM of the Main Channel 820 Serene Valley Dr. Sunrise Beach; 374-8000 papachubbys.com Paradise Tropical Restaurant & Bar 24 MM of the Main Channel 430 Tropical Trail Dr. Sunrise Beach; 374-4777 paradisetropicalrestaurant.com Red Fox Bar & Grill 50 MM of the Main Channel 1433 Red Fox Rd. Climax Springs; 345-4596 redfox50.com
Lake House 13 13 MM of the Main Channel 98 Oasis Cir. Sunrise Beach; 372-8339 lakehouse13.com
RedHead Lakeside Grill 21MM of the Main Channel 1700 Yacht Club Dr. Osage Beach; 693-1525 redheadyachtclub.com
LakeSide Cafe at Ozark Yacht Club 1 MM of the Main Channel 500 Yacht Club Landing Dr. Lake Ozark; 552-8401 ozarkyachtclub.com
Shady Gator’s 7 MM of the Main Channel 132 Sweet William Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-6464 shadygators.com
Landshark Bar & Grill at Margaritaville Resort 26 MM of the Lake 494 Tan Tar A Drive Osage Beach; 348-8593 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks.com
Sharkbite Bar & Grill at Runaway II 45 MM of the Main Channel 267 Runaway Dr. Climax Springs, 345-4590 runawayresort.com
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Casual Italian dining in a family friendly atmosphere. Serving the Lake for over 30 years, Li’l Rizzo’s is famous for Pizza, Pasta Salads and Sandwiches.
BOTH NS LOCATIO KE O NOW SM ! FREE
Our pizza is the best possible because we make our dough fresh everyday, and use only the freshest hand-cut vegetables and highest quality meats and cheeses available.
Visit lilrizzos.com to order your carryout online or download our app!
$5.95 All-Inclusive Kids Meals
Enjoy a Stunning Lake View from our Horseshoe Bend Location!
2 Convenient Locations: Horseshoe Bend Parkway
Lake Ozark • (573) 365-3003 West Entrance of Osage Beach Premium Outlets
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DINING GUIDE Shorty Pants Lounge 21 MM of the Main Channel 1680 Autumn Ln. Osage Beach; 302-1745 shortypantslounge.com Skippers Bar and Grill 59.5 MM of the Main Channel 33880 Ivy Bend Rd. Stover; 372-9903 T’s Fish Tales 6.5 MM of the Gravois Arm 27485 Cross Lane Barnett; 539-2176 Tap and Grill Lake Side Brew Haus 6.5 MM of the Main Channel 31959 Dunwandrin Rd. Gravois Mills; 207-0029 tapandgrillatthelake.com
WINERIES/BREW
Coral Reef Seafood 5370 Osage Beach Parkway Osage Beach; 348-4000 coralreefseafood.net
Great Stone Coffee
1375 State Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 693-9273 greatstonecoffee.com Harmy’s Cheese Store & More 6378 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 693-1243 harmys.com
Higher Grounds Coffee House 498 W US 54 Camdenton; 873-2696 highergroundsloz.com
LOTO Lounge 5180 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 693-1404
Golden Rock Winery 955 N. Business Rt. Hwy. 5 Camdenton; 317-9463 goldenrockwinery.com
Randy’s Frozen Custard 4681 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-0711 randysfrozencustard.com
Ozark Distillery & Ozark Brewery 1684 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-2449 ozarkdistillery.com
Sip Coffee House 932 U.S. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 317-1900
Seven Springs Winery 846 Winery Hills Estates Linn Creek; 317-0100 sevenspringswinery.com Shawnee Bluff Vineyard 8 Tolwood Rd. Eldon; 365-1100 shawneebluffwinery.com Shawnee Bluff Winery 2430 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-9463 shawneebluffwinery.com
SPECIALTY Andy’s Frozen Custard 4820 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 302-0020 eatandys.com Brew Brothers Coffee 404 East 4th St. Eldon; 280-6430 brewbrotherscoffee.net Celebration Cruises 0 MM of the Main Channel 1006 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 480-3212 cruiselakeoftheozarks.com
March 19-April 1, 2021
It ’s Wicked Good
MORE THAN 30 HD TV’S TO CATCH ALL THE BEST SPORTS ACTION!
Friday & Saturday Night Dinner Special
12 oz Prime Rib with Potato & Vegetable $19.99
Shady Gables Tea Room 300 E. Newton St. Versailles; 378-2740 shadygables.com SQeZ Juice & Health 3869 Osage Beach Pkwy. N. Osage Beach; 552-8790 sqezjuicehealth.com Yankee Peddlers Tea Room 1011 Main St. Osage Beach; 348-5045 yankeepeddlerstearoom.com
FAST FOOD
LOZ Golf League Tuesday Nights
Cree Mee Drive-in
801 S. Aurora St. Eldon; 392-5418
Culver’s 5785 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 302-0244 culvers.com/restaurants/ osage-beach Dairy Queen 619 N. Bus. Hwy. 5 Camdenton; 346-5855 dairyqueen.com Eldon Drive-In 607 S. Aurora St. Eldon; 392-3490
Welcome to the LOZ GOLF LOUNGE! Experience the best virtual golf with the best Trackman technology available. Enjoy world class golf courses right here at the Lake of the Ozarks
573.693.1777
5384 Osage Beach Pkwy., Osage Beach
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OUTDOORS by Francis Skalicky, Missouri Department of Conservation
Make a habitat for bluebirds
W
hen it comes to nest building, early birds may not always get worms, but they can get other benefits. To find an example of this, look no farther than our state bird – the bluebird. Talking about nesting songbirds and hatchlings now may seem out of season when you consider the wintry weather we’ve had recently. However, regardless of what the thermometer shows or how much snow may be on the ground, this is the time of year to start preparing a home for bluebirds if you enjoy seeing them on your land. Many area residents, particularly people who live in rural areas, know Missouri’s state bird – the eastern bluebird – is a common sight in this region. However, some people may not realize that bluebirds arrive at nesting sites in February and early March in this part of the country and that brings us back to early nesting. Yes, early nesting is a gamble and bluebirds that begin nesting in the near future may experience nesting failures due to snowfall, cold snaps and other weather conditions associated with the late winter/early spring transitional period. However, when the meteorological cards fall the right way, there are several advantages to early nesting. For one thing, early nesting can provide a bird much better opportunities to raise multiple broods. For a bird, as is the case for other wildlife species, life is about species propagation. The more young that are produced, the greater chance a species has to survive. Also nest predators may be less active – or even absent – during early spring nesting. Offspring from early broods have more time to develop foraging skills and other life-sustaining traits over the course of summer. Parents searching for nesting locations early also have more sites to choose from than later parenting birds will.
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If you want to encourage bluebird nesting in your area, now is the time to consider putting up a bluebird nesting box. In the wild, bluebirds compete with starlings, house sparrows and other creatures for cavity nesting space. It’s thought this shortage of natural nesting space is one reason bluebirds readily accept appropriately placed manmade nest boxes. The abundance of bluebird boxes in this area is yet another sign of how Missourians care about conserving forests, fish and wildlife. Bluebird boxes work best in rural locations. Most urban settings are too crowded to attract bluebirds. Nest boxes should be placed in open grassy areas that have perching sites. Meadows, pastures or big yards that are not too heavily shaded are ideal. Perching locations can be in the form of fence lines, power lines or nearby trees. For best results, mount the box on a lone post. Posts can be fitted with a metal sleeve to discourage climbing predators. Nest boxes placed on fence posts may work, but it’s often easy for snakes and other predators to climb fence posts and enter the box during nesting attempts in later months. Tree trunks aren’t the best locations either because boxes are often too shaded and can be easily accessed by squirrels and snakes. Bluebirds will nest at varying heights, but four to five feet off the ground is convenient for human observation. If you put up more than one box, place them approximately 300 feet apart. This allows for a bluebird’s sizeable territory. Information about bluebirds can be found at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s website, mdc.mo.gov. Francis Skalicky is the media specialist for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Southwest Region. For information about conservation issues, call 417-895-6880.
March 19-April 1, 2021
EVENT
Visit the Juior Duck Stamp exhibit
T
he Junior Duck Stamp Exhibit returns to the Lake this month. Sponsored by the Lake Arts Council, Missouri Arts Council, Bass Pro Shops, and the Department of Conservation, the exhibit is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The goal of the program is “connecting students with nature through science and art.” Participating students are encouraged to visit conservation areas and wetlands to learn more about natural settings and their inhabitants. Students can then use internet resources to supplement their real-life experience to create a work of visual art accompanied by a “conservation statement” describing what they’ve learned about conservation issues and challenges, such as climate change and its impact on wetlands, the important natural balance between people and wildlife, and the need to protect our natural resources. Each spring, the student art entries are submitted to state, district, or territory contests for judging in four age-range categories: kindergarten—3rd grade, 4th—6th grade, 7th—9th grade, and 10th—12th grade. From the top three entries in each category, a Best of Show, regardless of grade level, is selected. The various states, districts, and territories submit their Best of Show paintings to the national contest, held in April. The Missouri Best of Show from these entries advances to Washington for a chance to become the design for the Federal Junior Duck Stamp for the following year. Last year’s national winner was Madison Grimm of South Dakota. The stamps become collector’s items, available for purchase from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Post Office, and on line at Amazon.com. One hundred percent of the revenue is used to support the awards and environmental education. Information, entry forms, and contest guidelines are available at www.fws.gov/juniorduck. The Missouri Junior Duck Stamp Exhibit for 2021 may be viewed at the following libraries: Versailles from March 11th—March 22nd; and Eldon from March 22nd—April 1st.
March 19-April 1, 2021
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LAKE
live
March & April Friday, March 19
Casablanca, Don Akers, 7 p.m. LOTO Lounge, ChristiAna, 8 p.m. Shawnee Bluff Winery, Dave Dunklee, 5-8 p.m.
Saturday, March 20 Casablanca, Duoly Noted, 7 p.m. Royal Catch Bar & Grill, Phillip Twitchell, 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 27 Casablanca, Don Akers, 7 p.m. Regalia Hotel & Conference Center, Phillip Twitch-
ell, 5:30 p.m.
Friday, April 2 Casablanca, Cheryl Lynn, 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 3
Friday, March 26 Casablanca, Steven Scott, 7 p.m. Off the Cliff, Cindy Lawhorn Royal Catch Bar & Grill, Jacob Hopkins, 5:30 p.m.
Casablanca, Don Akers, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 6 Lucky’s, Cindy Lawhorn, 5-8 p.m.
Friday, April 9 Casablanca, Steven Scott, 7 p.m. Off the Cliff, Cindy Lawhorn
Saturday, April 10 Casablanca, Don Akers, 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 11 Shawnee Bluff Winery, Lake Collective, 2-5 p.m.
Friday, April 16 Casablanca, Duoly Noted, 7 p.m.
get listed
Attention musicians, bands, bars and restaurants: Send us live entertainment schedules to be included in our live music listing. Event information must include name of venue, name of entertainer, time, date and contact information for verification. Send information to cpatires@gmail.com or call 573-3462132. The following list has been updated as of press time.
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mily Bring the Fa e’s to Miner Mik enter at Indoor Fun C zarks! Lake of the O The Maze
Runaway Mine Train
the Chuck Wagon Ferris Wheel and more!
OPEN WEEKENDS ONLY
Saturdays 11am to 8pm & Sundays 11am to 5pm Good Friday 4/2/21 11am to 8pm, Saturday 4/3/21 CLOSED Easter 4/4/21for, you will If quality family11am funtois8pm, what you areSunday looking Go to minermikes.com for expanded holiday hours.
find it all under one roof at Miner Mike’s and Buster’s.
minermikes.com
573-348-2126 • 4515 Osage Beach Pkwy., Osage Beach, MO Across From Osage Beach Outlet Marketplace
Arcades
air hockey
Nascar Games HarleyDavidson Games
and
Busters garage
Route 66 Indoor Elevated roller coaster style electric go karting
HOME OF THE
SHOOTOUT! Live Music Daily Drink and Food Specials Beach
BUCCANEER BAY Scallywag’s RV Parks Vacation Rentals Beach Weddings
GREAT FOOD & GOOD TIMES!
ENTERTAINMENT Sunday, March 21 DJ Kyle • 6-10PM Sunday, March 28 DJ Kyle • 6-10PM Sunday, March 15 DJ Kyle • 6-10PM
LE T’S JA M!
2021 EVENTS SUNDAY, MARCH 21ST Sing Your Heart Out Competition Continues
SUNDAY, MARCH 21ST Sing Your Heart Out Competition Continues
SUNDAY, APRIL 4TH Easter Brunch 9 am-1pm Easter Egg Hunt at Noon
Captain Ron’s is following all CDC sanitizing and distancing protocol for the protection of our valued customers and staff. Your health and safety is our main concern.
NOW OPEN FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY AT 11 A.M. Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill | Lk.Rd. 5-50 or 34.5 MM, Sunrise Beach, MO 573-374-5852 | www.CaptainRonsAtTheLake.com
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